Clark University - Pasticcio Yearbook (Worcester, MA)

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HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF '47 BY SEPTEMBER 13, there were approximately twenty-six confirmed wolves added to the male student body of Clark. We met keen com- petition from the three hundred Clark A. S. T, P. soldiers. We plunged into our studies, filled with a thirst for knowledge, which was quenched. in many cases, during the first few days. However, a number of the Frosh pursued their studies and learned. among other things. the words to the Bungalow Song, how to tie a Windsor knot. the correct usage of munchee and other vital terms. Prior to the Rope Pull. the Freshmen introduced seventeen Sophs to the Grand Council in Crystal Park. After challenging the same class to a basketball tournament. the mighty Frosh scored a crushing victory. Before the second semester was well under way, our small but talented class was found to be well represented in all Clark activities. Since our ranks are being depleted by the call of the Armed Forces, we realize the nearness of war. Those of us who remain, pledge ourselves to work all the more to make our classmates proud of their class when they return Nflpres la guerref' JOHN COYLE A warm welcome greeted our incoming Freshman Class last September, when we were received at a tea and reception given by the Upperclassmen. A large number of A. S. T. P. men added to the memories of that night which began our social activities at Clark. During the third week, hazing began. A long list of instructions was posted, telling us the whats and Hwhatnotsf' Everything went off as well as could be expected for the first women's class to be hazed by the Sophs at Clark. But the members of the Sophomore class soothed our ruffled feathers after hazing and treated us to a wonderful evening of fun in the lounge. Many of us went out for basketball and showed we were full of vim. vigor, and vitality despite our greenness. Freshmen were also represented in almost all of Clark's clubs. On January 29, 1944, the Juniors and Freshmen held a prom in the Alumni Gym which was a huge success, And later in the year, the Fresh- man class sponsored a social and a lVlother's Day Tea, We wish to thank all who have helped to make our first year at Clark an enjoyable and a memorable one. LOUISE STUEBI l53l

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THE ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE OE CLARK'S ARMY l l.T. COI.. NEWTON W. ALEXANDER Commanding Officer of the Army Specialized Training Unit al Clark GN THURSDAY evening, March 2, this year, a special convocation was held in Atwood Hall-not so much to graduate the few Clark Seniors, but mainly to award certificates to 254 soldiers of the United States Army. The highlight of the program was the granting of an honorary degree of master of arts upon the unsuspecting and totally surprised Lt. Col. New- ton W. Alexander, commandant of the men. Although these soldiers had expected to be at Clark from September until June, new orders had cut short their training by one term: within two weeks after the convocation, all khakied men but the staff had disappeared from campus. But the Army had been to Clark! Fanning, Grad, and Estabrook Halls, and the old gym had become barracks for an Army Specialized Training Unit, l55I