FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1962
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FRIDAY, OCTOBER ."i, 1962
TRIBI TE TO THE BAND
Ni) liner thlnK ha.s happened on the Elon
College campus In recent years than the
■ ejuvenatlon of (he Elon College band,
which became evident to the faculty and
student body at the very first chapel
convocation of the year.
That chapel program, which differed
itreally from the traditional opening con
vocation, proved to be a rooting and toot
ing. heppy and peppy affair that introduc-
«-d tKiih the new band director and Uie
band he ha.v created to the assembled fac
ulty and ttudent.v.
It fitting that the newly-formed band
ahould >pen with Elon's traditional song,
"Her*' To Dear Old Elon,” but it was
thr n j. "Elun Fi«ht Sonji” which really
act th« tempo for one of the mo-st enthus
iastic opening' In Elon' long history.
W'hMe the chapel program served as a
rouMHK 'cnd-off for the Christian football
squad for Its opening name of the year,
11 also seemed (o create a real enthusiasm
for th“ routine clss^work that got under
way ihat day.
So, here's a bij; hand to the reborn Elon
band, which promi.sf- to add much to so
many occasions during the year.
WII.\T SIIAI.I. I DO WITH .MY LIFE
The question above is the biggest and
most Important one that anyone Is ever
called upon to answer, and It Is particular
ly Importaof to the young man or young
woman who is Just beginning his or her
college career as a freshman, and it is
heard again each year as further steps
are made along the path of education.
The Individual may not an.swer It In so
many words at the lime, but it Is a ques
tion which must be answered looner or
later, whether the answer be given ji words
or deeds.
Fjced with Ihe que.stiun. one may make
a thoughtful, well-planned and con.scient-
lous choice, or, like so many persons, one
may Just drift along and let shifting cir
cumstances of the moment force a quick
decision.
One writer, who has given long study
10 the question as it confronts everyone
declare, that Christian Faith Is a fine
starting point as u convindes the indivi
dual that ones life is not ones own indiv
idual property, since Ihe choice will also
affect very greatly the lives of others
Life itself requires that each person do
something with his life, using the powers
and polenfialiUes within Mm. for the sim
ple act of ■ earning a living'' requires ac-
tion within the human economy.
But 'earning a living - is only a Job, and
everyone should plan u> include within his
life both a Job and a vocation, with the
vocation designed to impart some blessing
cr service to o^ers who will be met along
the way.
There are many activities on the college
eampu.s, both curricular and extra-curri-
cular, which prepare one for service to
other*, and every student should so plan
his college work that he may be preparad
for both a Job and a vocation in the world
that faces him after graduation.
Wisps W
The ability to tpeak In many languages
valuable, but the abflity to keep your
nr*outh ?hut In one is priceless.
shades
of
elon
By
HINSON .MIKEI-L
th.sc heltered waUs we find
Cl.. 3 cncc again experiencing the
t 1,1 (j' fail and the beginning of a new
. ; year. For most of us it has been
a I-inr. tedious summer, and the Elon
sccne. bubbling with the warmth of fam
iliar faces, is a welcome sight. The atmos-
piitre having been chilled and colored by
that most gloriou.s of seasons, predicts
much enthusiastic activity to be expressed
in fun and of course in many hours of
intellectual endeavor.
Obvious enough to all of us who attended
Eiim la.st >ear is the fact that many of
our old friends are not back again. Some
of them having completed their course of
study here have advanced to graduate
school, while others are now battling the
cold reality ol our work-a-day world. Truly,
their absence leaves a noticeable gap in
our lives, but because constant turnover
cannot be denied as part of life itself, this
must be accepted and new friends sought
for to fill this gap. As someone once said.
"The only Ihing that never changes is
change itself. ’ and I believe this is true.
Now let us look toward our freshman
clais. extending to them a heartfelt wel
come: You. as all the rest of us. are
fortunate in being a part of the community
of growth and brotherhood that is Elon.
It is here that you will spend the best
years of your life and it is your responsi
bility to live these years to their fullest.
In order to lead a successful college ca
reer. a student must be conscientious about
hi** academic work. It is certainly diffi
cult. for newcomers especially, to settle
down In an environment so conducive to
social activity; if. however, we begin our
year with a particular resolution to apply
ourselves, it can be accomplished.
The majority of poor grades is most often
the result of negligence, when otherwise in
tensive application would have made great
difference. Because college work is con-
ducti*d on a high level—and we realize it
—we should te all the more challenged to
excell In our work.
