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  • TheWESTERN CAROLINIAN VOICE OF THE STUDENTS VOL. XXXIV, NO. 49 Thursday, May 15, 1969 CULLOWHEE, N. C I Funny Girl Opens Tonight "Funny Girl," a musical based on the life of the late Fanny Brice, will be presented by the Little Theatre at Cullowhee on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights (May 15, 16, 17) at Western Carolina University. Curtain time is at 8 p.m, in the newly-renovated Hoey Auditorium. The role of the famed comedienne is played by Susan Mag- ness of Hendersonville. Steve Carlisle, also of Hendersonville, iscastasNickieArnstein. In Memory The Brothers of Theta Xi Fraternity deeply regrets to inform the friends of George D. Underwood, Jr. of his untimely death on Saturday, May 10, 1969. His tragic loss will long be felt by his friends and Brothers. Through his actions, George set an example to be respected an admired by all. Having known an individual such as George, the Brothers of Theta Xi will continue to excel in the spirit of his example. Others inthecastare: Christine Montagnino and Paula Win- stead of Charlotte: Kim Storrs of Brevard; John Hileman of Kannapolia; Julia Higgen- botham and Jenny Phillips of Lakeland, Fla.; Ludie Wilkie of Shelby; Luther Jones of Arden; Jim Hutchens of High Point; Buddy Davis of Etowah; Linda Buchanan of Alexandria, Va.; Linda Brady of Rockingham; Jamie Kirby and Debbie Lewis of Asheville; Linda Hardy of Winston-Salem; Karen Morrow of Flat Rock; Wayland Winstead of Sanford; Dr. Earl Owen, WCU faculty; Judy Wynn if Easley.S. C; Shirley Downey of Cullowhee; Genie Jennings of Thomasville; Mary L. Miller of Sarasota, Fla; John Yost of Concord; Mitch Turner of Greenville, S.C.; andDanSmith of Wilkesboro. Singers include Miss Wynn; Miss Buchanan; Miss Phillips; Linda Melton of Bostic; Carol Twitty of Pompano Beach, Fla; Miss Brady; Smith; Jones; Joe Laughter of Hendersonville; Davis; Hutchens, and Yost Dancers include Miss Win- stead; Miss Hardy; Terry Tebben of Asheville; Peggy O'Shea of Durham; Ellie Obiol of St. James, N. Y,; Yost; Laughter; Hutchens; Hileman, and Jack Whitener Jr. of Asheville. Steve Guimond of Glen Alpine, a WCU student, is the director. The technical crew is composed of: Mitch Turner, lights; Carolina Batson of Winston-Salem, Costumes; John Hileman, choreography; Gerald Matheny of Kings Mountain, stage manager; Charles Ratcliffe of Waynesville and David Hirt of Cullowhee, house managers. Five Elected To Senate Post The results of Tuesday's student government elections have been announced by the Student Senate Elections Committee, Approximately 1100 students voted in the senatorial races. Bob Thomas, from Bryson City, and John I. Wilson, were elected as Senior Senators for next year. Blix Jones was named alternate, The official results were as follows: WCU Breaks Mil. Mark In Grants This Year WCU has received more than $1,000,000 in grants thus far in the 1968-69 fiscal year, it has been announced by Gerald N. Hardy, director for university development The university passed the million-dollar mark in April, with grants and contracts received since July 1, 1968 totaling $1,212,291. Another milestone for 1968- 69 was reached during April when the total of active grants when the total of active grants and contracts exceeded $2,000,000, Hardy said that on April 30, the university has 36 grants and contracts actively at work with a total of $2,302,542. During the fiscal year, 28 grant and contract applications have been submitted to various agencies of the state and federal governments, foundations, and private organizations, Hardy said. These applications total $1,715,756. Grants received during April total $460,322. They include four from the U. S. Office of Education, among which one was for support of the Teacher Corps program at the university. The Teacher Corps, operating throughout Western North Carolina from WCU, is the only such program in the state and is one of the largest in the country. Other April grants included funds from the National Science Foundation to support a mathematics in-service institute for secondary school teachers. Carpenter Elected AAUP President The local chapter of the American Association of University Professors have elected their officers for 1969-70, Elected at the May 6 meeting included Chan C. Carpenter, Associate Professor of Political Science, President; Mr, R. E. Nelson, Associate Professor of Business, Presidentelect and Vice President; and Assistant Foreign Language Professor Roger Bisson, Secretary-Treasurer. William C. McGowan has served during the current year as President of the AAUP ■ The executive committee will be composed of the three officers, Carpenter, Nelson, and Bisson. Also serving on the executive committee will be out-going President McGowan, Col. C. R. Hill, and Julian Hirt Ledford Named As New Social Work Professor Raymond S, Ledford, former director of public welfare in Lee County, has been named assistant professor of social work at Western Carolina Uni- \ ..-.'sity. H*s appointment is part of a stepped-up program in social work being developed at Western Carolina, The university haS offered a concentration in social welfare since 1965, and is now preparing to offer a major in that field. Ledford, a native of Hayes- ville, has served as director of the Lee County Department of Public Welfare since 1963, resigning the post earlier this year to accept the WCU appointment He is a 1961 graduate of Western Carolina and received his master's degree in social welfare from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1966. in 1967. The Western Carolina social welfare program has been developed through close cooperation with the North Carolina Department of Public Welfare and other social action agencies. The university last year received federal matching funds for an undergraduate social welfare curricula when the N. C. Board of Public Welfare approved a proposal submitted by WCU Professor Harry E.. Ramsey for a teaching grant In November, 1968, the WCU Division of Social Sciences, CONTINUED PAGE 8. . . Jim Copeland, 222; Blix Jones, 351; Fred Layton, 152; Cathy Stutts, 178; Bob Thomas, 508; and John L Wilson 401. Carolyn Mundhenke was reelected to another term in the Senate, She will serve as Junior Senator. Also elected was John Suttle, and Sue Page was named as alternate. The official results were as follows: Charles C. Batts, 222; Mel- vin Huffsteter, 228; Carolyn Mundhenke, 526; Sue Page, 295, and John Suttle, 505. Beth Woody, freshman senator, was elected to the position of Sophomore Senator, while Buddy Lee was named alternate. The official results were: Stephen H, Gheen, 107; Danny Ledbetter, 108; Buddy Lee, 121; Consuela Mejia, 111; Jeff Teague, 89; Sidney Turby- fill, 88; and Beth Woody, 132. Eddie Williams, a junior from Reidsville, ran unopposed as Manager of Radio Station WWOO. Carol McRae was elected as Miss Western Carolina University for 1969-70 by a large majority. The results were: Jeanne L. Beck, 107; Carol McRae, 679; and Ann Stewart, 149. Student Check Cashing Policy Reformed Mr. James Kirkpatric, Director of Business Affairs, announced Tuesday that the pro- ceedure for cashing student checks at university facilties has been changed. Students will be allowed to" cash checks at any of the university stores or snackbars with a limit of $15 per check or for the amount of the purchase. Any fines owed the book store, libary , or Health and Safety office may be paid by check. Breakage fees for any industrial arts or science student may be paid by check to the accounting office. In the event a student's check is returned by the fault of the student, a $1 fine will be charged which must be paid before the student can register. NOTICE Any group, club, or organization that wishes to be on the program for Awards Day (May 22) must submit these awards to Bob Thomas, Room 220, University Center, before 5:00 p.m., Friday, May 16 .
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