Have Received an A or A- in Every Course - Monday, January 21, 1963

I wrote up what little news I had tonight, took it over to Mackay and had a lucky break in that I met Mr. Reynolds and was able to get the rest of the information I need about Daniel Boorstin. An "unlucky break" followed in that I just then found out that Carol wants me to check out some other stuff, too, but this way I won't have to feel guilty about not turning in much news. I finally did it. Remember last term when I vowed to make at least one A in every course? Well, I never quite succeeded in history, but today I got an A- on our "matching items" quiz! Tonight I also read ed psych and got the list of individual sports for the LLCs. "We" watched the last half of the Ben Casey continued story. More were watching tonight than last week - I wouldn't have had such a good opportunity.

Went to Arts and Culture Movie, "Sayonara" - Sunday, January 20, 1963

I'm so proud of myself. I have all of my history and political science read and it's only 20 minutes till 10:00. I think I'll write a letter to Grandma and Grandpa. Tonight I saw the Arts and Culture Series movie, Sayonara. This one was in color. Someday I must travel the world to see all of the beautiful places it has to offer. It's cold out again. I didn't think it was too bad last night on the scavenger hunt, although some of the kids said they about froze. I just thought of something - I wonder if there's a swim meet tomorrow. Maybe I better call Mary Kit and see. If there is, that means getting a list of girls.

Took Our Time on the Scavenger Hunt - Saturday, January 19, 1963

We had our third floor scavenger hunt and party tonight. John and Phil each won a dollar since our group, which came in last, had the hardest list. We had just taken our time since we figured we had lost anyway and even took time out to watch the last 15 minutes of the basketball game (which we lost to National). Our list was: an empty chicken noodle soup can, bottle of Vicks VapoRub, one One-a-Day brand multiple vitamin, a Tetrex, a thimble full of gasoline, an earring, a flashing red light, a broken guitar string, an ice cube, and a garbage can lid. We had lots of fun. Early this morning from 1:30 to 3:00 we had a surprise student union party in the J.R. Read psych this afternoon.

Another B on a History Quiz - Friday, January 18, 1963

Some of us saw the show, "Mr. Hobbs Takes a Vacation," tonight. It was pretty good. I got another B on a history quiz - highest grade I saw of those I sneaked a look at in the boxes - except for one other B. Again I think I was lucky. This weekend I have to catch up on my studies. Bluffing has too many close calls and the lucky breaks aren't really justifiable. I swam the free style in our medley against the LECs today as a last minute substitute when Nancy Neill couldn't swim. We got twelve points altogether today. I went down to Parkville to get Ann a birthday present - a manicure set.

Swam with the LLC Freestyle Team - Thursday, January 17, 1963

I have had quite a day. We learned how to "swim" today just in time for me to put it into practice for the third heat of the 20 yard freestyle for the LLCs this afternoon. There were only three in the heat, so I got three points for third place. Now I've just spent an hour getting tomorrow's teams lined up. Ed psych tonight. Thankfully, we didn't have a test. We had a six page Stylus tonight so I helped stuff center pages and fold this afternoon. Now I have to go outside and get four bottles of pop some of the freshman girls are keeping cold since they can't go out after closing hours. I serve humanity well, n'est-ce pas?

Will Take John on Scavenger Hunt - Wednesday, January 16, 1963

I'm writing my own death notice again getting involved in too many things. Tonight I went to the Cosmopolitan Club meeting that we had under the east balcony while we ate dinner, went to vespers, wrote a letter home, and got our club's roster for the free style events and medley tomorrow. I guess I'll try swimming one of the twenty yard heats. Shirley Conner asked me if I was on an Olympic swimming team, the way I was "doing all this organizing" over in Herr House. John was very nice about accepting the invitation - we'll go on the scavenger hunt with Phil and Margie. I only got four and a half hours of sleep last night. Ed psych - have a lot to read - help!

Waiting to Make a Phone Call - Tuesday, January 15, 1963

If the crazy phone would ever get unoccupied, I could call Copley and ask John Sojay to the scavenger hunt. I've had a time deciding who to ask - I've gotten countless suggestions from understanding girlfriends. I spent the evening in the library reading history and "enduring" the competition of a talkative bunch - "I've read three lines since we got here _____" etc. type of goofing off. We had a big time playing three original games in elementary physical education. I took notes on Sidney Lens, the labor leader's lecture this morning. He was pretty interesting. Maybe I saw a little improvement in beginning swimming. I need to hurry and do poli sci. I'll see how John's coming with his.