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5 WEATHER Partly cloudy and warmer with scattered thunder showers. Ex pected hih to 84 to 50. VOL. LVII NO. 187 i n r nr Mi VtM VJ U U V Parker And Abernethy Awards Are Announced By MANLEY SPRINGS Hubert Terry Young of Ashcville has been awarded the John J. j Parker Jr. Medal for Unique Leadership in Sturent Government ac- j cording to an announcement made yesterday by Sam Magill of the ' office of Student Affairs. Truman Ellinwood Moore of Myrtle Beach, I S. C.t received the Erne.-t II. AbcVnethy prize, in Student Publications j Work. j The Parker Medal is given an nually by Judge and Mrs. John J. Parker in memory of their son, John Johnston Parker, Jr., class of 1937 ( who rendered distinguish ed and sacrificial leadership as president of the Student Council jr. one of the critical years in the history of Student Government.) This medal is awarded by a special committee appointed by the President of the University to that member of the graduat ing class who has demonstrated most clearly the "highest quali ties of leadership in perpetuating the spirit of honor and the, pro cess of student self-government." The Abernethy Prize was esta blished in 1941 by Ernest H. Ab crnethy, class of 1922. of Atlanta, Georgia. It is an annual award of a plaque and fifty dollars in cash, which is to be presented to the student who is adjudged by a committee to have done the "most distinctive -work . during the cur rtnt year Jn the field of student ; publications." Bob Young is past president of T student -government and is a mem- ' bcr of the .Order of the Old Well, uracr oi tnc Holy urau. and ur- i dcr of the Golden Fleece. He has been, a member of the Student Party for four years and the stu- dent legislature for three. Dur ing his freshman year he was elected president of the Freshman Fellowship. lie was vice chairman of the Carolina Forum Treasure of the YMCA, class president during his sophomore year. As aN junior Bob was president of the Graham Memorial Activi (See PARKER, page 3) Oppenheimer Named Asst. Attorney General Student Body President Sonny J Evans has announced the appoint ment of Jerry Oppenheimer to the post of Assistant Attorney General. , Oppenheimer will assist Attor ney General Sonny Hallford as one of the top functionaries in the president's cabinet and will act in a capacity to investigate and prosecute all offenders of the constitution as well as assist and represent the president under the campus constitution. Oppenheimer, who is a rising junior from Birmingham. Ala bama, was welcomed to the new office by both Hallford and Ev ans who looked to him for sub stantial accomplishments and con tributions to student government. Said President Evans upon mak-j ing the appointment late last GM'S SLATE The following activities are scheduled for Graham Memorial today: Orieatitisn Committe, 4-6 p.m., Grail Room; Women's Res idence Council, 6:45 p.m., Grail Room; University Party, 7-11 p.m., Roland Parker Lounge Nos. 1 end 2; University Club, 7-8 p.m., Roland Parker Lounge No. 3; Symposium, 3-6 p.m.. Wood house Conference Room; Dance Class, 6:39-8 p.m., Rendervous Room; Symposium, 4-6 p.m., A.P.O. Room; A.P.O., 7-9 p.m., VP.O. Room. U H C Library Serials Dept. Complete ff J Bob Young . . . Parker Aic-ard I". . ... i I Truman Moore Abernethy Award week: "Because of the possible expan sion of the Attorney General's of fice, it is essential that we have an individual of top caliber and unquestionable ability to assist Sonny Hallford in his work. "Jerry has been recognized by the Golden Fleece, the Grail and the O'd Well for his .leadership and service on campus, and I have the utmost confidence in his ca pabilities and interest in doing an outstanding job." In addition to his recognition by campus honoraries, Oppenhei mer was recently elected presi dent of the Old Well and has chaired and organized the 1957 Campus Orientation Committee, which is responsible for present ing an introductory program to the incoming freshman class next year. He has been active in the stu dent Legislature and is a member of Zeta Tau social fraternity. Welcoming his new assistant to office, Attorney General Hallford said yesterday: "I think