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Students and Spring Fever // 7// Return to (la in pus slpri/ 9 *£* l K y t % wIHBI HAVE A GOOD VACATION VOLUME XLI Visiting Scientist On Campus This week Dr. John F. Baxter, professor ol chemistry at the Uni versity of Florida, spent several davs at Guilford College lecturing in chemistry. Dr. Baxter is a member ol a vast program ol Visiting Scientists in Chemistry of the American Chemi cal Societv, who receive financial support from the National Science Foundation. The Committee in charge of the program has secured a large group of chemists, most of whom are pro lessors with established reputations as excellent teachers. All the vis itors are abreast of modern devel opments in chemistry. These men are willing to visit an institution for a period of three days, though a few shorter stays and very occa sionally a stay of as long as six daws may be arranged. During the time spent at a given institution, the v isitors are prepared to do several of these following things: give formal lectures in chemistry, conduct seminars, ad dress the entire student body dur ing assemblies, take over class periods in undergraduate courses, have conferences xvith the students individually and in groups as to opportunities in chemistry, future employment and graduate study. Dr. Baxter spoke on March the twenty-first to the Cuilford upper class assembly. His address was in the form of a plea to students today to prepare themselves to take part in a constantly advancing tech nological society. Another interest ing lecture was given by Dr. Baxter at eight o'clock, the follow ing night on the topic: "Atoms—Fact or Fancy." During this period Dr. Baxter discussed the Scientific Method, the Origins ol the Atomic Theory, and the contributions of the Quaker scientist, John Dalton. The QuilforMcm HAVE FUN—To the typical Guilford student who we envisage as above, we of The Cuilfordian Stall wish a Happy Spring Vacation. And in the words "I the American Safetv Council—"Drive Safely, the life you save may he your own." PEARSON, HORTON TO SPEAK IN COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES Drew Pearson and Dean Doug las Morton, two of our nation's leading figures in their respective fields, w ill speak in the Commence ment Exercises of Guilford Col lege's Graduating Class of 1957. Dean Horton will deliver the Baccalaureate sermon on Sunday, June 2, at 11:00 a.m. Dr. Horton, Dean of the Harvard Theological Seminary since 1955, is one of our country's leading clergymen. He was horn in Brooklyn, N. Y. on July 27, 1891. He attended Princeton, and in 1912 received his A.B. degree from that school. He did graduate study in Scotland, Eng land, and Germany. In 1915 he received his B.D. degree from Hartford Theological Seminary, and in 1931 he received his D.D. from the Chicago Theological Sem inary. In 1932 lie received his Litt.D. from Marietta College. GUILFORD COLLEGE, X. C., MARCH 29. 1957 Dr. Horton has been minister of the General Council of Congrega tional Churches since 1938. He is a member of Phi Beta Kappa, and is the author of several books. Drew (Andrew Russell) Pearson, prominent columnist and new sman, who will deliver the Commence ment Address on Monday, June 23, was born in Evanston, 111. on December 13, 1897. He attended Phillips Academy, Exeter, N. H., received his A.B. degree from Swarthmore College in 1919, and his LL.D. from Harding College in 1945. Mr. Pearson is a Quaker, and was Director of the American Friends Service Committee s relief work in Siberia, Montenegro, and Albania from 1919-1921. It is inter esting to note that here he became acquainted with our own Dr. Fur nas, who was at that time also (Continued, on page four) April ninth will see the first day hack to class. The ninth day of April will also see the Guilford (.'ollege campus showing the effects of Spring. The return to campus is an annual event which proceeds much in the same manner each year. The grounds are a sight to behold, shrubbery and flowers in bloom, warm breezes gently waving the tree branches, and the lake seems to beckon, cool and refreshing. The