University of California Riverside - Tartan Yearbook (Riverside, CA)

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'X Students meet President Sproul. 2 We celebrate our birthday informally . . and formally.

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Christmas Formal Christmas comes to UCR Winter Wonderland was the theme of our first Christmas formal. Soft lighting, a silver- gleaming tree and darkened holly set the mood of a snow-lit evening, a winter dusk. The swirling and turning couples, as they wheeled around and about the tree, seemed as snow flakes dancing to the music of the Chinook wind. The gay formals and white dinner jackets of the couples seated about the room looked like ice crystals frozen to branches and reflecting the multi-colors of the dimly lit afternoon. The orchestra music of the wind ceased, and no longer was there any light to shine upon the dazzling crystals nor could the swirling snow be seen. For the illusion of the evening had ended and, as had the dance, become void of life. All that is left are unforgettable memories.

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Birthday UCR was honored by the presence of President Sproul on its first birthday, Celebrations began with an assembly in the gym. A speech was given by the president and the UCR birthday cake was brought in. The single candle was lit, and we were officially one year old. In the evening President Sproul presided at a birthday dinner held at the Mission Inn. On this occasion Mrs. Shirley Wright, our first grad- uate, was presented her BA degree by the president. On his return to the University each student had the chance to meet the president and his wife at a recep- tion in the dance room. At the end of a pleasant evening, a tired one- year-old went home. Pete Van Vechten and Janice Brumgardt speak with President Sproul at the Mission Inn. 2 L-L q, Important officials and honored guests dine at the Mission Inn to help celebrate UCR's birthday and the visit from President Sproul.