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

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In these uncertain times of H-bombs, unsettled foreign affairs, and turbulent domestic problems only a fool or a soothsayer would dare to predict the future. Since we purport to be neither, we can merely hope for the future of our University, believing that the dreams of today shall become the realities of tomorrow. W'c look forward to numerous alterations in The University as we have known it. for without change there can be no progress. Our University, founded in a spirit of dedication to the future, must adjust to satisfy the demands of a maturing civilization. There is, however, a fundamental influence on The I niversity which we call “tradition.” In part it signifies tin- wearing of coats and ties and a demand for gentlemanly conduct. Its more vital characteristics are an insistence on a community relationship based on personal integrity and the belief that the individual matures properly only in an atmosphere of personal freedom. Such tenets are the so-called “intangibles,” and they are essential to the future prosperity of The University of Virginia. Vi e who have developed a deep affection for 'flic University look hopefully to its future. We applaud its progressiveness but caution that it never forsake the better characteristics of its past as it moves toward the fulfillment of its destiny. R E A T E R

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Iii the spring of 1954 . . . Student government asserted itself, and political issues were paraded in Student Council elections. The Punch and Julep launched its career with “Under Satan’s Thumb,” while the birth of the Jazz Society brought Dizzy Gillespie. The first full-scale Student Course Survey failed to captivate student interest. But Sunday polo matches received enthusiastic support. The Student Union featured a tea for Mrs. Walker .. . The N.C.A.A. boxing finals featured Sonny Nichols... Indo-China. McCarthy, and Segregation stole headlines in the C.D.. While The University stole headlines in leading newspapers . . . With the fall and winter session came . . . A new look around the Grounds with the addition of the Physics Building . . . A new look at the increased quantity and quality of co-eds . . . A new look at fraternities by the Spicer Committee. The University Artist Series presented Hume Cronyn and Jessica Tandy, Paul Douglass in “The Caine Mutiny.” and Cornelia Otis Skinner . . . The Virginia Players presented “Slalag 17 and “The Crucible” . . . The Jazz Society presented Errol 1 Garner. Fraternities pledged second-year students on October 19 . . . Lambda Pi and Skull and Keys pledged “no logrolling in elections. Bill Dudley returned to Virginia football. And the Cavaliers returned from West Point with the “near-upset of the year . . . Most of us enjoyed Openings with Billy May’s Orchestra, But Midwinters with Sulchmo was an even bigger success. John Polzer was selected most valuable player on the football squad. And “Buzzy” Wilkinson continued to make Virginia basketball history. After months of trying effort the Student Council and Mr. Darden reached an agreement of student government and political reorganization . . . The first student Judiciary Committee was established . . . And a last-stand course survey proved successful. As the yearbook went to press . . . Fraternities were working feverishly toward Bid Sunday for First-year students on March 20th . . . Pogo was still required classroom reading. Sweet Briar was still closer than Mary Washington, and the Outing Club was still outing . . . Spring was just around the Corner, and the student body began their plans for another traditional Easter.

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