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THE COLLEGIATE
February 12, 1960
Editorials
. Dunn Praises Students
College lesting Program For ECC Game Behavior
Is Progressive Measure
T^e newly instituted admissions higher living standards, _ „ .
policy at Atlantic Christian Col- rnore cultured society in general, to disregard high school records
lege looms as the greatest step r™. ^ ^
that has been taktn by the col- testing program is a and the results of the tests. If the
lege in increasing the quality of toward the better education high school student realizes that he
the student and thereby the quail- of the average and above average must do a certain quality work to
ty of the education that is given student. Through the new policy, gain admission to any college, we
the student. the unqualified student can feel that will find added motiva-
There has long been a senti- weeded out early and the inter- tion for doing better work in high
ment that it is “easy to get in” ests and abilities of the qualified school
Atlantic Christian. No longer is student can be developed more
there any basis for this sentiment, thoroughly. that the study habits we "form in
It is true that the admissions We feel that the policy and the high school carry over to our col-
policy of the college is not as strict testing program is a great step in lege days. Added motivation and
as that of some other institutions, the right direction. We would like challenge, even if it is in the form
However, the strictness of the ad- to see one improvement. The of higher admission standards for competitive event.
mi.s.sions policy of a college is de- specific admissions policy of the the colleges of our nation, will lead a recent incident, the students
termined by the role the coUege coUege should be spelled out. This to better high school work. Better
is seeking to play. seems a necessity as the college high school work will lead to bet-
Atlantic Christian has sought, seeks to establish a standard of ter college work, and this in turn
and continues to seek, to give a work for the ACC student. The ad- will contribute to a better educa- varific
good liberal arts background to its missions requirements could be tion in society as a whole,
students. The college is educating made flexible enought to admit the We find the present requirements
the average student as well as exception. We realize that the for staying in school good and we
the gifted student. factor of individual human per- find the present admission stand-
American society today requires sonality is going to enter into ad- ard for transfer students good,
a well - educated mass, as well missions decisions. However, we We feel that a definite policy
as a well-educated elite group of feel the necessity for a specific should be established for new stu-
specialists. written policy to serve as a guide dents, in the same w^y that a
Good education for the masses for the admissions committee and definite policy is maintained for Editors:
will lead to better government, for the prospective student. We present students and transfers.
of Atlantic Christian College sup
ported their team, but at the same
time conducted themselves as
young ladies and gentlemen, a
hianner becoming to their school.
The opposition, while winning
the event, lost more than was gain-
(EDITOR’S NOTE: The foUow-
ing is an open letter from Bobby
Dunn, President of the Atlantic
Christian CoUege Cooperative
and a feel that the college cannot afford Association, concerning the behav
ior of Atlantic Christian Col
lege students at the recent ACC-
East Carolina College basketball
game played in the Wilson Com- ed because, in the eyes of the pub-
munity Center.) lie, their unruly behavior will not
One of the aims of any school is easily be forgotten,
to portray, at all times, a feeling It is only human to want to win,
of school spirit. By school spirit, but when defeat comes, as it must,
I mean supporting . the organiza- accepting this in a true sportsman-
We know from bitter experience tions of the school in such a way like manner is far more important
as will not reflect upon the stu- than showing disrespect while
dent body, or for what we stand, winning.
A good example of this is when As a member of the athletic
we support the athletic teams in team and President of the Student
Body, I am proud of you.
Bobby Dunn
Programs, Behavior,
Manners Are Aired
cuses), no stand has been publish-
Praises be for the thoi^ht pro- ed by the college. This fact has
voking beam of light so brilliantly been mentioned to a staff mem
generated from the platform of ber at least twice in the past and
Howard Chapel during a recent no action has resulted on the prob-
Tuesday’s assembly, as the stu- lem stated herein,
dents matched wits in vigorous It is my suggestion that the stu-
debate. This rustling midst AC’s dent falling in the first point of
ivy, in conjunction with the same consideration either become more
conoern from other schools through- considerate of other people, or be
out our nation, may strike Capi- removed from chapel and have the
tol Hill with an impact that will penalty for chapel cuts imposed
To provide the student body rebound in healthier, stronger rep- against him. I further suggest
. 4. • „ • and faculty of this institution with resentative American government, that the college pubUsh its rules
dents hmders the effective func- ^ reason that is usually given ^ rneans of communication and Let us continue with more stimu- about the second point of consid-
tioning of campus activities here f * of dependabiUty of a free discussion of the problems lating debate. eration in order that the student
Dependable Quality
Needed For Success
A lack of dependability in stu- to realize this.
