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VOLUME X.
ELON COLLEGE, N. C, THURSDAY, APRIL 12, 1928.
NUMBER I.
C. W. Kipka Elected Editor Of
Maroon and Gold For Year 1928-29
Sophomore Class Have Spirited
Meeting at Election of Officers
For Maroon and Gold Staff.
C. C. Foushee Was Chosen as Managing
Editor and D. P. Barrett, Jr.,
Business Manager.
Last Tuesday the Sophomores held
a special class meeting to elect ofScers
for the Maroon ard Gold staff. These
officers are to serve during the next
college year.
President Briggs called the class to
order, and explained the purpose of the
meeting. Immediatetly the class room
took on the appearance of the United
States senate ho-use. Propositions were
brought before tlie house in the form
of nominations, campaign speeches were
made, and even the art of filibustering
was not lacking.
In the beginning of the session, four
gentlemen were nominated as can
didates for the position of editor of
tmr p.aper—Mr. W. P. Lawrence, Jr.,
Mr. R. G. Davis, Mr, C. J. Thomas and
Mr. C. W. Kipka. Mr. Kipka, because
of his splendid service in the capacity
of managing editor, was elected by a
majority of the class to this responsible
office.
The next officer to be elected was the
mfinfigiii-g Gclitor. For this iTnpoitaBt
office, Mr. E. E. Kipka and Mr. C. C.
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LOCAL SryOEtlTS BORROW
FROM HAilH LOAN FUNO
FRESni DEBATERS
DEFEAT SOPHOMORES
Decision of Judges Was Unanimous in
Favor of Freshmen.
The annual debate between the Presh-
inan and Sophomore classes was held in
Whitley Auditorium Thursday evening,
April 5, 1928. The query, “Resolved,
That the United States should by fed
eral action adopt a uniform marriage
and divorce law. The Frosh very
eloquently upheld the affirmative side
of the query nnd added another thorn
to the crownl of wise old Sophs by win
ning the debate by a unanimous de
cision.
The Fresliman debaters were: Miss
Gladys White, Miss Virginia Harden,
Mr. L. C. Williams and Mr. Ralph Jc^hn-
soD. The Sophomores were represented
by Miss Mary Cox, Miss Martha
Nethery, Mr. Tom Lowery, and Mr. F.
N. Parker.
From beginning to end the debate
was a hard fought battle. In the rc|
buttal, Johnson and Williams came back
with a determination that gradually
yanked the Sophos from their throne
despite the heroic efforts of Miss Cox
and Miss Nethery to retain it.
Miss Gladys Wliite starred for the
Freshmen. Her winning smiles and
convincing voice blended with the
Freshmen eloquence did much toward
moulding opinion and winning the de
bate.
The faithful Sophs fought a good
fight, buti were not able to withstand
thei fiery attacks of the elo'quent Fresh-
CLAUDE W. KIPKA
"Mr. Kipka entered college in Sep
tember 1925. He was a little older than
some of us and because of his experi-
le lie adjusted himself somewhat
more quickly than most Freshmen. He
recogni/.ed his problems, applied him
self with much, enthusiasm; and it soon
became evident that Mr. Kipka would
be a leader on the campus. The vice
presidency of his class, student senator-
ship, and many other honors have come
to him. He became interested in many
activities and has acquitted himself ad
mirably.
Last year Mr. Kipka was elected
managing editor of the Maroon and
Gold. He was very much interested in
this kind of work. He worked long and
zealously. Regardless of what part od:
the stafP needed assistance, Mr. Kipka
was always ready to lend a helping
hand. His constant efforts have been
of inestimable value in the success of
the paper this year.
Considering his affable nature, his
genial personality his experience, his
ability and his willingness, Mr. Kipka
is the only logical man for next year’s
editor.
We\ predict that under his regime the
Maroon and Gold will
other year
Editor.
Seven Elon College students have
borrowed a total of $1,400 during the
current academic year from the Harmon
Foundation, 140 Nassau street, New
York, according to an announcement
from that organization. The sum of
$2,500 has been loaned on a character
security to eleven students at Elon since
the Harmon—College Co-operative Loan
Fund was established here two years
ago.
“Character Collateral”
“To teach young people early in life
that good character is a business asset
is one of our aims,’’ says William E.
