Queens University of Charlotte - Coronet / Edelweiss Yearbook (Charlotte, NC)

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Concept of Tradition As we passed through the ominous over- ones of George Orwell's 1984 and emerged nscathed into l985, we became aware of he legacy of our college. lt was a heritage ontinued through over six decades. ever ince the Presbyterian College for Women Queens College in 1912, It was a that encompassed everything from Diana statue to 8 o'clock classes. from weekends to honors convocation f a of traditions. Traditions abounded in every aspect ot' student life. Club meetings, quiet hours. fire drills, study breaks A all were part ol the activities and events that continued in an unbroken cycle of classes, seasons. and semesters. The traditions were as ancient as the medieval Boar's Head Christmas Ban- quet, as solemn as the pomp and circum- stance of graduation, as spirited as the school colors of dark and light blue. and as dependable as the format ofthe school year ! t x A iff' J Finley sings the Carrie Pipperidge number When l Nlarry Xlr, Snow calendar-handbook issued to all students in September, A commitment toward evolv- ing academic excellence was the preroga- tive, but ritual was integral to the lite ot' Queens College. We perpetuated old traditions and began new ones. We took pride in our heritage. Tradition was the moving spirit and the es- sence of our college. Tradition was the Queens concept, LEFT Playing Julie in a scene from the musical Carousel lor the Talent Show, Cynthia Smith Watson listens as Claire BELOW Taking .1 study break during lall semester midterms. students walk across campus to the post office ,u ,' My i,1,,........-3 :..,, Q.. 15, ' ls .,.-.....-Y, W vw. ' 'e T' fyaqlf, 3 ' ,, . 'L ,Z -,4 li-- ..- LEFT Honorably selected by the traditional nickel-and-dime popular tote. Great Turkey faculty member Dr Robert Whalen adjusts his crown during the Thanksgiving sit-down dinner Theme 3