University of British Columbia - Totem Yearbook (Vancouver, British Columbia Canada)

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Vis v I f ,M ,fad 7 uf. . iglz fluke! a ea! fully For the first time in many years, no male students crashed the an- nual Hi-links Party. Instead Womens Undergraduate Society put on a party with a 'No Men Allowed' sign at the entrance to Brock Hall, where 'do' was held. In the past males had either crashed the party or came as a surprise package. Hal Tennant, Ubyssey reporter of '48, crashed the party in an at- tempt to find out what women do at hen parties. As a result of his mission he found that they torture men. Ten- nant was paddled by 141 women after being discovered. The following year, President Dave Brousson entered party in a huge box. Six foot Brousson planned en- trance with WUS president. After getting in he blew bubbles for giggling Co-eds. But this year things were differ- ent. Only person that looked like a dian costumes to pyiamas. October 18 saw the lounge of Brock Hall cluttered with scream- ing co-eds dressed in everything from In- Based on a circus theme Hi-links prov- ed to be one laugh after another. Evening was started out with sing song, lead by master of ceremonies and chairman of Hi-Iinks Committee Bim Schrodt. Skits were presented by various under- graduate societies, with the best one of the evening being put on by the Home-Ec. girls. Physical Education instructors called square dances. Dean Mawdsley and onlookers from the balconies were treated with a kaleidoscope of color as the campus hens tried their hands at CLIITCUI SqLl3I'C C12lI1CCS. man was President Nonie Donald- son, with her plaid tie and shirt. Other than this, the 'No Men Al- lowed' Sign was enforced to the letter of the law. ln the top picture: hot chocolate is served to 'hens' at annual Hi-Jinks by WUS ex- ecutive members Sally Heard and Nonie Donaldson. Below two co-eds in costumes keep girls laughing with their antics.

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Free cigarettes, apple cider and a professional strip-tease show were the enticement. The women had enticement too, but this year's beans took the place of the traditional hot dog at WOHWCIIQS Undergradu-- ate Society's Big-Little Sister Banquet. Big sisters were the seeing- eye dog for the blind-date madness for the final and most auspicious event, the Frosh Reception. Here, a dark-haired, blue- eyed beauty became a queen in her own right. From the six hundred first year students that wandered the campus, Alix Gordon was chosen Freshette Queen to rule for one year. given to new Hecfgfinga uring groalz week She was the regal choice of the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity. And so, in one year. UBC gave birth to an en- thused undergraduate society which in turn produced a queen of beauty and a queen of sport. i'Above engineers give frosh a tough time in the lilly pond west of the Library. Frosh fought back with more spirit than previous classes. Below, President Mackenzie crowns Alex Gorden frosh queen at the first yearer's dance in the Armouries. Contest was sponsored by Lanbda Chi Alpha. The Alma Mater Society changed the constitu- tional setup of the university, but they'll never change the face of a freshman. The face of this year's freshman wasn't any less confused when it protruded from a campus mud-hole than it was when he couldn't find the Dean of Applied Science in the Home Economics building. Highlight of frosh week was Frosh Ball held in the armouries. Here newcomers to the university lined up to shake hands with President MacKenzie and receive his wishes for a successful stay at UBC. After they threw their Frosh buttons on replica of the Cairn Stone. Official homage to the '22 trekers was made on the second day of lectures when freshmen gathered at the Cairn Stone on the main mall to hear council- lors explain significant of the Trek. Friday of Freshman VVeek the Dance Club put on a tea dance in Brock Hall. Affair was supposed to give freshmen a chance to get acquainted, but true purpose was to let upperclassmen view pretty crop of freshettes. Other persons on Midwinteris frosh orientation committee were Charlie Flader. Sophomore member, and Sally Heard. President of Womens Unclergradu- ate Society. When the freshie hits the campus, the campus hits him back, and the slap in the face shows through in confusion. 39

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Uciobefz .Saw gan gfzacfuaie Cappe Nearly 400 students received degrees at the 24th annual congregation in the Armory on Qctober 26. The degrees were presented by Acting Chancellor N. A. M. MacKenzie. The congregation address was given by Dr. George Sherman Avery, who urged graduating students to make the world a better place to live in. We must learn to appreciate life which is dit- ferent from our own,',, he said. Dr. Avery felt such an appreciation was essential to an understanding of world problems and any at- tempt to aid those problems. He stressed the importance of the United Nations and the contributions graduates could make to it. I am sure any peace and happiness in this world will come through the UN, he said. Dr. Avery stressed the importance of teaching Eur- opean students decent living in order to counteract the principles of hate and revolution which are being taught in Russia today. Graduates should attempt to provide more fel- lowships for more foreign students, he said. Before the address honorary degrees of doctor of science were awarded to Avery for his study of plant hormones, and to Professor I. R. Dymond, head of the department of Zoology at the University of Toronto and past director of the Royal Ontario Museum. Both degrees were presented by N. A. M. MacKenzie, who acted for Chancellor Eric W. Hamber. 'kHonourabIe W. T. Straith ltopl turns over keys of new million dollar Biological Science building to President MacKenzie during opening day ceremonies. Centre, the start of the procession over to the Congregation tea in Brock Hall. Largest number of people in the history of the university attended the Fall ceremonies, which saw over 400 handed their sheepskin. 41