The girl judged Miss Victoria University in the Little Theatre on August 4th, will be New Zealand's first Campus Queen. University contests have not, before 1962, had any place in N.Z. Varsity calendars.

The Miss Victoria Contest, modestly modelled on the Miss Universe extravaganza, offers substantial cash prizes to successful entrants and their sponsoring clubs. Early entries total sixteen. Many more representing a wide range of sporting and cultural clubs, are expected before the July 27 closing date.

A preliminary parade of contestants will be a feature of the International Club's World Concert on August 3rd. The contest proper will be judged the next night, a Saturday.

The Miss Victoria quest, compered by a well-known radio personality, will run from 8.00 p.m. until 9.30. Tickets will then admit student spectators to a Cabaret Evening in the Common-Common Room. Spectacular floor shows will feature. A colourful demonstration of Thai boxing is included. Dancing until 2.00 a.m.

Arrangements are now being made for an extensive T.V., film and Press coverage of the Contest and Cabaret Evening.

Frances Upson

Frances Upson

Frances, a first year B.A.-L.L.B. student, plans to major in French. Perhaps best known for her activities in Extravaganza and as a member of "Salient's" staff. Pastimes include fencing, music and ball-room dancing.

Karin Blomeyer

Karin Blomeyer

Karin, a third year Arts student, is majoring in French and German. She has been in N.Z. for two years and expects to return to her home in Germany next year. She was cast in "Les Mains Sales" and Winter Touranment's French play. Table-tennis, gym, riding, and dancing are her favourite recreations.

Josephine Chin

Josephine Chin

A third-year student, Josephine is doing a B.Sc. in Mathematics. Her campus activities are in the Catholic Students' Guild, the Maths and Physics Society and the International Club. She is also interested in dancing, reading and sewing.

Gale Davidson

Gale Davidson

Gale says, "I'm twenty, and in my fourth wasted year at Victoria. I wear glasses but boys still make passes (sometimes). The last three years I have been a co-opted member of the Debating Society committee. Recently I joined the staff of "Salient."

Margaret Thompson

Margaret Thompson

Margaret is in her fourth year at Victoria. She is a full-timer during 1962. Most of her campus activities have been in the sporting field. She has twice been tennis singles champion Margaret has represented Victoria in tennis and table tennis at Tournaments. She finds time to play badminton and basketball, too.

Renate Glock

Renate Glock

Renate, aged 19, is a second year Arts student, majoring in German and Philosophy She was born in Germany. From the Continent she has brought an interest in ice-skating and ice-shows. She is a member of the Wellington Operatic Society and Victoria's International Club. Other interests include swimming, cycling and movies.