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Page Four THE PILOT November, 1955 MUST I "PET" TO BE POPULAR BULLDOG By BETTY ROSE BARKER BARKS CUTEST COUPLE October 8 was just another Saturday for most Gardner- Webb students, but to Frances Buckner and Austin Lookabill, our cutest couple of the month, it was quite a red-letter day. On this day, Mr. Lookabill presented Miss Buckner with a diamond. Both live at Thomasville and attended Thomasville High School. While there, Frances was President of the Secretarial Club, a Junior Class officer, and co-captain of the Mill’s Home basketball team. Austin was a member of the Hi-Y Club, a member of the Dramatics Club, and a class officer. Plans concerning the wedding are uncertain, but in all probability we will see Frances and Austin back at Gardner- Webb next year. Is it true that today, especially on the college campus, there is more freedom between the sexes than was the case a generation ago? Whatever may be the true situa tion concerning the relationships between the sexes, each of you is sooner or later going to have to de cide for yourself the answer to give to the question, “Shall I pet?” or “Must I pet in order to be popu lar?” What in your mind is petting? Can petting be defined as the physi cal contact for pleasure that arises from the sexual desire of one or both parties but stops short of sexual intercourse? Keeping the above definition in mind, or a definition of your own is it not true that some girls pet because they think it is necessary for popularity? But “popularity” thus gained is a dubious popularity. The girl who pets for this reason will, once she begins, continues to pet. She will probably pet with a continuous suc cession of men because through pet ting along she cannot hope to hold What Qualities Do Women Like About Men By CLARA NIX What do you look for in an in dividual with whom you wish to establish a relationship? Let us look at some of the traits which women like to see in men. A woman wants a companion who is good-natured, one whom she can feel free to talk to and know that he will not be a broadcasting station. She likes for him to mix well in a group and to be congenial, and to have wit and a good sense of humor. His morals must be high and the sun should never set on his honesty. She wants him to be sincere in what he says and does. A good sportsman—one who can win and lose gracefully— he must be! She wants him to have " good personality, and yet, be in- 11 4. extent WHAT QUALITIES DO MEN LIKE ABOUT WOMEN By JERRY KEETER Young men and women today know enough about the psychology of the opposite sex to enable them to go about intelligently making themselves interesting and attractive. The first important factor or quality is the casual meet ing where the first impression is made. From this first im pression men start their quality search. Since men exchange confidences, it is not long before the “petting” girl is labeled and the popularity for which she longed is here — briefly. The mistake that many girls make is that they do not think this could happen to them if they pet with just one boy. Almost without ex ception, it is to these that social ostracism comes, because of their willingness to pay the price for popularity. What, thqn, you might ask, can two young people in whom normal sexual desire and curiosity is pres ent do to minimize the danger that is presented by petting? But, is he handsome, clean, and neat? These are essentials. I know of one girl who stopped dating a boy because his ears were dirty. A woman likes good manners which seem to come naturally, not those that are stiff and seem to be a burden to have them. She likes for him to be flexible to a certain de- pee, but not to the extent that he is a spineless creature who is as clay in the potter’s hands. She wants him to have an honest af fection toward her. These are a few of the qualities among the many which women like to see in men. We must bear in mind, however, that the individual is not expected to have all the traits in the same degree. But the question is, how does this list of desirable traits agree with what you expect your male friends to possess? What Gives You The Several things might be consider ed. By proper planning you car_ avoid situations in which the occa- , _ Sion for petting may arise. For in- Most HappineSS? stance if you go to a movie (and the responsibility here rests with the girl as well as the boy) have something planned to do afterward in which there will be no occasion for petting. Hi you all! Well, we’ve gotten our first grade cards ... We know where we stand for the first nine weeks of school. From the expres sions on some countenances every thing was fine; others did not look as if they feit very well. I hope the grades weren’t just looked at and forgotten a moment later. We know that none of us are perfect and anything can be made better, then better that with the best. I do not mean to lecture but when we re ceive our grades I remember the little boy who asked, “Will I ever know as much as I don’t know’” The answer is, “No,” so there is always something one can learn. Oh well, let’s get on with the latest news from the Bulldog. Boy, didn’t Home coming come off with a bang? I think it was a success in every re spect. Wasn’t it wonderful to see all the returning alumni? Seems Betty Staton (better known as “The Bishop”) kept the girls dorm going with her ever popular sermons. We asked her what she thought about all these new couples on campus and she seemed to approve of ’em all . . . One of the latest new couples, by the way, is Bobby 0. and Von G.