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Doc And The Duke by D. Swinson C.C. “Doc” Kinnison the Drama and English teacher here at the college, is the one responsible for the many fine play productions seen in Gaither and the Little Theatre. He has shown his fine talents in directing, with the last production that was seen in Gaither Chapel of, “The Devil and Daniel Webster’ I Dr. Kinnison, before coming to Montreat Anderson College, worked directing at the Gateway Playhouse in New York. While working in New York at the Gateway, Dr. Kinnison received a phone call from Lee Strousburg, who won an Academy Award for his fine performance in “Godfather, Part 2", and who is now the Director of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York. Mr. Strousburg was inquiring as to whether Dr. Kinnison would be in terested in joining a panel discussion for the Senior Class members at the Academy. Dr. Kinnison refused, for the reason that he did not agree with their “method’’type style of performance which they teach there. Dr. Kinnision was more into the con ventional style of per formance. A short time later Strousburg called once again to say that they had another conservative who had just joined the panel discussion at the Academy, and if he would, reconsider on joining. Kin nison was then told that the other conservative was John Wayne, he then said that he would be happy to join the panel with the “Duke’! Out of a panel of ten, Wayne and Kinnison were the only two who spoke for the con servative type theatre, but as Dr. Kinnison stated, “we held our own with no difficulty.” Later, over a cup of coffee. Dr. Kinnison said to the Duke, “for the sake of conservative credentials I would like just once to be in a film with you,’’ The Duke immediately agreed to keep in touch with him. And he did, while filming his latest film “The Shootist”, he sent a letter to Dr. Kinnison asking if he would still be interested in a walk-on part in one of his next films. He also adds in the letter that if Kinnison is in terested, to have his secretary contact him when he will be casting his next film. Dr. Kinnison has not as of yet been in contact with John Wayne, but he states that he looks forward to meeting him once again. He also adds that even though John Wayne’s health is badly failing he still manages to stay in the public light. Though Dr. Kinnison has not been in contact with the Duke as of yet , and doesn’ t know if he will accept the^ offer, he states that “having a role in a show is not so im portant as just having an. offer.” But if Dr. Kinnison does choose to except this offer at one time or another, there will most certainly be quite a few students to back him up. Montreat-Anderson College February 17, 1978 SGA—Alive And Well by James Bernard Many students are thinking of continuing their education after graduation from Mon treat-Anderson College. One of the easiest ways is through the direct transfer program that Montreat has set up with 9 other institutions (see college catalogue, p. 43). Lenore-Saunders, registrar for MAC stated, “We have no trouble with transfers” because MAC’S “reputation is tops’ : Saunders says that there was a time when a college would tell the ad ministration “we don’t want your students’! That has all changed. Many colleges now recruit from MAC and some even have special scholar ships for graduate transfers. This tells the student that he is receiving a high standard of quality education from MAC faculty. The number one Issue on many students’ minds is the loss of credit hours when transferring. This should not be too much of a major problem. First students must realize that a grade of D or F will not transfer anywhere. But a small number of colleges will accept a D. Bible, a students controversial transfer course, has no dif ficulty when transferring. Saunders stated “WeVe had no difficulty with it. Usually it will transfer as a humanities and if not that an elective.” Granted if one goes to a secular school, some will not accept Bible credit hours. The student must have realized if he goes to a Christian school there will be some kind of Christian emphasis. If he chooses to continue after graduation in Christian school courses such as Bible will be no problem. Another problem with credits says Saunders is that schools will not accept them toward their major. That is why a student should know what the requirements are for his major so he doesn’t waste time and money on courses that will not fulfill those requirements. When asked about helping to make a transfer go more smoothly, Saunders stated, “Start here and build.’ ’ Get the degree from MAC and get as many requirements for a major as possible. Many of the courses that major four year colleges and universities require are offered here at MAC. Courses that apply to many different majors such as nursing, pre-law, journalism, or forestry. Students can utilize the personal attention of faculty, administration, and fellow students to gain a start academically that some Jr. Colleges can only dream of. When asked about sophomores who have not yet applied to another instituion Saunders stated, “It’s almost too late,’ ’ and “they better come in right away.’’ She said many schools have already closed admissions, meaning sophomores, if you have not applied, se Miss Saunders immediately. One keynote that was brought out was the hope of an elective class next fall dealing with how to read a college catalogue and apply to a snior institution. Though these things appear trivia , the interpretation of a catalogue and applying to a college is essential to any student. It is through the catalogue that one learns even if he can get his major at that particular college. Then learning the requirements for entry and graduation. A college catologue is a student’s road map for four years. If he misinterprets the catalogue the four years could increase to a much longer college struggle than needed. The application is a small piece of paper that could make or break a student. If it is filled out incorrect the college may not give an explanation and a chance to fill out another one. So, freshmen, it is strongly advised that if and when this class comes into existance next fall, think about attending. Sophomores, if you have not applied, you may be in deep trouble. So see Miss Saunders im mediately. New SU Plans P easlee Chosen Miss Hope by Allen Meadows (Montreat, N.C.) GinnyLee Peaslee, a sophomore at Montreat-Anderson College from Owego, New York, has won the Tioga County Miss Hope competition held Saturday February 4 at the Miss Hope Ball in Owego New York. Miss Peaslee will enter state competition against other county winners in March at Rodchester, New York where the winner will receive two scholarships and ex tensive free training at Rosewell Park Memorial Institute in Buffalo. Miss Hope is an honorary position in New York State sponsored by the American Cancer Society and sym bolizes the hopeful side of the fight against cancer. QuaUficatiions for entering the pageant, which fielded 12 candidates from the Tioga County District alone, in cludes being a nursing student, single, and a resident of New York. In addition to the honor involved. Miss Peaslee won $100 dollars in savings bonds, a framed certificate of ac complishment, and flowers, flowers, flowers, and more flowers! Duties now for the new \ Tioga County Miss Hope will consist of several speaking engagements and 'TV ap pearances representing the American Cancer Society. She will also serve as the figure-head for the hopeful side of cancer at charity golf tournaments and other special events including Daffodil Day celebration in NY en couraging contributions to the American Cancer Society. Following her snow-delayed return to Montreat, Miss Peaslee commented, “my goal is to spend my life working with terminal cancer patients - not just with their disease, but with their whole person.” Ginny went on to relate how doctors treated her father’s cancer for years seeming to forget that he was a human being with feelings and pride. She added, “I see being Miss Hope as an opportunity to visit and talk with those people who are suffering with cancer, and also share with people the hopeful side of the cancer story. Incidentally, my father is alive and insuperb health after eight years with his I recessed disease.” by Karl E. Peters Many have felt that the campus is not complete without a place to gather and be together informally. This function was served last year by the facility at Moore Center but for various reasons the building was not rented for this year leaving a gap. ’This gap has now been filled with the recently approved use of the Crosby-Adams house. •*. Plans have not been finalized but as it stands now, we would rework the two front rooms and the front porch. The house stands back behind MA- Hall which would be much more centralized than even the Moore Center student union. Tentative plans for the completion of this work is somewhere in April , making it available for at least a short while to the sophomores. Miss Ginny Peaslee
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