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

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PATTI JACOBS 13 Miss Stevens Point. 1971

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Miss Stevens Point Pageant BY PAULA TORGESON On March 27, 1971, the community of Stevens Point watched as ten university coeds competed for the title of Miss Stevens Point. The pageant, held in WSU-Main Auditorium, was highlighted by colorful staging and the vitality of the University Players as they provided three musical arrangements involving the theme “Magic Carousel.” Miss Sharon Singstock. Miss Wisconsin 1965, performed the duties of Mistress of Ceremonies. The audience, composed of families. friends, and well-wishers of the contestants, viewed the finalists in evening gowns and bathing suits. It also delighted in the enthusiasm exhibited bv the contestants as each performed her particular talent presentation. Dancing, singing, and floor routines were all part of the pageantry. Finally, more than a month of lengthy rehearsals and unselfish endeavor on the part of the Stevens Point Jaycees and other civic organizations culminated that night when the judges chose Miss Patti Jacobs as the new Miss Stevens Point. She is a freshman from Wauwatosa, majoring in drama. Patti sang and danced to the tune “On A Clear Day for her talent presentation. The ten finalists pose in front of the judges during the Evening Gown competition. They are from left to right: Dottie Howlett, Judy Caldwell, Shawn Granger, Nancy Schmidt, Christine Johnson, R. Candie Erickson, Sue Anderson, Patti Jacobs, Shirley Badke and Miriam Olson. Shawn Granger, first runner-up in the pageant, entertains the audience with a lively folk dance to the song “Zorba the Greek. Patti Jacobs, along with the other finalists, parades in swim suit for the judges. Only memories are left for Sandra Kay Peotter as she relinquishes to Patti Jacobs her crown and position as official Hostess of Stevens Point. 12

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The Magic Flute presented by the Music and Drama Departments was directed by Ronald Combs. Adding to the delight of the opera was the fact that the leading roles were doubly cast. LEADING PERFORMANCES Papageno, a bird catcher.............Robert Heitzinger Thomas Lambries Tamino, an Egyptian Prince................Daniel Kane Steven Tillman Pamina, daughter of the Queen of the Night.... Lana Gonske Lorraine Van Hoorn The Queen of the Night..................... Patricia Pattow Areys Liebenow Sarastro, Priest of Isis and Osiris ........ Bruce Mobright Monostatos, a Moor, servant of Sarastro .... John Strassburg Papagena ................................... Laura Hansen ARTS AND LECTURES