Hnrmon, founder of th'.* Harmon Found
ation. Since its inception in 1922 tliis
organization has loaned a total of
$374,482 to students in 73 colleges, with
constantly increasing annual appropria
tions. This year a total of $129,550
was appropriated, from which 528 col
lege people have already borrowed
$95,760.
‘We believe that character, with
group responsibility, is a sufficient col-
Ij'teral for student loans,'’ says Mr.
Harmon, “and the extremely small per
centage of loss sustained over a period
of six years is statistical proof to the
world that our theory is sound. Parti
cularly is it convincing because in
selecting colleges and universities with
v.'hich to affiliate, we have, after con
sidering need, tried to get a social and
geographical cross section of the United
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N.C.FEDERATIOi;OFPSIC
GLOBS MEETS AT SANFORO
Mrs. W. A. Harper is President of
This Association.
Much Interest is Manifested and a Well
Arranged Program is Planned.
Interest continues to grow in the ap
through an- proaching convention of the North Car-
with ‘ ‘ flying colors. ’ ’■
ELON Wins 8 TO 2 FROM
PENN STATE ON HOME FIELD
‘Red’ ’ Smith and Howard Briggs Walk
Away With Major Honors For Elon.
Dr. C. H, Rowland, pastor of the First
Christian Church of Greensboro, con
ducted chapel services last Tuesday
morning and was listened to with in-
teres5t and appreciation by the . student
body.
Ostrichs are raised for commercial
purposes in Florida, ' California, and
Arizona. A full grown bird will pro
duce fifty dollars worth of featherS in
a single year. ' ‘
The Elon Christians continued their
winning streak by defeating Penn State
College nine, April 5, by the score of
8 to 2. This game was one of the few
played by larger colleges of the North
with Southern institutions.
“Ole Sol” furnished a beautiful day
for playing, although the wind made it
hard for the fly chasers.
The game started off in major league
style with “Lefty” Briggs, Elon s
premier southpaw, in the best of form.
An error and a clean hit scored one run
in the second inning fox the visitors.
This with one additional tally m the
fourth concluded Penn State’s scoring.
Elon began their terrific hitting in the
second inning, scoring five runs in this
frame.
The Quaker State boys proved them
selves to be good ball players and good
sports. Haines, right-handed giant,
started on the mound foT Penn State
and pitched a good tirand of ball al
though he was wild at times. Von Alta,
a aouthpaV,' relievetl him in the sixth
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olina Federation of Music Clubs. The
twelfth annual convention, according to
Mrs. W. A. Harper, president of the
Federation, is to meet with the music
clubs of Sanford April 18, 19 and 20.
Lccal arrangements for the entertain
ment of visitors is| in the hands of a
committee composed of Mrs. A. M. Hub
bard, Mrs. W. Gilliam Brown, and Mrs.
H. F. Makepeace. The convention is to
be featured by luncheons, teas, and
other entertaining projects and by the
appearance ou the program of a large
number of North Carolina’s outstanding
artists and musicians.
In addition to native talent, much of
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NOTICE, BUSINESS CLUB!
This is a list of speakers to ap
pear before the Business Club for
the remaining school year:
Dr. W. A. Harper—“Business
and Religion,” April 13, at 11:30
A. M.
Mr. H. B. Skinner, Secretary of
Burlington Chamber of Com
merce — “F a c t o r y Hunting,”
April 2Dth.
Mr. W. C. Elder—“Hosiery
Cost Accounting,” April 27.
Mr. C. M. Andrewsj’ President
of Burlington Merchants Associa
tion—“Retail Drug Trade.”
Trip planned later for Club to
go as a group to B. V. May
Hosiery Mill.
Psipheliaii Literary Society Presented
A Very Successful
Program
Miss Mildred Johnson Gave Welcome
Address to a Large and Apprecia
tive Audience.
PAUL GARLA.ND HOOK
Home Address; 1002 Amherst St.,
Winchester, Virginia.
Class—Senior.
Degree—A. B.
Fraternity—Alpha Pi Delta.
Society—Philologian.
Honors—Member Mask and Wig Club,
’24; Boys^ Glee Club, '24-25; Philo
logian entertainer, ’25-’26-'27; Philo
logian Oratorical Contest, ’27; Philo
logian commencement orator, ’27; Ush
er, ’27-’28; Choral Society, ’26; Football
squad, ’25-’26; Secretary Sunday School
Class, ’27; Virginia Club, ’25-’26-’27-
’28; Vice-President Pan Hellenic Coun
cil, ’28; Editor of the Maroon and Gold,
’28; President of Virginia Club, ’28.
