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Othp S>ktrl A STUDENT PUBLICATION OF FLORA MACDONALD COLLEGE Vol. Ill Red Springs, N. C., April 20, 1955 No. 10 Clan Donald Assembles at FMC The first gathering of Clan Donald of the Carolinas will be held on Saturday, April 23, on the Flora Macdonald College campus. There will be 169 sects ol MacDonalds, McQueen, Mac- Queen, McAlister, and MacAlis- ier present. The purpose of this gathering is to organize an ac tive Clan Donald in the Caro linas. The meeting will start at 3 p.m. with Maj. Macdonald, great- great grandson of Flora and Al len Macdonald, as guest speaker. Setting a Scottish background will be kilted bands and three se- perate groups of dancers froni Harnett County, Fayetteville, and Flora Macdonald College doing the highland fling. Vivian Morri son will play the bagpipes and dance the Sword dance. The Col lege choral group and soloist will sing Jacobite songs. At 6 o’clock there will be a picnic dinner on the college grounds.At 7 o’clock Mrs. Ingis Fletcher will tell of her visit to the Isle of Skye. Mrs. Fletcher is a noted author and her latest book, “The Scotswoman,” is the novel chosen by the Literary Guild as their selection for May. Annual Dance Features May Time Theme “May Time,” the annual May Day Dance will take place on Saturday, May 14 at Flora Mac donald College. The dance will be sponsored by the Athletic Board. Held on the college porch ter race, the dance will last from 8:00 p. m. until 12:00 midnight. It is to be informal. Music will be furnished by Jimmy Morgan and his band from Laurel Hill, North Carolina. Heading the various commit tees are general chairman, Bet ty Lou Lamb; decorations, Billie- gene Addor; refreshments, Jane Macdonald; invitations, Jo Mc Millan. When asked about the dance Betty Lou Lamb replied, “We hope this dance will become a "tradition for future students at Flora Macdonald.” Donald Macdonald of Char lotte, North Carolina has been chosen District Commissioner or District Toshachdeor (pro nounced “Toe-shock-kair” in Gae lic) of the Clan Donald in the Carolinas. The Chief expects to visit the United States in 1956. The High Chief, Lord Macdonald lives in Armadale Castle on the Isle of Skye, Scotland. This is expected to be a great day for the college who is so proud of its Scottish Herritage. Spanish Club Prepares Fiesta Silver Tea Honors Seniors^ Students Fiesta plans are underway by the Spanish Club of Flora Mac donald. To take place Monday, April 25, the party will be at 10 o’clock. Costumes are in style, and a prize will be given to the wearer of the most attractive Spanish or South American costume. “Mac” Calhoun, student from Brazil, will judge the contest. After playing games with a Spanish accent the group will be served South American styled refreshments. All Spanish students under Mr. Thomas Wright are invited to the party in Epsilon Chi Society Hall. About forty are expected to attend. New officers of the Spanish Club are president, Ruth Evelyn Topping; vice president, Nancy Overton; secretary, Jane Carson; treasurer, Barbara Arrington. Outgoing officers are Mildred Drumheller, president; Betsy Fleshman, vice president; Yvonne Brumbies, secretary; Jean Blalock, treasurer. Student Council Sends Two As Regional NSA Delegates Club Plans Outdoor Party On Friday, May 13, the Math Club plans to have its annual party, a hamburger fry at Lake wood. The club members will go out in two groups via the school bus; one group going at 3:00 p.m. and the other later on in the afternoon. Once there, everyone will have their choice of recrea tion which will be made up of fishing, swimming, and playing ball. Shirley Willis is in charge of the planning. She is being help ed by Sue Blakely, Jo McMillan, and Pat Clark. Pool To Open Athletic Board announces the opening of the swimming pool, otherwise known as the “Tea Cup” on Monday, April 25. The pool will be open for the en joyment of all at any time dur ing the day. Regional Conference of the'*’ National Student Association will be held in Chapel Hill April 21, 22, and 23. Delegates from Flora Macdonald College are Mary Archie Brown and Betty jjoe Hatcher who were elected by the Student Council to rep resent them. This will be the first meeting in which the Flora Macdonald delegates will