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

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OVEMBER Caldwell ' s on England and Dr. Lowenstein ' s on German elec- tions. The weather grew brisk and fall sports came to an end. The cross- country team proved its merit this year by winning the New England championship for the first time. The never static building pro- gram had good news. The wistfully dreamed of new Student Union Building could become a reality now. It would take hard work and student-alumni cooperation, but it could be done. Thanksgiving, home, food, a deep breath — and back to start again. ! That lucky tr Those mellow i -the Statesmen

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DECEMBER December and the Christmas spirit arrived on campus at about the same time, bringing festivities, Hghts, and music. First sorority and then fraternity pledging chmaxed the fall rushing excitement for Greeks, present and prospective. Mid-semester reports and park- ing tickets — but why let little things dampen spirits? Not with the Military Ball coming up ! Char- lie Spivak and his orchestra played sweet melody, to the dancers ' de- light; and Carol Bruinsma beamed as she received the cape and the distinction of Honorary Colonel. As ever, the freshmen were full of life. A series of interdorm Frosh Frolic dances ranked high on the list of dorm doings. Lectures on Athens, Dante, and Supreme Court cases; nominations to Phi Kappa Phi. Parties were the frosting, not the cake. The campaigns to get new class- room buildings went into full swing as it was found necessary to dis- continue the use of fourth floor North College. Plans for the pro- posed Student Union steamed ahead, UM delegates comparing notes and ideas with students from other colleges. Academicfreedom, McCarthy ism 25