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Vol. XXXVII, No. 9 RALEIGH, N. C. April 2, 1974 McAlister Stresses SMC Involvement by Beth DeLapp In these times of govern mental deterioration and mis trust, St. Mary’s continues to stand, unaffected by such both ersome little problems as cam paign spending, tampered tapes, and tax evasion. The most eminent problem St. Mary’s student government has to deal with is one of spirit and in volvement (something other governments should also be concerned with now), and Mar garet McAlister, newly elected SGA President, is ready to cope with just such a problem. “Hopefully,” says McAlister, “school spirit will not be a problem.” She sees taking Lane’s (Turner) place as her greatest task. “It would be im possible to find better student government officers than we have had this year.” Margaret feels that being President of St. Mary’s will give her a chance to do something for the school. She wants to give something of herself to St. Mary’s. Being a “four year girl,” Margaret has seen the spirit of St. Mary’s at its low est. But, she has also seen it grow to its present peak. Mar garet wants to continue this growth. The new President has for mulated some ideas and plans for next year’s community. She places great emphasis on stu dent involvement in every phase of SMC life. In the way of changes, the new President would like to see the classes doing more things together. ^AU Juniors living in the same dorm is an idea that she strongly ad heres to. Margaret would also like to bring back some of the old traditions that have been forgotten, like step singing. Influenced by recent inci dences in the national g^>vem- ment, Margaret has become more conscious of the im portance of her job. She is aware of how important it is to have the support of the SMC community. If the students put their confidence in her, Mar garet wants to return their confidence; she does not want to disappoint anyone. With good judgment and discernment, Margaret will achieve her goals and will serve St. Mary’s as a proficient President. SMC’s Santa Sadly Leaves; Lawrence Wills To Resign Confident and optimistic . . . 1974-75 SGA President Margaret McAlister looks forward to a year of involvement. English Department Loses Brown by Margaret Stevens For seven years, Mrs. Ann Elizabeth Brown has miracu lously enabled such authors as John Keats, Nathaniel Haw thorne, and even James Feni- •ttore Cooper to come alive for her SMC Literature classes. How, after submitting her res ignation in mid-January, Mrs. Erown will leave St. Mary’s at the semester’s end. A native of Ohio, Mrs. Brown deceived both her B.S. and M.A. degrees from Bolling Green State University. She then taught college preparatory Eng lish in a public school system tor three years. Later, upon '^ming to “informal” St. Mary’s Mter working in a formal high tchool situation, she was floored ^hen a girl walked into class to take Mrs. Brown’s first test ^th a bottle of ink in one hand ^nd a bottle of Pepto-Bismol in the other. Extraordinarily enough, the tummer of 1966 found Mrs. Srown happily managing a ho- tol in England. Having stayed t'l’eviously in the hotel as a tourist, she was left in charge ^hen the owner was called ^Way unexpectedly. Although *he ‘left for the United States the end of the season, Mrs. ^fown returned for a visit in tHe summer of 1968 and ended managing the hotel once '‘gain. Since she has been teaching St. Mary’s, Mrs. Brown notes that even though the girls have '^Ptinued to be extremely warm ^Pd friendly from year to year, they have changed in that they Jp longer read as much or as tPst. In addition, she feels that '^hile St. Mary’s girls once htaced a clear-cut emphasis on ^ohieving a thorough education, they are now slanting progres- ''Vely away from academics. ^Pd, in part, the changing pol" icy of the administration to ward academics has prompted her resignation. Mrs. Brown states that her plans for the future are indefi nite although she is always ready to take advantage of in teresting opportunities. Her lat est venture has been the pur chasing of a farm near Siler City. Presently, Mrs. Brown has a small part-time job for next year as N. C. Executive Sec retary of the American Asso ciation of University Professors. But, actually, Mrs. Brown pre fers to teach. Looking back on her years at St. Mary’s, Mrs. Brown re marks that she has sincerely, enjoyed her