Gustavus Adolphus College - Gustavian Yearbook (St Peter, MN)

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5 .la f' r Following 'rhe Commencemeni' exercises. fhe procession of seniors passed fhe bus+ of King Gusinvus Adolphus ll af fha head of ihe campus friangle. Counfess Esfelle Berna- do+'I'e. wifh her milifary aide and her son. Berril. reviewed 'lhe procession. The greduafing class of I950 walked lhe hiangle, as fhey had done uncounlalsle Times before. now for +he las+ lime. Serious faces reveal Thoughts of fhe pas? and visions of fhe fufure.

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