Claremont McKenna College - Ayer Yearbook (Claremont, CA)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS FACULTY CLASSES 11 17 III CAMPUS LIFE 57 IV ORGANIZATIONS 55 SOCIAL LIFE V 65 SPORTS I ADVERTISING ' II 91 Elected to the |)osition ol perennial sophomore by the CMC student hody Icist Pehruary in a poll which established his supremacy over other contenders lor the role or our mascot, the Stag (quiclcly christened Stan by the ANALYST) has raj idly become an accepted factor in school life. In the belief that Stan Stag should become more fully accjuainted with the college he represents, we will usher him through a tour of the campus and familiarize him, in the ensuing pages, with the students and their acti ities. Before beginning this excursion we would point out ih.it Stan, in his turn, has tauen his position seriously. During the past months he has conscientiously assumed many characteristics of the student body at large. These Stan expressed lyrically in a skit written by A. oodward for The Stag-ers of 1Q49. a |)ortion ol which we present as an intro- duction to Stan Stag — ihe ery Model of a Claremont Men s Collegian.

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DEDICATION It was said, long ago, that a college is a community of scholars. This concept of a center of knowledge, although remaining basically sound, has since then been expanded greatly. The formation of a college calls for a great deal more than the gathering of students for the e.xchange and assimilation of facts and ideas. Extensive educational facilities to pro- vide a catalyst for the learning process are now prerequisites, as well as the conveniences which render the college experience more pleasant and profitable. Three years ago, at its inception, Claremont Men s College barely fulfilled the earlier definition s re- cjuirements. Since that time, however, an amazing develo[)ment has transpired. Students are prone to overlook the astounding transformation of rock- studded fields to college campus. Accepting all in- novations unquestionably, we rarely dwell on the extent of expenditures and effort which mark each new feature of our surroundings. This is not to deny our daily appreciation of our advantages, but to give a moment s pause for recognition and state- ment of this feeling. One new asset which has been especially wel- come to students, both for its decorative and useful purposes, is Parents ' Field. In appreciation of the work and contributions which made its construction possible, and in thanks for the pur- chase of Pitzer Hall s site, this yearbook is respec- fully dedicated to the Claremont Men ' s College Parents Committee.

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I am the very model of a Claremont Mens Collegian. Ive saddle slioes. Balboa blues, and argyle sox in legion. My taste in lavish ties and shirts is nigh incontrovertible, And thanks to cash, which Dad can flash. I drive a new convertible. I only squire campus queens, most beautiful and talented. At parties, dances, and the pubs. I never am out-gallanted— Tho when 1 find Ive got a date who s not too incorruptible. 1 sometimes try to lure her to a spot less interruptible. At skiing, golf, and other sports I m really insurmountable, (That broken leg and frequent slice Im sure are both discountable.) In short, no man can me surpass in any field or region, I am the very model of a Claremont Men s Collegian! Behind this noble visage lies a brain of vast capacity Crammed full of facts of federal acts and Keynesian veracity. From Briggs and Benson and their boys 1 ve had a busy schoolin year. I ' ve even heard the final word from the fam ' ly Vandermeulen here. The business world presents to me no problems that are mystical — What I don ' t know I ' m sure will show in curves that are statistical. No doubt you II find me master of most any situation — Except the times my yen for beer gets past true moderation. 1 hese facts I am compelled to tell, because of my pure honesty, (No use to hide my splendid self behind the guise of modesty.) In short, no man can me surpass in any field or region I am the very model of a Claremont Men ' s Collegian!