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PAGE 2 - THE WAYNE COMMUNIQUE, WCC, GOLDSBORO, N. C„ MAY 18, 1971 EDITORIAL PAGE Justifying SGA Position Why Gene Shambaugh decided to criticize the SGA' so harshly in the last Oommunique was confusing at first. But after one looks at the real situation and sees how Gene misinterpreted what happened at the SGA meeting Mlien the Bison Club applied for approval, it is easy to understand why he attacked the SGA. The Bison Club organizers, in forming the club, acted on erroneous advice and failed to go through proper channds. This was the basis upon which the SGA based its objection to the club’s being formed until it had gone throu^ proper channels. My c(»itention that members have a 2.00 (c) grade average was correct, but as a suggestion and not as a requirement for membership in the Bison Club. My suggestion was that to join any club at WCC shoidd be an honor and a person’s grades should be equal to that honor. If, however, a person with less than a 2.00 grade average would like to support a club, he should do so in &e same manner as a Bull Pledge joins a fraternity, and not as a full member until he raises his grade average. It was never my intention to stop anyone from joining any club. An incidental mis-statement was that the motion to table the constitution was made by Victor Santana. In actuality, I made the motion and Victor Santana second^ it. It was tabled because the constitutional structure did not state a purpose, nor did it have by laws. If the SGA had sought revenge, it could have stopped sdl Bison Club projects until official passage of the C(Histitution. But no SGA member said a word against any [^ject. My last point is that the SGA, to insure order at its meeting, simply stated that ^e meeting would be closed if there were any interruptions from non members. No meeting has ever bmn closed to any student at any time this year; and no meeting will be closed as long as order prevails. I fail to see how any further rancorous comment about the SGA can be justified since the Bison Club constitution, once it was corrected, was approved by the SGA with only one disserting vote. The SGA has done much to promote student ac tivities at WCC; for example, it has supported the annual, homecoming activities, dances, and this newspaper. The SGA does not object to honest criticism but wishes only that the student body at large get an accurate and unbiased picture of its activities.—George Bell, SGA Representative Dean Waller Expresses Thanks We are nearing the com- pletinon of the 1970-71 school year a very successful and eventful year. The students, faculty and ad ministration have all con tributed to make Wayne Community CoUege a growing and a better institution. The clubs .and organizations, on campus, are to be com mended for their contributions to Wayne Community College and the community. Your Student Government Association has made definite contributions to the growth of WCC. The leadership and dedication of the SGA officers and representatives have made for the students a better in stitution. They have contributed many hours for the benefits of the students and have been criticized, but have demon strated loyalty, maturity, and concern that their decisions be best for everyone concerned. These people deserve a big thank you from all. To the ’71 graduates we wish you a very bright and successful future. Wayne Community College still has its doors open to you. If we can be of service to you in.the future, please call on us. We do hope you will stop in to see us occasionally. The returning students and new students of the ’71-’72 school year are expecting bigger and tetter ac complishments. With the leadership of your SGA and the continued contributions of the many clubs and organizations, I feel confident we will progress. I hope we all have a very safe and enjoyable summer. Again thanks to all of you for a very good 70-71 school year.—Bob Waller THE WAYNE COMMUNIQUE THE VOICE OF WAYNE COMMUNITY COLLEQE GOLDSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA Editor William Daniels Assistant Editor George Bell Reporters Sandy Mitchell, Leslie Jones, Debbie Evans, George Beil, Gene Shambaugh, Dennis Anderson, Joseph Neal, Jean Edgerton, Kenneth Hare, Donna Jones, Rich ard Phipps, Ken Phillips, Dianne Casey, Wayne Best. Sports Editor — Brantley Watkins Feature Editors Sandy Mitchell, Jean Edgerton Chief Typist Dianne Casey Assistant Typists Debbie Evans, AAeredith Singley Layout and Proof Editors George Bell, William Daniels Advertising Gerry Davis Photographers Tom Smith, Mr. Pay Povy^ell Advisors Dean Waller, Mrs. Reid, Mrs. Gurley, Mr. Colquitt. The Communique is published monthly for the students of WCC. The opinions expressed here do not necessarily represent those of the Board of Directors, staff or faculty of WCC. Why Not Take An Active Part? It has been brought to my attention that some WCC students feel things are not as they should be on this campus. These students are always ready to find fault with the SGA, the newspaper, the yearbook or anything else. But how many times do some students take an active part in trying to better conditions? The only way for them to get anything done is to do it. If students don’t take an active part in campus activities and do not like the way things are, they have no one to blame but themselves.