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  • Page Two THE WESTERN CAROLINIAN November 13, 1948 ! t i WESTERN CAROLINIAN Semi-monthly publication of the Student Association at Western Carolina Teachers College, Cullowhee, North Carolina. WESTERN CAROLINIAN STAFF Co-Editor Phyllis Bowen 2 Co-Editor Bill Easterling Sports Editot Tom Giv Feature Editor Charlie West £ Editor Martha Ellen Lynch Circulation Manager Tom Hoi i Z Reporters Jane Calison, Bud Sm Faculty Adviser L. R. Tall ♦»♦»♦♦♦♦»»♦< »♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦> SCHOOL SPIRIT by Charlie West WHAT IS SCHOOL SPIRIT? That my friend, is a term that is hard to define. In my opinion, school spirit is a combination of many things: an unchangeable respect of the school, a sense of loyalty to it, and a personal love of it. It means yelling for the team when hope of victory is gone. It means being proud of your alma mat.r when talking to friends. It means accepting its standards, not blindly, but without misgivings. It is needless for me to inform you, student, that our school is illy lacking in this department. You, perhaps, more than I, of this lack are aware. And, whether vou realize it or not, it is YOUR FAULT. Not someone else's, but Why do I lay the blame on you? Because there is only one* place to put it and I am placing 11 there and taking my chances on the outcome. To be perfectly frank, you gripe about everything that is done by or the school. Nothing it does pleases you and it shouldn't have been done at all. You complain ' the classes, you don't like the food, you think the adminis- m is bad, the ball teams would be better if a certain player were kick off. You go to a ball game and you won't yell because you ophistieated, and besides, you like one of the cheerleaders. Sure, you know there is a lack hool spirit, but what do you do about it? Nothing, but lay back on your sack and complain. Why don't you try yelling at the ball g;>mes? It doesn't hurt and you feel sorta good inside when the game is over. Why don't you quit complaining about the food? I know, it isn't home cooked and sometimes there is an off-meal, but it is sustaining and plenty of people would be glad to have any e nvals. Why don't you stop complaining about the classes? You get a thing out of a class if you gripe about it all the time, and after all, you are here to get an education. Yes, I know I am guilty of all the abov2. I am aware of this guilt and I think I'll try to correct it on my part. Do you know you are guilty? What are you going to do about it? The Western Carolinian apologizes for publishing an unsigned criticism, but since the writer was promised his name would not be disclosed, we regret that it cannot be revealed. We do promise, nowever, never to publish any other article of this type without a signature. Editor Nov. 9, 1948 Editor, Western Carolinian WCTC, Cullowhee, N. C. Dear Sir: I should like to know the name of the critic on our campus who »is ashamed to have his name published on his column. The col- jmn on "Peter Peeper" in your last edition is, I am sure, the opin- on of one person and not the opin_ ion of the "Western Carolinian." We need a column of criticism .or all the plays given by the "Little Theater" and for many other programs on our campus, BUT I believe all the students would like to know who is criticising them, whether the criticisms are good or bad. No critic will publish a column without his name on the by-line. He either wants the credit for a good criticism or the "cussing out" for a bad one. This takes the blame jff the shoulders of his publish- rs. I would like to know who is to receive the credit or the "cussing" for the column by "Peter Peeper". Sincerely yours, Pat M. Hunt Dean Albright Attends Social Science Forum Miss Anne Albright, dean of women, attended the Harriet Elliott Social Scierce forum at Worn. an's Coll :ge, University of North Carolina, November 11, 12, and 13. The theme of the meeting was "Freedom and Security." The topic was discussed by social scientists from universities and technical organizations. Digger Monument (Continued from page 1) built that legend. The men of the Anzac—those Tearless fighting men who fought and won the great battle against the Germans in 1918 — are honied on this day. On the hill that jreat memorial stands, a building r'orever holding the memory of the men who died for freedom. People come to the Anzac Memorial on Armistice Day. They stop and stare and remember. They see i shining emblem of peace and hope, of bravery and faith, and of reedom hard won. Yes, that building is a symbol nd a remarkable one at that. The au n who built it must have considered their job a privilege. For ihey performed an almost unbe- ieveable feat of engineering. In ihe roof of the building they left a small hole or slot through which he sun could shine. In the floor ch y drilled a small rectangular crevice about a foot long, a foot deep and an inch wide. In the bottom of that they laid an inscription, a line dedicated to the brave men who died at the Anzac. The remarkarble. part of it is that on the eleventh day of November at