Frats Organize Help Week for YMCA Camp Richmond
The University of Richmond Interfraternity Council launches a Help Week from April 30 to May 2. Eleven fraternities will clear underbrush cut logs and prepare Camp Richmond as a replacement for Camp Orapax burned last year. Andre Nielsen IFC chairman leads with Don Beaman and Fred Bissger as assistants. They meet at Jeter Hall then drive to the camp for daylong work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Richmond Interfraternity
Gamneil
Camp Richmond
Ymca Camp
YMCA
Orapax
André Nielsen
Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity
IFC
Don Beaman
Sigma Alpha Epsilon
Fred Bisger
Phi Alpha
Jeter Hall
Interfraternity Council
Bill Wheeler
Kappa Sigma Fraternity
Dick Anthony
Lambda Chi Alpha
YMCA Elects Officers at University of Richmond
YMCA election on Thursday April 17 chose Mac Shotwell as president for the coming school year. Walt Jackson Hugh Dupree Tom Downing and Bob Scott were elected as vice president recording secretary treasurer and corresponding secretary respectively. At the State Student YMCA Conference Hampton Institute elected Don Beaman as state president and Larry Matthews as state secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mac Shotwell
University of Richmond Ymca
YMCA
Walt Jackson
Hugh Dupree
Tom Downing
Bob Scott
Beaman
VSSA To Meet Here Tomorrow In Richmond
The Virginia Social Science Association’s 25th annual meeting brings 100 plus professors to the University of Richmond. John H. Colburn and Gurtis M. Dozier headline the opening session at 10 30 AM with panels on federal state roles and partisan outlooks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Social Science Association
University of Richmond
John H. Colburn
Richmond Times-Dispatch
Republican National
Washington and Lee
Dabney S. Lancaster
Longwood College
W. T. Sanger
Medical College of Virginia
Charles R. Fenwick
Virginia Senate
Social Security
William H. Stauffer
Virginia State Chamber of Commerce
Edward F. Overton
Harry W. Roberts
Virginia State College
R. N. Latture
Charles FP. Marsh
William and Mary
Phi Gamma Delta Dominates Fifth Annual Greek Week
Phi Gamma Delta Sweeps the University of Richmond Greek Week for the fifth year winning the song fest and Olympics. They total 40 points, beating Sigma Phi Epsilon at 22 and Lambda Chi Alpha near the top with a carnival win. The Carnival in Millhiser Gym raised funds toward the Student Activities Building PA system. George Aldhizer accepted the Berry-Burk trophy as Phi Gamma Delta’s win was announced at the Greek Week dance featuring the Newton Thomas Quintet.
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Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity
University of Richmond
Phi Gama
Sigma Phi Epsilon
Lambda Chi Alpha
Sig
Phi Alpha
Spes
South Sea Island
Millhiser
Newton Thomas Quintet
George Aldhizer
Phi Gamma Delta
Berry-Burk
Annual May Day Program Presents Nutcracker Suite Theme
Westhampton's annual May Day features an adaptation of Tschaikowsky Nutcracker Suite directed by Mrs. Elizabeth House and Orchesis. Maria and the nutcracker prince journey through fairyland with toy soldiers and dancers, followed by Coro nation at 3 30 and a lantern parade at 7 30 led by the freshman class. The Steadfast Tin Soldier puppet show, Queen Joy’s Ball, and May Day coordinators are noted with Beverly Gilbert as chair and staff listed.
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Tschaikowsky
Elizabeth House
Orchesis
Maria
Isabel Sanford
Elenor Bradford
Fairy Land
Joy
Anderson
Westhampton
Caroline Lutz
Shirley O'Donnel
Joy Selby
Beverly Gilbert
Fannie Craddock
Sue Easley
Ellen Hants
Bettie Kersey
Grace Collins
Ballet
Senate Plans Next Budget For All Campus Funds
In the April 19 Senate meeting the budget process was set to require a letter and hearing from all organizations seeking funds. Budgets must reach Student Government Secretary Joe Prussack by May 2, with reminders sent. The treasurer reports financial delays and a pending transfer from Dick Jones to Jim Sipe. New senators Sam Taylor and Bob Evans were sworn in as terms of Marshall Tuck and Bob Boggs ended. A report on intramurals called for better refereeing training, new league drawings, possible insurance, and a review of eligibility rules. Dick Howard was elected president pro tem to preside in Ward Harkyader’s absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer Albright
All Campus Party
Senate
Thees
Joe Prussack
Dick Jones
Jim Sipe
Dr. Wheeler
Sam Taylor
Bob Evans
Marshall Tuck
Bob Boggs
John Dorsey
Dick Howard
Ward Harkyader
ROTC Federal Inspection Highlights Parading Units
The Air Force and Transportation ROTC units staged a joint parade during the annual federal inspection. Col Riley McGarraugh praised cadet Bobby Holden for his review leadership. Col Ellert commended instructors Davidson and Morgan and endorsed ROTC course quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Air Force and Transportation
Riley BE. McGarraugh
Ft. Miles
Delaware
Transportation Corps
Bobby Holden
Laurence J. Ellert
Air Force
James G. Davidson
Thomas J. Morgan
Ellert
Afrotc
George M. Modlin
Charles H. Wheeler
Modlin
Air Rotg
Case Institute of Technology
Cleveland
Ohio
ROTG
Annual Mary Washington Concert Opens University of Richmond Band Program
University of Richmond Band under Mark Troxell opened its spring season with the Mary Washington concert. The event, a longtime campus highlight, included a picnic and dance afterward featuring Mary Washington’s Band. The program ranged from Band of America March to Capricious Aloysius and Disc Jockey with a rhumba. The annual campus concert is set for May 10 at the Greek theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Washington
University of Richmond
Mark Troxell
University Band
Paul LaValle
Band of America
Beethoven
Columbia
Spencer Albright
Philip Lang
United States
George Gershwin
Aloysiis
Willie Guy
Raymond Scott
Lerry Anderson
Harold Walter
Du Pont Story Showing Time Moved to 8 45 P M
The Du Pont Story screening in the Student Activities Building on May 1 has been moved from 7 30 to 8 45 P M to avoid clashing with Thursday Religious Activities.
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du Pont
Mock Convention Sponsored by IRC at University of Richmond
The International Relations Club hosts a mock Democratic and Republican convention on Monday night at 7 30 in the Student Activities Building. Students from Mary Washington Randolph Macon Westhampton and Richmond Colleges speak for candidates then vote by secret ballot to select party representatives and simulate the presidential election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Peach
University of Richmond
International Relations Club
United States
Dr. Albright
Mary Washington
Randolph Macon
Westhampton
Richmond
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VSSA
Theta Chi Ee
Pi Kappa Alpha
Phi Kappa Sigma
Lambda Chi Aie
Phi Gamma Delta Aterenie
Ture
Rex Adams
IRC
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