The Collegiate
PUBLISHED WEEKLY
ATLANTIC CHRISTIAN COLLEGE, SEPTEMBER 22, 1961
NUMBER ONE
Adams Seeks Larger Exec Board
Newcomers Give
Views On ACCs
Orientation Week
Partly out of curiosity, and part
ly because we needed something
to fill up space in this our first
newspaper of the year, this writer
had the inestimable privilege of
interviewing a number of fresh
men concerning the orientation
OTOgram. The students were also
ask^ to comment on their im
pressions of the coUege and dorm
l^e The following is a collection
of their comments.
Framen Edwards from Aurora,
N C felt that the orientation was
very' worthwhile. As for the dorm,
he thinks it is very nice and so
far is completely satisfied.
Dave CuUar, who hails from Ar
lington, Virginia, was also impress
ed by the orientation program. He
stated that it helped an incoming
student to get adjusted and better
understand the operation of the
school Dave also likes the dorm,
and thinks it is as big and ade
quate as any he has seen on other
campuses.
A student from Jacksonville, N.
C Ted Azam, felt that the orienta
tion was good in that it provided
an opportunity to meet many new
people and learn one’s way around
campus, but he thought some of
the in-between periods, and especi
ally Saturday and Sunday, to toe
boring. Ted is well-pleased with
the dorm, but feels that it could
be quieter at times, and could
benefit from a nightly study period
similar to that in the girls’ dorms.
Bill Allman, from Zebulon, N.C.,
was in full agreement with the
idea of a study period for one
dorm, but otherwise, was complete
ly satisfied and thinks he is going
to like ACC very much.
Ray Royal, another Virginian
(from Newport News) lelt that
the orientation program was very
well established and provided the
new students with plenty to do.
As seems to be the trend, he, too,
is quite satisfied with the dormi
tory.
A new student from Charlotte,
N. C., Randy Ratterree, felt that
Orientation was fun and helped
each person to make many new
friends. He also enjoyed the socials
and the bands.
Steve Harris, from Pantego, N.
C., stated that the orientation
was a “great welcome for fresh
men.” He was especially impress
ed by the every-church picnic pro
vided by the various denominations
for students. He feels that he will
like ACC very much.
As for the girls, Susie Chapman,
from Florence, S. C., felt that the
orientation program was fine, ex
cept for Friday night which was
quite lonely and depressing. She
feels that future orientation pro
grams should not be divided by a
weekend. She finds ACC to be
friendly but complains that there
were no boys around to help carry
her luggage into the dorm.
Ann Lockerman, from Salem-
berg, N. C., found the orientation
to be an enjoyable but busy time.
She likes the friendly atmosphere
of ACC, and thinks that the dorm
is “real nice.”
Another student from Salemberg,
Anna White, liked the orientation
program and socials very much.
She states that the dorm is nice,
but does get pretty noisy at times.
A student from Farrtiville, Gina
Allen, was very well pleased with
the orientation and especially the
presentation of “Everyman.” Gina
®inks the people in the dorm are
fabulous, but is not so happy about
the double-decker beds. Among her
likes are the Bohunk and bridge.
Marilyn Hall from Laurinburg
found the orientation to be “tire
some and “very rushed,” but still
Mt it was a good program. She
Ukes the dorm very much and
states that the toys were very help-
tUi to her while moving in.
new student from Monticello,
C., Yvonne Faucette, felt the.
^lentation was tiring, but afford-
w many opportunities to meet new
people. She likes the dorm, but
jeels that there are too many steps
to get to her room,
inere seemed to be only two
wyerting opinions 'concerning the
nentation program. Ellen Gwinn,
'^no comes all the way from Rich-
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Members of the freshmen class were kept busy at Atlantic Christian Collegre in early September.
Typical of the campus scene, Susan Webb, left, of Kinston, fills out her class schedule. Sylvia
Brown of Snow Hill, center, is seen carrying part of her wardrobe into Harper Hall. Seen at the
right are students awaiting their turn at the registration desk.
Three Hundred Freshmen Arrive;
Orientation Schedule Fast Paced
On Wednesday, September 6,
over three-hundred bewildered ex
cited freshmen arrived on the cam
pus of Atlantic Christian College
for the Freshman Orientation
Week. After a hectic afternoon of
mieeting roommates and arranging
rooms, the would-be scholars at
tended a picnic held on campus
and, later in the evening, a vesper
service held in the chapel.
