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Page 2 THE WESTERN CAROLINIAN WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1943 WESTERN CAROLINIAN barred, this is considered the most import-] Ak 1<V%|> Thp T if a Of Bi-monthly publication of the Student Association ant feature of the school year by the great . * . , at Western Carolina Teachers College, Cullowhee, majority of students who wish to see once i A ll3CtlCC lCACHC!* North Carolina. again on the campus the friends of past years who have meant so much to the individual WESTERN CAROLINIAN STAFF Editor Helen M. Hartshorn Associate Editors Dorothy Jeane Ensley Edna Hawkins Society Editor Lena Mae Glass Fashion Editor Virginia Padgett Circulation Manager Jack Angel Typists Dorothy Darby Doris Ghormley Annie Lou Blalock Faculty Advisors , Mabel Tyree Grant McColley Business Manager Kenneth Terrell Business Advisor Ruth Oliver Hinds Member Associated Colle6icite Press Distributor of i Cblle6iateDi6est WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1943 Miss Trixie Jenkins and the college itself. Captain Eddie Rickenbacker said, "I would rather have a million friends than a million dollars." We have always been taught the value of true friendships, from the time we were children, and like Rickenbacker, feel that they mean so much more to us than money ever could. It is for that reason Homecoming means so much to us . . . the renewal of friendships which have involuntarily degenerated due to actual distances apart which professional positions throw us. and the especial factor of once again meeting those friends in old, familiar, and loved surroundings, such as we remember with nostalgie thoughts when recalling incidents of our "school days." To the alumni who plan to come, we extend the heartiest of welcomes; to those who find it impossible to attend this event we express our deepest regret at being prevented the pleasure of seeing you; and to the faculty who are making arrangements for a successful and much-welcomed Homecoming, despite all contrary conditions which faced you, we give a rousing "Thank you." It was with genuine regret and a deep sense of loss that the older students and most of the members of the faculty learned of the death last summer of Miss Trixie Arlene Jenkins at her home in Jacksonville after an illness of two years. Many of this campus remember Miss HOW AOOllt TllOSC Jenkins as the critic teacher in the fifth /4////fg«<?f>«? grade for a number of years. As one of the outstanding educators of small children in North Carolina she was beloved by both her young pupils and her student teachers for her sympathy with childhood, for her ever affectionate manner in her school room and for her skill in inspiring in her boys and girls high ideals. Her love for children taking a practical turn, she did a great deal of social work in the community, administering to the physical as well as the mental and spiritual needs of the children she taught. In the death of Miss Jenkins the children of this county lost one of their best friends, the faculty one of its most congenial colleagues and the state of North Carolina one of its most valuable educators. Parliamentary Procedure The recommendation made by the students attending pre-season conference and adopted by the student body concerning the need for parliamentary procedure in campus organizations, is soon to be enacted with a vengeance. The senate has arranged that each club shall in one of their meetings, before the end of this quarter, have one meeting devoted to a study and enactment of the recognized methods of conduct in large groups, and later have a chapel program devoted to the points needing most attention. This paper recognizes the worth of such a course of action, for in the past the greatest problems with which the students have been confronted could have either been avoided entirely or minimized to a large extent, if the parliamentary laws of conduct had been known and observed, particularly in the cases of nominations for important campus offices. It is the duty of a group such as this of prospective teachers and professional assistants to become acquainted in some degree with the laws which will govern all of the professional organizations with which you will have contact in the future. For teachers these laws will prove their merit in the classroom if the students are taught the basic principles of recognition by the "chairman" (teacher) and the manner in which they must address the chair, other students, and "in order." For future practice teachers such a course is particularly recommended. To the members of the pre-session conference, who recognized the need for such a study on the part of the students, to the senate who are seeing this matter pushed through to a worthy finish and to the teach It has been the policy of this paper to "please everyone" where possible in the type of news, pictures, etc., which we have printed. You realize that The Western Carolinian is the possession of the student body, and is written by members of the student body. Having thus stated then that each individual on this campus is in some way responsible, through part ownership laws, for the content and conduct of this paper, we wish to state that through your neglect it is failing