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MAROON AND GOLD
SATURDAY. DECEMBER 5, 1942
tAaroon and Gold
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Journalism. Published bi-weckly during the collcge
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Jimmie Elder Managing Editor
Judy Holoman Co-Editor
Mary D«nson Associate Mitor
Charles Mann Sports Editor
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Figirt For Freedom
On the eleventh day of November, ISl*, the Ar
mistice was siSined. Everyone througlioot the -world
rejoiced the ending of the long struBgle. To every
country and nation on the globe, the signing of this
document meailt a new era and beginning of life, li
berty. and tlie pursuit of happiness. So it was thowghl
then.
On the eleventh day of November. 1942, exactly
twenty-four years later, tlie world 'was also in a new
era—one of hardship, grief, and the destruction of
each other. Within these twenty-four years that docu
ment became a meaningless piece of paper, the terms
overlooked, the catastrophies and deaths of that last
war •forgotton.
Wednesday thrpe weeks ago, we again ol)served
this memorable day. It was not celebrated as it once
was Maybe it was because we realize a little the in
significant role that the treaty of Versaille is playing
and has played throughout these last, shall we say, ten
years—or maybe since the day it was signed? Or
ooiild it have been overlooked tiecause now the whole
world is again involved in a death sti-uggle more hor
rible than any other war in history, one that should -
end all wars—liUt wasn't that, too, said ahoiit the last
world war?
This war is not of our doing. However, we, the
people who recognize democracy as the only living
method by 'vhich to survive, are in this battle, and up
to our neck. The American boys are giving their all
- on the hanlefield. in factories, and in many other
wavs. Wc are also turning out every day pins, ammn-
Tiition destroyers, and other necessary articles of wai-
fare In our factories which stay open twenty-Tonr hours
a dav. But wc are not. although we cannot seem to
renli/e it. eiv'ing as much as the rest of the allied
nations. In many of these countries, wc could even
risk saying the majority of these countries, the people
are in dire need of the bare necessities of life—bread
and water, a covering for their bodies, a roof over their
heads. M the same time, they are holding on to their
faith and are going to keep on fighting until we prove,
that God is right- -that the allied nations are trying to
prove His Word. ^ . ..
Wo our hardships also, here in America, if
we could term them as such. Such as the sugar and
lire rationing, gasoline rationing, shortages on som«^
luxuries But what, actually do we. the majority of
the people of the United States know about the hard-
•ihins ■Jiifferod and .sustained in this struggle? And
what does all this mean to the students in college, here
at Elon?
And the answer—we ai-e not in the infant stage
anymore, we are men and women, seriously looking
at the future of our lives and country—we know what
great problems we are facing. A goodly portion of our
male members here are in some branch of the service,
others have already gone. And in everyone's mind is
the mutual determination to do our parts as well and
as quickly as possible.
Blit yet. we who are here at Elon. just as the ma
jority in the tJnited States, are full of that smug com
placency obtained from having too much of ever>-thing
handed to us on a silver platter, too much confidence
In ourselves and our own power. We do not seem to
realize that some day. we too. may be called on to pay
terrible prices Tn this war. that everyone's life and
liberty is mortgaged—until the definite end. Will we
have the will power and Intestinal fortitude to .stand
up under It as others have, or will we give out under
the strain?
And 1 think the answer to that question is—when
the time comes to prove what we here in the United
States are actually made of, there will be no hesitation
to ctand up and show that we possess the same strong
caliber that was found in our forefathers, that we also
possess our own original backbone of stubborness. that
Americans are truly the backers of democracy. Liter
ally. this war is one for the Youth of today, so that oui
children of tomorrow may not suffer. And we shall
do everything in our power to make this world what
It should be—free of everything but v/hat we know to
be right in our hearts—what our Constitution and our
Declaration of Independence states.
Last year, November 11, we were able to celebrate
Armistice Day. In the hearts and minds of everyone
today, young and old, man*or woman, is the pray.-r
that once again in the very near future we will be able
and proud to cclcbrate another Armistice day -one to
be kept sacred by all. and not just as a day marked on
the calendar so that the boys out there will not have
died in vain.
Have you noticed:
I>acy Hagood’s dimples that he calls wrinkles?
That slow easy grin which belongs to Ed Watts?
Harriett Wrcnn just bubbling over with persona
lity?
Eunice Holt’s eyes which ain’t eyes at all when
she giggles?
The case with which Joe Tom laughs?
The cooperative nature of Jahu McAdams?
The world-wide knowledge of Jimmy Elder?