have voting power. A few weeks ago the College became a member of the NSA. The delegates plan to attend discussion grops, pan els, and plenary sessions. Prayer Band Leaders Fill Appointed Positions Prayer Band Leaders for 1955- 1956 were installed at service Wednesday evening in the Flora Macdonald Auditorium. The new ly chosen leaders are Barbara Cockerell, Becky Taylor, Alese Harrison, Carolyn Newcomer, Betty Tolar, Mac Calhoun, June Jarrett, Betsy Fleshman, Barbara Wingate. Also chosen were Elise Williams, Macel Cox, Jane Car son, Helen Maness, Un-Hi Choi, Mary Stuckey, Cynthia West, Sa rah Dawson, Dorrie Bissett, Mary ^^ouise Nelson, Emily Williams, uid Gwen Fussell. Each new Prayer Band Lead er has been presented with the devotional booklet, “Daily Strength For Daily Needs” by Mary W. Tileston, for their personal use. This is to become a continuing tradition that the booklets will be passed to each succeeding Prayer Band Leader. After the installation service, the leaders met for a brief train ing period. Thursday morning the Cabinet and Prayer Band Lead ers met for a short worship and ate breakfast at the fireplace. Thursday evening Dr. Hall spoke to them concerning their respon sibilities and duties as Prayer Band Leaders. Grimm’s Fairy Tale Sets Stage for Annual May Day 'file front campus ol F.aI.C. on May 7 will be the setting fo the Grimm’s Fairy Tale. “Dancing Princesses”. The tra ditional Scottish Dances will be performed by members of the Junior Class at the beginning of the program, and then the scene will change to a Royal Palace where the princesses elude their father and dance at night. Their father the king, fries to find the secret to their disappearance and their worn out shoes. He appoints a hand some young soldier to follow the princesses into the en chanted forest and disco’'er their secret. Delightful dances representative of this theme will te performed by members of the Freshman and Sopho more Classes. Lucy Flemming will reign as the Queen of May. and Kat-h- leen Murchison will be her maid of honor. Attendants are Sarah Dawson and Joy Stalvey, Freshmn Class; Carolyn John son and Shirley Chadwick, Sophomore Class; Sallie Anne Munroe, Peggy Waldo and Frances Shaw, Junior Class. Representing the Senior Class are Jo Mays, Doris Mozingo pnd Billiegene Addor. The annual silver tea for the seniors and second year business students will be held Thursday, April 21 at 6:40 p. m. The affair vv'ill be held in the college par lors. Miss Ellie Mae Sowder, the class sponsor; Dean McCain, Wil liam Lovin, class mascot; and Mrs. Archie Lovin will be special guests. Prior to the tea, each senior drew another senior’s name. On the night of the occasion, every girl will receive a teaspoon in her chosen pattern, given by the Annual Tea Fetes Business Students On Saturday, April 16, the Fu ture Business Leaders of Am erica chapter of Flora Macdon ald College gave their annual Business Club Tea. It was held in the front parlors of the college between the hours of 4:00 and 5:30 p. m. The Tea had as its honoree Miss Hazel Morrison, Registrar of Flora Macdonald. She was presented a gift by Nell Len- non, president of the chapter, in token of their appreciation for the many things that she has done for the college students. Miss Mary Jewel Short, bride- to-be, was also honored with a gift. The color scheme was laven der and green. It was carried out by the refreshrhents which consisted of little cakes decor ated in shades of lavendar, cheese snacks, nuts, and other danties along with punch. The decorations consisted of spring flowers artistically arranged. The receiving line will be com posed of Nell Lennon, president; Dean Morrison honoree; Miss Harriet Morrison; Miss Jean Rouse, vice-president; Miss Bet ty Rudd, secretary; Miss Mary Jewel Short, co-honoree; Miss Shirley Evans, treasurer; Miss Elizabeth Stenhouse; Miss Shir ley Kiger, reporter, and Mr. Les lie Venters. Serving punch will be Mrs. Barbara Harlow and Miss Doris Cain. Greeting the guests at the fi'ont door will be Mrs. Jean Hamer and Helma Jean Thomas. Saying the bood-byes will be Leta McIntyre and Shelby Sou therland. Pat Lovett was the Chairman of the Social Com mittee. Students Register Room registration for the com ing year of 1955-56 at Flora Mac donald College