to give the utmost of its possible service. This is what we mean: The Western Carolinian is a vital part of the student himself in that it is a record of his activities. To those of our boys who are in service it is the only means they may have of keeping in contact with the school chums of past years. It is a shame that these men are being deprived of the small, though we think important, bit of pleasure which they may derive from receiving this small bit of newsprint that tells them so much about their buddies and Alma Mater. We say it is your fault and your responsibility if some of your friends in service are being disappointed when they fail to get the "campus voice"—through your neglect in turning over to us the addresses of some of our alumni, you have failed to do your small part for the men in uniform. Won't you, as joint owners in this newspaper, do your duty to make it function for the benefit of many rather than for a few? Give those addresses to us; we'll do the rest for you. Write them on a piece of paper, of any description, write the Editor's name on it and drop it in box 185 in the post office. Remember, it is the very least you can do. There comes a time in the life of every student who wishes a sheepskin from Western Carolina Teachers College, when he or she must put away childish things, bull sessions on the rock wall, and coca- colas a la bookstore for the new and challenging experience of actually teaching. We have seen it happen again and again; the life process is reversed and the butterfly is pushed back into the pupa. Sleeves are rolled up, and that part of the library other than the browsing room is haunted once more with the groans of practice teachers. Evening conferences and washing hose become a routine to the extent that the practice teachers even forget to gripe about it— or maybe they just don't have enough time — or (oh, happy thought) perhaps they even enjoy it. In Hilda Brown's opinion anyway, "Practice teaching is really a pleasure; I wouldn't miss it if I could." Gloria Tweed and Anne Blalock assure prospective practice teachers that they are having more fun than they have ever had in all of their college life. "Hartsie", "D. J." and "Rosie" are sold on science—they say, and also state that it's amusing as well as confusing. One of the good things about practice teaching is that the student immediately finds out if he is in the right field or not. Hope j Edwards and Elizabeth "Primary" Warren say that they are now more convinced than ever that the elementary field offers the greatest opportunity for character building and citizenship development, at least in their opinions, and that it is indeed a thrill to be able to apply the knowledge gained in the var- AMERICAN HEROES BY LEFF As our guns groped blindly for vital enemy targets in Tunisia, Sergeant Donald V. Peterson of South Minneapolis crept beyond our lines. Snipers and machine guns raked the ground, but he pushed on, snaked forward into view of our targets. Sheltered from withering fire by one small bush, he radioed fire commands and our guns battered the enemy. His country recognized Peterson's bravery with the Silver Star. You can recognize it with another War Bond. Service Column Word Received From Our Men Stationed Overseas "Passed by the Censor" has in the past few months become an indispensable part of practically every letter received from the alumni of Western Carolina Teach- ious methods and activities courses: ' ers College. The time is gone when it was considered "bad taste", quote Emily Post, to cover one's letters with odd stamps and inscriptions. A letter no longer looks important unless it is covered with stamps of all descriptions, air mail, passed by censor, War and Navy Department, V-mail Service and that j much envied word "free". Though at times the censor may seem a bit cruel in his restrictions, he never fails to permit the boys to give us an insight into their experiences on the other side of the globe. From Charles McCall, we hear the glad tidings that he is seeing some of the historically in- ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ teresting spots of the Old World. The Reverend McMurray Richey, I Charles writes that he has been pastor of the Cullowhee Methodist | based somewhere in North Africa church and college instructor of | for the past few months. To give mathematics, will attend the annual , you a glimpse of some of the things Methodist Conference at States- j he is doing here is part of his let- ville this week. He will remain ter: through the entire session. "I am based somewhere in North Genevieve Tate and Dorothy "high school" Warren heartily agree that there is much more pleasure than work in practice teaching. And we all know that work is a synonym for practice teaching. Seriously speaking, we feel sure that under the capable guidance of Miss Cordelia Camp and the teaching school faculty, Western* Carolina Teachers College will keep up her reputation of producing efficient, capable teachers. Rev. Richey Attends Annual Conference Africa and have been here for several months. We are kept rather busy most of the time but I enjoy my work greatly and have seen many things of current and historical interest since coming here. I particularly enjoy the Old Roman ruins