—JE Lefs Enjoy a Greener Earth (Most people are against pollution; in fact, it is doubtful that anyone is in favor of it. Why then is everyone so apathetic on the worst crisis of the modem world? If it is because few people know how to fight poUutim then here are some practical recommendations from a concerned student.) Industry pouring poisonous wastes into the air and water is not the total picture of pollution. The average American household uses 100 gallons of water a day and pi^uces 50 pounds of trash a week. Governments are slowly beginning to take action and industry is becoming more aware of the problem. Here are some ways individuals can fight pollution in the world: 1. Use water sparingly and consume less electricity. 2. Use readily disintegrating containers or returnable bottles and cans. 3. Limit the use of plastic wrapping—wax paper and cellophane are not disposal problems. 4. Use only white paper products—dyes pollute. 5. Return coat hangers to the cleaners, return eggs cartons to the egg man, give newspapers to salvage agencies, and protest the wrapping of foo^ that could go unwrapped (fruit and vegetables.) 6. Do not use “no pest” strips—they contain nerve gas. 7. Garden without in secticides, or use botanical ones such as nictine, rotenon<‘ or pyrethrum. 8. Make sure engines are clean or better still walk and use public transportation. 9. Make a compost pile out of leaves, scraps, grass, etc. 10. Support industries which research antipoUutont practices and clubs or committees against pollution. Make an effort to leam more about pollution and become an aware consumer. Let’s enjoy a greener earth. ROGER P5APCS To Interested Students at WCC As your outgoing 1970-71 SGA secretary, I feel that it is necessary to make a recon ciliation for an article signed by an interested student in the April Wayne Communique. Several contentions were made which I feel should be justified. The writer chose to take a direct slam at the Student Government Association as well as various representatives. Mr. Shambaugh seems to feel that it is wrong for the SGA to use correct parliamentary procedure. However, he has apparently never attended a meeting where these rules were suspended. The SGA has been very fortunate this year in having open meetings. Students have never been told during this year that they could not attend any SGA meeting. The facts reported by the writer concerning the failure of the Bison Qub (institution to be passed were also incorrect. This constitution was not passed on the first motion because the club itself had to be approval first. Immediately after its approval the constitution was tabled. However, in less than a week a special SGA meeting was held and the Bison C3ub constitution was accepted. Perhaps, Mr. Gene Sham baugh should acquaint himself with the SGA constitution, correct parliamentary procedure, and the necessity of ethics for a reporter.—Dianne Casey Keep It Clean! In the Student Union, anytime of the day, especially around lunch-time, it is not unusual to see a group of students get up from a table leaving all their cups and paper. Many students stack-up their trash in the ashtrays which is quite dif ferent from the trash cans. Surely, Wayne Community College students cannot be Drama Interest Grows Plans for the summer are blossoming for the drama program of the fine arts department: A drama class in the ex tension program will produce a full-length play at the end of the summer. The acquisition of a permanent stage and auditorium where plays can be produced regularly. The production of an outdoor play in the spacious setting of Herman Park or some other cleared area. A dimmer panel which will light each show easily and adequately so that plans for lights do not have to be made weeks in advance at much cost in time and money. More wishful plans float around and perhaps even these four are pipedreams, but the growing students interest in a progressing drama program is evident from the reception of the past production of The Apple Tree and its tour in N. C. THAT lazy. There is a trash can within a few feet of every table and it only takes a tiny bit of effort to push the opening in ward and drop the trash in. Students have no right to complain about the crniditim of the Student Union, when they themselves are the source of its untidiness. Project Grows ~ (Continued from page 1) Promotion: Carmen Turrone, Debbie Evans Judy Rogers; Clean-up; James Holmes, Frank Peoples, Shelby Yelverton, Wayne Peterson; Landscaping: Craig Hood, Jerry Kornegay; Planting: Dorothy Isler, Phyllis Gay, Bob Grantham; Structure: Pat Pate, Danny Pate, Darlene Woolard; Plumbing: Gary Davis, Mike Pate, Dan Hodgins; Surveying: Roger Barnes, Roger Stevens, Ed Smith; Recording Secretary: Ida Wooten. Other students active in the project are Gerry Davis, Leslie Jones, Fred Dawes, James Morgan, Mickey Gonzales, Francis Albritton, and Rick Hall. Expensive In 1970, this nation spent $67.2 billion for health and medical care. this? that? Vfu>yu«/
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