Westminster College - Argo Yearbook (New Wilmington, PA)

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★ ' emcaikm . . . The clear sharp notes of retreat floated over the campus and each khaki clad company drew itself up in silent attention to the lowering of the stars and stripes from Old Main tower. As the strain died away softly, short commands were given and the solid blocks of khaki melted and be- came swarms of men headed for mess. The men of the ASTP were college students like the rest of us. It was only at times like retreat and inspection that they were very military and correct; but when these times were over they ran for their mail, for a coke in the Grille, or for a talk with their girl — like normal college students. Some of them were homesick at first but tiicy grew to love Westminster and sang Tell Me Why with lumps in their throats like the rest of us. Some of them were cocky — ' no kid stuff, college stuff for me ' . But they got over it and cheered as lustily as we did for the Towering Titans. We didn ' t need special rules or regulations just for the ASTP boys — they fitted in. They helped with Chapel programs and with dances. They welcomed the service cente r and enjoyed our lectures and concerts. It is to these soldiers who adapted their lives to Westminster ' s way of living that we dedicate this book. Godspeed them all.

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I Classes — the beginning, the reason we came to college. Physics, Math, American lit. We start our college day by racing to an eight o ' clock and It IS fitting that ue start this record of college days with the classes. Wartime courses were fuller and faster. We added Navigation and other warminded classes. Tests and quizes were more frequent. We learned and crammed and crammed and learned. These are our classes and our faculty — the ' Hup, ' — the beginning ot college life. Athletics — the second step. There was no foot- ball but the victory bell clanged for everv home game of the Towering Titans. The spectators and players alike came from each game relaxed and ready to face tomorrow ' s work. Although women students were barred from the college gym, they managed to find time for their sports in the Com- munity house. Our athletics were unportant this year — they kept us healthy and served as a re- lease for the nervous war energy uhich ue all piled up.