The Agnes Scott News VOL. XXXIX Agnes Scott College, Decatur, Georgia, Wednesday, October 7, 1953 Number 1 Skit to Tell "Tale of Black Cat Freshman cheerleaders discuss Black Cat plans with class chair- man, Carolyn Herman. Left to right are Margie Hill, Carolyn Herman and Doug Pittman. Agnes Scott Dedicates Dorm During Impressive Ceremony Hopkins hall, the new dormitory housing 50 freshmen, was dedicated during simple and dignified ceremonies on Wed., Sept. 30, at 10:30 a. m. It is named in honor of Miss Nanette Hopkins, first dean of the college. Dr. Wallace Al- ston opened the service with prayer. The architect, Mr. Logan, pre sented the key of the building to the contractor, Mr. Barge, who in turn passed it to Mrs! E. W. Owen, president of the Agnes Scott Alumnae association. Af- ter a few words of acceptance on behalf of the association, Mrs. Owen presented the key to Mr. George Winship, chairman of the Board of Trustees. Dr. James Ross McCain, Presi- dent Emeritus, delivered the prin- cipal address of the dedication services. He related the history of Miss Hopkins' connection with the college. Miss Carrie Scandrett, present dean of students, told some of her personal memories of Miss Hop- kins. E?ean S. Guerry Stukes closed the service with a prayer of ded- ication. Following the close of the ceremonies Hopkins hall was opened until 1 p. m. for inspec- tion. Crook Announces Annual C. A. Theme Jane Crook has announced that the Christian association theme for this year will be taken from Matthew 27:22: "Then what shall I do with Jesus who is called Christ?" C. A. is giving a party on Oct. 17 after the Mortar Board movie in the recreation room of Rebekah dorm. It will be a sock-hop with dancing, games, ping pong, TV and refreshments. Everybody is invited with or without a date. If desired, blind-dates will be pro- vided. Ketchin Encourages Early Reservations Mrs. Eloise Ketchin urges any- one who would like to have their parents or friends stay in the Alumnae house during Investiture week-end to make reservations as soon as possible. Reservations may he made by calling Mrs. Ketchin at DEarborn 1726 between 8:30 a. m. and 4:30 p. m. AS Students Elect 1953 Lower House Lower House members for the 1953-54 term were elected in cha- pel Thurs., Oct. 1. The freshman members are Sally Forrester and Carolyn Barker, Hopkins; Dee Walton, Molly Adams, and Becky Deal, Inman; Anise Gann, Ansley; Frances McSwain, Boyd; and Dor- is Musgrave, day student represen- tative. The sophomores elected are Hel- en Haynes, Sara Davis, Martha Lee Bridges, Eleanor Swain, Re- bekah; Fran Jones, Mary Sweet; and Relia Turpin, Main. Other representatives from Main are LeGrande Smith and Caroline Cutts. Ulla Beckman will serve from Gaines, Trudy Awbrey from Cunningham, and Helen Fokes from Lupton. Cheerleaders for the year were also elected Thursday. Margie Hill and D'oug Pittman, freshmen; Ann Sayre and Diana Butler, so- phomores; Trudy Awbrey and Tunshie Kwilecki, juniors; and Mary Newell Rainey and Carol Jones, seniors. Carolyn Herman was elected freshman Black Cat chairman. Program To Feature '57 Talent In Annual Black Cat Program Black Cat festivities will officially begin at 5:30 p. m. on Oct. 10 with a picnic supper in the dining hall. At 6:30 p. m. the college community will assemble in the gym where each class will perform its school spirit song for the judges of the annual song contest. Following the song contest is the main attraction of the even- ing the Black Cat skit, writ- ten by Jo Ann Hall, Judy Prom- nitz, Mrs. Stratton Story, instruc- tor in physical education, and a representative from the three up- per classes. In charge of the in- dividual class skits are senior, Jane Landon; junior, Nancy Clark; sophomore, Judy Brown; and freshman class chairman, Car- olyn Herman. The Black Cat chorus consists of five members fiiom each class and the faculty. This year's program is entitled ''The Tale of the Black Cat." The plot explains the historical tra- dition and significance of Black Warren To Exhibit Encaustic Paintings Ferdinand Warren, professor of art, has been invited to have a one man exhibition of his recent encaustic paintings at the Geor- gia State college for Women at Milledgeville, Oct. 12-30. Most of the paintings were ex- ecuted this past summer while Mr. Warren was working on a research project, "The Encaustic Painting Technique," made possi- ble through a grant awarded by the University center of Georgia. The technique of encaustic paint- ing was first practiced by the an- cient Egyptians as early as the 4th century, B. C. The only ex- amples of the Greek "encaustics" known to be the extant are the famous Greco-Egyptian mummy portraits excavated in the Fayum district of Egypt in the 1880's. Miss Marie Huper, assistant professor of art, will conduct a workshop in three-dimensional de- sign at Charlotte, N. C. Friday, Oct. 16, for the N. C. Educa- tional association annual regional conference. Miss Huper has just returned from Toronto, Canada, where she conducted a six week workshop course in art for the summer school art and crafts of the Toronto department of educa- tion. Mr. Warren is to serve on the jury of selection for the S. C. Art Association Annual Art exhibi- tion to be held at the Columbia, S. C. in October. For the year 1953-54 the art de- partment is scheduling another se- ries of "Life" exhibitions. The first of the series, "Photographing Science," will be on view in But- trick hall, third floor, Oct. 16-29. The eighth Southeastern Art Exhibit, sponsored by the Atlan- ta Art association, Davison-Paxon company, and the Junior League of Atlanta, is now open at the High Museum of Art and at Scott Memorial. The public is in- vited, admission free, through Oct. 11. Cat day. Chairmen of the various com- mittees are: Joanne Miklas, pub- licity; Nancy Thomas, programs; Betty Reiney, costumes; Kather- ine Hefner, back-drop; Pat Hale, props; Betty Ellington, lights; and Harriet Griffin, general secre- tary. Lady Rau To Speak For Initial Lecture Lady Rama Rau, wife of Sir Bengal Rau, former Indian Am- bassador to the United States will speak on the Agnes Scott campus Thursday, Oct. 22 at 8:30 p. m. This will be the first lecture of the year. Students arid faculty are urged to attend. CA To Offer Prizes For Dek-lt Winners Christian association is sponsor- ing the annual Dek-it contest for the freshman class. The object of this contest is to encourage the freshmen to make their rooms as attractive as possible. Prizes will be given to the first and second place winners and hon- orable mentions will be made. Miss Marie Huper, assistant pro- fessor of art; Katherine Hefner, a senior; and Mrs. Mae F. Smith, supervisor of dormitories, will judge the rooms on attractiveness, color, originality, use of space, and problems presented. The contest will be. a week from today, Wednesday, Oct. 14. Decis- ions will be announced as soon as possible. There is a model room on the second floor of Inman hall. Every- one is invited to look it it. It may be helpful in giving you some good ideas. NSA Elects Curry Regional Chairman At the annual National Student Association congress, held at Ohio State university during the last two weeks of August, Connie Cur- ry was elected chairman of the Great Southern Region of NSA. This gives Agnes Scott one of the eighteen regional chairman- ships in the United States. The Great Southern Region includes the states of Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, and Florida. In these states, there are fifteen schools that are NSA members. Delegates from each school will come to Atlanta at Thanksgiving for the fall regional. Schools in the region will receive NSA ma- terial from Agnes Scott through- out the year. Alston Announces / 52- / 53 Honor List Dr. Goodrich C. White, presi- dent of Emory University and na- tional president of Phi Beta Kap- pa, delivered the principal ad- dress at the Honors day program at college convocation Wednes- day, Sept. 23. Prior to Dr. White's address on the values of liberal arts education, Dr. Wallace M. Alston read the names of the stu- dents making the honor roll for the past year. Seniors included on the honor roll are Clara Adams, Sue Born, Anne Rosselot Clayton, Elizabeth Craig, Joen Fagan, Dorothy Fin- cher, Genevieve Guardia, Nancy McLaurine Lee, Carol Macauley, Mary Louise McKee, Joyce Mun- ger, Judith Promnitz, Sue Pur- dom, Caroline Reinero, Betty Stein, Jane Zuber, and Florrie Fleming. Juniors making the honor roll are Ann Allred, Julia Beeman, Georgia Belle Christopher, Con- nie Curry, Caroline Cutts, Ann Hemperly Dobbs, Sara Dudney, Leah Fine, Bettie Forte, Letitia Grafton, Pat Hale, Ann Hanson, Helen Jo Hinchey, Mary Hood, Betty Ann Jacks, Mary Land, Genevieve Lucchese, Sara Mcln- tyre, Alice Nunnally, Pat Paden, Sarah Petty, Betty Reiney, Louise Robinson, Agnes Scott, Harriet Stovall, Sue Walker, Pauline Wal- ler, and Margaret Williamson. Sophomores on the honor roll are Ann Alvis, Paula Ball, Memye Curtis, June Gaissert, Guerry Graham, Frances Duke Green, Ann Lee Gregory, Mary Carol Huffaker, Peggy Jean Jordan Mayfield, Mary Ann Pearlstine, Betty Richardson, Sally Shippey, Mary Jane Stanley, Jane Stubbs, Nancy Thomas, and Virginia Vic- kery. Five To Attend ACP Meeting Five Agnes Scott students will leave Thursday night, Oct. 15, to attend the 1953 Short Course and Press Conference, of the Associat- ed College Press. Sue Born, Gen- evieve Guardia, Lois Dryden, and Julia Beeman will represent the college annual, the "Silhouette," and Carolyn Wells will represent the Agnes Scott NEWS. The con- vention, held in Chicago this year, will last from Oct. 15-17. The main highlight of the con- vention will be the presence of Eddy Gilmore as principal speak- er and personality. Gilmore is the famous correspondent of the Associated Press just returned from eleven years of covering the Kremlin for the AP. He will pre- sent his "Report on Russia" at the convention banquet Friday evening, Oct. 6. Gilmore won the coveted Pulitzer Prize in 1947 for his sensational interview with Stalin at the start of the Big Four talks. Previously he had re- ceived the Headliners and Sigma Delta Chi awards for the best foreign correspondence. 2 THE AGNES SCOTT NEWS Wednesday, Oct. 7 ? 1953 To The Freshmen To the 139 freshmen the Agnes Scott NEWS, according to long-standing tradition, offers a final welcome. We hope you will not be offended that this welcome is not accompanied by free Cokes and cookies. Anyone who has overheard any of our recent financial discussions, how- ever, will know that the NEWS has other ways to spend its allotment from student budget. Before we invested it in re- freshments we would attempt to give you one more than the planned number of issues this quarter, for we think the Ag- nes Scott NEWS is better than a Coke any day. We hope a few of you will come to share our pompous opinion. The NEWS staff is very conscious of the largest freshman class in the history of Agnes Scott. We are forcibly im- pressed with the strength of your number, not only because we see the dining room, smoker, and date parlors filled with you, but also because we have to increase the copies printed and therefore the operating costs of the NEWS. If we mention money one more time, you may think this is not really a welcome. We assure you that it is, for we welcome the freshmen as new readers of the NEWS, as pros- pective reporters, and as the future editorial staff. We welcome your suggestions and opinions on any sub- ject. Please voice them through letters to the editor . If you have any news which the campus should know, inform any member of the staff or any reporter. If you ever want to be convinced that the new dormitory and even Inman are superbly beautiful abodes in comparison to what you could have, we invite you to come cheer your- selves in the NEWS room on the second floor of Murphey Candler. Its furnishings include two dusty, antique type- writers, three tables which are invisible under piles of equal- ly antique newspapers, and three 60-watt lights, also an- tique, at least one of which is usually burned out. Besides this, our wall murals are exclusive, done by hand. So we put out the welcome mat for you and will welcome your visits on Sunday or Monday nights, at which times we are usually "at home" to all callers. J. M. Our Privileges By Octavia Garlington The honor system is more than "an orderly collection of rules and principles based on a delicate sense of what is just and right." It is faith in the integrity and worth of each in- dividual. It is the privilege of trusting and of being trusted. As you take the pledge to uphold the honor system, you are not asked to prove what you promise. You will be test- ed privately by yourself when you are faced with decisions and guided only by your conscience and your sense of re- sponsibility. To make mistakes is only human. It will be the manner in which you react and respond to them that will prove you do believe in the honor system in practice as well as theory, and that you are not living with just a foolish, unrealistic ideal. The responsibility is great, but the privilege is greater. Let us be worthy of both. The Agnes Scott News Editor JOYCE MUNGER Ma na Ring Editor CAROLINE KEINERO Business Manager LIZ CRAIG NEWS STAFF Assistant Editors < A KOI AN CRAWFORD, GEN NY LUCCHESE, CAROLYN WELLS Copy Editor _-_ JOEN FAGAN Feature Editor JANE LAN DON Society Editor JOAN SIMMONS Photographer LEAH FINE Administration and Club Editor MARGARET ROGERS Roving Reporter PAT HALE Sports Editor BETTY RICHARDSON BUSINESS STAFF Advertising Manager LIZ PASCHALL Circulation Manager PATTY HAMILTON Published weekly, except during holidays and examination periods, by the students of Agnes Scott College. Office on second floor Murphy Candler Building. Entered as second class matter at the Decatur, Georgia, post office. Subscription price per year $_MM>; single copies, ten cents. MEMBER Associate Collegiate Press Alumna Grafton Is Virginia Educator By Eleanor Swain To begin this series of stories about prominent Agnes Scott alumnae, we would like to intro- duce Mrs. Thomas H. Grafton. Knowing Mrs. Grafton is especial- ly interesting to Agnes Scott stu- dents both because of her out- standing achievements since grad- uating from Agnes Scott and be- cause her twin daughters, Lib and Letty, are well-known campus fig- ures. Mrs. Grafton, formerly Martha Stackhouse, graduated from Ag- nes Scott in 1930. She was presi- dent of student government, a member of Phi Beta Kappa, and a member of HOASC, just before it became Mortar Board. She re- ceived her M. A. degree in 1936 from Northwestern university. Since 1937 Mrs. Grafton has been Academic Dean of Mary Baldwin college in Staunton. She went to Mary Baldwin in the sum- mer of 1930, chiefly to work in the office of the Dean of Students with a newly organized Student Government association, and held various positions there previous to 1937. In 1932 Mrs. Grafton married Dr. Thomas H. Grafton, who also has been connected with Mary Baldwin college for a number of years. Besides the twins, Mrs. Grafton has another daughter, Marguerite, who is in the seventh grade. It is of some significance to Agnes Scott students that Mrs. Grafton met her husband while he was a student at Columbia semi- nary. In addition to her work at Mary Baldwin, Mrs. Grafton has been active in various educational or- ganizations. She has served as president of the Conference of Academic Deans of the Southern States, of the Southern Associa- tion of Colleges for Women, and of the Association of Virginia Col- leges. At this time she is a mem- ber of the school board in Staun- ton. Knowing the present Agnes Scott student's trait of making up her own mind, Mrs. Grafton wise- ly refrains from offering any max- imums for success to the student body. She says only, "I feel a deep sense of gratitude to Agnes Scott since it gave me a good education, a job, and a husband." (Picture on page 3.) Our Responsibilities By Lib McPheeters The honor system of Agnes Scott requires two things: first, that we be true to the best within ourselves; and, second, that we be concerned for someone other than ourselves. Most of us here want to live in as fine a manner as is pos- sible. Yet, we fall short of our finest many times. There is little merit in doing the right thing only because someone is standing behind us with a whip in hand. The honor system gives us a chance to do the right thing on our own. Of course, we can c noose the wrong thing, too. There are plenty of ways to get around the rules and regulations here, and no one need ever know if we pay no attention to the honor system. But it is hard to ignore something that tugs at what we know to be our better nature. Surely, after attempting such a life here for four years, we will be satisfied with nothing less than the best in the years after leaving Agnes Scott. All our life there will come countless situations in which we can cheat ' and I use the term broadly and there will be no person around to ob- serve whether we do or not. We will have the tools with which to handle such situations, provided we accept the hon- or system here and now and seek to make it really our own, seek to let it help us on our way to maturity, in the richest sense of the word. What about this business of the honor system's requiring us to be concerned for someone other than ourselves? We see someone infringe on a rule; we tattle to an Exec mem- ber; we get a pat on the back, and the offending student gets a penalty. Is is a fair interpretation of the double responsi- bility policy? Certainly not. It is stupid, childish thinking; it is not even thinking, though some have expressed such an interpretation. Are we concerned about the rule? No, it is the girl who has not remained true to the best within her- self about whom we are principally concerned. If she has failed in one instance, she may fail again, and again, and again. In trying to help her, we help ourselves. Christ teaches that the most abundant life is found in "los- ing our life." I dare say, most of us would agree that proud, egotistical self-centerdness is one of our greatest barriers in our efforts to be good people. Here, through the honor sys- tem, we have an excellent opportunity to do something about removing this barrier, for in thinking of others, there somehow is not enough time left to concentrate upon our- selves as much as we are prone to do. Frosh Test Reveals Influencing Factors A questionnaire entitled "Why I Chose Agnes Scott College," was recently given to the members of this year's freshman class. The questionnaire was issued by Dis- trict V of the American College Public Relations association for survey purposes. The questionnaire listed various reasons that might influence a person's entering the college. These factors were arranged un- der four groups publicity influ- ences, personal contact influences, special advantages of this college, and miscellaneous attractions of this college. No name was request- ed on the questionnaire, in order that tWe student might feel free to be perfectly frank. The tabulation from 130 fresh- man replies showed that the four factors listed below were the ones that influenced the student the most: L Scholastic Standing; 2. Type of Student; 3. Catalog; 4. Religious Influence. Feature Editor Offers Advice On Fine Points of Water Skiing By Jane Landon Cypress Gardens has nothing, absolutely nothing on your reporter, except perhaps a few knobby knees sticking out of the water. And that is a debatable question. The subject of this first essay of the year is the grand and glorious sport of water-skiing. The novice on skis often feels that he, or she, as in this case, is the most capable of giving the ig- norant beginner the first tips con- cerning his first efforts on the slats. (Note the casual sporting language.) Ignoring the advice of that sage adviser, Abraham Lincoln, who said, "It is better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and re- move all doubt," here commences a brief lesson in the art of trying to stay out of the water, or in any case, learning to fall most comfortably. The first requirements for a would-be skier are simple: a body of water surrounded by boat houses full of boats, a pair of skis with rubber footgear, and a gas pump filled with gasoline. It also helps to have a pilot for your boat, or at least an advanced swimmer who can stay ahead of you and carry a rope between his teeth. Water wings or a life pre- server are often helpful. After entering the water you must first step into your skis. They are both alike, so getting them on the wrong feet is no ex- cuse for falling. Then lie back in the water, put your skis in front of you with the tips out of the water, and put the rope, which leads from the boat, between the skis. Often the skis have a way of getting behind you, thereby en- tangling you so terribly that you end up with your end up. This can be remedied only by removing your skis and starting from the beginning. We will now pause while the reader takes a moment to right himself. Three basic principles for stay- ing on the skis are: Keep your elbows straight at all times, keep your knees bent, or at least flex- ible, and keep your posterior near the water, especially at first. By now the rope wil] have become taut and the boat has jerked a knot in you, so let us pause to get ourselves situated again. And that brings up another problem: how to fall to your best advantage. First, if you feel that you are going to fall, let go of the rope. Don't be dragged through the water like a fish net, (Continued on page 3) THE AGNES SCOTT NEWS Wednesday. Oct. 7, 1953 3 Social Scene Starts Spinning With Parties, Dances, Games By JOAN SIMMONS Well, another year has started with a mad, gay social whirl. Some of ye old schoolmates didn't do too badly during the summer either. Namely such lucky lovelies as Harriette Potts, Erline Lide, Eleanor Hutchinson, Carol Jones, and Chor Gee Goh who are sporting spark- lers on their left hands. Then there are those like Harriet Durham. Betty Nell Scott, and LeGrande Smith who turned up with pins. With only three weekends of school past the Agnes Scott lassies seem already to be well embarked in their social life. The freshmen seem to have lost no time in finding out that Tech and Emory, are in the close vicinity. The key note everywhere has been rush parties, rush parties. Emory and Tech seem to have shared the Scottie's at- tention pretty well until this past weekend when Tech took over with a bang. Seen whooping it up at the Tech Sigma Chi house last Friday w'ere Diana Butler, Jean Porter, Virginia Redhead, Erin Young, and Judy Peace. Dancing under the lanterns on the Sigma Nu patio "were Mary Dean, Katherine Giradeau, Kathy Wilson, and' Nancy Lee. On around the row Louisa Allen, Audrey Ann Averill, Carolyn Smith, Bunny Hall, Letty Grafton, Hazel Hall, and Sandra McKemie whirled with the ATOs. Having Frankie Junker, Chica Ogden, Dee Walton, Grace Olert, and Lillian Alexander for rush girls was prob- ably responsible for the good showing the KAs made on rush Sun- day. The Theta Chis had the aid of Margaret Rogers, Alvia Cook, Paula Ball, Anna Shires, Joanne Miklas, and Nancy Nixon. Quite a few of the Scotties trotted over to Grant Field to get a suntan and see the Tech-S. M. U. thriller. Among those cheering Tech on were Elin Krohn-Erikson, Mary McLanahan, Harriette Potts, Caroline Lester, Helen Haynes, Lynn Lash, Joen Fagan, Alice Nunnally, and Marjorie Martin. The Scotties were also on hand Saturday night to help out with the last night of rushing. Right out of the wild rip-roaring west were the Phi Delt cow-girls Peggy Wil- son, Connie Curry, Keo Keller, Sarah Higgins, Nellie Strickland, and Libby Bond. Virginia Ferris, Margie Young, Lois Dryden, Betsy Bolander, and Sallie Greenfield watched the Delta Tau Delta floor show. The Kappa Sigs captured Mildred Nesbit, Helene Lee, Carolyn Crawford, and Donna Walkup for a trip out to Fritz Orr's. Hannah Jackson, Susie Miller, Jamie McKoy, Lib Grafton, and Marianne Mc- pherson were among those dancing on the SAE terrace to the strains of Graham Jackson's accordion. Some of the girls decided to import their own. LeGrande Smith, Jane Zuber, and Nancy Whetstone had visitors for the weekend. * * * P. S. See you at Black Cat Saturday. Trustee Bequeaths Gift to Agnes Scott Mrs. John B. Waterman, Agnes Scott alumna and trustee, died of a cerebral hemorrhage on Aug. 23, 1953, in Mobile, Ala. In her will, Mrs. Waterman made a bequest which comprised the remainder of a $100,000 gift to the college. Since 1949, she had given $10,000 yearly on the fynd which is to be used to endow the Annie Laurie Harrison Water- man Chair of Speech. Mrs. Waterman had been a trustee since 1948. Floyd Announces Meeting Of Freshman CA Group The first meeting of '57 club, sponsored by Christian associa- tion for freshmen, will be held on Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 13, from 5-6 p. m. in Murphey Candler. Ginny Lee Floyd, freshman advi- sor who is in charge of organiz- ing '57 club, has issued a most cordial invitation to the entire freshman class to attend the in- itial meeting. HEARN'S Ready - to - Wear Jantzen Sweaters Lingerie Hose 131 Sycamore Street Black Cat Oct. 10th Visit or Phone THREADGILL PHARMACY For Prompt Delivery DE. 1665 YOUR NEAREST DRUG STORE Feature Editor (Continued from page 2) with your skis trailing along be- hind. Second, always come up gasping and full of apologies to the driver, for then he will say, "The dear child is brave to be so polite." Once you have arrived, gotten up on the skis, that is, you may begin to try your skill at more ad- vanced tricks, i. e., staying up. The beginner should stay in the boat's wake at all times. If you are old enough to know what a right angle is (minimum age, 24) you may turn your skis said num- ber of degrees and try your luck at jumping the weaves. Don't wave at casual passers-by. That about covers it . . . now let's have a little quiz to check on how much you have absorbed. Be honest with your answers, for you never hurt anyone but your- self when you cheat. 1. Who has the knobbiest knees ? a. Cypress Gardens b. Jane tandon 2. What is a sporting term used in skiing? a. Glub glub. b. Slats 3. What are the three things one must always remember? a. Arms straight, knees bent, posterior down b. Physician's phone num- ber, rubbing alcohol, band-aids c. Stop, look, and listen 4. Have you learned anything from this article? a. Yes ib. No c. No opinion DECATUR - De KALE- THEATER Wednesday and Thursday "Shone" Alan Ladd & Jean Arthur Friday and Saturday "Low and Order" Ronald Reagan Monday and Tuesday "The Caddy" Dean Martin & Jerry Lewis Atlanta Book Store 56 Pryor Street, N. E. RARE BOOKS NEW BOOKS OLD BOOKS We Specialize in Finding Out-of-Print Books AGNES SCOTT STUDENTS WELCOME TO BROWSE 4 ST ^ apparel Mrs. Thomas H. Grafton is academic dean of Mary Baldwin college in Staunton, Va. She graduated from Agnes Scott in 1930. Her daughters, Lib and Letty, are now students here. C. A. Buice Service Station BATTERIES, TIRES ACCESSORIES Corner College and McDonough DE. 9172 COX MUSIC SHOP Latest with the HITS on Decca, RCA-Victor, Columbia and Capital SHEET MUSIC 161 Peach tree Street MAin 2378 Students Are Always Welcome at COLLEGE INN DINING ROOM or CURB SERVICE 2271 College Ave. Phone CR. 2933 AGIVES SCDTT COLLEGE A college for women widely recognized for its standards of scholarship and for its varied student activities. For further information, address WALLACE M. ALSTON, President 4 THE AGNES SCOTT NEWS Wednesday. Oct. 7 ; 1953 Eight Teachers Join AS Staff; Two Alumnae Return To Teach Several additions have been made to the faculty of Agnes Scott college for the 1953-54 term. Mr. John Louis Adams has joined the music department as assistant professor and is giving instruction in violin and music theory. Mr. Adams has the B. M. degree from DePauw and the M. M. from the Eastman School of Music in Roch ester, N. Y. Miss Lois E. Barr is instructing in English. She did her under- graduate work at the College of Wooster, received the M. A. from Tufts college, and has completed most of her doctoral program at the University of North Carolina. Miss Frances Clark has been added to the French department as an instructor. She received her A. B. degree at Agnes Scott, M. A. at Yale, and studied at the University of Paris on a Fulbright scholarship. Miss Catherine Chance has also joined the French department as an instructor. She attended Ag- nes Scott for two years, received the B. A. degree from the Uni- versity of Georgia, the M. A. from the University of North Carolina, and has studied at the University of Grenoble under a Fulbright grant. Miss Helen Jordan is the new instructor in biology. She has the B. A. degree from Lander col- lege, the M. A. and M. S. from the University of Georgia, and the Ph.D. from the University of Cal- ifornia. Professor D. R. McMillan, chair- man of the physics department at Emory, is teaching Physics 101 on campus this year. Professor Em- Hefner Announces Theme for May Day Katherine Hefner, May Day chairman, has announced that the deadline for the entry of May Day scenaries will be Oct. 26. The scenarios, based on the theme, "A Medieval May Day," must present a clear picture of the Middle Ages, and should in- clude the traditional May pole dance. Originality is emphasized. The paper should include a short synopsis of scenes as well as ' the entire story. Entries may be left in a box in the mailroom. Names of students entering must be placed in an at- tached envelope, not affixed to the scenario. Your Good Listening Station WGLS 070 On Your Dial News on the Hour Sports and Good Music DECATUR CO-OP CABS 24 Hour Service Radio Dispatch Call CR. 1071 CR. 3866 eritus Sterling G. Brinkley of Em- ory is visiting professor of educa- tion during the fall quarter. Also visiting during the fall quarter is Associate Professor J. O. Baylen of the history staff of the University of New Mexico at Highlands. Mr. Baylen has been teaching in the British Isles and continental Europe in the Univer- sity of Maryland overseas pro- gram. Muse Makes Plans For Tennis Matches The tennis tournament for the doubles championship begins Oct. 13. The tournament list has been posted in the mailroom, and 27 tennis enthusiasts have already signed up. Those who have not already done so are urged to add their names to the list. Tennis club held its first meet- ing Thursday afternoon, Oct. 1. May Muse, tennis manager, an- nounced that all upper classmen are welcome to try out for the club on any Thursday from 4-6 p. m. The class managers for this year are: Carolyn Herman, fresh- man; Marjorie Young, sophomore; Carolyn Wells, junior; Marian Mc- Elroy and Julie Grier, seniors. Speech Professor To Receive Degree Miss Roberta Winter, associate professor of speech, completed the requirements for her doctor of education degree this summer at New York university. The title of her dissertation is "A Plan for a Coordinated Speech and Drama Program for the University Cen- ter in Georgia." The degree will be conferred this month. Mortar Board To Present 'Prince of Foxes' Oct. 17 The first movie to be presented by Mortar Board this year will be "Prince of Foxes," starring Rex Harrison. It will be shown Sat., Oct. 17, at 8 p. m. in Campbell Science hall. Admission will be 35 cents. Dates are invited. A sock-hop party will be given by Christian association following the movie. The second film of the current season will be given Nov. 21. It is to be "The Mudlark." Eta Sigma Phi Announces Initiation of 4 Members Eta Sigma Phi, honorary na- tional classical fraternity, has in- itiated as new members Sarah Legg, Relia Turpin, Carol Macau- ley, and Callie McArthur. The in- itiation ceremony was held Oct. 1 in the Dieckmann room and fol- lowed the traditional ritual. The club is planning to meet every second and fourth Thurs- day. Nancy Lee is president, Hel- en Jo Hinchey, vice president, 'Pat Paden, secretary, and Bettie Forte treasurer. Dr. K*athryn Glick, pro- fessor of classical languages and literatures, is the faculty advisor. The group will study Greek trag- edies and Greek and .Latin come- dies at their meetings this year. The first regular meeting will be tomorrow at 4:30 p. m. at the home of Miss Glick. The group will listen to records of the "'Me- dea." Hockey. Cat to Enter With Fire, Pep Rally Athletic association has planned a fruge bonfire and pep rally for Thurs. night, Oct. 8, at 10 p. m. to usher in the 1953 hockey season and Black Cat. The bonfire will be on the athletic field. 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Hockey season will be officially opened at 4:15 Fri. afternoon, Oct. 9, with ,the juniors pitted against the seniors in the first game and Pledge Ceremony To End Honor Week In conclusion of the honor em- phasis program this week, Stu- dent Government will have a pledge ceremony during chapel tomorrow. It is compulsory that all new students attend, and it is urged that all other students come. Honor discussion groups were held in each wing of the dormi- tories Tuesday evening. Ij)r. Al- ston spoke in convocation this morning on the honor system. ond. The hockey managers for the '53 season are: freshmen, Frazer Steele; sophomores, Nancy Thom- as; juniors, Ann Allred; seniors, Ginny Lee Floyd. All report a good turnout for class practice, and that each class is fielding an unusually good team. We Appreciate Your Patronage ICECREAM 307 Church 657 East Lake Drive DE 2513 Agnes Scott Students Deserve the BEST Get the best in expert cleaning at moderate prices. Decatur Cleaners and Hatters 147 Sycamore Street, Decatur, Ga. ONE DAY Service if Desired Regular Deliveries to the Maid's Office CRescent 5465 When you pause ... make it count ...have a Coke OTTIED UNDER AUTHORITY OF THE COCA-COLA COMPANY BY THE ATLANTA COCA-COLA BOTTLING CO *Coke" ii a registered trade-mark. Q 1953, The Coca-Colo Company The Agnes Scott News VOL. XXXIX Agnes Scott College, Decatur, Georgia, Wednesday, October 14, 1953 Number 2 Lady Rama Rau to Visit Campus World Emphasis to Be Theme Of Chapel, Vesper Programs Chor Jee Goh, chairman of the World Affairs committee of Christian association, has announced plans for a week of world emphasis starting Oct. 19 through Oct. 24. During this week the chapel and vespers periods will be planned to place emphasis on world affairs. The theme for the week will be "Divided Yet United." On Monday, Oct. 19, announce- ments of the week's program will be made in class meetings. Dr. Catherine Sims, associate pro- fessor of history, will speak in chapel Tuesday on "The United States' Foreign Policy in the World Today." Tuesday afternoon at the reg- ular '57 Club meeting Mr. J. O. Baylen, associate professor of his- tory, will lead a discussion of Near Eastern Problems. Mr. Baylen traveled extensively in North Africa this past summer. He visited Libya, Tripoli, French Morocco, Egypt, Israel, and Sau- di Arabia. He feels that the prob- lem of Near Eastern relations with America is of great impor- tance. The meeting will be open to all those who are interested faculty and students. Wednesday Dr. Alston's subject in chapel will be "The Christian World Vision." There will be a panel discussion by some of the Agnes Scott for- eign students Thursday in chapel. Those who will participate are Marijke Schepman from Vene- zuela, Ulla Beckman of Sweden, Chor Jee Goh of Singapore, Pat Grandy from Egypt, and Donna Walkup, who has lived on Okin- awa. Friday in chapel Miss Nonita Glenday, headmistress of Clifton High school, Bristol, England, will speak. She is a teacher of Eng- lish who is traveling in the Unit- ed States for a year under the Walter Hines Page scholarship given by the English Speaking Union. This scholarship provides for her visiting and observing the schools in the United States. She has received her degree from Ox- ford university. The thanksgiving service on Saturday in chapel is being plan- ned by Rameth Richard. The vesper services during this week are to be conducted by Dr. Mar- garet DesChamps, assistant pro- fessor of history. Nonette Brown will have charge of the "hot issues" tables. Cer- tain tables in the cafeteria will be set aside at supper time dur- ing this week for the discussion of "hot issues." All those interested in these discussions of world af- fairs are urged to meet at 5:30 p. m. and sit at these tables. In the past many students have felt that Agnes Scott students do not and perhaps cannot take an active interest in world af- fairs. It is hoped that this week of world emphasis with the theme of "Divided Yet United" will serve to make studenfts more aware of the vital and crucial events occurring around the world. All those interested in being connected with a group whose purpose is to extend and increase campus interest in world affairs should contact Nonette Brown or Chor Jee Goh. Chor Jee has as her commit- tee Molly Adams, Anne Bullard, Linda Guenther, Ra/chel King, Marilyn McClure, Mary Oates, Rameth Richard, Marijke Schep- man, Vannie Traylor, and Nonette Brown. Class of '57 Claims Members From Japan, Egypt, Okinawa By Carolyn Crawford On Wednesday, Sept. 16, new students from twenty states and four foreign countries entered the noisy, confused halls of Main building. Agnes Scott's new arrival, the freshman class of one hundred and ninety students, is not only her largest class, but has one of the most interesting geographical backgrounds of any other preced ing class. These freshmen grad- uated from 127 high schools in the United States, from Nebras- ka to Massachusetts, and from schools in four foreign countries: Okinawa, Egypt, the Philippines, and Japan. At least ten freshmen have liv- ed in foreign countries at some time in their lives. Donna Walkup lived in Germany for 13 months in 1947-48. While there, she vis- ited France, England, Austria, Switzerland, and Belgium. For the past year she has lived in Okin- awa where her father is Provost Marshal. One of Donna's close friends in Germany was Frances Patterson, also an ASC freshman, who lived in Nurnberg from 1947- 1949. Frances spent the first year and a half of her life in Panama. Pat Grandy lived in Rome from 1945-1948 during which time she visited Greece, France, Spain, and Portugal. For the past five years she has lived in Egypt where her father is communications officer of the American Embassy. Helen Weller is the daughter of a Navy captain who was stationed in Manilla from 1951-1953. After she left the Philippines, Helen travelled in China, Borneo, and Indonesia. She has also lived two years in Panama, and one year in Australia. Catherine Crosby and Evalyn Host am an are both daughters of (Continued on page 3) Concert To Feature DeMille Ballerinas The Atlanta Symphony orches- tra opens its 1953-54 concert sea- son on Oct. 20 with Jerome Hines, an eminent bass-baritone of the Metropolitan Opera company, as its guest performer. The Atlan- ta Symphony, directed by Henry Sopkin, is now ranked among the top twenty-five orchestras among the six hundred in the nation. On Oct. 21 the All Star Concert series presents the unique Agnes DeMille Dance theatre. Miss De- Mille has achieved fame as a danc- er, a choreographer, and as a writ- er, having written "Dance to the Piper." Her dance theater, which has already become outstanding in the field of modern dance, fea- tures fifty dancers. Among the successful ballets which she has directed and composed are "Ro- deo," "Oklahoma," "Carosel," and "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes." Alston Will Conduct Series of Services Dr. Wallace Alston is con- ducting- a series