Catholic University of America - Cardinal Yearbook (Washington, DC)

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- ' ' ' f hmen Each September, the campus buzzes with new VOICCS HS Unfamlllaf res . . ' ' S IO faces come into view. At the same time, last yearS fr2Shm9f1 Pmgfes sophomores, the sophomores to juniors, and the juniors take the hesitant but long-awaited step to become seniors. To the freshman, the senior represents an ideal-that of a mature under- graduate. He is also an inspiration and a consolation: an inspiration 'b6C2iUSC he's so near the goal of graduation, a consolation because through him, rfb? freshmen can see that the steps to the top of the ladder are within climbing distance. This offers the needed reassurance that others before. him have climbed it successfully. ln the process of becoming adjusted to this new way of life, 'the typical freshman finds himself amid the chaos of classes and social life. He's enthusiastic, overwhelmed and full of school spirit. At the begin- ning of the second semester, he is amazed that he made it through the first, but since he did, he's ready to undertake more projects along with his academic life, l-le wants to become part of an organized class: therefore, he campaigns Or helps others campaign for a position of class leadership. I-le's evaluating the social clubs on campus as to their aims, purposes and accomplishments in an attempt to decide whether to join a social club. By Easter, the freshman realizes his first year of college is almost over and the vital adjustment phase is accomplished. Before long, he'll take over his 'big brother's' position as a sophomore. FRESHMEN, save all that knowledge and experience you've accumulated this year. It will be invaluable to your little 'brothers' and 'sistersf To the sophomore, the senior is a very real person, perhaps a somewhat busy person who never seems to be at Sunday night mixers, but, neverthe- less, still exists at various places on campus. A sophomores biggest project is Freshmen Orientation, to improve the program for his little brother, to impress upon him the ins and outs of college life. to teach him what courses not to take and how not to take them. Shortly after Orientation, there is the Sophomore Cotillion which must be a success as it is the first open dance of his class. By now, the sophomore knows the ropes of his courses, and realizes he has to fit studying into his schedule. Yet he is ready to improve the University as a whole. He's begun to realize that at CU that there's much more to attending college than learning from a book. A sophomore is a worker: at some time or other during the year, he's apt to find himself swimming in committee work, and wondering Awhich' meeting he'll attend tonight. To- wards the end of his second year, a sophomore starts to evaluate his position in life and begins to glimpse at exactly where he'll fit into this big, wide world of ours when he graduates. With this, he is ready to climb another step on the ladder and become a junior. SOPHOMORES, keep up all your work both academic and extra-curricular because next year, you will be among the leaders of CU's campus. To the junior, the senior represents a big brother, a friend who is willing to help whenever the need arises. Academic life becomes more important during the year with each junior at the peak of his social whirl, vowing never to get that 'senior slump.' This year is perhaps the most valuable of one's college life. The junior knows himself as he really is and is able to look at his capabilities realistically. It is now that the stabilized friend- ships of the previous years become solidified. The junior has come into direct contact with his major field and takes great interest in a cumulative area of knowledge and theory. This year, the Junior Prom must be bigger and better than the Sophomore Cotillion. ln social clubs, the juniors are at the summit for from amongst their ranks come the fraternity and sorority presidents. Leadership hits the limelight with the election of the Student Body President, and the Inter-Club Council President. From February on, the juniors rule the campus in an attempt to let the seniors rest and prepare for their comprehensives. Soon they, too, will be ready to take the hesitant but long-awaited step and become seniors. JUNIORS, you're almost ready to take that step: take it proudly but cautiously so that your senior year will be as noteworthy as we consider ours to have been. Front: Moira Tierney, Soph. Sec.: Kathleen Madde , J . N .1 J F l' J - Andrew Mollison, Jun. Pres.: Middle: Marie McInflosh.uISophilrA 'i5oS,feJaiiftlcSw:eIi1.eyA gi Treas.: Thomas Santora, Jun. V-P: Paul DeLeo. Jun. E Y5 A: Katharine Meyer Jun Si: Bach: Joseph Zegowitz, Soph. V-P: John G'll, S h. P .: D l D L ' I i. U Ahern, Fresh. A B S.: William Kemp, Fresh. NF-P. Op res A e e aus' Fresh' Pres., Jean

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