Webster University - Lauretanum Yearbook (Webster Groves, MO)

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F353 3 . ,rf lil: ff-I -- me if CT Sgf X PHUM The annual Senior Promenade was held as a formal dinner dance on Ianuary twenty-ninth at the Missouri Athletic As- sociation. The program began at eight and lasted until twelve to the accompaniment of Herb Maller's Orchestra. Every year the Prom is given under the auspices of the Senior Class, which is responsible for the entire arrange- ment of the affair. This is the only school dance to which alumnae of Webster are invited, and it is considered the loveliest social function of the school' year. The class of '37 followed the time-honored traditions always associated with Webster's Prom but introduced a new fea- ture-souvenirs for the seniors and their escorts. With the strains of Home Sweet Home, the Prom '37 ended. Each senior was saddened as she danced away the last Prom of her college days, but was happy that it had been a successful one. l61l'

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CHRISTMAS HA The Christmas Banquet is by faculty and student acclaim one of the most charming occasions on Websters calendar. The cafeteria, scene of the dinner, and the Pink Room were gaily decorated, displaying the Christmas spirit. The gala setting suited the festive mood of the diners, guests of Mother Edwarda and the lunior Class. y Dinner served, Dr. Donovan extended his Christmas greet- ings and presented class pins to the seniors. The 1937 pin loears a ruby which, according to tradition, will be ceded to the class of 1941. After the presentation the guests gathered in the Pink Room to await the coming of Santa Claus. Soon he arrived with a sleigh full of gifts for the faculty and his new friends, the freshmen. The jolly old man was feted with song and dance. Then hopping on to his sleigh Santa dashed otf with A Merry Christmas to all and to all a good-night! f50l NUUET

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fitrfll' Um MARIA Long, flowing, graceful gowns do not characterize the an- nual Sodality Marian Day. All sophistication and vanity are set aside and simplicity, sweet and serene, reigns while Sodalists honor the loveliest, noblest, truest Queen of the May, Mary, Mother of God and man. Garbed in academic cap and gown, Sodalists walk around the College campus singing hymns to their Queen and carrying white roses. The procession terminates in the Chapel where Mary's chil- dren lay their flowers at her feet. The retiring Prefect has the honor of crowning Mary. Then she places the Sodality medal on the shoulders of the new Prefect, who kneels be- fore the altar and makes her Act of Consecration. The other Sodalists take up the pledge and consecrate them- selves unreservedly to Mary, Queen of Heaven and Earth. The ceremony closes with solemn Benediction when Christ the King blesses Webster Sodalists as He blesses all who love and follow His Mother. N DAY E623