Reading Lucretius in Library and in Girls' Lounge - Saturday, January 20, 1962

I spent the afternoon reading Lucretius in the library and the girls' lounge in Mackay. First semester classes are over. Everyone has the thought of finals crowding out all other thoughts. I wish everyone and myself success!!?! I think I'm in sort of a cranky mood. I can't decide, I think I might go to bed now while it's quiet - no, I should make use of a few more good hours. I wish I wouldn't be getting a C in world lit - or any other course, but thank heavens I'm not getting a D in art - I better not!

Written Fencing Final Took Two Hours - Friday, January 19, 1962

Since I spent two hours on my written fencing final this morning (it called for a lot of details) I didn't get to lunch till 1:00 and therefore didn't get to my world lit reading this afternoon like I had planned. I washed and ironed and before I knew it the afternoon was gone. Tonight Marge, Linda Keith, Carolyn Frobig, Regina and I went to see Swiss Family Robinson. I saw the good old Gone With the Wind preview again. I must see it again. Guess I'll read Lucretius. I got two C's and a B on the last test. I should be doing better in that course.

Art Class Will Tour the Nelson Gallery of Art - Thursday, January 18, 1962

I'm exhausted after a wonderful day. First of all I found out I don't have to go to the scheduled speech final, and then we found out that the art class is going to tour the Nelson Art Gallery in place of having a final!! It's like seventh heaven for me, and I got an 89 on the last test. So I wrote to Pat and Delbert saying I could come to visit them over semester break and made my reservation for next Wednesday at 4:15. I finished up my last bio lab reports. It's been snowing so beautifully out. I mailed Ann a rocks and minerals book for her birthday.

Still Doing Okay in French After All - Wednesday, January 17, 1962

Vivien isn't feeling too well tonight and is about ready to go to bed. I've been writing a letter home tonight so for once I believe she is going to actually beat me to bed! We had fencing tests today. I felt as if I was fencing pretty well. I surely intend to get at least a C for the course. Gee, after all my stewing about the French quiz yesterday I got a B+ and "Tres bien!" on my paper. I had stated the rule correctly after all. I feel unworthy. I guess I'll go do French in Marge's room in a little bit so Viv can get to sleep. She was up till 3:15 this morning doing her philosophy paper and skipped two meals today.

Concerned About French But Still Having Fun - Tuesday, January 16, 1962

Urff! I'm a slob. I'm letting my best subject, French, get me down - I never should have put off that assignment for last Thursday - the only reason I did was because I had three tests that week. At this rate finals just might kill me! Oh, come on - I've got to get more optimistic. Marge, Jay, Dave, Betsy, Dick and Bev and I (the 'party' (table) crashers!) had a riot at supper tonight. We spent a whole hour just goofing off - and I was surprised at the funny remarks I could contribute. The assembly program this morning was about the Washington Semester - sounds fun! The freshmen had a lecture tonight about exam preparation.

A Nice Care Package Arrives From Home - Monday, January 15, 1962

I have a cold that I'm going to put to bed, though I guess I'll read The Aeneid till 10:00. I got a pretty magenta sweater, cookies, candy, pizza mix and other mixes from home. I caught Marge in the act of squealing in delight as she discovered my package downstairs. Dr. Hampl was back and for the first time I didn't have my lesson done. I hope she wasn't well enough to notice - she didn't look very well. I have three finals (biology, French and world lit) on Tuesday, art Wednesday, and speech (?) Thursday. We can have it changed if we have more than two on one day, but I may get them over with.

Getting More Snow and Eating OAC Pancakes - Sunday, January 14, 1962

It is snowing again - someone said we're supposed to get nine more inches. I spent all afternoon doing French and I'm still not done. I should have started about Thursday. I had a headache for a little while tonight. Sharon Fritts and I went over to the J. R. about 9:00 to eat OAC pancakes. Sue Brainard is here studying languages with Vivien. They both take both French and Spanish.