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interviewed by students from Hickory High novel course. internationally-Known Novelist, Poet And Playwright Heads Little Theatre By Lillian Hirt Drama has emerged as one of the outstanding phases of activity at WCC. "The Little Theatre at Cullowhee" has broug.it considerable prestige to the college through the excellence of its productions and its comprehensive program of training in dramatic arts. Miss Josefina Nlggli, Internationally renowned playwright, novelist, poet, heads the drama program. She Joined the staff here in 1956, just after returning to this country from the University of Bristol, England, where she held a teaching fellowship. A native of Mexico, she holds the master of arts degree from the University of North Carolina. While there she was one of the pillars of the Carolina Playmakers under the late "Prof" Koch, and went on to earn international fame with her published novels and plays. Miss Niggli has studied and worked with five foreign inst- tutions: Old Vic Theatre, London; Abbey Players, Dublin; Theatre de l'oest in France; El Teatro de Paquena, Mexico City; and the British Drama League in Wales. One of her books was made into a movie in Hollywood, and anotlu Hook -of -t he-Month Club selection. She is DlUCh sought as a speaker and consultant, but allows nothing to interfere with her work at W- CC. This she considers the most rewarding of her many experiences. She has little time to call her own; however, she did find ttpnt to complete a new book, which is to be published soon. Entitled "Grace of Guadalupe," it deals with an apparition of the Virgin of Guadalupe, protectress of Indians in both North and South America. Miss Niggli is quick to give credit to those who help her in the theatre. Daune Oliver, who earned his bachelor's degree at WCC in 1957 and the master's at Peabody, serves as technical director and is in charge of set design and construction. Many students, too, have provided competent help in stage management, lighting and other phases of theatre arts. These, along with the calibre of direction provided by Miss Niggli, add up to excellent theatre. This is recognized not only on campus, but by people from surrounding counties who regularly attend Little Theatre productions. Reece-Hampton Motors Sales - FORD - Service PHONE JU 6-2313 SYLVA, N. C. AN INVITATION... to visit us when you are in Sylva. If waiting for your bus, come in and browse around as long as you wish. We have a nice assortment of useful and practical gift items. Free gift wrapping. Hallmark Cards and Party Items THE BOOK STORE 12 EAST MAIN STREET PHONE JU 6-2465 ENSLEY'S SUPER MARKET Fresh Meat & Produce Fancy Foods Frozen Foods Dry Goods and Notions WE GIVE S&H GREEN STAMPS Located at Intersection of Waynesville and Cullowhee Hi-Way Greek Beat Delta Zeta The sisters of Delta Zeta Sorority feted sister Janice Whit- mire of Brevard with an informal celebration in the dorm. An intramural team of The'a Iota Chapters has been organized with Leone Dunlap and Sharon Powell as co-captains. The team will participate in field hockey this quarter and also in the winter and spring programs. Our congratulations to sister Joan Bruning of Asheville on her election to Alpha Phi Sigma at the end of last Spring quarter. The DZ's are looking forward to Rush and are planning an informal party during Rush Week. Sigma Kappa Sigma Kappa Sorority wishes to extend their warmest welcome to all the new students on our campus this year. Sigma Kappa, one of the largest national sororities in the United States, was founded at Colby College, Waterville, Maine, in 1874. Gamma Rho chapter was installed at Western Carolina College on November 8, 1958. Sigma Kappa would also like to welcome Sister Sally Flowe Elliot and Sister Barbara Mes- ser Mills back to campus this year. Congratulations go to Sisters Betty Ann Berry, Kim Cashion, Vonnie Womble and Joanne Garret, who are cheerleaders this year. Betty Ann and Kim are chief and co-chief, respectively. Spring quarter pledges of '62 are to be commended on their fine Pledge Notebooks which won Sigma Kappa two national awards at the National Convention this summer. Sigma Kappa would like to congratulate three Sisters who were married this summer. They are: Carol Cameron to Wayne (TKE); Janie Turner to Ronnie Huber (DSP); and Joan Edwards to Gene Bates. Also, congratulations go to Sister Mary Ann Bobo, who recently became engaged to John Ramsey. The first meeting of Sigma Kappa was held Tuesday evening, September 11, in the Faculty Lounge of Hunter Library. Officers for this year are: president—Beverly Hamrick; first vice president—Jean Franklin; recording secretary — Bonnie Brown; treasurer—Pat Walters; second vice president — Kim Cashion; corresponding secretary—Vera Brown; registrar— Jane Long. Once again Sigma Kappa would like to welcome all new students and hope you have a very enjoyable year at WCC, your "home away from home." TKE Zeta Omicron Chapter of Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity held LOST An Experimental Psychology (342) workbook. It was lost the last week of Spring quarter. If