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The Western Carolinian VOL. XVII NO. 6 CULLOWHEE, N. C, Monday. Nov. 21, 1949 Published Bv Student Ass'n. Catamounts To Play In Smoky Mountain Bowl From here it looks like it's over but the officials say, "No." How's that for a bird's eye view of what it takes to win or lose a ball game? Mr. And Miss Student Teacher Will Be Chosen Mr. Neil Scott, of the college faculty, and Miss Bitha Jackson of the Student Body, represented Western Carolina Teachers College at the Joint Conference of the Division of Higher Education and Department of Future Teachers of North Carolina Education Association, which was held at Raleigh on November 1, 1949. The purpose of this conference was to outline plans by which each Teacher Training Institution in the state is to select a young man and a young woman (if college is Co-ed)from its class of 1950, to represent their college in a state contest. The winners of the state contest will be designated "Mr. Student Teacher" and "Miss Student Teacher," for the year 1949-50. In addition to Mr. Scott- and Miss Jackson, persons attending this conference included Dr. Elia- beth Welch, of Salem College, President of Division of Higher Education of the North Carolina Education Association; Miss Beverly Johnson, of Salem College, State Pres. of the Future Teachers of America; Dr. James E. Hillman, State Director of the Division of Certification for Teacher Education; Mrs. Ethel Perkins, Eecutive Secretary of the North Carolina Education Asso- Association For Childhood Education Meets Miss Albright And Miss Hammond Attend Forum Miss Anne Albright, Dean of Women, and Miss Anne Hammond, of the Business Department, attended the Harriet Elliott Social Science Forum held at Woman's College of the University of North Carolina, at Greensboro, on November 10, 11, 12, 1949. About 2,800 students attended sessions of the Forum, among them some 400 visitors from 40 colleges and universities in the nation. The leaders of the Forum were Louis Hacker, Professor of Economics at Columbia University Otto Klineberg, Professor of Psychology at Columbia, Caroline Ware, Professor of Social Economy and History at American Univer sity, Washington, D. C, Rupert Vance, Professor of Sociology at the University of North Carolina, and Quincy Wright, Professor of International Law at the University of Chicago. A panel of five social scientists agreed on the contribution the social sciences could make toward peace and better world living standards, principlly through ed- i ucation and analysis of problems. The Association for Childhood [ In a round table discussion Kline- Education of Western Carolina berg denied Hacker's statement Volunteers All Game To Be Played At Bristol Thanksgiving Day Spirit? Yes sir, the kind of spirit that goes with a beautiful fall day. We'd say, judging by the smiles, that their hearts are really in it. Now we can look with pride at Woodlands Stage thanks to the efforts of the gang pictured bove. Annual Dinner Held For Presidents And Sponsors Teachers College met on November 9 1949. The Association held that a welfare state stifles iniative. "There is still room for an ad- an informal discussion regarding, venturesome spirit above the level the purpose of the organization, of basic security," Klineberg said. qualifications for membership, and] the plans, not only of the local branch, but of state, national, and international scope. Gladys Elmore and Carroll Wil- kie gave; reports on their trip to the State meeting of the ACE, held in Greensboro on November 5, 1949. Miss Smith, of the College Faculty, also attended the meeting at Greensboro. All branches of the Association for Childhood Education in North Carolina are planning to participate in the International Meeting of the Association, which will be held ii Asheville in Apr ). CHAPEL PROGRAM The Robert Lee Madison Chapter of the Future Teachers of America presented the chapel program November 15 in observance of National Education Week. The first part of the program consisted of musical selections by pupils of the Training School. The selections were "The New Mown Hay", "John Beel", "The Hiking Song" and "Ho for Carolina". This group was under the direction of Virginia Kilpatrick. Four members of the club spoke j on the phases of the club activity Dr. Taylor Honored Doctor R. H. Taylor, Professor i Tom Horton gave the objectives ciation; representatives from most of History at Western Carolina, historical sketch of the Future teacher training institutions in the | was eiected Vice President of the; Teachers Club. "They will Restate; and several county and city North Carolina Historical Society [ member" by Clare Tree