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STATE TEACHERS COLLEGE NEWS LETTER
April, 1'
BAKBARA WATSON HEARD AT
STUDENT ASSEMBLY CHARM
CLINIC HELD
MR. ALBERT MARTIX
Nintli Annual Art Conference
at Museimi of .Modern Art
On Marcli 13-17, Mr. Allx-rt Martin,
art instructor, attended the Annual
Art Conference at the Musevun of
Nh)dern Art in New York City. The
(Conference which had a.s it.s theme
"'i'he Art of Teacliing Art" wa.s .spon-
.sored hy the Couunittee on Art Ed;i-
cation.
During tlie fir.st day of the meeting
workshops in several fields were or
ganized. 'I'liey included mobiles and
plastics, silk screen printing and slide
making. A great deal of experimenting
was done, especially in the slide-mak-
iug group of which Mr. Martin was a
uK'niher.
X'arious films of interest to teach
ers were presented which revealed
[ncsciK da\ influence ^)n art educa
tion. A special session on "The need
tor Research and the Co\ernment’s
Hole in Art Education” gave interest
ing points of \ iew from Anne Randall,
a spei'ialist in the Fine Arts Office of
Education, W'ashington, I), C., and
Dr. Earl j. McGrath, Commissioner
of Education. Se\eral problems were
discussed, among which were: a suit
able te.xtbook tor art students; graphic
e.xpres.sion in the seeontl;u> schools;
and greater re|iresent:ition in art ac-
ti\ ities.
In the teacliing of art. Dr. Earl |.
McC'.rath stressed research for tlu“
teacher, identification of emotional
needs of children, comp;irative study
ol indivichials in different social stra
ta, an 1 ;i clearer im;lerslanding of the
.group jirocess.
Sam (;. Weiner, instructor at Peo
ples Center of the Museum of Natural
.■\rt discussed Television an;l Creative
Echication in wliich he gave emplia-
sis to efh-ct of teles isiou upon impres
sionable mind of the chikl. Gilbert
Seldes placed the responsibilit\' for
iuiproving art acti\ities in mo.lern en
tertainment upon the public and urg
ed that sponsors be m;ide aware of
a dissatisfaction with re.gard to artis
tic lorms of entertainment.
.\t a reception gi\'en for delegates
to the Conference there were present
such jiotablcs as |. D. Rockefeller,
William Ziirrach, hickson Pollock and
.\mcdse Ozenf;int.
Mr. Martin beliex'cs information
gained at tliis meeting will ser\-e as a
stiuuilation rather than a solution to
art problems and that it will lead or
direct in attaining certain goals. “.A
wonderful e.xperience,” says Mr. Mar
tin, "was obtained from ;ictu;dl\ be
ing able to see works of ;irt. '
Guest speaker for the Assembly on
March 29 was Barbara W'atson, noted
fasliion e.xpert of New Y'ork City, who
ga\e valuable hints on “Charm and
Poise”.
Emphasizing the important part
played b>- a charming personality in
everyda>- life. Miss Watson urged the
audience to consider the three mag
nets — posture, grooming, and make
up—if they would establish desirable
positi(m, influence those among w'hom
they li\e, and truly evaluate them
selves. “Posture”, said the speaker,
tells the world what type of person
you are. Prom .50 to 75 percent of
your beaut\- lies in the way you car
ry yourself”. She continued by saving
FITURE TEACHERS ATTEND
NORTH CAROLINA TEACHERS
ASSOCLATION
WONDER COI,UMN:
The seventieth annual convention
of the North Carolina Teachers Asso
ciation. w'as held on March 15-17 in
Raleigh, North Carolina. The follow
ing persons w'ere sent ;is delegates to
represent the Future Teachers of
America organization in this confer
ence: Phyllis U. Harrison, Evelyn R.
Hodges. Lois Rainey, and Velma W'il-
lianis.
The first session of the conference
on Friday started at 1():()() A.M. in
Memorial Auditorium with the audi
ence singing,“America, the Beautiful.”
Introduction of the speaker was made
b>- Mr. N. C. Newbold. retired Direc
tor of Negro Education, Raleigh,
North CaroHna. The speaker. Dr. Ro-
that to cliange one’s w'ay of thinking nia Cans, Professor of Education, Co
1. 1 wonder why we as eoll
students didn’t applaud after
.Adams’s wonderful speech April 2i
2. I wonder why we keep so m
noise coming in and going out of
auditorium?
I wonder wliy coffee would go
three cents {3 cents) on a college u
pus when coffee is one of the che
est foods to prepare?
4. Althougii there are inany thi
said from time to time which we
a yoimger generation do not agree
on: I wonder why we don't pay
spect for the rights (if others?
5. 1 wonder why we as coll
students will crowd the dining I
door when we know' everyone will
served?
6. I w’onder w’hy some students \
will aid in improving posture, for a
person’s thou.ghts are often reflected
through his posture.
To be well groomed, men and wo
men must be particular in every de
tail—shoes, nails, hair, and attire in
general. Makeup is ideal for its serves
to enhance the specific (pialities; how
ever, only enouglt should be used to
bring out the best features. F'ashions
should always be chosen with an eye
for what is best for “you”.
“Posture, grooming, and make-up
attract people, but personalitv’ holds
them, added Miss Watson. Cast that
gloomy look aside. Be pleasant and
conversational. Listen attentively, and
despite the great privileges given wo
men today, do not lose your faminin-
ity. These are the factors that are im-
poiiaUL i:i the making ol a go(;d per
sonalitv’.
