Stanford University - Quad Yearbook (Palo Alto, CA)

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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.

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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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more keenly focus student attention on important world events. Controversy arose on the local scene with the ofF-campus exodus of the Fijis and Zetes following an administrative ruling handed down after party-goers waxed too exuberant. Continuity and integration were the key words in another housing change as women, under pres- sure, devised an integrated policy for the three upper classes. Thunderous noises and leveled buildings accompanied a change in campus ap- pearance as construction work was undertaken for the new medical school buildings, the book- store, and post office. Bright spring days and balmy evenings held promises of fun and relaxa- tion which students were quick to utilize. Mem- ories will linger of spruced-up fraternity houses and polished manners when the freshmen came rushing; of the Intercollegiate Ball with entertain- ment by the Hi-Lo ' s; of the Junior Prom which featured Stan Wilson; of sandy hot dogs and football games at the beach; and of canoeing on a shrinking Lake Lag. Along with spring quarter sunshine and lazy days came a whole host of mu- sical and dramatic productions. The most extrav- agant musical ever staged by Ram ' s Head, Pal Joey, charmed audiences with its elaborate props and catchy music. The opera, II Count Ory, and two dramatic presentations, Major Bar- bara, and The Cocktail Party, provided en- joyable diversion from studies. An ever-popular campus occurence. Spring Sing again allowed liv- ing groups to parade their musical talent in Frost Amphitheater. Week-end hostels provided op- portunities for small groups of students and fac- ulty to exchange ideas in restful surroundings. A time of both fun and sobriety was Con Home Week when solicitations, the Strawberry Brunch, Maestro Jorda joined the Stanford Chorus on campus in rehearsal before the highly successful Opera House performance of the Bach B-Minor Mass. Ties, white shirts, and firm handshakes appear on campus during Rush Week as high-powered sales- manship is exercised on weary, but cautious rushies. Students sun themselves by the boathouse, as books lie unused and unnoticed. Although the problems of the world may not be solved in the discussions; students and faculty get physical relaxation and mental stimulation from ASSU spon- sored hostels.