Major and superintendents of schools. j at a meeting of the Society held' "My Work" by Henry Van Dyke The annual dinner for club presidents and sponsors was held in the recreation room of the Cullowhee Methodist Church, Nov. 8, 1949. Highlights of the events were the ^.rnusical and vocal selections rendered by Misses Ruth Muse and Jean Kilpatrick and a short talk by President Paul Reid. Mr. Luther R. Taff served as toastmaster and made the introductions. Special introductions wore made by Miss Anne Albright, Dean of Women, and Mrs. H. T. Hunter, Student Counselor. A large portion of the program was given over to reports and plans of the various clubs and organizations on the campus. President Reid, the speaker for the evening based his talk on the cardinal principles of education which are: health, use of leisure time, command of the funda mental processes, worthy home membership, ethical character, good citizenship, and vocational guidance. The dinner was prepared by the ladies of the Methodist Church, Phil Croft Head Of Variety Show football Smoky By Pat M. Hunt The Western Carolina is to play in the Mountain Bowl in Bristol on Thanksgiving Day. It is the t mount's fn in a post season game. The Cats have a of seven wins and two losses thus far in the season, and their opponents, West Liber. Herbert Hyde, manager of Radio Station WWOO I'hil Croft to act as chairman for the Va- ty State College of West Vil. riety Show to be given by the have „ record of eight wms and Radio Club sometime in the near one tie future. Croft, who is also one of the directors of the radio sta tion, feels that a wonderful show can be produced by the club with i cooperation of all members. If there are any students who are The bowl committee met on Monday, November 14, to make the final decision on the team to play West Liberty in the annual classic. The two representatives . . , ,„„, i who saw the Catamounts play in endowed with any form of talent 4U_ ... _ . r„ it would be wise to see Croft. He can possibly arrange a spot for you on the show. I It was announced on Tuesday night, November 8, that the radio station would broadcast each, Monday, Wedneslay and Thursday nights from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. If more students interested in radio (experience is not necessary) would join the Radio Club, the station could be permitted to extend its period of broadcast. This Joint Conference of the Division of Higher Education and Department of Future Teachers of the North Carolina Association perfected plans for choosing the student representatives from the various colleges to participate in the purposed state contest. Western Carolina Teachers College has made plans for choosing the students, boy and girl, who will represent this school. The names of these two students will be announced by February 2, 1950. FRENCH CLUB MEETS Le Cercle Francais held a meeting in Moore Parlor Wednesday evening, November 16, at 11 o'clock. The president, Jacqueline Holden, announced the following committees: Refreshment, Christene Haynie, Chairman; Dorothy Dodson, Wanda Johnson; Entertainment, Bill Hinkle, Chairman; Davis Whitesides, Caroline Read. Plans were discussed for a Christmas party to be held in December. The following committee was appointed to take charge of it: Tommy Hornaday, Chairman; Ronnie Burns, Elizabeth Lynch, Gwen Denton. The group voted to join the Franco-American Audio-Visual Distribution Center in New York, which for a nominal fee will pro- ide a French picture or exhibition each month. Jean Kilpatrick played a piano solo, and the group joined in several songs and games. After refreshments were served, the meeting was adjourned- at Chapel Hill on November 3, 1949. were read by Lena Zimmerman. Two College Citizens Bitha Jackson gave a report on the Future Teacher Conference held in Raleigh November 1. Arth- j ur Byrd spoke on the "Teacher; Shortage." , Miss Cordelia Camp, director of student teaching, is sponsor. The officess are: President, Martha Elen Lynch, Vice President, Rena Chambers, Sec.