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SEPTEMBER, 1955 Dear Diary: As we circled the block bustling with traffic in midtown Manhattan looking for Madison Avenue and 37th Street, my heart was in my throat. Passing the department stores and corner groceries that would soon be favorite haunts, I wondered what the coming year would hold in store for me. Would I make friends, what kind of a girl would my room-mate be, would I benefit from college life? These and a thousand other questions crowded my mind as the car pulled up at 237 Madison Avenue before the maroon awning bearing the name Hotel Duane! This was to be my home away from home for a year, and as I »alked into the lobby with a suitcase in each hand, my heart pounded like a drum when I saw all the strange faces. Going up in the elevator I said to the girl standing next to me: Are you going to Stern College? She was — and when I stepped out of the elevator, I had a room-mate. After my new room-mate and I had deposited our luggage in a room, we walked the few blocks to Stern College — our school. We were two frightened freshmen and it wasn ' t hard to recognize our fellow classmates. All the sophisticated, composed looking girls were certain to be sophomores. After supper in the beautiful cafeteria, we returned to the dorm to unpack and begin the wonderful process of making new friends. That was yesterday — and today was registration day at Stern College for Women. In the morning the lobby was full of nervous freshmen. We all walked to school in a contingent — each bolstering the other. After eating breakfast, those who had not yet been placed in a Hebrew group were instructed to report to the office for an interview. We all sat on the long benches in front of the office, after scrambling for a seat near the end of the line. The first girl to brave the unknown terror came out alive and healthy, although this didn ' t relieve the tension of the others too much. Finally it was over — and then it came. Cards — pink cards, yellow cards, blue cards, green cards, — cards, cards, and more cards — and they all had to be filled in. By the end of the afternoon we all had writer ' s cramp and empty pens. By this time we were completely willing to sink into the seats in the auditorium. We enviously admired the poised look of the Student Council officers who welcomed us to Stern College and introduced two of the faculty members, Mrs. Elizabeth Isaacs, and Mr. Dan Vogel. Returning to the dormitory after supper was already like returning home.
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OCTOBER, 1955 Dear Diar) ' , The time has now come to make a crucial decision with regard to my college life and particularly pertaining to my citizenship as a member of the freshman class. The notice for elections has been posted on the bulletin board; the offices open were President and Vice-President, ( who were to serve also as delegates to Student Council ) and the Secretary-Treasurer. Many girls spurred on by entrance to a new school and a desire to serve it, enthusiastically signed their names as candidates. As election day approached, the cafeteria, during lunch hour, filled with gay chatter and heated discussions as to the preferred candidate. The campaign was in progress. Finally the big day came! Ballots had been printed. All discussion was over. From the mixture of accents and new faces it was time for personalities to emerge. The girls are all excellent and the decision is not easy. As the votes were cast, the candidates were to be seen tensely pacing the floor and chewing their nails as they awaited the final outcome. They did not have long to wait! By mid-afternoon the results were known. Debby Kolitch of N. Y. C. became President. Effie Fink of Scranton, Pa. — Vice-President. Ginger Prager of New Britain, Conn. — Secretary-Treasurer. NOVEMBER, 1955 Dear Diary, Freshman orientation today was very interesting and informative. Dr. Meyer Schnall, a noted gynecologist from Forest Hills, Long Island, addressed the class, speaking from an Orthodox point of view. He explained to us many vital aspects of Jewish married life .... Dear Diary, Rabbi Morris Max, the eminent Jewish authority, was the guest speaker at today ' s meeting of Freshman orientation. He spoke on the topic of The Jewish Concept of Marriage . Our questions were competently answered by Rabbi Max during the lively question and answer period that followed .... NOVEMBER, 1955 Dear Diary, The first issue of our newspaper, Kocbaviah, came out today, and the freshmen are well represented on the staff. Rhoda Glyn, Marga Weinberg, Dottie Gewirtz, Elayne Morris, and Hannah Kalter are news reporters. The freshmen on the feature staff are Esther Holstein, Iolet Shapiro, and Geri Strulowitz. The typing staff consists of Ginger Prager and Roberta Daina. DECEMBER, 1955 Dear Diary, It was very peculiar to see boys walking around the school tonight. The occasion was our Chanukah Chagiga, the first affair of its kind ever held at Stern. After a short period of socializing, the program began with the singing of the National Anthem. The walls of the auditorium, unaccustomed to the reverberations of deep masculine voices, echoed the sounds. Martelle Berenson led the gathering in the singing of Chanu- kah and Israeli songs. The rest of the program consisted of a professional magician, and Aaron Dobin. Aaron, a student at Yeshiva University, sang and played on the guitar several Israeli and American folk songs. After the entertainment, everyone adjourned to the cafeteria for refreshments and a social hour. Stern College ' s first social attempt was a success! 10
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