Trinity College Trinity College Digital Repository Trinity College Handbook (1916 - 1994, Trinity Publications (Newspapers, Yearbooks, selections) Catalogs, etc.) 1955 The Trinity College Handbook, 1955-56 Trinity College Follow this and additional works at: https://digitalrepository.trincoll.edu/handbook Recommended Citation Trinity College, "The Trinity College Handbook, 1955-56" (1955). Trinity College Handbook (1916 - 1994, selections). 29. https://digitalrepository.trincoll.edu/handbook/29 This Article is brought to you for free and open access by the Trinity Publications (Newspapers, Yearbooks, Catalogs, etc.) at Trinity College Digital Repository. It has been accepted for inclusion in Trinity College Handbook (1916 - 1994, selections) by an authorized administrator of Trinity College Digital Repository. I , /-1 HANDBOOK Trinity I T83h 1955/56 1955 1956 ALMA MATER " 'NEATH THE ELMS" 'Neath the elms of our old Trinity, 'Neath the elms of our dear old Trinity, Oh it's seldom we'll meet, In the moonlight so sweet, 'Neath the elms of our old Trinity. College days are from care and sorrow free, And oft will we seek in memory Those days that are past, Far too joyous to last, 'Neath the elms of our old Trinity. 'Neath the elms of our old Trinity, 'Neath the elms of our dear old Trinity, No more shall we meet, Our classmates to greet, · 'Neath the ~lms of our old Trinity. ity, '" free, 1955 -1956 )', EDITORS George Bergerman '56 Ned Montgomery '56 Paul P. Terry '56 E. Laird Mortimer, III '57 Peter Lowenstein '58 September 1955 TO THE CLASS OF 1959 It is a privilege to welcome you to Trinity College. I hope sincerely that your years "'Neath the Elms" will mean much to you. It is our dedicated purpose to see that they do. You are entering a college that has a fine tradition of education in the liberal arrs; a college that over the years has aimed to turn out intelligent, enlightened citizens and leaders of our country, a college with a learned and distinguished faculty intensely interested in the welfare of each student; a college that believes in your intellectual, physical and spiritual development. Our curriculum and the life at the College have been carefully planned to provide you with the finest training and education. You alone, however, can determine how meaningful will be your years at Trinity. You wi ll learn that real values in life are gained only following hard and serious work. I urge that you devote your best efforts to your class work; that you take an active part in the extra-curricular activities which are described in this booklet. In this way you will become an integral part of Trinity College. We proudly welcome the Class of 1959. We have high expectations for you. Live up to them. To each and everyone of you I extend my very best wishes for good luck and success. -ALBERf C. JACOBS 2 COLLEGE CALENDAR 1955 Sept. 12, Monday-Freshman Week begins Sept. 15 , Thursday-Registration of Upperclass Students Sept. 16, Friday-Registration of Upperclass Students continued Sept. 19, Monday-Chri stmas Term of the One Hundred Thirty-third Academic Year begins at 8:30 A.M. Nov. 23, Wednesday-Thanksgiving Recess begins at 4 :00 P.M. Nov. 27, Sunday-Thanksgiving Recess ends at 5:00 P.M. Dec. 17, Saturday-Christmas Vacation begins at 12: ao noon 10pe sincerely that your ledicated purpose to see ion of education in the 1956 · intelligent, enlightened Jan. 3, Tuesday-Christmas Vacation ends at 5:00 P.M. nd distinguished faculty Jan. 18, W ednesday-Christmas Examinations begin ~ that believes in your Feb. 1, W ednesday-Trinity Term begins urn and the life at the Feb. 22, Wednesday- Washington's Birthday. Not a College holiday the finest training and Mar. 22, Thursday- Easter Vacation begins at 4:00 P.M. Apr. 3, Tuesday-Easter Vacati on ends at 5:00 P.M. be your years at Trinity. May 17, Thursday-Honors Day ~ hard and serious work. May 23, Wednesday-Trinity Examinations begin that you take an active June 10, Su nday-One Hundred Thirtieth Commencement r1 this booklet. In this cpectations for you. Live y best wishes fo r good ALBERf C. JACOBS CONTENTS Advisers 4, 7 Message from Freshman Adviser 3 Athletic Activities 21 Musical Activities 13 Athletic Schedules 36 Other Campus Activities 16 Athletic T rophies 41 Placement Bureau .... .. .... .... .. .... 7 Bookstore 8 Political Science Club 16 Buildings 5 Post Office 8 Bulletins . 8 Publications 13 Calendar . 3 Regulations Book 7 Emergency Instructions 4 Religious Clubs ... ................ 14 Fraternities 18 Rushing Rules ..... .... ...... 18 General Information 7 Social Clubs ... .. .............. ..... 21 Hartford .................. 6 Student Government 8 History of the College. .................. .. 5 Telephones ..... .................. .. .. 