University of Nebraska Lincoln - Cornhusker Yearbook (Lincoln, NE)

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A +ie between King Arthur and Bulganin in a duel of love leads fraternity men to exhibit their talent in wooing an Asian belle in the Phi Delfs third place Fall Review skit. The principal characters In Kiss Me Kate spend long hours of rehearsal to perfect their lines for the show. Kosinet Klub Presents Fall Review, Musical The Coliseum swarms with an eager audience await- ing the performance of the Kosmet Klub Fall Rexnew, Legendary Lapses. Backstage, fraternity men are anx- ious to perform. Marshall Kushner acts as Master of Ceremonies, and the curtain goes up on the first of the six skits. Sigma Phi Epsilon wins first place; Delta Upsilon, second: Phi Delta Theta. third. The presentation of the Nebraska Sweetheart. Doris Anderson and Prince Kos- met, Doran Post, concludes the program. The Fall Review soon becomes only a memory as Kosmet Klub ' s thoughts turn to the spring show, Kiss Me Kate. Tryouts are held: and Melvin Davidson, Cecelia TeSelle. Lou Sanchez and Bill Duffey are cast for the lead parts. Rehearsals are held and soon it ' s opening night. This Cole Porter nmsical, which revolves around the Shakespearean play. The Taming of the Shrew. is presented. A delighted audience leaves the theatre humming So In Love. and proclaiming Kiss Me Kate ' a huge success. SIg Eps take first place in the Fall Review with their jklt depicting the pledging of the Stewed Prince at Heidelberg. 22

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Ncbrasltd Innocents and the Missouri QEBH Society exchange the traditional victory bell. Hiisker Fans Migrate To Missouri, Iowa State Iowa State or Missouri ' : ' The migration debate finds Nebraskans unofficially migrating to both Iowa State and Missouri, with the band journeying to the Iowa State game. Whether Ames or Columbia is the destination, both trips mean an exciting weekend for Ilusker followers. Cars are loaded with enthusiastic Nebraska fans; the University Marching Hand assembles; and spirit is high as the Ciirnhuskers invade Ames for the weekend. A Husker victory makes the trip a complete success for the Nebraskans. Studies are forgotten for the weekend as many Ne- braskans head for Columbia, with a stop in Kansas City on the trip ' s agenda. Eager spectators see the Comhusk- ers defeat the Missouri Tigers in one of the most thrilling games of the year. A goal post becomes a symbol of victory for Nebraska rooters who rush on to the field after the game, amidst cheers from the Nebraska section. The Homecoming festivities at Mizzou. added to the Husk- er victory, make the weekend at Columbia a memorable one. After the Nebraska victory, the Missouri goal post becomes a souvenir for Husker fans i a

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. Marlene San+In struggles bravely with a stubborn caK as Rosemary Brcdthaucr offers her assistance fronn behind. Ag and City Campus Provide Sp ecial Activities Campus life would not be completp without the various special a(ti ities during the )ear. Ag Campus contributes to the special campus events with the Farmers ' Fair. Cotton and Denim week, the parade, rodeo, pie-eating contest, calf-catching contest and barbeque are highlights of the Fair. Johnny Javs Band furnishes the music for the Cotton and Denim Dance. There the Goddess of Agriculture. Martha Heuermann. and the Whisker King. Jake I ' latt, are presented. At the Farmers ' Formal. Ag Campus is again host. Decorations of colorful comic farm animals add to the atmosphere. The highlight of the dance comes with the crowning of Janet Lindquist as Queen of the Farmers ' Formal. The 17th Birthdav of the Student Lnion provides the occasion for festivities on city campus. The L nion returns to the Good Old Days; and becomes the Silver Dollar Casino, featuring old time prices, flicks and a street dance. Larry Connor presents Janet Lindquist with a bouquet of roses as he crowns her 1955 Farmers ' Formal queen. The DU quartet sings while toastmistrcss Mary Mong pops out of a gigantic cake at the Union birthday party.