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Page Two THE PILOT December, 1957 GARDNER-WEBB PILOT Published monthly by The Students of Gardner-Webb College, Boiling Springs, N. C. VOL. XII DECEMBER, 1957 No. 3 EDITORIAL STAFF Editor-In-Chief Preida Stanley News Editor Geotge Warner Business Manager Ronald Williams Faculty Advisor Miss Doris Jones Photographer — ; Marshall Mauney Associate Editors ... I McDougald ( Walter Pope Woman’s Editor Pat Mobley A Sandra Champion j Rachel Elliott f George Passes Staff Writers : \ Louise Allen 1 Dallas Bishop \ Ken Wilson J Bill Brackett BUSINESS STAFF Exchange Editors ' Grace OUis ' Ann Holden 1 Billy Ashley Circulation Managers 1 Larry Mosteller ) Dianne Privette . Carolyn Cuthbertson XvDists ( Lib Smathers . . Maxine Davis ' Jolene Moore SPORTS DESK Sports Editor * DUlard Morrow Assistant Sports Editor Kenneth Beane THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT: GETTING OR GIVING? thought that it -would be interesting to pass it cn to th« rest of the stu dent body: Becky Deaton—wants -a Gold Ca dillac. A1 North—wants his four front teeth. Keith Eller—wants Carolyn a Job In the saw-mill on the third shift. Carolyn Proffitt — $1,000.00 so 1 won't have to work. Judy Hughey—Black Slacks. Jerry James—Long DEAR Season. Robert Webb — Some carrots for Daddy Rabbit. Beverly Guffee — To go to the moon with? Billy Washburn—All A’s on final Leona Greene — A wife for Mr. Dedmond. Ken Beane—A. walking cane with Overdrive. Bryon Rippy—50 second semester Term Papers. Pat Tranham—A White Christ mas. S. Jeanne Fackard—My April Love back. Glenda Hawkins—A transfer slip to Furman. Lib Scruggs—A black curly-haired baby doU (male). Maurice Nanney—A jug of egg- By John S. Farrar All too often we hear people speak of “getting” the Christmas spirit. Such a reference could indicate that the spirit of Christmas may be purchased. Nothing could be more false, for the Christmas spirit is a reality which possesses a person. Such a possession is not confined to a single day or season, but takes hold of a person the year round. The core of this experience is “giving.” I believe that if the spirit of Christmas is “giving,” it is a good enough spirit to dwell in our lives all the time. Can you imagine a more miserable per son than he who rather suddenly “gets” the Christmas spirit a few days before December 25th, but whose days the rest of the year are crouched in selfishness, greed and theft. The only certain way to be possessed of the Christmas spirit is to live in a faithful and loyal relation to Him who made Christmas possible through “the gift” of His Son. Often we have heard it quoted: “It is more blessed to give than to receive.” For this statement to be lifted out of the dy ing coals of skepticism, one need but be embraced by God’s gracious Love Gift. He not only made “giving” His way of life, even to the Cross, but in many deeds demonstrated to men the validity of “it is more blessed to give.” If you are thinking of “getting” the Christmas spirit, don’t be fooled any longer! The spirit and act of giving is the ultimate way to make Christmas more than a nightmare and headache. Just remember: “In the fullness of time God sent forth (gave) His Son.” Christmas is giving, not getting. The Christian life is a self-giving, not selfish gaining. May your Christmas be happy in proportion to your giving. Have a gracious time at home. COOL YULE By S a Champion As the Yuletide season approaches everyone is joyful, especially the Sophomores now that the Term Pa pers are in. Since Christmas is not the time for cutting people, I am Santa Claus will soon be coming around loaded with loot for all the G. W. C. students and faculty. I hope everyone gets what he wants. A few of the students told me what they wanted for Christmas and I nog. Fredia Stanley—A singer whose initials are E. P. Pat Mobley—A newspaper report er from Shelby. Reg Turner—A pair of low-cut tennis shoes for Roper’s Granny. Dean Bridges (Little)—the First place trophy displayed at the gym. Pat Guyer—A cigar for Mr. Stacy. Joe Kennedy—A box of Shotgun Shells. Dean Bridges (B’g)—To go home so Ron Travis won’t pester me all the time and. Louise Alford. Becky Callahan—A black headed “sailor doll.” Maxanne Hamrick—To be Mrs. Jimmy Greene. J'mmy Greene—A wife and a new Ford. Rachel Elliott^A pencil for Mr. Dixon so he can give me better than 70 on math. Marilou Reepe — A set of golf Dotty Dellinger—To be 6 feet 2, so people won’t have to imsgine. Scottie Proffitt—TJncle Tysinger. - Larry Tysinger-For Reid to quit cryirg over the Duke-CaroUna game. Reid Armstrong—For'the boys to quit cutting me about Duke. Teddy Tomblin—Sputnik I. Jeanette Bolick—An A on English Lit. Rachel Black—1 want a clean rec ord (no demerits). Jayne Smith — To learn how to keep my infatuations from showing, and I want everyone to have a very Merry’ Christmas. Seriously, Christmas Is the season in which our minds should be turned toward the real meaning of Christ mas. Jesus Christ was bom at this season and let’s not forget that it’s his birthday. As you leave school for the holidays, have a different pros pective on life and don’t forget to keep Christ in Christmas! MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! CHERRIO!!! we forget I shall repeat, Christmas is the birthday of Jesus Christ. With this in mind let me point out a few surgestions for this Christmas. Ho-w would you like to celebrate your birthday without mention of your name,'or without receiving any presents? Let us give this Christ mas, let us think of others. There are needy pepple all about us. Let us give cheerfully to those people less fortunate than ourselves. By giving our presents or dona tions to those who need, or our friendship to the cast-out, or a visit to the sick or shut-in we have given a Birthday present to Jesus Christ on his Birthday. When we do something for some one and watch the satisfaction they get by knowing that there are peo ple, Christians who care, we will truly have the Christmas spirit. The most enjoyable Christmas you have ever celebrated is in store for you if you have never done this. Try this. You will obtain a deep feeling of pride. In my opinion you will get a great sensation such as that spirit of good will which' prevails in heaven. This Christmas start the day with a prayer—a heart-to-heart talk with God . . . Then go out into your commimlty and give someone gro ceries or clothes for (Christmas. Take my word you will have a Merry Christmas. CHRISTMAS By Rachel Elliott The night was lovely and clear As I entered our town; Street lights were shining. And h G I L L IA T T ; S SHELBY’S LEADING FLORIST SINCE 1934 Shelby, N. C. Phone 5221 "A Birthday Party" By Bill Brackett The Christmas season is upon us. We must rush out and buy presents for those people that gave us pres ents last year. We must get our Christmas card list out and send cards to those people that sent us cards last year. A season of shuffling, crowded shopping. A time we have all waited for all year. We have looked forward to the big day, the day we get our presents, when all the family is gathered around the dinner table. We are happy, content, and com pletely satisfied as we enjoy this the Birthday of Jesus Christ our Sa viour. The birthday of WHOM? Lest WHY? By: Flunko Well, it seems that it’s time once again for the old cracker-barrel philosopher to unfold his rusty type writer and make a feeble attempt to tell you; Why?? It’s that time once again when the spirit of anxiety seems to reign over our campus. Yea, holidays are here again. Each of us are over joyed at the thought of going home for two weeks, or two weeks away from school. Yet, if we were asked by an outsider just why we are .so happy he would receive 500 different answers. This causes your odd budy Flunko, to wonder if maybe we haven’t lost sight of the real reason we are getting out of school for two weelis, or is it 16 days. If you have lost sight of this great reason for holiday will you join with Flunko in saying: Why? Before I leave the serious realm of thinking I would like to ask a couple of questions on this level. Why can one read the newspapers Standing alone on the prosperous streets, I heard gay laughter. And the sound of dancing At its joyous height. “Surely,” I thought. It is the hap piest night of the year. I wonder why such joy abounds In all the houses here?" And then on a corner All by himself I say a man standing With tears in his eyes. I asked him why he lonely walked Outside the open doors. And watched with sorrow in his While all the world had smiles. He said, “I came tonight To see these f&lk. I traveled far and I am tired. But they did not ask me in. You see, it’s my birthday. Ard they asked me to come And Join in a Jiarty Given for me. But when I aTrived here. None knew my name; There was no one to welcome me; Now I’m alone again. But I’ll come back next year, And maybe by then They’ll remember who I am And ask me in.” He walked slowly into the dark, And I was strangely sad. Because of his dejected look And hurt-filled eyes. As I watched him out of sight, I saw the star— the brightest star of all. s beams fell on him. And a day earjy by going to the student center and looking in the trash cans instead of to the library and look ing on the shelves? Why is every one getting indigestion? Now, for a brief look on the brighter things of life. Ujjon ques tioning Coach Garrison as to why he was starting track so early, I was surprised to learn tha;t he Continued On Page i COLLEGE SNACK SHOP “Student Hangout” Sandwiches a Specialty JIM BEASON, Mgr. Boiling Springs, N. C. Boiling Springs Cleaners and Laundry 3 Blocks On Cliffside Road BUD HARMON, Mgr.
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