Walena Smith’s scrumptious-looking hair?
just stepped out of a band box?
The way Pearce Senter always looks as if he has
The enthusiasm and pep with which Peg Galloway
enters into everything?
The cheery greeting for everyone that always ac
companies Billy Johnston?
Margaret Rawls’ contagious smile?
EUza Boyd’s love for witticism?
The understanding attitude which characterizes
Link Howard?
The quality that seems to make everyone look up
to the opinion of Vic Zodda?
The love that Amerith Nichols holds for her
youngsters down at the high school?
Leon Gibbs playful nature?
Steve Walker . . . he's cut«?
Tex Lisman's knowledge of world events?
Martha Anne McDaniel’s love for Clemson?
The ease with which one enters into conversation
with Fred Albright?
What a good dancer Frieda Baker is?
How Carl Allen begins to bounce the minute any
music starts?
The versatility of Allen Colenda?
How friendly Helen Ayscue is?
How nice and straight Elroy Hooper holds him-
Dear Diary
By MARY DENSON
TO BE OR NOT TO BE
seir? ]
George Bullard’s technique of never holding a
grudge?
The straight-forward sincerity of Faye Thomas?
Well, all I can say is ... if you haven’t it is well
worth looking into!!!
Orchids to Dean and Mrs. Boyd for being so per
fectly swellelegant to the boys and girls on campus.
T’was just like being at home.
Bouquets to Mrs. Olsen for the delightful Thanks
giving meal she gave us Thursday night.
Cute Couple: Gene Poe and Alice Miller.
How 'bout the seventeen or eighteen girls who
were left on the campus this week-end. Well I hear
'T'was lonesome which all goes to prove that men are
essential to the happiness of ye ole' co-eds.
-losie Burt Eaves seems to be happy enough—
FRANKLY speaking.
Wonder why Nancy Fowlkes is still crazy about
Appalachian? I'm alraid she is Undertakering too
■nnrch.
Why does a certain lassie go around all the time
singing. “1 came here to talk for Joe'’. Could it be that
she had Colorado on the brain? And how!
What I can’t figure out is why Pud is now called
".Toe Candy ’. .Any information will certainly be ap
preciated and will be filed in the Maroon and Gold
Office.
Dagwood, where is Blondie these days and how
does Don fit into this little jig-saw puzzle?
Bernie Askin seems to be drawing a letter from
N. Y. C. every day. How boot that, Bernie?
Three waffle boys: Sal Festa. Ray Kern, and John
Barber.
Is Husted still singing, “I only want a Buddy, not
a Sweetheart?"
Who win be the final victor in the Gilliam-Reidt
fights?
We heard that certain Elon girls really made a
flying trip to Siler City this past week-end.
Why does Mark Andes socialize so much these
days. Those coca-colas add up, ya' know.
For further information see your daily newspaper
cause, confidentially, we can't scrap up another bit—
of news. Keep your chins up and sooner or later we ll
be back with a bit here and a bit there that might con
cern you. So for now, bye; See ya’.
With exams over, and students’ brows losing that
well-known puzitled expression, we take time out to
write a few lines into you, Dear Diary. .We 11 just
touch upon a few highlights that have happened lately,
and let the rest be forgotten memories.
* * *
November eleventh; Armistice Dhy. Observed
here at Elon by a special Chapel program and by the
student body with saddened hearts. We all pray to
God that this day next year will be celebrated m a
totally different way, and really mean something, in
stead of just a date on the calendar.
* * *
Nevember twenty-sixth; Thanksgiving day. A
special Chapel program and fclasses unti> noon. But
then; that afternoon! The students, parents etc.,
really enjoyed the program prepared for us. The So
phomores won the tug-of-war. Poor Freshmen. Or
chids to the girls for their military drill review. They
really worked hard for it, and we’re sure e^ryone
enjoyed it. And then that football game. Wonder
what’s the matter with—shall we say. the field out
there? Everyone is wondering what the outcome will
finally be. After the program, we all came back to
school to get ready for our Thanksgiving dinner. And
what a dinner! Turkey, and mincemeat pie, n eve^-
thing. Almost like home—well, nearly, anyway. Or
chids to Mrs. Olsen for such a swell dinner. But the
final touch was the dating until 10:30 that night. Im -
gine, dating on Thursday night! Everyone enjoyed it
though, to the fullest extent. May we be able to do it
more often.
p g We also enjoyed the dating hours Wednes-
day night until 10:30, which were allotted to us be
cause of the new quarter and just finishing exams.
