Kenyon College - Reveille Yearbook (Gambier, OH)

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1962-1963 witnessed, comparatively-speaking, a windfall of cultural activity in these hinterlands of the Buckeye state: The late Robert Frost and venerable Aldous Huxley inspired us with their presence. Miss Nina Dova, the Smothers Brothers, Alfred Deller, and Russia's outstanding Komitas Quartet provided sweet music for bourgeois ears. Ralph Gerard, a noted psychologist, lectured on the physical basis of memory. Politically: the lectures on Africa left much to be desired. It was particularly offensive to hear western civilization dishonored by an indigenous tribesman from Mozambique at which, unfortunately, student attendance was compulsory. Frank Wilkinson, appearing under the auspices of SPU, profaned Philomathesian Hall when he appealed for grass roots support to abolish HUAC. Former Ambassador Kilanjari's speech on the threat of Communism to Latin America and the Ash- brook-Burnham debate proved exceptionally worthwhile. Kenyon's dramatic productions. Orpheus Descending, Much Ado About Nothing, and Thieves' Carnival, as expected, were superb. 26 w

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The grand highlight of winter term, and an occasion which should become a Kenyon tradition, was, of course, Military Ball Wfeekend. Activity began Friday night with the risque appearance of Josh Wfhite, one of America's leading folk singers. Saturday's combo was, unfortunately, postponedf but time was put to equally worthwhile activities. The Ball itself was memorable - featuring a fine band which Puto, somehow, wound up leading. Lara's chick took Queen honors with Kitty a top runner-up. Like all good things, the week-end had to end, and, with misgivings, we staggered back to our books. 98