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Newspaper
Barnard Bulletin
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1920
Page
5
Sophie Parsons Woodman of 1907 argues that Barnard fraternities provide broader benefits beyond athletics and class lines. She praises cross-generation alumnae involvement and urges recognition of the positive influence of organized fraternity groups on college life.
The Debating Society held its December 9 meeting in Room 139 Milbank with an informal debate on establishing an Educational Section in the Cabinet and a National Standard of Examinations and Degrees. E Phelps spoke for, W Harrington against, with open rebuttal. A Bennet was elected temporary social chairman and materials committee volunteers were urged to inform A Geissler.
Regular meeting notes show Junior Class petition granted moving Junior Prom to January 31 from February 4. Budget approved subject to Undergraduate Association, fudge sale by 1922 Mortarboard planned before Christmas, Long Book temporary appropriation, and charity drive for American Student Relief Fund led by Orilla Holden. Bulletin finances discussed, later meeting cut four pages and launched student ad drive to appoint Assistant Business Manager.
The Franco American Scholarships Committee met at a luncheon with Dean Gildersleeve. Dr. Samuel D. Capen chaired the committee with M. Champenois of the French Government present. Reports covered French Government scholarships to American women in France and American college scholarships to French nationals in the U S. Plans for next year were discussed. There are 24 French Government scholarships and 86 from American colleges.
The gym hosted four class games on a Friday with Senior Junior in a tight 1922 led 1921 comeback. The sophomore squad dominated and the freshmen struggled, as 1923 and 1924 posted a final score of 24 to 11 in a capstone finish.
A swimming meet score correction updates individual totals for the Sophomore Senior event. D Weil earns 23 points and G Becker 723 points with revised scores. class totals show varied point distributions. Clark 21 and Emily Marx 23 listed as managers.
Notices invite contributions for Barnard College employees Christmas box to be left in Mrs Jameson's Mail Box in Students Hall or with Miss Libby in Milbank Hall.
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