JUN 2 7 1974 MAY 1974 iversity d lee un ine of washington an umni Magazine o al - ‘ . ~ o Library of ashington and Lee Universi Lexington, Va. io Fe es Peg Ae Se SS ad Pte nae RBS ees, “ait ey 25° sb ee s/ > Pe . 4 Sa ‘ % ete ist whoa el the alumni magazine of washington and lee Volume 49, Number 4, May 1974 William C. Washburn 740.000.000.000. eee eee Editor Romulus T. Weatherman........................ Managing Editor Robert S. 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All communications and POD Forms 3579 should be sent to Washington and Lee Alumni, Inc., Lexington, Virginia 24450. Second class postage paid at Lexington, Virginia 24450, with additional mailing privileges at Roanoke, Virginia 24001. Officers and Directors Washington and Lee Alumni, Inc. EvERETT TUCKER, JR., 34, Little Rock, Ark. President RIcHARD D. HAyneEs, 758, Dallas, ‘Texas Vice President C. Royce Houeu, 59, Winston-Salem, N.C. Treasurer WILLIAM C. WASHBURN, 40, Lexington, Va. Secretary Tuomas B. BRANcH, III, 58, Atlanta, Ga. ALBERT D. Darsy, JRr., 43, Cumberland, Md. Marion G. HEATWOLE, ’41, Pittsburgh, Pa. VERNON W. HOLLEMAN, ’58, Washington, D.C. SAMUEL B. HO tis, 51, Memphis, ‘Tenn. ‘THEODORE M. Kerr, ’57, Midland, ‘Texas CourTNEY R. Mauzy, Jr., 61, Raleigh, N.C. CHARLES C. STIEFF, II, 45, Baltimore, Md. J. THomas ‘ToucutTon, ’60, ‘Tampa, Fla. putt —— ON THE COVER: Dean Emeritus Frank J. Gil- liam, °17, (center), accompanied by Howard D. Leake, ’24, and Mrs. Leake of Birmingham, Ala., stroll at their leisure toward Lee Chapel to attend the annual meeting of the Washington and Lee Alumni Association, at which the first Distin- guished Alumnus Awards were announced. For re- ports and other pictures of activities during Spring Reunion Weekend, 1974, see Pages 4, 6, 8, and 15. Photograph by Robert Lockhart, ’72. Cole bequest of $400,000 made in honor of 1920 law graduate A portion of his estate expected to be in excess of $400,000 has been bequeathed to Washington and Lee’s School of Law by Dr. John E. Cole of Fredericksburg, Va., who died March 19. The bequest was made in memory of Dr. Cole’s brother, William Benjamin Franklin Cole, a 1920 law graduate of the University. William Cole died in 1964 after a career as a school teacher, newspaper reporter, sailor and, ultimately, Commonwealth’s Attorney in Fredericksburg, a post he held nearly 40) years. The University said the Cole bequest would be added to the endowment in the law school portion of the current development program. Income will be designated for faculty salaries in the School of Law, in accord with Dr. Cole’s wishes. With the addition of the Cole bequest, the law school has received $11,368,000 toward its 1976 develop- ment objective of $13,125,000. Funding for the new law building and for necessary endowment to support an expanded academic program is being sought by a special committee of 10 alumni who are working with W&L ‘Trustees Ross L. Malone and E. Waller Dudley. Malone is general counsel of General Motors Corp.; Dudley is a member of the Alexandria law firm of Boothe, Prichard & Dudley. In all, Washington and Lee’s development program has raised more than $23.5 million toward its overall objective of $36 million by 1976. Dr. Cole, himself a graduate of the University of Virginia, included Washington and Lee in his will because of his brother’s extraordinary affection for his alma mater. Also sharing in Dr. Cole’s estate were the medical school of the University of Virginia and the University of Richmond, where William Cole received his undergraduate education before entering W&L’s law school. Said Martin P. Burks of Roanoke, chairman of Washington and Lee’s Estate Planning Council: “Dr. Cole’s bequest to Washington and Lee speaks clearly not only to his lifetime devotion to his brother, William Benjamin Franklin Cole, but also to his strong interest in the future of private education in Virginia.” Burks is general counsel of Norfolk and Western Railroad. May 1974 Dr. John E. Cole, the donor, wearing a hard hat at the groundbreaking for a bank of which he was a director. W. B. F. Cole in whose memory the bequest was made. by Robert S. Keefe Hall's ‘little red schoolhouse is dedicated in his memory Virginia’s last one-room school- house was dedicated this spring in memory of a Washington and Lee alumnus and benefactor who had guaranteed its preservation by _ be- queathing it to the University when he died. Ceremonies and an old-fashioned picnic lunch at Mountain Gap School, near Leesburg, honored the late Wilbur Curtis Hall, a 1915 law school alumnus who in his will left Washington and Lee an estate valu- ed at more than $1 million—plus one “little red schoolhouse.” Hall, known as the “Winston Churchill of Leesburg,” purchased Mountain Gap School after it ceas- ed operation in 1953. He planned its restoration and preservation as a museum reflecting the kind of edu- cation he had received there him- self. Hall left two instructions to