On Wednesday night, a social
was held in the Bohunk to afford
the new students a chance to meet
one another informally. Dorm
meetings were then held for both
men and women students in their
respective dormitories after which,
our fatigued freshmen retired for
the night.
On Thursday morning, bright and
early, all of the new students met
in Howard Chapel. After messages
of welcome from the president and
deans of the college, each student
was appointed a faculty advisor
with whom he met for the rest of
the morning, and most of the af
ternoon. Again an evening vesper
service was provided for the stu
dents, after which an open house
was held at the home of the Presi
dent and Mrs. Wenger.
On Friday morning, all of the
freshmen again met in the chapel.
During this meeting, they became
acquainted with the history of At
lantic Christian College, met some
o fthe leaders of the student body,
and received information about
student government on campus.
Later in the morning, each student
met with his faculty advisor and
began work on his class schedule.
The afternoon was spent in work
ing on schedules. On Friday night,
a moving drama entitled “Every
man,” was presented in the chap
el. Final activities for the day
included a social in the gym, and
discussion groups led by upper
classmen.
Saturday provided a free day for
the new students during which
they could get acquainted with the
town and attend a free movie if
they wished. A talent show was
scheduled for Saturday night, but
was called off. At any rate, a
dance was held in the classroom
building lobby for all to attend.
Sunday morning provided an of>-
portunity for students to visit the
various churches in the city.
Sunday afternoon was free time,
and on Sunday evening the various
churches of the city sponsored
picnics in order that each, student
might meet and get acquainted
with those of his own denomina
tion.
Monday, registration day, turned
out to be another busy time for
the resent arrivals on campus.
The day involved putting the fin
ishing touches on class schedules,
getting class cards, and perhaps
hardest of all, standing in line to
pay bills. On Monday night, a dance
was held on the terrace of th e
classroom (building with music
furnished by the Embers. Tuesday
was spent in taking tests, the SAT,
and a special questionnaire being
used in all of the colleges in the
state. Tuesday night, the Co-oper
ative Association presented a wel
come-back dance for returning stu
dents. Music for the occasion was
furnished by the Blue Notes.
On Wednesday morning a strange
hush fell over the campus as, hor
ror of horrors, classes began.
MILTON H. ROGEBSON
Rogerson Named
As Director Of
ACC Publicity
Milton H. Rogerson is now serv
ing as director of publicity and
special activities at Atl'antic
Christian CoUege.
prior to his appointmGnt oy
President Arthur D. Wenger, he
was city editor for the Sun-Journal
in New Bern where he served for
four and one - half years. Roger
son has served as a staff member
of the Washington Daily News.
"a native of Washington, N. C.,
he attended Bast Carolina College
In Creenville He served three
years in the Army during World
War II as a paratrooper with the
17th Airborne ■pv.^ard E
Rogerson succeeds Mwarq r.-
Beder who resigned in the spring
to pursue graduate studies at the
University of Oregon. . j.
He is married to the r o r m e i
Miss Melrose Wilson of Oxford,
TM c They have two children,
Christian Church m New Bern.
State CYF Meets
Here In August
Some 350 high school students
attended the State Christian Youth
Fellowship meeting held on the At
lantic Christian College campus in
late August.
Highlighting the activity was an
address by William O. Haney of
the Northwest Christian Church of
Kinston at special services in How
ard Chai>ol.
State officers were elected at
the meeting and were installed dur
ing 'the services.
Discussion groups met during the
aarly stages of the meeting and a
special banquet was held featuring
past presidents of the CYF for the
past nine years.
Officers Named
By WRA Prexy
Mary Anna Taylor, president of
the Women’s Recreation Associa
tion, announced today that there
will be a meeting of all girls in
terested in intramural sports dur
ing the coming week.
T^e cabinet of officers has al
ready met and a full program of
events for the year has been out
lined. The officers for 1961-1962 are
as follows: Mary Anna Taylor,
president; Judy Parrish, vice pre
sident; Fan Faulkner, secretary-
treasurer; Linda Marris, publicity
manager.
In This Issue
On page two is a statement by
Jeff Adams, President of the
Cooperative Association. He ex
plains his program for his “Year
of Challenge.”
Jim Van Camp, National Stu
dent Association Coordinator,
introduces a campus awareness
program which will be an im
portant part of every student’s
life, also on page 2.
