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  • HL_WesternCarolinian_1959-05-02_Vol24_No16_05

OFFICERS OF THE WESTERN CAROLINA COLLEGE CHAP- ter of Alpha Phi Sigma, national honorary scholastic fraternity, were installed and new members Initiated recently. Seated, left to right: Mary Sue Shelton of Walnut, retiring president; Joyce Dillingham, Swannanoa, initiation chairman; Bettie Ferguson, Marshal, secretary; John Bolen, Kernersville, new president; Derrick Hocken, Asheville, vice president; Joyce Garrett, Kannapolls, reporter; and Jean Phillips, Franklin, treasurer. Standing: Miss Alice Benton, faculty co-sponsor and former national president; Carol Stockton, Franklin; Elaine Pruette, Shelby; Barbara Pugh, Greensboro; Rouselle Sparks, Bakersville; Bill Gardner, Brevard; Harry Ramsey, Marshall; Louise Harris, Dana; Nancy Jo Sales, Weaverville; Mrs. Helen Maxwell, Sylva; Mrs. Elanle Booker of Tazewell, Va., past initiation chairman; and Miss Helen Hartshorn, faculty co-sponsor. All the students shown here are new members. A student must maintain a scholastic average of at least B-plus for six consecutive quarters, or two regular school years, to be considered for membership. Photo by Angel. "Four Sounds'7 Singing Group "The Four Sounds" is at present the youngest singing group on campus. The quartet, composed of Rick Hubbard, first tenor, Ray Medford, second tenor, Gene Medford, baritone, and Don Yarbor- ough, bass, was organized during the last few weeks of winter quarter as a replacement for last year's "Esquires." The group is directed by Ray Medford. They have performed quite a few times on campus in very informal appearances so everyone has probably heard them sing. "The Sounds" first scheduled appearance was at the State ers Convention in Asheville in March. The songs used by the quartet then were semi-arranged by Richard Trevarthen. Jan ( and Sammy Cole gave able accompaniment at this performance. In addition, they auditioned for a program un WSOC-TV in Charlotte this quarter and performed on the recent Spring Tour of the Touring Choir. They were r» ed very enthusiastically on both occasions. A new set of approximately 10 arrangements, all by Richard Tie- Skip Pearce Elected Pres. Of Day Student Government Day students elected officers for the coming year on Wednesday, April 29. Skip Pearce' was elected president for the coming year. Ht rising junior from Charlotte, majoring in Business. Skip is originally from Rhode Island. In a statement for The Western Carolinian, Skip said, "I want to give the day students the representation they deserve." He went on to state that the activities of the Day Student Government were relatively unknown and that | he would do all he could to cor- J rect this matter. Bobby Wats was elected vice- f President And Veep Of Student Body, A Final Tribute Bill Ballard Mr. Bill Ballard, president of the Student Senate, will s:and in line behind Joyner Building for the last time come the day when the book rental office opens its doors. Yes, graduation is just a- round the corner, and Bill will be among several newly born alumnae facing the world with anxious yet sorrowful, spirit. Mr. Ballard is the son of Mrs. J. L. Ballard of Ellerbee. He attended Ellerbee High School where he served as president of his junior class. He was a "three letter" athlete all four yeai> captain of the football and basketball teams during his senior year. He marched to "Pomp and Circumstance" in 1951. The navy saw Bill for four years upon his graduation from Ellerbee High. Most of the time he was stationed in the South Pacific. In the fall of '55 he enrolled at Western Carolina. Bill has taken a keen interest in exira-curricular activities 'all during his college career. He said, "Nowhere can you learn how to cope with every-day problems, make and keep friends, a n d strengthen your versatility to than by participating in outside- the-book activities. It's not all in the books." He has been an active member of the Marshals' Club, the V ans' Club, the Industrial Arts and PE Clubs. Last year he was vice- president of the Student NEA. When a junior. president ;s. For the past year, of course, he has been president of the Student Senate. Recently bestowed upon him was the honor of beil in "Who's Who in American Universities and Colleges." Bill's scholastic major is Industrial Arts. This summer Bill will be em- oloyed in Durham. He will teach in a new junior high school this fall. The name of the school? Well, you see, it's just that new; has no and guidance I've received working in this capacity. I am grateful to have served, and I feel this office has given me experience which cannot be replaced. It will help me in any work I do!" Bill has been an able and cooperative president, and he will be remembered for his fairness. Dave Anderson, vice-president of the student body, is one of the most versatile and colorful students on campus. This character and personality trait can be evi denced by the varied and important position he holds. As well as being vice-president of the student body, he was recently elected president of Tau Kappa Epsilon. Until the latter part of last year, it seemed that Dave was destined to be a follower and never a leader. "I was never'elected president of anything until last year." During last year he was elected president of the now defunct Lambda Phi Kappa Fraternity, of which he was a charter member, and of the Methodist Choir. Dave, a member of the Junior Class, was born in Guilford County and attended high