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THE PILOT
January, 1955
A VALUABLE TRAIT
By: BARBARA ZIEDONIS
Someday I hope to become a teacher in a primary
grade. Because a child is more easily impressed during this
time, it will be a challenge to me to teach some of the traits
which will help to build good character. The truths which
he learns then will be as valuable and important to him as
learning the “Three R’s.”
We are in college now. With few exceptions, the prin
ciples which we value and the attitudes which we possess
toward doing a certain job, and showing respect and interest
in our schoolmates were acquired in our early years. To me
the most important trait one can attain is that of honesty.
The greatest satisfaction a student can have is to know that
he has done the best work it is possible for him to do.
Parents sometimes make the grave mistake of demnn'^^'ng
an A from their child when the child is capable of only C or
B work. This leads the child to think of the goal alone and
not the manner by which it is reached. A teacher should
instill in the child’s mind that the grade is secondary and
that honest endeavor is primary. If this idea could be made
foremost in the thoughts of the young people, cheating and
dishonesty in schools 'would be a thing of the past.
CAMPUS BIG WHEELS
POLL OF OPINION
By “PHIL” HENDERSON
Books have been written, plays have been staged, movies
have been made declaring that gentlemen prefr blondes. As
a law abiding citizen—and a brunette—I protest!
I became curious about the matter and decided to ask
the male population of Gardner-Webb, “Do gentlemen prefer
blondes ?”
Ray Crawford, dashing young sophomore, says, “Yes,
because they are dumb.”
Carlisle Hostetter, the Romeo from Virginia, “Yes, they
have more appeal.”
Dee Nanney, the boy who has been around, “It doesn’t
matter to me, just so long as it’s a girl.”
Dwight Snipes, the I don’t care boy, “Not necessarily,
there are other attractive women.”
Don Roland, the guy who always has plenty to say about
everything, “Yes, because of their fair complexions.”
Frank Johnson, the wit of the campus, “No, I go for
ladies.”
Dave Littlejohn, the steady man, “Yes. I go steady
with a blond.”
Houston Wease, the quiet one, “No, there aren’t enough
of them.”
Ector Hamrick, the orator, “Personally, I don’t. I’m like
Shakespeare. I go for the dark ladies.”
Bill Sitton, G-W photographer, “Yes, but it’s not be
cause of Marilyn Monroe.”
PHYLLIS SMITH
Ranking high on the list of Gard-
ner-Webb’s outstanding students is
Phyllis Smith, 20-year-old sopho
more from Winston-Salem.
During her four years in high
school, Phyllis was a member of the
Student Council, Y-Teens Club,
Dramatics Club, and French Club.
Since she came to Gardner-Webb,
Phyllis has taken part in many and
varied activities. She is secretary
of the College Government Asso
ciation, a member of the Delta Psi
Omega, a member of the casts of
“Jane Eyre” and “Arsenic and Old
Lace,” and a member of the Mar
shall Club. During her Freshman
year she was a member of the P.
Y. A. and the Y. W. A. Her work
as student director of “Romeo and
Juliet” has helped to earn for her
the title of Campus Big Wheel.
On her list of favorites is Italian
Spaghetti. Her favorite subject is
Psychology and her favorite teacher
is Dr. Bob. Phyllis likes to be with
the gang—but hesittates to say just
what gang.
Although her future plans are in
complete, Phyllis is thinking of
W, C.
HUGH AND HOUSTON WEASE
STAFF OF PILOT
Editor - in - Chief
Mary Philbeck
Associate Editor — Betty Staton
News Editor — Bobbie Oxford
Associate News Editor — Deree Mayberry
Wouldn’t it be fine and dandy.
Assistant Editors — Sara Ballard, Literature; Mac Hill, Sports; Richards „
Carried with it this assurance:
Plyler, Religion; Lib Moore Activities “I know something good about
I Knew Something
Good About You
Wouldn’t this old world be better,
If the folks we meet would say;
“I know something good about you,”
And then treat us just that way!
No, dear Reader, it’s not double
vision you’re suffering from; it’s the
“twins” you see in the picture above.
