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PAGE TWO THE WESTERN CAROLINIAN March 22, 1948 WESTERN CAROLINIAN Semi-monthly publication of the Student Association at Western Carolina Teachers College, Cullowhee, North Carolina. WESTERN CAROLINIAN STAFF Editor-in-Chief Maxie Wright Associate Editors Betty Brown, George Booze Society Editor r Martha Ellen Lynch Sports Editor Herman Griffin Sports Reporters Charles West, Jeff Wells, Don Penley Feature Editors Jim Postelle, Loee Alley Exchange Editor Frank Murray Circulation Manager Bill Esterling Photographic Editor Jim Leggette Business Manager Madrie Galloway Faculty Advisor L. R. Taff Typists Phyllis Bowen, Cosette Martin, Jo Pryor LETTER TO EDITOR "STATE OF THE CAMPUS" GIVEN BY PRESIDENT Dear Editor: In regard to the work of the student government this year, I wish to say that it has operated more smoothly than any other year since I have been here. The credit for this, I think, goes to you students. Your cooperation has made the work of the Senate easy. In the matter of discipline it has been necessary to try only a few cases involving actual immorality. This is not due to the Senate's shutting its eyes but rather to the fact that 99 per cent of you students take pride in the reputation and character of our college and aided your student government in influencing any few who might have tried to injure the reputation of the college and all of us by their conduct. We neither hoped nor expected to satisfy everyone this year for three reasons: first, because we are only human and have made our own mistakes for which we can be justly criticized; second, because you and I know that there are some people who will never be satisfied; and third, because the "higher ups" would not recognize the democratic ideals put before them by the student government. I feel that if the administration had cooperated more with the student government this year, we could have gained several necessary improvements on the campus that have been desperately needed. To enumerate a few of these things suggested by the student government to the administration for the building of a greater and more balanced Western Carolina Teachers college, we will begin with the building of new and repairing of the old tennis courts, the paving of the campus roads, the erection of street lights at points of danger after dark, obtaining approximately $8,000 which is being carried away from our college each year from the profits derived from the bookstore, elimination of the loss of so many hours of credit by students through the present "cut sysetm", and the purchasing of G. I. supplies at the convenience of veterans instead of at the convenience of the merchant. These, along with other suggested improvements, could have been made realities instead of recommendations through the cooperation of the administration with the student government. The recommendations made by the present student government to the administration go to show that the officers elected by the students were thinking of the betterment of the facilities of the college and in terms of the general welfare of the students. I would like to say that these officers deserve due commendation for their fine attitude in relation to their outstanding work in trying to obtain the needs of the students and in getting the Student Government back on its feet as a democracy instead of the underhanded method of dealing with student affairs that has existed in the past. As far as I know, there has never been anything gained by a student government of the students, by the students, for the faculty. I feel that if our cooperative government of next year will be one of cooperation between the student government, the administration, and the friends of our institution that a better reputation for us and our college will be gained. I am sure that these things can be accomplished if we work together in the democratic philosophy of cooperation. Respectfully submitted, Jack "Pinball" Allison, President of the Student Body. Memorial To Stillwell In Order? »■- ■ —————— If the rate of postponements of the building program continues to rise, this problem will have little current interest, but perhaps students and faculty should be thinking of it. Whenever the program does get underway, the science- classroom building and the library are to have priority. One of those buildings is to be named after the late President H. T. Hunter, the choice left to the family. Why not name the other for the late Professor E. H. Stillwell? Only a few of the present students can proudly say that they had the privilege of taking a class ,_.._._„_„___„_._.._,._.._„_,}. under Professor Stillwell. But from this school hundreds of students have gone remembering the kindness, goodness and respectfulness that he showed. He possessed that rare quality or qualities that made students want to attend his classes and listen to his enlightening and often comic lectures. As head of the history department. Professor Stillwell brought the dead past into the class with a freshness and zeal that cannot be denied. As a churchworker he devotedly spent hour after hour un relentingly and unselfishly. As a teacher he held the respect of his In Memoriam +— —— ■■ " — In the death of Mr. E. F. Lindberg, the student body and faculty feel again the loss of another good man interested in the welfare of the college, the students and the subjects he taught. A man with his capacity for leadership, for training others, and for giving others pleasure is difficult to find. Mr. Lindberg's tenure here was short, but the effects of his services have been and will be far- reaching. He resurrected the college orchestra. He made another dream come true with the organization of a band to add to the color and zest of the athletic meets