Stockton College - El Recuerdo Yearbook (Stockton, CA)

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THE BELL STEALING — The exciting Lodi Game was interrupted when a tew ot the students stole the Victory Bell right underneath the nose ot Stockton College fans. DM- faerop-Lt t KTe 4 fell ) P ftf Ttwe f -A. p-f i M££ f i4 f u?± 6 ue- h 4 y s 3 H 3o? Z. JjLWf y( AV fo -s 2.,„p you Potato Bowl enthusiasts rallied before a huge bonfire to wish the Mustangs luck in their first bowl encounter. The rally was highlighted by yells, pep talks, and songs. It was an outstanding event sponsored by Rally Committee. L ' -IH

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Tte Uicfoty Bc£C owl WLmW Rung only when a touchdown was scored for Stockton College, the huge red, white and blue bell became a symbol of victory for SC game-goers. It has been claimed that the magnificent 500-pound bell was stolen from neighbor- ing College of the Pacific students, who are rumored to have stolen it from Santa Clara, who stole it from . . . Page I 14 Gary (front-half) and Dee (back-half) Lambert were the two boys who entertained SC fans with their Musty antics. In the above picture, Dee straightened out long enough to hear what Rally Commissioner Frank Obien had to say; then he struggled back into position, grabbed Gary, and Musty loped off.

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y£Ju; U- £es , W ria-, WITH FULL APPRECIATION of the finer things of life, Stockton College students acknowledged the work of the drama, music, art, and literary divisions. Without the many talents exhibited by these groups, life at SC would not have been portrayed as vividly and effectively. These departments provided thought as well as entertainment for the students throughout the year.