STUDY WINS TRUE RIGHT TO SPORTS archives the CECIL W. ROBBINS LIBRARY louisburg college LOUISBURG, N.C. 27549 SPORTS CREATE NEW LIFE FOR STUDY Volume V LOUISBURG COLLEGE, LOUISBURG, N. C., TUESD-AY, APRIL 30, 1946 Number 6 Sports Highlight Various Campus Activities Inset, lower left—Miss Marjorie Crisp, director, women’s physical education; inset, upper right—V. R. Kilby, director, men’s physical education; front row, left to right—Howard, Regan, Boney, Stallings, Morton, Casey, Driver; second—Fowlkes, Bobbitt, liambreth, Wilson, Petty; third—A. Johnson, R. Johnson, Vaughn, Bell, Ijehew. STUDENTS ACHIEVE HONORS CoLtJMNS for the third time this term proudly presents those students ■who, having maintained the past mid semester a standing of 2.50 or above, have achieved the Honor Roll or the Honorable Mention list. These are con gratulated and urged (along -with the not-so-honorable group) to achieve even more in their scholastic records. Tt is notable that with an enroll ment of approximately six times as many non-veteran men students as veterans on the college level, two of the three men students winning hon ors are veterans. Thus the Louisbui g record in grades, like the Carolina record, seems to offer an answer to the question of what the veteran would do with the educational opportunity offered by the G. I. Bill of Rights. On the refresher level too there has been gratifying achievement, with 4 students out of 21 making honors on the last grades; Clyde Kelly and John Phillips rated 2.75, Adam Brenny 2.50, and George Farrell 2.25. Of the total refresher grades 13 per cent were A’s, and 35 per cent B’s. None of the refresher data, however, answer the question why, of the total student enrollment at Louisburg, so many Liberal Arts students are on the AWOL honor list. An answer to this question will be welcome. SPRING MID-SEMESTER, 1945-1946 HONOR ROLL Student Rank Standing Barbara Howard 1 2.81 Kathryn Hale 2 2.77 Polly Bullard 3 2.76 Margaret Bynum 4 2.59 Janice Leonard 5 2.53 Pauline Smith 5 2.53 HONORABLE MENTION Mildred Cox 7 2.47 Carolyn Driver 7 2.47 Ann Johnson 7 2.47 Louise McDluffie 7 2.47 Elizabeth Light 11 2.41 Joan Simmons 12 2.35 Geraldine Whitley 12 2.35 Charlotte Mann 14 2.33 Iris Worrell 15 2.31 Wilton Walker 16 2.29 Helen Thigpen 17 2.25 Rachel Haithcock 18 2.24 Jean Bright 19 2.22 Herman Smith 20 2.20 Nancy Coleman 21 2.18 Frances Davis 21 2.18 Edith Ricks 21 2.18 Janice Trebuchon 21 2.18 Joyce Vick 21 2.18 Mary Elizabeth Carr 26 2.12 Katie Blanton 27 2.11 Margie Peele 27 2.11 Ida Liskey 29 2.10 John Parrish 30 2.07 Flora Dean Johnson 31 2.06 Billie Meggs 32 2.00 Vivian Cheek 32 2.00 Bobbie Alston 32 2.00 Sheldon Presents Recital Ralph Sheldon, young pian ist of Stanford, Conn., gave an en joyable complimentary recital to the college folk and townspeople of Louisburg in the college auditor ium, March 17. Sheldon began the program with Cach’s Parlta in C Minor, No. 2. He introduced the number with a discussion of the beauty that lies in Bach’s severe classicism; affirm ing Bach’s music to be a test of one’s appreciation of true classical compositions. He then played Schumann’s Carnival, Opus 9. The artist con trasted Schumann, the romanticist, and Bach, the classicist. After the intermission, Sheldon concluded the program with three of Chopin’s compositions, the last being the ever-popular Polonaise in A flat. Mr. Sheldon, in an interview aft erwards, said his first interest in music was acquired as a child from his father, who early before break fast used to play Polonaise. The son studied under Joseph Lheveene and at Juliard. Besides studying (Continued on Page 3) May 4 Is May Day The date May 4 as Jlay Day is empha.sized along with apologies from COIjI'MNS for the date’s hiiving been erroneously stated in the February issue. BOYS’ SPORTS SUMMARY Pfeiffer Press Institute Heralds Success Under the leadership of Coach Kilby the boys’ athletic program began with soft ball. The boys were divided into two teams, the Reds and the Blues. Sam Lehew was elected manager of the Reds with R. Johnson, captain; Floyd Evans was elected manager of the Blues with A. Johnson captain. Ethe ridge, Bell, and Medlin were the pride of the Red team. Though manager Lehew made some rash statements as to the favorable prospects of his team, his fore cast did not keep the Reds from being trounced. Petty, Reeves, and Bonham were the wonder men of the Blue team. Evans placed faith in his team and this faith was shown to be justified. In the first game of the tourna ment the Blues overran the Reds by a score of 14-3. The Reds came back in the second game determ ined to win and with a rally in the last inning emerged victorious, 7-5. The third and final game of the tournament was hard fought. The score was close until the sixth inn ing when the Blues scored five runs to defeat the Reds 7-4, which score won the tournament for the Blues. The first press institute at Pfeiffer Junior College, April 5, was heralded as a major success. The meeting was sponsored by the Pfeiffer News, and a number of colleges and high schools of North Carolina were represented. The afternoon session got under way with an address by Harry Ashmore, associate editor of the Charlotte News, who has just re cently returned from the European battlefront. Ashmore used as his topic, “Journalism: Old and New Directions,” tracing the develop ment of newspapering and related the purpose of the newspaper prior to and following the advent of its greatest competitor, the radio, which he described as also an asset, (Continued on Page 4) High Lights of Boys’ Sports lilues won over lleds in soft ball tournament. IJeds and iSlues played to a stand still in football tournament. Intramural sports dissolved for romjiinder of year. Intramural ba^sketball return.s to Louisburg. Outlook on tennis is favorable. Ilaseball scheliile i.s announced. Football Holds Interest Football then stepped into the sports light. The Red team was de termined to revenge their humil iating defeat in softball. The Blue team was just as determined to keep their winning record intact. The first game