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PAGE SIX GARDNER-WEBB PILOT MAY, 1945 SOPHOMORE OFFICERS FOR NEXT YEAR For several weeks last fall, the Freshmen awaited with fear and trembling the arri val of Initiation Day. Final ly, the day arrived proving to be more gay than gruesome. Almost immediately after this experience was over the Freshmen began to talk of what next year’s Initiation Day will be like, and still this idle planning persists. The highlight of the Fresh men year was the Freshmen- Sophomore banquet. For many weeks the under class men labored in an effort to make this fete the most joy ful one in this college. Under the capable guidance of the class sponsor, Miss Cuthbert- son, a banquet carrying out the theme of “Alice In Wonderland” was planned. On March 23, the Freshmen, a little tired from their ef forts, watched the faces of the Sophomores as they en tered the dining room, and over the face of each upper classman spread a lovely glow, of pleased surprise and new respect for the Fresh men. All forgot the serious world of classes for a few hours to indulge in the merri ment of the glad occasion. Following the principal ad dress by Rev. Paul Hardin from Shelby, the festive group attended the motion picture “Wilson.” The Freshmen are at pre sent planning their courses for next year. They are sad at the prospect of college without their departing friends, but to the Sopho mores, they extend heartiest wishes for success. Next year we_, the rising Sophomores, will be led by Charles Auten, class presi dent; Marjorie White, vice- president; Ila Mae Davidson, secretary, and Willard Jen kins, treasurer. 'Smilin' Through' “Smilin’ Through”, the major production of Gard- ner-Webb’s Classic Enter tainers, was presented to a packed house. The play, a great success, gave a glimpse of the last World war, a pic ture of the present day con flict—both nationally and in the emotional life of our na tion. Featuring Sam Greene, Jr., as John Carteret — a man made tragically unhappy by his inability to forgive the son of the man who ruined his life, it give a vivid pic ture of a struggle for happi ness by unfair methods. Giving a brilliant por trayal as the woman he loved —Mooneyeen Clare—was Pa tricia Sumner. Lansford Jol ly, as Dr. Owen, turned in a polished performance as the family friend and aid. As the saucy Irish lassie was Jeanne Rollins and Ken Wayne, played by J. T. Jones, was the lad of her dreams, Bernice McMurry was out standing in her performance as the flustery maid, Ellen. Sinister and dark as the character he played was Hil ton Hamrick as Jeremiah Wayne. The supporting cast was also individual in its part. Rated as equal with last year’s unusual success, ‘Stephen Foster”, the pro duction adds to the list of college dramatic hits. ATTENTION! The clock has returned from the factory and is now functioning, however, it is ringing according to the schedule, which has been planned for next year. This schedule is so arranged that it will be possible for students who must work to do so in the afternoon and on Satur day. The Gardner- Webb Log The students on Gardner- Webb campus were very ex cited last week when it was announced that the Gardner- VVebb “Log” had returned from the press. Everyone rushed to the office for a copy and devoured it from cover to cover. On the front is an attrac tive picture of some of the scudents out for a stroll on norseoack. On the back is a pi;;ture of the co-eds and the inside back cover is an aerial View of the campus. inside is outlined the courses of study with very attractive pictures accom panying them. The social and religious activities are sim ilarly expressed more clearly by pictures. The catalog is a great im provement over last year and the students and faculty are exceedingly proud of it. Grover Tumbles Before G.-W. The college boys travelled to Grover on Tuesday after noon, May 1, to engage in their first baseball game of the season. Old man weather was very kind to the two teams, furnishing a wonder ful sunny afternoon. With Sam Greene’s excel lent hurling against that of Gene Turner of the Grover team, the G.-W. boys were able to defeat the Grover lads nine to two. Scoring six runs in the first half of the first inning, the college boys kept finding Turner’s ball and threatened many times during the remainder of the game, also scoring three more runs. Jones and Greene led the hitting with two for four each, Jones’ two being dou bles. The Grover boys tightened up after the first inning, and Turner pitched very good ball to allow only three runs for the remainder of the game. Only seven innings were played, with the final score reading 9 to 2, Gardner-Webb. I. R. C/S CLOSE YEAR During the past year the I. R. C. has been one of the most active campus organiza tions. Its programs have been colorful and timely. Pro grams have been presented on such topics as the conduct of the war, the treatment of prisoners of war, and post war plans. The last meeting. May 3, 1945, included extem poraneous debates. Each speaker was allowed five Woman's "Athletics" Found Wanting When the council of the Women’s Athletic Association met to determine the goal for the year, it had exceedingly high hopes. It decided that 1,000 points, earned by the participant in the sports as outlined in the W. A. A. handbook, would entitle the participant to a letter. We had to approximate the number of letters to be bought since they had to be ordered weeks in advance be cause of war-time shortages. At the time we placed the order, we were a bit dubious about the number, but we see that our doubts were not wel founded because we were thinking that ten letters would not be enough, and now find that only one girl, Nancy Trout, having achieved 500 points, has even reached the half-way mark to our goal. Our schedule should be filled with nothing except dates with our books, but we are hoping that another W. A. A. party can be squeezed in somewhere among these dates. They say that one should relax between arduous tasks, and a party surely would be fun, wouldn’t it? minutes to present his con structive argument and then a rebuttal. The debates were on the following queries: Resolved, that Argentina should have been admitted to the San Francisco conference. Affirmative: Nancy Plonk; Negative: Earl Redding. Resolved, that the voting age should be reduced to eighteen years. Affirmative: Dot Mitchell; Negative: Marigold Long. Resolved, that the fighting men on the western front should be given a furlough before being sent to the Paci fic area. Affirmative: Iva Spake; Negative: Louise Martin. At this meeting the follow ing officers were also elected: President, Saranan Morgan; secretary, Nancy Plonk; Pro gram Chairman, Marigold Long. The most important event of the club year was attend ing the Lions Club luncheon at which Dr. Liu Liang-Mo spoke. The members of the I. R. C. were guests of the club. Plans for a better I. R. C. for next year are now being made.
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