College of William and Mary - Colonial Echo Yearbook (Williamsburg, VA)

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»lj L ' Lhat a large percontapi- i ( tlu- RRtudents werv underago. Tho new alcohol policy compli- cated everyone ' s habits at both public and private par- ties liven the policies on drinking in private rooms be- came more strictly enforced by RA ' s and Head Residents. Nevertheless, underage stu- dents enjoyed partving justns much as the rest ot the e ' ol- legi d, -Where there ' s a will, theri ' s a way ' Despite all the moaning and groaning, students real- ized and boasted of the school ' s strengths to all who would listen. The colonial at- mosphere and natural be.uit (hat pervaded the campus was known throughout the country- and appreciated by most students It was un- heard (.1 to walk in CVVand ni t see William and Mar ' students jo ng down DOG Street. The Sunken Gardens were always filled with ener- getic students working off their frustrations with sports or enjoying the sun. The Crim Dell ducks and paths around Lake Matoaka were other favorites. The area sequence re- quirements, .Uthough widely cursed and rarely under- stood, took on real meaning through the college years. A liberal arts education was had by all, whether or not it was appreciated The required subjects were mainly valued by graduating seniors. Em- ployers did look for a variety of knowledge on broad is- sues Nforenvcr. m.inv stu- Above: Showing their spirit (he Phi Above Right Doilging ramarops Mu ' s await the arrival of new loyal Tnbe supporters turn out for pledges from across Richmond Road the Lehigh game which was a victo- yi

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; ISS1 ' a ca r ' i- i lifiits ch.ingod fhoir m.iiors during their college years to subjects they would have bi ' t-n unacquainted with had it not been for area sequence requirements. While area se- quence requirements did torce students to expand their educational outlook, they were flexible enough to accommodate wide ranges of subject interests The quality of education and national recognition of excellence were also prized by William and Mary stu- dents. Classes, with the ex- ception of introductory lev- els, were kept to limited sizes with casual student profes- sor interaction The profes- sors, as a whole, were inter- ested, concerned, and accessi- ble to the students There was never a doubt as to the high calibre and intellectual level of the faculty The tradition of William and Mary was carried on to the 300th anniversar - vear of . bove: Regaining conlroi of the ball, itrnnifer Volgenau plots her next move against her UVA opponents