19 May 1916
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Newspaper
Richmond Collegian
Location
Richmond, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1916
Page
1
The Cone gian publishes its farewell issue as editors quit with reluctance and gratitude. They reflect on their tenure at the college paper, thank supporters and critics, and extend best wishes to the successors for continued student life coverage. Concluded on Page 4.
The College community extends condolences to G.I. Mack J.2B Mack and families after deaths of relatives in Goldsboro North Carolina and to G.I. Sisson and G.I. Terrell whose family losses occurred. The note confirms these men have returned to College and expresses earnest sympathy from the Waenly and fellow students by Order of the Student Council.
The first Virginia Intercollegiate Track Meet held at Richmond College drew strong showings from Virginia Tech and Richmond with the Cadets taking team honors and the Spiders close behind. Star performances featured Took and Davenport in the mile and Liggan’s near win in the 440.
At season end the Executive Committee awarded varsity letters for baseball to Blankenship Craven Jollit Crossley Pitt Sision Clements Luggin Carter Miller Northern Muanieer McDanes. Track letters went to Durham Satterfield Liggan Kuyk Cosby Johnson Taliaferro Buhlke Goode Parks. Athletic Association election results were not published due to lateness, but nominations indicate a fierce contest for all offices and manager roles.
Richmond College wraps a final Field Day as Dr James departs to lead Cox College in Atlanta Georgia He will leave after term end with the Student Council praising his service and wishing success in his new role The event featured sponsor Miss Helen Starke and maids of honor Misses Lederer Wright and Hilliard as part of the day’s proceedings
Ambassador to Italy and renowned Southern writer Thomas Nelson Page will give the commencement address at Richmond College. The event caps a brief American trip. Page, celebrated as a literary figure and defender of Southern letters, is noted for his service under Wilson and his notable role in fostering diplomacy among nations.
The Sophomore class held a birthday celebration with Seniors at Bosher's Dam featuring picnics and contests. Students enjoyed the river and a large birthday cake, marking their first real Day and plans for a Jamestown Island excursion postponed to next year.
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