Dickinson College

Dr. William Edel to receive sixth honorary degree from Lebanon Valley College. Student Senate accomplishments highlighted, including joining the National Student Association.

The Mike Pedicin Sextet to play jazz concert. New Honor Code to come to vote. Romance languages professor Ferdinando Maurino to leave after eight years. Parents Advisory Council to present Appreciation Fund at second annual meeting. Public Opinion Poll results released; students acknowledge feeling uninformed.

The Blackburn Twins to perform at Chapel and annual Mermaid Players recognition dinner. Commons Club works to improve honor system. National Student Association commendation in support of student action in favor of Professor LaVallee is reprinted. Tennis team remains undefeated.

New art exhibit features works from The Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection. Board of Trustees hearing on the LaVallee situation commences in Harrisburg. Professor James Carson joins History Department.

The annual spoof issue, The Drinkinsonian, tackles various aspects of college life in a satirical manner.

Faculty passes motion to abolish discriminatory clauses from school organizations' charters. Opera singer Marquita Moll to sing at Annual Founder's Day concert. Debate Team continues impressive victory streak, securing a trophy at the University of Duquesne's tournament. Life Photographer Margaret Bourke-White spoke about her experiences abroad as a photographer. Professor LaVallee's suspension called into question; a letter from Francis Walter, Chairman of the House Un-American Activities Committee, is reprinted.

Librarian May Morris retires. The third annual military ball to be held; Andy Angellucci to play dance. 1956 Microcosm to be released in May; additions introduced in previous volume kept. Faculty take steps to stop student hazing. Professor LaVallee suspended because of current situation related to the House Un-American Activities Committee investigation; other concerns related to the Red Scare addressed. Student Senate requests revocation of LaVallee suspension.

Dickinson Follies to perform "Jamaican Jaunt." Norwegian exchange student Gaute Gregusson discusses his experiences at Dickinson the year before. Students complain over lack of faculty attendance at athletics-backed chapels. Swimming Team has first season where they won more than they lost in 23 years.

Economics professor LaVallee questioned by the House Un-American Activities Committee, sparking comment on the Fifth Amendment. Detler Bronk to receive Priestley Award. Losing season of basketball recapped.

Allison Methodist awards building contract for new church to be built on Benjamin Rush campus. D-book to be revised. The Mermaid Players' "The Male Animal," dealing with the Red Scare, reviewed. Swimming Team has first winning season, coming in second to Gettysburg. Photography competition to be held.