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I 0hp A STUDENT PUBLICATION OF FLORA MACDONALD COLLEGE VOLUiME 1 RED SPRINGS, N. C., FEBRUARY 13, 195^ ' NUMBER 3 Around The World And Back By Ellen Williams Holland has suffered her most severe flood since the 15th cen tury. Of the three countries, England, Belgium and Holland, Holland was the hardest hit. Deadening salt water inundate ed one thousand square miles of rich crop land and one million of her inhabitants are threatened with ruin. From the latest ac count, February 9, the final death toll may be over 2,000. Spiritual Week Plans Made Good news! The World Health Scientists may have found a pre ventative vaccine which will put down that dreaded influenza. By 1954, these scientists hope that the scourge of influenza will be a rarity instead of a common sickness. Dr. Owen Speaks To Wm. Bartram President and Mrs. Dwight Eisenhower were among fifty new members who joined the Na tional Presbyterian church Feb ruary 1. Reverei^d Edward L. R. Elson, pastor, said it was the' first time, so far as he knew, that a Prsident of the United States has joined a church while in office. Dr. Elson called Eis enhower “a man of simple faith, who is sincere in his religious doctrine.” Tliii Eiseiibower’s pew. No. 41, is near those previously held by Presidents Jackson, Pierce, Polk, Cleveland, Buchanan, Grant and Benjamin Harrison. Rebulican Charles A Halleck will be the featured speaker when the N. C. Republicans gather in Charlotte on February 28 for their annual Lincoln Day Dinner. On the same day the Tar Heel Democrats will assemble for their Jefferson-Jackson Day dinner. Senator Richard B. Russell will be their speaker. President Eisehovi^er gave his 7,000 word State of the Union message on Monday, February 2 in which he outlined a “New pos itive foreign policy” and a Mid dle way” at home. The Presi dent was interupted 55 times by applause in his hour-long address. Mr. Eisehower drew his great est burst of cheers when he said the U. S. 7th Fleet no longer would be used to block Chinese Nationalist forces on Formosa from staging hit-and-run raids on the Red Coast. His message ended in a plea for unity in the great tasks be fore us.” The 1953 Azelea Festival scheduled for March 26-29. The 1953 Ice Capades will be in Raleigh Coliseum from Febru ary 16 through 21. The produc tion this year is the famous “Brigadoon.’ Senator Smith has been nam ed one of the nine senators who will conduct the major Senate investigations of Communists and subversives. Dr. J. H. Hilton, N. C. State College dean of agriculture, and Mrs. Irby Walker have been hon ored by the N. C. Farm Bureau as the Man and Woman of North Carolina Agriculture.” (Coatinued On Page 4) The William Bartrum Scientific Society was very fortunate in having Dr. Duncan S. Owen as its guest speaker for their January meeting. Dr. Owen lectured to the society on “Stress, Our Chal lenging Problem of Today.” He is a graduate of the University of Maryland where he received the degree of Doctor of Internal Med icine. Since that time he has been practicing medicine in Fayette ville, North Carolina except dur ing World War II when he served as a Major in the Armed Services. Recently he studied under Dr. Hench, the discoverer of Cor- tosone at Mayo Clinic. In 1952 his life was written in Who’s Who in the South and Southwest. The meeting was held in the auditorium where Sue Littlewood gave Dr. Owen a warm welcome to the school and introduced him to the society and members of the student body and faculty. First, the speaker told of one of his ex periences at FMC in “his young er days.” Then, in beginning the main body of his talk. Dr. Owen said that “stres^ is a stimulus, or an agent, and it is capable of at tacking the body and mind, and therefore, it is capable of upset ting the functions of both the mind and body, if it remains any appreciable length of time.” To be free from “Stress” a person must be able to adapt himself, either intentionally or unintentionally to the given circumstances daily. “Adaptation is the greatest char- asteristic of life.” He said that one must not nurse resentment, jealousies, or indulge in envy. One must learn to work under tension. As an example of adap tation, Dr. Owen told of the work and philosophy of the AA Clubs. He went further to say that the greatest reason one is affected with “Stress” is that he is not emotionally mature. An emotion ally mature person is gracious, kind, and humble, and most of all one who lives his religious teach ings. Jesus Christ was the most emotionally mature person in the history of civilization. The resur rection of Christ was used as an analogy. Friday was the day of death; Saturday, despair; but Sunday the day of resurrection. He said that too many people are enduring the Good Friday of suf fering because of the “Stress” of modern living. He urged the look ing to the resurrection of Christ— in him who died that man might live. Christ gave hope. Dr. Owen says that the greatest relief from “Stress” of every-day living is a return to religion so that more Christlikeness may be gained. In conclusion, Dr. Owen read If by Rudyard Kipling who must have been aware of this thing called “Stress.” The address was surely an in spiration to all of those present. After the program the faculty members and students enjoyed chatting with Dr. and Mrs. Owen. 0 We understand that some of the people in Red Russia are behind times—they are still criticizing Truman! Student Volunteers In Action With Jan. Missions Program January proved to be quite an eventful month for The Student Volunteers under the capable leadership of Mary Lisle Tucker. With the return of Charlotte Cal houn and Mary Sue Coleman from the Regional United Student Christian Council held in Balti more during the Christmas Holi days, there were many interest ing and informative reports given by them. Poor girls! They were quite weary after speaking at Vespers, the Westminister Fellow ship, a ' Student Volunteer, meet ing, to the SV Council, and then writing an article for the last is sue of the Skirl. Truly their dis cussions have been most profit able to all and sincere thanks is extended to them for represent ing the college at this conference. News from Missions in Brazil brought inspiration and enrich ment to the campus through Mrs. Sydenstricker who as a Mission ary to Brazil visited here for a few days. She spoke in chapel, in i the afernoon and also led prayer for the SV late in the evening. Her expediences and