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' Voice of the Students" VOL. XXVII, NO. 7 Friday, November 3, 1961 Cullowhee. N. C. Ferrante And Teicher To Appear In Lyceum Rain Fails To Delay Torch Of Education Marathon Praised By Reid On Tuesday morn.1 a drenching and blinding rain. five WCC students started the "Torch for Education" from the mountains on its k to Raleigh in support of the Bond' election. The first group of runners, Bill Benson, Danny Tharpe, Mel Gibson, Evan Kirby anfi Harold McLaughlin, started the torch from the Murphy City limits with a police escort, cheering crowds of merchants and school children, radio, and newspaper coverage. As the runners left Murphy people followed them in their oars with cheers of enthusiasm. As the runners progressed toward Andrews the 'two radio stations of Murphy issued bulletins on the progress of the Marathon and a warning to drivers to be carefult As the contingent entered Andrews they were met by an enthusiastic crowd of cheering people, a police escort, newspaper coverage, and a tree lunch given to them by the Andrews Chamber of Commerce. After leaving Andrews the conitingenlt of runners continued its trek toward Bryson City, where, again, they re- cei\ welcome and a few suppers given by the Bryson City Chamber of Commerce. reached Sylva two or three hours earlier than ted, and to get back on icy continued their trek to the campus of WCC than stopping. The run- ed with enthusiasm from the students and a dse from L. D. Hyde, iteid. President Reid, when he thought of the Marathon, stated that "McDevit." the iitor of title idea, 'deserves a lot of credit." He . that the Marathon was "a good wholesome experience for the students and it enabled them to feel that they had some part in the support for the Bond Issue." He also si it, he "was glad that WCC could start the Marathon from 'the west" In conclusion Reid said, "the runners are very en ic, and I hope that the election comes through with as much enthusiasm." The WCC contingent ended its leg of the Marathon at Old Fort, North Carolina, at approximately 11:40 a.m. with the transfer of the "torch" to the ASTC contingent. PICTURED ABOVE IS ONE OF THE MANY WCC runners who participated in the "Torch for Education Marathon" on October 31 & November 1. Senate Discusses "Joe Bear IV // The Senate last Monday ndght, heard facts concerning the mascot of Lenoir Rhyne College, Joe Bear IV, in order to remove possible misconceptions in its connection. It was stated that Western Carolina College authorities will probable take no further action concerning 'this matter and that the authorities of Lenoir Rhyne and Mr. Shufbrd, ithe owner of the bear, have been satisfied and therefore the matter will be considered closed. The Senate held a discussion on the bond issue. Each senator will write a letter home asking for support in this election. Other action concerned the campus fair which was held on the square followed by a dance on Tuesday, October 31, from 3:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The Senate decided that the election of the May Court will take place at the class meetings on November 7, 1961. The date of the election was not decided bult will be left up to the discretion) of the President of the Senate. Dems Hear 0' Brien Demo Grove Park Inn S hear Lawrence F. O'Brien, 1 Assistant to President Kennedy, assure them tta Democratic Congress are getting America the move again." Seven students from the WCC Young Democratic Club sent at this First Annual Vance-Aycock Dinner a fund raising affair, along with other YDC representatives from colleges and high schools throughout the state. After munching dollar-a-bite steaks, some 950 of the party faithful heard addressi such Democratic political leaders as Governor Terry Sanford, Party Executive Chairman Bert Bennett, Congressman Roy A. Taylor, and other leading Democrats. O'Brien, a liaison between the President and Con- deiievered the principal address of the evening. O'Brien cited some of the highlights Of the President's legislative program enacted Democratic Congress. The new minimum wage bill, as increase of Social Security beo emergency legislation providing aid to dependent children of unemployed workers, and a $4.9 billion 4-year housing and urban redevelopment bill were listed as examples of "what our President and a Democratic Congress have achieved in moving toward a more prosperous America." Hitting the Republican opposition, Which "will be massive" in Congress next year, O'Brien said that reciprocal trade 'is essential to our own prosperity and to our ability to cope with pressing international problems." "One out of every four jobs in the United States," the President's assistant stated, "exists directly because of international trade," and O'Brien urged whole-hearted Democratic backing of reciprocal trade agreements. A round of applause temporarily halted O'Brien's speech when, citing the President's improvements on the defense scene, he asserted, 'But we intend to be neither Red nor dead." Referring to the Congressional elections' to be held next year, O'Brien • concluded his speech by saying, "What we are seeking in 1962 is not just a Democratic Party victory but insurance of 'the retention of the reins of government in the hands of those who have proven their ability to govern in these trying times." Prior