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The Campus Interpreter The Campus Guide The Western Carolinian CULLOWHEE A JEWEL IN THE HEART OF THE GREAT SMOKIES Z257 CUtLOWHEE, N. C„ MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 H HUSHED in THE ST I DEM ASS(X I.VTION Facilities Of Library Open To Freshmen The 111 building is located the library, the place « ■id happ) hours In and her to the . and in- how 1,1 departm mdlng of which all now < ALOG; lit lihould have a \ how to make the library a laboratory for his i work. But the library should not be and work. An effo o make the librarj cultural the campus. Thi much to know and to learn about in addition to work. The libn a coml . place ro which one can come during leisure hours to road just for the joy of reading, to see beautiful works of art. and perhaps to become acquainted with the best in music. ?.men are available, a special room will be arranged for this pnrpc you will find books on open shelves or on a small table near a comfortable chair. Bulletin Boards will be arranged on the wall on which will be displayed beautiful pictures and ir.formi.tion on many other cultural subjects. Magazines and newspapers will be close at hand. Here in this Leisure Reading Room one can come for relaxation in the quiet, attractive atmosphere of n college living room, a place where one can learn for the pure joy of learning. Mrs. Buchanan and Miss Brown will be on hand to talk with you about your reading interests and to help you choose books. May this, your first year in college, serve to carry you far on the road to becoming a well-informed person in many fields of learning. The library staff will be happy to know that they at least pointed the Way. Dean Of Men At W.C.T.C. Versatile James Whatley Named New Coach For The Catamounts Editor Barton Selects Staff Ruth Barton, editor-in-chief of the Western Carolinian, has selected the following people as members of her staff for the coming year: Genevive Summers of Moore Haven, Florida, has been selected as associate editor. Miss Sui mers is a senior and has been member of the Journalism Club and the Western Carolinian staff for the past year. Others who were selected are as follows:, Betty Penland and Helen Greenlee, news editors, Jennings Bryant, Mac Fore, and Johnnie Keennum, sports editors; Bill Justice, exchange editor; Anna Jean Grant, feature editor; Juanita Porter and Mary Grant society editors; Celeste Almond and Mary Jo Shufford, copy editors Miss Alwayne DeLozier will be on the editorial staff. These people Were selected on | basis of merit including Journal- DEAN W. E. BIRD TO THE FKKSIIMEN Cullowhee is yours! Mold yourself into it! Make it Yours! The purpose of this paper is to guide you. Every phase, of collage life is treated in this paper. When you are in doubt refer to it. We, the staff of The Western Carolinian are dedicating this paper to you, Freshmen. It is our sincere desire that you get a good start. Because we are interested in you and your happiness we have put out this early edition of our paper. Will you let it be your guide in the next few days? Ruth Barton, Editor of Western Carolinian- BOOKLET PUBLISHED BY ALPHA PHI SIGMA James "Big Jim" Whatley has been selected as the new coach of the 1939 Catamounts, succeed- ich Ralph James. Mr. Whatley came to Cullowhee in July to take over his duties as Coach Whatley was born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, on March 11, 1918. His home is now ir Alexander City, Alabama. Whatley has one of the most remarkable athletic records ever established at the University of Alabama. To his credit three years of Varsity football, baseball, track, and basketball. As well as excelling in three major sports Coach Whatley is interested in golf and tennis. In 1935 he was All Southeastern in football and in 1934 he was with his team when it went to the Rose Bowl. Not only was Coach Whatley's The Alpha Phi Sigma record remarkable in athletics, but; honorary organization he had an unusual standing in, Pus- Tne criteria by which scholarship and Student Government activities. His major was Physical Education with a double minor of Science and History (no North Carolina history!) For three years after finishing college Coach Whatley played professional football with the Brooklyn Dodgers and two years professional baseball in Southeastern league. For six months before accepting the position at Western Carolina Teachers College he was with the Sinclair Refining Company. Upon being asked what he thought of the mountains, he answered with a characteristic, "] love 'em." In a more serious veir he spoke his sentiment about the Catamounts and of Western Carolina Teachers College. "I am installing the Notre Dame System this "year. Prospects look fairly good and it seems if we will have a wealth of : terial provided we get the athletes. Coach Whatley struck the key Warm Welcome Extended From Baptist Church i welcome hip each lurch. It by Mr. S been selected: N, Stud, i I ie Sunday you the opportunij that is the pasi rid to the The deacons that will greet you are from th community. 