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The Colonnade, May 10, 1956
The Colonnade, May 10, 1956
May 10. 1956. Greorgia State College for Women, Milledgeville, Georgia VOL. XXXI. No. 14
• . ^ • • ,
FRANCES HILL
•High recognition will be given to Miss Iris Davenport, an outstand-
Today many p a r e n t s ,
friends, and relatives are on
Service Award Recipient
the campus for the annual
ing alumna of GSCW. This honor is the election of Miss Davenport to
honored membership in Phoenix for her distinguished public service
Honor's Day. Dean MacMa-
hon announced that classes Dr. Stanford Presents
in home economics. ^ will not be held after 10:20
,^. - • . America Contest, and in scores of
Miss Davenport is a native ^.^^j^^^j ^^^ 3^^^^ ^^^^^ests of many
A.M. Parents will begin ar-
riving during chapel period
Award on Honor's Day
and will register in the dor- lege for Women. The award will
North Carolinian. She is a gradu- kinds. She will, this year, serve as lONA JOHNS be presented by Dr. Henry King
.ate of GSCW. She earned her B.S. the chairman of the judges in the mitories. Parents of town
girls will register at the SU. Dr. Irvine S. Ingram, the first Stanford, president, on Thursday,
degree at the University of Geor- g^'^nd finals of Mrs. America Con- Parents are invited to and only president of West Georgia May 10, at the annual Honors Day
gia, and her M.A. degree at '^\^. ^ , . ^^ , come by the SU for coffee College, has been chosen to receive progi'am.
r> ^ u- TT • -i J *.• J Miss Davenport IS very outstand- between 11:00 and 11:45. Dr. Ingram is the son of a Meth-
Columbia University and continued . . , , ; . , v-i .• the 1956 Distinguished Service
, „4. T • -n • -r^ J mg m leadership and contributions Miss Gilbert, Miss Maynard, odist minister. Due to his,father's
her studies m Pans, France, and , ^ Award of the Georgia State Col-
at Louisiana State University. ^ class representatives, and death he withdrew from college and
home economics majors will the Georgia School of Technology
Miss Davenport is a most distin- be in charge. Faculty meni-
bers whose offices are iii and finished his undergi-aduate
guished person in the South. She is work at tiie University of Georgia.
editor of the Woman's Department Parks, second floor of Arts,
and the education building He studied at such institutions as
of Farm tind Ranch Magazine, and the University of Chica^go and
are invited to come to the SU
is probably considered the best during the morning to meet George Peabody College but re-
known woman in the South. In the parents. ceived his master's degree at Em-
1948, from a poll among 1,000,000 The following departments ory,
sofithem clubwomen conducted by are holding open house for
the Atlanta Constitution and the visitors between 11:15 and In 1920, he became principal of
Atlanta Womens' Chamber of Com- 12:45: home economics, busi- Fourth District A. & M. School,
merce, Miss Davenport was named ness, language, physical edu- . Carrollton, where he began his con-
one of the nation's six most out- cation, music, and science. tribution to rural Georgia. In 1933,
standing women born in the South. The library and art depart- Fourth District A. & M. was
ments will have exhibits in changed to West Georgia College.
In addition to being a welcome the book corner of the SU. ' Dr. Ingram's College in the
guest in over 1,300,000 southern At 12:45, parents and stu- Country's adult education program
homes each month through the dents will gather on front began at West Georgia-College in
campus. Miss Bethel will an- 1936. The Country's adult educa-
pages of Farm and Ranch Maga- nounce the dormitory attend-
zine, she travels an average of 30,- ance winner. The blessing tion program has made the resourc-
000 miles a year. Millions of people will be sung by the students es of,his college available to rural
see her on radio and TV. She could and the picnic lunch will communities. The adult education
be said to be the South's most in- last from 12:45 until 1:45. has been defined in three phases.
vited woman speaker. • At 1:55, the academic pro- Dr. iTvine Ingram The initial program was one con-
Miss Iris Davenpoil
cession.: will form ;on,, the;-, cerning health.. Dr.. Ingram. helped
There are many other remark- porch of Parks. The process- in getting the Ellis Health Law
able activities and positions' in
which Miss Davenport has partici- Science Building ional will begin at 2:00 with
Dr. Fuller as faculty marshal
Scholars Receive in effect in Carroll County. The
second phase was economics.' This
pated. In home economics she began and Mr. Specht as student phase resulted in developing co-
her career as a teacher, and became
head of the home economics de-
Given New Name marshal.
Honor's Day exercises will Phoenix Awards operatives in canneries, potato dry-
ing houses; grist mills, etc. Cul-
be held in Russell Auditor-
partment at Georgia State Normal.
She was a specialist on the staff of Honors Dr. Herty ium from 2 until 3:15 p.m.
There will be a tea in the
Eight seniors who rank in the
upper eight percent of their class
tural, the third phase, developed in
1947-48-49. It became known as
the Louisiana and Kentucky Exten- mansion from 3:30 to 4:30 'College in the Country." ^ .
