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

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Nebraska ' s Social Season Opens With Military Ball Foriiials are taken from closets, tuxedos are pressed, lliirisls are swamped with flower orders — all this in prep- aration for the Military Ball. Lovely ladies and their escorts walk proudly under the canopy leading to the Coliseum. Precision drill groups present perfectly timed formations. Senior cadets and their dates march majestically to the Grand March and form two lines for the presentation of the Honorary Commandant and Miss Army. Miss Navy and Miss Air Force. Honorary Commandant Gail Drahota and her escort. Jim Hewitt, open an evening of dancing to the music of Eddy Howard ' s orchestra. The Military Ball has ofFicialK o])ened the social season at the University of Nebraska, and only souvenir pictures, withered corsages and pleasant memories remain of the 1955 Military Ball. Honorary Commandant Gall Drahota dances with her escort, Jim Hewitt, to open the evening ' s dancing at the Military Ball. The music of Eddy Howard ' s orchestra fills the Coliseum. as couples in formal attire enjoy an evening of dancing. Miss Navy, Jancy Carman, Miss Air Force. Phyllis Sherman, Miss Army, Peggy Baldwin, and escorts gather around Gail Drahota. the Honorary Commandant, after her presentation. 26

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J ,; OT- ' :. H( iiiecoiiiiii«j Generates Festive Campus Spirit Lawns are cluttered with ladders and wire. ' el- come Alums signs go up. Nebraska fans cheer as the CU buffalo goes up in flames at the rally. School spirit is high, for it ' s Homecoming! As iiiamnioth displays are completed — lights go on: music blares from loud speakers, and papier-mache ob- jects come to life. The campus takes on the atmosphere iif a carnixal. with sight-seers crowding the sidewalks. I he judges linger. .Saturday dawns. Bright floats of the Homecoming parade pass by, led by the University band. Game time! the stadium is filled. Husker rooters strain their voices, and a Nebraska victory makes Homecoming complete. At halftime, Carol Link is crowned Homecoming Queen. Alums are welcomed at the open houses after the game. The Coliseum is filled with couples dancing to the music of Ralph Flannagan at the Homecoming Dance. The DCs and Betas proudly receive first-place trophies for their winning displays. . nd Homecoming is over for another year. Ambittoui Thetd Xi j put hammers, paint, ladders and elbow grease to good use In building their huge Homecoming display. The Homecoming parade, led by the University of Nebraska marching band, brings out eager crowds to see floats such as International House ' s first place float built on the theme. The World ' s For You. hLU ' S FOR HOUSE

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Classes, Meetings, Coffee Breaks Fill Stiident ' sLife I lie life i)f a student at the I niversitv of Nebraska is similar to collegiate life everywhere. The daily weekday routine of student life begins when the sleepy student reluctantly leaves his bed to hurry to his }{;00 class. Lectures, note taking, class discussions and labs become a part of his life. A quick cup of coffee in the Crib provides a welcome break in a busy class schedule. Meetings and appointments demand a share of the student ' s time. Night time approaches, and for the conscientious student, its the signal to begin studying. A coffee date at 9:00 refreshes the student. All too soon housemothers blink porih lights, and its time to say goodnight. Friday afternoon arrives, and suddenly the student feels gay and carefree. Parties, dances, movies, loafing and maybe a bit of studying for that Monday morning exam, occupy the weekend. This is college life . . . and the student must admit that it s a good life! Classroom instruction occupies a large part of the student ' s day, with blackboard drill adding interest to daily class work. Lou Ann Ross and Phil Patterson chat over coffee during a bctwcen-ctass break In the friendly atmosphere of the Crib. A hand of bridge provides relaiatlon and entertainment for Chuck Stuart, Shari Lewis. Jean Bcrgcr and Terry Healcy. Only a few minutes remain until closing time as Bruce Martin and Nancy Boedcker murmur hurried goodnights si the door. 27