* * »
December second: The eligibility list for the soro
rities and fraternities came out today. Everyone has
their fingers crossed and are hoping and praying to be
on it We wonder who made it? And so does every
one else! But the qu.’stlon I've often wondered about
is whether it is worse to make your average and not
get a bid. or not make your average and get a bid^
Time will tell, however, what fate has done about all
this—or shall we say what grades have, done about all
this!!?
* * *
December 7; Today is the big day for the I. T. K.
-Kappa Psi football game. As yet, we do not know the
outcome, but it is really puzzling us (and everyone
else!). What kind of a jinx is it that seems to be fol
lowing these two teams when they play each other?
Both teams are so evenly balanced that one can t guess
what may happen. Orchids to both teams, however,
and may the best team win when they have the fourth,
and final (we hope: and so do they!) play-off, this Mon
day.
* * *
December seventeenth: At last! The long await
ed day has finally arrived. The Christmas holidays!
For some, it means just a short excursion home, but
to those far away from home it seems like heaven.
Going home at last. It seems like an eternity since
we went home and we certainly will be glad to get
there. The halls of all the dormitories are full of
suitcases and friends bidding each other farewells with
a “see you next year " pun. and everyone is rushing
around trying to see if anything is forgotten. We are
all looking forward n :re than ever this year to Christ
mas for to some it may mean the last time they will
see loved ones and friends at home and we want to
make the most of it.
After living so closely together these past three
and a half months we hate to bid farewell even for
such a short time, but we must, and homeward bound
we head. When it is time to return to school, it will
seem like only yesterday that we left, and again we
will hate to say good-bye to friends at home. But then,
Elon, we're coming back!
“'Tis not the beauty of the morn
That proves the evening shall be clear.”
These were the words that Philip Freneau wrote*
during a war ef the nineteenth century. It applied to
a particular period, but its meaning might easily be
transferred to the present time. He intended it to
signify the thought, hope, and aspiration of the brave
Americans who were fighting. To-day there are many
people fighting in order to conquer something on which,
they have placed a high value. This doesn’t refer tO'
actual physical combat entirely. There are those who
are fighting to conquer thoughts, to gain success and
recognition, and to maintain a feeling of future se
curity.
Elon and other educational institutions are tarin-
ing minds to meet disappointments, failures, and ac
cidents with a broad enough point of view in order to
prepare for dsbilghter future some day. To-day at
schools we are given small tasks to test our ability, de
pendability, and capability. Are the terms synono-
nymous? No, they have not the same meaning, but'
one is closely related and associated to another. They
are intelligible only in relation to each other. When
the result of these three terms comes to be 'nmbined-
with vour name as an individual, will the report be
good?
If the answer is no, then it would tie worthwhile-
to think about it. Only it would have to be more than
a thought; it would demand, on yonr part, action, am
bition, “sticking your nose to the grindstone,'’ forget-
ing thise former well-planned alibies, and allowing
serious thoughts to come to reality. Don’t become too-
optimistic though: there’s always room for improve
ment, especially on college campusses. So if yow
think you’re just about perfect, don’t be surprised if
a difficulty arises tomorrow and you're unable to meet
it. Tomorrow can not always be clear.
On second thought maybe it would be wiser to^
end this as it was begun:
‘"Tis not the beauty of the mom
That proves the evening shall be clear.”
Elon Men In Service
WHO’S WHO
* * *
And so. the time quickly flies, from one event to
the next. .'^11 "’ill be pleasant (well, not all!) memories
to remember and reminisce over next year. May next
year bring about as pleasant memories to us as we
have enjoyed this year.
Well, that’s about all for now. Dear Diary. Christ-
Lt. James Fritts, '40, was a visitor on the campus mas is fast slipping up on us, ^d ^
recently. He Is now located at Fort Bragg. xious to get home as ® i iup
Jack Boone, '42, an outstanding football player 'ito after the ho '
while here in school, has been playing football with covers of DEAR DIARY or e presen . , , . ^
the Cleveland Rams. He plans to enter the navy right And from DE.\R DIARY, to faculty an s “
away. body, we wish you a very Merry Christmas and a
Earl E. Bell, '42, is in the U. S. Air force and is Happy New Year!! Remember us. as we will remem-
stationed at Hgs. Squadron. 4th Air Force, San Fran- her each and everyone of you during t e o i ays.
cisco. California. And—see you next year?
Lt. Blanchard Watts, a former student, has recent-
Iv landed in England. Lt. Watts is pilot of a U. S.
