Park University - Narva Yearbook (Parkville, MO)

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Opening Weeks From the full schedule of rush parties, serenades, club picnics, to the filling out of cards, forms, blanks, and checks that is known as registration, the opening weeks found the campus trying to execute the theory of perpetual motion. Things were somewhat calmed by the traditional Opening Convo¬ cation, which marked the beginning of classes. The Convocation address was de¬ livered by Mr. Frank Pace, Jr., President of the General Dynamics Corporation, who spoke on America- the New Scientific Frontier. Honorary degrees were con¬ ferred upon Mr. Pace and The Reverend W. Felston Christopher. (In the February Convocation, The Reverend W. Davidson McDowell spoke on The Rock From Which We Are Hewn. Honorary degrees were con¬ ferred upon Dr. McDowell and Dr. Hans Schwieger.) Smitty loses his beard for the (?) time.

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The traditional form of Hell Week was revived this year, much to the delight of the Frosh and the upperclassmen. TheFroshwere taught humility and respect for their elders, and they gradually emerged from lowly, stinking creatures to respectable members of the Freshman class. The goon squad, headed by Gerry Moody, was ever sympathetic and understanding, resolute and firm. Those Frosh who had displayed overly antagonistic ten¬ dencies during the week were dealt with by an impartial jury of upper classmen at Frosh court. Week Having a little trouble, Frosh? Hell Sam Pendleton, Tom Aldrich, Gerry Moody. Wipe that smile off your face, Frosh. Or do you want to stay in your cage all day ....