Mae Roberson scholastically have been elected to
sion Service before joining Farm honoring Phoenix members
"The Charles Holmes Herty' Phoenix. These girls-will be award- Dr. Ingram was conference lay! ••'
and Ranch Magazine. Sheis imme- and Mr. Irvine S. Ingram,
Hall" is the new official name of leader for the North Georgia Con- •
diate past president of the National who will receive the GSCW ed the certificates of membership
the science building on the GSCW ference and four times a member
Home Economics In Business. distinguished service award. by Dean Donald MacMahon at'the
campus. The announcement was The long week-end begins of the General Conference of the
Miss Davenport is a member of made by Dr. Henry King Stanford about 4:30 p.m. afternoon exercises of Honor's Day Methodist Church. He has been
the Gallery of Greats in Contem- Saturday evening, May 5, at the in Russell Auditorium. president of the Georgia Associa-
porary Journalism, and an honorary annual Herty Day banquet. Action tion of Junior Colleges and the
life member of the 4-H Clubs and taken by the Board of Regents at Those girls elected are Dallas Georgia Association of Colleges.
Future Homemakers in America. its May meeting gave the building Phi Sigma Recognized Ann • Patterson, from Cussetta, He has served as president of the
There are numerous other organi- its oflicial name. Georgia, who Is a graduate of Cus- Georgia Historical Society of Re-
zations to which she has-contrib- The' scienqe building has been At GSCW Honor's Day setta High School aird who is ma- search. He was for many years
uted much of hqr individuality, named in honor of Dr. Herty who joring in math; Jean Stokes, Em- on the Commission of Higher Edu-
personality, and knowledge. was born in 1867 in a house which JEAN SADDLER [ pire, Georgia, who is a graduate o|: cation of the Accrediting Commis-
stood on what is now the GSCW sion of Southern Association of Col-
She was among the top three Members of Phi Sigma, the hon- ' Cochran High School and whose leges and Secondary Schools. He
campus. Dr. Herty attended GMC
people chosen by the Epsilon Sigma and received his Ph.D. from John orary • fraternity for . sophomores, major is education; Patsy Blalock has also been a Rotary governor.
Phi Honor, for such outstanding Hopkins. Among other things, he m\\ receive special recognition on Mathis, Tifton, Georgia, who is a
Dr. Ingram's theme is Total Edu-
contributions to agriculture and organized Georgia's first football Honor's Day, May 10, at the aft- graduate of Tifton High School and
cation. Dr. Stanford stated, "En-
homemaking. The three were Sec- team at the University of Georgia ernoon ceremony in Russell Audi- who is majoring in chemistry; Mrs.
torium. Mildred Boleyn, Milledgeville, Geor- tirely without seeking personal ac-
retary Ezra Benson, Dr. Milton and found that newsprint could be
gia, who is a graduate of Lafayette claim, Irvine Ingram has won for
Eisenhower, and Miss Iris Daven- made from Georgia pine.' In order to be admitted into High School in Lafayette, Georgia, himself a unique place in'Ameri-,
port. Phi Sigma, a student must be on and who is majoring in elementary can education. By making the
"Herty Hall" was completed in
Also, Miss Davenport has served 1954 and is the newest of the the dean's list at least once, and education; Miriam Smith McKinley, resources of his college available
in the grand finals of the Mrs. buildings on carnpus. maintain an ovei'-all B average White Plains, Georgia, who is a to rural communities, he pioneerec^
during her freshman year. Dr. Sara graduate of Greensboro High the 'College in the Country' pro-
Nelson, chairman of the mathe- School and who is majoring in gram which has caught the imagi-
matics department, is advisor for sociology; Elaine Langdon, Wash- nation of educators around the
Spectrum Dedication Honors 'Izzie' the group. ington, Georgia, who is a graduate world. Dr. Ingram's, entire career
Members of the group are: Jane of Hawkinsville High School and has been one of distinguished serv-
On Monday, May 7, the formal ing efforts on their behalf. Louise Bell, June Daniel, Frances who is majoring in chemistry and ice to Georgia."
dedication of the 1956 Spectrum to The announcement. came as a Domingos, Margarett Delores Pos- biology; Manolita B'ernandez, El- Other recipients of the GSCW
Miss Isabel Rogers was made in complete surprise to "Izzie" as ter, Glenda Ann Giles, Gloria berton, Georgia, who is a graduate Distinguished Service Award are
Chapel. well as to the student body, The Glenn, Lorene Harmon, Lila B. of Elberton Pligh School and who RaljDh McGill, pditor of the Atlanta ,
Carolyn Register, editor, read feeling of the ! students as ex- Hicks, Coreda Ann Jeffries, Betty is majoring in Spanish and math; Constitution; Dr. Philip Weltner,
the dedication from the annual pressed by Carolyn was " . . . be- Martin, Doris Ann Park, Sara and Beth Hardy, Hawkinsville, former president of Oglethorpe
with holding to the last the name cause what we feel can not be ex-
pressed in words, we hope you Rice, Ann Robertson, Martha Jane Georgia, who is a graduate of Haw- University; Hughes .Spalding, for-
of the recipient, of the honor,
"Izzie." , wiU understand that we mean in- Rogers, Sybil Rebecca Smith, Emi- kinsville High School and who is mer chairman of the board of re-
"Izzie", Director of Voluntary finitely more when we say — lie Jacquelyn Stone, Mattie Grace majoring in math and English. gents of the University System
Religious Activities on campus, best' wishes for the future —• Strickland, Carol Louise Taylor, of Georgia; and Robert W. Wood-
was honored for her genuine in- thanks for everything — we love Jacquelyn Taylor, Elizabeth Tray- The honor which they will re- ruff, finance cominittee chairman
terest in students and her untir- you, Izzie . . . " lor, Elizabeth Ann Weldon, Betty ceive today is the highest honor of the Coca-Cola Company board
Jean Williams, Sarah M. Young. I GSCW can bestow on graduates. of directors.
