Connecticut College - Koine Yearbook (New London, CT)

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

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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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D0n't peek the Freshmen, led by Barbara Batchelor, our song leader. Then each Sophomore took her Freshman sister to her respective dorntif tory to feed and entertain her. With very few preliminaries, we swung into the general routine of college. The days were brisk and clearg Autumn was at its most colorful time, unmarred by New London's traditional rain. Fall sports were organized, and Evelyn Silvers, our Athletic Associaf tion representative, was busy with interclass plans, while Mary Lou Shoemaker, our cheerleader, prepared to incite the participants with the usual peppy impetus. Teal Middleton and Margery Edwards represented our class as judges in Honor Court. Louise Reichgott, Chairman of the class ring committee, was busy getting suggestions from the class and selecting types of rings. When we returned from Thanksgiving vacation, plans for Soph Hop, the most important social event of our Sophomore year, reached their zenith. In spite of the somewhat disappointing lack of snow, spirits were high as the weekfend approached, for the excitement of Christmas added to the gaiety of the already festive l 20