The LAWRENTIAN Volume 88 — Number 1 Lawrence University, Appleton, Wisconsin ________Friday, September 20, 1068 Class of ’72 is L.U.’s Largest; Canterbury New Admission Head The largest freshman class in director of financial aid at Law­ in Maine, he holds the B.A. from Lawrence’s one hundred and twen­ rence. Of the 179 freshmen receiv­ Washington and Jefferson College. ty-one year history arrived on ing aid from Lawrence. 94 also He majored in History, and upon campus Wednesday for a five-day brought with them an additional his graduation he was awarded orientation period before classes $57,775 in scholarships from other the A H. Sweet Prize for research begin next Monday. The 423 mem­ sources. and composition in that field He bers of the Class of 1972 plus 22 Academic performance varies was assistant director of admis­ transfer student bring the total shortly from last year’s group sions at his alma mater for two new enrollment to 445 This year’s new students number­ years before going to Western Re­ Several factors contribute to ed 23 valedictorians and 12 salu- serve. the increase. This fall more tatorians among their number*: Canterbury noted that Lawrence dormitory accommodations are compared to 19 valedictorians and students, while of a different available as a result of the gradu- 11 salutatorians last year. A slight character, appear to be in ability uation last June of a large sen­ drop in the honor 10^ rank in very much like those at Western ior class and 40 students are par­ high school brought the women Reserve. The dean explained that ticipating in the recently institu­ from 63^ last year to 59.6^ this in the brief tim e he has spent on ted off-campus living program. year and the men from 39'“ last campus, he has been favorably Off-oampus academic programs year to 31.5% this year. impressed. He would like to see have attracted approximately 40 Although the Class of '72 had to massive curriculum changes that students to the overseas study become familiar with everything would enable him to offer the center at Boennigheim, Germany, on the Lawrence campus, even prospective student something LAWRENCE’S President Curtis W . 'I'arr, in a speech to and a dozen are participating in returning veteran Lawrentians more than "just another good lib­ the 445 member freshman class, talked of both the chal­ Associated Colleges of the Mid­ saw some new faces, particularly eral arts college " Though he lenges and rewards of university life. Tarr told the new west programs. stressed Lawrence cannot and will Lawrentians to “aim high’’ and not to he limited by “shal­ in the administration and on the Increased Aid not remain just a regional insti­ low goals.” faculty. In addition to ?:xteen ne’v The class of 1972 has also set faculty appointments. Lawrence tution. he believes it is important a new high in financial aid has a new Dean of Admission. lor Lawrence to utilize its very awards. While last year’s fresh­ Richard M. Canterbury. It is lavorabke mid-west reputation We Are Sometimes Disappointed men received $112,000 in financial probable that the near future will New Faculty aid, this year’s group received bring the announcement of Fran­ The new faculty members and $115,894, according to Charles A. cis L. Broderick’s successor to President Tarr Welcomes their respective departments in­ Judge, assistant dean of men and the post of Dean of Lawrence and clude John C. Palmquist and Jos­ Downer Colleges. Lawrentians eph J. Kohut, geology; John A. 121st Class to Lawrence may also expect a new Pubbcity Holland and John R. Brandenber Director to replace Miss Marguer­ Witb a low-key and apparently “The college exists,” Tarr said, ger, physics; Mark L. Dintenfass Lawrence Awarded ite Schuman. effective speech emphasizing the “to provide an environment in and Glending R. Olson. English; realities and difficulties of life at which the student can best grow Foundation Grants Canterbury Talc« Marjon B. Ornstein. French; Hans Lawrence and counseling setf-re­ to become a thou^hrtM, respon­ Dean Canterbury was formerly Ternes, German; I>eonard L. sible. independent person.” Lawrence University has receiv­ liance, President Curtis W. TarV associate director of admissions Thompson, religion; Stanley G. ed three grants totalling $42,800 Wednesday welcomed Lawrence’s In order to become self-suffi­ at Case Western Reserve Univer­ Long, economics; Thomas W. Bak­ for the humanities and sciences. 