Elmhurst College - Elms Yearbook (Elmhurst, IL)

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A smile, a handshake, and Con- gratulations greet the graduate. Climaxing four years of college life is graduation itself. Seven honorary degrees were also pre- sented at Commencement. The day arrived when at last the goal was realized— graduation day, June 3, a day dream- ed of four years before when one first entered into his college career. Sacrifices, disappoint- ment and joy have gone into those four years in order to make this day become a reality. The hopes of graduation in the mall vanished as the rains came and dampened the grounds, but the happiness within each graduate could not be dampened. Then came graduation it- self; and after the Commencement Address by Dr. Ben Mohr Herbster, each graduate received his cherished sheepskin. However, this day marked the beginning, the beginning of the giving of one ' s self to the world; for as The Reverend Eugene Wehrli, Baccalau- reate speaker, said, Of him whom much is given, of him much will be required. 25

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A MEMBER OF THE WEDDING-one of the fine Theatre productions of the year. The Elmhurst College Theatre, which has been a part of the overall program of the campus since 1929, has attempted to bring outstanding drama and entertainment to the college. The College Theatre provides inter- ested student and faculty with the opportunity to display acting ability, and also the chance to work on lighting, sets, staging, make-up, and costuming. The Theatre, however, is valuable not only to those who participate directly in the various productions, but also to those on the campus and in the community who view the dramas which are presented, for the cultural experience as viewer or par- ticipant is rewarding. Much work is needed from the various crews to make a Theatre production a success.