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CLASS OF
1965
To the Class of 1965, college life at USD has truly proven to be a challenge —
academic, social, cultural, and spiritual — a challenge which has been met with a spirit
of determined accomplishment.
Could not determination be considered the keyword of our Freshmen year? As we
met the challenges of college life, our class responded with strong determination. Fears
were soon lost in the excitement of Freshman Week. The Freshmen Follies and class
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party brought the class closer together. Collecting toys for the annual toy drive gave
everyone the real Christmas spirit. Our first retreat left us peace and zeal, and gave us
the feeling of being a real part of the student body.
Having completed that first challenging semester, our class swirled into the next
semester. Strains of "Waltz Dream", our Freshman Operetta, will be remembered long,
as will our Supper Dance and the success of our Carnival, which began a new tradition
at USD. As we gave the pizza party for our Seniors on Class Night, we realized that
our Freshman Year was at its close.
After a summer of varied activities, we returned as the Sophomore Class for 1962-
63. Initiating another tradition, our class sponsored a fruitful Thanksgiving drive which
was highlighted by the Greek-flavored "Sophomore Surprise."
Looking like a medieval castle, the main patio provided the setting for the Bal Des
Fleurs. Efforts for this project were well rewarded by the enchanting evening, as the
entire student body and their dates danced until one o'clock in the morning.
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