Valparaiso University - Beacon / Record Yearbook (Valparaiso, IN)

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' ...to iFs fullest extent. 'hThumbs down was the verdict of the sophomores on this cqn-can performance. Thus the fresh paid a weH-remembered consequence. The anxiously awaited moment arrives For seniors after Four years of hard study as Pres. O. P. Kretzmann hands out the Hsheepskins . me Tradition requires that freshmen Khbutton' when invited to do so by upperclassmen. The classroom Hfood for thought is supplemented by something a little more filling at the Union Cafeteria.

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One of the necessary evils of college life is get- ting the laundry over to the Loundro-Mat, Free time at Vofpo means fun, relaxation and spiritual devotion. University-sponsored social events take place at the universityls activities centerethe Union. Howie Knorr acts as ticket agent for the Social Committee for the Hilltoppers performance in the gymnasium Jerry manages to get Marilyn on the Memorial Hall phone minutes before 11 pm. To the Vulpo man, this evening time For the phone is at a premium.

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a pa in fAe ewzs Voipuraiso University is known as a workshop for the development and education of young Christian adults. Thus, in the weH-rounded program of the past year, our campus has enjoyed many inspiring, entertaining, enlightening, and even heart breaking events. The year began with the usual confusion of registration and the orientation, by the upperclassmen, ot the largest Freshman Class ever to enter Volpo. This orientation came to a hectic end with the week of Homecoming The bontire, parade, and queenis coronation were 0H preiucles to the game and social ottoirs which Followed. The campus was host this year to over 2,000 alumni and guests who come to enjoy, with the students, 0 triumphant victory over Ball State. Volpo has this year, also enjoyed many entertaining programs presented by the iyceum committee, the University Players, and the Socioi Committee These programs included Shaw's uAndrocies and the Lion, ShokeSpeorek HMocbeth,n HShow- boot, and Menotti's HThe Mediumfj Concerts were given by Jerome Hines, Ralph Morterie, the Indianapolis Symphony, and the Depauw Opera Gala Tragedy struck the campus on Nov. 27, when the Chopel-Auditorium WOS destroyed by Fire. Although the Fire caused great toss it did not hinder the growing Christmas spirit The coming of Christmas here at Volpo was marked by coroling, beautiful decorations, the Presidents reception, and the midnight vespers, held this year, at the Gym. in the home-stretch ot the school year, Vaipo celebrated its second annual Spring Weekend, which began on Friday with the Vulpo edition of the Olympic gameSe Field Day During these days, HShowboat was presented at the Civic Auditorium and on Sunday, Song Fest closed the busy weekend with the competition among CH of the Greeks, For the coveted trophyt FoHowing closely were Finals and the Com- mencement exercises 30