St Mary of the Plains College - Campanile Yearbook (Dodge City, KS)

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ln the eyes of many high school graduates, college appears to be a confusing though exciting experience. After he has made initial contacts with the college through the Office of the Registrar, the youth finally holds the coveted slip of admission, but he is still on the fringe. He is not yet involved in serious study nor orientated to college life. On August 30, a hundred sixty-four freshmen at Saint Mary of the Plains began the bewildering process of orienta- tion-a round 'of activities, lecture sessions, tests, and social events-which culminated in the traditional investiture ceremony. Discarding their beanies, the new students proudly donned their academic robes. Then, through the address of our President, Sister Cecilia, they were made cognizant of the fact that reception of the cap and gown not only marked their acceptance by the student body, but also symbolized their new role as followers in the paths of countless saints and scholars. Orientation finished, the new collegians turned their eyes toward the serious business of college: realization of their potentialities. rvrmpmw. I A .JM A, K ww, W '

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Registrar Notes Approvingly Student Response to College Mary Morris and Kathleen Slattery reflect the spirit of the freshmen during the investiture ceremony. Michael Sullivan, who assisted Francis Scott in bestowing the caps, is seen in the background. At the beginning of the current year, Sister M. Laura assumed her duties as the new registrar. Before joining the college faculty, Sister was principal of Saint Mary of the Plains High School. ln her role as registrar, Sister checks schedules carefully so that students will meet all requirements for graduation.