University of Detroit - Tower Yearbook (Detroit, MI)

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Social Activity Beginning the U. of D. social season with a special view to the freshmen, the series of talent shows, movie, and outing was culminated with the get ac¬ quainted Freshmen Welcome Dance. The stag affair was planned to initiate new friendships among fresh¬ men and was arranged in an informal cabaret style. The Football Frolic sponsored by Delta Sigma Pi and Chi Omicron served as a refresher between freshmen events and centered around the formal presentation of the football team. In an attempt to hold low cost social functions a high quality orchestra, low ticket price, and convenience of location were planned as appealing inducements to attendants. An additional freshmen affair was the Freshmen Welcome Tea held by the Women Students’ League. In order to make the new students feel more at home, Big Sisters were assigned to each new girl and offered tips on social and academic questions. In addition, a fashion show was planned both as entertainment for the group and clarification concerning proper dress apparel for the freshmen coeds. Delta Pi Kappa held their annual Scribes Ball at Botsford Inn and highlighted the charming evening with the presentation of their elected queen. The Titan football was presented at this year’s Football Frolic The Fall Frolic offered decorative autumn settings with candlelighted tables as Marge Johnson and Chuck Drouillard readily discovered.

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Hill 1 as a Time of Seasonal Delta Pi Kappa selected their Belle at the Botsford Inn during the Scribes Ball. 18

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I Large or Small, Dances Presented by Phi Sigma Kappa, the 27th annual Fall Frolic was the scene of the presentation of the Home¬ coming Queen candidates. The informal dance empha¬ sized a “dance for dancing’s sake” theme with help from the soft lights and musical atmosphere pro¬ vided. The Bonfire Bounce added further spirit to the Homecoming game festivities. The informality of sock dancing increased the spontaneous enthusiasm of the occasion and colorful balloons and streamers set the carefree mood. From the opening strains of the first half-tim e number to the fading ones of “Goodnight Sweetheart” the spirit was gay and the determination to win the all-important game strong. One of the high points of the year occurred with the Homecoming Dance where music was provided by the Collegians and the B-Jays. Shakespearean decoration served as a background as the dancers circled a floorpiece de¬ picting the three witches of Macbeth. ROBERT TAPTICH CONDUCTED THE COLLEGIANS FOR THE LARGE CROWD ATTENDING THE FRESHMAN WELCOME DANCE. 20