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Show Homecoming Dance THE HOMECOMING DANCE THE Homecoming Dance of October nineteenth was undoubtedly one of the most memorable events of the year, inspired through the efforts of enthusiastic alumni. It created that spirit of friendliness and good fellowship which is, after all, the final purpose of the continued cooperation between alumni and active students, and the incentive for the furthering of such activities as will impress the alumni with a growing interest in their alma mater, and inspire them to a greater participation in the affairs and activities of the school. This it accomplished to a great degree of accuracy with a full day of pep and enthusiasm surrounding various activities and amusements which preceded the evening dance. With representatives from nearly all of the social as well as professional organizations on the campus participating, a spectacular parade heralded the day with war-whoops and beating of drums, summoning the inactive alumni to an extraordinary interest and activity. Many imposing floats which bedecked the main streets of the city for some time, were cleverly and most artistically arrangd by the different groups, to portray some particular incident of interest in the history of the school, and to stimulate the old "Bust Boulder" motto which complied with the spirit of the day. This parade inspired an irrepressible enthusiasm for the thrilling football game which followed in the Utah stadium. This game, too, was reminiscent of the old "Bust Boulder" days, a traditional event of great import; for the Utes most noteworthily defended themselves against their stalwart opponents, the Colorado University eleven, and again brought crowning victory to the school. At the dance, in the evening, the prizes were awarded to the winners of the float contest in the parade. The Delta Zeta social sorority received first prize for the beauty, the accuracy, and the significance of its float; while the Delta Epsilon sorority received laurels for second place. The committee which so commendably furthered the success of the Homecoming Dance, placing it on a par with some of the season's most distinguished dances, was admirably sponsored by M. Douglas Wood, alumnus, and consisted of the regular Football Dance Committee, composed of James Ure, M. L. Gowans, Marjorie Richardson, and Ruby Olson, all of whom were ably assisted by the School Relations Committee, composed of Herbert B. Maw, chairman; Theron S. Parmelee, Mrs. Belle L. Wilson, and Carl W. Scott. Football Dance Program ge 175 |