Bates College - Mirror Yearbook (Lewiston, ME)

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hile December may end on a good note with vacation, the dread of im- pending finals and even reading week makes it a month that most don't an- ticipate with pleasure. Nevertheless, Iohn Shea '70, star of the movie Missing came back to Bates to talk about his film career on December 3. The following night an- other pressure outletjxqgas provided by the Whistling Thieves Contra-Dance Concert. On the Fifth, the Deansmen hosted their fourth annual Fall Iambouree. with the Merimanders and Mid- dlebury Mischords as guests. The con- cert was interrupted by Life and Safety Officer Dan Lalonde who, because of the large number of people sitting in the aisles of Olin, deemed the event a safety hazard. The same night Odetta. a legendary folk and blues singer, amazed her audience in the Chapel. Reading Week, the foreshadowing of Finals Week. began on December 8. Chase Hall Committee tried to relieve the tension with Holiday Week. The week started with tree decorating. The Grinch Who Stole Christmas and lt's a Charlie Brown Christmas brought many adult-like students to frightl A group of carolers, complete with ton- dles, cocoa, and hymns spread the festive spirit of Holiday time. fbelowl Theklerie manders Serenade Rob Sachs at the De- ansmen lambouree. lop osite pa el Other reading week pressure reffevers inclluded tree trimming and a pub with guest Golfer Broke. A Deansman in the audience surprises his neighbors at the Iamiiouree. view the classic cartoons in Chase Lounge. Wednesday saw the Pierce House Boys Choir and the Meri- manders entertain many with carols at a Coffee House. It's a Wonderful Life, the Holiday Week feature film. and caroling. candles. and cocoa came on the following two evenings. On that Saturday, Gofer Broke performed in the third Pub of the year. This time the setting was even more festive as the audience could also enjoy the fire. egg- nog, hot mulled cider. and each other. On the last night before exams. lu- minaries lined the paths on the quad creating a peaceful and beautiful sight. 27

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