Lasell College - Lamp Yearbook (Newton, MA)

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River Day une Fete Spring at Lasell. . .it's wonderiul! Why? Crew, ofcourse! 4'Stroke . . . back . . . stroke . . . back . . . pull together .... pull! When River Day finally comes the excitement is at its height. The spectators have their favorites, and each crew is out to do its best. When the race is about to start, each crewman grasps her paddle and prays that she will have the strength to help paddle her crew to victory. The coxswain looks up the river at the flag markers, and wonders if she will be able to keep on the course. Mr. Ordway, our coach, is in his motor boat ready to start the race. HGOV, Each boat starts out with amaz- ing speed. Some will win, some will lose. . . yet the spirit is there in either case. Each year we excitedly anticipate the choosing of the June Queen. After a stu- dent election, the names are withheld until the moment when the queen and her court appear at the head of the student procession, before the assembled crowd of students, faculty members, and guests at the Crow's Nest. After the crowning, which ollicially opens the June Fete, the students and court proceed to Winslow Hall, where the Home Economics department presents its style show. Then, on the athletic field, the Modern Dance group presents a pageant, which is noted for its lovely costuming, and the grace of its performers. I think ifs tipping. . . Lovely to look at. . . 29

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15-minute intermisfion .,.. Tonightlv the night Snow Ball Gap and Gown With the excitement ol' Christmas vaca- tion just ahead, the annual Snow Ball was held in VVinslow Hall December sixth, and was attended by couples who were already in the holiday spirit. lNhite hells, blue cellophane bows and packages all ready for Christmas, coupled with dresses of every deep and pastel shade formed the complete decorations ol' the dance. There three hundred couples danced to the syncopating music of Don Gahan's orchestra, and tried out the latest dance steps. The grand march, which was held at the height of the evening, was led by Dr. and Klrs. VVinslow, and ended with the singing of the Alma Mater. The or- chestra presented a number of novelty pieces, which everyone enjoyed. Q8 At eleven-thirty on the night ol' No- vember twelfth, Lasellis seniors, wearing their caps and gowns for the first time, marched softly away from Gardner Hall, where they had gathered, toward Dr. VVinslow's home, where, also lor the first time, they sang their Gap and Gown song. From there, carrying the traditional white lighted candles they proceeded to each of the houses on campus, serenading the juniors, who leaned out ol' their win- dows to catch a better view oi' the impres- sive group. Although the listeners were perhaps inspired, it was the seniors who felt the greatest thrill. On the following day each senior re- ceived a beautilul corsage ol, gardenias from the junior class, a true climax to the taking Gap and Gown.

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l1 z1!l.5 .life ,Round flgain, ll'iHz'e Two Big Week Ends V May Cotillion fLasell night at Pops. .. the dance at lYinslow Hull. . .picnies at Norumlaega . . . Convertibles . . . slacks . . . dirndls. . .lbfITl21lS. . .gay congas . . . lively lox trots. . .dreamy waltxes. . . . Wliite NIOUIll2llTlS 'SIl0XN' Lrzlin to Kear- szirge, N. H.. . .plenty oli snow on the slopes. . .wondcfrliil lbod ul R11ssell's. . . trzunwziy at Ml. Clf21I1Hl01'f'...dZlI1Clf1g at the lodge. . .skating on ilie rink. . .. ' 'iWu.s-ic, Nlaeslro, Pleaxe' '