Wellesley College - Legenda Yearbook (Wellesley, MA)

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MAY DAY XN ancient days, hoop-rolling was a thrill- ing sport. It has its survival in Wellesley as a much-loved tradition. Early, early on the morning of May first, Seniors arise and garb themselves in gowns which have been hemmed up by willing Sophomores the night be- fore. They tie their caps firmly on with a broad ribbon and sally forth to the top of Tower Court Hill where the earliest find places in the front ranks. At the signal, away they ail run. Hoops overturn, shoes come off, caps fall to the ground, but soon some able or lucky runner reaches the line by the chapel and stands panting while a bride ' s bouquet is thrust into her arms and there is a happy cheer for the mistress of the class. Then the crowd flocks to the foot of Tower Court Green to witness the colorful numerals and sur- prise feature formed on the Hill by the Sopho- mores.