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  • The Western Carolinian VOICE OF THE STUDENTS Vol. XXXVI, No. 17 October 29, 1970 Western Carolina University Cullowhee, N.C. Bird reminiscent on homecoming By W. WAT HOPKINS Associate Editor Homecoming, according to W. Ernest Bird, alumni of Western Carolina University, past faculty member and past President, and the author of THE HISTORY OF WESTERN CAROLINA COLLEGE, "Just sort of evolvedo" The first big week-end of the year, which is now shrouded with dances, concerts, corsages, ban ners, beanies andnumerous festivities, began years ago at the Western Carolina Teachers Col- lege just as an annual get together for old friends and faculty. "There were no official features attached to it for many years," Dr. Bird said as he and his wife, Myrtle sat in their living-room themselves enjoying remembering their earlier days in the CuUowhee area. The first idea of a homecoming began probably in the late 1930's Dr. Bird said. FootbaU at the school began in the mid thirties, and it wasn't until footbaU came Steve Gheen resigns office Steve Gheen, presidential as- sitant to Student Body president David P. Huskins,resigned yesterday. Gheen has served as presidential assistant since his appointment last June. Gheen stated, "I have resigned because of academics. I plan to attend graduate school and hopefully law school, and if I put the amount of work required in maintaining my grades I can not devote enough time to my work at S.G.A. Huskins stated that a new presidental assistant would be appointed by next Monday, Nov. 2. Both Gheen and HusRihs denied rumors that the resignation was the result of pressure from any administrative levet Gheen made several comments about the Student Government Association. "The average student just does not comprehend the amount of time and dedication that Student Government requires. It is a full time job, and most SGA officers lose lots of Q.P.'s. uavid Huskins andSteve Collins are the two most capable men that have ever held the position they do. I only regret that I could not stay to be a part of the most active student government ever at WCU." "Mr. Gheen has served Student Government well," said Huskins. "The loss of the abUities and talents which he has brought to this office wiU be difficult to replace." that the alumni began returning regularly to see other graduates. And when footbaU began, early graduates realized that October, was a good time for a reunion. The heat of summer had died off and the cold of winter hadn't set in. The color had come to the trees, and it was a perfect chance to see the relatively new sport at Cullowhee. Before this the reunion, what reunion there was, was at commencement Since commencement, though was mainly concerned with those who were stUl in school rather than those who had graduated it was natural for the transition to take place. The first homecomings, though were not the gala affairs they are now. "AU we did," Mrs. Bird said,"was get together, meet old friends and faculty, relive old times in our memories." "One thing I do remember doing „" Dr. Bird said, "was having an outdoor picnic." "The faculty would get together," Mrs. Bird said, poking up the conversation, "and set up the place. They would do the cooking and serve. The men would do all the work." "One of the favorite places," Dr. Bird said, "was in the parking lot at the far end of Brown Cafeteria at the foot of the hilt" Dr. Bird had said that it was at the library first, but his wife reminded him that it was at Brown rather than at the library. "At a meeting after the picnic, honors were given to different groups," Dr. Bird continued. "There was nothing organized about it, though. I don't guess homecoming has been organized for more than about 20 years." "I think," his wife S3id, "it got started about the time Tyree Riser came." The lack of organization, though, didn't detract from the good times the alumni had. As the school grew and there were CONTINUED Page 12.... MEMBERS OF THE COURT for Western Carolina University's Homecoming Saturday are (left to right): first row, Susan Davis of Randleman, Cathy Hunter of Brevard, Kathy Goforth of Hendersonville, Gail Cureton of Salisbury, Kay Bently of Salisbury, Patti Stafford of AshevUle, Breeze Thompson of Andrews; second row, Gerrl Wright of Bryson City, Becky Heafner of Stanly, Dedie Armstrong of Asheboro, and GaU BUreath of Mauldln, S. C. One of the 11 girls wUl be crowned queen at half=» time during the WCU-Elon CoUege football game. Homecoming 1971 means magic Do you believe in magic? That is the theme of Western Carolina University's 1970 Homecoming celebration, to be held Saturday, October 31. More than 10,000 people are expected to be on the campus Saturday to participate in the most varied Homecoming day in the history of WCU, Kent State students are indicted by Ohio Grand Jury The Ohio Grand Jury has indicted 25 Kent State University students and faculty members, according to a College Press Service release re- cieved today. This indictment wUl now be a central theme of major anti-war demonstrations planned for Oct 31 in cities across the U. S. According to the CPS release, a federal grand jury, a presidential commission, and the FBI have found the national guard guilty of murder, the state authorities have found them innocent and are charging students and professors instead. Preliminary planning indicates that demonstrations have been planned in Houston, D. C, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Denver, Seattle, Chicago, Boston, and others. Craig Morgan, president of the Kent State Student Body, has asked that citizens across the country participate in a non-violent mass anti-war demonstration on Oct 31. Morgan states, "We at Kent State are asking for a nationwide moratorium on business as usual. We are asking that for one day students don't go to classes , don't spend their time drinking beer, or play ine footbaU. but spend the day talking among themselves, with faculty members, with parents, and with coUege administrators about what is happening to us, about what is happening to civU liberties in America today." The Kent State Student Government has also requested contributions from student governments across the nation for bail and defense of the 25 who have been indicted by the Ohio Grand Jury. David Huskins, president of the WCU student government has received a telegram requesting funds for the cause. He states that our SGA wUl act as a mediator and would forward any student contributions to Kent State. However, SGA as a body wUl not contribute any funds to the cause. AU alumni have been sent special invitations, according to L, D. Hyde, alumni director at WCU, He expects more than 3000 to attend the 1970 Homecoming. Reunions for classes of '45, *50, '55, '60, '65, and '70 are planned as weU as a general reunion for aU alumnt General traffic congestion is expected, according to Prit- chard Smith, director of the Security Patrol, and N. C. Highway Patrol will assist with traffic direction. Jackson county Rescue Squad wUl also be on hand along with the full force of Campus Policemen. Smith has asked that all students and faculty refrain from using their cars on Saturday and walk whenever possible as this wUl aid the traffic problem. The Annual Homecoming Parade wUl begin at 9:30 a.m. at Camp Lab School and end at Hunter Library, There are 22 entries including a float entered by the Sylva Merchants Association for the Homecoming queen and her court The identity of the queen wUl be kept secret, however, until she is crowned by N. C. Governor Robert Scott during half- time ceremonies in Memorial Stadium. Judging of the floats will take place from 9:00 tiU 9:30 a.m., whUe the 16 displays wiU be judged from 7-9 a.m. Winners wiU be announced at 10:30 CONTINUED Page 12. ... WELCOME ALUMNI
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