In addition to the student competition, the results for the year’s undergraduate student government elections, analogous to modern Undergraduate Students Association Council elections, were also announced at the first Spring Sing.ġ952: Ronald Reagan as master of ceremonies The winning teams were announced at the top of Janss Steps and were given trophies with their names engraved on them. In the women’s division, students from sorority Pi Beta Phi took top honors, while members of Alpha Tau Omega took first place in the male division. Three Westwood businessmen, an executive secretary for the University Religious Conference and a UCLA assistant professor of music judged the first Spring Sing. For the competition, 11 different groups performed two songs each: one that was UCLA-themed and another that was unique to their organization. Created by then-ASUCLA director William Ackerman, the competition was advertised as a showcase for “Top Bruin Vocal Talent” and featured singing groups made of UCLA students.Ĭontestants created groups of anywhere between 10 and 30 students, and after paying a $2 entrance fee, were entered into either male or female divisions.

The first Spring Sing was held on May 18, 1945, at the now-demolished UCLA Greek theatre.

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