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May 1, 1942

Many of the young belles of the camp wore hibiscus leis and flowers in their hair to celebrate May Day. My two Spanish and Dutch roommates, with their fresh, dark beauty, looked enchanting with the scarlet blooms in their black hair.

It was the last day of school for the camp kids. To show their glee, they tore through the corridors and grounds, screeching like painted savages.

Rainbow resigned as our room monitor, and Leslie was elected to take her place. With her quiet but firm way, we believe that she too will be able to handle a roomful of women of various ages, backgrounds, and temperaments.