Agnes Scott College - Silhouette Yearbook (Decatur, GA)

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Drum beats and class cheer- leaders keep the spirit high. Black Cat Black Cat Day is, traditionally, the campus-wide day of fun to welcome the freshmen, and a happy day it was! In the late afternoon, bermuda-clad Scotties marched class by class into the dining hall. A picnic supper was enjoyed, accom- panied by high-spirited singing and cheering. The untimely rain, forcing the cancellation of the competitive games, did little to daunt enthusiasm. The weeks of preparation showed as the evening pro- gram began in the gym. The freshmen marched in first, wearing their class colors of yellow and white. The other classes followed and the gym echoed with pep songs ' and cheers. A sudden silence, a brief introduction, then each class in turn presented its carefully written, secretly re- hearsed, contest song. Music was the theme of the skits: the seniors chose classical music, the juniors, jazz, and the sophomores, country music. It was up to the Freshman Cat to decide which was best. A chorus of black cats began the spectacle — a Cat from each class proclaimed the merits of his particular brand of music followed by a skit to further prove his point. The Freshman Cat ' s decision was all were needed to work together for harmony. The Freshman Talent Show left the audeince laughing. The cats and cast took their bows and the long-awaited announcement was made. For the second consecutive year, the class of ' 59 won the song contest and the class of ' 60 claimed second place . . . applause and shrieks ! ... ' 59 com- poser Sylvia Ray was hoisted onto jubilant shoulders. In the lull, the sophomore class president, Eve Purdom, pre- sented to Dottie Burns, president of the freshman class, the traditional Black Cat. Freshmen were no longer new girls, but officially welcomed members of the Agnes Scott com- munity. An informal dance followed the skits. As the combo made music and skits swished in rhythm, Black Cat Day ended for another year. The feline chorus greets the audience as the Black Cat production gets under way. Agnes Scott College

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: «- A formal and official wel- come is extended to the freshmen at the Faculty Reception. . -S=V During registration, even the floor feels good after hours of standing in line. A senior plays Pogo at the Christian Association skit. Finally, a time to pause and reflect on the colonnade. The rush is over . . . the welcome feeling expands into a wonderful sense of belonging. Hat and gloves are pre- scribed attire for the tea in the Alumnae House. Freshmen make up skits of their own at one of the parties. The Silhouette 1958

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Shakers waving, the class of ' 61 files into the gym, already caught up in the spirit of their first Black Cat night. .$ ' A° c .( Pro The Black Cat Chorus joins in harmonizing. Each eye is on the song leader . . . there must be no mistakes. The Silhouette 1958 23