Columbus School of Law - Explorer Yearbook (Washington, DC)

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THE SENIOR PROM More than three hundred carefree, joyous couples thronged the beautiful Hall of Nations Ballroom in the Wfashington Hotel the night of February 3rd. It was the night of the Senior Prom, and the Senior class turned out en masse with friends, sweethearts and wives to make it the crowning social achievement of the Class of 1940. A liberal representation from the rest of the University and from the Faculty added to the bril- liance and luster of the occasion. It was a pleasurable sight indeed to see Professors Donohue, Kelly and Koenigsberger tripping the light fantastic to the lilting strains of melodic music sweetly played by the popular Wtltson Powell and his Orchestra. These and our good Dean, Doctor Fitzpatrick, helped make the evening complete. Three hours, that were all too shorty laughter, mirth and music, sensuous swaying of bodies to rapturous rhythmsg soft sounds of shuffling feetg an atmosphere of convivi- alityg all blended together to make the Senior Prom an outstanding and memorable social event. Financially it was our most successful function and the entire net proceeds were donated to the Building Fund. As a remembrance of these three thrill Hlled hours that passed all too quickly to their rendezvous with cherished memories, each young lady received a lovely favor. It was a diamond-shaped mother of pearl pin, bearing a gold miniature of the seal of Columbus University. An unexpected and pleasant surprise was the introduction of the new Columbus University Victory Song, Hail to the Explorerf, composed by Bob Berman, President of the Senior Class. Bob led the happy throng in singing his composition for the first time and was greeted with spontaneous applause. ' Climaxing the evening Dean Fitzpatrick introduced to the dancers the members of the Catholic University Boxing Team. Earlier in the evening they had been victorious over our Fighting Explorers in as thrilling and hotly contested a collegiate match as has ever been witnessed in the District of Columbia. With Doctor Fitzpatrick wielding the baton, tribute was paid to the winners with the singing of the Catholic University Alma Mater Song. Then, as the sun, slowly setting in the western sky, lowers the curtain of night to bring to a close each passing day, so the playing of Good Night Sweetheartu brought to a close the most glamorous and glorious social event of our scholastic career at Colum- bus University, our Senior Prom.

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THE CRIMSON AND GOLD BALL The outstanding social event of the school year is the Crimson and Gold Ball spon- sored by Alpha Mu Chapter of Sigma Delta Kappa legal fraternity and held each New Year's Eve at the Raleigh Hotel. Although of relatively recent origin this function already has established itself at Columbus University as a tradition, and is one that seems certain to survive through the years. It provides not only an occasion for under- graduates to celebrate the New Year in appropriate manner but also affords alumni the opportunity of renewing old friendships and cultivating new ones. To Columbus Uni- versity it is not unlike the homecoming celebrations held by other institutions of higher learning. This year the third annual Crimson and Gold Ball eclipsed its forerunners in attend- ance, brilliance, gaiety and every other respect. The net proceeds were almost double what they were the previous years. The music of NVatson Powell and his Orchestra was an invitation to dance that hardly could be resisted. Happy scenes such as are pictured on the opposite page prevailed from ten-thirty until three o'clock in the morning. It was a gala occasion. Then too at the Ball the widely publicized and much talked about Sweetheart Quest was climaxed with the selection by the audience of Miss Madelyn Rinehart, Junior Law Student, as Sweetheart of Columbus University. The Sweetheart Quest, conceived and sponsored by the Crimson and Gold Ball Com- mittee, received considerable favorable publicity and attracted widespread attention to the Ball. It was made known to the world that Columbus University co-eds possessed not only brains and intelligence but also beauty and charm. The Crimson and Gold Ball was a huge success and due credit must be given the committee whose tireless and unselfish efforts and ingenuity were responsible for this success. THE CRIMSON AND GOLD BALL COMMITTEE John A. Nevros Daniel T. Ghent, Jr. Edmund Roberts C!30fl'lI1HII Leo Hilleary John R. Alexander Cliff Nelson

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THE JUNIOR PROM The social season was auspiciously ushered in by the Junior Prom, held at the Raleigh Hotel on the night of December End. lt set the pace for a whirlwind season of unequaled social activity. After two long months of routine, the Prom like a bombshell exploded in our midSt and relieved the monotony of concentrated study. Once again, many that had cast aside their dancing slippers with the last lingering breath of summer now donned them again and garbed in their evening Hnery disported themselves in the Shrine of Terpsichore. Chastain and His Penguins furnished the music and sweet strains wafted entrancingly through the spacious ballroom lending enchantment to the night. The air was alive with joviality. Though sweet and melodious enough was the music to divorce soul from body and release it ethereally unto spatial realms of fantasy and romance, yet 'twas torrid enough with the essence of swing to disperse any corny inclinations, and remove any vestige of the chill that pervaded the late autumn night. The wide appeal of the Prom was evidenced by the spirit and style of the dancers. From Victorian postures and outmoded steps to the frenzy and madness of the jitter- bug-the dancing was diversified as the dancers themselves. All this lended color to a grand event and helped make the evening enjoyable and unforgettable. Although competing with the Redskins-Giants gridiron tussle of the following day in New York, the Prom attracted a gratifyingly large crowd, many going to both Prom and football game, arising virtually before they retired, if they rested at all, to entrain on the special excursion for Gotham. The Faculty was well represented, and Dr. and Mrs. John R. Fitzpatrick enhanced the scene with their charm and personality. Yet more than a brilliant social achievement the Prom was also a Hnancial success and S113.25, representing the net proceeds, were turned over to Dr. John R. Fitzpatrick, Provost of the University, to use as he saw Ht in promoting the welfare and interest cf the student body and the University as a Whole. The Prom committee comprised: Marion Davies, Gladys Guy, Ellen Herlihy, Williana Cosgrove, Joseph Brennan, H. F. Hurley, and Ed Foster from the School of Lawg Mrs. Gertrude Mahorney, Grier DuRant, Charles Garber, James Stewart and James Turner from the School of Accountancy. The committee deserves due credit and congratula- tions for their splendid and tireless efforts. Y .1 ix i ,W , , 1. Danny Boyn and Tuffy g 2. Mmmm! XVhere were the men?g 3. Ah, Love! Page Om' I'IIHH,l't'tl TIL'l'llfv1'-Olll'