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Newspaper
Richmond Collegian
Location
Richmond, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1925
Page
5
The document lists exam times and course codes for multiple departments across December 16 to December 22 1925 including Bus Adm German History Bible Public Speaking English Psychology French Spanish Latin Sociology Mathematics Physics Chemistry Economics Greek Education Government and English courses with class meeting times and room codes.
J C Green elected president of Mu Sigma Rho literary society at a Monday room meeting. Green to serve the winter term with W H Atkins as spring term chief executive. Officers named for winter include N B Maris secretary C R Brown treasurer M G Hitt sergeant at arms H J Shieves critic J L Chariton hall debater Emanuel Emrock hall manager W R Varden assistant hall manager C H Beale chaplain P R Stubbs.
Dr Garnett Ryland head of the chemistry department has opened his office in the southeast corner of the chapel building and will welcome visitors there.
The Westhampton College freshman class hosted a pirate party for the junior class on November 20 in the Red Cross building. Costumes ranged from Queen Elizabeth era sea dogs to South Sea Islanders. A chained prisoner, treasure hunt, and a final chest of candy and drinks capped the evening, with dancing and skull and bones cakes.
The University of Richmond announces tryouts for a Duke University debate with seven minute speeches on either side. Faculty judges will preside in preliminaries as the Debating and Forensic Council expects many contenders. The February contest could become a major campus event examining labor politics and party alignment.
The Richmond Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Fraternity will host a convention in Richmond from the Berkley Shirley Westover and Jamestown areas to Williamsburg. About 400 members in the chapter with General Stern as president form committees to plan the program and meet weekly at the Chamber of Commerce dining room for lunch.
Faculty at the University of Richmond praised the award results from Hon. R. Walter Moore's essay contest on the County Council in Virginia. Prizes of 150, 100, and 50 dollars were awarded October 28 at Jefferson Hotel Auditorium during the American County Life Association Conference. George A. Jordan of Bohannon, Va., an A. B. graduate of Richmond College, won first prize. W. L. Tiller, high school principal at South Hill, Va., won second prize. Professor William H. Brown of Washington and Lee won third prize.
Prospective members' merits were discussed with no elections held. New men will wait until the second and third terms. The University of Richmond debate scene was reviewed and plans suggested to boost forensic activities. A year’s program was outlined and members urged to contribute. Attendees included Richmond College and T. C. Williams School of Law members.
Web Sounds announces reduced page fees for class pictures. Seniors pay seven dollars, with two senior portraits per page and omitted career write ups. juniors five dollars, sophomores three dollars, freshmen one dollar and a half. Individual junior and sophomore photos. freshmen group photo later. About half of upperclassmen have had photos. rush anticipated at Root's Studio.
Weekly meeting of the Y M C A opened by W F Cuthriell at 8 pm. No meetings until after Christmas holidays announced. In term two discussion groups of about fifteen men will address campus life issues. Originated at the Blue Ridge Conference last summer.
The university postpones the public announcement of selections for a major student honor after varsity letters were awarded at 11 o'clock services. President Chappell cites conditions preventing the planned Friday chapel announcement. Interest runs high as the selections reflect five activity branches and the status as a typical University of Richmond man.
Construction of the temporary physics laboratory after the fire is advancing quickly while reconstruction in the Mu Sigma Rho and Philologian Literary Society halls nears completion. Dean W. L. Prince of Richmond College announces both spaces will be ready for use by the second term, and physics class laboratory work will resume then.
A brief exchange on defining metaphor and keeping to a humorous pairing. The text also oddly warns to use discretion when buying Christmas neckties.
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