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Newspaper
Barnard Bulletin
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1912
Page
5
A Barnard College reader urges the administration to create Senior advisors for freshmen. The author reflects on a miserable first year and argues that upperclass mentors would provide guidance, support, and a quicker adjustment to college life, benefiting both freshmen and seniors.
The Pan Hellenic Council approves a new rushing code to ease fraternity and lower classmen relations on campus. It bans most spending on freshmen or sophomores, allows one formal Sophomore party per chapter, and restricts outside invitations until pledge day unless an intimate friendship is proven. The changes take effect Monday May 13.
Debating is approved as a college activity with a committee led by temporary chairman Beulah Weldon. A constitution will be drafted and submitted Monday, with officer elections at that meeting. The club aims to join Barnard’s other organizations next fall, credits go to 1915.
Short course in stenography instruction at moderate rates. Instructor Elsa R. Keller based at 5 West 82nd Street with contact telephone 3739 Schuyler.
On Tuesday April 30 1915 the Freshmen hosted a vaudeville themed entertainment for the Sophomores in the theatre. Lucy Morgenthau and Edna Astruck led a Sophomore Show parody while Estelle Kraus Rhoda Erskin and others delivered songs skits and imitations. Cora Senner played a Meister singer number and Helen Jenkins closed with monologues. The event showcased strong talent across both classes and ended with socializing and a gong signaling the end.
The 1914 senior picnic to 1912 was a joyful Milbank Hall departure. Students crossed to Fort Lee, rode Palisades cars with music, and enjoyed a lunch featuring a fresh fruit salad. Entertainment included pantomime, poetry, skits, and a senior song. Margaret Reid led planning and the weather aided a perfect day.
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