Rose Hulman Institute of Technology - Modulus Yearbook (Terre Haute, IN)

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of “Whatever Lola Wants, Lola Gets,” began and one of the girls came out and danced around him. She aptly acted the part of Lola and Don drew quite a few chuckles from his collar-tugging. He too earned a box of candy for his perseverance. The Wright’s concluded their variety show with a straw hat and cane vaudeville dance by Allen’s brother and “Lola.” They tap-danced across the stage in true 1920 fashion with even the gestures of that era. The audenice responded well to the act which brought back a certain type of entertain- ment which this generation doesn’t often get a chance to see. The band then returned. It started as smoothly as if it had never left. Everyone shuffled out to the floor and started over where they had ended. The dance continued until 12:00 rolled around and everyone had to leave. The addition of the floor show and the decorations gave the dance a refreshing change from the stereo-typed affairs which most school functions are. Prof. Wright's Magic Show provided the comical note of the evening. Sted i CEL i: Who blew the fuse? — SE I A SS

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The swing of the holiday season. CHRISTMAS DANCE On the evening of December 7th, the Campus Club was host for the Rose Poly Christmas Dance in the audi- torium. The dance followed a home basketball game against Illinois College and both events served well in filling the students’ weekend. Upon entering the dance room, the first thing noticed was the warm, close atmosphere which was created by the ap- propriate choice of decorations. In two corners were dec- orated Christmas trees. The punch-bowl table filled a third. Hartging from the ceiling was a massive paper bell with colored streamers. Tables were arranged around the dance floor and band to give a night club effect to the room. The music started slow; the tempo increased pro- eressively until everyone was in the swing of things. Cha- chas, twists and jitterbugs were as popular as the slower waltzes. After this display of musical talent, the band went out for intermission and let the floor show preside. Campus Club Social Chairman, Allen Wright, briefed everyone about the variety show which was about to begin. 16 “The Wrights” were a group composed of Allen’s mother, father and brother. They performed acts on stage which were reminiscent of vaudeville days. To “break the ice,” Mr. Wright performed several mystifying magic tricks. For one particular stunt, he em- ployed the assistance of Dean Ross. Two glasses were covered with metal cylinders; one full of milk and the other empty. Dean Ross tapped the cylinder concealing the full glass and said: “Abracadabra.” Upon lifting the cylinders, everyone saw that the milk had been transferred. Mr. Wright gave Dean Ross a box of candy for demonstrating his magic ability. Next, the male members of the crowd were treated by the presence of two lovely, young dancing girls on stage. Both were scantily, although appropriately, clad and danced two numbers before enlisting the aid of a member of the crowd. Mr. Wright called upon Don Elliot and placed him on a stool, alone, in the middle of the stage. Soon the music De TT EEE

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BS GIS oS HG (be E Bh’ S.5' O18 Ol oD 2S 1S Bo Oi SO bes tS OU eo be Co. oe se SSS we ae ee a Se BO eR ee SS EE AS ee TEA Par Pa Oe 6 Se ENGINEER’S DAY Engineer's Day was held on November 3rd and of- fered many high school students a chance to see what is done at Rose Poly. Each department set up displays and ex- periments to show off its best points. E-Day is an event sponsored by Blue Key and is con- ducted solely by the students; instructors merely advise. The visitors saw such things as a 100,000 volt zapper, a eun which never misses its target, and a modern weapons display. After the formal tour of the building was completed, the euests were served dinner by the school and also invited to attend Rose Poly’s final home football game against Prin- cipia College. Blue Key members Al Jannasch and Rick Rapson helped register the visitors, as Mr. Lee kept things lively.