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Page Two Cfje #utlforbian Entered at Guilford College, N. C., as second class matter under the act of Congress, August 24, 1912. Published semi-monthly during the school year by the students of Guilford College. Editor-in-Chief Gene S. Key Managing Editor Ward B. Threatt Associate Editors William L. Kerr, Beverly It ley Business Manager Garland Rakestraw Business Staff T Burley Strader, Bill Byrd Circulation Manager David Holland Circulation Staff ... June Nelson, Peggy Tweddell, Emily Johnson Sports Editor Alan Conner Sports Staff Tom Evaul, Edward Post Feature Staff —J. ffm. McCracken, Harry Johnson, Earl Tyson, James Mann. News Staff Joe Keiger, Nancy Haynes, David Van Praagh, Gar rett Pettingell, Eugene Terrell, Jack White, Eleanor Cornell son, Van Barringer. Typists Bobby Marshall, Connie Hardin Photogra-pher Arch L. Biddlck, Jr. Faculty Adviser Dorothy Lloyd Gilbert Subscription Price SI.OO per year "Editorial expression shapes public opinion only if it adheres to the right, if it serves the public interest, if it is fearless, vigorous, unprej ndiced and persistent; if it adheres to a reasonable policy well-grounded in experience and unassailable in purpose. Such editorial expression is effective if it conies from an independent, free, solvent newspaper, which has won the confidence of its field and is beyond the reach of selfish interests."—Arthur C. Johnson On policy It is standard procedure for the editor of the GUILFORDIAN to set down the policy his paper will follow while he is in office. The GUILFORDIAN in succeeding issues will follow a strict policy agreed to by members of the editorial staff. Editorials will not be signed or initialed. All comments should be addressed to the editors. The editors accept full responsibility for all editorials printed. The GUILFORDIAN will not have any "gripe" as the basis for an editorial. Any issue arising that is not considered the concern of the students as a whole will not be considered. The GUILFORDIAN earnestly solicits any comments from students, alum ni, and faculty members. Or had you noticed? While we're in a good mood, we wish to call to your attention an accomplishment that rates much praise. When we learned that Paul Lentz had been appointed Dean of Men this year, we were surprised. We just couldn't picture this good-natured gentleman as dean. But, as you know, we soon found out. He has taken this extra duty (on top of an already sufficient number) in stride, and has quietly gone about performing the duties of this office with the understanding and patience that is required for such a task. Somehow, we aren't as reluctant to go to Memorial Annex with a problem . . . and we don't mean by this that it is easier to get away with anything! Dean Lentz, for a well-done job that requires much work and brings little praise, we congratulate you! Teague On Saturday, April 16, as we picked up our morning paper and turned to the sports page, we gasped, were pleased, and let forth a sigh of relief. This, we are sure, was the reaction of all Guilford College stu dents and faculty. For wasn't "Eddie" Teague the person we all were hoping would lie selected as our new athletic director? Of course when the story was relased and the tension of waiting many weeks for the announcement was over, we were relieved. The story in the Greemboro Daily News was read by all of us, and we were impressed with the past record and future plans of a promising young man whom we are fortunate to have in our midst. But out of this huge story came a small paragraph which we noticed, and which stuck fast in our minds. In what was prob ably his highest moment in life, this man did not forget, in his look into the future, that the main purpose of a physical educa tion department is Physical Education. Though, certainly, he even then realized that his success would be measured by the num ber of wins compared to the number of losses of his team, he still maintained that a strong intramural program was equally as important as intercollegiate success. This is the Eddie Teague that participates in intramural sports with the non-varsity athletes; that dons his mask and umpires softball games; of whom we have heard a number of students say about a number of courses, "I wish Teague could teach that course"; and who still can wield the stick of discipline and make the boys love it. With our feeling of happiness, there is a feeling of regret. For we know, and we must understand, that Eddie's time is more valuable; that his time for us, as individuals, will be more limited. But, nevertheless, we feel that we, as a part of Guilford College, are recipients of a great fortune. Eddie Teague, we welcome and congratulate you in your new position. THE GUILFORDIAN Just Thinking It was quite evident during foot ball season, and as much so during basketball. Just let the opposing team get a little lead, and we have a funny way, here at Guilford, of shutting up like clams. I was some what aware of that same thing at the High Point baseball game. At the very beginning of the game, the Increasingly popular "Hup-two three-four" was stalking out all over Hol>l>s Field as the H. P. pit cher