Wednesday, April 16, 1952
MAROON AND GOLD
Maroon And Gold
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Art E'lilor
DumaUcs Kditoi
Staff Photographer
Fnculty Advisor
BI'SINF.SS BOAKI)
Busini s Manager
Circulation Manager
P'intiMii Advis-.Dr
Press Operator
SPORTS STAFF
Joe Spivey Sports Editor
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RF.FORTF.RS
Kosamond Ilioraley Uick l.evlne
Lynn C'j^hion
Matt Currin
F.n^U^
J. B 1‘iikaid
C«iIM*r Walker
IIap|>'e WiKi ’
William Buike
I.uttier N Hyrd
Matt Currin
Roger H Wilf-on
B. (i Frick
l.ynn C'ashion .
c li cUon.
Jimmie Cole
Reita Duiha.-n
Joe Durso
Oscar Holland
K. I. Johnson
Maty Jo Johnson
Gerald Massingill
1-arry Nightlinge.-
Page Painter
Bill Henn
Charles Russell
Wenonah Ta>lor
Joan Wickmnn
WKUNESDAY. APRIL 30, 1952
HONOR VS. MUU-SLINGING
Oneo again crie.*^ of “Hah, Student Gov
ernment" have l>cen proclaimed through
out the campus and interest mounted
higher and higher as the final election
day rolled around. On the facc of it,
this Is fine, but the tragedy of it all is
that these cries of support and interest
die down and are finally lost In the rush
of campu-s life during the emainder of
the college year.
The Important thing to remember is
that, no matter who was elected, the en
thusiasm and interest displayed during
the last few day-, before elections should
he continued throughout Mil the school
year.
Our campus leaders have been chosen.
No matter whom we supported in the
elections, we should all pledge ourselves
to be loyal to those elected. If we leave
prejudice in our hearts because our can
didate wasn't elected, we have defeated
the purpose of Student Government.
At this particuliir time, we may well ask
ourselves what *s Student Government
anyway. Student Government is the in
strument thrtugh which the students of
the college are represented and the in-
ktrument through which our grievances
and ideas are expressed. If our leaders
are to represent us, they mu.st have the
confidence and united support of the
whole student body. We must be united
behind our leaders, and if we arc not our
government will crumble and be snuffed
out.
The true effectiveness of Student Gov
ernment could be trciiendous. It is ef
fective only as long as the student body
wants It to be We must not let student
government get out of the hands of the
students.
There is no possible compromise with
honor! The oath of honor is a sacred
thing, and neither friendship nor any
other form of friendship should ever in
terfere with the proper execution of du
ties anl honor. Honor does not end with
Student Government officials, it applies
to the student body a.« well.
There was a cr> for no "mud slinging"
voiced loudly in Whitley last week. Most
of us know about the mud that was slung
and that it was not done by the candidates
them.selvps Many students of Elon Col
lege consider such a course of action to
be grosi violation of honor. We have no
place for such actions!
We must consider criticism Criticism
Is good when it is due. but when one crit-
Icira and Is not willing himself to pitch
In and help he should remain quiet. "Arm
chair diplomats" are just as useless as
mud-slingers.
So, congratulations to our new gtwem-
ment. They won un Ihcir own meriu. Let
us hope that the entire .Student Body
will unite behind those new leaders in an
effort to produce an effective Student
Coveinment for next year
cash
on the
spot
r.y LYNN CASinON
f this opportunity to cx-
appreciation to my
; d Icllow tudents for their sup-
tlie recent Student Goveinmeiit
and for the confidence which
, .f i ' d in eiectinii me a? Prcsi-
dVii' of l',!'-n Student Government for the
((.niiiiK M'.ir,
I n'lli/r t^- importance and honor ot
Ihi - r.out :.n. and 1 ;,hall dedicate my scr-
vuf s t.i li'e dutin of this office to the I
I-,.St of mv ability. As 1 enter upon the
d„t;. . i.f i!'i. high office, 1 wi.;h to repeat
inv pi (-election statement that I have
m .(i - no cymm.tments to any gioup or
,-ny in 'iv Juals. What issues will arise
'('iKir ' i.iv .iclministration is unknown at
t: e p:i ]it—when they ari-e. 1 shall do
my best to solve them in a diplomatic fash-
,„n I r i.^c benelit of the Student Body
i'.v a whokv
liowcver. the full responsibility of our
Student Government does not rest upon
my shoulders alone, nor does it rest upon
my lellow officers or the Leeislature—our
Student Government is the responsibility
of each and every one of us, and it is only
through our combined clforts that we can
progress and have an organization that
we can look up to and be proud of lor
years to come.
There arc many problems which we face
some are old problems, and some are
yet to come. In the past, there has been
a decided conflict between the campus
student and the day student, which rep
resents a sad state of affairs. I have
studied this problem for some time, and
I fully believe that one of the prime rea
sons for this conflict is that we do not
know each other personally. The day
.students come and go. They are missing
that personal contact of college life that
can only be obtained through participa
tion in campus affairs and social events.
