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Richmond Collegian

Location

Richmond, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1952

Page

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122 Year University Panty Raid Breaks Traditions

Richmond hills dormitory raid disrupts 122 year old university custom as about 150 male students attempt panty raid at Westhampton and South Court. The mob breaches doors and windows, coins girls with souvenirs, one raider caught and later aided by followers. Continued on Page 5.

Richmond Hills Collegians Grant Richmond Westhampton North Court South Court John Milton

Bob Alley Named Editor of the 1952 Spider Handbook

Student Government President Charlie Tulloch announced Robert Alley will edit the 1952 Spider Handbook. Ned Baylor is appointed business manager with Lynwood Matthews, Richard Pitts, Tom Pollard, and Edgar Turlington assisting. The handbook guides incoming freshmen and is prepared mainly over the summer for orientation week distribution.

Robert Alley Charlie Tulloch Ned Baylor Alley Baylor Lynwood Matthews Richard Pitts Tom Pollard Edgar Turlington

Harriet Willingham Wins Westhampton College Outstanding Graduate

Harriet Willingham of Washington DC was named Westhampton College's most outstanding undergraduate, receiving a $100 Altrusa Club cash award at moving up chapel. Miss Willingham served as YWCA president and was noted for unselfish service and world affairs interest.

Sarah Barlow Harriet Willingham Washington, D. C Westhampton College Altrusa Club Mabel E. Montgomery Richmond Miss Willingham Paula Abernathy Willingham Wagy Ywca Hersenhwa Para

IFC Elects Sipe Amid Brief Amendments to Constitution

Jim Sipe of Phi Kappa Sigma was elected president of the Interfraternity Council for the next school year, succeeding Jia Druckman of Phi Alpha. Pred Bisger, also Phi Alpha, became vice-president. The council adopted one amendment to tighten pledging by requiring nine semester hours and nine quality credits, and rejected a proposal to apply fall rushing rules to spring entrants.

Jim Sipe Phi Kappa Stain Fraternity Interfraternity Council Sipe Jia Druckman Phi Alpha Fraternity TFC Pred Bisger Phi Alpha

Anderson Heads Forensic Council Slate in Upcoming Year

James Anderson was elected to head the Forensic Council for the coming school year. He is a Mu Sigma Rho member and pledged to advance the campus forensic programs. Bob Moore of Philologian Literary Society was elected secretary-treasurer of the Council.

James Anderson Anderson Mu Sigma Rho Bob Moore Philologian Literary Society

LeSueur Appointed Collegian Associate Editor

Virginia LeSueur named associate editor of the Collegian and president of the Virginia Intercollegiate Press Association leads a slate of appointments to the Richmond College and Westhampton College editorial staffs. New managing editors include Browne Baylor Plunkett and Bettie MacKersey.

Collegian William BE. Browne R. EB. Baylor, Jr Bettie MacKersey Jeanne M. Plunkett Byron G. Vincent Tom Wheeler Browne Baylor Miss Plunkett Miss Kersey Vincent Wheeler Dorsey John Dorsey Rosa Ann Thomas Richmond College Westhampton College University Messenger YMCA Barbara Warren Richard B. Crowson Nielsen

UR To Award 300 Degrees At Richmond June Commencement

About 500 students will receive University of Richmond degrees on June 9 ending the commencement weekend started June 7 with Alumni Day. Dr. Francis Pendleton Gaines of Washington and Lee University will give the commencement address. Five honorary degrees will be awarded to Governor John Stewart Battle Dr. Morgan L. Combs L. Howard Jenkins Clifton G. Thomas and Rev. BE Norfleet Gardner. Gardner will preach the baccalaureate sermon at 7 30 p m June 8.

University of Richmond Francis Pendleton Gaines Washington and Lee University John Stewart Battle Morgan L. Combs Mary Washington College University of Virginia L. Howard Jenkins Richmond Glifton GC. Thomas State Mission Board The Maryland Baptist Association Norfleet Gardner First Baptist Church of Henderson, N. G Mr. Gardner

52 Web To Appear At End Of Exams

Norman Woemer editor of the Web announces the yearbook will be issued during the second week of exams if all runs smoothly. The 264 page 52 Web will be mailed less, with a light themed edition centered on the awakening campus spirit through the Student Activities Building.

Norman Woemer Web

Messenger To Be Revamped and Board Acts on Recommendations

The University Messenger on Richmond campus will be revamped with three issues per year. The Board of Publications will preserve funding while giving the editor policy control over content and format. It calls for faculty writer referrals and scouting promising freshmen from high schools to contribute.

University Messenger Richmond Charles H. Wheeler Board of Publications Collegian the Messenger The Messenger

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