University of Wisconsin Madison - Badger Yearbook (Madison, WI)

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rr t Ht I IT Hk As is natural in a school of Wisconsin ' s quality, ifi? scope of degrees bestowed is quite sweeping. Each June at commencement time, two or three outstanding men are honored by the Univer- sity for their accomplish- ments in the outside world. Anolher tradition now firmly ensconced is the Army day held every spring. ROTC membership this year rose to - nine hundred, the highest fig- ure for any year since com- pulsory military training was discontinued — a significant fact, probably reflecting the general unrest In our world of today. Wisconsin students take Iheir play just as seriously as they take their work. Through the years various parties stand out for the regularity of their occurrence; in the fall come Haresfoot Follies and Homecoming Ball; in the winter, Prom and Wniter Car- nival; and In the spring, Military Ball and Senior Ball. These functions have become as traditional as the seasons themselves, and afford the student-body pleasant relaxa- tion from Ihe rigorous demands of currlcular work. Most recent and probably the fastest-developing tradition Is that of the annua! Winter Carnival. A noticeable impetus has been given by winter-sports lovers here on Campus, and the popularity of the last two festivals indicates that the Wisconsin winter fete soon will occupy a place in the sun along with the Carnivals held by some of the Eastern Institutions. 4 m

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Dean of Men Scott H. Goodnight and Student Board President Jack Zimmerman illustrate graphi- cally the close co-operation between the adminis- trative divisions in the past year . . . Frank McGrath a nd Alicia Hume, here receiving their diplomas from President Dykstra, are indicative of the many seniors graduating this June . . . These ■hardy skiers represent the important place diver- sions play in Wisconsin life . . . The famous Wis- consin band was a brilliant accompaniment of all sports features throughout the year . . . This formal on