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Choir director Jean Duffy led her charges in the singing of “Oh Christmas Tree,” “Deck the Hall,” “Jingle Bells” and “Silent Night” at the annual Community Christmas Concert Dec. 6 in Mac Gray Auditorium. Mrs. Alice Scheld was accom panist. Vol. XXIII MITCHELL COLLEGE, STATESVILLE, N. C., DECEMBER, 1970 No. 13 Mr. Steve Herman, instructor of social sciences and owner- director of Herman Art Gallery, was the subject of an illustrated feature story Nov. 22 in The Charlotte Observer. The article, “Art Is Worthy Of Leisure, But It Keeps Herman Busy,” was written by Harold Warren of the Observer Iredell Bureau. Scheduled for exhibition at the gallery during January are watercolor and tempera paint ings by Mel Kester of Concord. Freshman Elisa Troutman, Carolina Dogwood Queen, and 15 candidates for Mitchell’s Christmas Queen title braved cold winds to appear in States ville’s annual Yuletide parade Nov. 23 on Center St. Elisa, who has traveled all over the South east attending beauty pageants, parades, festivals and other special events, was quoted as saying that the Statesville parade was her most enjoyable appearance. A-OK WITH ME—Making his second visit here in three years as Religious Emphasis Week speaker. Chaplain Porter W. Seiwell (left photo) of Catawba College in Salisbury indicates his approval of plans for the Nov. 16-20 religious enrichment program on campus. Looking on are Dr. Richard L. Morgan, Mitchell College chaplain, and Sid Lanier (center), president of the sponsoring Student Christian Association. In the right photo Paulette Thomas offers punch to "Pastor" Seiwell at a reception Nov. 16 in the Student Union. Others shown (L-R) are students Stan Braswell, Shila Stribling and Becky Mitchell. (Photos by John Young and Hilda Best) 3 Task Forces Are Announced In his first appearance before the student body Dec. 15, Dr. Bart Herrscher, Mitchell Col lege’s new president, outlined the formation of three task for ces that will study the present structure of the college in the areas of student life, instruction and administration. Recommendations for changes in these areas are to be submitted to President Her rscher when he assumes full duties of office Feb. 1. Chairmen Named Chairman of the task force on student life is David Singletary, student body president. Com mittee members include stu dents Joe Swedish and Marilyn Massengale, Mrs. Carolyn Kel ly of the faculty and Mr. D. E. Spencer, director of student af fairs. Heading the task force on the instructional program is Mr. Charles Kelly of the faculty. Another faculty member on this committee is Dr. Richard Mor gan. Mrs. Marcia Bradshaw, librarian, represents the ad ministration, and Sid Lanier re presents the students. The task force on the admin istrative program is chaired by Dean Kenneth Bradshaw. Ser ving on his committee are Miss Mary Edna Matheson, trea surer; Mr. James Storie, di rector of admissions; Mrs. Aileen FitzPatrick, instructor; and Rich Whitley, sophomore Honor Council member. Ideas Welcomed Persons with ideas or sug gestions to offer in any one of the three areas should submit these to the chairman of the ap propriate task force. In his remarks to the stu dents, Dr. Herrscher advised his listeners to “get involved with your faculty, with each other and with Mitchell Col lege.” LANGUAGE LEARNERS—New members of the Mu chapter of Sigma Pi Alpha, national honorary language fraternity, pose with their robed investors following initiation ceremonies Dec. 6 at the home of Mrs. Katherine Nooe Knox, adviser. Looking forward to a covered-dish supper are (L-R on floor) Beth Maguire, Mike Parlier and Ruth Ballance. Seated are Student Council Representative Marsha Englebert, President Gary Ham, Vice-President Linda Loftin and Secretary-Treasurer Becky Lineberry. Standing, from left, are Wanda Drum, Madge Kestler, Lir Troutman, Cheryl York, Mrs. Knox, Christine Blanc, Yuko Ogushi, Frank Shaver, Instructor Daphne Helms, Karen McHone and Debbie Stike- leather. Bill and Bob Liess, freshman twin brothers, are co-treasurers of the Statesville chapter. Order of DeMolay. During a ceremony Nov. 30 at the Masonic Temple, they helped induct the largest class ever to be initiated in the local division. Physical education courses to be offered second semester include classes in baseball, fencing, beginning swimming and advanced swimming. Student Affairs Director D. E. Spencer will teach baseball and (Photo by Young) will field a team in extramural competition. According to Mr. Spencer, junior league and American Legion coach in Statesville, all home games will be played at City Stadium. Miss Doris Darlington will instruct students in fencing. According to Coach Tony Goins, instructor of swimming, only those who have previously had 10 formal lessons should enroll in the ad vanced section, which will in clude lessons in junior and senior lifesaving. A private pool has been made available for use by swimming classes. REVEALING PIN-UP—Bill Draughn points out the anatomy of a frog during ""open house"' Nov. 14 in the college's new biology labora tory. Assisted by Ricky Hollar, Bill conducted guests on an informal tour of the facilities in Room 106. Madge Kestler served as hostess at a coffee break in the Student Union. Users of the audio-tutorial system to learning, the three Biology 102 students of Mr. Jerry Hass also held a question and answer session in Rotary Memorial Auditorium for visiting professors interested in new instructional approaches. (Photo by Young)
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