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The Guilfordian jfik
IvblMieil semi-monthly during the collegiate year
by the students of Guilford College PRESS
Editor Garry Blanchard Mng. Editor Linda Sheppard
A>s(>c. Editor Margaret Leitli Sports Editor Lynne Hundley
Layout Ed. Marianne Lancaster Copy Editor Mike Keyes
Office Mgr. Pearl Xeave Bus. Mgr. Linda James
Photo llarley Mimura Advertising Mgr. John Wasson
Exchange Mgr. Lin Palmer Circulation Mgr. Patty Gibbs
MNG Reporter Dan Raiford Cartoons John Huffman
\\ SG Reporter Jane Ansel] Club Reporter Margie Rubin
Admin. Reporter Brenda Alexander
STAFF REPORTERS
Glenda Watson Howard Krakow Susie Forrest Margaret Seymour
Laurie Lamb Stanley Heist Shirley Jones Adrene Andrews
Frank Walton W illis Bivens
Mr. Dana's Challenge...
(C.rccnsboro Daily Xetcs Giu'sl Editorial)
The $750,000 gilt offered Guilford College by Charles A. Dana,
New York industrialist and philanthropist, llings out a challenge which
the* colli']lU" and community cannot afford to ignore.
The approach in this latest offer reflects the same stimulus and phi
losophy which Mr. Dana showed in previous gilts of $350,000 toward
the college's building program and 30 full scholarships, valued at S6OO
each, already operative on the Guilford campus. lie believes in helping
Jiose who help themselves, "they including colleges, communities and
individuals.
His philanthropy is aimed at spurring others to action. He will do
his part, but others must join in not merely for their own benefit but to
make the cause which he and they are serving more meaningful. Com
munities. institutions and individuals become stronger and more dur
able through self-effort.
The latest Dana Challenge has been accepted by both Guilford and
the community through a group of industrial and business leaders who
have quite properly catalogued themselves "Dana Associates. It is con
ditioned upon matching of his $750,000 gift by equal sums to be raised
bv the Guilford College Board of Trustees and interests outside Greens
boro and the Greensboro community itself, since our immediate area
will profit most from Guilford's expansion, influence and operation.
Mr. Dana is interested in seeing Guilford increase its total enroll
ment and thus to have greater part in the educational wave and respon
sibilities of the future. To the extent that this is done, educational op
portunities will be richer, the harvest will he greater and the cost and
pressure will be eased for tax-supported institutions. The need for and
the role of privately-endowed, church-affiliated colleges are greater
than ever. The Dana Challenge is to implement this realization.
With $750,000 from three sources, Guilford would have $2,250,000
for providing physical facilities to accommodate 850 instead of 650 stu
dents which it now has. Its resident student body would be increased
from 425 to 650 young men and women.
Meeting this challenge, on top of what Guilford is already doing,
will require dedicated leadership, hard work, genuine sacrifice and a
keen aw areness of w hat is involved and of the necessity for attainment
of designated goals.
Fortunately Guilford College and the Greensboro community have
these essentials of success. They have met challenges before; and they
will meet this one to the satisfaction of their benefactor and to their
own endless gain.
Sheparcl's Flight - Pros & Cons
Commander Alan Shepard's recent successful journey across the
threshold of space has sparked many comments from observers both
here at home and abroad.
For the most part, the comments have been of an exultant nature.
There have been others, however, of a criticizing, belittling and depre
cating nature. And this is as it should be. For the wonder of our open
society is that both pros and cons can co-exist, and even, in effect, com
plement one another.
While the pros proclaim their pride in what to them is an achieve
ment, the cons point out that there still is much to be done. Thus, while
the pros encourage, the cons prod; together insuring that there will be
no complacent laurel-resting done.
In the case of Shepard's brief rocket flight through space, the cons
have been careful to point out that the Soviet spaceman Gagarin s flight
far outshines that of Shepard's. And "why all the excitement?" they ask.
