two J L Winter Carnival Edition Contents: Editorial Page ....................... ... .................. 6 Carnival Queens 9 The Coronation . 13 Snow Statues ........................................... 17 Winners ....................... .......... 21 1964 Winners ................................. 22 Beard Contest ........................................... 27 Winter Carnival, 1964, finds Blue Key Four Preps Concert . 28 presenting the Land of the Sandman. Broomhall . 29 With this theme of fairy tale and fancy, The Overall Winner . 30 M!chigan Tech has been transformed Dog Sled Race . 31 Alpine Ski Meet . 31 into a Winter wonderland of ice sculp- Skating ................................. ........ ........ 32 ture and beauty . of frost-bite and Skiing ............................. ... ... ............... 32 frolic. We invite you to tour this Hockey ..................... .... ... ....... .......... .. 33 Wonderland with us - through the Wrestling ............. 33 pages of this special souvenir edition. Snowshoeing . 34 We hope you enjoy Carnival. Stage Revue . ................. 3739 . ................................. Winners .................................. 40 Harlem Stars .... .. ....... ..................... ........ 43 Tall Tale Tournament . 44 Sno-Ball ............... ................. ............... 46 Tech, at Work and Play........................ ..... ... .. 50 Let There Be Women .................................... 55 History of Carnival ..................................... 56 The Cover Queen ·Peggy Foley reigned over the 1964 Winter Carnival. She was crowned Feb. Photo Credits: 3 at the newly inaugurated Coronation John Blanchard: 29, 32, 43; Jerry De­ Ceremony. Miss Foley is the first coed to Motts: 1, 2, 9, 12; John Hemken: 17, hold the title of Carnival Queen since 1, 21, 22, 23, 24, 29, 33, 36; Joe Kirkish: (Lee) in 51, 59; Jim Kroemer: 17, 18, 21, 22, 23, Nancy Shirmer 1960. Here she 24, 27, 28, 37, 38, 50; Roger LoMothe: 5, poses for Jerry DeMotts, the same photog­ 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 25, 28, 37, rapher who took the color pictures on pages 38, 50; Ed Riski: 32. Lode Files: 31, 48; 2, 9 and 10 of this issue. Keweenawan Files: 48 55, 56, 57. three Chrysler Northern Auto Service 625 Quincy St. Hancock, Michigan Our Congratulations to Blue Key Fraternity on a SUCCESSFUL WINTER CARNIVAL Valiant / / CHRYSLER "We Service What We Sell ... CORPORATION And Other Makes As Well!" SM I TH'S S UP ER SER VI CE. Dodge Passenger Cars - Dodge Job Rated Trucks - Sales and Service 1 0 0 HAN C 0 0 K . STREET • HAN C 0 CK, MICH I GAN TEL. 482-3521 This page of advertising compliments of: AUTOMOBILE TRANSPORTATION 13401 ELDON AVENUE DETROIT 34, MICHIGAN Phone TWinbrook 1-5200 four Clair Donovan Cited at Kick-Off Banquet Clair M. Donovan of Grand Rapids re­ ceived a Distinguished Service Award at the Blue Key Kick-Off B anquet February 1. The banquet at the Douglass House sparked the beginning of the 1964 Carnival. Mr. Donovan, a 1942 Tech Graduate and National President of Blue Key Honorary Fraternity from 1955 to 1962, now serves as Vice President of the National Group. He is the Vice President of Wheeler-Van Lable Corporation of Grand Rapids. Mr. Donovan w as introduced by Bud Quandt, president of the Michigan Tech Alumni Association and a Tech graduate of 1942. Donovan and Quandt were good friends when both were in school - even members of the same fraternity. In his brief talk, Donovan examined the mixture of reality, ideals, and fantasy nec­ essary to build a well-rounded life. At the presentation of . the award, Blue Key President Harr y Askin announced that Blue Key would create an annual award named in honor of Mr. Donovan. This award would presumably be awarded to some in- dividual who has given great service to the school during the course of the past year. Blue Key Fraternity Blue Key, the group that puts on Winter Carnival each year, is a national honorary fraternity. It combines academics with proven leadership ability as prerequisite for memb ership. The Blue Key Chapter at Michigan Tech is one of the most active chapters in the country. Each spring, the fraternity elects mem­ bers from those campus leaders who have proven their ability by a college career of service in extra curriculars. As a second test, then, the candidates must exceed the all-campus scholastic aver­ age to be eligible. This year's officers of Blue Key are: (top) B rent F uller, secretary; (middle row) Vic D avis, treasurer; Harry Askin, presi­ dent, and (bottom) John Cline, vice presi­ dent. five Michigan Tech Lode PICTORIAL Editorial: ·February 8, 1964 Vol. 2, No. 3 Now that this year's Winter Carnival is almost a thing of the past per­ haps it is time to comment on the many hours voluntarily given to this annual EDITOR'S NOTEBOOK feature--not only by those who plan the program but also the students who actually make the Carnival a reality by their spirited participation. What would carnival be with- At