Tuesday, October 9,1979
THE CLARION
Dean Wray in one of his weakest moments.
Dean Wray
Dual Roles
by Mike McFarland
Being an administrator is a
demanding job. Rarely does an
administrator have the ability or
time to really get to know
students well enough to develop
friendships. This is not the case
at Brevard. Morris Wray, Dean
of the College, has somehow
synthesized the role of ad
ministrator and the role of
student’s friend and made the
two compatible.
The responsibilities of being
Dean of College are complex. A
lot of planning is required to set
staff positions straight during the
summer. Other aspects of being
an administrator, according to
Dean Wray, are to act as a
“catalyst to get students and
teachers to work together” and to
“help students to understand the
rationale for certain college
policies and academic
requirements.” Consistently
succeeding in such tasks is dif
ficult. “In the final analysis,”
Dean Wray speculates, his job is
to “challenge all of us to do our
best.”
Fitting these kind of objectives
with the role of being known as a
riend to students is extremely
difficult. The major reason Dean
Wray has the ability to do this is
ecause of his great optimism.
® views college students as
beautiful people.” He also “can
a ways see some good in each
Student, try and relate to that
iood, and encourage that student
® ’ ealize a 11 that is within him. ’ ’
Brevai^ has come a long way
in many significant areas as
compared to last year. Perhaps
the most controversial of all
changes has been the
establishment of a 12 point
disciplinary system. When asked
about any preliminary effects of
the new policy. Dean Wray
comments that the point system
“makes people more aware of
their actions” and causes people
to “understand that their actions
have consequences.” Dean Wray
explains that “if people live in a
community, they must respect
each other’s right and needs. ’’
Two essential elements of any
college, the quahty of students
and enrollment, have improved
drastically in Dean Wray s
opinion. Brevard’s efforts to
recognize and challenge students
at their individual levels has
increased motivation. Dean
Wray cites the regularly crowded
library as proof. He adds that
“This year students are trying
harder to make Brevard a better
place than they did last year. So
far, there are signs of more self-
discipline. I’m grateful for that.”
When asked about the record
number of students this year, he
says that it “means a great deal
to me. It’s a sign that students see
Brevard as a good, healthy place.
This encourages me to work
harder to make it a better place.
Another facet of the college
that merits recognition is the
marked advance of the quality
and quantity of social events.
Dean Wray gives credit to the
Student- Asspcia tion a nd Dorm
Merritt’s Merits
The Cars Stall
by Tim Merritt
Perhaps The Car’s greatest
accomplishment on their new
Candy-0 album was coaxing ex-
Playboy artist Alberto Vargas
out of retirement to do one of his
reknowned “Vargas’ girls” for
the cover. Undoubtedly, the
cover will still be interesting long
after Candy-0 has left a bad taste
in your mouth.
The album, while being
somewhat of a disappointment, is
a surprisingly good follow-up to
the phenomonal The Cars, which
has been on Billboard album
charts for 56 weeks. The elements
that make The Cars, “The Cars”
are all there: Ric Ocasek’s lyrics
and vocals, Greg Hawkes’
melodic keyboards, and Elliot
Easton’s lilting guitar. But what
is lacking is the solid “rock ’n
roll” - based songs that made the
first album, such as “Just What I
Needed” and “My Best Friend’s
Girl.”
“Let’s Go,” the opening track
of the album, comes closest to
matching the first album quality,
and is possibly the best song on
the album. It’s steady beat,
backed by strong guitar rhythms,
establishes it as a song in The
Cars’ grand tradition. In “Let’s
Go” OcaseK also manages to
keep his voice under control,
unlike the strained “noises” that
erupt in ‘ ‘Shee-be-doo. ’ ’
“It’s All I Can Do” is also a
very credible song, and along
with “Since I Held You,” with its
“Sixties-ish” flavor, have
received fairly decent airplay.
Side Two of Candy-0 melts in
your hand though, with one ex
ception “Lusk For Kicks.” This
song could have been taken
straight from Elvis Costello with
its bittingly satirical lyrics and
sparse instrumentation:
“They’re crazy about each
other
Like a misplaced fix
They’re mad about each
other
And they blame it all on the
Lust for Kicks.”
It provides The Cars with a
possible avenue of growth when
people tire of Ocasek’s vocals,
Hawkes’ keyboards, and
Easton’s guitar.
So if you buy Candy-0, you can
look at the cover, or read the
“neat” liner notes, or even play
the album a few times. Then
you’ll probably go and get out
The Cars again until their next
release.
presidents. Because of their
efforts, Dean Wray feels that
“there is the greatest community
ever among students” in the
three years that he has been here.
He adds that “by doing things, we
are able to bring people
together.”
The immediate future looks
bright for Brevard, This school’s
unique approach to higher
education has gained con
siderable attention. Per
sonalization is a key to such a
program. Dean Wray feels that
advice often asked for by others
is a sign that “older colleges and
students recognize the ad
vantages of this program. People
recognize Brevard as a good
place.”
Dean Wray shows great
dedication and strong emotional
ties to Brevard. When asked why,
with his reputation, experience,'
and credentials, he doesn’t go on
to bigger and better things, the
Dean simply replies, “I am
perfectly happy at Brevard. I
don’t measure quality in terms of
bigger and better.” This attitude
is illustrated again when Dean
Wray comments on his hectic
schedule. When asked how he
relaxes. Dean Wray explains that
“Brevard itself is like a vacation
for me. It’s a joy to be here. The
hours that I spend working with
students and faculty are
refreshing.” Dean Wray’s am
bitious nature and positive
outlook will continue to be great
assets to the development of
Brevard College.
Delphians Induct
New Members
By Mark Lowdermilk
Many interesting things
happen on a college campus and
the Delphian Fraternity is one of
the most exciting organizations
here at Brevard.
Students who wanted to find out
how great the Delphian’s are,
pledged their loyality to the
society during September 12, -
Friday 14 and were r^ady for
rush week on Monda'y, Sep
tember 17. For their initation new
members on Monday had to dress
up wild and crazy; Tuesday was
Toga day with a swim party in
the afternoon; Wednesday was
the hilarous kissing line;
Thursday was the slave auction
which was held in Beam Lobby.
Over-all, rush wek was a huge
success and enjoyed by all
pledges.
The functions of the Delphians
is to work together with the
Mnenosynean Sorarity to
promote campus activities both
in school and social atmospheres.
The Delphian’s will sponsor this
year the homecoming bonfire on
Friday, October 12, at 8:00 p.m.,
and the Sweetheart Dance second
semester.
Officers of the clue are: John
Capin pres., Bret Mayberry vice-
pres. and Mark Loudermilk
tres./sec. The officers of the
Delphian’s are going to make this
the best year yet for the
Delphians. Activities have been
planned for the year and include
a ski trip, pizza party, and a
disco.
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Sunday, October 14j
7:30 and 10:00 S.U.
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GIFT SHOP
(Opposite Courthouse)