to the dinner, Bert Bennett, Chairman of the North Carolina Democratic Party Ex- cuitive Committee, told the college and high sdhool groups that "With the exception of your church and your home, you can best serve your fellow man through politics." Woody Dillingham, Executive Chairman of (the WCC Young Democrats Club, told reporters that he believed fthere should be more active participation in politics by college Students, especially in normally inactive political years, such as this year. I believe 'that the college YDC's are definitely doing .their part to correct this problem." Dillingham served as a committee chairman at Saturday's event. U.S. Senator Sam Ervin, Mr. Sam Johnson, President of the N.C. YDC, Mr. Henry Hall Wilson, Administrative Assistant to President Kennedy, and Mrs. Herbert S. McKay, National Committee Woman, were also present at the celebration. It was 'announced at the dinner that the Vaoce-Aycock Day celebration will become an annual Party affair. Fun Show Comes To Reid Gym Nov. 8 FERRANTE AND TEICHER, FAMED PIANO DUO AND COMPOSERS, THAT WILL APPEAR IN THE NOVEMBER 8 LYCEUM. Maturo Addresses NCEA Mr. Frank Maturo, pre of the Modern Foreign Language Group of ithe North Carolina Education Association's Western District, spoke before 39th annual convention in Asheville on Friday, October 13. Assistant professor in the Modern Languages Department, Maturo spoke on "A Comparison of Special Summer Classes in Spanish on the Fourth and Fifth Grade Level." In his talk ithe WCC Professor gave some views and methods of teaching foreign languages to fourth and fifth graders. Maturo taught Spanish at Mc- Kee ' Laboratory School last summer, using audio-visual aids and by introducing students to the written language through songs, conversations, and games. The students made their own booklets in order to continue their lessons in the future without a teacher. Maturo stressed health to the students by introducing them to 18 different animals and by showing the students the habits of these animals. He also used prepared books to reproduce everyday life and culture of the Spanish children. Maps were used extensively for geography lessons on Spain and the sh - speaking countries, of Maturo's n | books are now being used by by teacher Mr. Herbert Pendergraflt was elected vice-president of the Modern Foreign Language Group lor the coming year dur- he convention. He also gave a resume of his experiences in teaching French to fourth grade children. Both Mr. Maturo and Mr. Pendergraft illustrated 'their talks with tapes of the children using the language a Band Plays At Elon The Catamount Band was we'll received ait the Elon College Homecoming on Saturday, October 28, by the other bands and high school band directors. The band executed a precision drill and played for two majorette routines. The Catamount Band will be in the background for the half- time ceremonies this Saturday night. The main feature will be the majorettes. A solo by head majorette Leone Dunlap and a solo by Joanne Bodin, plus a special routine by all majorettes, will make the show. The majorette corps has five members this year. The four new members are Glenna Wyatt, Paula Lyda, Gloria Baxley, and Joanne Bodin. The only veteran is head majorette Leone Dunlap. The Western Carol-ettes will perform a number entitled "Easy Does It." According to comments received by Band Director Aaron Hyatt, the Car- lo-ettes are deserving of praise for their work this year. Theirs is the first group of its kind in the State of North Carolina. It is expected that other schools will follow the pattern set up by the Carol-ettes. Groups such as ithe Dixie Darlings'of Ole Miss and Ran- gerettes of Kilgore have gained nationwide publicity for themselves. The Rangerettes and Dixie Darlings did not achieve fame overnight. Although the Carol-ettes are not a first rate oragnization yet, many students have praised them for a good beginning. MATURO English Profs To Attend Meeting It will be "business as usual" in the English Department next Friday, even though seven of the eleven regular composition and literature teachers will be attending the South Atlantic Modern Language Association conference in Atlanta, Georgia. Advanced English majors, plus those faculty members unable to attend- the conference, will supervise the classes of the absent professors, who will join several hundred other language instructors from colleges and universities all over 'the Southeast for the annual SAMLA convention. For two days, November 10 and 11, SAMLA members will exchange new ideas on teaching methods and share with others the results of their research in the areas of language, literature and linguistics. Representing WCC will be Dr. Mabel Crum, chairman of the Enigish Department, Dr. George Herring, Mrs. Winnie Killian, Mrs. Ruth Nelson, Mr. Robert Parr, Mr. William Paulk, and Mr. David Purser. Purser will 'take part in a panel discussion on advanced expository writing. According to Dr. Crum, themes and exams are scheduled for next Friday's English classes in 'the absence of the regular instructors. Brown Announces Voting Requisite Frank H. Brown, Jr., Vice- President of the College, has announced that all voters who esently registered in this re eligible to vote in the bond election on November special registration. In a memorandum issued to the students and