Am Suddenly Getting the "Feel" of College (Academically) - Friday, January 15, 1965

Tonight I worked on my College Placement Service personal data sheet, and I hope to get my application completed and sent in tomorrow. I took time out to help Evelyn make some marshmallow-rice krispie candy. I had Holly look through some social studies books today. Lately I seem to be having some problems with her. I will need to re-evaluate my approach and understanding. Teaching an individual child is certainly valuable experience. It snowed lightly and was cold today. I'm suddenly getting the "feel" of college (academically), I think.

Freshman Women Elected 7 Candidates for WJC - Thursday, January 14, 1965

We had an SNEA meeting tonight but only a few were there. It was a matter of discussing future plans. Then I went to the library to read Family. At 10:00 I went to the Hawley house meeting to have them elect six candidates for freshman WJC (Women's Judicial Council) representative. They nominated seven and the bottom two tied, so I explained that because of that, all seven would remain candidates. (I always seem to "sneak out" of "tie" situations.) I'm starting to draw up some evaluation forms for our education department remedial reading program.

Carol, Chris and Linda are Now in Stephens - Wednesday, January 13, 1965

Maybe I'm finally ready to "retire" from girls basketball. We played the season's last game tonight and lost to the PCCs 14-13. We made a really exciting comeback in the closing minutes. I was driving toward the basket when Phyllis Renshaw made a frantic grab for me and the ball - I thought the whistle was for a foul, but it was the end of the game. Chris moved in with Kathy and Linda is with Jean.

This was a Day Dedicated to the Stephens Cause - Tuesday, January 12, 1965

This was one of the days I dedicated to the Stephens cause. I finally got all the necessary permission directed through the right channels for moving two beds into room 415. Since the maintenance department may have taken indefinitely, we had four Nickel guys (Glenn, Hans, Steve and Rog) come over to move them up from two second floor rooms of girls without roommates. I've been moving furniture and cleaning drawers. The house council started working on a dorm constitution. Most of the Stephens girls went to Fritz's tonight for Nancy's birthday. [As Stephens president] I didn't try to stop them, but I didn't go, either.

Working to Revise the Student Council Constitution - Monday, January 11, 1965

At the student council meeting tonight we spent quite a bit of time going over the constitution - we are in the process of revising it. Carol has moved in, but we are having to go through a little bit of "red tape" to get beds moved back into the room that was our lounge before Chris can move in. Since Mary Sue isn't going to come, we'll plan to ask Linda Cleveland as soon as we can find out her grades. Our education seminar was pretty good today - maybe those three men all together (when we have our comps) won't be impossible.

Started Filling Out Park Hill Teacher's Application - Sunday, January 10, 1965

This was largely a quiet and uneventful day - several have commented on it. This afternoon Evelyn and I went to Mackay to study. That building is really ragged around the edges. I started filling out my Park Hill teacher's application. I hope I can get it finished and sent in soon. Tonight I went to the library. It's going to be a "test of endurance" to see how I do with a regular academic load of courses involving a lot of reading again.

Helped at the Theater Concessions Stand Tonight - Saturday, January 9, 1965

Evelyn and I worked at the concessions stand at the theater tonight. We had a lot of fun with Jim, Chuck, Art and Dave. They can really "goof off" on the job. This morning I cleaned our room and wrote letters to Mr. Fincher and Miss Dyer about teacher recommendations. After lunch I made our two beds (Evelyn was home for the day), dusted the floor (others were doing the same "once a trimester" cleaning), and then went to the library. We coeds got free gift packages of shampoo, Q-tips and Tampax today.

Carol and Chris Plan to Come to Stephens - Friday, January 8, 1965

Barb, Margaret, Flo and I went to the first half of the basketball game with Evangel. We were behind one point when we left, but we went on to lose, so our season record is now 0-7. Then Barb, Margaret and I went on to the show, The V.I.P.s, and Evelyn came from babysitting. I watched the student council polls from 8:00 to 9:00. Bill Perry is the new proportional representative. Holly didn't get here today - it's strange that I didn't hear anything. Carol and Chris plan to come to Stephens, but I guess Mary Sue doesn't.

We Elected Three New Members to Stephens - Thursday, January 7, 1965

We voted on new Stephens members tonight. They are Carol Dotts, Chris Hayward and Mary Sue Somerville. While Rosemary and I counted ballots, the rest of the girls planned the Stephens booth for the SUDC [Student Union Development Committee] carnival. It sounds cute - something to do with telegrams. Our senior seminar in education met this afternoon. We finally decided the only time that would suit the most people is Monday at 4:00, so I'll have to change the time Holly comes. We're going to discuss tests and measurements and comparative education.

Courses Sound Demanding and Challenging - Wednesday, January 6, 1965

My classes sound demanding and challenging. Everyone is talking about their courses going to be that way. To get an A in social psychology we have to get an A on the first test and then apply for an A by doing a library research project. Dr. Pai had us define philosophy, science and religion in philosophy of education. My intro to philosophy course will be such a help for this course. I had a Dean Miller and house council day, but I think we have everything ironed out. The LLCs had a meeting and party. I talked with Mrs. Hufford about Holly.

Education Department Men Have Me Working Again - Tuesday, January 5, 1965

A little after 9:00 I went to Mackay on my way down to Alumni and ran into Dr. Pai. He took me down in his car, and I got right to work. I typed dittos for him and Mr. Carey. Dependent Mr. Chronister is having me index his phone list. I can see that it will be a "three ring circus" now. Dr. Pai arranged with Dr. Hamilton and Mr. O'Brien for me to compile freshman seminar grades and semester averages for a study he wants to do. We had developmental psychology. I read that tonight.

Helped Mr. Wetherill with College Bowl Preparations - Monday, January 4, 1965

This was my last time through a registration line at Park College. I decided to take The Family instead of Tests and Measurements. I saw Dr. Pai long enough for him to sign for Mr. Carey for the change. I didn't go down to see if they wanted me to work. I had been looking for Dr. Pai's car, but apparently he was there anyway. At least Evelyn saw his door open. At 3:00 I went over to help Mr. Wetherill with some College Bowl things. They called the dorms for volunteers. The student council met tonight, but there wasn't a quorum.