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Cats Battle Appalachian Tonight VOL. XXIII, NO. 2 ®ltt Jtltsttrn Carolinian "Voice of the Students" Administration and School Spiri. On Page 4 Saturday, September 28,1957 CULLOWHEE, N. C. '-Third Pre-Session Conference Makes Twelve Recommendations For WCC School Spirit And Citizenship Was Theme The 1957 edition of Western Carolina College's annual Pre- Session Conference came to a close Saturday morning, September 14, after adopting twelve recommendations. With the theme "The Development of School Spirit and the Promotion of Good Citizenship" the Twenty-Third Pre-Session Conference got underway Thursday morning, September 12, with Dean W. B. Harrill presiding over the first session. Missing from the conference for the first time in its 23-year history was former president W. E. Bird. On hand to welcome the delegates at the first session was President Paul A. Reid. He expressed the appreciation of the college for tht students' attendance at the conference and complimented the group for their choice of a theme. The next thing on the agenda for the first session was the appointment of conference committees by Chairman Harrill. Appointed to the steering committee were Charles Crawford, Mary Louise Carpenter, Joe Dodson, Baxter Wood, Marvin Cole, Mr. Taylor Huskins, Mrs. Reve Perreault, Mrs. Edith Ritter, Mr. Howard Aldmon and Mr. M. B. Morrill. The committee on recommendations consisted of Miss Helen Hartshorn, Mr. Aldmon, Mr. Huskins, Dr. Dexter Squibb, Mr. Clarence Goode, Bob Searle, Ray Vol- rath, Glendale Teague, Baxter Wood and Marvin Cole. Serving on the refreshment committee were Mrs. Edith Hall, Linda Israel, Mary Lou Brown and Lela Pres- nall. Miss Jo Ann Brooks was elect- -,-*<-.,:'. .**Ai, ,-.- --.•.*:--:-'iv acclimation. Mrs. Marian Renfro gave) a review of last year's conference theme and recommendations. To wind up the first session, Marvin Cole, President of the Student Body, presented the conference theme and urged each delegate to take the meetings seriously and to participate in the discusions as much as possible. The second session was called to order Thursday afternoon by President Cole. After a short discussion of the different aspects of school spirit and school citizenship, the conference was divided into groups to further discuss the matter. After approximately 30 minutes, the groups re-assembled and the minutes of each were read. Another discussion followed on what there is at Western Carolina College in which students can express pride. Vice President Baxter Wood presided as the third session got underway on Thursday night. Miss Alice Benton physical education instructor, discussed extra-curricular activities at Western Carolina College since 1922. She expressed the desire that the college and its students should make use of the camp site given to the college by the Nantahala Power and Light Company. This site is located on Glenville Lake. Mrs. Edith Hall discussed the social activities on during the past years and Miss Helen Hartshorn reviewed the sports program of past years and gave some future plans concerning the intramural program. The fourth session, presided over by Joe Dodson, President of the Day Students, was given over to a discussion of the college curric ula, past, present and future. Dr. Keith Hinds and Dr. Newton Turner led the discussions. Friday afternoon, Mary Louise Carpenter, President of Women's House Government, called the fifth session to order and recog nized Mrs. Edith Hall who presented plans made by the cheer leaders for the coming year in regard to the sports events of the college. Several recommendations were made during this session. All delegates gathered at Sun set Farms Friday night for a din ner meeting, with Charles Crawford, President of Men's House Government, serving as master of ceremonies. Following the meal of Cornish hen and all the trimmings, the group returned to the Student Union Building for dancing. President Cole once again presided as the last and final session began Saturday morning. At this meeting all recommendations were reviewed and voted upon. Presi- —Continued on page • FIGHT CATS FIGHT ! ! 