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the clarion
OCTOBER 25, 1957
Convocation Highly Successful
The convocation on “Christian Higher Education
filled Brevard Colleg-e with an air of purpose and dedica
tion. Thoug-h attendance was not compulsory for students,
the prominent speakers and challenging topics compelled
many to attend.
The convocation began with an address to the college
community by Dr. Wilson Weldon, who opened the door to
the spirit of the convocation. Discoursmg on 1 he Christian
Mind”, Dr. Weldon urged to spend your life for something
that will outlast it. A highly illustrative speaker, Dr. Wel
don spoke to an intensely interested audience.
Some highli)ghts of the convocation were visiting
again with old ministers and hearing the awe-inspiring mu
sic of the college choir. Both were heartwarming.
Dr. Hollis Edens, President of Duke University, dis
cussed “Education and Religion”. This topic was of vital in
terest to the students. Dr. Edens believes that religion and
education yield the whole man, a complete personality.
Another prominent figure was the distinguished Bish
op Harmon of the Western North Carolina Conference. Be
tween services, he was continually surrounded by ministers
and other dignitaries.
An inspirational climax for the aonvocation was the
service of rededication Friday night. Delivering' the final
message. Dr. W. K. Goodson declared, “the soul of educa
tion is the education of the soul”. Following this inspiring
sermon was the act of rededication in which the students,
faculty, administration, and college were rededicated to
God, His universe, and the traditional ties of the Methodist
church.
Student Lounge For Use, Not Abuse
Our student lounge is the equivalent of the den in the
modern American home. It is the site for relaxing, watch
ing television, and dancing. The lounge was planned by
an interior decorator whose aims were utility, comfort, and
beauty. The interior is tastefully and expensively furnish
ed; however, it has already been necessary to temporarily
close the lounge because of destruction to furniture. But
tons have been pulled off chairs, a sofa has been damaged,
and the constant re-arrangement of furniture is too rapid
ly depreciating it. The coffee tables have been converted
into camp stools and the chair and sofa arms have become a
ledge upon which to perch. The television and record play
er battle to get in the loudest words, until the den is a deaf
ening and confusing uproar. Participants in this conflict
must have tremendous power of concentration.
There are no parents here to reprimand us v/hen we
abuse the furniture or to correct our manners when we
childishly fight for our choice of entertainment. We must
decide for ourselves to be considerate. The student lounge
was constructed for our use, not for our abuse. Let’s give
it the care we would give our own home.
FACULTY ACCOMPLISHMENTS
To continue with the accomplish
ments of the college faculty this
past summer working for their
Masters Degree were Mr. Wagner
at the University of Colorado,
Ccach Martin at the University of
North Carolina, and Miss Francis
at the University of Colorado. Mrs.
Labdell conducted research work
and so spent much time in corres
pondence. Mr. Egerton visited his
family in Durham, his home town.
To take advantage of the Florida
sunshine Mrs. Miller took her dau
ghter to visit the Peninsula state
as a graduation gift. At Myrtle
Beach State Park, Mr. Stevenson
also enjoyed vacationing in the
sunny south. Dean Henderson
taught Economics at Catawba Col
lege while Colonel Graves spent
the summer days instructing in
mathematics. Mr. Ford began
work of his Doctor’s Degree in
Music at the University of Florida.
In New York, Dean Berry attend
ed a meeting of the American As
sociation of University women as
the delegate from North Carolina.
Dean Berry is state Fellowship
chairman of this group.
Sponsored by Masquers
TALENT SHOW CLICKS
By — Robert Little
Flu Situation Not Alarming
President McLarty gives the assurance that there is
no need for alarm concerning the flli epidemic. A doctor is
on call for patients, and a registered nurse from the town
hospital is on duty in the infirmary until the flu abates.
There will be no suspension of classes unless the at
tending physician deems it necessary. Since the college is
accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and
Secondary Schools, it is necessary to comply with the num
ber of hours the association requires to grant a diploma.
Suspension of classes would delay graduation until mid
June.
The predicted continuance of epidemics throughout
the winter makes it advisable to become immune. Presi
dent McLarty urges that all students financially able to
take the vaccine, do so. There is a combined shot for three
dollars containing two or three other types of flu immuni-
Zowie bang! If you were not in
the auditorium Saturday night at
eight o’clock you really missed
something. What happened? Well,
it was only one of the best talent
show “ye ole” campus has seen.
