University of Wisconsin Whitewater - Minneiska Yearbook (Whitewater, WI)

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rmor amiwem ca Lf uef Aouain stew.. sys' . M.w,.,,..,..,,.. , It's a busy day for the fellows at the Armory-every day! They have at near approach to dorm life-and they like it! The Armory Boys are a recent addition to the Campus of W.S.T.C. With the scarcity of rooms, the Wfhitewater Armory was turned into a residence for CX-Glls. The fall semester found the Armory jam- med to over-flowing, gradually relieved as rooms were found in private homes. Enrollment for the rest of the year fluctuated from five to over fifty. The fellows won a name for themselves in in- ter-mural football and basketball. Their doings were given space in the Royal Purple. They became an organization in themselves. Very similar to a dormitory, there are two large sleeping rooms furnished with bunks and storage rooms with chests, bureaus, and clothing racks. The American Legion has furnished a study room large enough for all fellows. A rumpus room is provided and gymnasium facilities are furnished. Page Thirteen

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Spring arrived in full, and witnessed lads and lassies trudging, as before, up Campus Hill. The new bright greenness surrounded the happy strolling twosomes, while the atmosphere strived to provoke romance. Spring sorority and fraternity formals ini- creased the feeling-in-the-air , as gayly-dressed girls danced with happy out-of-service men. The Junior Prom once more brought an air of rhythm and rapt looks to starry-eyed couples who danced neath a beautiful moon. More proof of the coming of sunshiny days was the many pairs of tennis players seen on the out- door courts. Special matches were held, the winner gaining a trophy to be coveted as her very own for one year, before traveling on its way to another owner, another year. I Year-end banquets toasted another happy pro- fitable semester. The Royal Purple and Minneiska Staffs each held a Recognition Dinner. Here, the work of the year's editors and staff was commended and notice of advancement or promotion was made. June graduates marched down the aisle of the auditorium, leaving behind many friends. The value each placed on his four years of college life was in- tangible and could never be accurately measured. Undergraduates packed suitcases and left with nearly as deep a sigh, homeward bound, looking forward with anticipation to returning. But things all come to an end, and as we sit, once more bemoaning the fate of semester examina- tions, courses such as Trig , Organic Chemistry, Typing Methods and Embryology, fade before the importance of a nation trying to decide on a One- world or whether or not to keep the secret of atomic warfare-we turn, and pause and thank W.S.T.C. for the many ways in which it is prepar- ing us to help decide similar important questions, through teaching us how to work and play together for mutual betterment during the days just past. A. familiar scene-the traditional log cabin screened by the tennis court. Page Tu clve i i I i

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girdf gang-up omecoming Aince ,42 Step right up, ladies and gentlemen! See the gala Homecoming at Whitewater. Come one, come all! It's fascinating! It's devastating! It's positive- ly enchanting! See this collection of titanic, prodi- gious, stupendous, portentious, supercolossal phenom- ena, all in one city, and all under the able direction of that master of masters, Robert Garvue, the Home- coming chairman. Hurry! Hurry! Don't miss the spectacular pageantry of the crowning of King Bob Steinfeldt and his lovely queen, Jeanette Vander Velde. All this and the music of johnny Nugent at the fascinating Homecoming dance! watch him hit his head against the wall! He'll thrill you, he'll chill you! If you're not too late you still can catch a glimpse of those gorgeous, dazzling, magnificent ma- jorettes as they strut, and wiggle their .hips to the stirring aires of the largest band in this city. It's out of this world! You're not too late to see the sideshow! Gasp and gawk at the greatest collection of freaks on earth at the colorful, breath-taking extravaganza dealing with Homecoming in the good old days, as staged by those masters of mirth and merrymaking, omecoming Kayak? eanneffe ,Uan er uf e unc! M .S?einL!c!f Gather 'roundl hear the true story of the late Chick Agnew as all the fans of Whitewater honor him on this great 1946 Homecoming. See all the alumni as they stream back to their alma mater! Watch them gorge themselves on the tempting, tan- talizing cuisene served at the many fraternity banquets. Gaze upon the antics of the most amazing foot ball team in captivity. They'll astound you with their ability to lose their games in the last half. Step over to Hamilton Field, on my right, and watch the battling Quakers be buried alive by the gigantic contingent from Eau Claire, 20 to 6. Notice the Coach of Whitewater, see him wiggle and squirm, Page Fourteen the finest among freaks--the male members of the faculty! Hear ye! Hear ye! The big parade is about to start! You'll laugh at prize-winning Sigma Tau Gamma as they portray Homecoming of 1-91.6. You'll marvel at the curvacious girls from Alpha Sigma, second only to the Sigma Taus. See their collection of wild animals captured in the wilds of a cow pasture, you can't miss their big sign- The Udders Haven't a Chance! It's tremendous, it's su- pereminentg it's absolutely awe-inspiring. Step right up, ladies and gentlemen! Hurry! Hurry! Hurry!