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THE COLLEGIATE
Published Weekly at Atlantic Christian College
Wilson, N. C.
To provide the student body and faculty of this institution
with a means of communication and a free discussion of the
interests of the day.
Hatten Hodges
Jess Maghan
Franl? Montgomery
Patsy Seburn
Alice Shepard
David Webb
Charles Brooks
Reporters
Jerry Ridling, Mary Louise Westphal, Bob Stone, Morty Leete,
Les Godwin, David Webb, Len Hardison, Gail Richey, Jimjny Bos-
weU, Barbara Clifton, Cherlyn Arnold, Anita Shore.
February 15, infi-'i
“Oi.spin ted Homeconiing
In his opening remarlcs to the student division .the current
Atlantic Christian Development Fund Drive President Wenger
pointed out that this college is at another threshold of change.
TTie campaign is the first material evidence of this change in
action—thi.s i.s the sign of a good change.
However, there appear to be several negative changes taking
place that this writer feels merit immediate attention. first
negative change became evident in “Homecoming 196S”. ITiis
entire occasion seemed to lack organization, inspiration and just
plain interest on the part of the student Ixxiy.
‘‘The Greeks”, the prime social element on campus, com
pletely dismissed any joint venture to welcome Atlantic Christian
alumni. Even the individual alumni affairs for these organizations
appears to have lacked zest.
Naturally the cancellation of the parade on short notice was a
gross inconvenience and the failure of tlie ''concert” to occur aLso
added to this deflation of Homecoming.
What happened to Mr, “Z?” Why did the formal “Coronation
B;iH” have a group such as the “Embers” and the informal after-
-the-game dance have “combo type” music?
The major affairs that were commendable were the reunion
of the Class of 1938 and the program for Miss Ross; these reflected
careful and early planning.
Perhaps the major preoccupation was centered cm “Parents
Day” of the same week-end. This day was a proud achievement
for Atlantic Christian and neither it’s success, nor the success of
Homecoming should be jeopardized by having both of these events
an the same week-end.
These affairs require a series of “teas” and “openhouses”
nnd a multitude of smiles and gracious statements—48 hours of
this socializing would even put a strain on Pearl Mesta.
19()4 should see “Homecoming” and “Parents Day” separated
ut least by a weak. Parents Day would be even more attractive
r>n an autumn “loaf strewn” campus or perhaps during the spring.
“The Greeks” failed in vitalizing “Homecoming”, it will be
interesting to see the results of their own “Greek-Week” festivi
ties.—JLM
The Tactful Approach
A great deal of space in American newspapers and magazines
has recently been filled with speculation concerning the future of
tlie Common Market. American writers have at the same time
taken a certain pleasure in maligning that stubborn old French
man, Charles DeGaulle, because he is apparently reluctant to
agree with our ideas regarding the future of the Western alliance.
DeGaulie’s intention is to witlidraw the Market nations complete
ly beyond the reach of Anglo-American (especially American) in
fluence and to create a third force in the world, nuclear armed
and directed from Paris and Bonn.
The United States, which fought to keep Europe free only a
few years ago and later contributed enormous financial aid to
ensure its continued freedom, .should have some voice in decisions
affecting the future of the entire world. We have bad, however,
an unfortunate tendency in the past to practice what might best
be described as a bull-in-the-china-shop brand of diplomacy which
has frequently upset our allies and embarassed our proponents
abroad. Any reference to debts which can never be paid or use
3f high-handed pressure tactics will do far more harm than good
in persuading Europe to adopt our plan rather than DeGaulie’s.
Actually, there is some logic behind trhe old man’s position.
Our intervention in World War II and our subsequent economic
aid came from serving our own long-range interests and not from
any altruistic motive to “help out over there”. Many Europeans
believe that if it were to our advantage we would not hesitate to
sell them out. This view was strengthened, in DeGaulie’s mind
at least, by the failure of the United States, whether right or
wrong, to consult NATO during the Cuban crisis.
Most Americans are hoping for closer ties between the New
World and the Old in the future, both economic and political.
Our aims will be more effectively accomplished, though, by per
suasion rather than by coercion and by a willingness on our part to
consult our allies rather than by dictating to them.—ML
Political Unrest
Twenty years ago Africa was the “Dark, unknown, and mys
terious continent.” Today hardly a day passes without some men
tion in newspapers, magazines or on radio and television of
events that are occurring in the nations of Africa. In like manner,
India and China, if only by virtue of their huge populations, are
increasingly gaining world attention.
