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Friday, October 29, 1965 THE CAMPUS ECHO Page Three Responsible Student Action Urged MISS VERONICA TUCKER By Patricia Washington My Colleagues: Have we forgotten our true purpose for attending college? I agree that we do have some rather eccentric rules, especial ly those governing our young ladies. But are they really so absurd? Just think, you have a dorm-mate who doesn’t quite deserve to be referred to as a “lady.” You know as well as anyone that everyone just wasn’t bless ed with the training which might afford him or her the privileges associated with a well-trained gentleman or lady. And then too, we must take into consideration the fact that there are hundr(jds of times more persons to be governed here at NCC than were at home in the comforts of our private family residences, Have we really ever thought of the fact that there is a pos sibility that these rules were Eagle Restored By Charles E. Scott Just a few short months ago, dissension was running high on our campus. Women students were crowded into dormitory rooms, men students were crowded “out,” the right of in dividual student’s responsibility was being challenged, school spirit was almost nil, and the fall of the Eagle was predicted. To conceive of this situation, we would have to envision some troublemaker taking all of the college problems, and emptying tiiem into a huge pot to boil imtil they boiled over. Yes, there was unrest in Eagleland. Last year, apathy among the students became a problem; therefore, what is known as the- “March 19th revolt,” came about. Positions of the Admini stration were challenged and something was accomplished in favor of the student body. Initially, a student court was established. This court restores the principle of student self- government. Needless to say, women students’ hours were ex tended. Surely, no one has missed the sovuid and sight of construction work taking place. A brand new wing was added to Chidley Hall. A new cafete ria is being built. And, if you ever have the time, you will see that the frame of the nine- story women’s dormitory has reached the top. Other student benefits have also been added this year. The question is, “How has the student body reacted to the new standards that are being given; to them?” Appearances havei indicated thus far that the mood and overall spirit of the student body is in direct contrast to that of last year. Yes, the stu dent body may be content, but this may only be for the pres ent. As an old philosopher once said, “When the old problems are solved, new problems evolve.” One might say “Where and when will these new prob lems come about?” For one, the student body fight begins to put pressure on the Administration because of the delay in the building of the Student Union and the new cafeteria wing. I am sure that the student body does not want to encount er such problems this year. To overcome the last remnants of apathy and restore the spirit of the Eagle appears to us to con stitute the problem. made in our best interest. I mean just think,—R E A L L Y now—if we were given later curfew hours, during the week days particularly, would we ac tually be honest enough not to deprive ourselves of ample study time—that is two hours per class hour of each subject? Surely you can probably truth fully answer yes to this, but what about the other guy. I mean some of us just aren’t gifted with aptitude as you are. We literally have to struggle for every point we obtain. Oh no, I am not against more mature government. But we’ve got to think about this thing, analyze it from every angle, question ourselves, so that when we do join together in effort to demand and secure more privileges we will know what it is exactly that we’ve cisking for further, we will have considered the position of our administration as our govern ing unit and the position of our deans as our parental and or counseling units; we will be sure that these requests or de mands are deserved and can be afforded by at least the majori ty of all of our colleagues; and most of all we will, before time, have acted, each himself as a committee of one, as a judge of his own character, worthi ness and maturity—academic and social — to assure that he will handle these new privi leges, and responsibilities in a manner becoming of a true gentleman or lady. Freshman News: Women Set Plans The freshman women of Annie Day, McLean, and Old Senior Dormitories have start ed the ball rolling for the year by establishing several social welfare and civic committees. The Social Committee has plans in the making for two events. The Apple Polishers’ Tea for Freshman women of the three dormitories was giv en on October 24. The pur pose of the tea was two-fold: (1) to enable the teachers of fresh men to get to know the stu dents, and (2) to enable the girls to know their instructors and to provide a forum for ask ing questions that they have in class. The second event, the Fresh man Ball, is planned for the spring. The plans for this form al event are still incomplete. Presenting baskets to needy families at Christmas and Thanksgiving is the main pro ject of the Welfare Committee. The committee also sends sym pathy cards to those girls who have lost close relatives. The Civic Committee plans such affairs as sponsoring pro grams for the community. These programs include assist ing bed-ridden patients in the various hospitals, and giving service that will make the patients comfortable and their stay in the hospital more pleas ant. -President- (Continued from Page 2) This is how I accept it. From the Oath of Office, I remember the words, “I do solemnly swear” the pledge that I made. If the students support the Student Government, I know that together we will make the “Great New Era” truly great. Roving Reporters View H’coming By Quentine Finch and Bessie Dingle QUESTION: “Do you think that the dawn dance, bon fire, homecoming dance, talent show, and mock funeral im prove NCC school spirit?” Gene Hatley, junior in po litical science, from Apex: “I think that the mock funeral and the talent show have quite a bit of influence on the spirit of the students. In