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UNIVERSITY OP NEBE LIBRARY ' y Represents 60 Years of Color, Tradition By Margy Martin Ivy Day was originated 60 yeafs-ago.kUMJU,.. The name Ivy Day was derived from the ivy which the presidents of the junior and senior classes planted during the ceremonies. The t nior president pre sented the Ivy Trowel to the junior president as a symbol of passing on the responsibilities to the up coming senior class. The ceremonies in 1902 re mained outdoors in spite of the rain, but since that time the ceremonies have been moved Inside in case of in clement weather. The Innocents Society was inaugurated in 1903, but the 13 hooded mystics were originally pnly a Nebraska campus gijoup for the pur--.pose .of promoting spirit. Later they became a men's senior honorary society whose membership was composed of senior men with high scholastic records and activities.i May Pole Abandoned The custom of honoring sixteen senior women by se lection for the May Pole dance was abandoned in 1905, and the Order of the Black Masque of Mortar Boards was founded. The Ivy-Daisy chain joined the ranks of tradi tion in 1910, two years be fore the May Queen and her court appeared for the first time. The Ivy-Daisy chain is carried by University women who are being hon ored for outstanding contri butions to the University. The first May Queen was presented on Ivy Day, 1912, in a jKrickasha, donated by William Jennings Bryan. The jlnrickasha was decor ated with red and white poppies and was pulled by the members of Mortar Board. The Ivy Day proceedings of 1918 were greately influ enced by World War I. A flag bearing 1,413 stars, which commemorated the students and alumni mili tary riien, was presented to the University. May Lord In 1919, the idea that the Queen have a Lord became a reality, but proved unsat isfactory so the Queen re turned as the sole ruler of the Ivy Day Court the next year. Mortar Board started functioning as a member of the national Pi Sigma Alpha-Mortar Board in 1021. Kosmet Klub also entered the festivities and initiated their first honorary mem ber that year. In 1923, the Kosmet Klub began the Fraternity Ivy Day Sing which was joined by the AWS Sorority Sing in 1927. One of the biggest week ends in Ivy' Day History w.a s celebrated in 1938 when the Farmers' Fair, E-Week and the opening of the new Student Union were combined with the usual activities of the weekend. The annual celebration of the Student Union's birth day has now become part of the Ivy Day weekend. Recent Addition Spring Day is the most re cent addition to the Ivy Day celebrations. This event took place for the first time in 1956. There are also many tra ditions associated with the site of this year's Ivy Day ceremonies. The May Queen's throne will be the one which was built for the first Ivy Day ceremonies. The throne will be directly beneath the Schiller Linden Tree, a gift from the class of 1905 pre sented during the Ivy Day ceremonies in honor of the German poet. One of his lines "a deep meaning often lies in old customs" expresses the thought behind the Ivy Day traditions. This year's site for the Ivy Day activities will be in the center of four of the older buildings on the cam pus: Architectural Hall (1894), Brace Laboratory (1904), Grand Memorial Hall (1887), and the Old Administration Hall (1905). The University's tradi tional class gifts will sur round the site of the cere monies. These gifts are: the first ivy planted in 1901 near the present Ferguson Hall; the stone sun dial, presented in 1909; the drinking fountain, referred to as the "Fountain of Youth," presented in 1909; and the clock on Architec tural Hall, presented ia 1912. This year's Ivy Day cere monies will have more tra ditional background than ever before, they will be held in an area surrounded by the older buildings on the campus, surrounded by the class gifts from previ ous classes, and the tradi tional ceremony connected with the Ivy Day festiv ities will be presented. m Vol. 74, No. 104 The Nebraskorr; Friday, May 5, 1961 Games, Goblins Occupy Busy Weekend. SPOOKY SERENADE Can you help m here?" asks one ember of the mystical maidens of Mor r Board as she and the others prepared for last night's traditional serenade ses sion, or "spooking" of junior girls. Mystic Weekend at Hand; Campus