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Letters to the Editor
To the Editor
Modern tenets propose that
we, as humans, propel our
lives within the myth of the
"individual." Accordingly, it is
becoming increasingly difficult
to make grossly-assuming
generalizations. "Categories"
tend to be misleading and
altogether not all-inclusive.
Hopefully, this is true in the
case of apathy.
Blessed be those who con
sider "apathy" a misnomer for
an unmanifested yet def
initely fertile potential for part
icipation, enthusiasm, and
concern! Granted, some of us
are the clicheed, apathetic
individuals who prefer soap
operettas, hourly snoozes,
and the contemplation of the
mating habits of Guilford's
squirrels. Still, there are the
hard-going, relatively over
extended students for whom
spare time is a luxury and,
often, a mentally incon
ceivable element in life.
Somewhere between these
two groups rests a third. It
is to them that I address my
message. I am referring to
potential involvees. Potential
involvees are those individuals
who, for any number of
reasons, have been unable to
get involved as of yet.
Whether resulting from shy
ness or laziness, their lack of
involvement is remediable.
Effort (a first attempt, a phone
call) is the key.
Some students simply need
a budge in the right direction
and then they are hooked for
life if not longer.
To borrow from a common
expression: DO BUDGE.
(And freshmen : in
volvement may be a way by
which the proverbial whirlpool
may be conquered.)
Jeff Milsap
Editor's Note: Mr. Milsap is
the esteemed third cousin,
eighteen times removed, to
Bertha Quaker, nephew of re
knowned Mr. A. Staunch
Quaker.
Senate Minutes 9/29
The meeting opened with a
moment of silence. Roll was
called; John Boswell and Phil
Broadbent were absent. Sherri
Wall is replacing Donna Beck
as Senator from Ist floor,
Bryan.
The newly formed History
Club presented its constitution
for approval. It was discussed
and passed.
Elections for representatives
to Student-Faculty Commit
tees were held. All students
fo the Editor
This is in reply to the ed
itorial by Richard Phillips con
cerning noise in the dorms.
I agree with him to a certain
extent. Noise should be con
tained during the week or
during exams. However, my
opinion differs from this point
forward.
During the past four years
that I have lived on campus,
I have noticed an appreciable
decrease in the noise during
the week, especially on
Tuesday nights. Friday and
Saturday nights, of course,
have had their share of parties
so far this year but, one must
remember, this is the
beginning of the year. Toward
the end, when papers are due
and tests are being given, the
parties will taper off. I've seen
it happen for four years now.
Another point that should be
remembered is that these
parties are one of the few
ways to meet people outside
of your classes.
Guilford has been kind
enough to provide other
places of residences for those
more inclined to study. There
are quiet halls and even a
quite suite or two. It is up
to the individual to place him
self in an appropriate environ
ment. I think I'm speaking for
the majority of on-campus stu
dents when I say this: Guilford
is deadbeat enough, don't
make it worse!
Bobbi Mclntyre
Editor's Note:
The point of my editorial
was that it is my right and
the expressed desire of Guil
ford College to have available
a quite, peaceful place to live.
That does not refer just to
Shore, English, and George
White. That also means
Bryan, MUner, Binford, Mary
Hobbs, Frazier, Dana House
or whatever the case may be.
/ feel like / have placed my
self in the appropriate environ
ment (a co-ed dorm). Now it
running for committees were
given an opportunity to speak.
The Teacher Education Com
mittee is still open. Senators
are to announce to their con
stituents this week that there
is one space available on this
committee. Student repre
sentatives to the other com
mittees are:
Admissions Judy Pevey.
Analytical Studies Team
David Howie.
Athletic Alina Lebrato.
The Guilfordian
is just a question of whether
or not that environment is in
fact "appropriate." If it is not,
/ will ask that it become so.
/ should not move.
/ am not against parties.
/ am against parties that are
so large as to be uncontrol
lable. Loud parties violate
someone's rights, quiet parties
do not.
/ do not consider Guilford
to be deadbeat. / have at
times found it to be obnoxious
and what could be worse?