Pursuit plane. T I H f \/ Hi G S
Tom and Lillian White. Ellerbe. N. C., are both I I II I Jr ^
going into service right away. Tom has joined the air
force and Lillian the WAVES. In so far as we know “
Lillian is the first Elonite to ojin the WAVES. NANCY FOWLKES
Lloyd F. Early, '37, is with the U. S. Naval Air . , j » . „ *
Force at Corpus Christi. Texas. Is a one year commercial student at present.
Charles C. Jones, Jr., a yeoman second class in But hopes to he back again next year,
the U. S. Navy and is stationed at Room 509, Miami ^s an A. B. student—if possible.
Ritz Ho'/. Miami, Florida. j,obby is not hard to discover.
Edwin H. Carson is now in the U. S. Army. Squad- ... ... ,
ron 603. St. Petersburg, Florida. Talking-and "cutting the fool
Kenneth Huffines was a visitor on the campus the Favorite food is fried chicken,
other day. Cpl. Huffines is stationed at Hardin Field, but any food handy will do.
La. Is a natural blonde possessing a pleasing person-
Lt. M. L. Steve) Allison's address is 0-427691 19th alilv.
Troop. Carrier Sqd.. A.P.O. 953, % Postmaster. San and is able to make friends easily.
Francisco, California. Is called 'Little Fowlkes " by some people here.
James W. Parker, '39. is an Ensign in the U. S. Others call her—?
Navy. That's what she'd like to know, too.
James M Larsen is located at Co. A. Rec. Ctr. Fort - Favorite orchestra is Guy Lombardo.
Jack.son, S. C. And the piece—“White Christmas. "
Clifford Gold is located at 57A, T.S.S., T.S. S7, Is probably saying, after and if!) reading this:
Miami Beach, Florida. Enough is enough!
We, the Staff of the “Maroon and Gold", do here
by dedicate this column to the well-deserving leaders-
of the respective clubs and classes of Elon College, in
order to better acquaint the student body with them,
and their not-often-sung merits.
* *
Judith Holoman, better known around campus as
■Judy"', since the first day she entered Elon has been
one of the most outstanding girl students to ever en
roll.
Judy was born April 2, 1921, in. RSch Square,.
North Carolina. -After finishing high school theie she
entered W. C. U. N. C. in Greensboro. North Carolina.
She stayed at W. C. one and a half years, bolding seve
ral offices. Among these were secretai-y of the Hall
Board, which is the student government there for the
girls based on the same principles and ideas as our
Student Council; a member of the Dance Committee,
and of the Cornelian Society.
In 1940, she transferred to Elon College, and has
been one of our students ever since. She expects to
receive an A. B. degree at the end of this year, and to
immediately become an English teacher in the gram
mar grades—if the armed forces do not take over be
fore then.
While here at Elon, Judy has also W’on many of
fices and honors. These include secretary of the Dra
matic Club, cheer leader last year, a member of the
S. C. A., co-editor of the JIaroon and Gold last year
and this year, a member of the May Court last year,
in the B. O, B. sorority, and one of the girls to be
elected to the \ \io’s Who in .American Universities and
Col leges.
Possessing a pleasing personality which wins
friends for her wherever she goes, thers is no wonder
of Judy’s success in every field she enters. Not only
being a leader among students, she is also one of the
most liked.
Judy is truly a representative of the typical Elon
co-ed. in our estimation. She possesses the ability to
keep up her grades and still have time to take an ac
tive part in all social activities. .Athletically inclined,
the capacity to be fair and honest in any situation with
anyone, the love of her .Alma Mater surpassing every
thing—these requirements- are necessary, and Judy
possesses all. ' ^ _
After Judy leaves Elon, the niche she has made
for herself while here will never be filled b>' anyone.
May she find time to remember us all—students and
school—as she follows her ambitions and heart’s de
sire. fulfilling them happily, forever.
REELING ALONG
This week one of the best shows to come out of
this war comes to Our screen. The name of this show
is “This .Above All", and it stars Tyrone Power and
Joan Fontaine. It is a beautiful picture taken from a
beautiful book and well \Tbrth seeing. We^hink we can
say without overdoing it too much that' this is the
finest picture to come to the Elon screen so far this
year.
Then next week we all get a chance to laugh at the
Nazis when "To Be Or Not To Be", starring Jack Benny
and Carole Lombard is shown. This is the last picture
that Miss Lombard made before she was killed and is
worthy of her talent. Mr. Benny has time in this
to show he can do more than sell Jello. The story has
more than just laughs for it takes place in Poland and
is packed with drama as well. By the way even Hitler
is in this and a good time is had by all. Come on. all
of you, and say “nuts to the Nazis”, and bring your
dates.