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Page 3 THE CHARLOTTE COLLEGIAN October 1, 1953 BOOK EXCHANGE One of the most useful services to be offered by the school store, will be the book exchange system which was set up during the latter part of the spring quarter of this year, 1953, by the Student Council under the direction and through the interest uf Jerry Maitin (our illustrious hand-shaking president) who on his own hook talked the matter over with a number of peo ple from other schools to learn the operation and benefits derived from such an exchange. Although the exchange started on a small scale and was little publicized, it did enough business to make the fact known that there is a real need for the exchange and that it has future posibilities of doing a real service for students of CC, both Freshmen and Sopho mores. The purpose of the Book Ex change is to supply used books— second, third, fourth, or fifth hand, but good books—at a proportion ately reduced price. That such a purpose can be fulfilled by the ex change has already been shown. During the spring quarter, rather at the very end, following exams, a feeble effort at advertising the exchange got underway. Few peo ple actually heard anything about the new organization but, nevei- theless, those who did, saw that here was a worthwhile student ser vice. The system of the exchange is to act as an agent for students Si Si Staff Needs Help Students who are willing to help perfoim the many tasks connected with publication of SI SI, the school annual, should notify Jerry Martin, President of the Student Council. Photographer Sets Date Pictures for SI SI, the Charlotte College annual, will be taken Oc tober 5, 6, and 7. Details will be announced later. Draft Because college boys are almost always so near draft age. Miss Cone has asked the paper to ex plain how boys may secure college deferments. Any student who is en rolled in Charlotte College, carry ing a full load of three subjects, and passing all subjects with a grade of “C” can secure a defer ment. This does not mean that just enrolling in college entitles you to a deferment. Your woik must be satisfactory. For further informa tion you may contact the office. who have used books which they wish to dispose of. The student simply leaves his books with the attendant on duty at the store. The attendant in return gives the stu dent a receipt for said books and places them up for sale. When the book is sold, the cash is deposited in the bank and a check is sent to the owner of the book. Checks will be mailed the same week that the sale is made whenever possible. It is quite probable that exams or socials wil disrupt this schedule at times, but one may rest assured that he will receive his check with in a reasonably short period fol lowing sale of the book. The Book Exchange, to a degree, is a profit-making entei prise. Ten percent of the jirice set by the seller is added to the price of the book. P’or instance, a book left at the exchange priced at by the owner would have a final sell ing price of $3.80. The 30c profit as in this case, would be added to the treasury of the student body from which funds are withdrawn when money is needed for dances, parties, coffee hours, guest speak ers, and sports activities. From small beginnings many good things have grown. We’ie ex pecting th? Book Exchange to number amon these. It’s up to you, students, to turn your old books into some cold cash and the Book Exchange into a successful enter prise. Independent Party We would like to thank each one of you old students who cast a vote for the INDEPENDENT I^ARTV. We accept these offices with a feeling of great humility. We will work diligently toward the goals which we set in our plat form of last year. We are at your service for any of your needs. Come to any one of us with your problem or leave it in the office addressed to the STUDENT COUNCIL. Your want or suggestion will be given im mediate attention and quick action will be taken if possible. We are: Jerry Martin, l*res. Marilyn Daly, V. Pres. Jim Gunnells, Treas. Martha Stogner, Sec. Building Vandalized Vandals twice broke into the Student Union Building during the summer. They streaked varnish across the floor and smeared paint over the recently painted walls. Gaping holes were left in the beav- er-board walls where paint cans had been tossed. A partially filled shellac can was found lodged in one of the holes. Further talk about making the Student Union Build ing into a comfortable student lounge and social center is being viewed with increasing skepticism by the Student Council. The build ing is available for school clubs that need a meeting place. Any club interested should apply to the the Student Council for regulations concerning the building. First Dance The first dance of the year will be a Halloween Dance on October 24 in the gym. Keep that date open and watch for further announcements. Rho Gamma Alpha Rho Gamma Alpha, the sorority at Charlotte College, extends a coidial welcome to all new girls at C. We sincerely hope that you will enjoy youi’ coming yeai' in cur school. Rho Gamma Alpha is an organ ization that is several years old. In the beginning the club was called “Regina,” but the name was changed in 1951 to Rho Gamma Alpha. The sorority offers an op portunity to the girls at C. C. to Lecome better acquainted and a chance to better serve their school. Regular meetings are held, and the club sponsors two or thiee parties each year. The most fun of all is the initia tion of new members in the soror ity, which usually takes place dur ing the second or third week of school. In the past, sorority initia tions have been lots of fun for both the victims and the onlook ers, but mostly the onlookers! There were fifteen active mem bers of Rho Gamma Alpha last year, but most of the .girls are elsewhere this year. The grapevine has it that there are going to be more girls at C. C. this year, so perhaps our membership will again be just as large, or maybe even larger than last year’s. Any girl interested in becoming a member of Rho Gamma Alpha will hear more about the club in a short while. MARTHA STOGNER, Pres. Spanish Club The Spanish Club ■will begin the new term with a meeting on Tues day night, September 22. Students planning to enroll or already en gaged in learning Spanish are cor dially invited into membership. Here is an opportunity for fresh men to get acquainted with other students and join in college ac tivities. Sigma Lambda Chi It was early Sunday morning, July 19, 1953. A crowd gathered in front of the “Maid” and raised to full mast on the five auto an tennas pennants signifying that the Sigma Lambda Chi Caravan was on the move again. After clearing a few difficulties such as getting Dorsey Mcllroy out of bed, unloadging Jim's car from the pipe which he had backed over while looking so goo-goo eyed at Bill Davis’ sistei', Betty; and finding the door on that mile-long 1938 Cadilac “Limizine” of Jerry Mar tin’s we were off for a wonderful day at Cheraw Beach, Fixing the blowout on Bob L’s car took up only about three min utes just below Chesterfield, S. C., and we were on our way again. Arriving in Cheraw, we stopped foi' coffee and Cokes. The “Hearse” (Jerry’s “Cat”) was put at the head of the procession and head lights were switched on, and the pennants were lowered to half mast. This was the gayest funeral l)i'ocession anyone ever saw. At last we got to the beach, swam and played for a while, and then we ate! . . . Ah yes, all that wonderful, delicious food. Around 12:30 p.m. all nine members and seven escorts dug in and ate to their heart’s content. Who were the two that weren’t escorted and what did they do? Well, Dorsey and Bob Ledford sort of escorted each other. Ha! Ha! After lunch we returned to the beach and lay around in the sun while Jim tried so hard to get some of his much needed sleep (pool' fellow). Around 5:00 p.m. the party slowly started breaking up as one ty one the cars turned and headed homeward. It was a very success ful and most jovial party because everyone played, talked, and kid ded as if they were old friends. It was soon all over except the sun burn nursing. We were all sorry the rest of the fraternity members were unable to go, especially Bill Bass, who was confined to his bed with the mumps (poor boy). BOB LEDFORD Snapshots Wanted Those snapshots you’re gonna snap around school—of field trips, dances, parties, initiations—they’ll sure brighten up and liven up SI SI, and once reprinted in the an nual they’ll last a long, long time. Help the annual staff do a bang-up job; let them use your snapshots. December the first is the dead line. Drop them by the office soon.
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