121st freshman class to campus. cient. a student must be given the sity, Cleveland. Ohio. That univer­ er. psychology; Jos. H. Mavhal, The Ford Foundation named In his sixth such speech since opportunity to make his own de­ sity was formed last year by fed­ philosophy; Dorothea Binhammer Lawrence for a grant of $36,880. becoming president in 1963, Tarr cisions, Tarr said. eration of Case Institute of Tech­ Sager, biology; Freda Mae Hol­ The funds will be used for grant- called the 1968-69 academic year Opportunity to Decide nology and Western Reserve Uni­ land. reference librarian; Capt. in-aid to individual humanities “one of the most exciting mo­ “Too often students think that versity. William D. Hinds. USAF and Capt. ments in Lawrence history.” and because we don’t tell them what faculty members for research, A graduate of Hebron Academy Marc Bradford Levey, USAF, predicted that due to the study “of to do. we are not concerned,” Tarr study in new disciplines, refresher aerospace studies. all we are and all we try to be” by observed. He noted, however. “Be­ course, and other opportunities for Joining the teaching staff in intellectual stimulation. Stipends the PovoFny committee. Lawrence cause of our concern, we leave the Conservatory of Music will be: will provide for such expenses as REQUIRED CONVO would be substantially changed them the opportunity to decide.” Caroline Melhom Brandenberger, secretarial assistance, research Miss Dorothy Draheim, Law* by the time of this freshman “If a student can’t learn to lecturer in music; Allen S. Jacob­ materials and assistance, travel rence’s distinguished registrar, class’s .senior year—Lawrence’s think for himself, he oan’t become sen, lecturer in music; and Sharon and released time. wishes to announce that at­ 125th anniversary. an educated person.” A student’s J. Alwart, specialist in music. tendance at Tuesday’s Matri­ Tarr told the freshmen that beliefs must be “an extension of “Scholars in the humanities Kathleen Harris, who joined the culation Convocation will be Lawrence’s admission program his own convictions and his own have a special need for access to faculty for the third term of the required. The convo will be at is based on the tenet that every thought processes . Scholar­ relatively small funds for study past year, will continue as in­ 11:10 on Tuesday, .September student accepted can graduate, ship takes a great deal of cour and research,” said McGeorge structor in voice during the sab­ 24, in the chapel. but added, “We are sometimes age.” Bundy, president of the Founda­ batical leave of Mari Taniguchi. disappointed.” “What should your resolve be?” tion. No One Wants Failures he asked the freshmen. “ Aim “Colleges as a class have fallen “No one here wants you to fail,” high. Accept standards appropri­ behind universities in this respect, he stressed Faculty and adminis­ ate to yourself. Why limit yourself and so this program is designed trators wish to helip students suc­ by shallow goals?” to give hettp where it is now most ceed while attempting to make needed: to the humanists in the the college experience a challenge colleges.” Under the terms of the grants, for every student. Convention to Hear Students, however, must provide schedules call for a total matching the momentum and initiative, Tarr contribution by the university that .said and added, “ Industry here Tarr and Governor will at least equa! the Foundation’s grant over the four-year period. really makes a difference.” President Curtis W. Tarr will join Chief Justice of the Wiscon­ From the fifth year on. Lawrence sin Supreme Court E. Harold Hal­ has committed itself to continue lows and Governor Warren P. the program by providing annual­ Students Join Knowles in addressing the con­ ly for the humanities an amount vention of the Wisconsin County equal to at least half the total Study Group Boards Association to be head­ Foundation grant. These sums will be in addition to those funds pres­ Steve Ponto, president of LUCC. quartered at the Conway Hotel ently budgeted by the university. Ann Branston. and Jim Noble Monday through Wednesday, the Appleton Post-Crescent reported Lawrence University has also have been named to serve on the received two grants from the Na­ this week. Select Committee on Planning tional Science Foundation for the headed by Mo.jmir Povolny. pro­ Tarr, who heads the gov emor’s powerful and prestigious purchase of instructional scientific fessor of government. equipment. Also serving on the committee ‘‘blue ribbon committee” current­ A grant of $4,700 has been made will be seven faculty members, ly studying 'local government and to the physics department, under three administrators, and trustees distribution of state tax rebates, the administrative direction of M A R K L. D IN T E N F A S S is one of sixteen new instruc­ Mrs. James P. Buchanan. T. A. will address the county group af­ David M. Cook, while another tors on the Lawrence faculty this year. Dintenfass, who Duckworth, and John G. Strange. ter a banquet Tuesday evening. grant of $1,300 has been made will teach the English department’s writing and American President Curtis W.