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Page Four THE TWIG March 28, 1966 Storaska Teaches and Amuses In Weekly Defense Classes -a « ^ Fred Storaska demonstrates a hold which may be handy one day. With his characteristic comical approach to a serious problem Fred Storaska initiated his instructions in self-defense. He was introduced in chapel several weeks ago, and our students became aware of his cre dentials. He has taught in twenty schools and colleges, worked with fifteen police forces, and trained agents of the State Bureau of In vestigation. As a result of the im pression he made, Meredith girls — dressed in blue jeans and sweat shirts — assembled in Society Hall for their first lesson in how to handle a potential attacker. If the girls were timid at first, Mr. Storaska put them at ease with his opening remark: “Well, has any body been attacked since I saw you last?” After the laughter subsided, he proceeded to cite cases from criminal records illustrating how other assaulted girls had reacted. Some had shown quick-thinking; others had panicked and weren’t alive to tell what happened. Some of his suggestions involved forceful SGA SALUTES KAE FREEMAN A blush and a smile cover Kae Freeman's face when mention is made of her recent honor — that of being the first student chosen to be saluted by the SGA. The SGA sa lutes Kac . . for her outstanding work during Religious Emphasis Week ... for providing the oppor tunity for stimulating and thought provoking discussion.” Kae is “hon ored” to have been selected, but hastens to add that she was “pleased that there was so much participa tion, without which no REW or recognition — would have been pos sible.” ‘i wish,” Kae continued, “there could be a salute to all of my committee chairmen.” These chair men were; Charlene Sanford, Chapel Committee Chairman; Marie Howell. Hospitality; Judy Wai- caster. Morning Perspective; Susan Ray. Vespers; Ellen Kirby and Ann Rollins. Book display; Brenda Vaughn and Diana Harmon, Art dis play; John Thompson and the Play house. Dramatic Presentation; Dee Ann Dozier, Symposium; Art De partment, Folders and publicity. Be cause of the work of Kae, her com mittees, and the participation of the student body. Kyle Haselden — in his own words — “had his faith in such religious weeks, fully restored.” Thus, another 'iakite goes to Kae Freeman, REW chairman of 1966! action, others persuasive tactfulness. First he pointed out the defenseless pressure points on the body includ ing the Achilles tendon and the Adam’s apple. If a girl presses on the Achilles tendon in the ankle, the attacker becomes motionless; and she Is then free to run. A hard kick in the knee will serve the same purpose. Another means of escape is to apply sufficient pressure on the eyes resulting in blindness. One ef fective but unconventional method is to regurgitate on the attacker! But the best way to ward off an assailant is non-violence; remain calm and reason with him. This is not impossible if you follow the sug gestions of Mr. Storaska. First, size up the limitations and capabilities of you and your attacker. As a re sult you will gain a degree of self- confidence. This in turn makes you more emotionally stable and more relaxed physically and mentally. The over-all effect is a more rational human being capablc of perhaps rehabilitating her assailant. On this note of non-violence Mr. Storaska dismissed the class with his famous ape-yell. It may scare off an at tacker, but Meredith girls will be back next week for more instruc tion! SGA AND MCA (Continued from page 1) inform the students of the proce dure a woman follows in planning her wedding. Also present will be a minister to discuss his part in the wedding. Miss Hasscler will explain the types of wedding music that can be used in the ceremony. A very enlightening seminar should furnish the students with in formation on the many aspects of marriage and marriage preparation. AMEDEO’S with 3 locations to serve you 3905 Western Boulevard 2008 Poole Road North Hills Shopping Center SPECIALIZING IN FINEST ITALIAN FOODS Take out service at all 3 locations. DIAL VA 8-7141 RIDGEWOODS SHOE SERVICE RIDGEWOOD SHOPPING CENTER RONSON'S AFTER BOWLING Don't Forget to Stop ot KEN-BEN See Our Christmas Contemporary Cards SPIRITNS RUN HIGH DURING RUSH WEEK February 18 was Decision Day for ail freshmen and transfers at Meredith — the day they decided which of the societies they would join, the Astrotekton or Philaretian Society. The preceding week had been a busy one with Astro Day, Phi Day, Cooperation Day and was drawing to a close with Decision Day. At 7 o’clock on that Friday morning, the Phis, grouped along the side of Stringfield, and the Astros, lined up beside Faircloth, watched as the Freshmen, by halls, filed down the sidewalk between the two dorms. Each hall performed a skit and then threw off coats, blan kets, sheets, or opened umbrellas to reveal the color blue or yellow which indicated their choice of so ciety. At 10:30 the freshmen and trans fers became official members of their chosen society when they signed the respective lists in the lobby of Jones Auditorium. After the lists were totaled, it was an nounced that the Astros were vic tors in number; but everyone was a winer that day. The individual society days gave added impertus KIRBY, FREEMAN (Continued from page 1} Laura Page, Phi, were also chosen. In addition to the preceding of ficers, hall proctors, dorm presi dents, and a number of other of ficers were elected. Innovations In an effort to make elections more competitive, several inno vations were added to election procedures this year. Candidates for major offices made platform speeches, teas were held so that the student body might have a chance to discuss campaign issues with office-seekers, and straw ballots were utilized more effectively by the Nominating Committee in se lecting candidates. to team spirit and added meaning to that “Meredith Spirit.” The cli max came on Decision Day. Fresh men and transfers felt that they had become more a part of the life of the college; during the week upper classmen and new students had the opportunity to become better ac quainted. Astros were the winners this year, but there were no losers — everyone gained something from rush week. The Terfilia Club Hears Mrs, Long Mrs. Robert Long, mother of Betsy Rose Long, 1964 alumna of Meredith, spoke recently to the Spanish Club concerning Peace Corps work in Colombia, South America. Mrs. Long had just returned from • a three week tour of Colombia where she visited her daughter. She trav eled in the three different geograph ic areas of Colombia: the coastland of Cartagena, the interior of Pereira and Manizales, Medellin and the 9,000 ft. high capital of Bogota. , Mrs. Long’s talk concerned Peace Corps work as she saw it, as well as her general impressions of this Spanish land. Her talk was illustrated with > slides depicting life of the rural Colombian in contrast with the ele gance of city life in Medellin and Bogota. Mrs. Long displayed persona! momentos of her two visits to Co- ' lombia. The March meeting of the “Tertulia” hosted Mexican exchange / students from the Escuela Normal Superior on March 10. One halfrfare ID card is as good as another on Eastern to Florida or 79 other places. Show us any airline's youth ID card. If It's valid, you'll pay only half price for your Eastern Coach seat (except on April 7th and certain days during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays). Provided there's a seat available at departure time, you can fly off on your spring vacation to any of our 96 destinations within the continental U.S. Including Florida. If you don't have such a card, and you're 12 through 21, It's a snap to get one from Eastern, as long as your parents don't object. Fill In the blank below. Send the blank, a photocopy of your birth certificate or other proof of age, and a $3.00 check or money order (payable to Eastern Airlines) to Eastern Airlines, Dept. 350, 10 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, N.Y. 1002(J. Or take same to any Easlern ticket office, and you can buy your half-fare ticket on the spot. We'll send you your ID card later. Mr./Miss/Mrs Address—— -Zip Code. Dateof Birth Enclosed is photocopy oh Q Birth Certificate □ Draft card □ Driver's License □ Other (Pleas© Fvplnin^ _ > Nam© of School address. If a resident. Zip Code. Send ID card to: □ Home address Q School address EASTERN NUMBER ONE TO THE SUN
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