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October, 1962 THE CHARLOTTE COLLEGIAN Page 3 New Dean Praises CC By Mrs. Ethel Phipps “Charloae College is one of the most delightful and gratifying developments in education that we have in this country,” Dr. S. J. McCoy said in a recent interview. The new Dean of the College praised the development of a strong community college In the’ Charlotte area. “Accoftplish- ments to date have been drama tic,” he said. Planning for the future of Charlotte College by the people in this area and by the people of North Carolina, as represented by the direaors of the educational system, is amazing.” Dean McCoy expressed his confidence in the future of the college and in the people of this state and area. He expects Char lotte College, as a four-year in stitution in the public system, to provide a coreprogramineduca- tion and to offer speclalized pro- grams, thus serving educational needs of both the state and the immediate area. Charlotte College’s dean comes from what might well be considered an ideal American backgrond. He was reared on a farm near the small town of Holly Hill. South Carolina. His father, in addition to managing a farm, was also president of a bank in the vicinity. Dean McCoy received his B.A. degree from Wofford College, in Spartenburg. South Carolina, his M. A. from Duke University, and his Ph.D from the University of North Carolina. Dr. McCoy’s extensive teach ing background includes periods on the faculties of Emory Uni versity. the University of North Carolina, the Richmond branch of William and Mary, and Wof ford College. He was dean of Winthrop College, in Rock Hill, South Carolina, from 1947 to 1959. Mrs. McCoy is a member of the faculty of Charlotte College. She holds B.A. and M»A. degrees from Duke University. Mrs. Mc Coy was originally from Norfolk, Virginia. The McCoy’s have two daugh ters, Jane Douglas andChriste, and one son, James. Since her graduation fromMt. Holyoke Col lege, in Massachussetts, Jane Douglas has been working with the Council on Student Travel, in New York City. Christe gra duated from Randolph-Macon in June and is doing graduate work at Leland Stanford University, in Paola Alto. California. James is a sophomore at Wofford Col lege. Draw a circle with a 75-mile radius around Charlotte, and you will enclose a greater concentra tion of population than any equiva lent area holds anywhere in the South or Southwest. NEW GARDEN NOOK — This is the new garden nook donated to the college by the Hilltop Garden Club. President Cone talks with Mrs. Berryhill, president of the club, in background, as Roily Blythe and Mary Sadler read memorial inscription. Garden Nook Is Donated The Hilltop Garden Club made formal presentation in mid- October of a fountain and two concrete benches to Charlotte Col lege. The saucer-shaped fountain bears in its center a statuette of St. Francis. Mrs. Bob Patterson, president of the Hilltop Garden Club, made the presentation, and President Bonnie E, Cone accepted for the college. After the current building program is completed, a per manent location for the fountain and benches will be selected. The donors plan to add attractive shrubs and flowers to the- permanent location, and they will set a bronze turf plaque read- In loving memory Mary W. Berryhill Hilltop Garden Club 1962 ipipilpipipipipipipipipipipipipip’^ipipipipipipii Chorus Plans 3 Programs at thirty-three, and seven more robes are available to welcome new members. Mr. Woodruff en courages recruits who have enthusiasm, alertness, and de pendability. taking responsibility himself to produce music from a willing and eager group. Director Harvey Woodruff has a distinguished background. He has a B. S.degreefromNewYork University and an M. A. from Teachers College of Columbia University. He has done gradu ate work at Juillard School of Music. Rutgers University, Christiansen Choral School, Westminister Choir College, and N.A.T.S. workshops. A former native of Berlin, Connecticutt, he with his wife and five children has lived in Charlotte for ten years and likes the city very much. Mr. Woodruff is Lieutenant - Governor of the North Carolina chapter of the National Association of Teachers of Singing, and he gives private voice lessons and programs. By Penny Miller On Friday afternoons the halls of the Liberal A rts Building ring with the sound of music. Weekly rehearsals of the chorus are be ing held by Director Harvey Woodruff. Actually almost half the mem bers are employed and must at tend a separate session at Cald well Methodist Church on Sunday afternoons. Since both groups can seldom practice together, en gagements requiring travel are also