A very Interesting and useful part of our
college life is the program of extra-curri
cular activities which is open to those who
sek additional application of themselves
and expression of individual qualities. One
of the foremost of them this fall is the
Elon College Band under the leadership of
Prof. Jack O. White, who is serving his
first year as a member of the Elon Col
lege music faculty.
Professor White has newly organized this
band and has not only obtained for it a
band room in society hall but has also been
successful in acquiring several thousand
dollars worth of basic new instruments.
These instruments fall into the categories
of percussion, bass, and woodwinds. With
Ihe securing of this new equipment and the
addition of new members, the band has
better balance and an overall brighter
sound than ever before. This year, for
the first time in several seasons, our band
will be marching on the football field dur
ing halftime at several games. Although
not everyone can be a member, we can all
do our best to support it 'and our team)
by attending the football games and yelling
full force.
Let’s win this game.
Go onward Elon. go;
Never to lose a victory to the foe.
On to the goal, a gain on every play;
Let's fight, fight
Win this game the same old way.
For Ihe benefit of freshmen and trans
fer students who are not familiar with fra
ternities and sororities on campus. I feel
obliged to .say a few words appertaining
thereto. There are four social fraternities
at Elon. tn alphabetical order, they are:
Alpha Pi Delta, Iota Tau Kappa, Kappa
Psi Nu, and Sigma Phi Beta.
Each fraternity identifies itself with a
sister sorority: they are: respectively: Pi
Kappa Tau, Beta Omlcron Beta, Tau Zeta
Phi, and Delta Upsilon Kappa.
Rush week for upperclassmen and trans
fers Is held in the fall: for freshmen, it is
held In the spring. During this rush period,
each group is permitted to hold social func
tions for those who might be interested in
becoming brothers or sisters. In this way,
potential pledges are provided an oppor
tunity to nnow Ihe groups better and vice-
versa.
After the rushees have been carefully
considered, each fraternity or sorority
sends out its bids. Upon acceptance of these
bids, the new members are welcomed to
the groups on whai is known as bid nigbt
during which each fraternity serenades
each sorority. The Initiation, which is con-
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ll(mAKI) KICHARDSON j DR. ELEANOR MOFFITT
KnKHsh
English
PROF. GEORGE BOYLES
Biolo}ry
MISS EDITII BRANNO('K
Home Economics
Faculty
l\l embers
For
1962-63
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MRS. GERTRUD MaeEWEN
German
PROF. AKTIU R HARTUNG
Mathematics
MRS. DOROTHY VASS
Librarian
PROF. CHARLES REYNOLDS
I Spanish
A Mew From The Oak
By MELVIN SHREVES
When this column was start
ed la.st year, we thought that it
should emphasize activities of
Ihe Student Government Assoc
iation as an arganization. Since
Ihat time, it has been realized
that that the column should cov
er all aspects of student life.
Therefore, the column will wan
der all over the campus, gather
up bits of information of inter
est to the students, and, occas
ionally, express a few opinions.
Elon’s Fraternity and Sorority
Systen
Since the new handbook came
out this month, many students
have been wondering just what
the administration is trying to
do with the Greeks. Actually
most of the regulations in the
handbook have been a part of
the school's policy on fraterni
ties and sororities since 1928.
The foundation on which these
regulations are built comes
from a paragraph in the hand
book which states:
"For the promotion of bro
therhood and good fellowship
and for the cultivation of the
social life, the Board of Trus
tees has provided for the vol-
tary organization of fraterni
ties and sororities among the
students, with the consent of
the faculty and under their
supervision.”
This foundation is the same as
it was in 1928. However, that does
not mean some of the regulations
built upon this foundation cannot
be changed or altered.
Dr. Danieley, when approach
ed on the subject, said that the
fraternities and sororities, under
the Pan-Hellenic banner, now
have the opportunity to act as
a “go-between" the faculty and
the social clubs. If the Pan-Hell-
enic Council can present a worth
while constitution to the Stu
dent Affairs Committee, some
changes in the regulations can
be talked over and probably
changed or altered.
One or more of the social
clubs have said that they would
like to become a chapter in
one national fraternity or an
other, and have been advised to
try and do so by the adminis
tration,. However, obtaining a
national charter is not an ov
ernight thing. The group, or
groups, must have a good schol
astic standing, a strong mem
bership, and substantial funds
in the treasury.
Of course, the administration
makes no limits on how high a
scholastic average any fraterni
ty or sorority may have. How
ever, regulations do limit the
number of members a club may
have and the total cost of mem-
1
bership. In order to obtain a
charter, most nationals require
from thirty-five to forty mem
bers. and annual dues ot any
where from sixty to one-hun
dred and fifty dollars per mem
ber per year.
