CO-EDUCATION STUDY [File]


Subject: Analysis of alumni co-education letters.
Prepared by: J. D. Farrar


I. As of February 1, 1984, 181 alumni had directed letters concerning
coeducation to the University. Of these 181 letters, 127 were
sent to the President, 19 to the Development Office, 18 to the
Alumni Board, 13 to the Board of Trustees through J. W. Whitehead,
and 4 to the Alumni Office.

The results were totalled by decades and include a subjective
count of "pros", "cons", and "middle".

DECADES PRO CON MIDDLE

Teens: 3 (1%) 3
'20's:18 (10%) 2 13 3
'30's:29 (16%) 4 22 3
'40's:21 (12%) 4 16 1
'50's:26 (14%) 13 10 3
'60's:33 (19%) 10 14 9
'70's:43 (24%) 18 21 4
'80's: 8 (4%) 2 5 1

181 53 104 24
29.3% 57.5% 13.2%

It was interesting to note the overwhelming opposition to coed-
ucation from those who graduated before 1950. We saw a greatly
lessened division among those who graduated after 1949.

GRADUATION YEARS PRO CON MIDDLE
1910 - 1949: 71 (39%) 10(14%) 54(76%) 7(10%)
1950 - 1983:110(61%) 43(39%) 50(45.5%) 17(15.5%)

181 53 104 24


II. Between February 1 and March 26, 1984, 114 alumni corresponded
about coeducation. Of these 114 letters, 41 were sent to the
Board of Trustees through J. W. Whitehead, 32 to the President,
23 to the Alumni Board, 10 to the Development Office, and 8 to
the Alumni Office.

These results are also totalled by decades:

DECADES PRO CON MIDDLE
Teens: 2(2%) 2
'20's: 6 (5%) 1 5
'30's:20 (18%) 2 16 2

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DECADES PRO CON MIDDLE
'40's:15(13%) 2 12 1
'50's:19(17%) 6 11 2
'60's: 21(18%) 6 12 3
'70's:16(14%) 6 8 2
'80's:15(13%) 5 9 1

114 28 75 11
25% 66% 9%

Again, we see the greatest opposition to coeducation from those
who graduated before 1950.

GRADUATION YEARS PRO CON MIDDLE
1910 - 1949: 43(38%) 5(12%) 35(81%) 3(7%)
1950 - 1983: 71(62%) 23(32%) 40(56%) 8(12%)


III. As of March 26, a total number of 295 letters from alumni
concerning coeducation have been received. Of these letters,
159 were sent to the President, 54 to the Board of Trustees,
41 to the Alumni Board, 29 to the Development Office, and 12
to the Alumni Office.

A subjective count of these 295 letters indicates that 81(27%)
favor coeducation, 179(61%) oppose coeducation, and 35(12%)
ambivalent on the issue, expressing confidence in leadership
and the Board and will support the eventual decision whatever
it may be.

These 295 letters represent 1.8% of our approximately 16,000
alumni.


J. D. Farrar
3/30/84


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[File coeducation]
ALUMNI COEDUCATION CORRESPONDENCE


As of February 1, 1984, 181 alumni had directed letters to the President,
the Development Office, the Alumni Office, the Alumni Board President, or the
Board of Trustees through J. W. Whitehead.

Between February 1 and March 26, 1984, the above individuals or offices
had received 114 letters from alumni. An alphabetical list of those alumni
who wrote the President (P), the Development Office (D), the Alumni Office
(A), the Alumni Board President (AB), or the Board of trustees (BT) through
J. W. Whitehead follows. As was prepared for the 181 letters received by
February 1, a brief resume is presented for each letter received between
February 1 and March 26.


Arant, William J., '66 BA, Birmingham, AL (2/14/84) ( 1 sent.) BT
"I sincerely hope that you will again table the issue of coeducation at
W&L as suggested to the President of the Alumni Board of Directors."

