Sweating Graduation

I noticed in the winter issue ("The Last Word") that the 1964 graduation ceremony was held in the Men's Gym due to rain. For the record, the spring 1968 graduation was held in a gym as it looked like rain.

It was so hot that everyone was fanning with whatever piece of paper they could find and wiping their faces to remove the sweat. Those of us in the graduation gowns were so hot that sweat was running from head to toe.

President J.C. Matthews, in his last spring commencement before retiring, said he had what he considered a good speech but it was too hot and there was no way he was going to put us through having to endure his talk. He said, "Congratulations to all graduates."

Diplomas were presented and then everyone ran for the doors.

Linda Romer ('68)
Houston

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