fAGE TWO
MAROON AND GOLD
Tuesday, May 24, 1955
^Maroon And Gold
Edited and printed by ctudenti of Elon
College. Publiihed bi-weekly duriag tbe
college year under the auspices o{ tbe
Board of Publication.
Entered as second clats matter at the
Post Office at Elon College. N. C. under
the Act of March 8, 1879. Delivered by
nail. $1.50 the college year, 50c the
quarter.
EDITORIAL BOARD
James Waggoner Editor-in-Chief
Ann Stoddard Assistant Editor
Charlie Oates Feature Editor
Gary Thompson . . . Feature Editor
Judith Chadwick Mu&ic Editor
Neil Jehnson Art Editor
Reuben Askew .... Staff Photographer
Luther N. Byrd Faculty Advisor
BUSINESS BOARD
Jack Lindley Business Manager
Carl E. Owen Printing Advisor
Worden Updyke Pres* Operator
SPORTS STAFF
Joel Bailey Sports Editor
REPORTERS
Lonnie Campbell Tom Hewitt
Doris Chrismon Chuck Maynard
Anita Cleapor Jack Simpson
Glenn Garrett Tom Targett
TUESDAY, MAY 24, 1955
•■THIRTY”
For the thirty-fourth time a Maroon and
Gold editor writes "3(T—that is the news
paper lingo for "the end"—closing out an
other series of fifteen issues of the the ol'
campus newspaper, and another year of
Elen's campus news will take its place on
■our reference shelf.
It will be a good feeling when we sea this
final issue roll from the press and know
that there is at least three months ahead
without the hurrying and scurrying hither
and yon, pencil and note pad in hand,
searching for the latest happenings in the
realm of campus life.
It will be nice. too. to know that no
longer must we burn the midnight power,
sometimes into the wee small hours of
4he morning, and yet it is with somewhat a
tinge of sadness that we will view the
final issue of 1954-55 rolling forth. With
all the work, there has been a great deal
of pleasure, and we would not for any
thing have mis.ied the opportunity that hes
been ours.
We have won no trophies or champion-
rhips m the newspaper field this year,
such as were brought home by several
volumes of years gone by. but we like to
feel that it was due to the fact that we
had no opportunity to compete, for we
believe that we have given ample coverage
to the events that have transpired on the
Elon campus.
Fate has dealt with us in kindly manner
in providing many and varied things as
k subject for our literary efforts, and it
has been our good fortune to tell of many
fme accomplishments by Elon students
and faculty members and to record more
than one progressive step for our col
lege We are proud indeed that it was our
rrlvilege to be with the Maroon and Gold
in a year that saw plans mature for the
ihree new buildings that are soon to rise
on the campus. The erection of those two
new dormitories and th* new dining hall
will mean much to the college and will
mean for Elon an ever-broadening oppor
tunity to serve.
^ es. it is with pride and pleasure, and
with a sense of something accomplished,
lhat we write **30" on this year’s work
and thus close out another volume of the
Maroon and Gold.—WAGGONER
■rani
CONGRATl'LATIONS SENIORS
Congratulations to the class of '55. Col
lege days will soon be over for you, and
you will be making your bid for work in
the various fields of your choice. Yours
has been the privilege of receiving an edu
cation.
5>ome of you will step into positions with
the closing of the school year, while others
of you will continue immediately your
(ducational endeavors In graduate school.
The class of '55 can well be proud of
Itself for outstanding achievements during
the past years and each member should
carry on in the same spirit.
And so to the class of 1955. the staff
of the Maroon and Gold extends best
wishes to each graduate for a successful
future.
jottings
from here
and there
By J.A.MES WAGGONER
James Metcalfe writes "Portraits" for
many newspapers throughout the nation,
and I recall one entitled "Always a Sub
ject." which will perhaps give me a lead
for a concuding number of "Jottings From
Here and There. "
"What shall 1 write about today . . . And
how precisely word it? . . . How often have
1 asked myself ... Or from my readers
heard it? . . . The world is filled with sub
jects and . . . they never will run out . . .
