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Newspaper
Barnard Bulletin
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1925
Page
1
Barnard Bulletin weekly issue for Barnard College students with editor and staff credits. Notes on the Undergraduate Association activities and campus announcements.
The piece compares training rules for athletic events with those for final exams. It notes nine to ten hours of sleep and diet limits for sports, while exams demand little sleep, at most a few hours, and a rigid coffee diet. It suggests observers expect winners from rule abiders.
The notices state Psychology A2 remains on May 20 at 1 10 in Room 303 and Psychology A4 on May 26 at 9 00 in Room 139. Acting Registrar L Margaret Giddings signs the message.
On May 1 La Societe Francaise heard M Muller argue that ordinary people drive language change not the educated elite. He cites the decline of past definite in French and the shift in word gender usage with examples like La Sorbonne and terms such as guillotine and clique. The talk closed with a sea shanty sung by attendees.
Marian Paschal chosen to succeed Margaret Melosh as President of Wigs and Cues. Elizabeth Lazar is Vice President, and Maria Alzamora Secretary. New board incomplete. election of Try-Outs Manager Stage Manager and Business Manager deferred to next meeting for full vote.
The Student Council reports approvals by the Assembly for several positions. Appointees include Mildred Lyman as College Cheer Leader, Betty Paterson as Chairman of Eligibility, Sylvia Surat as Chairman of Curricular Committee, Margaret Hatfield as Chairman of Forum Luncheons, Marianna By ram as Chairman of College Teas, Mosetta White as Chairman of Social Calendar, Marion Davis as Chairman of Charter Committee. Senior Proctors listed include Eleanor Antell, Mary Armstrong, Dorothy Ashworth, Dorothy Avery, Alice Gouled, Christine Hopkins, Mary McClelland, Eleanor Newcomer, Belle Otto, Elizabeth Patterson, May Seeley, Margery Skeata, Anun Torpy, Anna Lee Worthington.
A small party from the Math Science Club and friends toured the Ford Factory at Kearny New Jersey on Saturday April 25. They viewed car assembly operations in all stages and explored the power plant and export facilities with explanations amid the plant visit.
The Odds beat the Evens 29 to 18 after opening 15 to 7 in the first victory on April 28. Quinn dazzled with base running and a key slide home, Kridel snagged many fly balls in right field, and fans noted several high drop balls leading to outs. The season closes with the Faculty-All Star game yet to be played.
At the AAIUW annual convention in Indianapolis on April 9 Dean Gildersleeve and Miss Theodora Bosanquet outlined a $1,000,000 fellowship fund to promote international goodwill. Winners will be selected irrespective of nationality and may study in any country except their own.
At the May 7 meeting the council approved eliminating the executive chairman post and moving duties to the vice president. The Honor Board chair would become a separate office with the chairman on the council. Honors work and room-space for posters were discussed, with a Curricular Committee referral on Honors Course and pondering a shared undergraduate dues collection at registration.
The Representative Assembly met May 6 at 12 15 in Room 304 with Marion Mettler as chair. The session elected Dorothy Ashworth to Student Council and shifted next year meeting time to Monday at noon. Betty Kalisher named Greek Games Supervisor.
The Freshmen hosted seniors on Tuesday May 5 in Odd and Even Studies. In Even Study freshmen musicians played while seniors danced and feasted. Odd Study featured monologues by Noel Stone 28.
The A A Banquet featured awards for athletics and non athletic honors. Pins were given to girls reaching 600 and 1000 points for the first time. Miss Gildersleeve received a tennis award in her absence. The Field Day and swimming cups went to the Class of 1925. Entertainment included dances, a Junior Show, and a Waitresses Debut.
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