University of Evansville - LinC Yearbook (Evansville, IN)

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ELABORATE FASHION shows were frequently held at the TUB. Geno Burns (above) models a new dress creation with matching hat and shoes for attentive guests. Models were primarily girls from Home Economics classes. Guests included many style-conscious ladies from nearby areas. FOOTBALL PLAYERS Bob Gerhardt and Ron Watson find the TUB a good place to pick up off-season weight eating ice cream sundaes. Many students eat here instead of at the cafeteria, although no meals are served in the TUB. Quick service enables students to eat beween classes. STUDENTS ENJOYED the many informal dances staged by the TUB. Hank Swift (above) signs an identification tag before entering an all-campus dance. Tags were passed out by Nina St. Clair and pins were issued by Kathryn Krueger. Parties always ended early, around eleven. FORMAL ACTIVITIES were often held in the TUB. Above, Marvin Hartig, Evening College director, and Miss Esther Brown, dean of women, pause to talk with Mrs. Lincoln B. Hale and Miss Eleanore Dufour, national president of Beta Sigma Sorority. The occasion was a formal sorority tea. 21

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TUB PARTIES ARE ALWAYS FUN. HERE, GROUP WATCHES THESPIAN SKIT MISS DORIS KIRK BOSSES TUB ACTIVITIES Students have a chance to break class routine Late in 1947 the college realized the need for a student social center. Plans were put into action and a former serv¬ ice canteen was unloaded on campus. The college officially named it Tempo¬ rary Union Building, and students promptly reduced it to “TUB.” The TUB is a popular hangout for students. From the time it opens at 8 a.m. until 10 p.m. closing time, it is usually filled with students, chatter, and cigarette smoke. Good food is served from snack bar and late model juke box provides the latest hit tunes. Under capable director, Doris Kirk, the TUB lives up to traditional high ideals of the college. Smooth operation is helped by Assistant Director Kessler. GAILY DECORATED TREE IS UNNOTICED AS CHILDREN EYE SANTA CLAUS SARAH KESSLER SERVES AS ASSISTANT SMALL FRY SAMPLE REFRESHMENTS AT PARTY FOR VETERANS’ CHILDREN

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EDITORIALS COLLEGE AND TIME MEN: UGLY, ROUNDUP Two of the year’s most entertaining activities were the Ugly Man contest and the Men’s Round¬ up. The Ugly Man contest was sponsored by Alpha Phi Omega service fraternity. It was designed to raise funds to buy Thanksgiving baskets for needy families. Votes were sold and the project raised $500. Winner was faculty member Martin Chanin (above right), who polled 3,896 votes, 1,000 more than runner-up Wesley Shepard, also of the faculty. After winning contest, Dr. Chanin wisecracked: “The best man won. ’ Real winner, though, was Evansville’s underprivileged citizens. The Men’s Roundup was staged in the Armory the night of Nov. 17. It was presented by the Men’s Council. Fifty-cent admission paid for a wholesome meal — barbecue, baked beans, potato salad, coke — and top-flight entertainment. One of top attractions was a wrestling bout between foot¬ ball players Ed Wessel and Jim Sterett. Circum¬ stances made the censorship sign necessary. 1949-50 was an eventful year at Evansville College. A long¬ time dream was at last realized when construction was begun on new Union Building. Enrollment sky-rocketed to a record-breaking high; 1950 class is largest in College’s history. Tremendous upswing in enrollment resulted from college’s high educational ranking and big graduation turnout of local high schools. Largest class in history paraded across Coliseum stage to receive coveted sheepskins because most of veterans were finishing four-year programs. Those in administration concerned with col¬ lege’s financial standing hated to see veterans leave. Most popular move with students was the abolishment of man¬ datory assemblies. Previously, freshmen and sophomores had been required to attend weekly programs; juniors and seniors had not. Under new setup, different name — convocations — was given these programs, and outstanding speakers were secured. Result: good attendance and satisfaction among students. Homecoming weekend was a top attraction, featuring a football doubleheader, all-campus party, gigantic pep rally, crowning of Homecoming Queen, and annual Homecoming Dance. Activities began Friday (Nov. 4) with the novel Revelon Bowl, girls’ football battle. This game was played before an overflow crowd at college field and was covered by local press and radio. That night a big pep rally was followed by a party in the TUB. Saturday, a beauti¬ ful pageantry of floats preceded Evansville-Eastern game. The parade originated at the college and proceeded through the down¬ town area to the game site. Independent Student Association entry won float contest. Evansville battled tough Eastern to 7-7 tie. Homecoming Queen Jackie Johnson was crowned and kissed by Quarterback Ron Watson (below), while attendants and escorts looked on. Big dance that night officially ended gala weekend. 1949-50 was a year of distinction at Evansville College. From the Union Building beginning — which put it on the nation’s edu¬ cational map — to the football and basketball teams — which made it prominent in sports — the college has progresed to the top rung of the educational-social ladder in all phases of campus activity. QUEEN RECEIVES CROWN AND REIGNS OVER AN ADMIRING COURT I