Bates College - Mirror Yearbook (Lewiston, ME)

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il's ln The New Commons Chase Hall may have seemed to be on a corner of the campus, but it certainly was the center of extracurricular activities. The addition was finished during the sum- mer preceding our senior year and pro- vided for the new men's commons with its kitchen and serving room, the Bobcat Den, and the bookstore and postofhce. The Den was the informal get-together, the booths provid- sit and talk over a some of the profs scene of many an ing perfect places to cup of coffee. Even took advantage of Prexy's remark that the Den was for the whole Bates family. Facilities for pool, ping-pong, and bowl- ing were available in the other half of Chase and were opened to the coeds in the evening. Upstairs some of the major campus organizations had their olhces. These included the Christian Association. the Debating Council. and the Publishing Association. Saturday night dances were held weekly under the direction of the Chase Hall Committee. and one class even elected to hold a formal there, transforming the whole area into a Christmas wonderland.

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Th Alumni Gym e Athletic Plant -,I tb 24 nk l Stretching from behind Chase Hall to Roger Bill was the athletic plant. It con- sisted of three units, the Women's Locker Building, the Cage, and the Alumni Gym. Behind it was John Bertram, a men's dorm and the location of the old com- mons. Out beyond the gym were the tennis courts, the cinder track, the foot- ball gridiron, and the baseball diamond. The Alumni Gym was the scene of many of the most memorable college events, from IMUR get-acquainted par- ties, formal dances, and variety shows to football rallies and exciting basketball games. All in all, the paths of Bates circled a campus that was trying to serve the needs of the students. Many improvements were made during our stay, and many more are planned for the future. As we walk along the homeward path, we're not turning our backs on Bates.