University of the South - Cap and Gown Yearbook (Sewanee, TN)

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And from the sign is gone Miss Clara ' s name. ' ■• )nr If a pla ' er is injured or taped, you and the rest of the student bod ' are aware of the fact and yell a little louder because he has what it takes to keep going. The Sewanee athlete isn ' t a distant man of steel, whom you never meet, but the fellow that sits next to you in English and worries about the coming game. Having a letter wearer say hello doesn ' t provide the pink cloud for the week. Sewanee sports: Le Grand Bourdon or an impromptu carillon concert hailing vic- tory, a shared sorrow in defeat, a David and Goliath story come true as Sewanee beats the big ones. Sports on the Mountain are different, and that difference commands a tribute and respect ; not the respect of the crowd for the well-paid machine, but the respect of man for man. The village street its haunted mansion lack. y. - .1 • -

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Sewanee still takes pride in the intimacy of its classes.

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As Sewanee is not coed, she is, from the viewpoint of the young, Christian, male, somewhat lacking socially. However, party weekend graces the mountain three times a year and at such times all deficiencies are ohliterated beneath a cover of girls, Kool- aid and song. The atmosphere remains one of unity on these weekends, for all of the fraternity parties are open. Faculty members and their wi es mingle with the students. From morning glasses of tomato juice to 3 a.m. partings, every moment of the week- end is utilized to best advantage; goaded by the joy of the moment and the knowledge that deprivation returns with londay. In the absence of party weekends, the Sewanee man contents himself with the many teas and dinners which occur during the year. Entering students quickly learn the names of the ladies who preside over the silver ser ice. Also acquired is the abil- ity to balance a cup and saucer on one knee ; leaving both hands free to pillage passing trays of hors d ' oeuvres. On Sunday nights the Sewanee man may follow the tradition of calling upon pro- fessors in their homes. These visits enable the student to keep in touch with home life, while becoming better acquainted with his teachers. Frequently such calls reap tangible benefits, ranging from homemade cookies to a glass of beer, or two. Football is a spectator sport Tradition is a renewable commodity And occasionally, briefly, timidly, the modern age tries to get a foothold here.