University of Wisconsin Stevens Point - Horizon / Iris Yearbook (Stevens Point, WI)

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slogans created an enthusiastic atmosphere for the rest of the week’s campaigning. A blazing, record-setting, forty-foot six inch high bonfire showed the freshmen's fire and spirit for Homecoming. Although the ashes died out, the student spirit was kept alive for Thursday’s, “Yell like Hell Night.’’ Pep and enthusiasm were created for Saturday's game. The queen candidates were introduced to the student body at that time. A nationally known folk-singing group, the Rooftop Singers, provided the Friday night entertainment. Campaigning was finished, votes were counted, and excitement was building as the announcement of the queen drew near. Our 1966 Homecoming Queen was Miss Kay Johnson, sponsored by Baldwin Hall. Her court included Miss D’Anna Lewis, sponsored by Tau Kappa Epsilon, Miss Patty Lyon, sponsored by Sigma Pi, Miss Pat Barry, sponsored by Sigma Phi Epsilon, and Miss Gerry Campos, sponsored by Sigma Tau Gamma. Saturday’s parade was a great success in spite of the rain, Sigma Pi won first place in the humorous division with a float featuring a movable rabbit. Sigma Tau Gamma won first place in the serious division. The rainy weather did not dampen enthusiasm at the game either. The Pointers swamped the Yellow Jackets of Superior by a score of 36-0. A dance, Saturday night, concluded the week's activities. Homecoming at WSU A Songfest began this year's Homecoming Week activities. Representative students from organizations on campus performed favorite songs of many, such as “Guantanamcra.” Students attending, participated in a sing-a-long. As the queen candidates met with their sponsors on Wednesday night, individual rallies were held. Banners, posters, and 17