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May 10, 1956. THE COLONNADE Page 3.
Letter To The Editor JESSIES By Alice Gilmore The Real Reason Literary Guild Group Jo Strickland Receives
.'" Jo McCommons
How many times have you asked
The 6SCW Spanish Cluh Bill Noah Choseii By Honor Council
Dear Editor:
yourselves this question, "Why am I at Homecofflers Met Here Visit Plantation Home A.A*U*W. Membersliip
There has been much emphasis around
campus lately on the fact that we are college?" Some people give the candid
reply, "I am here Because my mother Tne . annual homecoming of
Blpunt Hall, an old plantation
home owned by a Captain Blount
To Be Chapel Speaker On May 21 Jo Strickland of Hampton, Geor-
gia, has been selected to receive
adults entitled to adult privileges. Be- Spanish majors was held ' the The son of Dr. and Mrs. Max GMC, Bill went on to Georgia a year's free membership in the
• fore we boast too much, however, there packed me up and put me on the bus." just after the Civil War and
week-end of May 4 at Lake recently renovated by former
Others go to college because they don't Noah, Bill has long been familiar Tech for a year and then to West American Association of Univer-
is something we should sto^iD and think Sinclair and the Language In- chemistry professor. Dr. L. C. with the campus,' faculty and Point where he was graduated
about. It is a psychological fact that have anything else to do. None of these stitute. The people who attend- Lindsley, was the scene of the sity Women, A.A.U.W.
attitudes js good simply because there students of, GSCW. While going in 1953. Bill is now serving as
most adolescents go to extremes in tak- ed were graduates of GSCW and last meeting of the Literary a lieutenant in the Corps of Army Each spring quarter about this
ing advantage of their new found free- is° a'bigger reason for going to college. to high school at GMC, he was
present students of the college,' Guild. After Dr. Lindsley had a staunch member of the A Cap- Engineers at Fort Bragg, North time the Faculty Committee on
dom as almost-adults. They throw off That reason is the desire to better one's
self in everything. At college, you learn This event was sponsored by shown the group around the old pella Choir (which, after all, Carolina. Student Relations selects an out-
the bonds of tradition and parental au- the Spanish Club which is com- home, from whose windows re- standing senior to receive this
thority in order to show the world that to live with people, which is essential in is only to be exoected.") F r o m While at West Point, Bill was
posed of majors, foreign students, mains of the old slave houses award. The choice is made on the
they are capable of living- their own every walk of life. You are exposed to very active in extra - curricular basis of leadership and scholastic
the finer things of life that you would and students studying Spanish, may still be seen, a picnic lunch activities. He was on the varsity acheivements. Jo was selected
lives. This attitude is a necessary part The main activities began when was spread inside the house
of emotional growth. Most of us fail to not come in contact with otherwise. water polo team, in the glee club, from a group of nine seniors.
the group met at the Language The rooms have been restored the chapel choir and the pistol
realize, however, that this period of in- College is really a "state of existence"
dependence must be a temporary one. Institute at 10:00 a, m. to go to a condition as much like their club. He also picked up the nick- Saturday May 5, Jo attended
•and we who are at - college now must to Dean Donald Mahon's cabin original state as possible, even the state meeting of the A.A.U.W.
If we are to grow into mature adults, realize that this is our chance to im- name of The Count, or Noah
At a banquet Saturday night Jo
we must eventually pass on to the real- on Lake Sinclair. the woodwork and designs pre- Count. (Say it out loud arid see
prove om'selves in Qvery way possible. ' received her year's free member-
ization that the basic prerogative of It is not fair to our parents and to Before the picnic, lunch was served wherever it was left how it sounds.) ship certificate.
adulthood is not freedom but responsi- society for us to make light of this won- served, the group participated in intact. Dr. Lindsley, who has If Bill Noah can be taken as a
bility. derful opportunity to prepare ourselves games and sunbathing. done all the restoration him- typical example. West Point Jo is past president of College
College students liave passed the peak for the future. Girls who come to college Following lunch a ^humerous self, has furnished the r o o m s has an honor code and honor Government Association and is
majoring in English. She will
of adolescence and are almost adults. We to play are not good college material. play entitled "El Ojito* Derecho" with antique furniture of the sytltem whic^h impresses and graduate in June and next fall
will soon be members of the adult com- There is the Avork that you do and that was presented in Andalvsion same period. aflects students to the point of will enter Smith CoDege in North-
munity! We will be the business people is very important. Those who are slack Spanish by' Tini Cusimadelaga. Before going out to Bloimt full cooperation. This effective hampton Mass., where she wiU
and parents. Whether we are ready for in their studies will tend to be the same Thelma Palmer, and , R o s e - Hall part of the group stopped honor system grows out of the SLuay education and English.
