Also added to the mix were celebrity judges and masters of ceremonies - including Ronald Reagan in 1952. The competition peaked in the late 60s and took an eight-year hiatus during the 70s until student and alumni interest revived the event (on campus this time) in 1978.
Notable individuals, including celebrities and emcees like Ronald Reagan in 1952, contributed to the event. The competition reached its zenith in the late 1960s before taking an eight-year hiatus during the 1970s, only to be revived on campus in 1978 by renewed interest from students and alumni.