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

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THE GAILY DECORATED WINDOWS in the Student Center are one of the first signs of Christmas. All organizations are invited to participate in the decorating. CHRISTMAS ON CAMPUS THE TRADITIONAL YULE ROPE, sponsored by RHA, represents a Christmas greeting from many groups on campus. SILVER BELLS, this year ' s Delta Chi Christmas Ball featured Count Basic. Christmas on campus is not a time to forget. Stu- dents and faculty alike have the coming vacation on their minds. The encircled calendar date shows the time of departure, but the one remaining week is filled witli activity. Almost every organization provides some special event for their members. Some of the all campus activities include the Delta Chi Christmas Ball, a Christmas Chocolate hosted by AWS, the SC Tree Trimming Party and the RHA Yule Rope. The Yule Rope stretches from one end of the Student Center to the other and each organ- ization on campus is invited to donate an ornament. 22

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DIG DEEP GIRLS! It only comes once a year. Twirp Week, when customary dating procedures are reversed, is eagerly anticipated by many women on Western ' s campus . . . and many men as well. For one week each semester the women can get their bids in for the man of their choice. All ' s fair as the women turn the tables to take the initiative in getting dates. The men get to save some money as the wom- en pay for the coke dates, dances and other activ- ities. A special feature of the week is Penny Night, when the women get a late permission for one extra hour— if they pay a penny for every minute after regu- lar closing time. A raffle for The Five Big Men on Campus adds some big moments for the lucky win- ners. To make things a little easier for some students, the AWS sponsors a date bureau. TWIRP WEEK WELL STOP STALLING. Put the books in the back seat and close the door. FOR ONE WEEK ONLY, it ' s a man ' s world. 21

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CHRISTMAS STORY AND SONG was presented at the annual AWS Christ- mas Chocolate. CANDY CANE LANES, snow covered paths and brightly lighted trees are all part of the season ' s cheer at Kalamazoo ' s Bronson Park. Not all of Western ' s Christmas spirit is displayed in merry-making. Many organizations sponsor parties and dinners for the nnderprivileged children in the Kalamazoo area. There is no bigger reward than the smiles, freely given by the youngsters, as Santa greets them. During Christmas the campus rings with music as the combined efforts of vocal and instrumental groups from our Music Department present the an- nual Christmas Program in the Fieldhouse. The Story of Christmas is presented during Sunday wor- ship at Kanley Chapel, and a beautiful Vesper serv- ice is held. Whatever the meaning of Christmas may be for you, the Holiday Season is enjoyed by all on campus. WE WERE NOT WITHOUT a white Christmas. It is hard to tell exactly what these Westernites were up to. But, it ' s a sure thing that the snow provided many good times — and a few not-so-good times also. 23