Baldwin, John R., '50 BA, Bethesda, MD (2/2/84) (Mailgram) P
"Doubt you want your sons at Sweetbriar. Remind you your obligations and
oath to preserve traditions of our school."

Basse, E.A., Jr., '39 BS, San Antonio, TX (3/14/84) (1 p.) BT
"It is my belief that W&L should not admit women to the undergraduate school
at any time in the foreseeable future."

Bates, Lester L., III, '82 JD, Columbia, SC (2/14/84) ( 1p.) BT
"I believe that it would be disastrous for the school to take this action
and that it would lead to significant loss of alumni support."

Beall, Allein, Sr. '14-'17, Helena, AR (2/15/84) ( 1p.) P
"The purpose of this letter is to let you know that I am opposed to making
W&L a coeducational institution, right now and forever. If George Washington
found out about it he would chop down all the cherry trees in Virginia."

Beall, W. Upton, '51 BA, Tyler, TX (3/8/84) ( 3pp.) P.BT,D,AB,A
Wrote in November opposing coed. Now writes to all offices here and selected
alumni. Fears erosion of alumni support; feels a change in policy now
would be a breach of faith and betrayal of commitments made by friends and
alumni during capital campaign. Honor system and all-male the two factors
distinguishing W&L from others.

Bennett, Walter H., Jr., '65 BA, Charlotte, NC (2/21/84) ( 1p.) BT
Expresses no preference. Urges we study Davidson and Sewanee as coed models.

Bethel, Bradley H., '76 BS, Columbus, OH (2/26/84) ( 1p.) A
"I sincerely hope the alumni have been sending in protests about coeducation."
Understands the undergraduates are against coed. "If this is true, then
who is for it."

Bolton, W. Kline, '65 BA,MD, Charlottesville, VA (2/17/84) ( 1p.) AB
"I think it's time for W&L to get in the swing of current trends, stop
discriminating against women and accept the challenge for a full and fair,
equal opportunity for men, women, as well as minority groups to attend W&L."

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Brimberg, Frederick A., '79 BA, NYC, NY (3/8/84) ( 1p.) BT
Concurs with J. W. Warner's December letter. "I agree wholeheartedly with
his position and feel it was well documented. W&L should not go coed."

Burke, F. William, '64 BA, '67 JD, Wash., DC (2/28/84) P
Nine verses of iambic pentameter opposing coed.
"The Board, of course, has the power
To decide our fate in this hour
We ask for you to pray and think
Before you change our house of mink."

Buttarazzi, John E., '83 BA, Albany, NY (2/10/84) ( 2 pp.) P
Opposes coed. "Should W&L become co-ed, the school would be relegated to
the status of a small, regional liberal arts college in the backwoods of
Virginia, sinking into the pit of anonymity that plagues and envelopes so
many small schools."

Callison, J. Waller, '18-'20, Staunton, VA (2/13/84) ( 1p) BT
Prefers all male. "Small in members, great ideals, educating men of
character with top quality education." Hopes the Board "will once and
for all not waste time and money in the future considering coeducation
for W&L."

Capito, C. Howard, '68 BS, Greenville, TN (1/21/84) ( 2pp.)AB
Has "mixed feelings about the prospect of women at W&L." He prefers "to
declare a cooling off period and invite alumni participation in the question."

Carrere, John F., Jr., '69 BA, New Orleans, LA (1/29/84) (2pp.) P
Supports coeducation. "I sincerely believe that the mental and emotional
quality of the W&L graduate today is being compromised by the lack of
feminine exposure. Washington and Lee cannot afford to lose such distinctive
quality."

Cashman, Louis P., Jr., '37 BA, Vicksburg, MS (2/13/84) ( 1p) AB
Agrees wholeheartedly with J. W. Warner's December letter. "I would prefer
to see W&L remain a school for boys only."

Church, David L., '80 BA, Bryn Mawr, PA (2/22/84) ( 1p) P
Opposes coeducation. "W&L is a unique institution." Coeducation "will set
the University awash in the uncertain sea of conformity."

