Talented Flamingoes to \ Homecoming Jazzman Illinois Jacquet Schedule Sing For Homecoming \ SOUND OF MUSIC Swings with Flamingoes FRIDAY 2 p.m. Freshman Football Seaverns Field v versus Bowdoin 4 :30 p.m. Stu. Bonfire Rally Seaverns Field '• 7:15 p.m. Concert Runnals Union 10 p.m.. All-College Dance Crowning of Queen 1 :30 a.m. Dorms close SATURDAY 10 a.m. Soccer—Craft Field Colby vs. Bow doin 10:30 a.m. D.U. Bike Race 1 :30 p.m. State Series Football Seaverns Field Colby vs. Bowdoin 4 :30 p.m.Open House THE FLAMINGOES Fraternities 8 :30 p.m. Fraternity Parties It's unfortunate that the sound of trumpets cannot be repro- 1 a.m. Dorms close duced on the printed page, for it is with such a fanfare that Colby SUNDAY greets the exciting rock-and-roll artists who will be the featured at- 9 a^m. Bromo Brunch — Runnals Union traction at the Homecoming concert, Friday night — the Flamingoes! 11 a.m. Morning Worship — The group has been making beautiful music together since the Lorimer Chapel 1 :30 p.m. Woodsmen s Meet spring of 1952, when Chicagoans Jake and Zeke Carey initiated the ' group. Joined by Paul Wilson, John ILLINOIS JACQUET Carter, and Sollie McEIroy, the boys started by singing at house parties. Like the brilliant explosions of Roman candle, Illinois Jacquet's As requests for their services began Frosh Quee Crowning n f to multiply they broadened their tenor saxaphone orms jazz into something unimaginably vibrant and appearances to small clubs and lo- exciting. This phenomenal young mart with a horn will be featured cal television shows. Scheduled f or Tonight with the Flamingoes at the Homecoming concert tonight, thus pro- Their rise has been continually viding the essence in double attractions. steady as befits the smooth ballads Jacquet is one of those rare musicians to be recognized not only and bouncy folksongs. Their hit by avid audiences but by members records have included "Golden of his own field as superlative. He Teardrops ", "Ko Ko Mo", and was barely twenty when Lionel "I 'll Be Home." Alumni Schedule Hampton heard him in Los Angeles As its name implies, Homecoming These songs have led them to and signed him on. Two years with is not only a gala weekend for the bookings on the Dick Clark Show, Hampton, touring the country and students but also an opportunity Howard Theater in Washington, soloing on such numbers as his fam- for the Colby alumni to relive; for Chicago's Black Orchid, and the ous "Flyin' Home", were followed a while at least, dimming memories Moulin Rouge in Las Vegas, as well by a stint . with Cab Calloway at of a Glorious Youth. as other renowned clubs across the New York's renowned Meadowbrook For our worthy predecessors, country. Night Club. A year with Count Homecoming commences with" the The Korean War cut into the Basie was his third and last time 56th annual Colby Night Friday eve- group, forcing John Carter to leave, with big name bands. ning. Tommy and Nat Nelson'^ Hunt, and In his typically dramatic fashion, Features of the evening include Terry Johnson to take his place. his first solo stint was for Warner the dinner at Roberts Union at 6 In the midst of these activities, Brothers, in an epic film, "J am- p.m. Professor Alfred King Chap- they have found time to play and min' the Blues". The first picture man will be guest of honor. A mem- tour with Duke Ellington, Woody of its kind, it featured such greats ber of the Class of 1925, he is head Herman, and Lionel Hampton. as Lester Young, Harry Edison, Sid of the English Department. Home- Catlett, John Simmons, Marlowe Here is a group of tremendously Top Rpiu, 1. to r., Karen Kniidsen, LCA; Marty Schatt, DU; Linda coming 1960 is in his honor. Mem- talented young men who can not Mbrris, Joe Jones, and Jacquet. bers of the varsity football team Doe, PDT; Middle row, Gail Koch, ZP; Sue Curi, DKE; B. J. only project the rhythmic intensity In he went oh tour as the will also be present at the dinner, Campbell, PUT; Bottom row, Linda Johnson, ATO; Les Duggan, 19^6, of a song, but also the comedy and star of the Norman §r 'an'z "Jazz at where the Colby "C" . Club "Man TDP; Peggy Chandler; KDR; absent, Sue Woodward, STP. 5 enjoyment they experienced while the Philharmonic ' jazz concerts and of