Talk about talent, well, “I ain’t
nevah” seen so much in one show.
With Howard Martin serving as
master of ceremonies the show got
on the road with the very talented
Miss Shirley Moses singing, “Ebb
Tide” accompanied by Miss Edith
Houck. Following Miss Moses came
a “Wild group of musicians” consis
ting of Edith Houck, Thad Garrett,
John Stewart and Howard Martin.
The most versatile singer, David
Trucksess, rendered two songs
which left all the cool kats in the
audience dumb-founded. Going
back to the “Twenties”, Lois Payne
School Orchestra
In The Making
and Bobby Little cut loose with a
“Charleston”, “'Cool it Jackson”.
They say that large things come in
small packages and the talent show
was no exception to the rule. Lit
tle Miss Donna Johnson came out
with a song that left everyone
swooning, and I do mean swooning.
A switch from the musical side
was the teriffic baton twirling ex
hibition given by Miss Elaine
Helms, she literally left everyone
on the edge of their seats. The
show ended with a trip to the heart
of the Congo. There we found Ed
ith Houck, Shirley Moses, Thad
Garrett, John Stewart, and Howard
Martin “stranded in the jungle”.
Friends, if you missed this tal
ent show you really did miss some-
tiiing, but don’t be discouraged,
i Someday there will be another.
The Mountaineers . . .
The Clarion Staff
Editor Sondra Lynn Whisnant
Associate Editor Mary Allyn Reynolds
Business Manager Ronald Daniel
Feature Editor pgj Qyy^j.
News Editors Linda Boliek, Bobby Little
Sports Editor Phjl ^gppy
Photographer Roland Peacock
Exchange
Staff Writers Mary Lou Parker, Ann Bradley,
Audrey Honeycutt, Everett Bryant, David Jackson
Typists Pat Tatham, Donna Johnson
Advisor Mrs. H. W. Sigmon
One of the newest organizations
The school’s orchestra is now in campus is the Mountaineers,
the process of materializing. Pro-1 a hiking club under the direction
fessor Reed is organizing the i of Miss Francis. All tenderfeet
group, and he needs all the support | wanderlust in their shoes and
he can get. | ^ open road are invited
to become members. The club,
which will function year round,
plans to hike to one of the many
waterfalls and lakes around Bre
vard every second Sunday. The
first excusion was made in the vi
cinity of the Transylvania Music
Camp on October 6. There, by a
mountain lake splashed with the
I kind of sunshine only made on Sun
days, the following officers were
elected; Maxwell Cox, President,
and Raeford Ledford, Vice Presi
dent.
A special program was planned
for Saturday — a hike up Moufit
Pisgah. Transportation was provid
ed to Pisgah and after that every
one provided his own power. These
hikes, besides providing exercise
and a chance to view firsthand the
beauty of the mountains, are help
ful toward obtaining college let
ters, as they will be included in the
point system. So, come the next
hike, let’s all graib our bag lunch
es and extra pair of feet and fol
low the footprints of the fearless
Francis.
This is the moment all of you
dance fans have been waiting for.
Just think of what it will mean to
your social life — no more records
and phonographs for the dances.
You’ll have a real honest-to-good-
ness orchestra to roll out with all
those crazy beats.
Not only will the dances be ben
efited but our school morale will
be boosted, especially at the ball
games.
Give this considerable thought,
and if you think you can assist in
any shape, form, or fashion, see
Mr. Reed.
Display Board . .
Point Of Interest
Have you noticed the wonderful
display in your library? The dis
play board always has articles
that are interesting and education
al. The current display is on the
magnificent paintings of Winslow
Homer.
One recent display depicted the
life that evolved around the CAN
TERBURY TALES era; this would
be of special interest to students
taking English literature.
Each week there are various dis
plays that will be of much inter
est. Watch for the one on the Uni
ted Nations coming soon!
Notice the human interest clip
pings which are pinned in the
corner of the board. Also, don’t
forget to see the ratings on cur
rent entertainment films, which
will give you an idea of what to ex
pect in a movie.
Mrs. Lavendar, Mrs. Stevenson,
the staff of the library, and per
sons taking part in presenting the
display board are to be commended
on their fine work.
zation as well as inimunization for Asiatic flu
advises^thT^w^f^ precautions. Mrs. Bartholf
advises those with a temperature to avoid groups and to be
and^ollow shouM a?oid groups
and follow carefully the rules of health any hygiene.