University of Virginia Law School - Barrister Yearbook (Charlottesville, VA)

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The Sigma Nu Phi Legal Fraternity was founded at the National University School of Law in Washington, D.C., in 1902. It was first organized at the University of Virginia in 1938 as the james Madison Chapter. Since the time of its establishment at Virginia, the fraternity has expanded in size and activities. During the fall term, the fraternity held numerous luncheons after which speakers discoursed upon topics of current interest. Soon after the Russian Sputnik went aloft, the fraternity was honored to have Professor Alexander Vyssotsky speak on the implications of the Russian achievement insofar as fhe present state of American science is concerned. Professor Vyssotsky is Professor of Astronomy at the University. It is the fraternity's policy to obtain speakers on topics which are of current interest to its members regardless of their connection with the law. The Chapter has for some time provided free local telephone service in the downstairs lounge for all who desire to use it. The Barrister had its origin in several fraternity meetings, out of which came the committee that organized it.

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SIGMA NU PHI First row: Flanagan, Underwood, Zanelli, Mearns, Shands, Craig. Second row: Knight, F., Saunders, Pogue, Roth, Baker, johnson, W. C., Sachs, Christopher, Hermansdorfer. Third row: Hugus, Parker, Genovese, West, Brandon, Willard, C., Lehmann, Pettus, Golden. FALL Bart T. Zanelli Edward A. Mearns, jr. Donal O'Brien Robert Timms William R. Shands, Jr. Malcolm Underwood THIRD YEAR Charles A. Bradley, III james S. Butler David H. Carter Stanley P. Christopher, III Earl W. DeHart Robert W. Emmons, Jr, L. Martin Flanagan George R. Harris William C. Haus Stuart jay Xlifilliam C. johnson, Jr. Stockson Lehmann Edward A. Mearns, Jr. Thomas W. Pettus, Jr. William R. Powers, III O. Livingston Rodgers George M. Rogers Richard Roth Bert Sachs Charles L. Saunders William R. Shands, jr. Bruce C. Williams Bart T. Zanelli, III Clrancellor First Vice Chancellor Second Vice Chancellor Mailer of Rollr Chancellor of the Exchequer Marrlral SECOND YEAR Harold C. Arcaro, Jr. James R. Branden Charles R. Baker Templeton Brigg, Ir. james A. Cabler John C. Craig Benjamin Dall Anthony Genovese john A. Golden William Harrison Wright Hugus Fredrick Knight Albert Lilley Richard Marcus Micheal Mehr George N. Nager SPRING William C. Haus Wright Hugus, jr. Anthony Genovese J. B. Riggs Parker Malcolm Underwood Harold Arcaro Donal O'Brien, Jr. I. B. Riggs Parker Owen B. Pearce William R. Pogue Edward Rafal Benjamin Slavitt Robert V. Timms Malcolm Underwood Richard G. Vail William von Oehsen W. Lauck Walton Christopher M. Weld Stephen West Charles L. Willard William M. Wilson

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LAW WIVES CLUB Mrs. Davison, Mrs. DeI.oache, Mrs. Devine, Mrs. Cooper, Mrs. Taylor. The Law Wives Club was organized five years ago, to serve the Law School community and to encourage friendships among its families. At regular monthly meetings the members have enjoyed such speakers as Mr. William Faulkner, Nobel and Pulitzer prize winning author, Dean Ribble, Professor A. G. Priest, Dr. Julia Edmonds, a resident pediatrician, and Mr. C. W. Sterrett, who spoke on the manufacture and use of fine china. In the fall, a bridge benefit was held, the proceeds of which were donated toward the purchase of a set of the Virginia Law Reviews for the Free University of West Berlin. With the aid of the student advisory council, a very successful Christmas party was given for a group of needy children which featured a jolly student Santa Claus, Christmas Tree carols, movies and presents for all. Another Christmas party was held at the Thomas jefferson Inn-this one featuring egg nog and husbands. Highlight of the spring season was the annual spring fashion show. Funds received from this show were used to establish a loan fund for the use of law students. Volunteers from the club also proved invaluable in the preparation of The Bfzrririer during this year and also assisted the Alumni Association with Law Day.