100 Extra Points for Genetics Problem - Tuesday, November 21, 1961

I was feeling great till I took the art test and then the sky sort of fell in. I don't know, maybe I did okay but he grades so tough. I think I had best go to bed now even though there's the Odyssey and always more art to read. We didn't give speeches again today and since he called off Saturday speech class I won't have to give mine till next Tuesday. Gosh, I got the extra- credit genetics problem we did last Thursday right for 100 extra points. I can use that! Lab took a long time today but it was interesting - stripes on sunflower seeds. We had slides in Alumni for world literature tonight.

Diligent Reading for the Next Art Test - Monday, November 20, 1961

We just had an hour long floor meeting. Now I'm going to have to keep at it to get my art read - I've maintained my schedule for it surprisingly well though. I think I'll cry if I flunk this one. I got 87 out of a possible 105 on my bio test. Considering a few stupid mistakes I made, I shouldn't complain. I hurried off a letter to Parcells and mailed Mrs. Cowan's Christmas card and package. Then I went to the library and diligently read art all afternoon. Fencing's going to be fun, but I'm afraid I'll never shine in any sport.

Saw the Russian Film, "Ballad of a Soldier" - Sunday, November 19, 1961

I luckily got my French done without taking too long. I had to listen to the record and write a composition. I wonder if I'm permanently discoloring my skin below my eyes. My junior year the circles under my eyes were bad but last year I thought I had better luck. I finished the second chapter of art with an afternoon in the library. Now I've got one to go. Tonight the youth fellowship went to "Ballad of a Soldier," a Russian exchange film, as a group, then discussed it. It was a good movie. I have to set my hair yet. Vivien's talking about going to bed soon for once.

Campus is Covered With Snow - Saturday, November 18, 1961

I imagine that I'll soon have the feeling that I've had it. I've got to go to bed and I have about a million pages of art to read. Hip, hip, hurrah - it's been snowing all day and the ground was pretty well covered when Vivien and I got back from Kansas City tonight. In Kansas City I got a turquoise cardigan, this pen, vitamin pills and some incidental items. We spent an hour and a half shopping by ourselves. It works better that way. We didn't have speech class this morning because the Meetin' House was too cold. I'm not going to like having to give my speech the same morning as the art test.

Shopping in Downtown Parkville - Friday, November 17, 1961

I hope I did okay on my biology test. At least I think I passed it. Thank heavens the three genetics problems weren't too hard. This afternoon I went down to Parkville. I got Mrs. Cowan a gift package of perfume nips for Christmas at  the gift shop. The lady was so nice. She not only gift wrapped it for me but got it ready for mailing. I also got a film, light bulb and stamps. In the bookstore I found Christmas cards with the Meetin' House on them so I got Mrs. Cowan one. Boy, am I tired. I've got to get a decent speech ready on my English major. I sent a post card home.

Will Take Train to Iowa for Christmas - Thursday, November 16, 1961

Well, back to Thursday night again and it's biology or bust! I called about train schedules today and I'll be able to leave at 9:25 Thursday night the 14th and get to Fairfield at 1:50 in the morning. I got a box of cookies from Peggy, a letter from Patty saying they might be able to bring me back to college after Christmas vacation, the round robin letter and a letter from Grandma. And I had thought I didn't get any mail since Margie had brought it up here! Janet has been to Lake Darling. Her grandmother lives by Hedrick. We'll be able to get together this summer. This world isn't so big after all. We had a movie that took place in Johnston, Iowa, on hybrid chickens in lecture-demonstration.

Received Foils for Fencing - Wednesday, November 15, 1961

Mom forgot to send my November tuition check along with her letter. I'm writing this so I won't forget to remind her when I write again next Wednesday. As it is now, I send a letter home at the same time I get theirs, so I reply to a week-old letter just before I get another. I went to the biology review session tonight. I think the girls here can help me master it - I hope! We got our foils for fencing in phys ed. It sounds like it will be fun. This was a rainy, messy day and tonight we didn't have to dress up for supper. Today has seemed funny - like I've had more time or something.