Richmond College Students Vote on Refenda and Elections
Richmond College students cheered Dixie and approved band plays while voting 276 to 234 against a student activity fee hike. They defeated a constitutional amendment lowering presidential candidate GPA, 374 to 149. Kendall won senate at large. Marsh became USGA congressman with 150 votes. Taylor elected sophomore secretary 122 yes. Freshman colloquium and Student Center proposals yielded mixed results with many uncertain voters.
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Richmond College
Kendall
Terry Anderson
Abbot Byrd
Senate
David Osee
Chris Stamm
Glenn Habel
Jon Apgar
Bruce Booker
Bill Seward
Jay Lassiter
Marsh
USGA
Marc Sisser
Charles M. Garter
Drew
Bill Chalfin
Danny Lawson
Taylor
Freshmen Car Privilege Granted at Two Colleges
Freshmen at Richmond and Westhampton Colleges may have cars in the second semester if in good academic standing. William J. Rhodes announced the change after authorization by President Heisman on dean and advisory council recommendations. The plan will apply to future freshmen and 82 students have signed up.
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Richmond
Westhampton
William J. Rhodes
Rhodes
Heisman
Robert C. Dillard
Dixie issue harms black recruitment at Richmond College
Black Richmond College students argue the Dixie referendum and playing the song would discourage black recruits and lower enrollment in Richmond. Registrar Pollard calls the issue minor. students say the impact varies by individual while noting widespread awareness and a tuition hike next year will not deter recruitment.
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Richmond College
Thomas N. Pollard, Jr
Pollard
Stanley Davis
Martin Burks
Norman Williams
University of Richmond
Richmond
Davis
Hampton
Williams
Virginia Beach
Burks
Charlottesville
Weldon Edwards
Reginald Mitchell
Barry Greene
Unusual Art Display At Virginia Sculpture Show
An exhibition in the Fine Arts Building features odd sculptures by Virginia artists. Chick Henry of VGU offers two white polyethylene “sculptures” for 200 dollars each. Myron Helfgott’s “Leonard's Hat” sells for 125 dollars. Kenneth Beer of Madison College created “Remembrance of Things Past,” resembling a Volks wagon after a 60 mph collision. The main hall houses the copper bronze piece “Pennsylvania” priced at 1200 dollars.
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Virginia
Fine Arts
Chick Henry
V.G.U
Volkswagen
Kenneth Beer
Madison College
Pennsylvania
Westhampton College Overhauls Senate Elections
Betsy Rhett, vice-president of Westhampton College Government, leads a reform of campus elections and committees. The senate trims to 16 from 25 and opens races to all, aiming to raise turnout and involvement. Public relations and publicity are merged with a College Government committee to publish a bi monthly newsletter for dorm and town residents.
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Senate
Betsy Rhett
Westhampton College
Betsy
Bazaar and With 250 For Fund
The YWCA Christmas bazaar raised about 250 for the Forever Student Fund aiding Westhampton’s Nigerian exchange student Trene Ebhomielen. Items left will go to shut ins or be auctioned at the spring Flea Market. Candies and handmade decorations were donated by faculty wives and students.
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YWCA
Forever Student Fund
Westhampton
Nigeria
Trene Ebhomielen
Marianne Hanbury
International Student Committee
Evelyn Downing
Vincenzo Garbato
Italy
Lynne Dickerson
Out-of-State Freshmen May Boost Richmond College Competition
Richmond College sees rising standards and more competition as out-of-state freshmen increase. Admissions Director Pollard cites recruitment boosts from Maryland, North Carolina, Connecticut and Pennsylvania, with sharper emphasis on quality. He notes efforts to attract Black students and plans to involve current students in recruitment.
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Virginia
Thomas N. Pollard, Jr
Richmond College
Richmond
Pollard
A.P.S
Admisson
Maryland
Upper North Carolina
Connecticut
mid-Pennsylvania
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Dixie
Sieg
Marianne Hanburg
Rachael Pierce
Dave Short
Jon Lewis
Hilton Shaw
Elizabeth Hodges
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