Wake Forest University - Howler Yearbook (Winston Salem, NC)

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CHEERLEADERS are, clockwise, Margaret Davison, Nancy Hedrick, Carol SARA PAGE JACKSON twirled Moore, Gene Boyce, Charlie Gaddy, Hank Caddell, Doyle Bedsole, head cheer- Deacon musicians to fame during her leader; Red Pope, Jim Hoots, Betty McAfee, Julie Watson, Sally Umstead. four years as band ' s head majorette. WAKE FOREST SUPPORTERS CHEER AS DEACONS ROLL OVER RICHMOND IN FIRST HOME GAME.

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- , ♦ ' CHEERLEADERS. MAJORETTES START RALLY ROLLING WITH OH HERE ' S TO WAKE FOREST. Emphatic Threats, Blazing Torches, Mass Enthusiasm— not the KKK, but a WFC Pep Rally! I ' xcitcmcnt buzzid within rhe rdtk u;ill ,is rhr f:imili.ir cry .sailfd through the :iir , ki.t in thi. ' circic ' jc.in-cl;id cocd.s clammcrcd dnwri the dorm steps and rushed toward the blazing torche.s a.s the gu ' s in their souped-up .Modcl- T ' s piled all students on uho could chmb aboard — the .sky ' .s the limit! Hysterical cheers and endless yells were characteri.stic of enthusiastic participants. The night before the game, everyone let hi.s hair down and joined in the rally to send the Dcacs to victory. Starting in the circle, the safari encircled the campus . . . traffic was stopped on U.S. 1 from Simmons Dorm to the underpass as students jammed the street -motorists honked emphatically and snarled ominous warnings, but nobody cared. Continuing through the town, the mob swelled as wayward stragglers were picked up . . . the jaunt ended at the Colonial Club for the heated climax. 1 he tumult quieted. The team spokesmen assured the lo al that the - would do their best -who could ask for more- Let ' s CO, Wake forest! rang out across the crowd as the cheerleaders starred lung exercises; each band instrument was playing its own version of Oh Here ' s to Wake Forest! as the majorettes led a snake dance. Stu- dents dropped all conservative and sedate notions and became highstepping fun seekers. An atmosphere of spirit and |oviaht ' stimulated ever Baptist Hollow iXae how could we lose with such a student body backing that great little team= The next day — the BIfi day — sore throats, bloodshot eyes, tired feet, anxious hearts were forgotten as the Deacs, led by the seemingly indefatigable cheerleaders, forged onto the field. . nd they gave the students plenty to cheer about in ' 51 the Big Four ( hampionship ' 16

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I-KIUAY NlCiHT dances draw big crowds. These hops are advertised as come-stag aflfairs, and most people do — but tlie walk back to the dorms is always made in pairs. FASHION SHOW gives Wake coeds chance to see what the well-dressed miss will wear in ' 52. Ann Scruggs looks very nice indeed in striking outfit for afternoon tea; stunning male judges, Nancy Hedrick displays tea dress ensemble with veil. Glamorous Shirley Turner models stylish ' n slinky cocktail dress, and Ann Williams en- chants audience with chic skirt and blouse attire for classroom. Show was sponsored by Jean ' s of Raleigh. Hot Music Aids Community House Ice-Breakers; M ' lady Features Ruffles ' n Peek-A-Boo Veils The ( (immunity House often turns into the center of all activity in ake Forest. Just mention dance and males and females of all descriptions drift down to the pine-paneled dancing square. 1 he success of the evening is assured for the ide-cved coeds as they glance over the crop of men that have de- cided to give the girls a break for one night. The ratio of six boys to one girl is hard for popular lassies to contend with, but soon the chicks forget their troubles long enough to pass flirtatious smiles from one lad to another in hopes of a cut or two. A general conversation is struck up as a girl vivacioush- flutters her eyelashes and looks up into Romeo ' s eyes and questions softly, What is your name and where are you from? Much to her surprise she discovers that her suitor is from a town where she knows many people, so the game Do you know? starts and continues until the bov feels a slight tap on his shoulder. Just let one of the cats get control of the records and victrola and the beat will change from the slow sentimental step to the slop bop with the rag mop. I he time passes fast as girls pass from one partner to