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

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MARTERIE PLAYS FOR SPRING FORMAL Ralph Klarterie and his orchestra provided the mu- sic for the Spring Formal, lllay 22. This was the first time in several years that such a well known band has appeared at TC. lklarterie, sometimes known as the Caruso of the trumpet, organized his seventeen piece orchestra only three years agog the group is now ranked as one ofthe leading new bands by disc jockies and music critics. Among lVIarterie's many presentations were Once in a While, Street Scene, Caravan, and a concert version of VVarsaw Concerto. About eight hundred students enjoyed the evening of infor- mal dancing. Jim lklaltby was master of ceremonies during the intermission. The Social Life Committee and Doris Long, serving as student chairman, planned the event. .rx Ralph Marterie sends the danc- ers with one of his renditions.

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The Sig Tau's and the Pi The+'s provide some harmony. The All-College Sing is a tradition in which all or- ganizations on campus are invited to compete. This spring 17 groups entered the event. The winners were the Delta Delta Phi Sorority and the Alpha Chi Epsi- lon Fraternity. They sang Deep River and The Lord's Prayer, arranged by Roger hlaxwell. Larry hlattox directed the group and hlarilyn Russell played the piano accompaniment. The Bartlett Hall Chorus and the Pi Theta Pi--Sigma Tau Gamma group tied for honorable mention. The judges were Ellen Aali- vik, hlrs. Karl Holvick, and VV. Keith hlacy, all of the music department. Sponsors were Sigma Alpha Iota, Phi Blu Alpha Sinfonia, and the Social Life Committee. Charlene Guthridge was the general chairman. SEVENTEEN GROUPS COMPETE IN ALL-CAMPUS SING The Alpha Chi's and the Del+'s win first place in the All-College Sing.

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fall m aaa-5 ,Ti- 4g 4 ff' 'ft ' Il 'ij' .A xx- x 1 ,I , .. h Q., .:, i -4:f:.,,. ,, Y Ha- - A V. cake- 139' A I ,, , ,.4e-'-La.:-1 .Lg4sl-,..tf'il'Q.xs4 ' I':!-v-, A new freshman s+udent ancl her family unload Iheir car and start fhe task of moving in. ORIENTATION ACTIVITIES Orientation week began llonday, September 6, as new students arrived and began to unload. That eve- ning they attended their first convocation. The hectic week continued the next day with the first sessions of placement tests. ln the evening the men attended a 1Ien's Lvnion dinner and A.XV.S. sponsored a Chuck- wagon Picnic for the women. XVednesday, after finishing their placement tests and registering, they enjoyed themselves at the square dance held on the women's tennis courts. Friday found these new students in their first TC classes. That evening at Church Night they were informed about TC's reli- gious activities. The Newcomers' Variety Show enter- tained new and old students Saturday. The following week was highlighted by the A.XV.S. Convocation and the Klatrrculation Convocation. The orientation program for women climaxed three weeks later as a cheering crowd of freshmen threw their green beanies in the air at the ofhcial decapping cere- mony. The men were initiated October 8, when they were required to wear their clothes backwards. They joined in a tug-of-war against the upper-classmen and later attended a mixer on the indoor Stadium track. Orientation activities were under the direction of the A.VV.S. and lIIen's Union Qrientation chairmen, Shirley llahannah and Neil Yer Hoef, and Don Kley- ers, lIIen's Union Traditions chairman. 22 INITIATE FRESHMEN A counselor gives her counselees some pointers on cam pus life.