9, 1974
College, Winston-Salem, N. C. - Thursday, May 9, 1974
Number -T5
Dansalems Present
Great Final Coneert
By Sherrin Gardner
pparently the Salem commun-
has great appreciation for the
tural aspects of campus life,
s attitude was recently reflect-
In the student attendance of
Dansalems Concert. Casual
aments and enthusiastic re-
pse were adrift among those
D saw this array of talent. As
innovation from previous
ITS, the concert not only pre
ted modern dance, but also
matic reading illustrated by
ice. The program was exem-
ry of the dancers’ versatility
I was enjoyable to the viewer
I to various types of dances,
a and duo performances en-
iced the group numbers and
ibled the audience to be aware
the individual talents. Student
ireography was impressive as
II as that of Nan Rufty, advisor
lie Dansalems. Student consen-
Iseemed to favor the first half
the program over the second,
ticism of the latter part stem-
d from the length and the
lack of variety. Students also felt
that the post-intermission portion
could succinctly be described as
“strange” because it was not
readily understood. Most viewers
would have enjoyed more dance
in the second segment of the
concert.
Many students were quite com
plimentary of Lee Caldwell for
her fantastic solo performance.
The talent exhibited seemed more
easily comprehended when ex
pressed in solo. Generally, the
group was described as talented
and very capable of excellent
performance.
The Dansalems are to be com
mended for their performance not
only because it illustrates the
ability of the group, but because
it shows their willingness to be
come involved with a discipline
that enlaregs one’s repertoire of
activities. Such a performance is
impossible without intense prepa
ration and forethought. There is
already mounting enthusiasm for
the concert of 1975.
Youth Conservation Corps to
Expand Environmental Program
By Ken Hampton
n recent joint announcement,
■Secretary of Agriculture and
■Secretary of the Interior dis-
'Sed plans for an expanded
uth Conservation Corps (YCC)
P74. The Corps will operate
s coming summer on a $10
llion budget, employing ap-
Kimately 5,500 youths of both
ages 15 through 18. While
represents a significant in-
ipse over the 3,500 youths in
i^orps last summer, it is esti-
3ted that the popular YCC Pro-
will still be able to hire
y about one in twenty of the
Parted 100,000 applicants.
during its three-year pilot run,
~ which the
™hs are paid about $300 plus
and, where required, lodging
^ight weeks of summer work
conservation projects — con-
^^^onstrated its great
■ Corps tasks include clean-
recreation areas, clearing
ant’ campsites, tree
Jalih^’ environmental
y enhancement projects.
Salem Students Participate in
a Model United Nations in NY
By Vickie Moir
Five nights and six days of
excitement at the Statler-Hilton in
New York! Meeting and partying
with 1300 college students from
across the U. S.i A Broadway
play. Steak and Brew, and a
dance!
Sounds like a good time of fun
and partying, doesn’t it? The week
was, but what the seven students,
Karen Tager, Suzi Counts, Louise
Ragsdale, Karen Reagen, Marcy
Priester, Beth Pollard, and I ex
perienced as Salem’s representa
tives to the National Model United
Nations Conference was much
more than just a good time.
The Conference began on Tues
day evening, April 16th with com
mittee meetings and ended Sun
day, April 21st with a speech by
Dr. John Stoessinger, a U.N. offi
cial. The Model UN was struc
tured along the lines of the actual
United Nations, with a Security
Council, General Assembly, and
Economic and Social Council, in
cluding specialized committees
for each.
The Salem delegation represent
ed the Byelorussian S.S.R., one of
the fifteen autonomous republics
of the USSR, in the six commit
tees and in General Assembly
plenary sessions. The first several
days were spent mostly in com
mittee meetings from 9:30 A.M.
until 11:00 P.M., breaking only for
lunch and dinner. The resolutions
that were passed in committees
were sent to the General Assem
bly for further debate.
In addition to the committee
and General Assembly meetings,
we had a briefing with an official
from the Byelorussian mission. An
afternoon at the UN was also ar
ranged with a speech by Bradford
Morse, undersecretary for Politi
cal Affairs in the General Assem
bly. This was followed by a cock
tail party also at the UN which
was attended by foreign dignitar
ies as well as model UN dele
gates.
