University Daily Kansan
Page 7
—Kansan photo by harry Elliott
THE LAST MINUTE RUSH—Members of Gamma Phi Beta sorority are hurriedly stuffing crepe paper into chicken wire to get their homecoming decorations finished by tonight.
Jayhawk Follies Developed From Student 'Mixers'
Bv MARGOT BAKER
Celebrations for homecoming have taken many forms here at KU, but stress has always been primarily on school spirit, entertainment for students, faculty and alumni, and the fun of doing things together.
Back when there was no Student Union, the Robinson gym was the center for social activity, get-together, or "mixers" as they were called then, which played an important part in homecoming activities.
As the years passed and the University grew, homecoming activities gained in importance and variety. Not the least of these events took the form of student talent shows. These talent shows have appeared under various titles in previous years, but it was not until 1949 that the show was officially called "The Jayhawk Follies."
In that year the homecoming committee decided that the Follies would replace the traditional parade, because it was felt that organized houses should not be burdened with preparations for both homecoming decorations and a parade.
Traditions are established by repetition and although student talent shows have figured prominently in homecoming activities for many years, a definite name has never been established. Last year the show was called "The Homecoming Follies." While that name is appropriate, it bears no definite association with KU.
KDGU Schedule
6:30 Keynotes by Carle
6:40 Daily Kansan Headlines
6:45 Rhythm Rendezvous
7:00 Bookstore Hour
8:00 University Theater Concer
8:30 Four Knights
8:35 News, Weather
9:00 Career Hour
9:30 Dreamtime
9:55 News
KANU Schedule
5:30 Jazz Concert
5:35 Jazz Concert
5:45 Cameron Reports Sports
5:55 News
6:00 Candlelight Concert
7:00 Music from Mt. Oread
7:30 Jayhawk Locker Room
7:45 Parade Rally
7:55 News
8:00 A Night at the Opera
10:30 News
Alum Returns In Comic Skit
The 1954 Jayhawk Follies will be a musical comedy review of the adventures of a little alumnus returning to the Hill for homecoming. Novelty acts and skits will follow him from his arrival on the campus until the end of the game.
The student production will start at 8:45 p.m. today in Hoch auditorium after the varsity-freshman basketball game. Admission for the game and the Follies is 50 cents.
Work on Decorations Vivid School Memory
The homecoming pep committee will stage a rally between the game and the beginning of the show. The homecoming queen and her attendants will be introduced after the Follies.
Mr. Courtney, assistant Follies chairman, will portray the little alumnus, with Douglas Barling, business senior; Ralph Seger, engineering freshman; William West, graduate student and John White, Topeka, his companions.
Other acts include a rag doll dance, a combo, and a "cat" dance. Members of the KuKu and Red Pepper clubs and the freshman football squad will perform in the skits.
This is the first year in the history of the Jayhawk Follies that the show has had a story behind it. Fred Ellsworth, executive secretary of the alumni association, said of the script, "It's clever, entertaining, and different."
In years to come when we find an old Jayhawker dusty with years in the attic and sit down to reminisce, some of our most vivid memories will probably be connected with the dirty exuberant faces, the cold hands, and the hurry of decorating for homecoming.
By MARGOT BAKER
The 23,000 figure is the same monthly number which has been called since July. It will bring to 1,858,430 the number of men drafted since the start of the Korean war.
The Defense department said the January draft call is based on maintaining the Army's "approved strength after allowances had been made for enlistments and re-enlistments."
The Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force will not place calls with selective service during January, relying on recruitments to meet their manpower needs.
Washington—(U.P.)—The Defense department has issued a draft call for 23,000 men in January, all to be inducted into the Army.
Watchmen accompanied by Doberman pinschers carefully guard George Washington's home, Mount Vernon, every night. The guards are aided by searchlights that flood the lawns and electric eyes that touch off an alarm in case of intruders.
To anyone who has never participated in this particular feature of homecoming the effort might seem like a waste of time, but for the many students who annually spend at least a week in preparation and still think they'll never get it done the night before, the experience is a rewarding one in many ways.
Army to Draft 23,000 in January
First you have to have an idea, but that's pretty simple—just think up something that will suggest that your opinion of the opposing team is pretty low and combine it with the obvious fact that you're going to beat the tar out of them at Saturday's game.
The next step is materials, also comparatively simple. Cardboard, lots of colored crepe paper, chicken wire, poster paint and of course at least 20 or 30 willing hands.
Now we're ready for the metamorphosis which will combine the above elements into a decoration that's colorful and witty enough to
deserve a first place trophy when the judges roll by.
The dean of women gives the girls a special dispensation Thursday night and they are permitted to stay outside until midnight—if they're working on decorations, of course. And they're allowed to have men around too—also working on decorations, of course.
Everyone is very busy, and usually very cold. Cries of "where's the hammer," and, "no, no, that section's blue not yellow" disturb the evening air and the neighbors. To a casual observer things might look rather disorganized, but the effect the next day will amaze such doubters.
Saturday night, when the awards are made, your house may or may not receive a trophy. At the time you may be disappointed but on the day that you find the dusty Jayhawker you will probably have forgotten who did win the trophy.
On The Hill
Mr. and Mrs. A. N. Young of Abilene announce the engagement of their daughter, Annette, to Lt. K. L. Cox, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Cox of Boston. Miss Young is a fine arts senior and member of Alpha Phi sorority. Mr. Cox was graduated from the School of Business in June. A December wedding is planned.
Temlin hall announces the pinning of Barbara Ann Fischer to C. Robert White. Miss Fischer is an education senior from Kansas City. White is a freshman in the School of Medicine and a member of Phi Beta Pi medical fraternity. He is from Sabeth.
Ten men have been initiated by Phi Delta Theta fraternity. They are John Earl Parker, Harry E. Jordan, William R. Trotter, Leslie Clark Morrison, James Sledge, Stuart Friedell, Thomas C. Sustier, all college sophomores and Harold A. Miller, fine arts sophomore.
Phi Beta Pi medical fraternity will hold its 36th annual Vermilion dinner tonight. The dinner committee is C. D. Vermillon, Phi Beta Pi alumnus.
The law school will sponsor a coffee in the law school library from 10 a.m. until noon tomorrow. Members of the faculty and their wives will be hosts.
Welcome Home, Alums!
You Can't Hide From Winter
For Extra
- KICK
- SNAP, and
- PASSING power
WINTERSURE NOW!
SERVICE
8th and N.H.
Phone 4
DOWNTOWN — NEAR EVERYTHING