University of Louisville - Thoroughbred Yearbook (Louisville, KY)

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The dignitaries at the barracks dedication July 21, 1943. The O.D.K. tapping ceremonies. ceremonies, Dr. Jacobsen presides at commencement. Captain Loftquist, Dr. Jacobsen, Rear Admiral Jacobs, Lt. Com. Appleby and Lt. McKerley. The Battalion stands colors at 5 P. M. after four years of hard work - -----

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DANCES, BALLS AND BRAWLS A vital and most important phase of our Univer- sity life has been the balls and informal dances held periodically throughout the year. The crowning achievement was the annual Thoroughbred Ball Student Center goings-on—the perfect leisure time occupation. held the first week in June where “Miss Thorough- bred” was presented to the anxious student body. The Queen, this year chosen by Earl Carroll, was Leelah RoBards. At the annual Barristers’ Ball Miss Lucille Coldiron, Chi Omega, was crowned “Miss Justice.” The Navy Ball held for the first time in May promises to be a trimester occurrence. “The Winner’—-Miss Thoroughbred is presented with the tradi- Ship’s Officers and wives chat and keep cool, while the dancers swelter, tional horseshoe of roses.

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CAMPUS CEREMONIES This year brought several notable celebrities to Belknap Campus. Chief in importance was the visit of Lord Halifax, British Prime Minister to the United States, who received an honorary Ph.D. from the University. At the dormitories dedica- tion in June, 43, we were honored by the presence of Rear Admiral Randall Jacobs, chief of Naval Personnel. The ever-important commencement ceremonies were presided over by President Jacob- sen. Two great leaders meet—Lord Halifax, British Prime Minister, and Lord Halifax has tea, while talking over current affairs. Dr. Jacobsen, U. of L.’s president.