-Treas., Bitha Jack-' son. There are sixty members of the club. Our two college citizens of this week are familiar to everyone on the campus of Western Carolina. In contrast to last week's two this twosome could be called a "steady couple". The hardworking girl from Moore and the "B" team coach from Madison have given much toward improving school spirit. Rena Chambers is our choice for the young lady of the week and Bill Swift her best iend ,has captured the spot for the men. Rena has been active in helping others in their activities. She has held important posts in several clubs but we choose to believe that she has shown greater school spirit by helping other people and by taking part in the activities in which she gained no public acclaim. This is our way of saying well done. Bill Swift has piloted the "B" squad through a rough season and has come up with an enviable record. Last week the squad lost their first game of the season in their last game to be played this fall. We believe that Bill has been instrumental is one of the greatest "School spirit" builders of all— that of winning in competitive sports. Bill and Rena are invited to the Park Lunch Room in Sylva to have supper next Tuesday night. The Park Lunch is cooperating with us to the fullest and we feel that the whole student body should cooperate with them. After supper Bill and Rena will attend the movie at the Ritz Theater where "Calamity Jane and Sam Bass" with Yvonne DeCarlo and Howard Duff is now showing. .It should be a good movie and a good supper Have a good time! (Ed. Note—The two college citizens of the week are chosen by an anoymous committee appointed by the Editor-in-Chief and known only to him and to the sponsor of the Western Carolinian.) US Civil Service Announces P. E. Science Aid Exams The U. S. Civil Service Commission has announced an examination for Physical Science Aid to fill positions paying from $2,200 to $3,100 in various Federal agencies in Washington, D. C, and vicinity. The optional branches covered by this examination are chemistry, physics, metallurgy, mathematics, and other branches of physical science except meteorology. To qualify for these positions, all applicants will be required to take a written test. In addition, I for positions paying $2,450 and above, they must have had from 1 to 4 years of appropriate experience in the physical sciences. For the higher grades, part of this ex- ', perience must have been in a I specific branch of physical science, I depending upon the position for j which application is made. Pertinent education may be substituted I for the required experience. The age limits, 18 to 62 years, will be waived for veterans. Further information and application forms may be obtained from most first-and second-class post offices, from civil service regional offices, or from the U. S. Civil Service Commission, Washington 25 D. C. Applications must be received in the Commission's Washington office not later thanj December 13, 1949. Message From The President Of The Student Body The first quarter of the current school year has passed, and it is time to take a poll of what has been done and of what should be done in the future. » First, I would like to say that every possible measure has been taken to make it possible for the students to have a Holiday on the day the Catamounts play in the Smoky Mountain Bowl. Most of the students know that the State requires us to attend school a specified number of days per quarter, but a lost day could be made up. The students have backed this ball club through ten hard games, and I see no reason why they cannot follow the club to the First Post Season Game in the history of the College As most of you know, the Smoky Mountain Bowl game is only one of two in which Coaches Young and McConnell will show their Catamounts off. The Pythian Bowl in Salisbury on December 10th will find the Catamounts serving in the capacity of Host Team. Again I think the students would be willing to make up a day th order to keep up their policy of supporting the team. Second, I would like to say that the spirit of the students is the best it has ever been during the four years I have been at Western Carolina. The cooperation that you have given in every matter that has been presented has been one-hundred percent. We not only have a great football team, we have the best Student Body that will be iound in any institution in the country. Third, I would like for any student, who has anything constructive in mind that would prove beneficial to the student body as a whole, to let me know, and I will attend to it to the best of my ability. We have a good Student Senate, and I am sure they would welcome any suggestions that would help us serve you in the greatest capacity possible. After all, you students elected us to be your spokesmen. You let us know what you want and we will look into the matter immediately. If you have a suggestion to make about anything, drop a note in the campus mail or see any of the Senators. > In closing, I would like to say that when this paper comes out, I hope that it is announced that the Student Body has the day off Thanksgiving in order that we may back the Catamounts at Bristol. I hope that if the day is given us, all of us who can possibly go to Bristol will be there. In the meantime, I will start looking into the possibilities