Rsleigh, North'Carolina Society TUH Student Decisions 1 II r 1 VV 1 As Stave See Page Four III Lht I W W 1 See Page Two Newspaper of the Students of Meredith College Vol. XLIII MEREDITH COLLEGE, RALEIGH, N. C. FEBRUARY 20, 1969 No. 8 Faculty and students begin “Book*ln” as Dr. Carlyle Campbell carries the flrsi book into library. The Carlyle Campbell Library will be dedicated Feb. 27 as a part of Founder’s Day activities. Meredith Presents Three For Miss Raleigh Crown C. C. Cameron to Speak Dedication to Mark Founders' Day Anne Davenport, Jane Holt, and Patsy Johnson will represent Mere- ditli in the Miss Raleigh Pageant March 27. The three were selected by the Raleigh Jaycees from a field of 20 contestants which have now been narrowed to 1 L The selection was made on the basis of interviews with the Jaycees and a demonstration of talent. The girls, all displaying singing talent, arc in the process of seven weeks of preparation. Meeting every Wednesday night from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m., they arc being in structed in the proper methods of walking, fixing make-up, and pre senting their talent. The song selec tions made by the girls will include “Almost Like Being in Love” from Brigadoon by Anne who is ac companied by Fair Merriman, a medley from “Porgy and Bess” sung by Patsy, and an original med ley composed and sung by Jane. On March 27, a luncheon will be given for the girls at 12:00 when they will meet the judges for the first time. They will be interviewed before the 8:00 p.m. performance to be held at Enloe High School. Miss Raleigh will be selected on the Editors and their assistants from five of Raleigh’s six colleges met Wednesday, Feb. 12 in the King Center on the North Carolina State campus. The informal meeting was arranged by Dr. John Yarborough as a part of the Cooperating Ra leigh Colleges program. Hosted by Pete Burkhimer, edi tor of the “Technician,” the aim of the meeting was to gather ideas from Raleigh student editors as to what might be done as a group ef fort to promote a free flow of news and information among student newspapers in Raleigh and to gain a better understanding of the funda mental principals of news gathering and news writing. A discussion of problems relevant to the campus papers of NCSU, Peace, St. Mary’s, St. Augustine’s and Meredith focused largely on the lack of dedicated workers. It was also dccided that all six colleges would promote effective communi- basis of evening gown and bathing suit appearances and talent compe tition. The crowning will be made by Betty Wood, the current Miss Raleigh, All of the girls express excitement over all aspects of the competition, yet states Anne, “The part that thrills me most is the talent, because I will be able to put to use my training under Mrs. Sullivan,” I’atsy Johnson (ieft) ami Anne Davenport give Jane Holt a ride in tlie snow. cation through an exchange of newspapers. After the discussion, all editors were given a lour and explanation of the facilities em ployed by the Tedmia'an in pub lishing. These included a demon stration of the I.B.M. equipment used for the preparation of type, an explanation of layout techniques, and a demonstration of the UPl equipment. The next meeting of the college newspaper editors will be held on Monday, Feb. 24 on this campus. At the meeting the selection of a speaker for the group will be made. Representatives of their college papers are Pete Burkhimer, NCSU “The Technician”; Anna Mills Scarborough. “The Peace Times”; Roosevelt Mosley, St, Augustine’s College “The Pen”; Jane Aycock, St. Mary’s College “The Belles”; Catherine Ellison, “The Shaw Jour nal”; Shera Jackson and Marilyn Childress, “The Twig.” Commemorating the beginning of Meredith, the Feb, 27 Founders’ Day will also celebrate the official dedication of the Carlyle Campbell Library. Founders’ Day, first observed in 1909, features speakers who are North Carolinians and know the background of the college. Charles Clifford Cameron, chairman of the Meredith Board of Trustees, will present the 1969 address. Cameron is chairman of the board of Cameron-Brown Com pany and chairman of the board and Chief Executive officer of the First Union National Bank. He has served as Past President of the Mortgage Bankers Associa tion; Vice President of the National Association of Real Estate Boards- 1961; President of Mortgage Bank ers Association of the Carolinas- 1955; Treasurer of Business Devel opment Corporation; past president North Carolina association of Realtors; vice president, N. C. School of Arts