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SOPHOMORE CLASS
Big-sister Little-sister activites marked the beginning of a new year for the sophomores. Incoming
freshmen and their Big-sisters were given an opportunity to form new acquaintances during the ·summer
months at a tea given by Penny Nutting and Kathleen Day, and at the dessert party of Angela Palermo
and Lillian Vaia. The 1961 school year began with a luncheon for members of both classes under the chair–
manship of the sophomore class president, Sally Tooley, The event carried a football theme. A luncheon
and pool party at the Hotel del Coronado, under the direction of Martha Spiers and Mary Olive Cham–
bers, also provided an opportunity for sophomores to welcome the new freshman class.
The university football team was given support when members of the sophomore class impersonated
football coach Mike Pecarovich and his players in a skit presented at the Lark. The rally preceded the
victorious U.S.D.-Marine Corps Recruit Depot game.
Sophomores lent encouragement to their freshmen "buddies" during the first quarter midterms and
finals with cheerful notes and small gifts.
Second semester events included a Valentine dance on February 11th, held at the U. S. Grant Hotel.
This dance, along with a mixed volley-ball tournament in early spring, was co-sponsored with the sopho–
more class of the College for Men.
Highlight of the year was the Bal des Fleurs held in May. The theme was carried throughout the rose
patio under a starlit sky. The efforts of the entire class were rewarded by this memorable dance.
The final event of the year was the sophomore serenades on class night. As they bid farewell to the
seniors, sophomores now awaited their return to Alcala as upperclassmen.
Kathleen Day, Patricia Quirk, Sally Tooley.
Mother G. Patch, and Norma Peck discussing plans
for the BAL DES FLEURS.