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

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Greek Week It's Great to Be Greek was the theme of last spring's annual Greek Week. The Greek Week Picnic and llliolympics, held in the armory on Saturday afternoon, attracted a good crowd. The events of the llliolympics in- cluded a pie-eating contest and tug-of-war for fraternities and a relay race and obstacle race for sororities. The high point of the day was the tra- ditional chariot race and the parade. Each sorority and fraternity sponsored an Open House for the public. The Outstanding Greek Con- test and Greek Week Dance climaxed the week. College Bowl, an academic contest introduced by Greek Week Chairman Ray Ropp and Glenna Mid- dleton, proved to be one of the week's most popular events. THESE BOYS SEEM to be enjoying the tug-of-war. It's easy when you're win- ning. TIME FOR A HANDSHAKE? No, this team is determined to win the relay race. THIS CO-ED IS CAUGHT in one of the obstacles of the obstacle race. THIS CHARIOT RIDER wants to get a good grip in anticipation of a rugged ride. V ,, »•♦ T VlSiK y.

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JUDY WINGET, MAY QUEEN, is crowned as her court looks on. HONORS' DAY MARKS a highpoint as students of outstanding quality are honored for their scholarship achievemenrs in the presence of their parents. SPRING IS IN THE AIR, and an lllini Mom and Dad notice ihe signs blooming on the University of Illinois campus during Mom's Day Weekend. i Mom's Day Weekend Just as Mother's are honored around the United States on a special day set aside in their honor, so the University of Illinois sets aside one weekend in May for this same purpose. In order to make the weekend completely enjoy- able, the University, in co-operation with various campus groups, participates in various events in- cluding Shi Ai-Sachem Sing and a University Thea- tre production. In addition, houses all over campus provide individual events for their Moms. A highlight of the weekend is the crowning of the May Queen chosen from a group of girls on the basis of activities and scholarship.

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REGISTRATION OF HIGH SCHOOL guests and their parents marks the beginning of a memorable day Ag Student Guest Day. HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS ARE welcomed and are urged to attend exhibits, tours, discussions, and displays at Home Economics Hospitality Day. The College of Agriculture Presents . . . . . . Ag Student Guest Day for future College of Agriculture students at the University of Illinois. The day began Saturday morning with registration in the lobby of the Auditorium. The morning pro- gram featured an address by Dean Warren Wessels, a student presentation entitled, My First Year in the College of Agriculture, a skit depicting Uni- versity life, a singing quartet, and a campus style show which exemplified the typical dress of a col- lege student for classes, sports, dates and lounging. During the day, tours acquainted high school stu- dents, their parents, instructors, and advisors with the Agriculture and Home Economics buildings, courses, and curriculum opportunities. Visitors also were presented information about college admis- sions, costs, scholarships, loans, and housing. INTERESTING TOURS of the agriculture campus buildings and their facilities give visiting students an idea of what the Agriculture department has to offer. UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS BASKETBALL captain, Bill Edwards, speaks to the Guest Day visitors about his interesting experiences as an lllini. 24 3tt»!S08a; tiMM K