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Richmond Collegian

Location

Richmond, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1959

Page

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Cooperation brings Plain and Fancy to campus November 20 21

The University plans a full production of Plain and Fancy with cooperation from all arts divisions. Rehearsals on campus lead to final performances off campus in a city high school auditorium. Stage roles and crew staff are sought from leads chorus costumes building lighting publicity and orchestra with names to contact Bar ura Worrell Jack Welsh or Bill Smith.

Hain and Paney Fine Arts Council Plain and Fancy Jack Welsh Harold Wiesner Mr. Williams Me. Erb Weasells Barura Worrell Bill Smith

Clark To Deliver Graduation Talk

Graduation exercises begin Sunday June 7 at 7 30 pm with a Baccalaureate service in Gannon Memorial Chapel led by Rev Woodrow W Clark of the First Baptist Church in Royal Oak Michigan. Monday features a 3 50 to 4 50 pm senior reception in Keller Hall followed by commencement at 7 30 led by President Colgate W Darden of the University of Virginia.

Gannon Memorial Chapel Woodrow W. Clark First Baptist Church Royal Oak Mich Modlin Keller Hall Colgate W. Darden University of Virginia

University Players Name Jack Welsh President for 1959 60

Jack Welsh is chosen president of the University Players for the 1959 60 academic year. Officers include Robert Cayedo as vice president Helen Nitti as secretary and Bill Smith as business manager. Sherry West is Fine Arts Council representative and Les Flynn is House representative. Ten new members are initiated tonight.

Jack Welsh University Players Robert Cayedo Helen Nitti Bill Smith Sherry West Fine Arts Council House Les Flynn Yondie Childress Gary Pusfild Edie Graves Rose Marie Paradis Shirley Satterfield Evelyn Spivey

Athletic Association Banquet Set For May 20 Honors Varsity Letter Winners

The annual Athletic Association Banquet will be held May 20 in the court dining hall at 6 30 p m Invitations will be mailed. Girls earning varsity letters in three sports will receive white blazers. Other varsity participants and class cheerleaders will be honored. Individual track awards will also be presented.

Athletic Association Court Dining Hall

Dormitory Infirmary Dedication At University

University students and returning alumni are invited to a noon Saturday ceremony dedicating the new dormitory infirmary. The infirmary will be presented by Dr. Theodore F. Adams of First Baptist Church on behalf of Clilborne Robins, whose gifts funded the building.

University Theodore F. Adams First Baptist Church BE. Clilborne Robins

Jiving Jeters To Present Pop Programs

The Jiving Jeters, a popular singing quintet, perform for the Women's Club of Richmond at the Virginia Country Club at 2 p.m. today and plan a return engagement to Mary Washington College with the Leaguers accompaniment from 8 to 10 p.m. Their varied repertoire includes ballads.

Wultrotan Jeters Country Club of Virginia Mary Washington College Tomorow Richmond Woman's Club of Singing Five Virginia Country Club

Freshmen Plant Maple Tree in Westhampton Ceremony

Westhampton freshmen held a double ceremony featuring a tree planting and a birthday party. Kitty Borum presented a maple tree to the University, accepted by Dr. George Modlin. Each student cast a shovel of dirt while deans and the advisor watched.

Westhampton Kitty Borum George Modlin University

Alumni Day Focuses on Classrooms Dormitory Dedication

Robins Memorial Hall dedicated as new men’s dormitory kicks Alumni Day at Richmond College and Westhampton. About 800 to 1000 graduates expected to revisit old classrooms and renew ties with former teachers and classmates. UR baseball team caps 1906 era as William and Mary visits.

Robins Memorial Hall Richmond College ODK Millhiser William and Mary College

Tryouts Scheduled In Greek Theatre For Cheerleaders

Tryouts for next year's University cheerleaders will be held on Monday Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons at 4 30 in the Greek Theatre. Three girls and three boys will be chosen to fill vacancies. Qualifications require one year as a West Hampton cheerleader and good academic standing as a sophomore or junior. Students from Richmond College or the Business School urged to try out.

Westhampton Richmond College Business School

Big Little Sisters Banquet for 1959 and 1961 Classes

The Westhampton College Big Little Sister banquet for the classes of 1959 and 1961 will be held on Thursday May 21. Each class sponsor will receive a gift and every sophomore will get a circle pin plus a special pillow. The 1960 and 1962 groups held their gathering on May 12 with a sing on the green.

Westhampton College

Faculty backs changes to curb study-time draining activities

Westhampton faculty, led by Miss Jean Wright, reviewed the student activities committee recommendations in February. They urged reducing time consuming events while preserving key activities and suggested a new faculty student advisory panel with equal representation to reassess campus programs.

Lee Kidd Jean Wright Westhampton Josephine Tucker Miss Wright Miss Tucker Wright Gloria Walker

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