faculty of the college, Brown listed the eligibility requirements and encouraged faculty members and students who met the requirements to register and vote. Those who have moved to Cullowhee from another county or precinct within North Carolina must have been in residence in Cullowhee for 30 days prior to November 7 in order to be eligible ito vote in the bond election, .the memorandum stated. Registration for new voters was held the past two Saturdays in the Townhouse. ■ The of the phenoi: key- duo, I and Teicher, will b. to local concertgoers on November 8 >rdin^ stars, Kxod- us" and "The Apartmen' well o\ million n their all-new fun al Gym. Com; programm; -vity and .tion, and adding to this ttl mor, F cooked up a mu all original — al fun. Their program ranges from I popular to the "pop during their droll' approach to the Stein-way that make u nd Like- anything from a bongo to bas >- and Teicher Flip Lids" is two hours ot merriment and melody, a show bright, wi Pi. t-ess and her in virtually every medium of the enter' to . ision guest -OS. of ige- men- taring . dbums — a listing that unts for their having be- (ine of the world's tx known ful musical attractions. Initially trained in the class- o more popular tart facility and success, as wit- irir million-selling single ! de voluminous -ir LP recordings. They bring to the concert fresh new offering that dr to become a perennial favorite. The program for the lyceum is as follows: Ferrante and Teicher Flip Their Lids I Slaughter on Fifth Avenue Richard Rodgers Paraphrase on "Vienna Life" Strauss, Ferrante, and Teicher Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 Franz Liszt II Oye Negra Noro Morales Jalouise Gade Ritual Fire Dance Manuel de Falla Love is a Many Splendored Thing Sammy Fain Bolero Ravel INTERMISSION III Sabre Dance Aran Khatchurian Highlights from "My Fair Lady" Lerner and Loewe Theme from "The Apartment" Charles Williams Raphsody in Blue George Gershwin Girls Briefed While Rooms Frisked On Thursday night, October 26, an aproximately two hour search was conducted in Madison Dormitory for missing articles. Among the missing articles were several sweaters, a college annual, a typewriter and a pair of pink silk pajamas. The dormitory was searched by the counselors while all freshman girls attended a general house meeting in the parlor. At the conclusion of the search it was found that none of the missing articles had been located with the exception of one suitcase discovered in a storage closet. WCC Officials At College Meeting President Paul A. Reid, Dean A. K. Hinds, and Dr. Carl Killian attended the annual North Carolina College Conference at Raleigh on November 1-3. This conference is (the accrediting body for all of North Carolina's junior and senior colleges. Dean Hinds arrived in Raleigh one day in advance to attend the Academic Dean's Conference. At this conference, Dean Mahew of the University of Southern Florida was the main speaker. President Reid and Dr. Killian arrived on Thursday to attend the conference of accrediting body of deans, presidents, and the heads of the departments of education from all the junior and senior colleges in the state. PICTURED ABOVE IS ONE OF THE SCENES FROM The Little Theatre production of ANDROCLES AND THE LION. Little Theatre Opens With Androcles And The Lion The Little Theatre group of WCC is presenting Androcles and the Lion, a play which takes place during the Roman- Christian period, by Bernard Shaw. The action of the play centers around the persecution of the early Christians under the emperor Caesar, played by Bill Maye. Bill Helms portrays Fer- rovious, who becomes a hero of the Roman kingdom by killing six men. Ferrovious becomes a Christian to avoid-brutality, but as a Christian had to kill the men to defend his belief. Therefore, he seeks relief by turning away from the Christian religion. Tavinia, a Christian and the love of a Roman capttain (Tom Best), is portrayed by Joan Gilliam. Spinrtho (Joe Britt) is another Christian who lacks a common quality which links the rest of the cast. Bill Smith, a freshman of professional experience, plays the part of Androcles, who is a Christian. Androcles, a gentle soul, once removed a thorn from the paw of the lion. Chosen to be sacrificed to the lion, he is saved from death by the lion he helped. The characters of the play are linked together in the aspect ithajfc all possess some quality of Androcles, with the exception of Spintho. Other characters of the play- are portrayed by Tom Turner, Dick King, Joe Walker, Pete Raoul, Bill Raoul, Joan Meyers, Lise Knox, Linda Caldwell, Bob Sizemore, Bonnie Wright, Terry Hawkins, Paul Cloer, Katy Holden, Brenda Rice, Sherry Gray, and Judy Moore. The play, under the direction of Miss Josephina Niggli, will be presented Nov. 15, 16, and 17 at 8 pjn. in ithe Little Theatre.

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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  • Date original: 1961-11-03;
  • Date digitized: 2017-09-27
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  • Pages: 4 pages
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  • Cullowhee (N.C.) -- Newspapers
  • Universities and colleges -- North Carolina -- Cullowhee -- Newspapers
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  • Cullowhee (N.C.)
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