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Timepassed ever soslowly,and those of us who were away from home forthe firsttime were really homesick. Anumber ofsocial affairshelped to relieve our repression . a reception by the faculty, the gaiety of feet- ball games in Baltimore Stadium, a Christmas banquet and dance, informal dances given by the sophomore and junior classes. Home for Christmas vacation and back, and the first semester was over. From the beginning, we participated in all activities open to freshmen. Hockey, volleyball, and basketball championships were won by our girls, while the fellows won distinction both on varsity and intramural teams. Debating?-who could deny that our team had made its mark among the various competitive high school and college freshman teams? Music, art, clubs?-here again, in each case, we find representatives of '41 their part to help build a greater Western Maryland, and at the same time, sought to enrich their educational experience and strengthen individual and class relationships. It is possible to enumerate outstanding performances by freshmen in the orchestra, choir, "Gold Bug," fraternity, Sunday Scheel. and Christian Association work. We realize, as we look back, that the task ahead is much greater and more difficult than the one behind. We face the challenge of this task with the utmost courage and hope, striving always for a beller Western Maryland. To you, members of the graduating class, we say: "Farewell. and may the college ties that you have formed never be broken." Return to the Hill often after your commencement; you've been great friends of To the other .l..t.~ \ C> _u.., U . >S. ~- -. 1..: '-..l..).... ,. :'\.6 \.