anyone knows the whereabouts of this book, please notify Lar- Whitlock. Feedback... —Continued from page 2 pulp manufacturing plant in the world. It supports a large majority of the people not only in Canton but also in Haywood County. It supplies paper to companies all over the United States. There has been a great deal of experimentation and research in an attempt to eliminate the smoke and other uncomfort- ables of this town, but it is virtually impossible. B u t don't consider such nonsense as this, Mr. Columnist. You made good print anyway. ct, let me say a few things concerning the beer cans supposedly seen along the streets of Canton. Can ton is in a dry county, and possesses one of the most efficient sanitation departments in Western North Carolina. It's odd that I, a dent of Canton, have failed to 11 this rubbish you .spoke of, but it was good print any- So you see, Mr. Columnist, you have taken a somewhat ighted view of the situation. I suggest that you take a plane when next you are forced to go to Asheville. It won't hurt our feelings one bit. In conclusion, let me say that if everyone were as tender as Mr. Raoul is, this newspaper would be written on a piece of bark or a large leaf of some sort, but it was good print anyway? Sincerely, Bill Rhinehart, Can- tonian Dear Editor, After a year of school here, I have seen many "Great Plans" find their way only as far as the trash can. It was, therefore, with some surprise, that I noticed the "Campus Awareness Committee" plan had somehow managed to find its way to the pre-session conference, and even as far as the approved recommendation list. However, I have one rather large bone to pick with the Committee as it now stands. While the Student Publicity Director, president of the Radio Club, Senate Secretary, Deans and the College Publicity Director are all interested in "publicizing all events, honors and activities pertinent to the student body," I personally feel that there is a large gap in representation on the Committee. That gap is THE WESTERN CAROLINIAN. While I realize that I am perhaps only one of maybe five or six people who read of the Committee in The Carolinian, it does seem a pity that the Committee doesn't feel the paper worthy or able to help them. This is the first time I noted that The Carolinian's purpose is not that of publicizing all e- vents, honors, etc., to the student body. The fact that it is the "Voice of the Students doesn't mean that it is not also the "Voice to the Students." It does seem a pity that 1700 copies of the paper are printed each week with no constructive purpose. Maybe the Campus Awareness Committee could use the facilities of The Western Carolinian. Sincerely yours, Bill Raoul its regular meeting at 6 p.m in Joyner Building, Thursday night. Frater Joe Clark, a junior business administration major, from Morganton, was officialy installed as treasurer, succeeding Larry Hedrick. Officers who will serve this year include: Wayne Culp, president; Bill Dixon, vice president; Steve Paduhovich, pledge trainer; Larry Leonard, secretary; Bob Hastings, chaplain; and Louie Sell, sergeant-at- arms. ZO's intramural program this year will be under the direction of Frater Merrill Beaver and the appointed captain of each specific team. After practice sessions last week, Frater Beaver says TKE will be a strong contender for the Tag Football championship this year. The brothers credit last year's winter quarter Pledge Class for the acquisition of a bell which will be heard at each home football game. Fraters John Rogers, Bill Meyers, Bill Choate and Merrill Beaver will act as chief bell-bearers. Scrambled Metal, | This Is A Date? A College Vigil By Martha W. Huntley (Reprinted From The Charlotte Observer) (Editor's Note: Jim Carpenter was a student at Western Carolina College last year.) The little Triumph whizzed along the highway. The two college boys inside were talking and laughing, when the front tire slipped off the rig! of the road. A turn of the wheel should ha -d lin ear. But it didn't. The wheel caught as it went back on the pavement. There was tin of scrambled metal as the cat turned over and over across the highway. Then. Hours later, J. B. Carpenter of 1808 Masonic Drive, Charlotte, hurried Into a hospital in Asheville. The doctor had hard newt about his son. Jimmy, driver of the car. "He won't live until morn Ing." Five of Jimmy's friends from college were there Friday, March 23, when Mr. Carpenter arrived. Sunday night, Jimmy's mother, Mary, arrived. She had Just been released from a Charlotte hospital. She, too, was told her son wouldn't live. Jimmy's friends were still there. They stayed. At 11 p.m., the boys in his dormitory at Western Carolina College called. They were holding a prayer meeting to pray for Jimmy's life and for the health of the other boy, Lonnie Harris of Hendersonville, who sprained his ankle and hurt his back slightly. At 11:20. the doctor returned. "Jimmy is improving," he said. Jimmy Carpenter, at 23 a freshman in college because of a stint with the Air Force, didn't die. He was unconscious for five weeks. He lost his memory. His right side was paralyzed. Bui he