Yesterday's Weekend - SSU 40th Reunion: HOMECOMING – Participation, Performance and Partying!

"Homecoming is more than the pride of the alumni –

it is the spirit of enthusiasm for all.” (‘ 70 Tower).

The crisp days of autumn signaled the biggest fall semester event on campus: Homecoming. For alumni, it was a chance to renew old friendships and return to past glories. For current students, it was a time to rally together and have FUN. The week was packed with opportunities to participate in activities and events crowned by the game and dance.

“Some of us planned for months to achieve a well-organized week of various activities – contests, raffles, pep rallies, semi-formal dance with three bands, parade, selection of a queen”, (’69 Tower) convocations, teas, scholarships presented, homecoming breakfasts, alumni reunions, delightful songs, eye catching costumes, pie eating contest, letter burning, and, of course, FOOTBALL. Rain for several homecomings didn’t dampen student’s spirits, participation and enthusiasm. Soggy turf still saw a packed Nelson Field! These were great times.

Fall 1965
Theme: “Yesterday’s Weekend”
Dancing to the music of Jules Herman and the Landsmen
Queen: Bev Lee
Football Princess: Leslie Moberg
Football: Stout 26, LaCrosse 19
Two dorms renamed: Hanson-Keith-Milness and the Tainter wings – Jeter and Callahan to honor five faculty members.

Fall 1966

Theme: “Rustic Reflections”
Dancing to the music of Jack Gillespie and his Orchestra, New Providence Crowd folk singers, jazz with the Nobels, followed by Willie White’s quartet leading a Hootenany.
Queen: Donna Rice
Football Princess: Jan Kriewaldt
Football: Stout 20, Stevens Point 21
Entertainment: The Brandeywine Singers

Fall 1967
Theme: “Highlights in Heritage”
Dancing to the music of Stoop Chamberlain Orchestra
Queen: Ellie Grenzow
Football: Stout 3, LaCrosse 24
Entertainment: Glenn Yarborough

Fall 1968
Theme: “Yesterday’s Heritage, Tomorrow’s Future”
Dancing to the music of three bands
Queen: Jo Sinkular
Football: Stout 14, Steven’s Point 20
Entertainment: The Kids Next Door