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Opens Wed Nite . ; Pac« Tw«1t« TH^ VILLANOVAN Monday, May 4, 1M3 DANIEL KERRISK Top man on the totem pole Underclassmen Nominate Officers in marks . possesses a three- The nomination of class of- Freshman in the Field House. 10 A. M. and 3 P. M. in year average of 3.83 out of a ficers for next year was held Akimni Gym. possible 4.0 perfect factor . To Be Posted on Tuesday afternoon, April A transfer from the Univer- Begin May 8 28 at 1 :30 p. m. A free period All the names of those sity of Pennsylvania . ma- was granted to all classes in nominated for class offices Father McLaughlin also an- jors in mathematics ... 19- order to give all students a will be posted on the bulletin nounced that those running year-old -resident of Philadel- chance to nominate men for boards as soon as they have for office will be allowed to phia . Vice-President of the the different offices. been approved by the Chap- Math Oub. post posters and campaign lain's office. signs, but not before Friday, Various Meetings mm Father McLaughlin, Dean May 8. Private campaigning Vol. 28—No. 21 VILLANOVA COLLEGE, VILLANOVA. PA. Tuesday, May 12, 1953 ^ of Student Activities, has may be started as soon as the # I Open House, Drill, The Junior class held their an- nounced that different been ap- meeting in 215 Mendel Hall, the elections men have will be held on Wednesday, proved and their names listed Parade Highlight while the Sophomores met in May 13, between the C&F auditorium and the the hours of on the Bulletin Boards. Class Offices, SC Sects Armed Forces Day TV The Navy Department has At Stake In E-Day Tom w m announced that in celebration Don't you want to try a cigarette 'nl of Armed Forces Day on May '> 16, 1953, an invitation is ex- Announce June 1 PoHs Open From 9:30-3:30 tended to the public to inspect the equipment and facilities Is used in the training of Naval with a record like this? Graduation Date; Record Number Expected Midshipmen at Villanova Col- <-/ lege. Commencing at 12 noon, Exercises at 2:30 From 82 candidates — 23 ELECTION RULES the Naval Science between Chesterfield and other leading cigarettes is juniors, 31 sophomores and 28 Building !• THE QUALITY CONTRAST 1. All classes will elect freshmen students will will be open for inspection. quality for the — four officers (president, : :g revealing story. Recent chemical analyses give an index of good Commencement exercises At 2 P. M. a program of choose men to fill twenty-five vice-president, secretary for the class of 1953 will be events will originate in the / country's six leading cigarette brands. offices in the elections tomor- and treasurer). In addition held in the Field House. Con- Villanova Stadium. Besides row, Wednesday, May 13, be- Freshmen will choose onee -^ tained in this announcement Student Council representa- the customary parade and re- ^^ roffo of high sugar to low nicotine tween the hours of 9:30 a.m. : indmx of good qudHy fabfe-o i^ from the President's oifice was tives; Sophomores, four; view of the Midshipmen, there and 3:30 p.m. in the Alumni qualify highest COURT JESTER PETER CASSIDY tries to make Bloody the explanation that the warm Juniors, four and one Sen< will be competition between shows ChesferfiM Hall Gymnasium. Rog:er, (Hubert Flaherty) an old meany from 'way back, weather anticipated for com- ior Alumni representative. the drill teams from Villanova higher than To Be Elected ... 15% higher than its nearest competitor and Chesterfield quality 31% crack a smile in a scene from T&T's Robin Hoodwink to be mencement day would make it and the University of Penn- The juniors will elect can- 2. Use of sound equip- presented in the Field House tomorrow thru Saturday. mandatory that ceremonies be ment is restricted to the sylvania, presentation of the average of the five other leading brands. didates for president, vice- held indoors. periods between classes. awards and an address. >.>..'. president, treasurer and sec- Baccalaureate mass will be Upon completion of the retary, as well as four Student 3. Notices in Mendel hall in the Field House also. ceremonies, the Villanova T6lT s held Council posts and one Alumni and the C&F building are 'Hoodwink' is scheduled for 10 The mass to be posted only on bulletin NROTC Unit will sponsor a representative. One president, Sunday, 31, the boards. tea-dance for the participants a.m. on May a vice-president, a secretary, day immediately preceding and for friends of Villanova a treasurer, and four Student 4. Posters must be re- s Nite graduation. Open moved immediately after College in the Field House Wed Council representatives will be adjoining the stadium. All measurements for caps elected by the sophomore class, elections are completed. Take the strains of Bob Whelan's music, the tricky dance and gowns have already been with the freshmen class choos- creations of George Noake, a many-talented cast, a great .">. Electiotis will be heldj processed through the office of ing a president, a vice-presi- Turf & Tinsel reputation of smash hits; add a clever book in Alumni hall gymnasium Mon. Deadline for Rev. E. McKee, O.S.A., vice- dent, a secretary, a treasurer it World Wednesday, May 13, from written by William Kelley, and you have — the president of Villanova. Seni- and one Council member. 