University of Wisconsin Eau Claire - Periscope Yearbook (Eau Claire, WI)

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According to Blugold tradition, the homecoming bontire is built by the Freshman class and also destroyed by a freshman representative. For the past seventeen years, however, this tradition has been unofficially changed by the upperclassmen who burn the freshman baby' before the freshmen have a chance to buy matches. This year the freshmen held staunch. The plaguing rain was a blessing in disguise. It kept upperclassmen arsonists to a minimum The freshmen battled them with zest and true Blugold spirit. Finally the high-piled baby turned into a giant of flame at the hand of freshmen vice-president John Alexander. It was the first lighting, and it was kept burning by the beanies of the largest freshmen class in the history of the school. The first place yell of Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity urged the Blugolds to wipe out the Yellowjackets! to Fever Pitch 31

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Delta Zeta proposed the use of RAID on the invading Yellowjackets. Although the Yell Like Hell pep rally was invaded by Hell's Angels and solemnized by a funeral march, it was another hell of a success. The men of Tau Kappa Epsilon wiped a clean victory in the contest with 98 points for their humorous performance against the Yellowjackets. The rally was also spiced with a singing drill line from Alpha Xi Delta and frequent visits to Minnie Creek. As spirit reached a peak, the Ricemen were introduced and given a final victory yell before the big game. t I Homecoming Fervor Raised Frosh Vice-president John Alexander lit the bonfire as his classmates stood ready with rotten eggs to ward off destructive sophomores.

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The University band added a militant air to the parade. Drum major Steve Hensley stepped high as he led the band. Even the smallest spectators curiously awaited the next entry. The Cheerleaders aroused Homecoming enthusiasm for the ap proaching game.