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

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‘‘You should have seen those pumas. There were pumas everywhere,” related Tom Smothers during the Cushing Coliseum appearance of the comic duo. Smothers’ Humor Entertained All One of the most memorable attrac- tions at KSC last October was the ap- pearance of the Smothers Brothers, pop- ular folk-singing comic duo. The pair appeared in concert in the Cushing Coliseum before a packed house of folk-singing enthusiasts. Presented by the Student Council as part of their concert series, the brother sang, joked, and played their way through an entertaining and an ex- citement-packed evening. Tom and Dick Smothers officially- opened their 1961 college concert tour with their appearance at KSC. Their act included familiar folk songs such as “John Henry,” dressed up in the familiar Smothers Brothers’ comic style, as well as several new routines, and popular “straight” numbers. Es- pecially well received was “Thev Called The Wind Mariah.” Appearing with the duo were Isralei recording stars, Esther and Abraham Ofarim. Although their act was heavily laced with music from their homeland, the Ofarims performed a wide range of music in several languages. —J. A. During the grand finale of the Smothers Brothers concert, the brother duo were joined by the Isralei husband and wife team. The singers are Abraham Ofarim, Tom Smothers, Esther Ofarim, and Dick Smothers. 24

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The Rodeo Club hung Hastings during the Antelope Days activities. Rodeo Club members prepare to string up Hastings in the proper “Old West” form. The posse’s efforts were quite successful. A Hanging, Games Highlight Antelope Days — 64 On October 23, the campus of KSC suddenly changed into a “wild west” frontier. Students and faculty members were dressed as cowboys, “pistol pack- ing Annie Oaklies,” and Indians, as the traditional Antelope Days were held prior to the annual Kearney- Hastings gridiron clash. The day’s activities included impromptu square dancing in front of the Women’s P.E. Building and the traditional games, such as an egg toss, a four- legged race, and a tug-of-war. A dance concluded the day’s activities.—J.A. Come on, girls, hurry! shouted Sue Johnson as her Alpha Phi pledge sisters took part in the Antelope Days dressing contest relay. Notice the concerned faces as these contestants await the egg to be tossed by their teammates in the Antelope Days egg throw contest! Ready to meet the enemy are a horse” and his rider. 23

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Showing his famed style which combined tap with modified ballet movements was Paul Draper who appeared at KSC in November. Renowned anti-Communist battler Herbert A. Philbrick explained that the Communists in the United States used the Communist Manifesto as their “Bible.” With marriage-minded co-eds in attendance, the perfect end to any style show, especially one sponsored by the KSC Women’s League, is with the appearance of a “bride” in her bridal gown. “Bride” for the night was Karen Crockett. 25