University of Richmond - Web Yearbook (Richmond, VA)

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In May the Freshmen entered into their first political campaign in which class parties were in- volved. Part of the class was divided between the “Progressives” and “Codperatives,” while the re- LEFT TO RIGHT: Gene Woodfin, Secretary; Ethne Flanagan, President, Elsa Keuffel, Vice-President; Laura Jenkins, Treas- urer. mainder was solicited to vote a partisan ticket. After the smoke of preélection cigars had blown away so that the notice on the bulletin boards could be read the results were discovered to be: Max Katz, President; Henry Garnett, Vice-President; Richard Klafftky, Secre- tary; Ashby Fisher, Treasurer; Frank Baker, Senator. Shortly after the election of officers for the incoming Sophomore Class, the President called a meeting of the class that the problem of the incoming Fresh- men might be discussed. The meeting was not only well attended, but those present were quite outspoken in their acute disappointment in the “ratting” program concerning themselves, and of- fered many pregnant suggestions for ac- centing the old tradition in such a way that the pitiful farce of the fall of ’39 might be forgotten. In short the class “Freshman Crew?” has expressed itself as determined to have a defi- nite program with teeth in it. Other objectives concerning the next high-school issue are, to induct them into the spirit of Richmond College, and to foster in them gentleman-like qualities. The paraphanalia of the “invaders” will have what is designed to be a finishing touch to the customary caps and buttons, a red and blue bow tie. A committee appointed by the president to formulate the “rat rules” for the coming season functioned without delay and fully revised the rules of last year and also made additions which should make the coming school season colorful and interesting. The Freshman class looks forward to next year. LEFT TO RIGHT: Derek Hayley, Secretary; Stanton Richards, Senator ; Clinton Moore, President; Harold Weise, Vice-President; Bert Milling, Treasurer.

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“Truck on down!” ful events of the year. With flaming torches the freshman boys marched around the lake and up the hill to Westhampton where they frolicked be- fore the Social Activities building to the delight of both schools. After that the freshmen gained revenge by throwing the sophomores into the lake. A month after the Rat Parade, which was staged in the Richmond City Stadium between the halves of the Richmond-V.M.I. game, the freshmen set about gathering wood for the annual bonfire which preceded the William and Mary ‘Pajamas, torches, songs, sophs, and a swim.” Thanksgiving game. When the Wil- liam and Mary “Indians” sought to frustrate the Richmond rally for the game, they were “scalped.” Everyone, especially the freshmen, was overjoyed with Richmond’s victory over the “‘Ind1- ans,” because as result the “rat caps’ came off. In the meantime, the girls were received formally by the Y.W.C.A. and the Senior Class at a beautiful and symbolic candle-light service. In early November some of the girls were al- lowed to lay their “rat cards” aside, but the others, not being able to name the seniors present on Rat Night, had to wear theirs until Christmas. Later in November the Westhampton Class of 42 pre- sented the college with holly trees which were planted on the sides of the Greek Theatre. These a’ “A Crip?” robust freshmen gained second place in the hockey tournament, yielding only to the sophomores. In March the girls, after a long and diligent practice, participated in the annual Song Contest. Their performance, it is said, was the best of any freshman class in years. The boys, not to be out- done, gave their dance the same month, which was one of the most outstanding social events of the year.

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