of getting December 10th set aside as another Catamount Bowl Day. —Dick Stott The pep ta.'k before game time is a part of every ball game. Tom Young and the boys put their heads together and come out fighting. Wrestling Team Loaded With New Talent The 1949-50 edition of the Catamount Wrestling Team is n<jw in training for a rough schedule. They have meets with some of the better grappling teams in this section of the country. The number of boys reporting for duty was overwhelming. This year it seems that the coach will have a choice in each weight rather than having to take whoever was available. The team members are Baxter Wood, 121; Gene McLean, 128; Kenneth Goodson, 128; Ken Hannah, 128; Letterman Bob Halibur- ton, 136; Ashe, 136, T. J. Edwards, 145; Ray Wike, 145; Donnie Log- 1 gins, 145; Letterman Jack Arney, 155; Bob Matheson, 155; Jimmie Johnson, 165; Proctor, 165; North and South Carolina AAU Champion Bozo Burleson, 175; William Inquire, 175; Pete Litaker, Jim Banks, and Clyde Bumgarner, all heavyweights. With this material, the team can look forward to a better season than they had last year. The schedule is as follows: Dec. 6—Atlanta Y., there Dec. 7—Emory University, there Jan. 7—Atlanta Y., here Jan. 7—Appalachian, here Jan. 28—High Point, here Jan. 31—Presbyterian, here Feb. 8—Knoxville Y., here Feb. 15—Knoxville, there Feb. 20—Appalachian, there Feb. 28—Presbyterian, there. the game with Emory & Henry wanted Western Carolina, but some of the members were skeptical because of defeat the Catamounts suffered. After deliberating for some nine hours, the decision was made to invite the Cullowhee team. I can safely say that they picked one of the best small college teams in the South. ! It is a great tribute to the untiring efforts of Head Coach Tom Young for his team to be selected ' to play in the bowl. For four years, he has been building a team, the likes of which have never been seen in this section of the country. He is talcing the best team ever produced at Western Carolina ttf the Smoky Mountain Bowl. Also, it is an honor for the team. The game will culminate a lot of football careers, because there are so many seniors on the squad. They have fought for four years together and have finally made the grade with a championship team and a fine record. Now, their efforts have been rewarded* by the invitation. The Catamounts opened the 1949 season at Asheville on September 17 with a 20 to 7 victory over High Point College. Then on successive Saturdays, they defeated Appalachian 13 to 6, Tusculum 20 to 0, Eastern Tennessee State 14 to 0, East Carolina Teachers College 19 to 6, Lenoir-Rhyne 14 to 0, lost to Maryville 13 to 20, beat Newberry 34 to 7, and lost to Emory & Henry 27 to 26. That totals up to 173 points scored and 73 points scored against the Catamounts this season. The Western Carolina and West Liberty teams will inaugurate the Smoky Mountain Bowl and the fans can be assured of a good game. It is a further honor to be selected to play in the first annual bowl game to be played in Bristol. The Catamounts will probably start the game with Pee Wee Hamilton, 135 pound Junior from Andrews, at Tailback; Joe Hunt, 200 pound Senior from North Wilkesboro, at Fullback; Jack Arrington, 245 pound Senior from Waynesville, at Blocking Back; and Boyce Winchester, 165 pound Senior from Rosman, at Wing Back. In the line it will probably be Bill Phillips, 190 pound Freshman from East LaPorte, and Stewart Brown, 195 pound Sophomore from Lexington, at ends; Buffalo Humphries, 205 pound Senior from Cnerryville, and Dan Robinson, 205 pound Senior from Marion, at tackles; Art Byrd, 165 pound Senior from Marion, and Von Ray Harris, 205 lb. Senior from Marion, at guards; and Hugh Constance, 190 pound Senior from Waynesville, at center. It is a well balanced team and will give anyone plenty of opposition. As a closing statement, I would like to say to all the students of Western Carolina Teachers College, 'Let's all back the Cats by being at the Smoky Mountain Bowl on Thanksgiving Day." Students 111 Betty Jo Rogers, freshman underwent .n operation for appendicitis on November 14, in the C. J. Harris Community Hospital. Bob Bridgeman, Junior, is in C. J. Harris Community Hospital suffering from a broken leg received in a game of speed balL Students and faculty wish both a speedy recovery.

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: 1949-11-21;
  • Date digitized: 2017-09-11
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  • Pages: 4 pages
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  • 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_1949-11-21_Vol17_No06
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