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Science Club Has
Very Interesting
Biology Program
Ntw Members Admitted to the Club
at Last Meeting.
The Science Club, at its regular
meeting, March 11, listened to a very
interesting program, given by the
biology students.
The program, which was given in a
very creditable manner, was as fol
lows: “Do Plants Have a Heart
beat?” was given by Ray O’Brien.
The speaker gave many interesting
facts concerning plants, leaving the
club wondering if plants really slept.
“Strange Ways of Feeding Among
Plants” was given by Sibyl Pace. She
discussed several plants which feed
off other plants and animals, includ
ing the mistletoe, partnership plants,
root parasites, toothwart plant, the
climber, the pitcher plant, the fly
trap, the dottle plant, and many oth
ers.
“Facts About Bacteria” was given
by Gladys Farmer. From her discus
sion the club learned that bacteria
appeared in swarms. She brought
out the fact that some bacteria were
very useful while other bacteria were
harmful.
“Diseases From Clouds” was dis
cussed in a very interesting way by
Francis Mumford. He gave several
instances where diseases had been
rained down from the clouds, thus
proving that disease germs floated in
the clouds.
In the business meeting following
the program the following students
were initiated into the Science Club:
Sibyl Pace, Hazel Braxton, Thelma
Hoyle, Hubert Price, Ray O’Brien,
Edgar Osborne, Burgess Leonard,
John Johnson, and John Smith.
MARS HILL TRAGEDIES
Jordan Brown falls from a piano.
Donnie Mae Norman loses her lip
stick.
Dick Sutton breaks his pipe.
John Cain’s singing.
Crip loses a bet.
Joe Webb stays in love.
Camnitz wearing one of his ow»
shirts.
Tom Dysard is seen smiling.
Mid-term exams.
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GAPS AND GOWNS
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his country all he has to do is to get
elected President.
Bill Cox think.s vitaphones are what
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By Levi M. Dilday
Caps and gowns have created quite
a bit of sentiment on the campus re
cently. Some have favored and oth
ers have opposed the conception of
the Seniors wearing caps and gowns
in their graduation exercises this
spring. Caps and gowns are a com
modity, or a luxury, we might say,
that is rapidly gaining its place in
graduations. A few years ago caps
and gowns were used only by the
graduating classes of senior colleges
where degrees were conferred. Today
this practice has increased to the ex
tent that practically all schools, no
matter what kind, are making them a
part of the graduation. Some kin
dergartens even are using them. This,
however, seems to be an abuse upon
tbeir respected dignity.
Some few weeks ago someone con
ceived the idea of the present Senior
class of Mars Hill College graduating
in the formal caps and gowns. This
met with hearty approval on the part
of a number of the students and fac
ulty. The caps and gowns, it was
seen, would add more dignity to the
occasion. They would give many the
opportunity of participating in such
a graduation who would not other
wise, since many of- the class will not
graduate at a senior college. The use
of caps and gowns in the graduation
this spring would mark the begin
ning of a new custom at Mars Hill.
And certainly all of us wish to be con
tinually progressing. None of us are
content to stand still always and let
the rest of the world go by. Many al
so looked at the use of them from
the economical standpoint and saw
wherein they would be to the best
economic advantage. The fact that
caps and gowns lend dignity to the
occasion must be accepted by all.
There was some opposition on the
part of faculty and students in re
gard to the use of caps and gowns.
Many saw where they would not be
able to afford them. Others realized
that it would be somewhat imposing
upon the dignity of the caps and
gowns should we use them in a junior
college, since they have a specific
meaning in regard to the conferring
of a degree and are already abused to
the utmost. We did not wish to be
copycats, so to speak, and use them
just because .some high .school or
other did. We wi.shed to reserve the
pleasure of donning the reverend at
tire when we receive our degree at
some senior institution. Some have
already used the caps and gowns once
or twice before and are convinced
that this is enough until they have
completed their courses in some
higher institution.