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. May Draft List 7 Premiere of T & T's latest pro- ors may obtain announce- The campaigns got under duction, Robin Hoodwink. NOTE. As soon as possible College students intending ments for the graduation ex- way late last Thursday night, all organizations having Present Keys For the sixth consecutive ercises in the book store. to take the May 21 Selective with signs being posted in representation on the Stu- year since its rebirth in 1948, Service College Qualification Members of the graduating conspicuous spots around the dent Council are to hold will put on the boards Test must submit their appli- To 13 Seniors T & T class have been instructed campus, ready to greet the elections so that the Coun- original musical cations to the Educational an comedy that the facilities which will early-morning risers. By Fri- cil may be reorganized late those like their Testing Service, Princeton, At Sat. Dance hit for who be available for the event limit day night everyone had begun this month. New Jersey, not later than sock and buskin with song and the number of invited guests his drive and yesterday band- dance. Robin Hoodwink, a mu- midnight May 11. Thirteen graduating editors to five per man. Arrange- wagons, some strangely re- Publications sical satire on the fabled The May 21 test is primarily 2* First to Give You Premium and staff members of the "Vil- ments are now under way for sembling automobiles, made 'j» archer of Sherwood Forest, for students prevented by ill- lanovan" will trade in their a number of guest speakers. their appearance for the first BELLE AIR will open tomorrow evening at ness or other emergencies Quality in Regular and eyeshades and typewriters for The ceremonies will begin time. The 1953 edition of the 8:30 and run until Saturday from taking the test April 23, gold keys in recognition of at 2:30 p.m. on Monday, 69% Voted BELLE AIR YEARBOOK King-size . much milder with a matinee for the nuns but this does not bar any their service to the paper at 1. ... In pointing out that June , 69% will be distributed on Monday qualified student from taking with an extraordinarily good "Villanovan's" annual on Thursday. of the student the body went to and Tuesday, May 18 and 19. the test If his application is dinner dance in the Mirage Kelly Assists the polls last year. Father Mc- } taste— and for your pocketbook, DEADLINE Distribution at the Yearbook mailed before the deadline. of the Barclay Assisting h e 1 a n and Laughlin, Room Hotel W Dean of Student Office, in the basement in Chesterfield is today's best "" Ail classes scheduled for Students who have a certi- next Saturday. ' Roake in this year's produc- Activities, urged all to come Thursday have been can- Mendel Hall, will be between ficate of admission for the cigarette buy. Highlights of the affair will tion is Jack Kelly, '52, a fam- out and vote for their favorite celled in celebration of the hours of 11:30 and 4:30. April 23 test which they be the presentation of the iliar figure to the Villanova candidates. He also empha- Ascension Thursday, a holy All students who have paid failed to use on the assigned keys by Rev. John Klekotka, stage, being a formidable Belle sized that posters should be day of obligation. full matriculation fee will be date must submit new appli- Report Never Before Masquer and T & T'er of re- placed on bulletin boards only. 3« A Deadline for all copy for entitled to a book. cations if they wish to take cent years. Don Straka again Voters, in order to enter RESERVAnOIS the next issue of the "Vil- the May 21 test. Made About a Cigarette. is credited with orchestrations Alumni gym, must present Tomorrow is the dead lanovan" will be tomorrow ENGINEER For well over a year a medical and vocal arrangements. matriculation cards to those line for reservations at 4:00 p.m. sharp. Edward F. McMahon, edi- rom THE COLLEGE In the high standards of conducting the elections.
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