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MARS HILL. N. C.
September 23. 1967 Septeml
pro and con
QUESTION: What do you think about our new
cut system?
Rick Gaskin, president of BSU, Lancaster, S. C.
—I’m pleased with the cut system for a number of
reasons. First, I think it’s a great example of how
the SGA can represent the students and what can be
accomplished through it. Second, I hope it indicates
the realization that the best way to train the stu
dents in responsibility is by granting them some
responsibilities of their own, a fact which has been
overlooked on our campus for some time.
Judy Pait, freshman, Dublin—I don’t like it. The
teacher, not the administration, should decide how
many cuts a student may take without lowering
their grades.
Georgia Howard, president of Sigma Alpha Chi,
Raleigh—I think it is good, hut that it needs testing
to see if we are mature enough to keep it and use
it well. The majority can be mature enough to
work such a system.
Diane Costner, junior, Raleigh—I like it as it is.
No changes should be made. Freshmen are not yet
mature enough or experienced enough to see the
necessity of going to class.
Heather Brose, senior. River Edge, N. J.—I feel
that it shows not only the growth and maturity of
the students but also the growth and maturity of
the college towards new ideas. Students who can’t
keep a “C” average will soon find out the harmful
effects of taking too many cuts.
Darlene Swisher, freshman, Crozet, Va. — You
might be a real dum-dum and cut too many classes
if the administration did not set restrictions for
freshmen. Upperclassmen should have learned the
value of class attendance, and should be willing to
take all responsibilities for their actions.
Richard Brown, senior, Hamlet—I like it, I wish
we had more, maybe three cuts a week.
Lee Forrest, senior. Falls Church, Va.—I feel
this new system will give our students more respon
sibility; however, it should be remembered that the
student who uses every cut is usually the one who
should not and the student who does not is usually
the one who could.
James Averette, senior, Zebulon—The cut system
is a chance for the student to show that he is a
responsible member of the college society. It will
raise the school standards by eliminating those not
interested in learning.
Butch Townsend, freshman, Albemarle—I think
it’s good but it’s keeping me from going home this
weekend.
Franklin Smith, Jr., freshman. Welcome—I think
we have enough cuts because a student should not
miss too much of classes.
Singing the Blues
“Nobody knows da trouble I’ve seen; nobody
These are the lyrics to a familiar campus song
sometimes called “The Advisor’s Lament.” Well,
they might not be familiar to freshmen, but many
of the upper classmen know them precisely. It’s a
seasonal song, sung at the opening of the school
year and occasionally at other times when the de
mand for interested staff members exceeds the
current supply.
This is the season.
The Hilltop, which boasts itself as a student
publication, is in danger of again becoming a com
bination students-and-advisor publication. Consider
ably less than a dozen persons have shown any
interest in it, and the simple fact is that nine or
ten students cannot put out a good student publi
cation for a student body of approximately 1326.
The variety of job openings on the staff is
rather wide. There is immediate need for two stu
dents to handle advertising, one to take care of ex
change papers and write a column concerning life
on other campuses, five to ten to handle straight
news copy, one to keep track of intramural sports
activities, two to devote a couple of hours per issue
to proofreading, and two or three others to take
care of various duties.
Volunteering time is Tuesday at 6:30 p.m., when
the staff will meet in the Hilltop-Laurel Office in
the Montague Building to plan for the Founders
Day/Homecoming issue, Oct. 7.
Other issues planned for the 1967-68 school
year are as follows: Oct. 21, Nov. 4 and 18, Dec. 2
and 16, Jan. 27, Feb. 10 and 24, Mar. 9 and 23,
Apr. 6 and 20, May 4.
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Rockefeller Best Man
Even though the national elec
tions are more than a year away,
the news media are filled with
news of candidates and non-can
didates for the Republican nomi
nation for the presidency; yea,
even for the vice-presidency. At
this stage in the game there ap-
par to be three candidates, one
dark horse hopeful, and one non
candidate mentioned as likely
nominees for the top spot. The
candidates are Richard Nixon,
George Romney and Ronald Rea
gan. The dark horse is Charles
Percy, and the non-candidate is
Nelson Rockefeller.
While Governor Rockefeller
probably is the person most likely
to beat President Johnson, he is
also the least likely to achieve the
nomination at this time. The main
reason for this is Rockefeller’s
own reticence at becoming a can
didate. He has declared that he is
not interested in the Presidency,
that he has found fulfillment as
governor of New York.
Despite Rockefeller’s disclaimer
of interest, national pollsters show
a rising trend for the Governor.
This rise corresponds with a de
cline in the fortunes of Michigan
Governor Romney, who has proved
that he has quite a talent for
putting his foot in his mouth and
keeping it there.
Of all the contenders. Rocke
feller is the most attractive.
Nixon seems to lack that certain
“something.” Reagan simply
lacks the experience of a Rocke
feller or a Nixon. Percy is young
enough to wait a few years and
is merely staying in the wings
in the event of a convention dead
lock.
