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The Davidson Renaissance with both academic and social aspects of Davidson: the semester system and Patterson Court. During fall term the College decided to change from the present trimester calendar to a semester system, effective in the fall of 1984. An S.G.A.-sponsored referendum in October showed that an overwhelm- ingnumber of students opposed the switch, but the faculty voted in favor of the semester change. Late in the fall several groups began studying the self-selection system on Patterson Court. Although no changes were implemented this year, several recommendations were made. Students generally agree that the self-selection system is not working as it was planned, but a change to a two-tier system met resistance. While internal changes in Patterson Court were being debated, the look of the Court was altered with the opening of the Warner Hall and the Black Student Coalition houses. After self-selection in February, Warner Hall appeared to be financially strong. Another house, ETC, in late March stunned the campus with a vote to close in the fall. The ramifications of the closing became a major issue on campus. ETC house members blamed the increasingly-popular Commons as a cause of its demise, but the Commons proved its worth as an indis- pensable location for campuswide events. Patterson Court was not the only part of campus that changed looks during the year. During the summer and early fall hundreds continued on page 9 ANYTHING GOES! Creativity is the magic word on a small campus. Alec Macbeth takes biking seriously (right]; George Thompson (upper right corner), through bartending, facili tates creative expression; the football team suggests physical contact for fun (far right middle); comparing cultures, Bettina Schneyder and Ambreen Fraser (far right middle) enjoy the International Fair; Will Holloway (lower right corner) mans his hall ' s craft in the Freshman Regatta.
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The Davidson Renaissance The 1982-83 school year culminates 16 years of effective leadership by Spencer. In February ' , women celebrated the tenth anniversary of coeduca- tion at Davidson with Celebrate Women! week. Under the guidance of the Committee on Women ' s Concerns, led by Sherburne Laughlin ' 83, Davidson women banded together this year as in no other previous year. Accomplishments of women at Davidson reached a pinnacle when, in December, Elizabeth Kiss ' 83 became the school ' s first female Rhodes scholar. Seniors Scott Eblin and Marvin Overby also earned high honors as recipients of the prestigious Watson Fellowship. Two new scholarships were created this year on campus. The Donald B. Plott Scholarship was endowed through contributions to a benefit concert held January 24. Featuring musicians Joseph Robinson ' 62 and William Workman ' 62, the gala performance was headlined by New York Philharmonic Music Director Zubin Mehta. The scholarship, named in honor of the late Davidson music department chairman, will enable talented young musicians to pursue a music career while gaining a liberal arts education. The other new scholarship was created by the senior class. Amid cuts in government-supported financial aid, the Class of 1983 voted to start a scholarship, based on financial need, that is to be made possible through pledges by the seniors over the next five years. The scholarship served as the senior class gift to the school. Major issues on campus surfaced early in the year and dealt continued on page 6 DAVIDSON OFFERS VARIETY. From a yeei abroad to gala cultural events. Davidson challenges its students to find and develop what is unique in them. Margaret Chaffin [U| | comer) studies far from the maddening crowds of the library th.- Student Store offers something for even- taste |upper right corner); Preside nt Samuel Spencer (above left ) enjoys a visit with juniors in Marburg. Germany; Zubin Mehta. William Workman and |oe Robinson (left) accept applause at the Don Plott Memorial Concert in Love Auditorium
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