San Diego State University - Del Sudoeste Yearbook (San Diego, CA)

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Criginator ot the ingenious circus theme ot the tall Frosh Reception, Mary Southwell has a little ditliculty in remembering that recently-ac- quired last name. Another good idea ot the social committee was the wondertul open house given at Christmas time in an ideal background, our cat. State never boasted a secretary more etticient than Connie Frith, who is now Mrs. l-laight. Right- hand woman to Prexy Allard, Connie could near- ly always be tound typing in her ottice. Margaret Taylor took over her post in April. With the budget always balanced Peg Sinclair has earned the reputation as the pertect book- keeper. Dependable and capable, her value as Commissioner ot Finance has been well proven. SOUTI-IXXXELL The year's activities began with the semi-annual Frosh Reception being held in the men's gym which was transformed through the ettorts ot Mary Southwell and her social committee. Thus concluded the induction ot the trosh. Under the direction ot Dick Warren the campus participated in the War Chest cam- paign. The drive on campus began October IO and was scheduled tor ten days. The all-out attempt displayed by traternities and sororities along with the entire student body re- sulted in the achievement ot the quota. An assembly climaxed the drive with entertainmenti presented by talented students ot the campus and Captain Robert Cardenas who gave a snow job. President's dinners proved a worthy undertaking this semester as activities and interest rose to a maximum due to enthusiasm, the resultant ot various discussions held. FRITT-l SINCLAIR 1-

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Wim 3? fi I-X. S. President Pat is tlwe tirst woman to be elected president ot tl'ie As- sociated Students tor twenty years. With lwer dateboolt in lwand, quiet, etticient Miss Al- lard lwas, in spite ot war-time ditticulties, completed a suc- cesstul and unique year ot student activities. Eyidenced at tlwe Blue Book Ball was Pat's geniality wtien stie was lwonored as queen. Many publications lwave priotited by tier spare time, wtiictw is spent in writing poems and stories. ALLARD

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Preceding the Student Congress, high school leaders met and discussed prepara- tio-ns tor the Congress with student leaders ot the campus in Scripp's cottage. Under the chairmanship ot Barbara Wiese and Pat l-lerney the seminars were held October 26 on the college campus. Various problems ot an important nature were talked over and attempts to tind a solution were made. As always, the Congress proved desir- ous ot repetition. Baclced by the student council Bob l-lorton and Don Campbell proved very capable in increasing school spirit with their ingenious Party Nights. Presented in the wo- men's gym atter baslcetball games the parties had as their theme the rebirth ot school spirit. The Students' Committee tor School Spirit designed the attair to turnish varied entertainment throughout the season. Qriginal evenings planned included a Circus par- ty, Cupid Capers, and Beggar's Ball. The eighth annual tournament was held January IQ, sponsored by students ot the college. Mr. Paul Rtatt, taculty advisor tor the event, was assisted by Wilma Ellis and Tom Royal as co-chairmen. lrene Dorval served as Chairman ot the Red Cross Drive held on the campus, Mar. 5 to lo. Pat l-lerney was elected Miss Red Cross and was also a co-chairman ot the drive. lrene reported contributions exceeded the quota given the campus. Clarence Randeques, well-loved, will long be remembered by State students. The plaque presented in his memory will hereatter bear the name ot the most valuable student worlcer in the cat. Sponsored by the Music department and the A.S. a Musical testival was initiated at State May l8. ln the tuture the testival will include art. First row: Marie Quist, Katherine Dormann, Barbara Wlese, Pat lmlernet, Pat Allard, Dean A. G. Peterson, Peg Sinclair, Mary Southwell, Ruth Robson, Marian Macgehee. Second row: lrene Dorval, Everett Mesiclc, Diclc Warren, Jean Brown, Adrienne Wueste, Nettie Castle. Al 1