didn't die. The doctors said, "He has se- Jim Carpenter never with the Carpenters m the hospital another group came to stay. The group had planned to make a beach trip over Kaster vacation. They'd been saving money for weeks. The money was pooled and was spent on gas and food for them to stay at the hospital. And every night at 11, his dormitory would meet to pray for Jimmy. In May he was released. He still had trouble remembering, but he could walk. One foot dragged, but he could read and write again. This summer Jimmy has been at the Charlotte Rehabilitation Hospital. His weight, which used to be 140, went to 108 after the accident. Now it is 130, and his muscles are slowly beginning to cooperate with him. Every day a little more of his memory returns, although he remembers nothing beyond June. Now they say that Jimmy will recover, probably recover completely. "I couldn't have done it without help," says Jimmy. Next year, Jimmy will return to college. Music Off Key by Jac Murphy 21 DISCOUNT PER Fri. - GALLON - Sat. Cullowhee Hi-Way Service TIRES —:— TUBES —:— WASH GREASE —:— BATTERIES —:— OIL Radford Hooper—Owner-Mgr. Upon considering the mammoth goof I made Sept. 12, I've decided to commit a cardinal sin of journalism, and write a column concerning myself. Those of you who attended the pep rally Sept. 12 should immediately recall the very funny incident involving the band and the red-faced frustrated student-director. It is particularly clear in my mind. In fact during the past few nights it has taken top billing in my nocturnal visions. I can truthfully say that I've successfully explored the embarrassing moment from all angles. On one occasion I was watching myself from the stands. In another I impaled myself on a music stand directly following the catastrophe. But, we digress. For the event to recapture that awesome feeling of reality, an explanation of the underlying confllctions is necessary. Our founder and leader, Mr. Aaron Hyatt, was stricken with food poisoning the day before the rally was scheduled. Mr. Trevarthen rehearsed the band through two numbers with the cheerleaders. The following day it was decided that Larry Whitlock and I could handle the pep rally. We prepared with the gusto and achievements often accredited novices. At approximately 6:15 p.m., and with growing signs of nervousness, we marched into the stadium 18 strong — a spectacle often witnessed during the early Christian period. Our first number was of short duration, and miraculously began and ended with the same tempo. My confidence bolstered by this brilliant opening, I took my place in front of the group. With only minor stutterings, I briefly assured them that it was all a funny game. Like Russian roulette. There was no cause to worry. After re seating the fourth trumpet, who had fainted, I counted off four beats and we began. The rest is legendary. As luck would have it a small minority thought we were being deliberately amusing. However, as I became more convincingly neurotic, the crowd also grew more aware of our seriousness. Naturally, It moved the entire audience to unrestrained, hysterical spasms of derisive laughter. After three futile attempts, I received a satori of infinite magnitude and intensity. I quit ! ! ! Miss Betty Ann Barry, between gasps of pain brought on by excessive guffaws and overexertion, apologized for the band, and assured the ralliers that we would practice that one! To direct that third number took an act of courage that bordered on martyrdom. All went well until the completion, when a bell began to ring. (I'm convinced it was divinely orientated), and as a group we gazed up at the heavens and with one voice, showing the best precision so far, reverently exclaimed. "THEY'VE shown favor toward us!" .... I've exaggerated our plight, but a problem does exist. Due to conflicting hours in scheduled classes, the band has suffered a large decrease in membership. Another problem that has arisen concerns certain members of the faculty who find it impossible to lecture during the only appointed time that the band may practice. Please, a solution quickly, before many musicians suffering from chronic melancholia retire to that "Great Euphonium in the Sky." Each of us has our own valve to push in life. If it isn't going out of your way, could you support the band whenever possible? Your support is more than appreciated. It's necessary. WCC CHARMS Are Now Available -at- HOLLIFIELD'S JEWELERS YOUR FRIENDLY JEWELER IN SYLVA By Robbyn Morrow News And Feature Editor Freshman girls have an advantage, datewise, every year— the many pretty new faces attract males from all layers of the campus social strata, and upperclass women frequently feel neglected during Fall Quarter. This year, the advantages of the freshman girls have jumped to alarming proportions (alarming to the upperclass girls, that is). This jump is due to their dormitory, at least partially. They have Moore! Dating a girl who It Moore is comparatively simple. First, there is the matter of telephoning — remember the ol' days when the only problem was catching the line when it wasn't busy? A boy all and ask for a d Moore. In