University of Virginia - Corks and Curls Yearbook (Charlottesville, VA)

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Ugly men, cadavers, Concert-drinkers, and Young Republicans come in with the Spring season of 51 as do 269 new fraternity pledges . . . University song album hits the stands in the midst of one of the hottest political campaigns the College has ever seen . . . hCavalier Daily,, Open Forum highlights the Spring politics and the rebirth of the Dagger Society and a two party system . . . Professor Homer Richey threatens suit of libelous Cerebus as the rest of the University relaxes at the Carnival grounds . . . Comprehensives and Selective Service Deferment Tests force postponement of Red Cross Blood Drive until next semester . . . Mr. Darden requests $3,765,000 from the. State for his building program . . . Students return in September to find cumbersome athletic books, free cokes, and non-student eateries . . . Interfratcrnity Council clamps sharp limitations on free food for first-year rushees . . . Faculty Committee Report recommends de-emphasis of University athletics-no scandal involved . . . New U niversity telephone system begins operation . . . Copeley Hill fire Victims get aid from residents as men organize Fire Department . . . Student Councilts Dogwood Dinners between student and faculty leaders inaugurated . . . Blankinship amendment passes University-wide referendum after unprecedented soliciting 10

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ever present in our vocabulary. we feel respect for the majesty of the Lawn as the reflection of the genius of our founder, On a Spring evening or a snowy night, Mr. JeffersonTs Rotunda and colon- naded pavilions offer quiet consolement to the stu- dent beset with the fears and doubts of a troubled world. These traditions mean a very great deal to each student, more to some than to others perhaps. but to all they represent dear trust and a constant source of inspiration. Each department of the Universitv adds distinc- tion to this, the institution of Mr. jefferson's dreams. The College enjoys a high ranking among the best schools in the country for its distinguished graduates, statesmen, writers, scientists, and Rhodes Scholars. The Graduate School is noted for its high standards, as are the Architecture and En- gineering Schools. The Medical School and the Law School are recognized both in this country and abroad. Their extensive facilities and their growth are in keeping with the progress of the times. The Universitv sDonsors thirteen teams in inter- collegiate sports aside from a widespread intra- mural program. We take pride in the achievements of our representatives in these fields. Other activi- ties also have an integral part in our education. There are forums for debate and a wide assortment of visiting speakers-a constant source of inspira- tion and enlightenment: Lord Bertrand RusseH, Archibald Maclteish, Dumas Malone, TVillard Caldwell, Justice Jackson, Senator Taft, Cyrus Chintz. Ernest CmW-to name iust a few. There are several Dublications of wide variety, high calibre, and traditional background. There are the secret societies, the dance clubs. the concert groups, dra- matic players, the fraternities. and other organiza- tions required by our social natures and ambitions. There are elections which, in a good natured way, sometimes shake our world here as much as na- tional political struggles stir the American people. These advantages offer a way of life at the Vni- versity. These opportunities are the fulfillment of Mr. jefTersonTs dream: tTTo develop the reasoning faculties of our youth, enlarge their minds, cultivate their morals, and instill into them the precepts of virtue and order . . . and generally, to form them to habits of reHeetion and correct action, rendering them examples of virtue to others. and of happiness within themsselves.w

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1' h2k., . a 'it-F'k al.1a 91' A i, 5 4 ..K . v A u. ,..r.- a 't- w. .AV',,,,NWun.aw-uau ma...- guo-u-guwc-c W '- overcomes student apathy, as University Party regains upper hand . . . Football team crushes W 8L M but to no avail as Fall football controversies thwart the acceptance of a Cotton Bowl Bid . . . College cut system revised, adopted and instituted as student-faculty relations reach new high in cooperation . . . Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Education, University 99;, Mr. Dardcnk elementary school proposals, Booker House fire provide food for thought . . . Second semester begins with drop of enrollment to 3,010 . . . As yearbook goes to press student intcrest in national politics becomes intense . . .