University of Miami - Ibis Yearbook (Coral Gables, FL)

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V II THE SWEET MUSIC of Claude Thornhill and the songs of Ginny Lemare were featured at the Homecoming Dance. STARS FELL on Alabama, the Miami Ibis tells the big bad ‘Bama elephant in Sigma Nu’s first place winning float. Alabama Victory, Ball Climax Gala Festivities Homecoming week festivities came to a happy conclusion with the Hurricane's 23-7 victory over Alabama. UM students celebrated the win with the week's outstanding social event, the Homecoming Ball at Dinner Key which featured the music of Claude Thornhill. The whirlwind was over, and University students were preparing for next year. REACHING HANDS awaif roloase of gift-filled balloons which fell amidst throng at the Homecoming Dance. UM CAPTAIN Gordon Malloy confers with officials prior to Miami's romp over Alabama in the Oranqo Bowl. 31

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PRANCING MEMBERS of UM's Band of the Hour march MEMBERS OF Omicron Delta Kappa, national men's lead- down Miracle Mile to highlight the Homecoming Parade. crship honorary, march as they proparo to tap new members. RIDING HIGH WERE THESE COEDS AS THEY GUIDED THE DESTINY OF THE IBIS IN THE RESIDENCE HALLS' WINNING FLOAT CHEERS ECHOED throughout the student stadium as cn-thusiastic student body members cheered the Hurricanes on. BEAT THE PANTS off Alabama, proclaimed these shorts-be decked UM celebrants at pep rally before Alabama Game. 30

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HOW ABOUT some help with that suitcase? Cheerleader Bernie Armstrong greets a tired freshman from the North. DRUMS BANG and horns toot as an abbreviated version of the Band of the Hour welcomes old and new UM students. School Year Opens With Warm Welcome BETTER THAN HAWAII! laughs UM net star Ed Rubinoff while being hugged by Lynn Baumerick and Phyl Silverman. Activity-Jammed Week Swamps New Freshmen YELLS, SCREAMS and hugs commenced the 1954-55 school year as incoming freshmen were greeted with a wave of enthusiasm by UM students. Cheerleaders and the Band of the Hour said hello” as thousands of frosh swarmed Miami train stations. Busses, cars and planes unloaded more. Women students headed for the new million-dollar Eaton Hall, while men were assigned to apartment-style dorms. Placement tests, physical exams, speech tests and meetings with deans began immediately and lasted for three days. Registration and its long lines followed immediately. Only trouble was that freshmen were sold everything but the kitchen sink. 32