Oglethorpe University - Yamacraw Yearbook (Atlanta, GA)

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ilSRi- Studies Ebbed As Students Caught Spring Fever Campus activities resumed on January 18 at the conclusion of a month long vacation for the holidays and the semester break. An O.S.A. party was held early in the semester to welcome new students and reacquaint returning students. The National Theater Company presented Declaration, a musical depicting American historical events. Black History month in February brought community talent to the stage and featured cultural achievements of Black people. A tradi- tional program in honor of Oglethorpe Day was conducted by Dr. J.B. Key on February 12. A schoolwide Oglethorpe Town Meeting was held at the Atlanta Athletic Club on March 6 to discuss plans for the univer- sity ' s future. Movies and many guest speaker programs were added to the spring semester calendar. A two week spring vacation in March brought relief from frozen grounds and wind chilled days. Blossoming dogwood trees and warm sunshiny days marked the return of outdoor sports and study sessions mixed with suntan lotion. Graduation on May 16 culminated the school year. 21