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Newspaper
Barnard Bulletin
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1911
Page
3
In a college ritual dated 1915, Sophomores in robes led a masked procession to the Freshmen Study, blindfolding them and staging a Romanesque spectacle. The drama ends with the rescue of 1915 and applause as college spirit triumphs over class rivalry.
On the Barnard campus a luncheon by Juniors for Freshmen featured baskets of food for each young guest. Speakers welcomed attendees, a pantomime about a freshman’s college misadventures was performed, and the event ended with songs and cheers.
The article describes Barnard College rituals from 1912 1913 and 1914. Constance Wahl addresses freshmen urging college spirit and friendship. Jean Mohle passes a book to Louise Walker 1915 as Freshman Luncheon prep. Freshmen receive green goat tags amid rules and celebrations with Tean Mohle and committee members.
Dean Gildersleeve addressed Barnard College in chapel on October 5, outlining chapel plans and the aim to foster unity and spiritual uplift. She discussed nonsectarian services, the Episcopal background of Columbia, and Barnard’s need for endowment to support a new Students’ Building.
Fragmentary notes praise loyalty to Alma Mater and future class continuity. The text hints at a communal pledge to uphold enduring values and school spirit across generations, though specifics are unclear.
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