ekven minutes past eleven o'clock, the sun will shine through Clyde Pressley In my opinion, it is most appropriate that this first article, giving recognition to outstandng students on the campus, be about our President of the Student Body. Not only because he is president, but also because he is the popular, intelligent, and athletic student leader that he is. Clyde Pressley is a local product (and one of which the community can be proud): He was born on March 22, 1926, the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Pressley of Speedwell. Clyde attended McKee Training School and after his graduation saw 26 months of service in the Navy. While in the Navy, Clyde played baseball and basketball. Western Carolina was very lucky, lor, in the fall of 1946, Clyde decided to come up on "the hill" to further his education. Knowing that Clyde is the intelligent student that he is, a bit of rapid calculation on the part of you Math 100 students will disclose that he is now a Junior. Minoring in Math, Clyde has chosen Physical Education as his major. Clyde has a wonderful personality and is well liked by faculty and students together. He is very active in campus affairs and the various clubs of the school. His J list of clubs include the Monogram Club, the Alpha Phi Sigma, and the Senate (not to mention many others.) On the basketball court, "Press" is a wizard. He handles the ball well and is very accurate with his one-handed shot (an importation from California). He has won his letter two ye,ars in basketball and is being counted on to hold down one of the guard spots on the team this year. His feats in baseball are worthy of a bit of comment, too Last year, his first, he won his letter and also won the admiration of the fans. His power-laden bat and superb fielding were outstanding features of last year's team. As soon as his present term of office expires, Clyde intends to run for Blackberry Warden of South Speedwell. When I inquired, he informed me that the salary for that office is one dozen quart cans of blackberries and $1.48 per annum. The above paragraph gives you an idea of Clyde's good sense of humor. This trait is one that has contributed much to his popularity and success. Constitution Adopted By Radio Club On Thursday evening, November 4, history was made in the meeting room of the Student Union building. For thtre a club was formed; a constitution was read and approved. A group of people interested in forming a radio club met and formed an organization. The Radio Club was active on the campus last year but it had never adopted a constitution. That was accomplished at their meeting Thursday night. Mr. Neil Scott addressed the group and introduceed and outlined the purpose and works of the Radio Club. He pointed out three reasons for his appearance at the meeting: (1) his personal interest in the club; (2) his role as sponsor; and (3) the interest of the guidance clinic. He advocated three primary rules: (1) only engineers can be allowed in the engineering room of the broadcasting station, (2) a faculty member shall be present at all broadcasts where there is a mixed group, and (3) scripts must be checked before they are broadcast. Frank Murray officiated during the reading of the constitution which was adopted by a unanimous vote. Before the club is recognized, the constitution will have to be approved by the Seriate. Mr. Murray expressed the desire to increase the membership of the organization. Anyone interested in the Radio Club is urged to join. For the benefit oi aspiring members, the purpose of the club is given here. "The object of the club shall be to maintain and op- erat a non-profit inter-campus radio station qn the campus of Western Carolina Teachers college. the slot in the roof and penetrate to the bottom of the crevice wherein lies the inscription. Darkness is driven away; those words can then be read. On that day the Diggers of the Anzac are remembered and honored. Bird Named President Of N. C. College Conference President W. E. Bird of Western Carolina Teachers college was named president for 1948-49 at final sessions of the 28th annual meeting of the North Carolina college conference held in Greensboro November 10. His duties will include providing a program for the next annual meeting. The theme for the meeting will be selected in the spring. The college conference executive committee will assist the president in selecting the theme and in determining the current policies of the organzation. Mrs. Hunter Speaks To Alpha Phi Sigma Mrs. H. T. Hunter, special adviser to students, was guest speaker at the monthly meeting of the Alpha Phi Sigma held Wednesday night in the Student Union build- ing| She discussed the purpose of the organization and suggested ways for improving its usefulness to the college. Jo Pryor, president of the Alpha Phi Sigma, presided at the meeting. The club voted to sponsor a fun night at the gymnasium. Tom Grogan, Lawrence Arney, and Bill Easterling were appointed to arrange the program. Plans were discussed for sponsoring a chapel program in the spring.
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