Yet now and then I wonder what . . . There
is to write about ... Of course there is
the changing ide . . . and that uncertain
weather . . . And sometimes there are
tragedies . . . That bind our hearts to
gether . . . But then again the world is
calm . . . And there is nothing new . . .
And where is an message that . . . My pen
can offer you? . . . The answer is a simple
thing . . . With never any guessing . . .
1 merely turn my thoughts to God . . .
And thank him for each blessing.”
This is not only the final column for
me. it is also my final issue as editor of
the Maroon and Gold, and I want to ex
tend to the incoming editor . . . whoever
he may be . . . the very best of luck in his
endeavor to bring you as complete cover
age as possible of campus news. Perhaps
1 should offer him my sympathy also, for
he will have just begun to fight when
the reins are turned over to him. Publi
cation work is not all a bed of roses, but
it can be both an enjoyable and profitable
experience.
« « • « «
I wish also to express my sincere grati
tude to an understanding advisor and to a
cooperative staff, with which I have worked
during the past two years. It has been my
privilege to work with two staffs, and I
can truthfully say along with Emerson
that “Every man I meet is in some way my
superior: and in that I learn of him.” Cer
tainly it is possible to learn a great deal
with this type of philosophy.
* * « • *
Lincoln has rightfully said; “You can
please all the people some of the time and
some of the people all the time, but you
cannot please all the people all the time.”
It has not been our lot to try to please some
of the people all the time nor to please all
the people all the time, but we trust that
our endeavors have pleased some of the
people some of the time.
« * « • *
Although it was not my privilege to at
tend Elon College throughout the entire
four years of my college career. I am
happy that Fate decreed my transfer here
two years ago. and as the time comes when
I and my fellow seniors leave the Elon
scene. I can reminisce of some of the things
which I have seen and done while here.
1 have watched with pride some of the
Elon accomplishments, and it has been
my pleasure to record many of them with
my pen ... or should 1 say typewriter.
The athletic fortunes of Elon College
his year have produced something to
make Elon students proud. With the Fight
ing Christians taking second place in the
Conference in football, shining brightly in
basketball with a better than average reC'
ord, and concluding their baseball endeav
ors in high gear, the athletes can well boast
of their record. In the minor sports Elon
won the North State track meet and de
feated Wake Forest on the cinders, and golf
and tennis flared the Maroon and Gold
colors forth in fine style. To the varsity
men 1 extend congratulations!
* 4> « • «
The Elon Player productions have proved
'to be excellent programs, and those who
have mis.sed each performance have lost
out in the good entertainment provided up
on the Elon stage. Considering that Pro
fessor Cox had had to work with practical
ly new actors in each and every play, one
ran readily see that he has put forth much
time and effort and has wrought well in
niaking each play well worth the viewer's
time. The Elon Choir, too. has given to
me and to all students who took time to
listen many a fine moment, and the sing
ers and their directors deserve a hand.
And while I am passing out bouquets of
flowers. I must not forget my enjoyment
and appreciation for the opportunity I've
had in working with the Alumni Office
and with the Department of Physical Edu
cation. Working in those capacities has
helped me to earn my way through college,
and here's thanks to those who made it
possible for me to have this work and
thanks for the experience received and for
the friendships formed while working at
both jobs.
WILL RECEIVE HONORARY DEGREES AT COMMENCEMENT
REV. LEE
TUTTLE
Two eminent church leaders
who will receive honorary de
grees from Elon College at the
graduation exercises on .Monday
morning. .May 30th. are pictured
here. Left is Rev. Lee F. Tuttle,
pastor of the First Methodist
Church of Charlotte, a graduate
of D^ike and Yale, who has held
pastorates in a number of out
standing churches and has held
numerous denominational posts.
At the right is Dr. James M.
