University of Florida - Tower / Seminole Yearbook (Gainesville, FL)

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state and national leaders and the future hopefuls were Governor Farris Bryant. Secretary of State Tom Adams. and Senator Robert S. Kerr. The all-man banquet by no means kept wives inactive, for Mortar Board sponsored a buffet at the same time. State Representative. Mrs. George W. Johnson of Orange County spoke at this concurrent (unction. Extra added attractions of the afternoon were a water show by Swim Fins and the Aqua Gators and the University of Florida Showcase in the Plaza of the Americas. Splashing out their acts for Homecoming. Space Capades for 1962 displayed their water ingenuity centering around the homecoming theme. 20

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Two Racing rockets and a disappearing century tower! Familiar to the Univer- sity of Florida campus? Only at Home- coming. The Alpha Tau Omegas ' with their first place floats roared their rockets and raced down University Ave- nue in the parade. Not to be outdone. the Delta Sigma Phi ' s also received a first place on their float featuring a co- lossal hand supporting a decorative atom. Delta Upsilon showed their uniqueness as a replica of the century tower emerged from their float of the University Audi- torium. Was that all that came down the campus streets that day? No, Sigma Alpha Epsilon and Delta Phi Epsilon won with their elaborate multicolored floats. making it a tough Gator race in space. Bands, big names, bands, floats, and more bands passed excitingly before the stu- dents ' eyes, all beginning the glory of Homecoming. The visiting dignitaries and Blue Key members then adjourned to the gym for the annual Smoker. The verbose poli- ticos met again later at the Florida Blue Key Banquet. Turning the wheels of the at games. Former Florida Governor Fuller Warren introduces Miss Jane Lighrcap, Homecoming Sweetheart, of Gator Growl. Gatorette is a bonus feature of 19

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Delta Sig ' s capture first place trophy, Blue League. Orange League ' s first place float went to the s. SPE ' s won first in house decoration competition. eh I