The Pendulum
Page Three
Greek Week activities are set
March 25,1976
by Bick Sherlock
yi parade, some chariots, a
p.opi,
gathered in one place
Then twenty kegs of beer they
m off to seek.
With live bands for music,
they call it Greek Week.
One member of each
fraternity and sorority has
again joined a committee to
make plans »he second
annual Greek Week. The
festivities are set for the week of
April 12, Monday through
Thursday, to give each
organization a chance to
socialize and complete in some
unusual events.
The week will open 1:30
Monday with a parade, each
organization displaying its ties
and colors. Next will be
shopping cart races for
sororities amd chariot races for
the fraternities. The remainder
of the afternoon and evening
will be a blast with live bands
and beer-chugging events.
Tuesday will begin with a
homemade-boat race across
Staley Lake. The boats will be
judged on originality and
paddling speed of the three-man
crew aboanl. Sports and games
of skill are scheduled for
Tuesday afternoon through
Wednesday afternoon. The
week will end with a series of
games such as throwing an egg,
tug of war, sack race, and an
eating contest. Skits will be
staged Thursday night, and the
winning organization will be
announced. Trophies will be
awarded later.
Mann’s performance raises questions
by Rick Sherlock
During the Bicentennial
year, much of our heritage is
being reviewed. Some of it is
taken seriously to arouse
patriotism and perhaps create
the lump in the throat or the
tear in an eye that used to
appear when a brass band
played the national anthem or
we heard the words "We, the
People.” Television has given us
the Bicentennial Minute to
awaken the American people to
the seriousness of a Revolution
when a small group of people
gave their lives for a dream
which seemed almost hopeless.
But the entertainment field
has also spoiled many of the
efforts to bring back the spirit
once native to an American. The
recent Presidents of our nation
have become a farce. To appear
on the hit television program
"Laugh In” was part of a
campaign, or to be ridiculed as a
stumblebum, or a cowboy or
even a psychopath. One then
realizes that this man may be
the leader of over 200 million
people and influence the lives of
millions more.
Howard Mann recently
appeared at Elon College to
impersonate George
Washington, a man I believe
"Psstxl’ve only counted five out there.” Although there
wasn’t a full house for the Loud Mime Co., those who attended
enjoyed it (Photo: Joe Chandler)
Enrollment figures
by Gary Spitler
Elon College enrollment has
increased once again. Spring
figures show that 1117 students
live in the dorms as compared
with the 1975 figures of 1119.
Commuters number 942
students as compared to 884
last year.
The total enrollment for
spring 1976 increased 2.8%
from 2003 to 2059. Baptists
comprise 26.81% of the total
church enrollment, while
Methodists make up 21.42% of
the student population. Eight
foreign countries are
represented on Elon’s campus.
Business Administration leads
in specified majors for students
with 338 majors, while P.E.
follows with 249.
’76-’77 officers for SAM elected
Officers for SAM (Society for
the Advancement of
Management) have been
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evening. April 7, in Whitley
Auditorium at 8 o'clock. The
Alpha Omega Players are
sponsored by the Fine Arts
^ommittee of the Student
'-'nion Board.
had room for humor but still
took seriously a revolution that
changed much of the world. Mr.
Mann’s performance was good,
but little credit did it give to a
man who gave so much to the
birth of a nation. The idea that
George Washington might need
John Hancock insurance or that
Ben Franklin did nothing but
create silly little proverbs is not
a true representation. And if
humor is necessary to keep an
audience seated, what
charismatic power did Mr.
Washington have that made
thousands follow him or suffer
and die? There seems little
humor in this thought!
The first signs of spring are here, yet these new buds will soon
be threatened by summer mowing.
Summer program improved
by Cathy Henley
Any questions concerning
summer school? See Dr. Chris
White of the religion
department who holds the new
job of director of summer school.
He is trying to put emphasis on
the program this year and to
improve student life during the
summer.
There will be student
activities offered during the
week and on weekends
including, for the first time,
Elon’s summer league baseball
games. Dr. White said that
"summer classes are more
relaxed for the professor and
consequently for the studenU. It
is cheaper (per semester hour)
and the classes are all in the
morning. There are no Saturday
classes this year.” Dr. White
welcomes students to come by
and discuss any problems or
questions concerning this year’s
program. His office is in Mooney
310.
Information about summer
school 1976 may be picked up in
the counseling office in
Alamance.
Dr. and Mrs. Shan tell of life in Zambia
Winter Term 1976 found
more students here than last
year 941 men and 612 women
attended the mini-term to
compile the total of 1553. Of
these students, 864 lived in the
dorms and 689 commuted from
their homes.