To the Editor
This past week, a campus
organization of, how shall I
say, nebulous concerns con
ducted a beauty pageant.
From the three-score-less-two
finalists emerged five under
whelmed, yet "speechful,"
victors. Audience, parti
cipants, and judges alike were
overcome by emotion or, per
haps, a squadron of martial
artisans.
The annual event was lost
in Founders. With little ado,
the master of ceremonies wel
comed the group and intro
duced the judges. A com
petitive air blanketed the
arena; anxiety and eagerness
pervaded the contestants's
"Ray-yed, wyatt, and bloo"
hearts. As one judge noted:
"It is refreshing to see that
blood and guts warfare has
found its way back into the
American tradition of the
Beauty Pageant."
When asked to comment on
the evaluation procedures, an
other judge offered the
following criteria: "We, unfor
tunately, must resort to a
'checklist'. Specifically, we
are looking for a group that
excels in each of three areas—
poise, talent, and academic
excellence."
Talent and poise were
judged in the way the con
testants exhibited a skill in
rhetoric or, more appro
priately, the vernacular of the
college community. The aca-
Bookstore Tamara Myers.
Building and Grounds
Wendy Higgins.
Curriculum Susan Sab
anos.
Dana PatTownsend.
Ed. Policies Ellen Pollock.
Eval. and Development
Ruthanna Haines.
Recruitment Wilbur Cot
teman, Eddy Meyers.
Retention and Standards
Vista Thompson.
Student Aid Su Dowe.
Teacher Education Bar
bara Gottfried.
demic excellence criterion
seemed less stringent; each
entrant must have earned at
least a "C" average in all
college scholastic endeavors.
Consequently, all freshmen
were eligible.
Before the vote was taken,
each contestant was asked to
respond to one of five
questions. Half the group
chose not to respond. The
question, though, that
seemed to be the unofficial
favorite was: "Of all historical
figures whom do you admire
most and why?" Those cited
ranged from the triangle to
the dynamic U.S. President,
Rutherford B. Hayes, to the
illustrious Anita Bryant.
After all the behalves had
been spoken "on," the judges
extended an applause and pro
ceded to vote. Upon notifi
cation of the winners, five stu
dents were elevated into fits
of ecstasy; those remaining
simply left.
All in all, the event was
eventful. The entrants were
stunning, if not stunned as
well. The emcee declined to
offer the traditional Bert
Parksian tribute but, neverthe
less, all others were humming.
Better yet, hmmming . . .
Eartha Quaker
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Marsha Halper, Nancy Sco
field.
Library Any McAllister.
Off-Campus Ed. Doyle
Moore..
Promotion and Tenure
Jeff Dale, Mark Sieber, Sara
Beth Terrell, Mike Tornell,
Amie Wjlliams.
Student Services Patty
Collins, Keith Guiles, Kathleen
King, Jenny Wiebler, Christie
Fletcher.
Food Committee Su
Dowe, Chris Gywn, Donna
Levine, Barbara Ropp.
The Budget Committee pre
sented a request from the
Quaker for SI9BO, which it had
cut to SI4BO and approved.
The requested funds were
for replacement of worn cam
era equipment, additional
pages in the book, and a color
October 5,1976
WANTED
One lady, single about 5'6!4
answers to the name "Honey."
Applications taken Monday -
Friday 24 hours. No experience
needed.
Contact the Kid
Does anyone know what "20"
means?
J.S., glad to hear you recov
ered twice.
Good Job, boys. Keep it up!
Choo-choo
I'm sorry I've been so bitchy.
Please forgive me.
section. The request was
passed.
The Budget Committee had
also approved and submitted
to Senate a request from High
Stohler for $l5O to match
Arts Series funds ifi an ar
rangement with A & T where
by Guilford students can
attend all A •& T cultural
events free. This was passed
by Senate.
Ellen Pollock presented the
problem of organizations
having off-campus accounts.
After much discussion it was
agreed that the Budget Com
mittee will present another
proposal on the matter and
it will be completed next
week.
Respectively submitted,.
Amie Williams, Sec.
Community Senate