United Colleges - Vox Yearbook (Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada)

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l esiJence ovt Our residences began with the usual rip-roaring activities of Freshie Week. No doubt, the newcomers “appreciated” the welcome, although many of them were somewhat slow to express this opinion to their hard-working seniors. After things settled down somewhat, the execu¬ tives were elected. Wenda Gilman was chosen as Sparling’s house captain, and Kay Hughes was chosen as senior social convenor. Graham Hall elected Marvin Stein as president, Ed Hickerson as vice-president, and Alvin Funk as head of their social and athletic committee. On October 30, Sparling lit its jack o’lanterns to launch the annual Hallowe’en Masquerade. Bill Christie, Marv Stein and Mavis Keays, and Penny Christofferson provided the evening’s entertainment, and awards were given for prize costumes. Finally, at two o’clock, the party drew to a close, and Sparl¬ ing’s weary inhabitants chalked up yet another successful party. On November 13, residence came through for second place honours in United College’s annual Stunt Nite. This was followed by a celebration in Child’s Restaurant. Many thanks go out to Marv Stein who so ably directed the skit. A’group of lawless resolutes The next day was Men’s Day, and preparations for the annual “Graham Hall Party” got into full swing. This year the party took on a “Beatnik” theme. The girls toured through Graham Hall, and looked with amazement and envy at the rooms with eleven walls and floors on a 45° angle. December 5th, Sparling and Graham Halls threw their final fling before Christmas, complete with mistletoe and Santa Claus. At the time of writing, the Sparkle Prom, Sparl¬ ing’s formal dance, and Graham’s Winter Party are still in the planning stage. Both residences give their thanks to Mrs. Simmie, Dean Stewart, and Yutta for undertaking the hazardous job of being responsible for over one hundred of U.C’s high-spirited students. Last, but not least, thanks (especially from the boys), to Sparling’s “discreet” night watchman, Mr. King. How do I look, fellas? These are the times that try men’s minds I’m the brains of this outfit My stocking is the red one • 22

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T ox jCLiterar j £ dwarcl e C entipede Suddenly I was aware of it— A wobbly-legged centipede Trailing itself through the snow— As I came by casually, I stopped, And it didn’t notice Whether I was there or no. Of course, I was quite far away, And it was concentrating all In keeping its feet in line, Though I will, incidentally, say It was continually out of step As it inched over the white incline. But two antennae, at its head Gazed on that back of fuzzy, wool spots And sharply kept the rule, For these legs had just got out of bed, And belonged to a column of bonneted tots Who were lining up for school. —A. E. Spalding 24