Waynesburg University - Mad Anthony Yearbook (Waynesburg, PA)

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100 nniuemawy ny Carriage with Misses Norma Roberts and Donna Carroll as pas- sengers. The old narrow gauge W. 8x W. CWaynesburg and Washing- tonl Railroad which used to carry out of town students to our campus, was depicted by the American .Legion locomotive, with former engi- neer, Grover Linton at the controls. Among other units participating were the old Hoover Battery, two tandem bicycles with Bruce Pickens and June Ridenour, and Bill Holdcraft and Grace Hebb, a float depict- ing the art of spinning on the old spinning wheel, and many other marching units. Musical groups were the Waynesburg College Kiltie Band, Waynesburg College Jazz Forum, Cecil Twp. Band, Pio- neer Fife and Drum Corps, Waynesburg High Band, Center Twp Band, Dunbar Twp. Band, Menacolin Community Band, East Bethlehem Twp. Band, Carmichaels Drum and Bugle Corps, Masontown High Band, Richhill Twp. Band, South Greensburg High Band and Rices Landing Drum and Fife Corps. The parade was broadcast over a Washington station while photographers had a field day with still and movie cameras. The event was also put on a wire recorder. , Hundreds of spectators remained in town throughout hc, sftef- noon and evening, visiting the floats and the displays of items at the college and various other places in town. The A. was literally bulging at the seams. Other commencement events Saturday include'l unveiling ot memorial tablets at 9 a. m., opening of the new museum on the mezanine floor of the gymnasium also at 9 a. m., an-.l the annual rw' union of members of the Philo and Union Literary societies at 2 p. m. in Sayers Manor, the former residence of Dr. A. B. Miller. At this as at all commencement events, there was a record attendance. Alumni attending the centennial weekend events were asked to register at one of three booths set up by college officials so that a record could be made of the visitors. Registrar Mike Talpas' staff issued Look Who's Coming and Look Who's Here lists. Prof. C. O. Riggs, marshall and faculty chairman, Andrew F. Purman, professional parade director, and George N. Thomas, under- graduate Centennial chairman, said that the cooperation which was received from townspeople, firms and industries was extraordinary. From out of attics, closets, basements and chests in the towns and from the farms and hills came nearly forgotten items and vehicles which were brushed up for the occasion. Centennial Student Chairman George N. Thomas commended those students who were especially active in Centennial activities- the Calendar, Parade and Activating categories. Betty Lou Riefer did outstanding work as Secretary, and Ben Tomlinson's Student Coun- cil were very cooperative. Elmer Shigo, chairman of the Float Design and Architecture Committee were highly praised for their work. Linda Ann Fuller, with Sally Hook, Ellen Troutman and Marion Black, were praised for gathering and fitting the old gowns to the queens. As usual, Mike Kavoulakas came through with his exceptional signs. CContinued on Page 1635 f-2 G Err Ca Jr. Kit an lim VH otl' Cie Sat 'Ol eva resp the Dr. cum perl will P Nm UWSJ Wes minif cts: Qi QI Evil- Pfesi w ctw elite: i SWS