For that reason, I sincerely hope that
the Legislature and social committees will
work together for the forthcoming year
in having a well planned program ot en
tertainment for the Student Body on the
Aeekends. whereby, the campus students
and the day students can come together
in social contact, meeting and knowing
each other personally, and discussing
among themselves their problems and
ideas for a better and progressive Stu
dent Government and Student Body,
As "Woody” Stoflel stated in his cam
paign address, there has been nothing in
the line of entertainment or social events
here on campus for many ot the weekends,
and that is probably the reason for such a
large migration of students from campus
on the weekends. This administration will
attempt to work out a program of enter
tainment for the weekends, but it will be
successful and meet Its purpose only
through the cooperation of all concerned,
I hope that in working together, this is
one problem that we can eliminate in the
future.
Remember, the officers that you have
elected are only your representatives—
you are the Student Government. Your
continued interest, suggestions, and par
ticipation will be greatly appreciated by
this administration.
DIRECTOR TO TAKE LEADING
'Mrs Elizabeth R. Smith, populsar ^ final Player
above
:.'I ^M^ri^ft^fs r^f^;e^T::foT;.^t:::u:s" o, ye.., and theatre levers 0^ the campus
Ind community are looking forw .rd to seeing Mrs. Smith’s interpretation of the part.
the
moving finger
writes
By MATT CURRIN
ONE THING AFTEK ANOTHER
The Bishop was coming for tea, atj
it was well known that the dignitary wa
sensitive about his unusually large, red]
nose.
The hostess took her little daughie:,
aside beforehand and made her soLemnljl
promise that she would say nothing ahoutl
the Bishop's nose.
When the Brshop arrived, the little
sat by quietly, with none of her ubujlj
boisterous, outspoken manner. But &([
mother noticed that her eyes were cor.,
siantly on the Bishop's outstanding fea.1
ture; she intently watched it hob up anj
down with every word he said. I
The hostess grew so worried that s!;«|
cculd hardly keep up the conversation!
and she was glad when the maid brouglill
in the tea. The hostess busied herielfl
pouring the tea, keeping a warning eje|
on her quiet little daughter.
There was silence as the cups wenti
round; then the mother noticed that tli!|
child was opening her mouth to speat I
The hostess quickly handed the Bishofl
a plate of lemons and blurted out; I
“Oh, Your Grace, do have some ncal
in your tea!"
Greek Tragedy Next Player Shotv
P,y PvOGER B. WILSON
Mrs. Elizabeth R. Smith, faculty
advisor and director ot the Elon
Players, will lake the lead role in
the forthcoming production of
“Medea,” famous Greek tragedy
by Euripides. The play will be
presented by the Elon Players in
Whitley Auditorium on .May 14th
and 24th as the final dramatic
production ot the college year.
■Medea” was rated third in one
of the annual Greek dramatic fes
tivals in Athens as early as 431
B. C. Many authors, translators
and playv.Tights h-ive condemned
tHie play repeatedly for its univer
sally known theme about the |»ro-
test in favor of women's rights
in a man's world. The play has
been translated into six dilfereni
languages tor opera, drama anc
poctiy.
The background of "Medea”
staits several years before tht
play's opening. Jason, in order to
keep his nephew, Pelias, from
the throne ot lolcus, obtains the
assistance of Medea in capturinf.
the Golden Fleece. She is skillet'
in the art of witchcraft and sue
ceeds in saving his life through
the use cf that dark magic, as the
Golden Fleece is kept in a cave
and guarded by a dragon.
Medea also saves Jason's lift
once more when she kills her
rother, who is trying to prevent
their escape to the Argo, Jason's | No finer cast has ever been as-
-hip. which is anchored in the sembled for an Elon Player show
Black Sea. Jason eventually mar-;tban that which will support Mrs^
ies Medea, and the fruit cf their Smith in this modern version cf
marriage is two sons, whom Jason the old Greek tragedy. Each
intends to make into future lead-^member of thej;ast
experience in Player productions.
^'The play itself begins several'with the exception of Peter Stew-
years after these events. Jason art and Leslie Taylor, two small
desires higher fame and forti;ne,
:ind renounces Medea to marry
Creusa, the young daughter ol
ving Creon. The spurned Medea
boys who enact the parts of the
sens of Jason and Medea.
The remainde*' of the cast, in
order of appearance, includes Lais
hen fuses justice with vengeance, j Walker, as the Nurse to Medea,
but Creon decrees exile from Lynn Cashion, as Tutor to Me-
Corinth for Medea and her two
dea’s children: Virginia Trigg
Hawkins, as the First Woman of
Corinth; .loan W^ckman, as the
Second W.on-.an ct Corinth; Ann
Tuiitt Tv«ddy, a^ the Third
Lhildren.
