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TWIRP WEEK

TWIRP WEEK IS AN ANNUAL EVENT AT CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIV. THE GIRLS
REVERSE ROLES WITH THE BOYS AND ARE ALLOWED TO ASK ANY BOY FOR A
DATE PROVIDING SHE PICKS HIM UP, PAYS ALL EXPENSES AND ESCORTS HIM
HOME. A SPECIAL WEEK OF EVENT IS SCHEDULED CLIMAXED BY A SADIE
HAWKINS DANCE.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Keyword(s): SATURNALIA

Subject headings:

CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- School
CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Marriage
CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Festival

Date learned: 07-00-1964

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