Whether these nations are termed as “backward, imderde-
veloped or emerging”, aU have one thing in common; They can
IK) longer be considered mere vassels of the West. Their recently
won political independence will actively be asserted. Tiiey will be
seeking the aid and assistance of advanced nations, communistic
ar capitalist, with the intent purpose of getting the best deal, no
matter what the source.
The emerging nations have seen the technological develop
ments, the conveniences, and myriad of material possessions of the
advanced nations. Suddenly they have realized that life need not
t>e lived in unutterable poverty, semi-starvation, and resignation
bo a life of misery. In short, the underdeveloped countries have
turned their eyes toward the future and a hope of more palatable
living conditions.
This awakening of “backward” nations is marked by another
characteristic: impatience with the slow movement of progress.
Itiey do not want to wait a 100 years to develop a self-substain-
ing economy—they want and demand results now.
Development of these countries will be a slow, arduous process.
Without massive foreign aid from all advanced countries, wiiich,
presently, is highly improbable, these countries will be in the
"emerging stage” for another 25 to 50 years. This developanent
stage will have many ramifications in the future. The most obvious
one, however, is that for many years to come we can expect in
ternal unrest, unstable governments, crises by the dozer»s among
the adolescent nations.—HH
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A Rose Named Ernest
Accounting Club
Holds First Meet
The Accounting Club has held its
first meeting of the new semester.
President Lennis Brinson presided.
Reporter Don Overman indicated
that this was a vital period for mem
bers of the club because prospective
employers are expected to visit ACC
during the semester and give talks
pertaining to the various phases of
accounting.
The club, which has approximately
25 members, is under the advisor-
ship of Mr. G. W. Swain, Chairman
of the Business Department.
To become a member of the club,
a student must have to be a sopho
more and completed nine hours of
accounting, with either a major or
emphasis on accounting.
Persons interested in joining the
club are invited to attend any meet
ing. Meetings are held on the first
Thrusday of each month. The next
meeting will be held March 7.
Teacher Exam Is
To Be Given Feb. 14
The National Teacher Examina
tions will be administered at the
Ralph L. Fike High School cafeteria
on Feb. 16. All graduating senior
students who are seeking certifica
tion in this state and who have ar
ranged for a ticket of admission
are advised to report promptly for
the examination.
The morning session will begin af
8:30 a.m. and the afternoon session
will begin at 1:30 p. m. Candidates
are required to bring pencils.
Dramatics Group
Performing Here
On Thursday evening, Feb. 21, the
Carolina Playmakers will present
the play “The Rhinocerous” in the
auditorium of Fike High School. Cur
tain time is 8:00 p.m. The visit of
the acting compnay is being spon
sored by the local Kiwanis Club.
A special student rate of $.50 has
been set. Anyone desiring tickets
may purchase them from a member
of the Circle “K” Club.
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cision
By MILDRED E. HARTSOCK
A rose by any other name would
smeU as sweet, WiU Shakespeare
claimed. But not if your name is,
OR ISN'T Earnest and you are part
of the sophisticated fun going on
these nights in Howard Chapel.
If tests kept you studying on the
first two nights of the Stage and
Script production of Oscar Wilde’s
The Importance of Being Earnest
you owe it to yourself to go tonight.
Laughter is a uniquely human en
joyment; and — no doubt about it
you will laugh.
Wilde’s play (remember. Sopho
mores, you read it last year) is a
drawing-room comedy, full of verbal
sparkle, smart quips, sharp satire,
and ludicrous plot-complications. Ad
ding greatly to the appeal of this
production are an ingenious and sea
sonally appropriate Valentine stage-
set and some costumes that will
make you wish that the three-inch-
above-the-knee skirt for coeds would
do a fast fade-out.
There is really no one “star” in
the play, for each of the nine mem
bers of the small cast is truly excel
lent. In fact, Arthur Pritchard and
Robert Royall as the “country” but
ler and the “city” butler show, by
their superb characterizations, how
much well done minor roles can con
tribute to a performance.