the Year" will be announced. doing it. Here then, are the excit- Colby's Homecoming Queen 1960 built such a tremendous following Following the dinner, in typical ing Flamingoes. will be crownec] Friday evening at that he determined to open Ms out- Colby fashion, segregation will set High Steppers Add the Homecoming Dance following fit. Debuting in New York, they in. A social hour will be held at the the feature Concert. Couples will were , approached by Decca, Apollo, Elmwood for all men — alumni and Sparkle To Sport s cast their votes for their choices of Savoy, Allacinj and other labels. Il- husbands. Meanwhile, the women Arlene and Ralph (Jueen as they enter the concert or linois now records exclusively for will be entertained by Miss Faith Eight majorettes will be augmen- dance. R.G.A. Victor. Guliok in Given Auditorium. Accom- ting the entertainment of the Colby Crowning of the queen will be panied by Professor Peter Re of Head Committees He holds the all-time attendance Band during half-time of the Colby- done by Professor Alfred IC. Chap- the music department, she will pre- Serving as co-chairmen of "The record for a jazz concert at New Bowdoin game. man, in whose honor the weekend sent an evening of dance. Sound of Music Homecoming York's Carnegie Hall. His combo ", The squad will be displaying their is being dedicated. Last year's Alumni are invited to the all-col- 1960, are Ralph Bradshaw and Ar- has also, performed to sell-out new costurrias and routines for the Homecoming Queen. Nancy Reynolds lege dance at Runnals Union, com- lene Gauthier. The chairmen of the crowds at the Apollo Theatre in first time Saturday. Since the six will present a dozen lqng stemmed mencing at 10 p.m. Saturday morn- various committees for Homecom- Washington; D.C. ; the Roxy in girls have been practicing since Sep- roses to the new queen. ing will find the alumni attending ing are as follows : Nancy Reynolds Now York, Giro s in Los Angeles tember, Ency Schick, Phyllis Mard- Other gifts for the Queen include ' , to business. An Alumni Council and Chris von Glahn, decorations, Birdland in New York, the Regal in nor, Joan Baxter, Linda Spear, El- a sterling silver charm bracelet do- Meeting at Runnals Union, at 9 Jan Thompson and Hppe Hutching, Chicago and Royal in Baltimore. len Sherman, and Barbara Daven- rated by Day ? s Jewelry Store, a , a.m., will be followed by a Trustees publicity ; Muff Symonds and Linda On television they have been fre- port should bo, "stopping high." shirt from Dunhams, cardigan from , meeting at Roberts Union, at 9 :30. Foster, -tickets. ; Jan Mazzo, re- quent guests on Ed Sullivan's and Tho majorette's routines, com- Alvina and Delia's, a bulky sweater Miss Nichols' famous, lobster stew freshments ; i).nd Jill Williams and Patti Page bined with tho band's formation from Squire's, and wool slacks from 's shows. Continued on Pago Five Bob Shattuck, queen committee. Continued on Page Five Barbara Davenport is secretary and honoring Colby's returning Alumni Pat Millett is business manager. will provide a pleasant relief from Trad ing Post , Inc. Harold B. Berdeen tho game's tension. " Faculty Advisor for the weekend is " - •BILL' S ; , i Clothing, Foo twoar and Job , Novelt y & Soolal Printin g Mr. Garab. There aro many other Half-time will climax with the Sporting Goods "Wo Glvo You Sorvloo students working under these chair- four sorority floats, lod by the now- LUNCH I 71-73 Tomplo Stroot "' Telephone TR 3«3434 ly-elootod 1959-60 Homecoming men in an effort to make the week- WATERVILLE MAINE 88 Ploasant St. Watorvillo end a success. Queen. PIZZA PIE j ¦¦¦ ¦¦¦ -~- ¦ _ , — ^ ^ "~^ — — » •• w mm mm *«•«•¦ >^ r^^^ v *w*^*^^^^* v> ^'*'^ >^n ^^^*^^^ >^^ i^^^^^^^ F ^^^^^^ «^ ' ^ i i 1 1 ' ' ' '' ' ¦ ' < Colby , ., ' Specials J . | Gas Tank Full? I Wate rville ; ! •. < 19 Temple Street Welcome Alumni ; For The Weekend? 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Professor Chapman graduated by in his October New England tour and will participate in the pro- from Colby in 1925, the fourth of poetry readings sponsored b the college from October 26 gram of y five generations of his family to do to 28. Whalen gave poetry readings at such eminent institutions of so.