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A STUDENT PUBLICATION OF FLORA MACDONALD COLLEGE Volume No. 8 Flora Macdonald College, November, 1959 No. 3 Dirty Work At The Crossroads “Everybody! All of you, near and far! Come and hear! Come and hear!” This famous line said by Carol Harris, one of the many in the cast of “Dirty Work at the Crossroads”, expresses strongly the desire of the Highland Players for the students at Flora Macdon ald College to attend their play on December 11-12. The cast of this gay nineties melodrama has been putting a great deal of work into its pro duction, but it cannot go unsaid that the cast has not been having fun. Would you believe dying is so hard? On numerous occasions Alice Carol Huggins has tried to die gracefully, but she just cannot seem to get into the spirit of 4t. Although, Kelsie McGee doesn’t have to die, she does have a romantic scene with Sammy Thomas. Tier reactions? “Mr, Johnson, I d(^’t want to kiss him!” cy cwrse, Sammy took Kelsie’s rebuke- good naturedly and “oinke^d” himself off the stage. The hero of the play, Ste wart Stafford, has only one com plaint — “He just can’t portray I a drunkard!” (How could he— he’s a “Flossie Mac” boy.) For once Mr. Johnson’s reply wasn’t ■‘Practice! You have to become tne cnaracter you are portray ing!” Kenearsais have uncovereu numerous hiianous inciaents, but ivir. Jonnson cumaxed everytning when, instead of pulling a hand- Kerchief from his pocKet, he pull ed out his daughter’s “panties”! As one can see, “Dirty Work at the Crossroads” will be entire ly different from any previous performance given at Flora Mac donald College. Equipped with d villain, a vUlainess, a hero, a heroine, “but stay— what is i.his—?” What this is, is for you— the audience— to find out. So, if you like humor, drama, excitement suspense and trage dy wrapped in one small package, don’t miss the wonderful, the re markable, the outstanding per formance of “Dirty Work at the Crossroads or Tempted, Tried, ind True”. Faculty Discusses Student Attitudes The average college student to day is self-centered and gloriously contented. To conform to the eco» nomic “status quo” and to accept the social mores is his usual be havior. He is basically dishonest, and his standards are low, partic ularly in regard to academic work. His idea of religion is a ghostly one Political irresponsibility and contradictory attitudes toward in ternational affairs are others of his characteristics. The preceding paragraph is a description of the values o-f the average college student as found in a study of thirty institutions made by Dr. Philip Jacobs of the University of Pennsylvania. A re tort of this study was made to the faculty by Dr. Gwynn at a 'special meeting on November 11, ’959. Dr. Gwynn stated that the report gave the values as being characteristic of seventy-five to (Continued on Page 4) FMC Tourney Upsets Entering the tournament Mon day, the four classes were ranked according to practice games, Sophomores, Juniors, Freshmen, Seniors. Thursday the Seniors played the Juniors for tournament championship in a playoff game. Here’s how it came about. The Sophomores were upset by the Seniors in the Monday after noon game. The high-spirited, de termined “Tigers” held a five- point lead when the final whis tle blew. In the night game, the Juniors defeated a fired up Fresh man team by a small margin 39- 35. Credit must go to the hard- spiking center. Peggy Olson. Tuesday was again a day of upsets-the Freshmen, led by the captain Harriet Johnson and the server, Alicia Kelly overcame the Sophomores. In a fast-moving, hard hitting game. The Freshmen held a small margin all the way. Tuesday night saw another close game as the Seniors were de feated by the Juniors and Uieir terrific serves. Captain Wienges led her “Roosters” to their sec ond tournament victory. Wednesday afternoon gave the Seniors, greatly aided by their teady server, Mary Mangram, their second tournament victory as the Freshmen team went down fighting. Staging a brilliant come- "lack, the Sophomores defeated ‘he top-rank Juniors in the Wed nesday night game. This major 'ipset was lead by “Bulldog” team work and the serving of Dothy 'tone. Thus the Seniors and Juniors having had two successful at tempts each participated in the playoff game Thursday afternoon. 4:45 Thursday afternoon saw the Senior “Tigers” win the final battle as they downed the hopeful Junior “Roosters” in the cham pionship game. In a breathtaking game, the Seniors displayed out standing teamwork and spirit. When the final whistle blew, the score read 31-20. All in all, this tournament has been one of up sets and surprises, and certainly, one to be remembered. JO CAMPBELL BETSY CARRUTH SALLY DAY CEIL HEINS Leading Seniors Named To Who’s Who On November 13, seven of the' most outstanding Seniors were tapped into Who’s Who in Ameri can Colleges and Universities. Presiding was Dr. Gwynn, who ex plained that selections were made by the faculty on the basis of leadership, scholarship, and citi zenship. Receiving this high hon or were: Jo Campbell, Betsy Car- ruth, Sally Day, Ceil Heins, Fran- MARTHA STEVENSON ces King, Martha Stevenson, and Carolyn Whitley, Jo Campbell, president of this year’s Senior Class, was tapped by Dr. Vardell, who assisted Dr. Gwynn. With her jovial and mag netic personality, Jo has been rec ognized as a leader throughout her four years. She was president of her Freshman class, a Cabinet member and a Prayer Band Lead er. An elementary education ma jor, Jo plans to teach next year. Betsy Carruth, energetic day student, has been most active in the Athletic Association; she has ^ served as secretary, vice-presi dent, and currently president. Bet sy is a Scribbler, and was elected the superlative “Sportsmanship” by the student body. She has beer ^ member of the Mav Court 3'’^ ’’•5S earned membership in the ’''(onoc'ram Club. An English ma jor, she plans to teach, but a big event, a wedding in August, is on he agenda first. Sally Day, well-known to all of us for her personality and as Stu dent Association President, has been a member of the Student Council three of her four years at FMC. She has served as presi- 1ent of the Sophomore class and 'secretary of the S. A. She was vice-president of her Freshman nlass and elected the superlative “Dependability” this year. Sally, 'vhose home is in Washington, N C., is a Bible and CE major. She vill be working in a church next vear. Ceil Heins, organ major from Greelyville, S. C., is known by her 'serene, friendly manner. Vice- *iresident of the C. A. this year nlco siprvf^^ pf; secretar*^ a.^tnrifioc have irt- ’ ,!,f>/'ret£ry an»5 vice-pr>s’- lent of the Organ Guild, president of both the Choral Club and St. Cecilia Music Club, and secretary of her Junior class. Currently a Scribbler and member of the Honr or Society, Ceil hopes to go to ■graduate school next year to study music, especially the organ. This year’s president of the C.A. ’^ranees King, from Wilimington, has characterized her leadership activities wth efficiency and ^Thoroughness. She has been a Prayer Band leader, vice-president and chaplain of the Choral Club, and vice-president of the C. A., as well as president. Frances 's a Bible and Christian education *najor with chemistry her second ‘'ield. In her future there will He a year or two of chiu-ch work ind then possibly teaching chem- in hi>rh school. Martha StP''^er'son. talented edi- “■"r o' thp 1W0 “White TTpath'T.” j hails from Statesville, N. C. War- CAROLYN WHITLEY ‘'M FRANCES KING tha has been especially active in produicing publications; she has been assistant editor of both the “Pine and Thistle” and the annual. She has been a Prayer Band leader, president of the French Club, president of WF, a (Continued on Page 2)
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