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

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They’re Part of it too High flying Julie Zeller drew her shore of cheers. The concert bond performed of home gomes. Cheerleaders and inarching hands are integral parts of any football season. The cheerleaders should be pretty and the band should be able to make music and march. Kearney scored in both areas this year although at first there was some doubt about the band. With their first appearance in concert-type uniforms, somehow a little of the spice of a marching band was gone. Some- how skirts and blazers just didn’t fill the bill. The marching band could make music, though. Most- ly classical stuff. They honored John Phillip Sousa’s birthday with a concerto. But the cheerleaders were pretty.

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While MC Lorry Vorhees looks ol his notes, MENC proxy Jan Steinkc presents Gloria Hollingsworth with her first place award. Gloria Hollingsworth 'Steals’ Show at K Show A standing-room-only crowd jammed the Auditorium on Fob. 9 to watch the annual talent display of Kearney Staters. A total of 15 acts were in competition for the $50 grand prize. Winner in the talent section was Gloria Wingert. 'Tiptoe through the tulips won this English lass — Gloria Hollingsworth first prize in the novelty division and Grand Championship. The D. 0. Dollies set the time back 40 years by doing the Charleston during their performance. Gronny Frickctt —Moude to you, little boy, took the center spot- light after the regular show wos completed and gave some of her thoughts on college and life in general. 26

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Candy Cane Dance; New Selection Method Christmas comes to Kearney State with a ratrace of activity. There are formal parties and informal parties. There are convocations and church services. There are studies and pre-vacation exams. But there is only one all-school Christmas activity . . . the Candy Cane dance. This year Marlene McCarty and Jack Wolfe reigned over the regal proceedings w ith dignity. Royalty selection procedures were changed this year. In 1965 every organization was eligible to submit a candi- date for queen or king. In previous years, only dormitory and greek candidates were accepted. Only those who attended the dance December 15 could vote to select a king and queen from the finalists chosen by the entire student body. They could hove danced oil night! They watched over their royol kingdom.