Claunch, Charles L, '27BA, '29 JD, Chattanooga, TN 3/2/84) (1p.) BT
Agrees with J. W. Warner's December letter. "I am totally opposed to
coeducation for W&L now and in the future." Also a 2/20/84 letter to Alumni
Office.

Clayton, Eugene G., '37 BA, Lincroft, NJ (1/24/84) ( 1p.) BT
Opposes coed. If the University goes coed, he will stop his "modest annual
support and eliminate the small bequest in my will."

Coover, Fred L., Jr., '47 BA, Baltimore, MD (2/15/84) (1p.) BT
Points to success of coeducation in law school. Disagrees with the idea
coed would ruin tradition. Same date, writes Pres. Alumni Board, expressing
same feeling. Letter, 2/1/84, to Pres. Wilson, same sentiment on coed. "My
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Cummins, Richard F., '59 BA, Nashville, TN (2/27/84) ( 1 p.) A
"Words cannot express how pleased I am that W&L has decided to seriously
consider the question of coeducation." Looks forward to the time women
are candidates for the undergraduate degree.

de la Guardia, Rogelio, '52 BS, Panama (2/15/84) ( 1 p.) BT
Agrees with J. W. Warner's December letter. Shocked by "the student
sluggishness at coeducational institutions." Feels W&L different. Hopes
the diferences will be maintained.

Dismuke, Frederick W., '22-'24, Midland, GA (2/29/84) ( 1 p.) BT
Feels cost of coeducation would be prohibitive and coed will destroy what
W&L has meant to the alumni.

Einstein, Daniel M., '83 BA, Ft. Wayne, In (2/23/84) ( 1 p.) P
"Coeducation may not be my choice. Regardless of the outcome though, I will
continue to support you and the University in all of your endeavors. Let
me know if I can help."

Ellis, Joseph S., Jr., '43 BA, Clarksdale, MS (3/5/84) ( 1 p.) A
Agrees with J. W. Warner's December letter. "I would like to state my
strong belief that W&L should continue as an all-male institution in its
undergraduate programs."

Enrico, Philip J., Jr., '77 BA, Hoboken, NJ (2/14/84) ( 1 p.) AB
Not convinced any of the arguments for coed would benefit the University.
"I hope you will not hesitate to communicate my opposition to coeducation
to the Board of Trustees."

Evans, Jack S., '43 BA, Galveston, TX (2/15/84) ( 1 p.) BT
"I respectfully request that you record a negative attitude on this subject
for me."

Ferguson, Thomas G., Jr., '73 JD, Oklahoma City, OK (2/2/84) (Mailgram) P
"Keep W&L all male."

Fields, William H., Jr., '30 BS, Guntersville, AL (2/17/84) ( 1 p.) AB
"I hope the Trustees will continue the present policy on admission of
women as undergraduates."

Fowler, William B., '73 BS, Atlanta, GA (1/26/84) ( 1 p.) P
Opposes coed. "Why risk changing a good thing before it's necessary and
risk some of the features that help to make an education at W&L unique."

Giles, William V., Jr., '61 BS, Lynchburg, VA (2/15/84) ( 1 p.) AB
"Needless to say, I stand strongly against changing the 250 year-old
traditions at W&L to admit co-eds."

Glasgow, William A., IV, '74 BA, Washington, DC (2/23/84) ( 2pp.) BT
"The only way W&L can compete successfully for incoming academic talent is
to allow the Admissions Board to select among the best male and female
minds available. Eliminating half of the entering freshman population
from consideration can only hurt the quality of the entering class."


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Grady, L. Vaughan, '27 BA, Helena, AR (2/18/84) ( 1 p.) BT
Opposes coed. "We have a winner - let us not change it."

Graham, John M., III, '63 BS, Rome, GA (2/7/84) ( 2 pp) AB
"If change is necessary, then let it be. My caution is not change for the sake
of change." Concludes wishing to "ask the Trustees to weigh all the facts and
decide what's best for the future in light of those things which will not change
at W&L, our greatness."