we are indeed fortun ate to have a person of Jerry caliber and integrity to serve in this position. Jerry has proven his capabilities and I feel we can make great strides next year in compiling statutes of past years and examining other areas related to the constitution. "I am looking forward to the work at hand with such an able assistant as Jerry," he concluded (P) Wirt Service nil j J VuJ LJ U Li A Dot Pressly ' Lydia Moody . understanding spirit iK Miss Dorothy Pressly Is 1957 Winner Of Jane Craige Gray Memorial Award By EDITH MACKINNON Miss Dorothy Pressly is the 1957 winner of the Jane Craige Gray Memorial Award. In a ceremony held Sunday night in the Morehead Planetarium, Miss Pressly was announced, the recipi ent of the coveted award made by Beta Chi chapter of Kappa Delta sorority. Given in memory of Mrs. Gordon Gray, a Kappa Delta alumna, the awrard is presented as a tribute to the Weals which she exemplified. Miss Pressly is the fourth UNC coed to be honored in this way. University Vice-President William Oppenheimer Old Well Prexy Jerry Oppenheimer. rising senior from Birmingham, Ala., was elect ed president of the Order of the Old Well Thursday during the initiation of 63( students into the honorary organization. The business administration major is -also a member of the Order of the Golden Fleece, the Oixler of the Grail, Zeta Beta Tau fraternity, and Chairman of the 1957 Campus Orien tation Committee. Other officers of the honorary are John Kerr, vice-president, and Ben ny Thomas, secretary-treasurer. Sonny HaJlford. Kelly Maness, and Charlie Tompkins were chosen as members of the Executive Board, with Gene Whitehead and Jim Preston as alternate members. The Order of the Old Well was founded here in 1949 for the purpose of recognizing nad honoring campus service . and accomplishment on a point basis. Whereas the Golden Fleece, the Valkyries, and the Grail select their honorees on an intangible appraisal basis, the Old Well honors those juniors and sen iors, both men and women, who achieve at least a certain niinimum number of points. CHAPEL HILL, NORTH CAROLINA, TUESDAY, MAY 14, 1957 mm wm Lucinda Holderness . . . high ideals a v -. . " " 1ft ' r v , t ' 5 if : . - . HI s ' 4 f ; 1 f ! Carse Replaces Reibel James (Skip Carse, a 1957 gradu- and youth centers; and those groups ate of the Yale Divinity School has an dindividuals interested in wor been named as the new associate ; skip programs. secretary of the YMCA to replace John D. Ricbal who recently vacat ed that position. Carse will take over the post ef fective July 1, at which time he will j Divinity School. He majored in Eng assume and share responsibilities j lash and participated in varsity foot for YMCA and YVVCA activities on ball, wrestling and track, the UNC campus with ' Claude -C.'j The 24-year-old associate secre- IjShjotts. ..General Secretary nd Ann K. Chin. YWCA xiirecUw. " The position of associate seere- . tary includes supervision of: fresh- ! man camp and freshman groups; house discussion and study groups; community programs as the hospital j D. Carmichael made the presenta-j tion to Miss Pressly, who was cnos- en on the basis of scholarship, lead ership .and character. Miss Kath- erine Carmichael, Dean of Women, j president of the junior class, vice spoke on the significance of the 1 president of tlje day students, and award and the qualities for which j president of the Honor Court. Miss Pressly was selected. j Named "Miss , Peace" in her sen- A reception ir. honor of the re- j iir year, she was also selected by cipient followed the presentation, j the faculty as the outstanding mem The receiving line Included Miss ; ber of the senior class and elected Pressly, Dean Carmichael, Dr. and j to membership in Phi Theta Kappa, Mrs. W. C. Pressly, William Car- i the junior college Phi Beta Kappa, michael, Mrs. Kay Kyser, Kappa j Since transferring to UNC, Miss Delta Alumnae Advisor, and Miss j Pressly has been elected secretary Edith MacKinnon, Kappa Delta , of the student body, and social President. ; j chairman of . the junior class. A The Raleigh junior has had a long ; member of Alpha Delta Pi sorority, School Of Recognizes Eleven awards and honors were presented last night to