With the aid of Aegeus, ruler of
Athens, Medea has the opportun
ity to flee Corinth and seek refuge
n Athens, tut she jcluses thus to'|'W'oman of Corinth; Robert Walker,
seek refuge, Medea further as King Creon; Ed Engles, as
avenges her wrongs from Jason jason; Roger B. Wilson, as Aegeus;
when she makes use of her witch-
craft talents by sending Creusa
a golden robe and crown, which, to Medea and soldiers.
when put on by Creon, cremates
them 'ooth.
Final vengeance is carried oi;t
V Medea when she slays her own
two children, whom she loves, in
net as yet cast.
The schedule for this newest
Elon Player show is unusual, in
that the Players will give the
.show only one night on Wednes-
order to spite Jason, who has day. May J4th, instead of the usu-
caused her so much heartbreak, al two performances. However,
When this tragedy comes, Medea | the Players will present a second
leaves an unruled Corinth and a .performance of the tragedy in
’a-on, who becomes friendless,;Whitley Auditorium on Saturday
c'iildlesss and “denied by the gods'evening of commencement as a
'feature of the annual Alumni Day.
and men.”
STUDENT DRAMATISTS PLAN ELABORATE STAGE SET
*»*» t
The Spring Formal this year was with
out doubt one of the most outstanding
events in years. There was a turnout of
seventy couples or more, and it appeared
that everyone really had a good time. The
o'ccorations for the dance centered the
attention of the guests to the bandstand,
;.nd many have remarked that you would
never know t'hat you were in the gym.
"Star Dust " was the theme of the decora
tions, and Phil Mann d:d an excellent job
of decorating the bandstand for the Jimmy
Perkins Orchestra. It was indeed an event
that will Ions be remembered by those at
tending. Congratulations to the Dance
Commjltee and the students for their
splendid cooperaticn in making the dance
a big success.
The next big eve;it for this quarter will
be the annual May Day exercises. We
have no doubt that Mi,..s .\dams will again
give a program that will stand up to her
Kood record of previous years. Those
who are participating in the program
have worked out many different dance
numbers, including several comic dances,
and the program will have a "Southern "
touch about it that should "touch " the
Southern students and amuse the Northern
students. Lets every one come out for
the May D.iy exercises this year and really
have a big time.
Tne student members of the Elon Players are alreadv ,
stage setting for the group's production cf the Greek traeeZ P'^'^P'-'ration of the
desigrers are shown above as they map their plans Left to ripht fw”'’' yo'-’ng sta>e
Joe Brankley Gerald Massengill and Louis Rangel, who are coSb -r.t, Woodward,
he ^ age set. Woodward and Brankley are shown working on sm '[f ^ r'!’
scngill points to his design drawing and Rangel holds his rir, ®et, v.h:ie M-s
cornrs first in preparaticn of a new stage setting, followed bv tV ^he de l-n
and frnallj the building ot the lit -,ize stage e;impment "clion of small scale models
The minister arose to address his coil
gregation. “There is a certain man amotj|
us today who is flirting with anottel
man’s wife. Unless he puts five doltal
in the collection plate, his nama will l(|
read from the pulpit.”
When the collection plate came in, thml
were nineteen five dollar bills and a tol
dollar one with this note attached: "Otbal
three on pay day.”
♦ ♦ ♦ ♦
There is the story going around that oa|
of the distinguished members of the Kom
of Representatives was awakened on(|
night by his wife, who whispered, "Join
John, get up! There are robbers in till
hotise.”
"Robbers?” he said, “There may Itl
robbers in the Senate, Mary, but not:|
the House! It’s preposterous!”
"And how do you account for yq
recent defeat at the polls, sir?”
“I was a victim.”
“A victim—of what?”
“Of accurate counting.”
The preacher was reading the ScriptE|
when an old lady broke in: “What
of a Bible are you using, parson?”
“I’m reading from the revised versimi
he answered.
"Hm!” she said. ‘The King JasJ
version was good enough for St. F.j
and it's good enough for me,”
Minister— “We will now have a ,ll^
minutes of prayer. Deacon Brown,
you lead?”
Deacon Brown (slclepWy)—"’Tain’t aj
lead, I just dealt,’' '
The telephone rang in a newspaper (
fice late one Sunday night.
Is this the religious editor?”
“Yes.”
“This is Rev. Dr. Thirdly. You have f
notes of my sermon?”
"Yes.”
Will you do me the favor to take Dii
iel out of the fiery furnace and put
in the den of lions?”
An old maid, shocked at the langua!
of some ditch-diggers working near
home, complained to their foreman,
foreman promised to inquire into the i
ter, anJ called one of the men over,
VVhat’s all this about profane talkl
ne demanded.
‘■"Tiy, boss,” replied Joe, the ditcH
^'igger, it’s nothing at all. Me and
was working there, side by side, andfl
accidentally let my pick slip and hit I)"'
cn the head. And Butch looked at:
and said, ‘Now, really, Joseph, in the 1
ture you must handle fhat impleinei|
With more caution.’”
Boss. Can you operate a typewrite'^
Girl; “Yes, sir, I used the Biblical sjf|
iCm.”
Ross: ‘I never heard of it,”
^*rl: “Seek and ye shall find.”