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(I'Jho' s I'flio — continued) ■ f * Future poll'll as and expansion of Ifeo' Vftio will be determined largely by; thej,college pai oiv^xpating in the program. The schools are given an opportun ity to express tlu6ir preferences and ideas on questionnaires and on nomina- t:j.on forms. Practical suggestions'from both students and deans make it possible to keep the program adapted to trends of campus life and to elimi nate procedures that have become impractical. Active participation in the ojrganization increases each year through the interest of qualified universi ties and collegeso Such a history means that there was a place for the organization in the universities and colleges at the time it was initiated, ai^d that since its establishment, it has filled a need there. With contin ued co-operation from the schools its future should be one of ever-increasing prestige and service to the student. Elon students named to l^Jho' s >Iho for this year are Patsy Cole, Judi Hudson, Cameron Little, Hinson Mikell, Wally Sawyer, Valerie Spangler, and Carol imageser. The above information was taken from a pamphlet printed by the national organization of IJho*s T-Jho Among Students In American Unlvorsities and Colleges. c: After reading the article giving information about TJho' s IJho Among Stu dents In American Universities and Colleges, a question can be raised. I'/hose T-?ho'3 Vfho is l-Jho's I'llio? This year, seven seniors were elected from Elon for the honor out of a possible quota of approximately 25 for this college. Cer tainly^ those students were deserving, but why so few? T.aere are many students on this campus who are active in extracurricular and educational activities and who are useful citizens showing promise of future usefulness. Perhaps t^e remaining criteria, scholarship and leadership are stumbling blocks. A 2,5 average is’ required by the Elon selection standards. Last year, the Student Affairs Committee discussed the possibility of lowering the require- to 2.2 and the problem was sent to another committee for consideration. The rpqulrement was not changed. It is well to remember that many students may forfeit the almighty "A" in order to become active, well-rounded participants Leadership is a virtue, it is granted. Yet, just as important is follov7a> sjjip which is also a necessity and a talent. To be a contributing and loyal member or worker is equally as important as being a leader. Is this factor carefully considered? Are the backstage people rightfully honored? Then again, maybe the fault, or lack, lies within the possible candidates themselves—the students. I'/ho's 1-Jho is a goal for which to strive, "A goal to Inspire greater effort in those who may not otherwise perform to the best of their ability." Do the students of ELon consider the honor one wor'.th earnestly trying to attain? Apathy in its various guises makes ?Jho' s I-Jho become "VJho cares?” Also, it is surprising to note that for the first time in several years, no Juniors were chosen. The national organization states that ;]uniors are eligible for Who' s T-Jho. The Class of 1965 has been a spirited, very active, and dynamic one since beanies were donned in the fall of 196I. The class could not be as outstanding without able and strong leadership and follower ship. Certainly the Junior Class has produced several individuals who are deserving of being represented in publication, li/hy were they left out? Bob Gwaltney, a member of the Elon College Selection Committee, stated that the committee felt, first, that a junior would have to be exceptionally oijtstanding to be nominated. Also, he said that if a junior were named this year, the committee would be, in essence, obligated to nominate the same student next year. And, Ilr. Gwaltney added, if a student is outstanding enough his junior year, he will more than .liktjly be nominated in his senior year and can have the honor at that time. To begin, there a^re pnmo c^i^wpLionally outstanding junior students, even though one coui ^ (>ually question the reason why a junior should have to be more f.T.^-KClonal than any other eligible student. Surely, seniors have ciii extra year to gather outstanding records, but some juniors may have (continued on the following page)
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