Brigham Young University - Banyan Yearbook (Provo, UT)

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Glittering jewel-like in the dark, the library beckoned students, who rode, pedaled, and strolled to this harbor of knowledge. A QUIET PAUSE REFRESHED BUSY MINDS Brainpower was ditiKind. d through an increasing academic emphasis dominating the campus. Even lunch and dinner hours wore utilized for that last bit of cramming prior to a big lest or for fin- ishing up overdue research papers and notebooks. 28 Lingering in cool, quiet corners of cam- pus or pouring over books and notes in the library, students congregated in pleasant places to absorb both know- ledge and companionship. Gregarious by nature, they collected outside during the rare interludes of warm weather which encased an extremely snowy win ter, and during stormy spells, sought ref- uge inside. Studies over, students took advantage of the many social and recre- ational activities sponsored by various campus organizations. Wednesday after- noon mat dances, which often featured live bands, provided a welcome break in the weekly class and study routine. Eve- ning lyceums and after-game dances also proved to be enjoyable, easy-on-the- empty-pockctbook entertainment.

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. s a member of the Quorum of the Twelve, Elder Spencer W. Kimball admonished his listeners to live the truths of the gospel. Elder Henr) ' D. Moyle of the First Presidency delivered an inspiring message to students and facidty members at the weekly devotional. Elder and scriptorian Joseph Fielding Smith, President of the Quorum of the Twelve, warmly greeted students after his devotional address

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ann sun and an inviting campus lured the lawn- g - majors from cx)ver of coats and scarves to ke their labs in the great outdoors. Boy meets girl was a frequently reenacted saga during the year. MIA, dances, parties, and a whirl of other social functions provided ample oppor- tunity for couples to get acquainted.