Western Michigan University - Brown and Gold Yearbook (Kalamazoo, MI)

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Grand marshall of the parade was Western's former president. Paul Sangren, who was honored by the band at halftime. THE DAY OF THE BIG GAME begins disgustingly early for many Western students as we groggily rise from a comfortable pad, grope around in the closet for bermudas and a sweatshirt, gulp down a hasty breakfast, and head for the garage and a halffiinished float. A few hours later finds the impossible performed - the float is completed and a sure winner it is, if we do say so ourselves. Then it's back to headquarters for food, a shower, and a hasty change. A quick cigarette, a hnal glance in the mirror, and somehow we miraculously manage to greet our date looking rested and refreshed. A football game just wouldn't be complete without the appearance of a high-stepping band. ff' 173 ' T,,a,-,A,7:v,MV.5,,g gvgggi, 55. as, -L-. Aa A4 i . .,..., -044

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Thcre,d be more room if there weren't so many hats. Whzat memories 1959's Queen Gayle Runciman must have now. What a swingin' concert. man. But the queen always kisses the Captain of the football team. Leroy. Don't be bashful!

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HBABIES ARE OUR BUSINESSU reads the apropos slogan on the float of the Western Wives. lt draws a large chuckle from the crowd which lines the street to watch the Homecoming parade. We view the floats with a slightly critical eye and take special pride in our own spectacular entry. A mad dash to the stadium to beat the crowd, where shouts of glee and a few disappointed frowns greet the halfftime announcement of winning floats. But momentary delights and disappoint' ments are quickly forgotten as we brave a few raindrops and cheer the team on to a hardffought Homecoming victory. The trophy for the grand prize winner was captured by the men of Delta Chi. Queen Shirlee and her attendants were an obvious crowd pleaser.