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Story of the Year Back to school! Suitcases—smiling faces—old friends. Where is mv trunk? A noisy enthusiasm is evident all through the building, and here and there is Hello, roommate! with a riot of accompanying laughter. It s the seventh of September and the Castleton family is together. A bubbling beginning. A promising year ahead. The take-off consists of orientation and registration, I. Q. tests, teas. Hosts of straying freshmen are about—bewildered, eager, active. Countless blanks to fill (oh. what can they do w ith all th is information they so avidly gather!).—-rushing-— confusion—then classes. Everything all at once. The beds are inviting and no one needs sleeping powders. But in troop upper classmen, and then it’s new clothes—sun tanned skins—squeals of delight—reunions —introductions—giggles—laughter—and the evening moves on till freshmen are tired , so tired. Someone quiet those people on third floor!—just a little too much noise. 1 hen a grand get-together with gaiety—whirls, dips, folk dances. No seconds this time. The punch bowl is emptv. % 3: 4; Hello, speakers—welcome! Commissioner Ralph E. Noble, Deputy Commis¬ sioner Carl Bachelder, than ks for your contribution. And off to the jungles now-— Forty-three ears in Africa wi th Mrs. Brid gman. Dangers lurking, adventure. A superintendent, so early? Yes, Mr. Stil es can t wait to peep at prospective teachers. He speaks on School Standards.’ Then comes Mr. Joh n Fisher—inspira¬ tion, attention, tact—who is he?—goodness, don t you know?—chairman of the State Board. ijs ip. s}: Outside action now for a w hile. Puff! Puff!—B ird Mountain, here we come!.— hot dogs, rest beside a camp fire—a freshman lost, soon found again. 1 he picnic urge by now is upon us and it s off to the ledges, juniors, with Miss Morrill. Cheese burgers and fun. Hooray for picnics on Hookers Te dge! Play day—Eyndon, Johnson, University of Vermont. New friends and a day of good sport—please come again soon. % 3 : Renovations and rejoicing—the smell of new paint, a remodeled kitchen. Let’s peek at the new green room on second floor! Then it’s open doors with swarms of people, bright lights, sparkling humor, surprises, satisfaction, appreciation—who comes?— The Home Comers. And it s good old friends, whispers of secrets, screams of delight and have a sip and snack with us. Study hard, apply the dust mops and brooms. Mom s a good housekeeper, dad s a scholar! Parent s Day now and they’re looking in on us. And now Hallowe en. w ith bundles of scarev witches, spooks, goblins, and the Commuters know their ghosts. We love to eat. the Seniors know it,—big, de¬ licious sandwiches with a cheesy aroma in the air, mixed with that of hissing hot dogs. And then something special—boys eat spaghetti, no women allowed! “Alice in Wonderland —a White Rabbit. Dormouse. Fantasy, frolic—let s go! And soon a marriage—no, not on campus—but Marriage of Figaro, with a bus ride, thrilling voices, applause, then home. Later warm sun, playsuits, and tea is served—here comes High School Seniors. !j! Now for holidays and celebrations. Thanksgiving baskets with pumpkins, squash, jellies, turkey—yum! yum! That vacation is always too short. And soon green. . red. . . Christmas with woodsy smells, sleigh bells, snow, icicles, and gay carols for friends. A banquet and J ule Log Ceremony, a Nativity Play with angels. Silent Night and serious thoughts. And out of the quiet, gay parties with lights shining in the dark, popcorn, coco-cola, midni ght. thirty-nine
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