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MAY, 1956 THE PILOT Page Three ^ ^ z:" 5i;=£"' ^ G, W. DRAMATICS DEPARTMENT PRESENTED ^^BLITHE SPIRIT" WHY STUDENTS FAIL ®y EDDIE HUDSON In The Appalachian, student pa per of Appalachian State Teachers College, we came across an interest ing list of reasons why students fail in college. It was compiled by five deans of the undergraduate school of the University of Delaware. The deans'place first among the pitfalls of the college student “lack of desire to succeed. Insufficient hours of study, poor study habits, and over-participation in extra-cur ricular activities.” They cite as re lated to poor study habits “poor use of available study time and choos ing wrong hours and conditions for study (i. e., cramming for an exam from 12 a.m. to 2 a.m., while the radio supplies a background of jazz music). Said the deans concerning partici pation in outside activities, “Each individual must determine for him self how much time he can devote to nonacademic affairs, for bene ficial as they may be, they are not the principal business of a college education.” As other basic causes of failure, the deans mentioned “lack of read- Members of the Gardner-Webb Dramatics Class, which pre sented Noel Coward’s comedy “Blithe Spirit,” are Joyce Step- ing and spelling ability, emotional henson of Raleigh, seated, from left to right, Bob Downey of S^prlpara'^forand aTa!to“to Thomasville, Irva Smith of Gastonia,^ Virginia Singleton of luiderstand that basic courses ' »x ■ _ , ^ „ other than one’s major field i vital to success in areas of study. MISS STOUT CROWNED BY FATHER by BILL KINCAID Hickory, and Sara Rhodes of Albany, Ga. At 8:00 in the evening of May 3, the dramatics department at Gaxd- ner-Webb College gave Noel Cow ard’s “Blithe Spirit,” an improbable force in three acts. descended upon Charles with all the vigor and sarcasm of thwarted women. It was then that the fun really flew. On Saturday, May 5, one of the outstanding events of the school year was held; May Day. The queen, Pat Stout, was crowned by her father, Carson Stout, of High Point, on the terrace of the O. Max Gardner Memorial Building. The festivities were under the direction of Mrs. Hester Haynes and Marjorie Lattimore. Entertainment was by various members of the student body. The maid of honor, Paye Branch, had as her escort John Holland. Other members of the court and their escorts were: Ann Ellis and Jerry Keeter; Janet Beam ajid Jack Harmon; Sarah Farrow and Paul Roberts; Betty Jo Williams and Bill Stephens; Margaret Gold and Paul Steadman; Ruth Turner and Bill Sitton; Irva Smith and Bob Montgomery; Barbara Ziedonis and Lee Jefferies; Margaret Hazeltine and Eddie Hudson; and Cordie Hardin and A1 Proctor. Bennie Dameron and Don McCarson sang “May Time” to begin the program. Next, Harolyn Sparks did a ballet, “Waltz of the Flowers.” Paul McLendon sang “Old Man River”, and Jean Trantham tap danced. The May Pole Dance came next. Jan and Linda Craw ley tap danced, Don MeCarson sang “Without a Song”, Anita Hoyle sang “Beautiful Dreamer,” and the Girls Chorus did a medley of songs to close the progiam. Pages were ICay Swaim and Joan Nolan. Brett El liott served as crown bearer, and Sherrie Beason and Nancy Troutman were train bearers. Miss Abbie Miller gave the musical accompaniment. Poll of Opinions FIELD-DAY ACTIVITIES As the year closes on another year here at Gardner-Webb College, there is always a last impression left and our poll of opinion this month concerns the question “What will you remember most about Gard ner-Webb College”? “Shine” WUUams —“Windsprints, the fifty-two pounds I gained, Miss Starnes calling me Jimmy and Irva’s gigantic appetite." Marlene Lee—“My appearance be fore the executive committee and Miss Starnes’ lovely smile.” Meatball — “Mine, Scotty’s and Doby’s trips to Mr. J. Y. Hamrick’s office and cleaning up the cafe- Joe Hamrick — “I don’t know a thing I want to remember.” Paul Steadman — “Trips to the river and sutnmer school—what a ball!” Shelia Thompson—“Dr. Bob and some other faculty members who tried to imderstand our problems.” Virginia Singleton — “Willard XJp- shurch hopping curb for East Wing after lights out.” Ann Ellis — “Nothing, I hope.” Ann Wheeler—“The House Coun cil, Miss Upchurch for the true life guard that she is, aU the good look ing boys and “Sib”, too.” Dan Sibley — “Long Tall Sally Wheeler and our trips to the river.” Marjorie Lattimore — “Football games. East Wing, house meeting and Henry. Pat Stout — “Cheerleading and Sam Jarrell.” Margaret Gold Is Elected President Of Student Union Margaret Gold of Shelby was elected recently as president of the Baptist Student Union at Gardner- tVebb College for the 1956-57 school rear. Elected to Baptist student offices ilor^ with Miss Gold were 14 other rising sophomores. The group par ticipated in a special devotional ser- 7ice in the Boiling Springs Baptist 3hurch, and took the oath of of fice at the chapel service at the joUege recently. First vice-president of the BSU is Bob Bayles of Hyattsville, Md., Second and third vice-presidents jre Bertha Self of Morganton and Paye Branch