University of Northern Iowa - Old Gold Yearbook (Cedar Falls, IA)

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i George QMahaHcyj and Martha Qlalolmesj WASHINGTON BALL To the strains of the music, In an Eigteenth Century Drawing Room, George and Martha Washington led the stately grand march for members of the junior class and their guests at the annual Washing- ton Ball. Mr. and M r s. Washington were in reality Kath- erine Holmes and Curtis Mahaffey, at- tired in eighteenth centu ry powdered wigs, buckles, and ruH:les. Herbert Hoch, also dressed in knee breeches and silver-buckled shoes, introduced the many prom-trotters to the first president and his lady. jimmy Barnett's orchestra furnished the sweet and swing music for the even- ing's dancing. Pro- grams featured the patriotic colors em- bodied in Betsy Ross's famous flag. Mr. an d Nlrs. Washington w e r e also co-chairmen of the dance. Working with them were John lVIuir, who had charge of pro- g r a m s, Virginia Gore, who arranged the feature dance, hiarjorie Arm- strong and Ted Evans, who had charge of guests. Page 12

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SOPHOMORE COTILLIO SUCKER SWING Once in every four years, girls in general have a chance to corral the men of their dreams and make them say yes Teacher's College's fairer sex made the most of this Leap Year privilege on Thursday, February 29, and when their choice said yes, fastened on him a hook, line and sinker denoting to the pub- lic that he was entitled to attend the Sucker Swing. Programs were green and white with a fish motif, and as each couple swam into the aquarium, they bit on a lollypop which served as bait. Facsimiles of lollypops circulated for the fea- ture dance. Court Hussey played for the two hour tea dance. Another sucker hooked. Colv ille an The class of '42 were the Hrst to capture the social spotlight when they sponsored the initial semi-for- mal dance of the current season, the Sophomore Cotillion. Paul Moorhead and his popular orches- tra, making their third appearance on our campus, furnished the music for the evening of dancing. Pro- grams featured the fall colors of old gold and brown. The grand march, exclusively for sophomores and their guests, was the highlight of the evening's entertainment. W. C. Snyder, -lr., was general chairman of the dance. Assisting him were -losephine Faris, in charge of the guests and hospital- ity, and Robert Hardin, who ar- ranged the feature dance. d Collman enjoy the Cotillion. Page 11

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The thrill of know- ing that this was their dance, cou- pled with the regret- ful feeling that it was the last all-col- lege dance they would attend as stu- dents, made the Sen- ior Prom of l940 a memorable event in the lives of seniors. Sweet s p r i n g- timel'-or the fact that it was the one and only all-college semi-formal dance of the spring term- inspired Teacher's College's co-eds to blossom forth in their frilliest and frothiest gowns. Soft, spring moon- light Hltering down on the terrace lent that certain air of glamor to the scene that is necessary for lasting impressions. T h e crowning glory for these cele- brated personages was t h e g r a n d march exclusively for graduating sen- iors. Scintillating music for the eve- ning's dancing was furnished by Al Menke and his pop- Page 13 , Q1 le- ular orchestra. The social life committee of the Student Council, headed by Evelyn Tesmer, made arrangements for the last prom in the student life of the seniors. SENIOR PROM Could it be politics? ff 3' - is . 'E'-J ' 'f-lmafl wal