strode up to the mound. Then, in the bottom of the sec ond, the Panthers crossed the plate three times. When the pitcher walk ed up in the following inning, there was not a sound from the crowded bleachers —crowded with Guilford ians, that is. It seems to me that if we're going to ride the opposing team, the time to do it is when it needs to be up set. As long as the Quakers are doing okay, there doesn't seein to me to be as much reason for the "riding" as there is when we're on the short end of the score. And, too, "Jase" got all kinds of support when we were holding High Point- scoreless. But in the fourth inning of that particular game, when Guilford was still holding a Goose egg score and the Panthers were sporting a fat three runs, "Jase" did all the pitching alone. The proverbial "Chatter" just wasn't there. CANDIDLY SPEAKING . . . . . . j. wm. mccracken I have stated this before in a letter printed in the student hand book, and I think it worthwhile to repeat it again, that participation in extra-curricular activities in col lege is fully as important as the studies one pursues. Although I admit freely that the two are often not very compatible, that often one must neglect one of them for the other, there is more to be derived from the combination than words can tell. Perhaps, from you students that read this column, there will come the cry, "There is no time," or "What have organizations to offer me?" As to the first statement let me say that there is always time for what you want and are willing enough •to do. Sometimes it may seem that you yourself will have to manufacture it, but there will be time if you arrange it. As to your second statement, the ques tion, let me answer that your or ganizations have everything to offer you. They will develop your potentiallities as nothing you may read in a book can. They will develop initiative, leadership, de pendability and a A imaginative mind. And not only will they aid you inwardly, but outwardly, also. Let me cite an instance. Pre medical students were asked in their interviews with the various Com mittees on Admissions to different medical schools what they (stu dents) did in the form of extra curricular activities. The Commit tees usually hail this information in their hands, and the process was merely a check. One of the com mittees of a near-by school told a friend of mine that he personally could not deem a student who had a straight "A" average and nothing else to back it up, as a good candi date for medicine. They are all look ing for men and women who not only have high scholastic averages but also outstanding in the organi zations of their colleges or universi ties. They want all-round in dividuals, not those who shoot off at a tangent here and there, or fall in the average, sluggin class. And so It is, or will be, in any field that you may venture when you graduate. The queries will come, "What did you do in extra curricular activities when you were i in college? Your hobbv is reading? Knitting? Nothing much? Sorry. You see, we want men and women who have proved themselves, who have initiative, leadership, depend ability. a mind that's alive and quick." They will write back to this , institution for confirmation of the facts, also. And your major and minor professors will know what . yon have done. So don't shoot the bull—it won't work. How well I remember what Dr Campbell asked us during my fresh man year. She said. "Are you here ...By HARRY JOHNSON Last Sunday afternoon I stopped over in Winston-Salem ito see the tail end of the Greensboro Pat-Win ston-Salem Cards' Carolina League tilt. The Cards were behind 5-2. When the Pats came in to bat in the top of the eighth, the Cards' pitcher received the greatest kind of support. Actually, there was more noise in support of the Cards when they were in the red than when they were tied. There wasn't any of that "glven-up" spirit that seems to pre vail when our Quakers begin trailing in any of the major sports. In the last two games Guilford's diamond men have played off (at the time of this writing, they have come from behind to win the game). The TEAM has the spirit to win. Now it's up to us, Mr. and Mrs. Spectator, to give them the support the team deserves because of that spirit. Guilford meets I.enoir Rhyne at Ilohhs Field this afternoon, and A.C.C. tomorrow afternoon, same place. Let's do our part toward win ning these and the rest of the home games. Whoever is pitching, it's our job to give him, and his teammates, every bit of supiort that we can. And that goes for next year's foot hall and basketball, too. We've got a good baseball crew this spring, and gool prospects for the other two major sports next year. Are they going to get all-out support, or medi ocre "winning support?" for education or a diploma?" There is a great difference between the two. The latter can be burned, des troyed, but the former will live, because it is inside you. Laugh and answer, "A diploma," and continue as you are, and you'll swallow your words someday. Their taste is not as pleasant as their sound. The job behind the colleges today as always is to equip young men and women to take their proper roles as leaders In future communities But