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Floppy Hat Day celebrates SSU's "individual character and spirit." Professor Gus Stevens, who initiated the celebration, judged the hats. President Spencer joined as well as many others. The event was in response to criticisms from a State Senator regarding Stevens' wearing a hat "in the presence of ladies." Stevens commented: "It's not what we wear, but what's under our hats that counts."
 

girl with large floppy hat
 
SSU floppy newspaper hat
 

 

three people with hats

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