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

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FREDERICA TOWNSEND BUEL Sun Francisco, California MAJUR: 111sToRY Mmon: SOCIOLOGY December 1968 Graduate Carillon Stuff '65 W , , 5 Ccmmunily Service '65, '66, '68 21511, 68 hush Club 65,, 66, 68 Spanish Club ,65, ,66 Llterary Club 65

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KAYE BRYANS The gracefulness of a newborn colt is caught in a slen- der form that stumbles and laughs-delighted that she's still a little girl, in jumper and knee-sox. A vulnerability, revealed in soft eyes caught unaware, attests to an open and romantic spirit, ,captivated by love-in theory or reality. When the occasion or her mood warrants, Kaye ap- pears elegant and stunning, attracting stares which she appreciates and dismisses. Pleased by an atmosphere which compliments her femininity, she responds with de- light to the manner of an older gentleman, or to a gather- ing of her parents' friends. Her aura of sophistication, however, is likely to be dispelled by a most incongruous faux pas, made acceptable by the charm of a deep blush. Never pretending to be perfect, Kaye tells the story later with convulsed laughter and the admission that only I could do it. 97 Bursting with pride at the mention of Wyoming, Kaye retains a flavor of the West in her natural and adventure- some spirit. Sensitive to her surroundings, she appreci- ates a lush Marin spring as well as the starkness of a Wy- oming Winter. This same awareness, combined with an easy creativity and taste for the unusual, is marked in her room, her appearance, and her ability to notice in others features which are not detected visually. Kaye unknowing bypasses the superficial in an awareness of essence which enables her to communicate graciously and sincerely. 27

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FREDDY BUEL Tall and lanky with a definite lope to her gait, Freddy is at once an easy and a demanding person to know. She embraces any new experience with enthusiasm, and laughs easilyg whispered conversations in the reference section of the library often erupt into hysteria, but Freddy's pok- erfaced expression will never belie the source. Freddy en- joys conversations that reveal and require a thorough reading of the daily paper. She is not impatient with ig- noranceg she just can't understand it. A very 'Lcampn life-style, but not just limited to the avant-gardeg her friends and interests are global. Travel seems the most natural supplement to her formal educa- tion, perhaps culminating with seminars on oriental art on the dark side ofthe moon. She has a wide and thorough correspondence, and even second-hand her knowledge of the worldis peculiarities has a definite Buel-inte1'preta- tion. Freddy has too much warmth fora blase sophisticate. A genuine respect for learning-all kinds-gives depth to her wide interests. She can chat with anyone about any- thing, for a while. And if the subject intrigues her, in a week sheill be prepared for a real conversation. Per- sonality history is F1'eddy's forte-she probably dreams of having Catherine the Great, Madame de Pompadour, and William F. Buckley over to dinner. 29