Illinois Wesleyan University - Wesleyana Yearbook (Bloomington, IL)

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' v K -vi-T Q'G'173'-ar.: ' f , THE CAP-AND-uowxrp SENIORS take their final steps as undergraduates toward McPherson Theatre for the beginning of the processional. 1 DEAN ANNE lllizleanormz joins unengaged graduates in sticking lemons at the Senior Breakfast. ...W .,,uQ.-as-1'f'+'e'f 9 .. ,..., . i - X . . l 1 T115 GRADUA'l'IiS 1,ls'r1iN attentively to the speaker while waiting anx- iously for their diplomas. 26 Seniors Receive Long-Awaited Diplomas Four years of long, hard work were culminated for the members of the class of 1965 on Sunday, june 6. At 5:30 p.m., to the traditional strains of c'Pomp and Circumstancef' the 106th commencement exercises began on the lawn of McPherson Theatre. C. Virgil Martin, the chief executive otlicer of Carson Pirie Scott, gave the annual address. Graduates' fathers who were ministers participated in the exercises by giving the invocation and benediction. Al- though the cloudy day had threatened rain, the cloudburst held oif until Mr. Martin had presented his dynamic, thought-provoking speech. After the first group of diplo- mas had been awarded, families and friends of the gradu- ates had to run for shelter or risk becoming drenched in the typical Midwestern downpour. By the end of the com- mencement exercises, President Bertholf had presented a total of 201 long-sought degrees to the proud new alumni. The busy graduation week-end began on the Saturday immediately preceding Commencement. It featured various events, including reunion luncheons and dinners, all of which were well-attended. On Sunday, following the an- nual senior breakfast, at which the unengaged sucked lemons, prospective graduates journeyed to VVesley Meth- odist Church for the traditional Baccalaureate Service.

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SUAIAIER stoclc PRoDt'c'1ioxs, such as Pajama Game, provided both experience for the students and enjoyment for the audiences. A HIGH SCHOOL science teacher works with lYVU's equipment during the summer study program. ummer Programs At Wesleyan About HO liberal arts students were enrolled in the third year of XYesleyan's unique summer study plan. Students studied intensively in groups for one week before Sepa- rating for independent worlc. Select students who work well alone were encouraged to participate in this program. For over thirty years music students have been offered a six-week course. This year approximately -IO students presented concerts including 'Tlollegium Klusicumf' a pro- gram emphasizing early musical instruments such as the harpsichord. Predominately upperclass students are en- rolled for six hours of creditg course offerings rotate each year. Drama majors may engage in eight weeks' work with the Summer Stock Theatre for eight hours of credit. This year about half of the enrollment were XVesleyan students during thc regular school term. Five productions, includ- ing Paiama Game and Come Blow Your Horn were presented. Dr. john Ficca, one of the directors, commented that they were highly successful and well received by the community. High school mathematics and science teachers qualify for a Master of Science Teaching Degree after complet- ing three consecutive summers of study at XVesleyan and writing a thesis. This year 59 teachers from 19 states have enrolled in the National Science Foundation project. 25

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