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  • HL_WesternCarolinian_1957-09-16_Vol23_No01_02

-* a Editorial Page Of The Western Carolinian WESTERN CAROLINIAN STAFF Editorial Staff Editor-in-Chief Ben Edwards Feature Editor Jack McCabe Reporters Fancy Funk, Jimmy Thomas, Dorothy Rhodes, Bob Dyer, Weaver Hipps, Lafayette Cagle, Don Ashe Sports Editor Jerry Fuller Assistant Sports Editor , Larry Phillips1 Sports Writer Mike Jolly Art Staff Photographer Bob Cloninger Cartoonist * Frank Allison Music Editor - Linda Watson Business Staff Business Manager Bill Fortescue Exchange Manager Byron Sherman Circulation Manager Weaver Hipps Faculty Advisor Dr. George Herring Published every two weeks during the regular term, except during holidays and vacations, by the students of Western Carolina College. Subscription rates are $.50 per quarter or $1.50 per year. Regular enrolled students receive the paper as part of their Student Activities Fee. Settling Down To Write A Book This Thing Called "School Spirit" Saturday night, the Catamounts take on Carson-Newman in Asheville Memorial Stadium and, traveling by bus, the students will be on hand to cheer them on. All of which brings to mind that much talked about, but all too often little done about, subject called "School Spirit." As long as the team's ahead? Sure, we will cheer them on. But what happens when they get behind? All to often in the past, the Catamount section of the stands has become stone quiet except for the faithful yells of a handful of cheerleaders who/riave always been faithful; I Win, lose or/ draw. This year;, let's really give the Cats the t support tney deserve. Let's let them we are behind them 100 per /let the City of Asheville, the rson-Newman, and people ev- inow that whatever our team letic'field, it has the s 1,200 students who of their school. 'School Spirit" is not limited to the athletic field. It should be a thriving part of every phase of campus life. Wherever a student goes, whether it be only to the training school to observe or on a field trip out of state, he should be proud of the college he represents. It's partly "school spirit" that makes a person join a club and work toward making it the best one on the campus. It's "schoool spirit" that causes our campus leaders to forget their own desire for publicity and personal advancement and work for the betterment of all of the students. "School Spirit" should go into the classroom and cause each student to do his best at his chosen field because when he gets out into the world of work, his ability to carry out his responsibilities reflects the training received here at Western Carolina College. WCC can have a "school spirit" if every student is willing to do his or her part to keep it going. Like the acorn that grows into the mighty oak, "school spir sam it," once deeply rooted minds of the students grow andjrnow and gr our ^pcr?8B^Ur,e .must, worth ourTffide duit] m fwort the hearts and faculty^, will be pro just ben Looking Around by Ben Edwards — Editor \ i1 President W. E. Bird Retires By Lillian Hirt Wednesday, July 31, was not very much like any other day in the week for William Ernest Bird. For one thing, he had put the pressure and hurry of thirty-seven and cs spend ..<* %*4-n ^ ants Within the next nine mori Carolina College can prove tl and will have a good "SCHOOL SPIRIT" or it can admit defeat. Which will it be? A good start on the upward trail can be made Saturday in Asheville. The Changes In The Personnel Department Western Carolina College has a new "Director of Student Personnel and a new Dean «f Women. Our congratulations to these new administrators and a farewell to those they replace. To replace Dr. Neill Scott as Director of Student Personnel the College has made a good choice in Mr. Taylor Husk- tns. Noted for his efficiency and dedication to duty, Mr. Huskins will be an able administrator. Scott, we know, will do well in his new position at the University of North Carolina. For years, Dr. Frieda Grieder dedicated herself to the job of Dean of Women. Liked by most, disliked by some, but respected by all, she always stood firmly by what she thought was right. Our best wishes go with her to her new post in Missouri. With a wide range of experience in student counseling, social work, and psychology, Mrs. Quentin M. Perreault should do well as our new Dean of Women. As Chairman of the Student Activities Committee, as advisor to the Senate, supervisor of the social life of women, keeper of the college calendar, advisor to the Women's House Government and several other tasks, Mrs. Perreault's job is a big and often tiring one. The college has done well to choose someone with such a background in this type of work. With Mr. Aldmon, Dean of Men, these administrators have the responsibility for the welfare of the students. We think this will be a good year for the student body. Join The 4 K's No, we're not talking about the Klu Klux Klan, but the Keep the Kampus Kleen Klub. Membership is open to everyone. Every year, between the end of summer school and the beginning of Fall Quarter, Mr. Harley Shelton, College Engineer, and his men make an all-out effort to make the campus look as clean as