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

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A Winter “Snow Blast” “Snow Blast” was the theme of last year’s Winter Carnival, which was dedicated to Miss May Roach, professor emeritus of W.S.U.-S.P. The week began with the traditional torch-run from Madison, February 11. Sunday followed with a reception for Miss Roach, the torch-light ceremony, and a kick-off dance. The week included a scries of interesting events: a style show, legs contest, hair-do contest, pancake-eating contest, and pipe-smoking competition. A ski and tobag-gan party and chariot race were held at Iverson Park. Friday proved to be a day of expectation and excitement, with Ice Sculpture judging, the Woodchoppcr’s Ball, and the coronation of King Ken Peterson and Queen Barb Wheeler. Saturday was a day of fun and frolic, with such death-defying contests as the “Sadie Hawkins Race”, a log sawing contest, tug-of-war, shovel race, volley ball competition, and log throwing contest, which tried even the toughest “aficionados”. Sunday climaxed the eventful week with a program held at the Fieldhouse, featuring comedian Biff Rose, and folk group, “The 3 D’s”. Presentation of trophies and beard judging occured during the intermission. The trophy, for most overall points in the women’s division, was presented to the Alpha Phi’s. Sigma Tau Gamma won the trophy for most points earned in the men’s division. 26

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Bronson LaFollette, attorney general of Wisconsin. lights the Winter Carnival torch on the Capitol steps in Madison. The icc sculpture of Snoopy and his horn, by Sigma Tau Gamma, won first place in the men’s division.