Barnard Alumnae Parade Clasps Costume Pageant Rain
Barnard Alumnae held its first annual Alumnae Day costume parade under the class of 1904. Judges were Dean Gildersleeve Mrs. Liggott and Miss Weeks. Rain shortened the outdoor event forcing a hall procession with 1901 to 1909 classes in fanciful outfits including bears Puritan maids cards textbooks and a Rosie mascot debut.
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Barnard
Dean Gildersleeve
Ligvett
Miss Weeks
Toto
Robinson
Europe
Rosie
Broadway
Barnard Bears
Barnard Class Day Ends With Senior Banquet of 1911
The 1911 Class Day concluded with a final senior banquet in Brinkerhoff Theatre. Red and white decor by Amy Weil highlighted a humorous roll call and witty toasts led by Edith Deacon, with Helen Crandall’s class prophecy drawing praise. The 1913 and 1910 contingents joined in singing and a later class meeting presided by Madeleine Hirsh.
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Brinkerhoff Theatre
Amy Weil
Edith Deacon
Helen Crandall
Madeleine Hirsh
Senior Dance Pleases Brooks Hall Crowd at Earl Hall
After the June second evening, Seniors recall a warm, clear dance with twenty dances, little groups on the steps, and supper outdoors. Patrons included Miss Gildersleeve Miss Weeks and professors Brewster and Lord. Louise Greenawalt chaired the Dance Committee.
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Earl Hall
Brooks Hall
Miss Gildersleeve
Miss Weeks
Brewster
Lord
Miss
Seniors Bid Farewell on Campus Steps After Banquet
After the final class gathering in 1911 on campus, Frances Randolf lowers the flag as 1911 seniors sing farewell songs. The moonlit ceremony ends with a senior banquet marking the close of undergraduate life.
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Frances Randolf
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