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Richmond Collegian

Location

Richmond, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1937

Page

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Five Virginia Colleges in Oratorial Contest Tonight

Five Virginia colleges and universities will be represented in the annual Virginia State Oratorial Contest at Cannon Memorial Chapel tonight at 8. Noah Fehl of the University of Richmond competes with his "Joyful Wisdom" after taking second last year. Other entrants include Oscar Wooldridge Jr of Randolph Macon and Walter R Godsey of Hampden Sydney with topics "A New Patriotism" and "The Forgotten Contribution Influence" respectively. Washington and Lee presents "A Tower Hag Fallen" and Emory and Henry has not yet been heard from. A bronze cup will go to tonight’s winner and a bronze plaque to the contestant’s institution. A meeting for participants and officers is at 4 in the Milhiser Gym trophy room.

Virginia Cannon Memorial Chapel Boatwright Richmond Noah Fehl Randolph- Macon University of Richmond William Hamilton Oscar Wooldridge, Jr Walter R. Godsey Hampden- Sydney Washington and Lee Elihu Root Emory and Henry Virginia State Intercollegiate Oratorial Association Russell Tate Richmond College Carrington Paulette John Staples Milhiser Gymnasium

McClure Assumes Westhampton Student Government Role

Julia McClure begins duties as Westhampton College Student Government Council president for 1987 1988 at the campus chapel. She lauds the outgoing council for services to the college and outlines two key priorities, including transforming the Judiciary Board into an Honor Council.

Westhampton Julia McCure New College Westhampton College Judiciary Board

State of Candidates for Senior Junior and Sophomore Posts

The list shows candidate names for Senior Class President and Senator, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer. Junior Class President and Senator and Vice-President, and Sophomore Class President and Senator with independents noted. Also listed is Board of Publications Representative Frank Alvis and Payne Ryland, both independent.

Stuart Graham Ernest Wonten Dan Thornton Shanks Wilborn Dick Willis J. T. Arenda Larry Edberg Harry James Joe Cameron Eugene McCaul James Holliday D. W. Thornhill Wish Martin Gerald Scott Bob Martin Bill Morrison Frank Conner George George Bob White A. B. Marchant Maurice Vitsky Frank Cosby Clyde Francisco Dick Saunders Bill Maner Jimmy Ely Ed Sinar Ashley de Shazer Carlton Whitlateh Harold Hobgood Paul Saunier Bob Ripley Bill Remine Robert Reid Edward Bragg

Tempest Play Opens Commencement Week At Richmond

Richmond College Club announces tryouts for The Tempest to be staged June 12 at Luther Jenkins Greek Theatre. A campus musical festival May 21 features six glee clubs, two hundred voices, with City of Richmond events hosting Westhampton, Richmond College, William and Mary, and Apprentice School groups.

William Shakespeare Playhouse Alton Williams Prospero Westhampton Luther Jenkins Greek Theatre University of Richmond Curt Haug Richmond College Club Virginia Haug Westhampton College Richmond College William & Mary Williamsburg Randolph Macon Ashland William & Mary Extension Small St. Mary's John Peel

Campus Election Parlor Games on the Quad

Campus life buzzes with election week as back slappers and cigars mingle in a playful tone. Fraternities claim influence while everyone argues for campus politicians and multiple class presidents imagined to balance power.

Absentee Voting Rules For Student Elections

Absentee students may cast ballots by handing them to a student government officer, preferably the secretary, by 3 pm on election day. The ballot must be signed by the voter. The Student Senate, which meets next Monday, may revoke this rule.

Three Classes Vote Tuesday For Officers

Richmond College Student Government reports class elections set for May 11 with forty four candidates. Freshman class nominates next year Sophomore officers Seabury Stoneburner Jack Noffsinger and William Kirby for President Bruce Van Buskirk George Stephenson and Bill Burge for Vice President.

Roger Page Richmond College Playhouse Seabury Stoneburner Jack Noffsinger William Kirby Bruce van Buskirk George Stephenson Bill Burge

First Tea Dance Hosted by Campus Government May 21

Richmond College and Westhampton College Governments team up for the first tea dance at Millhiser Gymnasium on May 21 from 4:00 to 6:30. Roy Dennis and his Richmond Collegians will provide the music. Admission costs 40 or 60 cents for stay or stay with a date.

Roy Dennis Richmond Collegians Bowery Chuck Siddall Var Isity Club Tom Todd Dennis Millhiser Tommy Johnson Richmond College Westhampton College Johnson Julia McClure Roger Page

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Fel McClure Times-Dispatch Ed Singr Carlton Whitlock Board OF Publications Frank Alvis Payne Ryland Bowery Allire Len Kielpinski Glee Clubs Bob Charlie Alpha Omicron Omega
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