University of Illinois - Illio Yearbook (Urbana Champaign, IL)

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This Minnesotan seems to have lost his head over the game. Never- theless, their band's half-time show equaled their football playing. This reporter managed to pursuade the Minnesota gopher from his hole long enough to claim victory for his great team. Homecoming: Alums Descend En Masse Upon Campus SAE's gather for a Homecoming reunion. Harlan (Jack) Horner, left, Albany, N. Y., honored guest, chats with '01 pal, Fred McCune, Chicago. Homecoming 1961 : another exciting day for the alums as they descend en masse upon the campus to relive their joyous col- lege days; another harrowing experience for students as they contemplate the hour- lies coming up and the idea of a whole weekend wasted. But as the football team expectantly loses another game, the latter catches a few winks after a late night at decorations, or runs off to hide behind some books at the library; the former sheds a few tea rs at the sight of the old house, and then rounds up what few young brothers are still around for a bout of beer versus coke at the old campus spots. Then come the usual for the visitors: Stunt Show, homecoming badges to buy, a look at the beautiful queen, a chance to relate exactly how everything was done when they were at school. One last look at Kam's and one last exclamation at the new addi- tion to the Union and the mushroom, and goodbyes are in order for another year. Off go the cars to Chicago and parts un- known ; off go the students to the library, anxious to make a dent in the studying be- fore plans go into effect for the next big football weekend. Dad's Day. 14

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Thankfully resting her weary bones, this bicycle collapses in a heap at her parking spot. Many students have taken advantage of bicycle facilities offered by the University. Between classes recently constructed bicycle lanes and parking stalls receive landslide business. Ingeneous Devices, Students Trek to Classes Patiently waiting the arrival of the next lllibus, Ox hopes that he can catch a speedy ride to the campus. Wending a breezy path through traffic. Jack Wisencrack finds that his motorcycle facilitates a quick and a prompt arrival to classes. 13

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Homecoming badge sales are a common sight. We might even buy one from this girl if we were sure she was selling and not out trick or treating. Stunt Show is a traditional part of Homecoming. The Alpha Gams and SAEs won second place. Football Game, Stunt Show Highlight the Weekend Another Homecoming, another beautiful queen. Here we see Miss Betty Birch, Chi O, as she was notified of her winning Excited about her winning, the girls of the queen's sorority got together to surprise her and wish her their best during her reign. 15