'I hose ten men are well able to man the affairs of the church. The church uses the students in the Sunday schoi perintendents of iiepartmi leaders of the B. I. The Pastor, Rev. Fred Forester, iduate of :he Southwestern minary, of fori Worth, ai Mrs. ■ Committee Working On Anniversay Day Celebration Here 1'enetative Hans Are To Have Two Prognuac; To B§- Climaxed October 28 eminary g|ves the student body a sympathetic couple to deal with student pro Hi ms and aid you your pursuit of happiness. The Baptist Church welcomes u and stands at the edge of the campus to serve you and help make your college life a joyful life. istic work and ability. A thinker a producer of The interjection is the most pop. ular part of speech. Anyone can lse Tt without thinking. President becomes a member is to make ither honor roll for two successive quarters or to join when a Freshman by the qualifications of being Valedictorian or Salutatorian i high school class. This organization is very large and consists of a select group of students. The activities of the club are Very impressive and effective. It is affiliated with the National Society of the Alpha Phi Sigma. Miss Alice Benton of the Physical Education Department if sponsor and director of activities of the club. Last year the organization saw very successful year under the Association Of Childhood Education Is Enterprising Organization Here A joint tl Car- liuehainin, Henderson- working of the program lament ke, culmination in a final The tinal celebration will likely ["raining in North Carolina," will feature outstanding the gen- , to the from a and as- this and other il] be invited. The other part of tin' celebration, coming a will feature the i of the new $650,000.00 luncheon, football game, and a ball at nght. To . ry high School rn Nortn Carolina will be invited. It is likely that ion will be on October 88, LW9. Freshmen Are Invited To Join Journalism Club Freshman Advisor JOHN S. SEYMOUR Every person interested in Journalism at Western Carolina Teachers College is eligible to join the Journalism club. Whether you have 'ou are urged to join this club if you are interested in any phi of publicity work. The club meets every week and the following are officers for this year: President—Ruth Barton. Vic-President—Gen Summers. Sec-Treasurer—-Betty Penland. Reporter—Alwayne DeLozier. Freshmen and transfer students are invited to join the club at its first meetine which will be announced in Chapel. Every member of the staff of The Western Carolinian is expected to attend these meetings and to become a member of this club. Science Club Names Officers The Science Club is one from which we may expect great things in the future. Only one year old in their club work, this , group of budding scientists ha3 presidency of Edith Wilson. This | already proved that they can and year Herbert Cohn has been elect- will do something worthwhile, ed to serve as president. | At the Pre-Session Conference One of the most interesting last year Mr. Dodson presented his activities of the club last year is ideas for organizing this club and the publication of a book. A copy i was congratulated by that group, will be distributed to each member ,On October 3, 1938 the club came of the student body. The booklet' into existence with thirty-three was colaborated by faculty mem- charter members. Soon a constitu- bcrs and students. The sketches tion was written, programs plan- vert by Deane Frazier. (Continued on Page Two) The Association of Childhood Education was organiz d li for the purpose o Ing and studying the problems in the field of childhood education. The sponsor of this organization was I.ilia Ke'ehin and the first president was Mary Elizabeth Preston. At the end of last year there was an enrollment of seventy-nine members of the organization hope to have this enrollment increased. All persons interested in Childhood Education are urged to join. Last year the organization sponsored the Black Mountain Players Ibsen's "Doll House." Also a delegation of ten students and four faculty members went to the National convention in Atlanta during the Spring quarter. Western Car- lina Teachers College had the dis- nction of having the second larg- st delegation present. The officers elected last spring for the year 1938-1939 are as follows: President, Lou Belle Boyd, of Waynesville^ North Carolina; Vice President, Marjorie Burkett, of Rich Square, North Carolina; Secretary-Treasurer. Frances Allison, Sylva, North Carolina; Reporter, Melba Fowler, Glenville, North Carolina. Miss Lou Belle Boyd made the following remark concerning the coming year: "We have set up most of our objectives and it appears > have a