Hess, of Claremont, Calif., a
former educational missionary to
India, who was a member of the
Elon College faculty from 1952 to
1954, coming to the Elon cam
pus after spending thirty-seven
years in India. He spent the
time in India teaching in the
American College of the Uni.
versity of .Madras. He is recog
nized as an outstanding author
ity on Shakespeare and is the
author of a number of books
on Shakespeare’s works.
DR. JAMES
HESS
i//t Fine Post-W(ir Record . ..
Elon’s IModern Baseball Ranks High
By JAMES WAGGONER |
The 1946 season began the mod-1
trn era in baseball history for’
Elon College, a post-war era that j
has seer; the Fighting Christians 1
chalk up an exciting record of
148 wins and 72 losses in total]
games, including a superb confer
ence mark of 103 wins and only 29
losses up to the beginning of the
1955 season.
It was in that 1946 season that
Elon resumed her quest for dia
mond honors for the first time
since 1942. Coached by J. L. "Jet”
rierce. who had returned to the
Elon campus from the Navy, the
Christian nine took to the field on
April 1. 1946. facing a strong Ohio
University squad In the post-war
opener, and Elon took a close 6
to 5 decision. Coach Pierce round
ed his squad into fair shape and
won seven out of fifteen sched
uled games that spring.
Pitchers who saw mound duty
that year were Bill Andersosn.
Jack Andrews. "Pep” Watkins, and
James McSwain. while leading bat
ters were Steve Walker, Johnny
Clayton and W. C. Latta. Clayton
had been a shortstop for Elon be
fore the war, and Jack Andrews
had a year’s experience pitching
with an outstanding Navy squad.
The Elon diamond squad of 1947
completed a better than average
season with 14 wins and 10 losses
under Coach IJap Perry. In North
State competition Elon won 10
of 16 conference games claiming
second place behind Catawba. '47
champs. Four of the six defeats
handed the Christians were losses
to Catawba. Steve Walker (.398),
THIRD CHAPTER
This is the third and final
chapter of Elon's baseball his
tory, It tells the story of Christ
ian baseball glories won since
World War II, bringing the ac
count through to the close of
1954 season but not including
the present 1955 campaign.
Johnny Clayton (.365), Bill Ander
son (.347), Lou Savini (.312) had
good seasons with the stick. Clay
ton, Ed Ellis. Ed Cross and Jack
Andrews claimed All-Conferencc
positions.
Mallory Becomes Coach
Jim Mallory took over the coach
ing reins of the Fighting Christ
ians in the spring of 1948. posting
an 18-7 season mark and a 9-4 con
ference record in his first season
with the Elon nine. Again the
Christians took the runner-up
place in the conference with four
men batting the ’ole horsehide
over the magic .300 mark. They
were Steve Walker (.383), Gene
Caviness (.345), York (.345), and
Ed Ellis (302). Ed Ellis and Jack
Andrews were named on the All-
Conference squad for the second
straight year, along with Steve
Walker, batting leader of the
Christian nine.
The Fighting Christians of 1949
had one of Elon's finest years on
the diamond, with 20 victories
against only five defeats in total
games, winning fourteen of their
fifteen conference contests. The
championship was the first North
State title since intercollegiate
athletics was resumed at Elon
jfter the war.
Six Christians took positions on
the All-Conference team. C. K.
Siler, who took Christian batting
honors with a mark of .415. along
with a fine pitching record; third-
sacker Ed Ellis (.402). and pitcher
Jack Andrews were named to the
all-star list for the third consecu
tive year, with second-baseman
Steve Walker claiming a position
for the second year. Others to
make the honor squad were
catcher Hank DiSlmone and short
stop Nelvin Cooper.
Second Straight Title
The Fighting Christians main
tained their feats of baseball
magic during the spring of 1950.
claiming their second consecutive
North State title. It was Elon's
best conference mark, with 15
wins and only one loss for a .938
percentage. Elon also had an ex
cellent overall season, with 21 wins
anp seven losses. Fieshman
Charlie Cassell, who is back in
school this spring and leading the
Maroon and Gold nine, banged out
13 hits in 37 times at bat for a
.351 average, but Shag Myers took
the batting honors as a regular
with a mark of .337, followed
closely by Scott Quakenbush with
.322. All - Conference positions
were claimed by Quakenbush at
ithird. Gene Stewart at first, and
Archie Brigman in the outfield
along with Elon's "Big Three’
pitchers. ‘ Lefty” Taylor (5-1), C
K. Siler (4-1), and Hank Hamrick
(3-2).
