Dobson Drives Move to Organize Virginia North Carolina Colleges
A letter dated November 29 1921 from Coach Dobson urges presidents of Virginia and North Carolina colleges not classified as universities or state schools to form a new body to govern athletic interests. He notes the dissolution of the Eastern Virginia Intercollegiate Association and calls for an organized eligibility system.
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Old Dominion
Old North State
Dobson
Virginia
North Carolina
Richmond College
Eastern Virginia Intercollegiate Association
Daniel Elected Captain of Westhampton Varsity
Narcissa Daniel is elected captain of Westhampton varsity hockey on the train to Sweet Briar. She has excelled in headwork, passing, and fighting spirit, keeping the team cohesive and providing advice at the goal that led to many scores.
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Sweet Briar
Narcissa Daniel
Daniel
Westhampton Varsity
University Dramatic Clubs Present Two Plays at Westhampton
The University of Richmond Dramatic Clubs staged Nothing But the Truth by George Richardson and Candida by G Bernard Shaw. Westhampton Play House hosted the first on Thanksgiving Eve with local talent, while The Shakespeare Playhouse in New York presented the second on November 17th.
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George Richardson
G. Bernard Shaw
University of Richmond Dramatic Clubs
Westhampton
Shakespeare Playhouse
New York
Richmond University President Returns After Southern College Meetings
Dr. F W Boatwright president of the University of Richmond spoke at two Southern Association of Colleges meetings and attended a Southern Baptist Education Association session in Birmingham Alabama as a delegate. New members admitted include William and Mary Virginia Wake Forest and Meredith Colleges. Alumni sightings included L J Haley Jr P L Harrup Rev A J Dickinson Edgar L Allen and Robt Hiden with Birmingham alumni chapters seen as promising.
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F. W. Boatwright
University of Richmond
Birmingham
Ala
Southern Association of Colleges
Southern Baptist Education Association
William and Mary
Virginia
Wake Forest
Meredith Colleges
North Carolina
Richmond University
W. C. James
Southern Education Association
Boatwright
James
Edgar L. Allen
Robt
Hiden
the Age Herald
Bright
The Practical Value of a Cultural Education Contest
Pi Delta Epsilon announces the 1921 22 Intercollegiate Editorial Contest topic The Practical Value of a Cultural Education aimed at male undergraduates across the United States and Canada. The piece urges active support for Liberal Arts courses and counters claims a four year cultural course is time wasted.
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Chicago
United States
Canada
Pi Delta Epsilon
Foch Sends Autographed Gift to Richmond University
Marshal Foch sent an autographed portrait to Richmond University as thanks for courtesies during his visit. The inscription, in Foch's own hand, reads A l Universite de Richmond en souvenir de me reception Merechal Foch, dated 28 November 1921. Dr. Boatwright plans to frame and display the portrait.
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Richmond University
Marshal Foch
Foch
L’ Universite’ de Richmond
Y M C A Plans Stay Overs For Holidays On Campus
The Y M C A arranges dormitory beds and a fireplace grate for students staying over Christmas. Dean Prince approves the plan with Tyler Price in charge of arrangements. Students can attend social events and enjoy on campus games in the new quarters.
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Dean Prince
Tyler Price
Sudents
Coach Dobson Emphasizes Spiritual Side of College Life
In an YMCA address Coach Frank M. Dobson urged the spiritual aspect of college life. He spoke on The Spiritual Side of College Life and urged declaring for Christianity and for God. He praised his trust in his young son to travel safely and lamented a lack of courage in some men.
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Frank M. Dobson
Dobson
Alumni Judges Reopen University Song Contest
The Alumni Committee advises reopening the University of Richmond contest with a March 1 closing date for manuscript submissions. President F W Boatwright regrets not awarding prizes this time and hopes student participation across colleges will rise. The committee letter urges broader student involvement and continued contest rules.
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Boatwright
Richmond Collegian
F. W. Boatwright
University of Richmond
Alumni Banquet Names 1922 Varsity Captain
University of Richmond alumni hosted a banquet at the Country Club of Virginia. Waverly E. Jones of Newport News was elected captain of the 1922 eleven. The event included 25 younger alumni and key organizers, with silent speeches and a grand dinner concluding with praise for the squad.
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University of Richmond
Country Club of Virginia
Waverly E. Jones
Newport News
Col. Thomas B. McAdams
Robert N. Pollard
Randolph ©. Card
Dobson
A H Hill Named VA Delegate to National Education Meet
A H Hill superintendent of Richmond City Schools was elected president of the Conference of Division Superintendents during the Virginia Educational Conference in Richmond. He was chosen as a Virginia delegate to the National Education Association meeting in Boston in July.
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A. H. Hill
Richmond
Richmond University
Virginia Educational Conference
Virginia
National Educational Association
Boston
Mass
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