Greene, Stephen, K., '83 BA, New York, NY (2/23/84) ( 1 p.) P
Fears "that we are in disagreement over perhaps your major concern", but writes
in thanks for a letter and dinner last spring with classmates.

Harbison, Richard T., '54 BA, BD, Pensacola, FL (3/13/84) ( 2 pp.) BT
Favors W&L remaining all-male. "It is indeed a unique experience to receive your
education at an all male university. I found the absence of women students to
be an incentive for study."

Harvey, Ralph O., III, '62 BS, Wichita Falls, TX (3/4/84) ( 1 p) D
"I would hate to see W&L become coed."

Helms, E. Phifer, '74 BS, MS, Greenville, SC (2/17/84) ( 3pp) A
Expresses no preference. Feels much data still to be gathered. Urges all W&L
community not to make snap or emotional decisions — but get all information and
then act in W&L's best interest, the maintenance of excellence.

Hogan, W. Roy, '39 BA, Wichita Falls, TX (2/15/84) ( 1 p) AB
"Notwithstanding any and all arguments to the contrary, I stand totally against
such a change."

Hollis, Samuel B., '51 BS, Memphis, TN (1/12/84) ( 1p) P
Opposes coeducation. Sends copy of letter he wrote SAE alumni. "Unalterably
opposed to coeducation at the undergraduate level." States that prospective
students will recognize the all male policy as a "unique aspect of Washington
and Lee."

House, Homer C., '59 BS, MD, Baltimore, MD (2/24/84) ( 1p) D
"I am sad you are keeping count of the votes, but mine rests very strongly to
maintain W&L as a school for men."

Hudnall, Bertrand R., II, '59 BA, Roanoke, VA (3/5/84) ( 2pp) P
"I am opposed to W&L's becoming coeducational - but not rabidly and unconditionally
If the ultimate decision is to move in this direction, I am confident that I can
adjust and, if it matters, it will not diminish my respect for you in any way."

Jones, Jeffrey J., '82 BA, Danville, VA (2/27/84) ( 2pp) A
"My doubt in the future of W&L's continuance increases each day the University
remains a single-sex institution."

Kastner, William W., Jr., '36-'39, Mtn. Lakes, NJ (2/14/84) (1p) AB
Opposes coed. Can't believe demographics. Urges enforcement of social rules.
Feels coed would make W&L just another good university among many, "rather
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Kidd, Wilmot H., III, '64 BS, NYC, NY (2/13/84) ( 1p) BT
Sees no reason "why W&L cannot maintain its special identity as a very strong place
if it becomes coeducational. Furthermore, coeducation would provide a broadened
point of view within the student body which can only enhance academic life."

Kock, Winston E., Jr., '61 BS, MBA, San Francisco, CA (3/8/84) ( 1p) D
Opposed to coeducation. "Pass on my NO to women (they will look silly in coats
and ties anyway), and pass on to Dr. Wilson that I enjoyed meeting and talking
with him."

Kympton, David D., '70 BS, MBA, Bon Air, VA (2/20/84) ( 1p) D
"Should the University make the decision to become coed, this most assuredly
will be my final donation."

Ladd, Gilbert R., III, '57 BS, Mobile, AL (1/20/84) ( 2pp.) P
Suggests alternative to going coed for demographic reasons alone. Feels a viable
alternative is alumni association. Strengthening it, broadening and deepening
Alumni-Admissions Program efforts. Feels that strengthening alumni association
bonds "we can weather the storm of the admissions and tuition problems in the
next decade."

Lark, Joseph A., '82 JD, NYC, NY (2/14/84) (1½ P) BT
Didn't consider W&L for undergraduate work because it was all male. Feels women
in law school has strengthened its intellectual accomplishments and national
reputation. Remaining all male, the University "is losing a large number of
applicants of tremendous potential."

