Pomona College (Claremont, Calif.); Student activities; Posters; School contests
Two photographs mounted on black paper matting capture the rivalry between classes during the annual class competitions. A caption on the left side of the matting describes the top photograph: "Poster hung up by the Sophomores in the hall after...
Pomona College (Claremont, Calif.); Student activities; Competitive eating
Pomona College women involved in a pie-eating contest during an annual class competition. This image can be found on page 15 of the 1955 Pomona College yearbook, "Metate" with the following caption: "Pomona women can be seen in their natural...
Pomona College (Claremont, Calif.); Student activities; School contests
A student carries a suitcase and other objects across a field during a class competition at Pomona College. Another woman waits for her. People watch in the background.
Pomona College (Claremont, Calif.); Student activities; Competitive eating
An eating contest. The students sit on their knees with their hands behind their back and lean forward to eat off the ground. Spectators look on enthusiastically.
Pomona College (Claremont, Calif.); Student activities; Tug of war (Game)
Students play 'tug-of-war' with a tire as part of an annual class competition. This photograph can be found on page 15 of the 1955 Pomona College yearbook, the "Metate." The caption for this and two other photographs indicates the three main events...
