University of Wisconsin Superior - Gitche Gumee Yearbook (Superior, WI)

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Yields Professional Results Donna Tobias was mistress of ceremonies and Alpha Psi Omega, honorary drama fraternity, entertained between skits. Wednesday of Homecoming week saw The Four Freshmen” brought to SSU under the auspices of the assembly and social committees. 'Plus event, which was open to the public as well as to students, is just one example of a continuing strengthening of relations between the University and the surrounding community. Pandemonium reigned with Paula Minnucci and Tom Sczygielski when they were announced Homecoming royalty at the coronation Thursday evening. For all freshmen who disobeyed the requirements set for them by the sophomore class, a Kangaroo Court was held Friday. Following the Court, a pep rally was organized by cheerleading captain Jane Ondracek. A Ironfire was lit and the crimson light was seen blazing high from all points in Superior. Saturday, despite bone-chilling weather, one of the biggest parades in SSU’s history was held. After a heartbreaking game with Plattcville at 3 p.m. Saturday, Yellowjackcts prepared for the formal dance, which featured music by “The Blue Barron.” Lambda Sigma Lambda sorority sisters form their own rendition of Maine,” and a chorus line in behalf of their candidate, Creta Darst. 15

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Newly crowned Homecoming royally Paula Minmicci and Tom Sczygicl-ski accept roses and a sceptre as symbols of tlu-ir reign. Capitol recording artists, The Four Freshmen, pose as they appeared in a two-hour concert ;it Cates Gymnasium as part of I iomccoming festivities. Feverish Activity After spending hours of painstaking effort creating posters and prizes in behalf of their candidates, fraternity and sorority members maneuvered wildly about the campus buildings seeking the best locations to hang their creations. This was accomplished at 7 a.m. on Monday morning, followed by a day of passing out buttons and other insignia. Tuesday evening the annual skit night was held. Candidates were presented at this time. Jokes and campus by-words were also enjoyed. Cail Schidl, Janet Wahlbcrg, and Kathy Brace offer campaign buttons in behalf of each of the Homecoming (piccn candidates.

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Freezing Weather Results in Heartbreaking Defeat The biting northern weather doesn't hinder the high spirits of the king and queen as they ride in the Homecoming parade. Homecoming was a cold, rainy day with winds at near gale force. The weather was so adverse, in fact, that several local entries in the Homecoming parade were cancelled. University students, however, participated in the parade with enthusiasm. Award winners were: first prize. Delta Sigma; second prize. Sigma Tau Gamma; third prize. Newman. Trophies were awarded by the Superior Retail Merchants. All participants in the parade were judged in three categories. Bayfield High School and the Drum and Bugle Corps were first and second prize winners in the non-musical marching unit division. Delta Sigma took first prize in the float division, with the Alumni Association taking second place. The grand prize was awarded to the Canadian Marching Unit. Later in the afternoon, the Yel-lowjackets, unable to battle both the powerful Platteville Warriors and the weather, were defeated in the football game, 27-21. Jump ball? No. It's Platteville kicking a point after touchdown. 16