Sophomore Party

Skit show presented by the Class of 1920 to the Class of 1921
Skit show presented by the Class of 1920 to the Class of 1921
New Lamps for Old, a skit show presented by the Class of 1919 to the Class of 1920. This scene includes students in stereotypical Middle Eastern costumes
New Lamps for Old, a skit show centered around "Arabian Nights" presented by the Class of 1919 to the Class of 1920. This scene includes students in stereotypical Middle Eastern costumes
Associate Vice President of Human Resources, Vassar College. Born in Nuremberg, Germany; grew up in West Virginia; graduated from Oberlin College; got Masters in clinical social work; got law degree.
Long jump event at Sports Day
High jump event at Sports Day
Throwing event at Sports Day
Rena "Betty" Buck (VC 1934) and Frances Preston (VC 1934) with the Sports Day cup
Rena "Betty" Buck (VC 1934), Frances Preston (VC 1934), and Alice Egan (VC 1937) with the Sports Day cup
Running race at Sports Day
Hurdles race at Sports Day
High jump event at Sports Day
Javelin throw event at Sports Day
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