Lawson, Thoms O., '56 BA, JD, Fairfax, VA (3/6/84) (2pp.) BT
Feels that times change and we must keep up with them. "I see no rational basis
for not becoming a coeducational institution."

Levesque, Shawn R., '79 BA, MA, Marblehead, MA (3/2/84) (2pp.) P
"W&L suffers greatly because of its all-male atmosphere. Co-ed will bring W&L
into the real world. It will, in my mind, end the Animal House, frat-centerd
social life that infested W&L when I was there."

Long, Charles E., Jr., '32 BS, JD, Dallas, TX (3/16/84) ( 1p.) A
Expresses gratitude in being named "Distinguished Alumnus". He looks "forward
to renewing friendships and revisiting the finest male university in the country."

Lowe, J. Fletcher, Jr., '54 BA, DD, Richmond, VA (3/7/84) (1p) BT
No preference stated. "I am lacking sufficient information to make a real
judgement."

MacCorkle, Emmett W., Jr., '26 BA, Portola Valley, CA (1/31/84 ( 1p) BT
Opposes coed. "Let's not destroy the University's place as a special place for
education because of demographic considerations." Concludes - "I am confident
you will decide to maintain our school's quality and uniqueness.

Makepeace, Richard A., Jr., '80 BA, New Bern, NC (2/14/84) ( 1p) BT
Opposes coed. Attended W&L because of "its character, tradition and uniqueness."
Would be less proud to say he's an alumnus "if W&L were similar to the myriads
of small, coeducational schools."


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Mann, Robert H., Jr., '55 BS, '57 JD, Kansas City, MO (2/28/84) ( 1p) AB
Has been unable to encourage young men, including his son, to consider attending
W&L "for the sole reason that the school is not coeducational." Sees no harm
to W&L if coed, but "I know at least one good reason why it should."

Manning, Preston C., Jr., '52 BA, MD Staunton, VA (1/31/84) (1p) P
Cites Davidson's successful transition to coed. "Since a university is above
all an educational institution, if its admission of women to the college is
necessary to maintain or increase the quality of W&L's educational opportunities
then I think they should be admitted as soon as details of admission and
housing allow."

Michner, William C., Jr., '49-'52, MD, San Angelo, TX (2/15/84) (1p) P
Opposes coed. "I strongly feel that there is still a place for a small, private
university in the U.S. with a rich 200-year heritage that provides traditional
high quality education for young men in an atmosphere of academic excellence
and maleness."

Miller, Joseph G., '66 BA, Nashville, TN (2/2/84) (1p) BT
"I strongly urge that coeducation not become a reality at W&L." Feels it
would destroy uniqueness, is too expensive, and would be an academic and social
distraction.

Moore, Andrew M., '40 AB, MD, Lexington, KY (2/3/84) (1p) AB
"I am in thorough agreement with my former fraternity brother and classmate,
Jack Warner, in his arguemnts against coeducation."

Murray, F. Alden, Jr., '50 BS, Bethesda, MD (2/7/84) (1p.) AB
Strongly opposes coed. Feels the Board and alumni must dictate policy, not the
faculty. "I would rather see the University shut down than destroy our 230
year-old all-male tradition."

Myers, R. Bruce, Jr., '82 JD, Norfolk, VA (1/30/84) ( 2pp.) P
Supports coed. "Let us not overestimate the degree to which gender contributes
to our uniqueness. As coeducation is discussed, I would hope we can see it
in relation to the factors that are truly our source of uniqueness. I would
not be surprised if we determined that coeducation might be the best way to
preserve and enhance W&L's unique education."

Neely, John C., '33-'36, Tequesta, FL (2/14/84) (1p) BT
"If the decision is made to become coeducational, I see it as a great step in
the right direction." Concludes, "I trust your decision will be one that will
not cause the University to seem even less progressive than it's seen to be
by many already."

Neill, John E., '38 BA, S. Pines, NC (2/29/84) (1p) P
No preference stated. "I don't have any deep feeling that disaster will strike
if women are admitted. I have always felt that after giving up management
control in any organization one should let the new people in charge make the
decisions."

