Simmons College - Microcosm Yearbook (Boston, MA)

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board a quick glance. Often there's a note from a pal, once in a while, a card requesting her presence at the Deanls Ollfice at the earliest opportunityf, Notices from President Beatley's office appear in the glass case beside the noteboard. Students were overjoyed early in the year when the an- nouncement of a return to the peacetime schedule of holidays appeared here. Occasionally, a triumphant shout echoes down the corridor. A few students dance in momentary dementia that can easily be explained. 4'Mr. Tryon will not meet his classes today, reads the official noteboard. Hurrah for him! X,- S X

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