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College May Have Orchestras Soon – October 26, 1923
William and Mary planned and formed two orchestras – a dance and small symphony orchestra. [...]
“Flat Hat Orientation Kit” – September 1, 1978
Click on the featured image above for a full view. A cartoon featured in “The Flat Hat Editorial [...]
For Relief of Exam Tension – Jan. 14, 1966
Senior John Gaidies and friend Paul Dan unlax with Gaidies’ raceway while Mrs. Fran Gaides watches the amusement. [...]
Fraternities, Sororities Complete Rush Activities Today, Tomorrow – Feb. 10, 1961
By Cathy Day The Pan-Hellenic Council and the Inter-fraternity Council reported a “very successful” formal rush. They started having rotation [...]
Candidates Divide Students’ Support – October 13, 1972
By Ron Gup A campus mock election by the local McGovern-Shriver headquarters revealed a close divide between President [...]
New President Assumes Office – September 23, 1960
Written by Connie Catterton Dr. Davis Y. Paschall ’32 succeeded President Alvin Duke Chandler as President of the [...]
Paschal Clarifies Wren Issue – October 14, 1966
Reported by ANN CLARK College President Davis Y. Paschall denied rumors of a Wren Building “sell-out” to Colonial [...]
Dalton Names Hornsby, Faulconer to Board – February 9, 1979
According to the Friday, February 9, 1979 Flat Hat issue, Governor John Dalton announced the appointments of Robert [...]
Johnson Wins Mock Election – Oct. 23, 1964
President Lyndon B. Johnson scored a 454-389 victory Wednesday in a Student Association- Flat Hat sponsored mock presidential [...]

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