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Page Four f MAROON AND GOLD October 20, 1927 ALUMNI SHOXJIiD WRITE TO AND FOR THE PAPER ‘It Appeals to Me/* Surmises J. G. Truitt, ’27. I was once a student in Elon. Dur ing my freshman year I wrote a resume occasionally of the Sunday morning ser mon. Once I wrote up one of Dr. J. tJ. Newman ^a; and as it was not signed, T had the opportunity to hear Dr. New man'a comment on it, without his know ing who did it. He said in his charac teristic manner: '‘They report a lot of fine things in those sermons that arc never said.’’ Well, the Doctor was just being his wonderfully good self when he said "fine things;'’ for ho knew good things when he read them! But, to say the least of it, frffm my first years in college I enjoyed writing for the college paper. It appealed to me. During my upper years in college, like full many another student. I own ed, edited, and published a private paper! A great many things went into, covering all student politics, campus gossip, and an occasional attempt to be erudite, as a Sophomore, or Junior might understand erudition. There is a whole section of that paper which I have not mentioned, but to say the least, it appealed to me. While I was in college, one of the greatest incentives I had to do my work, and to try to see some success in my college course, was the contact I had with the alumni of the college, An old student on the campus was ap predated, and the older he was the more was he honored. The students wished to know what it had all meant to him anyhow! We were very keenly conscious of the struggle from a dozen different reasons,—he was the answer to our question: What account is it all? In a measure the alumnus was a personification of that toward which we reached, and so if ever a word work ed its way into our college paper from the alumni it was eagerly read. AluMiut ouglit tni «iiV»sr,Ti\ie “Maroon and aold;" they ought to know what it says; they ought to be familiar with it as a letter from Alma Mater; t&ey ought to write to it and •for'it; they ought to get others in terested in it; they ought to see that it is one the finest mediums of sell ihg the college to the students, public * ahd patrons; and they should be told about the paper by the paper itself, in ways which the editors and manager of the paper could themselves devise, should have been a better subscriber my self if I had known that it was in existence! I confess my ignorance— I did not know whether it was still being printed until I saw a copy of it at Elon this summer. It is not any easy matter toi get all the alumni ac quainted with such matters, but I think it would pay the college to see to it that every alumnus of the college at least knew every single year that the college weekly was alive and thriving after the very finest fashion. Or this might be a suggestion for the Alumni Association. To say the least, tj»e paper should appeal to the alumni. It ajjpeals to me. J. G. Truitt, ’17. mo back to full consciousness. The boys and the Coach have my congratu lations. I trust that they can continue like that. Elon seems to have made a very good start at making this an excellent year. I like the way your paper is boosting the various school organiza tions. It seems difflcult to exaggerate the value of a live newspaper to a student body. It sounds as if the Re ligious and Literary organizations were starting to work in earnest. With your self boosting through the Maro'on and Gold, and Eure, Watts, and Sawyer all three on the side lines, there should be no end of action. Even the Neyele Club may be able to survive with your eueouragement, even though they must continue no more H I am spending a very pleasant year here at Indiana University. Most of my work is in the field of Psycho'logy, f find it little short of facinating. I trust that you and the others of vour staff can continue the high stand- ard you have set. With best wishes to you and Elon, I Very truly yours, A. R. Van Cleave. MAEOON AND GOLD EXPRESSES THE OLD ELON SPIRIT H. Fogleman, ’20, Enjoys Reading The Paper Regularly. To the Maroon and Gold Staff: I am very glad indeed to send a few lines to your and my paper. I think it's a very good scheme of yours to communicate with the former stu dents and alumni, aud to stimulate an interest in the college activities. T for one have been able through this paper to keep up with the old Elon spirit, and to learn what you people are still doing there. Am sorry to say that I have never been a subscriber, but have always been able to* read it in the school where I have been working. Have really neara more favorable com ment on Elon for the past two weeks than in my whole six years teaching. Keep the good work up, for I am for you, regardless. Hoping to be of more service in the future than in the past. L. H. Fogleman, '20. WHAT IS YOUR ANSWER? LET’S PULL TOGETHER! ! W. Clifton Elder, ’25, Asks and Orders. KEEPS HIM IN TOUGH WITH THE VARIED ACTIVITIES A. R. VanCleave, Former Professor Here, Finds Great Pleasure in Perusing the Columns. Dear Alumni: Do we love our Alma Mater? If that question were asked each of us, what would the direct answer be? Then let’s pull together. If we don’t like some things about ir Alma Mater, then let’s change possible answer to such an appeal from those who are yot interested in Elon and in tlie people who have attended the college must be “forward.'’ The Maroon and Gold has been coming to me regularly now for several w’eeks, and I had wondered just what had hap pened to make its reappearance pos sible; but it remained for you to state clearly and unequivocably your present | status. Every ahimiuis should be able to appreciate the fact that it takes a great deal of time and money to make the college pai^er a success. Too often the alumni are extremely dubious about all appeals made to them for support; consequently, they fall into the error of thinking that their re sponse is nothing more than a test of their loyalty or generosity. While it is impossible for me to approximate the feeling of those w’ho are further separated in distance and years than I am from the college, it seems reason- ;ible to believe that all of us can make a good investment by subscribing to the Maroon and Gold. If the present staff find the time to furnish us with u medium through which we may keep in touch with former classmates and associates, we should very gladly sup port their efforts with our checks. I'or so'nie time there have been visible signs of new life on the part of the Alumni Association, and it seems time ly to inquire: What part, if any, does the college paper have in encouraging this highly desira-ble rejuvenation? If the alumni are earnest in their desires for a workable organization, they will want and need all news possible of the college and of the graduates. Since the Maroon and Gold now bids fair to furnish such a medium, it seems that it is the most efficacious instrumental ity available for the bringing together of the alumni. It does not appear feasible for the Alumni Association to see that all graduates receive the paper, There ought to be enough interest on their parts to insure an ever-increasing circulation. If my observations of the renewi interest in the college are correct, Mr, Editor, I believe that you are entirely safe in your assumption that both stu dents and alumni feel the need for a good college paper. I regret very much that they have failed to respond so far; but I feel sure that once they have seen the situation as it is they cannot fail to subscribe to* the Maroon and Good. It is my hope, too, that as they send in their checks, the alumni will not consider that they are thereby con tributing to some charitable cause. Rather let us get together, alumni, and insure the Maroon and Gold staff that we are supporting them in their efforts to furnish the college and the friends a goo'd paper. Very truly yours, M. L. Patrick mail. While returning to my room, however, I encountered Dean Savage and Country Gorman socializing in front of the West Dormitory. We freshmen iinderstaiid that college women may socialize with college men enroute to them; it’s our fault. If they are all right, then let’s put Elon on top and boost her sky high. Defeat doesn’t taste good continually. Why not let’s sip from the cup of victory*? Back our Alma, in all her undertakings, subscribe to- our Maroon and Gold. That’s the only live w^ire to keep in touch with each other and the college. Some of us are far away, while others ar( near our Alma Mater. Send in news to the editor of the Maroon and Gold. They are running a special column in our paper called Alumni Notes, headed with a picture of the old Administra tion Building, the Elon that we knew the one that holds many fond memories for each of us. They are always glad to publish news from any alumni in this column. Let’s make our Alma Mater one that we can proudly go down the street whistling about. Get into that old Elon spirit. Come on; what do you say? Let’s hear from you through the Maroon and Gold. W. Clifton Elder. and from the post office, and we sup pose the Dean believes in teaching her students by precept and example. After saluting the 30 in front of West Dormitory, carrying matches to half-a-dozen Sophomores, and turning a square corner at the Star in Alamance Hall. ] proceeded to my room in North Dormitory. Just as 1 opened the dooT of my room the piercing shriek of that everlasting whistle reached my ears, and I knew it w^TS time for English class. As I passed into the class-room I noticed that the class seemed unusually happy, On looking around to find the cause of this glee, I discovered that Freshman Wright had recently parted with a por tion of his beautiful golden locks. In this class we were studying an interesting essay on College Spirit by Jordon. Prof. Barney most appropri ately called on Mr. Wright to read the following: “Of the same nature is hazing, with this difference that haz ing is essentially the coward’s part. It is half a dozen against one. and al ways involves the infringement of the rights and liberties of free men. Such affairs are not indications of College Spirit. It does not enhance the reputa tion of one of our great universities that the papers are full of the hair- cutting scrapes of her Freshmen and Sophomores.” The next man Prof. Barney asked to read was Mr. Carrow, that Delaware sheik. Mr. Carrow read very well until he came to the word patrimony, the meaning of which he did not know. He, not being one who lets things slide that he does not understand, asked the Professor its meaning, and the follow ing conversation ensued: Mr. Carrow: “Prof. Barney, what does patrimony mean?” Prof. Barney: “Patrimony is a di rect inheritance from one’s father.” Mr. Carrow: “According to your definition, then sir, am I to understand that matrimony is a direct inheritance from one’s mother?” Just at this point the bell rang, and I only heard Prof. Barney say, “Ask Dean Hook.” The next two hours were spent in my room studying various endings of understand much though anyway. The last class that T had to attend tl.nf morning was Spanish, so it was : there tiiat 1 wont when the whistle | blew at twelve o’clock. During this class period Senorita Hil- Hard w'as heard to remark to Senorita Green, “Amo, Amo.” Several of us ' boys spent the remainder of the class period in w’ondering, i quien la herniosa Senorita Hilliard Ama? Several of ns stiir have hopes that it might lie mi j Elon Freshman. ; I It is now^ luncli time, for I hear tiio ^ club bell ringing. Therefore, let me conclude this story of a typical morn ing at Elon with the statement that some sw^eet day I may get up energy enough to tell of a typical afternoon at Elo'n. So “An revoir. or buenos dias, i buenas amigos.” A FRESHMAN’S IMPRES- SIGNS OF ELON When I was a child, student-preachers of such Christian character from Elon held revivals in our town, that I got | an idea that every one from Elon was! good enough to' w^ear a robe and a | crown. I know', therefore, that you will be interested to hear what my impressions are, now' that I am on the grounds. My teachers are splendid men. They certainly are honest—give more than value received. (Alas!) , Professor Martin frightened me out of a week’s growth the other day. 1 was sitting in his HistoTy class, peace fully and innocently studying English, I had built up a beautiful sentence, and had extracted all the dependent clauses, when I heard his voice booming. “Miss Blanks, why do you hesitate!’’ It came like a clap of thunder, and smashed my sentence to atoms. “Horrors!” I thought, springingl from my seat, I’ve missed a question." A hot wave passed up to my hair. I could feel even the back of ray neck and my ears turning red. I attempted to’ speak—choked and crumpled up. I have been sick ever since, and did j not learn until today that the ml question was not “Why do you hesi-1 tate?” but, “What were the city-1 states?” However, I shall always think that he treated me awfully mean to pop that question at me when he saw I was busy on my English. The boys are all right. I am unable| to see anything bad in them. The girlsj Spanish verbs and preparing myself j are friendly and lovable, generally for chapel and Spanish class | I like the people who have talked | following. to us in chapel. But seriously. Don’t! The chapel whistle soon blew, and I went expecting to derive some great religious inspiration therefrom. All I you think our service is too short? rush in. sing “Come, Thou Almighty I King,” “Spirit of Holiness On Us LAST FREE ISSUE Editor Maroon and Gold, Elon College, N. C. My dear “Handsome”: You surely are to" be congratulated on the start you have made as editor of the Maroon and Gold. I have found great pleasure in reading the ones you sent me. To see the pictures of the Dean, “Big Mack,” and Miss Kimball on that first edition brought some very pleasant memories. I am pleased to see in its columns the names of a great many former students. The Maroon and Gold came here at j a very opportune time. I chanced to^To the Editor of the Maroon and Gold: see among the football scores in the j it -was with keen enjoyment that I Indianapolis News the report. Wake ^ read your editorial, “Facts About Our Forest 0, Elon 0. The arrival of the : College Paper.” in the October 6 issue Maroon and Go'ld was all that brought of tbe Maroon and Gold. The only This is the last time-^ou will receive the Maroon and Gold without subscrib ing. The staff has agreed that any alumnus who M'ill fill in the enclosed blank and return it to the office of the Maroon and Gold the paper will be con tinued. Fill in the date upon which you want your bill sent you. It seems to me that this is fair enough. Since the staff has been so liberal I am confident that many of the alumni will avail themselves of this op portunity, George D. Colclough, Field Secretary. TYPICAL MORNING AT ELON I THE COLLEGE MUST BE “FORWARD”, STATES MR. M. L. PATRICK, ’24. (Contributed) awoke with a start, wondering whether that was the six-thirty or six- fifty whistle. Oh gee, it was the six- fifty, of course; and I was late to breakfast again. Still I got to the door of the Young Men’s Club in time to hear Grandpa Thompson say “Amen.” I tried to eat more break fast than Joe French, but found that it was a great mistake to even think of this. After breakfast I took my usual walk to the post office but found no got out of that chapel service was thei Descend;” but by the time He has ha^ idea that Dean Hook was paraphasing] time to descend, we have all rushed out the Bible and trying to make somej^nd are gone. upperclassmen understand something about girls’ campuses and gourd vines. I guess Freshmen aren’t supposed to After all’s been said, I like the col! lege fine. Let’s all boost together fori a bigger, better Elon! SUBSCRIPTION BLANK I hereby subsci'ibe to the Maroon and Gold for one (i) year. The tee to be $2.00 payable m advance. Name . Street. City_. State. (Please print name plainly)
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