them or not, we will liave the frighten- way in whatever profession they choose mary Cary. Sherrill Brown and at Dr. and Mrs. Lindsley's where school's rnotto, "Duty, Honor,
ing powers which our society gives to . . . and when you come, Mom you'll b e amazed at"rny to make their life's work. We are not Manolita Fernandez portrayed they were shown Dr, Lindsley's Country." The combination of
adults. Even now we are realizing our nev/ maiuritv." \ being fair to ourselves when we neglect the donkey, who was the main collections of antique china and motto and honor code is the heart Baptist Si'udent
powers as citizens of a democratic com- our studies. We are all guilty of procras- character in the play. dating back to before the time of West Point and it permeates
munity. If we are to use these powers tination and that is one of the worst The group returned to the of Christ. the lives of the men after they Union Members
effectively, we must see now our great habits a person can form. We are in the campus about 5:00 p. m. The In the last meeting of the are graduated.
responsibilities. final quarter of this academic year and activities for the night began Literary Guild prior to t h e Although the title of Bill's Attend Picnic
One of the basic principles of the GSGW extends- special welcome to the parents, relatives and it is time to give one last surge of en- about 7:30 at the Language In- outing at Blount Hall, officers talk has not been disclosed,' it About thirty-five enthusiastic
democratic form of government is the friends of thp) students who are visiting our campus today. ergy so that we may be proud of this- stitute, The group listened to for the next school year were is expected that he will bring in BSUer's in bluejeans met under
achievement of the greatest good for S'*'' -i"-^ i
On this day our college is observing its fifth last quarter's work. Spanish records and sang until elected and assumed their of- Clioir Presents 'Milcado' some ideas from the West Point the GSCW lights on May 4 to
the greatest number of people. One of The only way to get anything out of dinner. fices. Beth Royal was elected honor system. hike over to Bonner Park for
our responsibilities as adults is to move annual Honor's Day. We f e e l t h a t this d a y is Carol Taylor
the highlight of the school y e a r when you, college is to put everything you have Following dinner the entire president; Jane .Bell, v i c e - Immediately after this chapel their annual picnic.
out of the self-centeredness of child- The college choir will present program. Honor Council is hav-
our parents, come to GSGW to see where we into your work. No man or woman was group was entertained by a president; and Martha Thomas, "The Milcaao", by Gilbert and
hood into the concern for others which ever praised for being lazy, but they Spanish play entitled, "Manana secretary - treasurer. Retiring of- ing coffee with Bill in the Stu- The group met under the
characterizes tlie mature adult. We are live a n d go to classes, to meet the friends w e Sullivan, on May 18 in Russell shed since, the ball ground of
write home about and the members of the have been praised for their efforts. Take de Sol". Those participating in ficers were Beth Hardy, p r e - dent Union.
our brother's keeper in that Ave have Auditorium. This is the first the park was being used b y
faculty who instruct us, and to be shown the your work seriously and don't let any- this play were; Manolita Fern- sident; Gail Thompson, v i c e - event scheduled for choir home-
the power to make and enforce rules "million and one" other things that ore points thing interfere with getting an educa- another party. Games were lead
andez, Sherrill Brown, R o s e - president; and Billie Sue;West,
whicli will influence his way of life. We of interest to us. tion. mary Cary, and Thelma Palmer. secretary-treasurer.
coming-week end. It is listed
on the calendar as the "Choir
SAI Sponsor Alabama by Mildred Barrett and "Scotty"
have no right, as individuals or as a Scott. After playing games of
group, to create any hindrances to the We Jessies have greatly anticipated your
After the skit, Flo Bacquero and Oratorio", but this is not exactly String Quartet Program charade and magic, supper was
living of useful lives by any of our num-
ber. In fact, it is our duty to take posi-
WALKER^ coming for this gala occasiqn. It is a pleasure The Greatest Person Nora Chebanev did some native
dances of their coimties. Student From Cuthbert
what it is. "The Mikado", one
of the famous Gilbert and Splli-
On May 1 Sigma Alpha Iota served which was prepared by
to have you here. Betty Jones The people who attended sponsored the last of it Chamber Mr. and Mrs.. Claude Gilstrap.
tive action to insure the "greatest There is a certain feeling about'Honor's Day that makes it van operettas, has a colorful
Music Series, the University of Fried chicken and potato salad
good." If it is necessary for 99% of us Mother's Day is the national holiday homecoming this year w e r e : Accepted By Fraternity Japanese setting^
a part of the GSC spirit, and it is a day we will remember for dedicated to the •memory of "the best Mary Lois Jones, Georgina Mar- Alabama String Quartet. Eliza- were quite welcomed after the
to sacrifice something we call "freedom" d a y s to come. Ora Jane Kilgore, a junior The cast contains some well- beth Weldon, SAI president, is- hike over there.
