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VOLUME XXXVII
MEREDITH COLLEGE, RALEIGH, N. C., NOVEMBER 9, 1962
Baptists To IMscuss
Controversial Issues
When the North Carolina Bap-
‘ tist Convention convenes in Ra
leigh, November 13, several issues
will face the group.
The most controversial Issue the
convention members will be discus-
. sing is the Wake Forest situation.
A group of ministers only recently
issued a statement voicing their con
cern over the fact that Wake Forest
is “slipping away from the conven
tion.” These ministers feel some-
thing can be done about the situa
tion by placing certain men on the
board of trustees of the college.
Also coming before the Conven
tion for action will be the recently
• published report of the Christian
Life Commission on capital punish
ment. Most probably a resolution
will be made by the Baptists calling
for the abolishment of capital pun
ishment.
There is also a possibility that
a resolution may be introduced de-
' ploring the firing of Ralph Elliott,
who was a member of the faculty
' of Midwestern Theological Semi
nary in Kansas City. Professor El
liott is the author of the book
Message of Genesis, which was pub
lished last year and which has
caused controversy among ultra
conservative circles leading to his
dismissal from the faculty of the
seminary.
No. 5
Who s Who in American Colleges and Universities Selects
Twelve Outstanding Meredith Seniors For Recognition
Twelve Meredith seniors have
been selected for recognition in
Who’s Who in American Colleges
and Universities, published an
nually in recognition of outstanding
students across the country.
Those chosen this year arc
Brenda Bunn, Mary Frances Car
ver, Sylvia Cooper, Nancy Jones,
Peggy Klick, Jane Link, Velma Mc
Gee, Harriett Rivers, Dianne Sim
mons, Salle Smith, Leah Rose
Williams, and Betsy York.
These girls were chosen on the
basis of their excellence and sin
cerity in scholarship, leadership and
participation in extracurricular and
academic activities, citizenship and
service to the school, and promise
of future usefulness to business and
society.
.State Professors
Express Cuban Views
Differing views on the Cuban
crisis were expressed by recent visi
tors to the campus, Dr. Raoul
Freyre and Mr. Allard K. Lowen-
stein.
In chapel recently. Dr. Raoul
Freyre, professor of physics at North
^ Carolina State College and a Cuban
by birth expressed the view that he
strongly approved of the measures
' taken by President Kennedy. Pro
fessor Freyre explained in the
course of his speech that the most
valuable outcome of the action
taken by the President is the fact
, of a more united Latin America and
United States.
Mr. Allard K. Lowenstein of the
social studies department of North
Carolina State College in a discus
sion with students at the first meet-
. ing of the new series “Images of
Man,” which is being conducted
jointly by the B.S.U. and the Stu-
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The Graduate Record ex
aminations, which are re
quired of applicants for ad
mission to certain graduate
and professional schools will
be given on the following dates:
November 17, 1962; Janu
ary 19, 1963; March 2, 1963;
April 27, 1963; and July 6,
1963.
Baptist Pastor, Rev- W. W. Finlator,
Speaks Out On U. S, Foreign Policy
By CLAIRE BOLTON
American foreign policy has not,
is not, and should not be Christian.
In stating this view the Reverend
W. W. Finlator, outspoken pastor
of Pullen Memorial Baptist Church,
fascinated and surprised many stu
dents at the recejit meeting of the
International Relations Club. In-
Chairmen Announce Heads
Stunt night, November 16, is
rapidly approaching, bringing to a
climax busy weeks of writing, pro
ducing, directing, and enthusiastic
clamoring for the victory cup.
Kent Thompson, stunt chairman
of the Freshman Class, announced
her committee chairmen. They are
as follows: script, Kent Thompson;
set, Nancy Litten; lighting, Patsy
Hurst; costumes, Beth Keel; make
up, Susan Vecrman; sound ef-
Lcri to right—Curroll IJicks, Kent 'riioinpson, Judy Elliot, and Scolt llcuvcr.
fects, Sue Kirby; programs, Su
zanne Brown; and typist, Barbara
Smith.
Chairman of the sophomore stunt
is Judy Elliot. Judy’s committee
chairman for stunt are script, Betty
Spence; scenery, Barbara Kock;
costumes, Sally Howard; make-up,
Judy Fisher; programs, Jo Ann
Stafford; lighting, Andrea Smith;
sound effects, Margaret Kelly; and
typist, Betty Thomas.
Scott Beaver Is stunt chairman of
the Junior Class. Her committee
chairmen for stunt arc the follow
ing: script, Mary Lyon McKinney,
Louise Milford, and Judy Wicker;
programs, Lou Mathis; set, Linda
Evans; music, Yvonne Norris and
props, Nancy Spencer.