Nichols, Franklin A, '36-'40, El Paso, TX (3/3/84) (1p) BT
Concurs with J. W. Warner's December letter. "My enthusiasm for future
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Openo, Woodward D., '65 BA, MA, Portsmouth NH, (3/19/84) ( 2 pp) BT
"Let us remain faithful to our heritage and keep W&L the unique and wonderful
institution which it is - a men's college."

Patterson, Samuel T., Jr., '64 JD, Petersburg, VA (2/17/84) ( 1p) BT
Sees no good reasons for coeducation. Feels it would be merely conforming
to current trends. "I urge that W&L remain an all male institution."

Pearson, John B., '39 JD, Hartford, CT (2/24/84) ( 1p) AB
"It seems to me there is still a place for separate schools for both men
and women."

Perkinson, John W., Jr., '83 BA, Alex., VA (3/1/84) ( 1p) D
"If W&L goes coed, I will refrain from any future donations."

Peters, F. Lile, '46-'49, Lake Charles, LA (2/14/84) ( 1p) BT
Opposes coed. "Being firmly into the silent majority - I am sick to the
death of those in authority being taken in by a vocal minority, for the sake
of change of a well working status quo."

Porter, Stuart L., '70 BS, Staunton, VA (2/84) ( 1p) P
Supports coeducation. "I'm very much in favor of coeducation. I think it's
time the outdated, useless tradition of not admitting women be abolished."

Porzig, Charls F., '32-'35, Montclair, NJ (2/8/84) ( 1p) BT
Supports all male. Feels girls a distraction and fraternities need tougher rules.
Should train retired alumni in highly populated areas to work in admissions
all year contacting schools, students. Feels nearby girls schools would soon
lose their top prospects if we should go coed.

Pryor, Alan P., '81 BA, USA, APO (1/27/84) (1p) P
Opposes coed. Feels fraternities would suffer. "The W&L experience is unique
and should not be deterred to please a few individuals when the interest of
so many is at stake."

Pultz, Frederick D., '36 BA, MA, PhD, Memphis, TN (2/29/84) ( 1p) BT
Convinced from his teaching experience and his children's experiences at
coed institutions, "that the time has come when it is time for W&L to admit
women to the degree programs of its undergraduate divisions."

Rhoads, Paul K., '62 BA, JD, Chicago, IL (2/20/84) ( 1p) AB
"I have not been convinced by the arguments in favor of the suggested change.
Until that does happen, I agree with Jack Warner."

Rider, Bruce W., '66 BA, Del Ray, CA (2/21/84) ( 1p) P
"I believe that women should have the same opportunity as men to be considerd
for the quality education afforded by W&L."

Riis, John B., '82 BA, Tuscaloosa, AL (2/10/84) ( 1p) D
"I am strongly opposed to W&L becoming coeducational."

Romer, Thomas H., '80 JD, Charlottesville, VA (1/30/84) (1p) D
"An all male college is an anachronism and I only have limited enthusiasm for
supporting such an institution. The move to coeducation will improve academic
quality and will balance on-campus social life. I am convinced that W&L's
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Rubel, Howard A., '78 BS, NYC,NY (2/16/84) ( 2pp) AB
Hopes for careful consideration of question. States no preference. "I see
positives and drawbacks."

Sacra, William E., Jr., '47-'48, York, PA (2/13/84) ( 1]p) BT
Supports coeducation, a moral issue. "How much longer will the Board of
Trustees continue to consider women as second class citizens? You don't
really have a hard decision to make. There is only one decision that you can
make if you are the calibre of men I think you are."

Sands, Frederick H., '72 BA, MD, Seattle, WA (3/4/84) P
"Without going into justifications, please note that I am in favor of
coeducation at W&L."

Sherrill, Charles C., '60 BA, Pensacola, FL (1/23/84) (1p) AB
"I strongly urge the continuation of the present system and a resolution
that coeducation is not an experience appropriate for W&L, not in the best
interest of its tradition."

