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PAGE 2 THE SKIRL MARCH 9, 1954 THE SKIRL Published semi-monthly by the Student Body of Flora Macdoanld College, Red Springs,, North Carolina. YEARLY SUBSCRIPTION - ONE DOLLAR Ann McGirt Mary Ella Mize Mary McCracken EDITOR ASSOCIATE EDITOR BUSINESS MANAGER ASST. BUSINESS MANAGER Martha Ann Morrison PHOTOGRAPHIC EDiITOR ^ Mary Hale ART EDITOR Doris Dunn REPORTERS Ann Bowden — Nan Dorman Betty Jean Gilliland — Lucille Graham Dot Hamilton — Faye Jenkins Audrey Milligan — Ella Ruth McNeill Naomi Lee — Rosa Moore Peggy Harris ADVERTISING STAFF Barbara Arrington Mary Sue Williams — Frances Bobbitt Evelyn Taylor — Mary Thompson Gale Simpson — Elmira Stanford J UT16 J 31TJr0t/t CIRCULATION MANAGER Jean Morris ASST. CIRCULATION MANAGERS Harriett McAuley Katherine Ray TYPISTS Doris Bowles — Shirley Cox Betty Joe Hatcher — Jean Jones Joanne McMillan — Jeanette McNeill Norma Pittard FACULTY ADVISOR Mr. Thomas E. Wright EDITING COMMITTEE ..-.Mr. David Tatum t Miss Harriet Morrison President's Message To You I am so very thankful that an effective student govern ment is dependent upon good followers as well as leaders, for upon each of us rests a great responsibility. I are grateful for your confidence in me; and I, in turn, am placing my con fidence in you. We cannot do it alone; we have no desire to do it alone; for as we work together under the One Leader of all men, our experience will be richer and more vital to us. * —Betty Lou Lamb. 0 God*s candles we— Some burning high, some low. We see the flames as souls Where*er we go. God*s candles we— If set where dark or light, It matters not if we but keep His altars bright. God*s candles we— Lit from his radiant flame; If we burn clear and high. We glorify his name. God*s candles we— Oh, may we brighter glow To lighten other flames That flicker low. —Grace Foster Wednesday, March 24 10:20 A. M.—Faculty Coffee 4:45 P. M.—IRC Thursday, March 25 3:00 P. M.—Faculty Ex. Com. 6:40 P. M.—^Vespers Saturday, March 27 8:15 P. M.—Joint Recital - Charlotte Calhoun, Barbara Lambert. Reception (Infor.) Sunday, March 28 Presbyterian College and Flora Macdonald Choral Clubs’ Recital (Presbyterian Church) Tuesday, March 30 8:15 P. M.—Recital - Prof. John Williams. Reception (Informal) Wednesday, March 31 10:20 A. M.—Faculty Coffee Your Opinion By Nancy Bell Calendar Wednesday, March 10 10:20 A. M.—Faculty Coffee 4:45 P. M.—IRC PING PONG 1’OURNEY Friday, March 12 4:45 P. M.—Math Club Saturday, March 13 8:15 P. M.—Camilla Weeks - Violin Recital. Reception (FORMAL) Monday, March 15 4:45 P. M.—French Club Tuesday, March 16 4:45 P. M.—Student Teachers 8:00 P. M.—Faculty Club Wednesday, March 17 10:20 A. M.—Faculty Coffee 4:45 P. M.—Spanish Club Thursday, March 18 3:00 P. M.—Faculty Ex. Com. 6:40 P. M.—Vespers Friday, March 19 4:45 P. M.—Home Ec. Club 8:15 P. M.—Recital - Jessie Blalock. Reception (Infor.) Saturday, March 20 12:30 P. M.—Buffet Lunch 8:00 P. M.—Junior - Senior Dance Monday, March 22 4:45 P. M.—Writers’ Club Tuesday, March 23 Mid-Semester Grades Due 4:45 P. M.—Clasical Club THE SON ALSO RISES The. Illinois j)hysician’s son Robbed death in afternoon— His plane has soared through bullfights won, Arditi and green hills moon. It was not even now farewell To life’s bright arms they say And I am glad that yet the bell Tolled not for Hemingway. —Delanie Boney. IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE Although the freshmen lost the basketball tournament, they did some mighty fine playing. We were wondering just how they felt about their first college bas ketball game. Here are their answers: Joan Stickley, freshman from Strasburg, Virginia: “I found that games between classes can be just as exciting as outside competi tion.” Carol Jones, freshman from Beaufort: “It was fun, but it did not last long enough.” Shirley Cox, freshman from Reidsville: “I was scared at first but after I started playing, I found it was no different from playing in high school.” Billie Suggs, freshman from Chadbourn: “I