Fashion Revue Is Called Off
The University Messenger fashion show and dance scheduled for March 22 was cancelled by the Administration for off campus sponsorship. President George M. Modlin said university regulations prohibit such functions for university organizations. Earlier he stated the Messenger planned the event at the Hotel Jefferson without Board of Publications or Dean’s approval.
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University Messenger
George M. Modlin
Modlin
Hotel Jefferson
University Board of Publications
Off Campus Fashion Show Prompted By Administration
The Board of Publications met on Friday March 17 as the Contrarian announced a campus fashion show to be held off campus Invitations were sent to Virginia college magazine staffs fashion experts and other guests Don Wilson editor in chief of the Messenger declined to comment while others say the editor acted within his rights without clear directions from authorities Continued on Page 6
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Board of Publications
Virginia
Don Wilson
the Messenger
Messenger
Tapping Ceremony Set By WC Mortar Board
Students invited to Mortar Board tapping ceremonies on Tuesday March 28 at 8 p.m. in Cannon Memorial Chapel. Rising senior girls outstanding in scholarship leadership and service will be recognized with Ellen Sargent presiding at the candlelight program.
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Mortar Board
Cannon Memorial Chapel
Ellen Sargent
IFC Clarifies CG Grade Rule For Fraternity Initiation
The Interfraternity Council clarified that quality credits equal pledge hours from the prior semester. Under the ruling a B or F counts as hours not minus quality credits, affecting initiation eligibility. Fraternities were advised that Greek Week signs are due March 30.
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Interfraternity Council
IFC
Honors Week Tapping and Phi Beta Kappa Convocation Planned
Tapping of men recognized by three honor fraternities opens Honors Week on Tuesday March 28 in the Chapel. A convocation on Thursday March 30 will honor new Phi Beta Kappa initiates with Judge Dorothy Kenyon as principal speaker. The three fraternities conduct the tapping service as in the past. The Richmond College Student Government will be installed with President-elect Jim Payne taking office from ex-President Jimmy Sease. Sease will give a short farewell address.
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Phi Beta Kappa
Dorothy Kenyon
Pi Delta Epsilon
National Honorary Journalism Fraternity
Omicron Delta Kappa
National Honorary Leadership Fraternity
Tau Kappa Alpha
National Honorary Forensic Fraternity
Richmond College
Jim Payne
Jimmy Sease
Sease
Lambda Chi Alpha Dance Honors Five Virginia Chapters
Richmond Alumni Association of Lambda Chi Alpha sponsors an All-Star Ball for five Virginia chapters at the John Marshall Hotel. The event features a reception, banquet, queen presentation, two past presidents honored, a quiz session, and dancing with Herb Stone orchestra. About 200 guests from William and Mary, Washington and Lee, Randolph-Macon, Hampden-Sydney, and the University of Richmond expected.
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Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity
Virginia
John Marshall Hotel
William T. Bareford
Raymond B. Pinchbeck
Louise Carrington
William Carrington
Nelson Weber
Herb Stone
Charles Lee Delbridge, Jr
Jack Jones
James Johnson
Stuart Marshland
Roland Clement
Robert Chadwick
Robert Lawther
Geoffrey Layng
William and Mary
Washington and Lee
Randolph-Macon
Hampden- Sydney
University of Richmond
Juniors Present So Ends Our Night Tonight
Westhampton Junior Class screens So Ends Our Night in Keller Hall College Government room at 8 o clock. Frederic March Glenn Ford and Margaret Sullivan star in the film for tonight's program.
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Frederic March
Glenn Ford
Margaret Sullivan
Westhampton
Keller Hall
Campus Drive Set For Improvements
Captain C. S. Woodson of Richmond announces a street improvement program to reshape and oil Campus Drive and two million yards of street work will begin as soon as warm weather permits. Work will wait until spring due to oil curing requirements.
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C. S. Woodson
Richmond
Captain Woodson
Two Nominated For Presidency At Westhampton College
Westhampton College students vote on March 27 to elect College Government officers for next year. Nominees for President are Lea Thompson and Eleanor Wright, with Maryglyn Cooper and Charlotte Houchins seeking the Vice Presidency. Other filings include Harriet Stubbs, Janet Storm for Treasurer and several others for various posts.
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Westhampton College
Lea Thompson
Eleanor Wright
Maryglyn Cooper
Charlotte Houchins
Mary Creath
Kay Beale
Betty Montgomery
Harriet Stubbs
Janet Storm
Gladys Maroney
Norma Streever
Mary DeVilbiss
Nancy Anderson
Martha Carpenter
Gwen Priddy
Athletic Association
Paula Abernathy
Anne Plunkett
YWOA
Goldman Appointed New Business Manager at University Magazine
Howard Goldman of the Messenger editorial staff was named business manager of the university magazine by the Board of Publications at a recent meeting. The board also reviewed budgets for Web Contraran and the Messenger and discussed a Messenger fashion show proposal at the Hotel Jefferson earlier this week.
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Howard Goldman
Messenger
Board of Publications
Web
Contraran
The
Hotel Jefferson
Enrollment Projections and Ring Orders For 1950 51
Enrollment for Rich mond College in 50 51 is estimated near 800, about 300 fewer than 49 50. Seniors and juniors may order new rings next Monday and Tuesday through Jostens representative Stanley Martin, with a $3 deposit and May delivery.
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Jostens Company
Martin
Playhouse
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