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VOL. XXXIII
LOUISBURG COLLEGE, LOUISBURG, N.C.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1973
Vol. II
Beckler Elected Chief Justice
John Beckler, a sophomore
from Raleigh, was elected Chief
Justice during the regular class
officer elections held Septem
ber 12th and 13th. Other
candidates were Ed Johnson,
Norfolk, Va.; Dave Goodstein,
Raleigh; and Aaron Snukals,
Norfolk. The election was held
because Kay Howell, who was
chosen Chief Justice in last
spring’s general S.G.A. ele
ctions, did not return this year.
The Chief Justice presides
over judicial hearings, appoints
Trial Counsels and Defense
Counsels, presides at proceed
ings following impeachment of
elected officers, and appoints
the Judicial Board of which he
is head. The 1973-74 Judicial
Board members are Steve
Shields, Paula Drake, Aaron
Snukals, Dave Goodstein, Mike
Frazier, Karen Little, Sandy
Hutchinson and Carlton Will-
UC Welcomes
Parents
October 6
Louisburg College’s annual
Parent’s Day will take place on
Saturday, October 6. This is the
time when parents are given
the opportunity to experience
life on campus as the students
live it.
Beginning at 9:00 Saturday
morning, parents will be guests
in the dormitories. In addition
to viewing the rooms and
visiting with the assistant
counselors and dorm mothers,
refreshments will be served
until 10:45. From 10:15 until
10:45, the “Executives” will
provide entertainment. Both
students and parents are
invited to attend.
At 10:45, parents will meet in
the AC Auditorium. After an
invocation by the Rev. Sidney
Stafford, Mr. John York,
Academic Dean of Students,
will speak. Lee Pearce, S.G.A.
president will issue a welcome
to parents and the Chapel
Choir, under the direction of
Miss Sarah Foster, will
perform. The address will be
delivered by Dr. Richard
Pearce, President of Methodist
College in Fayetteville.
After lunch, parents will visit
with teachers in the faculty
offices. A tea honoring parents
will be held from 2:00 until 4:00
in the Fine Arts Building.
If half the world doesn’t
know how the other half lives,
it’s nice to know at least half
the world is minding its own
business.
New York Times
In a recent interview, Chief
Justice John Beckler comment
ed on various issues concerning
his new role. When a student is
caught breaking a rule, he can
choose whether he wants to go
before the Judicial Board or
directly before the Admini
stration, which has the final
word in all cases. When asked
about the liniency of “trial by
peers,” Beckler stated that
there were standard punish
ments for violations of the
major regulations.
“In the past, the Judicial
Board has conducted their
hearings in a fair and just
manner. In fact, in many
instances students prefer to
appear • directly before the
Administration,” Beckler re
plied.
This year a Dorm Council,
composed of the dorm presi
dent, assistant resident coun
selor, and elected officers, will
handle the curfew violations of
women students. A/case can be
appealed to the Judical Board,
and then to the Administration.
When questioned on the
distinction in the men’s and
women’s regulations, Beckler
said, “There is no legitirnate
reason for this distinction.
Women should have the same
rights as men. The men at
Louisburg: are certainly no
more mature than the women.
This is another one of the
’Women-must-be-protected’ i-
deas.”
Being a church supported
school, Louisburg has restrict
ions that reflect this church
affiliation. Becker feels that the
Administration has a right to
these limitations (such as the
restriction on alcohol) as long as
the Methodist Church does
support the school.
In reply to a question
concerning change at Louis
burg College, Beckler stated
that he doesn’t want wholesale
liberalization but feels certain
inovations should be made.
“I don’t want to see change
just for the sake of change, but
many aspects of Louisburg
need to be updated.”
Concerning his new role,
Beckler says the Judicial Board
will be fair and reasonable in
their judgments. “Punishment
is meant to teach a lesson. If
one doesn’t learn anything by
his punishment, then there’s
no reason for inflicting it,”
Beckler commented.
In closing, the new Chief
Justice urges all students to
read their Handbooks so that
they will know their full rights.
He would like to see students
have more freedom so they can
prove themselves capable of
handling more responsibility.
Freshman Class
Photo by Galligan
(L. to R.
Vice-President;
Secretary.)
- Bill Roughton, President; Beaver Brodie,
Neal Tomlinson, Treasurer; Sharon Credle,
Blood Mobile Here October 18th
The Red Cross Bloodmobile
will be at Louisburg College on
"Ihursday, October 18 from 10
ni. until 4 p. m. It will be
parked at Hillman Dormitory
for those students wishing to
give blood. Donors must be at
least 18 and weigh at least 110
pounds.
Ihe Red Cross distributes
the donated blood to most of
the hospitals in this region.
Donors will receive a card
which entitles the donor and his
immediate family to receive
blood for a period of twelve
months.
JOHN BECKLER Photo by Coleman
Newly Elected Justice
Class Officers Elected
For 1973-74
On September 6, the student
body met at 11:00 in the AC
Auditorium to nominate class
officers. The following Tues
day, another assembly was held
(optional for both candidates
and students) on front campus
for campaign speeches. The
polls were open on September
12th and 13th. From a total of
748 students, 350 voted in the
elections.
In the sophomore class races,
Wally Ashburn from Virginia
Beach won over Johnny
McClean, Bill Young, Carlton
Williamson, and Tim Machia for
the olfice of president.
Coleman Boisseau, Ralph
Gibson (!), Brown Glenn, and
Mike Machia ran for the office
of vice-president. Mike, from
Richmond, Virginia, won by a
fairly wide majority.
In a tight race for the
secretarial duties, Irma Bras
well of Elm City edged out
Sharon Summersett.
Two tied for the office of
treasurer. Debbie Hester of
Henderson won out over Steve
Brady.
Johnny Clark, Ronald Ed
ward, Ora Hartsfield, Jack
Harris, Bill Roughton, and
Richard Wescott were can
didates for the office of
Freshman class president.
Roughton, of New Bern, won an
impressive victory.
Ik'aver Brodie, of Hope Mills,
took vice-presidential honors.
Other candidates included
David Baugh, Michael Garri
son, George McLeod, and
Bobby Miller.
In the race for secretary,
Sharon Credle from Swan
Quarter won over challengers
Donna Campbell, Debra
Talbert, and Scott Traynham.
The office of treasurer went
to Neal Tomlinson from
Wilkesboro. Tomlinson defeat
ed Charles Teague.
Sophomore Class Photo by Coleman
(L. to R. - Wally Ashburn, President; Debbie Hester, Treasurer;
Mike Machia, Vice-President; and Irma Braswell, Secretary.)