v May Fete Queen - John J. Rudcliff/! - 10n>1 f [('addiff~ May Fete Brings Memory of Family, Traditions May Fete is a tradition in the spring at Harding. For this year's queen, Robyn Ransom of Coshocton, Ohio, the tradition had come around a fu ll circle in her family. Nominated by her club, Regina , Robyn noted that her mother had been Regina 's May Fete nominee when she was at Harding. Robyn was attended by two seniors , Jaime Deeter and Vanessa Brown. Jaime was an English major from Kennett, Mo., who was nominated by Zeta Rho. Vanessa was a dietetics major from Hialeah, Fla. , who was nominated by}u Go Ju. May Fete is an annual celebration sponsored by Iu Go Iu socia l club. It was celebrated on Saturday, April 21, so that is could be held during the weekend of Youth Forum and Spring Sing. This allowed more people to attend the annual wrapping of the May Pole and crowning of the May Fete Queen. According to senior Risa Beckloff, director of May Fete for Iu Go }u, the purpose of the celebration was to maintain the tradition of a spring festival. It is celebrated in most of the United States and western Europe. Risa was assisted by junior Carla Philippi. Robyn was a vocational home economics major who participated in the Arkansas Home Economics Association and was a member of both the Chorale and the Belles and Beaux. "@ 1. Queen Rob.1lfl Ransom. 2. On the front law/I , RobYI/ is flanked by her attendants , Jaime Deeter and Vanessa Brown. 3. Wrapping rite May Pole is a colorful part of the May Fete celebration. 4. Attendant Jaime Deeter. 5. Attendant Vanessa Brown. May Fete Queen 207
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