(Continued on Page Four*
The Qiiidiiiiiic
By GARY THOMPSON
some some of the Elon College serve those whom it represents
students. President Smith is re- Our greatest task will be to in
ported to have received calls from crease and to improve that fleet
the various cinema managers con- ing phantom, known as 'school
demnmg the behavior of our spirit.” The success or the failure
Bermuda shorts! This latest fashion P“P'*S- Let’s see if this condition cf a student legislature affects
has swept over Elon's terra firma erased . . . G. I. Walter and is affected by this spirit 1
like wildfire. Seems to be many Warding. ex-Elon. visited the cam- am unable to predict any definite
pros and cons about this mode . . . recently . , .Grand Ole Opry items of legislation, but the legis-
lune Wyrick will get a certificate appearance in the Elon Gym lature will definitely be in a bet-
•n Fine Arts at the finale of the • • Commercials ter financial position to support a
quarter. She recently made a large ® *’«ach party the 2lst of greater variety of student activi
tapestry for her church near Union ‘o visit Dean J. E. ties. In addition such matters as
Ridge. Miss Wyrick will give a ^anieleys’ house in July . . .The constitutional amendments addi
'olo art exhibit in the fall. . . Phantom has struck the Carlton tional tennis courts a camDus
Congratulations to Prof. Guy Owen The North State tennis clean-up program and other i
r.s he will receive his Ph. D. in the *”“>'nament held at the Elon courts will be considered
very immediate future . . . Gordon ■ ■ Larry Barnes, Luther Sincer 1
Ward engaged to Dot Mauldin. Clyde Boswell to ' " ^
They will hitch up in the Fall . . . "^''ve as ushers in Sylvia Eaton's
The May Day program was the scheduled for the 29th
best that I have seen since I've Evelyn Fritts will be her
items
been at Elon . . . James "the Rock ' "''^'d-of-honor . . .
Howard to take that second jaunt * • »
to the altar in December. In addi- OPEN LE’TTER
tion he has recently purchased a Thompson
38 Pontiac . . . Speaking of cars. Maroon and Gold
“lave you seen Professor Fox’s re- College
versible? . , The entertainment of
Dear Andy Griffith was the high- ^ happy to receive
“Comrade” Jerry DeeMoize
Speaker of the Legislature
♦ * ♦
ODDS And ENDS
Because of the .stulents poor re
^Ponse in paying their .tudent
dy fees, no spring formal was
possible this year. This is a sad
state of affairs . . . Would like to
express our thanks to Elon's Unks-
men. Their performance was vast-
light of Sigma Phi's recent ban- to briefly review the possi- Now is the time to aDpirfl”th ' '
quet . . . The Stars and Bars were h>lit*es of the .‘success of the Stud- summer jobs i* h k
raised over East Dorm on May in the coming aca- Pleasure to have L ^
imh T* . demio vpar . ^een a
loth. Reason? It was Confederate the legislature, I Present mv views !hr
Memorial Day. •Dixie” was played hut a bright future, "’edium of' this new^~
at various intervals throughout "ever has a stud- 'hanks to the fillip, ^
this sacred and hallowed day . . . ’eg'slature in this school had "erclal departmerjhn V
Local theater in town down on "’«"y opportunities to listed me with their tv
See y'all jn the fall! ****'" e*"®
Curley's
campus
chatter
By CHARLIE OATES
‘‘What! Why it just cannot be that an
other college year is almost gone.” Such
was the remark of one of my colleagues
when he faced the fact that less that ten
days remain until the 1954-55 term will be
stored in the moth balls, and yet he is the
same one who was only recently complain
ing how the spring days were dragging by.