Foundation; mem ber of the Association of Reserve City Bankers; member of the Board of Directors of Charlotte Branch, Federal Reserve Bank of Rich mond; director, Peden Steel; direc tor, Hardee’s Food Systems, Inc. He has also served on the To provide an opportunity to visit Meredith campus without as sisting daughters in moving, the Stu dent Government Association has invited parents of freshmen and seniors to Parents’ Weekend, Feb. 22-23. The weekend activities will be gin on Saturday, Feb. 22, with reg istration in Johnson Hall followed by receptions in the first floor par lors of Brewer, Vann and Poteat dormitories. At 4:00 p.m. a special program in Jones Auditorium for students and parents will include a discussion on “Alternatives to a Teaching Career for Women.” Af ter a supper provided by the cafe teria, entertainment will be held in Jones Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. En titled “Musical Meredith,” the pro gram will include performances by Susan Soloway on the guitar, Pat Martin on the piano, Nancy Newlin on guitar, Susan Buckthal doing a ballet number, and vocal contribu tions by Jane Holt, Peggy Timmer man, Ayn Sullivan, and Betty King, The Sunday agenda will also be- Hearts and Flowers Shower Meredith Want to know how many girls arc loved? The Valentine’s Day sur vey taken by the Dean of Student’s office and the Post Office shows that seniors lead the list with 18 per (See relaicil slory page three) cent receiving flowers. The Fresh men Class, loved a little less, had 11 per cent of its members receiv ing roses. Trailing in love ability, or maybe in rich boyfriends, are the 9 per cent of the Junior Class and the 7 per cent of the Sophomore Class who received flowers. Added to the traditional flood of red roses were torrents of cards and candy. U. S. Chamber of Commerce; Caro lina United Community Services; YMCA (Raleigh); Piedmont Cres cent 2000 Commission; Committee of 100 for a Greater Charlotte; and on the Board of Advisors, Chowan College. The Founders’ Day Program will C. C. Cameron begin with scripture reading and a prayer by the Reverend Wallace E. Parham, Minister of Education at Hayes Barton Baptist Church. Dean L, A. Peacock will read a tribute to the deceased alumnae. gin with registration in Johnson Hall. Dormitories will be open from 1:00-4:00 p.m. for parents to see student rooms and dormitory facili ties. During this time parents may visit with faculty members in their offices from 2:00-4:00 p.m. Ad ministrative officers will be in Johnson Hail to greet parents from Mrs. Jane W. Sullivan will direct the College Chorus in the anthem while Miss Elizabeth Grey Porter ac companies. The address by Cam eron will conclude the ceremony. The official dedication of the li brary will be held at 2:00 p.m. in Jones Auditorium. Kappa Nu Sigma Plans Program; Cansler to Speak Speaking on the subject of “Col lege as an Unending Experience” in chapel Monday, Mar. 3 will be James Cansler. Mr. Cansler, Dean of Men at UNC-Chapel Hill and former BSU director, will speak for the Kappa Nu Sigma Chapel pro gram at 10:00 a.m. Having spoken to numerous stu dent organizations on the subject of the role of rebellion in the uni versity, Mr. Cansler will speak to the Meredith student body in this context. The program will also be the occasion for the introduction of current student members and the recognition of faculty members in the organization. In a letter sent to parents, SGA president, Suzanne Wright expressed the hope that the Parents’ Weekend would be a “happy and enjoyable experience” for students, faculty, and parents and provide an ef fective liaison between the college and the home. PARENTS’ DAY SCHEDULE Saturday, February 22, 1969 i :00'4:00 Registration in Johnson Hall Refreshments will be served in first floor parlors of Brewer. Vann, and Poteat dormitories 4:00-4:30 Special Program, Jones Auditorium “Musical Meredith,” Jones Auditorium. Special welcome to all parents Sunday, February 23, 1969 ‘f/ i:30-3:00 Registration in Johnson Hall 1; 00-4:00 Open house in dormitories 2:00-4:00 Faculty members will be in their officcs lo visit with parents 3:00-5:00 Reception in Johnson Hall to meet administrative officers FLOWER POWER arrives for Barbara Pilloiid, Louise W'atson and Dale Tatum. Give me a dollar? Going oncc . . . Twicc . . . Sold for the Colton EncHsh Club Book Auction! Dean I'cacock will be auctioneer ing Feb. 26 at 6:45 in the Hut. Raleigh Student Editors Meet to Aid Cooperation Weekend Features Musical Meredith SGA Makes Plans to Entertain Parents 3:00-5:00 p.m.