started on Mon day, April 18. Before being able to choose their rooms students had to pay their $10 registration fee to the bursar. After this was done, then the election and the sign ing up for rooms began. Many students had already decided up on what room they wanted, and it did not take long for them to be signed up. The registration was done by classes. The Seniors registered Monday night along with the Juniors. The Sophomores regis tered Thursday night, April 21. The Students were allowed to sign up in the order in which they had paid their registration fee. senior who had her name. In the past, according to Norma Kelly, class president, each class mem ber was given a letter along with the gift of silver. This was writ ten by the senior giving the gift. This letter was to be opened one year later. This senior class will possibly continue to carry out the tradition. Sarah Dudley Accepted by Eastman School of Music by DOTTI MORRIS Sarah Dudley has been accep ted by the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, New York 'or the coming year of 1955-56. She received her letter of ac ceptance on Monday, April 18. She went up for an audition during spring holidays. Eastman is a part of the University of Rochester. While there Sarah will study for her Master’s with a major in music literature and piano as applied music subject. She will start on Monday, Sep tember 12, and she plans to be a dormitory student. In addition Sarah hopes to get a teaching award which will mean that she will be teaching while studying. It runs for two years and means that -Sarah will spend two years in her work rather than one. ; Sarah will be graduated on May 30, 1955 from Flora Mac donald College. This summer she hopes to , spend in Atlanta, Georgia doing interior decorat ing. She is a B.M. student with a major in piano. She was a mar shall last year and is Vice-Presi dent of St. Cecilia this year. When asked how she felt, Sa rah replied, “I am very pleased with the whole situation.” Chief, Recorder Begin Fire Chief and Recorder of Points for 1955-1956 were elected at Student Body meeting on Wednesday, April 6. Sue Owen is the new Fire Chief. Sue’s du ties will be to appoint a fire squad who will be in charge of the halls during fire drills an4 to schedule these drills. The new Recorder of Points is Emojeane Womeldorf, who will be a Senior next year. Emojeane will keep an up-to-date copy of the Point System. Both girls have been active in school ac tivities. Epedimic Sweeps Campus by ROSA MOORE Flowers popping up, buds breaking out, birds chirping ear ly in the morning, brisk oreezes, unpredicted showers — Mother Nature’s signs that Spring has come! Dreamy eyes, starry eyes, girls lounging on Vardell porch, a crisp, cool cotton here and there, diamonds, third finger, left hand hint that SPRING FE VER has followered on the heels of Spring. It is reported that the entire nation faces the worst epi demic of this disease in its his tory. Transportation stalled — the Grey Hounds stricken by Spring Fever! Communication slowed— telephone workers also victims of this ancient disease, which sci ence has yet to conquer! This unexplainable disease is disrupting the field of education. Professors are cancelling term paper assignments, term pro jects, etc., and advising the stu dents to play tennis, go to mo vies, take life easy until the pres ent danger is past. Meanwhile, the teachers are seeking some re^ lief by playing golf, sipping lem- enade, and going abroad. Evidence that the disease is penetrating the minds of the people can be found in the con tent of the hit songs such as “Take It Easy, Baby”, and “Sleepy Time Gal,” in the Book of the Month titled “Let Me Go, Spring Fever” by I. Wanna Rest, and the latest motion picture re lease, “A Bed Called Rest” star ring Barlon Mando and Krace Geliy. Medical science has developed a few aids; so if you are among the Spring Fever victims, go to the nearest Body Repair Shop and get a shot of Peptomycin, which give sadded go-ities, some gas-filled pills for added speed, and last, but not least, some oil tablets to loosen up your tired joints. Though the doctors have found several cures for this dis ease, as yet, they can see no successful means for preventing it.
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