Kenyon College - Reveille Yearbook (Gambier, OH)

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 A Tradition Upheld On Thursday. October 29. 1987. the Kenyon (lollop- communii) gathered (together for lire an- nual memorial for I lie Pounders of I lie College and also for llie welcoming of llie Freshmen to ken)on t llie entire communii). Founder’ day is intended a a moment of remembrance to recall the founders of the College and lliose people who have died during llie past year. Professor John Ward read from the Wmioni oj Solomon which was to come) to the students the virtues of (he task the) were about to undertake. The speaker for this year's Founder's Day cer- emony was Marlene Marie). Interim Director of the TtPfirai Andrew Foster gave the Founders Memorial in honor of those who have passed before us. This wu followed by the presentation of the bishop Chase Medal to the alum distinguished in phil- anthropic acts associated with the Kpiscopal Church. This year’s recipient was Joseph W . Sherr. Jr. K'29. Matriculation is intended as a formal rite of initiation for the Freshmen and new members of the Kenyon community. The tradition of a formal rite of welcoming new students goes back to 1841. As ofiposed to Freshmen Sing, in Matriculation the new students are welcomed by the faculty and administration, while Freshmen Sing is more of a Imiiding experience for the students. Dean of Stu- dents Thomas J. Kdwards led the new students in the Oath of Matriculation in which the students promised to obey the rules set by tin- College, and to respect tlie alma mater. Matriculation also meant the induction of new members into the Bela chap- ter of Phi Bela kap|Ni. This year seven new mem- bers were inducted into this prestigious honor society which stresses not only academic excel- lence but also community service. President Jor- dan. m Ins final remarks to new students, said, that along with Convocation, this was the “second wel- come to newcomers ami also by their act of reciting the Oath of Matriculation they had achieved complete Kenyonizalion. Cindy Moon