The Wease twins spin the masculine
version of the Campus Big Wheel
this month.
The Wease duo is made up of
Robert Houston and James Hugh
Wease, ages 22, of Lincolnton. Hugh
and Houston graduated from Lin
colnton High School in 1950. While
at Lincolnton High the Wease boys
made quite an enviable reputation
for themselves by maintaining a 94
scholastic average during their four
years of high school. They have
kept up their good work by averag
ing a 93 while at Gardner-Webb.
The twins are not only identical
in looks but also in their interests.
What is a favorite with one is almost
a “sure shot” to be a favorite with
the other.
While in high school their activi
ties were very similar. Hugh was a
member of the yearbook staff, tfie
National Honor Society, the Key
Club, the student government, and
was a delegate to Boys’ State. Hous
ton’s honors ran along the same line
for he, too, belonged to the National
Honor Society, Key Club, and was
a member of the Student Govern
ment. He was also a member of
the Marshall Club besides being
vice-president of his junior class and
class historian.
In September of 1950 Hugh and
Houston enlisted in the United Stat
es Air Force and served for a period
of three years, one year of service
being in Korea. The twins were
separated for only six weeks dur
ing their enlistment.
On their way home, after being
discharged from the Air Force, the
Wease boys saw a sign which read,
“Gardner-Webb College, 6 miles.”
The twins investigated, liked what
they saw and enrolled for the 1953
session.
While at Gardner-Webb Houston
has worked on the Pilot staff, is now
vice-president of Decker Hall, and
is a member of the Marshall Club.
Hugh has also worked on the
Pilot staff and is a member of the
Marshall Club.
Both boys are history majors and
will probably attend Eastern Caro
lina College next year.
Among Hugh’s favorites are base
ball and Dr. Bob’s history class. His
hobby is maintaining an accurate
record of the past and present status
of major league baseball players.
Houston’s favorites are pretty
much the same, consisting of base
ball, Dr. Bob’s history class and the
state of Utah.
When asked his philosophy of life,
Houston said, “A person in life
should be what he can be without
the employment of corecion or op
pression.”
Our hats go off to two fine boys
who are always willing to work for
a good cause, Hugh and Houston
Wease.
Adult- Classes Taught- at G-W
Editorial Assistants — Joyce Stevenson, Marolyn Howell, Beverly Ward,
“Phil” Henderson, Donnie Philbeck, and Gay Fisher.
Photographer — Bill Sitton
BUSINESS DEPARTMENT
Business Manager — Houston Wease
Assistant Business Manager — Louise Gladden
Circulation Manager — Hugh Wease
Wouldn’t things here be more plea
ant
If the good that’s in us all
Were the only thing about us
That folks bothered to recall!
Wouldn’t life be lots more happy
If we’d praise the good we see.
For there’s such a lot of goodness
In the worst of you and me!
Wouldn’t it be nice to practice
This fine way of thinking too—
General Staff — Charles Starnes, Bill Kiser, Jo Ann Bridges, and Joyce ‘*you know something good about
Stephenson
Advisory Board
Mr. John Roberts Miss Kathryn Copeland
I know something good about
Author Unknown
Under the auspices of the church-
. community development program,
two adult education classes are un
derway in the Dover Memorial Lib
rary and the Music Building of
Gardner-Webb College.
One class, which is being taught
by Dr. Robert Elliott is entitled
“Medieval and Renaissance Thought
and Literature.” It is a continuation
of a course taught by Dr. Elliott last
fall under the auspices of Appala
chian State Teachers College.
Classes meet each Thursday night
at 7 p. m. for two hours, over a
period of 12 weeks.
The second of Gardner-Webb’s
adult education courses which is
being taught by Prof. Robert Carr,
meets on Tuesday nights at 7 p. m.
This course, in music appreciation,
will emphasize composers and their
works, backgroimd for trends in
music, style and design and recog
nition of instruments by ear.
The courses are the first of their
nature to bS taught under the
church-community development pro
gram of the school. The program is
under the general direction of W.
Lawson Allen, acting president.