Oregon State University - Beaver Yearbook (Corvallis, OR)

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Mom’s my date ... The Kentucky Derby may have received more national attention that day, but the OSU Turtle Derby crowd was probably having more fun. Moms and daughters gathered to see Alpha Phi's turtle Spot” win the event in the final heat. King Turtle presided over the races and cheering contests Saturday. The Renaissance Fair transformed the MU Quad into a crowded marketplace. Straw flowers, ceramics, jewelry, candles and food were only a few of the wares displayed by local and state merchants. The Quad was a meeting place for friends and their moms. People lounged lazily on the grass while others rushed through to catch all the day's events. The fashion show was designed as a take-off on Fantasy Island, according to Cindy Cole, co-ordinator of the event. v fxk t.p 29

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May Near right: Debi Miller sings Everything was Beautiful at the Ballet from the musical A Chorus Line. Below: Bonnie Snyder, left, models a dress from Corvallis merchant in the Mom's Weekend Fashion Show. Lower left: Two medieval warriors battle over a fair maiden at the Renaissance Fair. Lower middle right: 8eaver Lodge Egyptians sing their rendition of King Tut. Far upper right: Members of the Alpha Chi Omega sorority salute their turtle during the annual Beta Theta Pi Turtle Derby. Far lower right: Members of Delta Delta Delta and Phi Delta Theta say that There's no business like show business during the IFC Sing. 28 8ov»rll

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at Oregon State The fashion show was like a play, said Carolyn Dement, model and publicity chairman of the show. It was great to see the audience having as much fun as we (the models) were. Topping off the busy Mom's weekend was the 44th Annual IFC sing. A Chorus Line, performed by Gamma Phi Beta and Theta Chi won top honors in the novelty competition. Alpha Chi Omega and Kappa Sigma placed second. Kappa Alpha Theta and Delta Tau Delta took first place in the mixed competition with their medley of songs from Sound of Music. Alpha Phi and Sigma Phi Epsilon placed second. The two senior honoraries. Blue Key and Mortar Board tapped their new student and honorary members. IFC announced their selection of Dr. Thomas Bible, assistant professor in economics as Professor of the Year. — B. Lewis SMwwt AtwJjd 30