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Page 2 CHARLOTTE COLLEGIAN May 27, 1952 CHARLOTTE COLLEGIAN Published quarterly throughout the school year by the stu dents of CHARLOTTE COLLEGE, Charlotte. N. C. Editorial Staif Editor Michael Palmer Associate Editor Charles Hickman Alumni Editor Harriet McSheehan Sporte Editor Johnny Long Steve Mahaley, Business Manager Typist Arial Stephens, Publication Staff Bill SchoU Velma Ray Wellene Hodge FacuUy Advisor Miss Mary Denny Bible Is Needed Recently, Mr. Harley Scott, professor of psychology at CC, conducted a poll to determine the chief annoyances and the good points of the College. “Excellent faculty and admin istration” and “evening classes for working students” headed the list of good points. “Not enough courses offered,” “lack of more representation from the fairer sex,” and “lack of stu dent interest in college activities” were listed as the chief annoyances. I was more impressed with one that appeared further down on the list—“Bible not offered.” I feel that there is a genuine need for a Bible course at Charlotte College. The following are the reasons for my be lief: (1) There is a compelling need for a study of the Bible in the fast-moving modern world. There seems to be too much emphasis on facts and scientific knowledge. I do not intend to imply that science is not important. 1 realize that without it, the advances known to man would not have been possible. But in this Atomic Age, there is a tendency to ignore the more beautiful side of life—the spiritual side. Generally, ma terialistic things have become our number one aim. A study of the Bible would, I believe, help us to correct this wrong. (2) Students should be well acquainted with the basis of American life—Christianity. America was founded on faith in God, and to perpetuate the American way of life, college students should be well prepared for the job, for they are the future leaders of this nation. (3) Ministers at CC, as well as other interested students, should be given the opportunity to study the Bible. Earlier in the year an attempt, initiated by the ministers at CC, was made to have a class in Bible, but for some reason it failed. These ministers and the other students who signed a petition would like to see Bible offered. The fact that these ministers asked for a course in Bible is proof enough that a thorough study of the Bible is not obtained in the Church. (4) Bible study would fulfill the prime aim of education—the betterment of life. This, I believe, is the most important point included in my argument. The chief purpose of any educational system is to teach men and women how to better their lives and how to be of service to the community. An understanding of the Bible is necessary if this aim is to be accomplished. Yet, Bible is not offered to students at Charlotte College. I hope that next year the request will b€ met with favorable response. Michael Palmer "Thanks A Mill ion" We find ourselves publishing the last issue of the Charlotte Collegian. Before we put away our books for this school year, however, we would like to express our appreci ation to those who have given so much assistance in publishing the school paper. To Miss Mary Denny, faculty adviser for the paper, we owe a great deal. Without her en couragement and willingness to help, the paper would not have been published. We appreciate the co-operation from the College office and the interest and advice of Miss Cone, who has patiently helped us with information neces sary in publishing a paper. We wish to express our thanks to the Student Council for its co-opera- tion this year. To Mr. Bill Mitchell, Jr., of the Dowd Press, our publishers, we extend a hearty thanks. He has taken a personal interest in the paper and has helped us in innumerable ways. Bill Senn, Jr., an alumnus of CC and former editor of the Collegian, has taken pictures and has helped with the lay-out. Bill, we just couldn’t have worked without your help and advice. There are other individuals who have taken an in terest in the paper and have helped in various ways. 1 wish to acknow ledge their efforts also. Bill Palmer has helped in writing articles and in proof-reading the material, and has done various other chores that are connected with publishing a paper. John H. Brandt has been a constant con tributor to the paper. His excellent cartoons have added much to the paper. Harriet McSheehan has served us well with several articles each issue. Steve Mahaley, Bill Scholl, Arial Stephens, and Charles Brice have contributed often and have willingly helped when asked. To the entire student body and faculty we say “thanks” for your interest and co-operation in publishing the Collegian. Commencement Plans Are Set Rev. Ficklen, Dr. Jernigan To Speak Commencement on June 2, pre ceded by the banquet for the graduates on May 31 and the bac calaureate sermon on June 1 con stitute the remaining activities of the graduating class of 1952. The banquet, given by the fac ulty to the twenty-two graduates, will be held at Chez Montet in the Mecklenburg Hotel. The baccalaureate sermon will be held at the Covenant Presby terian Church at 8:00 P.M. The Rev. James B. Ficklen, whose topic will be “Choas or Christ,” will deliver the sermon. Graduation exercises will be held in the Central High School Auditorium on Monday at 8:15 P.M. Mr. J. Murray Atkins, Chair man of the Executive Board of Charlotte College, will preside. Dr. Lawrence Stell, who is pastor of the Trinity Presbyterian Church, will give the invocation and the benediction. Mr. J. P. Hobson, member of the Board of School Commissioners, will in troduce the speaker Dr. C. C. Jernigan, president of Queens College, Mr. Richard Boward, ac companied by Mr. Robert Kirk patrick, will sing two selections. Mr. Kirkpatrick will also play for the processional and the re cessional. Miss Bonnie E. Cone, director of Charlotte College, will present the awards and the diplomas. Class Prophecy Every year when a group begins to measure for robes and make general preparation for the “Grand March,” some wise fool always has to make a few foolish prophecies as to what will happen to some of the graduates in the near future. Well, there is no wiser-guy fool than I so here goes. I, Am A. Fool, do on this 16th day of May in the year of our Lord 1952 prophecy that: Fete Maydani.s will be the biggest debater on the Senate floor. William W. Rinimer will continue to date his fiance, Jean, until both are too old to marry. Fleet Kirkpatrick will one day head the theology depart ment at Duke University. Leon Atkinson will be professor of college Algebra at Charlotte College. Harriet .McSheehan will put her French students to sleep as she has and does her professor. Fred Prince will some day in the near future lose his reticense and marry. Steve Mahaley will .some day find a bat in Bat Cave. George l^efler will head the French department in one of the leading universities. Arial Stephens will continue to drive his professors to drink wherever he goes to school. Jack Proctor will be basketball coach at C. C. Scotty Stallings will own his own brewery, it he doesn’t drink himself out of business. The rest of the students will eventually get out of Char lotte College. Warren Blair will some day be. (period)
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