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Page two COLUMNS May 3, 1952 COLUMNS VOLUME XI NUMBER 6 Published by the Journlism Class at Louisburg College Staff of Columns Editor-in-Chief .... JIMMY WILLIS Assistant Editor .. JENETTE MILLER Business Manager HARVEY JOHNSON Assistant Business Managers . LUCY JONES MARVIN BAUGH Staff Members Thelbert Whitt Marvin Jordan Phil Johnson Willis Goodrum Inez Stallings Phyllis Bailey Margaret Armstrong Paul Bunn Jean Nunnamaker Bill Brogden Don Jaekel Margaret Harris Kenneth Keene Subscription rate for non-residents for collegiate year, $1.00 Seripture Thought My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I gather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 11 Corinthians 12:9 Why Louisbur^? This week-end Louisburg College will be host to a flock of high school seniors who will be giving our Alma Mater the once over in view of attending college here next year. This ques tion will be continually fluctuating in their minds, “Why Louis burg?” All right, Why Louisburg? First of all and probably the most outstanding reason is the wholesome religious influence found on our campus. The furth erance of Christian character is an end to which the entire ad ministration works. High moral and spiritual premiums are set as standards for each student. Hand in hand with the religious reason is the home-life angle. Here at Louisburg College the home-life atmosphere that is synonomous with small institutions. The high spirit of co operation that is achieved here at L. C. is a direct result of the close student-teacher association. So close is this association that the student body often thinks of itself as one large family. The social aspect is not to be denied. Here at L. C. has been developed a high calibre of social life. Through concerts, lectures, dances, and numberless other means, each student will find himself developing a more mature and thus more desirable being. These reasons are only a few to answer your question “Why Louisburg.” High-school senior, stop any L. C. student and put your question to him. The answer that you will undoubtedly receive will make you immediately decide “Louisburg is for me!” J. M. W. Get Out Those Brooms About ten o’clock each day if any of the men students are in their rooms, the door will quietly open and a head will appear. Almost immediately it will smile or frown. If the face smiles, you politely smile back. If it frowns, you probably turn your face to the floor in embarrassment. You neglected to clean your room. Boys, the girls are said to keep cleaner rooms than the boys. Get those brooms out of your closet and have a general house cleaning. A clean room will certainly improve your spirits; and the next time you see the face in the door, you will be able to smile back. J.M. W. Election IndifFerence Who do you think will win the Republican primary election, Eisenhower or Taft? This question has been asked several of the students of Louisburg College, but none have answered the question. Is there a lack of interest in the college concern ing who shall be our leader, or are we afraid to state our opinion toward the outcome of ~a presidential election? If the question. “Who do you think will win the presidential election, Taft or Truman?” were asked, the replies would proba bly be quick and concise. Maybe all of Louisburg is convicted toward the Democratic party; but, if this statement is true, we should be concerned about the election of the person that suppos edly will guide our nation, one way or the other. Therefore, the next time that anyone asks you a question concerning an election, state your opinion and tell how you came to possess that opinion. P. G. B. Student I What Louisburg Has Meant to Me There are many advantages in. attending a junior college. Attending a junior college will help the student not only to adjust to the new ideas of college and higher education, but also will help him to fit into the place he must make in the world. We stopped a few students in the hall and placed these questions before them: “What has Louisburg College meant to you? Why did you come to Louis burg College?” Printed below are their unhesitating answers. We were proud to see that the Alma Mater stands so high in student opinions. Edwin Driver, incoming men’s student body president; “I did not attend school any place last year. When I finished high school, I was determin ed never to enter another school again as long as I lived. After one year out of school, I found that I was completely lost without being in some school or another. I began to visit Louisburg College and saw just how much fun the students were really having. I decided to enter college the next time I had a chance. I have been in school for eight months now and I must say that I have had the best time of my life. I have learned to agree and to disagree with people without having pre judice in my heart. I shall never regret coming to a small college, for without the help of the teachers I would never have made the grade. I think that coming to college has already changed my entire life. There are no words that can tell how grateful I am that I have been able to enjoy one wonder ful year at Louisburg.” Harvey Johnson: “The students of Louisburg College are like one big, happy family. Friendship at the college and in the town can never be forgotten. For students from a small high school who want individual attention in the courses of study, Louisburg College is the right place for them. Louisburg is no Utopia, and neither is any other college; but for a junior college, I prefer Louisburg.” Thelbert Whitt, outgoing president of Y.M.C.A.: “Louisburg has given me the desire to continue seeking more knowledge. I came here with the intention of getting only one year of schooling. I learned, however, that getting an education can be enjoyable and that a well-rounded course of study means much to a person. I feel that Louis burg has helped save me from a somewhat dull pointless life; that it has helped to put me on the road to realizing that you must make the best oi tnmgs by taking that which God has unself ishly given and using it advantageously for a bettei* and fuller life.” PhyUis Bailey: “A year at Louisburg College has been one filled with work, fun, and happy relationship that could not be found in any large college or university. Rewording the familiar adage: ‘I’d rather be a big fish in a little pond than a little fish in a big pond.’ Of course, the abiUty to successfully become a big fish in the little pond lies only in the merits of the student. The more I go to Louisburg the better I like it and the more I am looking forward to next year at Louisburg College where there is a warm sense of religious background, friendship, and understand ing by all—students and faculty.” Phil Johnson, business manager of the year book: “Louisburg has acted as a stepping stone from high school to a senior college. I feel that it has given me as much knowledge as I would have obtained from a larger college, and yet I have had extra heln and supervised attention given me by the faculty. Louisburg, because of its size, gives a family-like atmosphere which would not be found at a larger college.” Willis Goodrum: “I’m glad I came to Louis burg College because of the atmosphere which is possible only in small colleges where there is personal contact between teachers and students. During my two years here I have learned to place upon myself a feeling of personal responsibility and self-discipline. Louisburg College has helped me to meet new people and to become more grown up. The academic work that I have done will mean much more to me in years to come than it prob ably does now. I suppose Louisburg College means more to me than I will ever know.” Pearl Grant: “Louisburg College has done much for me in scholastic and social aspects. The informal way the college year is conducted gives even the shyest person the chance to mingle and make friends. The Christian atmosphere is met in every walk of life, and the friendly atmosphere has made a new person out of me.” —^Phll Johnson Opinion Best of Them All Dick Groat, the All-American from Duke Uni versity is considered by most writers to be the best basketball player to ever hit the South in the past two years. The statement I have just made is a big one, but I have facts to back the statement. I have compiled facts from papers for the past two weeks and there has been plenty of informa tion about Groat. “Groat is the athlete of the year; Groat tops all players in number of votes received; Groat is All-American in basketball and baseball.’' What other proof can be given? Groat scoring and assist record speaks for it self. He leads the nation in most points scored in one year with 837 points and also leads the nation in assist with an average of 10 per game. I have also asked students in the college, but I have yet to find one person who does not admire Dick Groat. Here are some of the answers I re ceived when I asked students what they thought of Dick Groat as compared with any other player in the Southern conference in the past two years. Hooker HaU: “I have seen Dick Dickey and Sam Ranzino play basketball and Groat is better than either.” Lynn King: “A natural basketball player. He would add to a team wherever he went.” Norman Brickhouse: “As good as the best and better than the rest in the Southern Conference.” Max Avery: “Dick Groat is one of the greatest ball players on the baU court today. He is more valuable as a ball player than any other man in the Southern Conference.” Harvey Johnson: “For Groat’s height, he is as good as the best in the Conference.” Coleman Ayscue: “The best in the Conference.” Jim McPhail: “I had rather have Dickey than Ranzino on my team, and I had rather have Groat than either of the two just mentioned.” Barry Howell: “Groat has outclassed aU others in the Southern Conference.” Ben Price: “Best all-around performer on the courts of the Southern Conference.” —Kenneth Keene. Lending and Borrowing The question “Do you mind lending or bor rowing clothes?” was asked three girls. Their replies indicate the general attitude of Louisburg girls: Jennette MiUer: “I do not object unless it is carried to extremes. Circumstances alter all cases, but I think it is taking things too far when a girl meets four or five people wearing her clothes everytime she leaves the dorm.” Betsy Everette: “No, I’d rather not borrow; and I’d rather not be borrowed from, for it often leads to losing friends.” June Tew: “I don’t mind lending my clothes if those who borrow them take good care of them.” —Jean Nunnamaker New Furniture Do you think we need new furniture in Pattie Julia Wright? Louisburg girl students are divided in their opinions of the need of new furniture in the girls’ dormitory. AU the girls seem to believe that new furniture is desirable, but some say that furniture is not the main need at the college. These girls said in answer to the question: Ruble Riggan: “Yes. It would improve the rooms so the student would enjoy living in them more.” Edith Bennett: “Yes. We need more modem furniture to influence more students to attend Louisburg College.” Nell Bryant: “Yes. We need comfortable furni ture for better living conditions.” Jean Finch; “No. Before we need furniture, we need a new dormitory.” Rosalyn Crews: “No. There are more improve ments to be made on the campus, rather than new furniture in the girls’ dormitory.” Margaret Lee: “Furnitiire Is not as Important as other things we need. ” —^Margaret Jane Harris
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