University of Nebraska Lincoln - Cornhusker Yearbook (Lincoln, NE)

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An exhilarating tobogganing party provides both chills and spills on snow-covered slopes for winter sports enthusiasts. Surrounded by books, Ann Pickett finds the quiet of the library an incentive to begin cramming for her final exams. Christmas Vacation, Final Exams Come with Winter Trees are bare and a chill is in the air; a brisk wind blows across the campus; ear muffs, wool scarves, knee sofks and mittens become the ])revailiiig fashion; soon a blanket of snow covers the campus, and winter is here! Ice skating and tobogganing parties lure the more ath- letically-inclined students away from their books. Others stay inside by a blazing fire to chat, watch television, munch pop corn or study. S(i(in December arrives, and the campus prepares f(ir the hiiliday season. Christmas tree lights glow from iIh ' windows of University residences. Sororities and fra- ternities combine their talents in Christmas caroling and parties for children. As Christmas vacation liaws near, I he Christmas spirit is mingled with the anticipation of I wo weeks at home; and soon the campus is deserted for I he Christmas holidays. Christmas vacation is over and final exam weeks are approaching. During the two week exam j)eriod. life on the campus changes. An unusual silence reigns in the houses; sleepy eyes and worried looks are conspicuous; all-night cramming sessions become a regular occur- rence. Coffee breaks are more eagerh anticipated than usual. At last the ordeal is over; and after a period of either rest or celebration, it ' s time to start all over again, for second semester begins. Jane Rowan looks forward to a long-awaited and very welcome Christmas vacation as she boards her homeward-bound train. 28

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Classes, Meetings, Coffee Breaks Fill Stiident ' sLife I lie life i)f a student at the I niversitv of Nebraska is similar to collegiate life everywhere. The daily weekday routine of student life begins when the sleepy student reluctantly leaves his bed to hurry to his }{;00 class. Lectures, note taking, class discussions and labs become a part of his life. A quick cup of coffee in the Crib provides a welcome break in a busy class schedule. Meetings and appointments demand a share of the student ' s time. Night time approaches, and for the conscientious student, its the signal to begin studying. A coffee date at 9:00 refreshes the student. All too soon housemothers blink porih lights, and its time to say goodnight. Friday afternoon arrives, and suddenly the student feels gay and carefree. Parties, dances, movies, loafing and maybe a bit of studying for that Monday morning exam, occupy the weekend. This is college life . . . and the student must admit that it s a good life! Classroom instruction occupies a large part of the student ' s day, with blackboard drill adding interest to daily class work. Lou Ann Ross and Phil Patterson chat over coffee during a bctwcen-ctass break In the friendly atmosphere of the Crib. A hand of bridge provides relaiatlon and entertainment for Chuck Stuart, Shari Lewis. Jean Bcrgcr and Terry Healcy. Only a few minutes remain until closing time as Bruce Martin and Nancy Boedcker murmur hurried goodnights si the door. 27

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Visiting Artists Provide Entertain iiient For NU Visiting ])pr«nnalities fioni the world of eiitertain- nieiit ])ro ide llic (■am])us «itli eiitcrtaiiimciil as well as culture. IVrformaiices liv famous artists prove that Ne- braska has not neglected the liberal aspect of education. Ralph Marterie opens the year ' s program at the llni- versitv with two concerts on his nationwide lampus tour. The ta|)ping of feet and llic clapping of hands indicate the success of the ■nurnln r one hand in campus land at Nebraska. The outstanding cultural e ent of the year conies with the arrival of internationally famed Marie Powers. With her original New York cast and orchestra. Miss Powers presents (jian-Carlo Menottis operas in English, The Medium and The Telephone. Tiie University of Nebraska Symphony Orchestra fea- tures violinist Carroll Glenn as the guest soloist at its annual fall concert. Dance, drama, and music are brought to the campus in The Arts ... In Series. Broadway star Paul Draper enchants his audience by presenting his own choreograph), condiining tap dancing with ballet. Ac- tors ' Holiday, four short jdays with Broadway casts, and Gloria Lane, mezzo-soprano, coinj)lete the Artist Series. The University of Nebraska can proudly claim a successful year of top entertainment. Paul Draper enchants his audience with his modern ballet and tap dances. Opera star Marie Powers studies her lines for the presentation of Gian-Carlo Mcnottt ' s opera. Ralph Marterie and his orchestra entertain Nebrailians