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

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S ca 5 and Jfamecanuhq f 'T if g I ,ar .ur T0p left-W,S.T.C.'s band leads the Homecoming Parade down Main Street, be'ng the forerunner of a day full of Main Events. Top right-Sigma's BIue Boy beginning its trek down to the judging stands, and leaving triumphantly, for it took top honors in the Humorous Division. It later graced the lawn of the fraternity house. Center IefthChi Delts pull together, cheerily arriving at the judges' stand, Center right-Wesley takes first Place in the Serious Division with their float depicting the devotional theme of World Fellowship. Bottom left-The Phi Chi's attempt to can up the day's opponent-Oshkosh, Bottom right-The band of White- water Teachers forms the letter O for Oshkosh. i151

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Wap inUzelWicf4fofaEu44fQea2z. We're glad you joined us in this second postwar homecoming. You see, Chairman Dick Sullivan and his committees worked hard to make the l947 homecoming a huge success. We're glad you took part in the Friday night homecoming festivities in spite of the dreary weather. The bonfire and pep meeting were just as successful. Pre-game enthusiasm reach- ed its height with the help of the cheerleaders and band. Speeches by President Williams and or fraternity brothers for the annual banquets and teas. We're glad, too, that the afternoon's disap- pointment didn't interfere with the spirit of the dance in Hamilton Gym Saturday night, October 25. Barbara Coe and Maxine Robinson were in charge of decorating the gymnasium with our school colors. And did you know that, with the exception of a few students and the faculty advisor, Mr. Fischer, no one knew who King Norman Tellefson and Queen Mary Lu Braun reigned at the Homecoming Saturday Dance. Mary is a Sophomore and Norm an Academic Junior. others brightened the spirits of all. Faculty and student talent in the auditorium follow- ing the bonfire was surprisingg didn't know we had 7'such talent on the campus! The band, under Mr. Bushman's direction, led the snake dance down Main Street to the business district and presented some musical numbers there. The pep displayed by the team's sup- porters seemed to insure a successful parade, game, and dance the following day. We're glad you joined your sorority sisters l14l the royal couple was until the announcement at the dance? We all agree that Norm Tellef- son, West Allis, and his queen, Mary Lu Braun of Milwaukee, made a perfect reigning pair as they led the grand march to the strains of Richard Kent's orchestra. The Royal Purple staff even prepared a special homecoming is- sue which was distributed at the dance so that all alumnae could read about the week-end and their ALMA MATER. ' , Greetings, Alumnae! in

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R o y a l t y reigned as Queen Helen Caukel and King Bruce Straw led the annual Junior Prom. Soft lights . . . spring pastel colors . . . flowers . . . and evening stars . . . pervaded in profusion as the Moonlight Mood l947 Junior Class Prom swung into dance tempo Queen Helen and King Bruce reigned with their court of honor. On the court of honor was Do'ores Loftus, Alpha Sigma representa- tive, Beverly Braeger, Theta Sigmag Pat O'Donnell, Delta Sigmag Sigma Sigma Sigma chose Connie Dike, and Billie Mae Runyard represented the Independents group. Advance radio publicity had been given by stations WTMJ, Milwaukee, and WAUX, Waukesha, and this effort brought back a large number of alumni. 1947 Spain? pflam---041 me amz of fa: Wm Top: B. Braeger, R. Vogel, B. Runyard, D. Mulks, C. Dike, H. Eggleston. Bottom: P. O'Donnell, R. Badger, D. Loftus, D. Johnson. Richard Sullivan was chairman of cere- monies. He introduced Queen, King, Court of Honor and made all other necessary announce- ments at the time of the Grand March. lm- mediately following the March, special pic- tures were taken for THE MINNEISKA. Invitations had been extended to the fol- lowing honored guests: President and Mrs. R. C. Williams, Dr. and . Mrs. C. O. Wells, Dean Wynett Barnett, Mr. Willard Reese, Mayor of Whitewater, Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Gaukel, and Mr. and Mrs. H. Straw. Midnight saw another success- ful spring prom draw to a close. Moonlight Mood turned into near daytime as anxious couples took advantage of extended two o'cIock hours for all women.