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Page Two THE HILLTOP. MARS HILL COLLEGE. MARS HILL. N. C. February 6. Ifebruor] Life’s Direction Focus Week Question Has anyone ever asked you the question, "Where ore you going?" It is my belief that one cannot know where he is headed but con only point himself in the dilution of certain goals cmd follow through daily with what preparation seems necessary to achieve those goals. Christian Focus Week will be guided this year by the question Quo Vadis? — "Whither goest thou?" In the book Quo Vadis by Henryk Sienk- Peter was asked this question as he fled Rome. He wished to avoid persecution and to preserve the gospel by his action. When God asked this question, the answer He sought not only referred to a geographical place but reach ed out to include life itself. The Apostle Peter knew that his decision affected his life's com mitment, so he returned to Rome to be martyred along with other Christians. During Christian Focus Week a team of per sons representing various walks of life will at tempt to bring this question before the student body and to provoke thought. Attendance at^ the services, discussion groups and other activities will not be required. It is not expected that every one will go to each activity; but it is hoped that students will make use of the opportunity before them. Teachers have been requested to ovoid major assignments during this week so that stu dents will feel free to attend the various meet- ings. In preparation I would ask first of all that each one pray for the success of this week. Sec ondly, I would suggest that students take time to consider their values, their convictions and goals in life. Are there any gaps, questions, doubts? Possibly this week could lead to solutions. —Dolly Lovery Religion Reporter Christians Declining There are many Americans affiliated with churches who are agnostics, deists and people who think that Jesus Christ was. only a man. In a recent survey, nearly 3,000 church mem bers of all denominations were questioned. In response to the question, "Which of the following statements comes closest to what you believe about God?" three percent of the Catho lics and seven per cent of the Protestants sub scribed to a deist position: "I don't believe in a personal God, but I do believe in a higher power of some kind." One per cent of the Catholics and one per ceiit of the Protestants were frankly agnostic: "I don't believe there is a God and I don't believe there is any way to find out." Only 57 per cent of the Protestants and 81 per cent of the Catholics believed in the virgin birth. After looking at these startling figures, one should realize the perils which Christianity is facing and recognize the responsibilities he has as a church member. Although you may express concern over these figures and affirm that you ore a dedicated Christian, you may still fail the test of a dedica ted Christian. Many professing Christians would not be recognized by their actions alone. —The Skyliner North Greenville Junior College Published by the Students of Mars Hill College ^he Hilllop Box 48G-T. Mars Hill, N. C. ® Second-class postage paid at Mars Hill, N. C. Pub- lished 15 times during the ^ ^ PRESS Volume XXIX February 6. 1965 No. 8 STAFF 7 Editor-in-Chief Steve_ R. Spain Sports Editor Chris Pappas News Editor Cecelia Butler Feature Editor Bessie Cline Circulation Manager Ricke Cothran Advertising Manager Bill Fowler Typists Nellie Jolley, Ron Whitworth Religion Reporter Dolly Lavery WRA Reporter Pam Hunt Reporters Eugene Richardson, Jerri Beck, Rocky Transou, Marietta Atkins, Martha Penley, Jimmy Daughtry, Joy Comer Faculty Advisor Walter Smith LITTLE MAN ON. CAMPUS 'Tm gonna have A'5//>1P'TH1$ $EME5W—LOOK6 LIKE I'LL ^ TAKIN* TH' SAME COUl^SES I MAC? Scratchpad Scribblings... Congratulations to Linda Brooks, Mart Britt and Craig Green, Joyce Dunlap, Gail Thomp son and John David McGee (a 1964 graduate), Faye Shaw and Tony Yates, “Doodle” Vaughn and M. O. Brinkley, Mary Ann Hol land and Kees Auer, Dianna Couch and Jim Weathers, Ann Mize and Ron Spearman (a 1964 graduate), Elaine Mize and Duffy Wood and former students Peg Ormsby and Bill Witt, all of whom have taken an important step toward marriage by having become engaged recent ly- Congratulations to Bill and Elizabeth Deans — she was en rolled first semester and he was here last year — in the birth of a daughter, Donna Elizabeth, on Jan. 21. Did you know that snow is slip pery as well as beautiful? Well, ask Floyd Bateman. Floyd, a Floridian, was so fascinated by the snow Monday that he could not resist the temptation of slid ing down boy’s hill. He realized too late that he could not stop. Luckily, the only thing hurt was his ego. Tom Remcho and Larry Patton are to be congratulated on having been accepted by graduate schools. Tom was accepted by the Univer sity of Oklahoma; and Larry was granted admission by Southeast ern Seminary. Early one morning recently Lois Shearon, Mary Ann Shearon and Linda Mills had quite a fright as they came upon a man draped with an American flag, much as one would wear a Mexican blanket, entering Fox Dormitory. It seems that the flag had acquired a tear and was being taken into the dorm to be mended. The residents of Myers Dorm have discovered that “Mom” Ful cher, their versatile hostess, has a “green thumb.” She has nursed an Amaryllis from a bulb to a giant beauty 33 inches tall with a span of 44% inches. It possesses five blooms which measure six inches each. Ron Searcy, who had eye sur gery between semesters, regis tered Monday and is attending classes although he is still un able to study while his eye heals. “It’s an uproarious farce!” This “What a pity we cannot exchange our problems. Everyone knows ex actly how to solve the other fel low’s.” The story and picture of the proposed new gymnasium in the last issue of the Hilltop has evoked quite a bit of discussion and en