University of Pittsburgh - Owl Yearbook (Pittsburgh, PA)

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LANTERN NIGHT, CARITAS, PANHEL... TRADITIONS Two weeks after the beginning of school freshman women were officially initiated into the University at Lantern Night, the first of many traditions they will participate in during the next four years. At the colorful ceremony performed in the Commons Room, 239 women, attired completely in white, held their lanterns of truth before them so they could more readily follow “the inner light of Truth.” They were now a part of the University and ready to meet the wonders and challenges that awaited them. Before October was completed the freshman women also participated in two other traditional events—Caritas and the Panhellenic Party. Caritas is a ceremony given each year in honor of the freshmen and their senior mentors. It strives to impress the importance and value of certain things—such as charity and kindness— that will aid the women in their college lives. The Panhellenic Party introduces them to sorority life at the University. Alice Ratsafanas played Pocahontas in the Caritas ceremony in Heinz Chapel sponsored by Y.W.C.A. Pill sororities entertained freshman women and their senior mentors at the annual Panhellenic Party in Stephen Foster Memorial. Carrie Misner (Voice of Caritas) and Charlotte Overly (Marcissa hitman) appeared in Caritas presented annually by the women of Pitt as a symbol of faith, hope, and love. Caritas expresses the hardships and accomplishments of women throughout the uges. The Panhellenic Choir consisting of three members from each sorority sang for the freshman women. “By this flame w ithin my hand, I pledge my word. O Alma Mater, to seek, both for myself and for those who follow me, the inner light of Truth.' With this pledge, given in the Commons Booms, 239 freshman women of the Class of 1960 were officially inducted into University life. 24

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PrcM'lent Dwight D. Eisenhower spoke at Hunt Armory. Vice President Richard Nixon anil hi wife, Pat, appeared at Syria Mosque. Former President Harry S. Truman spoke at Carnegie Music Hall. dlai E. Stevenson, Democratic presidential Senator Estes Kcfauver, Democratic vice pres candidate, spoke at Hunt Armory. idential candidate, passed through Pittsburgh and spoke in Reaver Falls, Pa. 26 Fellow Democrats applauded the former First Lady of the United States, Mr . Eleanor Roosevelt, after she spoke at Carnegie Lecture Hall PITT JOINED POL October was the final month of all-out campaigning for the presidential elections, and Pitt and Pittsburgh certainly weren't missed by the touring politicians. Eleanor Roosevelt, former First Lady, started the parade. Mrs. Roosevelt spoke to a primarily student audience in the Carnegie Lecture Hall. Following in the footsteps of the gracious Mrs. Roosevelt were ex-Presidcnt Harry S. Truman, complete with his repertoire of “give ’em hell” speeches. Vice President and Mrs. Richard Nixon, President Dwight D. Eisenhower, and Adlai Stevenson, the unsuccessful Democratic candidate for president.