Washington and Lee: preserve the past, as symbolized by his little red schoolhouse, and prepare for the future, by realizing his _ fondest dream for Washington and Lee— construction of a truly adequate li- brary for the School of Law. And so W&L carried out his first wish, deeding Mountain Gap School to the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the nation’s premier organization of its kind, last fall. His second wish is being carried out as faithfully: the Wilbur C. Hall Memorial Library is a major element in the University’s new law build- ing, Lewis Hall, begun last year and scheduled for completion in 1975. The National ‘Trust will integrate the one-room schoolhouse into activi- ties at Oatlands, a 260-acre estate 2 across the road from it, where Hall lived as a child. Oatlands was donat- ed to the National Trust in 1965 by the William Corcoran Eustis family. At this spring’s festivities mark- ing the dedication of the little red schoolhouse, a plaque was. unveiled jointly by Washington and Lee and the National Trust to mark Mr. Hall’s generosity permanently. Presi- dent Robert E. R. Huntley was the principal speaker at the ceremony, attended by a large number of Moun- tain Gap graduates, four former teachers at the school, representatives of local and state education boards, Hall’s colleagues at the Loudoun County bar, and many of his friends. In his remarks, President Huntley spoke of Hall as “a very wise and very generous man,” and emphasized the mutual interest shared by both 7 , On IRisy fr Me Hig, ORy. GAp CA fay Hall and Washington and Lee in historic preservation. It was shortly before Hall died in 1972 that the Washington and Lee Front Campus area was designated a National His- toric Landmark, and the Univer- sity’s current Development Program has earmarked $1.3 million for re- storation and preservation of the ante-bellum Front Campus _build- ings. Also speaking at the dedication ceremonies was David E. Finley, chairman of the National ‘Trust’s board of directors from 1949 until 1962 and a founder of the organiza- tion. In thanking Washington and Lee for its crucial role in preserving Mountain Gap School, Finley re- marked: “The ‘little red _ school- house’ long has been an American institution, and today this particular Mountain Gap School is preserved as Wilbur Hall wished. Wel schoolhouse assumes a _ permanent place among our nation’s historic structures.’ During the ceremony, B. Powell Harrison, chairman of the Oatlands Council, which will have immediate jurisdiction over Mountain Gap School, announced that the building and other historic buildings in the immediate Oatlands area had been placed on the National Register of Historic Places. Earlier in the year, the same buildings had been desig- nated State Landmarks by Virginia’s Historic Landmarks Commission. The schoolhouse retains its old Acme Giant stove, gabled roof and clapboard walls—and_turn-of-the-cen- tury textbooks sit on the 1872 dou- ble desks. “It stands as a reminder of a bygone era in American public education,” commented James Bid- dle, president of the National ‘Trust. Hall was a prominent Leesburg attorney and state legislator, who was the youngest delegate in the Vir- ginia House when he was first elect- ed in 1918 at the age of 24. In 1935, he became Virginia’s first full-time Conservation Commission chairman. After attending Washington and Lee from 1910 to 1914, he passed the Virginia Bar with the highest grade. When he received his Phi Beta Kap- pa key, he remarked, “Pretty good for a one-room school, don’t you think?” When he was awarded an hon- orary doctorate by Washington and Lee in 1967, he said it was “the happiest moment of my life.”” He was extremely active in promoting devel- opment of the University’s new law school and was especially interested in its library facilities. May 1974 Visitors look over school interior, in- cluding its old Acme Giant stove. Wilbur C. Hall and his beloved “little red schoolhouse.” = = a = eet President Robert E. R. Huntley delivered the principal address at the ceremony at which a memorial plaque to Wilbur Hall was unveiled. First Distinguished Alumnus Awards presented to Rex, DeVan, and Brock The Alumni Association’s first annual Distinguished Alumnus Awards went to the late C. Walton Rex, ’25, of Orlando, Fla.; Rugeley P. DeVan, Jr., ’34, of Charleston, W. Va.; and U. S. Sen. William E. Brock, III, °53, of ‘Tennessee. The awards were announced at the annual meet- ing of the Alumni Association on May 11. Outgoing Alumni President William H. Hillier presented the awards, and University President Huntley read the citations. | Sen. Brock could not be present for the meeting; his award will be presented to him at a later ceremony. The posthumous award to Rex was received by his widow, Mrs. Lottie Autrey Rex. DeVan received his award in person. ‘The award, the highest that can be conferred by the Alumni Association, honors the recipients for outstand- ing