—look mighty cute to gether, don’t they? Bo and Margaret are another cute couple, agreed? Looks good to see Betty Jo and Bobby back together — seems her roommate likes Wofford right much too . . . some of these girls just can’t make up their mind, right girls??? .... Congratulations this month goes to Mully and Lib — they’re getting married on the 24th, as most of you already know .... Say, gang, wasn’t the Halloween party fun? ... the witches seemed to have had good luck but what happened to you, Ronald??? Speak ing of parties—the Pilot staff party was one of the best, now aren’t you sorry you didn’t join the staff? What were all those giggles in the back of the auditorium the day all those wishes were made?? Could you tell us anything about that. Shine? By the way, how many of your wishes came true? Mine hasn’t yet, but I’m still hoping . . . Foot ball season is over and we’re all looking forward to basketball^hope we have as good a basketball team as we did in football . . . nice going, boys .... If you ever want to find Joyce Ann, check the Drug Store first . . . She enjoys looking over the counter displays in her spare time. . . . Benita, who’s the gent who’s been calling you “Beautiful?” It s almost time to say goodbye but before I go may I ask you a question What do you think of when you The young man is inclined auto matically to classify the girls he meets in certain conventional types, such as the “clinging vine”, the “party girl”, the “college girl”, the “boy crazy” type, and the “dumb blond”. At the first meeting the girl may impress him as a nice all around girl, a good sport, or he may be so unfavorably impressed as to classify her as a commonplace “gold digger”. All girls try to be glamorous, but all is not gold that glitters. Glamour simply means that the package is more attractive in appearance than its contents is in value. For a while the glamour girl may glitter to her fascinated admirers or glamour may hook a boy until he finds out that it is only skin deep. The girl will find that it takes some thing more real and genuine to hold him. It is better to wrap the package in a fashion that conforms to the value of the contents. It is better to see to it that the inside of the bad qualities, personality package turns out to be even better than the claims made on the outer wrappings. unless she has high standards. Boys usually find that girls, who are interested in their religious life, are the ones with all the ideal quali ties. It is better for both girls and boys to seek out people of their own kind. They want to associate with people who have the same interests, ideas, and beliefs as they. You will never see a boy go with a girl any length of time, if she doesn’t have some of his mothers qualities, or if she doesn’t have some good quali ties of her own. Living close together, as wp rin here on the campus, it does r very long to find the good qualities in ourselves and others. But the test to question our qualities is, do we accept the good qualities of a person and help him on his bad ones? If we do accept a person for what he really is, good or bad, then everyone could live in harmony, and there would be no lowering of any- ’" standards, by playing on his It is best that you should frankly state your position in regard to pet ting and then adhere to it. If you are honest in youi’ position, your sincerity and frankness will be re spected by those of the opposite If you have a chance for a date with one whose reputation is that of a petter, it is best for you not to accept. One should be especial- accepting blind dates, girl, especially, blind date, try to Did you ever think of the differ ent things that SEEM to make people happy? WHY do folks want to be happy? What makes YOU think of Thanksgiving': the happiest? Here are some an- of a big turkey dinner at swers we received to this question: pandmother’s? Or do you think of it as a time of the year when you ,L ,'S zsiaz ». iwnrs‘i,°L’S'“'°f‘:is IS i, "-• ?? »“■ around them. time „ , . should thank j for our home, community, life, and freedom. We should all realize that these things are enough to be 2. SUCCESS IN' BUSINESS. But thankful for. Let’s not just say v/hat about those happy souls who Thanksgiving is a day of thanks To me, good morals, are the qualities which most boys seek in their ideal girl. The boy wants to show his girl off, yet he hesitates standards If you are looking about the campus for a dating partner, you expect that person to have certain characteristics. And I think it is wise to assume that you will expect her to measure up to your many instances. ly careful i you do accept _ , __ make it a double date with another couple. Do not put yourself at the mercy of a total stranger in a situa tion as intimate as dating. Try to keep topics of conversation as far removed as possible from any sub ject suggestive of petting. This calls for a certain amount of £kill in carrying on a conversation, which can prove invaluable. If you do any “necking” one mem ber of the couple must keep it under control. This is generally left up to the girl since it is she upon whom custom has put the responsibility for upholding the moral standards of society. In God’s Word you find these words concerning your bodies: “What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, and which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? For ye are bought with a price; therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God’s.” that if you will apply owned a business? Then of our great business giants have committed suicide. Is business suc cess the answer? 3. DIRECTING PEOPLE. BUT there are some folks who are BOR ED by having to direct others. but let’s go the Second Mile and make it that way. See you all next month—“Myrtle”. By the way, ‘ Hortense” is sick ... she couldn’t help me write this month. ALMA MATER 4 HELPING OTHERS. Thousands of folks never think of helping oth ers. Could THEY be happy by your the foot of the mountains Sm"; " ™ >■■■»« when he burned him. Serving all who want her service, 5. MAKING OTHERS HAPPY “essing all with outstretched hands. How do you know what will make Alma Mater, Alma Mater others happy. Will what makes o person happy make ALL people happy? OR do we have to study each individual to see what makes him happy. f t but some believe in God. Can IHEY be happy by YOUR meas ure? Do they KNOW what they are miss ncrp Are there certain things to which ALL folks will respond for their happiness? What makes YOU judged by the these words to your life, you will be things'they enjoy-arrmtde happv able to make the right decision about. THERE IS YOUR devotirvi concerning the matter of petting. HOLE. We sing our love to thee; We pledge our hearts in deep devotion Our love, our faith, eternally. In our hearts we enthrone thee Pay thee homage far and wide. Offer sacrificial service. To thee, our hope, our joy, our pridi Alma Mater, Alma Mater, We sing our love to thee; hearts in deep Our love, :■ faith, eternally.
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