Dansalems plan spring pro gram. See page 4. Volumn XLIX Salem College, Winston-Salem, N. C„ Friday, March 8, 1968 Dr. Hardre Lectures; Treats French Trends Art exhibit now on display in FAC. See page 2. Number 22 Dr. Jacques Hardre, Professor of ■ Romance Languages at the Univer sity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, spoke March 6 in assembly on "DeGaulle, the Statesman and Writer.” Dr. Hardre was born and reared in Brittany, but received his college education in the United States at Middlebury College, Guilford Col lege, and UNC-CH. Prefacing his talk with the state- I ment that his personal association ! with DeGaulle during and after World War II has “colored” his opinions. Dr. Hardre stated that Charles DeGaulle is the most re- i markable and notable of great French men. More than a general and statesman, he sees DeGaulle’s I most important contributions as I statesman and writer. a statesman, DeGaulle initiated the concept of “free France.” Realizing in World War II that an I armistice declared by France would I cause disaster, he appealed from London to all Frenchmen through out the world to unite and save France. His declaration that “the flame of French resistance must not and shall not die,” was the birth of free France. Never before in his- j.tory, according to Dr. Hardre, had Ian army in exile staffed by volun- [teers and an underground army coordinated its parts and directed a I war. Dr. Hardre noted that even after I the war DeGaulle retained the re- |spect and the role of France as a major nation. During the Algerian crisis the General was recalled from retirement and within four years he set the course for Algerian indepen dence. Following the Algerian peace, he established the Fifth Re public giving political stability to France. Since then, France’s African colonies have been liberated, she has completely recovered economically from the devastation of the war, and has had reconciliation with Ger many. She is also now a nuclear power all through the influence of DeGaulle, according to Dr. Hardre. DeGaulle has been admired equal ly as a writer. His Army of the Future, on modern military strate gy, was published after World War I and ironically used as basis of the formation of the German Blitzkrieg of 1939 after a French general had ridiculed it. Among his other works are four volumes of speeches and his three volume Memoirs. . His in tellectual discipline coupled with the study of history have given him in sight into character, life, and pre dictions of future events, accordng to Dr. Hardre. The first paragraph of DeGaulle’s Memoirs asserts the true influence of him on France to day. His energy and ambition for France are here revealed, "To my mind France can’t be France with out greatness.” An informal discussion was held following the assembly in the Day Student Center and Dr. Hardre spoke later in the day to a group in Shirley Recital Hall concerning Al bert Camus. Richardson To Be Ably Assisted During Coming Term Of Office By Suzanne Mallard In case anyone is not familiar with just who Nancy Richardson is, take a look at the cartoon of The Salemite of February 23. Nancy’s the one with glasses and the Pika pin which belongs to one known as E. P. If you still don’t know who she is, ask her roommate Squeaky or her suitemates Nanner and Little Edie. And if you still don’t know Nancy Richardson, you soon will, for Nancy has been chosen to lead Salem College as President of Student Government, for 1968-1969. Nancy is from Richmond, Virginia and is a math major with a history minor. She is a member of the Honor Society and Phi Alpha Theta and is currently serving as Treasurer of Student Government. Nancy is very excited about being President next year, as was evident to anyone sitting near her in assem bly on Friday. When asked about the office, Nancy said that Student Government at Salem has come a long way, but we cannot afford to stop now. She’s got plenty of jobs for all Salemites and many plans in mind. Joan Hobbs of Spartanburg, South Carolina, is one of three sisters and the owner of a dog named Happy and is the new chairman of Judicial Board. Joan is also a member of the Honor Society and Phi Alpha Theta. She is a history major and French minor. Besides serving as House President of Babcock her sophomore year and Vice President Publications Choose New Editors; ICarson, Gingher And Jorgenson By Anne Stuart Last week’s elections brought to the student body hew publication’s editors, as well as new Student Government officers. The Archway elected Marianne Buie Gingher as their editor. Kristin Jorgenson was chosen as the new Editor of Sight® (and Inaights, and Carol Carson will ibe writing editorials for next year’s |Salemite. The Archway will be in capable hands in the coming year. Although she has only been a member of the staff for a year, Marianne has rVorked wdth the Archway and often • [submitted poems. Marianne is a prolific writer, '■nting about one poem a day, bough she claims to spend a lot ■of Gme revising. Perhaps the most exciting project she is working on |ts a "small collection of poems that deal thematically with a young girl’s first year of marriage” which she hopes to publish. fn addition to this, she has sketched out some ideas for a children’s book done in poetry” "’hich she will also illustrate. Mari anne has many new ideas for the Archway, hoping to encourage more tontributions by offering >rizes * nr the best literary and art con- ^tnbutions. J- Discussion with various members ? the English department, she ®6ls, would be beneficial to the fnembers of the staff oncerning sir writing. She also hopes, as an ft and English major, to expand L ^ ■^'■chway to include some photo- caphy. The new Editor of The Salemite had much experience with this hcation. She has worked for ■he Publications editors for 1968-69, (I. to r.) Carol Carson, Kristin