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Title supplied by cataloger. Fraternity prank was to prove to other fraternities at Valley State College that "clean and not dangerous fun....and it doesn't infringe on new state laws or on the campus" could be used in pledging. Pete Cassidy was given a one-way ticket and $1 for trip to San Francisco. Once there Cassidy was given a return ticket and $6. Photograph caption dated April 11, 1960 reads, "Hijacked President. Going up Western Airlines ramp on his back is Valley State College fraternity president Pete Cassidy who got a speedy farewell party and one-way ticket to San Francisco. Airline stewardess Frankie Rudel gives Cassidy best reception possible under circumstances. Hoisting Delta Sigma Nu leader are Steve McDonald, Fred Downey, Dick Hamer, Bob Weible, Danny Laskowitz, Bob Hiegert and Bob McCord."
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1 photographic print :b&w ; 21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
San Fernando Valley State College Greek letter societies--California--Los Angeles Practical jokes College students--California--San Fernando Valley Flight attendants--United States Burbank (Los Angeles County, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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