Chairman of senior stunt is Car
roll Ann Hicks. Her committee
chairmen are the following; script,
Barbara Jones; art, Beverly Huff;
programs, Liz Peterson; music,
Amie Williams; props, Norma Ham
rick; costumes, Mary Armstrong;
make-up, Martha Ballou, and June
Leonard; set, Libby Bullard; typ
ist, Billie Parker Barbee; and light
ing, Beth Woodall.
deed the tranquil atmosphere of
Meredith College received a long
over-due but welcomed shock from
one of the most controversial minis
ters in North Carolina.
Amcrica Not Christian
Mr. Finlator stated that America
is not a Christian nation, and there
fore, its foreign policy should not
be based on Christian principles.
Both Presidents Truman and Eisen
hower called America Christian,
and Mr. Truman even said that his
policy was based on the sermon
on the mount. Mr. Finlator feels
that the word Christian is mistakenly
used interchangeably with the word
religious. According to the Raleigh
minister, America is religious in the
fact that everyone has some sort of
faith be it Pragmatism, Judaism, or
Catholicism.
Church, State Separation
The speaker said he believes in
the separation of church and state.
If our foreign policy were to be
come Christian it would be a viola
tion of this separation principle. To
have a foreign policy based on
Christian ethics all citizcns would
have to be Christian, In achieving
this end we would have to force
Christianity and eliminate the re
ligious freedom of our countr>'. We
would present a Christian nation to
the public that is neither Christian
nor democratic.
Danger in Policy
In drawing his conclusion, Mr.
Finlator stated the possible dan
gers of a Christian foreign policy.
If we ever formerly state that
America is a Christian nation we
must conduct all our action.s in
Christian ways. He further con-
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Brenda Frances Bunn, a sociology
major from Zcbulon, is president of
the Philaretian society. She has
served as a hall proctor and is a
member of the Sociology Club. She
also serves on the Nominating Com
mittee and the Leadership Council.
Mary Franccs Carver is a religion
major from Roanoke Rapids. She
has served as president of the Junior
Class. At present, she is vice-presi
dent of the legislative board and a
member of Silver Shield.
Sylvia Annette Cooper, who is
president of the Baptist Student
Unton, is a music major from Aber
deen. She has been vice-president
of the Phis, a member of the B S U
Council, and the ensemble. She is a
member of the American Guild of
Organists and the state B.S.U. choir.
Nancy Katherine Jones, a psy
chology major from Pink Hill, is
president of the Athletic Associa
tion. A member of the Psi Chi Club
and the Nominating Committee,
Nancy has also served as vice-presi
dent of the A.A. She is a member
of the chorus and the French Club.
Margaret Louise Klick is a re
ligion major from Hendersonville.
She is editor of the Oak Leaves
and was business manager last
year. Peggy has also served as chap
lain for the Phis, Twic reporter
and a member of N.E.A.
Jane Elizabeth Link, president of
the Student Government Associa
tion, is a religion major from War-
renton. She Is secretary-treasurer of
Silver Shield and a member of the
Granddaughter’s Club. Jane has
also served as secretary of the Phis,
secretary of S.G. and junior repre
sentative to the Nominating Com
mittee.
Velma Ruth McGee, a history
major from Winston-Salem, is vice-
president of the judicial board. She
IS president of Silver Shield and
vice-president of Kappa Nu Sigma.
The recipient of the Helen Price
Scholarship and the Ida Poteat
Scholarship, Velma has also served
as B.S.U. secretary and S.G, class
representative.
Harriett Ann Rivers is a business
major from Wadesboro and serves
as chief counselor, Vice-president
of Silver Shield and a member of
Tomorrow’s Business Women, Har
riett has .served as a hall proctor
and a freshman counselor. She is a
member of the Nominating Com
mittee and the Leadership Council.
Linnie Dianne Sinnnons, a reli
gion major from Mt. Airy, is editor
of The Twig. A member of Silver
Shield and the Monogram Club,
Dianne has served on tlie A.A.
board, as managing editor of The
Twig and as a freshman coun
selor. She has worked with the Play
house and the Greater B.S.U. Coun
cil.
Salic Alinc Smith, president of
Stringficld dormitory, is a history
major from Monroe. President of
Kappa Nu Sigma. Salic has also
worked with N.E.A., I.R.C., and
the Student League of Women
Voters.
Leah Rose Williams, a sociology
major from Wilmington, is president
of Vann dormitory. Leah Rose has
been a hall proctor and a member
of the Greater B.S.U. Council. A
Phi, Leah Rose is also a member
of the Sociology Club.
Betsy Rush York, a sociology
major from Ashcboro, is vice-presi-
dcnt of the student activities board.
She has been a hall proctor and p
member of the May Court. At pres
ent, she also serves on the Nomi
nating Committee and the Leader
ship Council.