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

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Strumming and vocalizing at Moonshine Madness, the Evans Scholars' pledge dance, are Judy Coren and Gayle Dickechoff. Receiving a free lift from Ken Mckenzie, Bonnie Guimondt relaxes from Una Noche en las Bahamas, the Lambda Chi Alpha dance. Fall Brings a Strange Array of Student Dress Visiting various different parties, John Jumper and Susan Two pay respects to Paddy Murphy, dead brother of Sigma Alpha Epsilon. Strange stages of dress are sported by stu- dents on fall weekends. The reason seems to lie in the fact that this is the time for the pledge dance, which is a theme occasion. Entailing a variety of different themes, these dances are sponsored by each pledge class for the entertainment of the entire chapter. Numerous dances sported Polyne- sian themes with dress ranging from sarongs to mau-maus. Another popular dance evolved around an idea of cowboys and Indians. These costumes were anything from western to native Indian. The Roaring Twenties was one of the other favorites. Many houses have for their pledge dance an annual theme or occasion. One such dance is the yearly fireman's ball, wherein dates are picked up in a firetruck. A wake honoring the passing away from over in- dulgence of a beloved brother is another an- nual function. A funeral procession picks up dates. A bundle dance, where dates supply each other with clothes to be worn is an annual dance. 24

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•( --• P MK Pftiv.'-f ■ ■''.• Informal discussion groups, such as this one, in which students learned much about the University and about other students were plentiful. Allerton Site of International Welcome Weekend Each year, the Y.M.C.A. welcomes new non-Amer- ican students to the campus by sponsoring an Inter- national Welcome Weekend at Allerton Park. This year, in this relaxed setting, new students from abroad were given the opportunity to discuss some of the pertinent questions about life at the Univer- sity, to meet American students, faculty, and towns- people, and to have fun with others. Of the 917 stu- dents from 79 countries now at the University, most have attended this yearly program and all agree this is the most fruitful period of time spent at the Uni- versity because of the lasting friendships made here. High points of this year's program were a wel- come from Dr. David Dodds Henry, president of the University, a folk dance, and a student forum. Many informal and formal discussion groups met in order to discuss various problems and in order to learn more about each other. This program serves as a springboard to other activities in which non-American students are asked to participate. For example, the Model United Na- tions gives students a chance to represent their coun- tries in serious discussions of problems which are of concern to Americans and students from abroad. Twice a month, International Suppers are presented which permit a friendly exchange of culture. A se- ries of coffee hours are held each year to provide in- formal contact with American and other students. In addition, several trips are planned. Here, students are getting on bus in preparation for a fun-filled, worthwhile International Welcome Weekend at Allerton Park. V ■ 1 .,,,:--;; :- 23

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Greek Exchanges Entail a Variety of Activities Showing disbelief, Wendy Horn, Barb Homer, Judy Rhoades and Jack Jones listen to an exchange story. Larry Summerfield intently listens to Sue Bach at an after dinner ex- change of conversation. Many new friends are gained from these functions. Kip Smith and Colleen Mickelson relax while watching the Phi Delta Theta pledges perform for Alpha Chi Omega. During a tour through the Phi Delt house, Dave Downey keeps a close eye on JoEllyn Rand, who attempts to borrow a trophy from the mantle. 25