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Published By and For Elon Students
VOLUME 22
ELON COLLEGE, N. C SATURDAY OCTOBER 18, 1947
NUMBER 3
ELON PLAYERS TO
MAKESEASONOEBUT
WITH “CLAUDIA”
Casting for “Claudia”, the first
stage production of the season by
the Elon Players, has been completed,
according to Mrs. Elizabeth R. Smith,
director of the Players. Special care
has been taken to select a cast that
is suitable for the play. With the ex
ception of Henry Richard, freshman,
all those taking part in “Claudia'’
have had previous experience on the
Elon stage.
Carrying the title role will be petite
Frances Branson, whose performance
as Helen Schlessinger in “Best Foot
Forward”, last spring was so well-
recieved. In supporting role are Ed
Nash as David, Amy Cambell as Mrs.
Brown; Henry Richard as Fritz; and
Betty Hill Madame Darushka; Irene
Rummage as Bertha; and Delmar
Brown as Jerry.
Ed Nash appeared in two Player
productions last year and in the rec
ent Burlington Little Theatre pro
duction, “Hay Fever”. Amy Cambell
is remembered for her performance
in “Junior Miss”. Jean Parks, Irene
Rummage and Delmar Brown were all
seen in “Night Must Fall” and “Best
Foot Forward”. Betty Hill appeared in
“Best Foot Forward” and a little the
atre production, “Personal Appear
ance”.
Rehearsals began this week and
will be continued until the week of
the play. November 19 is the opening
date of the play. Season tickets may
be obtained from any member of the
Elon Players. Student tickets are $1.80
including tax. Adult tickets are $2.40
inciuding tax.
BARTER PLAYERS
PRESENTWILDEPLAY
FIVE CURTAIN CALLS
I.RC.HEARSLECT1IRE
BV MRS. JOHNSON
“Some Intangible Property Which
the United States Has Lost” was the
subject of the discussion by Mrs. G.
A. H. Johnson before the internation
al Relations Club on Monday Night
in Society Hall. The speaker pointed,
out that formation of the United
States as a nation was inspired and
attended by an individuality and a
strong-minded purpose which became
the heritage of American citizens.
It was observed by Mrs. Johnson
that this right to chose for them
selves was efficiently utilized for a
good many years by the citizens of the
United States to construct a sound
government, a sound economy, and
a sound social procedure; but that
there are now definite signs that the
ability of the people of this nation to
choose has weakened. It was the
speakers convicition that this setback
to good taste and sound impartial
judgement provides a perfect oppor
tunity for shrewd peoples to popular
ize and to finance their own alien
ideadologies which have been unsuc
cessful in their own countries.
Mrs Johnson remarked in closing
that it’s extremely important today
that young thinkers make it their
business to recover possession of that
which has always been an integral
part of American living and the basis
of a sound economy; the ability to use
wisely the American right of freedom
of choice; for upon their exercise of
that right depends American prestige
and safety. , -
“The Importance of Being Earnest”,
a highly amusing comedy written by
Oscar Wilde, the leading wit of the
late nineteenth century, was presen
ted by the Barter Players of the State
Theatre of Virginia Wednesday even
ing to a capacity audience in Whitley
auditorium.
Appropriate casting and better than
average acting were combined to pro
duce a most delightful evening’s en-
tertaininment. Stage effects, costum
ing, and entrances were done to near
perfection.
The story begins in the rooms of
Algernon Moncrieff (Herbert Nelson),
a somewhat concieted, facetious young
man, where he is visited by J.P. Wor
thing, (Owen Phillips), a well-to-do
country gentleman, who in order to
escape the humdrum of rural life, has
invented a ne’er-do well younger bro
ther, known as Ear».est. In the course
of a nonsensitdl argument about Wor
thing’s fitness to marry Moncrieff’s
cousin, Algernon discovers the exis
tence of Worthington’s lovely eigh
teen year old ward, Cecily Cardew,
(Marion Wilson). In course the of
events, Algernon takes the identity
of the mythical Earnest, makes his
excuses to a society-conscious aunt,
and finds his way to Worthington’s
manor-house in search of romance,
unkown to Worthington, who has de
cided to do away with the legendary
Earnest in order to win the hand of
his beloved, Gwendoline Fairfax
(Judith Jeffrey), cousin to Moncrieff.
In sequence, the plot thickens with
instances of mistaken identity, doubts
as to Moncrieff.
In sequence, the plot thickens with
instances of mistaken identity, doubts
as to Worthing’s legitimacy, and gal
lant love scenes done in high flown
language and the psuedo-philosophic
manner for which the incomparable
Wilde is famous. In fact, the comedy
might be compered to a showcase in
which the best known of Oscar Wilde
puns and epigrams are presented to
Best advantage.
The most appealing character in
the entire production is that of the
.iev. Canon Chasubule, Rector of Woo-
iton (James Reese), a mausy little
man who is pursued unceasingly by
the prudish Miss Prism (Virginia
Mattis), with the intent to matrimony.
A brilliant satire on the manners
and affections of England’s upper
middle class during the reign of Queen
V’ictoria, the comedy was done by the
Barter Players in a manner which
v/ould have pleased even the impert-
urable Oscar Wilde.
