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The Dean demonstrates more of his talents to a crowd of onlookers. "Sounds of Silence," a group sponsored by the Deaf Club, is always a big attraction at May Day. Spring Weekend - May Day, Both names are synonymous with the tradi- tional time each Spring at Western Maryland reserved for a special kind of fun. The annual carnival on the Hill only highlights a weekend of events; this year's Quad Party was rained out Friday evening and held in the Forum, but High School Visitation and the ensuing Carnival on Saturday, May 5, were both successful events. Highlights at the May Carnival includ- ed a baloon ascension, a performance in sign language by the "Sounds of Silence" group, a glass blowing dem- onstration, performances by a mime troupe, a juried art show, and accom- paniment by the WMC Band. Much enthusiasm greeted the student body involved in the activities from West- ern Maryland faculty and staff, and from the many residents of West- minster who attended the festivities. 49