character and distinguished service to society and to Washington and Lee. The choices were made by a com- mittee of the Alumni Board of Directors from nomina- tions submitted by the recipients’ fellow alumni. Rex was president of Rex-McGill Investment Co. in Orlando until his death in December and was cited for his “personal courage . . . professional excellence, unselfish public service, and active interest in his alma mater.” DeVan is president of DeVan-Gallagher, Inc., insur- ance brokers in Charleston. The citation noted “he al- ways finds the time to lead a worthwhile community endeavor, or serve on a committee for his alma mater, or contribute his talents and his substance in an effective and productive fashion.” Brock served four terms in the U. S. House of Rep- resentatives before being elected to the Senate from Tennessee in 1970. He was cited for “excellence in pub- lic service, his high ideals, unquestioned integrity and genuine concern for those he serves. . . .” The texts of the citations follow: C. WALTON REX Courageous Leader to His Profession and State The life of C. Walton Rex, Class of ’25BS, was a happy combination of professional excellence, unselfish public serv- ice and active interest in his alma mater, in the finest tradi- 4 tions of Washington and Lee. In his chosen field of real estate investment and appraisal, he was an organization member No. 42 of the American Institute of Real Estate Appraisers and a president of Florida Chapter No. 2 of that organization. His special knowledge and skill in the area of citrus grove appraisal led to positions on the Governor's citrus advisory committee, the Florida Farm Bureau and the Florida Citrus Commission. He was author of articles on citrus grove ap- praisal in various professional publications. His was a lifetime of service to his home city of Orlando and his home state of Florida. He served as director and officer of the Orlando Chamber of Commerce, the state chamber and the Central Florida Development Committee, he was a member and chairman of the Orlando Planning and Zoning Commission, president of the Kiwanis Club and president of the Orlando-Winter Park Board of Realtors. He was on the president’s advisory committee of Rollins College. He was an active member and elder of the First Presbyterian Church of Orlando. Truly it can be said he was one of the most distinguished citizens of that city. He was a strong and consistent supporter of his alma mater. For his lifetime of professional excellence, unselfish public service and for the personal courage inherent in his many achievements, Washington and Lee is proud to grant to C. Walton Rex, posthumously, the award of Distinguished Alumnus. RUGELEY PIERSON DEVAN, JR. Scholar, Churchman, Good Citizen and Loyal Alumnus Honor graduate of the University where he was recogniz- ed for his academic attainments by both Phi Beta Kappa and Beta Gamma Sigma; successful businessman and dedicated civic leader in his native Charleston, West Virginia, this 1934 alumnus typifies the active achiever who always finds the time to lead a worthwhile community endeavor, or serve on a committee for alma mater, or contribute of his talents and of his substance in an effective and productive fashion. A three year varsity letterman in wrestling, he served as a lieutenant-commander in the Navy during World War II. He has served as president of the Chamber of Commerce, of the Rotary Club, of the United Fund, as an elder in the First Presbyterian Church and for ten years as chairman of the Greater Kanawha Valley Community Foundation, all in Charleston. He has been a Class Agent and served a term as Alumni WeL Above: Mrs. C. Walton Rex and son Charles (left) who received postumous Distin- guished Alumnus Award for C. Walton Rex with an- other winner, Rugeley P. De- Van, Jr. At Right: Sen. William E. Brock, III, who could not be present for the ceremonies. May 1974 Representative on the Athletic Committee; he headed a capi- tal funds drive for Washington and Lee in the 50’s and his son, Rugeley P. DeVan, III, is a graduate of the University. There is also an R. P. DeVan, IV, on the scene who should be a candidate for membership in the class of about 1993. In recognition of his many and varied contributions and in gratitude and admiration, the Washington and Lee Uni- versity alumni bestow their Distinguished Alumnus Award on this outstanding graduate. WILLIAM EMERSON BROCK, III United States Senator from ‘Tennessee In the short time that has passed since Bill Brock received his Bachelor of Science degree from Washington and Lee, he has accomplished more than most men do in a lifetime. In 1964, he was selected as the Outstanding Young Man in Tennessee by the Jaycees, and the Outstanding Young Re- publican of the Year by the National Young Republicans. This resounding vote of confidence was to be repeated time and again as he was elected to four successive terms in the House of Representatives and, at the age