THE COLLEGIATE
Published Weekly
At
Atlantic Christian College
Wilson, N. C.
.. 1. AC;C students is that the collegian „f fhp dnv
at Atlantic Christian College. Be- finds himself involved in so many — -
cause of this fact students of ACC activities that it is difficult for
are losing the opportunity to pre- him to do any one well. But the
pare themselves for the future, student must count himself re-
They resign themselves to the fact sponsible to choose the activities
that tomorrow is another day, a that he participates in. It should
day that can take care of itself, be remembered that it is better
We agree that tomorrow is to do one task well than to do
another day, but it is a day that many jobs in a shoddy manner,
calls forth individuals who are pre- If an individual is going to take
pared to meet the experiences an effective place in society later
that life has to offer — individauls in life, he must learn in the col-
who may be counted upon to got lege years the art of self disci-
a job done in Jhe time that is al- pline, a discipline which places
loted to tht task. No employer the task at hand in such a posi-
wants a procrastinator or unre- tion that it may be accomplished
liable workman. without pressure from outside
The college student, in his at- sources. It is the person who needs
tempt to prepare himself for these the least outside pressure to attack
future years, must recognize the the tasks at hand that goes furth-
importance of dependability as a er in life.
desired trait to be incorporated What better time than the pre-
into life. Tht' student who handles sent for the student to prepare
mediocre tasks haphazardly in the himself for this role that life hands
pre.st.-nt cannot be expected to be to him? What a pity that more
trustworthy in his approach to students do not take full advantage
of the opportunities to prepare for
the future years by developing de
pendability.
Robert I. Collins
and
Ralph G. Messick
Co-Editors
Bette Pomfrey,
Business Manager
Edna L. Johnston
Editorial Advisor
G. Harry Swain
Business Advisor
MEMBER
North State Conference Press
Association
National Advertising Service,
Incorporated
Sincerely, ■* have no “excuse.”
Earl G. Howell A disturbed student
WHEW! Your phrases leave us a We have found much the same
little behind, but we think we agree problem that you have in the
with you. We may not be so prolific chapel services on the campus,
in the use of words as you, but we We have taken your letter to the
do agree that issues of the day proper authorities of the admin-
need to be brought to the atten- istration of the college for their
tion of today’s college students, and consideration. We hope we will
we also agree that the chapel pro- have a reply from them that will
grams in which the debates were answer your complaint in the near
held were among the most interests future.
ing of the year. We would like
to see a few more of them. Dear Editors:
to the more serious tasks that the
future may hold in store for him.
The ACC student does not seem
Missions Program Topic
Of Baptist Students
On the evening of Thursday, of the overall Southern Baptist
Student Missions Program. In addition to
Union of Atlantic Christian College ... - .. . ,,
held a Missions emphasis program. ^ information given on the gen-
The meeting, which was held in eral program of Foreigh, Home RABBI JEROME G. TOLOCHKO selves and, therefore look for ex-
the recreation room of the First and State Missions, there was em-
— I have noted on numerous oc-
Dear Editors: casions that the manners of the
The problem I am about to men- Atlantic Christian College Students
tion has existed for some time are in need of improvement. This
at ACC, but no one has before seems especially true in the din-
taken the pains to bring it before ing hall. Our students must rea-
the students and faculty as a lize that they are representing the
whole. college at all times and the im-
The first point of consideration pressions gained by visitors to the
is that in chapel we find that the college come most often from the
students that are interested in students. What kind of Impression
what the speaker has to say are does a student who uses a fork
rudely disturbed by other students like it was a shovel, or a student
around them who are talking, tear- who drinks from a cup like it was
ing paper, rustling paper, or com- a bucket, think he makes on vis
ing into the chapel late. Such in- itors or his fellow students? Cour-
considerate students fail to rea- tesy and good table manners should
lize that they are not only disturb- come with an education. I feel
ing those around them, but like- that we are severely lacking in
Wise the speaker. this area.