"All the l'. S. has done is what it should have done a year or two ago.
And look at how much this Project Mercury has cost.
The pros reply that the cost has indeed been high; but high in terms
of dollars, not lives, as the cost of the Russian's flight allegedly was.
And the pros admit that Shepard's flight was far less spectacular
than that of Yuri Gagarin's. But the pros see in Shepard's flight a land
mark: a landmark in the free world's drive to progress while yet remain
ing free.
The pros are exultant for other reasons, too.
.Many of them read, back in the late 40 s and early 50's, some of that
then-called "science fiction stuff" which was being written and preached
by two men named Werner Von Braun and Willy Ley. And many of
them, as they read, joined Von Braun and Ley in dreaming of the day
when their admitted theories would begin to jell into realities. And now
they know that their dream-day has arrived.
There can be no doubt, however, that both pros and cons agreed
with what President Kennedy said to the world this past Monday, as he
welcomed Shepard, his Astronaut colleagues, and the many Project
Mercury and NASA officials to the White House.
In his brief remarks, the President said what many other famous
Americans have said since our nation first was formed: the beauty of
our open society is that although we risk much, we gain much.
The world watched what we did at Cape Canaveral. Had we failed,
we would have lost much. But we did not fail.
And by not failing, we achieved much more than entry into the
realm of space: We won another battle in the struggle for men's minds,
by proving to the world that we are not so far behind in the race for
space after all.
But most important. Shepard's flight was bright proof that America
—with her open society—is still very much in the running of the race
for survival. And it provided conclusive evidence that we intend for
freedom not only to endure, but by enduring, ultimately to prevail.
THE GUILFORDI A N
STOOPBALL PROSPECTS
AIRED
Sir:
It occurs to me that:
Now that warm weather has reared its
lovely, shins head, Guilfordians have
once again taken to outdoor games for
evening entertainment.
But the male population does not
seem to be content with indulging in
such svell known sports as hop-scotch,
svater polo, or esen the ever-popular
croquet. Instead, they have devised a
stimulating, tension packed, all inclusive,
stoopifying sport known to Quakerites as
"Stoop Ball."
The game is tar more difficult than
its name implies. It needs two partici
pants who each throw a tennis ball
against the steps of a dorm, and then
rctricsc it. This most difficult feat, com
bined with such hazards as the "green
door" and the "hundred ball (in
doubles) make stoop ball one of the
most popular pastimes for men students
since the founding ol Woman's College.
It is my opinion that we Guilfordians
are not taking lull advantage of this as
yet unknown form of athletics. Some
thing of this type, it handled correctly,
could place us 011 the map. Our lair
campus might someday serve as the
headquarters for the International Stoop
Ball Association, and Cox 11.ill, instead
ol being condemned, might become the
site of the North American Stoop Ball
Championship.
Hosseser. the limits do not end there.
Our liberal arts Core Curriculum might
include a course in Stoop Hall 73
(mechanics and finer points ol double
play). In the words of one ol the lead
ing oil-campus hurlers:
"Stoop hall sure is lots of fun
And it may replace Psych. 21."
—I. M. Unquakcrly
WHY NOT WOMEN, TOO?
Why the objection to girls playing
stoop-hall in front of Mary I lohbs? It
was declared taboo for girls while boys
continue to enjoy the fun and compe
tition of the game
The sport was crushed three weeks
a ir o for what reasons? It was a waste
of time, a cause lor disturbance and
unladylike behavior. Instead of com
pletely banning these games altogether,
why not have a meeting in the \V.S.(J.
Three Faculty
Members Announce
Their Retirement
Three of Guilford .s faculty have
announced their retirement from
academic life at the end of this
collegiate year.
The retiring members are Dr.
Eva Galbreath Campbell, head of
the biology department; Mrs. Gay
11. Spivey, assistant librarian; and
Dr. Phillip W. Furnas, head of
the English department.
The three were guests of honor
at a faculty dinner given by their
colleagues in Founders Flail last
Monday.
