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PAGE 4 THE SKIRL APRIL 17, 1953 CAMPUS CLUBS AND CAPERS By Nancy Andrews The International Relations Club met in the right front par lor on Wednesday, April 8, at 4:40 p. m. The President, Joyce Sweat, presided over the meet ing. The new officers for 1953- 1954 were installed in a very simple but impressive service. Miss Carol Robertson, faculty ad visor for the club, closed this part of the meeting with prayer. The vice-president introduced the speakers for the afternoon. They were Charlotte Calhoun and Jean Morris. Charlotte Cal- : un gave an excellent discus sion on “The Chances for Peace.” Since we all had been hearing so much about the Russian peace proiwsals, we were all very in terested in this discussion. Jean Morris brought us up-to-date on “CuxTent Events”. Athletic Association Elects Officers m. The President, Betty Jean Gil- liand, called the meeting to order. The officers for the coming year ’ vice-president; Sallie Ann Mun- At a meeting on April 8 the Athletic Association elected the following officers: Sara Cashwell, The William Bartram Scien- ti ’ic Society had a call meeting or. Friday, April 10 at which time they elec'ad their officers for the coming j'ear. Those elected V ’re: President, Grace Dew; \i_e President, Beth Bethea; Secretary, Bet^y Jo Gore; and Treasurer, Mary Sue Coleman. Best of luok to these new leaders! The Mathematical Honor So ciety met in the right front par lor on Friday, April 10 at 4:40 p. were installed. They are Presi dent, Marjorie Stevenson; Vice President, Marjorie Davis; Re cording Secretary, Anita Wil liamson; Corresponding Secre tary, Eva Gray Davis; Treasurer, Harriet McAuley; Finance Chair man, Kittye Oliver. The group then discussed plans for a club party. It was decided to have the outing at Aberdeen Lake on May 14. The general topic for the pro gram was “Opportunities for Math Majors”. This general topic was subdivided into three topics. Norma Jean Thompson discussed “Civil Service and Government Jobs;” Lucille Graham gave a very interesting talk on the “Teaching Field”; and Betty Lou Lamb spoke on the work of sta tisticians. ' The Classical Club met in one of the college patlors on Monday, Apl-il 13 at 4:40 p. m. The purpose of this meeting was to elect the new officers. Those selected to lead the club for 1953-1954 were President, Ruby Bierman; Vice- President, Mary McCracken; and Secretary and Treasurer, Barbara Vt^ingo. roe, secretary; Lucille Graham, treasurer; and Mary Lou Mc Lean, salesman. These girls, working with the previously elected president, Mary Lisle Tucker and the sponsor. Miss Ethel Bateman, have already be gun making plans for the coming I year of sports at Flora Mcdonald College. FRESHMEN OFFICERS The Freshman class recently met and elected their officers for the year 1953-1954. Mary McLean was chosen vice-president; Kittye Oliver, secretary; and Shirley Thornton, treasurer. Carolyn RobinstJn had previous ly been elected as the new presi dent. 0 HIGHLAND PLAYERS (Continued rrom Page 1) Business Students’ Club News The mariage of Miss Bobbie Benson Brown to Mr. Melvin Roberts Friday evening, April’ 3, is of interest to all of the stu dents of the college. Bobbie will complete her two-year cburse this spring, and Melvin is a law student at the University of South Carolina. Congratulations to Melvin and best wishes to both o£ them. The Business Students’ Club has had a very busy month. In addition to helping with the work in preparation for the Con vocation, the club has had many activities. Miss Martha Gaitley, assistant to the executive secre tary of the Synod of North Caro lina, was the guest speaker at the meeting on April 10. Miss Gaitley discussed the work of* a church secretary, and then told the members about her work in the Synod’s office. An alumna of Flora Mcdonald and formerly a secretary in Dean Morrison’s office at the college. Miss Gaitley has enjoyed very rich experiences. She served for a number of years as a secretary in the First Pres byterian Church in Fayetteville. The members of the club are grateful to Miss Gaitley for her Jielpful talk. The club’s big event of the year, the annual tea, was given Saturday afternoon, April 