Pope Two
THE GUIUFORDIAN
Kntered at Guilford College, N. C., as
second-class matter under the act of Con
gress, August 24, 1912.
Published semi-monthly during the
school year by the students of Guilford
College.
Editor-in-Chief Tobey Laitin
Managing Editors
Winifred Ellis, Bette Bailey
Business Manager Paul Pearson
Editorial Stuff Corlnue Field, Nancy
Graves.
Sports Stuff Sol Kennedy, Fred Taylor,
Paul Carruthers, Itudy Davis, Helen
Lyon, Frances Johnson. Taltnadge
Xeece.
Illiniums Staff Mildred Pegrani, Sadie
White, Arthur Johnson.
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Hazel Key, Margaret Jones, Barbara
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Sprngue, Patricia Shoemaker, John
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Yietorius, Pat Lockwood, Sarah Gray,
Uutli Bab, Carolyn l'rout, Hudson
Bowne.
Pictures James I'at-ton, Purnell Ken
nedy, Emory Culclasure.
Fucitltii Advisers Dorothy 1,. Gilbert,
William O. Suiter.
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Preventive Government
After 28 years, student government at
Guilforcl seems little more to students than
a clearing house for misdemeanors. Such
a feeling in the student body breeds suspi
cion and deceitfulness.
The fault does not lie with the indi
viduals who have been named to the Coun
cil. We believe that the weakness is a fail
ure of the entire student body to realize
the true purpose of student government.
We do not dispute the rules that exist
at Guilford. We do not question the need
for discipline here.
We do question a student government
system whose true function is neglected.
True student government must be pre
ventive. It must be ready to take respon
sibility into its own hands and so stop mis
takes before they are made. It must do
this, knowing that the entire student body
is behind it and realizes that it is not an
instrument of war to be used against the
students.
A revision of extant rules is being made.
A complete list of these will be distributed
to the woman's student body. This is one
step further toward a preventive govern
ment.
We think it would be wise to send these
rules to the incoming student with other
information concerning the college, in suf
ficient time for her to be acquainted with
them when she comes to Guilford. For it
is not enough to present them for the
lirst time to a confused freshman, swamped
with placement exams and new adjust
ments. Nor is it right to bring them up
only when they are broken,
A comprehensive list is one step closer
to a responsible student government. But
it is not enough.
Until student government looks ahead
and prevents mistakes, it will not perform
its true function. Until the students,
through the Councils, invest their repre
sentatives with authority, and the repre
sentatives assume the attendant responsi
bility. student government at Guilford will
l>e only a name.
In 1914, the present system replaced
faculty supervision, through a group of
boys who saw the need for student govern
ment. Now. in 1942, the women of Guil
ford are deeply concerned in the regula
tions which attend them here. It must be
the women who takei the lirst step toward
a more responsible student government.
Business Manager
Have you ever wondered, when you dashed
madly into David Parsons' office for advice or
information, how he manages to keep so calm
and pleasant under the onslaught of the con
stant stream of individuals which crosses his
threshold daily? Well, lie's an old hand at
managing. At Guilford, where he came from
High l'oint, lie had a list of undergraduate
activities that practically outstripped the regular
courses lie took.
lie didn't confine himself to one field, but
took part in dramatics, athletics, journalism,
Christian association, forensics, and govern
mental organizations. "lint you can discount
about half of them," said Mr. I'arsons, as he
handed over the Quaker which he had edited,
"for you know the seniors list their own activi
ties." And after graduation, he took over the
directorship of Camp Herman, sponsored by
the Y. M. C. A., where he had served as coun
sellor during his three college summers.
An honor roll student, Mr. Parsons was of
fered the opportunity of doing graduate work
at Ilaverford. He had originally planned to
follow in liis father's footsteps and take up
law, but decided in favor of Ilaverford. He
did graduate work there in the field of eco
nomics. Returning to tiie South, David I'ar
sons began teaching secondary school under
a former teacher and old friend in High Point,
lid also worked with the Y. M. C. A. of Greens
boro as director of a boys' club.
In 1930 David Parsons was recalled to Guil
ford college, where he served as secretary of
the Centennial committee. That was his un
doing, for he's been business manager here ever
since.