students, too. are a sight to behold, as they wander about in a daze, struck by that dread mahuh Spring Fever. Work is at a minimum and as the old adage goes, "in the Spring a young man's fancy often turns . . . And so it does. There (ire those who seem to represent the new, up and coming, modern day student. The hard realists who, in spite of the beauty which surrounds them, insist upon studying. How vulgar, how unaesthetic, how boring, how foolish can one be come? What is their purpose in coming to college? How long can a student live a carefree life, with financial support from his parents (or The Uncle)? This is certainly not to be underrated. However, these wondrous facets of college life should not be taken too seriously. After providing a positive sort of attraction (the picture), and leading you this far, the writer's intentions are no doubt clear. The freshmen are now (it is hoped) somewhat wiser and the upperclassmen enlightened. Let us now save some of our energy for after Spring Vacation, and have a different sort of semester. RICHARDSON, FINLEY, GRIFFIN, KERR TO HEAD ACTIVITIES In the Spring Elections held on Wednesday, March 27, Rachel Richardson defeated Ann Harper in a close race for Women's Student Government President; Woody Finley was elected Men s Student Gov ernment President over Boh Johnson who will be vice-president. David Griffin was chosen over liis opponent, Mary Kay Hilton as (Junker Editor; and Doug Kerr was elected Gru.i OISDIAN Editor on a yes no hallot. Only 368 student came to the polls in the biology lab to cast their votes for these four most important campus offices. Rev. Paul Biggs Speaks at B.S.U, Supper Reverend Paul Riggs, pastor of tin' Guilford Baptist Church, spoke at a Baptist Fellowship in the Student Union lounge on March twenty-second. The fellowship supper was fol lowed by the guest speaker and a dedication service. Approximately thirty people, including the Baptist Student Union faculty advisor, Dr. Burrows, were at the dinner. Rev erend Riggs spoke about the individual's responsibility as a Christian layman to advance aca demically and to prepare himself for future success. He emphasized the need for better qualified and prepared Christian men in the present business world. The program was concluded with a short service for next year's officers. Barbara Limeberger gave the devotional. New officers in clude: Charlie Atkinson, President; Tom O'Briant, Program Chairman; Becky Cloninger, Devotional Chair man; Bill Smith and Claudette Bel ton, Social Charimen; Norman Wicker, Music Chairman; Mary Ruth Shropshire, Secretary; and Jim Askins, Listen Chairman and Treasurer. In addition, announcements were made concerning various student conferences and job opportunities for which members are eligible. APRIL FOOL Other officers chosen were as follows: Men s Athletic Association Pres ident, Don Hemrick; Vice-Presi dent, Joe Pegram; Secretarx-Treas urer, Charles Atkinson. Women's Student Government Vice-President, Clara Atkinson: Secretary, Jo Ann Hundley; Treas urer, Trudie Giroux. Mouse presidents and representa tives Hobbs: House president, Ruth Anne Hammond; Senior, Bar bara Davis; Junior, Virginia Honea; Sophomore, Nancy Davis. Shore: House president, Judy Myers; Sen ior, Annahelle Elias; Junior, Carol Mcßane; Sophomore, Ann Peace. Founders; House president. Gertie \\ right; Senior, Bobbie Grav; |un ior, Frances Thompson; Sopho more, run-off between Becky Vow and Janice Cornell. Da\ Student President: run-off between Gloria Shaw and Betty Willey. Women's Athletic Association- President, Ruth Anne Hammond; Vice-President, Mary Cashwell; Secretary, Carol Mcßane; Treas urer, Gertrude Mtirrow; May Day Chairman, Jo Ann Hundley. Equip ment Manager, Gertie Wright: Bad minton Chairman, Frances Thomp son; Tennis Chairman, Trudie Giroux; Softball Chairman, Margie Haxvorth; Social Co-chairman, Joyce Hannaum and Beckj Black well; Publicity Chairman, Ann Rol lins. Hockey Chairman, Ann Har per; Volleyball Chairman, Barbara Monnett; Basketball Chairman, ( Continued on naar ionr) NUMBKK 13
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