5-Man Committee To Consider Choices For Permanent Dean Dr. Paul A. Reid, President of the college, has appointed a five man committee of faculty members to consider the qualifications desired in a permanent dean of this college. According to Reid, Mr. William B. Harrill wants to return to full- time classroom duty as a professor of education. He has served the college for two interim periods as acting dean. Dr. Rosser H. Taylor, head of the social science department, is chairman of the committee. Serving on it are Dr. Carl Killian, head of the education department, Mrs. Lillian Buchanan, librarian, Dr. Rodney Leftwich, head of the fine and industrial arts department, and Mr. Clinton Dodson. Dean Harrill served the college as dean from 1947 to 1948, when W. E. Bird was appointed acting president. Again, on March 1, 1956, when Bird was appointed president, Harrill stepped in to hold the position until a permanent dean could be obtained. President Reid paid tribute to Harrill's co-operation and capa bility in assuming the extra duties, and pointed out the need for securing a permanent dean as soon as feasible. Fanchon Funk Re-Elected Student Senate Secretary At Meeting Held Monday Night Miss Niggli Returns To English Staff Miss Josefina Neggli has rejoined the English faculty here at Western Carolina. Miss Niggli resigned at the end of regular term last Spring to accept a position at the University of Texas. When a place was left vacant on the English Department Staff after the Fall Quarter began, Miss Niggli agreed to return. According to President Reid, Miss Niggli will teach regular English courses such as composition and literature. Miss Niggli was born in Monterrey, Mexico. She received her Masters degree at the University of North Carolina. She has written several books, one of which, "Mexican Village," was made into a movie entitled "Sombrero." Her book, "Step Down, Elder Brother,' was a Book of the Month Club selection. Representatives To Committees Named Homecoming Planned FANCY FUNK Here's five girls who will do a lot toward boosting school spirit at WCC this year. Linked up to give a cheer are L-R Flora Belle Boone, Dot Taylor, Gertrude Allen, Coleen Gamble and Ashton Edwards. Several other cheerleaders were chosen during the past week. (Staff photo by Cloninger) , . ( . , (—, It Was Rough Week Freshmen comments on Orientation seem to be as numerous as the hills in Jackson county. But that is to be expected. One young co-ed left an upper- classman agog when she asked him whether he knew where Mr. "Breese" was. According to the upperclassman, she was convinced that she had a P. E. class with him! One of the new students on the campus dove 250 miles to get to WCC only to discover his room was B-19—Reynolds basement. As in 1889 opinion in favor of one or mote escalators is unanimous. Said one of tne "green" ones, some of tne professors are so dry it makes you thirsty to look at them. One bright (and pretty) young thing thought Registration was a preparatory course for geometry. As she put it, "They both deal in lines, don't they?" During the President's Reception one weary professor introduced an eager thing as Miss Doe. Many a name that started out as Mr. Smith at the beginning of the line wound up as Mr Spinnerspoon at the end of the line. And some names were a desperate mumble from beginning to end. Complaints on Registration were not as numerous as expected. It may not be a push-button affair as in one Florida university, as one Southern student said, but no one can deny that we have as fine a crop of "anguished cries" as 8 o'clock classes are crossed out and 3 o'clock classes substituted, as any other college, certainly in this state. Did you notice the fellow who went to the dance after tht President's Reception and, although he was having a fine time, he left abruptly. He spotted another boy with a tie like his own. But he returned in a matter of minutes. With a new tie! And somebody said girls are clothes conscious! New Reporters Join Western Carolinian Reporters Richard Jackson and Bob Abbott have joined the staff of the Western Carolinian. Miss Gay Moore has taken over the post of staff secretary and office manager. Jackson is majoring in English. He is a veteran, married, and lives here in Cullowhee. Abbott is a sophomore and is majoring in social science. Miss Moore is also a sophomore, majoring in business. All three joined the staff in time to help with this issue. Catamount Editor Announces Theme The proposed theme for the 1958 Catamount is "Originality" according to Margaret Connatser, editor of the year book. In an interview Tuesday Miss Connatser said that the '58 annual staff would go "all the way" for originality. She stated that this year's Catamount would be the most different in years. In putting out a "Completely new" year book, Miss Connatser has contracted a new publisher, Hunter Publishing of Winston- Salem. She plans to have a professional photographer in charge of the individual pictures. Club Pictures and Snapshots Miss Connatser urges all clubs to take pictures of social events they sponsor and turn them in to the annual staff. Students are asked to turn in snapshots suitable for print in the annual. Freshmen Any freshmen who have had previous experience in high school annual publications are invited to contact Miss Connatser as prospective freshmen editors. Campus Mail All clubs and others who wish to send notices and other-materials to students may do so by taking the notices to the mail boxes