it's not their job alone. It's your job, too. And it's your money, or your parents', guardians' or the government's that you're spending. College is a nine-month's bargain sale. How many did you, or are you going to continue to miss? We know It unwise To criticize Our fellow-man. Before becoming Overbold, Remember, Sir, We all came From the same Mold. Nevertheless, In spite of mothers, Some are mouldier Than others. —"Michigan State News" Straight From the Horse's Mouth By Jerry and Carl Guilford's intrepid Quakers have just scored another stunning upset. I>ast week we met the bad Baptists of Mars Hill College in nn "all holds barred," "we ean do anything bet ter than you" contest, and left them wallowing in their own iniquity. The Baptists made a strong bid with their six-inch mustn't touch rule, but Guilford met them by tak ing "More Beer" off the juke box, slammed into the lead with talk-to him-too-long-on-Monday-night and you've had it and coasted to an easy victory by proving their point with Monday night's "arrests." What we wanta know is, will the people make extra "loco amor" (Spanish for short smooch) on Tuesday or just all collapse from a night of enforced study. The hist act of our great dramatic production fell through this week. "Two Gun" Presnell was supposed to stretch "Muscles" Kerr's limp body beside "Riverboat" Dunkles when the two brutes met at the K.K.Iv. (both thinking they were dating Nettie), but Presnell went | and loused up by staying home . . . it's probably for the best; since Kerr found out his legs were bigger than Bill Oden's, he's been a hard man to stop. Somebody told Patty Simpson those other people here were boys, too, and Jim Miller is sorta un happy . . . but Patty looked happy talking to Jase t'other night. Speaking of happy, we don't think Beverly was when Anne Uaiford dated Tyson, even with Bob Fowler to console her . . . and Anne also April 29, 1949 Have You Mel... Kill Bynl (Wheel) Freshmen . . . good guy . . . buy anyone a "coke" . . . helps pass out Mr. Payne's . . . frogs . . . youngest member of freshman class . . . vet . . . loves all women . . . Betty Roberson : Freshman . . . cute girl . . . good personality . . . Davidson College . . . sister to Roxie . . . school spirit. Hobby Carson (Smily) Sophomore . . . pride of Pilot Mountain . . . got It bad . . . dates day and night . . . personality . . . lover of battleground haven . . . autos not fast enough . . . always looking for a short cut . . . Jean Sheet/ : Sophomore . . . good girl . . . never in a bad mood . . . looks happy . . . dresses neat . . . like her old man, "she doesn't like people." Dick Hoyle (Sparkie) Junior . . . expert on all matters . . . Chevroletitis . . . philosopher . . . small in size, but impressive In character . . . he's lovely, he's happy, he's engaged ... to Caroline . . . I'll fix it cheaper . . . buy a '4l cheaper in Philly . . . Kent Tilley (Flexy) Senior . . . atomach In . . . chest out . . . chin in . . . tombstone sales man . . . "June in January" . . . something in Winston . . . green and cream flash with pipe . . . loves Eeon and Alma . . . THE FRUITFUL WALK By EARL TYSON The night is filled with mystical things As I wander slowly beneath the skies— Longing for peace that prayer alone can bring, Immortal peace, the peace that never dies. As though led by a hand, strong and clean—i I chanc'd upon that lonely one Kneeling in prayer before his God: my King. I knelt with him—Not a stranger; my son. The prayer I prayed was a simple one, Not filled with lovely words, or theme— Not asking for riches or a miracle be done; Just one request of God,—this pray er I sing— Oh, Love divine, glow in my eyes! Make me more like him that looks above, Knelt in prayer beneath the skies— Seeking strength, renewed faith, needed love. managed to throw a little gloom into Nancy Parker's life by doing the campus with Joe Mitchell too— always good for a paragraph, that gal! Yarborougli saved our asking Bet ty Jo to straighten up by taking things in hand with Mary Dettor (the situation—not Mary). i 1;n 1 to see the Soda Shop cow girls getting along . . . Nina Walton walking with Bobby Furnas, Polly Van sliding from Bobby Carson's chit-chat to John Schopp's, Anne Reese cutting rugs with Baker's brother (the single one), and Nat ICthridge in a fast card game with J. T. "The Traitor" Venable. Also noticed that Tut Slierrill has an swered the call of spring and paired up with Barbara Scott . . . his young er but even bigger brother is dating a little gal in town, anil if you were Bobby Clark what in the world would you do about it? We'd like to see more of the John Jones-Ornstein combo, partly 'cause they're nice people and partly to see if genius is hereditary. Poor Bettina is confused again. Her Arab is back, A 1 Milner is still here: and the fneuity is strictly Zionist in this case. Diamond Jim Hawley's brother has already moved into collegiate circles with Peggy Tweddle, and Peggy and June got mushy and gave the IH>.VS a chicken for Easter . . . and that cleans us out till our next scout report. Parting notes: Oirtigrats to the Valeur twins for taking Winston's To'ni vote.
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