and chapel programs. All this took time and energy—these sacrifices he made at the expense of his health, his own professional training, and his other outside interests. He cared little for personal gain, and was happiest when he served others. This verse from John Davidson's "A Ballad to Heaven" more appropriately serves his memory than any other: "Nothing is lost that's wrought with tears; The music that you made below Is now the music of the spheres." May Day Reports ... Members of the May court have decided they don't like the new look. The first Friday in May of 1948 will find our girls looking much the same as they have looked for the past ten years. Who says the public isn't ready for a change? Right he was. The dresses are to be long white net skirts and white satin tops. One interesting item— the dresses will be strapless. Roses were unanimous for flowers. Red American beauty roses for corsages and head bands of either bridal wreath or baby's breath. As a final note on costume, the escorts this year will wear tuxedos. Tommy Corley of Morganton has been chosen by the queen, Bobby Dillard, for her escort, and Mace Brown, Lexington, will walk with the maid-of-honor, June Wright. Jim McRainey, Jack Wade, Don Penley, Pop Goodson, Dan Robinson, Don McKenzie, and Doug Nims are the other escorts chosen so far. Professor Deans has called a meeting of the May Day commit* tee for March 24 to hear the program planned for the afternoon. With all the work that's been going on, May Day again should be a gala occasion. Let's all look to the Day students, eagerly remembering their dances of former years and please, everybody, ask the weatherman for sunshine! AAF Recruits Sought Captain E. A. Wright of the AAF will speak in chapel March 23 on the expansion of the Army Air Forces. His talk will center around efforts to recruit young men for the air corps as career officers. West Point and ROTC furnishes 50% of the career officers, but students, but had such friendliness for them that it was impossible not to admire him. As a Cullowhee "Catamount" he spent his life here in the valley, constantly giving of his own time and talent and never asking for returns. Surely a memorial of some type should be made to honor this man. Let us make that memorial—and make it worthy of the man. Hear that click. That's when Betty Ann Robinson and Don Thames got together. No comment. Al Caparillo made a "D." We heard it was contagious We had something catty to say about Dar- lene, but we also heard she can't take it. Jimmy Leggette is seen occasionally with Ruth Mincey. Have Becky Lee and Ben Goforth severed their friendship? Jim Monroe is cute, in an adolescent sort of way. They're calling Rip Daugherty "Kitten" now. Listen to that contented purr! Tom Parker jouneyed from Chapel Hill to see Maxie. Results anxiously awaited. It's certainly lasting enough with Don McKenzie and Frankie Mulinax. Jenny Hensley and Frank Hardin were mutually disinterested. Moral: no fuel, no fire. We keep wondering how a cute thing like Jane Callison could get a book from "Dainty." We know everyone took note of "bones and joints." Margaret Mallonee's engagement didn't last long. What happened? No ring? Blackie has on another periodic friendship. Oh, well, one can't stay in love for always. Pat Sawyer and Joe Turner are, well, Pat's dating Joe. Whom will we see Pinball with next? Farewells have been said. Speaking of farewells, the odds have it that Jean and Bill will soon be back together. Freda looks hopefully to Franklin as Joe dates the Queen of Spades. Have a carrot, Joe, and you throw rocks at wabbits. Jack McCracken and Polly Allison together again. Both were willing. Dorothy Sue vows she hates men. What about boys, Sue? Blondie and Teague— a regular. Mustn't let her interfere with baseball, Marshall. T. G. and T. J. have congratulations and best wishes in order. Who's next in your room, T. J.? So Clara chases Cope for a change. Clara and Lucille Wallin are seen attending movies. Ed Cowan, this is the season. What season, Ed? One queen has stars in her eyes over one Corley. Mary Bess has taken a back seat. So sorry, Shorty, and congratulations, Bobby. Mary Ross has stopped being true to Jim, or is Wally only a pal, Mary? Oh, well, Pals and Penpals, something in common. Funny things are taking place on ye old campus. As Miss Tyree says, "In the fall, it's football, in the winter, basketball, and in the spring, it's spring." at present there are 300 vacancies open to other students with two years of college work. These are urged to remain in school until graduation because the opportunity for advancement is greater. Applications can be made for aviation cadet officer candidate. On graduation both will receive commissions as a second lieutenant in the air corps reserve. Training for both will be at San Antonio, Texas. Only men under 26 may compete- Age limits for aviation cadets are 20-26M> years; for officer candidates 20V2-28 years. Reserve officers under 26 may apply to compete for a regular commission. Captain Wright pointed out that one out of three will complete his training—the same rate as success in big business companies. An air force officer receives an initial $3,384 salary a year, with an increase to $8,544 in 30 years. Funeral Services (Continued From Page One) berg returned to the University of Texas in 1943 to major in music education. He graduated with a B. M. degree in 1946.

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: 1948-03-22;
  • Date digitized: 2017-09-11
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  • Dimension: 16" x 10"
  • 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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  • HL_WesternCarolinian_1948-03-22_Vol15_No10
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