University of Denver - Kynewisbok Yearbook (Denver, CO)

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Homecoming in Cartoon, featuring Charlie Brown and other characters from the “Peanuts’’ comic strip, was the theme of DU’s 1957 homecoming celebration. High jinks and mad enthusiasm were the order of the weekend as students threw themselves into the fall festivities. A way-out jazz concert by Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia started the celebration off right. “Frosh Homecoming,” the all-school show, followed the concert as talented Pioneers entertained their fellow students. Five fetching finalists for Homecoming Queen — who would the lucky lady be? Suspense ended with the coronation of Barbara Jean Davis and presentation of her attendants, Veronica Marta, Marlvs Nelson, Lynn Allred, and Joan Palmer. Weary members of DU organizations worked against an official deadline to complete house decorations. The wee hours of the morning found students tired out, but satisfied with a job well done. Attics were searched and trunks ransacked as eager students unearthed ancient finery to wear for the Pioneer Day costume judging. The Greeks had a word for it — as they demonstrated with the snappy dialogue used in the hilarious Greek skits. Amusing stunts and clever costumes were the other ingredients used to make the skits, which began the second day of homecoming celebration, the best yet. Lung power and plenty of it was displayed by the Pioneers at the lively pep rally and dance, climaxing the second day of homecoming hoop-la. Big event of the evening was the automobile drawing when a motor

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 Homecoming Queen 1957 Homecoming Queen Barbara Jean Davis. Miss Davis was elected by the entire student body. She was crowned by Harvey Wilson, vicc-chnnecllor, during the all-school show. Barbara is a member of Sigma Kappa Sorority and is president of Mortar Board, and has been a member of numerous other student organizations.