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

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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

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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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another. Then Father Time reminds the coeds of their 1I:?0 deadline and at 11:25 the cross-country run bes:ms. Tired, and with unprepared Saturday lessons but a Saturday night date — the coeds sidestep into the closing doors of the dorm. The Wake Forest coeds eieganth- stepped out of the band box to display fall fashions for Jean ' s of Raleigh. The everyday look of college bobby-soxers turned into one of glamour and sophistication. Zc chic mademoiselle wears this season rustling petti- coats, billowing skirts, eand -striped taffetas, and seratch but dainty veils. The unsure footing ot the girls as they stepped upon a pedestal in spindle spike heels caught the eagle e e of every spectator. Even the male board of College Joes was on hand to cuss and discuss the fabulous garments worn by .Miss ' ogue of ' 51. Behind the scenes the sophistication of the young college miss ceased as one shoe was flung one w ay and a hat and glove another. Yes, it was a mad rush to prepare for the next scene. Among combs, pins, lip,stick, and shrieks of ' here is the crinoline petticoat? maids futilely tried to adorn the girls from head to toe. A ' indo« shopping at the Woman ' s Government Association ' s fashion show brought headaches to the social standards committee, ohs and ahs ftom the audience, and even a few sales slips from st le conscious coeds. SOCIAL STANDARDS COMMITTEE lays plans for fash- ion show. Members are, sitting, Peggy Morgan, Ella Mae Starling, Delia Aycock, Dot Raiford, Jean Murphy, chair- man: Audrey Caison, Betty McAfee. Julie Watson, Daphne Martin: standing. Shirley Turner and Carol Moore. THE SOUTHERNERS are, first row, Hugh Pearson, Mac Matthews, Bill Tomlinson. and Phil Cook: second row. Chuck Lucarella, Red Pope, Aggie Hanzas. Al Dew, Roy Lee Fulcher, Jack Rogers, and Bud Haines. The vocalist is Mary Finberg. Starting with this small group, Tomlinson and Fulcher developed The Southerners into a full-size band, which plays dance jobs for high schools and colleges in all parts of North Carolina. CAMERA CATCHES variety of facial expressions as dancers, oblivious to photographer ' s presence, enjoy music by The Southerners. Jim Butler, scanning coed crop, registers horror, but Bob Yancey seems more hopeful. 19