Scripps College - La Semeuse Yearbook (Claremont, CA)

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SONG FESTS HE sudden appearance in The Scripture one Week early in the year, of a story announcing the imminence of a song contest, set pianos strumming in the halls. Novem- ber fourth was the date set for the thrilling clash over the Dr. Atsatt, Ph. D., cup. This trophy was Won last year by Dorsey I-lall, with their revival of Hail, Scripps, Hail, and much to the surprise of the student body, and Dorsey itself, was taken by the same hall again this year, giving them permanent pos- session of' the cup. The winning song this year was to the tune of the Russian gypsy song Dark Eyes with original words by members of the hall. Clark Hall was close in the competition with their Sagebrush Symphonyf' both the music and words of this song being original. Toll Hall had the honor of arousing faculty row to the point of clapping their hands in rhythm of the Vicftory song, and Ellen Browning's Scripps words to a modern Donaldson tune were particularly catchy. Having tested our song-power for ourselves, and Finding that the contest made an enjoyable evening, later in November, Scripps fostered a joint sing with Pomona. Songs of both col- leges were sung, and we relished having an audience for the pet folksongs which We had so recently entered in the contest. This aHair was also Part of a movement started this year furthering better relationships between the two colleges. Scripps has been accused of not being able to sing. These even- ings did much to destroy that impression, although members of the faculty did not approve particularly of the choice of songs toward the end of the joint sing! Through the song contests, Scripps has collecfted a number of charming songs, and We are indebted to Miss Atsatt for in- stigating the custom and providing the much cherished cup. 40

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left vacant. It was suggested that they be converted into com- mons rooms in which tea could be enjoyed each aiernoon by the Eiculty as well as the students. At this time is was hoped that the art of pleasant conversation would be encouraged through these teas. Since the commons teas have always been extremely informal, students and faculty members have had many opportunities to become better acquainted. Tea is poured by the housemothers, Miss Lay, Miss Arnold, Mrs. Blaisdell and Mrs. Snider on the First four days of the week. Un Fridays the tea is managed by the students under the supervision of Naiietta Head. Altogether the tea custom is a pleasant one, with the attractions of refreshments, relaxation and interesting conversation. ORen celebrated visitors to the college have been induced to enjoy a cup of tea among the students and have found it diffi- cult to leave the charming atmosphere of the tea hour, which atmosphere has been enhanced by the gracehil arrangements of flowers by the housemother hostesscs. The tea hours have served most efliciently as a common meet- ing ground for all four halls. Wirli the campus divided as it is in the dormitories, we have R-:lt a need of some room which was definitely used by the student body as a whole, and where we could be brought together, not for any special purpose, but where we would become better acquainted with girls in other halls. It is hoped that as time goes on, the commons room, with the fire place will be utilized more for the evening meetings of the various smaller clubs. One of the most pleasant features of the commons teas is the further opportunity it gives for students and faculty to meet informally, and it has been known to be utilized as a place for conducfting various business interviews, made more agreeable by the hot tea and cookies. 1 39

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DANCES HE dances this year were condudted on a scale designed to save a certain amount of money Hom needless decora- tions, which sum might be turned over to the fiind for unemployed. But they were no less successhll for the decrease in crepe paper and colored lights. The social year of dances opened as is customary, with the dance given by the Iunior class for their Freshmen sisters. This informal is perhaps the most exciting one of the year, especially for the Freshmen. It was followed by a student body informal held on the Olive Court, the most romantic place for a dance which the campus provides. The Sophomore-Senior formal, held in Ellen Browning was a distincft success, in spite of the date being Friday, the thir- teenth of November. Colored lights and tall flowers were effec- tive as decorations. The Sophomore and Iunior classes combined this year and had one dance instead of two class dances, that the money thus saved might be added to the relief Hlfld. This event took place on February sixth. Of course the big dances of the year, the Christmas Garmal just befbre Christmas vacation, and the Spring formal, held this year just before Spring vacation, are looked forward to for weeks before they occur, and talked of for weeks afterwards. Excellent music made both of them most pleasant. The tea dance is unique, and occurring on May fourteenth, helped the Seniors to a little needed relaxation just before the fatal bac- calaureate hour. The grand Hnale Rat the Seniors was the Senior Ball held the week before graduation. This is the dance of the year which lasts until the mysterious hour of two in the morning, and breakfast is served to the exhausted merry-makers by the oblig- 41