By April C. Armstrong *14

In this week’s installment in our recurring series, a student confesses to shenanigagging, an alum observes a celebration, and more.

April 9, 1880—A student confesses to being a “shenannygagger” who has gotten through College by cheating. He advocates hiding crib notes inside pocket watches.

April 11, 1865—John van Duyn, Class of 1862, arrives in Washington. He hears Lincoln’s last public address and notes in his diary, “Grand Illuminations,” a reference to the unusually bright lights in the city as part of celebrations of the end of the Civil War.

April 12, 1929—The Princeton Alumni Weekly reports,

Among the vacation sports is listed a prominent member of the Modern Languages Department. It is rumored that each year, when he is sure spring is here, he mounts to the top of Henry tower and there frolics about au naturel in various exercises. If he is to be considered a reliable weather vane, then spring is indubitably here.

April 13, 1959—Robert Goheen releases a statement in support of mandatory chapel attendance, citing the University’s responsibility to encourage “a maturing spiritual awareness” in students.

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