In the presence of all this, the
matter was reconsidered by the Sen
ior class, as a result of a- petition
submitted to the class by a committee
of the faculty, appointed by the Pres
ident, to confer with a committee
from the class upon the subject. The
petition requested that the class re
consider the use of caps and gowns
in their graduation, since the faculty
did not wish that the tradition of the
school be broken in that manner, and
since to forego the use of caps and
gowns would be more economical on
the part of both students and faculty.
The conclusion upon the discussion
was that the use of caps and gowns
for this class was abandoned, since
we deemed it the wisest thing to do
after careful consideration and a rea
lization of the defects in the use of
such.
There are many arguments both
pro and con on the cap and gown
question. Perhaps one of the strong
est arguments for them is the fact
that they distinguish a person and ac
claim his attainments. But if we are
and gowns to acclaim us to the world
as college g^raduates. We need not be
heralded as such. It is not the exter
nal attire, or the cap and gown, that
counts, but what is under it. If we
have no aspiration, we will get no
where, even with a cap and gown;
but if we have the aspiration we will
succeed regardless of the cap and
gown. Let us step forward and show
our true qualities. Let us be the
type that needs no material offsets
to reach the limelight. It is not the
most elaborate who always receives
the most recognition. We can be just
as great in the eyes of the world and
receive as much welcome in the sim
plest, even in graduations.
A Word in Defense
of “Hitch-Hikers”
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Why is it that so many people who
do not travel widely, and who do
not give boys a lift when they do
travel, are so opposed to “hitch-hik
ing,” commonly called “bumming”
by the uninitiated? We hitch-hikers
are not bums. A bum cannot hitch
hike, that is, not efficiently. There
is an art in hitch-hiking which lifts
it above bumming. There are rules
of ettiquette to follow in order to
succeed in this novel, and modern
form of travel. Comb your hair,
dress neatly, don’t frown, smile at
the driver; he‘ll probably smile too—
or laugh. Never hail a car in which
there are ladies; if they stop anyway
—well that is different. A kind-
hearted motherly woman often makes
her frowning husband stop. Thank
God for old-fashioned mothers; they
have saved the world this long. But
one more rule, stand in a place where
the motorist must drive slowly, so
that he won’t burn up his brakes in
stopping. (Incidently it will save you
from frequent practicing of the fif
ty yard dash.)
But seriously, “bumming” has its
good points as well as its bad ones.
It is true that this practice may
develop the idea that the world owes
us a living, and we are out to collect;
but a boy is not old enough to travel
by himself until he has some idea
of the purpose of life. I’ve an idea
that college professors (in other col
leges) think that boys waste too
much time. “Thumbing”; whereas,
if they had to pay for their trips,
they wouldn’t “migrate” so. That i«
quite true; I admit it. Boys would
waste their time “shooting bull” if
they were broke and couldn’t bum.
Anything can be carried to excess,
even eating. Fifity per cent of the
deaths in America are caused by eat
ing, but try living without it.
“Bumming” is one way of getting
an education. Isn’t experience a
great part of education? Well, if you
don’t think bumming gives all kinds
of experience, try it yourself; you
will meet people of every type in
their own environment. Once I rode
a hundred miles with a lawyer, a red-
haired young giant. He was one of
the most interesting men I have ever
met. It was better than any novel
just to hear him talk; and as I listen
ed I thought of the phrase, “One of
nature’s noblemen.” Having just re
turned from a two weeks trip to
Florida, deep-sea fishing, he was still
as thrilled as a boy, yet having the
insight of a man. He told many in
teresting things about his trip, such
as a two hour fight with a hundred
pound tarpon which he finally land
ed. Then our conversation turned to
college life.
He told me of college, and certain
ly opened my eyes to things I had
not seen before. Later I found that
my friend was a graduate of the
University of North Carolina, a Phi
Beta Kappa man, and one of the
finest citizens of his city. I coi>sider
those three hours talking with him
most profitably spent. Another time
I rode with a senator (a former col
lege professor), and as it was his
first trip in this part of the country,
I was able to save him much time by
directing him. I could name numbers
of men who have helped me and
whom I have helped by driving while
they rested. I have been known to re
pair punctured tires occasionally, too.
Many are glad to pick up someone to
ride with them especially men who
must drive so much by themselves.