of services at the Second Presbyterian church in Charleston, S. C, Oct. 11-18. He went to Charleston on Oct. 11 and will return to the campus on Oct. 18. Editor To Visit AS For 'Mademoiselle' Miss Marybeth Little, editor of the College Board of "Mademoi- selle," will visit the campus Oct. 23 - 24. A graduate of the class of 1948, she is coming to gather material for an article on Agnes Scott for "Mademoiselle." She will also interview students who may be interested in entering the College Board contest conducted by that magazine. Baylen Will Speak To Freshman Group Mr. J. O. Baylen, associate professor of history, will speak in an open meeting of '57 Club on Oct. 20. The meeting will be in Murphey Candler, 5-6 p. m. Mr. Baylen will speak on North Africa and the Near East. There will be a discussion period after- wards. NOTICE There will be no issue of the Agnes Scott NEWS next week. The next issue will appear on Oct. 28. LADY RAMA RAU Recital To Feature Crawford, Reiney Carolyn Crawford and Betty Reiney will present a joint organ recital Wednesday, Oct. 28 at 8 p. m. in Gaines chapel. Carolyn Crawford will open the program with "Psalm XIX" by Marcello the "Gigue Fugue" by Bach. Bet- ty Reiney will then play the ada- gio movement of Bach's "Trio Sonata." In the next group Carolyn will play "Sonata Np. 6" by Mendels- sohn, and Betty has chosen two choral preludes by Brahms and the "Allegretto" from Vierne's Symphony. For the final group Betty will play "Les Rameaux" by Langlais and Carolyn will conclude the pro- gram with "Le Jardin Suspendu" and "Litanies" by Alain. Lecturer To Discuss Indian Social State Lady Dhanvanthi Rama Rau, wife of Sir Benegal Rau, former Indian Ambassador to the United States, is one of India's most dis- tinguished women. The Lecture association of Agnes Scott col- lege is presenting Lady Rama Rau, who will speak on our cam- pus on Oct. 22, at 8:30 p. m. in Gaines auditorium. Lady Rama Rau will be presented as the first guest of the 1953-54 lecture se- ries. Lady Rama Rau has earned the homage of her countrymen, and the admiration of a large circle of international friends and? co- workers for her extraordinary blend of rare beauty and intelli- gence coupled with her untiring devotion to public welfare and service. Her life-story is one of energetic work and success in many spheres of social endeavor. She has earned world wide respect and acclaim for her vast contri- bution to India's social welfare in the past twenty-five years'. Lady Rama Rau is impressive in handsome Indian saris of bril- liant colors and flowing lines. She creates a relationship with friends and audiences that is youthful and dynamic. Lady Rama Rau's speaking voice has been compared to that of Ethel Barrymore. Lady Rama Rau's academic career was brilliant. She receiv- ed her Master of Arts degree with highest honors from Madras uni- versity in 1917. She created a stir when she accepted a post as (Continued on page 3) Freshmen Pacify Ebony Kifty With Cream Of Talent Crop By Julia Beeman The promise came on Thursday night. Saturday night brought fulfillment greater than anticipated of that promise. The spirit that ran high at the bonfire pep rally ran wild at Black Cat. The weeks in anticipation of Black Cat found expression in seven o'clock rehearsals, back drop stretching on the hockey field and class song practices, cul- minating in a top-flight produc- tion, one that was well worth the mislaid patience and offended con- science of many a refugee from the library. The evening was begun with a picnic supper of fried chicken in the dining hall. Faculty, students, and visitors were entertained by various demonstrations of class spirit. As classes assembled to march into the gymnasium, no one could have forgotten that this was an occasion dedicated to the Class of '57. The gold and white shakers came and came, and still they came. But instead of be- grudging the guests of honor their half of the gym, their elders mere- ly gulped. The skit, which was a survey of the history of Black Cat as an attempt to discover just what has happened to the tradition since its initiation, presented an explanation that has long been needed. The "Black Cat," Jeanne Levie, narrated her sad story, and the upper classes did flash-backs to the three periods of her life. The new freshman class offer- ed its bowl of milk to pacify the Black Cat, who's feelings were hurt and they definitely offer- ed the Cream of the Crop!! Dot Rearick and the "Hot Can- ary" had a particular appeal for the Cat, and received a tremen- dous ovation for her fiddle per- formance. The audience literally doubled up with laughter at the radio pre- sentation of "Agnes Scott-Net" and the "case of the fresh- man who couldn't get in" by Dor- is Musgrave and Carey Cansler. A unique performance was the Highland Fling executed by Mary Oates. Piano and voice talent which will be valuable to the Class of '57 was exhibited by Sally Tem- pleman and Katherine Jenkins. Helen Sewell's tap dance, ac- (Continued on page 3) 2 THE AGNES SCOTT NEWS Wednesday, Oct. 14, 1953 U nconcern ed! Although we do not enjoy hearing our college criticized, at times criticism can be turned to improvement. Probably the most frequent complaint about us is that we have snugly hidden ourselves here away from the realities of our troubled world and our equally troubled nation. It is not that we do not care, but that we are too busy to take time to know what is going on in the world today. This is not the absolute truth, for there are many students on this campus who take an avid interest in national and world affairs and who urge others to do so also. We fortun- ately have several examples of this to combat such a criti- cism. We can point out the large number of students who have elected courses in current affairs and to the small groups of students who are interested enough to have in- formal discussions. We are specifically referring to a newly organized study group which will meet for dinner every Wednesday night this month to discuss current af- fairs. Their first topic for discussion is McCarthyism. But this is not enough, and there is sufficient truth in the criticism to make us concerned that we, the young, educated women who will lead political thought within the next decade, are, for the most part, not really concerned about our nation or our world. If we are indifferent, then who will be concerned? This coming week is World Week. There will be several informative discussions on campus. Lecture association is presenting Lady Rama Rau, who will tell us about India, a country so important that it may be the key to world peace or to universal chaos. Let's make it our business to go to as many of the discussions -as we can. Let's combat this only too well-founded criticism of our student body. We may have college degrees and we may wear Phi Bete keys, but unless we understand the implications of national and international events, then we are uneducated. J. M. In Appreciation Now that the battle "Far Flung From Knowledge" is over until next October and the Black Cat and his three new bells are settled in Inman Lobby, we, the NEWS staff, want to throw a few bouquets. The first two go to Judy Promnitz and Joann Hall who produced the best Black Cat day ever. The next ones are for Katherine Hefner and Pat Hale, who we have to thank for the cats with personality that graced the new canvas backdrop. There are four big bouquets for the "coolest" cats of all; Miss Winter, Miss Newman, Miss Salyerds and Mrs. Storey, who represented the faculty in Black Cat Alley. A special one goes to Miss Scandrett for donating the use of her clothesline that the chorus might have dry stockings for dress rehearsal. There's also one for each and every one of the class of '57 . . . with their spirit and their talent, we'll be hearing from them again. G. L. The Agnes Scott News Editor - JOYCE MUXGETR Hanftgtas Editor Caroline relneho Business Manager LIZ CRAIG NEWS STAFF Assistant Editors CAROLYN CRAWFORD, GEN NY LUCCKESE, CAROLYN WELLS Copy Editor .70 EN FAG AN Feature Editor JANE LAN DON Society Editor JOAN SIMMONS Photographer __ LEAH FINE Zlumnae Editor eleanor SWAIN Administration and Club Editor MARGARET ROGERS Roving Reporter \ PAT HALE Sports Editor _ BETTY RICHARDSON BUSINESS STAFF Advertising Manager LIZ PASf'HALL Circulation Manager 1 PATTY HAMILTON Published weekly, except during holidays and examination periods, by the students of Agues Scott College. Office on second floor Murphy Candler Building. Entered as second class matter at the Decatur, Georgia, post office. Subscription price per year $2.00 : single copies, ten cents. AS Alumna Attains Renown in Science By Eleanor Swain Dr. Evangeline Papageorge is an Agnes Scott graduate who has attained an eminent position in the realm of science. Having achieved much of her distinction at Emory university, where she has been a faculty member since 1928, .Miss Papageorge may still be considered a close member of the Agnes Scott family. Beginning as a Fellow in bio- chemistry at Emory in 1928, Miss Papageorge has held various po- sit ons previous to attaining her present status of associate pro- fessor of biochemistry. In 1928 Miss Papageorge re- ceived her B. A. degree from Ag- nes Scott with the rather unusual combination of a chemistry major and a French minor. Her further education included an M. S. degree from Emory university, a Ph.D. degree in biological chemistry from the University of Michigan, md post-doctorate work at Yale university. The scientific societies to which Miss Papageorge contributes are quite numerous. A few of these organizations which she considers MEM BE R Associate Collegiate Press Dr. Evangeline Papageorge most important are the American Association for Advancement of Science, the Georgia Academy of ScU nee, the American Chemical society, and the American Soci- ety of Biological Chemists. In recognition of her outstanding work in scientific education Miss Papageorge was elected Atlanta's Wom'in of the Year in Education in 1952. It is interesting to note that all these contributions to the American world of education were made by a woman who was born in Istanbul, Turkey, of Greek parentage. She came to the Unit- ed States at the age of three. The "extracurricular" activities of Miss Papageorge include her nieces and nephews, an interest in archaeology, since her trip to Greece in 1951, and active par- tinication in reading and acting as a member of an Emory faculty dramatic group. In discussing Agnes Scott, Miss Papageorge says, "The stand- ards* and ideals of my Alma Mater make me grateful for the privi- lege of having attended Agnes Scott. And in spite of 25 years' association with co-educational schools (and happy associations, at that). I still believe there is a real place for women's colleges." Congested Digestion With approximately 100 new students drifting about the campus this fall, conditions in a number of areas have reach- ed a stage bordering on downright congestion. Perhaps the most noticeable afflicted area is our dining hall. Lines ex- tending the length of the main dining room, frequently dry milk buckets, and, particularly, the unusual hunt for a place to sit, emphasize the huge turnover of students which file through the. lines every meal. The cafeteria staff, from head dietician to janitor, has re- sponded marvelously to the additional work placed upon them by the enlarged college community. We commend the entire staff, as a group and as individuals, for their fine ef- forts and consistent good results which have characterized their most essential part in our campus activity. To John Flint, bespeckled now, but erect and friendly as ever; to wee Martha, with the excellent sense of humor and the ability to clear a table in a flash; to Christine, who was with the college when students trooped to Rebekah for meals, and who knows each student's tastes; to John Hill, the head baker, who baked 700 brownies at once for Black Cat; to Grover Benjamin, the head chef, who has been with the college for twelve years; to these, and all the other kind, hard-working members of the cafeteria staff, the NEWS of- fers heartiest congratulations and sincerest thanks for hand- ling a difficult job well. Mrs. Gillespie, our hostess, you are most welcome; dieticians, you are indispensable; cooks, you are extremely necessary; and maids, we couldn't do without you! C. W. Camping Is Boon to Parents, But Pity The Poor Counselor By Jane Landon Summer camping is without doubt the greatest boon to American parenthood ever invented. Overheard was a conversation on the trolley early in the fall. Two mothers were discussing the relief experienced when the small fry were once again sent back to school after a long hard vacation. Said one, "I've already begun to drop nick- els and dimes in a jar labeled 'Camp Fund for Susie'." I cring- ed. After three summers of being a camp counselor, I had vaguely suspected that this motive to get the, children out of the way was behind three-fourths of the plans to send Mary Beth, Freder- ica, Missy, or Carol Ann to the "friendly camp for happy girls high in the N. C. mountains." If you had known Mary Beth, Fred- erica, Missy, or Carol Ann, you too would have suspected. Little girls can be charming. When they drive in with their parents on the opening day of camp, they are individuals, in starched pink and blue dresses, hair braided into neat braids, rib- bons bowed into neat bows, mind- ing their manners, and bidding tearful goodbyes to their dogs, cats, canaries, goldfish, and fam- ilies. On the second day they are a maddening crowd, a bevy of skin- ned knees, dirty faces, and bubble gum wads. But each one still has a distinct personality. Problems soon arise home- sickness is usually prevalent the first week. Parents are rarely among the items most yearned for. Kittens, puppies, bicycles, collec- tions of movie star pictures, wat- er pistols, and hand-cuffs most often head the list. But the children soon lose themselves in the pleasures of communal living giving short- sheets and pie-beds, sewing pa- jamas together, cutting each oth- er's hair, using the counselor's lip- stick for war paint, et al. Mealtime is hectic. Providing a good example is part of the coun- selor's job, and it can be tough, especially if she doesn't like brains and eggs, rhubarb pie, dandelion greens, etc. We played a clever game: we went around the table, each child in her turn telling the others what to eat. It went like this, "Everybody eat a bite of po- tatoes," "Let's eat tomatoes," "Now a bite of spinach," and "Now some liver." But we were thwarted by the little demon who demanded that we eat "a bite of potatoes, tomatoes, spinach, and liver, all mixed up together." We had nothing to do but follow suit. The girls can be helpful and thoughtful. Once they offered, most cheerfully, to carry my laun- dry bag to the gymnasium where it would be picked up later in the day. I was stunned when I heard their offer, but accepted with alacrity, for their moods of con- sideration were few and far be- tween. A few minutes later they were back to the cabin, overflow- ing with apologies. "We were playing dodge ball on the canoe dock with your laundry bag, and Sally ducked when she was sup- posed to catch, and now it's all in the lake. And we can't go in and get it because it's against the rules." It was a cold rainy day, but I went diving for the laundry, much to the girls' delight. After sev- eral deep breaths and underwater searches, they gleefully confessed that they were just kidding and that my dirty clothes were on the way to Spartanburg in the laun- dry truck. The question was raised in my mind, "Am I gullible or am I gullible?" There were odd characters: the girl who mooed like a cow in the middle of the night, the twelve year old who kept a dozen frogs on her person at all times, the fourteen year old who would cheerfully recite "Green Pastures" or "Hamlet" to anyone who would listen. But on the last day of camp, the girls once again put on their pink and blue dresses, braided their braids, bid tearful "hellos" to their dogs, cats, canaries, gold- (Continued on page 4) THE AGNES SCOTT NEWS > Wednesday, Oct. 14, 1953 3 Black Cat Edges Frat Parties As Social Event of Week-end By JOAN SIMMONS Well meow! Cats really howled for a winner of a Community Day. The din from the spirited singing in the dining hall was heard as far as Buckhead. But when it came to the final do-re-mis the juniors showed they really knew their scales. All told, the big social event of the weekend showed the freshmen are *n the ball and the other classes are in for some stiff competition. Some specific Scotties are on the ball too. Last week I forgot to mention Mitzi Kiser got a pin that Saturday night. Since school started Virginia Love joined the pinned brigade, and Jane Landon latched on to a KA rebel from Alabama. This past Friday night Mickey Scott got in the swing with a Phi Delt sword and shield, Em- ory variety. Cemele Miller also got a pin. Mary Land got pinned by a whole fraternity as the KA's elected her sponsor. Despite the comparative calm after the end of rush season quite a few Scotties had a real cool weekend. Friday night Margaret Min- ter, Carolyn Alexander, Helen Fokes, Sarah Petty, Caroline Pine, and Pat Tooley went hay-riding out to Snapfinger Farm with the Emory Phi Delts. Marian McElroy and Virginia Floyd were seen over at the Tech Sigma Nu party the same night. Saturday night proved an even gayer time for the Hottentots. The Tech SAE's celebrated the victory over Tulane with a house dance. In evidence were Mary Evan Bristow, Lib Flynn, Bettye Carmichael, and Peggy Pfeiffer. Over at Emory the SAE brothers carried Selina Henson, Lillian Alexander, and Frances Barker over to the row for a party. The Emory Sigma Chis partied with Caroline Lester, Mary Newell Rainey, Nancy Gaye, Gaye Pound, Hobby Mills, and Sally Forrester. Seen cutting a rug at the Emory Sigma Nu dance were Carolyn Tinklepaugh, Lucy Doyle, Faye Brown, Mary Ann Zapotos, and Nancy Lee. Joan Pruitt and Addie Steans had visitors for the weekend. Well, station JRS signs off till this time Oct. 28 same time, same paper. Lecturer To Speak (Continued from page 1) lecturer in English at Queen Ma- ry's college at Madras, because in the early 1920's it was unheard of for an upper class Indian girl to work. A leading figure in the women's movement of India since its be- ginning, she has represented her country women at many inter- national conferences. She has or- ganized and supervised innumer- able relief projects in her coun- try, been elected vice-president and then president of All India's Women's conference, and has. in- spired the women of Indian to participate in welfare and polit- ical affairs. DECATUR - DeKALB THEATER Wednesday "The Caddy" Dean Martin & Jerry Lewis Thursday and Friday "Vice Squad" Edward G. Robinson And J Paulette Goddard Saturday "In Old California" John Wayne Also "Dangerous When Wet" Esther Williams Monday and Tuesday "Mr. Scout Master" Clifton Webb, Edmund Green DECATUR CO-OP CABS 24 Hour Service Radio Dispatch Call CR. 1071 CR. 3866 Essentially a practical person, Lady Rama Rau follows thought closely with action. Her philoso- phy of life, which is attuned to the deepest spiritual values of an an- cient civilization, is at the same time responsive to new concepts, techniques, and skills. She will speak to Agnes Scott on "India's Social Revolution," in which she has been one of the most active pa rlicipants. Immediately . following Lady llama Rau's lecture, there will be a reception in her honor in the lobby of Rebekah Scott dor- mitory. The entire campus com- munity is invited to the reception. TIiGse serving will be: Miolly Ad- Freshman Talent (Continued from page 1) companied by the clarinet by Lu- cy Robertson, was novel. Following the skit, the Bell cer- emony was revived after long years of negligence, and each class president "belled" the cat. Carolyn Herman, freshman chairman, re- ceived the cat from Louisa Allen, sophomore class president as present-day tradition goes. At this time a shoe sailed onto the stage. No, they weren't throwing things at the Black Cat again it was just the judges' decision on the song contest. The juniors won, and Black Cat day was concluded with much flurry and animation. Only chairs knocked askew, programs tram- pled in the excitement, and crepe paper ripped in the moment of suspense remained to testify to the success of the night. ams, Zo Anderson, Martha Lee Bridges, Peggy Bridges, Nancy Clark, Barbara DuVall, Betty El- lington, Phyllis Hess, Pat Kent, Barbara Northey, Jene Shaup, El- eanor Swain, Sue Walker, Cotton Williams, and Jane Zuber. Pouring at the reception will be Mrs. Irene Harris, instructor in piano, and Mrs. Henry Robin- son. Dr. Emma May Laney, profes- sor of English, Miss Leslie Janet Gaylord, assistant professor of mathematics; Dr. Mildred Ruth- erford Mell, professor of econom- ics and sociology; Dr. S. G. Stukes, dean of the faculty; Dir. William A. Calder, professor of physics and astronomy; Mrs. William A. Calder; Dr. Catherine Strateman Sims, associate professor of his- tory and political science; Mr. Roff Sims; Dr. Henry A. Robin- son, professor of mathematics: Mr. C. Benton Kline, assistant professor of philosophy; Mrs. C. B. Kline; Miss Mary Lily Boney, instructor in Bible; and Dr. Ka- tharine Tait Omwake, associate professor of psychology, will act as hosts and hostesses. Frosh from Abroad (Continued from page 1) Army officers who were~ station- ed in Japan. Evalyn was in To- kyo from 1947 to 1949; Catherine graduated from an American high school in Japan last year. Barbara Haas moved to Cuba last June where her father is gen- eral manager of an oil company for the Carribean area. Ellen Jane Bywaters went to Minden, Germany, the summer of 1952, on the American Exchange program. She lived in the home of a German family who had six children. One of eight new transfer stu- dents, Vera Williamson, lived in Hawaii for two years preceding World War II. Vera's father is a retired Army colonel. Their home is now in Augusta. Emiko Takeuchi is the only new special student. She is from Yo- kahama, Japan. EmLko attended a mission school there, but had to attend all her classes at night. She came to America last Janu- ary and spent most of her time with her sponsor, an Army Chap- lain and his family in California, before coming to Atlanta in Sep- tember. Blackfriars To Give First Play Oct. 12 Blackfriars* first production of the year will be "The Grass Harp" by- Truman Capote. A tentative cast have been chosen, and re- hearsals will start Oct. 12. The play will be presented Nov. 18. This is a comedy concerned with the escapades of two spin- ster sisters. Patent medicine and a tree-house are involved. The play was produced on Broadway in 1952. Brooks Atkinson of the "New York Times" called it "richly comic." Other critics' comments have been "charming, poignant" and "most delightful play in town." It is now playing at Circle in the Square, a theater- in-the-round. Flowers For All Occasions Wire Orders FAIRVIEW FLOWER SHOP Vr DE. 3309 301 Church St. Liberal Education Today's college student hopes to survive and grow as a hu- man personality through the unpredictable second half of this century. That is a wor- thy hope, and education must not betray it. Narrow special training and superficial "culture" are mean- ingless in such a context. Honest Christian liberal ed- ucation, rooted at the heart of all human experience, can ready the mind and spirit for whatever may come. ACNES SCOTT COLLEGE Decatur, Ga. Delivery Service at Maid's Office Marguerite Smith's RADIANT DRY CLEANING Knit Dresses Hand Cleaned and Blocked MAKE YOUR HOME At HOTEL CANDLER When Visiting DECATUR, GA. Modern Rooms Excellent Cuisine Smith's Shoes "Your Family Shoe Store' ON THE SQUARE Decatur, Georgia Elgin Wadsworth Wyler Bulova Watches Moody - Ellis EXPERT WATCH & JEWELRY REPAIR EV. 4961 136 Sycamore St. cJ-^ apparel CAMPUS GRILL WELCOMES YOU HOME-MADE PIES We Have One Day Film Service 106 N. McDonough DE. 9283 1 4 THE AGNES SCOTT NEWS # Wednesday, Oct. 14, 1953 Poll Reveals Student Opinion On Efficiency of Honor Here are the results of the Student government poll taken last spring. They were used at Exec's fall retreat for ideas about this year's activities and policies. Not all of the sug- gestions are printed. Question No. 1 A. Do you think we have an honor system at Agnes Scott? B. Do you think it works well, fairly, or poorly academically? C. Do you think it works well, fairly, or poorly socially? B. S. A. Yes Xo Senior 100 A A i A i, , ASC. The seniors tangle with the sophs, and the juniors take on the freshmen for the second double header of the season next Friday, Oct. 16. Bring Them Duds to Main Basement Back in 5 Days! Monday - Wednesday - Friday, 6:30-7:30 P. M. Basement of Main Sponsored by Marguerite Smith's RADIANT DRY CLEANING DECATUR'S FINEST BOTTLED UNDER AUTHORITY OF THE COCA-COLA COMPANY BY THE ATLANTA COCA-COLA BOTTLING CO Coke- Is o re 9 itered trod. mork. 1*53. THE COCA-COLA COMPANY Th e nes oco s ttN ews VOL. XXXIX Agnes Scott College, Decatur, Georgia, Wednesday, October 28, 1953 Number 3 Rama Rau Describes India** Advancement By Joyce Munger Lady Rama Rau addressed the Agnes Scott campus com- munity on Oct. 22 with a speech which many believed to be the best heard here in several years. By the dignity and forc'efulness of her personality, by the magnificent timbre of her voice,- and by the simplicity, yet overwhelming signific- ance of her statements Lady Ra- : ma Rau controlled her audience. White-haired, she exudes youth- fulness and appears to be one of those extraordinary persons who remains perpetually young in spir- it through undying interests cen- tered outside of herself. \ Lady Rama Rau briefly describ- ed the history of her country, In- dia, since it received its indepen- dence six years ago, its problems, and the efforts of her people to solve them. India, prafctically unknown until it became inde- pendent, was also ignorant of the world, because she was preoccu- pied with her own dynamic prob- lems. She had no time for world affairs. Now, however, India is interested in world affairs and wishes to be known. India, as large in size as Europe minus Russia, has the second larg- est population in the world. The villages, "the backbone of India, Village Problem its grass roots," are her biggest problems. Lack of transportation separates them from the cities. Modern conveniences have not spread to the villages. Poverty, starvation, lack of education and of help cripple them. Only 15 per cent of the population is lit- erate, and an even smaller per- centage could be called educated. Lady Rama Rau assured us, how- ever, that despite their difficulties, her people have deep common sense, decency, and morality. To counteract the impact of In- dia's overwhelming problems a women's movement began to grow. Parents had feared to send their daughters to schools because the system of education was Brit- ish and its emphasis was on the West. It ignored India's great cultural background. Those who knew India would have to rule herself eventually ef- fected a social reformation. Lady Rama Rau accredited its begin- ning to the men of her country. Men mostly led it, and they em- phasized the importance of wo- men in the new nation. "The feminine movement in India is not an anti-man movement at all," said Lady Rama Rau, who modest- ly denied that she was a pioneer in the social reform and gave the credit to her predecessors. Indian men, she said, gave women equal voting rights with men and erad- icated many social evils such as child marriages, the inability of widows to remarry and of women to inherit property. The women of India are now taking their place in many prom- C raw ford, Reiney to Give Recital in Presser Tonight Carolyn C rawford and Bet- ty Reiney will present a joint organ recital tonight at 8 p. m. in Gaines chapel. The cam- pus community is cordially in- vited. inent positions in a "very natur- al; perfectly sensible course." In 1927 they organized the first All India Women's conference. There are now 100,000 women affiliated in 400 separate organizations, each of which must have a proper welfare program approved by a central committee. They demand- ed a complete change in the edu- cational system. In 1932 the first women's college was established by this conference. Its emphasis was on home science. Lady Rama Rau described Ma- hatma Gandhi as a man with an "innate knowledge of how people's minds work and how a political campaign should be organized." He began his campaign in 1930 and concentrated on the villages for his support. His slogan, "Truth, the fight for truth, and non-violence," was the beginning of the awakening of village India. He abandoned clothing for the loincloth because this was all the villager could afford, and this sign of his sincerity attracted them' to him. He turned to women for aid in gaining the freedom of India. This one appeal drew out more women, bound at home by tradi- tional orthodoxy, than the All In- dia Women's conference could have done in years. In response to his appeal women peacefully picketed liquor stores, burned for- eign cloth, and wore homespun cloth as a challenge to the Brit- ish. There was no violence. Today an Indian woman leads (Continued on page 3) Outler To Address ASC Convocation Dr. Albert C. Outler will lec- tur on the campus Tuesday even- ing, Nov. 3, and Wednesday morn- ing at convocation. He is from the Perkins School of Theology at Southern Methodist university. Besides being an outstanding the- ologian, DV. Outler has written a book on the subject of religion and the psychiatrist which will be published this week. This sub- ject will be Dr. Outler's general topic for his lectures. Harris To Present Piano Recital Nov. 2 Mrs. Irene Leftwich Harris, in- structor in piano, will give a re- cital on Nov. 2 at 8 p. m. in Gaines auditorium. The first group of the program includes "Sarabande," Rameau- McDowell; "Rondo in E minor," Haydn; Sonata, Opus 26, Beeth- oven. In the second group are "Minstrels," Debussy; "Three Ba- gatelles," Bartok; and "Garden Music," Niemann. The last group is Chopin's "Nocturne," opus 48, no. 1; "Waltz," opus 42; and "Bal- lade," opus 23. T TTTT Six Girls Join Blackfriars At Recent Initiation At the meeting of the Blackfriars on October 15, si new members were welcomed into the club. They are Ju- lie Boland, Mary ,Brumby, Linda Guenther, Emmie Hay, Jane Henegar, and Claire Tritr. Hockey Expert Directs Clinic, Gives Tips to ASC Students One of the country's outstanding field hockey coaches, Mrs. Kitty Wiener DuBois, former member of the United States team which played in international tournaments, is conducting a three-day hockey clinic on the Agnes Scott hockey field Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday of this week, Oct. 27-29. Mrs. DuBois first started play- ing hockey at Germantown Friends school, Germantown, Philadelphia, Pa., when she was 10. She made the United States team when a student at Smith college in 1930. She went abroad with the team in 1933 for the Tri- ennial International tournament in Copenhagen and again played for the U. S. in the 1936 tourney in Philadelphia. Since then she has been coaching, teaching, and serving in various capacities with the U. S. Field Hockey associa- tion. She has just completed a hockey clinic at Vassar college. In the Agnes Scott clinic, Mrs. DuBois is teaching hockey tech- nique from 4-5 p. m. and actual game play from 5-6 p. m. every afternoon. She will also coach from 12-1 every day, giving spe- cial attention to those who come at that time. Field hockey is a relatively un- known sport in the south, the main center in the United States being Pennsylvania, Virginia, and other northern states. Agnes Scott is an Allied Member of the U. S. Field Hockey association and has had several hockey clin- ics in past years. A clinic of this type affords an excellent and rare opportunity for all hockey players, and Athletic association urges all who are in- terested in the sport, even though they have never played, to at- tend. Coaches and players from GSCW, Emory, University of Georgia, Alabama College, and other surrounding schools have been invited to attend. If it rains, the clinic will be held in the gym. The hockey clinic with the in- struction of Mrs. DuBois was made possible by the efforts of Athletic association, Miss Llewel- lyn Wilburn, associate professor of physical education, and the United States Field Hockey asso- ciation. , This is one corner of the attractive room which captured Dek-It first place for freshmen Barbara McDowell and Jean Hodgens. Gilmore Discourse Highlight! Chicago Convention Week-end By Carolyn Wells A convention has been described as a place where as many people as possible from as many different places as possible hold as many meetings as possible in the least time possible. This description fits admirably the recent convention five ASC girls attended in Chicago. The meeting was publication- type, being the annual Associate ( to the question of off-campus College Press convention, and fea- tured points of interest for col- lege students in any phase of pub- lication work. Four of us were interested in what the year-book people had to say, and the one remaining (namely me) haunted the newspaper gatherings. All of this took place, incidentally, a weekend ago, Oct. 15-17. We landed in Chicago's Dear- born station Friday morning after an all-night train ride via day coach. We piled into a cab and, arriving at the packed 2000-room Morrison hotel where the conven- tion was in session (and also, and of more immediate interest at that point, our rooms were lo- cated), dumped our bags and ex- cess winter coats, and plunged in- to the first round of sectional meetings. There were meetings for weekly editors, meetings for daily editors, meetings for daily and weekly business managers, meetings for yearbook leaders, for magazine editors, for publications advisers, meetings centered around pertinent problems which arise in each of these groups. Not- ed speakers and journalists from around the country conducted these sessions, lecturing for half an hour and throwing the floor open for group discussion for the final thirty minutes. I was able to attend six of- these discussions, dealing with journalistic problems ranging from appropriate picture taking, through headlines, sports, feature and editorial difficulties, news. The yearbook people delved into the wealth of material avail- able concerning engraving, type, blueprints, layouts, pictures all problems which every competent annual worker must be able to meet thoughtfully and originally. The outstanding feature of the convention was the banquet and address by Eddy Gilmore present- ed Friday night. The food was very good, especially after our diet of hamburgers, coffee and grapes into which finances forced us. But had the food been spoil- ed and/or lacking, and had the meetings been dull and/or inade- quate, the convention would have Eddy Gilmore been well worth the time and money spent because of Gilmore's "Report On Russia." I have ad- mired his style journalistically ev- er since his syndicated articles started appearing in the papers af- ter his return from 11 years be- hind the Iron Curtain as an AP correspondent, nine of those years as Kremlin Bureau Chief. Dressed conservatively in a dark blue suit, lighter shirt and black tie, the man who described himself as "looking more like a Russian gen- eral than most of those gentle- men do themselves," captivated his entire audience of convention delegates with his arresting, clear- cut presentation of his report. His message to us was for the (Continued on page 2) 2 THE AGNES SCOTT NEWS Wednesday. Oct. 28. 