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s u 0 archives rHECEC«.,0B8,«Us™„> LOUISBURG college LOUISBURa N.C. 27549 XouUburs, C ^ louisfcurg, N. C ...diy 1962 Volume XXI LOUISBURG COLLEGE, N. C., THURSDAY, JAN. 25, 1962 No. 3 Louisburg College Celebiates 175th Anniversary M iss Major Elected Queen Miss Barbara Elaine Major, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Oliver Major, of 516 Seminary Ave., Richmond, Va. was crowned at the Anniversary Ball by Miss North Carolina on Jan. 6, 1962, as the 175th Anniversary Queen of Louisburg College. Miss Major, was selected from eleven girls. She was the candidate of the honor fraterni ties of Louisburg College. Miss Major, when asked her re- action of the judges decision said, “I was dumbfounded and shocked. I have not yet gotten over the sur prise of being selected by the honor fraternities as their candidate.” Miss Major, in 1950, was the winner of the “Little Miss Virginia” contest, which was sponsored by Screen Children's Guild of Holly wood, Cal. She was a participant in the festive formal Rings Figure for the 1961 class of E.M.I. in Virginia. The blue-eyed queen has studied I dancing for ten years at the Elanor Frye School of Dance in Richmond. Her father is supervising engineer for the C & P Telephone and Tele graph Company in Richmond. Among her activities in John Marshall High School, from which she was graduated in 1961, were memberships in the Council of Homeroom Presidents, the GAA, Character Commission, and the FBLA. Since she has come to college, her zest and zeal has not changed. She is now serving on the annual staff, is an officer in the FBLA, and is a member of the YDC. Miss Major has one brother, Tommy, who is'eight years old. Her ambition is to be a school teacher, but her plans are incom plete concerning an alma mater when she leaves LJC. Speakers, Ball Head Evenis Held Clauson Is Well Received At Second Concert Here Balladeer William Clauson, ap pearing in connection with the 175th Anniversary of Louisburg College, presented a program of American ballads and folk songs in the .Au ditorium - Classroom Building of Louisburg College on January 5. This was the second in a series of three programs which are to be pre sented throughout the year. William Clauson, the celebrated Swedish-American Balladeer and guitarist who has been dubbed by Carl Sandburg “The Viking of Song,’ probably is the world’s most trav eled troubadour. The curtains have risen on the concert stages of four continents to reveal the twenty - nine - year - old folk-singer-actor whose remarkable adaptability to the language, charac ter and patois of each and every people has catapulted him into the top ranks of folk music interpreters. In his current season, for exam ple, he follows concerts in Mexico with a tour of the United States, proceeding to Europe, including nu merous appearances in England and Scandinavia, and thence to Aus tralia and New Zealand. And he is a most welcome visitor everywhere, from Hong Kong, Singapore, Indo nesia, Malasia, Tasmania and Bali (where he was the guest of the Prince) to his annual concerts in New York’s Town Hall. Born in Ashtabula, Ohio, and reared in Sweden, Mr. Clauson evi denced a taste for music and a predilection for his future career at the tender age of six. His parents had purchased him a violin, but when he persisted in singing the na tive songs of Sweden at practice, they decided that a mandolin would better suit his talents. So his youthful debut was as a mandolin artist and it was followed by bit parts in twenty-five films. When he reached the age of drafta- bility, Uncle Sam called him to Texas to perform in the Army to the tune of “You’rti In the Army, Now,” but he also made the ac quaintance of Mexico’s alluring folk songs, and promptly fell in love with them. With an honorable discharge in his pocket and a collection of Mexi can songs added to the Swedish, American and English items in his repertory, he embarked upon his first European tour in 1954 and hit the jackpot with his Festival Hall appearances in London. Later he starred (the only American in an all - British cast and the choice among forty considered) in “Wild Grows the Heather,” the musical version of JJarrie’s “The Little Minister.” (Continued on page 3) ANNIVERSARY BALL—The Lester Lanin Orchestra proved to be the favorite of nearly 700 persons vvho attended the Anniversary Ball. All seemed to enjoy the dancing and festivities of the evening. "Chubby" Silvers, Miss N. C. Hits at Anniversary Ba The celebration was topped offjing twisted, bopped, waltzed, and on Saturday, Jan. , 1962 with fox trotted, and cha-chaed until 10 175th Anniversary Ball, which be gan at 8:30 p.m. in Holton Gym nasium. j, The main feature at the ball was the crowning of Miss 175th An niversary, Miss Barbara Elaine Major, by Miss North Carolina of 1962, Miss Susan Kay Woodall. The music of the Lester Lanin Travelers Orchestra, under the lead ership of “Chubby” Silvers, was one of the highlights of the evening. As the guests entered the lobby they were greeted by representa- o'clock at which time the crowning of Miss 175th Anniversary Queen of Louisburg College. The guests