Georgian Court University - Courtier Yearbook (Lakewood, NJ)

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The night was one to remember for Peggy 'md Bob. They announced their engagement! nd the Freshmen were well pleased with their first Court Prom l At the end of the entertainment, the big and nlittlci' sister Christmas gifts were dis- tributed from the gayly piled old-fashioned sleigh. Everyone walked merrily back to their halls amid a scramble of tinsel, colored rib- bons, and tunes of Jingle Bells . As the dia- mond stars mounted higher and higher into the sky, the Seniors gayly walked through the snow-glistened trees and paths, from house to house, and serenaded the occupants with Christmas carols. The tones of melody that drifted through the winter air filled the hearts of the listeners and singers with a feeling of soul-stirring gladness, that somehow could never be described. We could see the Star of Bethlehem in the sky and hear the angels saying, Peace Be To You, O Men Of Good Will . As the last strains of the Christmas carols drifted through the trees, suitcases were shut and Merry Christmas rang through the halls. We left the campus with the feeling of happi- XLLJ . A 'LTA' T 1 -f--.5 ! ,' , X w V' ' '. ff.ef wif. T The Juniors agreed that it was a wonderful dance. J 'f , - ,V . 1 L.Q,L,,! 1' .,'5:l,,,1,,W-1-4' , 1,,.L, gif ef eff. ,I f 44 V ,. 1-Lal, , vi, R W A A ' .' x ' 3- - va'- J YQ. f- ..-Ls I , I . I , I , f , .' ,- A . . , , I .f 7 , I. ness and peace that only Christmas may bring, and sorrow for it being one Christmas less at The Court. . ff' - ' f Post-Christmas activities loomed before us in the first week of our return to Georgian Court. Several representatives from the four classes were off to New York on January 10. The Alumnae Association entertained with a tea and bridge party at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel. The girls returned with the expression of having had a wonderful time . The party was held on the Starlight Roof., and was com- pleted with a fashion show given by Doopis of East Orange, New Jersey. Christmas vacation was just a happy mem- ory and mid-semester exams became an unpleasant reality. Residence halls were un- usually quiet and a keyhole view brought a scene of ardent cramming to the eyes. -R fb .' I., X -- Jeno Bartel provided a musical background QMQN for romance. -5.11- The Seniors perhaps enjoyed this Prom the most since best things come last

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The Freshmen enjoy the glamor of the Starlight Roof. Senior Ball committee-heads smile brilliantly for the cameraman VN if 74 E 11. the Holly Hop had arrived. Christmas music met us as we entered the pine-scented room. Huge Christmas trees, from our own campus, were decorated with bright, twinkling orna- ments. Holly, rich with crimson berries adorned the tables, and up on the stage sat none other than Santa himself, beaming with joy over our gaiety. The place was a veritable winter fairyland, and the gay spirit of Christmas had taken a secure grip on our hearts. The following week, we made preparations to receive the Blessed Babe, and to make His crib a holy and peaceful one. Our solemn Christmas festivities began very fittingly with the holy service of placing the Babe in the crib, in the students' chapel. The procession was beautiful to behold and dream upon . . . rows and rows of academically clad students, holding candles to pierce tl1e hallowed darkness as a beacon of love for the Saviour. As we listened to the organ strains of the Christmas music, our hearts were filled with the serenity that only the Prince of Peace may bring. That same evening, the entire student body gathered around a giant illumined evergreen before the Mansion. Our hearts were gay, and yet solemn too, as we watched the colored lights twinkling against the black velvet sky. Strains of Silent Nightw, L6Wl1ite Christmas , and Noel filled the wintry air, making it as warm as the Christmas love in our hearts. The following evening Mother Mary Cecelia presented the Student Body with the annual Christmas banquet, which we all thoroughly enjoyed and appreciated. Rita Ryan officiated at this banquet, introducing the talented enter- tainers of the evening. Following this banquet, the Seniors presented their Christmas Play in the Casino. Amid the glistening snow, steel- blue ice, and pompous snow men, strains of 4'Winter Wonderland could be heard, as the talented members of the Senior class sang and danced. Mane Castelll, Claudia Carbo, ... Kathy Becker, and Rita Ryan Q,Ei,i em-1 Q'-4 7'- with the men of the hour. A .li ul .P-N JoAnn McCarthy, chairman and her escort, Harold Prince Classmates welcome b Sara Lombardi t Senior Ball

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These upperclassmen represented the college at the Alumnae Meeting held at the Waldorf Astoria. Monday, January 19, was bluer than ever, what with the neatly stacked blue books on each proctor's desk. And then, as the first exam was over, and we realized that it would not be too bad , the Courtiers turned to more pleasant thoughts, for, on Friday, just four days away, we would he leaving for New York to attend our Senior Prom. 'Lls he coming?', . . . NDO you have table reservation? . . . Last call for bidslw . . . Make sure we're together in the Biltmore . . . What bus are you taking? . . . These were the topics of conversation when heads were lifted from the texts. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday . . . tomor- row was The Dayl Cramming took second place to shampoos, manicures, pressing and packing. And then Friday arrived and the Political Economy exam was over. Courtiers, heavily laden with suitcases, were New York bound and our hearts were young and gay. We could not believe that the day had arrived until we found ourselves in our rooms at the V Mr. Clifford Laube explained the process of bookbind- ing to the Joyce Kilmer Society. Biltmore. Out of the suitcases came the precious fillny gowns. . . . A knock at the door, and the bellhoy was holding a box which con- tained the lovely corsage .... The tinkle of the phone, and that all-important voice, saying that the man of the week-end was in the lobby. . . . The last minute checkup to make sure that we looked our best. Wfaxi! . . . Waldorf Astoria, please . . . . Through the lobby and into the elevator, and our dates, as though hearing them through a dream, were saying, Starlight Roofn. Was it the elevator that gave us those butterflies? Then suddenly, we were dancing to the music of Jeno Bartel and his orchestra. Whirling about us, were all our friends, who in a few hours had changed from ink- stained, tired, exam-cramming girls, to poised and lovely sophisticates. Satins, laces, tulles, and velvets formed the foreground of the scene, rumbas, waltzes, zambas, and foxtrots formed the background . . . and everyone was happy! Ronnie Rheinhold, Janet Rush and Kathy Becker enjoyed tea in the Mansion Library. JoAnn McCarthy and Fran I-Iennessey discussed the topic Should Women Combine Marriage and a Career? with Raymond Mortensen and George Jacksogmszof Rutgers University.