1953 World Insight This past week of World Emphasis was most successful in turning the minds of students toward problems current in the world today. Not only did it stimulate thinking, but re- sulted in many group discussions. The program was well planned to review the situation of current international affairs. Mrs. Sims' speech on "The United States' Foreign Policy," Dr. Alston's discussion of "The Christian World Vision," and Lady Rama Rau's lec- ture on the social state of her native country, India, all gave the student body a better understanding of the world of to- day, "Divided Yet United." Miss Nonita Glenday and our own foreign students, Mar- ijke Schepman, Ulla Beckman, and Chor Gee Goh, who spoke in chapel gave each student a sense of the close relationship that exists today between even the most distant of nations. World Emphasis week should be a part of the school pro- gram every year. More individual student participation and interest should be shown by dorm discussions or more plan- ned group discussions such as were found at the "hot issue" tables. Chor Gee Goh, chairman of World Affairs, and Christian association are to be congratulated on the well planned and conducted week of World Emphasis. C. C. Gay Young Blades "Consider the gay young blades" reads the notice on But- trick's bulletin board, and "Please" say our famous signs, but certain little bare paths are getting barer and broader. It's;; not so terribly much longer to use the walkways; we'll only oe a few seconds later getting to the dining hall after the one o'clock rush, and Murphey Candler will stay just where it is whether we cut corners or not. , If those poor little mutilated eeds were given half a chance to show what they can do, we just might be so proud of our new green grass, that we wouldn't, want to walk on it. G. L. Social Club To Have Fall Try outs Nov. 3-5 The Cotillion club will hold its annual series of tryouts for mem- bership on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Nov. 3-5. On Tues- day there will be an informal Coke party, a tea on Wednesday, and a formal party on Thursday. Each party will be held from 4:30- 5:30 p. m. At least two of the three tryouts must be attended to be eligible for membership. Science Fraternity To Initiate Members Joen Fagan, president of Chi Beta Phi, announced that seven girls have been accepted as new members of the fraternity. These are Genny Lucchese, Carolyn Wells, Carolyn Alford, Leah Fine, Lib Grafton, Letty Grafton, and Fay Brown. The annual banquet will be held at the Plantation House, Nov. 12, and the formal initiation of the new members will take place then. The Agnes Scott News Editor JOYCE MUX GET* Manning Editor CAROLIXE REINEKO Business Manager LIZ CRAIG NEWS STAFF Assistant Editors CAROLYN CRAWFORD, GENNY LUCCIIESE, CAROLYN WELLS Copy Editor ... JOEN FAGAN Feature Editor JANE LAN DON Society Editor JOAN SIMMONS Photographer LEAH FIXE Alumnae Editor ELEANOR SWAIN Administration and Club Editor MARGARET ROGERS Roving Reporter PAT HALE Sports Editor BETTY RICHARDSON BUSINESS STAFF Advertising Manager Circulation Manager LIZ TASCHALL PATTY HAMILTON Published weekly, except during holidays and examination periods, by the students of Agnes Scott College. Office on serond floor Murphy Candler Building. Entered as second class matter at the Decatur, Georgia, post office. Subscription price per year $2.00 ; single mples. ten cents. MEMBER Associafe Collegiate Press Press Convention (Continued from page 1) most part exclusive, and many of the facts were startling, to under- state terribly. In simple and vi- vid language he spoke of the gen- eral dislike (he is a master of un- derstatement) among the Russian folk for '-Comrade Stalin." Of the masses of humanity which passed before Stalin's body as it lay in state, the vast majority stood for hours in the bitter March wind only to make sure for themselves that their "leader" was truly dead. I place leader in quotes because of another state- ment of Gilmore's which has pre- viously appeared in print, which expresses the characteristics of the just past Russian rule in no uncertain terms. "Josef Stalin, strictly speaking, never led the Russian people. He drove them." So decided and shared was this feeling of "displeasure" toward Stalin and his rule among the Russian people, that the dismal, dark tomb of Lenin, in Which Sta- lin now rests, held on the day of his burial a half empty bottle of vodka and two glasses placed on a rustic table in the corner. Vod- ka is used widely in Russia for toasting. Life in Russia or in Mos- cow proper, at least is extreme- ly crowded. Everywhere dwelling places (he never used the word home) housed five, six, or seven people in a room. Vacuum clean- ers and refrigerators have recent- ly come on the market, but the best of them have a life span of one month at the most. And judg- High Prices ing from the prices on other items he gave us a steak, $8.20, a pair of shoes, $68 not many Russians could maintain vacuum and refrigerating facilities for any length of time. There is ad- vertising in Russia, yes, but the product, not the brand is adver- tised. The billboards never laud the merits of Merita and Luckies, but merely state "Eat Bread," or "Smoke Cigarettes." Gilmore seemed to have a much higher opinion of Georgi Malen- kov's leadership abilities, and ap- parently the Russians, what few of them have voiced a whispered feeling, do also. He described the new Russian ruler as "a short, extremely fat man with pinpoint eyes and black hair which was al- ways in his face. He has a firm voice, always looks straight ahead of him when addressing an as- semblage, never glancing at his audience for signs of approval or disfavor. He is the best Russian public speaker in activity today, and gives every appearance of a man very muoh in charge." Mal- enkov's eyes seem to be particu- larly unusual. Gilmore quoted a Russian close to Malenkov as hav- ing stated that "looking into his eyes was like looking into the refrigerator when the lights go out." (The speaker must have been a wealthy man to know (Continued on page 4) New Members to Join Spanish Club Nov. 5 The A^nes Scott Spanish club will have its first fall meeting Thursday, Nov. 5, at 4:30 p. m. at the home of Dr. Muriel Ham, professor of German and Spanish. The new members will be welcomed and plans for the year dis- cussed. London Describes Economics Needed for Liberal Education By Jane Lan.don It is a well-known fact on campus that everyone is not able to take all the courses offered in the catalogue (this probably proves to be a blessing in the long run). Yet it goes without saying (Fr: cela va sans dire) that we all should know a little bit about a lot of things before we tages along the highway where tourists can spend the night. RENTIER: Someone who does- n't own his home. CONSUMPTION: A disease of the lungs. SALARY: A stalky vegetable that makes a lot of noise when eaten. STABALIZE: The process of putting a horse away. NEW DAL: What happens when nobody bids on a bridge hand. SOCIAL SECURITY: The feel- ing that comes when you're "ac- cepted" in a group. CLOSED SHOP: What hap- pens in Decatur on Wednesday afternoons. BOYCOTT: A type of bed for a young male. TICKER TAPE: A transparent substance with glue on one side. One more thing with which you should be familiar, the Lorenz Curve, which states that the basis of all inequality in income distrib- ution is money. If you would like to see your major ripped to shreds next week, why not drop me a line. All re- quests will be kept strictly con- fidential. leave the Sheltering Arms. This week we shall devote a little time to the study of eco- nomics, its principles and its terms. Reading the financial pages in the paper can impress your father no end, and he may- give you a raise in your allow- ance if he thinks you've outgrown the old wives' tale about money growing on trees. Following are the definitions of a few economic terms which might help you in your reading. Carry the list around with you, use it as a handy reference guide, and for Pete's sake, don't show it to Miss Mell. I DO want to pass my course this quarter. MONOPOLY: A game played by children. LARGE SCALE PRODUC- TION: The manufacture of scales constructed to weight heavy ar- ticles. BROKER: When you have less money than someone else. PARITY: A social gathering for economists. STOCK MARKET: A foul smelling area with a fence around it. where cattle is bought and sold. CARTEL: A little group of cot- Alumna Mary Beth Little Edits 'Mademoiselle 7 College News By Eleanor Swain Last Friday afternoon a charming young Agnes Scott alumna returned to visit our campus. She was smartly cos- tumed in a softly tailored black dress, accented with touches of coral and white. Her chic black hat, conservative pearl jewelry, impeccable grooming, and low resonant voice in- stantly marked her as a visitor , offices of the magazine. That "magic month of June" was the initial event in a series which brought Mary Beth to her present position. For her job now is the entire management of "Mademoi- selle's" College Board contest, which also includes doing ads for the contest, editing and writing the magazine's big college fea- tures, and traveling to college campuses "drum beating" for the contest. Mary Beth talks excited- ly of her job. "Indirectly it means trying to stay up with everything that's happening in the world, po- litically, socially, culturally be- cause everything is of interest to and affects the academic world." This competent young editor is married to Bill Weinstein, a news editor at NBC, and has a son, Mai 4 k, 12 weeks old. Thus she combines marriage, motherhood and job. It is evident that the visitor from glamorous life is qualified to encourage the campus-drudges at her feet with a few motherly lines from experience. "If I were a student again. I'd be excited about NBA ... I would be aware of the big wonderful things that students can and should do by ex- changing ideas and working to- gether. Second. I'd work during the summers. Third, I'd study harder . . . You have a lifetime to get to know how to get along with people . . . but only four years to concentrate on learning. My lovely college pie was, I real- ize now, alas and alack, sliced into too many pieces." from the capitol of fashion New- York. The sweater and skirt clad college girls grouped around her in the Alumnae house were gath- ering in her every word. Though she seemed the symbol of metropolitan life, it was quick- ly evident that Mary Beth (for she immediately put her audience on a first name basis) was a warm and friendly person. Soon those who surrounded her felt their black clouds of de- solation lift, as they realized that only a few years ago she, too, was struggling with unglamorous lessons and ordinary meetings. This gracious visitor was Mrs. Mary Beth Little Weinstein, Col- lege Editor of "Mademoiselle" and graduate of Agnes Scott. At Ag- nes Scott, Mary Beth was an Eng- lish major, on the staffs of the NEWS and "Aurora," sang leads in two Gilbert and Sullivan oper- ettas, and wrote poetry (her sec- ond book. "Underside of Leaves," was published just before she graduated in 1948). She was also on Mortar Board, was May Queen, and chairman of Lecture associa- tion, and received the Hopkins jewel. After her graduation Mary Beth spent the next year at the University of Zurich seeing Eu- rope and studying German ("much to the astonishment of Miss Harn, I'm sure"). Between her junior and senior years Mary Beth was a winner of the "Mademoiselle" Guest Ed- itor contest and as a result spent the month of June, 1947, in the THE AGNES SCOTT NEWS Wednesday, Ovt. 28, 1953 3 Hoftentofs Desert AS Campus In Rush of Out-of-town Visits r,\ JULIA BEEMAN It all started about 10 days ago. Agnes Scott was in a perfectly normal frenzy, when, all of a sudden, CHOMP!! It hit. The GO-bug really cut loose and the epidemic of out-of-town-itis set in. On the weekend of October 17, the Hottentot haven was far from teeming with people. Davidson drew by far the greatest assemblage, including Patty Hamilton, Mary Edna Clark, M. E. Knight. June Man- sour, Alice Ann Klostermeyer, Sarah Davis, Jane Zuber, Barbara Fleshman, B. C. George, and Barbara Upton. The publications delegates were, of couise, in Chicago at the Press convention The weekend of October 24 left the campus not quite so destitute, but deprived it of Ann Bullard and Harriett Griffin, who scratched off for the University of Florida, and of Memye Curtis and Nancy Whetstone, who went to the University of Georgia. Two on-campus events made attempts to cure the Hottentots of their strangely pleasant malady. The Mortar Board movie and the sock hop given by C. A. administered their remedy rather success- fully, and the Cotillion dance doctored up the freshmen quite effec- tively. Then there were those who seemed immune to the bite. The IFC dance on October 16 took care of Ann Allred, Lib Flynn. Mickey Scott, Addie Steans, Nancy Flagg, Pat Tooley, Jackie Plant, Berta Jackson, Jane 'Miller, Betty Richardson, Eleanor Swain, Cathy Wil- son, Margaret Ann Zepatos, and Margaret Benton. Nancy Clark, Cacki Eichelberger, Margaret Rogers, and Connie Orms'by were satisfied with going across town to the ATO house at Tech, while Molly Adams and Marilyn McClure settled for the Tech Delt house. Even closer home was the Sigma Chi party at Emory this weekend attended by Nancy Gay> Diana Butler, Erin 1 Young, Helen Hendry, and Angeline Pope. Culture seems to have proved a successful vaccination against the contagion. An estimated 300 mobbed the record number of busses in front of Main a week ago to go to the Agnes de Mille Ballet. We would list the refined but those tied at home by a test the next day would not appreciate the name of "uncultivated." Noel Coward's "Tonight at Eight-Thirty," at the Arts theater rubbed some polish off on Judy Brown, Jane Stubbs, Betty Reiney, Mary McLanahan, Eleanor Swain, Joyce Munger, and Carol Han- cock. Love is a powerful antitoxin for the GO-bug bite, substituting # toxin of its own. So found out Gail Rogers with her diamond, Ma- rian McElroy with her Sigma Nu pin, and Lib Flynn with her PiKA. The best prescription available to counteract our wanderlust is on its way haste post haste, but how COULD anyone mention tests in a society column???' Rama Rau DECATUR - DeKALB THEATER Wednesday "Roman Holiday" Gregory Peck And Audrey Hepburn Thursday and Friday "Arrowhead" Charlton Heston Saturday "San Antone" Also "Take Me to Town" Ann Sheridan Monday and Tuesday "Arrow in the Sky" Visit or Phone THREADGILL PHARMACY For Prompt Delivery DE. 1665 YOUR NEAREST DRUG STORE C. A. Buice Service Station BATTERIES, TIRES ACCESSORIES Corner College and McDonough DE. 9172 (Continued from page 1) the U. N. India is pleased and flattered by the honor paid to Nan Pundit, but her countrymen are not surprised. After India gained her indepen- dence, she had many problems. She lost Pakistan, India's gran- ary, on whose development much Lost Granary of her money had been spent. Al- so Burma was divided. Thus, sources of food were cut adrift, and the people suffered lack of food. Eight million refugees came into India, and they blamed Jn- dia's political leaders who had asked for independence. At that time India did not make an ap- peal to the world for help for her refugees. Indeed, many peo- ple were ignorant of the suffer- ing in that country. India is tak- ing care of them herself. Another problem was the 600 states with autocratic rulers. These rulers had to be dispossess- ed and the states assimilated in- to India. The greatest problem, however, was lack of food, so Indians set out to create more land for cul- tivation. Seven large dam devel- opments are irrigating millions of arid acres for cultivation. Optimism Despite her vast problems, In- dia is not pessimistic or prostrat- ed, but rather has a "great new spirit." Lady Rama Rau said, "I feel young again to watch this new spirit growing." She said that India's task is more difficult than that of the first American pioneers because we built afresh, while they must change opinions and undo tradition. Spiritual strength, however, remains in In- dia. The Association of the Servants of India aims to bring every able- bodied Indian man and woman to aid in construction work with as much time and energy as he can spare. Another aim of the gov- ernment is to link the parts of India with one national language. There are 10 main languages in India. Your Good Listening Station WGLS <*70 On Your Dial News on the Hour Sports and Good Music Atlanta Bonk Store 56 Pryor Street, N. E. RARE BOOKS NEW BOOKS OLD BOOKS We Specialize in Finding Out-of-Print Books AGNES SCOTT STUDENTS WELCOME TO BROWSE Delivery Service at Maid's Office Marguerite Smith's RADIANT DRY CLEANING Knit Dresses Hand Cleaned and Blocked Students Are Always Welcome at COLLEGE INN DINING ROOM or CURB SERVICE 2271 College Ave. Phone CR. 2933 CT ^ apparel "The people are full of hope and endeavor." They find joy in work- ing toward these goals for a bet- ter India. "You as well as we," said Lady Rama Rau. "are aching for the end of wars." India, therefore, is stretching out a nana of friend- ship to other nations. 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Narrow special training and superficial "culture" are mean- ingless in such a context. Honest Christian liberal ed- ucation, rooted at the heart of all human experience, can ready the mind and spirit for whatever may come. ACNES SCOTT COLLEGE Decatur, Ca. 4 THE AGNES SCOTT NEWS Wednesday. Oct. 28. 1953 Hale, Beeman Spark Victory; Juniors Capture Hockey Lead By Carolyn Wells Hockey war raged with the greatest force possible last Fri- day when the juniors and sophomores scrapped in deadly earnest over the most sought-after victory this hockey sea- son. When the final efforts had been made and ended by the sound of the horn, the exhausted junior team found them- selves in possession of the deci- sion by a lone goal the only score tallied the entire afternoon. Play, however, remained stale- mated for almost the entire 30 minutes of play. The ball sped through the cage from the stick of junior wing Molly Prichard early in the opening moments of play when the junior offensive, capitalizing on a surprise attack, swept past the strong soph defend- ers for the only time the entire afternoon. For the rest of the af- ternoon the junior scoring squad rarely saw the ball. Uniquely, it can be said that the junior defensive platoon won the game almost single-handedly. Goalie Pat Hale was the heroine of the day, if any one defender can be singled out. Playing one of the best games of ,her career, Pat saw enough action to give her forward line butterflies, and- she turned in a flawless performance. Julia Beeman, scrappy junior center half, holds a large slice of the decisive victory. Time after time she repelled soph threats with unusual spunk and skill. The sophomores, in losing, dis- played the best teamwork of the year. Defensive players Louisa Allen and Emmy Lou Sessions drove the spheroid well, and cen- ter half Joanne Miklas made man- ifest a determined "thou shalt not pass" philosophy. The for- ward line clicked smoothly down the turf innumerable times, only to be disappointed within the striking circle. Barbara Battle and Ann Wellborn gave the spec- tators an exceptional display of dribbling and passing skill the per- fection of which makes a solid for- ward line, not five individual play- ers. These two teams are very evenly matched; their next con- test three weeks hence should be a most interesting one. The eager freshman team, usu- ally the perennial cellar dwellers, BRIARCLIFF HANDCRAFT STUDIO Fine Yarns For Knitting And Needlepoint Free Instructions 1875 N. Decatur Rd., N. E. EV. 4947 DECATUR CO-OP CABS 24 Hour Service Radio Dispatch Call CR. 1071 CR. 3866 held tightly to their third place rating by battling the fourth year eleven to an even 0-0 decision. In a game characterized by rather spasmodic playing, the seniors showed a much smoother attack than in games previous. Led by Virginia Lee Floyd, the upperclass squad drove deeply into opposing territory frequently, but lacked the oomph to go all the way. Bet- ty Carmichael, first year wing, executed several swift and skill- ful dashes through opposition for large yardage gains. The fresh- men are improving with each suc- ceeding game. Team Standings With the season one half his- tory, the crown battle is shaping up into a rather tight one. The juniors, bidding for their second straight hockey title, possess the lead post at the moment, having won two and tied one. However, the sophomores are voicing their opinion quite forcefully, crowding closely behind the juniors in sec- ond place, with a record of two wins and one defeat. The infant class rests in third position on one defeat and two stalemates, and the senior team claims one tie and two defeats for fourth spot. The championship is wide open as this goes to press. Any of the four teams in* the league could still come up with the crown. This week the second round of play gets under way; the seniors meet the juniors, and the sophs and freshmen clash in the second game. Press Convention (Continued from page 2) about refrigerators!) Gilmore. expressing his own be- lief concerning the future of the Russian condition, stated very em- phatically and sincerely that he honestly felt that "the communist dynasty" is crumbling. "There is a general overestimation of the Soviet Union and its power," he stated. It is really a weak gov- ernment, with a great deal of bluff. The Russians are not ful- filling their production quotas, are padding their figures, and are turning out shoddy goods. The women run the whole country, from building the railroads to op- erating the service stations. There Manshortage is a great manpower shortage. The people, who have never known anything but Josef Stalin, should not revolt in the near fu- ture, because they honestly do not know what a better government is. But Russia and communism are definitely crumbling." In closing Gilmore made a statement of genuine joy over his return to the United States with his Russian wife and children. "What a wonderful feeling it is to be back! to be able to say and write what I please! I think if some doctor were to tell me to- night that I had incurable can- cer, I would not worry about it until next week!" The applause following his closing phrases was deafening, and lasted three en- tire minutes. I have rambled at great length about the ACP convention, its meetings and its principal speak- er. But I cannot emphasize enough the immense worth and interest of this gathering. Con- ventions are usually well planned and executed. The meetings in the windy city 10 days ago were unusually so. Always the Shoes in Fashion SMITH'S SHOES "Avondale Estates" "North Decatur Plaza" ON THE SQUARE DE. 3227 Bring Them Duds to Main Basement Back in 5 Days! Monday - Wednesday - Friday, 6:30-7:30 P. M. Basement of Main Sponsored by Marguerite Smith's RADIANT DRY CLEANING DECATUR'S FINEST "Sportscope* Reveals Diversified Activities By Betty Richardson With the October breezes invigorating all the Hottentots, there's plenty of action on the ASC sport scene. In fact while running around getting all the scoop on our athletes, I began to wonder if AA had placed a ban on all books for fall quarter. Ducking through a volley of ar- rows last week I learned that Barbara Huey had just won the crown for the School Champion- ship Archery tournament with a grand total of 261. Jean Greg- ory was runner-up with 258, then Carolyn Crawford, 231, and B. C. Regen. 221. The tournament was a Columbia Round (for all you non-archers, that means one round at a distance of 30 yards, the next at 40 yards, and the next at 50). T^he Class Championship tourna- ment is next week, date to be an- nounced, and all Robin Hood fans are urged to go down and get their eye on the target. There's a reason for all the splashing heard in the pool every day at plunge period. The big swimming meet is almost here, Nov. 4 at 8 p. m. to be exact. From a little sneak prevueing I've been doing, it looks like it will really be a top-notch meet. The events scheduled include form swimming, racing, diving, and the old favorite comic relay. The judges will be Miss Barbara Ames, Emory physical education depart- ment, and Mrs. Karl Bevins. All you waterbugs better get into the splash and help out your class. The sound of hill-billy music pouring forth from the windows of Inman and Hopkins is caused by the Frosh getting in the mood for the square-dance that AA is giving in their honor Saturday night. Oct. 31. ..It looks like a real winner, beginning with sup- per at 6:30 p. m. followed by square-dancing, singing and more eating later in the evening. It's at tiirus like these that upper- classmen look longingly back to their freshman year. Did you know . . . Thanks to the entire campus. AA saved over 9000 Blue Horse wrappers last year and now has a brand new bicycle. It also bought new tires and is giving all the bikes a good overhauling this week . . . M. E. Knight was elected representative to the Georgia Athletic Federa- tion of College Women . . . Faculty vs. student tennis matches have been set for 5 p. m. Thurs- day, Nov. 5. Sounds as if there's really going to be some fun for both players and spectators . . . See you all at the hockey clinic. Decatur Cake Box 112 Clatrmont Ave. Special Rate for Birthday Cakes DE. 4922 DECATUR When you pause... make it count... have a Coke BOTTLED UNDER AUTHORITY OF THE COCA-COLA COMPANY frV THE ATLANTA COCA-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY **Col** It o registered trodemork 11 953. THI COCA-COLA COMPANY The Agnes Scott News VOL. XXXIX Agnes Scott College, Decatur. Georgia, Wednesday, Nov. 4, 1953 Number 4 McCain To Speak At Investiture Who's Who Names Ten ASC Seniors The Senior class has elected 10 of its members to be listed in Who's Who Among Students in American Colleges and Univer- sities. The girls were selected by the Senior class, approved by an administration committee, and accepted by the Who's Who board. The 10 girls are Vallie Burnet, president of Student govern- ment; Jane Crook, president of Christian association; Florrie Fleming, house president of In- man; Eleanor Hutchinson, vice- president of Student (government; Jackie Josey, house president of Main; Jane Landon, feature editor of Agnes Scott News; Joyce Hun- ger, editor of Agnes Scott News; Judy Promnitz, president of Mor- tar Board; Sue Purdom, presi- dent of the senior class; and Bet- ty Stein, orientation chairman. , TTTTVT TTTT VVVTTTTTTTT TT V BOZ Selects Frist, Smith; Members to Meet Nov. 1 1 BOZ has selected two new members, Jane Frist and Rookie Smith. At the next club meeting on Nov. 11, Georgia Belle Christopher, Jean Gregory, and Nancy Lee will read. Whiting To Lecture On Research Topic Dr. Anna Rachel Whiting, re- search associate at the University of Pennsylvania, will be on the Agnes Scott campus November 4-5. She will lead a seminar for the Emory biology department on Wednesday afternoon at 4:50 on the topic "Recent Studies on Mu- tagenesis in the Parasitic Wasp 'Hab rob r aeon'." On Thursday, Nov. 5, at 8:30 p. m. she will speak on "The Evolution of a Research Project" in room 207 Campbell hall. The lecture at Aignes Scott is being sponsored by the biology departments of Agnes Scott and Oglethorpe uni- versity and the Agnes Scott chap- ter of Chi Beta Phi. Over a period of years Mrs. Wlhiting and her husband, Dr. Phineas Whiting, have made sig- nificant contributions to the field of genetics as a result of their experiments on "Habrobracon." This work has to some extent paralleled the work of many in- vestigators on "Drosophila," and has added substantially to an un- derstanding of many basic prob- lems connected with the laws of heredity. Both lectures are open to in- terested persons in the Atlanta area. The seminar at Agnes Scott will be preceded by an informal after-dinner coffee in the biology library. Interested members of the community are invited to meet Mrs. WTiiting at this time. Little Girls To Leave Childhood As Seniors Have Their Fling By Dorothy Weakley "Little Girls' Day" is Friday. This is the day when the seniors say farewell to childhood days and are tantrum- throwing little girls probably for the last time in their lives. The day will begin at breakfast. About 80 little girls wear- ing pinafores and pigtails, carrying lollipops and baby dolls, and armed with water pistols, will ' Pictured are eight of the ten girls recently elected to Who's Who Among' American Colleges and Universities. Top row, left to right, Jane Landon, Jackie Josey, Sue Purdom. Bottom row, Joyce Munger, Judy Promnitz, Vallie Burnet, Eleanor Hutchinson, Betty Stein. Florrie Fleming and Jane Crook were not present for the picture. mittee of judges and the book owners informally interviewed concerning their books. The name of the winner of the award will be announced at commencement. Book Contest Committee Tells Deadline Date For Collectors Each year the Louise McKinney Book award of 25 dollars is given to the Agnes Scott student who, in the opinion of the judges, acquires during the current year from May to May, the most interesting and discriminating personal li- brary and who reveals real understanding of her books. To b eligible for the award, a collection must contain at least 15 books. These may be inex- pensive editions or second-hand books; it is expected,, however, that the collector will choose as a foundation for a lasting library, the best standard editions and well made books in good condition. For information concerning the best inexpensive editions of standard works, collectors might consult librarians, faculty members, and publishers. A collection may contain gifts, but the whole collection is expect- ed to give evidence of the collect- or's own initiative and discrim- inating choice. In whatever way books are acquired, they should represent the owner's tastes, ei- ther in several fields of interest such as fiction, biography, philos- ophy, poetry, drama, history, art, or music or in one special field. The winner of the award is ex- pected to use it for some kind of intellectual or artistic enrich- ment: buying books, pictures, or music records, attending plays or concerts. Book collectors should enter the contest as soon as possible. The names of the contestants must be handed to some member of the English department by the end of the fall quarter. In May, before the beginning of the spring quar- ter examinations, the book collec- tions will be examined by a com- Art Staff To Exhibit Sculpture, Paintings An Art exhibit, showing works of Mr. Ferdinand Warren, pro- fessor of art, and Miss Marie Hu- per, assistant professor of art, will open Nov. 8. The public is in- vited to a coffee from 3-5 p. m. on the opening day. The exhibit will consist of wire sculpture by Miss Huper and paintings, mostly in encaustic form, by Mr. Warren. Encaustic painting is an ancient form, with use of wax and color, instead of the more commonly used oil and color. The technique, first prac- ticed by the ancient Egyptians as early as the fourth century B. C, survives in the famous Graeco- Egyptian mummy portraits exca- vated in Egypt in the 1880's. Mr. Warren, on a grant from the Uni- versity of Georgia, experimented with encaustic painting this past summer. This exhibit, on fourth floor Buttrick hall in the studio gal- lery, is open to the public each day from 2-5 p. m. except on Sun- days. The exhibit closes Nov. 25. eat breakfast together, and there act as children generally do. In the chapel period Friday the little girls will present a skit which is under the direction of Harriette Potts. In the mean- time the Hotten-"tots" will prob- ably enjoy numerous games of "London Bridge" and "Farmer in the Dell" played on the quad- ranjgle. Have patience with them and remember, "children will be children," and this is the last day of their first childhood. Little Girls' Day is an annual tradition at Agnes Scott. It pre- cedes Investiture, when the little girls march to seniorhood and receive the rights and privileges awarded for three years' work. It was started by the class of 1907 and has been observed every year since then with the exception of one year. The traditional Investiture cere- mony, which highlights the three- day program, will be held Satur- day, Nov. 7, at 12 noon in Gaines chapel. Robed in academic black and carrying their caps, the four- score seniors will march in a for- mal procession to receive the of- ficial mark of seniorhood. The seniors will be led by the class mascot, Tommy Adams, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Louis Adams. The sophomore class, their sister class, dressed in white will serve as es- corts. Members of the junior class will usher. Dr. James Ross McCain, presi- dent emeritus, will deliver the In- vestiture address, and DV. Wallace M. Alston, president, will preside. After Dr. McCain's speech, as each senior's name is called, she will come to the platform, kneel, and be capped by Miss Carrie Scandrett, dean of students. On Sunday, Nov. 8, the stu- dents and friends of the college will worship together at 11 a. m. in Gaines chapel. The Rev. Frank W. Price, moderator of the Pres- byterian Church in the United States, will be the speaker. He has chosen as his subject, "Keep the Ideal Free." The College Glee club will sinlg the anthem "Halle- lujah" by Beethoven, and Miss Mary Pritchett will be the or- ganist. The offering will go to the Unite'd Negro College Fund. An after-dinner coffee will be given by the faculty for the mem- bers of the senior class, their families and friends in the libra- ry from 1:30-2:50 p. m. Sunday. As a part of Investiture weekend Miss Marie Huper, assistant pro- fessor of art, and Ferdinand War- ren, professor of art, will have an art exhibit in the Studio Gallery in Buttrick from 3-5 Sunday af- ternoon. There seems to be a question as to when the ceremony of Inves- titure was begun. The first class to assume the cap and gown was the class of 1908. In the Annual of 1912, for the first time, the assuming of cap and gown to de- note seniorhood was spoken of as "investing." The class of 1913 was the first class to be publicly invested. Up to this time there had been a private ceremony of investiture which was held in Dr. Gaines' study. The first Satur- day in November has been ap- pointed as the time for Investi- ture and is a regular date on the (Continued on page 2) Professor, Author To Lecture Tuesday Dr. Rhys Carpenter, professor of classical archaeology at Bryn Mawr, will speak on "Some Ar- chaelogical Misapp(r ehensions" Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 8:30 p. m. in room 207 Science Hall. Dr. Carpenter has been the di- rector of the American School of Classical Studies in Athens, Greece. He has also been in charge of the Classical School of the American Academy in Rome. He has written numerous books among which are "The Esthetic Basis of Greek Art, "The Human- istic Value of Archaeology," and "The Land Beyond Mexico." Dr. Carpenter's presence is sponsored by the Archaeological Society of Atlanta. All students are cordially invited to attend. Magazine To Offer Free Month in NYC If anyone is interested in work- ing in New York in June, 1954, "Mademoiselle" offers the oppor- tunity through its College Board contest. The 20 best board mem- bers win a salaried month in New York to write and edit "Mademoi- selle's" College issue, appearing in August. To be eligible for the College board, contestants write a 1500 word criticism of the 1952 August, September, October, or November issue. This criticism should in- clude a general discussion of the issue, and a detailed criticism of a selected field: fiction, features, or fashion. All entries must be typewritten and postmarked no later than Nov. 30, 1953. Detailed information sheets on the contest may be ob- tained from Octavia Garlington. 2 * THE AGNES SCOTT NEWS Wednesday, Nov. 4. 1953 To Bookworms This quarter is the deadline for names to be submitted to the Louise McKinney Book Award committee. Any Agnes Scott student may enter this contest. If you are a lover of books and have in your possession books which represent your tastes, you are invited to enter your collec- tion in this contest. The books do not need to be expensive. They do not even have to be first-hand. Novels, biographies, poetry, books of great paintings, history, music all these are acceptable, and many more. The award was first offered in 1931. The project was modeled on a similar experiment at Swarthmore College. It was named the Richard de Bury award for the first Eng- lish author to write about the joys of reading. The name was soon changed, however, to the Louise McKinney Book award in honor of the English professor who in the hearts of many students aroused such a love of books that it con- tinued to be a joy all their lives. Although the committee does not judge the collections until next spring, names of contestants must be entered dur- ing this quarter. During the intervening time the collectors may be adding to their collections. (Christmas is coming soon.) Freshmen, you are not excluded from this contest. J. M. Hockey Highlight The just past hockey clinic is the best thing that has hap- pened to hockey at Agnes Scott in a long time. The primary reason for the huge success of the clinic was the most capable and arresting visiting hockey coach who conducted the three-day school. Mrs. Kitty DuBois, of Pennsylvania, captured the hearts of the hockey enthusiasts from the outset, and in three days improved the AS brand of hockey immensely. Mrs. DuBois was most enthusiastic over the high degree of participation and interest shown in the clinic. The Agnes Scott News extends its deepest appreciation to Mrs. DuBois for conducting such an excellent clinic, to those who made her presence possible, and to the students whose presence made the three day course such an overwhelming success. C. W. Investiture (Continued from page 1) college calendar. It is believed that the whole ceremony was suggested by Miss Cady, professor of history not only the donning of cap and gown, but the corresponding ceremony of graduation in which the class assumes the hood. The Sunday morning worship service was add- ed in 1943. From 1913-1937 Investiture ser- vices were held in the old chapel which is now the recreation "room in Rebekah. In 1938-1939 they were in the gymnasium. Since the completion of Presser Hall in 1940, the services have been held in Gaines chapel. Senior Investiture is certainly one of Agnes Scott's oldest tra- ditions and may be shared as well by any freshman as by the oldest alumna. The Agnes Scott News Managing Editor Business Manager joyce mux mm .CAROLINE KEIXKKO LIZ CRAIG NEWS STAFF Assistant Editors CAROLYN CRAWFORD, ( I B N N Y LUCCRESE. CAROLYN WELLS Copy Editor -1 JOEN FAG AN Feature Editor JANE LANDON Society Editor JOAN SIMMONS Photographer LEAH FINE Alumnae Editor ELEANOR SWAIN Administration and Club Editor MARGARET ROGERS Roving Reporter PAT HALE Sports Editor BETTY RICHARDSON BUSINESS STAFF Advertising Manager LIZ P AS C HALL Circulation Manager PATTY HAMILTON Published weekly, except during holidays and examination periods, by the students of Agnes Scott College. Office on second floor Murphy Candler Building. Entered as second class matter at the Decatur, Georgia, post office. Subscription price per year $2 00; single copies, ten cents. Library Increases Collection of Books By Pat Hale For those of you who don't fre- quent the library, the new books just put out on the shelves are typical of a wide and very inter- esting selection of history and bi- ography, classics and science, fact and fiction. In the fiction classification we have "Chareas and Callirhoe," by Chariton, the oldest Greek ro- mance, as well as the short novels of John Steinbeck. In the field of classics there's "A History of Latin Literature," written by Mo- ses Hadas, the bearded gentleman who charmed us with his talk last year on the value of studying the classics. Two new additions to the col- lection of current history are "Russia History and an In- terpretation" by Florinsky, and a new biography of Winston Chur- chill. Fun to browse through are a couple of historical pamphlets in Williamsburg print put out by the University of Virginia a proclamation by Charles I for setling (sic) the plantation of Vir- ginia, and a pamphlet by Gover- nor Spotswood on the Ironworks at Tuball. A little booklet you'd enjoy even if you aren't an art student is "Historic Arms and Ar- mor," but out by the Metropol- itan Museum of Art. In addition to formidable titles with which you may become fa- miliar through bibliographies and reading lists "Existentialism From Within," 'Man and Modern Society," "International Moneta- ry Cooperation," etc. there are many intriguing books that look like they'd make wonderful "just for fun" reading: "A Dictionary of American Slang," "The Thread of Laughter," a study of stage comedy by Louis Kronenberger, and "Mycenae, an Archaeological History and Guide," by Wace. Yes, the library has books to meet every taste. We only lack Pogo. MEMBER Associate Collegiate Press ASC Poll Reveals Students' Opinion (Continued from a previous issue) Question No. 4 A. Do you ever refer to the handbook ? B. Suggestions for change. Answers: A. Approximately 98% said that they referred to the handbook. Some said that they never refer- red to it except for footnote and bibliography references, however. B. Suggestions: The suggestions given have been used in this year's new handbook. One of the most frequently given suggestions was that all office hours be listed on one page. Question No. 5 A. Do you think day students are well integrated into campus life? B. What suggestions do you have for improving this? Answers B. S. A. Senior Junior Sophomore Freshman Senior Junior Sophomore D. S. Yes No 40% 25 %> 10%> 30% 95'; 5% 90% 10% 90% 10% 50% 50% (Continued on page 3) rster Brings; 11 To Investiture Week By Jane Landon In keeping with the spirit of the week, i. e. Little Girls' Day and Investiture (that ceremony which is supposed to convert the pre-Investiture child into the Sophisticated Sen- ior), we shall indulge in a little original story with a moral which has been written strictly for children. Someday in the distant future you may pick up a book (10 cent paper-bound type literature) for your young offspring and find this story included, but for now it is an isolated chapter, written ex- pressly for the Class of 54. It was a cold bleak day at the bottom of the ocean, since most days at the bottom of the ocean are cold and bleak, and Ollie the Oyster sat close to his mother, watching his friends skim play- fully through the black water or nestle cozily in their beds of sand. You may wonder why Ollie was not playin(g with his friends, Sal- ly the Starfish, Sammy the Sea- biscuit, Alice the Anemone, and Susie the Scallop. Ollie was a very sad little oyster. He had only to look at Sally's beautiful symmetrical five-pointed figure, at the lovely pattern on his seabis- cuit playmate's back, at Alice's many brilliant red tentacles (she looked very much like a flower to Ollie), at the bright row of shiny blue eyes around the edge of Su- sie Scallop's shell, and then to look at his own u^ly gray, splotch- ed, plain shell to feel very sad and inferior. Ollie's mother saw a tear slide from between his shell and asked him, remembering that he had not eaten any of the delicious break- fast