Hartwick College - Oyaron Yearbook (Oneonta, NY)

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Under the direction of Mrs. Menga King, many outstanding art works have been displayed at Hartwick this year. Hartwick also has a unique Picture-Rental program which makes outstanding reproductions availa- ble to students at a nominal cost. Wo rk Camps Whether it be class schedules, convoca- tions, exams, or the weather, students are always found congregating in the foyer in Bresee Hall. Here, it may be said, is the hub of campus activity. Exhibits Each Fall and Spring, Hartwick students participate in the traditional Work Camp program. Under the direc- tion of Dr. Herman Keiter, participants work with needy families and charitable groups. Democratic procedure is followedg the students themselves choose a group leader and discuss as a group which plans to follow. The idea of working with, and not for, people pervades throughout the whole program. Workcamps were estab- lished at Hartwick eleven years ago. In 1954, national recognition was given when the National Freedoms Foundation's George Washington Gold Honor Medal was presented to the Student Christian Association in recognition of its work weekends. and Just Talk

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The formal beginning of rush came on February 16 with the an- nual PanHellenic Fashion Show, at which time the rushees signed the oHicial Panl-Iellenic register. The rush program continued with des- sery parties, open houses, and formal rush parties until March 2, at which time invitations to membership were received. The nursing students of the Sophorno Class received their caps on Sunday, Fe ruary 28, in the Hartwick College Chap Presided over by Dean Wallace Klinge the ceremony included a talk by De Lacey on the signihcance of the Nurs cap, the Nightingale Pledge, and cand lighting. No one knows the real origin of cappin but some think it might have grown out the veils worn by such groups as the Siste of Charity. The cap has become a symb of service. To Hartwick nurses, it is a trad tion that is treasured. rf' On Monday evening, March 28, a sparkling Alpha Omicron Pi accepted First prize in the annual Sinfonia Sing Competition. In striking arrangements, they pre- sented two old favorites, Bless This House and By the Light of the Silvery Moonf, Second and third places were awarded to Zeta Tau Alpha and Alpha Sigma Beta qs.U.c.E.5. Sinfonia Sing is presented annually by Phi Mu Alpha, the men's fratemal music group. Judges for the contest this year were Mr. Willis Walley of Oneonta High School, Mr. Charles Brunsworth of S.U.C.E., and Mr. Thurston Dox of Hartwick College.

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The fourth a n n u al Christmas Ball took place on December 11 in the Col- lege Fieldhouse. Dean and Mrs. Ralph Clarkson were co-chairmen for the event. Christmas Caroling was provided by some of the l students of the music department. i