possible. After the first week or so, the place is usually cluttered with drinking cups, candy wrappers and other miscellaneous junk. Must this happen? Or will the students take a real pride in how our campus looks and help keep it clean? There's enough trash cans to go around. See if you can't find one the next time you start to toss something down. In Appreciation The editor would like to thank Mrs. Julian Hirt, Director of Public Relations, for her efforts in helping to put this paper out. Our appreciation also goes to the other members of the faculty and administration who helped make this "Orientation Issue" possible and to Marvin 2ole and several other students who gave needed assistance. * * The thanks of the entire staff goes to the college for making our present office available and especially to Harley Shelton and the painters for fixing it up and for painting it. 'solhe: rs behinj a; tx rigian offi' one else IJT occupy. For anjbther thing, £t was the last day of his official connection with Western Carolina Collegel*- «nd for <me who has been ^art and parcel of an institution for thirty- seven years, that makes a big day. There is no need to re-tell events for those thirty-seven years, for everyone knows the story well. Mr. Bird, a native of Jackson County, has taken a personal interest in the students who have been enrolled at the college throughout those years. As dean, department head, teacher, acting president, and finally as president, his influence has pervaded every corner of college activities. He has given of his strength to serve the college's needs through good times and bad. Since announcment of his retire- '-, when1 cept tifaT^ th4-«;aiter,aai, _'. ment was made last May, Mr. Bird has received many letters and messages from former students and friends, all of the praising his service. For Mr. Bird, retirement doesn't mean just sitting in a rocking chair contemplating the past. He is a .'.'*u .iisi mental and physical vigor will be put to. good use. Fittingly, an office has been prepared for him in Joyner Building, which is now the administration building and in which he has worked for so many years. Instead of stepping out of the picture, he has simply moved into a new frame for even further service. The Board of Trustees elected him to serve as college historian and he is already deep in his plans to write a history of the college. Over a period of years, he has collected notes, memories, and a wealth of information, and it logically follows that these should be compiled into a history. So, his friends know what they may still see him in and around Joyner Building, busy as he has been for such a long time. It's a habit not easily broken. We, the staff of The Western Carolinian, would like to add our welcome to all those others that have been extended to you freshmen. We hope that our efforts in putting out this "Orientation Issue" have been of some value to you. ****** I guess you upper classmen are wondering what in the heck this column is doing in the paper. That's good. Because if you wonder long enough, you'll read it to find out why. Seriously, though, this column is designed to make little observations about the things that take place on the campus. Poke fun at someone here, offer a suggestion there, criticize and congratulate, all in an effort to promote the best interest of the student body. ****** Man! We sure are getting up in the world. Yes, the little town of Cullowhee and Western Carolina College are really going places. Last year, traffic lights were the talk of the town as three of the monsters were -moved in. Then someone went l£j£sgrve" har"*y and! the iambus J"°k •'-«""> i hrl&\ yeYi/ow complexion. This year, it's speed, spelled s-p-r-i-n-g, breaks and guess what? We even have a fire truck! Next year? Who knows. We may even have parking meters. promises to gain and retain some of the dignity and respect that such a powerful voice in student affairs should have. ****** There's a freshman coming this year who should give Mike Jolly a run for his money in the art of clog dancing. Just out of a jaunt with the Marines, Dan Angel of Franklin is quite adept at picking them up and setting them down as is Mr. Jolly. Sure would be fun to see them on the stage together. ****** Afted seeing all the new rocks around the campus, you'd think all some girls did all summer was study geology. To tell you the truth, though, it's a right interesting subject. ****** You'd think we had enough of them, but it'll be good to see the Four Freshmen coming in October. Nothing like going from one extreme to the other. * * * * . * * Speaking of musicians, I wonder what kind of a college1 band_ WlUy" J^|i W ii Er^OidTGenerT ates ' .. v^r... u*. back but Tomy Ginn and the rest won't be with us. For several years, this group played well for dances held on the campus and for high schools near and far. I have never thought that they received the publicity they so right- A Beautiful Campus -Being Signed Away Is our campus, long noted for its natural beauty, being signed away? As one walks or drives^fpom the traffic light near Breese Gymnasium to the traffic light in front of Joyner, he is confronted with no less than an even