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TRIN ITY COLLEGE LIBRARY .

TRINITY REPORTER VOLUME 7 NUMBER 1 TRINITY COLLEGE, HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT

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SEP 2..3 1976 HARTFORD, CONN.

SEPTEMBER/1976

Heavyweight Crew Captures Henley By Nancy S. Nies '77 HENLEY - that six-letter word that joined 214 crews from nine countries spells the best in world rowing - is an vying for 12 silver cups. oarsman's dream. And for Trinity In addition to gaining the Ladies Plate, the Bantam heavies made HenCollege of Hartford, Connecticut, it was a dream come true. ley history by setting a new course On July 4, 1976, the Trinity varsity ·record of 6:24 for that event when they heavyweight crew celebrated the Bibeat the strong University College and centennial with a thrilling 11!3 length Hospital of London in the second victory over Queen's University, Belround. Trinity's performance was imfast, to capture the prestigious Ladies pressive indeed, for they shaved six Challenge Plate at the Henley Royal seconds off the old record set the Regatta in England . previous year by the University of WINNING THE BIG ONE- Trinity crew above surges ahead at Henley to win the The Henley win is the first in London crew, holders of the Ladies Ladies' Challenge Plate. (Wide World Photos) Trinity's crew history, having comPlate title. peted at this international event in The Trinity lightweight crew scored three previous years only to be the first Bantam victory of the regatta knocked out twice in the finals in 1969 by soundly defeating the Ibis Rowing and 1971 . The Bantams are also only Club of Chiswick, England, by four the second American crew to ever win lengths in the opening rounds on the much-sought title. Thursday. However, due to an un"That was a good one," said Coach lucky draw, the Bantam lights found - ='"'-·'"'""--~-NGr-m - -r-a£ -G-r:aGkir.:l g-. ca~smile " ~m'-=='"""hemselv:e~u ,__,again t th~ ~ Ea~t.eyl). numb. It will take a few days before I Lightweight Sprint Champions from It will be a time for handshakes and laughter; it will be a time for realize what has happened," he said the University of Pennsylvania on reporting on a new offspring (or a grandchild); it will be a time for trying to immediately following the race. Friday. They fought impressively match faces with names. But, when the 1976 Reunion/Homecoming gets Coaches Norm Graf and Curtis against the Penn crew but succumbed under way Friday, November 5, it will mostly be a time for nostalgia Jordan and the four tough Trinity at last to lose by 21!3 lengths in the remembering a professor, a building that is no longer there, a departed crews sets off on June 20 for the Thames Challenge Cup. classmate. picturesque town of Henley-on"We rowed a good race against an More than one conversation will begin with the familiar: "Do you Thames, the home of the world excellent crew," said coxswain William remember the time ... " And it will go from there. Memory Lane will famous 137-year-old regatta. They (continued on page 2) suddenly be wider, longer and more beautiful.

Reunion/Homecoming: A Time To Remember

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The events planned for returning Trinity men and women are numerous and varied. Under the theme of "The Way We Were," there will be something for everybody. On Friday, November 5, you can : • Attend classes (remember there haven't been Saturday classes in years!) • Raise a toast at your Class cocktail party • Attend the Trinity Club of Hartford's annual smoker and hear Coach Don Miller speak with his usual "cautious optimism" about the Big Game on Saturday • Applaud the student Theatre Arts production of "The Mandrake" On Saturday, November 6, you can: • Attend a symposium where members of the faculty will discuss "A Great Leap Backward - Viewing the Present from the Past" • Hear President Lockwood tell about his trip to far-off Patagonia (complete with color slides) • Attend the Trin-Amherst soccer game • Be a part of the conviviality at the annual buffet luncheon in the Field Hou~ . • Cheer the Bantams on the gridiron at the Big Game - Trinity vs. Amherst • Enjoy the post-game reception and the Reunion/Homecoming Dinner where the Eigenbrodt Cup, Alumni Medals and other awards are made (dancing to follow) _ Sunday, November 7 will be a time for honoring in a Chapel service at 10:30 a.m. alumni who have died during the past year. *

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Graduate Scholar Program Begins In August the Graduate Office announced another new program called "The Graduate Scholar Program." The GSP is designed to enhance the professional status of those who already have an M.A. and "want to keep growing intellectually, but not necessarily for academic credit/' according to Graduate Studies Director Ivan Backer. Graduate Scholars will be able to

audit all graduate courses with the instructor's permission. Although the cost is about one-third less than a degree program and there are no mandatory written assignments, all other benefits of a normal degree program are available faculty contact through lectures and consultations, access to the library and class discussions. In addition, there are no time limits and privileges continue as ' long as courses are being audited. The Graduate Office will also keep a permanent record of the courses audited, if desired. I

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Formal reunions are planned for the Classes of 1931, 1936, 1941/ 1946, 1951, 1956, 1961, 1966 and 1971. However, it is expected that many will also return from non-reunion classes. "If early indicators are even partially accurate," says George Lynch '6L general Reunion/Homecoming chairman, "there will be a: record turnout this year." *

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Editor's Note: Come join your classmates and enjoy the fes-tivities. And be sure to bring a photo of that new offspring (or gra:ndchild).

THE NEW ClASS OF 1980 arrived with an amazing a:ssotttnerH of gear in whidt small refrigerators proved a popular itetn. Polishing the one above are Claude Sandiolo; John Chandler, Tom Casey and Cynthia Rogers.


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