in order to help the 1% grow to ma- mother in the world, your mother." It is tinez, Louise Powell, Mrs. Agnes from Cuthbert, Georgia, was in-
"Today recognition will be given the students for special found to be one of the nearest heartfelt, known local artists and also some sued a cordial invitation to the
turity, it is our responsibility to do so. achievement both in academic and ektra-curricular fields. Jacobs Johns and her husband itiated into the Gamma Mu unknown starts. Clyde E. Keeler After supper prayer mates in
There is no such thing as freedom for personal national holidays in which we Mr. Carol Johns, and Mrs. Jackie Chapter of Pi Omega Pi Thurs'- entire student body. She e x - groups of two's spent a b o u t
We hope that all of you h a v e a wonderful time today and participate. has the main part as The Mik- plained that this program was thirty minutes in scattered groups
tliose who would accept the privileges will come next year to join us in the events of another "big" Pickrin Horton, Flor Bacquero, day evening, April 12. The ini- ado of Japan. Belton Hammond
of adulthood. If we think only of our- Due to the ceaseless efforts of Miss Nora Chebanev, Manolita Fern- tiation was held in the Alumnae presented in Russell instead of over the hillside discussing pro-
day. Ann Jarvis of Philadelphia, President is his son, Nanki-Poo, who is the mansion so that all w h o blems of personal concern and
. selves, we are chained to a stake of iron, Guest House. in love with Yum-Yum. Robert
around which we can only move in end- MARY LOTT WAI.KRR Woodrow Wilson signed the bill in 1914,, had not been invited to the other praying together. Then Jackie
that the second Sunday in May be ob- Pi Omega Pi is. a national hon- Gary plays the part of Ko-Ko, numbers in the series could at- Skinner led the group in several
less circles, never being able to go be- Editor
served as "a public expression of love orary fraternity in Business Edu- The Lord High Executioner. John tend this one.
yond to rich and meaningful lives. Until Page has the role of Pooh-Bah, well-known choruses.
we each learn to think through our and reverence of the mothers ot our cation and is limited to majors, The first number was a Moz-
country." who have made exceptionally Lord High Everything Else.
actions in the light of the whole, our JEAN CUOOK
art Quartet in G major. This Sue Stovall and her- committee
Gus WILLIAMS John Birchall is Pish-Tush, a
democracy is but a farce. It is only idle 5((.s!'7/c.s,s- Manufjcr Managinc/ .Editor You may show love or reverence high records in business and edu-
noble lord.
had the characteristics of Moz- planned the picnic. Mr. and Mrs.
play-acting of children who have never "through some distinct act of kindness, cation courses. art, perfection and a high de- Claude Gilstrap, and Miss Ann
learned that life is not lived until it'is visit, special letter, gift or tribute or The women's parts are taken gree of classicism. The Bartok Bell, the faculty sponsor, chaper-
lived for others. wreath to show remembrance of the andez, Tini Cusimadilaga, Thel- by choir soloists. Yum-Yum, Quarter No. 6 which followed oned the students. Miss Ikella
MICKEY YOUNG mother to whom geneal affection is from ma Palmer, Sherrill Brown, Rose- Pitti-Sing, and Peep-Bo are
was in complete contrast with Odum was guest of the BSUer's.
Sincerely, News Editor due." mary . Cary, Louraine Gilmore, Three Bisters, played by Nan
the Mozart. It was a very moder-
Carolyn Register. There is a Jewish saying, that "God HALL MUSIC CO. Marcia Hodges, Edith Goggins, Hoover, Betty Churchwell, and
nistic number', containing some
MARY ANN SNYDER Copy Editor Miss Gloria Vicedoraini, - a n d Pat Garrett, respectively. Iris
could not be everywhere and therefore unusal pazzicato effects, a pass-
HELEN COOK, PEGGY Fe.STER Assistant Neivs Editors SOUTH WAYNE ST. Baptist Student Union
Cho¥Honieconimg BETTY JONES, ORA JANE KILGORE, JO MCCOMMONS, MAE ROBINSON...
News Staff
he made mothers." This contrasts with
the Christian belief that God is always
Mrs. Mangiafico. Barr plays the part of Katisha,
a elderly lady, in love w i t h
age for the cello in the violin
register, and quarter tones.
The last group contained a Elects Future Officers
Carol Taylor DAISY HAMMETT: ; ........; Sports Editor present; furthermore, it is not believed Nanki-Poo.
You have heard of the homing pigeons SHIRLEY KEMP .'.......
Fashion Editor literally by the Jews but it helps express As you can see; the plot gets familiar melody in a beautiful
that fly back to their first home, no matter
how far a w a y they might be. A Cappella
MARTHA THOMAS..
ALICE GILMORE.....
