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

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THE FRESHMAN PROM In one supreme effort the Freshmen tried and succeeded in showing the school that they could hold a Prom to compare with any and the best of them. So with a crash of cymbals and the beating of tympany to the rhythm of the dance, the Freshman Prom on April 20th lowered the curtain dramatically on the social season and heralded the advent of final exams. The last muted sounds from the trumpets, the moaning of the saxophones and tl1C strumming of the big bull Hddlen brought pangs of regret that the night was done, we had so much fun, and now worse yet, a year was gone-for all that remained was il month of toil-of study. Wfatson Powell and His Orchestra, No. 1 band of the 1939-40 Columbus University Social Season, surpassed all their previous performances. The Grand Ballroom of the Raleigh Hotel reverbrated with laughter, the rustling of gowns, and with many assorted sounds of merriment. A typical American scene-the American way of releasing bound- less energy-on the dance floor with muffled cries of delight rather than anguish, to the rat-tat-tat of the hot snare drum rather than the steel-cold machine gun, and to the zoom of the big bass drum rather than the boom of a Big-Bertha gun. NVe'd rathei be in the grooveh any day than be in the trenches or the Maginot Line. Here at the Freshman Prom there was life, youth, joy-while the rest of the world had gone mad, and was suffering self inflicted death, sorrow and destruction. Realizing full well that we were a favored people we danced with exhiliration, with more fervor and Zeal to surpass our previous moments of happiness. Ecstatic indeed was the mood of the night from ten until one when the Prom was over, all too soon, and we found our way, reluctantly, home again. The committee comprised Claire Burke, David Pitcher, Michael Doyle, Vfillianl C. Baldwin, Katherine Grace, Maybelle Blauer, Imogene Hawks, Joseph Flynn and Kath- leen Clevenger, Chairman, from the School of Law, E. Mason, Wttlter T. Pumphrey, James I. Humphrey, Lois F. Murray, Donald Knecht, and Clifford Andrews from the School of Accountancy. The entire net proceeds were donated to the Building Fund. That was really Hne work, committee. It was a swell dance, and profitable too.

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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'

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In- RALPH BUDDY LAZEAR Typifies the men who make up Columbus University boxing teams year in and year out. A quiet, unas- suming lad, Buddy, by his ever-present determi- nation to Win, his sportsmanlike conduct, and his ability to rise to great heights when the opposition was toughest, has been the inspiration of Columbus University boxing teams for the past three years. ATHLETICS BOXING . Ihzgw Om' llmlifruil Tziwlly-fbr4'i