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

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How does a Gator go? Growl. Indeed Growl was going great this Homecoming. Gator Growl, another success of Florida Blue Key, was arranged differently this year minimizing the work for all skits participating. Competition was made steeper by the combination of awards so that fraternities and sororities vied for one first place. At Pre-Growl, emceed by the Tommy Kennington-Dutch Shaffer team, two Greek skits were presented as an addition to the traditional warm-up. As the stadium filled, these early corners saw the crowning of Mrs. University of Florida—Mrs. Larry Travis, various state high school bands, drill teams, a pep rally, and several variety acts. Concluding with the introduction of honored guest, Blue Key President Jackson Brownlee, formally welcomed everyone to Homecoming. Flying around the stadium in a sleek grey rocket which crashed to the ground with an ' explosion was Gator Growl ' s Master of Ceremonies, former Governor of Florida, Fuller Warren. He stepped from his space capsule on the field and walked to the platform with his space suit in hand where he conducted the presenta- tion of skits. Gator Growl skit winner, Lambda Chi Alpha, depicted the University ' s crowded space problem. The riotous skit portrayed future campus problems created by a growing number of students crowding into classrooms, progress tests, and Beta Woods. This and other comical acts made the Gators Growl with laughter. To complete the success of homecoming, the Gators in the afternoon game against Vanderbilt, placed Vandy far behind in the sports race-42 to 7. Jane Lightcap, Homecoming Sweetheart, and her attendants were presented once more at this spectacular climax to a busy weekend. 22

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Jazz was brought to the University of Florida campus by Ray Charles and his band on November 9th, in the Florida Gymnasium before an estimated crowd of 8,400. The two and a half hour show was Fall Frolics, 1962. The first portion of the performance was taken over by Ray Charles sixteen piece band, playing every- thing from rock and roll to cha cha and from old stand- ards to jazz The audience listened attentively but sus- pense built up for the appearance of the big man himself. After intermission, Ray Charles was led on stage by a fellow musician, setting off an electric response. Audience appreciation and respect for his ability were shown by tremendous ovations following such favorites as Georgia, 1 Can ' t Stop Loving You, and Hard Hearted Hanna. Ray Charles was not alone. An unexpected addition to the evening was solo vocalist Dorothy Clarke, who sung a piercing rendition of Mist y. ... 8,400 Hear Ray Charles