University of Massachusetts Amherst - Index Yearbook (Amherst, MA)

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as number one extra-curricular activity, the engineers continued to tramp through mud in the hin- terhinds — it was Spring in Am- herst. The University, in recognition of altered times, welcomed foreign students from eastern colleges to an International Yeekend. The theme of the conference posed this very pertinent question: Can Democracy Satisfy the Needs of the World ' Today? Meanwhile, the Greeks under- took the imposing task of enter- taining the entire student bodj ' Enter Her Royal Majesty s .. Snap, Oackle Pop! during Greek Week. The program began on a melodious note with the interfraternity sings, followed the next evening by intersorority song and declamation. Next, the un- predictable fraternity skits un- furled a program which ranged from low comedy to depictions of social injustice. There were laugh- ing faces and a few blank ones, appreciative applause broken by enigmatic snickers, and moments of silence. The tension of the week ' s work was finally relieved at the Greek Ball where Freddy Dole reigned as Queen Helen. The traditional mass grass event. Spring Day, was on trial as a result of past incidents of bacchanalianism. The beer bottle faced stiff competition from a lively program: the event ' s con- tinuance was assured. 13

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C Store 51, Adv ter all attempts to maintain calm poise and objectivity: the political liutton ( I Go Pogo ) came into fashion, and favorite pin-ups gave way for massive posters. In the meantime, governmental attempts to meet the prospects of a sustained policy of preparedness had their effects on student life here at Amherst. Individual stu- dent awareness varied from con- cern to indifference; personal ad- justment to the uncertain times ranged from steady application — the so-called grind — to an all- absorbing preoccupation with hav- ing a good time. Whatever the particular bent of the individual student ' s mind, University life continued along traditional lines. The library was still the campus social center, grassing maintained its claim Rickety Rickshaw 12

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spring . . , and the Greeks