Typed Group Outline, Wrote Stephens Invitations - Monday, March 22, 1965

Tonight I typed our outline that our group has been working on for philosophy. I've been writing Stephens membership invitations (without names) so I won't have them all to do tomorrow night. I had a hamburger and shake in the J.R. with Seth tonight. I left him sitting in Commons after we finished eating supper. He said he sat there thinking for half an hour. Becky Neibling came to our Family class to talk about her work as a juvenile court officer.

Had Contact with Mrs. McDaniel and with Dr. Hamilton - Sunday, March 21, 1965

Dr. Hamilton gave the spaghetti dinner sponsored by Hawley second floor that he bought at the SUDC auction to the student council members and their dates, so Seth and I went to that tonight. He and I shared a table with Dr. Hamilton and had a very nice time. Mrs. Hamilton has the flu so wasn't able to come. This afternoon Nancy took Rosemary and me out to the McDaniels to talk with Mrs. McDaniel about Stephens since she, Mrs. Stewart, and Glenn Petrie's sister have become very interested in helping us out. I called her back this evening to tell her we'd like to have her as our sponsor (to help lessen problems between Stephens and the Dean of Women).

Went to Wetherills for a Party, Then to Friends - Saturday, March 20, 1965

Seth and I went with Elliott and Babs to Mr. Wetherill's party for sociology majors and others tonight. I certainly do enjoy going to the homes of different Park professors. Jerry Howell and his German wife Gisela, friends of Elliott (he's a Park graduate) went with us - in fact, he drove. Afterwards we went back to their apartment for drinks and appetizers. Another couple (he's a soc major here this semester) came over, too. This afternoon I went with Flo to KC and we picked out a nice barbeque grill and five utensils for the LLCs to give the Johnsons since he's retiring. I got some undergarments, too.

Had a Grasshopper at the Plaza III Lounge on the Plaza - Friday, March 19, 1965

Tonight I went to a synagogue service with Seth. He is Orthodox Jewish and this was a Conservative service, but there isn't too much difference. It was interesting - the Jewish was the only one of the religion field trips I missed. Afterward we went to the really neat Plaza III cocktail lounge on the Plaza. There was a combo, and we and our "quadruples" - Elliott and Margy, Kent and Mary Jo, and Dave and Carolyn sat around a little table in the center. It reminded me of the movies! I had a "grasshopper." Such a fabulous evening!

Saw Cosmonaut Become First Human to Walk in Space - Thursday, March 18, 1965

Seth and I just finished watching the Russian TV pictures of one of their cosmonauts. It was a two-man space flight in which one stepped outside the space capsule to become the first man in history to "walk" in the weightlessness of outer space. It's amazing that we can see pictures of it the day it happened. GREs were quite an experience. So many of the answers involved such a fine line of distinction that it's hard to know how one did. There were only a few questions that involved things I didn't know anything about.

Talked About Stephens Membership and Housing - Wednesday, March 17, 1965

As GRE time draws nearer I am wondering how quickly and thoroughly one can "review" or skim six books or so. I just haven't had time to do it sooner. Today Rosemary and I talked with Dean Miller about Stephens membership and housing - some topics never rest. After another spat with Seth, I ended up treating him very nicely. McDowell, you're impossible! Today must be a record for coldness on the date and the day before for warmness. There's so much difference in two successive days.

McDaniels will Ask Alumni to Help Retain Stephens - Tuesday, March 16, 1965

Stephens gave a little party for all of the freshmen in Hawley tonight in return for their gestures to us. We served green Kool-Aid and St. Patrick's Day cookies. (They thought they were having a roll call house meeting.) Dr. Pai conducted a "review session" for orals and comps tonight. I didn't stay past the point where he said "You don't all have to stay..." Tonight Nancy and Jean went to talk with the McDaniels who are going to do all they can to get Alumni support to help "Stephens remain Stephens." Sounds great! Seth gave me a pound of mixed nuts - nice to eat while studying for GREs.

Working on Freshman Seminar Scores for Dr. Pai - Monday, March 15, 1965

I am no longer WJC chairman. The new members of the student council were installed at tonight's meeting. It has been a fast year, although we were installed a few weeks later. Mr. Colliver came to the library tonight (after calling the dorm) to get my help with the freshman seminar correlations he is working on for Dr. Pai. Seth helped me change the x and y variables to consistent scores before they can coded by machine. I hope to get a little reviewing done this week for GREs on Thursday. We had a birthday party for Winnie and Linda.

We Took Phyllis and Rich to the Municipal Auditorium - Sunday, March 14, 1965

Vivien and Charlie, Seth and I took Phyllis and Rich to the Municipal Auditorium where they were to meet the McGeehes at 6:00. We all crowded into the Volkswagen. I assume they made their connections. The Armentrouts didn't want to wait, so we just dropped them off. We went to chapel this morning, and this afternoon walked down to the river. Seth really thinks Phyllis is great. Mom Hawkins told me I have a cute sister. And I was proud to have her on campus this weekend. For an unserious relationship, Seth and I sure have enough serious talks.

Phyllis and Steve Shugart's Brother Rich are Here - Saturday, March 13, 1965

Phyllis and Steve Shugart's brother Rich got here about 11:00. Seth showed them the science hall and I got to see the work he is doing in the physics department. After lunch I talked with Phyllis and washed my hair. Then the four of us went up to the observatory and walked around campus some. I think Mr. McGehee brought a popular little "couple for the weekend" to Park. Both Steve and Dee are in Chicago this weekend. Rich is certainly making himself at home. We went to the movie tonight, then Phyl and Rich went to the Parchie Varsity Playboy Club and Seth and I went to the Armentrouts. Seth and Charlie made fudge while Vivien taught me how to play chess.

Statement on the Mind was Basis for One Hour Discussion - Friday, March 12, 1965

Between 7:00 and 8:30 I took a bath and did an arithmetic assignment for Jeri. Then I went out with Seth for an enjoyable evening on campus and up at the observatory. By 12:00 I was so tired I could hardly see straight , so he brought me back. Evelyn is still babysitting at Chronisters. Holly forgot to bring back the library book that I'm supposed to return by Monday to avoid suspension of borrowing privileges. I had to re-read my statement on the mind I had conjured up for philosophy - it provided the basis for the whole hour's discussion. I also talked with Dr. Pai and Mr. Carey about my philosophy term paper on a phase of semantics.

The UN Model Assembly was Held at Park Today - Thursday, March 11, 1965

Phyllis called this evening about her plans for coming this weekend. Mr. McGehee, her biology professor, is going to bring her and Steve Shugart's brother Rick to Park while he attends a dog show in Kansas City. I watched the student council polls from 8:00 to 9:00. The P.R.s next year will be Jim Hunter, Kathy Amayo, Bill Perry, Bill Schubert and Tom Mooney. The UN Model Assembly was today. Seth helped with the public address system. I'm still seeing him - he won't know what to think. I'm having a time deciding what to do.