Shimer College - Acropolis Yearbook (Mount Carroll, IL)

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You Quan! Hara An afternoon spent in the science lab: VVon7t that bell ever ring? . . . a coke and ping pong in the grill: ':Ooh! You should have gotten that corner shot! . . . a spurt of athletic enthusiasm quickly clamped by Hey, let's go for a swim, '... searching for a pin at the last minute to hold together the place where the hook broke last week . . . a short half hour glance, posing in front of the mirror in the gay Hnery f... romantic candlelight supper . . . clown to the books after the VVest Hall lounge program . . . or play practice or your treasured night out . . . parties and squeals before the quiet hour . . the slowly dying drowsy murmurs . . . and so to bed to dream ofthe formal dance and that handsome man who'll come down . . . ah, for dreams. tat' XA? .,d. i l YC 4 Qu 21

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. J d 4 f V5 li Q .. i r ul! Remem ber Ike Dazyf Remember a Shimer day that began with an alarm clockfs brazen, resented ring and your roommatels mournful groan as she rolled over and went back to sleep . . . the frantic arousal and quick dash across campus for a cup of coffee . . . the quick puffs on your morning cigarette . . . your first class and the trouble you had staying awake . . . the clang of the bell and the startled rush to the post oflice: Is the mail in yet? . . . the disappointed struggle to chapel . . . one of Dr. Hutchins, thought-provoking talks . . . dissecting that frog in Bi. Sci., sharpening that luncheon appetite . . . on to the dining hall: 'fl-Iere we stand like birds in the wilderness . . . a quick hand of bridge before choir practice . . . We too would sing Thy praisei' . . .

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Left to right are Dr. Handy and Miss Hostetter. Standing is Mr. Pooler. fifumamzfzlef It says in the Catalogue that Humanities is an integrated study of the achieve- ments of men as expressed in Art, Literature, Music, Philosophy and Religion. And that is exactly what it is, but it is also something more. It is the fascinating philosophical discussions led by Dr. Handy, whose adept mind clarifies with ease his students confusions . . . Art of the World as revealed to us through the wise eyes of Miss Hostetter, famous for her wry humor . . . the full and ardent appreciation of music transmitted by Mr. Pooler's enthusiasm and sensi- tivity . . . Dr. Hutchinis unending sincerity and willingness to council . . . and the Religion in Life Conference led by Washington University's Dr. Huston Smith. The Humanities have strived to make us humane. 22