ended in a 6-6 tie, the Blues scoring first on an end run by Reeves and the Reds coming back to tie the score when Stallings recovered a fumble in the end zone. (Continued on Page 3) In Memorium: Franklin Delano Roosevelt It was just one year ago, an event forever unforgettable in my life. A death occurred, which, in all probabil ity was mourned by more people than the death of any other human being since the beginning of time, for on this Thursday, April 12, 1945, in a small white cottage in Warm Springs, Georgia, a physician declared the end of the life of Franklin Delano Roosevelt. When the announcer broke the music in one of my favorite programs, I thought that he had Just another newscast of the war; but something different came: his voice seemed to tremble as he softly murmured, “Ladies and gentlemen, we regret to announce the death of the president of the United States. Mr. Roosevelt passed away this afternoon at his home in . . .” The words were very clear to me—so clear they startled me. They were too clear and true, almost infallible to my ears. More was their truth revealed as someone near confirmed the words of the announcer in a low, sad tone, “The President is dead.” The tempo of the music changed from jazz to soft organ arrangements of songs dear to the heart of every American. One of these was Roosevelt’s best-loved ballad, “Home on the Range.” For one time In my life I realized the real beauty that this immortal man had found in that Kansas pioneer’s composition. As the first line began, tears seemed to force their way down my cheeks; then I caught myself and asked myself, "What did he mean to me?” To me he was not just an ordinary man with more than his share of talents, but an immortal man on whom had been bestowed an exceeding amount of knowledge and strength and spirit. Roosevelt was the symbol of American democracy. He lead our democracy in such a way that at times even extreme opponents took sides with him. At times he mastered Congress as it had never been mastered before. He used all his mighty power in the mobilization of a navy and army, in expansion of war industries, and finally in the Nazi and Nipponese defeat, which he never lived to see. In peace Roosevelt was just as great as he was in war. In ’3 3 his New Deal began to bring to a close the worst depression in the history of the United States. Bankruptcy and starvation were evils that he fought untiringly until his plan began to show results. It would be Impossible to mention here all the great things done by Franklin Delano Roosevelt. To do so would take a massive book, maybe even many volumes of books. With all the rest, though, one achievement looms foremost in my mind: the fact that he overcame a disease that might have early taken the life of a weaker man. Yes, I will never forget April 12, 1945; and on this occasion, one year after his untimely death, I wish to pay tribute to my former President. May each April 12 in years to come be a reminder of this man whose high ideals of democracy, religion, and brotherhood of man—regardless of race, color, or creed—open a clearer pathway to world cooperation and peace. Thank God for the life of Franklin Delano Roosevelt. GIRLS’ SPORTS REVIEWED Girls Experience Varied Sports Year The girls’ intramural athletics began soon after registration last fall and have taken an outstanding place in the college life of many of the girls, who have evidenced much interest. The sports program con sists of a wide variety of activities and events, and a large majority of the students have participated. There have been repeated in stances of good sportsmanship. Tournaments have been held be tween classes, dormitories, and de partments in each team sport. Softball Began Intramural Program Soon after physical education classes had begun, Miss Crisp, ath letic director, announced in the classes that the intramural pro gram would begin with softball. After several days of practice, the tournament began, the first con test being between juniors and sen iors, the seniors were victorious for the first time in any team sport in the history of the college intra mural program. Jackie Stallings was manager. Captains were Mar gie Smith of the senior team and Catherine Palmer of the junior team. The next games were be tween the dormitories with Frank lin winning. Captains were Dot Casey, Franklin; Martha Klme. Main; and Nancy Cherry, Wright. The last softball game was between the varsity, which was chosen from the different teams, and the faculty. The softball tournament ended with the varsity’s winning over the fac- I ulty. This game created marked excitement. Volleyball Drew Large Crowd After several days of good prac tice the tournament began. Mary Frances Morton was appointed manager for the tournament. Cap tains were Isabelle Reagan for Franklin, Carolyn Shotwell for Main, Eunice Pittman for Wright, Marion Smith for Liberal Arts, Ann Johnson for Commercials, Mil dred Boney for seniors, and Creigh ton Cuthrell for juniors. The out come was that Franklin won over other dormitories, seniors over jun iors, and Liberal Arts over Com mercials. A varsity consisting of sixteen players was elected from ' the teams. Basketball Took Winter Lead Basketball then became the cen ter interest. Keen competition pre vailed. The physical education maj ors were appointed to serve as stu dent coaches for the different teams. The games between the dor mitories began the tournament, Wright being proved champion, winning the games over all the other dormitories. The students’ coaches and captains were Dot Casey, coach; Martha Kime, cap tain for Franklin; Marjorie Smith, coach; Evelyn Merritt, captain for Main; Ruth Tood, coach; and (Continued on Page 4) High Lights of Girls’ Sports Seniors broke record by win ning in .softball. V’olU'yball created interest and drew Tovvd. ISasketball varsity lost to mighty faculty. Bobbitt wa-s dwlared champ of ping-iK)ng, and li^tmlx'rt of horse- shK‘. Tra’k bi'ought sor(‘ness and enjoyment. ■Many students are now enjoy ing tennis and archery.

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