Sherrill, John H., Jr., '39 BA, Pensacola, FL (2/2/84) ( 1p) AB
"It is my conviction that continuation as a men's college is fundamental to
maintaining the rich and unique experience of four years at Robert E. Lee's
school."

Shirk, Kenelm L., Jr., 43 BA, JD, Lancaster, PA (2/2/84) ( 3pp) P
Opposes coeducation. "Why must we enforce conformity? Why must men of quality
be deprived of an opportunity to learn together? I am very dismayed that this
is now being considered a third time."

Smith, Curt N., '76 BA (US Army - no address) (1/24/84) ( 2 pp) BT
Opposes coed. Feels demographics, social problems exaggerated. If W&L is
coed, "we will be merely another small, private school. Strong academically,
to be sure, but nothing special."

Smith, Kenneth D., '79 BA, Danville, VA (2/26/84) ( 2pp) A
Questions demographics. Not convinced women would improve the academic and
social life. Not in "absolute opposition to coeducation" but hopes Board will
base decision on claims that can be substantial.

Smith, Raymond D., Jr., '55 BA, Pound Ridge, NY (8/83 & 3/84) ( 3pp & 1p) P, AB
Two letters strongly supporting coeducation. "I would cast a resounding
vote in favor of making W&L coed for three fairly straightforward reasons:
The quality of the student body - the quality of life at W&L - the quality
of the alumni family."

Staniar, Burton B., '64 BA, MBA, NYC,NY (2/22/84) ( 1p) AB
"I remain strongly opposed to the idea of coeducation." None of the alleged
benefits, he feels, "outweigh the basic change to the unique character of
this institution."

Stark, Jack J., '32 BA, Belpre, O., (2/27/84) (1p) BT
In accord with J. W. Warner's December letter. "Please be assured that
regardless of the choice you make, that I as an alumnus of more than 50 years
will continue to revere and be loyal to the Alma Mater and give it my fullest
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Stein, Robert L., '37-'39, Louisville, KY (2/14/84) (1p) P
Is "in the middle of the road about the matter of coed." Concerned about
an erosion of alumni support. Requests information about what might be
anticipated in future alumni giving.

Stern, J.L., '83 AB, Richmond, VA (2/24/84) ( 1p) D
Won't think of giving until coed issue is settled. "If women are admitted
you can remove my name from the mailing list."

Stutzmann, Rudolph J., '55 BA, Pt. Wash., NY (2/2/84) ( 1p) A
"The idea of coeducation is fine. Send me applications for the classes
of 1990 and 1994."

Sussman, Michael D., '63 BA, MD, Charlottesville, VA (2/3/84) ( 1p) P
"I feel it is inappropriate for any university in 1984 to remain all
male. W&L should move with the contemporary scene and no longer be
an anachronism among universities as one of the last bastions of male
supremacy."

Swink, Gilbert R., '35 BA, Norfolk, VA (2/13/84) ( 1p) AB
"My vote would be against coeducation. Making W&L coeducational at this
time is unnecessary and against the best interest of the University."

Tankard, James W., '30 BA, MD, Newport News, VA (2/15/84) (1p) BT
In accord with J. W. Warner's December letter "I am against making the
main part of the University coed."

Tarumianz, Alexis, Jr., '69 BA, '72 JD, Chatanooga, TN (3/2/84) (1½ P) BT
Opposed to coeducation. "Believe that first we must prove we are doing
the best job possible, including allocating appropriate funds to the
current program of selling the University to qualified students."

Taylor, Timothy C., '82 BA, Austin, TX (2/2/84) ( 1p) P
Had written in Nov., '83, opposing coed. Responding to J.D.W.'s reply
to that letter, Taylor reiterates opposition. "W&L offers an opportunity
for a unique college experience, and we owe a duty to the nation to
continue to provide that opportunity."