limited. Mr. Woodruff reports that re hearsals are going well, and he has confidence that the chorus will be in good form for the first program on November 12. This appearance will be at the Char lotte Woman’s Club. Two Christmas programs are planned: December 17 at Mallard Creek Presbyterian Churchanda television program on December 23. W.S.O.C. (Channel 9). at 9:30 a.m. Present membership of the Charlotte College Chorus stands It PAYS To Advertiss Regularly In 0bE (dnllpgtait COLLEGIANS CO FOR... Open Kitchen PIZZA 1318 W. MOREHEAO ST. PHONE 375-7449 PARK DRIVE-IN RESTAURANT On North 29 3 Miles From C. C. TRY OUR Herlocker Burger Student Council Is Active On Projects By Susan Weber This year’s Student Council, with Beth Groom as President, has set a brisk pace of work in its bi-weekly meetings. Several aaive committees are extending the effect of the Council to many areas of college life. Concert tickets have already proved popular, and another per formance by the Charlotte Sym phony is scheduled for November 19. The Council purchased fifty season tickets for the Community Concert series and another fifty for the Charlotte Symphony Or chestra. These tickets are being distributed free to students on a first-come basis. The Social Committee announ ces the first dance of the season for November 10. This will be an informal occasion at the new Armory, near Douglas Airport. Election of Freshman Class Officers has been scheduled in three stages by the Elections Committee: nominations on Oct ober 31 to November 1; registra tion. November 6-7; and election. November 13-14. The Traffic Committee is busy budgeting its finances and handling parking tickets. The committee requests everyone to drive slowly in the parking area and not to park between the lanes. Nancy Helms was approved as chairman of the Student Direc tory Committee. Under consideration are the installation of a telephone booth at the college and a possible re vision of the Honor Code, which has been described as too vague to be effeaive. The Council meets every two weeks -- Monday nights. 7:30 p.m., L-107. Any students with ideas, problems, or suggestions will be welcome at these meet ings^ Soviets Visit CC Campus “I always dreamed of sending my son to coUege.” By Wayng Eason On Monday, October 15, two members of the U.S.S.R. Em bassy in Washington visited the campus and talked to a group of about forty students. During the afternoon meeting Yuri Vasiliev, second secretary, and Valentine Shorin, third secretary, an swered questions concerning agriculture, politicsraild govern ment. Asked, “How does communism plan to overcome its economic decline?" Yuri Vasiliev replied saying something pertaining to the revolt of the peoples of the world. He stated that the society of man was changed by fuel and essentially “productive forces.” Pursuing economics further Roster Of CC Council The Student Council publishes the following up-to-date rosta-of its members. On the Executive Council are the general officers: Beth Groom, President: Bob Andrews, Vice- President; Mary Fisher, Secre tary, and Calvin Beckwith. Treasurer. ' Sophomore Class Officers are: Ken GiUeland, President; Manuel Kennedy. Vice-President; and Frank Rohleder. Secretary- Treasurer. Sophomore Class Representa tives are: Nancy Helms. Judy Morgan. Sandra Hodges. Clinton Canaday, Larry Lynn. Reggie York, and Larry Patton. Chairmen and Co-Chairmen of the Council’s six xommittees are: Jim Clarke, Assembly; Man uel Kennedy. Publicity; Denny Allen and Sandra Hodges, So cial; Clinton Canaday, Traffic; Marvin Henderson and Charles Boone, Elections; and Calvin Beckwith, Finance. with a question on planning, a student said, “We vote with our dollar. Can the Russians do that?” “No, the state has departments which decide the development of the people,” answered Vasiliev. When asked what percentage of Russian students attend se condary schools, Shorin an swered, “It is according to his ability.” “Does the University of Mos cow offer undergraduate work?” “No, it does not.” was Shorin's reply. “One half of all school children enter college. A small portion of them graduate, and a few of the graduates attend the universities. ’ Another student wanted to know about early training in languages. “Is English required of small children?” “They are taught German. French. English, and Spanish in that order.” Shorin replied. “The number of languages allowed to each student is optional." When the discussion shifted to politics. Vasiliev was asked. “Is Russia interested in Cuba at this time?” The calm Soviet replied. “Not at all." COMPUMENTS OF THE BIG CHIEF DRIVE-IN RESTAURANT 3904 N. 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