Anxious, Waiting By Dick Stuckey The weekend of the mys tics is at hand. Idoled Innocent positions and Mortar Board member ship are to be revealed. The May Queen and her ijourt will reign In the tra ditional splendor of the 60 year old festivities. And the spirit and tradi tion of ivy twines 'round the present heritage of hearts, and holds in nostalgic airs the very spirit of tlte Uni versity's this-generation. Mysterious anticipation and curious attraction captivate the campus, and all can only wait until the student splen dor of spring is revealed be neath the Schiller Linden Tree. Unless it rains. The campus second-guess-ers are thicker than the daily double crowd. The activity hondo wonders If he's done enough. The scholar wonders if he is . . . And the junior men aad women up a restless Friday night. It's too late for no-doz. The time for stimulant was dur ing the cram session long ago following the early evening big meeting. It's too late for coffee. The time for the social cup was long ago, when that man or doll on the inside was sitting in the Crib alone. It's too late for a bigger and better Jr. IFC, or an im proved Coed-Conselors, or an independent get-on-the-s tick program. It's Friday May Day Eve- And all soon spills, soon all is known, soon the green knees and masked brows are to be reality, and they who shall know non-black clad, un soiled clothes are left with the vision of what might have been. Sunday dawns both bitter and sweet. Those with their pictures in the parcels of the downtown newsboy will read all about it. The heavy hearts will have to hurt. And the next week max ims, maxims and which apply? Tis better to have pushed and lost than never to have pushed at all." "Cowards die a thousand deaths, the brave die but once." "Eenie, Meenie, Minie, Mo catch a junior by the toe." "Although (someone) dis agrees wholeheartedly with whom you choose, (someone) will defend until the death your right to choose them." "To error is human." "On behalf of everyone who has aided me in rising to this honor, I would like to express my most sincere gratitude." "Politics sheer politics!!!" "Forget it " Classes Out for Games, Have any suppressed de sires? If so you will have a chance (about the only chance of the entire school year) to release them this afternoon if you take the trouble to travel to Ag Campus. At 1 p.m. today the annual Spring Day games will swing into action with Men's Push Ball and Women's Tug-of-War contests. Following the games a Spring" Day picnic will be sponsored by Alpha Zeta, Ag IVYDAf-IM Spring Night Page Four honorary. The picnic grounds will be located west of the Ag Union near the games area from 4:30-6 p.m. Tickets may be obtained from any Alpha Zeta member for 60 cents. In case of bad weather, Spring Day will be held, ac- c or ding to LeRoy Bentz, chairman. It will be moved to drier grounds or inside if necessary but will still be on Ag campus, he said. A point system will be used to determine the overall Spring Day winner. The order of events is as follows: 1:00 Men's Push Ball Women's Tug of War 1:45 Women's Egg Blowing Contest 2:00 Men's Tug of War Women's Obstacle race 2:15 Mystery Event 2:30 Men's Bicycle Race 3:00 Women's Cow Milking Contest 3:15 Men's Jousting 3:30 Women's Roller Skating kS. nr-H, ku . UUI Pte , iigJui. mi ni lhm iv- r , 1 s v I is rsvci.o v- Mil .... I Tl sMtTMORlAU s sheudo ;;;; '--.v. " ; I HERE'S WHERE, KIDS Just in case any students have not yet figured where the Schiller Linden Memorial Tree is located, the above map is pro vided. The construction of the Sheldon Art Gallery prompted moving' the Ivy Day celebrations to a new, but equally mem orable location west of last year's site. May Queen, Old Tradition Reign on Annual Ivy Day Excitement as well as the new May oueen win reign Saturday at the 60th annual Ivy Day festivities. The Ivy Day ceremonies to be held at 11th and R, the site of the first annual event Ponr Dumb Garbage Mnuth Alpine Idealist Benedict Chanel S Jumpy Pigskin Politician Toad Alfred E. Swamp Water Nitt Scurvey Gridiron Goodia REVISED Red Stable Motel MisiioDar.es Pledges Paradift Tortoise Terrace Scholars Stronghold Quiet Village Wigwam The Cobhouse Limbo Scholars Stronghold Scholar Stronghold Olro Alley Quiet Village Ice Palace RACING FORM Rompers up Trainer Odds Tip Adolescent 1-1 The Rat's