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A Queen is crowned-and sits in royal splendor surrounded by her court. After a brief program in which Miss Audrey Mayer was granted three last wishes as 1952 Homecoming Queen, '53 candi- dates were introduced and as- cended the stage. Charles Parker, football team co-captain, escorted Miss Rushing to her throne and there solemnly placed the gold- en crown upon her head. Homecoming celebration got off with a big bang-literally. Balloons burst on all sides at an informal kick-off dance, the Black Cat Capers, held in the men's gym, High spots of the evening were the release of a fish net full of balloons from overhead and a huge double-line Bunny Hop. Ernie Limpus played for dancing. onation elebration A new Queen, Jo Rushing and her court and their es- corts mingle with the crowd at the entrance to Shryock following Coronation ceremonies, receiving congratula- tions from witnesses of the spectacle. The Auditorium was nearly filled for the event, which heralded the official opening of Homecoming week-end. Y
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-OWU-v 36 He was graduated in the class of 1933. It was Southern 111i- nois Normal University then. He came hacla to visit his alma mater in 1953. Twenty years had passed hy so quickly that it seemed almost incredible. Many huildings, the instructors, the administration, even the students, had changed entirely. He enjoyed his visit, even though he iielt that he should he helping. lt seemed strange to he merely a spectator on the sidelines. He witnessed a heautiful girl crowned Queen in an impressive ceremony, saw a well perliormed play, watched a winning loot- ,MM ball team, and attended a good dance. It was a nostalgic time. He was glad that he had come hack to see Southern's 1953 +51 is and
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Queen Io Rushing takes time out from a busy schedule to relax and look through photo shots of Homecoming events in the Tri Sig living room. Jo is a member of the Sphinx Club and was elected ROTC Queen at Southern's first Military Ball. . 'K Attendant candidates - Ioan Criffiths, Pat Bruce, JoAnn Nclntyre, lXlarilyn Liebig, Marilyn Rhy- mer, Evelyn Schubaeh, and Phyllis Restivo. Mari- lvn Liebisg and lXlarilyn Rhymer were elected as the attendants. Qucen's Court candidates - Ellie Miller, East St. Louis: Carolyn Bernhard, W'est Frankfort: Io Rushing, Chester: Ita Lou Bozarth, VVest Frank- fort: Arnette Rhineliart, East St. Louis.
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