43 Honor Societies .............. .. .... .. 15 Undergraduate Organizations 8 Matriculation .............................. 7 Veterans' Counselor 7 3 TO THE CLASS OF 1959 The oft asked question "Why do I want to go to college? " must soon be answered. You are now beginning your college years. A great many of you know that you are here in order to prepare for a graduate work which will lead to a career in the law, medicine, engineering, the m inistry, or other professions. Many of you are here to search and seek for the future which will bring your best aptirudes into full use. Above all, though, whether you recognize it or not. at this early stage you are preparing yourself for a position of leadership and all its attendant responsibilities. Education has the power to give you the understanding of peoples, culrure, science, and history and to help you make wise decisions, based on full evidence. You will of course be well tr~ined in the fundamentals of your business or profession, and it is this other less tangible traifling which is yours to take or leave as you go through your undergraduate years. We need most urgently men who understand all areas of knowledge and who can lead this world in more peaceful and productive ways. Even today you are most forrunate young men to be able to go to college. As a Trinity graduate, I know you are going to find great pleasure, happiness, and reward in your four years here; you are going ro make many new friendships which will be life long. Enjoy your years to the fullest. We shall meet at various times during your Freshman year to discuss your work and your college program. But do not feel that you must wait for these regularly scheduled appointments. I shall be glad ro see you at any time if you think I can be of help to you. WILLIAM R. PEELLE Adviser to the Freshman Class EMERGENCY INSTRUCTIONS Fire 1. Warn occupants of building. 2. Turn in alarm. Alarm boxes are located in North and South Arches. 3. Notify Building Superintendent or Night Watchman. (North Arch when not on his round). Illness Resident srudents should report to Seabury 24, berween 8 :30 and 10:00 A.M., or 1 :00 and 2 :00 P.M. in case of illness or injury, where they will be seen by the Medical Director. One of the aides in attendance will be found available in Seabury 25 to handle emergencies occuring at other times. THE COLLEGE BUILDINGS Trinity College (Called Washington College until 1845), was founded in 1823 upon the petition of "sundry inhabitants of the State of Connecticut, of the denom­ ination of Christians called the Protestant Episcopal Church." Although Trinity oust soon be answered. College was founded by a church group, its charter was one of the first to state ou know that you are that the ordinances of the College "shall not make the religious tenets a condition :o a career in the law, of admission to any privilege in the said college." Thus Trinity was a leader in the •Y of you are here to fight for religious tolerance. itudes into full use. The first President of the College was the Rt. Rev. Thomas Church Brownell, tis early stage you are Bishop of Connecticut. In the first year there were nine students. ~ndant responsibilities. Originally, the College buildings were located on the site now occupied by oples, culture, science, the State Capitol. The College was moved to its present location in 1878, when evidence. You will of Jarvis Hall and Seabuzy Hall were completed. r profession, and it is During its 131 years, the College has had only fourteen presidents. Famous as you go through ve among ·-these is Bishop Williams who served as President, Vice-Chancellor and Chan­ mderstand all areas of cellor from 1848 to 1899. The longest term as President was that of Dr. Remsen 1d productive ways. B. Ogilby who was head of the College from 1920 until his death in 1943. The to go to college. As a only living past president ( 1944-51) is G. Keith Funston, now President of the happiness, and reward New York Stock Exchange. It is also interesting to note that President Jacobs is the ndships which will be third layman to be President of Trinity. If you start at the Chapel and walk west, toward Summit Street, the first building r to discuss your work you pass is the Williams Memorial. This building contains the offices of the Presi­ ~it for these regularly dent, Dean and Treasurer. On the second floor are the offices of Evening and Summer ne if you think I can School, Public Relations, Central Services, and Property Manager. Turning left in front of the entrance to the Old Library, 70u have first the LLIAM R. PEELLE seven sections of Jarvis Hall (1878), then Northam Towers ( 1881), and finally r to the Freshman Class the sections of Seabury Hall ( 1878) .