This year's figures were up by
53 students over last year, 1500
attended Elon during the
mini-term in 75; 914 were male
while 586 were female. Dorm
students totaled 887 while 613
commuted.
There was a 1.8% increase in
men students and a 1.7%
increase in women for the
winter term for an overall
increase of 3.5%. Dorm students
decreased by 1.5% while
commute'rs increased by 5%.
by Weston Parker
What do you do, if you’ve just
finished 25 years of teaching at
Elon College and the roof of
your house leaks? You move to
Zambia, Africa! At least that’s
what Dr. and Mrs. Sloan did.
Dr. Sloan taught religion and
Mrs. Sloan was teaching
Spanish until their retirement
in 1972. During this time the
Sloans had traveled over much
of the world from Siberia to
Peru. Dr. Sloan’s interest in
explaining the Judeo-Christian
Bible produced five books, one
of which was What is the Old
Testament f — A View from
Africa.
The Sloans’ knowledge of the
developing countries in Africa
led them to an interest in an
organization called the Africa
Literatiuie Centre, which was a
growing institution for the
education of journalists and
writers. There are many similar
organizations in Africa, but this
one focused on the value of a
free press in a developing
country. Subsequently, the
Sloans decided to move to
Kitwe, Zambia, and help in the
Literature Centre.
Dr. Sloan taught a
correspondence course in
journalism to 60 students, as
well as holding classes at the
Literature (Centre. Mrs. Sloan
spoke of this as one of her
husband's largest
undertakings. A few of these
students aspired to poetry.
These people were assigned to
Bessie Sloan, who reflected that
this experience gave her quite
an insight into the Zambian
culture. Later in their stay, the
Sloans became involved in the
United Church of Zambia, the
Dr. teaching in the Ministerial
Training School, and heading
the largest Christian pastorate
in Zambia. Mrs, Sloan taught in
the Ministerial Training School
and worked in an ecumenical
effort designed as a woman’s
training center.
The Sloans were to return to
Elon College in April of this
year, but concern over Mrs.
Sloan’s health forced a return in
November 1975. In December
the Sloans moved back into
their flat-roofed house on
Arcadia Drive. The roof still
leaked and had been
considerably damaged. I recall
Dr. Sloan saying, 'Teople asked
me what 1 was going to do when
I returned here. I guess 111 get
my house back in shape.” But
the Sloans are not stay-at-home
people. TTiey have already given
a number of lectures and slide
presentations around the local
area, as well as traveling to
Eastern Virginia and Florida.
They also have plans to take
their experience in Zambia to
Pennsylvania and Ohio in the
near future. Dr. and Mrs. Sloan
believe that such places as the
Africa Literature Centre are of
much importance in the growth
of these new African nations,
and they wish to obtain as much
support for the Centre as
possible.
When I asked this energetic
couple what additional plans
they had for the future. Bessie
responded, "Oh, just run around
and have a good time!”
Bicentennial fete includes street dancing
elected for next year. Junior
Gary' Spitler, a business
administration major, was
elected president of the business
organization. Jim Cozart was
elected vice-president while
Brenda Spence won the office of
treasurer. The secretary is
Mari lee McPherson.
The officers and members
plan to benefit Elon (Allege
with a little of the "Spirit of "76'
next fall.
The Town of Elon CJollege has
annoimced the program for the
Bicentennial celebration on
Saturday. April 10, when the
Marine Ckwps 3olor Guards,
bands, floats, and a fife and
drum corps march into the
village to get things started
After a parade at 10 a.m..
students will present an
historical drama in Whitley at
11 o'clock.
From 12 to 3 p.m. Harden
Center will hold an art
exhibition, including winners of
a town seal contest,
photography, and a design for a
town flag. Artists who wish to
present entries, due by Friday,
should see Prof. Ed Daniel, Dr.
Frank Harris, or Dean Theo
Strum.
On campus at 12:15, a
cook-out picnic (price; $2f.(X))
will be available. Meantime, a
concert by the Elon Clollege
Band will be heard, 12:30 to 1
p.m.
At 1 pjn. the new Gazebo will
be dedicated on campus with
special music by the choir and
concert band. After this
ceremony, the Bicentennial
committee announces games
Several programs are
being planned by the
Reader's Theatre group to be
presented in Whitley at
Tuesday and Thursday
morning assemblies. Three
different groups are involved
in the planning under the
direction of Dr. Moffett.
Colleen Lowe, and Bill
Sharpe.
The last meeting, March 2,
was held at Crumpton
Onter near Roxboro, N.C.
for all ages, six to 90; and from 3
to 4 p.m. a street dance will
feature a clogger
demonstration, "fiddling and
fun." During the day. a
commemmtive program, with
Elon's histoiy and a list of
historical homes and buildings,
will be tor sale.
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