enjoyed the games very much, but they still were not like the good old high school games.” Pat Lovett, freshman from Lake City, South Carolina, “I did not find the competition as strong as in high school because of the close relationship between the girls here, which does not exist between high schools.” Jo Mac Millan, freshman from Greensboro: “It was different from high school. Still I enjoyed playing and’ am looking forward to next year’s tournament.” Pat Powell, freshman from South Boston, Virginia: “I was scared to death, but when my hands stopped shaking and I could hold the basketball, I en joyed it more than any game I have ever played.” , Norma Pittard, freshman from Warrenton: “It was lots of fun and everyone showed good sportsman ship.” Ruth Ann Garner, freshman from Hope Mills: “The games were fun even though we lost, but we, the freshmen, must re member that defeat is a stimulus for victory.” Ann Turner, freshman from Mayesville, South CaroUna: “The class spirit which was shown by each team made the games very enjoyable.” Frances Ann Williams , fresh- from Emporia, Virginia: “I was impressed that there was not very much difference between a high school and college basketball game, except that here you are playing against girls you know personally rather than the girls with whom you have made only casual acquaintances.” Sara Margaret Floyd, freshman from Fairmont: “I enjoyed the tournment so much, for it brought back pleasant memories of the good old high school days.” 0— Lamb Named To College Board Betty Lou Lamb has been named' to the College Board of the next volume of the Going-to- College Handbook, annually pub lished in Richmond, Virginia for students in college and for pros pective college students. Nominated by college officials, members of the College Board serve as advisors to the editors in planning and developing the book. At the present time the College Board is being polled to discover attitudes on a number of lively campus problems. Scheduled for publication next August, in time for home town going-to-college functions, the Handbook will be used during the remainder of the year by students who expect to attend college. Betty Lou, a junior from Wil mington, North Carolina, served as vice-president of the Flora Macdonald Christain Association this year and was recently elect ed president of the student body. KNOW YOUR FACULTY MEMBERS By Lucy Richardson and Peggy Graham DR. ELEANOR B. SCOTT Professor of English Favorite Food: Strawberries, fudge brownies. Best-liked Pastime: Reading, games, tennis. Characteristic expression: “Be Specific.” Pet Peeve: She has tried to ac quire none, though incorrect spelling is a possibility. Most Embarrassing Moment; Per haps not most, but nevertheless a n embarrassing experience happened thus: Once while at tending a meeting in Texas, she was talking to a lady in the lobby following a discussion group. In the course of their conversation. Dr. Scott ex claimed, “Who was that long- winded speaker who insisted upon talking at such length?” Much to the shock and embar rassment of Dr. Scott, the lady replied, “That was my hus band.” Happiest Moment: She has many moments among which are recent ones like a Valentine remembrance from her brother and the visit of her friend Dr. Edith Wray. 0 Frosh - Sophomore Dance Held Feb. 27 MR. RODGER DECKER Asst. Professor of Psychology Favorite Food: Sirloin steak. Best-liked Pastime: Swimming and sailing. Characteristic Expression: “Get ting down to value*” Pet Peeve: Sloppy term papers. Most Embarrassing Moment: While teaching the tenth grade biology he accidentally turned a box over which contained live frogs. Happiest Moment: When Virginia said “Yes.” Distinguishing Mark: Collateral reading instead of parallel. 