Mr. Parsons says that, unless the "passage of
time has dimmed" liis impression, students to
day are pretty much tile same as those of the
Guilford of his undergraduate days. Among the
things which Guilfordians agitated for during
those "dim" years were more social hours—they
had a half hour three times a week.
Of course, dancing was prohibited, but they
seem to have had an adequate substitute in a
game called Snap—a "tear down and drag out"
affair. A wonderful twinkle appears in Dave
Parsons' eyes as he remembers initiating the
innocent freshmen into the intricacies of the
game during Freshman week. Hut we guess
you'd better not ask him to demonstrate the
technique—he might take you up on it.
over the back Fence
B.v CAKRI THKKS ami TAYLOR
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Since our column for the last edition of this
rag did not reach you, our eager and interested
readers, we hesitate to bring you (our eager
and interested readers, again) this brilliant
piece of journalism.
O
Pome
Toboggan, crew cut, moustache, and Krenn, —
"These Are the Things I Love," says Flinn.
Here's the lowdown about his haircut, told
to your favorite columnist by the hummingbird
himself: "It was a test of true love."
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I'lug For Pepsis
"Skin" Parker's theme song on basketball
trips is that of Pepsi and Pete, so Jack Hart
ley tells us while trying to divert our attention
from the phone numbers on the blotter. Need
we give addresses? Our postmaster tells us that
Hartley has had his mail switched to his room
mate's box. (See us in our private office, Alice.)
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Theme Songs
"I Got It Bad and That Ain't Good." Nolan.
"He's 1-A in the Army, But A-l in My Heart."
Wanstall.
Watcha Know, Joe?" Dutton.
"Somebody Loves Me." Bickley (We wonder
who).
"I Can't Resist You." Flinn.
"My Buddy." Willis.
"There'll Be Some Changes Made." C. Lewis.
"Jackie Boy." Ott.
"Kmbracable You." Ernie.
"Shepherd Serenade." Burden.
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Orchids to the "steak party" which has really
been carrying out its part In the constructive
punishment. We think they have caught the
spirit of the thing.
O
Speshul to our colyuni: Mason Krenn has
cleaned his room!
THE GUILFORDIAN
Oracle of Today
The Chestnut Casts His Flambeaux',
And The Flowers
'i'He chestnut casts his flambeaux, and the flowers
Stream from the hawthorn on the wiml away,
The doors clap to, the pane is blind with show
ers.
Pass me the can, lad; there's an end of May.
There's one spoilt spring to scant our mortal lot,
One season ruined of our little store.
May will be fine next year as like as not:
Oh, aye, but then we shall be twenty-four.
We for a certainty are not the lirst
Have sat in taverns while the tempest hurled
Their hopeful plans to emptiness, and cursed
Whatever brute and blackguard made the
world.
II is in truth iniquity on high
To cheat our sentenced souls of aught they
crave,
And mar the merriment as you and I
Fare on our long fool's errand to the grave.
Iniquity it is; but pass the can.
My lad, no pair of kings our mothers bore;
Our only portion is the estate of man :
We want the moon, but we shall get no more.
If here today the cloud of thunder lours
Tomorrow it will hie on far behests;
The flesh will grieve oil other bones than ours
Soon, and the soul will mourn in other breasts.
The troubles of our proud and angry dust
Are from eternity, and shall not fail.
Bear them we can, and if we can we must.
Shoulder the sky, my lad, and drink your ale.
—A. K. Ilousman
(Taken, from "Modern Kuitish I'oetry," edited
by Louis I'ntermeyer.)
From the
September 13, 1930 Guilford college lias
established a new department which is to be
.known as "Personal and Vocational Guidance."
Mrs. Milner, formerly of Earlhatn college, is to
act as llie director. Her aim in this lield is to
study the students Individually, to give educa
tional and course guidance, and to remedy diffi
culties which arise among the students through
lack of proper director.
September 24, 1930 —STUDENT AFFAIRS
HOARD HOLDS INITIAL SESSION. The high
est point of interest of the board is centered
around the success of collecting the Student
Activities Fee which was instituted this year.
The present situation is that this fee which has
long been a goal of the various organizations,
will help defray the necessary expense of car
rying on student activities; it, being required
of all students, will eliminate the possibility
of some few paying for the entire expense of
any project, and it, will enable publications and
the Athletic association to work on a firmer
foundation. The fee was passed upon by the
students in the latter part of the second semes
ter last year, and after meeting the approval
of the faculty, it was added to the list of
expenses in the catalog of the college.