Rockefeller has experience. His
three terms as governor of the
Empire State have shown him to
be an effective, able leader. His
most recent race showed that he
is also a good campaigner who
can come out fighting especially
when the chips are down.
It appears that in order to
achieve a Rockefeller candidacy
a genuine draft movement must
occur. Rockefeller has said he
would not accept a nomination un
der any circumstances, but I be
lieve this to be only talk. The
Governor recognizes, I feel, that
he has the duty to run if called
upon by his fellow countrymen.
No serious public servant can
rightfully quote General Sher
man, “If nominated, I will not
run. If elected, I will not serve.”
I believe Nelson Rockefeller to
be the best man in sight for the
Presidency of the United States.
—JLS
FALTERING FRESHMEN,
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Congratulations to Coach Ron Bromley and his
wife Dell, who formerly was secretary to the presi
dent; they are the elated parents of a lovely daugh
ter, Leslie Broyhill Bromley, born last week.
Richard Hoffman of the History and Political
Science faculty is also beaming with fatherly pride
these days. His wife, Jeanne, a Mars Hill alumna,
gave birth to their second son on Tuesday morning.
They named him William and will call him Will.
The Business Honor Club got its new school year
off to a good start last week with a called meeting
at which new officers were elected. The top posi
tions went to John Stancil, president; Bill Thompson,
vice president; Maxie Rayford, secretary; and Kathy
Spells, treasurer.
The National Teacher Examinations, that stren
uous hurdle all future school teachers must clear,
will be given again on campus Saturday, Oct. 7,
under the guidance of Dr. John Hough, head of
the Department of Education.
The second Monday night of each month was
chosen as the meeting night of Pi Sigma Phi, physical
education majors’ club. The decision came at the
first gathering last week, over which club president
Bill Dyar presided.
An extensive run-down of information on the
club was given. Robin Gilman presented the de
votional and Beverly Keller read the minutes of the
last meeting of last spring; Jerry Blevins, secretary-
treasurer, gave a financial report and offered club
stickers and sweatshirts for sale. Dyar presented
suggested changes in the club constitution and asked
each member to study them carefully
After the meeting refreshments were served in
the lounge of Chambers Physical Education Build
ing and those interested were given a tour of the
new building.
Tuesday, Sept. 26, will be opening day for the
campus chapter of the Society for the Advancement
of Management. The first meeting of the new
school year will be held on that date at 7:30 in the
Library Auditorium. A guest speaker has been
scheduled.
The organization, frequently referred to as
SAM, is currently holding a membership drive. In
terested sophomores, juniors and seniors are invited
Editor’s Note: Replies to this editorial
or other matters mentioned in this issue
of the Hilltop will be welcomed from
students or faculty members. Such letters
should be addressed to the editor and
either mailed to local post office box 486-T
or deposited in the copy basket in the
Hilltop office. All such letters must be
signed.
to join.
Four newcomers from overseas were welcomed
into the membership of the International Students’
Club at its initial meeting of the year Monday
night. They are Nikom Mattragoon, Prida Chaisiri
and Pramot Juthopan, all from Thailand; and Mary
Carol Harris from Bermuda, who was also elected
secretary.
Harry Cavalaris of Greece was elected president,
succeeding Winston Lau of Hong Kong. Fernando
Downs of Nicaragua was named vice president;
David Chang of Hong Kong, treasurer.
Speaker for the evening was Dr. Edgar Lyng-
holm of Asheville, a native of Denmark who pre
sented an illustrated lecture on his homeland.
Dr. and Mrs. Roman Gorski, Miss Mildred Bing
ham and Miss Frances Snelson are sponsors for the
club.
Something called “American Choreographic Pro
gram” is listed on the college calendar for 8 p.m.
Oct. 2 in Moore Auditorium. The American Choreo
graphic Company is a ballet company, which com
bines both classical and modern dance techniques in
presenting an evening of dance theater.
Founder and artistic director of the company is
Richard Nickolaus, whose ballets have been highly
acclaimed in Europe and whose works have been
presented on all three major television networks.
Principal dancers are Margot Travers, an 18-
year-old product of Nickolaus’ training, and William
Thompson, who doubles as assistant artistic director.
The music, which ranges from Bach to classical
Kabuki theater pieces, is under the direction of Rob
ert Schaff.
In all, the company includes 25 persons who have
been chosen for their specific technical and theatri
cal abilities.
The company’s appearance at Mars Hill will be
the first stop of an 11-day tour through North
Carolina sponsored by the Piedmont University Cen
ter of Winston-Salem. Other campuses to be visited
are Elon, High Point, Bennett and A & T in Greens
boro, Livingstone in Salisbury, Winston-Salem and
Salem in the Twin City area, and Catawba.
The M-Club for varsity athletes held its first
meeting of the year Monday night with Jerry
Blevins, president, presiding. Coach Bromley
showed a football action film.
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