Fordham University School of Business - Aries Yearbook (New York, NY)

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Because of this happy crew, we had a Prom. Jumon pnom Q Blue Mirage, junior Prom of the Class of '56, was easily the most gala event of last year's social season. From the time the trumpets blared forth their introduction of Charlie Barnet and his orchestra till the last balloon had been pinned out of existence, the floor was filled with gay and exuberant activity. Three hundred couples took part in this long awaited convivial climax. The theme Blue Miragev was created by the effective combination of multi- colored floating decorations, many vari- ously shaped silhouettes produced by subtle lighting, and a myriad of blue balloons. School colors were represented at the affair by means of unique and unprecedented favors. All the young ladies present were both surprised and pleased by the presentation of maroon and white garters. It seemed We had hardly time to straighten our bow ties, when our newly 17,8

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Dr. Connorton magniies our obligations as Catholics. a full day of recreation and spiritual reflec- tion, a matinee performance of O My People was scheduled for the afternoon. The advantages enjoyed by those who attended the Communion Breakfast were two-fold. First and foremost are the spir- itual rewards attained for attending Mass and receiving Holy Communiong secondly, and of particular importance to underclass- A word of thanks by Rev. James I. McGinley, SJ men, was the opportunity to become better acquainted with their fellow students and members of the faculty in a very congenial atmosphere that persisted throughout the day. Checking on a reservation. 177

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ren. '- Who brought Dad along? ' W K 0 N., , 1 ,f A '. , rm ... Somebody's talking, nobodyls listening. This is work???? 'Q 1 ' . The gang's all here Time out for a picture. 179