dozen signs. Twelve signs in a distance of less than 500 steps. Then, as he drives around Joyner, down by the infirmary and back to the same stop light, he is met by thirteen more of these man-made obstructions to beauty. On the trip, at least five big cans blare out TRASH. These cans are useful and necessary, but aJBL of us understand what they are^Jj Are all of these signs necessary? If so, then leave them alone; but could they not be made more attractive? The campus would be more attractive if at least part of them were removed. Yes, Cullowhee can proudly iy deserved. We'll miss them this boast that it has more than half of the stop lights in Jackson county, half the firetrucks, and all of the speed breaks. I'l like to offer a couple of suggestions. Why not paint the speed breaks yellow so they can be seen in the dark? To man the new truck, why not organize a volunteer fire department made up of students? MEN'S STORE "The Finest Clothes For College Wear" Phone JU 6-2450 rlva, N. C. Have you heard the latest? A freshman was sitting on the wall outside Joyner Building the other day. Looking up, he happened to read the words "Student Union Building." "Gosh," he said, "You mean the students around here have got a union?" Guess we'd better start carrying our cards. I ran across an interesting little bit of wisdom the other day. Entitled "Home Economics," the article went on to say, "If you absolutely cannot refrain from drink, start a saloon in your own home. Be the only customer, and you will not have to buy a license. Give your wife $12.00 to buy a gallon of whiskey. There are 128 snorts in a gallon. Buy all your drinks from your wife at 40 cents and in four days - when the gallon is gone—your wife will have $39.20 to put in the bank and $12.- 00 to buy another gallon. If you live 10 years and buy all your booze from your wife and then die with snakes in your boots, she will have $37,750.40 on deposit- enough to bury you respectably, bring up your children, buy a house and a lot, marry a decent man and forget she ever knew you." ****** Back on a more serious note I'd like to say that Student Body President Marvin Cole sure deserves a word of credit for the work he has done during the past summer getting things organized for the year ahead. In between classes in summer school, Marvin has been the rounds talking to faculty and administrators, getting student opinions, boneing up on parliamentary procedure (lacking in past senate meetings), studying the Student Handbook, and in general, preparing himself for his duties. The announcement that Senators will be expected to comt to Senate meetings in coats and ties comes as no surprise. I think it's 3 good idea. This and other things make it evident that this year's Senate year. Maybe Ellis and Bates can come up with a replacement. * ***** Did you ever stop to think of all the names this newspaper has been c ailed? To some it's the "Scandal Sheet." To others it's the "Ad Sheet." It's been called the "Thunderbolt of Freedom" and the "Poop Sheet" as well as a few other names that we dare not print. At least one faculty member likes to call it the "Gripe Sheet." No matter what you call it, this is the students' newspaper and we hope that you will support your staff in their efforts to make it one of the best in the country. On December 7, this paper will be entered in a contest at the North State Press Association meeting at Catawba College. Do you think we can come home with honors? You can help by making sure that the organizations you belong to turn in reports of their activities, by letting us know of interesting hapenings on the campus. Most of all, you can take an active interest in the things that take pHce here at WCC. If every student would take a genuine interest in the betterment of the college and do his part to make it so, there woold be enough news for two newspapers. If the news In this edition sounds a bit stale, it's because the paper went to press on Wednesday with the publication date the following Monday. So, we missed the Wof- ford game and the Pre-Session Conference. Watch the September 28 issue for these stories. ****** Once again, welcome to the freshmen and a good old fashion "howdy" to the folks who are back with us for another year. College Purchases Cherokee Firetruck A firetruck has been purchased by the college with the help of the Cullowhee Lions Club. Formerly owned by the Cherokee Fire Department, the truck was bought during the past summer and has been put in good running condition by the mechanics at the steam plant. Plans now call for buying some hose and other needed equipment and for organizing a volunteer fire department. .

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: 1957-09-16;
  • Date digitized: 2017-09-26
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  • Dimension: 21.5" x 16"
  • Pages: 6 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
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  • WCU Students Newspapers Collection
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  • HL_WesternCarolinian_1957-09-16_Vol23_No01
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  • Western Carolina University Hunter Library