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  • Page 10 The Western Carolinian Friday, October 8, 1965 Homecoming Traditions Change By Mary Home Once a small mountain community existed at the foothillts of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Robert Lee Madison came to this valley and liked the peaceful- ness and beauty he found there. He initated the organization of a school for the children of the area. In 1889, his dream became a reality and a school was started. In 1895, the school received $1500 from the state and became known as Cullowhee High School. In 1929, it became Western Carolina Teachers College offering a four-year curriculum. The school's name was changed officially to Western Carolina College in 1953, and a liberal arts program was introduced. In 1965, Western Carolina reached an all-time high. The record enrollment adds up to nearly 3000 undergraduate students. New buildings are in progress and more are already past the planning stage. In both the physical and academic realms, Western Carolina College has grown by leaps and bounds, and is surging forward assuredly. Western Carolina College can proudly boast about her many graduates over the years. Homecoming festivities have been enjoyed annually by the undergraduate students and returning alumni for several decades. The rich tradition, as well as the determination for future progress and success, have been dominant in homecoming themes and activities through the years. In the 1930's when WCC's student enrollment was about 400 people, and Robertson and Moore were the only dorms, homecoming was the "big e- vent" of the year. Barbeque pits were dug days in advance and the cooking was started the night before the alumni were due to arrive. A huge all-day picnic was the order of the day. Although the roads leading Into Cullowhee were of dirt and many people did not have cars, alumni poured In with an Impressive percentage. They all planned to stay the night on campus, swelling the population of Cullowhee to to huge proportions. The homecoming games were played in the afternoon, and the opposing team always stayed for the formal dance which followed it. The football field was located in the vicinity of WCC's present baseball field. Freshmen girls had to wear short white dresses and huge green oilcloth bows in their hair. The dorms had decorations but there were no floats and no parades. In 1952, Western Carolina Teachers College's homecoming theme featured the dedication of a new classroom-science building and a new library. They were named in honor of Edgar H. Stillwell, a teacher of history at Western Carolina for nearly half a century, and H. T. Hunter, a former president of the college. On the schedule of homecoming speakers for 1953 was Luther H. Hodges, then lieutenant goevrnor of North Carolina. Also, Reynolds dorm was dedicated and named in honor of Professor A. C. Reynolds, former president of Western Carolina College. When the tradition of having a homecoming parade in Sylva came into existance, many new problems had to be faced. One dilemma was the acquiring of enough new convertibles for the beauty queens, student organizations, and school officials. One year, Mr. Harrill, who was director of public relations, scheduled a convertible for the deans to ride in. Mr. Harrill and his group of school dignitaries were waiting at Joyner Square for the arrival of their car. After waiting a resonable length of time for the transportation, Mr. Harrill called the auto dealer to see what the delay could be. He found that the car had been sent in plenty of time to have been there. The culprit was soon located. A student whose group had not been able to secure a car had intercepted the dean's convertible at the foot of the Hill, quickly posted his signs on the sides, and had acutally "stolen" the car the deans were to use. In 1954, the student organizations made floats instead of campus displays. Each club float was supposed to illustrate a popular song. Some of the floats and their sponsors were: Pine and Industrial Arts, "It's in the Books"; Physical Education, "Shake, Rattle and Roll"; Future Busines Leaders of America, "Million-Dollar Baby"; Monogram Club, "Stout-Hearted Men"; Future Teachers of America, "Rags to Riches"; Western Carolinian, "River of No Return"; and The Catamount, "Backward, Turn Backward." The floats had to leave WCC around 8:00 ajn. to get to Sylva by 11:00 a.m. If it should rain, all was ruined. And on the way back from Sylva there would be one continuous line of traffic for several hours. In 1956, "Songs of the Old South" was the theme. Each float was decorated to represent a particular song. The new Gymnasium was open for inspection in 1956. "Secret Desire" was the theme in 1957, as Western played Eastern Carolina College for the homecoming game. And, 1958 was the seventieth anniversary of WCC. The theme that year was "Seventy Years, Mountain Style." "Football "59" was the dedication of the recently opened Brown Cafeteria, named in honor of Professor Frank Hamil- REECE - HAMPTON MOTOR CO. Sylva, N. C. Presents The Complete Line Of 1966 FORDS Stop in And Visit Your Friendly Ford Dealer OPEN SIX DAYS A WEEK Monday through Saturday ton Brown. The new administration building, which was near completion, was open for inspection. In 1960, a motorcade on campus replaced the traditional parade held In Sylva, a move necessitated largely by road construction between Cullowhee and Sylva. "Football, Mountain Style" was the theme and the festivities included the dedication of the new administration building, named In honor of Dr. William E. Bird. One of the highlights of the 1963 homecoming days was a two-hour concert by the United States Air Force Band, featuring the "Singing Sergeants." The homecoming theme in 1964 was in keeping with WCC's diamond anniversary. The "March of the Beanie" will be remembered by all who participated. Homecoming in 1965 will begin on Friday, October 8. The theme is to be "Physical Expansion Plus Educational Development Equals Greater Opportunity." Of special interest to the alumni will be the inspection of the two new upperclassmen women's dormitories and a new cafeteria, both near completion. Enlargement of Hunter Library, construction of a new Psychology- Education classroom building and a new student center are in the immediate future. Homecoming this year will be the biggest and best yet! Practically every student will have participated in the planning of the festivities. Each dorm, the Greeks, and many student organizations will have homecoming displays in various spots a- round campus. Eleven bands, between 600 and 1000 high school students, will be on hand to provide entertainment. There will be a record number of re- hrrning alumni. Open House in all dorms, the library, the lab school, and the Home Economics Department will be from 2:30-4:30 p.m., Saturday afternoon. Parents and alumni will have ample time to visit several different buildings. Friday night the Student Senate is sponsoring a dance featuring Maurice Williams and the Zodiacs, it is scheduled to last from 8:30- 12:00. Saturday night at 8:00 p.m., Western Carolina College will meet Catawba College on the football field for the homecoming game. After the game, a dance sponsored by the Alumni Homecoming Committee and featuring the Cavaliers will be held. It will last until 12:30 and all girls will have late permission for the dance. The people of Sylva and Jackson County have always shown an interest in WCC's homecoming and have welcomed alumni and friends of the school in fine style. Businesses in the area bend over backwards to extend their welcome and help in preparations whenever they can. 600 Musicians To Perform Here The Music Department of Western Carolina College has scheduled varied programs for the 1965 Catamount Homecoming to be held on the WCC campus, October 9. Several high school bands from various parts of the state have been invited to participate in the parade. The Charles D. Owen High School Band from Swannanoa-Black Mountain will assist the Catamount Band in a twenty minute pre-game show. The Homecoming Queen and her court will be introduced at this time. The six hundred high school students will present the twenty-minute half-time show carrying out the theme of the Homecoming, "Physical Expansion Plus Educational Development Equals Greater Opportunities." All songs to be played are original compositions and arrangements of Mr. R. R. Trevarthen of the WCC Music Department. In the past, these visiting bands have been one of the biggest attractions of the homecoming program. This year, the East High School band from Winston-Salem will participate in the program for the first time. THE TOWN HOUSE Breakfast — Sandwiches — School Supplies Open 7:30 a.m. — 11 p.m. Monday through Saturday Sunday — 1 p.m. - 11 p.m. You Save Cash With THRIF-TEE DISCOUNT Health & Beauty Aids Main Street Sylva, N. C.
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