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March 25,1970 THE TWIG Page Three New Ideas from New Big Three The new “Big Three” (L-r.), Sue Hubbard, Gail Gaddy, and Jane KUer, are looklne forward to next year. Washington, D. C. and Model U.N. Attract Meredith Students By Emory Farris Nerves were beginning to get a little frayed as the car moved for ward yet another inch in the heavy afternoon traffic of Washington, D. C. Five girls from Meredith College (is that in New Jersey?) had al ready been seen bounding the Po tomac into Maryland desperately looking for the Marriott Motor Hotel. That is the way our trip to Wash ington started and the excitement never slacked off in the four days we were there. By "we” I am referring to Kay Kennemur Saintsing, Pirjo Kantenlinen, Shirley Hill, Allynna Taylor, and myself, Emory Farris. When we finally found the Mar riott, we realized that we really were at the Mid-South Model United Na tions. About that time somebody slapped our name tags on us and all the world could see who we were and what country we were representing. When we arrived at George Wash ington University that same evening for orientation, we had just enough time to check out some of the other name tags (Carolina, Citadel, West Point) before we heard Senator Pell from Rhode Island speak on the international waterways disputes. After instructions about our activi ties for the next few days were given, all the delegates were invited to a re ception. Following the reception, all delegates attended their respective block meetings; ours was the Latin American block, since we repre sented Peru. This first day’s activities give only a small idea of how much there was to do and see and take part in during the committee meetings, trips to dif ferent embassies, mock sessions of the General Assembly and Security Council of the United Nations, and of course, sightseeing excursions in and around Washington. Two really exciting highlights in our trip were our visits to the Peruvian Embassy and the Indone sian Embassy. We also enjoyed our sideline excursions to Georgetown for dinner on Friday night and then to the “Tom Foolery” in downtown ATTENTION All students interested in work ing on THE TWIG next year are asked to contact Helen Wilkie on Third Poteat as soon as possible. THE TWIG needs student help'! The opinions expressed in the editorials and columns of THE TWIG do not necessarily represent (hose of the administration, faculty, student body or the entire newspa per staff. Washington later that same evening for a taste of Washington night life. On Saturday while we sat in the General Assembly, the “distin guished delegation from Peru” actu ally got to take part in a walkout in effort to prevent a quorum on the floor. The question concerned the seating of Red China, which did pass after all. Saturday afternoon we found a little spare time to take in some of the “basic” sights (the Capitol, the Washington Monument and the Lincoln Memorial) with the Mexi can delegation, who happened to be represented by West Point! Our last bit of sightseeing was done on Sun day morning before we left, when we visited Arlington Memorial Cemetary. We left Washington with mixed feelings of satisfaction, at having participated in some actual UN func tions; warmth, at the friendships and memories we would take back with us; and of course, fatigue from the late hours and early rising. As we turned into the Meredith drive, flashes of one of the most exciting and fulfilling weekends of our lives passed through our minds and be came permanent memories. By Janet Morris Now that spring is here, a lot of Meredith girls are beginning to get spring fever. But in Stringfield dorm there are three girls who are, on the other hand, about to take on more work than they’ve ever had. The new “Big Three,” recently elected in the first slate elections on March 12, seemed enthusiastic about their new offices and were ready to get to work. Gail Gaddy, a junior from Golds boro, is Meredith’s incoming Student Government president and has plenty of plans for next year. “I’d like to have a meeting with the chapel committee,” she said, “to work on having the convocations on Monday only every other week.” Similarly, she wants to see about getting chapel checkers paid as regular student workers. Gail ran for office because of the interest in student government She was a member of the Executive Committee this past year serving as treasurer of the SGA. This year she wants the SGA to evaluate and reor ganize the Student Activities Board. “We need an active board ready for when our new student center is opened,” Gail stated. “Also I think we should work to get a dormitory fund for each dorm. This would be a stated amount for the hall proc tors to use for parties, bulletin boards, and so forth.” When asked how she hoped to stimulate student interest in SGA, Gail replied, “Well, I hope some of the new officers can attend a con- New Gym RIDGEWOOD BEAUTY SHOP RIDGEWOOD SHOPPING CENTER 833-4632 12 Stylists & 1 Manicurist to Serve You VWVSMWWWWWWAWWWW^WaWWWW SHOP niDBSWOOD SHOPPING CENTER 18 FINE SHOPS AND SERVICES YOUR BACK-DOOR NEIGHBORS ON WADE AVE. ference in Greensboro at the end of April. It’s for the small colleges in this area, and one of the points to be discussed will be student apathy.” The new M.C.A. president, Sue Hubbard, is a junior from Ft. Thomas, Kentucky. She believes in the potential of the M.C.A. and of those involved in it, and feels that “something can be done.” When asked how she hoped to stimulate student interest. Sue play fully replied, “Are you kidding me? ... I hope to get more people at work on our committees, to hear their ideas and nominations, for in stance, instead of those of an ap pointed nominating committee.” Sue outlined some of the plans she has for next year’s M.C.A. She hopes the M.C.A. and the M.R.A. can cooperate in re-doing the coffee house. The installing of a vending machine, and fixing the kitchen would, she feels, make it an ideal place to study or have groups in to sing. The bridge tournament could be held there, for example. Jane Kiser, a junior from Lincoln- ton, the new M.R.A. president, says she became interested in running for her office after observing current M.R.A. president Mary Turner in action for a year. “I just felt I could contribute something during my se nior year.” Stating her plans for the coming year, Jane excitedly mentioned the prospects of a swimming team for Meredith. “With the new gym, I think (he whole student body will show a lot of interest in sports. And then we’ll have the Basketball Tournament. “Also I want to take a poll, maybe in chapel, to find something to re place Play Day and Christmas Carol ing. They were both good traditions, so I hope the students will have some good ideas.” Perhaps a statement from Gail Gaddy concerning S.G.A. represen tation of the student body will fit each of the “Big Three” boards. “It’s representative of the people who want to be represented. That is, the representation depends upon the mo tivation of the individual.” In like manner, the success of these three girls in their offices next year will depend upon the support of their fel low students. With a little luck and a lot of help from us, we think they can do it. NOTICE The next issue of THE TWIG will be published on April 9. All contributions should be turned in to THE TWIG room on First Brewer by April 3. (Continued from page 1) a dancing studio and restrooms. On the west end is a grand activi ties room to accommodate basket ball, tennis and other sports. On one side are accordian-type bleechers and on the other is a portable stage which will make it possible to have activities, such as graduation, in doors if the weather is not fair. On the south side are brick walks and patios. The designer, Carter Williams, co ordinated the color scheme in warm tans, beiges and browns. The gym is being constructed by Clancey- Theys. Levi’S fOYQoJis S+ripes giOLwfc-Uow^s- ... li>\en-look» -..'(de-dues Csas \iW«. werdv^’CKa.yoc if
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