The second point of considera- Unimpressed
tion, is that although the fact that Slurp, slurp. Plop! Oops I mis-
the students should know exactly sed my big mouth! Lack of cour-
the stnad the college takes toward tesy and table manners has indeed
sti^ents who are late to chapel been seen on the campus. We agree
and to the ones who hand in more there is room for improvement,
than one chapel slip (true, they Who will tackle the project?
should reason such out for them- If you have a gripe, mail it to:
selves and, therefore, look for ex- Collegiate Editors,
dents refuse to think for them- Box 425,
ACC
Bapti.st Chruch of Wilson, began phasis on the part B. S. U. plays
at 6:30. After president Dave Mus- in missions.
tian had completed the business Program outlines and applica-
portion of the meeting the program tion forms were made available
was turned over to Miss Hilda Grif- for the student summer mission
fin. Missions chairman. programs which include Overseas,
Acting as narrator she present- Home, and State Missions. All in-
ed three j>ersons each of whom terested students were urged to ap-
had something to say about a facet ply for appointment.
Rabbi To Speak
In ACC Chapel
New Faculty Member
Is Added To Staff
The Department of Science and in
the preparation of inorganic
TESTING
Dr. Jerome G. Tolochka wiU
speak at the regularly scheduled _
chapel programs of Atlantic Christ- M;th;maTi«TItirntic^ChTistTan materials'" to X-ray analysis
James a^HeX^" Jr D^ectOT ^ member of the
(Continued From Page One) taking the tdsts, arrange- Rgiigjo Activities at the col ^ chemistry to its staff American Chemical Society, the
ments- are made for the parents , Acuviues at tne coi- ^his semester. American
The student who understands that *he applicants to tour the cam- ^ ^ teacher. Dr. Margaret sity Professors the Amprip Ac:cn
u . . , . . lolochko IS spiritual leader Newton is a native nf Or-fv>ns ^ ir'rotessors, the American Asso-
he must ta^ entrance examina- P an to talk with the chairmen of Temple Israel in Kinston, North boro, but has lived in New York ciatibn for the Advancement of
tions and be interviewed, and of the departments. Carolina He was weviouslv Dean ^ 1 t ^ o- ox
must win approval from the col- R. Worden Alien, Director of of the Mississippi Institute of Re- and Sigma Zi Sorority, an
lege on the tests and interviews. Development, pointed out that hav- ligious and Cognate Studies. College where she^receiv^^her b’' scholastic sorority for
also understands that Atlantic ing the parents on campus when Dr. Tolochko is the Director of S ^ chemists.
Christian College is s^king a high the students arc taking the tests the Institute of Jewish Education- went to New Y^rk ^Unfwrsitv
quality student. IVIr. Darnell term- may have some bearing on the al Recordings. He has written nu- where she e^ned her M S 1^- °nly two weeks. Dr. Newton
ed the
he spoke of the way prospective lege.
student have received the idea. “The person who is impressed This
U,., When ...vcop^en, ofO,e Co.-
book contains a
that
■ f completed her. doctorate at Poly- said that after so many years she
Mr Daniell went on to point out by the College when visiting’here fectWs““on''TOmprratlve^Teligion jorinTta b1?chemiSrv™°^^^”’though she had “returned
at the student who must 30 will become a friend of the college given before the Mississippi In- _when she came back to
through the testing and interview- and it is the friends of the college stitute ' of Religious and Cosnate comes 1
ing program, will probably make who are the key to the succeis Studies. of
Dr. Newton comes to Atlantic North Carolina from New York.
a more intelligent decision whn of the development program,” Mr. The Rabbi lectures on collesp
he decides whether to go to col- Allen said. campuses undfr thf Washington Square
‘‘'1 i out that the the Jewish Chautauqua Society, an from 1945 to%7 Som"S to
The tests have also been im- testing period also serves as an organization disseminatme authen 1950 to
pressive in that the parents of aid in orientation. He noted that tic informaton conTeS J^!^^
pn.spective student.s realize that when the applicants first arrive as part of an eSonprSra^ s7tv ^6 of
ACC IS seeking better qualified on campus, they seem rather ill Dr. Tolochko studied at the TTn fn ^ i.- - —-
students, and are, therefore, more at ease. However, after a short iversity of Leipzig in Germany nerience D^ NewtL sistently scoring new gains in traf-
wi ling and eager to have their time, they become familiar with and at the University of Pitts- a research^ Drc^lp^ fnr fhJ^n * ^ ”^ost of the
children attend this institution. the college. burgh. ^ States Army ® railroads are suffering
states Army from, 1952-57, workmg frOm lack of traffic.'
SPEAKER
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A national magazine recently
featured him as an executive rail
road leader' whose road is con-
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