Watched Miss America at Herr House - Saturday, September 7, 1963

It has been a fast day. Evelyn and I got up at 8:00 and cleaned the room. She went home at 10:30 to spend the day. I worked on a ladder dummy for the yearbook but didn't get very far. Karen and I spent the afternoon pooling our thoughts on yearbook matters. I helped Flo make 40 felt LLC badges. Then Evelyn and I watched the Miss America pageant at Herr House when we weren't able to persuade some guys to watch it rather than a football game in the J. R. I really must start to study since that's why I'm here.

Decided to Take Social Problems - Friday, September 6, 1963

Maybe things are about to get settled down now. I finally got my skirts onto hangers and into my closet, went to the health center to make final plans for my job with Mrs. Flaherty, decided to take social problems instead of ancient and medieval history of philosophy, and accomplished a few other things needing to be done - no studying yet, though. Mom sent the dress that she finished up for me, and my alarm clock. Also candy corn - I was thinking I'd like some of Margie's as I walked back to the dorm with the package. They put both of my feature articles in Wednesday's Journal. How's that for "coverage?" 

LLC Party Was Very Nice - Thursday, September 5, 1963

Our LLC party was really nice. It was just like my fondest hopes would have wished it to be - for once. Our "Little Switzerland" which Becky and I named, along with our "Lake Lucerne" and "Lowell Lodge" were beautiful, and the response was very favorable. I had three classes today, but Dr. Johnson suggested that those wanting Ancient and Medieval History of Philosophy merely for the requirement should wait and take either Ethics or Plato. I guess I will. I guess I'll try to take Social Problems instead. Walt Black, another transfer to LLCs, his friend Dick, and I went to the Dog 'N Suds for the root beer and ice cream.

Cleaned Out Deer Park Spring - Wednesday, September 4, 1963

My baggage was finally delivered to me today. But I guess some kids sent theirs two and a half weeks ago and it wasn't here when they got here. Karen and I discussed more yearbook plans today. Terry didn't show up. I helped Carol, Kathy and Tom distribute Narvas today. Everyone likes them. This afternoon Becky and I - industrious souls - borrowed a rake from the president's garage and cleaned out Deer Park Spring which we're going to decorate with lanterns for a "Little Switzerland" tomorrow night. The spring will be "Lake Lucerne" and the pavilion, "Lowell Lodge." Our serenade tonight was nice.

Last Year's Narva is Here - Tuesday, September 3, 1963

I helped with registration again this afternoon. Some of the freshman boys had to wait forever for the registrar's office to send their class cards down, so Becky and I had good talks with them. I especially enjoyed Gerald Taylor, a transfer student. Vivien brought over the pattern for my bridesmaid's dress in cranberry velveteen. She found a pattern that will go well with her dress. Evelyn and I went down to P. Ville this morning. I have placed orders for the LLC rush party refreshments - (my idea for once) - root beer floats and graham cracker, marshmallow, chocolate sandwiches. Tonight we finished up invitations and worked on favors. The Narva's here. I got to see it early - it's really nice - and convinced Carol to distribute them tomorrow rather than Thursday after convocation.

Helped With Registration Today - Monday, September 2, 1963

I helped with registration most of the day today. Art Kluge and I checked the course schedules for conflicts, total number of hours, and students on probation (42). I wasn't able to get too many of the courses I would have liked to take, but some that will count toward my minor. I'm taking theory and technique of elementary teaching, teaching of reading, personality, psychological statistics, the family, and ancient and medieval history of philosophy. I finished my share of the LLC invitations tonight and helped with "serenade practice." We had a Stephens  house meeting tonight. This is really going to be a great bunch of girls to live with.

Nancy's Mother Died Two Weeks Ago - Sunday, September 1, 1963

Park College is Park College again with most of the upperclass kids back. Evelyn brought over from their house what she needed this afternoon. She and I went to the movie, "The Seventh Seal," tonight. It was rather strange. We have a rather difficult situation here - Nancy Ayres' mother died two weeks ago. We found out indirectly when her father called Mom Hawkins and said we would have a very upset girl on our hands. However, she seems in very good spirits. Evelyn and I, Nancy's brother and Steve helped her move in. Poor Nancy. Rev. Patton, the new campus pastor, is going to be fabulous.