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  • HL_WesternCarolinian_1961-09-29_Vol27_No03_01

'Prepare For Homecoming' ®ltc Jjtftsttrn Carolmkn "Voice of the Students" ^ 'Join The Boosters" VOL. XXVII, NO. 3 Friday, September 29, 1961 Cullowhee. N. C. Student Senate Moves To Carry Out Recommendations Boosters Organized At WCC A recommendation presented by the Student Senate at the Pre - Session Conference was the motions for improve- : of student affairs become ible. The campus shows many results of the Senate's efforts already put into effect. The sign boards posted in front of the cafeteria and Stillwell, donated by the Day Students Association, is a public service to keep the student body well informed concerning campus activities. Suggestion boxes have been placed in various places on campus for the convenience of students who have ideas for improving the campus. Another new feature on campus is the newspaper stand in the cafeteria in co-sponsorship with the cafeteria management and Studenlt Senate. In the near future many other features will appear. Pictures of class senators and student body of i ed in the Student Union showcase so that students can recognize their representatives. The "Welcome Freshmen" program so far has been declared more successful than those in the past. Baande wearing is one of the most cooperative activities of the program. A "Garb Day" for freshmen will be held on Friday prior to Homecoming, and there will be a "Freshman Parade" on Home- earning Day. Every effort is being made to make more convenient accommodations for itlhe various clubs and organizations which meet in Joyner Bnilding, There will soon be a directory for the occupying clubs and offices posted in the lobby. Suggestions have been made to the various' departments that they hold a "get acquainted" parity for old and new majors. By October 1, a juke box will be placed in the Student Union by the Student Senate. It will be equipped with new and modern records, and the music will be free. Cheerleaders are being encouraged to form a flash-card club. The Student Senate feels this will assist school spi Linebreaking in the cafeteria has been discouraged. If anyone who has an early class and has to eat immediately will contact a senator, he will have permission to break line if it is an emergency. The Student Senate, which re Hon* will start a motorcade 1 [< Day. The S all the weil- for this years' Homecoming is "WCC Twenty Years From Now." The Student Senate ho sponsor at least one ev< campus every Friday or Satbur- day night. This coming Saturday night they will spot dance in the Student Union for the entertainment of the student body. Newspaper Calls For Assistance The Western Carolinian is in need of reporters, feature writers, sports writers, copy readers, make-up editors, emulation personnel and typists. Anyone interested in any facet of newspaper work is asked to contact Gerald Bastarache, editor; Jim Cloniger, business manager; or Roy Bemis, news editor. The phone number of The Western Carolinian is 2312. Bulletin There will be a read Monday, October 2, at 7 p.m. prior to n ing parts for Troilus and Cres3ida. '! Diomedes have not been cas't wiil be ; the Little Theatre. Peace Corps Announces Tests Move Sponsored By Student Union The Director of Public Infor- i for the Peace Corps has announced that those who want to serve in the organization will be given an opportunity to qualify by taking examinations on October 7 th.. The third round of Peace Corps examinations will be held on that date in testing centers throughout the country. The testing center nearest WCC i,s the Federal Building on Otis Street in Asheville. The examinations will be held in Room 14, beginning at 8:30 a.m. and lasting for six hours, with an additional hour out for lunch. Each person will be given 'has choice between two types of examinations. One examination is designed for men and women who would like to be considered for positions as secondary-school or college teachers. To take one of these tests, you need a bachelor's degree, but you do not need to be an accredited teacher. The other examination is for everyone else who wants to serve in the Peace Corps. There is no rigid passing grade for WWOO Hits Airways Radio Station WWOO, "The Voice of Cullowhee," started broadcasting for the 1961-62 academic year Monday, September 25. The college station, which is student operated, ran during both sessions of summer school. WWOO is regulated by the Federal Communications Commission, and broadcasts from 9 a.m to 12 p.m. Monday through Friday. Membership in the Western Carolina Radio Club is open to all students, freshmen included. who have interest and ability in radio. In order to become active members of the Radio Club for fall quarter, students should join before mid-term of this quarter. The purpose of the Radio Club is to provide entertainment and a channel for announcements by clubs and faculty members. The next meeting of the Radio Club wiiil be on the evening of Tuesday, October 10. All members are requested to attend because an election will be held to fill vacated posts. this test, the aranoumieemenit said. Results are considered a- long with such other elements as background, special skills and references. The Peace Corps announced that it hopes "to altitiract a large number of Americans in the agricultural amd industrial fields" for the October tests. "We 'are receiving am increasing number of requests i'o. from prospective host countries," according to Dr. Nicholas Hobbs, Director of Selection for the Peace Corps. "We wiil have to turn down these v unable to meet 'their needs." Anyone interested in Corps service is asked to see the person in charge of the Civil Service Commission testing center on the morning of October 7th. AERIAL VIEW OF WCC MEMORIAL Stadium where the Catamounts will clash with the Catawba Indians in the homecoming grid encounter, Oct. 7. Home Blasts Vulgarity, Line-Breaking At Meeting In a dormitory meeting held in the lobby of Reynolds Dormitory September 18, Dean Home placed particular stress upon the subjects of cursing and line- breaking. According to Dean Home, last year several instances of vulgarity in language was used in front of young women. For this reason, a rule has Bulletin On. Saturday, September 30, there will be a showing of T. L. Osborn's BLACK GOLD at 7:30 p.m. in the Hopkins Tabernacle, Cullowhee. This film depicts the masses of Africa in their pagan rites, her disease-infeslted people and how the people of Africa are turning to Christ despite the threat of Comrnunism in their land. This is a full length sound and color film. two from the Women's House Government to assist them in nig Hi is problem. The committee first decided io dt fine just, what linebreaking was, and came up with the following