Potomac State College - Catamount Yearbook (Keyser, WV)

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eafz iam, Xt ' xx -6 f 1 Q fx 1 xxx K 5 t X A 4 x gi j September 1 2 The campus is dotted with freshmen: some are excitedly locating an unknown roomie : others are being convoyed by Mom and Pop: here is one already looking forlorn-that will never do? Lunch in Davis Hall was followed by convocation in the auditorium. September 13-15 Placement tests, physical exams, registration, theatre parties and a few drastic cases of homesicknessf September 1 7 The excitement of attending classes for the first time paled into insignihcance after the auditorium ordeal : each girl was given a generous amount of cold cream in the face . topped off with a shower of smelly talcum: each female head was swathed in yards of Turkish toweling, turban fashion. Boys were decorated with the traditional lipstick insignia and were pictures of sartorial perfection in the gay stripes and bright polka-dots of bulky pajamas. All this beauty was displayed in the annual Snake Dance through the streets of Keyser. The fate of a freshmanf September 21 Girls in fluffy frocks and boys in Sunday best moved valiantly down the faculty reception line at the Student Reception. After the gauntlet was run, the gaiety commenced. October 8 The Sigma Epsilon Chi held the first sorority party, a benefit bridge at Reynolds Hall, which was a success. October 1 5 After a week of elaborate compliments and parties, the excitement culminated in the accept- ance by the sororities of their elated pledges. Wait until Hell Week, gals! The Pasquzno staff presented the first of a series of musical programs by candle-light, a delightful innovation. October 26 Mr. Nuzum, head of the English department, left for induction into the U. S. Army. A guard of honor. consisting of the Three Musketeers, escorted him to the train. We shall miss him? Mrs. Nuzum, who will now sit behind her husband's desk, promises to keep us posted on the progress of Bucky Private. ff f! ff WM School without Major and Buck would not be P. S. 16 The 1944 Cutamount