Davidson College - Quips and Cranks Yearbook (Davidson, NC)

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still pressing on to glories yet to be . . I To the envy of senior pre-meds, Dana Science Laboratory construction made intermittent progress between the Church and the library. The distinguished philanthropist himself aroused much controversy at the ground-breaking cere- monies in this citadel of liberal arts when he declared Science is king, although he was later cited by the Trustees on his return trip for his service and achievements. Only incidental was the fact that his was the largest single gift ever made to the school. Many times our new President was seen in Chambers or walking across our tree-shaded campus. And on each occasion he did not fail to call us by our first names. Although many were truly sorry when suave Slick retired, D. Grier was acquiring growing popularity among the students in addition to the reputation he has always held as an excellent administrator in financial matters. His understanding of educational ideals along with his willingness to learn would further broaden him. The Dana Science Laboratories under construction. New wing of library extends toward Dana building from background.

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ricsiirae;! ■.v re jiO ' j ' . ' jd js -ncn ' . ' JUon commenced. I With the completion of Rush and its usual accompany- ing foibles, panaceas, and opinions, the formal social season started to whirl with the advent of Homecoming. This was the one the alumni, who came in scores, would all talk about. Still the theory that we can ' t win on the gridiron at Homecoming proved true once again. Yet the jxirty was over and we hit the books in earnest from Homecoming to examinations. This was the period of three reviews a week with term papers and labs thrown in to boot. Of course, there were many diversions from our monastic routine — even on the local scene. Caffeine phi- losophers met daily in the Union snack bar, as it was often necessary to part occasionally from Phi Bete Hall where quiet thought was distilled into knowledge. And when the intellectual grind reached the breaking point, up the road became a forceful call to action. Still today their loyal sons . . ' low paths were worn to the new P.O. follow them on . . ,

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