Scripps College - La Semeuse Yearbook (Claremont, CA)

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This is the first time in its existence that the Freshman class had an opportunity to prove to the student body its talents and ingenuity. And the class of 1935 proved itself well worthy. The motif chosen thisyear was Russian, quite a contrast to the Greek, English and Chinese themes which had been presented before. Showing an interest in the Russian experiment, the class portrayed the plight of the pre-revolution peasant and his hope- lessness. Religion fails to save him from the clutches of ignor- ance, and he turns to the New Russia for aid. Authentic Rus- sian Hulk music was used in the fete, with Mary Elinor Baird in charge. The idea was originated by a group consisting of Patricia Grey, Barbara Bellamy, Elsa Marstoii, Peggy Elms, Ieannette Wil- liams, lean Stewart, Betty Mosier, Claire Tetleman, Betty Reynolds and Dorothy Donaldson. Faculty for breakfast guests is a unique feature which fol- lows the May Fetes. This year, May Hrst conveniently falling on Sunday, the morning was pleasantly social. May Fetes of preceding years were discussed and compared, and the present Freshmen were unanimously awarded Distinction in giving programs. 45

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PAGEANTRY . AY feces and Christmas pageants have become tradi- tions at Scripps. Each year, following the formal Elc- ulty dinners in the halls before Christmas vacation, guests and students Rmrm lines and march to the inner court of Toll Hall to the strains of Adeste Fideles. Lighted candles make the Procession one of the most attradtive spectacles seen on the campus. When che patio in Toll is reached, a Pageant picture is presented, with music by the choir. Last year the representation of an old Painting was so successful, the idea was repeated this year. A scene depicting the Virgin and Child was shown in the dimly lit court, giving an atmosphere of the Christmas season. Following the pageant, the group adjourned to the Toll I-Iall living room where the favorite Christmas hymns were sung, accompanied by Dr. Eames. Later in the year, the May Pete strikes an entirely dififitrent note. Early in the morning of May first, the campus bustled with acftivity. Freshmen in dangerous looking costumes were hastily scampering here and there across the lawns, and the last finishing touches had to be done to the properties. 44 y

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DEVELOPMENT ACH year sees the college improved and developed through gifts from friends or from the general building and landscaping HlI'ldS. This year, giHs amounting to twenty-Hve thousand dollars were received ftom three women who have been closely associated with the college. Mrs. Fred l-l. Bixby, new member of the Trustees gave a sum of five thousand toward scholarship endowment and Miss Scripps gave ten thousand to the same Hind. From the estate of the late Mrs. Eldridge M. Fowler, who is remembered as one of the most active of the Board of Trustees and Honorary Alumnae, the college received ten thousand dollars with no stipulation as to its use. A unique gift came in the form of rare and valuable art work, an accurate reproduction of the sacristy of Santa Maria Delle Grazia' of Milan Cathedral. This was given by Mrs. Van. S. Merle-Smith, daughter of Mrs. Fowler. It is not on display at the college this year, due to the lack of a suitable building in which it can be placed. 46