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Talent Wanted—Reporters, Columnists, Feature Writers; See Maroon and Gold Editors. MAROON AND GOLD Show Your Snapshots To Maroon and Gold Editors; Some of Them Are Publishable. VOLUME 28 ELON COLLEGEt N. C., FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1949 NUMBER 8 Elon Play ers In Rehearsal For New Play Hehearsals are in full swing for “Arsenic and Old Lace,” the next offering of the Elon Play- ■ers, to be presented on February 23 on the stage of Whitley Audi torium. “Arsenic and Old Lace” is a proven comedy success, having been produced as a stage and ^scren hit. Three acts of humor- ous homicide make for a com pletely different comedy that is laugh-provoking to the n’th de- :gree. The cast of this bit of merry mayhem has been announced as .(ollows: Evelyn Moore and Jeanne Parks will be seen as Abby and Martha Brewstar, two sweet, kindly oia ladies who charitably _poison lonely old men. Abby and Martha have three aiephews of varying degrees of sanity. Robert Rubinate wall play the part of Jonathan, the ghoulish member of the trio; Ralph Neigh bors will appear as Teddy, who has a wonderful time thinking that he is Teddy Roosevelt; and Robert Wi'ight will be seen as Mortimer, who would be the only normal nephew if he were not a jlramatic critic. The Brewster’s next door neigh- T)ors, living just across the ceme tery, are the Rev. Dr. Harper and his daughter, Elaine. Dorothy Showe plays Elaine, and William Sewall plays the Rev. Dr. Har per. Henry Richards will be seen as Jonathairts alcoholic associate Dr. Herman Einstein, the plastic sur geon extraordinary who has re modeled Jonathan’s face after that of Boris Karloff. The Brewscer ladies are on the iest of terms with the police force of Brooklyn, and Nash Parker, A1 Godwin, John Vance, and Robert Walker will be seen as stalwart custodians of the law. The 12 corpses resting peace fully in the cellar of the Brewster house are parts which have not .yet been cast. Mrs. Elizabeth R. .Smith, director of the production, Is trying to dig up some people ;for these roles. 4^I’s IF ho Transfer Are Warned To Notify Vet’s Administration Any G. L student who wants to transfer to another school should notify the Veterans Administra tion at least 30 days before he in tends to ftake the change, accord ing to a recent announcement. To enroll at a new school, VA •explained, the student-veteran will need a supplemental certifi- cate of eligibility. He will also need a statement from his present school showing that his progress is satisfactory. A student-veteran may obtain a supplemental certificate oi eli- :gibility by applying to the VA -Regional Office which has his ifile. MAY COURT ROYALTY POSES Representing Elon’s reign over May this ydar will be May Queen Mildred Johnson (seated) of Wil mington, N. c., and Maid of Hon or Jeanne Meredith of Virgilina, Va. Both girls have outstanding scholastic records at Elon and are members of the “Intercollegiate Who’s Who.” They’re pretty too, as any fool can plainly see. Roger Gibbs Wins Honors In Heidt Talent Contest Roger Gibbs, a voice major and member of the Elon Choir, last Saturday night won first prize in a Horace Heidt talent contest held in Greensboro. A baritone, Gibbs CAMPUS BRIEFS ROGER GIBBS A. Glenn Holt of Burlington, Elon alumnus who is owner of Caswell Knitting Mills in Yan- ceyville, has made a $.5,000 gift to the school to be used in any way the college sees fit, accord ing to a recent newspaper report. The Maroon and Gold has a new staff member. His name is O. Hodnett, the closest thing Elon .has ever had to an O. Henry. ~nr Leon Edgar Smith persists :ln teeaking into the news the Shard -way. To his broken wrist Ihe has added a broken rib. There iare 206 bones in the human body. Dr. W. W. Sloan Begins Broadcasts At Station WFNS Dr. W. W. Sloan, world traveler and lecturer, professor of Bible and Religious Education here and pastor of the Shallow Ford Baptist Church, last Sunday began a se ries of radio broadcasts to be air ed from 12:45 to 1:00 p. m. over Station WFNS in Burlington every Sunday. A veteran traevler who has been around the world and visited more than 50 countries, Dr. Sloan is using his travels as a basis for his talks. “I plan to deal with world- events, stories and characters with which I can claim some familiar ity,” he says, “and apply to them some measure of Christian inter pretation.” One of the most popular speak ers in the state. Dr. Sloan deliv ered 207 addresses and sermons last year, and he has begun 1949 at an even more strenuous pace. In January he spoke 32 times, and he has already scheduled 29 talks for February. sang “Without a Song.” As winner of the Greensboro show, Roger may be selected to appear on Heidt’s Sunday night Miami, Fla. show, or make per sonal appearances with the Heidt troupe on its return trip north. Stating that he had been warn ed repeatedly not to expect to win out over blind pianists and child performers, Roger admits being pld^sed over taking first place in the competition. ,In auditions for the Greensboro show held two weeks ago, Gibbs was one of five chosen from more than 100 aspirants for spots on Heidt’s program. Last Saturday he took honors over the four others who received favorable au ditions. Coming from a musica Ifamily, the Elon freshman has been in terested in music all his life. He has studied voice for five years, and is currently studying piano. Formerly an outstanding mem ber of his high school glee club, Roger is