Chicora College for Women - Nods and Becks Yearbook (Columbia, SC)

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BELOW: Caught up in the excitement of the November elections, Cynthia Vanderford, Kathy Maske, Cathy Pope, and Beth Batts wait for Senator Gary Hart and candidate for North Carolina Senator Jim Hunt to speak in Burwell Parlors. C ! heme ABOVE: Publicizing the annual Health Fair, the WBCY chicken greets Leisha Ferrell and Kelly Lovelace in the Belk dormitory lobby. RIGHT: Transforming herself from a housewife to a rock star, Elian Thompson lip-synchs “Purple Rain” in the Parents’ Weekend Talent Show.

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Concept of Tradition As we passed through the ominous over- tones of George Orwell’s 1984 and emerged inscathed into 1985, we became aware of [he legacy of our college. It was a heritage :ontinued through over six decades, ever lince the Presbyterian College for Women ecame Queens College in 1912. It was a leritage that encompassed everything from [he Diana statue to 8 o'clock classes, from lance weekends to honors convocation — a leritage of traditions. Traditions abounded in every aspect of student life. Club meetings, quiet hours, fire drills, study breaks — all were part of the activities and events that continued in an unbroken cycle of classes, seasons, and semesters. The traditions were as ancient as the medieval Boar’s Head Christmas Ban- quet, as solemn as the pomp and circum- stance of graduation, as spirited as the school colors of dark and light blue, and as dependable as the format of the school year calendar-handbook issued to all students in September. A commitment toward evolv- ing academic excellence was the preroga- tive, but ritual was integral to the life of Queens College. We perpetuated old traditions and began new ones. We took pride in our heritage. Tradition was the moving spirit and the es- sence of our college. Tradition was the Queens concept. 't m . m I LEFT: Playing “Julie” in a scene from the musical “Carousel” for the Talent Show. Cynthia Smith Watson listens as Claire Finley sings the Carrie Pipperidge number “When I Marry Mr. Snow.” BELOW: Taking a study break during fall semester midterms, students walk across campus to the post office. a i. LEFT: Honorably selected by the traditional nickel-and-dime popular vote, “Great Turkey” faculty member Dr. Robert Whalen adjusts his crown during the Thanksgiving sit-down dinner. Theme 3 ■■■