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:
Feature Editor
Art Editor
the loving concern of mothers. J. C. GRANT CO. quite complicated with so many
mixed-up "love affairs. Katisha
Newly elected officers for the
arrangement of the "Londonder- Baptist Student Union for the
Choir members are like that. They al- DOT RICHARDS...: Photographer Mothers are always thinking of ry Air". Mr. Cadek stated that year beginning this quarter are:
ways return for the annual choir home-
MELISSA FULLER : : Advertising Manager thoughtful things to do and say which JEWELERS is in. love with Nanki-Poo, Nanki-
the encore, "Clair de lune", is Sybil Smith, president; Mary Jo
LEE BASTON. :..... Assistant Advertising Manager mean so much to us. Whatever comes Poo loves Yum-Yum, and Ko-
coming. This year they will be here on ; : Assistant Advertising Manager
GRADUATION GIFTS—FREE ENGRAVING '^. one of the numbers that should Claxton. first vice president;
MARY CARTER in joy or sorrow, the tender, loving care Ko wants to marry Yum - Yum.
Mtry 18 a n d 19. MARY BONZO... ; : .', Exchange Editor have been written for string Jackie Tayior, second vice
of mothers is ever there to share our On May 18 you can find out how
The first thing on program will be the JULIA WOOD.. ; Circulation Manager quartet. president; Mary Frances Will-
ANN MCCARSON : Ass-iatant CircnlaUon Manager fate. Yum-Yum managers her two
''Mikado" to be presented. Friday. A re- lovers, and whether Katisha gets oughby, thii'd vice president;
REPORTERS: Suetta Sims,' Rebecca Garbutt, Carolyn Rainey, Much credit can be given mothers, as members will be costumed as.a
ception will be held after the operetta Barbara O'Neal, Carol Taylor, Carol Fuller, Ellen Still, Doris Park, left out in the cold. Myrtle Sanders, music; Bobby
well as fathers, for giving us this golden chorus of school-girls, nobles,
in the Alumnae House rec. hall. All the Frances Hill, Lynette Ard, Edith Goggins, lona Johns, Ruth Jerkins, Jo Wilson, freshman advisor; Tot
Susan Jones, Betty Joan Saddler, June Daniel, Saralyn Tingle, Marilyn opportunity of coming to college here Positions of a pertnanent clerical and stenographic Jack- Gore is the director of quards, and coolies. Tickets for
old and new members and their dates Crook, training union; Carolyn
will gather for a period of recreation Mills, Be1;ty Gilmore. at GSGW. It is hardly possible that we this production, with Max Noah 50c may be bought from any
nature available for young lacties dn Home Office of Rainey, Sunday School; A n n
MARTHA CLELAND, JUNE LEE, LILLIAN MIMS, NANCY JO ZiEGLER..,.r?/?wsis can ever repay the many sacrifices as conductor. The college choir choir member.
and reminiscence. Robertson, extension; Jackie
Saturday morning Dr. Noah will show DR. ED. DAWSON „.. Facultii A dvisor •which they-have made to keep us happy Retail Credit Company in Atlanta^ Georgia. Congenial
Circulation Staff:, Joanne Perry, Barbara Britt, Sue Colquit, Shirley Skinner, secretary; Virginia Yar-
movies of the choir in years gone by. It Haymon, Annette. Ho'bbs, Pam Cutts, Marjorie .Hart, Mai'gie Lu even though we show tremendous love. brough, treasurer; Virgie Sellers,
group of high-grade girls. 5-day week. Interesting work
is interesting to see how things looked Dryden, Bonnie Lucas, Barbara Traylor, Carol Carpenter, Welda Even now, we realize though mothers promotion; Virginia Lambreth,
when the choir started twenty-one y e a r s . King, Carolyn Johnson. are not constantly with us, we apply the with excellent opportunity for advancement. librarian; Shirley ' Burnette,,
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Buzzing Around / /
Dance Club Holds DAISY HAMMETT
Mary Bonzo
Initiation Service
: Greetings to all our favorite guests. It's really a grand.pleas-
ure to h a v e all you Moms a n d Dads at our beloved Jessie.
' The Modern Dance 'Club of
GSCW held its initiation service
Spotlight
Surely hope you will learn a little about life here a n d why w e this past week to welcome into the
rove about "our" school so much. Senior Club those Junior Dance On Sports
Club members, who had, shown
Well; let's get down to the hap- the required qualifications and
penings on our campus, since the Organ And Piano outstanding ability in dance and
Softball: All the Soph players demonstrat-
last issue. group participation. To become a
Guess everyone- in the dining
hall heard congratulations being
Recital Presented member of Senior Dance Club the
initiate must have choreographed
Come on . . . . lei's have a ed fancy ball work; and the Frosh,
little chatler! You're the one ._._. well they denionstrated play.
sung to Betty Mobley on her en- By Music Majors an acceptable dance and must have this will be an "easy out;".„.-._.
gagement. shown by her Junior Club mem- "Let's play ball!" Because of a shortage of Juniors
Did you see those "funny" look- An organ and piano recital will bership that she is capable in tech- The- Sopnomore class- softball and Seniors who have the required
ing people walking around on be given on May 14 and 15 in nical skills as well as in accepting team beat the Frosh team twenty practices, both classes have com-
campus, Wednesday? They turned Russell and .Porter Auditoriums at responsibility and providing lead- to one in the opening game be- bined to form a team. Check the
out to be people being initiated 8:00 p. m. by Edna Marshall and ership. tween- the- classes. With Marty dormitory bulletin boards to find
Rebecca Smith, respectively. The girls initiated were: Camp- pitching- and- Pam, Cults
into Alpha P^i Omega, the honor-
ary dramatic society. Congratu- Edna will present her organ re- Barbara Abney, Cochran; Mary catching, who else could you ex- out when there will be another
lations girls. cital on Monday night in Russell Jane Beland, Atlanta; Maiy Jo pect? Both teams played with high game. Come out and support your
Those Beeson Hall girls have Auditorium. Claxton, Wrightsville; Jackie spirits, but each team lacked the team!