Jorgenson, and Marianne Gingher, get ready to assume office in March. feat: paper for three years, writing Pfe articles, news articles, and “Around the Square.” She is pre sently serving as Feature Editor. When asked about future plans for the paper, her reply was “to get everybody working.” Actually, she is quite interested in having every one take an interest in the paper, offering to the student body, the faculty, and the administration. If you have any complaints or sug gestions, don’t just talk. Write us a letter or talk to me. ...” As Editor of the Sights and In sights, Kristin Jorgenson has some ideas for the 1968-’69 annual. With three years experience With Sights. and . Insights at Salem, she has had a chance to observe many ideas which have been put into print and many which have not. This year she served as Assoc iate Editor on the staff. Kristin feels that just as Student Government represents the entire (Continued on page 3) New officers, (I. to r.) Nancy Richardson, Sue Wooten, Joan Hobbs, Lindsay McLaughlin, Sandra Culpepper, and Paige French, discuss their plans for 1968-69. of her junior class, Joan also has the distinction of being the champ ion baby-talker of Lehman Dorm. Joan stated that she is looking for ward to serving as Judicial Board President. She has served on the board for two years, and says that she needs 100% cooperation from the students. Translated that means please be good. Sue Wooten, a junior from Kins ton, will be the guiding light of as sembly programs as she assumes the office of Vice President of Student Government. Sue is a math major with a minor in economics. Cur rently, her idol is Jean Claude Killy as Sue has become quite a ski buff. She. would like to get Killy as an assembly speaker, but says she doubts that he can make it. Sue was President of Clewell during her sophomore year, and now is Secre tary of Student Government and a member of the Scorpions. Sue’s plans for next year include trying to make the assembly programs as interesting as possible for students, but also intellectually informative. Paige French, who is currently Fits Chairman and roommate of L. W., has been chosen to serve as Secretary of Student Government. Paige is a music major from Tap- pahanock, Virginia, and described herself as “scared to death” on Friday. Part of Paige’s fear came from the fact that she had to catch a 12:4S plane and could not leave school until 12:15. Paige was very excited about winning the election and had a double celebration this weekend with her . pinmate John Christopher, who has just been eledt- ed President of. his fraternity at William and Mary. Paige is very honored at having been elected and is looking forward to working with Nancy, Sue, and Sandra, and all Salemites for a better Student Government. Sandy Culpepper is the short little Hall President of first floor Grarnley from Elizabeth City. She is a psychology major with a minor in elementary education. Sandy’s favorite pasttime is sitting on a shelf in her closet reading Paradise Lost. She won’t have much time for “shelf-reading” because Sandy is the new Treasurer of Student COMCTION In the article appearing in the February 23, 1968 edition of The Salemite concerning the last Foreign Language Club meeting, there were several errors. Italy was omitted as a border country to Austria. Bee thoven’s birthplace is not Vienna as the article stated but is Bonn. Dr. Rupp said that to the Austrians, Vienna is the music capital of the world, not just of the country. Government. Sandy really appreci ates the honor of being elected Treasurer and says that she can do the job with the help of all the other Salemites. But Sandy says that she gets embarrassed easily, so she’s dreading that first big Student Government meeting. Lindsey McLaughlin will assist Joan on Judicial Board while serving as Secretary. Lindsey has served on Judicial Board this year as House President of Babcock. She is a math major and elementary educat ion minor. When she can’t be found around Salem, Lindsey is usually in the company of a certain State fel low by the name of Sandy. Sandy was the last one to know about Lindsey’s new office as he was on liis way to Salem for IRS weekend about the time of the election. In any case, he was soon informed by Lindsey who is looking forward to (Continued on Page 3) Finlator Speaks In Y Program Dr. W. W. Finlator of Pullen Memorial Baptist Church in Raleigh was a guest speaker on campus as part of the Religious Emphasis Week activities held last week. Dr. Finlator spoke to students in Hanes Auditorium, Ash Wednesday, February 28, and the following day in informal discussion groups in the Student Center. Dr. Finlator’s talk in Hanes was entitled “A Nation of Two Hymns.” . He used two American hymns. The Star Spangled Banner and America the Beautiful, to characterize dif ferent periods of national policy. The Star Spangled Banner seemed, according to Dr. Finlator, to be a strong, masculine, purposeful hymn reflective of the physical and mili tary might of the United States in the world. He used America the Beautiful as a soft, feminine sym bol, representative of the ideals of brotherhood and love. In reference to the contemporary situation. Dr. Finlator said that un til the Vietnam conflict, the United States was under America the Beau tiful, but now the situation has changed. He sharply criticized this country for its attempt to play “big brother” because of its wealth and size. In direct reference to Viet nam, Dr. Finlator stated that he thought the U. S. was violating the Geneva Agreement by its presence in Vietnam, and he urged a gradual withdrawal. He criticized Lyndon Johnson, saying that the President had made a “mistake” in Vietnam by bringing the country under The Star Spangled Banner and he urged a return to America the Beautiful.

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