••Handsome'’ Hook, as he is called
by his fellow students, is a natural born
leader. He, with the aid of an. efficient
staif, has rescued Maroon and Gold from
the sea of oblivion, from the wreckage
on the rocks of misfortune and financial
difficulties, and has placed it on a firm
basis. He has put out a paper that
every one is justly proud of. But
Handsome” has done more than edit
the Maroon and Gold. He is a leader
in many other college activities and a
staunch supporter of any thing that will
benefit his fellow students or his Alma
Mater. A more friendly person or a
more willing woi*ker than Paul Garland
Hook cannot be found.
HIGH POINT PANTHERS ARE
SNOWEO ONOER BY ELON
The Psiphelians presented a success
ful program on Monday evening as the
last program of the Easter season. Miss
Mildred Johnson M'elcomed in a very
pleasing manner a large audience to
tliis annual public program of the so
ciety. An interesting and informational
essay, “The Meaning of Americanism,”
was delivered by Miss Mildred Arledge.
Then Miss Ella Marie Keyser delighted
the audience with a vocal solo. Miss
;Morline Dunlap followed with a well
rendered humorous reading. Misses
Bertha Little and Martha Nethery at
the piano interpreted a Spanish dance.
IMiss Jewell Truitt discussed the lead
ing candidates for* the presidency and
the hope that each one has for the
nominatioTi. Three favorite songs were
then panto'mined: “Cornin’ Thro’ the
Rye,” by Misses Gladys White and
Mary Dix; “Annie Laurie,” by Misses
Pauline Little and Birdie Rowland; and
“My Bonnie,” by Miss Rachel Fon-
ville. Miss Nellie White rendered a
beautiful violin solo. An interesting
and Inspiring interpretation of Easter by
Miss Minnie Johnston concluded the
program. This program was typical of
the work the literary so’cieties on the
campus have been doing this year.
CHORAL SOCIETY PRESENTED
“SEVEN LAST
Soloists Were IVIiss Florence Fisher, and
Mr. H. L. Moag, of Greensboro.
Bob” Murrow Goes Good on
Pitcher’s Mound For Elon.
‘Otney” Briggs and Carroll “Canal’
Clark Sliare Defensive and Offensive
Honors of Game.
Coach ‘'Pea Head” Walker’s Elon
Christians snowed the High Point
Panthers under by the score o'f 12 to 2.
Lefty Briggs, who started the game
for Elon, had the opposing batsmen at
his mercy, allowing only two hits in
fo*ur innings. At the beginning of\ the
fifth inning “Lefty” was relieved by
“Bob” Murrow, who was the same
“Old Arsenic,” Murrow pitched a good
brand of ball. Yow started on the
mound for Boylin’s Club, only to be|
driven from the box in the first inning.
Hendricks, who relieved him, experi
enced the same greeting as his pre
decessor. The Christians were hitting
the ball all over the lot. Timely hitting
coupled with many errors by the High
Point team enabled the Christians to
takei the game with ease.
The features of the game for Elon
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Last Friday evening the Elon College
Choral Society gave their annual Easter
concert, “The Seven Last Words of
Christ,’^ under the direction of Prof.
Velie. The stage of the Whitley Audi
torium was arranged to set off in the
most becoming manner the appearance
of the Society. The concert was heard
by a very appreciative audience which
included many visitors from the neigh
boring towns.
The soloists were Miss Florence Fish
er, soprano, who ia one of the local in
structors in voice. She rendered her
part exceptionally well and her singing
was much enjoyed by her audience.
Mr. H. L. Moag, baritone of Greens
boro, lent color to the program by his
exceptional interpretation of his parts.
The tenor solos by Prof. C. James Velie,
head of the Elon Music Department,
also added much to the effect of the
service. The chorus showed the results
of careful training under the leadership
of Pro'f. Velie. The entire audience ap
preciated the calibre of the entertain
ment. Mr. David B. Harrell, graduate
in music at Elon, was the piano accom
panist and his work was much enjoyed
by all present.
ELON DEFEATS GOILFORD
ODAL DEBATE
Freshmen Class Defeat Sophomore In
Inter-Class Debate.
Last Wednesday evening Elon Col
lege triumphed over the Guilford Col
lege debaters in both ends of a dual
debate by a two to one decision in each
case. The question discussed was,
“Resolved, That the United States
should cease to protect by armed force
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