Albright and Benton, only long-d; calls are permitted to coma in and no calls are permitted to go out. The call once accomplished, the boy goes to call for his date. If he dates a girl in Moore, he may park on Joyner Square, walk up a brick walk, enter an attractive parlor and have the girl on hostess duty cal his date. Such is not the case in Albright and Benton. A boy parks his car on the side of the road, struggles through mud and water to the door of the dorm. He enters a large empty room, stands in line to have his date called, and leans up a- gainst the wall to wait. She arrives, stands in line to sign out and they wade to his car. And he has a parking ticket! Then they're all set? Contemplation of the return trip shows more frightening contrasts. Again, at Moore, the car is be parked on the Square or behind the dorm, the couple walks up a tree-lined walk, goodnight' 'in comparative privacy, and a pleasant < ning is ended. At Albright-Benton, an f ning ends thusly: The car is parked at Stillwell (the Town House parking lot was full) and the couple hikes to the dorm. When they are just past the king area, they don dark glasses to avoid t strain induced by the brightly lighted building, and then comes the wading bit again. Finally gaining the front entrance, they crowd in, trying to avoid stepping off the concrete (the mud is dangerous), and are greeted by assistant hostesses with outstretched counseling slips for "socially unacceptable behavior on a public road." She goes in, he starts the long trek back to his car, vowing never to darken the doors of this brightly-lit goldfish bowl, again. Is it any wonder the freshman girls' dorm is under seige? BEAT APPALACHIAN V*^.jT (Author of "I We ^^"» Low* with (Author of "I Was a Teen-age Dwarf," "Th* Many Loves of Dobu GiUis," etc.) WHAT TO WEAR TILL THE DOCTOR COMES Now that you have enrolled and paid your fees and bought your books and found your way around campus and learned to hate your roommate, it is time to turn to the most important aspect of college life. I refer, of course, to clothes. What does Dame Fashion decree for the coming school year? (Incidentally, Dame Fashion is not, as many people believe, a fictitious character. She was a real Englishwoman who lived in Elizabethan times and, indeed, England is forever in her debt. During the invasion of the Spanish Armada, Dame Fashion— not yet a Dame but a mere, unlettered country lass named Moll Flanders—during the invasion, I say, of the Spanish Armada, this dauntless girl stood on the white cliffs of Dover and turned the tide of battle by rallying the drooping morale of the British fleet with this stirring poem of hex own composition: Don't be gunus, Mm of Britain. String your cutlass, We ain't guittin'. Smash th* Spanish Sink their boats, Make 'em vanish, Like a hart* makes oats. For Good Queen Bess, Dear sirs, you golia Make a mess Of thai Armada. You won't fail! Knock 'em flat! Then we'll drink nit And stuff like that. It? 1S09 As a reward for these inspirational verses Queen Elizabeth dubbed her a Dame, made her Poet Laureate, and gave her the Western Hemisphere except Duluth. But this was not the extent of Dame Fashion's service to Queen and country. In 1589 she invented the laying hen, and she was awarded a lifetime pass to Chavez Ravine. But she was not to end her days in glory. In 1591, alas, she was arrested for overtime jousting and imprisoned for thirty years in a butt of malmsey. This later became known as Guy Fawkes Day.) But I digress. Let us get back to campus fashions. Certain to be the rage again this year is the cardigan (which, curiously enough, was named after Lord Cardigan, who commanded the English fleet against the Spanish Armada. The sweater is only one product of this remarkable Briton's imagination. He also invented the glottal stop, the gerund, and the eyelid, without which winking, as we know it today, would not be possible). But I digress. The cardigan, I say, will be back, which is, I beiieve, cause for rejoicing. Why? Because the cardigan has nice big pockets in which to carry your Marlboro Cigarettes— and that, good friends, is ampb reasoa for celebration as all of you will agree who have enjoyed Marlboro's fine, comfortable, mellow flavor and Marl!,. i So why don't you slip into your cardigan and hie yourself to your tobacconist for some good Marlboro*" Ti , or nip.t,op box Cardi gans come in pink for girls ar 1 blue f( a mm M„shUim« * * Cardigans or pullovers— W ■ ■ ? . . . Ana <*i is Marlboro a matter of tatie—t,\e best taste that can possibly be achieved by experienced cro:rcr.i and blenders—by science, diligence, and tender loving caie. Try a pack.

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)
• Type
  • Text
• Date
  • Date original: 1962-09-21;
  • Date digitized: 2017-09-29
• Extent
  • 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
• Location
  • Jackson County (N.C.)
  • Cullowhee (N.C.)
• Source institution
  • Western Carolina University
• Source Collection
  • WCU Students Newspapers Collection
• Identifier
  • HL_WesternCarolinian_1962-09-21_Vol28_No03
• Repository
  • Western Carolina University Hunter Library