of 39, to the United States Senate. For both the House and Senate seats, he was the first Republican winner in more than four de- cades. A keystone of his strength and support has been his in- terest in our young people. In the Spring of 1969, he or- ganized a group of 22 Congressmen who quietly visited troubled campuses across the country to listen to the stu- dents. This effort produced the highly acclaimed Brock Report to the President outlining student attitudes and hopes and making recommendations during a very critical national per- iod. As a Senator, he has been vitally interested in making the government more responsive to the individual. He is a strong backer of Congressional reform, revenue sharing and _ reor- ganization of the executive branch of the Government. He is a member of the Committee on Government Operations, the Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committees and the Na- tional Commission on Consumer Finance. He is currently serv- ing as chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Cam- paign Committee. Bill Brock’s personal commitment to excellence in public service, his high ideals, unquestioned integrity and genuine concern for those he serves makes this University extremely proud of this Distinguished Alumnus. - _ oe Ts re Tey he i me ala ~ ae - | - a 4 4 ~~ = g g Gey aa ee ee ee r tie | es oon - ha" Oe ’ ote bas Tucker is new president of Alumni Association Everett Tucker, Jr., °34, of Little Rock, Ark., is the new president of the Alumni Board of Directors. He took over his duties from outgoing president William H. Hillier, the Alumni Association’s annual spring meeting on May 11 in Lee Chapel. The association meeting coincided with Spring Reunions. 38, of Chicago at Tucker is president of the Industrial Development Co. in Little Rock. He has served as treasurer of the Board and has been a member for three years. The Board also elected other officers, and the Association named three new Board members to serve four-year terms and a member of the University Com- mittee on Intercollegiate Athletics to serve a two-year term. The new Board members are: Marion G. Heatwole, ’41A, ’46L, of Pittsburgh, general counsel of U. S. Steel Corp. Samuel B. Hollis, ’51, of Memphis, Tenn., president of Federal Compress and Warehouse Co., a_ subsidiary of Southwide, Inc. of Ra- C., president of Carolina Com- Courtney R. Mauzy, Jr., leigh, N. ponents Corp. The new member of the Athletics 56, of Martinsburg, W. Va., a representative of Committee is Charles R. Beall, the Lincoln National Life Insurance Co. Other new officers of the Board are Richard D. Haynes, ’58, of Dallas, vice 59, of Winston-Salem, treasurer. Bill Washburn, president, and C. Royce Hough, 40, was re-elected executive secretary. Retiring members of the Board were Hillier, IT. Hal Clarke, ’38, of Atlanta, and J. Peter G. Muhlenberg, ’50, of Wyomissing, Pa. In taking over the presidency, ‘Tucker praised Hillier’s leadership of the Alum- ni Association during the past year, say- ing that he could think of no higher tri- bute than that Hillier “is in all respects the perfect Washington and Lee gentle- 9? man. rh he at Ue $e LE OL? t ei" OOK ie, Everett Tucker, Jr. Rt Ae em ns a gale, Charles R. Beall 8 Samuel B. Hollis Marion G. Heatwole Courtney R. Mauzy, Jr. WeL »y : j ws ‘ z tne Pete”: tig 4 7% j een ‘WAL S500’ pedals out aid funds At halftime of the W&L-Towson State lacrosse game, the Student Planning and Development Com- mittee staged the “W&L 500”— a 500-foot race featuring full-sized students aboard kiddie-sized tricycles. Seventeen student or- ganizations paid a $20 entry fee to compete for a prize of two kegs of beer. President Huntley rode the pace tricycle to start the race. Junior Jim Baird, riding for Sigma Chi, pedaled to the front about halfway down the track and won going away. A burly student in drag—proclaimed “Miss W&L” in competition with two stray dogs— gave Baird a smooch and a garland of beer cans as a token of his victory. Following the award to the win- ner, the chairman of the student Planning and Development Com- mittee, senior Paul Perkins, pre- sented a check for the proceeds of the race to University ‘Trustee Gor- don Leggett to be applied to the University’s scholarship funds. The Student Planning and Development Committee was organized three years ago to involve students in W&L’'s Development Program. Tricycles for the race were donated by Best Products, the com- pany of which Trustee Sydney Lewis is president. After the race the tricycles were given to the Rock- bridge Area Social Service Depart- ment for distribution to the children of needy families. Top to Bottom: Huntley the pacesetter. The winner going away. The Queen and garland. The big prize payoff. May 1974 9 Bn ee ee gee we b a ee eB BE ws. q | ENR eoeoeN sii r aE op Pa nee Hoyt ae aoe ek et ee Eee UEN, , i % * f 4% “gee 4 ® } sf ry bo ome, | ° ‘ he x6 ; $ % es ‘ : i * ; ‘ is A » 7 % 4 ht . : ” Ba : . i.