Weight Lifters
Seeking Space
For Activities
The AC Weightlifting Club for
the current school year will prob
ably move its quarters off cam
pus because of lack of space. Last
year, the club was located in a
college owned house behind the
cafeteria.
It is expected that arrange-
mets may be made with the city
recreation director for use of the
weightlifting facilities at the Wil
son Recreation Center.
A meeting will be held Tuesday
night, Sept. 26, in room 110 of
the classroom building at 7:30
for the purpose of discussing fa
cilities and determining the size
of this year’s club. An increase
over last year’s 15 members is
expected. Interest of many fresh
men and transfers as well as pre
season work by the track team is
expected to sweU both the size and
interest of the club.
If anyone is interested in any
phase of the sport, he is requested
to attend the meeting on Tuesday.
The slate of officers will remain
unchanged for several weeks un
til more complete and final ar
rangements are settled. The pre
sent officers are Hal Gibbs, presi
dent; George Gorritz, vice presi
dent; and Ken Stallings, secre
tary - treasurer.
Chapel Notice
Freshmen and seniors will as
semble in the Chapel.
Sophomores will meet in the gym
for a Icass meeting.
Juniors will meet in the science
lecture room.
Thursday, Sept. 28
Juniors and sophomores will at
tend Chapel.
Freshmen will have a meeting in
the gym.
Seniors will assemble in the
science lecture room.
Plans For Campus
Awareness Group
Offered To Body
By GUY MHXER
A proposal calling for an in
crease. in the representation of the
Executive Board was presented
and approved unanimously at the
stated meeting of the Executive
Board on Monday evening. Sept
18.
At this first regular meeting of
the Board for the new school year,
the chairman, Jeff Adams, relin
quished the chair to the vice presi
dent in order to present a proposal.
Adams proposed a constitutional
amendment calling for a board of
21 people to head the campus gov
ernment.
In addition to the present 13
board members, the proposal calls
for two specific representatives to
be elected from each of the four
classes. These additional class
representatives would be f u 11-
fledged members of the board with
voting iwwer. As a further point
of clarification, it was pointed out
that the representatives from each
class would be in addition to the
four regular class officers.
The proposal, carrying the Exec
utive ^ard endorsement, was pre
sented to a student ibody assembly
on Tuesday morning. Before such
a plan becomes effective, it must
have the approval of the mem
bers of the Cooperative Associa
tion (students, faculty, and admin
istration) and the Board of
Trustees of the college.
In his argument favoring the
proposed change, Adams pointed
out that with over 1,200 students
in the college today, the governing
body should be enlarged. He stated
that a governing system for the
school was set up 25 years ago
and has not noticeably changed or
increased since then, even though
the size of the student body has in
creasingly grown through the
years.
He feels that a larger governing
body would be more able and cap
able of heading a government for a
larger student body. In his presen
tation, he made reference to sev
eral neighboring and similar col
leges to ACC that have no larger
student bodies but do have larger
governing bodies.
If the proposal’ is approved and
put into effect, the Executive
Board wUl then be composed of
the president, vice president, sec
retary, and treasurer of the Coop
erative Association; president of
both the mien’s and women’s dormi
tory associations; a representative
from the day students; president
and two representatives from each
of the four classes; a faculty rep
resentative; and the director of
guidance and student life.
In other business conducted at
the meeting, the Board approved
the establishment of a campus
awareness committee. Jim Van-
Camp, National Student Associa
tion coordinator for this school,
recommended to the board the es
tablishment of such a committee.
VanCamp expressed the hope
that a committee of this type could
help broaden the scope and aware
ness of this campus toward world
affairs and international situations
and to give the campus a sense of
identity with such fields. He felt
the students and the school
should not be isolationists as r>er-
taining to these areas, but should
have an awareness of such events
and situations.
The board approved the recom
mendation with a imanimous vote.
’The committee wiU become a per
manent committee of the Execu
tive Board and will receive finan
cial support from the board. It is
planned that such a committee be
composed of the NSA coordinator,
serving as chairman, and two rep
resentatives from each of the four
classes making up the body of the
committee.
One of the memibers of the com
mittee from the junior class will
serve as assistant to the chairman
and be in line to chair the com
mittee the following year. The
chairman will nominate represen
tatives from the various classes
and submit such nominations to the
Executive Board for the board’s
apiproval.
The Executive Board has re
quested that constituent organiza
tions of the board submit as re
stricted a budget as possible to al-
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