University of Nebraska Kearney - Blue and Gold Yearbook (Kearney, NE)

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The week before class registration is devoted to the freshmen and all new students, as a short course of orientation to college life. The Student Council plays the part of host for this week, and provides a different type entertain- ment for each night. This year, it was dances, water- melon feeds, and picnics. Of course, college life is not all play, and to prove tliis, the college gives all kinds of tests. There are tests to see what kind of vocation one should enter, and also tests to indicate one's ability in the various fields of education. In all, the activities of freshman week are very enjoyable and educational. ill It Freshman Week The beginning of a long day. Registration is always a nerve- racking but necessary evil. Stanley Lahra, Lowell Eloe, Charley Brown, Dick Hoffman, and Roger Lahm enjoy the annual watermelon feed sponsored by President Cashing, and the Men's League. STATE TEACHERS COLLEGE KEARNEY, NEBRASKA

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 Those freshman orientation tests are surely time con- suming, All freshmen are required to take a series of tests which will indicate the interests and abilities of the student. They Call Each student is given a name card to pin on his coat, to help get acquainted. Freshman students arc entertained by the Student Council during the traditional Freshman Week. The punch was delicious. 14

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First Place Float in the 1958 Homecoming Parade. The Omega Delta Pi fraternity walked off with first place with their Elevating Rocket and panel board. NSC HOME' Hopeful Waiting, Candidates for the 1958 Homecoming Queen were Judy Anderson, Marlys Ecklund, Alycc Sanderman, Janice Stone, and Donna Bradshaw. MThe best Homecoming I have ever attended. This remark was heard many times during the day of October 4, 1958. The Homecoming activities cli- maxed many hours of careful prep- arations for this one day. The day started with a parade up Central Avenue to the college. The parade centered around the colorful floats of the fraternities and sororities, accompanied by the bands of the surrounding high schools. The theme of the 1958 Homecoming was the space age. Following the parade, most of the alumni and students attended the many luncheons and brunches provided by their old organiza- tions. Down With Wayne, was the battle cry preceding the Homecom- ing game. The battle which fol- lowed was filled with excitement to the halftime when the Home- coming Queen was crowned by President Cushing.