of Valdese. Barbara Moore of Shelby is the new secre tary and Olin Wilson of Valdese will serve as treasurer. Other officers include Sandra Ammons of Johnson City, Tenn., pianist; Colpen Maynard of Hickory, chorister; Tommy Whitmire of Shel by, reporter; Joe Green of Mars Hill, LISTEN campaign; Don Shull Df Shelby .Sunday School director; 3hirley Jolley of Cliffside, Training Union director; Harriet Gibson of Lakeland, Fla., YWA president; Harold Fite of Lowell, Christian Volunteer Band president; and James Collette, of Gastonia, min isterial association president. As they rode up together In the elevator one morning, one Dallas, Texas, businessman was telling an other about the bad day which his secretary had recently. Her mis takes got so frequent and blatant that he finally demanded, “What’s the matter with you. Are you in love?” Friday, April 27, dawned warm and clear. Old Sol was in his do minion, shining brightly. All condi tions pointed toward a very suc cessful day of sports. After a short assembly the stu dent body went to the athletic field, with members of both classs shout ing cries of woe to their opponents. A giant tug-of-war opened the day’s activities. Soon sports could be seen in the process of comple tion in different parts of the field. The sophomores put up a good fight, but were no match for the superior playing of the freshmen. It was soon evident that the fresh men had the field day events cap tured. After lunch open house was ob served by the dormitories. This re ceived much cooperation from the residents of HAPY Dorm as well as those in Decker Hall. Soon many boys left to go home and get the family car for use after the banquet that night. As zero hour approached students readied themselves for the banquet. In Decker Hall the newly mopped and waxed floors soon bore wet footprints from the many feet which had stepped on them while coming from the shower. Soon the boys left to pick up their dates. The florists had a field day of their own, for flowers were in abundance. After the meal came the program. The master of ceremonies’ wit kept the audience laughing. His manner of taking a serious event and mak ing the audience chuckle was the mainstay of the prc^ram. The play concerned a middle aged man’s predictament when he tamp ered with the spirit world and con tacted his first wife, Elvira, who had been dead for seven years. Since he, Charles, was the only one who could see Elvira, a very interesting and humorous situation developed. Ruth, Charles’ second wife, thought Charles mad for awhile, but then she realized the true situation and called on Madame Arcati, a medium, to help remedy it. Elvira planned to kill Charles so he could be with her In the spirit world, but the tables turned and Ruth was killed instead. Ruth and Elvira both Finally, though, the situation was resolved into a happy “house break ing” as Charles left for a long, ex tended trip to South America. Capturing the title roles were: Irva Smith of Gastonia as Ruth, Bob Downey of Thomasville as Charles, Sarah Rhodes of Georgia as Elvira, Virginia Singleton of Hickory as Madame Arcati, Carl McKinney of Marion as Dr. Brad man, Harriet Gibson of Florida as Mrs. Bradman, and Joyce Stephen son of Raleigh as Edith. The director was Prof. J. Y. Ham rick and the student director was Eddie Hudson. GARDNER-WEBB NIGHT SCHOOL THIS FALL Gardner Web College will operate a night school for college credit be ginning next fall, it was announced recently by Dr. Phil Elliott, presi dent. “This is an important addition bo oiu' educational program,” Dr. Elliott stated. “We have offered a limited number of night courses for college credit before, but never on this scale.” The college president said further that he hopes to see the night school grow into a full prc^ram of fering all courses now included in the 'regular college curriculum. He stressed the fact that work taken at night will be as high scholastical ly, and as easily transferred to oth er colleges as regular college study done anywhere. The night classes will begin with registration next September 7, and will follow the same class schedule and holiday ob servance as the regular college class es. Subjects offered next fall will be freshman courses in English, His tory, Bible, and Typing. Others will be offered if the demand is suffic ient. “Prospective students are urged to make applications as soon as poss ible,” urged Dr. Elliott. “We are anxious to know how many night students to expect and what courses they will want.” Henry Beveridge—“Marge”. TEA FOR DEPARTING TEACHERS The faculty gave a tea on Sunday afternoon, May 6, for the four faculty members who are leaving at the end of the school After the banquet was dismissed year. Shown, left to right are Pres.- P. L. Elliott and Mrs. there was a rush to the cars, and Elliott, who headed the receiving line, and the departing faculty she replied. “I’m off to nearby hangouts went the members; Miss Mabel Starnes, Mrs Helen C. Barnett, Miss guys and their dates. Laura Jean Keeter, and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Carr.
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