Those are the men we are looking
for; we are not angry when tourists
pa.=s us up. If we did become angry
and allow thunder storms to settle
on our brows, who would stop them?
Sd you see, “bumming” teaches us
to smile in spite of difficulty. Pass
us up, tourists, if you prefer travell
ing alone, but don’t look at us as if
we were criminals. We are not
thieves as hobos are, although some
of these abuse this form of travel.
While I admit that hitch-hiking
may be injurious; it has good points
too. Take your .choice between them.
I‘ll never hitch-hike when I‘m a man,
and I‘ll never be young again. Why
condemn us? Why not let us have
wholesome pleasure when spring
sends young blood coursing through
our veins.
When Spring Fever is in my bones.
And the long road calls to me,
I‘m going to “bum” in spite of
gfroans.
So, hail, you happy tourists, make
room, is my plea.
—T.’C. B.
{One n'ho would rather hitch than hike')
Seniors Take Vote on
Glass Superlatives
Pattie and Mack Moore Chosen Best |
All-Round Students in Class.
At the last regular meeting of the
Senior class the superlatives for this
year were chosen, and strange indeed
were some of the results. Neck and
neck results, walkaways and curious
choices resulted in the contest. Many
names were mentioned that failed to
win; the majorities of nearly all the
winners were very small. One or two
names were mentioned for all of the
subjects that were voted upon, testi
fying to the popularity of certain
members.
Mr. W. Scott Buck, with his mag
nificent figure, curly locks and dom
inating personality, walked away
with the honors of the “Prettiest
Boy.” Many feminine hearts missed
a beat as Mr. Buck glanced coyly in
their direction; in fact some of them
were frank in admitting that Scott
was quite the “prettiest” boy they
had ever seen. Mr. Buck expressed
sincere appreciation of the honor and
modestly gave the credit to his pa
rents.
Mr. Worth Eckerd won the title as
the laziest boy with scarcely a vote
against him. When notified of the
result of the ballot Mr. Eckerd sigh
ed and admitted that such popularity
must be deserved.
Mr. “Sister” Poplin walked off with
the title of the sissiest boy. Thomas
Dysard, of Statesville, N. C., won the
distinguished title of the most con
ceited boy in the class. Mr. Dysard
could be seen at times after that try
ing to live up to the title, covertly
glancing at his profile and practicing
high-hatting vigorously before a mir
ror. He and Alice Beckwith, girl
winner of that title, have been noted
exchanging notes on the proper way
to be conceited.
Mr. Yarborough was voted the most
original on the grounds that he could
invent more ways of evading study
than Edison.
Many and strange were the results, |
but here is the tabulated list; look '
them over: |
Best sport among boys, Graydon j
Jordan; prettiest boy, Scott Buck;!
best athlete among boys, Dick Ander- |
son; best all-round boy. Mack Moore;
most popular boy, Leonard England;
biggest pest, Joe Cardenal; laziest!
boy. Worth Echerd; woman hater.
Bill Beal; most indifferent boy,
Claude Royal; most conceited boy, I
Tom Dysard; best dressed boy. Bill
Capel; biggest cake-eater, Steve Lee;
sissiest, Crawford Poplin; prettiest
girl, Donnie Mae Norman; best ath
lete among girls, Thelma Hoyle; best
all-round girl, Pattie Moore; neatest,
Mary Hudson House; man-hater, Lou
ise Fowler; biggest stringer, Donnie
Mae Norman; most striking, Jessie
Owen; most conceited girl, Alice
Beckwith; most indifferent girl. Belle
Howell; sweetest girl. Neve McCoy;
most attractive, Eva Stewart; most
popular girl, Pattie Moore; biggest
flirt, Jo Anders; most sincere, Frank
Dale; most dignified, E. M. Leonard;
most literary, V. Isenhour; most tal
ented, Pearl Justice; biggest eater,
Jim Cherry; most ambitious, Edith
Roberts; most original, Harrison Yar
borough; most accommodating, Sam
Rich; biggest talker, Scott Buck;
wittiest, Bessie Stevenson; most ser
ious, T. L. Austin.
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skin specialist at Columbia, S. C.
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