College of Wooster - Index Yearbook (Wooster, OH)

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But:i all FF? activity was not centered around -' v N , . x , a 1: stu y. ere was, of course, hazin to be ,. E , i XXNN dealt with. And then came the dormgdecora- ' ;, . : i b; KW tions for Homecoming. For the men, there was the constant problem which grew a little more acute as the semester wore on: eeV'Vhat section shall I joiniw Decisions like that often were not made until two or three days before the last day of rushing, if not the last day itself. The school always has looked to the fresh- man class for its Spirit and fire. They were the most ardent supporters of the team, be it football, basketball, or baseball. The enthus- iasm of high school had not been suppressed by the advanced courses in college, and to them was given the responsibility to keep the college cheering. There was a freshman cheer- ing squad to lead the frosh section at the football games. And, for the sake of unity, the class marched down to the stadium in mass for each game, sporting their gold and black beanies. The frosh got wholeheartedly behind their candidate for Dogpatch King, and for the hrst time in history, a freshman, Sam Sis- kowic, received the crown at the Sadie Haw- kins Day Dance. a By the end of the year, the frosh, who had been eager to leave the hill at Christmas 1 vacation, found themselves looking forward ! to getting back in September and promising i to write during the three months of vacation NNNNNC: to new found friends. This wasnat going to be such a bad place after all. Books sometimes meant a bill that seemed tremen- Lines seemed to be never-ending in school. And dous to the frosh. Waiting for service early Saturday now a line for the patch test. Will they liever end? 3 morning during Freshman Week are Dale Dixon, Dave Bush, Dave Little, Steve Turner, Gulde Grani- Paula Hykes, and Bill Stoner. bergs, and sophomore Lee Houk walt to receive their patch in Hygeia .

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.' , s, itWell, how do you like it? Where-are you going to live? You say youire from Rochester, New York? How far is that?ii Its quite a busy day, this first day of Freshman Week. J ohn Roncone and Neil F rick talk it over as Dave Custis gets his first look at Douglass Lounge. One of the first items on the agenda for the incom- ing frosh is his meeting with his advisor, where he gets at least an idea of what to take, where to go and who to see. Ned Martin, Carlos Ledee, Peg, McClelland, Bruce Reeves, Dave Goldsmith, Lou Ann Unzicker, and Clifford Elliott are getting their schedules straightened out. NEW FACES, NEW SPIRIT, NEW PROBLEMS Enesumnn unss OF 290 nescenns on scars The big day finally came. Cars pulled in, trunks were hauled out, room trimmings bought, and introductions made. Then the parents departed, and all of a sudden, the freshmen were part of the Wooster student body. The college called all incoming freshmen and transfer students to school about five days before the arrival of the upperclassmen. Durlng this time, they were introduced to the college,given various tests, and allowed to get acquainted with each other and the new surroundings. On Saturday morning came reglstration and book buying. BV Saturdav afternoon, the book store was so crowded that it was practically impossible to make any purchases. But the job was done in time. On Sunday, Dr. Lowry gave his invocation address to the whole student body. Then, w1th an interval of disagreeable tests on Monday, the real business of the hill began on Tuesday. After the first few days the as- mgnments began to pile up, and the fresh were alarmed to learn that two hours of preparation were expected for everv classroom hour. This was quite a place! .

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26 Douglass lounge always has been a popular meeting ground for freshman men. A group is often seen around one of the two fireplaces, relaxing in the soft chairs, or around the piano. Above, Ed Smith tthird from the ler is tickling the keys while Bud Barta, Dave Privette, Fred Thayer, Bob Wettstone, Ad Smith, Blake Moore, Bill Keene, and Chuck Carter listen in. THE GROWTH BEGINS . . . Those freshmen who could not get into Douglass were in nearby Splinterville. Garner Odell, John Begg, and Fred Langmack are playing cards in K-3 while Harry Sargeant and Dick White look on. Gary Crile, Gordon Clark Jim Wa . tt K Ridenour started for class from 1253:1132? dTIhItaxi Wheelock and Don Strau ss tseatedi ap arentl w not soo sure whether it was worth the walk to Izaufilee Dorm life was the part of college to which all looked forward. One spent well over half of his time in his dorme either sleeping, goofing offh, 0r occa- sionally studying. For most fellows, it was a new experience to live with over one hundred other boys of the same age. But it was great. Of course, it had its disadvantages. N0 thumb tacks in the walls, and quiet hours and the like were soon discovered by the frosh. Douglass Hall is the main residence for freshmen men. This year the average number of persons in each room was cut down from three, which had been caused by crowded post-war condition, to two. Eight junior class counsellors lived in the dorm lending whatever assistance they could. Those who had registered too late to get into Douglass found themselves rooming in two of the Kenarden Units ttemporary veteran,s housing built by the government during the wari which they quickly dubbed i'Splinterville? Douglass had the customary dorm council in 51-52, this year headed by Tom Peters, president of the dorm. Big event of the year was the Douglass Carnival held just before Christmas. Guys and gals turned out for games, dancing, and a talent show in the lounge.