been hreakin' tbat old tan or mine No Trainer 1-1 Easy to tackle No Trainer 1-1 If tbey miss this one somebody lost bis contact Inept 1-1 This year's banner bearer No Trainer 1-1 Let's reorcanlse Fahrenheit l-l Will win If he's not crowded off the rail Little Hill 1-1 Good down-field rnnning- No Trainer 8-1 Neck-and-neck to the wire Sunny Side Up 2-1 What, me worry. Inept 1.1-1 Recent elections may help Big Ears 10-1 A quiet runner No Trainer 10-1 I lost my Jockey Shotfun 13-1 BackfieM in motion Huge Girl Flying Flower Gladiator Anchor Maid Union Belle Alfalfa Student Metrecal Maiden Big T Constant Changer High Note Thleepy Head Muscle Bound Trigger Pony Mystical Maidens Stable Sammy's Showcase The Dot Spot Mousing Mansion ' Brainy Bungalow Brainy Bungalow Lawn Lodge Zeasy Zoo Brinks Basement Sammy's Showcase Spirited Spinster Clean Livers Probation Palace Villain's Villege . Trainer Wine, Bell Boy No Trainer Hello Honey Dial Dolly, Bovine Body Dial Dolly, Bovine Body Hello Honey Follower Damp Paddler Wine. Bell Boy Regal Lady Florence Nightengale No Trainer No Trainer Odd Tip 1-1 If the shoe fits . . . 1-1 Well Cultivated Pot. 1-1 Love's best friend. Scratch . . . lots 1-1 Tripped in cellar, but 84 Runs well in stretch 4- 1 In her sister's footsteps. 12-1 They bought 25 masks. 5- 1 Which twin has the average? 17-1 Only her hairdresser knows for sure. 10-1 Always a bridesmaid 8-1 A darkhorse 10-1 Lots of goodies. 14-1 4 fast charger. will begin at 9 a.m. Tradl tion will preside over all as the original throne will be used. The throne will be placed in front of Architec ture Hall. The schedule of events for Ivy Day: 9:00 Carillon rings 9:05 Short band concert 9:15 Mortar Boards and Innocents enter. Ivy Day his tory is read by Van Westover, Master of Ceremonies 9:20 Chains enter led by the Ivy Daisy chain leaders Soloist sings Court enters Maid of Honor and May Queen enter 9:45 Chancellor speaks 9:50 Planting of the Ivy 9:55 Women's sing 11:45 Recession of Court 12:55 Carillon rings 1:00 Court processional 1:05 Men's sing 2:20 Presentation of IFC Awards Don Ferguson 2:25-Men's Glee Club 2:35 Mortar Board presen tationsSkip Harris highest women's average and scholarship-activities trophy Innocents presentations Dave McConahay highest men's average and scholarship-activities trophy 2:45 Announcement of win ners of the sing; Women's Nickie Christie; Men's Dick Nelson. 2:55 Mortar Board tapping Innocent tackling Court recessional Ivy and Daisy Chains Member of' the Ivy Chain include: Janet Miller, Rita Mullet, Sara Chrtst ensen, Jane Axtell, Jan Mastos, Annie) Olson, Shirley Chab, Carol Kucera, Jaa Kauffelt, Sharon Olson, Judy McGovern Robert Rnaup, Marcit Hall, Judy Rey nolds. Barbara Cary, Charlotte Hellbuscht Dlaa Jones, Nancy Pickering, Snsle At kins, Sue Stock, Polly Moller. Judith Goucher, Judy Taryan. Jean Graf, Gladys Rafert, Jeanne Danker, Carol Larson. Pat Johnson, Jeanette Cander, Joans Jacobsen, Jan Osterloh. Jean Breiley, Pat Mclntyre, Sylvia Rodekorst. Mary Stastny, Colleen Woulf and Ann Blom qulst. Underclassmen who are member of the Daisy Chain include: Barbara Miles. Bonnie Keller, Ardith Robertson, Ellen Basoco, Mary Kokes, Marcia Howe, Mary Erickson, Kim Pohlman, Patty Brown field. Judy Farris, Susan Wood, Conni Cochrane, Kathy Snyder, Suzi Mofffitt. Virginia Diffenderfer. Betty Fraser, Karen Werner. Susan Tadd, Karen Costtn, Anne Wl'llamt, Nanry Beat, Diane Christensen, Karen Mnehllch, Sherril! Geistllnger. Fran Gronln, Joanie Davles. Susan Southwlck. Jo Ann Meyer, Sharon Roger. Nancy Sorenson, Edith Kotial, Nancy Bans Pam Holloway, Glnnle Wheatoa. Mary Kay Coonrad. Marine Noble, Mickey Drew, Vivian Wehman, Bonnie Kuklin. Bfctelle Webman. 3ary Clare) Aldrich, Viola Sisel, Jane AdXisson, Sha ron Dietrich, Judy Wilhite, Judy Jasper son, Mildred Shangnasty, Bonnie Benda. Kristen Van Kranenburgh, Kathy Thorn azin, Kay Swanson. Jeanette Broz, Carolyn Schuerman. Carol Berndt, Carol Sue Crawford, Bev erly Swoboda, Sharon Swanson, Kathy Schurr, Sandra Ahlman, Linda Schelblt zki, Karen Sass, Ann Wiggins. Karen Roscoe, Barbara McCamley, Judy Heer man, Ann Barnard, Marilyn Miller Bar bara Beckerm, Gunel Ataisik, Betty Jone. Loy Lynn Wright, and Jo Row-den. TONIGHT MAY 5 UVJ IU Ml D'A f3 Pershing Auditorium 8:00 P.M. $2.50. $1.95, $1.50 Dance Only After 10:00, $1.
