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Two COLUMNS May 22, 1957 EDITORIAL LITTLE MAN ON CAMPUS by Dick Bibter In this season of Spring when the world seems to come alive again, we too should renew our efforts to obtain the goals we have set for ourselves. Spring, this most romantic and happy season of seasons, en chants the world with its charm. Birds happily sing its glory while the flowers express its beauty in their gay profusion of color. Gentle breezes sway the trees to the rhythm of the season. Poets immor talize its rapture while song writers try to capture its mystery in haunting melodies that touch the heart. Now we begin our final week of school for this year. This is our last chance — our last chance to make our school record a gooJl reference for that job recommendation, or good enough to transfer; our last chance to make our days at Louisburg all they should have been; our last chance to really know the people we have lived with for a whole year and may never see again. Is your record all that you would have it be? If not, now is the time to improve it. It is already too late to do much about the first semester but it isn’t loo late to make the last semester the best semester. All around us we see God’s world coming to life again as if for the first time. Each year it seems that God gives his plants a new chance to show the world what they can do. Did you ever stop to think that when you came to Louisburg that God had given you a new opportunity to show exactly what you could do? Have you taken advantage of this opportunity? Let’s make this last quarter one that will make Louisburg one of the more pleasant of all wir memories — not only for ourselves but for all our classmates. LETTERS to the EDITOR April 25, 1957 Louisburg, College Dear Editor, We, some of the men in Louisburg College, would like to make a complaint and then we would like to give some suggestions as how to solve our complaint. We want your advice and approval. You might have known that Jim Fine was running for president of the Men’s Student Council; but now he isn’t. It seems that he has made some one angry and therefore, plans have been made to elimi nate him as candidate for president. It seems that out of nowhere a rule pops up that just fits Jim so that he caimot run. Now isn’t that a coincidence? This so-called rule is; “A person must be a Senior in order to run for president.” But whoever heard of this rule until someone became angry and decided to get rid of him once and for all? And if this rule should be true, it shouldn’t apply to Jim. As well as I can remember the rule states that he must rise with his class and have a “C” average. Anyway the main thing is to have a “C” average and have leadership and good qualities. Jim has all three of these and more. Also Jim is rising and taking Senior courses next year. We think that Jim is perfectly capable of hold ing the office as president, or we wouldn’t be going to all of this trouble. , Now here are some of our suggestions as how wo can solve our complaint: First of all. it shouldn’t be necessary to make such a complaint. Just because Jim can’t be pushed over on the side that some people want him and because he speaks for himself is no reason why any one should have hard feelings toward him. Second of all, there should be some religion around here some where. Isn’t this supposed to be a Christian college? Well, is it? Third and last, I think that we are the ones (first year students) R’ho are to return next fall (if any return) and if we want a person to run with the high qualities that Jim has, why shouldn’t he? So here’s our complaint and problem. I hope we haven’t bothered you too much? We will be looking forward for your answer. Yours truly. Bill Hughes w *lV UK5 OF- YOU ID TWligK OF THI5 HERM QHS FRiPAY A^A'Po-ir-YooK^uf' Ftzajeor:" Hats Off to Mrs. Pearce We who dine in the college cafe teria are fortunate to have as our dietician, Mrs. Pearce. Any one looking into the requirements of an institutional dietician will real ize that our Mrs. Pearce is in for a lot of overdue praise. As we all know, she is in a po sition to be readily criticized. We also know that food prepared for 350 students cannot be suited to each individual’s taste as mother’s home-cooked meals for three or four. When we were at home, we could call to mom from the bed: “I would like my egg ‘sunny side up’ please.” Now we are college students, and mom is cooking for 350 children. Each wants his egg cooked a little different, but this time they must be prepared to suit the average. We must admit that with the facilities and funds with which she has to work she does an outstanding job. Let’s try to overlook our spoiled habits and try to show a little consideration and appreciation for our carefully prepared meals. By John Carpenter To The Editor: Throughout the year our Woman’s House Government has been working towards a well-deserved and hard-earned recognition. It is impossible to compress all their deeds deserving merit into a limited space. Nevertheless we must realize that they have worked con structively to build up the high ideals of Louisburg College. They have done this not only by correcting individual behavior but also by putting on many social events which have been a credit to this institution. These people are responsible for checking chapel attendance and other tedious chores. The girls have the members of this group to thank for much unselfish guidance at times when they were in need of advice and help. To achieve a spirit of unity (Esprit de corps) among the girls of Wright Dorm has been the aim of this group, and they undoubtedly have this success to their credit. The last function of the Woman’s House Government was to prepare a tea where they were hostesses to the faculty and girls. This was a very enjoyable affair to all who attended and an excellent way for the members of the Government to end their year in office. Susan McGlamery