that had flowed into his shell, "Ollie, why are you so sad today?" And Ollie answered, "I'm so ugly, Mama, I'm sure that the beautiful creatures here in the sea don't want me to play with them." * Ollie's mother smiled fondly at her little son, for oysters do have a way of smiling, and said, "Some- day something very wonderful will happen to you and you will forget that your shell is not the most beautiful one in the ocean." Ollie, like many children, did not understand the wisdom in his mother's words, and went right on feeling very sad. But the next morning Ollie woke up and felt a terrible itching in- side his shell. He couldn't scratch it. no matter how hard he tried, for oysters do not have long arms with hands and fingers as we do, so he went right on itching. Finally, when he could stand it no longer, he asked his mother if she knew what his trouble could be. She smiled very broadly, and said, "Look inside your shell, Ol- lie." And what do you think was making Ollie itch? There inside his ugly (gray shell was the most beautiful round shining pearl you have ever seen! And it was in- side Ollie's ugly gray shell! Ollie's mother said, "Do you understand now, my son, that ev- en those who are ugly on the out- side may have something beautiful on the inside, if you will only wait long enough and look hard enough to find it?" Ollie shook his head in amaze- ment and then waddled over to his playmates who wondered where he had been all the time, for they had not even noticed that he was ugly. ASC Graduate Recommends Exciting Career In WAVES By Eleanor Swain The pioneer spirit is not dead. Lieutenant Commander Sybil A. Grant, an Agnes Scott graduate, is engaged in a car- eer which is adventurous and novel as any covered wagon trip to the West. Miss Grant has witnessed and participated in the entire first decade of service by women in the Navy. * She has -played a part in many of the "firsts" in the WAVES' history. She graduated with the first class of WAVE officers at Mt. Holyoke, Mass., in 1942, the year which marked the founding of the WAVES. The first enlist- ed WAVES' 'training school was established at Great Lakes, 111., partly through her efforts. Lieu- tenant Grant was instrumental in organizing the first WAVES' of- ficer indoctrination unit at New- port, R. I., back in the days (1948) when the 26 "sea skirts" at New- port were still regarded with amusement' and astonishment by the "old salts." Other exciting responsibilities in Miss Grant's career have in- cluded attachment to the training division of the Bureau of Naval Personnel in Washington, where she was principally concerned with selection of enlisted men for assignment to the Naval Acade- my, and service as assistant to the executive officer at Camp Wallace, Tex. At the present time Lieut. Comdr. Grant is assis- tant director of distribution at Sixth Naval District Headquar- ters in Charleston, S. C. Miss Grant received her mas- ter's degree from Columbia uni- versity in. 1940. She is a mem- LIEUT. COMDR, SYBIL GRANT ber of Phi Beta Kappa. As one of the first commission- ed officers in the USN, Miss Grant suggests serious consideration of such a career to Agnes Scott girls. She has founds "liberal arts edu- cation most helpful in her work." She feels "there is no more stim- ulating and satisfying career than service in the Navy." THE AGNES SCOTT NEWS Wednesday. Nov. 4, 1953 3 Go, Goblins Tech, Georgia Parties Swamp Halloween Spirited Hottentots By JOAN SIMMONS Shades of witches and goblins! Halloween weekend found the Scotties engaged in their usual gay whirl. Quite a few hopped on their broomsticks and went winging it out of town for the weekend. Homecoming and the Georgia-Alabama game called Virginia Lee Floyd, Lib Flynn, Nancy Gay, Mickey Scott, and Mary Newell Rainey up* to Athens. Auburn's homecoming was attended by Lucy Doyle. Harriette Potts headed up Nashville way to see Tech trounce Vanderbilt. Shirley Simpson and a bevy of sophomores headed up to Chapel Hill for a weekend at the University of North Carolina. The Tech SAEs picked Halloween weekend for their gala house- party. With a big formal dance, banquet, and breakfast Friday night and a buffet supper and dance Saturday the Hottentots turned out in a big way. Among the throng were Betty Carmichael.Betty Ponder, Marjorie Martin, Mary McLanahan, Margie Hill, Addie Steans, Nancy Nixon, Billie Reiney, Margaret Jones, Mary Dean, and Nancy Whet- stone. The big social event of the weekend was Athletic Association's Halloween party last Saturday for freshmen. The gals and dates enjoyed a fried chicken supper followed by square dancinlg and sing- ing. The dosey-do'ers included Mac McElroy, Kit Crosby, Mary Oates, Donna Walkup, May Muse, Anne Terry, Julia Beeman, Emiko Takeuchi, Rachel King, Margaret Benton, Harriett Griffin, Keo Kel- ler, Nellie Strickland, Susan Austin, and Julia Grier. Halloween was certainly a "treat" for Julia Weathers who received a Delta Tau Delta pin. Margaret Williamson received a KA pin Mon- day night. All this just goes to prove that Agnes Scotters are really on the ball, party-wise. Next weekend should be a dilly, too, with home- coming rolling around over Tech way. The contest is on for those seniors with date tickets. Display in Library Denotes Art Week American Art week is annually celebrated during the first week of November. According to Mrs. C. W. Ham- ilton, chairman of the Decatur Art exhibit, original paintings and handcrafts have been selected from the Decatur area and will DECATUR - DeKALB THEATER Wednesday and Thursday "Island in the Sky" John Wavne be on display in the Agnes Scott library, the Decatur High School library, the Decatur - DeKalb library, November 2-6. Last nilght at Decatur High school GVTr. Ferdinand Warren, professor of art, demonstrated encaustic painting. Miss Marie Huper, assistant professor of art, gave a demonstration in sculp- turing. Students Suggest Chapel Programs By May Muse What kind of chapel programs do the Agnes Scott students like? Would they rather have a peppy discussion, an interesting speak- er, or a relaxing program of mu- sic? To find the answer read the opinions of the students them- selves. 1. Carolyn Moon: I like faculty programs of music and Miss Hu- per's art discussions. 2. Alice Thronton; Music pro- grams and panel discussions are the best, if they're good. 3. Eleanor Hutchinson: Open forums and discussions are good. I also like music programs and political and economic speakers from off-campus. 4. Grace Molineux: I would like for us to have some song services and sing the old familiar hymns. 5. Alvia Cook: Don't quote me, but I like chapel programs that get out early! The most inter- esting programs we have, though, are the current problems' discus- sions. 6. Helen Frazer: I like to hear Dr. Alston, and I'd like to hear speakers from foreign countries. 7. Lois Dryden: Naturally as a music major, I like the musical programs the best; I also like the speech programs and any of the other programs that are real short. 8. Sally Legg: I would like to see given at this school a forum on iinter-racial problems discussing what the South can do abc.ut these problems. I would like to see both Negroes and white peo- ple participating in the discussion. ASC Poll (Continued from page 2) Freshman 80 r /< 20 s Suggestions: 1. More joint activities. 2. Overnight parties 3. Meetings earlier in the af- ternoon. 4. Stop discussing the situation as a problem; it is made a prob- lem by discussion. Question No. 6 A. Do you think it necessary to have a student meeting every week or do you think that some- times the whole chapel period could be devoted to a special pro- gram ? B. What kinds of programs do you think would be valuable in Student Government chapels?' Answers A. Approximately 95 per cent of the student body thought the special programs would be good. B. Suggestions: Speakers and forums on national and interna- tional subjects. (About 80%) Question No. 7 A. Do you know what NSA is? B. Since Agnes Scott is a mem- ber of NSA, do you think that more stress should be put on it on our campus? B. S. A. Yes No Senior 87% 13% Junior 90% 10% Sophomore 80% 20% Freshman 65% 35% B. Yes No Senior 83% 17% Junior 75% ' 25% Sophomore 85% 15% Freshman 85% 15% D. S. A. Yes No Senior 80% 20% Junior 100% Sophomore 100% Freshman 30% 70% B. yes No Senior 80% 20% Junior 70% 30% Sophomore 100% Freshman 90 r ; 10% Suggestions: 1. Treat it as another campus organization. 2. Publicity and chapel pro- grams on NSA's organization and work and the way it affects us. 3. Send more delegates to the conventions. Question No. 8 Do you think drinking regula- tions are too strict? 88% of the student body thought they were not. 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Favorite predictions indicate a close battle between the second and third year elevens in the final game of the season, but of course an upset this week by either the frosh over the juniors or the seniors over the sophs could change the entire pic- ture. It is still too early in the contest to be placing the laurels on anyone. The seniors, in tasting defeat before the juniors, probably play- ed the best game of their season. Handicapped by the absence of several regulars, the final year , group gave their opposition quite a scare, and a real run for their money ... or rather victory, in this case. Pat Patterson, Julie Grier, and Joen Fagan played heads-up defensive hockey. Chor Jee Goh, attempting the game this year for the first time, continued to show the same type of deter- mined ball playing which has char- acterized her performances all fall. Throughout the entire ini- tial half, and for two thirds of the final period, the seniors held the fighting league leaders in a dead- lock, and threatened dangerously themselves several times. Finally, junior forward Peggy Bridges managed to poke the ball through the scoring area in the midst of one of the typical "messes" in L. D. ADAMS and SONS 125-129 E. Court Square Decatur, Georgia Phone: DE. 0426 TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTf We Appreciate Your Patronage 307 Church 657 East Lake Drive DE 2513 DECATUR CO-OP CABS 24 Hour Service Radio Dispatch Call CR. 1071 CR. 3866 the striking zone, and the juniors added win number three to their collection. Sara Legg played an excellent defensive game for the winning team. The freshmen, as the seniors, looked good in defeat. The sopho- mores, who had played impressive- ly during their practice periods last week, found the infant eleven difficult to subdue. Harriette Griffin and Sally Wilt swept downfield from their wing spots during the second half with nice dribbling and dodging, but the frosh backfield in general, and Sheila MacConochie, Frazer Steele, and Helen Weller in par- ticular, stemmed the majority of the soph scoring threats effective- ly. The winning marker came in the final moments of the first half from the stick of center Nan- cy Thomas. Both offensive lines were in opposing striking circles often, but the defensive goal guards stifled all attacks save the one. The attendance his been fairly good at the games this fall, but it could be much better. The bat- tle is very close, and some excel- lent hockey is being played. Don't miss it. ' Hockey Clinic Keeps AS Sportsters Busy By Betty Richardson Everywhere I went last week, I either bumped into a hock- ey sigh, shin guard, hockey stick, or else I was trampled by someone rushing to the hockey clinic. So I decided to find out how this game of hockey, which keeps the Hottentot sportsters so enthusiastic during fall quarter, began to be played in the United States. While ' Newspapers are schoolmasters of the common people a greater treasure to them than uncounted millions of gold, Henry Ward Beecher. Decatur Cake Box 112 Clairmont Ave. Special Rate for Birthday Cakes DE. 4922 DECATUR deeply engrossed in my research, sitting among all the shin guards and hockey sticks for inspiration, I found some facts that may in- terest you. A group of Harvard summer school men and women were the first Americans initiated into the game of field hockey. It all be- gan on a hot August afternoon in 1901. Miss Constance Appleby of England, where the sport was na- tionally famous, was the demon- strator. The field for the occa- sion was a small concrete yard at the back of the Harvard gym, and the equipment was primitive jumpinig stands for goals, an in- door baseball, and ice hockey sticks. The enthusiasm was so strong that Miss Appleby began instruc- tion the following week at Vassar college at the request of Miss Harriet Balle'ntin, director of phy- sical education there, and hockey was inaugurated at Vassar as a regular fall sport. Other colleges up north then took up the sport, and that fall the American Field Hockey association was organized under the guidance of Miss Bal- lentine. A book of Dfficial rules was pub- lished. Before these rules were published, groups made up their own rules to suit themselves suqfi as lininlg the field off in lanes with each player required not to touch the line, or allowing any player to call time when she wanted to rest a minute. (Oh, for a rule like that last one at ASC!) The next landmarks of early hockey were the starting of hock- ey clubs in Philadelphia and the Always the Shoes in Fashion SMITH'S SHOES 'Avondale Estates" "North Decatur Plaza" ON THE SQUARE DE. 3227 MAKE YOUR HOME At HOTEL CANDLER When Visiting DECATUR, GA. Modern Rooms Excellent Cuisine PRINTING Business Stationery Personal Stationery Announcements Placards Your Particular Job the Way You Want It New Era Publishing Co. 128 Atlanta Ave. DE. 5785 standardizing of school hockey in public and private schools. Per- haps most important was the tour of England by a team of American ladies in 1920. There they saw for the first time hockey as it could and should be played and were amazed by the skillful stick work, accurate passing, and team strategy of the English players. Then came the final landmark in 1921-22 with the founding of the United States Field Hockey asso- ciation, beginning the new and present era of modern hockey. This modern hockey was most ably demonstrated for us last week by Mrs. Kitty DuBois at our Hockey Clinic. Mrs. DuBois, for- mer member of the United States team which played in internation- al tournaments, arrived on Tues- day morninlg, and quickly won the interest and admiration of all she met with her friendly smile and great enthusiasm. She instruct- ed the hockey classes Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday and conducted the hockey clinic from 4-6 each afternoon. Even the tra- ditional ASC rain, which arrived Wednesday, forcing the clinic to retreat to the gym, could not dampen the spirits of the group. And Thursday dawned clear and cold, perfect hockey weather, with all the ASC players turning out to put into practice the new tech- niques they had mastered(?). Other schools in Georgia added their enthusiasm to the clinic. GSCW sent 18 representatives and the University of Georgia, 15. Emory university and Decatur High school were also represent- ed. All the ASC hockey players attended, of course, each with an eye on the '53 hockey crown. Sev- eral girls who had never played before were added to the ranks of the Hockey Fan club. An esti- mated total of 130 attended the clinic, and it was proclaimed by one and all the best AA project yet! With enough encouragement from all you who participated, it could become an annual affair. . And just one reminder . . . see everyone at the Swimming Meet TONIGHT at 8 o'clock sharp! Attend the Swim Meet Tonight ^ BAILEY'S SHOE SHOP 49 Years in Decatur Look At Your Shoes 142 Sycamore St. C. A. Buice Service Station BATTERIES, TIRES ACCESSORIES Comer College and McDonough DE. 9172 Elgin Wadsworth Wyler Bulova Watches EXPERT WATCH EV. 4961 Moody - Ellis & JEWELRY REPAIR 136 Sycamore St. The Varsity Our Small Variety Insures Freshness CURB SERVICE Liberal Education Today's college student hopes to survive and grow as a hu- man personality through the unpredictable second half of this century. That is a wor- thy hope, and education must not betray it. Narrow special training and superficial "culture" are mean- ingless in such a context. Honest Christian liberal ed- ucation, rooted at the heart of all human experience, can ready the mind and spirit for whatever may come. ACNES SCOTT COLLEGE Decatur, Ga. The Agnes Scott News VOL. XXXIX Agnes Scott College, Decatur, Georgia, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 1953 Number 5 Blackfriars to Present Fall Play Edwards, MacConochi Lead Freshmen in Swim Meet Win _ " By Betty Richardson The annual inter-class swim meet last Wednesday night was -a roaring success as the freshmen, sophs, and juniors battled neck and neck to the very end with the frosh fin- ally triumphing. When the final tally was posted, the score- board read Freshmen 49, Sophomores 47, Juniors 44, Seniors 8. Although the seniors -lagged behind in points, they were not be- hind in spirit and highly enter- tained the crowd with their ren- dition of "The Old Gray . Mare, she ain't what she used to be." The sophs got off to a fast start by winning the first event, 60 yard medley relay, outswimming all the other classes by a wide 15-yard margin. Louisa Allen, Helen Haynes, and Harriet Griffin com- posed the sophomore team. In the next event, breast stroke for form, Sarah Petty and Jane Dav- Molineux, Laura Edwards, Doro- thy Walton, and Sheila MacCono- chie barely edged out a win over a speedy sophomore team. The margin between first and second place was less than an arm stroke and left everyone ^it the meet breathless. In the back crawl for form, Jane Gaines and* Hannah Jackson combined their efforts to win for the juniors. Kacky Han- na, sophomore, and Laura Ed- wards, freshman, tied for first place in the diving contest. Kacky executing a front dive and idson walked away with a first for . f , .* t T , . . .1 t 4.t_ a c\ a uw.* a jack-knife and Laura exhibiting the juniors. In the 40 yard free, J A J# ^ _ ^ m _ style, freshmen took a first as Sheila MacConochie proved her- self possibly the fastest short dis- tance swimmer at ASC. Although comparatively small, she cut through the water like a streak of lightning, bringing all the spec- tators to their feet. The sophs broke back into the first column in the front crawl with Kacky Hanna and Louise Harley show- ing almost perfect form. One of the most exciting events was the 80 yard free style relay when the freshman team of Grace Local Groups Plan Musical Programs The All Star Concert series will bring as its second program for the year Roberta Peters, one , of the most brilliant sopranos of the Metropolitan Opera company, on Thursday, Nov. 19. She will be accompanied by Warner Bass, pianist, and Samuel Pratt, flutist. Her program will feature several operatic selections, among which will be songs from 'Mozart's "Don Giovanni," Handel's "Penserosa," and Verdi's "Rigoletto." Other numbers on her program include "Romance," by Debussy, "The Songs of Grisia," by Rachmanin- off, Bishop's "Lo, Hear the Gentle Lark," and Schubert's "Der Hirt auf dem Falsen." Some of these will have a flute obligate On Nov. 24, the Atlanta Sym- phony will present Mischa Elam, violinist, as its guest soloist. The Atlanta Woman's club con- cert scheduled for Friday, Nov. 13, has been changed to 3 p. m. Sun- day, Nov. 15. This concert fea- tures Luboschutz and Nemenoff, eminent duo-pianists, brought back to Atlanta by popular re- quest. The Emory Glee club will give a concert at Agnes Scott on Mon- day, Nov. 30, at 8 p. m. The pro- gram is being sponsored by the Decatur Kiwanis club and free tickets will be given to anyone who wishes to go. a front dive and a cut-away. The last event of the meet was the individual medley, won by Doris Musgrave for the frosh, giving the class of '57 the swimming championship in a very close and hard fought (or rather hard swum) meet. A hilarious side-light to the meet was the comic relay in which one swimmer swam on his back while reading a magazine, the next blew a ping-pong ball to the third contestant who car- ried the ball in a spoon held be- tween the teeth to the fourth person who blew up a paper bag, popped it, and carried it to the finish line. The sophomore class emerged victorious after a hard fight with its paper bag which re- fused to cooperate. Another high- light of the meet was the "half- time" performance by Jane Gaines, president of Dolphin club, who entertained the spectators with a water ballet. The judges for the meet were Mrs. Al Herzog of the DbKalb Red Cross, Lila Kate Parramore who graduated from ASC last spring, and Mrs. Lapp. All you Hottentots who didn't go really missed a top-notch swimming meet. Mortar Board to Present Guiness in The Mudlark 1 Saturday, Nov. 21, Mortar Board will sponsor a movie on the campus. "The Mud- lark," starring Irene Dunne and Alex Guiness, will be shown in 207 Science hall at 7:30 p. m. Admission will be 35 cents. Frances Sistar, Mary Jo Carpenter, and Helen Jo Hinchey in a scene from "The Grass Harp," Blackfriars* production to be pre- sented Nov. 18. Agnes Scott Adds Three Gifts To Collection of Art Paintings Mr. Ferdinand Warren, professor of art, has recently ac- quired three art gifts for Agnes Scott. A large oil painting has been presented to Agnes Scott by Mr. Alfred H. Holbrook, director of the Georgia Museum of Art. The painting of Mr. Holbrook, "Mahatma Ghandi's Ascension from Mount Everest" is hanging NOTICE For financial reasons, there will be no issue of the Agnes Scott News until December 2. temporarily in the hallway on the third floor of Buttrick. A gift from the National Aca- demy of Design in New York in- cludes seven small paintings, wa- ter colors and oils, by the nine- teenth century artist, William T. Richards, N. A. (1833-1905). These paintings are representative of the naturalistic school of the late nineteenth century, both land- scapes and marines of exceptional ability and craftsmanship. His- torically they have unique signif- icance. The paintings are pre- sented by the National Academy of Design from the Mrs. William T. Brewster Bequest. In addition to the William T. Richards work the National acad- emy has included as a gift to the college an early work of Walter Shirlaw, N. A. (1838-1909) which came to the Academy for distrib- ution under the Bequest of Kath- erine S. Drier, In the near future, Mr. Warren expects to receive from the Acad- emy an important gift of a paint- ing by a twentieth century con- temporary artist. The college has recently pur- chased a small oil painting by Mrs. Florence S. Bishop who was formerly an instructor in art at Agnes Scott. This painting will also be included in the perman- ent collection which the college is trying to increase. With these new acquisitions the college is gradually adding to its art collection and hopes that in- terest will be increased among the students, faculty, and alum- nae. The pictures that have been hung in the halls of Presser, But- trick, Inman, and Main are made possible by the Lewis collection. Miss Louise Garland Lewis was a former teacher at Agnes Scott. The college has had this collection for about 10 or 15 years. The col- lection consists of fine color re- productions of paintings by Euro- pean and American artists. These reproductions have in years past been hung in the rooms of some of the students. By having the pic- tures hung in the corridors this year, more people may enjoy them. Greer Wins Rating At Debate Tourney Agnes Scott was represented at the Alabama Discussion tour- nament Nov. 5-7 by Joanne Mik- las, Gracie Greer, Jean Gregory, Barbara Fleshman, and Sally Greenfield. Gracie Greer earned a rating of superior, which is giv- en to the five per cent of the group that score highest on coop- eration, presentation of thought, reasoning, and factual proof. The Alabama tournament is held annually with more than 20 colleges and universities particip- ating. Instead of formal debating, groups of eight are formed, with each member presenting and de- fending his own viewpoint. Week after next Barbara Flesh- man, Joanne Miklas, and Sally Greenfield will go to Colum- bia, S. C, to enter the debate tournament held by the Univer- sity of South Carolina. Adams Will Direct i Background Music The Agnes Scott Blackfriars will present for their fall produc- tion, "The Grass Harp/' Wednes- day, Nov. 18, at 8:30 p. m. in Gaines chapel. Those playing lead- ing roles are Helen Jo Hinchey, Dolly Talbo; Mary Jo Carpenter, Verena Talbo; Frances Sistar, Ca- therine Creek, and Joe Unger of the Emory Players, Collin Talbo. The other characters' parts will be played by Anne Sylvester, El- eanor Swain, Memye Curtis, Jack- ie Plant, Emmie Hay, Ed Kata- nah, Jack Tilford, Kevin O'Gara, Glenn Crawford, Jordan Steele, Doug Folks, Allan Paulk, and Dave Perling. All the men's parts are being played by Emory Play- ers. "The Grass Harp," based on Truman Capote's novel of the Broadway Hit same name, recently completed a five months run off Broadway. The comedy played on Broadway In the spring of 1952. It is the story of "a fantastic Negro mam- my (Catherine Creek), an aimless youth (Collin), and a kind-heart- ed spinster (Dolly) who feels that she has been driven away from home by her termagant sister (Verena). Dazed by ugly words and wounding accusations, the odd trio leave home and take ref- uge in a tree house in the woods." The play is filled with off-beat humor, yet there is more than frolic. There is a curious wisdom in it, and its lightness and grace fill the theater with poetry. Brooks Atkinson, in his New York Times review of "The Grass Harp," wrote that it is "an idyll about the pure in heart who, like the meek, inherit the earth. It shows how much stronger the peo- ple of the spirit are than the peo- ple of cant, discipline and selfish- ness. Their triumph is modest and humble, but it is unmistak- able in a final scene written with great tenderness." Miss Roberta Winter, assistant professor of English, commented that she thought it was a nice combination of "the broadly com- ic and tender fantasy." She said the situations and characters were humorous, and yet the play remains "fundamentally sincere" and thoughtful. Virgil Thompson, the eminent composer of the musical back- ground of "The Grass Harp," has , Original Score lent the original score to Black- friars. This incidental music will be orchestrated und^r the direc- tion of Mr. John L. Adams, assist- ant professor of music. Mr. Ad- ams will play the violin; Mrs. Ad- ams, viola; Dr. William Calder, professor of physics and astrono- my, harp; Catherine Barnhart, a member of the Atlanta Symphony, cello; and Warren Little of the Atlanta Division of the University of Georgia, flute. 2 * THE AGNES SCOTT NEWS Wednesday, Nov. 11, 1953 The New Look in Art In the two years since Miss Marie Huper and Mr. Ferdin- and Warren came to this campus the art department has grown, expanded, and spread its influence widely over the campus. The "new look" can be seen in the studio gallery, in the many exhibits now shown, and even in the posters on the bulletin boards all over the campus. The enrollment of students in fall quarter courses is 52 per cent greater than in last year's fall quarter courses. Many courses have been changed by the introduction of cre- ative or studio work. This practical experience is to in- crease understanding and appreciation of art. The art his- tory courses have been strengthened. The art major re- quirements now demand a balance of art history and studio courses. The art department has effected many changes on the campus during the past two years. Just three years ago the rooms which are now the studio gallery on the fourth floor of Buttrick and the studio on the third floor were dirty, ugly storage rooms. Through the efforts of Mr. Warren and Miss Huper these rooms have been cleared and furnished with comfortable chairs and with tables which Mr. Warren himself made. In these rooms many exhibits during the year are shown, such as "Life" exhibits in the third floor studio and the exhibit of the works of Mr. Warren and Miss Huper now in the studio gallery. There are many student and staff exhibits during the year. The art department also sponsors during the year art movies such as "St. Matthew's Passion," which was shown here last year, and brings to the campus guest artists such as Mr. Henry Hope. Mr. Warren is also striving to increase the school's collection of paintings. Recently eight paintings by William Richards were given to the school by the National Academy. In a recent interview Mr. Warren said that the art depart- ment is very eager for all students to become aware that all exhibits are open to the entire campus and that they are not by any means restricted to art students. He hopes that his students will become conscious of beauty of design in every- thing around them. Mr. Warren has many dreams for the future. He would like to add a course in ceramics and metal-work. A course in sculpturing has already been added. For a ceramics course, however, a kiln and kick-wheel are necessary, and these are expensive. He would also like to institute a late afternoon or evening class for interested faculty members and students who could not come at any other time. Handicapped by lack of space, tools, and a workshop, however, it is impossible for the art department to expand extensively at the present time. If these handicaps can be remedied, Agnes Scott might then have an art department which could equal any anywhere. But until then, this de- partment, which has in two years made a dynamic advance, is crippled. It is our hope that the means will be found to allow it to continue its expansion. We feel that our college is very for- tunate in having two fine artists on its faculty. We would like to see all their talents, energy, and enthusiasm put to maximum use and unhampered by lack of proper facilities. J. M. 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MEMBER Associate Collegiate Press Evans Coordinates Community Center By Eleanor Swain The Kingsley House in New Or- elans is a neighborhood center or social settlement, which during 1952, opened itself to 295 mem- bers ranging in age from 2* to 95. Many thousands more partic- piated in Kingsley's physical ed- ucation program, classes and spe- cial interest groups, clubs, vaca- tion camp, and staff of volunteer workers. The coordinator of this tremendous program and the pre- server of Kingsley House's spirit of friendliness, cooperation, and helpfulness is Miss Nancy C. Ev- ans, the head-resident, a graduate of Agnes Scott's class of '24. Miss Evans is extremely enthu- siastic about her work because of her deep interest in "helping oth- ers fulfill their needs and, in do- ing so, achieve a greater degree of happiness for themselves." She al- so feels that "a neighborhood house such as Kingsley is "the best possible setting for the prac- tice of true democracy." Born in Richmond, Ky., Miss Evans graduated from Agnes Scott with a degree in biology. She received her M. A. degree from the University of Kentucky in English, and Took further grad- uate work at the Tulane School of Social Work in New Orleans. Experience in working with young people was provided by teaching in high school and college for 19 years. As a playground worker, Miss Evans came to New Orleans and Kingsley House in June, 1943. She became program director during her second year there and was made head-resident in July, 1949. The unselfish service of Miss Evans and Kingsley House is not easily described. But those Ag- nes Scott girls who would like to experience such activities first- hand can do so at Kingsley House. Miss Evans writes that each sum- mer the settlement accepts a lim- ited number of college students who wish to explore this field of social work. Kingsley House does not pay students for their services, but provides free room, careful super- vision by trained group workers, and an opportunity to learn about the work through actual experi- ence. Miss Evans suggests that any interested students contact her not later than April 1. Blackfriars Begins Contest in Chapel The record heard after convo- cation this morning was the begin- ning of a contest sponsored 'by Blackfriars. Tomorrow, Friday, and Tuesday records made by well-known persons on campus will also be played. In order to enter the contest, you must hear each recording and try to guess who made it. Each entry must also have the name of the contestant and the time it was turned in. The entries must be placed in a box in the mailroom by 9 a. m. Wednesday morning. The first with correct answers will win the prize. The winner will be announced Wednesday. Curry Answers Accusations Against Students Association By Connie Curry Is the National Student Association realty worth some- thing to the colleges and universities in the United States? This seems to be the basic question from which scepticism, suspicions, accusations, and arguments have grown, especial- ly in this section of the country in the past two years. If ' permanent student delegate to the UNESCO Commission of the United Nations and have each student could know the facts concerning this question, I am sure that he would acknowledge its many benefits and wholeheart- edly support the NSA. NSA is generally accepted as an organization of college stu- dent governments whose aim is to "serve the educational communi- ty," on a regional, national and international level. Few people deny NSA's success in the inter- national field. Dean Houston of the University of Colorado has ex- pressed it by saying, "through student tours and contacts with student groups in other countries NSA in encouraging the growth of a healthy feeling of cooperation among students throughout the world." Most of the arguments against the association, however, have arisen on the campus and nation- al level. By taking these argu- ments of the opposition and giv- ing you the facts concerning each, I hope to give you a better un- derstanding of the association. NSA has been censured many times because it claims to repre- sent the student opinion irt the United States when only a little over one third of the student pop- ulation is members. NSA really makes no such claim its voice is accepted because it is the ON- LY union of students in the Unit- ed States and therefore the most representative group. However, it has not been the singularity of the Association but rather, to quote Miss Blanding, president of Vassar college, "tine workman- like fashion" in which it was or- ganized and the "real maturity of judgment" that its members have shown thus far that have given NSA the privilege to send the only caused the present National Pres- ident of NSA to be a committee member of the American Council on Education. My advice to those who passively complain that NSA is" not their representative voice is quite obvious join the Associ- ation yourself so your opinions WILL be a part of the voice. Another favorite point of oppo- sition is that the Association is communist or leftist dominated. This, to me, is the weakest argu- ment of any, and those who sup- port it speak solely from lack of knowledge. For two summers I have attended the National\Con- gresses of the Association and seen for myself the reactions of the 500 student leaders to the two or three communists who came to observe the meeting. Half of the students coldly ignored them, and the other half stayed up entire nights to give sound, logical and intelligent arguments for our democratic way of life to these people who far outstrip- ped them in age and amount of education. Also, a recent report from an investigation by the Na- tional Association of Deans of Women, the National Association of Student Personnel Administra- tors, and the American College Personnel association states that "NSA has spearheaded and led the mobilization of the unions of students of the free worlds in combatting the propaganda and distortion of truth fostered -by the Communist International Union of Students." Too many of this mis- informed opposition stop witih^ horror when they read "NSA has (Continued on page 3) London Probes into Childhood With Entries from Baby Book By Jane Landon There is an old maternal custom prevalent in these United States commonly called Keeping a Baby Book. I'm sure that most of us have found such records lying around the attic. One can make many interesting discoveries by looking over these old scrapbooks. Take, er given shot for rabies. Bill: for example, "The Life and Times of Jane Landon, Baby." The sto- ry you're about to read is true. Only the name of the mother has been omitted to prevent an embar- rassing situation at home. October 3, 1932: Copy of a tele- gram sent to Grandmother: "Con- gratulate us it*fc a baby!" October 26, 1932: Ingredients for baby's formula: six quarts buttermilk, seven melted Hershy bars (with almonds), one cup strained rhubarb, and seven hun- dred units Vitamin B12, anti-per- nicious anemia vitamin. April 12, 1937: Baby's first step. And she's only four and a half years! April 13, 1937: Cast put on bro- ken leg. Evidently walking dis- agrees with her. November 8, 1938: Baby's first tooth. And she's only six! November 9, 1938: Tooth had to be pulled. Impacted. January 3, 1939: Janie's first day at school. What a relief! January 4, 1939: School teach- $6.00. November 11, 1941: My birth- day. Copy of poem Janie wrote me: "I really do not like bananers, But I try to have good manners." Her talent is showing already. She might grow up to write for the Agnes Scott News. Brighter thought: she might grow up. September 20, 1942: (Picture of me and my dog.) Jane and her dog. The one on the left is our daughter. Friends lovingly call them the Red Heart twins. December 15, 1951: Janie's first childhood disease: combination of measles (German and red), mumps (on both sides), chicken pox, scarlet fever, and pernicious anemia February 3, 1952: Janie's first date. She liked the flavor, but swallowed the seed. Better stick to figs a while longer. And so on, ad infinitum, Sounds pretty discouraging, but little did dear Mother know that I'd grow up to be the only girl at Agnes Scott to go in the wrong end of the row at Investiture Service. THE AGNES SCOTT NEWS Wednesday, Nov. 11, 1953 3 Caps and Clemson Party Whirl Envelops Aggies For Weekend s Entertainment By JOAN SIMMONS The campus was really buzzing this past weekend. Those proud parents were strictly senior property, come to see their offspring really enter the bonds of seniorhood. All the sophs, frosh, and juniors had to say was "you shouldjiave seen them Friday morning." One social item I forgot to include last week was that our own society belle Peggy Pfeiffer made her formal debut at the big Hallow- een dance at the Piedmont Driving club. The big social event of the weekend was Tech homecoming. Things got under way Friday night with Connie Ormsby, Mabel Milton, Ruth Posey, and Letty Grafton heading over to the ATO coffee. Mary Land and Fraser Steele were seen over at the KA house and Carol Tye, Sandtfa McKennie, Evelyn Beckam, and Barbara Mann attended a big party at the American Legion club. Saturday Joyce Munger, Dora Wilkinson, Addie Steans, Harriette Potts, Shirley Simpson, Joen Fagan, Billie Reiney, and Gloria Cal- houn, to mention a few, saw the Jackets cut the Clemson tigers down to size and a 20-7 score. And Scottie Lib Grafton was one of the sponsors for the game. The gym floor at the homecoming dance that night looked like a glance around campus with Joen Fa- gan, Julie Weathers, Hannah Jackson, Margaret Jones, Marilyn Vance, Richland Vandiver, Margaret Rogers, Helen Fokes, Harriet Hampton, and others whirling around the floor. Your roving reporter also saw Scotties galore around at the various fraternity houses between dances. Trudy Awbrey, Jamie McKoy, Mary McLanahan, and Sidney Newton helped the SAEs celebrate winning first place for decorations. Carolyn Barker and Hollis Pace were whooping it up at the KA house and Jackie Plant, Mac McElroy, Mary Pritchett, and Dot Huddleston were partying with the Sigma Nus. Over at Emory Saturday night the Sigma Chis threw a pajama party and invited Virginia Lee Floyd, Caroline Lester, Nancy Gay, Sally Forrester, Donna McGinty, Jane Beaver, and Grace Olert. The other fraternities didn't seem too eager to compete with the Tech festivities. Scotties who headed out of town for their big weekends were Anne Atkinson who headed for Lake Rabun and a houseparty given by the Mercer KAs and Betty Ponder who went up to Openings at the University of Virginia. Aside from the party whirl were June Ellen Mansour's and Lillian Alexander's trips home. Kit Crosby, Joanne Smith, and Jean Porter headed home with Margaret Benton. ^ apparel MAKE YOUR HOME At HOTEL CANDLER When Visiting DECATUR, GA. Modern Rooms Excellent Cuisine PRINTING Business Stationery Personal Stationery Announcements Placards Your Particular Job the Way You Want It ]Vgw Era Publishing Co. DE. 5785 128 Atlanta Ave. Hale Reveals Tasks Of Backstage Crew By Pat Hale In the spring of 1951, one of the hits on Broadway was "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn." In this, the fall of 1953, slowly and in the face of numerous obstacles, a tree grows in Presser. For the stage crew of "The Grass Harp," in the spare hours that the organ stu- dents, Protestant Radio Center, actors, and others, haven't 'been using the auditorium, has some- how managed to reverse the nat- ural process and convert planks and nails into a tree complete with foliage and a tree-house for six. Now the Era of Smashed Thumbs is about over, and the Era of Paint and Glue in Hair ushers in a cloudless blue sky, a distant town, and a pink and blue dining room. In the meantime the props com- mittee is scurrying around trying to find a wall-eyed goldfish nam- ed Buster and a suitcase that plays "Yessir, that's my Baby" when opened. The stage manager has nightmares over split-second scene changes. So remember, ye actors and ye audience and ye teachers who want to know why our hearts aren't in our homework, when the curtain rises upon "The Grass Harp" on the night of November 18, remember the unsung heroes of Blackfnars, the production staff. By their paint-splotched blue jeans and hagard faces shall ye know them. NSA BRIARCLIFF HANDCRAFT STUDIO Fine Yarns For Knitting And Needlepoint Free Instructions 1875 N. Decatur Rd., N. E. EV. 4947 (Continued from page 2) been investigated ..." without reading further of the favorable results. Many student-government lead- ers are sceptical about NSA be- cause of several political stands and resolutions that delegates have made at past Congresses. I feel that there are two main points to be understood here. First, that in our world today and especially on the college level, it is practic- ally impossible for a student to close his mind to such issues as federal aid to education, FEPC, the Taft-Hartley, etc. The second point is that regardless of what stand the Association may take, a school does not have to support it in its program. NSA does not attempt to force policies or stands down your throat it only asks you to take from it the programs and policies that can be best im- plimented on each respective cam- pus. Emory university has recently withdrawn from NSA partly on the basis that they have received too few benefits from it. The an- swer to this can be found here on our own campus. We have travel tours, a new voting system, lead- ership training conferences, and many other programs, but we also have had active NSA campus chairmen, and we have sent dele- grtes to the National and Region- al meetings. In other words without a doubt, your campus will get from NSA exactly what you put into it. Having defended NSA in the above arguments, I am also the first to say that NSA has made many mistakes in the past and still has its shortcomings. Its un- sound financial basis, the lack of adult counselling, much unsound planning, and many personal con- flicts among its leaders have caused many problems in the five years since its beginning. But these "growing pains" pass out of the picture with each year that the Association survives, and ev- ery mistake makes it a wiser or- ganization. Is NSA worthwhile? To me the United States National Student Association is the means by which regional, national, and interna- tional problems can 'be settled among students, but equally as im- portant, it is the preparation by which the same problems can be settled when these youths become the men of tomorrow. HEARN'S Ready - to - Wear Jantzen Sweaters Lingerie Hose 131 Sycamore Street COX MUSIC SHOP Latest with the HITS on Decca, RCA-Victor, Columbia and Capital SHEET MUSIC 161 Peachtree Street MAin 2378 DECATUR - DeKALB THEATER Wednesday and Thursday "Farmer Takes a Wife" Betty Grable, Dale Robertson Friday and Saturday "Plunder of the Sun" Glenn Ford Also "Affairs of Dobie Gillis" Debbie Reynolds Monday and Tuesday "The Sea Around Us" "Sea Devils" Yvonne De Carlo, Rock Hudson for Sportswear with the College accent Be sure to visit SINGER'S Casual Shop 2492 N. Decatur Plaza Come in and see a differ- ent type of store . . . note our rustic interior . . . see the scads of sports- wear fashions styled in the casual manner for campus wear. You're Invited to Browse Around and Have a Coke With Us THE AGNES SCOTT NEWS Wednesday. Nov. 11. 