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opening of the second semester. The various fraternities and clubs
(again of the masculine variety), each present some stunt. Often
some very clever performance wins the prize. Even i f any poor
unfortunate in the audience has flunked, he cannot help but be
cheered by the harmless foolery.

During Interscholastic Week in the spring when High Schools
from far and near gather to show their prowess, the first real chance
come for the girls to "show off". The May-Pole celebration is
all their own. Before a large and appreciative crowd on Illinois
Field, the May-Queen is crowned and all sorts of pretty dances and
May-day celebrations are given.

After the May-Pole, the crowd rushes to the Auditorium where
the Stunt-Show is to take place. Here the girls are again the star
performers. Each Sorority and Club has a stunt ready and the
most original production captures the prize.

The next night comes the circus and it is properly named. The
various fraternities show their skill and originality in preparing
marvelous animals, the like of which is not seen on sea or land, and
in giving acts which would probably startle even a hardened circus
man.

After the Circus there is always the traditional dance in the
Armory and then, on the day following, the prospective Illinoian
goes back to his High School firmly persuaded that Illinois is the
finest place on earth.

And so the year rolls on with its list of fun-making antics. Soon
fall is here again and a new generation struggles at the Boneyard,
shows valor at the push-ball and does stunts at the Circus.

SUSAN HASH, '12.