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APRIL 18. 1969 DR. DAVIS (Continued from Page 1) ed the Dean of Students* Award. Dr. Johnson won the first annual Best Teach ing Faculty Member A- wardo Charles Kamp, Mary Ronan, Ray Martln,Glenn Cockrell, Danny Lea, John Porter, Dana Dickens, Bill Fray, Richard Monk, Marilyn Schoon, Jim Pol icy, and Ed Smith, were presented certificates on being named to appear in the 1968-69 edition of “Who’s Who Among Stu dents in American Uni versities and Colleges.” Wesleyan President Thomas A. Collins closed the Convocations meeting with a benediction. Students, Administration Meet (Continued from page 1) quired courses, and the successful achievement of his own academic goalSo Using these cri teria, the decision is made on an apraisal of his overall impression.” Regarding the apparent lack of knowledge con cerning the reasons for Mr. Hall’s dismissal. Dr. Collins reiterated Dean Moore’s position that the opportunity for his (Mr. Hall’s) seeking the rea sons was open between December 15 and Feb ruary 1, (the date on which contracts are sent to faculty members) af ter which there was nei ther budget, position or need for another English faculty member. When questioned on the motivation for the de cision not to renew Mr. Hall’s contract. Dr. Col lins responded that it was “entirely an academic decision — not a yes or no but rather a document ed yes or no.” He press ed a further point that all information concern ing either a student or a professor’s dismissal had to be kept confiden tial in all fairness to those involved. Dr. Collins restated that, “Mr. Hall was not penalized for his parti cipation in the boycott, if anything, he was favored because those voting on him declined to vote against him because they were afraid it would be generally thought that they were voting against him because of the boy cott.” In answer to a stu dent’s question. Dr. Col lins confirmed the fact that Mr. Hall was asked to “disassociate himself with the economic boy cott, because it was in jurious to the public re lations of the college and financial support of the college, and because it was a negative testimony of trying to help.” In re sponse to Dr. Collins’ la beling of the boycott as negative testimony, a stu dent asked what would be considered ‘positive wit ness’ in the boycott sit uation. Dr. Collins an swered that the Upward Bound program, the voter registration program that took place a few years ago and similar examples (Continued on Page 4) YOUNG LION” PAGE THREE Cheer up, young lion. An occasional tear can be permitted For the world, or even for yourself. The struggle’s broken warriors of great strength Perhaps because they did not know. Or could not stand apart. Our struggle’s twice at once: To know the ill and fight its slimy base„ Butfortunegives us many throws And means to means to fight The evil when we must Make ivory, ivied walls a Helm's Deep Where only you and yours can come. That glistens only in your light. And knows of crystal sunrise, caverns’ depths. Don’t be crippled by hope. But believe that somecan hope For dawns that end all battles. For we’re young lions, after all. H. R. ROBERTS (Continued from Page 1) communication will be fully explored so as to narrow the communica tion gap. With a revamping of the various commissions, John believes that more students can be involved in student government.He calls for a well-develop- llfJ' K'l. lAf*' La. “I assure you, madam, if such creatures as you de scribe really existed we’d be the first to know about it.” Dear Mr. Smith: The more I read, the more 1 believe that there are very few new ideas in existence; most of the ‘ new” ideas we meet seem to be, upon closer examination, just a dif ferent and unique way of expressing old ideas. This observation came to mind last week after 1 had read two articles that were extremely crit ical of facets of our edu cational system — “Down with Grades” in the April 1969 issue of Today’s Ed ucation and the two-part essay “The Student as Nigger” in the March 21 and the March 28 issues of The Decree. The obscene and irrev erent language in “The Student as Nigger” left me disappointed, disturb ed, and depressed. As a contributor to the college, the mother of a student at Wesleyan, and as a per son who believes in the search for truth, I am writing to object, not to the expression of opin ions, but to the expres sion of opinions in a bold and bawdy manner when a bold and dignified man ner can make a point as effectively. Certainly this is true among a group with the background and level of intelligence of students at Wesleyan, As editor of the only newspaper at your church-related college,it is your responsibility to present controversial ar ticles; bu t can you not carryout this duty without selecting articles beneath the dignity of the office you hold and that of the college you represent? Gerald Farber may have an ax to grind, but must you print his grinding if he sharpens his ax with the the language of the barnyard and brothel in stead of the language of the laboratory and the lighthouse? Having graduated from a Methodist college, having taught English, and, I hope admiration for the beauty and dignity of our native language when it is most skillfully used, 1 was so saddened to read “The Student as Nigger” in The_ Decree that I was com pelled to write. My com pelling reason is to ask you — as an editor — to help keep our literary standards high. My wish is that those who are in terested in your college and the contribution it can make towards a better world, be proud of — not ashamed of — the language in the reading material it encourages its students to read as it seeks to help them dis cover truth. Sincerely yours, Anne E. Hinnant (Mrs. D, Frank Hinnant) ed Grievance Committee functioning actively for the students. John feels that his presence in the in the Administrative Council of the college will provide him with a good chance to prevent and solve student problems. His membership in this policy-making body will play a major role in his administration. At present John is in the process of completing a list of students for re commendations as com mission heads during his administration. These appointments will be con sidered for approval by the Senate next fall. John stresses the ne cessity for the placing aside of personal or or ganizations differences by students in order to work together for the common good. He also emphasizes that the SGA under his administration would welcome criticism as long as it is accom panied by suggestion. Serving Rocky Mount far 35 years SHIRTS 5 - $1.29 SPECIAL TUX RENTAL Rocky Mount’s Finest Purvis Cleaners And Laundry 122 SUNSET AVE. Compliments Of AVIS RENTACAR Municipal Airport 446-9104 Rocky Mount Lanes ‘‘Grea( for a Date^’ NiEBANE SHOE CO. Make Your Feet Campus News When You Wear Mehane Shoes Downtown Rocky Mount PBT+Us$$4U Peoples Bank knows the formula for full banking service to students and graduates Checking Accounts Savings Accounts What can we do for you today? 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