1953 Soph - Junior Wins Set Stage For Friday Championship Tilt By Carolyn Wells The sophomores and juniors added another notch apiece to their collection of victories last Friday and set the stage for a championship duel this Friday afternoon. The rivals will meet in the second feature of the twin bill this week, and 1953 crown hopes will ride on the outcome of that meet- ing. The seniors and the frosh will bully to open the first game of the final double header of the season at 4:15 p. m. The stalled senior eleven gave the sophs a momentary fright Fri- day as they swept downfield to place the initial score on the books for the game and put the second year club in the trailing position for one of the few times this year. Forward Judy Promnitz became the first senior player to score, and one of the few players on any team to sneak the ball past goalie Marijke Schepmam The sophs struck quickly in return, however, and tied the count before the half ended. Two additional sophomore goals in the final half iced the game for the second place club, and sent the seniors to a 3-1 de- feat. The juniors, thanks to forward Ann Allred, managed to poke the ball into pay dirt once during their first half, playing rather messy hockey against a determined first year crew. The entire infant de- fense played very well. However, the juniors caught fire in the sec- ond period, and flashed the form that gave them the 1952 hockey crown. Peggy Bridges and Molly Prichard added insurance points Decatur Cake Box 112 Clairmont Ave. Special Rate for Birthday Cakes DE. 4922 DECATUR DECATUR CO-OP CABS 24 Hour Service Radio Dispatch Call CR. 1071 CR. 3866 Visit or Phone THREADGILL PHARMACY For Prompt Delivery DE. 1665 YOUR NEAREST DRUG STORE to the junior total, and the third year defense tightened up to pre- vent any dangerous penetration of junior territory. Helen Hendry and Betty Carmichael played ex- ceptionally well for the frosh, but junior defenders Julia Beeman ; Mary Alice Kemp, 'Margaret Wil- liamson, Sally Legg, and Dottie Holcomb kept the door tightly closed in their faces. The frosh should be strong contenders next year. Tidbits from the turf: With one afternoon of regular season play remaining, the class standings are as follows: First place, juniors, won 4, tied 1; second place, sopho- mores, won 4, lost 1: third place, freshmen, tied 2, lost 3; fourth place, seniors, tied 1, lost 4. Soph- omore Nancy Thomas leads the scoring with 7 tallies, junior Mol- ly Prichard is second with 5, and junior Peggy Bridges holds third place with 4. L. D. Adams & Sons Inc. GENERAL MERCHANDISE 125-129 E. Court Square DEarborn 0426 Gauerke Will Lead Segregation Panel Dr. W. E. Gauerke, associate professor of education at Emory university. will discuss the subject of non-segregation in pub- lic schools. A panel made up of three faculty members and three students will ask questions rep- resenting both sides of the issue. Serving on the panel will be: Dr. George P. Hayes, professor of English; Dr. M. Kathryn Glick, professor of classical languages and literatures; Dr. Anna Jose- phine Bridgman, professor of bi- ology; Joyce Munger; Peggy Bridges; and Callie McArthur. Folio Chooses 12 As New Members Folio has selected its new mem- bers for the coming year. 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XXXIX Agnes Scott College, Decatur, Georgia, Wednesday, December 2, 1953 Number 6 Fall Play Indicates New Theater Trend By Pat Hale The Agnes Scott Blackfriars appeared in the role of experimen- tal theater last- Wednesday night in presenting to a full house Tru- man Capote's "The Grass Harp." This play, a combination of farce and fantasy, was presented last year on Broadway; and Eric Bent- ley, drama critic of the "New Re- public," felt it indicates the new trend .the modern theater is tak- ing, "a revolt from realism." The theme of the play, which was di- rected by Miss Winter, is that of "four fools in a treehouse" seek- ing k to find their true selves. In the leading role of Dolly Tal- bp, a middleaged spinster who yet remains a child in heart, Helen Jo Hinchey has created real sym- pathy with an innocent and wist- ful charm a charm also caught by the dining room set. In con- trast, Mary Jo Carpenter played the harsh sister, Verena, who ul- timately found her strength weak- er than Dolly's meekness. Collin Talbo, the young boy who lives with the sisters, and accompanies Dolly on her escape from Verena to the tree house in the woods, (Continued on page 2) Trustee Leaves Gift To Atlanta Schools Mrs. Letitia Pate Whitehead Evan's, member of the Board of Trustees of Agnes Scott college, died Nov. 14 at her home at Hot Springs, Va., after a lingering ill- ness. She donated the dining hall on the Agnes Scott campus, nam- ed in her honor. Mrs. Evans, a former Atlantan, donated $3,000,000 to Emory Uni- versity hospital for the creation of the Conkey Pate Whitehead Surgical pavillion . The first hus- band of Mrs. Evans was Joseph Brown Whitehead, one of the founders of the Coca-Cola Bot- tling company. After his death in 1906, Mrs. Evans married Col. Arthur Kelley Evans, a retired Canadian Army officer. Mrs. Evans was president of the Whitehead Holding company, a member of the board of directors of the Coca-Cola company, chair- man of the Whitehead Founda- tion, a trustee of the American hospital in Paris, Emory univer- sity, and the Museum of Fine Arts in Richmond, Va. The Order of the Purple Heart was awarded to Mrs. Evans. She was also a member of the Virgin- ia Historical society, a member of the Order of the First Families of Virginia, a member of the Daughters of the Baron of Run- nymeade, a member of the Order of the Crown and of the Ameri- cans of Royal Descent. ; The Whitehead Foundation has disbursed thousands of dollars an- nually to welfare organizations in Atlanta. In recognition of her many beneficences to Atlanta, At- lanta's Woman of the Year com- mittee voted in 1947 to award Mrs. Evans a special citation, an expression of the community's appreciation and esteem. Agnes Scott college, Emory university, and the Georgia Insti- tute of Technology are among ed- A scene in the dining room from the play, "The Grass Harp," presented by the Agnes Scott Blackfriars, Nov. 18. C. A, Plans Annual Caroling To Dormitories, Faculty Homes On Sunday, Dec. 6, Christian association will have its annual Christmas caroling service. Those interested are asked to meet in Murphey Candler at 6 a. m. for hot re- freshments. Afterwards the group will sing Christmas car- ols to both the dormitories and faculty homes. All students are urged to come to this service which is inspirational as well as fun. On Sunday afternoon, Dec. 6, at 6:30 p. m., Representative Council of Student Government is sponsoring a Community Christ- mas Tree and Sing. The carol sing will be held on the quadran- gle around the Christmas tree. Everyone on the campus is invit- ed, including guests. Following the sing, everyone is invited to Murphey Candler for coffee and doughnuts. Agnes Scott students expressed to Japanese children a message of Christmas goodwill through the giving of "white gifts." These were sent to Chizuko Yoshimura, former student, w r ho will distrib- ute the gifts to children near her home who have never experienced the joy and love which Christmas means to us. Boxes are placed in each dorm and cottage for the collection of old clothes. This movement is sponsored by the Lutheran church, which annually sends clothes for distribution to their mission in South Korea. Mary Pritchett, day student chairman, has announced that all students, boarders and day stu- dents, are urged to help make Christmas tree decorations for the charity wards of Grady hos- pital. Each class will be respon- Debate Team Takes Tournament Honors The Agnes Scott intercollegiate debate team, Joanne Miklas and Jean Gregory, affirmative, and Sally Greenfield and Barbara Fleshman, negative, placed sec- ond in team standing in the Uni- versity of South Carolina tourna- ment, Nov. 19-21. Joanne also won second place in the extem- poraneous speaking contest and was named third affirmative speaker. , Fifteen teams participated in the tournament including Geor- gia, North Carolina, Georgia Tech, and South Carolina. Richmond won first place. Ninety debaters took part in the six rounds. Of these, only nine were girls. There were also two rounds of extemporaneous speaking. Jo- anne spoke on President Eisen- hower's tariff policies and the ex- portation of cheese from Den- mark. Mortar Board To Sponsor Discussion Led by Mims Mortar Board will present for the benefit of the college com- munity a discussion led by DV. sible for decorating .two trees. Edwin Mims, visiting professor of The material is in Murphey Can- dler. ucational institutions benefiting from terms of the will of Mrs. Evans. Agnes Scott will receive $100,000, the income to be used to maintain the building bearing Mrs. Evans' name. English at Emory university. The discussion, held December 5, will concern southern authors. Mor- tar Board will have an open house in Murphey Candler, where the discussion is to be held, immedi- ately following the program. The entire college community is cor- dially invited. ASC Glee Club Will Present Program of Christmas Music The Agnes Scott Glee club, under the direction of Miss Roxie Hagopian, will present the annual program of Christ- mas music Sunday, Dec. 6, at 5 p. m. in Gaines auditorium. Raymond J. Martin, associate professor of music, will play the prelude which will be followed by the processional of the Glee club to "O Come All Ye Faithful." The group will present Benja- min Britten's "A Ceremony of Carols." Mr. Britten is a mod- ern English composer and has giv- en continuity to a group of old English carols. "A Ceremony of Carols," which Britten wrote for a cherub choir will open with the Glee club sing- ing "Hodie Christus Natus Est" Christ is born today. This is followed by the joyful "Wolcom Yole." Other carols which fol- low are "Tkere is No Rose," "That Yonge Child," "Balulalow," "As Dew in Aprille," and "This Little Babe." Following this group there is an interlude by the harp. The inter- lude is followed by the carol "In Freezing Winter Night." In con- trast to this comes the light, gay "Spring Carol." The spirited "Deo Gracias" concludes the cer- emony and the voices again pro- claim "Hodie Christus Natus Est." After this the 55 member Glee club will sing some familiar Christmas, carols and the audience is invited to participate with the group on these numbers. Nancy Fraser, Caroline Lester, and Jacqueline Plant are the so- loists. Dr. William A. Calder, professor of physics, will accom- pany several of the carols on the harp. Virginia Redhead will be the accompanist. The program will be concluded Milstein To Present Violin Recital Dec. 3 The Atlanta Music club will pre- sent Nathan Milstein, violinist, in a concert on Dec. 3 at 8:30 p. m. at the Municipal Auditorium. Mr. Milstein was born in Russia, toured Russia with Vladimir Hor- owitz, the pianist, and in 1928 made his American debut with the Philadelphia Symphony Or- chestra.. In his concert he will be accompanied by Artur Balsan. He will play "Choconne from Opus 3" by Vitali, the Grave and Fugue movements from "Sonata in A Minor" by J. S. Bach, .the "Son- ata in A Major" Opus 47 by Bee- thoven, ".Romance in F Major" by Beethoven, "Caprice in G Minor" by Paganini, "Intermezzo" by Schumann, "Sonatasatz" by Brahms, and "Canto No. 3 in V flat Major" by Pizzetti. In Presser hall on December 9 the Decatur Junior Service League will present the Don Cossack Chorus. On Dec. 15 at 8:30 p. m. the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra will give a concert. The orchestra will play "Symphony No. 1" by Sibelius, "Concerto for Violin and Cello" by Brahms, and "Dance of the Joyous," "Dance of the En- raptured," "Dance of the Exul- tant," by Leon Stein. with Richard Gaines' "Rex Glo- riae" with Mr. John Louis Ad- ams as violinist, and DV. Wallace M. Alston will be the narrator and pronounce fhe benediction. Preceding the carol concert there will be an open house in the library from 3:30-4:30 p. m. Refreshments will be served and there will be group singing. The entire campus community and friends of the college are invited to attend. Committee Selects Hefner's Scenario The May Day committee has selected a scenario written by Ka- tharine Hefner. May Day will be May 1. The plot is medieval. A prin- cess is in love with a knight, but her father will not permit their marriage, for the knight has not proved his merit. To do this he battles a dragon. All doesn't end happily here, however, for anoth- er knight enters the picture as a rival for the princess' hand. A tournament is held to determine which shall be the lucky one to wed the princess. Medieval pageantry with danc- ing and brilliant costumes will be observed by the spectators. Such well known characters as Chaun- ticleer and Pertelote will be de- picted. The cast for the scenario has not yet been selected. Members of the committee are Katharine Hefner, general chairman; Har- riet Stovall, art; Lucy Doyle, bus- iness manager; Betty Claire Re- gen, costumes, sewing; Jane Frist, costumes, designing; Marilyn Vance, dances; Molly Prichard, music; Caroline Reinero and Pat Hale, properties; Jane Landon, publicity; Jean Gregory, scenario; and Lois Dryden, secretary. Faculty advisers are Dr. Annie May Christie, assistant professor of English; Miss Eugenie Louise Dozier, instructor in physical ed- ucation; Miss Marie Huper, as- sistant professor of art; Dr. Em- ma May Laney, professor of Eng- lish: and Mr. Ferdinand Warren, professor of art. High Prices Force Cut in News Issues Because of the increase in the cost of printing, there will be two less issues of the "Agnes Scott News" this year than last. Last year there were 20 regular issues plus the graduation one. Editor* Joyce Munger says that this year's budget demands fewer issues. She is therefore planning to have two less papers than last year, mak- ing a total of 18 regular issues plus the graduation one. 2 # THE AGNES SCOTT NEWS Wednesday, Dec. 2, 1953 Politics at Georgia Roy Harris, regent of the University of Georgia, a former Speaker of the State House of Representatives, has threat- ened to put "The Red and Black," the school newspaper, out of business. In an issue of "The Red and Black" which appeared on November 8 there was an editorial opposing Talmadge's stand on segregation of the public schools. "With commun- ism knocking at the Negro's back door, we cannot afford to let educational segregation barriers stand," said the writer of this editorial. Another statement said, "He (the gover- nor) has condemned judicial efforts to give the Negro a chance to get an education equal to the white man's as 'the most foolhardy sociological calamity in our national his- tory/ " When this editorial appeared on November 8, Roy Harris threatened to ask the board of regents of the University of Georgia to cut off appropriations for the school newspaper unless the staff would "stop running editorials advocating the abolition of segregation in schools." An editorial in "The Red and Black" four days later made clear the stand pi the paper's staff. "The issue involved is not whether we are right or wrong in our stand on segrega- tion. It is simply a question of whether or not we continue as a free organ of independent thought or a propaganda sheet dominated by state political elements." Such is the political storm raging at our state university. The staff attacked the governor not personally, but political- ly. Therefore it is threatened with annihilation. The issue happened to be segregation of the schools, the hottest politic- al problem of the day, but it might have been anything else. The subject is unimportant. If a political boss can attack a newspaper on one subject and succeed in intimidating it, then he can control its expression on any subject. This trend toward suppression of free thought is becom- ing so prevalent that it is entering all activities of our daily life. Because it is becoming so common, people often bow their wills to it without realizing that they are aiding in the destruction of our democratic ideals. A newspaper is the proper place for discussion of contro- versial issues. In his paper an editor may print any editor- ial he feels merits a place there. If any reader disagrees, he may write a letter to the editor in .which he states his reasons for disagreement, and a conscientious editor will feel bound to print this letter. Mr. Harris, however, evidently feels that such democratic procedure is not speedy or effective enough. We feel sure that "The Red and Black" editors did not an- ticipate this political storm, and we are sure that they regret, as would any editor, that their paper may be discontinued-^ But we are also sure that they do not regret their decision to remain an organ of free expression rather than propaganda or else to cease to exist. J. M. The Agnes Scott News Editor JOTCE MUX GET* Managing Editor CAROLINE REIN KIM) Business Manager LIZ QRAIG NEWS STAFF Assistant Editors CAROLYN CRAWFORD. GEXXY LUCCHESE, CAROLYN WELLS Copy Editor JOEI^ FAGAN Feature Editor J AXE LANDON Society Editor JOAX SIMMONS Photographer LEAH FIXE Alumnae Editor ELEANOR SWAIN Administration r - i- MARGARET ROGERS Boring Bdporter JL^,~. j ~^_ i., i PAT hale Sports Editor BETTY RICHARDSOX BUSINESS STAFF Advertising Manager Circulation Manager of Agnes Si second class $2.00 ; slngh LIZ PASCHALL TTY HAMILTON' lg holidays and examination periods, by the students >n second floor Murphy Candler Building. Entered as tur, Georgia, post office. Subscription price per year MEMBER Associate Collegiate Press Alumna Andretta Is Prominent Lawyer By Eleanor Swain Mrs. S. A. Andretta entered Agnes Scott as a day student when she was 16 years old. Her summary of her first years at Agnes Scott is a classic state- ment. "It was a hard year and I was never sure I would make the grade. Everyone seemed to be smarter than I was ... I got in my stride by my second year though." And she did "make the grade." Majoring in history and English, she graduated from Ag- nes Scott in 1928. In the same year Mrs. Andretta entered Emory University Law- school at the urgent insistence of her father, who had always want- ed to be a "lawyer. The young Agnes Scott graduate had mis- givings at first, but states that she has been glad ever since that she was persuaded to try it. Mrs. Andretta is glad with good reason, for that year in law school molded her whole life. She is now an attorney in the Department of Justice, assigned to the legal staff of the Office of Legal Counsel which serves the Attorney Gen- eral of the U. S. in his relations with the White House and with the other departments of the gov- ernment. This study of law fur- ther influenced her life when she married Sal Andretta whom she met her first day in the Depart- ment. They have both pursued careers in the Department -for many years. Mrs. Andretta calls her first job as a new lawyer a "milestone She went to work at Miller's Book store in Atlanta as a rental li- brarian. That was in 1931 when the depression was at its height. The young lawyer found that peo- ple thought a girl ought not to stand in the way of men who needed jobs to support families Mrs. Andretta feels that this and another job, on the small legal staff of the Atlanta Legal Aid organization, were quite useful and helped in her education. A completely unsolicited letter Irom Mrs. Everett Searl, Mrs. Andretta's secretary for six years, gives insight into the foundation oi this prominent lawyer's success. This loyal employee lists these at- tributes, feeling that Mrs. Andret- ta is too modest in self-estima- tion careful and thorough at- tention to detail in both unim- portant and important matters, victory over the disadvantages a woman faces in the field of law by a masculine approach to legal problems, and pleasantness and consideration under the most try- ing conditions which makes her fun to work with. "She has won the admiration aijd respect of Loth sexes a rare accomplish- ment for any woman. Maybe Ag- nes Scott can take credit for this record." Chi Beta Phi Fetes Five New Members .The annual Chi Beta Phi ban- quet was held at the Plantation House, Nov. 12. The five new members entertained the club and faculty present by giving speeches on such topics as "Come . Back, Little Amoeba" and "If Ester Won't, Tri-Ethel." The formal initiation was held afterwards on campus. Landon Reveals Facts In of Exams By Jane Landon As we approach the most hallowed time of the quarter, examination week, it might do well for us to stop and in- quire, "From whence did examinations come?" or, more simply, "How did we get involved in this silly superstition?" Your reporter has done a bit of research on the side and has come up with some very in* teresting facts concerning exam inations. They were not always with us, late and^soon. The Java ape man left no traces of having weather- ed the ordeal of having written /down w-hat he knew or didn't know. And although the Piltdown man may have left a few clues, they are not worth going into, because he has since been proved a hoax and probably cheated on his quizzes. The earliest records have been uncovered by an eminent cartoon- ist who shows a picture of one of the earlier cave men doing pic- ture writing on the wall of his home. He turns to his neighbor and asks. "Do you spell hunting with one buffalo or two?" No doubt he was unable to sign a pledge at the bottom of his quiz with a clear conscience, since he HAD asked for help. Our next link in the origin of o::rminations comes from lo, the former Egyptian. The uncover- ing of the Rosetta Stone in the Nile valley and the considerable difficulty with which it was de- ciphered hints at one thing: the Egyptian professor could not read his student's examination tablet, stone tablet, that is, and so bur- ied it. He told the student that he had lost it on his way home and suggested that he stop by his office for an oral re-exam. The Romans had their exam- inations also. It is not clear just what questions were asked, but they were probably taken from the great works of Virgil, Pliny, Cicero, Homer, and Jethro: It is supposed that failures to pass ex- ams were not punished by expul- sion or being flunked out, but by being thrown to the lions. The barbarians who invaded Rome and plundered the land did not seem to worry about examin- ations or even about a college education at all. They probably Practical Tests had formal classes in Alp Cross- ing, but the final test consisted of a practical examination. In- deed, these days were dark ones for educators, and so out of the gloom emerged the custom of wearing the black garb of the scholar. This was for sneaking i round medieval castles late at night chanting "Omnia Gallia est divisi . . . , since they were real- ly a bunch of reactionaries, and their barbarian chiefs would not have appreciated their Caesarian sentiments. The Renaissance brought forth a new era of study, especially in Ttaly. For in a certain city the eager students crammed so fur- iously for their exams that they destroyed their eyesight. They have since been known as Vene- tian blinds. Examinations hit an all time high during the Golden Age in Fiance when students kept their counting up to par by numbering the mirrors in the Palace of Ver- sailles. And in England. Henry the Eighth kept them all busy counting his wives. But this is all arithmetic. There were other courses. Elizabeth j Barrett Browning: save herself numerous quizzes (e. g. "How do I love thee? Let me count the ways.") and apples were falling off of the trees all over the Brit- ish Isles in an effort to prove that Newton's theory would still hold water. It was not until the scholarly examination hit the New World that it was raised to such high es- American Exams teem in the eyes of the professors and lowered to such rock-bottom esteem in the minds of the stu- dents. For now, a whole week is de- voted to the superstition, a whole we^ek each quarter. Starting on Thursday and ending the next Thursday, exams succeed beauti- fully in not only ruining the week- end, but in drawing already taut nerves to the breaking point. It truly hurts the pupils to see their professors drag themselves iii with the exam, fatigued from a hard night of thinking up impos- sible questions. It cuts us to the quick to think of our teachers giving up part of their hard-earn- ed vacation to the task of grading papers. So we say, no matter how old the custom, how hallowed the tra- dition, let's not take these things too seriously, but let us remem- ber that there are no labs, no classes, no papers, no quizzes, no- thing to do the whole week long but take exams. So there IS a bright side to everything. Fall Play (Continued from page 1) vvas ably played by Joe Unger of the Emory Players. With them was also Catherine Creek, the Ne- gro servant, vividly portrayed by Frances Sistar. who captured the lion's share of the laughs for the evening (an honor she shares with Buster). The three are joined by the kindly judge, who is pprtrayed with sympathy by John E. Til- ford of the English department of Emory. There, between the eth- ereal and poetic moments in which they search for the mean- ing of love and their own lives, they are badgered by Miss Baby Love Dallas, delightfully played by Jackie Plant, and by the sancti- monious townspeople who eventu- ally root them out. Though it had a few slow mo- m< nts, some overplaying and per- haps too much caricature among the minor characters, the play as a whole captured both' the gaiety of the young in heart it portray- ed, and the almost fairy-tale-like quality of the scenes in the woods. Enhancing this mood of fantasy were the colorful theatrical sets, designed by Miss Loring, technical director, the well handled light- ing effects, and the background music, composed by Vergil Thomp- son. It brought laughter even to those who ought to have been im- mune after weeks of rehearsal, and provided the Agnes Scott playgoers with one of the high- lights of the entertainment sea- son. THE AGNES SCOTT NEWS Wednesday, Dec. 2, 1953 # 3 Thanksgiving Weekend Brings Deluge of Engagements, Pins By JOAN SIMMONS In the interval since my last report on the dizzy doings of the Hottentots there seems to be more evidence than ever that our fair lasses don't spend all their evenings in the library. Now take about two weekends ago. Friday, Nov. 13, didn't scare Margaret Rogers, Angeline Pope, Margaret Minter, Vivian Hays, Catherine Eichelberger, Elaine Lewis, and Carolyn Barker out of heading right over to the Military Ball at Emory. Margie Hill and Katherine Matthews were parading around as sponsors, too. On Saturday the -fourteenth the SAE pledges at Emory got down- right prehistoric and threw a cave party. Among those who got smoked out when they started roasting the hot dogs were Grace Molineaux, Lillian Alexander, Evelyn Stegar, Carolyn Herman, and Virginia Ferris. The same weekend saw gay doings over in Bir- mingham and Mac McElroy, Betty Ponder, Addie Steans, Caroline Cutts, Sydney Newton, Nancy Lee, and Frances Sistar on hand for the Tech-Bama game. The weekend before Thanksgiving can only be described as lively. That Friday night Sarah Dudney, Betty Stein, Anne Sayer, Nancy Wheeler, Cathy Wilson, and Mary Edna Clark /were cutting a rug at the Tech IFC. At the Sigma Chi Sweetheart Ball, Harriet Griffin, Barbara Huie, Claire Flintom, Betty Richardson, and Jackie Murray watched them hand Margaret Burwell the flower-studded white cross as the Tech chapter sweetheart. The same night the Tech KA's fed Norma Chamblee, Eleanor Estes, Ava Caldwell, and Katherine Hanna steaks and then partied at the house. That Saturday saw Joen Fagan, Mary Newell Rainey, Fran Jones, Louise Harley, Carol Tye, and dozens of others yelling themselves hoarse at Grant field as Tech snatched a close one from Duke. Betty Carmichael, Cathy Cole, Mary McLanahan, Martha Lee Bridges, and Marjorie Martin continued the celebrating over at the SAE party that night. Mable Milton, Connie Ormsby, Letty Grafton, and Ruth Posey celebrated with the ATO's. Over at Emory the Sigma Chis threw a party and invited 0iana Butler, Susie* Miller, Nancy Love, Catherine Jenkins, Sally Buck, and Nancy Gaye over to join the fun. The same dates the Phi Delts and Chi Phis at Tech made a week- end of it with their annual fall houseparty. Kit Crosby, Harriette Potts, Jo Solomon, and Judy McDaniels joined in. Another Scottie having a big weekend was Jeanne Levie who was a sponsor up at the Auburn-Clemson game. This past weekend most of the gals trotted home for a big date with a turkey. However a few really did it up big, like Virginia Lee Floyd who headed up to Baltimore, Md.,' to see a certain med student, and Lucy Doyle and Nancy Whetstone who had a great time painting New York red. Other Scotties spent their time ahing over recently acquired trinkets; Eleanor Swain over her ATO pin, May Muse with her Beta pin, Jo Hinchey and a Phi Delt pin, and JoAnn Massey, Mary Hood, Jane Davidson and Phyllis Hess over sparklers on their third -finger, left hand. The busiest gals of all were the girls busy making plans for Christ- mas weddings. This number includes Guerry Graham, who is altar- bound. Dec. 19, Carol Jones, Dec. 23, and Annette Jones who has set the date for Dec. 27. Students Voice Varied Views Concerning Non-Segregation By May Muse What is the opinion of Agnes Scott students on segrega- tion in the South? In answer to the questions: How do you feel about segregation in the South? How is segregation in your section of the country treated? Do you think segre- gation is fair .to the Negro? If not, how could segregation best be abolished? These answers have been given. Jane Stubbs I think preju- dices would be lessened if segre- gation were abolished in the South because the Negroes would grad- ually be raised up to our level. I think there would definitely be a disadvantage to the Negro teach- ers, but I think they will be will- ing to make certain sacrifices to give better opportunities to Ne- gro school children. Ann Sayre I think that some- thing should definitely be done to raise the standards of the Negro, and I think a drastic initial step should be taken to start the pro- gress. Relia Turpin I don't think facilities can be equal being sep- arate. Segregation is wrong as long as it's allowed, and the soon- er it's abolished the quicker the wrong will be set right. I don't think race should be a barrier, and I don't think gradual abol- DECATUR - DeKALB THEATER Wednesday and Thursday "Lilli" Leslie Karon, Mel Farrar Friday and Saturday "Stand at Apache River" Steven McNally, Julia Adams Also "City Beneath the Sea" Robert Ryan Monday and Tuesday "Little Boy Lost" Bing Crosby Wednesday and Thursday "Sword and the Rose" Richard Todd, Glynnis Johns "Peoples of the Everglades" BRIARCLEFF HANDCRAFT STUDIO Fine Yarns For Knitting And Needlepoint Free Instructions 1875 N. Decatur Rd., N. E. EV. 4947 HELP WANTED MEN and WOMEN: URGENT We need representatives in your locale to help fill out an organization for business surveys, polls, and public opinions . . . Ideal part time work . . . Choose your own hours . J . 