behind the steps on the second floor of Joyner Buildiny. On the bottom row of shelves a place has been provided for mail going to each of the four dormitories and one for the day students. ALL MAIL GOING INTO THESE BOXES MUST HAVE THE NAME OF THE DORMITORY ON IT. All club sponsors have been provided with a list of students enrolled for this quartos. Each dormitory has been provided with alphabetized mail shelves where students may pick up their mail. The Day Students mail boxes are on the main floor of Stillwell near the rear entrance. A student opstmaster makes the rounds twice each day to deli\ er the campus mail. WE GOOFED In a front page article in our "Orientation Issue" we stated that The Western Carolinian was 50 years old. For this information we relied on a national listing organization whose records show that this paper was established in 1908. In checking with Mr. W. E. Bird, the college historian, we have found out that this paper was really established about 1923. Back then it was called the "Cullowhee Yodel." The staff of this paper is in the process of organizing a story on the paper's history. As soon as we can, we hope to provide you with an interesting account. To the staff of the 1973 college year we reluctantly give the privilege of celebrating our Golden Anniversary. Student Poll Results Released 'Satchmo' Is Favorite Bonfire - Pep Rally Attracts Big Crowd School spirit at WCC was ablaze Friday night, September 21, at the big bonfire and pep rally! This was the first bonfire of the school year and was attended by a large and enthusiastic crowd of nearly 300. President Marvin Cole introduced Assistant Coach Bob Setzer who spoke for the coaching staff and presented Charlie Smith, publicity director for athletics. Charlie then presented the football captains, Jack Hendrix and Charlie Byrd. The players were individually introduced and the Carson Newman "Eagle," courtesy of Bruce Meyers, Miss Barbara Lashley and the Athletic Depart- mtnt, was burned in effigy. Then the cheers for the 1957 Catamounts got underway. Everyone had a chance to see the cheerleaders in action and become acquainted with some of the yells to be used during the football season. Change In Postal Rules Affects Local Operation Here Mr. Clifton Crispe, local postmaster, announced this week that a change in federal postal laws will prevent his staff from placing mail for two persons in the same' box unless they are members of the same family. This rule will not effect those students who were sharing boxes prior to this week. However. Crispe said that until all boxes are rented, he cannot permit any additional sharing of boxes. He emphasized the fact that this is not a local decision but is a rule made by the Post Office Department. Approximately two hundred boxes have not been rented. Students who do not yet have boxes are urged to come by and rent one as soon as possible. Crispe said that he wished to thank students for the way they have co-operated in having their friends put their box numbers on the incoming mail. This is very necessary since the postal clerks do not have the time to look up box numbers and still give the kind of efficient service that students expect. Dancing At Dawn ... A W. C. C. First The results of the Activities Poll which was presented to the student body last week have been officially .released. This poll was divided into four main groups of interests which included preference of activities, choice of bands for the spring dance, opinions of the literary magazine, and choices for the ly- ceum program. The top ten activities in which the most people were interested are, in order of prefernce: Basketball; dancing; water skiing; tennis and horseback riding (tied); football; miniature golf; swimming; baseball and golf (tied); religious organizations; camping. In voting for the various bands which were listed, the most votes were cast for Louis Armstrong. Stan Kenton and Ralph Marterie were listed as second and third respectively. Along with the preference of bands the amount to be spent on the band was $2,000. Many other bands were listed but none received enough votes to be considered. The literary magazine was a good publication in most of the students' opinions and in a 188 to 19 decision their opinion is to publish it again this year. By a large majority vote the lyceum program was not satisfactory. In listing their preferences the programs that came in first, second, etc., are; Choral groups; popular music; military bands; symphony orchestras; and quartets and pianists (tied). Miss Fanchon Funk was unanimously re-elected to the post of Secretary of the Student Senate Monday night as the Senate held its first meeting of the year. In another major development, Senators Mary L. Carpenter, Joe Dodson, Charlie Crawford, and Baxter Wood were named by President Marvin Cole