Stanford University - Quad Yearbook (Palo Alto, CA)

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week-end, and these pleasant recollections far outweighed all memories of sun-burned faces and aching limbs. An always popular event, the Soph Cotillion was livened by the stylish singing of the Four Preps. Establishing a tradition long prevalent on other campi, the fraternities staged Greek Week with an exciting chariot race, a gala ball in San Francisco featuring the music of Stan Kenton, and a unique queen contest. Candidates emerged with raw hands from a tug-of-war and disheveled hair from burrowing for pennies in chicken feed. Trembling under the combined clapping and stomping of avid Stanford rooters, the Pavilion witnessed an undefeated home season for the basketball five. Co-captained by Paul Neumann and Glumly preparing for eviction, the Fijis rummaged off the household furniture, then joined the ranks of Peninsula commuters. Stalwart Greeks provided motive power for a weird assortment of vehicles loosely classified as chariots. Culminating a week of activities both playful and serious, the fra- ternities staged an all-campus blast at Rossott ' s with the lively en- tertainment of the Red Garter Jazz Band.

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Student written and produced, Winter One Acts were part of a varied schedule of dra- matic productions. fv Lii «

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Memorial Court a giant jigsaw puzzle, Encina Hall eviscerated, Ma- drono annihilated — curious signs of progress on Stanford campus. Zi :. ' §B c fiUp I Newly elected chairman of the Board of Trus- tees, David Packard, participated in ceremon- ies dedicating Stern Hall ' s two newest wings. Dick Haga, the team never failed to provide ex- citing court play as it garnered third place in the PCC. Two thousand researchers escaped near tragedy and death when fire broke out in the biology building. Only quick thinking by labora- tory workers and fast action by the fire depart- ment saved the lives of 2,000 mice being used in cancer research. On a more serious note, Presi- dent Sterling, in an ST T talk to a student body assemblage, reviewed Stanford ' s development as an institution of higher learning. Throughout the academic year the campus was honored with the appearances of distinguished lecturers such as Clement Atlee, C. Wright Mills, and Joseph Wood Krutch, who helped stimulate student thinking to higher levels. Always working toward the goal of better student understanding of for- eign affairs, the IIR sponsored consular talks, the Russian Institute, and foreign policy institutes to Academic robes and solemnity marked Founder ' s Day as the University took stock of its ideals and its founding. Weekly services, noted speakers, and musical programs made Memorial Church a center of year-long activity.