I
RUSH WEEK ENDS
INITIATION STARTS
A new aeronautical laboratory recen tly completed on the Elon Campus by the Federal Works Agency will house
all aeronautical equipment and will c ontain one large classroom. Among t u items of equipment to be installed
in this building is the new Link Train er acquired from the Army Air Corps Other equipment in the laboratory
will include airplane parts, fuselage, engines and woodworking machiner ' for making spars and wings.
Under the direction of Professor A. L. Hook, the Civilian Pilots Trainin Program was first begun at Elon in
1939. Professor Hook was in complet ^ charge of all ground instruction fo t the Army Air Corps cadets at the
college. The Aeronautics Department here has grown until there are now K' aeronautic students enrolled for
ground instruction.
James Washburn assists Professor Hook on the teaching staff. Washburn a ground flight instrufctor in the Ar
my Air Corps during the recent war. He teaches all students who are not enrolled in regular college classes, an
A & E mechanic, Peter Kukel, at th e Burlington Municipal Airport, is eaching all classes in airplane engin
es.
The Elon college Aeronautics Depar tment is now doing the ground work for the Burlington Municipal
Airport, the Alamance Aviation Service of Burlington, and the Falcon Air ■! rtiedsville, N.C.
I
Elon’s eight Greek letter societies
drew their Rush Week festivities to
a close last Saturday night, when
they announced that 50 students had
accepted bids. The fraternities took
in 37 pledges; the sorities 13.
Following midnight acceptance of
the fraternities and sororities
serenaded one another, and names
of pledges and old members were ex
changed. On Sunday morning, the
social clubs breakfasted together in
North dining hall and later wearing
their individual colors and flowers,
attended church in brother and sister
gi’oups.
Initation began on Monday night
and is continueing through the com-
ingweek.
Bids to the four fraternities were ac
cepted as follows;
Alpha Pi Delta - Johnny Miller, Rus
sel Godfrey, Arthur MLzell, Rich
ard Painter, James Kivett, Wal-
ace Chandler, Bob Bowers, John
Blanchard, Muriel Hughes, and
David McNeely.
STUDENT ACTIVITIES
SHOVINEWINTEREST
ELON DEFEATS NEWBERRY 3-0
IN PRAISE OF
Since the rest of the paper is fin-
and we have only a few inches
on the front page in which to write
editorially, we feel that is only fitting
for us to use said space for a com
pliment on our Big Team for the vast
improvement made of late.
The last game was a real thriller;
compliments to the coaching depart
ment are also in order. To the Major-
ttes - thanks for being so pretty and
jiving our boys inspiration they ev
idently had. To the band we extend
5ur appriciation for being what we
lave needed so long.
A new movement is under way on
Elon’s campus that will soon draw
wide interest and hearty acclaim by
students and faculty alike. Have you
noticed that the flag is flying in front
of the school once again? It may not
seem too great anevent in itself, but
the story behind it’s being raised is.
The action was not taken from any
suggestion from the heads of the sch
ool nor the faculty - it was observed
by members of Alpha Pi fraternity
that this duty was not being done and,
tlirough their own initiaive took upon
themselves the responsibility of tak
ing care of the daily raising and low
ering of the flag. The other fratern
ities were contacted and agreed to
share the duty for the rest of the
year. It has been suggested that this
flag attending be turned over to the
freshman class next year and become
a traditional function of every fresh
man class in the future.
Another improvement on the cam
pus will soon be noticed. Sigma Phi
fraternity has taken upon itself the
task of renovating the college sign
standing by the gate near Ladies
Hall.A new Paint and varnish job is
being undertaken and a sign that
ooes justice to the college will be
the result. The fraternity has further
made a resolution to be responsible
for the upkeep of the sign from year
to year as it is necessary.
Christmas season this year will see
iome spirit that has long been due the
campus. A grand Christmas garty for
the children of Elon Orphanage has
oeen suggested by Alpha Pi fratern
ity. Planning is now under way to
arrange the party to be sponsored by
the student body. If given the full
backing of the students it is sure to
be a gala occasion for the children.
This too could well become an annual
tradition of the college.
More movements such as these are
what’s needed to build the spirit of
the s>Ziool. If one and all directed
their thoughts and efforts to the
betterment of the college and it’s
activities a decided improvement
would soon be on our campus.
Elon’s Fighting Christians upset the
dope bucket tonight, displaying a pot
ent running attack coupled with an
affective defense, to defeat the New
berry Indians 3-0. End Jim Huyett
connected with a timely field goal
late in the second period to provide
lilon’s margin of victory.
Although not indicated by the score,
the Christians held a high statistical
advantage over the Indians, running
up 16 first downs while amassing a
a total of 391 yards gained rushing
and passing, as compared to 6 first
downs and 119 yards for Newberry.
The tussel was punctuated by long
runs and pass completions by both
teams. Elon’s offensive bogged down
on several scoring opportunities deep
in enemy territory. In other North
State games, Catawba 19, Appalac
hian 0; High Point 6, Lenoire Rhyne 6,
and Guilford bowed to Wofford of
South Carolina by 6-0.