to serve with him as students on the Student- Faculty Judiciary Committee. Bryan Joiner, Virginia Volrath, Mike Jolly, Frank Plemmons, and Bob Jackson were appointed by Cole to serve with him on the Appropriations o f Student Fees Committee. This group decides how the Student Activities Fees are to be spent. Bryan "Spike" Joiner was appointed by Cole to the job of Parliamentarian for the Senate. In other business, the Senate officially selected "Secret Desire" as the Homecoming theme. A letter is being sent to all clubs asking them to turn in three choices for float theme. To prevent duplication of themes, a committee composed of Bob Jackson, Linda Israel, and Bob McNeill was appointed to approve the choices. Harris Pryor, Bob Allen, and Joiner were chosen to help Mr. Cathey with the parade in Sylva and Glendale Teague and Margaret Connatser were asked to make signs for the parade. Students Bob Allen, Jim Thomas, Bill Embler, and Bill Ballard have been appointed to the Health and Safety Committee according to Cole. Prior to this year, only one student served on this committee which makes all traffic rules and regulations. Concerning the Student-Faculty Judiciary Committee, Cole announced that the sixth stud*uTT place on this twelve man commit- tee would rotate among the remaining student senators. The six faculty members on the committee have been appointed by President Reid. This powerful group tries all disciplinary cases not handled by the house governments. In other business, the Senate approved an appropriation of $600 to help pay for the appearance of the Four Freshmen on our campus. A plan for having week-end recreation was approved. Plans for this Saturday include bowling in the afternoon, a swimming party from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m., and dancing from 9:00 - 10:30 p.m. Miss Funk is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Guy T. Funk of Winston- Salem and is a senior here at Western Carolina. She is majoring in biology, physical education, and pre-medicine. She was Secretary of the Senate last year. The next Senate meeting will be- next Monday night in the Senate room in Joyner Building at 6:45 p.m. BULLETIN The Men's House Government will hold meetings in both Robertson and Reynolds Dormitories Monday night according to Charlie Crawford, President These meetings are compulsory. All male students residing in the dormitories must attend. The roll will be called. The meeting in Robertson will be held at 9:30 p.m. in the parlor. Students in Reynolds will meet in Reynolds parlor at 10:30 p. m. Pictured above are Just a few of the many students who turned out early last Tuesday morning for Western Carolina College's first "Dawn Dance." Sponsored by the Chi Delta Fraternity, the dance was attended by approximately eighty- five students. The college dance band provided the music. (Staff Photo by Cloninger) 'Cat's Grin' "May I print a kiss on your lips?" I said, And she nodded her full permission; So we went to press and I rather guess, We printed a full edition. Joseph Lilienthal New Doctor At WCC Returning students to the campus will discover, if they happen to visit the Infirmary, that there is. an unfamiliar face there. The new physician is Dr. Marina Henry Moses. Dr. Moses is a native of Chapel Hill and studied for her Bachelor's Degree at the University of North Carolina. She likewise did her pre-clinical work at the University. She interned at the tuberculosis sanatorium connected with the Medical College of Virginia. Her medical work was completed at Women's Medical College in Philadelphia, where she received her M.D. Dr. Moses has opened an office in the Morgan Clinic in Sylva and will engage there in a "limited general practice." Dr. Moses has announced the following hours when she will be on duty at the Infirmary. Every week end from 7:45 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. She will also be on call for any emergencies. Other Infirmary hours are as follows: Week days—7:30 a m.-9 a.m.; 12 noon-l:30 p.m.; 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Sunday—1:00 p.m. NOTICE All male students not living at home or with a guardian must come by the Housing Officer and give the director of housing their address. Those not listing addresses by October 11 will be dropped from class.

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: 1957-09-28;
  • Date digitized: 2017-09-26
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  • Dimension: 21.5" x 16"
  • Pages: 8 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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  • WCU Students Newspapers Collection
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  • HL_WesternCarolinian_1957-09-28_Vol23_No02
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  • Western Carolina University Hunter Library