The Record of the Class

miECDCIDIEDD I1S)SI1 :Y.A Class L3)S,2.15 BOOK 113 »S5I THE LIBRARY HAVERFORD COLLEGE THE GIFT OF CLASS OF 1951 ACCESSION No. \ 8 2> T 5 \ Digitized by the Internet Archive in 2009 with funding from Lyrasis Members and Sloan Foundation http://www.archive.org/details/recordofclass1951have \y ^/. V h «< ,;; - 'J// ^r ^ ^ w^ |i i:r« ..J ^•j^ rii» THE RECORD THE NINETEEN HAVERFORD COLLEGE HAVERFORD PENNSYLVANIA FIFTY-ONE ^..? We have attempted to portray the College iniormally and realistically. The result oi our efforts will speak for itself . A SENIOR PUBLICATION Dedication There are few of us who will forget the Collection late in the first semester when Bill Docherty, soon to leave to return to the Navy, stood on the stage, tickled and embarrassed, to receive a silver tray as a gift from his friends at Haverford. In the moments while he unwrapped the gift there passed in swft review the many things that we were indebted to Bill for . and we were proud to think, as we looked over our shoulders and saw Pat smiling even more proudly and a little wistfully, that we had had the sense to dedicate our yearbook to this couple. To Bill, who had made his friendship and understanding available to every student, and who will always be the ideal of coach and leader to us. To Pat, whose cheery good humor must remain a marvel amidst the difficulties of her bookstore, and whose door was always open to all. Realizing that it has been a pleasure to call them our friends, the class of 1951 dedicates this Record to Bill and Pat—and Mike. \mgf-—'^ -^i.-.w^ Bill and Pat Docherty C5 HAVERFORD Here is Haverford. Here is the story of four years of study, fun, and growth. Here is a place with memories for all who have been associated with it. What this place means to you, and what you think of it is affected not just by the buildings, but also by the people you meet, the things you do, the exams, the important and not so important things that composed your every day life. Haverford means a scared freshman sitting through a Lunt "Jitter" session as well as a group of sober seniors on the long path to a Chemistry Comprehensive session. It means a water fight in North Barclay and overturned fire extinguishers in the halls of Lloyd. It is the remembrance of being thrown into the pond as a wise Rhinie, and discussions over a cup of coffee in the Coop. It is also the story of exams. The last minute cram- ming before a final. The arguments in the class room, and the many hours spent on a term paper. The discussion with the professors and the understanding to be found in them and the other members of the Haverford community. Seated: Feeser, Armstrong. Stand- ^ ing: Reynolds, Moore, Thomas, Kit- tridge, Leqgett. THINGS THAT CHANGE The college year 1950-51 brought a profound change upon the Haver- ford ccmmunity. The world situation affected every member of the community from worker to faculty. Students were now faced with the prospect of military service, and the faculty and administration with problems of running a college with a shrinking student body. Collection announcements about the draft were frequent, bulletin boards filled with draft bulletins, and the question was "How does the draft affect you?" The seniors found many of their plans for the future would have to be postponed as problems of what to do after graduation became quite different. For many the problem involved a decision about what branch of military service they preferred to enter. For underclassmen the problem was somewhat different. With a draft law providing for deferments only until June, the attitude was one of uncer- tainty and insecurity. Many felt that some men would be able to finish college, and decided to take their chances. Others felt the best plan was membership in some kind of military reserve or R.O.T.C. Hence the picture of uniformed students emerging from the Haverford dormitories on their way to other places or institutions for training was a new but not totally incomprehensible one. JhinqA THAT NEVER CHANGE Each semester the Haverford student changes his courses and schedule. But there are two things in his schedule that never change. These are Collection and Fifth Day Meeting. Each Tuesday the entire student body gathers in Roberts to hear a speaker on politics, religion, philosophy, or even athletics. And each Thurs- day the students take the Ginko bordered path over the bridge to Meeting. Above: "Collection ad- journed." Upper right: Holy Trinity. Lower right: On the way back from Meeting. Haverford is more. It is the griping about the food, walking through the Ginko fruit outside of