outstand ing students of the School of Pharmacy here. The awards were presented in connection with the RTst meeting this school year of the students branches of the N.C. Pharma ceutical Assn. and the American Pharmaceutical Assn. Announced as recipients of the awards by Dean E. A. Brecht were the following: The Lehn and Fink Gold Medal for highest scholarship was pre sented to Miss Shirley Weaver Bumgardner of West Jefferson. She also received the Kappa Ep silon Award for being the out standing woman student as se lected by a committee of stu dents and pharmacy staff. The Buxton "Williams ' Hunter Medal for scholarship and campus citizenship was presented to Joe Ephriam Smith of Connelly Springs. The Student Body Award in the form of a mortar and pestle it is1 Connie Whittaker sincere and perceptive ' A native of Evanston. Illinois, Carse did undergraduate work at Northwestern end Ohio Wesleyan Universities before entering the Yale ; t&ry, a.gradante student at. Yale, iJUeld a similar Pvisition to the Y- jcst as Graduate Secretary of the ! Yale Christian Association. His du- j ties and capacities were similar to those which he will be expected to J fulfill as associate secretary here. record of leadership and honorary positions during ner college career. A graduate of Peace College in Raleigh, Miss Pressly served as Pharmacy Students plaque was presented to Donald Joseph Miller of. Raleigh selected as the outstanding graduating student by a student committee. He also received the Key to the Outgoing President of the phar macy student body. Thp two Merck Awards, ron- I sisting of two useful reference books, were presented for note worthy achievement to Renus Ed gar Rich Jr. of Morganton and ueraia Kelly Harrington ot ban- program wjn be the presentation orc- of the orientation week schedule The Bristol Award in the form j wnich wni be explained and out of a medical dictionary was pre ine(i for an members of the sented for noteworthy achieve ment to Charles Peter Copses of Charlotte. ine Pharmacy Senate Award, a gold cup, for loyalty and service was presented to Maurice. Edward Underwood of Wilmington as-se lected by a committee of students and faculty. The Rho Chi First Year Award for highest scholarship during the freshman year was won by Miss (See PHARMACY, Page 3) Offices in Graham Memorial it Frances Reynolds . source of strength f V Miss Faison service in dignity she has served as pledge song lead er and corresponding secretary of the group. Other extra-curricular activities on the UNC campus have included positions as dormitory representa tive to Women's Residence Council and representative to Graham Me morial Board of Directors. Along with Miss Jackie Aldridge. Miss Pressly was chosen as the UNC ex change student to Sarah Lawrence College. A sociology major. Miss Pressly hopes to work in the field of voca tional counseling and guidance fol lowing graduation. Counselors To Meet Tonight Jerry Oppenheimer, Chairman of the Campus Orientation Com mittee announced yesterday that Men's Orientation counselors will meet at 7:30 p.m. today in Ger ard Hall. George Ragsdale, the Honor Council the group, Oppenheimer said. He added that the meeting is compulsory and that "no coun selor can adequately fulfill his duties unless he is present at the meeting tonight." An important portion of the spring orientation program. Oppenheimer requested that everyone be punctual in order i that necessary business be com pleted and the meeting concluded at the earliest possible time. Orientation counselors will be responsible for instructing and welcoming the Freshman class of 1957 to the campus. They in struct and present the Carolina Campus and Honor Codes to in coming students. ! s. iraoi 4 Juniors, Graduate, 3 Honoraries Selected In the early morning hours, five co-eds and three honoraries were tapped into the Valkyries, the highest honoidy organization for women on the University campus. In the secret pre-dawn ceremonies traditional to Valkyrie tappings, these women were recognized for their development of the ideals of character, scholarship, leadership, sound judgment, creativity, service, and inspiration to others. Those being so honored were: V.; - i. in Miss Queen given unselfishly