Ursinus College - Ruby Yearbook (Collegeville, PA)

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BUT ONCE A YEAR Wreaths, colored lights, and gayl decorate l trees mark the beginning of the Christmas season at I rsimis. Weeks are spent in preparing for the presentation of the Messiah which is one of the most anticipated events of campus life during this season. The highlight of the festivities is the formal banquet at which coeds compete for honors on class table decorations. Immcdiatcl) following the dinner, the WSGA sponsors a dance at which Santa Claus makes a special pre- Christmas appearance. The traditional girls' all-night dorm parties make the evening complete. To the strains of We wish vou a Merr Christmas h men carollers. we final)) crawl into bed at (» .M. to dream of visions of sugar plums' and two weeks' vacation. The inspiring Candlelight Communion Service brings one of the most wonderful weeks of college life at I rsimis to an end. Santa Claus pays an informal visit to all the good little nirls of Shreiner during an all night dorm party. “The pause that refreshes as carollers stop for sandwiches and cookies at Hobson before visiting the other women's dorms. Knitting deadlines, yes. even bridge and canasta, are forgotten for a few minutes as the girls gather around the piano to sing carols.

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CHRISTMAS COMES

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The hope of even coed was fulfilled when Kin» Sum reigned over the 1949 Max Pax fes-t i ities. The play was rehearsed, the costumes were donned, and colorful, lively performers presented Max is for I . The queen of our choice was Floy Lewis, whose coronation was the impressive highlight of the pageant. Betty Hilling was the author of May is for I . which was produced under the aide super-vision of Barbara Yerkes and Mis' Marilielle Waldo. Sue I.etson and Miss Maribclle Waldo accepted the responsibility of producing the 1950 May Pageant. Casting is one of the many important preliminaries for the production of a successful pageant.