experience at St. Mary’s. “I’ve found it very re warding personally as well as professionally,” she states. She adds that she has also profited from the opportunity to ex change ideas with other mem bers of the English faculty. Name Needed for New Club Based on an organization at Wake Forest University, a new ly formed club offers a chance for people to express their love for St. Mary’s. To belong one must pledge a donation of $10,000 to St. Mary’s over the next decade. Already the club boasts a membership of six. In return for their generosity, the members will have two op portunities to meet students and become familiar with the cam pus. Each fall, the members will be invited to a dinner af ter which they will receive pa tron seats at the annual SMC theater production. In the spring, the benefactors will return to the campus on a Sunday for a special chapel ser vice. The next day, they will journey to North Ridge Coun try Club to receive golf instruc tion from pro Peggy Bell. Then, they will play in the annual golf tournament there and join in a banquet afterwards. This year, the SMC golf tournament and banquet will take place April 8. Sponsored by SMC parents, Peggy Bell, Dr. Frank Pisani, and coach Norman Sloan, the event will merit television coverage. Dr. Pisani promises a steak dinner at the Angus Bam to any SMC student who comes up with an especially appropriate name for this new club by April 5. by Margaret Stevens After serving St. Mary’s sev en years as chairman of the Mathematics Department, Mr. Gus Lawrence submitted his resignation, Marcli 12. Forever ready with a smile for everyone and a pat on the back to encourage the discour aged Miss Bunn or Miss Clark, Mr. Lawrence has devotedly supported “his girls” as shown by his faithful attendance at basketball games. Honor So ciety Inductions, and endless class functions. In addition, he has entertained the Student body year after year with his performance as Santa Claus at the traditional Circle-Beacon Christmas party and his role as auctioneer at Freshman Slave Sales. Originally from Pennsyl vania, Mr. Lawrence served in the Air Force 23 years before deciding to retire and continue his education. Already holding a B.A. degree from Michigan State, Mr. Lawrence earned his M.A.T. at Duke and then re mained there to teach for a year. Now, in the fall, Mr. Law rence will return once again to teach Calculus at Duke. During his years at St. Mary’s, Mr. Lawrence has served on such committees as Academic Council, the Curricu lum Committee, and the Faculty on Tenure. He has also acted as advisor for both the junior and senior classes. Mr. Lawrence smilingly notes that he has missed only one class in his seven years here. He explains that the first day of this semester, his 12 o’clock class simply slipped his mind. Later, upon seeing Peggy House, he asked her why she wasn’t in class. “Because you didn’t come,” she replied. Another time, all five mem bers of Mr. Lawrence’s senior Calculus class accidentally de cided to cut on the same day. Undaunted, Mr. Lawrence de livered his lecture to an empty classroom. Concerning his resignation, Mr. Lawrence states that “it was with deep regret that I took this step and terminated this association which has been so rewarding and a source of so much pleasure and pride to me and my family.” He adds that he hopes people will con tinue to drop by for visits since he, his family, and his two antique cars will continue to live a mere two blocks away. Soph ‘Casino’ Proves Successful by Mary McGranahan All was fun and games the evening of March 14 in “Bud’s” cafeteria, when the sophomore class sponsored a very success ful Bingo game. The night be gan with Mr. Lawrence as MC, dressed up with a top hat and a most distingruished mustache! Ten games were played with such prizes as cakes, puzzles, books, albums, and gift certifi cates to Burton’s and Mr. Jay’s. The grand prize was a beauti ful popcorn popper. Refreshments were served throughout the games and in cluded hot Brother’s pizza, cool lemonade, and popcorn. After about two-and-a-half hours, the games ended and all was a success, due to a $118 profit. Thanks are extended from the sophomore class to everyone who came and helped make the night so much fun and such a success. & ■■ 1 f: >1 BINGO! I WIN! . more Bingo game. Tricia Northrop participates in the sopho-
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