a well known vocalist in the Greensboro area where he is still in demand for special solo work. Roger, a veteran of more than two years’ Navy service, sang in several Navy choirs. Semi-clas- sical music is his preference, he says. Although music takes most of his time, Roger still finds time for all sports, and is especially fond of speed boats. “I love the water, but not Navy regulations,” was his comment. Upon graduation, Gibbs hopes to direct a choir or teach voice. Co-Eds Silent For One Week, It Says Here! Mrs. Nellie A. Stauffer, Social Dean, apparently hasn’t heard— or perhaps she doesn’t believe— that women can’t keep a secret. In an unprecedented act of faith in womankind, Mrs. Stauffer has created a game—or whatever il is—which requires every female on the campus to keep a secret for a full seven days. Will wonders never cease! They assuredly never will—if our peer less ladies stay their tongues for 10,080 minutes! This inhuman test, called \ ' ■‘Heart Sisters’ Week,” is sched uled to last from next Wednesday, Feb. 9, to Feb. 16, when it is to be topped off with a banquet at the Alamance Hotel in Burling ton. Activities begin Wednesday with a name drawing, Mrs. Stauf fer says. Having drawn the name of a ’’Heart Sister,” each girl spends the rest of the week committing an act of kindness each day for her Heart Sister— without revealing her identity to the person whose name she drew, or revealing her Heart Sister’s name to her classmates. According to the plans, all se crets are to be kept until the night of the banquet, when, at a general oohing and aahing, heart sisters are schedtipld to make themselves known. The banquet, like the secrets, is for women only; however, in addition to the women students, the faculty women and wives of faculty members are invited. Saying that she hopes it will be an annual affair, Mrs. Stauffer states as an objective for Heart Sisters’ Week “a closer friend ship among Elon women stu dents.” Local Post Office Will Add Boxes Any day now the Elon post of fice will begin installation of enough boxes for the entire Elon student body, according to H. E. Whitesel, local postmaster. The 520 combination-lock boxes now in storage will be intsalled as soon as a shipment of screen line equipment arrives, Mr. Whitesell says, and this equipment is ex pected at any time. A new safe, a night service city box, and new working equip ment have also been ordered, ac cording to Postmaster Whitesell, and an asbestos tUe floor will be intsalled. “When this new equipment ar rives and is installed, we feel that this office will be as fine a small post office as can be found in the state,” said Mr. White- selL Eighty-Two Named To Deanes List; Fourteen Per Cent Flunk Courses; Students Sent To Remedial English Unofficial Figures Have 115 Failing A Course Or More Unofficial statistics based on an investigation made last Monday reveal that 115 students failed at least one subject during the last semester. It is as yet uncertain how many students failed more than one course, and no informa tion is available concerning the number of students who failed three or more courses. Out of a total enrollment of ap proximately 775, reportedly the largest enrollment Elon College has ever had, roughly 14 per cent failed at least one course. This figure is set against the 10.5 per cent who made the honor roll. For further details about the Dean’s List, see a news story elsewhere on this page. Roughly .7 and two-thirds per cent of the students placed on the Dqan’s List with straight “A” grades. Approximately 4.75 per cent of the students made grades of “B” or higher on all courses. Miss Nancy Keen Is Now Teaching A Correction Class It is now administrative policy to require students whose writ ing reveals that they are defi cient in one or more of the essen tials of English grammar to take a course in remedial English of fered by the English Department. According to Dr. James P. Howell, the remedial English idea originated with Dr. Charles R. McClure, former head of the English Department here. A plan was presented to the faculty who accepted it in principle. Dr. How ell says, and the first classes were held last spring. In a faculty meeting held last fall. Dr. Smith appointed to a remedial English committee all members of the English staff, Dr. Hans Hirsch, Miss Frances Mul- drow and Prof. J. C. Colley. Mem bers of this committee read and pass judgment on student papers showing marked English deficien cies. (Continued On Page 4) New Managers To Reign Over College Book-Store Employment Service Will Give A Student General Aptitude Test General Aptitude Tests will be given to any students interested by the State Employment Ser vice. The test requires two and one- half hours and measures ten apti tudes: numerical, spatial, form perception, clerical, eye-hand co ordination, mot)or speed, finger dexterity and manual dexterity. Interested persons should make apvlication in the Dean’s office Bob Wright^ Jac Gaskins, Running M&G Maroon and Gold is in new hands. Bob Wtight takes over as Managing Editor, and Jackie Gas kins movps in as Campus Editor for the rest of the year. Both editors have had previous journalistic experience. Miss Gaskins covered the run of as signments on her high school paper, and was editor-in-chief during her senior year. Wright has edited a church weekly and done publicity for Little Theatre groups before joining Maroon and Gold as Dramatic Editor last semester. Betsy Melson and Fay Branch are beginning columnists. Jim