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Page 4 COLUMNS What Makes a Saint? By WILLIAM WARREN St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated on March 17 in honor of the Patron Saint of Ireland. Many legends have been handed down about St. Patrick’s Day. One of them is that he used the shamrock to illustrate the ideas of the Trinity. The shamrock is worn on Saint Patrick’s Day, and it has come to be regard ed as the national plant of Ireland. So on the 17th of March, people are sure to wear green or look forward to being pinched. ST. PATRICK By WILLIAM WARREN St. Patrick was a mis sionary and a Roman citizen. At age 16 Patrick was kidnap ped and taken to the Slemish Mountains in Ireland by Irish pirates. There he tended flocks of sheep for six years as a slave of Michu, a Druid high priest. Patrick soon escaped to Britian. He began dream ing about West Ireland’s children. In his dreams they were crying and begging. With the blessing of Pope Clestine II, he returned to Ireland in 432 as a missionary. Accompanying him was a par ty of followers. They attemp ted to land at Wucklowhead, but were driven off by a hostile chieftain. Passing by what would in 100 years be found as Dublin, Patrick and his followers docked in Skerries for sup plies. It was an unfortunate choice. By morning the goat that Patrick had trained to carry water jugs had disap peared. Continuing north, Patrick made his first real landing at Saul in County Down. He bap tized Dichu, the local chief tain. After miraculously silenc ing his dogs, Patrick then held mass in a barn and found ed his first church. Next, he headed to the Slemish Mountains to pay off his ransom to his old slave master, Michu. Upon seeing Patrick coming, Michu set fire to his home and hurled himself into the flames. Pride would not permit him to bow down to a former slave. As an ascetic, who slept on a rock, ate little and preached mostly by example, Patrick knew the secrets of all great missionaires. He gently blanketed the old pagan beliefs without stomping too hard on th^r customs. This is why the old, secret, mystical Ireland still exists with it’s vanishing lakes, haunted mountains, and eerie creatures who cry death with the dogs in the night. After 1500 years St. Patrick endures. His name is on a thousand churches. Colorful parades are held in honor of him in New York, Dublin, Baltimore, Montreal, and Baton Rouge. This year as it has been for countless yearsi the Shamrock will bloom again on thousands of lapels in his honor. Dear Gee Izzy Smart Eklitor’s Note: The “Columns” has invited a new advisor to handle the questions presented in our regular advice column. We welcome “Mr. Gee Izzy Smart” to our staff. Dear Mr. Smart, I am a fair person. I try to treat everyone the same, but there are some people who get on my nerves. In my work, I am always around those fickle girls who just act down right silly. They seem to feel that they are God’s gift to men. How do you think I should handle this situation? Totally Barfed Out Dear TBO, I understand your problem, believe me. I think at one time or another we all have to learn how to handle these peo ple. You just have to be careful. Try to avoid them as much as possible; if you are forced to be with them, polite ly pass a hint. If that doesn’t work, tell them straight out. Dear G.I. Smart, I’m dating this guy that 1 really like a lot. I’m. not in love, but I do like him. Still I can’t forget somebody else even though it’s been two ID months since I’ve seen or even heard from him. Am I being unfair to the guy I’m dating and myself if I keep dating him and don’t even try to let the other person know how I still feel?” Confused Dear Confused, Obviously the other person does not have the same feel ing for you or he would have let you know it. Keep dating the guy you are going with now, and just forget the past. Dear Gee, I’m so confused, I’m in love with this guy. I think he loves me, but he won’t let me know how he feels. How could I find out besides? asking him? Dying Slowly Dear D.S., Give him time. He may be trying to sort out his own feel ings. If he loves you it will come out sooner or later. Don’t pressure him into a quick decision. Dear G.I.S., My father is always nagg ing me on weekends, wanting to know where I plan to be, what I plan to do, and who I plan to do it with. Because of> this, we are constantly fuss ing. This causes us to get mad at each other. How can I make him understand that I need some sort of privacy? Constant Debater Dear C.D., It is only a parent’s nature to be concerned and want to tell their children what to do. They feel that this is for your own good. Sometimes parents are too overbearing. On the other hand, some of us never share anything with our parents and questioning is their only source of informa tion. Sit down and talk with your father. Sensibly tell him something to keep him from worrying so much. It’s YOUR SGA By ELIZABETH ROBINSON The Senate is a significant part of Louisburg College. It is made up of people who are representing their dorm, are voted into office by their class, and are elected into of fice by the entire student body. It votes on many issues such as Open House, Home coming dances and plans May Court and many projects that involve the SGA. The Senate also designates committees such as: enter tainment, cafeteria, day students, disciplinary, academic, and elections. All of these committees are a vital part in making the campus a great place to live, work, and study. Although the chair- people of these committees cannot vote in Senate meetings, they give reports on activities they have done and are planning. Soon the SGA will be look ing for people to fill the spots of these offices and join the committees of SGA. If you think you are one of those people who are-interested in improving some areas in Louisurg College, don’t hesitate to join the SGA and Senate. Talk to a Senator or committee member and get all the facts about SGA. They need you. A P O By WILLIAM WARREN On January 26, the Louisburg College Chapter of the Dela Psi Omega held its annual in duction. It was held in the Blue Room where seven pro spective members recited the Delta pledge and 25 lines of Shakespeare. Old Delta members con ducted a short induction ceremony. New members were as follows: Mary Lynn May, Van Swain, Heidi Wilson, Paul Smith, Kenny Barefoot, Robert Daniels, and William Warren. Gene Wooster, president, said, “We are very proud to have these students as new members, and we con gratulate them on their achievements. These students must achieve and maintain an overall “C” average. They also must meet national Delta Psi Omega standards.” To become a Delta Psi Omega member one must have had a major role in a col lege production or they must have taken a part in two or more plays at the college. Minister In Residence By KELLI SWINSON Louisburg had a special visitor on campus recently. Robert Redmond, pastor of the Wrightsville United Methodist Church stayed on campus from February 28 to March 4. He was our third Minister-In-Residence this year. Redmond is from Kentucky and graduated from Dixie heights High School in Cov ington, Kentucky. He went on to Union College in Barbour- ville, Kentucky. Redmond is used to North Carolina though, he received his Master of Divinity from Duke University in 1975. He has served at other churches in Pollacksville and Greenville. Reverend Red mond is married and has two children. His hobbies include golf, tennis and woodworking. Some of his professional ac tivities include membership on the Conference Board of Higher Education and Cam pus Ministery. Reverend Redmond attend ed classes and met with students during his week at Louisburg as well as preached a sermon on March 1.
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