which are found here and though my days off are very few I usually spend them studying these and other ancient remains." Tom Malone also in North Africa, writes that he is thoroughly enjoying his adventure. Boyd Poole who is in England, says he's having fun teaching the "old chaps" a new step to the English Country Dance. John Jordan in the land of kangaroos, says the Aussies are fine fellows, but nothing to compare with "hill billies." Despite that little middle man called the "Censor", the boys from Cullowhee still write interesting letters and they still love to get letters from you. Are there any unused addresses lying about your desk? Why not make use of them and let the boys know what Western Carolina Teachers College is doing? For Whom The Bell Tolls "Is it a fire?" "Can that possibly be the bell for lunch?" "Class dismissed! There goes the bell! My watch must be slow; it reads only 10:30." These comments and exclamations are flying around the campus in classrooms as students slam books closed; in the dormitories as girls grab a lipstick or slip into a wind-breaker. Even the boys catch themselves in the act of dashing down the bill. But just what is causing all this confusion? The campus bell has come into its own again. Back when the seniors were freshmen the ringing of this traditional bell summoned students to classes and meals. Remember when we'd be late to class and would plead with Andrew not to ring the second bell until we could get to the class room building? Then something happened—the bell was broken and carted away to be fixed. Now it's back again with its deep-throated gong. Old and new students alike can't resist the temptation to pull the rope and set it pealing. Since it's rung all hours of the day and- night "it's amusin', but confusin'," as Little Abner would say. Some day— when the war is over and W.C.T.C. is no longer almost totally a girls' college—when the boys come marching home again—there'll be football games, pep rallies, and dating hours. Then Grandfather Bell will ring out our victories over the opposing teams, the exhileration we feel over a good friendly battle to take place tomorrow, and the hour when Joe can come to take Mary walking on Sunday afternoon. But until that day we'll try to keep the old fellow from becoming too rusty and over-worked. WAVES in Action*** Photographer Fashion Fancies By VIRGINIA PADGETT Since we have some critical boys on the campus I decided to get the opinion of several on a well-dressed woman. Before jumping at conclusions, girls, consider the male shortage . . . Kenneth Terrell likes a nice figure—who doesn't ?—clad in a pleated skirt with a close sweater. He prefers socks and loafers to sandals. This, he says, will do for every day but for a special occasion he likes black velvet, pearl necklaces, black dress shoes, hose "not twisted"—This comes from a bystander—Beanie hats and definitely not "floppy beach hats." He prefers blondes but says any woman can be well-dressed. "Do you like veils ?" I asked the bystander. "No, nor feathers, either. I like people Lt. H. McDevitt Is Campus Visitor Lt. Howard McDevitt, of Great Falls, Montana, and Walnut, N. C, a former student of Western Carolina Teachers College, was a visitor for a few hours on the campus Saturday. He was spending a two-day furlough with his family in Walnut. Lt. McDevitt came to Charlottesville, Va., as a military escort with the body of a young flier killed in an airplane crash at Great Falls. Young McDevitt left college and joined the army in July, 1941. During his college career he was outstanding in music and dramatics, playing leading roles in "Stephen Foster", "Tom Sawyer" "Our Town", and "You Can't Take It With You." He sang tenor in the chapel groups and directed the Cullowhee Methodist church choir. In August, 1942, Lt. McDevitt married Miss Gertrude Carter, of Zebulon, who graduated from Western Carolina Teachers College in the class of 1941. both mental and physical, with which the boys struggled. In a class of 1,200, three hundred have so far been sent home due to failure to maintain academic and other standards. Collins and Stewart, both are W.C.T.C. class of '43 graduates. Harold was outstanding in numerous campus activities and is especially remembered for his performances with the varsity basketball team. Lawrence was president of the student body his senior year and Alpha Phi Sigma president as a junior. He was outstanding in scholarship and intermural activities and was selected the best citizen of the college his senior year. Puryear attended school here In 1941-42. He was a transfer from Campbell Junior College where he was an honor graduate. His scholastic record at W.C.T.C. was outstanding. Other alumni stationed in New York near these men are Ensign and Mrs. Bob Wright (nee Miss Betty Hodgin) and Ray Cowan. Jordan "Somewhere In Australia" Phm 3/C John Jordan is now stationed somewhere in Australia, according to his sister, Irene, a freshman at Western Carolina. Jordan, who graduated in the class of '42, was a prominent member of the campus. In addition to being president of the Western Carolina Players for two years, he was president of his freshman, junior and senior classes, and a member of the student senate. Homecoming [frith natural-looking hair, not