Dominican College of San Rafael - Firebrand Yearbook (San Rafael, CA)

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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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a lighted candle; the dearly familiar carols sung, and the neighbors coming out to listen. January 12. Christmas vacation already just a memory, but unpacked suitcases wait as roommates, separated for twenty-three long days, recount vacation excitement. Spotless rooms are an inspiration to Keep them that way all year . Once again lights out at ten-thirty; we had almost forgotten! February 8. The sprinkling California dew didn ' t keep any- one away from the Sophomore Informal in the Colo- nial Room of the Hotel St. Francis. The evening ended with open houses. February 14. We were hostesses to the representatives of Red Cross college units this week-end. Workshops, gen- eral meetings, entertainment, and new friends made the week-end well worthwhile. February 18. The Smoky Mountain atmosphere of the audi- torium at the University of San Francisco, and a Sadie Hawkins theme; plaid shirts and cotton dresses the attire. Marrying Sam did a rollicking good business. Wilted violets were next day souvenirs of an extra special dance. 162