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Show With the crowning of the queen and music, by the Modernaires, the week came to an end. dance was Miss Janet Secor, attended by Miss Edna Runswick and Miss Sandy Pugh. The Pi Beta Phi's and the Sigma Nu's helped in the celebration of Homecoming by sponsoring the "Pi Phi-Sigma Nu Street Dance." The dance, held on Wolcott Street, was a source of fun for all. To further the spirit of Homecoming, one of the year's "excused" assemblies was held during the week with ASUU president Hugh Pinnock presiding. The program was filled with fun, humor, and lots of pep talk. The day of the big game an open house was held in the Student Union Building to honor alumni of the University of Utah. Saturday, November 2, was the day the student body was eagerly awaiting. It was the day of the parade, the game, and the dance. But it was a very surprised and disappointed student body who woke up that morning and peered through the softly falling snow at the whiteness of the outside world. The change in the weather was difficult to believe after the warmth and sunshine that had prevailed during the week. At the last minute the parade was cancelled and the floats were displayed in the Union parking lot. Snow or no snow, the game had to be played and the hardy Redskins ran out on the field to face the Rams from Colorado State. The song leaders and cheer leaders went through their rou-tines with as much pep and enthusiasm as if it were the nicest day in the year. And the loyal Ute fans, huddled in shivering groups, watched the game through the dismal white curtain of snow. The team was victorious, defeating Colorado State by a score of 55-0, and sending the Rams home feeling sheepish. Climaxing the successful week was the Homecoming dance held in the Union Ballroom. Under the multi-colored lights, 2,700 people danced to the music of the Y's Men from Brigham Young University. During the intermission the queen and her attendants were crowned on the balcony of the ballroom. Entertainment during the intermission was provided by the well-known singing group, the Modernaires. Perhaps the song that will be best remembered is the novelty song, "When My Baby Says 'Prunes.' " Another song that seemed to be popular with the dancers was "I Can't Carry A Tune." The citizens of Uteville will long remember the 1957 Homecoming as one of the most fun and most successful events of their college lives. |