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Chor Jee Goh With my en- vironment and with my living with other nationalities, I've worked out a system in which toe can live and work well togeth- er. Schools are the main place where working together can be accomplished. In the North I have lived and worked with Ne- groes and whites, and Negroes don't seem to be any different from other Americans. Democ- racy seems to be defeating its purpose in upholding segregation. If this country is Christian, Chris- COX MUSIC SHOP Latest with the HITS on Decca, RCA-Victor, Columbia and Capital SHEET MUSIC 161 Peachtree Street MAin 2378 tianity must be practiced, and segregation is definitely not Chris- tion. Many of my friends who come down South leave with a terrible impression of the way the Negro is treated. People who say that the mentality of the Ne- gro is not up to par with that of the white race are wrong. Some people are smart and some are not smart; it's not the color that makes the difference. Selina Hinson I can see the other side of the issue, but I'm definitely for segregation. I like (Continued on page 4) TTYYTTYYYYYYTYYYTTT"T1 We Appreciate Your Patronage ICECREAM 307 Church 657 East Lake Drive DE 2513 BAILEY'S SHOE SHOP 49 Years in Decatur Look At Your Shoes 142 Sycamore St. Delivery Service at Maid's Office Marguerite Smith's RADIANT DRY CLEANING Knit Dresses Hand Cleaned and Blocked Elgin Wadsworth Wyler Bulova Watches Moody - Ellis EXPERT WATCH & JEWELRY REPAIR EV. 4961 136 Sycamore St. i The Educated Woman The influence of the educat- ed American woman is one of the strongest forces for good in our national life today. It is Christian liberal educa- tion, not narrow, specialized training, that has developed her abilities and insights. As homemaker-eitizen and as car- eerist-citizen, she justifies magnificently the faith of those who a century ago were fighting for her right to learn what she wished to learn. AGNES SCOTT COLLEGE Decatur, Ga. 4 jf ^ apparel 4 * THE AGNES SCOTT NEWS Wednesday, Dec. 2, 1953 Sophs Down To ( inch Hockey Title By Carolyn Wells It was many and many a week ago on the field at ASC that four hockey teams battled (I'm sure you know) all out for victory . . . With deepest apologies to Poe, and to my readers for re- porting such stale news, be it here by known that two and a half weeks ago, in the final scrap of the 1953 season, hockey history was produced by the very determined and able sophomore team which soundly thrashed the previously first place juniors to capture game, crown, and high scoring honors in one blow. Like the proverbial Jack, these eleven young giant killers used much skill and cunning, besides some downright good hockey playing, to topple the juniors from their first place spot which they have held for two years. The soph of- fensive dominated play through- out the meeting, scoring quickly in the opening minutes and add- ing three more tallies to insure the victory. Barbara Battle, and Ann Wellborn were responsible for the four soph markers, but wings Harriette Griffin and Sal- ly Wilt showed excellent field work; the entire forward line looked very good. The soph de- fensive backed their offensive to the hilt; Louisa Allen, Carol Cole, Betty Richardson, in fact, every defensive member, played prac- tically flawless ball, flawless en- ough to completely stalemate the junior line and insure a shutout Jfor the victors. In defeat junior half Julia Beeman played an out- standing game. In the opening attraction of the double header the seniors finally broke the ice in the fading moments of their last hockey sea- son and dumped the much im- proved frosh eleven into the cel- lar spot for the season. Inner Judy Promnitz flicked the lone senior score through the goalie's legs. Defensive members Lou Hill, Florrie Fleming, and Mary Louise McKee stood strong against frosh scoring attempts, and kept their goalie cage uninvaded throughout the 30 minutes of play. Carolyn Herman, Jean Hodgens, and Hel- en Hendry played very well for the losers, and Betsy Bohlander and Sheila MacConochie did much to prevent the seniors from adding more points to their score. C. A. Buice Service Station BATTERIES, TIRES ACCESSORIES Corner College and McDonough DE. 9172 DECATUR CO-OP CABS 24 Hour Service Radio Dispatch Call CR. 1071 CR. 3866 The entire season was a most exciting one; the contest was close all the way, and some ,r ery good hockey was played. And most important of all, it was great fun! The season in review: Those final standings again in sum- mary: Sophomores, first place,_5 wins, 1 defeat; juniors, second spot, 4 wins, 1 tie, 1 defeat; sen- iors, third position, 1 win, 1 tie, 4 defeats; freshmen, 2 ties, 4 downings for the cellar. The cru- cial decisions were the 2-2 tie of the juniors by the frosh, the 4-0 defeat handed the juniors by the sophs, and the 1-0 win of the sen- iors over the frosh. Congratula- tions to the 22 chosen ones of the varsity-subvarsity, and con- dolences for your rained out game. Many thanks to hockey manager Julia Beeman for a sea- son well managed, and to Miss Lewellyn Wilburn, Mrs. Strat Story, and Miss Irma Lee Shep- herd for their excellent coaching and refereeing. For the hockey clinic and Mrs. Kitty DuBois, who improved hockey at ASC im- mensely, a vote of thanks to AA Board. Nancy Thomas scored seven of the twelve soph mar- kers this season ; Molly Pritchard tallied five of the junior ten; sen- ior Judy Promnitz flipped in both senior counts; and frosh Betty Carmichael and Ann Gilbert shar- ed underclass honors with a mar- ker apiece. Flowers For All Occasions Wire Orders FAIRVIEW FLOWER SHOP DE. 3309 301 Church St. Students To Travel With USO Singers Carolyn Crawford and Jackie Plant will accompany 15 members of the Georgia Tech Glee club and eight girls from the Atlanta area on a USO tour during the Christ- mas holidays. The tour is for the purpose of entertaining troops at various Air Force bases. Carolyn and Jackie were chosen by the director of the Tech Glee club af- ter auditioning for him with sev- eral other Agnes Scott girls. Vee Williamson was chosen as an al- ternate and will also make the trip with the group. The group will leave on their tour December 20, and will give shows in Atlanta; Washington, D. C; Westover, Mass.; Rekya- vik, Iceland; the Azores, and Ber- muda. They will return around the first of the year. The entire trip will be 'made by air. The program will consist of Christmas and secular music sung by the chorus and of novelty num- bers by' various members of the group. Among the choruses the group is singing are "I Wonder as I Wander," "The Cherry Tree Carol," "Romany Life," "Lolly- toodum." and "There is Nothing Like a Dame." Your Good Listening Station WGLS 48 WEST 48TH STR (This ad sponsored by your student government) Your Good Listening Station WGLS 970 On Your Dial News on the Hour Sports and Good Music Atlanta Book Store 56 Pryor Street, N. E. RAKE BOOKS NEW BOOKS OLD BOOKS We Specialize in Finding: Out-of-Print Books AGNES SCOTT STUDENTS WELCOME TO BROWSE You Can Pay More, But You Can't Get Better Quality Try Our Expert Cleaning REASONABLE RATES Plain Suits, Dresses 75c Decatur Cleaners and Hatters 145 Sycamore St., Decatur, Ga. ONE DAY Service if Desired Regular Deliveries to the Maid's Office CRescent 5465 The Educated Woman The influence of the educat- ed American woman is one of the strongest forces for good in our national life today. It is Christian liberal educa- tion, not narrow, specialized training, that has developed her abilities and insights. As homemaker-citizen and as car- eerist-citizen, she justifies magnificently the faith of those who a century ago were fighting for her right to learn What she wished to learn. AGNES SCOTT COLLEGE Decatur, Ga. 4 THE AGNES SCOTT NEWS Wednesday, Jan. 13, 1954 Camp Jobs Open to Students Desiring Summer Experience By Betty Richardson Now is the time to begin applying for jobs as counselors and instructors at camps if you are interested. This Scottie spent last summer as a swimming instructor at Athens Y camp and thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it. Of course, along with all the fun you will have, you must also remem- ber all the responsibility you will have. As counselor or instructor, you will be the idol of many small- er children and their lives during their camping days will be your responsibility. Our physical education depart- ment, particularly Miss Wilburn, is very interested in helping you who are seriously considering working as camp counselors and instructors. A poster will be in the gym and any student who has ever attended a camp, either as camper or counselor, is asked to come by and list her name, camp, director, etc. This will add much to the department's list of camps and directors And better enable it to aid the student to find a camp job. From this poster a student will also know whom to talk with in order to get first- hand information about a certain camp. From the financial standpoint, camp salaries vary widely, rang- C. A. 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Donna McGinty, basketball manager for AA, last week an- nounced the '54 class managers Harriette Potts, senior; Georgia Belle Christopher, junior; Nancy Gay sophomore; Jane Beaver, freshman. The first game is call- ed for 4 p. m. Friday, Jan. 15. The opponents v for the game will be decided by blindfolding the class managers and letting them walk from the four corners of the gym toward the center. The first two to touch will play the first game. At the initial meeting held Wednesday, Jan. 6, the freshmen had exceptionally -good turn-out. Both the juniors and sophomores, who, by the way, won the crown last year, showed potentially strong teams. The senior team has excellent guards but seems a lit- tle short on forwards. Practices are being held each Monday and Wednesday from 4-6 p. m. Class managers urge everyone inter- ested, whether you have ever played or not, to come out and join the fun. Frierson Receives Substantial Grant Dr. W. Joe Frierson, professor of chemistry, has received a grant from a Cambridge, Mass., chem ical consulting and industrial company for research on paper chromatography. This is a process of separating and identifying mixtures of sub stances on filter paper. The company which gave the grant to Dr. Frierson is the Ar- thur D. Little Co. Dr. Frierson has been working on the project for about five years. Research also is being carried out in other parts of the nation. Miss Diane Shell, instructor in chemistry, is serving as Dr. Frier- son's assistant. Miss Shell grad- uated from Randolph Macon col- lege. Dr. Frierson said the grant, to run from September, 1953, to Ju- ly 1, 1954. was substantial. News to Add Reporters Following Winter Tryouts The Agnes Scott News is hold- ing tryouts this quarter and spring quarter, instead of only in the spring quarter, as has been customary. A list has been post- ed in the mail room on which stu- dents may sign who are interest- ed in becoming reporters for the paper. Last day for signing the list will be tomorrow, Thursday, Jan. 14. There will be an impor- tant meeting at 4:30 p. m., Thurs- day afternoon, in the NEWS room, second floor Murphey Candler. All candidates are expected to attend. The new tryout system will be explained at this meeting. Try- outs will be held over the week- end, and the list of reporters ac- cepted will appear in the follow- ing issue of the NEWS. These tryouts are not limited to fresh- men, but include upperclassmen as well. Students may sign up in any or all of the departments designated on the list. 18 or 21? Poll Reveals Campus Opinions On Voting Age Requirement By May Muse Eisenhower is trying to lower the minimum age limit in all states for voting to 18 years. Do you think this require- ment, which is now 21 in all states except Georgia, should be lowered? If so, why? If not, why? In answer to these questions students have given these answers: Marji Young I'm in favor of Snack Bar To Open Tonight in Rebekah The senior class is operating the Snack Bar this quarter. This is a senior project. The Snack Bar will be open to- night from 8:30-10:30 p. m. and every night of the week except Saturday. It is located on the first floor of Rebekah dormitory. Delivery Service at Maid's Office Marguerite Smith's RADIANT DRY CLEANING Knit Dresses Hand Cleaned and Blocked MAKE YOUR HOME At HOTEL CANDLER When Visiting DECATUR, GA. Modern Rooms Excellent Cuisine The Varsity Our Small Variety Insures Freshness CURB SERVICE Atlanta Athens 18-year-olds voting, especially if 18-year-old boys are to be drafted. I think this should be a uniform law in all states. Virginia Hutchinson If a person is able to fight for his country. he certainly should be able to vote. Since it's true that in many states 18-year-olds are free to make their own decisions about marriage, they should be able to decide who to vote for. I think that when I start voting I'll keep up more with current affairs. Barbara McDowell I don't think the voting age should be lowered because I don't think people 18 years old have the ma- turity to vote. I would most probably vote the way my par- ents vote. The general concep- tion is that a person comes of age at 21; therefore he should begin voting at 21. Ila Jo Dorough I think 18- year-olds are too emotionally un- stable to vote. I'm old enough to vote and I never have because I don't care anything about it. Pat Sanford I think if a boy is old enough to fight for the gov- ernment, he is old enough to vote for it. Margaret Ann Zepatos I be- lieve that when we graduated from high school we were pre- pared to begin voting because of the history courses in high school which stimulated our interest in government; therefore I believe the voting age should be lowered. Julia Beeman I think 18- year-olds should be able to vote because they're old enough to be drafted at 18. Ann Allred If a man is old enough to die for his country, he's old enough to vote for the people that send him out to fight. Ginny Guardia All the boys in the service should certainly be able to vote. 'Most 18-year-olds have graduated from high school and are working. These -people should also have the right to vote. Alice Nunnally I don't think age is a good qualification to vote, but as long as it is the qualifica- tion, it might as well be 18 as 21. I think there should be other qual- ifications for voting besides age and literacy. Alberta Jackson I believe that 18-year-olds have the ability to vote and that those who are going to take the trouble to vote will study in order to be able to vote wisely. Mary McClanahan I don't think the voting age should be lowered because I don't think 18- year-olds have enough descretion to vote wisely. Usually 'by 21 most people are working and are made more aware of current is- sues and are more interested in these current issues. Ann Bullard When you take the percentage of your high school graduating class which is going to college, the percentage is usually under one-half. These people are generally unqualified to vote, and many of those going to college don't know enougli about current affairs to vote either. On this basis I don't think the voting age should be lowered. Elgin Wadsworth Wyler Bulova Watches Moody - Ellis EXPERT WATCH & JEWELRY REPAIR EV. 4961 136 Sycamore St. Students Are Always Welcome at COLLEGE INN DINING ROOM or CURB SERVICE 2271 College Ave. Phone CR. 2933 PRINTING Business Stationery Personal Stationery Announcements Placards Your Particular Job the Way You Want It Hew Era Publishing Cn. 128 Atlanta Ave. DE. 5785 The Agnes Scott News Agnes Scott College, Decatur, Georgia, Wednesday, January 20, 1954 Mr. Frost is shown at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Wallace Alston during his last visit to Agnes Scott. With him are Sidney Newton and Margaret Williamson. VOL. XXXIX Schorer To Speak On Role of Novelist Professor Mark Schorer, one of America's most distinguished lit- erary critics, will lecture here on January 25, at 8 p. m. in Gaines chapel. He will speak on "The Novelist in the Modern World." Brought to Atlanta by the Uni- versity Center of Georgia, he will also lecture at Emory university and Georgia Tech. On Tuesday, Jan. 26, he will speak at Emory on "The Novel as Genre." At Georgia Tech, January 27, he will lecture on the topic "What Is Con- temporary' in the American No- vel?" Dr. Schorer received his A. B. degree from the University of Wisconsin, his A. M. from Har- vard, and his Ph.D. from Wiscon- sin. He has won a Guggenheim Fellowship, and since 1948 has been a Fellow of the Kenyon School of English. Last year he was a Fulbright lecturer in It- aly. He is now professor of Eng- lish at the University of Califor- nia at Berkley. The author of many critical works, his books include "William Blake: The Politics of Vision," "The State of Mind," "A House too Old," and "The Hermit- Place." Prior to his lecture here, Dr. Schorer will be entertained by Dr. George P. Hayes and the Eng- lish department in the private din- ing hall of Letitia Pate Evans hall. Players to Present Moliere # s "Miser" On February 6, Lecture association will present the University Players, Inc., In Moliere's "The Miser." Stu- dents may secure their tic- kets January 26-28. They may also buy one guest ticket for $1.25 at that time, j After January 28, tickets will go on sale to the public. The play will be given in Gaines chap- el, Presser hall at 8:30 p. m. Absent AS Faculty Study, Teach, Write Four members of the Agnes Scott faculty are away on leave this year studying, teaching and doing research in this country and abroad. Dr. Ellen Douglass Leyburn, as- sociate professor of English, is doing research on "Satire and Al- legory" at the Huntingdon library in Pasadena, Cal. She has a Hun- ingdon grant, a fellowship given by the library to distinguished scholars. Several of Miss Ley- burn's articles have been published this year. Or. Walter Posey, professor of history and political science, is teaching in Wiesbaden, Germany, under the University of Maryland Extension program. He in- structs GI's in American and Eu- ropean history. Dr. Posey made a trip to Switzerland in the fall and spent Christmas in Italy. Miss Nancy Groseclose, assis- tant professor of biology, is doing residence work on her doctorate at the University of Virginia. Dr. Elizabeth Barineau, associ- ate professor of French, is serving as visiting professor of French at the University of Chicago. CA Invites Campus To Hear NY Pastor The entire college community is invited to come to the basement of the dining hall at 3:30 p. m. this afternoon to meet Dr. George A. Buttrick. D*r. Buttrick is pas- tor of the Madison Avenue Pres- byterian church in New York City. A native of Seaham Harbour, Northumberland, England, he was a graduate from Lancaster In- dependent college and Victoria university. He also holds sever- al honorary degrees. He has had pastorates at Quincy, 111., Rutland, Vt., and Buffalo, N. Y., and is former president of the Federal Council of Churches of Christ. Dr. Buttrick is also a noted au- thor. His works include "Para- bles of Jesus," "Jesus Came Preaching," "Christian Fact and Modern Doubt," "Prayer," "Christ and Man's Dilemma," and "So We Believe, So We Pray." CA Reveals Plans For Chapel Service On January 26, CA will sponsor a panel discussion in chapel on "McCarthyism." The chapel pro- gram on February 2 will be an all- music service. February 9 will be recognition day in chapel. At this time, members of CA coun- cil who have participated in the service projects sponsored by CA will be recognized for their work. Christian Association is plan- ning an "Uncle Remus Party" for sometime during the last week in February or the first week in March. The famous stories by Joel Chandler Harris will be told to Agnes Scott girls and their dates as they sit around a fire and toast marshmallows. Mr. Har- ris' son is hoping to be presertf for the party. A deputation from the Assem- bly's Training school in Richmond. Va., is expected during winter quarter. The date has not yet been set. Sims Will Lecture On Russian Policy Dr. Catherine Sims, associate professor of history, will be the speaker at the next meeting of the International Relations club to- morrow night at 7 p. m. in the end date parlor in Main. The top- ic for the meeting which is open to the campus is to be "Russia's Foreign Policy Under Stalin and Molotov." The International Relations club which was newly organized December 4, is made up of girls interested in world affairs. Mem- bers keep informed on current problems through independent study, outside speakers and par- ticipation in the club's student panels, debates and open discus- sions. The following officers were re- cently elected: Nonette Brown, president; Sarah Davis, secreta- ry; Jane Frist, publicity chair- man; Callie MacArthur, program chairman; Connie Curry, NSA representative; and Harriett Grif- fin, projects chairman. Callie MacArthur, program chairman, and her committee have laid tentative plans for the forth- coming programs. They include discussions, a movie and panel on topics such as the atomic energy pool, international children's the- aters as a means toward peace, the United Nations, and interna- tional relations with China. Meet- ings for the rest of this quarter have been set for January 21, February 4 and February 18. The club which was organized to meet a definite need on the campus has as its purpose help- ing to interest the whole student body in world affairs and to keep the school from being a "campus- bound" community. In order to help make the club more outreaching, the members are hoping to carry out various campus-wide projects. On Jan- uary 26, IRC will present a stu- dent panel in chapel on McCar- thyism. This will be an elabor- ation on the discussion held at the first meeting of the club. Faculty To Resume Bacon Bat Supper Bacon Bat appears again on the campus. In the years gone by this was a picnic for the faculty and their families. It was dis- continued after Black Cat Com- munity day was instituted. But now Faculty Wives, organized as a group last year, have decided to resume Bacon Bat with a faculty supper on Saturday, Jan. 23, at 6 p. m. in Murphey Candler. 'Mrs. Raymond Martin, presi- dent of Faculty Wives, has charge of the arrangements. Mrs. C. Benton Kline is chairman of the food committee. Miss Janet Lor- ing, instructor in speech, is plan- ning the entertainment. Miss Wil- burn is in charge of decorations and Mrs. Ferdinand Warren is chairman of the invitations com- mittee. The informal entertainment will include slides shown by Miss Lor- ing and Dr. Florene Dunstan, as- sociate professor of Spanish, of their European trips. Mr. Ray- mond Martin, associate professor of music, has promised to play his accordian. Singing, bridge, and talk complete the program. Linguists Will Hold Meeting on Jan. 26 The University Center Lan- guage association will hold its winter meeting at Agnes Scott college on Tuesday, Jan. 26. The program will follow a dinner in the Letitia Pate Evans special dining room at 6 p. m. Dr. James Monroe Smith, of the department of romance language, Emory uni- versity, will read a paper entitled, "The Sphinx and the Chimaera, or , the Pursuit of Novelty in Nine- teenth Century French Litera- ture." Dr. James Dixon Wright, chair- man of the modern language de- partment of Georgia Institute of Technology, is president of the University Center Language as- sociation. Dr. iMuriel E. Harn is secretary. Miss Melissa A. Cilley is social chairman. Number 8 College Anticipates Poet's Annual Visit Robert Frost will make his an- nual lecture at Agnes Scott on Saturday evening, Jan. 30, at 8:30 p. m. iiv Presser hall. He has visited Agnes Scott each year since 1944. He will arrive Jan- uary 28 and will stay at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Alston during his visit. Mr. Frost will attend a lun- cheon Friday at noon with the English department in the private dining room of the dining hall. Dr. George Hayes, professor of English, and Mrs. Hayes will serve as hosts. At 3 p. m. Fri- day Mr. Frost will hold an infor- mal conference with the freshmen in the lower dining hall. After dinner at the Alstons Friday night there will be another informal talk. Mr. Frost will be present at a luncheon with the student lecture committee in the private dining room Sunday at 1 p. m. Louise Hill will be hostess. He will leave campus January 31 for Miami where he has a winter home. Mr. Frost has received an hon- orary degree from the University of North Carolina and a $1,000 award from a poetry organization since he last visited our campus. Seats in one section will be re- served for students who may ob- tain tickets from the book store. These seats will not be held af- ter 8:20 p. m., and are only for students. Those who are expect- ing guests for the lecture must sit with the general public. Mr. Frost was born in San Francisco on March 26, 1875. La- ter he moved to Lawrence, Mass., where he began writing poetry. He attended Dartmouth college and Harvard university. He has been an informal or formal Pro- fessor of Poetry at various times at Dartmouth, Amherst, Harvard, the University of Michigan, and in the summer at the Breadloaf Writer's conference at Middle- bury, Vt. Frost's first volume of poetry to be recognized was "A Boy's Will," which was published 20 years after he had begun writing. Among Frost's most well-known poems are: "Mending Wall," "The Death of the Hired Man," "Birches," "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening," and "Depart- mental." He has won the Pulit- zer prize for poetry four times, and he has been honored by Yale, Harvard, Columbia, Prince- (Continued on page 2) T T T T T T Y-T TTTTTTTTTTTTTTT Mortar Board to Present "Only the Valiant" There will be a Mortar Board movie given this Sat- urday, Jan. 23, at 7:30 p. m., in 207 Campbell hall. It will be "Only the Valiant," star- ring Gregory Peck. Munger Announces Eleven Reporters Joyce Munger, editor of the "Agnes Scott News," has an- nounced that 11 new reporters have been selected. They are Carey Cansler, Catherine Girar- deau, Jean Hodgens, Virginia Kel- ler, Virginia McClurkin, Barbara McDowell, Doris Musgrave, Caro- lyn Smith, Nellie Strickland, Ry- land Swain, and Claire Tritt. 2 THE AGNES SCOTT NEWS Wednesday, Jan. 20, 1954 I R C Meets a Need At last there is on campus a club whose purpose is to ac- quaint the campus with international events. For a long time there has been a great need for such an organization. We have been soundly criticized in the past for our indifference to national and foreign affairs. Unfor- tunately, we believe that there was a good deal of truth in this. The fact that the last foreign affairs club, which was formed several years ago, died for lack of student interest and leadership certainly did not help to combat the criti- cism. On the other hand,, it was student interest which insisted on the organization of the new International Relations- club. Student demand made it possible, and tremendous- response was shown at the first meeting. It is our hope that at last our lethargy is passing away to be replaced with a deep interest in international relations. The world situation, perhaps, has become disturbing enough to rouse us from our indifference. Let's not allow this club to die. If it fails, certainly Ag- nes Scott students' interest in world affairs will appear dead and perhaps never again will such a club be attempted here. If we don't care, who will? J. M. Don't Be a Creep The dining hall staff has done an excellent job this year, not only in making it possible for students to be served quickly, but in keeping tables cleared during busy hours. The line, however, often moves slowly at the fault of stu- dents who thoughtlessly stop to chat or by those who aren't satisfied with the selection of plates and ask for a special preparation. We have all been guilty of delaying those be- hind us in one way or another. We can always save that valuable bit of chit-chat to make table conversation and select the plate already prepared. C. C. Panic Saver Regardless of the fact that winter quarter is the shortest of the school year, the term papers, the book reports, and the outside reading assignments are just as long as they ever were. Those of us who have taken up permanent residence in the library must realize that there are only limited num- bers of certain books required for outside reading. If we can remember that there may be four people after us wait- ing for Hurlock (B) or the Westminster Atlas and act ac- cordingly, we can assure ourselves of no unnecessary winter quarter panic in the reserve room. G. L. \ The Agnes Scott News Editor JOYCE MUNGEH Managing Editor CAROLINE REINERO Business Manager LIZ CRAIG NEWS STAFF Assistant Editors CAROLYN CRAWFORD, GENNY LUCCILESE, CAROLYN WELLS Copy Editor JOEN FAG AN Feature Editor JANE LANDON Society Editor JOAN SIMMONS Photographer LEAH FINE Alumnae Editor ELEANOR SWAIN Administration MARGARET ROGERS Roving Reporter J PAT HALE Sports Editor BETTY RICHARDSON BUSINESS STAFF Hi Advertising Manager LIZ PASCHALL Circulation Manager PATTY HAMILTON Published weekly, except during holidays and examination periods, by the students f Agnes Scott College. Office on second floor Murphy Candler Building. Entered as second class matter at the I>ecatur, GeorRla, post office. Subscription price per year $2.00 ; single copies, ten cents. MEMBER Associate Collegiate Press Curry Tells Results Of NSA Convention The National Executive Com- mittee of the National Student association met at the University of Chicago from December 27 through January 1 to carry on many important business discus- sions. Connie Curry, as chairman of the Great Southern Region, was present, along with the 20 other regional chairmen and the six na- tional officers. One of the main items of busi- ness was the selection of mem- bers for the National Advisory council of NSA; Dr. Wallace Alston was one of those chosen. This 15-man council is composed of well-known educators and pub- lic figures who receive all mail- ing from the National Office, and give advice and support to the association. The delegation to the Fourth International Student conference, held January 8-15. in Istanbul, Turkey, was also chosen. Among those who attended were James Edwards, NSA president, and Leonard Bebchick, NSA vice-pres- ident for International Affairs. The Istanbul meeting was the largest and most representative gathering of its kind ever to be assembled, since representatives from National Unions of Students of 40 nations throughout the world participated. The purpose of the conference was to enable Unions of Students of the free world to meet on a basis of free- dom and equality for the purpose of undertaking practical projects. A detailed report of all business transacted will be available when the U. S. delegation returns. On the regional level, the main project is the planning for the spring assembly of the Great Sou- thern Region. The chairman says that it will be held in March or April, but the site has not yet been chosen. During the winter quarter, Connie Curry plans to go to Auburn, Shorter college, and Brenau college to talk to their student governments about joining NSA. The Agnes Scott NSA commit- tee is working on several projects for the remainder of tjje school year. One of their major objec- tives is to interest students in the NSA travel tours to Europe. To answer any questions about these tours, Betty Ann Jacks and Connie Curry plan to have a meeting of all students interested in going this summer. The com- mittee is investigating the possi- bility of having a Student Dis- count service in stores in the Atlanta area, and they, are mak- ing plans for a film exchange. The chairman has announced also that James Edwards, NSA president, may visit Agnes Scott on his trip through the South this spring. Frost (Continued from page 1) ton, the University of California, and the University of North Caro- lina. A new, complete book of his poetry containing "Masque of Reason," ''Masque of Mercy," and "Steeple Chase" entitled "The Road Not Taken" is now being published. James S. Wilson has said of his poetry, it is "human, conversational, humorous, quietly dramatic . . . and very local. Yet he is the most American poet and he universallizes everything that he touches." London Offers English Lesson; Grammar Set Back 50 Years By Jane Landon Compared to other interesting subjects (i. e. Old Icelandic, canoe paddling, Egyptian poets of the early eighth century), English grammar is somewhat neglected in the average college course. For the benefit of the seniors who are prac- tice-teaching grammar in the Atlanta high schools, we shall have a short resume of the essen- tials of composition. First, the English language uses as a" basis the famous alphabet. It was named thus by two men who had belonged, in their college days, to Alpha Tau Omega and Beta Theta Pi, respectively; so they compromised and named the group of little symbols as a tri- bute to the two fraternities. The alphabet is composed of lit- tle letters or symbols which form words when put together. Custom has compelled us to use the same groups or symbols for the same w ords. This is a good thing. Lots of dictionaries would be put out of print if it were otherwise. Words are put into two big classes: long ones and short ones. Some writers place them accord- ing to the number of letters in- cluded from one to five letters compose a short word; from six to 10, a long word; and over 10 let- ters form words which should be dropped from spelling bees. The other method of classifica- tion is based upon the number of syllables in the word, or the num- ber of times you have to move your mouth to say the word. Some say one or two syllable words are short and all others are long. Peo- ple who stutter say one syllable words are long. There is no real authority. Words are joined together by people to make sentences. A sen- tence usually convey^ a thought. Some people join words together but don't convey thoughts. Some people convey thoughts but don't join words together. It's all in your upbringing. There are eight parts of speech: teeth, tongue, upper jaw, lower jaw, and four vocal cords (two pairs superior and inferior) . The pronouns, which take the place of nouns in most conversa- tions around here, are found in three persons: first person, sec- ond person, and third person. If a fourth person comes, you play bridge. If you question the truth of the existence of merely three persons, you might listen in on a few conversations and see wheth- er anything except I, you, he, and she is being discussed. Little dots, curly-ques, lines, and wiggles are distributed among words oft times. They are used for artistic effect and are used in- discriminantly. Before you begin your applica- tion of these few rules, you should become familiar with a few simple grammatical terms: ACTIVE VOICE someone with busy vocal cords. AUXILIARY church group that speaks in sentences and con- veys thoughts. CARDINAL NUMBER used in counting a certain species of red birds. CLAUSE surname of a fam- ous red-coated son of the North Pole. CONCRETE NOUN words such as "sidewalk," "park bench," and "building foundation." DIAGRAM helps you breathe. DIRECT ADDRESS like (Continued on page 3) 'News' Presents New Series Featuring Campus Alumnae By Eleanor Swain In beginning a series of articles on Agnes Scott alumnae who are on the campus now, quite naturally we think first of Miss Eleanor Hutchens, who holds the key to the where- abouts of all ASC alumnae. Miss Hutchens graduated in the class of 1940, an English and Greek major. Participating . Miss Hutchens studied English in the Graduate School of the Uni- versity of Pennsylvania and spent the summer of 1943 studying at Oxford, England. Now Agnes Scott's capable al- umnae secretary, Miss Hutchens is continuing her ever-present in- terest in news and her faithful service to Agnes Scott. When asked what she consider- ed to be the greatest difference between the "Sheltering Arms" in 1940 and the "Arms" of 1954, Miss Hutchens replied that the improvement in dining facilities over the years interested her. She explained that during her school years, meals, which Miss Hopkins called to order with grace, were served to 10 students seated at each table, by a raft of waiters, including our present John Flint and Henry Simmons. All meals, even breakfast, were served at specific times; those who slept late were out of luck! Faculty dined along with students. This truly stands out in contrast to our lovely, quiet dining hall and caf- eteria with its private faculty dining room, "which," sighs Miss Hutchens, "is heaven." in many campus activities, she was elected editor of the "Agnes Scott News" in an election which relegated to history the weekly sheet's former title, "The Agon- istic." Under Miss Hutchens' ed- itorship the "News" received an Ail-American rating from the American Collegiate Press, for the first time. The class of '40 counted Miss Hutchens as a valued performer in their senior opera, "Gone With the Draft" or "Giving Him the Aria." She was also a member of Eta Sigma Phi. After graduation, this campus newspaperwoman became news editor of the "DeKalb New Era." Miss Hutchens' other newspaper experience included serving on the editorial staff of the "Hunts- ville Times," her Alabama home- town newspaper, from 1944 to 1946. While working for the "DeKalb New Era," Miss Hutchens served her alma mater as publicity secre- tary. Such jobs as teaching first aid courses and working in the mail room have also been part of her duties from time to time. In furthering her education, THE AGNES SCOTT NEWS Wednesday, Jan. 20, 1954 3 Hottentots "Live it Up" With Formats, Cadets By JUDY BROWN Old King Cole was a merry old soul, but not nearly so merry as the Agnes Scotters this past week. Perhaps the merriest of all were the freshmen using their double dating privileges for the first time. "Living it up" were Dot Hud- dleston doubling with Cemele Miller, Margie Hill and Sally Temple- man, Evelyn Hosterman and Marilyn Jones, Sherrill Hawkins and Nancy Nixon, and Gloria Calhoun and Carol Pine. Plus oodles more happy 1957'ers. I?ew Orleans had nothing on ASC as Mardi Gras reigned at the Cotillion dance. Seen peeping out from the crepe paper were June Ellen Mansour, Florrie Fleming, Virginia Hutchinson, Mifei Riser, Jane D'avidson, Joen Fagan, Billie Rainey, Jane Beaver, Mary Dickin- son and many more. Ramath Richards, Ann Allred, Jean Gregory, Marijke Schepman, and Kit Crosby were among the multitude of pulchritude (well it almost rhymes) making the trek out to Peachtree Gardens with the Emory Betas, Sigma Chis, and Phi Delts for the Miami Triads. And speaking of Emory Phi Delta Theta's, Mary Anne Warnell got pinned to one Saturday night. Sandra McKemie has a Chi Phi pin. Judy McDaniel received a sparkler for her left hand last week. Some Scotties preferring gents of not quite such an advanced age went to the Columbus Boys club concert. Stella Biddle, Pat Pat- terson, Carol Cole, Alice Ann Klostermeyer, and Ann Hanson heard the young songbirds. ' A large delegation from South Carolina answering to the 'call *of "Hey, you cadet" were entertained by Jo Anne McCarthy, Sarah Hall, Pat Tooley, and Betty Richardson. Also helping the fellas to forget that awful military life were Linn Lash, Judy Peace, Joan Pruitt, and Jeanne Levie. The Tech ATO's weren't content with just one party this week- end they had two, a house dance Friday and a buffet supper Sunday. At one or the other of the parties (and in some cases, both) were Gaye Linder, Betty McFarland, Jackie Murray, Diana Butler, Louise Harley, Sheila MacConochie, Letty Grafton, Mabel Milton, and Ruth Posey. And King Cole's fiddlers will be kept busy during the coming weeks with the Tech 'Military ball and Junior Joint coming up. Flowers For All Occasions Wire Orders FAIRVIEW FLOWER SHOP DE. 3309 301 Church St. DECATUR - DeKALB THEATER Thursday, January 21 "Escape From Fort, Bravado" William H olden Friday and Saturday January 22 - 23 "Ma and Pa Kettle On Vacation" "Across the Wide Missouri" Clark Gable Monday and Tuesday January 24 - 25 "Vicky" Jean Peters, Jeanne Craine DECATUR CO-OP CABS 24 Hour Service Radio Dispatched Call CR. 1071 CR. 3866 English Lesson (Continued from page 2) "Box 310, Agnes Scott College." GRAMMAR your mother's mother or your father's mother. INFINITIVE way off in space. NOMINATIVE someone who suggests that someone else run for office. OBJECTIVE COMPLEMENT when you say something nice to someone (like a teacher) when you want something nice (like an "A"). PAST TENSE when you are through being nervous or worried about something. Georgia Athletic Federation Names Griffin New Officer The Georgia Athletic Federation of College Women met for its annual convention January 15 and: 16 at Brenau col- lege, Gainesville, Ga. The five delegates from the Agnes Scott AA board were Julia Grier, Mary Evelyn Knight, Sal- ly Legg, Harriett Griffin and Katherine Matthews. The Federation, through the an- \ nual meeting and through other cooperation throughout the year, serves to unite the Women's Ath- letic associations of all Georgia colleges tor greater effectiveness and efficiency on the various cam- puses. Through this organization the member schools can exchange ideas and cooperate to solve- prob- lems of effective functioning of the boards. The theme of the convention was "One World in Sports." One of the delegates from each school was a foreign student, who pre- sented to the convention a brief survey of the athletic program of the foreign country she represent- ed. This gave the delegates an idea of the value of the athletic program of our country in rela- tion to the program of other na- tions. Marijke Schepman was our foreign delegate. The convention consisted chief- ly of five general sessions. The first, Friday night, was the open- ing address by Mr. Jimmy Jones, recreational director at Gaines- ville. The second session was the foreign student panel Saturday morning, in which these students presented surveys of the pro- grams of their particular coun- tries. The third general session was divided into three interest groups: Problems of Effective Function- ing of the Boards, Sportsmanship, and Sports Day Plans Within In- PREPOSITTON what a boy makes when he wants to marry a girl. SYNTAX money paid to the government -for disobeying the law. Decatur Cake Box 112 Clairmont Ave. Special Rate for Birthday Cakes DE. 4922 DECATUR Always the Shoes in Fashion SMITH'S SHOES "Avondale Estates" "North Decatur Plaza" ON THE SQUARE DE. 3227 dividual Schools. These interest groups were a valuable concrete part of the convention. Through these three meetings the dele- gates exchanged ideas and dis- cussed solutions to problems from different AA boards. The 'fourth session consisted of brief talks from the president of each A A board represented, in which they presented a project carried out by their board. The fifth general session was the election of new GAFCW of- ficers. Harriett Griffin was elect- ed the two-year State Council member. This is a high honor for our AA board as well as for Harriett. We wish to congratu- late her on this election. Mary Evelyn Knight is the retiring one- year delegate to the council. Following this election brief committee meetings were held to discuss the immediate duties of the new officers, plans for the State Sports Day to be held in the spring possibly at Agnes Scott, and functioning of the Sports Light (the National AFCW newspaper) and the News Let- ter (the GAFCW newspaper). The meeting then adjourned for a weiner roast, Which ended the annual State Convention. Red Cross Asks Students To Donate to Blood Drive Juniors and seniors are invited to participate in the National Blood program of the Red Cross. Those wishing to give blood will go to the Decatur Baptist church, February 9, from 12:30-6:30 p. m. All students under 21 are required to have their parents' permission. AA Plans Activities For Winter Quarter By Betty Richardson With everyone getting into the swing of the quarter, basketball, badminton, and Dolphin club wat- er show all come crowding onto the sports scene. And to start things off with a bang, AA had a chapel program on January 14 for the presentation of sports awards for fall quarter. Julia Grier, vice-president of AA, awarded the hockey plaque to the sophs and the swimming plaque to the freshmen. The ten- nis singles cup went , to Suzella Burns and the archery cup to Barbara Huey. M. E. Knight and Louisa Allen both won ASC let- ters, having acquired a total of 800 points for participation in athletic activities, and Sally Legg was awarded a star for her let- ter. A total of 400 points in addi- tion to the first 800 are neces- sary to win a star. Speaking of points and letters, don't forget to check the 20-30 board in the gym whenever you participate in any athletic activ- ity. Every little bit counts to- ward that ' letter. It also helps your class to win the class sports cup. With all this cold weather we've been having, those AA sweat shirts really feel good. If you forgot to order yours, just get in touch with M. E. Knight. She has two white cardigans, two white slip-overs, and two gray slip-overs. Sizes range from small to large. For all you badminton enthusi- asts, things really look good. The gym will be available for badmin- ton Mondays, Wednesdays, Fri- days from 9-11 a. m. and 1-3 p. m., and Tuesdays, Thursdays, Sat- urdays from 1-2 p. m. An extra special attraction is that Thurs- day' afternoons, 3-6 p. m., and Saturday afternoons are open es- pecially for couples, so drag the young athlete of your life out for a rousing game one of these after- noons. The gym is also open each (Continued on page 4) Elgin Wadsworth Wyler Bulova Watches Moody - Ellis EXPERT WATCH & JEWELRY REPAIR EV. 4961 136 Sycamore St. Flattering Hair Cuts Designed to Flatter You CALL FOR APPOINTMENT Jerry's Beauty Salon One Block From School 215 Church Street DE. 5361 Scott's Decatur Pharmacy CR. 3838 - 3839 Southwest Court Square Decatur, Ga. < - / ^ apparel NEW SPRING LOAFERS By Sandler of Boston "Good Shoes Fitted Correctly" 117 Clairmont Ave.