News From Mr. Reynolds and the President - Monday, January 7, 1963

I'm up to my neck in news writing. Thank heavens all of my classes tomorrow are new ones so none of my homework has to be done. I spent over an hour getting a good provocative interview from Mr. Reynolds on the problem of assembly attendance, and he also gave me information for two more articles he wants done. If Carol doesn't find room for it all, well, she better. I also got in to see the president for a few minutes. I must be developing the distinguished look of a settled down student. Both of them asked me my major, and I replied happily, "elementary education." (Vivien told me before Christmas I didn't sound very happy about it.) I told Dr. Frizzle about Uncle Bill - maybe he can speak next year for the Latin American Series.

A Strong Urge to Just Cry - Sunday, January 6, 1963

Now I'm just as concerned about the homework I haven't done as I was yesterday about not getting anywhere. We have to summarize each lesson we read for political science. This is going to be awful, but I guess this way we'll keep up with the reading. I'm disappointed with myself. I feel a strong urge just to cry. Sometimes I am so very weak. But then I must realize that compared to the world's, my problems are nothing. We had morning chapel. It's too bad that they ever dropped it in the first place and nice to get back to the old way.

Studied in the New End of the Library - Saturday, January 5, 1963

I tried, but didn't very successfully succeed, studying this afternoon in the library. We can use the new part now (last trimester's study side is now closed off) but they were moving things around and it was sort of cold and besides, I couldn't concentrate anyway. I don't know what my trouble is. Everyone likes my hair the way Margi cut my hair short and set it. This is going to be another long, hard trimester, study wise. I think last trimester took the last of my strength.

Classes for Second Trimester Began Today - Friday, January 4, 1963

Classes for the second trimester of my sophomore year began today. My only new class was political science with Dr. Neighbor. Religion, history and French were the same as last trimester. There were only two of us in the afternoon French class, so unless there are some others for it, we will probably switch back to the morning class. Opening Convocation was this afternoon. Dean Hulbert spoke on freedom and liberal arts. He's going to be "going into seclusion" (I'd say it's about time!) to work on his Ph. D. Margie is going to cut my hair now.

Took a Train to Parkville, Registered Early - Thursday, January 3, 1963

My train was an hour late leaving Fairfield. I didn't get much sleep. Lots of kids came back on night trains. I was in the restroom when I heard the announcement for a train leaving for Council Bluffs and Omaha , so I hurried ("Information" man said I could buy my ticket on the train) and rode to Parkville for 44 cents. Dr. Hampl called me this morning to come to her office to register ahead of my 2:00 scheduled time. I finally finished after we temporarily settled my library problem of "one book" (had to be taken care of before I could complete registration) although Vivien, who used my card, insists she returned the book. We had a Stylus staff meeting tonight. George Horneker and a freshman boy are the new reporters. I bowled tonight with some of the freshman girls.

Translated a Letter from French to English - Wednesday, January 2, 1963

I really had all day to pack today but I didn't get started till this evening. They went back to school today. I spent my last day of vacation getting dinner for Daddy, reading the mail, and polishing my shoes. I have caught a bad cold. Tonight I translated a letter in French to Mr. Skola that Gene Stromley gave to Phyllis for me to translate. It was kind of fun and I figured out most of it even though I didn't have any French books or my dictionary home. It's time to get to bed - the time to leave for Fairfield and my 3:30 train will come all too soon. It's been a nice vacation.

Breakfast at 10:30 This Morning - Tuesday, January 1, 1963

Mary Ellen, Helen and I slept till 9:00 this morning and then got up and fixed a nice breakfast which we ate at 10:30 (after our "supper" at 3:00 this morning!). Then we skipped lunch except for chips and dip which we forgot to eat at the party. It was hard to keep track of time today since we were somewhat off schedule. We listened to records, got caught up on all the news, and this afternoon played Monopoly. Mr. Miller brought Helen and me home this evening. So we had a nice New Year's party and a quiet New Year's Day with Mary Ellen, Helen and me having the house to ourselves for a leisurely day. It seems as if a slumber party leaves me sleepier than college hours! Wisconsin almost beat USC in the Rose Bowl but didn't quite make it.