September 24, 1930—The A Cappella choir,
again under the direction of Mr. Noah, is per
haps the most popular class on the campus. It
has lieen gradually growing in number until it
now totals 58 voices. A great deal of interest
and enthusiasm have lteen shown from the start,
and it is hoped and expected that this will
continue.
December 3, 1930 —The Carnegie corporation,
of New York City, has presented to the Guilford
College Library eight thousand dollars, to be
used in purchasing books. The conditions of
use are that it will extend over a period of four
years, and two thousand dollars will lie allotted
to each year. Valued improvements in the
library include the erection of a second floor in
the stock room, the addition of many shelves,
a complete lighting system which will make the
library available for student use in the eve
ning, and a rearangement of grouping of books.
March 11, 1931 —Dean Milner. John Love, and
Katy Stuclcy presented a report from the Social
Relations committee Monday morning during
chapel period. In an effort to solve the prob
lems arising in the thorough carrying out of
the honor system, they are suggesting a time
budget. Academic work, recreation, social hours,
and meetings are to be scheduled and the re
mainder of the time may be used as the stu
dent chooses.
February 28,1942
QR'ST
"I'm outa school again."
"What have you done now?"
"Graduated."
—Ward Belmont Hyphen
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"Can you give an example of wasted energy?"
"Telling a hair-raising story to a bald-headed
man."
—Los Angeles Collegian
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What To I)o If You Fall Down
On the Dance Floor:
I.Lie there and pretend that you've fainted.
2. Take out a hanky and mop the floor—they
will think that, you work there.
3. Get up gracefully and they'll think it's
part of the dance.
—The Campus Collegian
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rrof: "Before we begin this examination, are
there any questions?"
Frosh : "What's the use of this course?"
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Song—First Week of Second Semester
I think that I shall never see
A 1) as lovely as a B;
A B whose rounded form Is prest
Upon the transcript of the blest.
A I> comes easily and yet,
It isn't easy to forget;
D's are made by fools like me,
But only brains can make a B.
—University Life
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Oriental Pome
They Nipp-ped us at Manila,
In Hawaii not a chance;
No stab will be our answer
But swift kicks in Japants.
—Bania College
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Prof: You missed my class yesterday, didn't
you ?
Lou: Not in the least, sir, not in the least.
—The Ili-Po
O
A boy is standing near the door,
His eyes cry out for pity,
For in a moment he must face
The Personnel Committee.
—The Aquinas
O
Late to bed,
Early to rise,
That's what puts circles
Under your eyes.
—Appalachian.
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The little bird sat on a limb,
He flew away . . .
Life's like that,
Here today and gone tomorrow.
The little bird sat on a limb,
He scratched himself . . .
Life's like that,
Lousy!
—The Gamecock
i mortimer
i mortimer am still seeing stars my head
whirls anil i reel down the dark passages of
mnry hobbs basement where i have taken refuge
it* was as long ago as tnesday that investigating
bolt newes tandem providentially ridden to
school en that lovely spring day i was surprised
and cut numbered by tal neece and ben daniels
who mounted the iron steed to which i clung
by a miserable spoke and tore down the walks
enervated by the preceding stew and beans It,
was that same day only earlier that i strolled
down second floor founders whistling cheerfully
a louses love lament i heard tonuny weep bit
terly a.s she gasped out her hist breath before
collapsing i gathered that her heart had been
broken and so i went my way musing on the
tender ways of woman alas and alack for my
days of footlights and grease paint i moaned
as i heard two chickens discussing the new
drama to presently descend on guilford foot
boards manys the day i startled the belles of
broadway with my heartburning performance
of hamlet or my ravishing romeo whats purdy
got. that i havent got i muttered under my
breath and stalked villainously from the scene
i am beginning to chafe under unaccustomed
passivity i am at heart a vagabond and already
the wanderlust of spring has entered my manly
bosom whither away i asked a centipede as lie
strolled vigorously amid the leaves wilh a bun
dle on a stick over his shoulder to the ends
of the earth he replied or rather to the tnecca
of high point he added as he waved farewell