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

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foliowing in pictures and words the tradition and development of the University. 0 The primary aim of this, the 64th edition of the C ORKS AND CURLS, is to portray the events and highlights of the past year throughout the University Community so that each student may have a permanent record of the Universityts one hundred and thirty-third year. 7

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Introduction The first CORKS AND CURLS appeared in the Spring of 1888 and was a conglomera- tion of literary magazine, annual, and sketchbook. The school colors then were cardinal red and silver grey, and the athletics were de-cmphasized. After sixty-four years of publication, the CORKS AND CURLS has developed into a comprehensive yearbook,

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When a man enters the University of Virginia, he enters a community of free individuals. Here a mans worth is determined, not by his background nor by his wealth, but by his character and intel- lect. Here perfect equality of opportunity is ofTered each and every person; class and clique exist inof- fensively, as the result of different tastes and capa- bilities inevitably found in any large group of men. Mr. jefferson believed in f ree government, freedom of religious thought and the free choice of a career. He said: liOur institution will proceed on the prin- ' ciple of doing all the good it can, without consult- ing its own pride or ambition; of letting everyone come and listen to whatever he thinks may improve the condition of the mind. We students of the l'niversity of Virginia are justifiably proud of our heritage and always zealous to uphold our right to think, feel, and act as ma- ture individuals. Each of us stands on his own merit and must make his own mark, aided by the advice and counsel of those more learned and experienced in the art of living. This prerogative reflects itself in our code of Honor which, in reality, is not a sys- tem but an ideal conditioning every student's be- havior. Our Honor System is not a mass judiciary; it is an individual responsibility. The success of our Honor System is recognized in the growth of the Student Council which is en- trusted with student discipline independent of, but supported by, the administration. Not once in the history of the Student Council has Mr. Darden, or any President, ever reversed 0r overruled one of the Councills decisions. Though at times he has dis- agreed with these representatives chosen from all departments of the l'niversity, never has he im- posed his own or any otheris judgment over the principle of student liberty as embodied in the Stu- dent Council. Of this confidence we are justly proud. This is what makes the University truly great. We at Virginia cherish our traditions. We some- times lose sight of our individualism of mind in the conservatism of our dress, but we insist upon coats and ties, grey flannel suits. and white buckskin shoes. W'e ansvser Here, Sir t0 the classroom roll and speak only to those whom we know will appre- ciate the sincerity of our greeting. The terms .. iigroundst ufirst-year man, and iithe Cornern are m ..'.i.i.iEI.A-.i.J. I ...L..! ...L.n