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Newspaper
Richmond Collegian
Location
Richmond, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1940
Page
1
Fraternities announce a charity ball at Millhiser Gymnasium on December 17 from 9 to 12 to aid Richmond families. Dorteh Oldham chairs. the event grants free gym use and features the College Orchestra. Admission is non perishable food, with non fraternity attendees bringing canned goods.
Philip Whitfield a Richmond born bass who studied at the University of Richmond and performed with major opera companies will give a free concert for University of Richmond students on Friday December 18 in the Student Activities Building. The event, organized by President Boatwright and faculty, aims to gauge student interest in a future campus concert series featuring noted artists at no cost.
West hampton pupils and dates will dance to Collegians and campus orchestra at the Christmas Co ed Saturday December 14 from 9 to 12. The Athletic Association sponsors the holiday event with 60 cent tickets. Decorations reflect a Christmas theme and a receiving line lists officers and committee heads.
Andy Fronczek the All-Southern tackle and Bert Milling outstanding guard were elected co-captains of the 1941 Spider team by teammates. Milling and Fronczek received separate trophies, with Arthur Jones earning the Quarterback Club trophy for best contribution. J Claude Kidd announced the awards.
Bruce Kellison, president of the sophomore class, announced the ratting system would be discontinued for this semester after clashes with freshmen following the William and Mary football classic. Freshmen refused to wear rat caps and fraternity pledges revolted. the Planning Commission will handle the issue after last year suggesting quietus.
Virginia scholar T W Ozlin will crown Dell Baker of William and Mary as queen of the 1940 Junior Prom at the College of William and Mary. The dance features Van Keys eleven piece band with decor in red and white cellophane and a tunneled gym entrance. Seventy couples attend with officers and chaperones listed. Tickets and prices set for advance and door sale.
Dr. Egger, noted political scientist and head of Virginia’s Political Science Department, will address Alpha Mu Omicron in the Biology lecture room at 2:30 on Tuesday. Ashley DeShazer announces the faculty and student body are invited.
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