MAY 1, 1975
away part of the uniqueness of
Meredith itself to do away
with, or even lessen the
significance and excitement
of Springs Court. I really feel
a minority is being catered to
if Springs Court is abolished.”
“It doesnt’t seem to have
much meaning because it is
only a beauty contest and
there doesn’t seem to be any
real meaning in it.”
“As a participant this
year, I have felt honored, and
have enjoyed it. Especially
because Spring’s Court has
been a tradition, I feel that it
should be continued.”
“I know it’s hard to get
students to participate with a
May Pole and dancing, but I
think that would be great. I
definitely feel that electing the
Springs Court should be a
continued tradition.”
“I think due to the early
date of Parents’ Weekend this
year introduction of Queen
and Court during banquet is
fine; however, the traditional
ceremony has lasted and
successfully entertained
many for years and is seen as
a valuable outlet for student
dance classes to perform in
concert.”
“This is a Meredith
tradition which should be
preserved.”
“I feel that any girl who
received an honor of this type -
voted on by her class - should
be recognized in front of the
student body . I also think
Springs’ Court is a tradition
that Meredith should keep.”
“I feel that the Court and
Queen should be nominated on
the basis of academic
achievement, attractiveness
and campus participation by a
faculty selection committee
and then voted on by the
student body.”
“Modern dance is un
favorable because so few
people appreciate it.”
“Present the Queen and
her court in a ceremony held
in the amphitheater sometime
prior to May. April would be in
full bloom as would the am
phitheater. Present the people
to their fellow classmates
first. They are the ones who
elected her. Then later
present the Queens to the
parents as in the form
planned at dinner.”
“Think of something else
for Parents’ Weekend besides
We shouldn’t do away
with this tradition. It’s good to
have it, but the way it’s being
done this year is BAD. It’d be
better to do away with the
modern dance stuff and have
a traditional May Pole. This
could still be scheduled in
April - and why not combine it
with Play Day as well as
Parents’ Weekend.”
“Just because we are a
woman’s college in the 1970’s
does not mean we cannot
retain those Meredith
traditions that bring the
college community closer
together and endear Meredith
to our hearts. I strongly
desire to keep up this
tradition; I don’t like this
year’s program idea because
it restricts those who will
come to see the Springs’
Court.”
“Should have ceremony
in May so dance classes will
be prepared and weather will
be suitable.”
“I think we ought to have
some traditions around here.
It seems like everyone wants
to do way with all forms of
tradition which is a vital part
of Meredith heritage.”
“Meredith is based on
traditions which make her
unique. And I feel that
Meredith is beginning to lose
some of this tradition and will
continue to do so if we com
pare ourselves with other
colleges. We are Meredith and
not N. C. State or Chapel Hill.
My mother looks forward to
coming and seeing everyone
perform.”
“Tradition is an im
portant part of Meredith and I
feel that this tradition should
be upheld.”
“So many activities at
Meredith have been changed;
I think it is important not to
erase Meredith’s tradition of
May Court. Like Cornhuskin’
it distinguished Meredith
from other schools.”
The tradition of the
Springs Queen is a very im
portant part of this school. I
feel toat it should remain a
part in some unique way.”
“I do not care when they
are presented, but I do think
they should be presented. The
traditions of this school are
what sets it apart from other
schools.”
“The queen and court
members should be chosen on
and popularity. She'should
serve primarily as a
representative of the college-
therefore, she should be
acquainted with many aspects
of the college, and should be
able to make intelligent
comments in public ap
pearances concerning the
college and current issues in
the news.”
I think this questionaire
IS Biased! Just because some
of the girls on this campus
""u” get Spring Court
who think they are all such hot
stuff, then they want to see it
done away with. Move back
Parents’ Weekend and con-
tinue Springs Queen. I’m tired
of being felt like a fool if I wish
to be traditional and
feminine! I think this
questionaire is worded to
make us feel like jerks if we
want to continue Springs
Queen.”
“I believe that Meredith
should retain the tradition of
honoring a queen and court
and that it should be given
much more prominence than
just at a banquet.”
“I think this is one
tradition that should not be
done away with.”
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Labor market
From the U.S. Dept
Labor - April, 1975
The department reports
tnat the employment of
professional and technical
workers is expected to con
tinue growing faster than that
of any other major oc
cupational group. Despite the
rapid growth rate expected
tor these white collar oc
cupations during 1972 to 1985
^owth will be slower than
from I960 to 1972. A major
reason is the expected slow
down in the growth of jobs for
elementary and secondary
school teachers and for
engineers, who together
comprised more than one-
fourth of all professional
workers in 1972. The ex-
^nsion of teaching jobs will
held back by declining
birth rates and growth of
engineering jobs will be
reduced as space exploratory
work and research and
deyelopment actiyities
moderate” in the years
ahead.
Teachers
Teaching positions are
ayailable with the Highland
Ayenue Baptist Church in
Jamaica, New York.
Openings are for one class of
three year olds and one class
of four year olds. Starting
salary is $7540.00 per year.
Contact James S. Wright,
Highland Ayenue Baptist
Church, 87-10, 162nd Street at
Highland Ayenue, Jamaica,
N.Y. 11432.
Summer work abroad
The Council on In
ternational Educational
Exchange’s Summer Jobs in
France program for U.S.
College students is now open
for applications. Applicants
must be between the ages of 18
and 30. The work period runs
from July l to August 31, and
all students must work the full
2 months. Deadline for ap
plications is May 15. For more
information write C.I.E.E,,
777 United Nations Plaza, New
York, N.Y. 10017.
Cooperative education
Applications for
Meredith’s Cooperative
Education program are being
accepted for the fall, 1975
semester. Possible work
experiences include Raleigh
Savings and Loan, C.P & L
Hudson Belk’s and College
Foundations. Apply to Marie
Capel or Dr. Mary Yarbrough
in the Cate Center.
Summer jobs
Students who are
looking for summer
should sign up in the Career
Planning Center before they
still
jobs
leave campus. As jobs come
in, students will be contacted.
Graduate study abroad
The competition for the
1976-77 graduate study awards
under the Fullbright Hays
Act, and fellowships and
scholarships for U.S. students
to study abroad offered by
foreign governments
universities and private
donors opens May i, 1975
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