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Newspaper
Richmond Collegian
Location
Richmond, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1925
Page
6
A noisy campus notes ribbing and chatter about rush season, pranks, and social life. References to Rat humor, house lore, and student anecdotes sketch a late night pace with humorous asides and mixed campus lore.
The article notes New Haven athletes joining the local program with eight in harness and others like Hugo Blankenship Ragozzino Spose and Pleming earning letters last season. Anthony Consentino and Pat Tessitore are highlighted as strong freshmen prospects for the varsity, with coach Dobson impressed by the trio's effort. Newcombe’s kickoff and John Abernathy’s 225-pound frame are mentioned as notable points.
Regular practice is held each Tuesday at four o'clock. The band will attend rallies and games as announced by Mr Swanson. Dr FW Boatwright a UR president has donated funds for two alto horns and uniforms may be issued this year. Last year the band played at the Chesterfield County Fair and may repeat this season. New drummers are urged to report to Director Swanson. Prospects look good with at least twenty two men expected soon.
The Y M C A and Kirk-Parrish Co collaborated to provide a small guidebook for new students at the University of Richmond. It includes a college calendar, a history of the university, Y M C A activity notes, student government rules, and a brief Dean J M Page essay. Dr Huey and Mr Lee Shepard led a Thursday program with songs and selections.
Members of the Fabian Chapter of the League for Industrial Democracy will meet at 3 PM in Room K, Administration Building, for the first meeting of the local chapter. G. Cary White will give the opening address on The Tragedies of Distribution, followed by discussion.
From the continued page note, Jeter Hall hosts attendants for medical students. Mr Sibold oversees Jeter Hall and all night work, with office hours 7:30 to 8:30 each night except weekends. Dr Cullen R Pitt, campus physician, sits in the gymnasium 4:30 to 5:30 daily. Attendants can be reached on campus, via medical office or in their rooms, to issue excused absences and prevent misunderstandings.
Junior Class of Westhampton College adds ten new members including Katherine Surface Elizabeth Early Frances Burnette Eleanor Sanford Lillian Negitt Maude Motley Roy Land Frances Fauntleroy Louise Heflin and Willia Thompson. Four transfer from Virginia Intermont College with Averett University of Maryland William and Mary George Washington Blackstone and Chowan also represented.
A new club named The Volunteer Band organized by students aims to do missionary work. Its first meeting last Tuesday showed strong interest and winter plans were discussed. L. R. Poindexter Jr leads the group with Prof. Edward B. Willingham as adviser. interested students should contact either leader.
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