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

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: the Crossroads JUNE The June exodus left the campus virtually deserted except for the departing seniors and a few under- classmen of a curious or senti- mental nature. The full implica- tion of graduation was unmistak- ably apparent. A favorite tree- arched pathway, the rolling ex- panse of lawn, glimmering reflec- tions from College Pond — all came into sudden focus, sharpened by the impending sense of loss. Chapel chimes vibrated with an inner intensity that was almost painful. In the few days that re- mained seniors gathered together to officially conclude their uni- versity experience. The Soph-Senior Hop, spon- sored by the sophomore class, brought a momentary change of scene from Amherst to Hadley, where, at American Legion Hall,

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May Memories

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an innovation was introduced — the presentation of awards to the Man and Woman of the Year. Seniors Robert Kroeck and Bar- bara Flaherty were chosen in re- cognition of their achievement and their service to the University. An overcast day which threat- ened rain seemed Ukely to post- pone the Class Day program. For- tunately, the rain held off. The Hatchet Orations dominated the program as well as the interest of the audience. The Indian skit be- ■ ' Some Enchanted E ' gan in the traditional manner — one Indian defending the Univer- sity, the second tearing it apart — but the antagonists soon joined forces and a fast moving satire re- sulted. Antiquated and inade- quate University buildings, and the accumulated general griev- ances of four years provided the source material for a humorous and penetrating appraisal. This farce represented the final expression of the year-long con- cern that seniors had shown for 19