received refreshments throughout the evening. Music continued until 12:00 at which time nearly all the guests stood as the band played “Dixie.” The exception was Mr. Meade Nehrig who remained seated throughout the remainder of the song rendered by the Lanin Or chestra. rh? group which played for the On Thursday, Jan. 4, 1962, Louisburg College began its cele bration for its 175th Anniversary. Three days were set aside for fes tivities commemorating this oc casion. T he events began with a “175th Anniversary Historical Address” by Dr. Daniel M. McFarland, head of the Social Studies Department at Atlantic Christian College in Wil son, N. C. At 7:30 p.m. an Anniversary Address was presented in the Audi torium - Classroom Building. The speaker for the occasion was the Honorable Brooks Hays, special as sistant to President Kennedy. The next morning at 10:00 a.m.. Dr. McFarland concluded the speech on the history of Louisburg College. At 4:00 p.m. a music re cital, presenting the students of Miss Sarah Foster was given for the en joyment of the visiting alumni and friends. Fridays’ events were con cluded that night at 8:00 with the presentation of William Clauson, Balladeer-Guitarist. On the official “175th Anniver sary Day Chapel” an address by Bishop Paul N. Garber began the festivities. This was followed by a speech of Louisburg College Presi dent, Dr. Cecil W. Robbins. Upon the conclusion of this speech the ceremony for the Cornerstone Lay ing of Men’s Residence Hall took place in the A-C Building because of unfavorable weather conditions. At 1:00 Dr. D. Edwin Earnhardt, the President of Louisburg College from 1937-39, spoke to nearly 300 alumni and friends. The 175th An niversary Tea, which took place in the Main Social Hall, was held at 4:00 for alumni, friends of the col lege, and students. At 8:30 p.m. in Holton Gymnasium, the 175th An niversary Ball, presenting the music of Lester Lanin’s Travelers Orches tra, under the leadership of Buddy Silvers, was sponsored by the Sophomore Class. At this Ball the 175th Anniversary Queen was crowned by Miss North Carolina. This series of events ended with a 175th Anniversary Sermon, pre sented by Dr. Clarence Bass, Pro fessor of Systematic Theology at Bethel Theological Seminary, in St. Paul, Minnesota. In addition to these events there has been on display from Jan. 4-7 an exhibition containing a Ford Times Collection of paintings. Oil Paintings by North Carolina Artists, and Currier and Ives Prints. tives of the .college. Miis SamJ) wa>; fpe same gro'iip that Foster, Dr. and Mrs. Cecil W. Rob bins, Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Bartho lomew, and Mr. Meade Nehrig. pliyeci the twist at the White House in 1961. Decorations were under the di rection of Mr. C. Ray Pruette, Head of the Louisburg Science Depart ment, and Mr. R. Weber McFar- lard, a local interior decorator. The ball was deemed a great suc- After going through the receiv ing line the students, faculty, and alumni entered the dancing area to the tune of “Oklahoma” played the Lanin group. From this point on those attend-1 cess by all who attended. Bishop Garber, Dr. Robbins Speak at Cornerstone Laying Bishop Paul N. Garber delivered room Building in commemoration a speech entitled “Retrospect and gjfthe 175th Anniversary of Louis- Prospect in Methodist Higher Edu cation” at the Auditorium-Class- New Boys' Dormitory Now Under Construction NEW BOYS’ DORM In order to provide more facilities for its growing enrollment of men students, Louisburg College has started construction of a new men’s dormitory on West campus directly beside Franklin County Building. Work on the new dorm, to which no name has yet been given, be gan in November, 1961, by the J. M. Thompson Construction Com pany of Raleigh. The plans for the construction were drawn by archi tects Harles and Edwards of Rocky Mount, North Carolina. According to Louisburg College Business Manager, Mr. Robert G. Stanley, the new dorm will be built BALLADEER APPEARS—Balladeer William Clauson illustrates a point in his song as he performs at the 175th Anniversary Concert Program. With a piano stool and his two stringed instruments, Clauson turned an empty stage into a theatre of showmanship. at an estimated cost of $352,000 which includes furnishings. It will be ready for occupation by the fall semester of 1962. In order to re-| ceive aid in the building of the ne\J dormitory, the college has applieJ for a loan of $290,000 from th^ Federal Government. | As for the dormitory itself: it will' have a width of 42 feet, height o^j 30 feet, and length of 195 feet, ft will consist of three floors and wil|^:.f DS^I«Mr#leAn be composed of 48 rooms, which KlCnaraSOn will house 94 boys plus provide two LsJ. iva#! Im lAfrArlr rooms for the dean of men, who will j ©Cl IR FCCK also live in the new dorm. EacA I Miss Sarah Richardson, Dean of room will be 16 feet 6 inches in Vomen at Louisburg College, was urg College. Bishop Garber said, “Only a few Colleges in this country are older |than Louisburg.” He then told the assembly of students, friends, and ^umni that “our colleges are an iitegral part of the church and tiere is no need to apologize for ailing