Water Carnival Features Champion Anne Ross '45
Anne Ross Barnard '45 and former national diving champion returned to Barnard for two showings of Mermaid Miracles in the Barnard pool. The water carnival, themed Neptune's Undersea World, featured Flying Fish with Ross and a cast including Helen Whitecotton, Dolores Drew, Betty Houston, Jean Poffinberger, Dorothy Richardson, and Clare Stein among others.
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Anne Ross
Barnard
Neptune
Clare Stein
Dolores Drew
Helen Whitecotton
Sheila St. Lawrence
Betty Houston
Jean Poffinberger
Dorothy Richardson
Ann Hasset
Barbara Hewlett
Fern Yates
Mermaid Miracles
Miss Whitecotton
Helen Pond
Barnard Student Dances Decline Amid Apathy Reflections
A letter argues Barnard sophomores feel overlooked as informal dances drop and Bulletin lacks announcements. It cites low attendance at Representative Assembly and campus talks, noting inertia despite efforts by club presidents, speakers, and events, blaming student apathy and busy schedules.
Hu Shih Hails London UNESCO Conference as Birth of Organization
Dr Hu Shih, chief Chinese delegate and Columbia professor, praised the London meeting that expanded the scope of UNESCO to include science. He said the 14 day conference acted as a midwife, forming a preparatory commission to bring 20 nations to approve the new body and consider educational relief for war damaged European institutions with Red Cross and UNRRA cooperation.
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London
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
Hu Shih
Columbia University
National University of Peking
K. Hu
Preparatory Commission
Red Cross
UNRRA
Princeton President Proposes Reform of College Curriculum
Dr. Harold W. Dodds of Princeton University calls for recasting the last two years of the four-year college plan to ensure value and practicality. He favors language, radio and movie instruction, and studies in literature, history, government, and economics, while opposing extended accelerated programs in peacetime.
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Harold W. Dodds
Princeton University
Dodds
White Dresses Required for June Week Seniors
The article calls on all students to bring white dresses for June Week activities during Graduation week. Seniors must wear white for festivities including Stew Singing Bac calaureate Tea Class Day Trustees Supper and Columbia Commencement. Mary Brown leads Senior Week urging Class of 1946 February graduates to participate in events.
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Columbia
Milbank
Ivy
DORMS HAVE FOOD QUERY RETURNS MIXED FEELINGS
Residence Halls Food Committee surveyed students to rate meals in the dorms. A tally of responses is not released yet amid rumors of opposition to current quality, while dislikes include sweet potato and apple combos and brussels sprouts. A salad and sandwich lunch option with hot or cold choices drew positive interest.
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Residence Halls Food Committee
Bulletin praises Radio Workshop coverage
A reader compliments the Bulletin and editor Joan Raup for the year’s journalistic eloquence in the Radio Workshop feature, expressing gratitude and admiration for the staff.
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Joan Raup
Interclass basketball leads Barnard race with six teams
Barnard hosts a six team interclass season with classes 1946 1949 undefeated after two weeks while 1947 1948 second teams have yet to win. Betwixt several coaches and managers the plan doubles teams per class to widen play and keep competition fair as freshmen through seniors vie for the title.
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Barnard
Betty Green
Corinne Bize
Marion Weber
June Ross
Grace Peters
Renee Jones
Virginia Heller
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Bulletin
Jean Mansfield
Mary London
Marjorie Kreisel
Marilyn Vogel
Marjorie Steele
Adele Kostella On
Jean Kraus
Lois Williams
Mary Louise Stewart
Susan Schwartz
Chanel
Charvel
Columba
Dr. Dodds
Princeton
America
Harvard
Mrs. Tash
Barnard's
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