11, in the college parlors. Day students. Misses Mabel Shook, Cornelia McCall, and Flora Lou Morgan, • met the guests at the door and introduced them to the receiving line which included: the presi dent of th club, Miss Katherine Gibson; the vice-president and honor pa;est. Mrs. Melvin Roberts and Mr. Roberts; secretary, .Miss Janice Garrett; treasurer, Miss Betty Jane Ashburn; Miss Sten- house; Mr. Venters; and Mrs. Me Doris Cain, and Peggy Query as special guests at the tea. Miss Pat McBryde, Miss Mary Frances Newton, and Miss Mc Intyre said “good-byes” to all the guests. A gift of crystal was pre sented to Mr. and Mrs. Roberts. The Business Students’ Club especially welcomes Miss Connor back to the campus after an ab sence of several months. Miss Connor had been selected as the staff member to be honored at the tea this year, but due to the illness and death of her brother, she was unable to be present. 0 Meese. Doris Dunn was in charge of the stage; Jean Steppe, lights; Elsiei May, properties; Lucile Wilds, costumes; Billiegene Ad- dor, make-up; Jean Sandifer, publicity; Martha Ann Morrison, programs and tickets; Alice Brantley, house. The Highland Players will pre sent the play again on April 18^ as a part of the TJhree-Day Con vocation. 0 CONVOCATION (Continued from Page 1) Student Volunteers Choose Leaders The Student Volunteers met in Watkins on April 3rd to elect their officers for the coming year. Charlotte Calhoun was chosen to replace this year’s able president, Mary Lisle Tucker. Mary Sue Coleman was elected vice-presi dent; Hilda Phillips, secretary; and Sara Sanders, treasurer^ Al so, Mary McLean was selected to be the- cabinet representative. With the support of the members of the Student Volunteers, these competent officers will work for the success of the organization. terests in the Pacific. He was at one time traveling secretary of the Student Volunteer Movement in colleges and universities. He recived his B. A. degree from the University of Nebraska in 1920, / and his M. D. degree in fellowship in surgery from Mayo Foundation, University of Minnesota. Mr. Paul Peterson will direct the Community Sings at the var ious sessions. He is at present Head of the Department of Voice at Salem College, Winston-Salem, N. C. and a graduate of the East man School of Music of the Uni versity of Rochester and holds a Master’s degree from Northwest ern University. Mr. Peterson is a baritone and an experienced song leader. 0 Mental Hygiene Class Makes Raleigh Trip From the reports of the mem bers of the Mental Hygiene class who recently went to Raleigh to visit the State Mental hospital, their trip was most interesting and enlightening. Mr. Robert Mines, the staff psychologist who directed their tour of the insti tution, explained many of the procedures used in treatment and rehabilitation of the mental ly ill. Many of the students came to realize the great need for more Cain. Pouring punch were Misses I and better psychologists, as well .Ann Stevenson and Dorothy Shaw McCraw. Decorated cakes, mints, cheese straws, and punch ware served. Approximately -50 guests in cluding faculty members, Chris tian Association Cabinet, Student Council, ’ and parents of members were present. The business stu dents were happy to have former members. Misses Carolyn Miller, Asheville, Betty Cross of Laurel Hill, Martha Gaitley of Raleigh, as trained attendants to work with these people. They also ac quired a feeling of sympathy and understanding for these people. A shopping trip in Raleigh and a visit to the State School for the blind helped to complet the full and exciting day. On their return trip, they visited Chapel Hill and saw the Easter program at the Planetarium. 0 IT PATJs TO ADVERTISE OBEY THE TRAFFIC LAWS ITEACHERS WANTED Minimum 1953-1954 salaries antici pated for degree teachers without previous experience: bachelor’s $2,- 700 and up, master's 53,000 and up, doctor’s $3,300 and up. Generous in crease for each year of previous or subsequent public school experience in or out of state to much higher maximum. Excellent retirement pro gram and many other advantages mcluding continuing contract or permanent tenure legislation. 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