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

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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

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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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university meetings Yuletide Weft lined the ea as the Star of Bethlehem thche owe the mod in the gen% Gym. The University family of students and faculty again gathered throughout the year to share in the knowledge and pleasure of others. Benjamin Ide Wheeler, once beloved Presi- dent of the University, provided humor and wisdom for the throng through excerpts of his speeches read by Fred Simson on the 100th anniversary of Wheeler ' s birth. Midway in the semester the campuses of the University massed together in the Greek Theater to greet each other during All-U Weekend and the traditional Christmas meeting was inspir- ing for those assembled in the Men ' s Gym as they joined in the festive yuletide sing. With the spring about at a close the students ioined together to honor the Oxford-Cambridge rugby team in a show of international flavor —the true University spirit. Bringing the year to an end the Seniors stepped into the lime- light as they delivered their farewell to the campus and their undergraduate days. CAROL MIXTER, Clig,l1COltts% of lot ARC, taunts PmiSent Scowl ard (Mx. ' c. Ken., ii, tri,• sILOdenl tot cards fee the 1955 year. A . r