Georgian Court University - Courtier Yearbook (Lakewood, NJ)

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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.

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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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Spring Monsieur Demilly took the Cerele Jeanne D'Arc on a verbal trip through France. The Chapel afforded us inspiration during Forty Hours devotion. ' In the midst of the gaicty, the Seniors took aside a few minutes to view the scene before them, for they realized that this was their last prom while at Georgian Court. The moments of preparation and last minute details which they knew so well, had come and gone for the last time. ln their hook of Court memories is inscribed: Another concert was presented to us by the Saint Peter's Glee Club on February 12th. Again, we thrilled to the delightful strains and well-conducted melodies. The Glee Club also presented a very amusing skit, which sent the audience into peals of laughter. We will al- ways remember the excellent renditions by both Glee Clubs. Tau Kappa Alpha was busy again. Febru- ary 20th saw JoAnn McCarthy and Kathleen Mooney debating against Rutgers University, on the pro and con of the Return to Ration- ing! They broadcast this debate over the radio station WAAT. There was no decision. Friday, January 23, 1948. Senior Prom at the W'aldorf's Starlight Roof, The loveliest thing in our lives so far. The voices of the Clee Club under the direction of Mr. Francis Zavalgia echoed throughout the Mansion. Tribute was paid to Mother Mary John, our beloved President, on the occasion of her feast day. 233 xi l I . firm' F. , 1 . 'ww -I .1 U ' ? W . V