It is a known fact among the
Greek clubs that something
must be done to attract students
to join their groups. The main
thing standing in the way is the
low scholastic standings of the
students do not have this aver
age. If the fraternities and sor
orities had something better to
offer, let’s say a national chap
ter. then perhaps the students
would work harder to achieve ac
ceptable scholastic standings.
The solution of the fraternity-
sorority system s problem lies
from the most part in the hands
of the Greek groups themselves
acting through the Pan-Hellen
ic Council. What is to be done
and how it is to be done is
their problem, and let’s hope that
they come up with a solution
that will be of benefit to every-
one involved.
Freshmen Orientation
What has happened to fresh
man orientation? W’hy aren't
freshmen required to wear their
beanies? Why don’t the fresh
men show more respect for the
upperclassmen?
It wasn’t too many years ago
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a voice
from the
corner
By
don TERRELL
We of the Maroon and Gold would like
to extend a welcome to all Elonites. To the
freshmen and transfer students, goes a
special and initial welcome and a sincere
liope that your life at ole Oak U. will be
an enlightening one.
The time is rapidly approaching when
the new Class of '66 will select a presi
dent, vice-president, secretary-treasurer,
five Senate representatives, and an Honor
Council representative. I would seriously
like to issue a challenge to the class. In the
past three years, Freshmen class elecUoas
have been rather spirited. A great deal d
interest has been shown and a lot of hard
work evident. 1 wonder if this year’s class
can approach, equal, or surpass the "rat
class” spirit of past years. What can you
do?
Now that you are in college, past glories
are forgotten. All students, whether active
or conservative in previous high school or
prep school activities are together on an
even plateau from which an almost entire
ly new life and outlook can be formed.
Little do you know of each other’s past
accomplishments or capabilities. Success
is to be gained by those who honestly and
diligently seek it. Several of the ambition-
sparked frosh have already unofficially an
nounced their candidacy. Be an active par
ticipant, and your college life will mean so
much more to you.
Fraternities and Sororities
Invariably during college life, a student
is faced with the problem of pledging a
fraternity or sorority. Should I join, and it
so, which one? These are questions most
all of us have to answer. Naturally, each oi
the groups will answer in favor of them
selves. Before you seriously consider a fra
ternity or sorority, be sure that you have
carefully observed all the groups first. Get
to know as many people in the particular
groups as you can. then through an obser
vation of the overall offering of the group,
make your selection. Many students feel
they should wait for a year or so before
joining a fraternity or sorority. I do not
feel this way at all. Most of us now in
fraternities feel that being affiliated with
our groups has been as much a scholastic
1 boost as a social boost. I heartily recom
mend scoring high grades now in order
to become eligible. Your scrutinization pro
cess can be a current thing, and come
February, it will be party time.
The Elon Players
For those newcomers who possess dra-
.matic abilities, the first scheduled produc
tion will be Moliere’s “The Imaginary In
valid,” This is a three-act farce, which al
lows the actors true expression of move
ment, gesture, facial manipulation, and
pantomine. It requires art to do Moliere.
I’m sure Professor Day will be interested
in interviewing those newcomers who have
had previous experience and those others
who are interested. In the past, we have
been fortunate enough to boast a fine the
atre sea*n. This year should be no excep
tion.
Pan-Hellenic Council
The Pan-Hellenic Council should be com
mended for the work of the membership.
This Year, under the leadership of Demus
Thompson, the group has a renovated con
stitution and new by-laws for consideration
by the faculty-administration committee on
fraternities and sororities. This is one seg
ment of control which we very much hope
will be returned to the Student Govern
ment Association.
Liberal Arts Fomm
For those more literary minded, the Lil>-
eral Arts Forum has tentative plans to
sponsor the British novelist, John Braine,
who has been associated by some critics
with the 'Angry Young Men” movement
in British literature.
Many of you are familiar with the pop
ular book and hit movie, “Room at the
Top , which starred Lawrence Harvey and
Simone Signoret. Miss Signoret won the
Academy Award for her acting perform
ance in the movie. —
Braine will be in the United States during;
February and March, and the Liberal
Arts Forum is currently negotiating with
the writer’s agent.
Also, the Forum plans to sponsor the
award-winning Italian film, “La Strada,"
which stars Giulietta Masina and Anthony
® grand prize winner
at the 'Venice International Film Festival,
rom personal experience, 1 can easily say
at this is one of the most dramatic and
■moving films I have ever seen. The story
IS sensitive and the acting superb,
programs.
I recon' I’d better mosey on back to the
iingeon and put the voice back in its
secret hiding place. So for now, adios
i youse guysv’