University of California Berkeley - Blue and Gold Yearbook (Berkeley, CA)

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president ' s reception Heralding the beginning of the 1954-1955 school year was the always successful Presi- dent ' s Reception. Literally thousands of fresh- men. plus a large number of uninvited guests. filled Hearst Gymnasium to share in the fun. Magnolia branches and greenery added to the decorations and the highlight of the evening was the chance to shake hands with President Sproul. Chancellor Kerr and their charming wives. A dance with either a gor- senior girl or a senior man helped the new students get in the spirit of the affair. From eight o ' clock until twelve the gym utterly overflowed with name tag bedecked students hailing from every loca- tion imaginable, including Sweden and the Gold Coast, not to mention those from every corner of the United States. As these new stu- dents mingled with the older ones, the earlier bewildered expressions could be seen chang- ing as the overwhelming traditional friendly spirit enveloped the tremendous group. The dance Poor never stopped lumping with one band playing an enthusiastic mambo while the other beat out an energetic Charleston. Fortunately, no one tripped the light fantastic into the swimming pool, and those who felt in need of refreshment made their way to the punch bowl. Long to be remembered is this 1954 reception which launched a great many students into their first wonderful Cal year. TOP TO BOTTOM: Leda like this freshman has a work PanMee that ' s really gala. am Veep Miner. Meawblk the female entree.a is raillery ostketty to be chanted by the ' Tea wheel himself. The beaming smuts of this or Mem we:Caning tteenittee and Mob exteteled hardshalcm awn let Cohn cm eethniasm from the fInt hand to the two ttstind tad fins. This freshman lees My Incensed by the sparkly.; reception line of ' Sec Oft. ere at will waltz him at en to the ctewStel hose pictured below. 10

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12 r seA Linn r Ofelbm- n at HAR8ACH STAN MeCAFFRIT Neaten% ET Kul at alumni association From Berkeley to Baghdad the Sons of Cali- fornia keep their effervescent Cal Spirit on reserve for gatherings and reminiscences with alumni members from their own and other classes wherever they may meet. Enthusiasm reaches a peak at Big Game time each year with reunions and celebrations joining many voices in the strains of Up with the Blue and Gold, down with the red. One of the largest alumni groups in the nation, the association upholds its standard of benevolence to the Alma Mater, alumni and students as well. A number of scholarships and donations are awarded each year. and the facilities of the fabulous Alumni House on campus are en- joyed and appreciated by students and vis- itors each day. The California Monthly, one of the most outstanding alumni magazines is edited by a capable staff headed by Verne Stadtman. Former Californians are kept in contact with all University activities through this publication of University and alumni events. ABOVE, TOP: Intetite win of the fabulcas, aem Aka. Building Won Web was earned and adaired W all Ma catered. Tee atteioe o4 the Alm. Haase tootinued to deli all geseners as the tansaaolog trd linielbq teethes we MOW 0.949 thi mean. Tle recetetko Waldo Gontnsx Knfobt eased to be a Nut watts with a recotd.beeaklo; tomcat. Tee Alum) Cootgil at Or of its nimbly odmialsteti.; tO the welfare ol tfre Alonsi and the Univenity. •

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charter day March 23, 1955, marked the eighty-seventh anniversary of the granting of the charter of the University of California at 2:30 p.m. on this day. A gathering of students, faculty, and special guests witnessed this birthday celebration of the University. Guest speaker for this occasion was Harold W. Dodds, pres- ident of Princeton University, whose address on What Makes A University? highlighted the ceremonies. Honorary doctor of laws de- grees were conferred on Dodds and also Dr. Herbert M. Evans of the University. The pro- ceedings of the day struck a significant note for those present at this inspiring ceremony. Colorful, yet somber; impressive, yet per- sonal; the occasion symbolized the past, present, and future of our University, of which everyone, both students and faculty, have and will play a part. The academk massless wends its way Into the Greet Theaw with the poem arsI cheuntitasee belittle, the measles. A nail twit( in; It gists by Or. Sgeced is peesheation of the law elienb Sod. 20