That's always the way. Time seems to
pass at snail's pace during the early part
of the spring quarter, and they it simply
flies near the end of the term. You wko
doubt my word, just try waiting as so many
have until the final week to do many of
the things you’ve planned.
It’s true that almost no time at all re
mains until vacation starts, and it's trunk-
packing time at old Elon. The first month
or so of vacation will be wonderful, but
then we’ll awaken to the fact that re
entering school will not be half as bad as
we had expected. There’ll be the excite
ment of seeing all our old friends again,
and there’ll be a new series of events to
remember. All of which reminds us that
there are many things we would like to
remember out of the year that’s coming to
a close, so let’s while a few moments scan
ning the headlines that have appeared in
the Maroon and Gold since last September.
In September, when the 1954-55 terra
began . . . Elon had a record-breaking en
rollment of more than 900 students, and
the college added six new faculty members
. . . Twenty-six students had just gradu
ated at the end of the 1954 session ... In
early October the College Book Store was
bit by robbers . . . Bob Phelps was the
new president of the Student Christian
Association . . . The Christian gridders
really shellacked East Carolina . . . Home
coming was the big event of the Fall
Quarter, with a record attendance of old
grads . . . The football team, after losing
three of the first four games, pasted Ca
tawba by the largest score in history to
give the homecoming alumni and students
a thrill . . . There was also the crowning
of Arlene Stafford as Homecoming Queen
. . . And did you see her on T'V? . . . .Mso
at Homecoming. East Dorm won the decor
ations prize and the Day Student float
topped them all . . . But there were other
things happening too . . . Dr. Smith
passed another milestone in his long term
of service to the college . . . The gridders
v'hipped Guilford for the first time in
tour years . . . and they then pasted Lenoir
Rhyne for the first time since World War
II . . . And, glory of glories, there was that
14-6 upset of Davidson’s not-so-wild Wild
cats to conclude a fine grid campaign , . .
The announcements funds were assured for
two new dormitories and a new dining
hall . . . Then came Fall Term examina
tions and a brief Thanksgiving holiday
period . . . Three weeks from Thanksgiv
ing to Christmas . . . The basketball team
off to a fine start, including an even break
on a four-game invasion of Florida . . .
But wait, did I recall the Elon Players’
fine presentation of "Blithe Spirit” in the
fall . . . And we must not miss that head-
ine on the Choir's brilliant presentation
of Handel’s ‘‘Messiah.” which highlighted
the interval between Thanksgiving and
Christmas . . , Prof. West had a poem,
‘To My Mortician” published . . . And
twaas announced that Prof. Moore would
teach at Columbia this summer ... An
Elon graduate of 1949, Hugh Rankin, was
chosen ‘‘Tar Heel of the Week’’ by the
Raleigh News and Observer . . . Top event
of the Winter Quarter was the annual
High School Day.” which drew hundreds
af high school seniors to the Elon campus
■ . . Ajid the awarding of a total of $6,000
in scholarships to winners in the 'High
School Day” scholarship contest . . . Mean-
while. the Elon basketeers were holding
their place in the upper half of the Con
ference . . . Then, on to Lexington, where
the Christians reached the semi-finals of
the Confferenc^ tournament . . . Another
Elon Player show, "An Enemy Of The
People" this time . . . And exams again,
followed by a never-to-be-forgotten spring
holiday . . , Scattered at random through
out the year were dances and social events,
sponsored sometimes by classes and some
times by clubs . . . Spring Quarter open-
Jig, bringing with it a full calandar of
spring sports ... The baseball team rated
favorite to win the Conference crown
and living up to its rep in winning all
those early games And a new in-
erest in track on the Elon campus, much
® it generated by the running feats of
orst Mevius . . . The annual May Day
pageant, with Mary Sue Colclough as
queen . . , T|,e baseball team "robbed'
A ri track championship . . .
now, exams coming up, followed by
graduation . . . Good-bye, good Juck and
good fishing!