University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma - Argus Yearbook (Chickasha, OK)

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The Silver Spurs always speak lirst tor the Gym Lounge which they thoroughly Work over for the occasion. Bridles, saddles, Indian blankets, spurs, and other miscellany used with a Generous hand create an atmosphere ot Glclahoma rodeo combined with a touch ot the Old West. Hamburgers and Coca-Cola are served by young equestriennes done up in satin shirts, ranch pants, and decorated with rodeo gadgets.

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Vaudeville, lr. played to capacity audiences in the Little Gym. Pledges of the different social clubs, dressed in their best formals, sang and danced. The biggest song hits of the moment were the best liked part of the variety program. i942 lUNlOR CARNIVAL Happy Holiday Was the theme that the Iunior class chose for the 1942 Car- nival. The crowd that thronged the gym had a distinct military flavor. Many a G. l. nickel fell into the lunior till as college girls danced, sang, ran concessions, fried hamburgers and swam in circles for the entertainment of the customers. The Big Gym Walls were lined with concessions of different kinds Whose main purpose was the painless extrac tion of pocket change. Before the crowning of the queens, the floor was cleared and all was made ready for the Big Show.

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Virginia Woerz, senior from Ardmore, received her degree in Home Economics at mid-year. She is teaching in Stringtown now. Virginia enjoys read- ing and is especially fond of the works of early American writers. Music Education major Betty Io Stanford is planning to teach after she receives her degree. just give Betty Io a box of stationery to make her happy. Stigler is her home. Nina Io Wright receives her degree in Vocational Home Economics and plans to teach after gradua- tion. She is a Pi Zeta Kappa and an Alpha Eta member. Nina lo is from Ninnekah. She did her practice teaching at Rush Springs. Alice Krieger is another Vocational Home Econom- ics major. She particularly likes to sew and to read. Hiking is her favorite outdoor activity. Alice lives in Hobart.