Gettysburg College - Spectrum Yearbook (Gettysburg, PA)

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. and after you get your dinks back on, letls hear the first three verses of the college hymn. FIRST CLAMOR OF THINGS With the coming of September, the dorms are filled with intense activity. As objects of every description are carted into the rooms, adjustment begins imme- diately. Enthusiastic squeals of tthellos and hasty in- troductions resound through the halls, hurried good- byes are given to lingering parents, and upperclass- men make themeslves ltavailable everywhere. Even before unpacking is finished, tlThe Battle of R115 commences. Rules, rules, and more rules. Handshakes and smiles become second-nature, date books are ltsacredfl small talk is painfully incessant, and stale jokes suddenly become hilarious. Seemingly out of nowhere, blue and orange dinks appear like mush- rooms on a rainy day. In spite of all the grumbling, customs prove to be a source of enjoyment for all. The dazed freshmen become more overwhelmed as Orientation progresses. The highlight of tl a week comes in the form of Registration. Interminable lines confront confused students, who stare blankly at sup- plements, forms, cards, and catalogues. The brave try gallantly to salvage the remains of schedules once worked out. Thus, a propitious beginning of a pro- pitious year. 17 TO COME Now, donlt get excited . . . it should be hemno, I guess not . . . well if youlll just see your adviser, Pm sure this can be straightened out . . . maybe yould better cancel your other plans for this afternoon!

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The student body has profited from the variety of provocative ideas pre- sented by outstanding speakers at the weekly convocation. The college radio station, with its new loca- tion and modern facilities, conveys to the campus the latest news bulletins, and stu- dent broadcasters provide interesting com- mentaries on vital issues. 18 The spirit was there . . . THE OUTSIDE