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November 26. Rushed through classes, with many sly looks at the classroom clocks— thinking of the reception at Santa Clara in the evening. The usual bus breakdowns and wrinkled skirts the only casualties. A glimpse of their campus, a delicious dinner, and an evening of danc- ing; another enjoyable excursion in the past tense. November 29. The mirrored walls of the Fairmont Hotel ' s Gold Room reflected the latest evening fashions at our first formal ball of the year. Frequent flash bulb explosions added to the excitement of the evening. December 13. That warned-of week is here. Extra-cold weather, lights which refuse to work, and the distraction of radio-rendered carols; intense study, each night end- ing with everyone in a state ; days checked off on worn calendars, train and plane schedides carefully noted, suitcases frantically packed between trips to Guzman for three hour finals. A week to remember! December 18. Finals in the past tense; vacation in the future. A wonderful Christmas dinner with the singing of carols and greetings, and miniature Santa Claus ices. The seniors presented the Saint George play in the living room. Then into the wintry night, each girl carrying 160
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to act as hostesses in our new home. Our guests were from Santa Clara, Saint Mary ' s, and the University of San Francisco. The green and white rooms were trans- formed into a perfect setting for dancing, and outside there was a shimmering San Rafael moon. A wonder- ful evening; even cleaning up was fun! October 7. Rosary Sunday. A living rosary in black and white, the entire college walked in procession reciting the Mysteries. At the Lourdes Grotto we sang the same beautiful Ave Maria which rings out each hour on the college chimes. October 31. Shield Day, one of the most impressive of my college life. Sophomore, Junior, and Senior classes in proces- sion, singing class songs, carried out a long established tradition. On the lawn in front of Benincasa we re- ceived our shield. Dinner by candlelight, and a minia- ture shield for each freshman as a lasting reminder of the day. ' x, , , k November 15. Mid-terms over at last, after a week of light-cuts and poring over worn notes. Now apprehension, wondering at just what minute the local postman in each home town will stick a D. C. envelope in the family mail box, thereby letting anxious parents in on the secrets of college grading systems. 159
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