Dr. Campbell
Dr. Campbell joined the college
faculty in 1924. She received her
bachelor s degree at Ohio Weslcy
an College, her master's and doe
tors degrees at Ohio State Uni
versity. She did graduate work at
the University of Chicago, the
University of Michigan and Woods
Hole Marine Biological Labora
tory.
Mrs. Spivey
Mrs. Spivey received her bach
elor's degree at Woman's College
and her master's degree in library
science at the University of North
Carolina. She joined the facultv in
1955.
Dr. Furnas
Dr. Furnas graduated from Carl
ham College. He received his
master's and doctor's degrees at
Harvard University and did grad
uate work at the University of
Wisconsin and Columbia Univer
sity. He joined the college facultv
in'l927.
TWO WIN AWARDS
Two graduating seniors have
been awarded 81,600 assistant
ships to the University of South
Carolina for post-graduate study
in Economics, their major subject.
They are Miles Frost, from Greens
boro, N. C.; and Charles Clark,
from Asheboro, N. C.
Letters to the Editor
tor rules to regulate the game of stoop
hall?
The school wonders why there are
pants raids, general discontent, and lack
of units on campus. It is because time
is taken to restrict such small diversions
as this instead oi changing, revising or
adding regulations. Such is another ex
ample of Guilford's discontent. As far
as stoop-ball being unladylike
so was any sport tor women twenty years
(tfio. Need we sas more?????
—A Discontented Croup.
WHY SUCH WASTE?
DIISI, filth, rot and decay is the pro
cess through which our college sees fit
to put .1 scrx saluahlc collection ol stuff
ed wildlife. This collection of birds and
animals once comprised a museum of
considerable tame here at Guilford. But
space was needed and there was no
money to spare, so the museum fell
apart. Many items were sold and others
lost or destroyed.
On Work Day this past month I came
across the dusty remains of our ex-mus
eum slossly rotting assay from lack of
care in the basement of Memorial Hall.
Upon further investigation 1 discosercd
that this once beautiful, large and scry
valuable collection ol birds was donated
to our college by Thomas Gilbert Pear
son (1873-1943), a graduate of Guilford
ss ho went on to obtain his LLD. at the
University of North Carolina, then re
turned to Guilford to teach biology for
a while. Pearson is most noted for the
outstanding work he did in svildlife con
servation. He was the second president
of the National Association of Audubon
Societies and svas considered one of its
chief builders iu this country and abroad.
He svas responsible for the organization
of the Audubon Junior Clubs in which
millions of children were educated. This
man is the author ol many books (7 in
our library) and mans magazine articles.
This man dedicated his whole life and
energy to the protection ol svildlife from
the ruthlessncss and thoughtlessness of
man.
Is Guilford College going to be
thoughtless and wasteful of this man's
great collection and let it decay or xsill
our college make use of its valuable
resources? I hope that the beauty of
this collection ssill be utilized scry soon
before it's too late.
—Hichard Marks.
TWENTY - FOUR
By JANE ALLEN
I iiis column has always sought to provide you with background
information; that is, tales from behind tin 1 scenes. We've been busy
these last three weeks doing some appropriate undercover work toward
this end. One of our first stops was the infirmary where blister ointment
was being replenished, following Work Day; and Aspirins, Alka-Selt/.er,
and coffee pills were being readied for the May Dav rush. Friday before
May Day, "Nursey had a few comments to make on other preparations
for the Saturday morning crowd.
She was practicing a scowl and a growl for saying 'no to all the head
aches, stomach-aches, and overhangs who would try to get free cuts in
class. After rigorous practice she retired early, but the deans were not
so smart.
Miss Marlette made it through the night prowl safely and was later
kind enough to lend her flashlight to the WAA for use as a spot at the
dance. However, Dean Kent conducted himself more as a sleepwalker
than a night ow l. The cuts on his forehead were incurred while breaking
his glasses 011 a low branch 011 one of the campus trees into which he
occasioned to walk briskly. On top of that lie had to go to the dentist
the next morning and was afraid that lie would read the May Day script
without his glasses- until Mr. Gelfand was kind enough to loan Dr.
