Tufts University - Jumbo Yearbook (Medford, MA)

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Democracy at Tufts. Class Elections . . . . . . which are held at least a week before Junior weekend have never ceased to bring about the spirited activity of preparation. Speculations fly as to who will run for what office and the various slates begin to take shape. The designated signatures are then obtained. After one day of posters, the candi¬ dates actively campaign and the decisive dav follows. On the same dav the three honor soci- eties, Sword and Shield, Ivy Society, and Tower Cross, are also elected by their respective classes. Welcome to Phi Beta Kappa. Phi Beta Kappa . . . . . . exercises is perhaps the most thrilling assembly for the undergraduate. The selected few, based on high standards and outstanding qualities, walked from Pack¬ ard Hall to the Chapel in a procession with the nobles of the learned world. A short biography of each student ' s talents and accomplishments were given before the initiation ceremonies and illustrious speakers rounded out the program. APRIL

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Open Houses . . . . . . were held by the engineering societies last April in conjunction with the N.R.O. T.C. The main feature of the Mechanical Engineering section was a demonstration of the Tufts College foundry in action. At the Electrical Engineering labs guests were treated to a guided tour of the de¬ partment and exhibits illustrating the modern developments in radar. The Civil Engineering department presented models of the latest methods of bridge and road construction and other engineering aids to transportation. A concert was pre¬ sented by the N.R.O.T.C. Band, and the student sailors presented models illustra¬ ting methods of amphibious landings and submarine warfare as well as the newest features in naval weapons. “Psvcho the Detective” was the central theme of the psychology depart¬ ment open house and the exhibits consist¬ ed of a review of the past 100 years of psychology. The students of each course in the biology department prepared an exhibit concerning the subject matter of the course. The Lambert Kingsley society,- which was in charge of the open house, also presented an ac ademy-award winning nature film by Walt Disney. Who dat skinny one in the background ? Three seconds , two seconds , one second . . . one second. APRIL

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:l ( “The time will come, for time ' s old reason, When Spring will be another season. Remember then, remember well , The curving paths, the chapel bell . . . Of how the trees arched overhead the Row; how shadows spread dappled pattern on the grass Where you went by with books to class . . . K Tie green sweet smell of grass and sun; The roads that like a ribbon run . .