Boston University College of Practical Arts and Letters - Sivad Yearbook (Boston, MA)

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a Hop—several hops, in fact. That February evening at the Copley Plaza there was a wholesale adoption of French dolls. June of 1926 was saddened by the departure of the effulgent ‘Certificates’, but so magnetic was the spirit of the class that a number of them were drawn back in September to go on to graduation and degree. The Junior year in many ways was the most active of the lot, filled as it was with college work, a wonderful SIVAD and a Prom that has glittered as only Betelgeuse has glittered on the shoulder of Orion. In the midst of this radiance that Daughter of the Dawn, Aurelia Schober, shone as editor- in-chief of SIVAD, adding many new features which will be permanent addi- tions to the year book,—in particular, the embossed representation of the Sigma Key. The Prom, held at the Kenmore Hotel Crystal Ballroom, out- shone the crystals under the guidance of Margaret Golden. The trend of the times was well illustrated by the hammered silver compacts and comb cases given as favors. The occasion was made especially brilliant by the delightful singing of the orchestra leader and the perpetual smile of Dean Davis. It was in this year that the Class President, Estelle Hathorne, became President of the Student Government, thus stepping to the highest office that can be held by an undergraduate. Last scene of all—capped and gowned, the grave and reverend Seniors appeared in September, 1927, still maintaining the balance of Mens Sana In Corpore Sano by excellent work in volleyball and basketball. Never has the parade of the Seniors been conducted with greater grace and distinction than by ’28, led as they were by Margaret Norris. Under the guidance of the ring and banquet committees, an event long looked for- ward to and long to be remembered was realized on November 30 in the State Suite in the Copley Plaza, when the President of Student Govern- ment presented each member of the Senior class with the official ring of this institution. This year their undergraduate life will culminate in the Commencement and that day will see the passing of an illustrious class from the portals of our beloved P. A. L. As an observer of the undergraduate body of this college for nine years, I claim the right to affix a crown of laurel on the brow of ’28. Very justly by their past record do they deserve my recommendation and your consideration for placing them where they will continue such conscientious endeavor. Very sincerely, [ 46 ]

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GRAYDON STETSON Hite EAVAOIUN: Sart Em onary ese BOS MOINS MA S'S, TELEPHONE HANCOCK 1310 May 8, 1928. DEAR MR. FUTURE EMPLOYER: I present to your distinguished notice the class of 1928, which has served as an inspiration and has afforded the necessary courage with which to carry on the great work at P. A. L., whose halls will be darkened by the absence of, but illuminated by the example of, the class of 1928. I recom- mend them highly to you for their positions in life. Dignified as is a cap and gown (you may have observed my own colos- sal, but unusual dignity when so arrayed) never has that austerity been so enhanced as when the said cap and gown has been worn bv the class of 1928. These be great words, ladies and gentlemen of the listening and strabismic world, but in a few elegantly concise paragraphs I shall defi- nitely establish quod erat demonstrandum by illustrating some of their history. Even as Freshmen, ’28 was conspicuous for a lack of timidity and for a full panoply of that self-confidence which is a life preserver in the troubled seas of the Twentieth Century. Their physical prowess was dis- played at the annual Freshman gym meet and in the victorious campaign of the basketball team. Both their athletics and their legitimate amuse- ments were conducted without detriment to their scholasic record. The social event of the Freshman year was the Freshman Frolic, staged in the P. A. L. Assembly Hall and sprinkled with balloons, paper hats, fans and suitable frivolities. The fine spirit of fun was fast and furious, but entirely within the prescriptions of that avatar of social usage—the doyen. As Sophomores the activity and liveliness of ’28 were still by-words (please notice the hyphen which, if omitted, would give too feminine a touch to the description). There was a continuous, generous rivalry main- tained between the “Certificates” and the “Degrees”. This year there was [ 45 |

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Che Neu Practical Arts and Letters Dictionary New €Edition--Revised and Greatly Enlarged THE SENIOR LITERARY EDITORS OF “SIVAD” Co-authors of How to Secure Snaps from Seniors, Avoiding the Pitfalls in Soliciting, Classmates, Hobbies of Professors, The Attendance-Book and Its Weekly Travels, Green or Rose- Gold?, Interviewing—Advantages and Disadvantages, Four Corners and a Tassel, and many others. THE WORLD-AT-LARGE Co., Inc. Boston, Massachusetts Compiled by [ai]