University of Mississippi - Ole Miss Yearbook (Oxford, MS)

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On entering the Ole Miss campus, the new student is converged upon by the welcoming committee eager to illustrate the congenial atmosphere that is prevalent year round. As the carefree joys and pleasures of summer tremble and quake their last, the weaker sex, to use an outdated cliche, turn en masse to the beau- tiful campus which derived its nickname from their gender - - - Ole Miss - - - to complete the air of Southern charm. After passing through the gates, the female- laden cars proceed to the prospective places of abode to deposit their admirable burdens. There appears to be an ample supply of chivalrous young gentlemen with a helpful gleam in their eyes, on hand for various laborious tasks. For what with numerous new dating prospects plus the old stand- bys, social affairs seem to be brightening for the University playboy. A curious Southern gentleman merely watches. In accord with the traditional friendly spirit, Jimmy lends a hand; however, he may have just wanted an excuse to get in the girls ' dormitories. A frightened freshman girl brings along a bit of home.

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The people of Oxford extend a cordial welcome to the University students with a street dance on the square. While the upper classmen are attempting to press the new feminine arrivals, freshman boys are fast losing their appeal due to the efforts of the Cardinal Club which has as its main function the discipline of freshman students. Because of the strangely shaped seats of thought , the campus clothing store receives a large demand for man beanies. In these first few days the renewal of old quaintances and the acquiring of new friends lends a tenative air of happiness with only a trace of foreboding for the classes and study to come. The Rebel band and cheerleaders lead the dents through the streets of Oxford to the square where they dance to the music of Jerry Lane and his orchestra at the Welcome Rebel Party sored by the Oxford Chamber of Commerce. — „ A freshman boy receives a warm welcome from members of the Cardinal Club. Everyone has a good time—Alums, freshman, and Helen.