really been getting out a lot these Edna is a senior at GSCW, and Eichelberger, Milledgeville; Mar- support of their fellow classmates. Badminton:
days. Luanne Harden and Gloria has majored in organ. She is a garette Garner, Milledgeville; E- With only one round left in the
Jones have been having a gay time member of the A Capella Choir, laine Holliman, Toomsboro; Caro- badminton tournament, Hutt and
the Methodist Church Choir, and lyn Hughes, Homerville; Robbie
on Sunday nights dating two fel-
lows from Camp Gordon. Sigma Alpha Iota. She has also Jardine, Douglas; Ellen Jerkins, Jessies Have A '"Balln Smitha, Branch and Dunaway, and
Hendrickson- and- Hicks remain
served as president of the Allegro Mountville;, Dorothy Patterson, undefeated in the doubles loum-
•Another group stepping out
these spring days with cadets and
Club. Waycross; Jackie Skinner, Wrights But, Oh, The Prelims ament.- Remember players,- play
On Tuesday • evening in Porter ville; and Pat Wimberly, Macon. your games off before the dead
others are: Marie, Scottie, Joyce, Auditorium Rebecca will give her Martha Thomas
Mildred, and Sue. After the initiation service the line. And spectators, this is an-
piano recital. Two weekends ago around other chance for lyou to be out in
Rebecca, a senior at GSCW, has electedSenior
Here's wishing Marguerite Pet- new Modern Dance Club eight o'clock on Saturday the sun plus enjoy a couple of
tigrew Folendore best wishes on officers for the school night, — young men invaded
majored in piano while attending year 1956-57. The games.
her recent marriage. new officers the white - columned halls
GSCW. She is a memebr of the are: Lu Anne Harden,
Four "Beesonites" were having president; of Terrell, Bell, Beeson, and
Methodist Church Choir, and Sig- Margie Garner, first vice-presi- Swimming Meet:
a merry old time the other night, ma Alpha Iota. • Ennis and fetched — radiant
when they received the scare of dent: Mary Jo Claxon, second young ladies over to the big At the class swimming meet on
Edna and Rebecca are students of vice - president; Becky Garbutt,
their lives. From out of nowhere, Dr. Max Noah, who is head of the secretary; Frances Hill, Treasurer; gym where they literally and May 4, the Junior class won with
it seemed, came a voice, accom- music department of the college. Carolyn Hughes, historian; Jackie enthusiastically "had a Ball". 47 points while the Sophs and
panied by a face asking one of Although the ('Masked Ball" Frosh tied with 41 points. Out-
them to run around and unlock Eichelberger and Barbara Abney, was probably one of the best standing events were the 25 yard
the side door. A while later the costume co - chairman; Mary Janb dances we've ever been to, free style by Bug, the diving by
voice returned with a huge paper Future Plans Made Beland, music chaihman; and the dance itself was some- Milly and the relay by the Frosh.
plate piled high witji delicious Jackie Skinner, research'chairman. As the winners were announced
food. It was a picnic supper for At Lake By Group things almost anticlimactic
when one considers all that the swimmers proceded to fill the
scaring the girls so badly. The The Westminister Fellowship The past president of Junior went on before hand. pool with- judges,- timers,- and
food was consumed, the plate recently had a retreat at the Hod- Club, Margarette Garner, gave a Weeks before the dance, runners!
licked clean and the suite in Bee- ges home on Sinclair Lake for the lovely buffet supper at her home in the "beach" area between
son returned to normaK?) purpose of making plans for the for the Junior Dance club mem- Bell and Terrell, Ole Mister just as the dates began to
Congratulations to Martha Fair- coming months. bers the week preceding their Sun was having a hard time
initiation. arrive.
cloth on her beautiful diamond. On the weelvend of April 20-22, * finding anywhere to lay his
Those girls going to Dooley's several of the members attended head but on sornebody's As a certain two girls left
follies at Emory this weekend the conference on World Missions slowly pinking shoulders. their room to make their-
were Anne Reese, Mildred Ken- at Rock Eagle. For girls that had to stay in triumphant entrance, they
nedy, Helen Cook and Virginia Among other activities, W. F. and study sun lamps were re- observed their suitemate re-
Watts. has sent gifts to Agnes Gobert, sorted to for a juick rush job. laxing breathlessly on the
A tea for "Summer Brides" was missionary to Japan, whose be- Then there were the bed. She explained, "Tell
given by the Home Economics longings were destroyed by fire. masks, which represented ,, Billy he'll just have to wait
class 421 on Tuesday honoring A series of provocative pro- hours to days of work ac- a few minutes. I'm so worn
those'girls who are going to "tie grams on "The Christian Stu- cording to the amount of ori- out from getting ready, I'm
the knot" this summer. These dent's Responsibility in National ginality and time available. almost too tired to go to the
"lucky" girls are Janetta Faulkner, Affairs" is presently being given. Many of those packages seen dance."