Dean Kemble recognized leader 3- - tmm '0mmi " - ' - ? . I t.i'll I- - I - .11111 i , Til riraiim-H Day Of Reckoning For ROTC Unit Concluded A day of reckoning came to members of Air Force ROTC De- i tachment 590 Thursday in the per i ion of a Federal Inspection Team from AFROTC Headquarters at Maxwell AFB, Alabama. Federal Inspection, which. is one of the major events of the AF - j ROTC here each year, is designat- j At the conclusion of the sche led to determine whether ROTC j duled review, the award-winning units around the area and country i UNC Drill Team presented a series (are satisfactorily accomplishing of precsion movements under the I the task assigned them. (command of Capt. C. R. Harnn-- ! Most of the -drill, sessions after I ton" Christmas each vear are devoted p.-...-ii '" - Chairman of to the proper execution of the pro-! thunderous roar of relief and ap will address 'gram for Federal Inspection. Tne . proval when official announcement troops are primed and expected to,H" ,,,c,ue " "dU be at. their best for the occasion. ! cludtd for detachment 590 until For basic and first year advanc-! next -vear' same Ume' 5ame piace- ed cadets, this is probably the most j important event of the year. Sen-j iors forego the tpit-and-shine awe 1 of the inspection, however, and! look forward to June 4 in the For-1 est Theater when they receive their commissions in the USAF. The Federal Inspection team this year was led by Inspector-in-Chief Colonel S. L. Crosthwait. His staff j included Lt. Col. Dolan and Major Herron during the tour of the de- j tachment. j Inspection ceremonies were held i during the regular drill period j Thursday on Fetzer Field. The actual infection was preceded by a cadet briefing Wednesday morn - ing. Following the individual inspec tion of cadets, a review was re- LIBERTY The editor says legislators are encroaching upon it on page two. FOUR PAGES THIS ISSUE mm (7 Misses f ranees f.llen ienoiu.-., sophomore religion major from Newton; Dorothy Byrne Prosly, junior psychology major from P.a leigh; Adelaide Lucinda Holder ness. junior religion major from Greensboro; Constance Elizabeth Whittaker. junior English major from Whittier, Calfornia; Lydi a Ann Moody, graduate student in education, from Silcr City; Anne Queen, associate director of the YWCA, from Chapel Hill and Can ton; Georgia Hicks FaLon. head re ference librarian (retiring), from Chapel Hill and Clinton: and Eliza beth Louanna Kemble. clean of the School of Nursing, from Chapl Hill. Citations read to the tappecs were: MISS REYNOLDS: ". . . . One who is recognized for her numer ous and meaningful contributions to many areas of Carolina life. As a person, her genuineness, spon taneity, and deep source of strength have permeated her re lationship milking a decried im pact on all who know her. Her in fluence and degree of service havp "been particularly felt in the work of the Campus Christian Council, the Lutheran Church, and the Woman's Athletic Association, where she has put into action th'j ideals for which she stands." MISS 1-IOLDERNESS: " . . . . Recognized for the high io'ckls which she has manife.-ted in her daily life, her eagerness to serve the campus, and her co-operative spirit. An active interest and en thusiasm have been shown in her participation in the YWCA, her sorority, and the Honor Council. Her self-giving and gracious spirit (see VALKYRIES, page 3) ceived by Col. Crosthwait. With him on the reviewing stand were members of his staff; the local de tachment staff officers; Dean John son of the General College; Gen. (Ret.) F. C. Shepard. L'NC Military ' Adviser; and the Ansel Squadron , led by Miss Pat Dillon. Jenrett Dies PORTSMOUTH. Va., P Janu-s Joseph Jimmy Jenrett, I'niver sty of North Carolina athlete, died here early Sunday from in juries suffered in an Ka tcr Sunday accident at his home. Jenrett, former Churchlaml High School athlete, was a mem ber of the freshmen foot bull team at North Carolina. The 220-pounder played tackle. Neither Jenrctt's family nor doctors at the hospital at uhich i he died would reveal the nature j of the accident in which Jenrett was involved. Funeral servces will be held today.
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