Connecticut College - Koine Yearbook (New London, CT)

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Into a mellowed atmosphere of friendly associations and acquaintances, and with a warm feeling of Hcoming back, the class of '43 returned as the Sophomore class. The weather was calm and so were we Sophomores. The tension of anticipation and that inevitable gnawing apprehension of the pref vious year were now emotions of the past. In their place had grown a feeling of belonging, a deep sense of pride, and amidst innumerable questions and laughing bits of news, the Sophomores gathered together within the informal circle of the Quad. But there was still something new to see, for the two new beautiful Freshman dorms, Grace Smith and East House, had been completed during the summer, and we gazed with appreciation at their modern architecture. The College was still growing and we were glad to be a part of that growth. Almost immediately our Brst class meeting was called with Betty Gossweiler presiding as our class President. It was necessary for us to elect two new officers as Shirley Scarratt and Polly Thompson, both office holders, did not return. At the meeting, jean Wallace took up her duties as VicefPresident, Hildegarde Meili hers as Secretary, and Cornelia johnson hers as Treasurer. Polly Smith, Chairman of Entertainment, began plans for the Freshman party. Various ideas were conf sidered, and finally plans were decided upon by which we Sophomores would do our part to make the Freshmen feel at home. Each Freshman was informed about the party which was held in the gym, and then instructed to come as she was Cdressed or otherwisej when she had been invited. This arrangement brought hearty approval from the Sophomores and cheerful scepticism from the Freshmen. No one was disappointed in the party, the Freshmen arose to the occasion with amazing results, arriving in anything from curlers to a bath towel. Afterwards, the Sophomores serenaded

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perfume-Minstead it was Competitive Plays in bloom . With Libby Massey as our director, the aforementioned talent really put on a first rate performance and continued to do so on Freshman Day when we presented our pageant. A few days later found us still competing-fthis time as songsters. Rehearsals for the sings All's fail Smile please Cam paigning? took hours and finding the suitable white dress took days, but it was worth it all, for we knew that it was with a love increasing ever that our college years would go by. Finals brought the end of a perfect yearf a year that has made us feel that when C. C. calls us back as sophomores, the ivied walls and oceans blue will be more than a wel' come sight. h 17 No group trouble here

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1 ' ' - fn - Betty Gosswmlcr, President of thc Sophomore class !!