Purdue University Calumet - Astron Yearbook (Hammond, IN)

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Organized and directed by Pur- due Calumet Athletic Club in con- junction with Student Congress and Inter-Club Council, the 1968 Homecoming was PUCC'’s best. Fes- tivities started with a Queen Convo- cation in which the students were introduced to the eleven candidates of the various clubs and organiza- tions. By means of a Penny Vote the Queen was chosen. On December 13, the Homecom- ing parade, featuring Purdue Lay- fayette’s Golden Girl and Drum plus many floats and cars, was held followed by a Pep Rally. A thrilling overtime game was played against the DePaul Blue Demons in which the Demons managed to beat the Pipers 95-93. During halftime, Kappa Pi Del- ta’s candidate, Jackie Muhr, became Purdue’s Queen. Trophies for the parade floats went to Kappa Pi Del- ta, first; Phi Kappa Theta, second; and Student Congress, third. Best car awards were won by Santa Claus, first; the Senior Class, se- cond: and SEA, third. A dance held at the Armory fea- turing the Muttonbourge Court Chip closed the festivities. Homecoming Queen candidates are introduced to the students. Finishing touches are completed by members of Phi Kappa Theta. Cheerleaders lead yell at Pep Rally - palalaenate

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Among the guest speakers pre- sented this year was Senator Birch Bayh. As one of the major pro- ponents of new presidential elec- tion procedures, he explained his point of view to his audience. Fol- lowing this, the Senator fielded questions from the group. The Lectures and Assembly Committee showed an excellent series of films. Starting in February and continuing through May, the collection included ‘‘Behold a Pale Horse,” “‘All the King’s Men,” “Long Day’s Journey Into Night,” “Lord Jim,” ‘Raisin in the Sun,” and “‘Citizen Kane.” Launching the regional campus’s Observance of Purdue University’s 100th birthday, Kenneth L. Schwab, president of the Student Union Board at Purdue’s main cam- pus, presented Kenneth Goodwin, president of the Calumet Campus Student Congress, with the Centen- nial flag. L.O. Nelson, vice chairman of the Centen- nial Policy Committee, and Kenneth Schwab, president of Student Union Board at Purdue Lafayette, presented Purdue Centennial Flag to Dean Elliott and Kenneth Goodwin, Purdue Cal Stu- dent Congress President. 15

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First place car drives in 1968 Homecoming Parade. Floats line up for the start of the parade. 17