Truman State University - Echo Yearbook (Kirksville, MO)

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Five coeds were chosen from a field of fifty-two candi- dates to vie for the title oi 1970 ECHO yearbook queen. Darlene Benskin, a freshman business major is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Benskin of Chillicothe. Spon- sored by Alpha Sigma Alpha, Darlene plans either a teach- ing or a secretarial career. Sophomore English major LaRhonda Fulbright was sponsored by Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority. The daughter of Dr. and Mrs. A.C. Fulbright, Roni transferred from the Uni- versity of Arkansas. Her main interests include art and creative writing. Finalist Karen Koenig plans a career in her major field of physical education. Sponsored by Sigma Kuppa M)rorii . she is the daughter of .Mr. and Mrs. John koenig of Webster Groves. A veteran of queen competition. Carolyn Smith was band queen at Milan High School. As a freshman business admin- istration major, Carolyn plans a leaching career. This in- dependent sponsored candidate is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Coleman Smith of Milan. Sponsored b Sigma Kappa sorority, Pamela W ' a physical education and guidance major, and plans a ic .Ur,. career. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dale Wares of LaPlata.

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Sealed: Karen Seroka. Sharon McCollum, Debbie Davis, Shelley Cochran, Linda Miller, Mary Kauffman, Connie Berryman, Nancy Hofer, Karen Koenig. Brenda Smith, Janie Mathis. Standing: Dana MacMillan, Elaine Koch, Mary Eads, Kathy Gilbert, Jean Abernathy, Pat East. Holly Gard- ner, Tootle Duffey, Sue Woltjen, Pamela Wares, Diana Lundberg, Mary Stout. Queen Competition Draws Fifty-two Coeds Fifty-two coeds were nominated for the title of 1970 ECHO Queen, and petitions with approximately fifteen hun- dred student signatures were submitted to the ECHO office. Judging for final elimination was held December 15 in the Alumni Room of the Student Union, followed by a recep- tion for all nominees and judges. The panel of judges con- sisted of faculty, students, and Kirksville representatives. Student judges were Bob Levy, Ron Sterchi, Pat Sullivan, Carroll Tankesley, Gretta Harris, Jerry Northcutt, and Perry Bradshaw. Representing the college faculty were Mrs. Dollie Wilson, Mrs. Charlotte Mittler, Terrance Moser and James Preston. Kirksville residents included Mrs. Dianthe Cable and Darrell Stick. From the fifty-two, twelve semi-finalists were chosen from which five were selected as Echo Queen finalists. Seated: Reve Gnuse. Summer Barry, Pat Goeke, Roni Fulbright, Phyllis Sargent, Gloria Sangeorge, Karen Bell, Karen Young, Esther Skinner, Barb Courtney. Ginny Greening, Jane deBruin. Standing: Jana Greig, Becky Swisher, Kathy Forness, Debbie White, Lynn Reifert, Nancy Lammert, Karladine Thurman, Cathy Brennecke, Jo Goldman, Caria Albrecht, Kathy Isley, Connie O ' Dear, Missy Burnaugh, Pal Fridley, Carolyn Smith.

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Dawson Chooses Yearbook Queen Len Dawson, quarterback for the 1970 World Champion Kansas City Chiefs, accepted an invita- tion to choose the 1970 ECHO queen from pictures of the five finalists. Dawson, who piloted the football chiefs to a 23-7 victory over the Minnesota Vikings in the Super Bowl, selected the queen during an in- terview at KMBC television studios in Kansas City where he is employed as a part-time sports announc- er. Having been propelled into the national spotlight after the championship game, Dawson appeared on various television programs, including the Tonight Show and the Dick Cavett Show. Perry Bradshaw, Echo Yearbook editor, looks on as Len Dawson, quarterback of the Kansas City Chiefs, tries to make his difficult decision. After lengthy deliber- ation, Dawson selected the 1970 Echo queen from the five candidates pictures. College Hostesses for the Echo Queen Contest included: (left to right) Cathy Powell. Mary Jurgenson, Nancy Fountain, Becky Inlow, Maria Mundell, Sheila Caldwell, Judy Harris, and Brenda Riley.