The period which followed was
given over to (jnestions from the au
dience. In the afternoon. Miss Wat
son conducted a Charm Clinic, which
was lar 'ely attended and which was
very helpful tor th‘ students of the
College.
lumbia University, New York City, I take more than tw'o napkins from
delivered a very inspiring address en- dining room table when tliey kn
TO A\()ID MISHAPS
1. To separate two glasses which
have stuck together, dip the l>ottom
glass in W'arm water and ;it the same
time put cold water in the top one,
2. 'I’o safely ;ivoid falling or stumb
ling on steps, paint the bottom and
onlv- the bottom steii, white. It will
stan:l o;it from the rest, even iii tlark-
ne.'S.
3. If candles are given a light coat
of clear shellac, varnish, or plastic,
warm room temperatures will have
less effect on them.
4. .Always cover l;d)els that are apt
to be handled with wet hands with
cellulose tape to keep them dry. This
is especially good for medicine bot
tles where ])re.-;cription mnnbers and
directions oftimes becomes blurred or
erased bv’ handlin g.
5. If you value tim'\ put vour
time to use for other purposes than
studving. Try it for long distance tel
ephone calls, citv calls, short na|is, va
rious tvpes of ]Mactice sessions ;in.l
speech making.
titled, “Achieving First Class Citizen
ship Through Education ". Some of
the high lights of her speech were as
follovv's: Every classroom is really a
.societv’, part of our world. How can
the teacher make the classroom a part
of our world? By (a) making the cliild
feel welcome, (b) making the child
sec, (c) helping bin), (d) making mis
takes together. Democracy slnnild
prevail in the classrooms and it can,
if we as teacher help cliildren to un
derstand one another, and treat all of
tliem alike by displaying a sense of
justice.
There is a great need in this world
today for the right kind of leadership
continued Dr. Cans. An excellent ex
ample of good h adeiship is, Di.
Ralpli Bundle. How m;niv iieople c;ui
do what he did?
Things are getting better but o'l,
how slowly. Our world is one large
glass house in which all nations are
looking in, especially Russia, emphat-
ieallv- stated Dr. Cans. To establish
a better one there must be a real
respect for people and their right to
live honestiv-.
The last session of the conference
that we attended was eondncted on
Friday night. It started promptly at
8;0() P,.\I. in Memorial Auditorium
and the opening munbi'r which w'as
there are other students to be scr\
tliat would be “tickled pink" to li,
just one?
7. I wonder whv- our boys clc
take more prid‘ in their appeanii
an;l pay more respect to the voii
ladies?
8. I w'onder if you agree w'itli i
in saying that we as prospective le;
ers of America should learn now
think twice before w'e speak?
If any memlier of our happy colle
family would like to answer the wi
der column, there w'ill be a box plac
in our college library in w'hich yc
suggestions may be dropped. Y
need not sign your name unless y
wish.
THAIJA SOROSrS CLUB II.\S
PROBATION
Now that the spring (juarter has!)
gun, and F'reshmen have acquiri
their privileges, chibs are beginnii
to tap the bc'tter students. The Cli
in the lead seems to be Thalia S
rosis. It has quite a few' of tlie yoiii
ladies getting around wdtli their can
and corsages, under-going their peri(
of probation. They are: Rosalyn Bp
thers, Elsie Miller, Rosa Ebron, The
'"-I Davis, Mary Tillery, Bette Ti
pre.sented by the Adkiu IHgh SchooL ,,attie Gray, Ruth Privott, E;lil
Believe in Felton, Pearlene Alston, Elsie Balnr
LN MEMORIAM
Mr. lames B. Dickens, professor of
Education at Elizabeth City State
Teachers College from 1943-’48, die.l
in the Veterans Hospital at Kekougli-
tan, \’irginia, on April 3. Mr. Dickens
was the luisband of Mrs. Irene Long
Dickens, ;dumnns and alio former
staff member.
Choir of Raleigh was
One Cod’ by Tchaikovskv-.
The first addres w'as given bv' Dr.
|. SLLiniders Redding, Professor of
Englih, Haniploii Institute. The
iht 111 ’ of his speech v\'as. “Achiev
ing Finst Cla.ss Citizenship Through
Education.” To achieve this first chiss
citizenship there must be free exer
cise of privileges in everything for
public consumption. To achieve one
must attain citizenship while whites
are born with it.
In our educational system today,
who is to determine w'ho has had
Aberdeen W'atford. Lola Joyner, Dor
M. Suiitli. and Queen Hinton.
Increase in enrollment will m’li
an increased determination to eiiri
out the high standards and mor.il
W'hich the club strives to m n'ntain.
DR. ATKINS
(Continued from page f)
ling character of oik' w'ho had sera'
enough education? Too uKuiy'peonl'e ' expansion of
are taught to teach but not what to
teach. Manv people go into the teach
ing profession not bec;Luse they have
a great lo.e for teacliing but for es
cape stated Dr. Redding.
SPECIAL NOTE
According to the Journal and
Guide for the week of March .31,
heavyweight champion Ezzard
Charles is married to the former
Miss Gladys Gartrell of Cancin-
nati. O.iio.
great educational program.
An inspiring solo, “The Twent)
Third Psalm , was sung by Mrs. 0
Icste W'atson Brookings, ’41. Follo»
ing this was the concluding selectin
the College Choir, “I’ve
linked by Hall jolin.son.
Impressiv e services W’cre hcdd at A
grave of the Fo;ui;lcr ;it the clo.sf "
the program.
Later, in the evening. President
Mrs. S, D. W'illiam-i were at home l'|
visitors, students, an:l faculty
bers.