Bernice Strickland, Jean Cheely, The Rev. Kirkland of the local taken carelessly from the P.
Sherry Home. Episcopal church is conducting O., someone's mother had Some of the boys evidently
Linda Morris' "Ray of Sunshine" these discussions. packed with remmants of net didn't realize that their dates
from the University of Georgia or taffeta from her daugh- were not quite in top physi-
The next series of programs cal shape. As, for instance,
brought her back to school this will be on the subject "Campus ter's formal. .
past weekend. I want to congratulate all my the fellow who, no matter
Christians - Inspired or Insipid." Besides sun bathing and what the band played—slow
GMC cadet has been ring—in' owlets because they are all up on
Bell's B. Richardson. their, p's and q's of studying now mask-making, there were dance, jitterbug, mambo, or
numerous other preparations warm-up — declared that it
Well, thats all the news for now
and remember I'll be buzzing Examination Schedule thanks to the help of Dr. Frances
Hicks who helped with study ha- to be made. Dresses had to was his very favorite number
around spring Quarter, 1956 bits in the Y apartment an May 2 be tried on, perhaps let out and "we've gotta dance to
May 30 and 4. The helpful study hints or taken in a little, and care- this one! You're not tired are
8:30 — 10:30 issued by Dr. Hicks are sure to fully pressed. Shoes, bags, you?" The girl replied care-
First Period Class gloves, hoops, and all that lessly, "Of course not (with a-
pull up some' of those mid-term paraphenalia had to be dug
DEMPSTER'S 11:00 — 1:00 grades. shallow laugh). But is there
English 102 out of the closet and made any kind where you don't
DRY CLEANING — LAUNDRY But the owlets are not just ab- ready. Then the day of the . have to use your feet?"
2:00 — 4:00 sorbing • book-learning, they are
"PERSONALIZED SERVICE" Social Science 104 dance was completely given
learning to reason for themselves. over to doing over the girls . Admittedly, this may be a
May 31 In the current affairs group they
8:30 — 10:30 themselves from the top of wee bit exaggerated; for few
are discussing a vital issue of the each shampooed and spark- wpre too "pooped to bop."
Second Period Classes day, segregation. Since they know ling curl to each well mani- Evei'yone who went would
C A M P U S THEATRE Health 100
11:00 — 1:00
there are many sides to the pro- cured toe. Finally began the be quick to say, "It was
blem, tlie owlets are trying to dis- full dress parade up and worth every minute of it; we
WED - THUR - FRI Third Period Classes cuss the issue from all angles.
History 210 down the halls before the •just wish we could have an
These issues seem easier to dis- mirrors for the full effect ordeal lilce that more often."
May 9, 10 & 11. History 211
2:00 — 4:00 cuss in a pleasant atmosphere; Y
Foui-th Period Classes has the perfect spot. The different
June 1
8:30 — 10:30
committees and gi'oups have mi-
grated out to the patio for their Guests Arrive To Honor Dr. Ingram
John ^ Fifth Period Classes spring meetings. It is especially
nice on 'the patio because the fur- Dr. Ingram, President of West University; Rev. Richard O. Flinn,
Sixth Period Classes Georgia College, will be the reci-
WAYNE niture is newly painted and there
are new pillow covers. What could pient^of. the annual Honor's Day
Jr. of CarroUton, Ga.; President
and Mrs. L. E. Roberts of Middle
i award here at GSCW Wlay 10,
Susan Hair Styled
be better than to sit around out-
side, talk about interesting sub- 1956. In honor of his award the Georgia College; Dr. and Mrs.
Robert O. Arnold (Chairman of
jects, and sip ice tea with mint? following persons ^yill be on cam-
For YOU At Why dont you join us sometime? pus: Mr. and Mrs.;,G. Conley; In- the Board of Regents); and Mr.
gram, nephew of Dr. Ingram and, Mac Callahan, Pi-esident of West
Jewel's Beauty Shop Love his wife; Miss Anne Ingram,
the daughter of Dr. Ingram; Dean
Georgia College Student- Body.
Among other guests w.ill be Dr.
Wizzie
William;, H. Row,. Dean of West M. Gordon" Brown, Asst. Chancel-
Georgia College; Mr. S. H. Acklen; lorlor of WGC; the Rev. and Mrs.
FINER, FOODS Prof. L. S. Hazelgrove; Prof. Col- Haskel C. Strattoh of the" First
lus L. Johnson; Prof. Carson Methodist Church of CaiTollton,
BROOKINS MARKET Pritchard; Miss Helen Womack; Ga.; Mr. Quinton Prinel, Pi'incipal
133 S. Wayne St. and Miss Marion Crider, all of of Sand Hill School; Mr. Comer B.
Milledgeville, Ga. West Georgia College. Also attend- Yates; Miss Annie Belle' Weaver
Phone 9292 ing will be President and Mrs, and Mr. Floyd Wirsing of West
George C. Seward of Ogletliorpe Georgia College.
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