* EV. 1411 THE AGNES SCOTT NEWS Wednesday, Jan. 20, 1954 Season Starts Sophs, Frosh Are Victorious In Spirited Basketball Games By Doris Musgrave Enthusiastic spectators were treated to the first round of the Scotties' intramural basketball season last Friday afternoon. The scheduled games got off to a spirited start with the underclassmen leading their upperclass sisters. The sophomores trounced the seniors 45 to 29, while the freshmen were victorious over the a team victory. The guards play- ed a stellar defensive game, keep- ing the ball in the freshman front court most of the time. The lead- er in the losers' bracket was Mary Alice Kemp with 19 markers. Ju- nior guards continually kept the frosh forwards alert without a single let-up. This second game provided a closer contest than the score reveals. At several decisive moments a toss in the goal would have meant headway for either team, but the final tally shows a juniors by a 43 to 32 margin. The soph scoring was led by Louisa Allen whose final total was an impressive 25 points many of the long range variety. For the outclassed seniors Jackie Josey racked up 16. Sophomore forward Mary Dean was an im- portant factor in the decision as she swished the basket for a to- tal of 16 also. Free Shots Add The second year basketballers sported a fast moving team that clicked on both sides of the court. A key defensive player for the losers was Harriette Potts, but the experienced Allen could not be stopped as she successfully pushed the ball into the net from uncan- ny angles. Numerous free shots, as a result of the many fouls com- mitted, attributed to the addition of both scores, as the seniors and sophomores battled in the opener. Not to be outdone by their soph- omore sisters in the winning ranks, the frosh grabbed an early lead that was threatened through- out the fray. Although both Mar- gie DeFord and Doris Musgrave earned 16 counters apiece, it was TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT-T Dr. John McCain to Lead Next Marriage Discussion Next week's marriage class will be led by Dr. John Mc- Cain, noted Atlanta psysi- cian. AJl seniors and engaged girls are invited to come to 207 Campbell hall today at 5 p. m. HEARN'S Jewelry Co. Gift Items Expert Watch & Jewelry Repair 131 Sycamore St. Visit or Phone THREADGILL PHARMACY For Prompt Delivery DE. 1665 YOUR NEAREST DRUG STORE Cooper Announces Westminster Visit Ann Cooper, alumnae represen- tative, announces that the cam- pus community will be hostess to a group of five seniors at the Westminster Schools tonight for dinner. These girls are prospec- tive students and will spend some time after dinner in the dormi- tories and at the observatory. Af- ter a thorough inspection of the campus they will have coffee at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Alston. Dr. Presly, head of the school, and Mrs. Presly, Mrs. Walter Her- bert, principal of the school, and Ann Herman and Carol Jacob, former Agnes Scott students and teachers in the school, will ale- company the girls on their visit to the campus. +mmm y*" *r * ***** nr I A. A. Activities Freshmen Triumph clear-cut triumph for the fresh- man class. The afternoon was thrilling from many aspects. Regardless of the outcome in basketball his- tory, the important victory was one for sportsmanship. All play- ers exhibited the highest quality of fair play as the referee and umpire executed top officiating. Class cheering coupled with gen- uine class spirit plus the festive basketball duels themselves added together makes a Friday after- noon of top-flight entertainment. DONATE BLOOD L. D. ADAMS and SONS 125-129 E. Court Square Decatur, Georgia Phone: DE. 0426 Support your class team this Friday afternoon at the ba ketball games. Remember your attendance will add to your class' chances of winning the Spirit cup. Your Good Listening Station WGLS 070 On Your Dial News on the Horn Sports and Good Music C. A. Buice Service Station BATTERIES, TIRES ACCESSORIES Corner College and McDonoujrh DE. 9172 Students Are Always Welcome at COLLEGE INN DINING ROOM or CURB SERVICE 2271 College Ave. Phone CR. 2933 PRINTING Business Stationery Personal Stationery Announcements Placards Your Particular Job the Way You Want It IVew Era Publishing Co. 128 Atlanta Ave. DE. 5785 BRIARCLI FF HANDCRAFT STUDIO Fine Yarns For Knitting And Needlepoint Free Instructions 1875 N. Decatur Rd N. E. EV. 4947 (Continued from page 3) night until 9 p. m. Katherine OVTat thews, badmin- ton manager for AA this week an- nounced the class managers, Jackie Murray, freshman; Zo An- derson, sophomore, Marianne Mac- Pherson, junior, and Caroline Reinero, senior. BAILEY'S SHOE SHOP 49 Years in Decatur Look At Your Shoes 142 Sycamore St. Delivery Service at Maid's Office Marguerite Smith's RADIANT DRY CLEANING Knit Dresses Hand Cleaned and Blocked MAKE YOUR HOME At HOTEL CANDLER When Visiting DECATUR, GA. Modern Rooms Excellent Cuisine The Educated Woman The Influence of the educat- ed American woman Ls one of tbe strongest forces for good in our national life today. It is Christian liberal educa- tion, n4 Junior Jaunt. The program will begin at 7:30 p. m. followed by a dance at 9 p. m. featuring Dan Berry's band. Due to crowded conditions in the gym the reserved tables used in former years will be re- placed by reserved seats. Tickets will be sold at $1.00 per couple, general admission, and $1.50 per couple for reserved seats. Louise Robinson is chairman of Junior Jaunt, Jo Ann Hall is as- sistant. Various committee chairmen are as follows: Class queens, Trudy Awbrey, Harriet Hampton; class skits, Margaret Williamson; art co-ordinator, Ann Allred; choreography, Genny Luc- chese, Mary Hood; music, Carolyn Crawford, Betty Reiney; piano, Sue Walker; scenery, Dee Vann; costumes, Mary Alice Kemp, Grace Olert; lights, Ann Atkin- son; decorations, Harriet Stovall; props, Pat Hale; publicity, Julia Beeman; ushers, Jamie McCoy; tickets, Mae Huie, Margaret Ro- gers; chairs, Pauline Waller, Bet- ty Ann Jacks; money, Sara Dud- ney; typing and mimeographing, Jane Henegar; dance, Letty Graf- ton, Lib Grafton; clean-up, Pat- ty Hamilton, Joan Adair. Frost Will Lecture To Campus, Public On January 30, at 8:30 p. m., Robert Frost will lecture. Each student may get a seat in a re- served section of Presser hall by calling for a ticket at the book store, Jan. 27-29. Only students, faculty and staff may have these tickets. However, the public is cor- dially invited, to attend. Seats in this section will not be held after 8:20 p. m. the evening of the lec- ture. Students who wish to have books autographed may do so by taking the books to the library before 6 p. m. Thursday, Jan. 28. There must be a name in each book. THE AGNES SCOTT NEWS # Wednesday, Jan. 27, 1954 A Complete Education At most of the campus activities I have attended recently there have been present more vistors than Agnes Scott stu- dents. We seem to have forgotten that the lectures, plays, and other cultural opportunities offered here are presented not for outside visitors, but for the students. Classes and homework are an important phase of our edu- cation, but they alone do not constitute an education. Each time we pass up a lecture, for instance, we are throwing away an opportunity to broaden ourselves through the ex- periences of those who are more advanced in knowledge than we. This quarter we will be priviledged with several outstand- ing lectures and plays. On Saturday, Robert Frost will again speak here. Mr. Frost is one of the most outstanding contemporary poets. To miss this lecture would certainly be throwing away a valuable experience. On February 6, Lecture association is presenting the Uni- versity Players, Inc., in Moliere's "The Miser." This should be not only educational, but fun as well. J. M. There's More Than Books Junior Jaunt, which will soon arrive, is a time when class spirit and cooperation runs high. Class projects are numer- ous, class committees work on class skits, and a general feel- ing of unity permeates each class. This spirit is a good spirit, for it is one of belonging. Class spirit is made manifest in extra-curricular activities, which are the extra trimmings that serve to round out our college course. These activites do much toward making college life complete and wonderful, and should not be neglected. At all times .of the year, at Junior Jaunt season and at other times, also, class spirit is important. Go cheer for your team at games; come to chapel and sit with your class; par- ticipate in your group's projects. The class spirit cup is well worth the competition. C. W. London Follows Current Trend As Knitting Sweeps Campus By Jane Landon There are a great many girls here at school who are cur- rently engaged in knitting footwear for boy friends (to be prosaic), fathers, brothers, pen-pals and casual acquaint- ances. This is a stimulating pastime, it is creative, and it supplies restless hands with "busy work" in times of stress and strain. My roommate is a member of the Argyle Set. This is disheart- ening to her clumsy, un-manual dexterious roommate (guess who?). To be able to pick up a shapeless hank of yarn, to wind it on tiny, colorful bobbins, to click lovely pastel-tinted needles together, and to emerge from your knitting bag with two fashion- ably styled socks is the height of any college girl's ambition. It had been a long, nard night of study. My nerves were shaken, my hands were shaking, I need- ed release from my emotional and mental stress. Lying on the bed were three tiny needles, two were pale green and one was lavender, and dangling from the needles was a half of a sock, and three bobbins. The bobbins were wound with gray, red, and black yarn. A tempting sight to behold. The wool had been transformed into half a sock, the ribbing was per- fectly done, the diamonds were completed gray, red, and white. I thought. "I am taking a course in logic. I have never knitted be- fore. Rut I'm sure I can figure the method out logically. So I picked up the partially completed socks and began to fig urc. Only two needles could >w used at a time so the other was you some patches. obviously superfluous. Out came the third needle. I tried to figure out where the click-click of the needles came in.. I clicked them together. That problem was solv- ed. New thread must be fed in, I reasoned. The problem was solv- ed! Click-click went the needles together; around and around went the thread as I wound it on the needle; whish went the wool as I slipped the thread off one needle onto another; strain went my eyes and I tied a knot and began again. "Gasp," went my roommate as she walked in. She was shaken now. It seems that my logic was- n't working. Dash I dived for the door. But, lo and behold, she didn't scold. She called in the other girls to show them how cute I was, trying to knit in my own retarded way. They chuckled and patted my head. They said I was a good girl. And do you know what they did? They gave me two needles of my very own, they showed me how to just plain knit (nothing fancy, naturally), and they gave me some pale green yarn to call my very own. Now I sit by the fireside bright, knitting my heart out every night. If your clothes get torn or burned by matches, I'll be glad to knit Letter To Editor Dear Editor, Does the honor system at Agnes Scott REALLY work in the social areas. Some rumors and opinions that have been circulating around the campus recently lead one to question "our ideal situation." Some of you would answer "yes" to this question. If so, where do these rumors start? Some of you would answer "perhaps'." If so, what is your reason for doubt? D'on't be com- placent! Some of you would probably answer "no." If so, why? Do you have proof for your answer? Maybe you think the honor system can never really work. These are questions that plague my mind. How do YOU answer them? Sincerely, A student Students Will Hear Charity Speakers The student meeting tomorrow will be devoted to explanation of the World University Service and the United Negro College Fund. These are two the four objectives of the annual charity drive which is to precede Junior Jaunt. Mr. Jack Gleason, who is the field representative in this area for the WUS, will tell the student body how their contributions will be used in his organization. Speaking for UNCF will be Dr. Benjamin D. Mays, president of Morehouse college. Each of these men is well qualified to answer questions about the purposes and activities of the organizations they represent. Student Government urges all students to come on Thursday and take advantage of this opportunity. Symphony To Offer Brahms Program The Atlanta Symphony will present an all Brahms program featuring Joseph Battista, piano soloist, as its guest artist on Sat- urday, Jan. 30, at 8:30 p. m. in the Municipal auditorium. Includ- ed on the program will be the "Concerto No. 2 in B Major for Piano and Orchestra," "Serenade Suite in A Major" and the "Sym- phony No. 3 in F Major." Mr. Battista is a young Ameri- can pianist who has already been awarded many prizes and has played with the Philadelphia Or- chestra. A graduate of the Julliard School of Music he has become re- cognized as "the young Titan of the keyboard." On the All Star Concert Se- ries the Detroit Symphony orches- tra will be presented on Monday, Feb. 1. Paul Paray will conduct and Gina Bachauer, pianist, will be featured. The program has not yet been announced. CA Announces Chairmen Elected For Hall Prayers Hall Prayers chairmen elected for thr winter quarter are the fol- lowing: Ann McKelvic, Grace Olort, Jackie Murray, Marilyn Mobley, Anne Terry, Dannie Rey- nolds, Sara Townsend, Janie Mar- but, Molly Merrick, Lucy Robert- son, Hobby Mills, Martha Richard- son, Georgia Belle Christopher, Carol Cole, Patty May ton, Judy Brown, Sarah Hall, Margaret Bur well, Jane Frist, Rameth Rich- ard, Selma Sehroth, Lois Dryden, Pat Hale, and Helen Fokes. . . . Letter From Chizuko Japanese Student Expresses Appreciation For White Gifts My Dear Friends, Remembering the beautiful campus of Agnes Scott, where many familiar friends and teachers are, I am writing this to all Agnes Scotters to tell how your hearty presents at Christ- mas have been received by many children here in Japan. It was early in November last year that I received a special letter from Chor Jee Goh, men- tioning that the white gifts were to be sent to me to give the chil- dren here, saying, "These gifts will be given to the people around your community with a humble spirit of love by the students of Agnes Scott." What an impressive letter it was, and what an exciting tidings it was! I imagined the chapel at Presser, where Chor Jee was an- nouncing the plan. I imagined all of you at various familiar places on the campus. The warm thought that I was not so far from Agnes Scott where I had spent two won- derful and meaningful years came to me. *My heart was filled with appreciation of the still-living friendship and love of my Agnes Scott friends, which was now be- ing expressed by the Christmas gifts for the children of my coun- try. Distribution of Gifts On the 18th of December in the late afternoon, I was getting ready to go to the repatriation center in Nagoya for their Christmas meeting, where several students of Kinjo are doing Sunday school work for the children there. I had also worked there before I went to the States. Many fam- ilies who came back to Japan from other countries after the de- feated war are living in this gov- ernmental apartments, which are not so well equipped, nor very beautiful. Just before I left home, the postman brought three pack- ages from Dlecatur, Georgia. It was very exciting indeed. Mother helped me to unpack, and from so many of the gifts I took out about twenty hurriedly. Suddenly becoming a Santa Claus, I went to the center. With the Christ- mas speech, singing and plays, the meeting was meaningful and successful. Your presents were given to about fifteen girls who did a wonderful job in the last play which was the biggest pro- gram of the evening. They were very happy to receive the unex- pected presents listening to my Agnes Scott stories. I was most happy to tell them about you all. Next day, I visited the Kdnjo faculty houses by the hill in the suburb of Nagoya. About ten little children were brightened with the American cars and books, etc. Here I send their mothers' and fathers' special regards and thanks to you. On Sunday, I took about fifteen baby toys to Church to see one of our elders, who is the bead of the Ogaki nursery near Gifu. It is built by the gov- ernment to take care of the or- phan babies. Mr. Naganawa, the elder, is a very fine person who has been devoting his life to these unhappy children with his wife. He was much impressed by the gifts from Agnes Scott College, and took them to his babies with a big smile. Meanwhile, my Grandfather vis- ited us with some pictures of his newly built kindergarden. He is the head of this half-nursery kin- dergarden in a little town near Tajimi, where many children whose poor parents are mostly la- bourers, are taken care of during the daytime. I have told him about your presents, and given him some books, big cars and foot- ball to be used in the recreation room. The children must be en- joying your gifts every day. On the Christmas morning, I visited another governmental in- stitution in Gifu with the minis- ter's wife of our church. It is called Mother and Children's House, and the widows, of whom many are war widows, and their children are living. The head of the House and his wife are Chris- tians, and number of the children are coming to our Sunday School. They have the children of all ages, and I have given all the rest of your white gifts. We had a long chat together about the chil- dren and their mothers, and then about you. To talk about Agnes Scott is one of the happiest things to me! They have expressed the hearty appreciation of the gifts for the children. Thus, your Christmas presents are now in the hands of many Ja- panese children with happy smiles (Continued on page 4) The Agnes Scott News Editor JOYCE MUNGER Managing Editor CAROLINE RETNERO Business Manager LIZ CRAIG NEWS STAFF Assistant Editors CAROLYN CRAWFORD, GENNY LUCCHESE, CAROLYN WELLS Copy Editor JOEN FAGAN Feature Editor JANE LANDON Society Editor JOAN SIMMONS Photographer LEAH FINE Alumnae Editor ELEANOR SWAIN Administration MARGARET ROGERS Roving Reporter PAT HALE Sports Editor BETTY RICHARDSON BUSINESS STAFF Advertising Manager LIZ PASCHALL Circulation Manager PATTY HA MILTON Published weekly, except during holidays and examination periods, by the students of Agnes Scott College. Office on second floor Murphy Candler Building. Entered as second class matter at the -Decatur, Georgia, post office. Subscription price per year $2.ii0 ; single copies, ten cents. MEMBER Associate Collegiate Press THE AGNES SCOTT NEWS Wednesday, Jan. 27, 1954 3 Parties, Pins, TV Scotties Spend Busy Weekend As Neighbors Forget Studies By JOAN SIMMONS Man, but those Hottentots were gadding this past weekend! Could be that those Tech and Emory boys have finally ALL realized that there are more exciting things in life than slide rules and tea cups The Emory SAEs set the pace this past weekend by taking the whole weekend off for partying. A formal Friday night and a house dance Saturday 'night kept Sissy McSwain, Nancy Clark, Nancy Brock, Catherine Jenkins, Sally Forrester, Margaret Minter, Byrd Hoge, Carolyn Herman, Jackie Roundtree, and Bunny Hall on the run. The Emory Sigma Chis had Hobby Mills, Pat Blackwood, and Martha Akin over for a house dance. Things were really popping over at Tech, too. The Chi Phis took off for Rutledge (carrying Peggy Pfeiffer, Sally White, Evelyn Beckham, and Sandra McKemie along) for a winter houseparty. Then the Phi Delts gathered at Wit's End Friday night for a party with Harriette Potts, Norma Chamblee, and Ruthie Norton among the dates. Saturday night saw Scotties descending on the Tech campus like the crowd for 9:30 mail call. Gay Pound, Nancy Love, and Alice Nunnally armed themselves with cutlasses and headed for the Theta Chi pirate party. The ATOs issued an ultimatim to pledges that only blondes were "date bait" and Carol Pine, Jane Marbut, Eleanor Swain, Dot Huddleston, Dede Farmer, Helen Weller, Kit Crosby, Betsy Towler, and Lillian Alexander went along to join in the fun. And the SAE "French Apache" party found Lynn Lash, Mary McLanahan, Carey Cansler, Alice Trammel, Shirley Simpson, Fran Jones, Louise Harley, Margie Martin, and Barbara Fleshman with slit skirts and berets. The Sunday event was the Atlanta Symphony concert over at Tech. The music-lovers included Jane Gaines, Carolyn Smith, Elm Ifrohn- Erichson, Ann Gilbert, Betty Ann Walker, Betsy Bohlander, Joen Fagan, and Marian McElroy. Mr. Ferdinand Warren and Gail Rogers were interviewed by Don Elliot on TV last Monday morning. They discussed art. And last but not least Betty McFarland made the cupid's list last weekend by latching onto an ATO pin, Tech variety, Mary Evans Bristow received a KA pin and Grace Molineaux is wearing a Chi Phi pin. On Monday night Judy Promnitz received a beautiful dia- mond. Decatur Cake Box 112 Clairmont Ave. Special Rate for Birthday Cakes DE. 4922 DECATUR The girl who had everything, but-' At 16, she was the favorite of millions and had been acclaimed one of the world's great beauties but no boy would ask her for a date, and she sobbed her heart out like any other teen-ager! Here, Elizabeth Taylor's mother, who once worried about her "funny-looking" baby, tells the true story of the price her daughter paid for being too beautiful. Get the February Ladies' Home Journal, on sale today ! FEBRUARY LADIES' HOME JOURNAL A CURTIS MAGAZINE Your Good Listening Station WGLS 970 On Your Dial News on the Hour Sports and Good Music Professor Maintains Popularity on Campus By Eleanor Swain The "Most Popular" girl of the Class of '27, Miss Roberta Winter, is still a popular and well-loved personality on the Agnes Scott campus. Now one of ASC's energetic speech teachers, Miss Winter is a familiar figure as she patiently directs awkward, aspirant actresses in their current dramatic efforts, leads her speech classes in voice and body conditioning ex- ercises, and even occasionally takes part in a production her- self. In her student days, Miss Win- ter was just as active and well- known. She was, of course, a Blackfriars Member member of Blackfriars and Pi Al- pha Phi. Cotillion club enjoyed her services as secretary-treasur- er, while BOZ, Glee club, Aurora, and HOASC claimed portions of her time. As class prophet Miss Winter wrote a charming proph- esy predicting the futures of her classmates, who included Miss El- len Douglass Leyburn and Miss Eugenie Louise Dozier. In the Class of '27 Will and Testament, some fortunate underclassman was bequeathed Miss Winder's 'pale and interesting aspect." After graduation from Agnes Scott, Miss Winter studied at Yale university from 1929 to 1931. Later she received her MA degree from New York university. Return to ASC Having taught English and speech in New Haven, Conn., high schools for a few years, Miss Win- ter returned to Agnes Scott in 1939 to become a speech instruc- tor. * Singing in the Holy Trinity Episcopal choir and membership in various speech associations are among Miss Winter's outside in- terests. Since Miss Winter's graduation year, facilities for presenting dra- matic productions have evolved from a cramped stage in the old auditorium (now the Rebekah Recreation room), to a larger, im- proved stage in the gym, to our present convenient, attractive stage and auditorium in Presser. Though stages and auditoriums have changed through the years, Miss Winter says that Agnes Scot- ters' taste for the theater is quite as keen now as it was in 1927. Much of the credit for this steady interest can be attributed to this patient instructor's con- cern for each student who enters her studio and to her systematic, inspiring program. We Appreciate Your Patronage C. J. Buice Service Station BATTERIES, TIRES ACCESSORIES Corner College and McDonough DE. 9172 ICECREAM 307 Church 657 East Lake Drive DE 2513 Students Volunteer To Help Red Cross Selma Schroth, chairman of the drive for blood donations for the Red Cross, announced that only 38 students from Agnes Scott have volunteered. The blood will be donated Tues- day, Feb. 9, 10:30-6:30 p. m. at the Decatur Baptist church on Clairmont Ave. Only seniors and juniors can give. If under 21, per- mission of parents is needed. The quota for the southeastern region is 33,000 pints. A little over half of these donations wilL go towards defense all over the world. The blood from this area will be given to the Veteran's Ad- ministration hospital and Emory hospital. HEARN'S Ready - to - Wear Jantzen Sweaters Lingerie Hose 131 Sycamore Street DON'T FORGET TO TURN IN TWO COPIES OF YOUR SCHE- DULE TO THE DEAN'S OF FICE. COX MUSIC SHOP Latest with the HITS on Decca, RCA-Victor, Columbia and Capital SHEET MUSIC 161 Peachtree Street MAin 2378 Delivery Service at Maid's Office Marguerite Smith's RADIANT DRY CLEANING Knit Dresses Hand Cleaned and Blocked Flowers For All Occasions Wire Orders FAIRVIEW FLOWER SHOP DE. 3309 301 Church St. DECATUR - DeKALB THEATER Wednesday and Thursday "Take the High Ground" Friday and Saturday "Powder River" And "Mighty Joe Young" Monday and Tuesday 'From Here to Eternity" MAKE YOUR HOME At HOTEL CANDLER When Visiting DECATUR, GA. Modern Rooms Excellent Cuisine Always the Shoes in Fashion SMITH'S SHOES "Avondale Estates" "North Decatur Plaza" ON THE SQUARE DE. 3227 The Educated Woman The influence of the educat- ed American woman is one of the strongest forces for good in our national life today. It is Christian liberal educa- tion, not narrow, specialized training, that has developed her abilities and insights. As homemaker-citizen and as car- eerist-citizen, she justifies magnificently the faith of those who a century ago were lighting for her right to learn whal she w ished to learn. AGNES SCOTT COLLEGE Decatur, Ga. 4 THE AGNES SCOTT NEWS Wednesday, Jan. 27, 1954 Sims Talks on Russian Policy In International RelationsClub By Ann Alvis Dr. Catherine Sims, associate professor of history, spoke on "Russia's Foreign Policy Under Malenkov" at the second meeting of the International Relations club on January 2.1. Introduced by the program chairman, Callie MacArthur, Mrs. Sims said that she was pleased to see the formation of such a club on the campus, es pecially since it was a "grass roots" movement. Mrs. Sims presented to the group two conflicting theories on Russian foreign policy. One of these held that since Stalin had been the centralizing and unifying factor in the Soviet Union, the re- gime would fall apart due to in- ternal quarrels and dissension following his death. This group, headed % by George Kennan, one of the foremost authorities on Russia, hoped and believed that something would occur within the country to deflect it from its hi- therto aggressive, expansionist policies, consequently bringing a lessening of world tension. This group, Mrs. Sims contin- ued, pointed to the recent Soviet "peace offensive" as a sign of gen- uine Russian attempts to cooper- ate with the West. Malenkov's recent speech stating that there were no issues between the East and the West which could not be settled by mutual understanding led many people to believe that the cold war would soon come to an end. Other moves made by the Soviets which seemed to lead to that conclusion were the Rus- sian approved, exchange of sick and wounded prisoners in Korea, the steps they took leading to re- opening of the truce talks, the agreement of a Secretary-Gener- al for the U. N., restored diplo- matic relations with Greece, Yu- goslavia, and Israel, the permit- DECATUR CO-OP CABS 24 Hour Service Radio Dispatched Call CR. 1071 CR. 3866 Visit or Phone THREADGILL PHARMACY For Prompt Delivery DE. 1665 YOUR NEAREST DRUG STORE tance of Russian wives of foreign- ers to leave the country, and their suggestion for the Big Four talks on Germany. The second group, described by Mrs. Sims is led by Philip Mosely, another authority on Russian pol- icies. These people feel that we should take the so-called peace offensive with a grain of salt. The men in the Kremlin, according to their theory, are only maneuver- ing to gain a breathing space in order to get the new administra- tion solidly in power. Mr. Mosely takes each of the seemingly coop- erative moves made by the Rus- sians and explains how each one works in some way to their ad- vantage. He sees no signs of serious weakness within the So- viet Union. After telling those present to beware of anyone clairnting to know the meaning of Soviet acts and policies, on the grounds that no one can understand the Rus- sian mind, Mrs. Sims answered a few questions from the group. Nonette Brown, president of the club, announced that the next session will be on February 4. Kemp, DeFord, Allen Contend For Individual Scoring Honor By Doris Musgrave Another set of games has been added to the basketball his- tory books. It reads like this: Juniors - 27, Seniors - 14; Freshmen - 37, Sophomores - 32. The second series proved that Agnes Scott's court is dazzled with top-notch performers on these Friday afternoon duels between classes. Mary Alice Kemp was the ju- nior leader with 15 counters. With the aid of such guard? as Donna McGinty and Carolyn Wells, the junior team snatched an easy vic- tory. In the losing effort, Jackie Josey was high scorer at 8 points. The scoring element was not an outstanding feature of this game. Without the aid of substitutes, the seniors were not able to defeat the superior junior squad. In many respects this tilt was a defensive one with marksmanship in ball- handling a characteristic of both sides. The game between the sopho- mores and freshmen was one that will be long remembered. From the beginning of the fiflst quarter until the final whistle, the teams were fighting for the important victory. Margie DeFord sparked the freshman team with 16 points and Louisa Allen led the sopho- mores with 17. Every girl play- ed her best and realized that ev- ery goal, all fouls, and each re- bound lost would tell the tale. The trio of Alexander-Frapart- O'Neal at guard were successful in halting the attack of soph for- Elgin Wadsworth Wyler Bulova Watches Moody - Ellis EXPERT WATCH & JEWELRY REPAIR EV. 4961 136 Sycamore St. The Varsity Our Small Variety Insures Freshness CURB SERVICE Atlanta Athens You Can Pay More, But You Can't Get Better Quality Try Our Expert Cleaning REASONABLE RATES Plain Suits, Dresses 75c Decatur Cleaners and Hatters 145 Sycamore St., Decatur, Ga. ONE DAY Service if Desired Regular Deliveries to the Maid's Offiee CRescent 5465 wards. DeFord was backed by forwards Mary Hobby Mills and Jane Beaver in the winners' brac- ket. For the losers, May Muse, guard, and Louisa Allen, forward, played outstanding games. Letter from Chizuko (Continued from page 1) and many thanks. Those chil- dren are poor dn many ways, and they are really excited and happy to receive the gifts from the Am- erican students, - more than you can imagine. They will keep the precious toys and books for long carefully and lovingly. .Now I would like to give my own appreciation to you, who have shown such friendly and warm thoughts through these very sig- nificant gifts. Thank you very much, it was so nice and sweet of you to have done such a beautiful thing for the children in my coun- try. How much do I want to come back to Agnes Scott to see each one of you! I would really love, to take wings and fly over to the campus, where all happy and wonderful memories lie. Thinking of you and Agnes Scott so much, with my best wishes, Your friend, Chizuko Yoshimura AA Slashes Costs In Lost-Found Sale By BETTY RICHARDSON Basketball has gotten off to a roaring start, and with the fresh- men and sophomores showing ex- ceptionally strong teams, there promises to be plenty of action up to the very end of the season'. The referee this year is Mrs. E. C. Jolly. Juniors Connie Curry and Jo Ann Hall have volunteered as timers. Games begin at 4 sharp each Friday afternoon. Come on out, and while cheering your team on to victory, you will also be helping your class win the class spirit cup. Open house, sponsored by A. A. last Saturday night after the Mor- tar Board movie, w r as a big suc- cess. The pool was open for all the Scotties, and dates were invit- ed to join in the volleyball and badminton games. Plenty of food and fellowship rounded out the evening's entertainment. Have you lost anything? Exclud- ing frat pins and diamonds, A. A. has it for you, so be sure to come to the Lost and Found sale an Murphey Candler. It will be open all week, Monday-Friday from 1-2 p. m. and you may buy (very cheaply) any articles left for over a quarter. The chart for the badminton doubles tournament is posted in the gym. All players are urged to play off the matches as soon as possible. Fifty girls signed up for the tournament. Just one parting word, save those blue horses. When you pause... make if count... have a Coke I BOTTLED UNDER AUTHORITY OF THE COCA-COLA COMPANY BY THE ATLANTA COCA-COLA BOTTLING CO "Coke" is a registered trade-mark. * 1954, THE COCA-COLA COMPANY Th e nes oco s ttN ews VOL. XXXIX Agnes Scott College, Decatur, Ga., Wednesday, February 10, 1954 Number 10 Juniors Engage Berry's Band To Provide Music for Jaunt Saturday night, Feb. 13, the junior class will present "A Dreamer's Holiday" in the 1954 Junior Jaunt. The program which begins at 7:30 p. m. will consist of dances and chorus numbers by the juniors and skits by the other three classes. Jane Landon and Connie Ormsby are the chairmen of the senior skit entitled, "A Night on the Nile" or "Sphinxes and Minxes." The sophomore skit, "Drip van Sprinkle" or "Aladn's damp" will be directed by Judy Brown. Freshman Doris Musgrave has charge of "Rags to Riches." The skits are on a competitive ba- sis and will ;be judged by C. Ben- ton Kline, assistant professor of philosophy, Miss K a t h erine Chance, instructor in French, and Miss Mary Boney, assistant pro- fessor of Bible. Louise Robinson is chairman of Junior Jaunt. JoAnn Hall is chairman of production, assisted by Jean Levie. The Junior Jaunt queen will be announced at the close of the pro- gram. The girl representing the class which wins the money rais- ing project will be crowned queen. The various class candi- dates for queen are Clara Jean MeLanahan, senior; ,Letty and Lib Grafton, juniors; Louise Har- ley, sophomore; and Suzella Burns, freshman. The winner of the money-rais- ing project will be the class which raises the largest amount of mon- ey per person. The money will be given to* the Greek War Orphan, the World University service, the United Negro College fund, and a scholarship for a foreign student to Agnes Scott. The class money chairmen are: Florrie Fleming and Betty Stein, seniors; Mari- anne McPherson, junior; Marijke Schepman, sophomore; and Kit Crosby, freshman. Dan Berry's band will play at the informal dance following the program. Tickets are $1.00 per couple, general admission, and $1.50 per couple for reserved seats. Tickets will be on sale through tomorrow afternoon in Buttrick lobby. Debaters Win First Place In West Georgia Tourney At the inter-collegiate debate tournament at West Georgia col- lege last weekend Agnes Scott negative team, composed of Gra- de Greer and Sallie Greensfield, won first place. They defeated the University of Georgia, North Georgia college, Mercer, and Geor- gia Tech and lost to Tennessee Tech. The affirmative team, compos- ed of Joanne Miklas and Jean Gregory, defeated Georgia Tech, Emory, and North Georgia col-' lege and lost to FSU and David Lipscomb. Sallie Greensfield won a first on the negative side in individual ratings and Joanne Miklas sec- ond on the