Conversing with these diplomats
was an exciting educational ex
perience. The members of our
delegation felt they gained insight
by representing a non-Western
country and being forced to view
world situations from a different
point of view. Some also felt dis
illusioned; if the Model UN is a
true simulation of the UN, its
workings seemed severely hamp
ered by countries’ selfish con
cerns and emphasis upon their
own image.
The trip was both an enjoy
able and enlightening experience.
Those of us who will be here
next year are looking forward to
a return trip, hopefully joined by
many who did not participate
this year. Come help us plan
next fall, and get in on a fan
tastic opportunity!
Senior Flea Mart
Bitting Reception Room
Tuesday May 14
2:00 till 8:00 P.M.
Much of the dollar costs of the
program are returned to the tax
payers through such improve
ments.
Starting in mid-June, this sum
mer, the 5,500 youths will be
employed in 178 Conservation
Corps camps on the U. S. Depart
ment of Agriculture’s National
Forests and on lands managed by
the Department of the Interior’s
Bureau of Indian Affairs, Bureau
of Land Management, Bureau of
Reclamation, Bureau of Sports
Fisheries and Wildlife, and the
National Park Service. Also, for
the first time the YCC Program is
being expanded to include state
as well as federally-operated
camps. Thirty percent ($3 million)
of the total 1974 program budget
will go to states as matehing
grants to conduct YCC projects.
The combination of state and
federal YCC projects will provide
camps in each of the 50 states,
the District of Columbia, Ameri
can Samoa, the Virgin Islands,
Guam, Puerto Rico, and the
Trust Territories.
Seniors Plant Tree to Symbolize
Their Growth on Salem’s Campus
Salem Seniors carry out many .
traditions as graduation nears.
Such was the case Tuesday, April
30 when the Senior Tree Planting
took place. The Class of 1974
gathered in front of Babcock
Dormitory where Kathy Bacon,
the Senior Class President, pre
sented a white birch tree to Salem
saying, “As we near graduation,
it is natural that the Seniors be
concerned with what Salem has
done for us and how we have
contributed to Salem. We know
that Salem has helped us grow
and we hope that we have helped
Salem grow in return. The tree is
the universal symbol of growth
and life. In planting this birch we
are planting wishes for Salem’s
future strength and our thanks
for the strength and growth which
she has given us.” Following the
tradition, each Senior threw a
penny at the base of the tree.
After this was done. Dr. Chandler
accepted the tree for Salem. He
and Kathy Bacon shoveled the
first dirt around the tree. They
w’ere followed by the Senior SGA
officers of the class of ’74. To
conclude the ceremony, the Alma
Mater was sung.
Three Prophets
and Galaxies
Spark IRS
Congratulations should be ex
tended to the entire I.R.S. com
mittee for their imaginative and
successful weekend which occur
red April 19-21. The 1974 weekend
began with a Friday night cock
tail party enjoyed by a large
crowT A combination of beach
tunes and rock provided by the
Alpacas created an atmosphere
conducive to dancing. The band’s
finale, “Love Train” ended the
evening with everyone in high
spirits. The next day, students
and guests gathered at the May
Dell for a picnic lunch which in
cluded a special treat of several
gallons of different flavored ice
cream for ice cream cones. The
afternoon was spent square danc
ing in the May Dell; beer and
soft drinks were provided by
I.R.S. Square dancing was strenu
ous but fun: everyone learned
quickly and danced enthusiasti
cally. Around 9:00 that evening,
students gathered at the Conven
tion Center to hear the Three
Prophets and the Galaxies. An
evening of continuous music and
dancing followed. The two bands
played a variety of favorite num
bers. The I.R.S. function for
Sunday afternoon was blue grass
music at Graylyn. This final ac
tivity was one of the most en
joyed events of the weekend.
The unique appeal of each
event kept the weekend moving
smoothly. Student participation
was not officially recorded but the
turnout was great. Intervisitation
was extensively used, creating a
hospitable atmosphere for guests.
Once again, I.R.S. weekend pro
vided great times for all.