Undecided as to a career? Don’t
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Have you thought of librarianship
as a career? There’s a way to ac
tually try it before graduation to see
if it’s the job for you. How? The Ju
nior Intern Program, sponsored by
the South Carolina, State Library
Board.
What is the Junior Intern Program?
It’s a summer work-training plan for
college juniors or seniors. Interns
work full-time for three months at a
salary of $150 per month at a county
or regional library in South Carolina.
During this time, they are introduced
to librarianship at all levels and
receive on-the-job training in many
pre-professional duties.
Successful completion of the Junior
Intern program can lead to gradu
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Carolina State Library Board. Win
ners of these scholarships work to
ward masters’ degrees in library
By JERRY RIDLING
As I have stated before, my col
umn is certainly not one for gripes.
Yet, I have received information
from one of our students which indi
cates that a very deplorable situa
tion is coming into existence on the
campus of ACC; one about which we
should all be ashamed. It seems
that the library is having to impose
some rather drastic restrictions on
student visitation to the stacks area.
The cause is a simple, yet abomina
ble one. Atlantic Christian College
students are stealing books.
Mind you, one might expect be
wildered students to make off with
such things as The Works of Freud
and The Kinsey Report. But our li
brarian reports that the situation has
reached a point of such serious
proportions that the only choice re
maining is to place enough restric
tions on visits to the stacks so that
theft is impossible. Those of us who
remember a similar era of library
rules and regulations a few years
back will not be jumping for joy,
yet no one can be blamed except the
student body which includes each
one of us.
Aside from the fact that stealing is
in itself morally wrong, there are
a number of reasons why the theft
of books from our library is a more
than deplorable action. In the first
place, our library is certainly not the
largest in the world. When a book
IS taken, it may well be the only copy
available to students of a particular
work. If the work is important to the
The two gentlemen-about-town
find that the name Ernest smelk?
sweetest are played by George F
and Zeb Jones with real dash
ticularly funny are the mobile
“studies” of the bewildered and^
devilled “Ernest” Farr.
The alluring Victorian' females
equaUy weU played by Ann Mors!!
as the Hon. Gwendolen Fairfax f!
Lynn Norfoletet as the ingenue S
cily Cardew. Both girls are makb
their debut with Stage and sZf
Sankie Glenn, another newcoS
to the college-stage, does a tremen
dously funny and hard-to-do interpi
tation of a stuffy and bossy dowaser
whose formidable voice and beartj
endanger true love. James bJ
roughs maintains the phony piety of
the Reverend Chasuble with suitable
gestures and intonations, whu.
Barbara Llewellyn, as Miss Prism
portrays his dowdy, spinsterish soul,
mate.
The production is brisk, competent,
ly directed, and ver>' very fumy
Again, let us congratulate Stage and
Script and Mr. Willis:
As always, a loyal corps of back
stage workers — Cecil Davis, Paul
Wilson, Mary Lu Webb, B. H.’ Mar
shall, Bill Bardin, Hilda Griffin, and
many others — deserve a hand for
their “hidden” virtues.
science at graduate library schools.
The Program is available for ju
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chosen a vocation and possibly may
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the personal qualifications desirable
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Interns are selected on the basis
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passing of a certain course, the thief
is in effect making it more than diffi
cult for a number of students to get
by in their work. Such action, at the
same time, causes much work for
the library staff, and often mucli
delay.
An old saying states that “the in
nocent always have to suffeer with
the guilty.” This, in effect, is what
is happening. Yet, despite the un
fairness caused' by a few selfish id-
dividuals, we most certainly must
agree with Mrs. Harrel’s stand on
the matter that something has to he
done. It would be even more unfair
to the majority of students to let
books continue to be carried out^
I only hope that the students' o
Atlantic Christian will someday
reach the point of maturity where
they can properly use their own !i
brary.
One of the major news stories s
in the West is that concerning
recent actions of Charles de Gai^e.
Someone has said that, lu®
enough, he can’t be around too nw
longer. This thought, crude as it
seem, has probably entered the win
of more than one political leader
sympathy with Western policies.
a prety good rundown of de
actions and intentions, you
check this week’s issue of U-
News & World Report.
Mrs. Patsy Stone, upon rea ^
her husband’s article in last
paper on studying, exclaim^. ^
why don’t you practice it!” Bo is
preacher!
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