Thompson, Clark G., Jr., '77 BA, Houston, TX (2/16/84) ( 2pp) P
In accord with J. W. Warner's December letter. Does not feel coeducation
a panacea for demographic problems, social life, student misbehavior.
"Improve our college, don't change it."

Thompson, Roy S., Jr., '39 BS, Atlanta, GA (2/14/84) ( 1p) BT
"I have no fault to find with coeducational institutions, and certainly
I have no fault to find with women. However, it seems to me that our
private education sector should offer a choice to prospective students."

Tiffany, Wallace N., '31 BA, '33 JD, Warrenton, VA (2/13/84) (1p) BT
"At present Washington and Lee is in many ways unique. I find it impossible
to believe that it could be converter into a coeducational school without
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Tilley, Rice M., Jr., '58 BA, Ft. Worth, TX (2/14/84) (1p) AB
"My candid report to you is that both alumni, current students, and parents
of present or former students, I find myself in a distinct minority arguing
the merits of coeducation. I would have to say that, at least in this
area, the predominant feeling certainly appears to be in favor of keeping
W&L an single-sex school."

Walker, C. Douglas, '70 BA, Wash., DC (3/5/84) (1 sent.) BT
"In a nutshell, if W&L goes coed I will never contribute another dime to the
Annual Fund, and your records will indicate my charitable loyalty to date."

Ward, Oliver H., Jr., '42 JD, Pomano Beach, FL (2/17/84) (1p) BT
"Coeducation would be the final step in the deterioration and destruction
of the unique character and position of W&L as it is today, and of its
valued tradition and consequently the loss of the financial and other support
of the alumni community."

Warmath, John T., III, '82 BA, NYC,NY (2/10/84) (1p) D
"Off the record, I favor coeducation."

Weingart, J. Warner, '60 BS, JD, MA, Walla Walla, WA, (1/30/84) (1p) P
Supports coeducation. Teaches at Whitman College. Feels the intellectual
life here could hardly be weakened by coed, while the social life could
well become more healthy." I hope that a positive decision can be soon
made so that you may get on dealing with other matters."

Wenderoth, Collier, Jr., '45 BS, Ft. Smith, AR (2/10/84) ( 2pp) AB
"Jack Warner's letter pretty well builds the case as to why it should
maintain its present status."

Wilson, Fillmore, '37 BS, Houston, TX (3/8/84) (1p) AB
Disavows demographics. Feels there is a feminist backlash which will increase
the number of students who will prefer all-male atmosphere.

Winborne, Thomas P., '51 BA, MBA, Cincinnati, OH (2/1/84) (1p) P
Casts an "unwavering vote for W&L to retain its heritage and remain all-male."
Feels that "diversity which has made this country so creatively great is being
diluted in one giant melting pot."

Woodroof, William E., '52 BS, Richmond, VA (2/17/84) (1p) BT
Regrets passing of subsidized athletics, speaking and dress codes." Being
coed would be the final blow to me."

Woolfolk, William L., '25 BA, MD, Owensboro, KY (2/7/84) (1p) AB
"I vote against coeducation in the undergraduate schools of W&L."

Wright, Thomas P., '29 BA, Blacksburg, VA (2/18/84) (1p) P
Supports coeducation. "Some traditions cannot live forever. It makes me
believe that the reality of your wisdom far exceeds the emotion of your
adversaries. The transition will not be easy, but I think that it can be
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Yanity, Joseph B., Jr., '52 JD, Athens, O (2/20/84) ( 1p) BT
"Please consider me as totally opposed to any change. I believe a change
will negatively affect W&L."

Yeomans, Floyd K., '42 BS, Milton, Wis. (2/3/84) ( 1p) BT
Votes no on coed. Cost prohibitive, destroy traditions, increase student costs,
reduce college to a sameness with several thousand other colleges.

Zamoiski, Joseph M. II, '41-'43, Potomac, MD (2/20/84) (1p) D
"I fully realize coed is a touchy subject, but all of the alumni that I have
spoken to are firmly against the idea. I feel the same."










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