the start of this year's statue construction, many heads were put to­ Thanks out participation? Everyone gether in the design as well as in trying to figure where all the snow was To thinks of the .organization going to come from. The results of technical ingenuity was plainly avident All who sponsors Carnival but in the quality of this year's statues. whoever thinks of those More laurels should be heaped upon the often neglected faculty. It would without whom there would be no carnival. be easy for most of them to treat the days before and after carnival as regular The organizations who participate in all of class days and schedule exams for these t imes. We would like to take this the events of the busy week. The Student opportunity to thank the faculty and administration on behalf of the students Council for sponsoring of the concert and for their help as well as their tolerance of student activities. the busses which bring in our dates. Surely The average student cannot possibly imagine the amount of work Blue /each one of us can pat ourself on the back Key members did to make this week a success. From finding judges for the and say without that Winter Carnival, 1964, various events to scotch taping decorations for the Sno-Ball, and from would not have been what it was. national publicity to seeing that the queens get a ride to their various activi­ ties, Blue Key members devoted their time and talents to the successful behind the scenes production of Winter Carnival. As usual Blue Key has come There are many organizations who accomplish the little things. From up with the best carnival in Best making the buildings cheerful with pictures painted on the windows to mak­ Tech history. This is said Carnivalval ing sure that people sit in the proper seats at the hockey game and concert, every year and every year Ever are jobs taken on by various organizations in an effort to make carnival time it is true. The problem of a pleasant time for both students and guests. lack of snow for the statues seemed insur - The girJs chosen as queen candidates should be singled out for honor­ mountable but the statues came out on time able mention. For over a month they have been ordered to be here or there and built of their usual large amounts of and expected to comply without fail. The girls have been frozen, packed snow because someone was looking ahead. like sardines in a car, looked at, talked to, paraded, televised, and interviewed. This New events were instituted again. At all times they were expected to be perfect ladies and proper representa· year it was ·the Tall Tale Tourney. For all tives of their sponsoring organization. The glamor of being a queen candi­ of these things and more we, as representa­ date is more hard work than most realized when accepting. The honor of tives of the Tech student body, say thank being queen was reserved for only one. The grace and charm with which you · to Blue Key. each and every girl handled herself is a credit to the organization who chose her and above all to the girl herself. A final thanks to the guests of the students who took the time and effort to come to Houghton to participate in our carnival activities. To the parents Credits and relatives, to the sweethearts and friends, we hope that this year's Winter Carnival has been a rewarding experience and one that will bring happy Pictorial Editor . Roger LaMothe memories in future years. Technical Consultant .. N. R. Dawson Copy Editor ........... Ed Neumann Photographers . John Hemken John Blanchard Jim Kraemer Mike Young Color Photography . Joe Kirkish Jerry DeMotts Art Work . ... .. .. .. Bob Jenkins Printer . The Book Concern, Hancock, Michigan Color Printer . McKay Press, Midland, Michigan Advertising Rep...... Robert Greene MICHIGAN TECH LODE Editor-in-Chief . Kenneth Kok Business Manager . Gerald J. Switzer Advisor ....... Prof. Robert Belanger six Wilcox Studio There is areason Whatever the season congratulates Detroit & Michigan Tech Northern on a Savings and Loan Successful Association NORTHWOODS WINTER .CARNIVAL SPORT STORE • Hancock . Co.ngratulations Tech Servingthe f amities PPER on your CO of the Upper Peninsula Winter Carnival THE ATRES for Come in and see our large selection of Pipes and Tobaccos Lode - Houghton Roy's Pharmacy 75 Years Reliable Prescription Service Pie - Hancock Roy R. Monette, R.Ph. James E. Monette, R.Ph. seven 1964 Winter Carnival . ·MICHIGAN TECH CONGRATULATIONS! on your and a Tip o' the hat and best wishes to your Queen and Her Court from Reddy Kilowatt and all your friends at - Upper Peninsula Power Company One of the brightest parts of any Winter Carnival is the Queen competition. This year it was particularly hard for the judges to choose between the candidates. Above they are: (1-r) first row-Joan Brodeur, Mary Ojala, Peggy Foley; second row­ Dolores Sorrnunen, Christina Rogers, Lois Lantto, Susan Sampson; back row-Mar­ jatta Valve, Dianne Porte, Sandra Sorvisto, Linda Casteel, Joan Hooper.