the two years that I have been here, however, the bon-fire and dawn dance have not contri buted to the spirit of the stu dents because of the very limited participation in these two activities. I also feel that all of these activities will have a greater effect this year, as I have heard much more talk among the students. Most stu dents seem to be looking for ward to this week of events.” Carolyn Campbell, freshman in psychology, from Charlotte: “Of course .... definitely. I feel that if we do not have these activities, folks can’t get in the swing of things. It helps to liven everything up; it puts pep in our step and cut in our strut. Hearing the cheers and seeing the bon-fires gives the boys that zoom to get out there and win for their Alma Mater.” James McDuffie, senior in Spanish, from Winston-Salem: “No. This is homecoming re gardless of these activities, the spirit is up anyway. These festivities give oppwrtxuiities for us to display our high spirits at this time, but they do nothing to improve our spirit.” Mrs. p. H. Fellers, Secretary of the English Department: “I believe that the pre-homecom ing activities stimulate and arouse the students that attend and participate in them. I feel that these activities should be continued and improved.” Brenta Jones, physical edu cation, senior, from Chapel Hill: “Yes. I think the students have more to do. It makes things more exciting and it gives us something to look for ward to.” Anthony Ward, senior in business administration from Tarboro: “Yes, I think so. It seems to get the students in a mood and to make them want to participate.” Ora Taylor, junior in busi ness education from New Jer sey: “No. it doesn’t because we don’t have the type of enter tainment to improve the spirit, especially at the homecoming dance. If we had a better pro gram, it would improve the spirit.” Philip Marable, C a m p u 9 Policeman: “For the mock fu neral—it dep>ends on your speaker. If you have a good speaker, I would say, yes. For the dawn dance—no, because the average student doesn’t want to get out of bed and dance that early in the morn ing. The dawn dance doesn’t boost their spirit because they really don’t want to go. The bon-fire does boost their spir it.” Milton Satteirfield, junior majoring in biology from Vir- gilina, Va.: “I think these ac tivities improve school spirit. We need something to build our spirit up, and without these things we would have a game with less spirit. I do think that these activities help.” Robert Chavis, sophomore in accounting from New Tort: “Yes, because these activities give us a chance to do some- NCC Crowns Her Miss Veronica Elizabeth Tucker was crowned Miss North Carolina College in R. L. McDouglad Gymnasium Friday, October 22, at 8 P.M. This event touched of the NCC gala “Homecoming Spectacular.” The crowning of Miss NCC by Dr. Samuel P. Massie fol lowed the procession, which in cluded Miss Senior, Marlene White; Miss Junior, Queen Mc Lean, Miss Sophomore, Yvonne Flowers; Miss Freshman, Vera Shaw; and a host of other cam pus queens. Charles Daye, president of the Student Government As sociation, presented a bouquet of 18 long stem red roses to Miss Tucker. Daye said, “You are the embodiment of truth and service and the personifi cation of beauty and honor. We wish for you a grand and glori- thing together. I think that there is a lot of spirit raised during these activities, es pecially at the bon-fire. A lot of people are there and na turally, there is a lot of spirit.” Vivian Roach, senior in busi ness education from Elizabeth City: “Yes. These things give a feeling of belonging as a group. They also build up morale for the team.” Donald Duncombe, senior in chemistry from West Palm Beach, Fla.: “These things, as such, don’t really improve the school spirit. School spirit comes from within and if one does not have this spirit, no matter what is done in the way of activities, it wouldn’t im prove the spirit. Caulbert Jones, History De partment: “Recently, I haven’t been connected closely enough with activities to really give an opinion.” Amos Williams, junior in business admini£>tration, from Durham: “Yes, I think so, be cause these activities are the best we can provide for the en tire student body to get to gether. The daAvn dance es pecially shows a lot of spirit by the students getting up early In the morning just to partici pate for their Alma Mater.” Rosa Williamson, senior in See Roving Reporters, Page 4 Majesty Veronica ous reign your highness, Ver onica.” A reception sponsored by the Women’s Personnel Depart ment followed the cornation ceremonies. Immediately after the reception, a Coronation Ball was held in the McDougald Gymnasium. The Show Stop pers were the featured band. Miss Tucker, a senior Eng lish major, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Fordan of Columbia, South Carolina. She is a member of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, the College Choir, the NAACP, and the English Club. Miss Tucker’s escort, Leroy C. Laten, is a senior English major from Charleston, South Carolina. He is Basileus of the Tau Psi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, president of the Pan Hellenic Council, and a member of the English Club. Daye, Perry Talk The SGA President and Vice President conferred over an hour with President Massie on Thursday, September 30. They discussed a whole range of problems, proposals, and ideas for the year. Among the things discussed were finances for a Debate Team, the Four-Point System, a night spot in the new Student Union, and a Student- Faculty Relations Board. Daye, in a statement after the meeting said, “It was a use ful exchange of ideas, very- helpful.” Daye To Speak At Savannah Student Government Presi dent Charles E. Daye has ac cepted an invitation from th6 President of the Student Body at Savannah State College in Georgia, to address an assem bly on Wednesday, November 17, 1965. Daye will speak on the topic, “The Significance of Student Government in Total Education.” Also accompanying Daye wiU be James DeLorme, Director of Intercollegiate Affairs, who has arranged the address.
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