them “Church-Related Col- Iges.” In a challenging message to the Hethodist leaders, college com- tunity and alumni from North (arolina and Virginia, Garber em- itiasized that the spirit of John Vesley permeated the early Meth- dist enthusiasm to found institu- (Continued on page 4) Anniversary Queen Is Crowned At 10:00 p.m. on Jan. 6, 1962, Miss Barbara Elaine Major was of ficially crowned the 175th Anni versary Queen of Louisburg Col lege by Miss North Carolina, Susan Kny Wooda'1. The Queen’s escort was Mr. Wil liam G. Lesemann, of Richmond, Va. The Queen was selected from ten other candidates, who were chosen by various campus organizations. The decision was delivered by five judges, who were chosen by an An niversary sub-program committee of five faculty and five student offi cers, within an hour after the judges had had an opportunity of meeting and talking to each candidate. The judges were: Mrs. James Clayton, President of the Louisburg College Alumni Association; Mrs. Edward Bartholomew, wife of a member of the Board of Trustees; Mr. Gordon Zealand, Director of Industrial De velopment of Franklin County; Mrs. John Pernell, Faculty Member of (Continued on pjige 2) ! Education Emphasized By Brooks Hays The Honorable Brooks Hays, Special Assistant to President Ken nedy, delivered the 175th anniver sary address on Thursday, Janu- sary address on Thursday, January 4, at 7:30 p.m., in the Auditoriuni- Classroom Building. Mr. Hays was introduced by U. S. Senator B. Ever ett Jordan. Mr. Hays stated specifically that the main purpose of the college is to build an integrated life. The most important part of this life is re ligion, which is emphasized in church - related colleges, such as Louisburg. Hays asserted that the country would definitely be at a loss without the small church-re lated colleges and that the strength of America depends upon the men and women educated in these schools. America needs small col leges to prepare the student before entering the larger colleges. He pointed out to the audience that excellence is not restricted to those who manage to place first in (Continued on page 3) Miss N, C. Crowns Queen Miss Susan Kay Woodall, Miss 1 reading, oil painting, and singing. North Carolina of 1961, officially Her favorite foods are steak and width and 16 feet in length. Some special features of the ne^ dorm are sure to make the men students feel more at home, and at iijured in a head-on auto collision fear Durham on Thanksgiving Day. Heavy rain and slippery roads were tted as causes of the two-car wreck. the same time provide them with Miss Richardson suffered a crowned Miss Barbara Major 175th Anniversary Queen of Louisburg College at the 175th Anniversary Ball on January 6. Miss Woodall, 22, of Roanoke Rapids, has spent the majority of her life in the state which she now represents. She was graduated from Roanoke Rapids High School m 1957 and from UNC, where she majored in English and Education. Miss Woodall, five feet five inches, has brown eyes and a fair complexion, with a sprinkling of freckles. Her hobbies are sewing. shrimp cocktails. In men she respects “down to earthness” and sincerity. Her favor ite sport is swimming. Her past honors have included many titles: Miss Dixie Classic, Miss Harvest Festival at Roanoke Rap ids, Miss Intercollegiate Cup Re gatta of 1956, Miss Coast Guard Academy of 1961, and a beauty representative of the Woman’s College student body of 1958. Her aspirations are to work in the theater or become a director in television. more comfort. One special feature is that the dorm will have a lounge on each of the three floors. Still another feature is that there will be bathroom facilities for occupants per two rooms. Also the heating sys tem will be of the blower type and can be controlled by each student in his own room. Each room will be furnished with modern built-in desks, dressers, beds, and chairs. The new rooms will also feature a petition between the sleeping area and studying area, which eliminates the conflict between those students who wish to study late and those who wish to sleep. The wall of each room will be furnished with a wooden peg-board in order to pro vide the student with a proper place on which to hang pictures and other ornaments. token ankle, crushed heel, and tiouth injuries. With Miss Richard- on was her sister, who suffered a token leg. The Richardson sisters shared a room in Watts Hospital in Durham until December 7. The wreck occurred just outside of Durham on Highway 70 toward Raleigh. Dean Richardson has been seen »ith her crutches going about the tampus performing her regular duties with a smile. She said that she hopes that the cast will be re moved within a month so she can !et back into the regular routine. If there is any way students can kelp her out as she moves about the campus, such as climbing steps, please do so. The Columns staff wishes Dean Richardson on to a speedy recovery. Miss North Carolina, Mi.ss Susan Kay Woodall, crowns the T75th Anniversary Queen, Miss Barbara Major, at the peak of the anniversary Ball, featuring the music of the Lester Lanin Traveler’s Orchestra.
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