FRESHMEN CLASS
EUCT OFFICERS
“Sonny” Shearin of Roseboro, N.
C was chosen at the freshman class
meeting in Whitley Auditorium, Thur
sday, October 9, to lead the “frosh”
throughout the coming year as their
president. Nash Parker of Elon Col
lege was elected vice-president. Tes
sic Zimmerman of Burlington, was
elected secretary, and H.J. Carr, Jr.,
}{ Roseboro, was elected treasurer
Professor Earl Daniely of Burlington
was chosen as faculty sponsor.
At this meeting the freshmen also
discussed plans for the coming year
ioncerning social functions and efxtra
urricular activities.
The marvelous thing in the aboove
activities is that the students not only
■bought of the ideas, but rather than
DINING HAa ADDS
AID FOR DIGESTION
just tell someone else about them,
they themselves have carried out the
plans and work.
This is a challenge to all the other
organizations .on the campus and to
the individual students themselves.
Thought and combined effort from
these organizations and student body
?an produce a better Elon of which
Kc will be truly proud.
The dining hall, under the super
vision of Fred Hoffman, head waiter
introduces music and other cutural
forms entertainment with the meals.
The students are enthusiastic.
Formerly because there was nothing
else to do but eat, the mumble-rumble
of the conversing students created
great amount of noise. Every pos
sible means of eliminating this fault
was tried with no apparent success.
Finally, utilizing a little psychology,
the head waiter discovered that most
of thestudents were in favor of having
dinner music with their meals. He
next made contact with Herbert Spivy
who has a wonderful collection of
lassical and semi-classical records,
and procured not only his records,
out his services also. For the past
several days Herbert has operated
the record player while the others
ere eating. Because of his excellent
judgement in selecting, the .students
,iow eat and listen rather than eat
ai.'d talk.
On the evening of the performance
by the Barter Players “The Import
ance of Being Interest”, a semi-formal
dinner was served for the entire stu
dent body. The dining room had the
air of an exclusive and refined hall;
ourning tapers; soft music, and the
lovely govras of the ladies added
much to the zest with which the even
ing meal was recieved. Such as the
“Whiffenpoof Song” and the waltzes
of Straus enabled one as peered thr
ough the candle light, to imagine him
self in another world.
After the main courses of the meal
had been finished the special feature
of the evening was presented by
Fred Sahlmann, of Charlston, South
Carolina, who played the piano in a
nanner' indicative of great talent.
Chopin migh^ even have smiled to
hear him render “Valse” in C sharp
minor, and ‘^Polonaise Militaire
Fred concluded his presentation with
Lecuona’s “Malaguena” after which
he recorded music was resumed.
lota Tau Kappa - Huette Braxton,
Mike Kazakewich, Fred Claytor,
.. Jim Murrary, George Shumar,
Pete Marshburn, Bill Allen, Jerry
Dominick, Charles Tedder, Char
les Nichols, John Whitsett, and
Jim Elkins.
Kappa Psi Nu - Herman Scott, James
Lassiter, BiU Scott, Max Storey,
Willard Moore, Merritt Foushee,
Gus Galaner, Lawrence Sykes,
and Bill Matze.
Sigma Phi Beta - Carl White, John
R. Taylor, Thomas Howell, Fred
Chandler, Claude Manzi, and
Herbert Blalock.
Bids to the four sister soroities were
accepted as follows:
Pi Kappa Tau - Maxine Doffleymer.
Beta Omicron Beta - Virginia Rebick,
and Evelyn Moore.
Tau Zeta Phi - Lela Dixon, Mary
Griffen, Ruth Baine, and Sidney
Johnson.
Delta Upsilon Kappa - Becky Beale,
Neal McDonald, Betty Dalehite,
Jackie Royals, Kay Kazakewich,
and Katie Lee Roberts.
In addition to the Greek letter soc
ieties the newly formed club, Omega
Beta Beta, now in its second year iss
ued bids that were accepted as fol
lows:
Walt Byrun, Phil Reed, Tony
Cockrel, George Stanly, Hal Mc-
Diarmid, Alton Wright, Pedro
Godwin, Fleetwood White, Floyd
Benton, Bill Davis, and Cecil
Lilley.
The club entered the Greensboro
Basketball League.
The entire meal was enjoyed, and
though it was not physically up to
.he standards of a Thanksgiving din
icr it was recieved with as much en-
husiasm and resulted in a definite
oost to morale.
NEWS BUREAU AT ELON
Under the direction of Professor
Dunlap and Jimmy Darden, a News
Bureau is now in operation at Elon
College. Two students have been
employed to handle all publicity, and
they are assisted from time to time
by members of the Journalism class.
It has been felt for a long time by
the officials of the college that a news
bureau should be established. It is
hoped by next year a publicity direc
tor will be available to assume com
plete responsibility for all publicity
of Elon College.
At the present time Miss Carolyn
Tuck, daughter of E.A. Tuck of Vir-
gilina, Virginia is handling all pub
licly other than sports. Rocco Sileo of
Waterbury, Connecticut will handle
all athletic events for the News Bu
reau office.