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Dear President,
Your letter, "To Stanford Alumni in Military Service" was well received by me. I think it is a splendid idea.
In answer to your question I will start off by saying that it is my intention to return, and complete my Law training. Along with that I would like to follow-up on all that the University has to offer along the Foreign Service line, i.e., trade balances, tariffs, languages, political science, customs, all of which could be streamlined into a compact year's course. I refer you to "The American Foreign Service, General Information For Applicants and Sample Entrance Examination Questions," revised to June 1, 1942. I realize that a course like this might not be in too great a demand, but many of the courses that go to make up the main one
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would be in enough demand to stand on their own merits.
I believe every opportunity should be made to promote all types of sport among the returning alumni. Some will be eligible to compete for the University but those that are unable to do so must be directed into the intra-mural channels. Others must be afforded a chance to carry on their own athletic desires.
The extra curricular activities are of no great worry, and will take care of themselves.
I was overseas when I learned that all sororities have been abolished. It came as quite a shock to me. As I was curious, I returned to Stanford during my 30 days leave around Christmas. Yes it is quite noticeable that Stanford has lost her very heart of glamour that enticed girls of the [better?] classes. I realize that the housing problem is acute, but the
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wrong solution was chosen. Another girls hall should have been built on [charters?] given to sororities of good national standing. It's the same old story, it takes competition to keep things functioning smoothly and standards well [up?].
In sororities and fraternities you will find strength. As time goes by the University will realize its mistake.
Under the GI Bill of Rights it provides for a certain sum and time allotted to schooling. Will Stanford be able to come under this monetary limitation? After finishing this time and money allowed, can one carry on at the same minimum rates or must he pay teh increased tuition? Extensive doctrine should be promulgated by the University concerning the GI Bill of Rights and its workings in connection with Stanford.
Sincerely, Lt. [Vom?] G. Stearns
