University of Nevada - Artemisia Yearbook (Reno, NV)

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THIS WAS NEVADA ' S Set aside for the purpose of paying tribute to Clarence Mackay, this year ' s Mackay Day was one of the most hilarious since its inauguration. Six weeks prior to the day, all razors were discarded. Beginning upper left, are varying degrees of success from the dense foliage of Louis Peraldo ' , an English style modeled by Al Caton, and the face on the barroom floor by Ross Morris; Morehouse— he tried. Friday before Mackay Day brought forth costumes, mock weddings, the Theta horse and car- riage. Highlight of the day was the annuarCoffin and Key ' s Running, and their battle on Manzanital Lake. At right four girls, L. Collins, M. ' Heidtman, V. Raitt, C. Stewart appear in ' 49 styles. ' f: mk M

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D»«pi3|BBf HOMECOMING Of great importance to fraternities and sororities is the competition for house decorations and floats in the Homecoming parade. At right is Kappa Alpha Theta ' s winning welcome to their alumnae. Below, Sigma Nu ' s Buckingham Palace prize decorations. Below these are the float decorations won by Sigma Alpha Epsilon and Delta Delta Delta. Men taking military turn out for the parade. Below this is Lambda Chi Alpha ' s winning team in the grueling cross-country run from Sparks to Mackay Field. Next to the team is the pre-medical, Omega Mu Iota, group ' s winning float. College of Pacific won the disputed rally bell in the annual Homecoming game. Shown left is one of Nevada ' s ardent rooters ' ir f m tit QUA PhusbandsT DOWN tsmoMM Lfc-.V

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BEST MACKAY DAY For weeks the Mackay Day Committee prepared for their outstanding celebration. Below is the committee, left to right: Dorsey, chairman, Thompson, Ashley, Swett, Caton, Hardman and Garamendi. Selection of Kathleen Meeks, at right, as Mackay Day Queen started the festivities. Below this she is shown with the winners of prizes during the celebration. Below this is the speakers ' table at the luncheon. Left to right are Mrs. Mackay O ' Brien (daughter of Clarence H. Mackay), Acting-President Adams, Toastmistrcss Swett and Queen Meeks. Dorsey and Student Body President Taw watch the speakers. At their left are two couples of the costumed students at the annual dance. At right, Lambda Chi ' s song team. At right the Theta winning song team.