sincere Christian Spirit in which she came to the campus will be of lasting value to every student who heard her and all are truly grate ful to her for spending some time here. Each student and faculty mem- i ber is heartily thanked for the help rendered in making the Christmas Card Workshop a whooping suc cess! It is planned to send the cards to missionaries who will be able to use them in their work now that all of the writing has been cut off of them. Dot Hamil ton's parents in Formosa will be sent some and othei; cards will be sent to friends of Dr. LeVescante in Canada. Thank you again for bringing many lovely cards back and also thanks to those who have faithfully helped prepare them for shipment. During the last of January, slides on the Mission work in Africa were shown to any inter ested members of the student body. They were in lovely color and gave a very good, broad pre sentation of the work there. Those who saw them enjoyed them im mensely and only wish all might have seen them. Plans are now underway for a State Student Volunteer Retreat to be held on this campus one weekend in March. More details will be related in a later publica tion of the Skirl. Your support through prayer is greatly needed and will be deeply appreciated. NEW PROCTORS ELECTED On Thursday night, January 29, each of the halls in the dormitory met and elected their proctors for the new semester. Those chosen were Grace Dew, Morgan II; Ann McGirt, Morgan III; Cleo Codas, Page; Doris Mozinga, Fleming; Julia Marie Smith, West II; EUse Hudson, West III; Ann Stevenson, Vardell II; and Mary Jewel Short, Vardell III. The duty of the proctors is to help in carrying out rules and re gulations on their respective halls. REV. JOHN S. McMULLEN New Faces Seen On FMC Campus Along with the new some new laces were the campus. If you haven’t time to meet these girls, why not take time out? Jo Ann Mays is one new addi tion. She is a very striking, en ergetic 5’ 3” brunette with a smilfe and a greeting for every one she meets. She sesms a typ ical “Flossie Mac” lassie. Jo Ann was born in Hickory, North Carolina, and a great deal of her life was spent there. However, before she reached school age, the Mays family moved to Taylor- ville. There Jo Ann enrolled at Taylorsville school. During her high school career, particularly the senior year, she was active in several clubs, namely; Monogram Club, Booster, Glee Club, and Alexanderian. Upon comple tion of high school, Jo Ann enter ed Mitchell college in Statesville, and there took a secretarial course. After finishing this step in her life, she became secretary in Taylorsville High school be fore deciding to come to Flora Macdonald. Having decided to come here, she made her final plans and on January 27 she breezed into Red Springs and settled herself on Morgan HI. By the way, she is rooming with that witty but loveably Shirley Willis. (Continued on Page 4) 0 Attention Freshmen, Sophomores: Dance! The Freshman - Sophomore Dance won’t be complete without each one of you there. The dance chairmen have really been work ing and have come up with a super theme—“Tropical Paradise”. Doesn’t that sound romantic? Hal Gore and his orchestra from PJC will be on hand with the music again, and he can play the “dreamiest” music!! One big reason why everyone should be there is because the more people who go— the less ex pensive it will be. So all Fresh' Next week, Rev. John S. Mc Mullen of Richmond, Virginia will bring us six messages on the subject, “I Am a Christian—So What?” That is the startling ques tion upon which our thinking will be focused during our spring Spiritual Enrichment Week, Feb ruary 17-19. What makes a Christ ian? Why does it matter anyway? What does being a Christian mean? Is there any revelation of its meaning in the way we live? How can we deepen our faith and enrich our personalities to be strong, serving Christians? If we are Christians—then—^what? . . . These and other throbbing ques tions confront us in this small Christian college in this part of southern United States. Next week we want to face ourselves squarely and find out what can be done about our problems. Mr. McMullen is a minister very much interested in young people. For this reason he is on the Pres byterian Board of Christian Edu cation as the Director of Youth Work for the Presbyterian Church, U. S. Much loved by the girls on campus who have been acquaint ed with him, he is affectionately known as “Mr. Mac” and as a real semester, 1 friend. From his office in Rich- added to 1 he writes, “I am certainly looking forward to being 'witti you and sharing in your Spiritual Enrichment Week!” We feel that this is going to be a refreshing week of fun, fellowship, and in spiration in our college. Plans for the week include hall prayers broadcast over the public address system on Monday night at eleven, daily messages from “Mr. Mac” at chapel and at ves pers, an outdoor supper and ro tunda fellowship sing followed by vespers one evening and a clos ing dedication service Thursday evening. Arrangements are being made for special music. There will be no planned discussion group meetings but it is hoped that the messages will awaken new interest and enthusiasm for discussion among friends about this business, “I Am a Christian— So What?” It is felt that after the strain of exams, etc. and as we begin a new semester and a new year, our souls need fresh nourishment. It is the prayer of our spiritual lead ers that this week may be a thrill ing experience for each person here. If there is to be genuine en richment for everyone, then we must all participate. Plans have been made, but you too may have an idea. The Christian Association Cabinet always welcomes your suggestions and your criticisms. If you have an idea about how this week may be made more meaningful for you or for some one else, please turn in your help ful suggestions! 0 ADD NEW COURSE “Brides’ Cookery”, planned for other than home economics maj ors, is a new course at FMC this semester, and it has induced girls from all four classes. The course deals with the selection, purchase, storage, and preparation of food; the planning and serving of meals for different occasions at varying cost levels. Miss Mollie Parker is men and Sophomores, make your' in charge of the course w^ich con- plans to attend the dance on February 28. THIS IS YOUR DANCE! sists of two lectures and one two- hour laboratory with three semes- ( Continued on page 4 )
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