curls piled ers who are assisting in the programs for , -high, or back up either and bangs are defi- the clubs, we wish to give our approval, nitely out!" (Contrary little cuss, ain't he?) thanks and encouragement. Neither does he like too much make-up, "Swaying" women, or uncurled hair. One thing that did meet his approval was hair ribbons and three-quarter length sleeves. These are snarled at by Jimmy Chandler. He said that a well-dressed woman was a simply- dressed one. He also said that the most attractive woman he had ever seen was a blonde with an even suntan, not the pancake "stuff", but eyes and a deep red lipstick. Sounds like something let loose from Hollywood. Isn't there anything men approve of? No smoking, drinking, dragging of feet, or dirty shoes? After this I feel like a creation by Al Capp. Oh—well, who cares about men anyway ? Hooray, and three cheers for the people on our campus who have made it possible for us to have our annual Homecoming this year as has been the custom in years past. The older students on the campus were beginning to wear long faces and make plans for a private homecoming of their own when it was announced that a faculty committee would make plans for an all-inclusive affair. Seriously, it was considered one of the major tragedies of the war when we realized that the event might fail to be held. None OFFICIAL U. S. NAVT PHOTOGRAPH The letter "P" on the rating badge of this WAVE shows that she's a specialist in photography. In this instance, the young woman is air brushing a picture at the Navy's Art and Animation Division. Officially, her rating is "Sp(P)2/c"—meaning Specialist, Second Class, indicated j by the double chevrons. She's actively helping her country, doing interesting work, earning a good income and gaining experience which will be valuable in peacetime. Thousands of girls who've had two years' high or business school education are needed for important jobs in the Navy, where they'll release men for fighting duty. WK THE Lt. Harry Martin Receives Commission Second Lieutenant Harry W. Martin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence M. Martin, of Whittier, received his commission October 1, as a member of the 18th class of aviation cadets to graduate from the advanced twin-engine army flying school, Columbus, Army Air Field, Columbus, Miss. Lt. Martin entered pilot training last November and has attended school at Albany, Ga., and Courtland, Ala. Young Martin graduated from Western Carolina Teachers College in the class of '42 where he was active in campus activities. He served as chairman of the properties committee of the Western Carolina Players for two years. Lt. Martin visited one day on the campus last week on a short furlough before he entered the Massachusetts Institute of Technology for special training before entering combat service. Charlie Bird Gets Week's Leave Charlie Bird, son of Dean and Mrs. W. E. Bird, visited at home on delayed orders from October 4 to 9. Charlie, who completed his boot training in three weeks on special assignment at Newport, R. I., is now a second class seaman. He was not sure in which branch of the Navy he would be placed. He enlisted in the Navy for a period of six years. Spurgeon Warner Is Now On Shore Duty Spurgeon Warner, a graduate of W.C.T.C. visited on the campus last week. Warner, a lieutenant (jg) in the navy air corps, has been flying a patrol bomber out of Iceland for the last year. Now on shore duty at the University of Oklahoma, Lt. Warner was visiting friends and relatives in North Carolina while on leave. ^% DO YOUR PART* Bt>yWARBOMD>i Three Catamounts At Columbia University Midshipmen Harold "Spider" Collins, Lawrence Stewart and Elmer Puryear are taking intensive training in the Naval Reserve program at Columbia University in New York City. These men have five weeks more of strenuous work before they qualify for graduation at which time they will receive their commissions as ensigns in the U. S. N. R. In a. recent letter from "Spider'' he mentioned the rigorous strain, James Cannon Visits Campus James Cannon, of Dillsboro, a member of the class of 1943, visited on the campus recently after spending the summer at the Midshipman's School, Northwestern University. Cannon, who resigned from the Naval Reserve, reported to the U. S. Army induction center at Fort Bragg, October 12. Fat patients—What exercise do you recommend for reducing? Doctor—Just move the head slowly from side to side when offered a second helping. Buy War Bonds and Stamps.

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
  • Date original: 1943-10-13;
  • Date digitized: 2017-07-10
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  • Dimension: 21.75" x 16"
  • Pages: 4 pages
• Subject - Topic
  • College student newspapers and periodicals
  • Cullowhee (N.C.) -- Newspapers
  • Universities and colleges -- North Carolina -- Cullowhee -- Newspapers
• Location
  • Jackson County (N.C.)
  • Cullowhee (N.C.)
• Source institution
  • Western Carolina University
• Source Collection
  • WCU Students Newspapers Collection
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  • HL_WesternCarolinian_1943-10-13_Vol11_No02
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  • Western Carolina University Hunter Library