As a student of Louisburg College, I wish to express my opinion concerning the recent “Faculty Womanless Wedding.” I think that most of us acknowledge the friendly association of the students on our campus and readily admit the close relationship of students and teachers. I dare say that few colleges, junior or senior, can claim any better harmony. The participation of the teachers in the “Womanless Wedding” bears out my statements, I believe. It is my conviction that we as students of Louisburg College should consider ourselves fortunate to have these fine and “talented” teachers on our faculty. Men's Student Government 1 Association The general opinion among those who are in a position to see prog ress made on our campus is that this year’s M.S.G.A. has by build ing off the foundation of those who worked in years past, reached a high degree of efficiency unique in the history of our college. We have one man on our cam pus whft has been cleaning behind students and repairing what they have broken for many years; in fact, Harvey was here long be fore there were men students in this college. He seemed a likely person to ask about the progress of this organization, when asked in general, what kind of job the M. S.G.A. had done this year, he said: “Well I haven't kept up with it much this year, but they must have done a good job. The floors are cleaner, and fewer windows and articles of furniture have been broken this year than ever be fore. There must not have been as much trouble this year, because I always hear about that.” Much of this credit is deserved in general by the M.S.G.A. (which includes all male students) and we will get it; however, let’s look at those who really deserve the cred it—our leaders. There has been much criticism toward them — some was in or der and helped those who needed it to realize their responsibility and obligation to the students and school. If we look at the pros and cons we will realize that we are fortu nate to have had a prelaw student, Floyd Ammons, as president of the the M. S. G. A. Being a mili tary officer, he has the understand ing of a leader. Being old enough to have acquired emotional sta bility and soundness of mind, yet young enough to be by other mem bers of the student body as a fellow student, he has proved invaluable to our college. ' When an officer of the Student Government does his job to which we elected him, as it should be done he receives a reward of his own. Now flow can we show our appreciation of this well-done job? A bit of praise would be unusual but nevertheless, in order. By John Carpenter Women's Student Government Is Selected This past April 8, the Women’s Student Government were selected. Bobbie Kennedy was elected pres ident; Jenny Cooke, vice-president; Marie Bateman, secretary; and An na Rowe, treasurer. Ann iStrickland being elected house president and Bea Cannady being elected president of the Y. W. C. A. will be official members of the Government. The Govern ment will be completed next year when hall proctors, day student representative, etc. are elected. Bobbie Kennedy being elected president was sent with the pres ent president, Ann Smith, to Hol lins College in Roanoke, Virgin ia, to attend the National Student Association. Here they attended banquets, luncheons, and discus sion groups. The purpose of this conference was to discuss and solve problems of the different colleges represented there. They also dis cussed honor system, religion on campus, and world affairs. Bob bie said she had a good time and has made the following state ments: “The motel was swanky.” “We had to bum our rides.” “I want suggestions on how to better the Government.” Bill Hughes Is Sent to Georgia Bill Hughes bein,g a member of the “Y” cabinet, was sent to At lanta, Georgia, to represent Louis burg College as a delegate of the Y. M. C. A. Conference this past February 21-24. There, he at tended conferences, banquets, and many different sessions at Atlan ta University, where the confer ence was held. The purpose of this conference is to put the col leges, which are members of the Y. M. C. A. order, up to date on the requirements for each col lege (mainly your own); how to organize Y. M. C. A.’s, and after organized, how to carry on; and giving suggestions as how to bet ter the conference for future years. While down there he had to so call “fight” in order to put Louisburg College eligible in the conference to have its vote and say so. On the last day of the conference, he won the battle and Louisburg Col lege was able to have their vote for next year’s officers (of the conference), and their say so for future recommendations. STUDENT’S PRAYER Onward, move onward, O time in thy flight. Let the bell ring Before I recite. Sometimes ye run out of things to say. That’s why this poem’s stuck in this way. Paper staff Man has not sufficient imagi nation to exaggerate the import ance of love. Senior Class News On January 9, 1957, the Senior Class sponsored a talent show, at which there was a big turnout from the college students. The highlights of the program were piano playing, pantomiming, dancing, singing, monologues, and even Elvis Presley (imitation by one of the girls from Wright Dor mitory). Three prizes were given to those who had the best acts. The judges for the talent show were Mrs. Chesson, Doc Ealem, and Mrs. Shearin. The first prize was won by Juliana Evans, who did a monologue, “Who Shot the Hole in My Sombero.” The second prize was won by Charlene Fox and Jackie Perkins who did a Pan tomime to “Daddy-O.” The third (Continued on Page 5) COLUMNS STAFF Editor Marty Taylor Business Manager Gaither Snipes Circulation Editor Joyce Davis Religious Editor John Carpenter Feature Editor Sara Sholar Sports Editor James Fine Photographer Richard Bennett Reporters Betty Delbridge, Elsie Hill, Bill Hughes, and Susie McGlamery Typists Sylvia Whitfield, and Mamie Van Parham
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