definition: Entering the cafeteria line anywhere oth- er than ait the end after the line has formed. This 'that no one can save a place in line for anyone else at any time for any reason. Punishment for this offense is as follows: 1st offense — a minimum of 5 work hours; 2nd offense—10 work hours; 3rd of- Bulletin The Student Senate will meet at 7 p.m. in the Senate Chamber of Joyner Building on Monday, October 2. Men are urged to wear dark coats and dark ties and the women are urged to wear light colored blouses. Pictures will be taken! Final plans for Homecoming will be discussed, and all members are urged to be present. Dean Home been placed in the Student Handbook and therefore breaking of this rule could lead to a student being sent home. Also, last year the Student Senate attempted to decide what to do about the problem of line- breaking because several students were complaining about it. Finally, at the end of the year, it was decided to leave it up to the respective Deans of the college. They met and chose two representatives from the Men's House Govsrniment and BO READER AT THE CONTROLS OF WWOO Wayte New 9th District SAM Director Dr. Fred Wayte, professor of business administration, has just been appointed Director of the Ninth District, University Division, of the Society for Advancement of Management. In his new capacity, Wayte .ipervise the activities of college and university chapters of SAM in North Carolina and part of South Carolina. Dr. Wayte was instrumental in the establishment of the local student chapter of the international organization in 19- 58. He was' recently presented an award of appreciation hy the professional chapter in Asheville for his work on this campus and for a business research project he directed1. Assembly Held An assembly was held in Hoey Auditorium Thursday, in which the campus clubs and organizations explained their respective functions to the freshman class. Freshmen were urged to participate in campus organizational affairs. Mandatory attendance of all freshmen was required. Chambers New Alumni Assistant Gurney Chambers, former student body president, has accepted a temporary appointment as assistant to Tyree Riser, Alumni Secretary and Admissions Officer. Gurney will handle alumni affairs during the coming year from his headquarters in the Student Union Building. He was student body president during the '60-61 academic year. He was also a member of Alpha Phi Sigma Scholastic Fraternity and was twice named best college citizen. As a senior, he received the Distinguished Service Award. fensc—30 work hours; and 4th offense—referral to Student- y Judiciary Committee. This rule was originated! by omimittee and pas.-' the Student Senate, the Standards Committee and the Stu dent Activities Cornmittee before it was placed in the Stu- !'ook. Dean Home said that only a- bout one per cent of the student body consistently broke line last year and that this new rule should curb it further. of an to be known WCC re. This ' Ion is - that the for uniforms to be used i Carol-ettes. joined," ; I udent body join tli $1 per person per quarter, and mem hi see the films of the a contest These films will be shown all g football, basket- Mil and the tennis seasons. rant from baskets, one for girls and boy win receive a free dinner date em Carol-ettes Drill Team. The girl winner wiil i tree diimu nyone on the • all squad, or the team of the sport in season, providing The first meeting will be held Monday, October 2, at which the WCC-Tampa n. Coach Dan Robinson will be present to and possibly arte them. All persons interested in this nization should come by the Student Union office in Joyner Building and pay their dues to Max Eury, Ruper Bowen or Worth Booth. Homecoming Slated For Next Week End, Oct. 7 Homecoming Day is slated for next Saturday, October 7, here at WCC. The day will be highlighted by the Oatamount-Ca- tawba clash in our own Memorial Stadium at 8 p.m. One of the largest Homecomings in the history of the college is anticipated, as preparations for the annual event got under way this week. The various clubs and organizations have been assigned plots scattered around campus on which to erect displays. Festivities are expected to be gin Friday, with last minute fitting out of displays and final plans for parties and get- togethers. A large number of alumni are expected1 to return to their Alma Maiter for the celebration, according to the office of the Director of Aluimni. The Student Senate is official sponsor of Homecoming Day Itiies. A motorcade wi'l be organized by the student legislative body. Theme of this year's Homecoming is "WCC Twenty Years From Now." THE WESTERN CAROL-ETTES ARE pictured i n frcnt of Bird Administration Building. This year, the new Carol-ettes will perform with the enlarged Catamount Band at WCC football games. Team Elects Bunce Queen Sophomore Mary Bunce was elected Homecoming Queen by the football team Tuesday. Mary hails from Fayetteville, and will reign over the Home- comig festivities Saturday. Queen Mary's court was also chosen Tuesday, and is composed of Sherry Gray, Brenda Reece, Hertha Lacasse and Linda Russell. The queen and her ladies-in- waiting will begin their official activities Saturday with the parade. The Homecoming Queen and her court will be presented to the studenlt body during half- time ceremonies of the Cata- mount-Catawba football game in Memorial Stadium. WCC Band Plays Before Dignitaries The Catamount Band became more widely known on Tuesday, September 26, when it played before a group of government dignitaries at Biltmore Estate. The band was seen on coast to coast TV news later in the day. The band received a special ion to provide the musical background for the forestry program celebrating the 50th anniversary of Weeks Law. Western Carolina College Vice- President Frank Brown, Jr., was Chairman of Governor Terry Sanford's Steering Com- mitee and he made the arrangements. Both Secretary of Agriculture Orville Freeman and Governor Sanford introduced themselves to band director Aaron Hyatt and congratulated the band on its looks and sound. The band played a series of marches before the program began "Ruffles and Flourishes." Dr. Edgar vom Lehn, accompanied by the band, sang "The Star Spangled Banner." After a brief tour of the Biltmore Estate, the Catamount musicians returned to the college. BEAT TAMPA

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
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  • Date original: 1961-09-29;
  • Date digitized: 2017-09-27
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  • Dimension: 21.5" x 16"
  • Pages: 4 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_1961-09-29_Vol27_No03
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  • Western Carolina University Hunter Library