Founders, breakfast at 8:09 each morning. President White's jokes in Collection, and all night arguments about anything from Haverford student government elections to philosophy. It is the race to make it to Bryn Mawr by 2:00 A.M. The parties in Lloyd and the bell in Founders ringing to announce a football victory as you walk through the rustling leaves away from Walton Field. Haverford means a walk every Thursday to Meet- ing House for an hour of contemplation or reading whichever the case might be. It means Cap Harris on the steps of Roberts ushering late-comers to Collection. Haverford means two hours in the Physics lab or an evening seminar at the home of a professor, or the many trips to the library when the dormitory is too noisy to study. Haverford is the excitement over an intramural basketball game, and the desire to beat Swarthmore whether it be in volleyball or varsity football. It is Pop Haddleton bracing against the wind, sending his boys through the paces around the track while Bill Docherty shows prospective linemen how to tackle. It is a cricket match on Cope Field. But most important, Haverford is the process of growth. It is change from a freshman who sees a strange place for the first time and meets strange people from all over the world, and then leaves four years later with friends and joyful days behind him. Haverford is the growth of minds, a finding of knowledge, and an understanding of those things learned both in and out of the classroom. It is a preparation for life ahead, whether you plan to be a business- man or doctor, a teacher or minister. Here is the story of Haverford. ADMINISTRATION PRESIDENT Gilbert Fowler White The Class of 1951 has watched a fledgling college president achieve maturity in administering Haverford. The Gilbert White we saw as freshmen had experienced only a sampling of the problems to come in his past five years here. These last four years have made manifest an air of confidence in Gilbert White, echoed daily by the faith of the college community in him, his tact and judgment, as it relies on his solving its countless problems. Mr. White has retained through the fire of functional formalism an informality that on Campus Day made a dungaree-clad college president no more inappropriate than a sweating junior. The truly personal relationship that Gilbert White has built up with the members of the college community, his willingness to help individuals, and his insight into what is best for Haverford, have made this man a vital factor in moving Haverford smoothly toward its goal in education. VICE-PRESIDENT Archibald Macintosh Mac will never need introduction to any group of Haverfordians. Cast in the unhappy- role of being responsible for all of us being here in the first place, he is then stuck with the job of making sure we don't make him look bad. But most important in our minds, he always has time for a couple of words and a grin, behind which lies the knowledge that he is always available when help is needed. DEAN Gilbert T. Hoag Somehow managing to be available at all times, the Dean combines a deep love for Haverford with a realistic view of its problems. Although his job has many unpleasant aspects to it, his friendly and understanding guidance is the reason for the academic success of unknowable numbers of students. We have been lucky to have a man of his caliber in his key position, and we will not forget the value of his practical approach to our misdemeanors any sooner than he would dissociate socialism from intermediate composition. VICE-PRESIDENT Lester Haworth Haverford owes much to Lester Haworth for his effective handling of the fund drive. The biggest and most amtitious campaign in Haverford history and one destined to help the College over the difficult times to come was a success due in a large measure to the efforts of Haworth and his assistants. Another of his contributions was a guiding hand behind the formation of the much-needed press club. COMPTROLLER Aldo Caselli The proprietor of Haverford College. Every- thing depends on his approval, and luckily so for the continued financial success of the Col- lege. Voluntarily withdrawing a little from the everyday life of the College, Aldo nevertheless will do anything for you within the bounds of good business with a sincere interest in your particular problems. If you really want to be his pal, just ask him if he actually got Tos- canini's autograph, or if Club 50 isn't a white elephant after all. MANUEL JOSE ASENSIO JOHN ASHMEAD, JR. Assistant Professor ol Spanish Assistant Professor of English CARL B.

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