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Newspaper
Richmond Collegian
Location
Richmond, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1963
Page
2
Encore May Day delighted a large crowd with a parody ballet based on Lewis Carroll's works. Orchesis, Westhampton's dance group, earned high praise from parents and Richmond College men who dubbed the show both skilled and entertaining. The piece highlighted the need for more public appearances by the troupe.
The writer notes three students in the library wearing coats and Weejuns without socks, joking that their mother would not permit leaving the house sockless. The piece pokes fun at fashion labels and campus dressing norms while contrasting Ivy League vibes with fraternity looks.
The article questions declining spectator turnout for Westhampton athletic events. It notes teams are strong this year with undefeated hockey and basketball, plus a good lacrosse record. Students may be overworked or disinterested, but crowd presence boosts team spirit, unity, and stress relief.
Wayne Haskins reports on BEP ladies adopting maternity style shifts observed by Dean Roberts. Westhamptonites claim the dresses are shifts for concealment, recalling past fashion debates about baggy attire and beauty. The piece ends with support for the young ladies shift in fashion.
Martha Colston captured first place in the UK intramural public speaking contest held Wednesday night in the student center. John Cameras finished second with The Economies of Communism. Quita Tansey took third presenting Why College Students Should Not Marry.
The editors are corrected on April 29 seating, defend reserved tables, outline reasons to reserve to reduce waste and dishwashing, explain waitresses' workload and substitutes, and urge cooperation for better dining hall conditions through simple courtesy. Signers include Judy Barnhart Bonnie Brooks Helen Henderson Harriet Hubbard Carolyn Jackson Leora Lawrence Kris Sponsler.
The TC Williams law school column previews first year perplexities from tenure terms to traffic negligence while noting second year students debating sections 700 and limitations. It lists National Moot Court team members John Folkes William Lemmond and Melvin Manning and announces Delta Theta Phi officers Park Lemmond Paul Barbery Jerry Owens Jack Folkes. The Law Wives Club May banquet at Westwood Club is reported with gifts to Dean Muse and PHT diplomas presented.
Virginia Beach hosts the state Young Democrats convention with 500 delegates. Lt. Governor Mills Godwin to address the opening, with caucus for state officers planned and a banquet to close. Richmond delegates back Ward Harkgraker for president, UA group backing UVa grads for House seats. new officers named include Sam Kerr and Dabney Lee.
A yellow gold Benrus wrist watch was lost in or near Ryland Hall and the science quadrangle. If found, contact Jean Morris at South Court, Atlantic 8-2821.
A reader letter to Frat Ghat columnist J. Fr. Clingenpeel thanks him for highlighting issues from pres matriculation. The writer agrees the stampede was unfortunate and supports trials of pre matriculation by class next year.
Prime Minister Lester Pearson says Canada hopes to obtain U S nuclear warheads for its forces though no commitment is made by either country. Telstar II completes relay test ahead of color transmission. Albany reports New York Central Railroad defeats coal pipelines and will ship 45 million tons of coal to Cleveland Electric Illuminating over ten years.
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