Franklin and Marshall College - Oriflamme Yearbook (Lancaster, PA)

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Twas Parents' Weekend By Neil Davidowitz and Marcy Rubin Twas Parents' Weekend and all thru the dorms. The Students were dusting and cleaning in swarms. The bongs were all stashed in the closets with care, Because all the rents were soon to look there. The washers and dryers were all filled to the brim. The sheets had been changed since our last night of sin. And to our surprise as we gathered to eat, Saga provided our plates with real meat! They all came for the game from far and from near. Even the pre-meds had shown up to cheer. The profs and the deans were smiling with glee, Pretending to know everyone - they even knew me! All flocked to the center to talk and to meet. Pauline at the door checked everyone's feet. In the Atrium-no smoking. In the Atrium-no food. We couldn't be rowdy. We couldn't be crude! On Sunday at brunch when we ate and were funny, We suddenly remembered to ask Dad for money. We kissed Mom and Dad. Said Goodbye , to Old Rover, Breathed a sign of relief, Cause the weekend was over! Page 20: l. Freshman Barry Jones and his parents chat with other parents at the President's reception. 2. The Poor Richards conclude one of their favorite num- bers, known as This is lt. 3. Mark Reinroth, his parents, and younger sister head for the game. 4. Students, parents, and sisters gather in the quad for pictures. Page 21: l. Senior Gary Callco presents his mother with a corsage at the game. 2. President and Mrs. Spalding welcome parents to their home. 3. E ' ,af 5 'F Elf? 5' Vs . 1 -3. 20 0 Tradition Today .V-nu 1. .ML- 2. Ay rrxmm, , E kazaa: A L , We fi 5 ,MGH 4. Us 7 Henk, - .f-,IAQ - S30 .fo ru: Q'

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Hollywood Comes Here By Marcy Rubin Racing out of the Liberal Arts Building, visions of a film buffs fantasies danced in my head. I had just been told by Professor Wickstrom that on Sunday, November 4, the college was conferring Honorary Doctorates of Humane Letters upon Franklin Schaffner, Gregory Peck and Sir Laurence Olivier, who were here on location filming The Boys from Brazil. Sunday was blessed with perfect weather, and I was convinced that Hollywood's domain of influence had included the heavens. The day's events began with a press conference in the newly remodeled Green Room Theatre where students and reporters had gathered together. An informal atmosphere sparked lively interactions as Peck and Schaffner spoke in a manner that was clever, responsive, and insightful. Older women glowed from their radiating charms, while younger women, forsaking Redford and Reynolds, knew they were in the presence of finer stuff. Following the conference there was a convocation ceremony in Hensel Hall, heightened by the beauty of the academic procession. Praising the excellence of the Green Room Theatre, President Spalding, in his opening speech, paid special recognition to the importance of the performing arts. Smiling up at the three drama professors I knew they had reached nirvana. After viewing highlights of their film careers notably, Richard III, To Kill A Mockingbird, and The Best Man, the men received their degrees. Professor Gordon Wickstrom presenting Lord Olivier's in absentia to Producer Stanley O'Toole, hailed the actor as The complete and pre-eminent man of the theatre ofhis age. Fortunately, although unable to leave England due to illness, Lord Olivier cabled his reply . . . Might I say that it is really very charming indeed to have one's calling in life described as a panoply of wisdom, as a Humane Art. Bestowing Mr. Peck's award, Professor Edward Brubaker expressed, It is his skill, devotion, and achievements in the actors art which has made him so important to all of us. For it is Gregory Peck who has moved us time and again to examine ourselves and our hearts . . . In conferring the degree upon Franklin Schaffner, Professor Sidney concluded, A Franklin Schaffner film has the unmistakable, indelible imprint of a genuine artist. The elegance of this occasion, heightened by the graciousness of Gregory Peck, Franklin Schaffner and all concerned, made this a day of universal acclaim. In expressing his views towards theatre Mr. Peck believes it is a forum for the exchange of ideas and aspiration, a platform for the playwright and the poet, a place where we look unblinkingly at ourselves as we aref' In recognizing the accomplishments of the theatrical world, Franklin and Marshall could not have possibly have chosen three men more representative of this vision than Gregory Peck, Franklin Schaffner and Sir Laurence Olivier. 22 0 Tradition Today