Kent his.
'Crazy-Legs Ed' and Charlie's Barn
With two months of healthy college life behind us it is time to look
to next year with hopes that the spirit that has been created since the
panty raid will continue to bring increased activity and interest to the
students life. Thanks to Mr. Dana there will be more building going on
next year which insures that Frank Bailey will have something to do
with his time. Perhaps this is some encouragement to Jeff, too. One sad
feature of the new men's dormitory is that the snug little cottage where
Dr. Burrows now lives will be torn down, so "Crazy-legs Ed" will be
come a day-hop professor living in the new home he is building near
Charlie's Barn.
BEAM Seats Changed
Last word was that the seats in the new building have been changed.
How great a change from the church pews was made we do not know.
Also, there has been some disagreement about the acoustical covering
supposed to be put on the ceiling.
Maybe A Tall-Taled Prof From Texas
The Math Department is going to be enlarged next year, quite en
larged. A new professor from Texas has been hired. As if it wasn't
enough to have Dr. Purdom walking his dog every morning in Calculus
class, now mathematicians will be subjected to tall tales from Texas.
Maybe one of the economics majors with statistics experience will be
able to predict the probability of truth and error in these tales. There
will be many new professors next year and seniors will miss meeting
them. Those who will be leaving this year (both students and faculty)
are going to miss this place. What will graduation practice be like with
out Dr. Campbell?
To The Zoo, Man, Like Permanently
May Day was over just in time to finish our theses and have them
countersigned. Probably the greatest achievement of the day was the
appearance of freshly-bleached, white tennis shoes. Guilford girls are
no longer beat. The funniest drama of the day was the process of seat
ing the court on their milk stools, and I imagine this was the first May
Queen to make her own dress with the help of Spanish adjectives
the seamstress went crazy and quit two weeks before May Day. Life is
lun and so was this, but it's time now to retire permanently to the Zoo.
MAY 11, 1961
JOIN THE PARTY
Sir:
I.el's get exams started with a big
bang! Join the party at Dr. Poly's house
May 17, 1961, at 6:'3() p. in. The party
is being given for the purpose of ending
a year >1 success for the Baptist Student
Union.
Many on campus are not familiar with
the B.S.U. l*\i*ryone is invited to join
this organization—especially those 12-1
Baptists enrolled at Guilford.
The B.S.U. members strive to repre
sent the Baptists on campus by attend
ing conventions, conferences, work camps
• uid other functions. Kecently several Ol
the members attended the State B.S.U.
Leadership Conference at Wake Forest
College i n Winston-Salem. Everyone
stayed in private homes during the con
ference. The conference program con
sisted of educational-religious lectures,
discussion groups and work shops. A suc
cessful week-end was reported by all.
Dr. Poly, the B.S.U. advisor, extends
an invitation to "You" to become fa
miliar with the B.S.U. and its members
bv joining the party at his house May
it. 1961.
—Lib Pvrtle.
LIKED TALENT SHOW
Wither adjectives nor adverbs can
quite describe the facility talent show
presented April IS in Memorial Hall.
We were overwhelmed by many emo
tions —admiration, wonder, amazement,
awe.
Dr. Burrows' muscular legs and Dr.
Vicky's energy stole the show.
Surely there aren't many colleges that
can boast such a wonderful faculty. Not
only are they scholars; they are talented
actors, (inite human and quite humor
ous.
We want to tell all those who took
part in the entertainment how much we
enjoyed it and how proud we were of
every one of them. And to the Crown
fields may we say that the lyrics sound
eel professional.
It's been a long time since a Guilford
program has attracted such a capacity
crowd. Thanks for a wonderful show.
—Anne Taylor
Betty Lou McFarland
Margaret llaworth
Allelic Sheffield