0 MR. DAVID TATUM Asst. Professor of English Favorite Food: Homemade bread and good coffee. Best-liked Pastime: Reading. Characteristic Expression: “Now this is an extreme example.” Pet Peeve; “Rotten Grammar.” Most Embarrassing Moment: While attending his first dance at FMC he became quite upset when he discovered that his bow tie was missing. This is only one of his so-called em barrassing moments. Happiest Moments; When he is asleep. Distinguishing Mark: Pop tests. The most important dance of the year for the Freshman and Sophomores was held Saturday night, February 27, in the Col lege dining hall. The theme of the event was “Ebb Tide.” Decorations for the dance were very attractive and appropriate. The rotunda was a typical inn by the sea. The tables were covered with red-checked tablecloths, and the room was lighted by candles placed in bottles covered with wax drippings. All this com bined produced a very rustic ef fect. The entrance to the “ocean terrace” was draped with fish net. In the distance, to the right, the lighthouse was visible, to the leffr the moon had come up and sea gulls hovered through the sky. There was a star-studded sky! Scrub pine and bamboo inter woven with vines covered the walls. The posts furnished a rest ing place for the various kinds of fish. Participants in the figure en tered the dance floor through a giant pink sea shell. Those in the figure were Frances Shaw, gen eral sophomore chairman from Lumber Bridge; Julia Lee Ribet, freshman general chairman from Valdese; Mary Ruth Matze, soph omore decorations chairman from South Boston, Virginia; Carolyn McKenzie, sophomore invitations chairman from Antioch; Barbara Arrington, freshman invitations chairman from Rowland; Sally Bald, sophomore refreshments chairman from Bamburg, South Carolina^ Agnes Markham, fresh man refreshments chairman from Greenville; Carolyn Robinson, sophomore president from Gas tonia; Norma Pittard, freshman president from Warrenton; Jo anne McMillan, freshman secre tary from Greensboro; and Anne Turner, freshman vice-president from Maysville, South Carolina. These girls were accompanied by their escorts. Music for the dance was furn ished by the 440th Army Band from Fort Bragg. The theme song, “Ebb Tide”, was used several times. Chaperones for the dance were Mr. and Mrs. David Tatem, Mr. David Meese, Mrs. P. P. McCain, Dr. and Mrs. Marshall Scott Woodson, Dr. and Mrs. Price H. Gwynn, and Mr. and Mrs. Worth Currie. 0 \ OBEY THE TRAFFIC LAWS Delegates Attend AFCW Conference At Chapel Hill Lucille Graham, Martha Ann Morrison, and Betty Jean Gilli land represented the college at the annual conference of the Ath letic Federation of College Wo men. which was held at the Un iversity of North Carolina on February 19-20, 1954. Among the ten colleges and universities re presented were WCUNC, Duke, Wake Forest, Salem, Mars Hill, Queens, University of North Car olina, Flora Macdonald College, Guilford College, and Meredith. The two-day program consist ed of discussion groups, play-day in which games of different types were played, a banquet, a* panel discussion on the NCAFCW and a general business meeting. At the general business meeting Flora Macdonald was made the mem ber college at large on the ad visory council for the coming year. This means that FMC mill be represented on the planning committee for the next annual conference. The 1955 conference will be held at Meredith College in Raleigh. Flora Macdonald is also a mem ber of the National AFCW. -0— SVM Delegates Attend Retreat A statewide retreat of Student Volunteer Movement organiza tions was held at Camp New Hope, Chapel Hill, on Friday and Sat urday. Those representing Flora Macdonald were Shirley Willis, Letty Hill, Mary Sue Coleman, Young Sun Cha, Dot Hamilton, Sara Sanders, Lillian Mclnnis, June Ferguson, Emojeane Womel- dorf and Frances Ann Williams. Flora Macdonald has the only active campus SVM in the state, and tlie purpose of the week end retreat was to help other interest ed groups to become better or ganized. The SVM is devoted to study, understanding, and promotion of home and foreign missionary work. DEDICATED TO SUE Don’t you worry, don’t you fret Grab your ’chute, and board a jet Fly to stars or any place Where you can better love the race!
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