school in Colfax. He graduated among the top one-third of his class in 1956, and during his senior year he was elected senior superlative — "Quietest." ? ? ? Because of its location and its (Continued to page 81 varthen, is almost ready fui livery. The music is unuM difficult to sing because ot wierd harmony in fourths, m sevenths, etc. The first two or three arrangement! used b> rere basically c*D on the "Four Freshmen" style, but an effort is now being made by the group to produce a unique style of its own. The prospects for work this summer look very good for the quartet. The possibilities for a television program are very promising. Information brochures and other literature have been distributed throughout the Carolinas in search of night club bookings, etc. At last report, the group has inquired into the matter and plan to travel to Washington, D. C, at the end of the summer to audition for the Air Force's "Singing Sergeants," part of the group which was on campus last week. Skip Pearce president. He is a rising senior from Hildebran, majoring in PE and Industrial Arts. Secretary for the day students is Fred Calloway, also the newly elected business manager of The Catamount. Woody Needham was elected treasurer for the coming year. Woody is a junior, from Fort Meyers, Fla., and is majoring in history. The Day Student Government sponsors annually the May Day Dance and other college-wide functions. X. Dave Anderson name yet! Bill will be a brand new teacher in a brand new school. Bill has enjoyed serving as president of the Senate imm ly. He commented, "I appreciate more than I can express the help PROFESSIONAL DRUG STORE Nationally Advertised Drugs And Cosmetics fOH4- L E R Waynesville, N. C. ►♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦< ROGERS' ESSO "The Students' Friend" Road Service — Wash — Grease Cullowhee Marti Smathers Catamount Editor Marti Smathers, a rising senior, has recently been elected editor of The Catamount for the school year 1959-60. Marti, a home economics major, is the daughter of Mrs. Iva M. Smathers of Candler. She was graduated from Milton High School in Milton, Fla., in 1955. She is a transfer from Brevard Junior College, where she was aclive in the Glee Club and on the annual staff. Marti came to WCC in 1957. She is presently a counselor in Madison Dormitory, junior class editor for The Catamount, historian and keeper for the Home Economics Club, a member of the Baptist Choir and social chairman of the Baptist Student Union. Fred Calloway Charwood Barbecue "Where There's Delight In Every Bite" Pit Cooked Barbecue and Other Foods Monday - Saturday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Closed Sundays "Sandwich or Meal — You Get A Good Deal' East Main Street Sylva, N. C. Highlands Cleaners And Laundry "Good Cleaning Gives Smarter Appearance" Deluxe Finishing Tailor and Seamstress JUstice 6-4314 Sylva, N. C. Do You Think for Yourself ? ( THIS TEST WILL GIVE YOU A CLUE!* ) STOP!!! at Queen's Drive-In Marti Smathers George Washington, who termed the militia "The bulwark of Democracy" was the first exponent of a strong force of citizen- soldiers. 1. If your parents exhibited "baby pictures" of you AD to a friend, would you be (a) embarrassed? (b) bQ merely interested in your friend's reaction? (c) crj just plain annoyed? 2. You are making a speech—and suddenly find you A □ have a large hole in your clothes. Would you (A) b □ excuse yourself and leave? (b) pretend you didn't c □ know the hole was there and finish the speech? _(c) cover up the hole with a handkerchief? 3. Would you rather have the characteristics of (a) aQ U.S. Grant? (b) Thomas Edison? (c) J. P. Morgan? B n CD 4. You have taken your date to dinner and find you A □ haven't money to tip the waiter as well as take b □ your date home. Would you (a) ignore the waiter? c q (b) take him aside and tell him you'll tip him next day? (c) tip him and walk your date home? 5. Mathematics is your poorest subject, yet you are fascinated by the idea of being an atomic physicist. Would you (a) try to overcome your difficulties with math? (b) pick an easier occupation? (c) ask yourself if it's physics you like or its glamour? 6. Your roommate is a nice person, but suddenly takes to asserting an ability to foretell the future. Would you (a) notify the authorities? (b) ignore the whole .thing? (c) give him tests to prove to him he's wrong? AD BD CD AD BD CD 7. Do you believe the maxim "It's a long lane that A D has no turning" is (a) a complete non sequitur? bQ (b) a well-known fact? (c) an allusion to a com- c n mon phenomenon? 8. Would you rather have as a birthday present (a) a □ something expensive? (b) something long-lasting? B □ (C) something beautiful? c Q "We Feed The Best While You Rest" FAST Curb 8ervlce Hot Plate* Open 8 a.m. 'til midnight Sylva, N. C. 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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 College
• Format
  • Publications (documents)
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• Date
  • Date original: 1959-05-02;
  • Date digitized: 2017-09-20
• Extent
  • 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
• Location
  • Jackson County (N.C.)
  • Cullowhee (N.C.)
• Source institution
  • Western Carolina University
• Source Collection
  • WCU Students Newspapers Collection
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  • HL_WesternCarolinian_1959-05-02_Vol24_No16
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  • Western Carolina University Hunter Library