thusiasm around the campus. Here is some additional informa tion of interest. Architectural details of the pro posed structure are in keeping with the other major buildings on the campus, especially Moore Auditorium, Memorial Library, the cafeteria and Fox and Myers dormitories, which have been de signed by the same architectural firm. Six Associates of Asheville. The new building will be the 10th major building erected since Dr. Blackwell became president in 1938. In addition to those list ed above, the list includes Edna Moore, Stroup and Huffman dorms and the science building. A drive to raise funds for the building was launched in Decem ber. In appealing to alumni and other friends for contributions Dr. Blackwell proudly pointed out that the college is presently debt free, a boast which most privately supported colleges cannot make. Advisor Praises gj SGA Leader . Cd There is on organization on campus that serves much credit and more support from student body and all persons interested in ' present and future affairs of this institution.^*"'^ ^ wasn't exactly a hard race, but I won the tion of advisor to this organization, the Stud” Government Association. You may think t The De is in jest, but I wont to thank those people \v**itribut sow the opportunity to further my education. s much more on observer than cm advisor, d^sed at in this light I wcmt to thank Dean Lynch c^^eral Dean Logon for their support. "liarized Without itemizing events I would like to press my appreciation for what the students °' doing under the leadership of the class cmd w mitory officers and, of course, Gary BrooksF *neetii and David Clapp. Sure, you've heard and ‘=kan hear disparaging remarks. But, let me im"'®*- Th is what the Saturday Review had to say about “The Mouse that Roared” which is to be produced by the Dramateers March 12-13. A tentative cast has been chosen and rehearsals are now being held. The 28 member cast includes 13 men and 15 coeds. Some points to ponder: According to Dr. George Lahner, psychologist at the University of California, people who have been badly hurt by unfortunate per sonal experiences frequently are afraid to break out of the shells they have built around themselves. They live in fear. To reach important goals in the future, the mature person uses his developed sense of time perspective; he plans ahead. He sets his sights on realistic achieve ments, regulates his present ac- tivites so that they will bring him closer to his goals, learns to take disappointment in stride. This is the way faith works — faith in the goodness of God and in one’s own God-given capabili ties. you to study what they hove been doing the motives behind their acts. Often, while many people are out to a mo'®" Wald sitting by the fire side with cm interesting t^"’ ^hs book (biology, no doubt) or even in the scr"yo> sec these folks ore attempting to iron out proble'?'"" W cmd plan for the future for the benefit of all. us. I assure you their efforts ore honest. Th’"®’ ^evc pay is the satisfaction of knowing they taking port in helping MHC grow into mohU] os a senior institution. Mistakes hove been mU cmd will be made, but each one is a les^ tucked away for future reference. [ You ore a port of this organization. You ^ join those who deride it, or you can stop w give a serious thought to it. Who knows, it mi{ lead to a second one cmd maybe even a genu] contribution. ] —Francis Montc« Spotlight ‘Hogs’ Hurt Organizatioi Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Do too few students fill too many of the plh of leadership on the campus and, as a result, ship shod jobs? "This question was discussed recently in editorial in the student newspxiper at East G! lina College reproduced here: We were talking to someone recently "J was bemocming the fact that he is in chorg® a club, but still has to do most of the When asked why he did not delegate the ority to someone else, he answered that he d ‘1^..^ ^ ^ not hove enough qualified members. It see the people who are interested and hove ability are in a majority of the campus organ-1 tions. Since they ore in numerous positions tl cannot give the proper amoimt of attention each one. In this way, the group suffers. We realize that it is a great honor to your name in Who's Who Among Students American Universities and Colleges or to haV'; long string of activities listed after your namS the annual. But it takes more them a large \ ber of activities to earn the honor. Only the dividual cem tell if he has put everything should hove into his work. A hedfheart^ atte* 1 at office holding hurts more than it helps more ways than one. There ore those who really wont to been' > a part of cm organization. They desire to \ their port to the betterment of the college. 1^] are faced with a lack of organization caused'' Aut the leaders and people in key position not ing sufficient time to devote to their jobs. fViic; rorrenn fho now momt-iOT-c loco inforoct ^ '•tturel r ^Sspe this reason the new members lose interest drop out. Again the club loses because there i not enough people in the top positions who 1 spend the necessary amount of time. j ] Where are the others who should be shetf^' the load? For the most port they are the of'i who sit back cmd criticize. They are the who moke it necessary for the overburdened'|| dents to bear the full load. ]' We ore in favor of persons joining groups need their help. In this way, they con fiii",I| number of people who shore their interests. 'T'!] ] cem spend their spare time in a necessary coF] i ity where they are able to allot the pi^^'l amount of time to their duties. This is the ^*^1] p way they can serve to best advantage. ' | C3ne of the best ways to get full benefit your four years here is to take an active ' 1 j a useful organization. To serve it to the your ability and not to spread yourself so that you will not be able to do any one job
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