good year ahead." Western Carolina's Ne»v Men's Dormitory note of the spirit and success of the future Catamounts when uttered the following words: "We will have to have the operation and the support of thel entire student body, Alumni, and faculty. We hope to improve the playing field, increase the seating capacity, and are considering a lighting system." EDNA DINKINS President of Women's Government Association. May Day Is Now Big Campus Fete Begun in 193 L and reinstated in 1934 after a lapse of two years, the special obsei-vance of May Day rapidly has become one of the real gala occasions 'on the campus of Western Carclina Teachers College. It is quite.interesting to note that the twol co-eds picked for (Continuee on Page Two) Plans Get Underway For Dramatic Tournament Here In 1!K!5, at the suggestion of P. L. Elliott, head of the English department, Western Carolina Teachers College extended an Club, to all high schools west of McDowell County to come to Cullowhee and participate in a dramatic tournament of one-act plays. Invitations were sent to sixty-five schools to enter this tournament under the auspices of the college. The purpose of4 the tournament was to cultivate dramatic talent in high school students of Western North Carolina. Marion High School won the tournament and trophy in 1935 with Riders to the Sea. The following year, Flat Rock High School won the trophy with its play, Nine Lives of Emily. In 1937 the college inaugurated new policy regarding the contest. Instead of the tournaments being sponsored and directed by Western Carolina Teachers College, the Carolina High School Dramatic Association Was organized and the college acted as host to the contest. Schools not in the association could enter, but the entrance fee to non-members was twice as large as to members. The high school in the organization had the added privilege of being allowed to attend a Lyceum number at Western Carolina. Flat Rock has been the only school to take advantage of this privilege since the rule was passed. It presented Wild Hobbyhorses in the spring of 1939. Thi* year two Cullowhee High School players were placed on the all-tournament cast. The Candler High School players won the tournament in 1937 with a comedy called Hamlet and in 1938 Candler again took first place in competition against Flat Rock with Dr. Doolittle, Alan Newcomb, now at W. C. T. C, starred in this play. No mother thinks her daughter New Gymnasium Ready For Use Climaxing fifty years of steady growth and development. Western Carolina Teachers College soor have six modern buildings completed, bringing the total twelve. Through the untiring efforts of Dr. H. T. Hunter, pr<rsident, ap propriations from the state PWA were received and now a $650,000 expansion and building program is nearing completion. In 1937 construction of a $75,000 physical education building got homely. Underway. The structure of na-: tive North Carolina granite is I Many men need two masters 144 feet by 88 feet. The stone was whether they can serve them or quarried near the college and stone was accurately cut by hand before being placed in the im- huilding. The main gym- lm floor is of hard maple with glass backboards for basketball. Offices, classrooms, rooms for Visiting teams, supply rooms and a large swimming pool are part of :ing and make it most complete. This building and the addition of two new physical education instructors are the culmination of the new physical education majon being offered by the college. The new men's dormitory is one of the many new additions to the college plant be fleet-footed than hotheaded. President Old age hits some people mighty young. A half-truth is a half-brother to CHARLES GRAY President of W.C.T.C. Student Body

The Western Carolinian is Western Carolina University’s student-run newspaper. The paper was published as the Cullowhee Yodel from 1924 to 1931 before changing its name to The Western Carolinian in 1933.

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  • Western Carolina Teachers College
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  • Date original: 1939-09-25
  • Date digitized: 2017-02-01
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  • Dimension: 22" x 15"
  • Pages: 4 pages
• Subject - Topic
  • College student newspapers and periodicals
  • Cullowhee (N.C.) -- Newspapers
  • Universities and colleges -- North Carolina -- Cullowhee -- Newspapers
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  • Jackson County (N.C.)
  • Cullowhee (N.C.)
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  • Western Carolina University
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  • WCU Students Newspapers Collection
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  • HL_WesternCarolinian_1939-09-25_Vol08_No01
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  • Western Carolina University Hunter Library