Sophomore Party

California scene in the "The Matchbox Tour," a skit show presented by the Class of 1930 to the Class of 1931. The chorus members are holding pick axes
California scene in the "The Matchbox Tour," a skit show presented by the Class of 1930 to the Class of 1931. The chorus members are holding pick axes
A large group of students costumed as Ku Klux Klan members in the "Southland" scene in the "The Matchbox Tour," a skit show presented by the Class of 1930 to the Class of 1931. The students are in white robes and hoods, and there is a sign that reads "Klu Klux Klan"
A large group of students costumed as Ku Klux Klan members in the "Southland" scene in the "The Matchbox Tour," a skit show presented by the Class of 1930 to the Class of 1931. The students are in white robes and hoods, and there is a sign that reads "Klu Klux Klan"
Boston scene in the "The Matchbox Tour," a skit show presented by the Class of 1930 to the Class of 1931. Two of the students are costumed as Harvard students
Full cast of the "The Matchbox Tour," a skit show presented by the Class of 1930 to the Class of 1931
Hendrick Hudson and crew playing ninepins in Act II of the skit show presented by the Class of 1927 to the Class of 1928
Students in caps and gowns on stilts in front of the "Ivory Soap Palace" in Act I of the skit show presented by the Class of 1927 to the Class of 1928
Babies and the devil in from of the "Ivory Soap Palace" in Act I of the skit show presented by the Class of 1927 to the Class of 1928
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
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