Le,wis assumes the duties of the pressman, and Howard Hodnett has joined the staff as a re;porter. Dalton Harper and Harry Kee ton have succeeded Marion Adams and Luther Kearns as co managers of the Elon College Book-Store this semester. The change in mangership is a result of a mutual agreement among J. W. Hayes, Business Manager, the retiring managers, and the new managers. Harper, a senior majoring in business’ administration, is from Henderson, N. C. Keeton, a juni or from Danville, Va., is a chem istry major. Questioned about the moving of the book-store from its present location in Alamance Building to the proposed new location on the ground floor of the Mooney Building, the new managers stat ed that no definite plans were in effect. They further stated that they hoped the move could be made in the near future. Among the new features which are planned for the new location are a soda fountain, more display cases and a juke box. It is the hope of Harper and Keeton that the new location will prove to be a popular gathering place for stu dents between classes and after meals. Even though it is necessary for the book-store to remain in its present location for a while, the new managers stated that they plan to put into effect some ideas which will benefit the student body. Both managers emphasized that the Elon College Book-Store was the students’ book-store, and not primarily a business venture. They plan to bring prices down as much as possible. Their policy (vill be “All for one; one for all.” Six Make All A's And Thirty-Eight All B's Or Higher With grades from at least three classes still not in, 82 students, had made the first semester Dean’s List as of Monday, accord ing to unofficial statistics taken from Prof. A. L. Hook’s office by a Maroon and Gold reporter. A corrected, official Dean’s List is expected to be ready for publi cation in state papers by next week. Professor Hook says. The Maroon and Gold list in cludes names of all persons who made an average of “B” or higher on a minimum of four courses. Six students took honors for the se mester’s work by making straight “A’s.” Thirty - eight students made “B” or higher on every course. The following students made “A’s” on all their courses: H. J. Carr, Jr., Ina Glenn Cuthrell; James Russell Hailey; Warren Mfltthews; Mariam Tickle; and Richard Painter. Following is a list of students who made nothing less than a “B” on every course: Lucidus Ad cock; James F. Bowman; Luther B.Clapp; John Cobb; Vernon Dan- ieley; Gaynell Dyer; John C. Faust; William Foley; Art Fowler; Jackie Gaskins; Patricia Gilliam; Edward Gray; Ronald Grinstead; Helen Jackson; Warren Johnson; Curtis Jordan; Fay Keck; Ruth Kent; Mable Long; John R. Lack ey; Ellis Mace; Nona June Mat- kins; Bryce Neese; Carl R. Neigh bors; James D. Peeler; Charles Randolph; Lee Rodgers; Eliza beth Rothgeb; Fred Sahlmann, Thomas Skinker; Herman Smith; Louis Spence; Connor M. Storey," Baxter Twiddy; Walter Wentz; Joe Westmoreland; Harry Wigmore; and Carl L. Zeigler. Other students making the list (Continued On Page 4) DALTON HARPER ‘The Corn Is Green,’ Slated For Tonight, Postponed ’Till March “The Com Is Green,” a Tour ing Players’ production originally scheduled for tonight, has been postponed to March 28, accord ing to an announcement from Professor Westmoreland, chair man of the Elon College Lyceum Series. This play was to be the fourth on the Lyceum Series. Because of television commit ments broadcast in New York City, the players requested that the date be changed. Winifred Walker In Lyceum Lecture Tuesday Evening Winifred Walker, traveler and lecturer of international fame, ap pears here next Tuesday night in the fourth attraction of the cur rent Lyceum Series. Called America’s ace woman cinematographer, Mrs. Walker has specialized in all-color motion pic tures since 1935. Having taken pictures continuously since child hood, she has acquired skills in technique which have won her a number of prized photographic awards. Mrs. Walker has sung on the radio and played countless dra matic roles. From all accounts, her experience in these fields lends to her lecturing a poise, charm and quality of voice and diction that makes her narrative pleasant to hear. So far Mrs. Walker has made full length travelogues on The Gaps, Cuba, Virginia, Florida, the national parks , New England, (Continued On Page 4) New Alumni Directory Is Now On Sale In College Book Store The new Alumni directory of Elon College will go on sale today in the book store according to an announcement made by James F. Darden, Alumni Secretary. The directory is claimed to be onq of the finest small college alumni publications in the coun try, and a heavy demand for it is anticipated. The senior class of 1949 is included in this edition of the directory. The directory lists all of the classes of Elon College, and the names and addresses of all the graduates are listed alphabetical-^ ly for convenience. In addition to this information, The price of the Alumni Direc tory is $1.00. CAMPUS EVENTS Feb. 8—Winifred Walker, world traveler, presents a lecture as the fourth Lyceum Series at traction. Feb. 10—^Mrs. Nellie A. Stauffer presents her first lecture on ‘Social Usages” at 10 a. m., in Society Hall. Feb. 11— Basketball Conference game with Appalachian. Feb. 17— Basketball Conference game with High Point. Feb. 18—Dorothy "Munger, pianist, in a Lyceum Series recital. Feb. 23—Elon Players present “Arsenic and Old Lace.”
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