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Newspaper
Richmond Collegian
Location
Richmond, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1946
Page
4
A long roster of names from multiple fraternities is listed, naming pledges from Theta Chi Sigma Alpha Epsilon Sigma Phi Epsilon Lambda Chi Alpha Phi Gamma Delta and Kappa Sigma along with their home towns including Richmond Norfolk Norfolk and others. The compiled list stretches across Virginia and Maryland with many individuals tied to colleges and cities such as Richmond Hampton Norfolk Petersburg and Salisbury.
The Math Club organized by Miss Isabelle Harris initiated twelve new members at a December 9 meeting in the Faculty Sitting Room at Weathampton. Honored students include Judy Barnett Aileen Reynolds Alice Goodman C Chenniss J H Wiley J R Jackson G P Williams B Duncan R H Nash W R Pulley John Stalling and E B R Taylor. Mary Jane Wingfield is president of the group.
The council urges wholehearted support from student leaders for a planned centralized office. The aim is to coordinate individual organizations and improve the campus program through a centralized ideas exchange on the college campus.
A listing of individuals from multiple locations including Richmond Norfolk Fredericksburg Suffolk Kenbridge and Onancock features names such as George D Hodges William J Long Julien Picot Charles Quarles Phi Kappa Sigma and Phi Delta Theta members. The roster includes James Robinson Claude Thomas Paul Woodfin Lewis Booker and Leonard Hellerman among others.
Veterans training under Public Law 16 must contact Mr. Peters at the VA office basement Biology Building before departure for Christmas holidays.
Richards and LaLuna named co-captains for the team following Francis Laurinaitis and Houston Sizer. Richard, a 1942 Richmond recruit with Marine service, is praised for leadership and pass accuracy. LaLuna, versatile back from Oxfining HS, served in the Army engineers and is noted as an accurate passer.
The English department will hold its annual reading from Dickens Christmas Carol. Carols of foreign lands will be led by Professor Skinner. Refreshments will be served in the lounge and tea room.
The article notes Glenn Knox calling for eliminating all all state teams to reduce confusion and hard feelings. It also records that all four Spider coaches voted for Knox Ramsey and John Maskas for All-State, despite contrary inferences.
Who's Who Epsilon serves as managing editor of the Collegian and holds roles in Pi Delta Epsilon Harlequin Club Interfraternity Council and Dean's List. Fenlon is Omicron Delta Kappa member with football baseball YMCA cabinet and Kappa Sigma. Goforth is Omicron Delta Kappa secretary Honor Council Harlequin Club Interfraternity Council and SAE. Long is Collegian editor in chief and Pi Delta Epsilon president. Harlequin Club member on the Dean's List. Longaker chairs the Interfraternity Dance Committee and is Phi Gamma Delta treasurer. Mallory, Senior Class president and Phi Gamma Delta president, also Harlequin Club member.
The University Choir under Hilton Rusty will present Messiah on Sunday December 16 at 7 00 p m in Cannon Memorial Chapel. Soloists include Millicent Hutchison Virginia Hern don Seth Darrow Annabel Kidd Wilma Lum Doris Moore Er Gatling and John Batte.
The excerpt lists multiple campus leaders: Null as chairman of the Interfraternity Batter Relations Committee and president of Omicron Delta Kappa. Pankey as YMCA Cabinet president. CG Mitchell as Literary Society head. Ilbourne as Junior Class president and All-State football player. Wyatt as Honor Council secretary and Tau Kappa Alpha president. Yoffy as Harlequin Club chair and Interfraternity Council head. It notes Cousins and Null appearing in the 1946 edition, with prior mentions in 1948 and 1945 volumes.
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