affirmative. The debate topic concerned free trade. Dr. .Albert Xneodore Mollegen, professor at the Protestant Epis- copal Seminary in Alexandria, Va. Administration Names Curry For International Experiment By Ann Allred Connie Curry has been selected by the Agnes Scott admin- istration to participate in the 1954 Experiment in Interna- tional Living. During each of the past five years, one out- standing member of the junior class has received this op- portunity through funds provided by an anonymous friend of the college. The Experiment in Internation- al Living, sponsored by the Put- ney 'institute of Putney, Vt., en- ables students to gain personal in- sight by living with an average family in any one of the 27 for- eign countries. Free choice is giv- en the student in selecting a coun- try. Connie has not definitely decid- ed, but her preference now is France. A history major, she is interested in both its political and its cultural backgrounds. A knowledge of the language is rec- ommended, and Connie is study- ing French this year. Connie, however, is still considering Ger- many and Austria because of their crucial positions in the world to- day. She also says that London and Stratford have made her think seriously of England. A leaflet published by the Put- ney Institute states that "the Ex- periment is more interested in the quality than the quantity of its membership. In considering ap- plicants preference is given to those who have genuine interest in making a personal contribution to international understanding, Banker To Address Marriage Class Mr. Roff Sims will be the speak- er for the marriage class today. Mr. Sims, a prominent Atlanta hanker, will discuss money mat- ters in the home. Mr. Sims' wife is Dr. Catherine Sims, associate professor of history and political All seniors and engaged girls are invited to attend this class, which meets at 5 p. m. in 207 Campbell hall. CONNIE CURRY demonstrated ability to get along well with others, special achieve- ment in personal interests or hob- bies, outstanding record in extra- curricular activities, experience in camping and roughing it out- of-doors, academic standing in the top half of their class." Connie has fulfilled several of (Continued on page 3) Morehouse Will Be Scene Of Intercollegiate Council CA announces that there will be a meeting of the Intercol- legiate Council, an organiza- tion composed of students of colleges and universities in Atlanta, at Morehouse college on Sunday, Feb. 14. A mis- sionary to India will be the main speaker. Warren Announces Watercolor Exhibit The art department will have on view February 14 to March 6 an exhibition of 30 water colors of the U. S. A. The American contemporary paintings are from the collection of the Internation- al Business Machines Co., N. Y., and come to us% through their courtesy and generosity. The ex- hibition includes work by some of our country's best painters in the medium of water colors. Included in the exhibition is work by La- mar Dodd, Gladys Rockmore Da- vis, and Okden Pleissner. The gallery will be open for all to enjoy this impressive group of original paintings. All are in- vited to a preview of the exhibi- tion on Sunday afternoon, Feb. 4 to 6. p. m. LeCraw Will Speak On Foreign Affairs Our speaker in chapel tomorrow will be Mr. Roy LeCraw, promin- ent Atlanta lawyer. His subject is, "What We Can Do About In- ternational Tensions." Mr. Le- Craw, who has traveled extensive- ly in European countries, will dis- cuss affairs of Japan, the Far East, and Near East, and other sections of the world. Mr. LeCraw attended Georgia Institute of Technology and Ala- bama Polytechnical Institute. A member of Alpha Tau Omega, he is a fraternity brother of Presi- dent Alston. A veteran of three wars, -Mr. LeCraw resigned as ma- yor of Atlanta in 1942 to enter the United States Army. Mollegen To Direct- Religious Emphasis Dr. Albert Theodore Mollegen will arrive Monday, Feb. 15, to open the annual Religious-Empha- sis week activities. His first ap- pearance will be a lecture open to the public on Monday evening at 8 p. m. in Gaines chapel, Pres- sor hall. At this time he will speak on "Revelation and Human Knowledge." This opening ad- dress will be followed by a recep- tion in the lobby of Rebekah Scott. Dr. Mollegen, who is Professor of New Testament Language and Literature at the Protestant Epis- copal Seminary in Alexandria, Va., was educated in electrical en- gineering at Mississippi State col- lege. He received his theological degrees from Virginia Seminary and Union Seminary, New York, and his D. D. from the University of the South, Sewanee, Tenn. He is founder of, and lecturer in, a theological college for lay persons which has become a Wash- ington center for relating Christi- anity to psychoanalysis, modern art, and contemporary social, po- litical and economic problems. He is chairman of the Episcopal Na- tional Commission on College Work and he is also on the Au- thor's Committee of the Episcopal Church which is producing a se- ries of books for the laity on Christian Faith, Worship, and Life. In November of 1953 he was the James W. Richards Lecturer at ihe University of Virginia and in 1954 he is the Kellogg Lecturer at the Episcopal Theological School, Cambridge, Mass. Throughout the week Dr. Mol- legen will speak each day in chap- el and will meet with various groups on campus including '57 Club, the Marriage Class and day students. On Tuesday he will have lunch with the men of the (Continued on page 2) Poet, The Miser 7 Provide Scintillating Entertainment By Pat Hale On Saturday evening, Jan. 30, Robert Frost again shed light on his audience on the subject of reading poetry. Mr. Frost's general topic was, "One Way of Looking at Poetry." After reluctantly conceding a place to the school way of reading poetry, which stands always under correction by authority, he commended the "pleasure" way, in which we may match our wits with the poet's. The obligation is twofold, Mr. Frost states: the poet must meet us halfway in writing poems that we don't have to go to college to understand, and stick to our own realm of experience. Then we for our parts must meet him on his own grounds, grapple a bit with the meaning, and discover the de- lights of reading for the fun of it, without benefit of dictionary. Among the poems which Mr. Frost read, accompanied by a commentary spiced with his own Vermont wit, were the old favor- ites, "Pasture," ''The Road Not Taken" and "Stopping by Woods." "The Witch of Coos," a narrative poem in dialect, afforded particu- lar pleasure to the audience. Some of the lesser known poems which he read were "A Silken Tent," "The Soldier," "He Thought He Kept the Universe Alone," and "Reluctance." In conclusion he read two of the perennial favor- ites here at Agnes Scott, "Birches" and "Departmental." By the way, he told some of us later that the "hindmost" title of "Departmental" is "The End of My Ant Jerry." This, Robert Frost's twelfth vis- it to Agnes Scott, made us real- ize anew that, as Miss Laney said when she introduced him, his friendship is one of our most val- ued possessions at Agnes Scott, And on last Saturday night all of Moliere's wit and gaiety, ele- gance and grace, slapstick and so- phistication sparkled forth in the Players, Inc., production of "The (Continued on page 2) 2 THE AGNES SCOTT NEWS Wednesday, Feb. 10, 1954 Let's Do It Again Something revolutionary took place on our campus last Friday. Almost the entire campus population turned out for meals, chapel, classes and library work sporting the latest word in shirts and jeans. The silence-shrouded recesses of the library were filled with the unfamiliar sound of the hu- man voice, fortissimo, and shortly after in dorms all over the campus the wild clanging of firebells shattered the quiet. Students bade their professors good morning with .a cheery "Bon jour, Pierre," or "Nice day, isn't it, Willie Joe," and answered their instructors' questions quite frankly: "Well, Margaret, I see it this way ..." It was Suppressed Desires day. And it was a huge success. Almost everyone -entered into the spirit of the thing with much enthusiasm, over $344 was assessed for Junior Jaunt, and everyone participating had great fun. It was one of the most successful extra-curricu- lar stunts executed by any organization on campus in a long, long time. The terrific success of the thing would not have been pos- sible without the efficient planning and publicity of S-D day executed by its proud parent, Exec, and without the splen- did cooperation and enthusiasm shown by the faculty. Speak- ing for the entire student body, the "News" expresses its most sincere appreciation to these groups for making Sup- pressed Desires day possible and profitable. C. W. Dining Hall Addition The installation of a new coat rack in the dining hall cloak room last week came as a very pleasant and much needed surprise to most of us. The students should take advantage of this new addition to our campus facilities in the effort to keep our dining hall neat. Now there is more than ample room to put away all coats and books while we eat. The front steps and lobby no long- er need be cluttered. We wish to thank the administration for the new rack. Students should express their appreciation by using the ad- dition properly. C. C. Frost, Play (Continued from page 1) Miser." This nationally famous touring company gave Moliere's gay comedy about love and gold a highly stylized, polished per- formance that was very well re- ceived. The tone of the production was set by rollicking music, the charmingly stylized setting, and gay, slightly daft stage props like the baby mammouth and the green quill pen. The standard of act- ing was so high that it is hard to single any out for particular ex- cellence. Each of the perform- ances was characterized not only by polished perfection but by the grace of movement of dancers and the exuberance of people having a wonderful time. Bob Dietz brought applause for his characterization of the greedy-fingered, tyrannical Harpagon, and Pat Barnett, whom many will remember for her Rosa- line in "Loves Labour's Lost," was matchless as Froisine the match- maker. The play itself, in a modern translation by Walter Kerr of Mo- liere's worldly-wise comedy of manners, has much in it to de- light, ranging from sparkling wit- tiness and sly asides to bold farce. Excellent mime, a swift pace, col- orful and elegant costumes, and the vitality and freshness of the whole production helped greatly to capture this spirit. Our appreciation goes to Lec- ture association and to the whole school, who, on two thoroughly entertaining evenings, taught us how pleasant it is to ha.ve a poet of our own, and how delightful Moliere can be in a first-rate pro- duction. Letter to the Editor Dear Editor: As a preface to the body of this letter, I would like to make it known that I am a student who has no Saturday classes in the first place, and one who is to be in attendance at every meeting of her classes prior to the week- end of February 20-22. Concerning the matter of class attendance on the week-end of Founder's Day, I would like to see both students and faculty in agreement. I think it would be admitted that Agnes Scott stu- dens handle their class attendance exceptionally well. We are deem- ed fortunate by students of other schools to have an administration that gives us the liberty and trusts us to handle voluntary class at- tendance system. We as students realize that any work missed be- cause of absence rests entirely upon the student. This system is one that demands maturity, and the typical Agnes Scott student has never been one to use cuts fla- grantly and without cause. More- 'Over, it is generally considered a necessary regulation that the stu- dent must be in attendance the day before and after a holiday. This regulation is stated in the "Student Handbook" (page 34) "Attendance is required the day before and the day after a holi- day," and is not to be questioned. This year, the student body, up- on first look at the 1953-54 school calendar, thought itself fortunate indeed that the day before Foun- der's Day would be a Sunday, up- on which classes would not be in session. It is a cruel blow indeed for these students to learn that Sunday the 21st is not the day before Monday the 22nd, and that so many cannot use their class cuts on Saturday the 19th, as so many had made advance plans to use. It is a slap to the students' in- tegrity when we are not trusted to handle the voluntary attend- ance that has been granted to us as Agnes Scott students, and it is a wonder to us that Sunday is not the day before Monday. Surely, if Sunday was considered Foun- der's Day last year, and the col- lege had no actual holiday set aside then, Sunday should rightly be considered as the day before the holiday this year. Sincerely, Jane Zuber La ii do ii Assist* Cupid With Unique Verses By Jane Landon Since this Sunday is Valentine's Day, it is only apropos that we discuss the time hallowed custom of sending senti- mental messages to our friends and etc. These messages have been known to get mushy, if you will pardon the ex- pression, so to avoid any real display of emotion, we will herewith present a few sample ' President Conducts Discussion Series Dr. Wallace Alston led discus- sion periods open to all sopho- mores and juniors on the past three Sunday afternoons. The subjects discussed were "The Na- ture of God," "The Problem of Sin," and "The Problem of Suf- fering." The last of these talks will be held next Sunday, Feb. 14, at 2 p. m. in the end date parlor of Main on the topic, "Freedom and Determination." The Agnes Scott News Editor Z. JOYCE MUX GET* Managing Editor CAROLINE REIXEttO Business Manager LIZ CRAIC Published weekly, except during holidays and examination periods, by the students of Agnes Scott College. Office on second floor Murphy Candler Building. Entered as second class matter at the Decatur, Georgia, post office. Subscription price, per year $2.00 ; single copies, ten cents. MEMBER Associate Collegiate Press Mollegen (Continued from page 1) faculty at 1 p. m. He will have a discussion with those interested in church-related vocations Thurs- day afternoon at 5 p. in. in the MeKinney Room. Dr. Mollegen will have personal conferences throughout the week beginning at 11:20 a. m., and he will meet each evening at 9:30 p. m. with the entire student body for a discus- sion in Murphey Candler. During the week, Dr. Mollegen will eat with the CA Cabinet, '57 Cjub officers, day students, Epis- copal students, and other groups on campus. ^ He will have Communion with Episcopalians on Wednesday morning. On Tuesday at 4:30 p. m. in Room 207, Campbell hall, he will participate in a science - wished to learn. AGNES SCOTT COLLEGE Decafur, Ga. Emory To Present Badminton Exhibit Katherine Matthews, badminton manager, announces that Ken Da- vidson, renowned badminton star, will give an exhibition at Emory university on Tuesday evening, Feb. 16, at 7:30 p. m. Those in- terested in attending are urged to sign the list posted in the mail- room. Cars will leave the gym at 7 p. m. Davidson is coach of the U. S. A. International Thomas Cup team her mailbox to see that her room- mates didn't intercept her letters from Vermont. Connie has also had some difficulty in convincing Agnes Scott students of the merits of NSA Travel Tours. She could- n't explain why she didn't want to take one herself. On graduation Connie plans to make her career in international relations. Former participants in the Ex- periment from Agnes Scott are Sarah McKee, Muriel Gear, Pris- cilla Shepherd, and Louise Hill. Dancers To Present 'Firebird' by Fokine The Agnes Scott Dance group will present "The Firebird" to the College Park Music club today at 4 p. m. The group is under the direction of Mrs. Eugenie Dozier, instructor in physical education. Dancing the role of Tsarevena will be Judy McDaniel or Frances Patterson. Louisa Allen will play Prince Ivan, and the Firebird will be Marilyn Vance or Helen Sew- ell. Meyme Curtis is the narra- tor. Igor Stravinsky wrote "The Fire bird" music, and Fokine wrote the book and the original chore- ography. Marilyn Vance and Nor- ma Chamblee did the choreog- raphy for this production. Kather- ine Hefner designed the scenery and costumes. Another performance of the dance will be given in Presser hall on Friday, Feb. 26, at 8 p. in. for the Agnes Scott community. ill our paneled skirt . . . In chambray denim. 7 95 BOBBIE BROOKS fashions a stunning new skirt in "Avondale" Sanforized chambray denim ... the added excitement is the white bordered panels all around that button with giant white buttons. New colors ... in sizes 7 to 15. BelfcGallant Home of Better Values 4 THE AGNES SCOTT NEWS Wednesday, Feb. 10, 1954 Sophomores Will Battle Frosh In Crucial Basketball Contest By Virginia Keller The proverbial "sublime to the ridiculous" prevailed in the triple header basketball attraction last Friday, Feb. 5, in the A{3C gym. Conventional "sublime" were the inter- class games resulting in victories by the sophs and fresh- men over the seniors and juniors, respectively, while the "ridiculous" was supplied by a "Suppressed Desires" game be- tween the sister classes. Providing some of the most un- usual and spectacular basketball ever seen on the campus, non- varsity 'aspirants "showed their stuff" in the opening suppressed desires contest won by the soph- senior combination. Referees for the affair were M. E. Knight and Mary Alice Kemp, complete with jailbird outfits. With all conventional rules for- saken, Jane Landon took particu- lar advantage of unlimited drib- ble (the ball hog) for the winners who were led in scoring by Alice Ann Klostermeyer. The junior- frosh team resorted to a tall man combination with Helen Fokes seated atop Jo Ann Smith T. 'Helen Fokes released another desire by making elaborate bows with each attempted foul shot. Ju- lia Beeman seemed particularly adept at remaining flat on the floor during the majority of the 10-minute contest. Regular team action proved some of the best of the season as the teams started the second half of their schedules. In the first game, the mighty sophomores kept their hopes for the championship alive by trouncing the seniors, 35-29. Capturing high point honors was soph Louisa Allen with 23 points. Her teammate, Harriett Griffin, played an exceptionally good pass- ing game in addition to scoring eight points. Sophomore guards May* Muse and Barbara Battle dis- played excellent ball handling. High scorer for the losers was Julia Greer with 14, followed by Jackie Josey with 11, both of whom played excellent floor games. Joen Fagan led the senior defensive unit. Continuing their unblemished w inning streak, the freshmen men- ace staged a second half rally to crush a fast junior quintet, 37-25. Top scorer in the second contest was freshman Jane Beaver with 21 points. Margie DeFord and Hobby Mills aided Jane with their offensive skill. On defense, the winners were led by Jeanine Fra- part and Mary Ann O'Neal. The senior squad displayed a balanced scoring attack of Mary Alice Kemp, Sally .Legg and M. E. Knight who totalled 9, 8 and 8 points respectively. Carolyn Wells led the junior guards who were es- pecially effective in the first h^alf. Feature game on this week's schedule will match the unbeaten freshmen against the once-defeat- ed sophomores. To remain in con- tention for the championship, this will be a "must" for the sopho- mores whose only loss came at the hands of the freshmen earlier in the season. In the other contest, the win- less seniors will take on the ju- niors whose record now stands a one win and three losses. Games start at 4 p. m. in the gym, and everyone is invited to attend and | cheer her class. Agnes Scott News Completes 38 Years of Campus Service By Dorothy Weakley February 11, 1954, will mark the 38th anniversary of the Agnes Scott News. The weekly publication and its content have changed considerably in these 38 years. The origin and development of the News are most inter- esting. In 1915-16 Spott Payne, '17, and a group of students agitated the question of a weekly ' paper. On Feb. 11, 1916, the first number appeared. It was called the Agonistic and continued under that name until April, 1939, when the name was changed to the Ag- nes Scott News: The first issue to carry the name of Agnes Scott was dated April 26, 1939. It was interesting the way the name Agonistic came to be chosen. A prize of a semester's subscrip- tion to. the newspaper was offered for the student suggesting the best name and Anne Kyle, '18, won the prize. And this is the way she came upon the word accord- ing to her own account: "One Sun- day afternoon while I was drying my hair I took a small dictionary, went through it word by word and made a list of all the words I thought might be appropriate as a name for the paper. I then re- duced that list to about five or six names and turned that list in for the contest. The word Agonis- tic (meaning, according to the dic- tionary, 'pertaining to a sharp mental combat') headed the list. It seemed appropriate as we often spoke of Agnes Scott as 'dear old Agony'. That is about all I know of the beginning of the Agonistic." Some of the names rejected were The Clarion, The Dove, The Ag- nes Scott Laurel, and The Tom- myhawk. It was published under this name until April, 1939, when the name was changed. This change took place largely because the DECATUR CO-OP CABS 24 Hour Service Radio Dispatched Call CR. 1071 CR. 3866 HEARN'S Jewelry Co. 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It was amusing and enlighten- ing to delve into the pages of the first copies of the so called Agon- istic and find the changes that have come about. The paper then had its office on the third floor of the Science hall and the price of the publica- tion was '75 cents a year in ad- vance and five cents a copy. In the first edition, which con- sisted of four pages with four col- umns per page, there was a large section devoted to current events. This included in much detail the business of President Wilson. One lengthy article related the story of the Russians taking Kashan in Persia. The Agonistic also had its soci- ety and personal news. It in- cluded the names of the people who had been in the infirmary the past week and the people who had had company from home. About the nearest thing to our society column was this article was headlined "Weddings:" "All of us, I suppose, read about Miss Maggie Fields' romantic run-a- way marriage this summer and how 'Lupton' was victorious over his many rivals." Perhaps one of the most strik- ing columns was one entitled "Krazy Korner," which consisted of about eight or 10 relatively pointless jokes. For example, A. A. (In psych, class): Mr. Stukes, let me give you an ex- ample ? Mr. Sfukes: All right, Miss Alex- ander, I know exactly what you're going to say. A. A.: Then say it! It was notable that social events made the front page in these edi- tions. The Opening Dance, which was held from 8-9 p. m. in the gymnasium where all the girls danced together, was given front- page prominence. The sports section of the weekly was very much like ours today urging everyone to try out for the sport of the season. In a write-up of the basketball pros- pects of the classes the following was said: "There is a quantity of husky material in the class of 1920." Delivery Service at Maid's Office Marguerite Smith's RADIANT DRY CLEANING Knit Dresses Hand Cleaned and Blocked When you pause. make It count.. .have a Coke 60TTUD UNDCK AUTHORJTY OP THE COCACOIA COMPANY |Y THE ATLANTA COCA-COLA BOTTLING CO Coke ' is a registered trad.-mork. 1953. THE COCA-COLA COMPANY Th e nes dco ttN ews VOL. XXXIX Agnes Scott College, Decatur, Georgia, Wednesday, Feb. 17, 1954 Number 11 Burnet To Post List For Election Dates There will be a list posted in the mail room on Feb. 18 of peo- ple who qualify for offices and who have worked with the dif- ferent organizations. Anyone may add names of people who qualify for the requirements of the of- fice. Rep. Council has revised the point system, and the point chan- ges will be made on this list. Nominations will be made for editor of the "Agnes Scott News" in Student Government meeting on Feb. 25 and the elections for this office "will be held March 4. On Feb. 25, a forum is planned for Student Government meeting. JoAnn Hall and her committee have been gathering information about student governments from other schools. The main purpose of the forum will be to compare our student government, our laws, and our handbook with those of other schools. Tryouts Announced For '54 May Day Program Katherine Tlofner, May Day chairman, lias announced that the date for May Day tryouts will be March 2, 4-6 p. m. and 7-8 p. m. The tryouts will be In the gym, and everyone is eligible. NOTICE There will be no "News" on Feb. 24. The next issue will appear on March 3. Pictured are Norma Chamblee, Memye Curtis, and Louisa Allen in a scene from "The Firebird." I.R.C. Will Discuss World Atomic Pool International Relations club is presenting a program tomorrow night, Feb. 18, on proposals for world atomic control. Liz Craig will speak r-n the plans presented in the past. Alice Ann Kloster- meyer will discuss President Eis- enhower's ptan for an atomic en- ergy pool in the light of the Ber- lin conferen:e. The meeting will be held from 7-730 p. m. in the end date parlor in Main. Seniors Sweep Junior Jaunt, Crown McLanahan as Queen By ANN ALLRED Clouds of dream mist rolled away at Junior Jaunt last Saturday night to reveal that the senior class had crowned Clara Jean McLanahan "Queen of Dreams" by contributing $596 to the campus-wide charity drive, an average of $7.96 per class member. The seniors also won the final honor of the evening of the production of "A Night Along the Nile, or Sphinxes and Minxes" was award- ed first place in the skit competi- tion. The juniors were second in the money drive, contributing an av- erage of $4.90 per class member. Junior Jaunt Chairman Louise Robinson announced that total contributions reached $2005. Pro- ceeds from a 10-day drive which culminated in "A Dreamer's Hol- iday" on February 13 are to be di- vided between the World Univer- sity Service, the United Negro College fund, support of a Greek war orphan, and a scholarship for a foreign student to Agnes Scott. With Sue Walker at the piano, the curtain opened Saturday night on Junior Jaunt as dreamers toss- ed their cares away and set out on butterfly wings to their favor- ite lands of make-believe. Lib Flynn led all the girls in the au- dience through a sparkling mas- querade fantasy where worries fluttered by to the choreography of Gcnny Lucchese and Mary Hood. Bob Downing of Georgia Tech then introduced the boys to the eery precision dance of 'the Interspace Patrol, led by Space Captain Mary Hood. Staged dra- matically in black and white, the scene revolved around a silvery 3-D planet designed by Julia Bee- man -and engineered in chicken wire by Pat Hale. In the finale, Bob and Lib dreamed together in a medley of love songs which closed the Junior Jaunt of 1954 with a suggestion to everyone, "Dream When You're Feeling Blue." The backdrop of butterflies, stars, and rainbows which carried out the theme of Junior Jaunt was designed and painted by Dee Vann. Carolyn Crawford and Betty Reiney made special mu- sical arrangements; Ann Atkinson and Caroline Cutts were responsi- ble for lighting effects; Grace Olert was chairman of the cos- tume committee. Margaret Rog- ers and May Huie were in charge of programs; the block print for the cover was designed by Ann Allread. Harriet Stovall planned the star-net gym decorations. Jo- Ann Hall and Jeanne Levie were general production directors. Class skit chairmen were Doris Musgrave, Judy Brown, and Jane Landon. and Connie Ormsby. Dan Berry and his orchestra played to a crowded gymnasium for dancing from 9 to 12 p. m. Mollegen To Speak At Marriage Class L'r. Albert Theodore Mollegen who is on the Agnes Scott campus for Religious Emphasis week will speak on "Religion in the Home" at the marriage class this after- noon at 5 p. m. DV. Mollegen is Professor of New Testament Lan- guage and Literature at the Pro- testant Episcopal Seminary in Al- exandria, Va. On February 24, Miss Marie Huper, assistant professor of art, will speak on "Interior Design." All seniors and engaged girls who will be getting married be- fore the marriage course next year are cordially invited to at- tend. These meetings in 207 Campbell hall. Dance Group to Give Firebird As Annual Winter Production The Dance group will present "The Firebird" with chore- ography by the group Feb. 26 at 8 p. m. in Presser hall. Marilyn Vance or Helen Sewell will dance the role of the Firebird. Louisa Allen is cast as Prince Ivan and Judy Mc- Daniel will dance as the Tzarevna, The head Princesses will be Norma Chamblee, Maizie Cox, . . c xl , Prince remembers the feather and the Firebird comes to his aid. She prompts him to extract a metal chest containing a huge egg the soul of Kastchei from the trunk of a tree. Jvan smashes the egg despite Kastchei's frantic efforts to get hol<3 of it and the spell of the de- mon and his court of monsters is* broken forever. The Tzarevna. followed by a procession of nobles who were all former victims of Kastchei, comes to meet Ivan. The ballet ends with the celebration of the marriage of the Prince and his Tzarevna and the final appearance of the Firebird. Katherine Hanna, and Helen Sew- ell. Ann Sayre is cast as Kastchei, the demon. General admission is 80 cents, and 40 cents for faculty and stu- dents. The costumes and back- drop were designed by Katherine Hefner. Mrs. Bell will be the ac- companist and the entire produc- tion is under the direction of Miss Eugenie Dozier, instructor in phy- sical education. The plot of "Firebird" centers around young Prince Ivan who, wandering into an enchanted wood on a hunting expedition, succeeds in capturing the magic Firebird. In answer to her pleas, he re- leases her and as a reward she gives him a magic feather. The Firebird disappears, Ivan hides and 12 Princesses appear and dance with their leader who warns the Prince that he is in the gar- dens of the demon Kastchei and advises him to flee. However, a horde of monsters cuts off Ivan's escape and Kast chei himself appears. But the ASC To Broadcast Founder's Program Agnes Scott College's 65th Founder's Day program will fea- ture a radio program presenting a series of interviews with stu- dents and faculty members. "What Is Academic Freedom?" is the ti- tle of the program. Dr. George Hayes, professor of English, Dr. Catherine Sims, associate profes- sor of history and and political science, Florrie Fleming, and Nancy Brock will take part, with Dorothy Cremin Read '42 as in- terviewer. The program will be broadcast over the following stations, which have given the time at the re- quest of Alumnae club presidents in their cities: Anderson, S. C, WANS. Feb. 23. 7:45 p. m. ; Birmingham, Ala., WSGN, Feb. 23, 8:45 p. m.; Charlotte, N. C, WBT, Feb. 21, 1:45 p. m.: Chat- tanooga, Tenn., WAPO, Feb. 19. 2 p. m.; Columbus. Ga., WRBL, Feb. 22, 9:30 a. m.; Durham, N. C, WDNC, Feb. 22, 5:15 p. m.; Falls Church, Va. (Washington, D. C, area), WFAX, Feb. 22, 12:15 p. m.; Greensboro, N. C, WBIG. Feb. 22. 5:30 p. m.: Lexington. Ky., WLAP, Feb. 21, 1:45 p. m.; Nashville, Tenn.. WSM, Students To Present 'Fiesta de la Flor' The department of Spanish of Agnes Scott college will be host to the Circulo Hispanoamericano, a group of Spanish speaking peo pie in Atlanta, on Tuesday, Feb. 23, in the recreation room in Re- bekah Scott at 8 p. m. A light musical comedy, "Fies- ta de la Flor", will be presented by Agnes Scott and Emory Span- ish students. This picturesque comedy is the story of the birth day of a Spanish girl, Pepita, and the group of young people who come to her home to celebrate the day. Agnes Scott students taking parts are Pat McGee, JoAnne Mc- Carthy, Eleanor Estes, Clair Tritt, June Ellen Mansour, Georgia Rice Betty Ann Jacks, Louisa Allen, Ann Sayre, Rut he Norton, Nancy Clark, and LeGrande Smith. Em- ory University boys in the play are George Rodgers, Cecil Wilson Jerry Maddox, Jack Coley, Bob Bradley, and Bob Zimmer. Sally Templeton is the pianist for the group. Miss Melissa Cilley, assistant professor of Spanish, and Miss Hester Matthews, instructor of Spanish, are directing "Fiesta de la Flor." All Spanish! students, past and present, are invited to attend. Feb. 20. 1 p. m.; New Orleans, La.. WWL, Feb. 20. 12:45 p. m.; Richmond, Va.. WMBG and WCOD, Feb. 22, 10:15 p. m.; Shre- veport, La., KTBS, Feb. 20, 10:15 p. m.; Tampa, Fla., WFLA, Feb. 22, 1 :30 p. m. Monday. Feb. 22, will be a hol- iday for the campus community. Students have the privilege of cut- ting Saturday classes, Feb. 20. Blackfriars To Give Play About Brontes "Moor Born," the story of the tragedy of the Bronte sisters, has been chose*n as the spring play to be produced by the Agnes Scott Blackfriars on April 9 in Gaines chapel of Presser hall. The play, which takes place in the parsonage at Hayworth, York- shire, England, covers three years in the lives of the Bronte sisters, Anne, Charlotte, and Emily, show- ing the ironic sacrifice of the tal- ented girls for their desolute bro- ther, Branwell, who had none of their native genius. In highly dramatic scenes the years 1845 through 1848 are rep- resented, beginning with the dis- covery of the poems that the sis- ters have written in the vain hope of helping their brother. The play ends with the death of Emily who has written "WutheVing Heights" and given the authorship to Bran- well. The week following the presen- tation of "Moor Bom," Black- friars will give "Family Portrait," a reading by 10 women and 12 men who take the parts of the dif- ferent members of the family of Jesus and give their reactions to Jesus and his life. The casts of both the produc- tions will be announced following try-outs to be held soon. Thirty Students Take Port In Blood Campaign ,Selma Schroth, chairman of the blood drive, has announced that on February 9, 30 students par- ticipated in the blood drive. The 22 seniors, seven juniors, and one sophomore were: Ulla Beckman, Liz Craig, Dottie Holcomb, Alice Nunnally, Julia Greer, Nancy Lee, Pat Hale, Connie Ormsby, Fran- ces Sistar, Mitzi Kiscr, Betty El- lington, Selma Schroth, Pat Pat- terson, Vee Williamson, Harriette Potts, Katherine Hefner, Carolyn Tinklcpaugh, Ida Rogers, Nan Ar- wood, Vallie Burnet. Jane Landon, Harriet Durham, Jackie Josey, Marjorie Vann, Virginia Lee Floyd, Chor Gee Goh, Sue Pur- dom, and Louise Hill. THE AGNES SCOTT NEWS Wednesday, Feb. 17, 1954 Convocation Courtesy A convocation speaker must foe quite surprised at the re- ception the students give him during the ten minutes of or- gan prelude and meditation period before convocation be- gins. The atmosphere is such that even if the speaker were- n't concerned over the actions of the students, he would find it impossible to meditate above the chatter of several hun- dred voices. As appalling as the noise is to those of us who sit in the balcony, it is embarrassing to think of how a stranger must react. We students have turned this opportunity for worship into a period of gossip, gab, and actually a contest to see who can chatter the loudest in an attempt to be heard. We students have ignored the suggestions and pleas of the administra- tion, the faculty, and even other students to observe the brief period prefacing our weelky convocation. Is there a lack of maturity in the student body that we cannot judge when we should be silent? Are we not strong enough to resist the temptation to shout at the nearest friend? Or are we merely forgetful of the purpose of a wor- ship service? Whatever the reason is, we must realize that the organ is not to compete with us in making noise, but to create an at- mosphere for worship; that even if we as individuals don't wish to worship, there are others who do; and finally, that we should remain silent, if for no other reason than out of respect for our speaker. C. C. 'D reamers Holidi Another Junior Jaunt has been filed away into the history of Agnes Scott college. "Dreamers' Holiday," presented by the class of 1955, was a tremendous success. The seniors walked away with two firsts for the night. There was no doubt among the audience that their skit, "A Night on the Nile" or "Sphinxes and Minxes," was the best. It sparkled with that fresh Landon humor that is unsurpassable. The seniors also presented an impressive more than seven dol- lars per person quota to win the mqney contest. There are two purposes behind Junior Jaunt. One is to raise money for the worthy causes designated by the stu- dent body, and the other is to have a plain, rip-roaring good time. The assessment of over two thousand dollars for WUS, UNCF, our Greek war orphan, and a foreign scholar- ship; and the. jammed gymnasium that remained packed right up to midnight, speak loudly and favorably of the great success of this years' Junior Janut. To the juniors who worked so diligently and gave of their time and good grades, and to the entire student body who gave and gave, our congratulations for your success, and our deepest appreciation for the evening. It was great fun! C. W. Co-op Cooperation For several years now Agnes Scott has had an institution known as Coke Bottle Co-Op. Coke Bottle Co-Op is, or should be, an integral part of Phone Co-Op, well known to all. However, it's easier to ignore three or four little green bottles than it is to be oblivious to the phone. And the next night, it's just as easy to ignore six or seven little green bot- tles. But when the cases begin to fill up, comes the realiza- tion that sometime, somebody is going to have to carry them down (or over). It would be so considerate of the people who have Phone Co-Op on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday nights if they would remember Coke Bottle Co-Op, too. Then Thursday's child could save her back muscles and her composure. G. L. Campus To Select Editor In First of '54 Elections On February 25 there will be nominations for editor of the Agnes Scott News. She will be elected on March 4. Other nominations will take place on March 25, followed by elections on April 5-8. lass officers will be elected on April 12. C A Will Give Party For Campus, Tech Y Christian association is having an informal party on Saturday, Feb. 27 from 8-11:30 p. m. After the guest speaker, there will be refreshments and time for danc- ing. Boys from the Tech YMCA are invited. Watch for more pub licity. Letter to the Editor Dear Editor, Perhaps this letter could be addressed "Dear Faculty." This comes as a big THANK YOU to our faculty for their reconsidera- tion on the matter of cutting on Feb. 20. The student body does appreciate their reaction to our request of considering Sunday, Feb. 21, as the day before Foun- der's Day. Many Agnes Scott su- dents may now accept invitations to out-of-town college functions this week-end. May they welcome this privilege and enjoy their week-end. This letter is also a PLEASE to the "left-over" students. May we, who will not be attending out- of-town festivities, show appre- ciation to the faculty by attend- ing our classes, and not stomp on the privilege they have granted. Sincerely, Jane Zuber Dr. Mollegen Leads Religious Emphasis This morning Dr. Albert T. Mol- legen began the second half of Re- ligious Emphasis week by holding a Communion service with the Episcopal students. At an extend- ed Convocation period he spoke on "Christ." Following this ad- dress, he held personal confer- ences in Main with those students desiring to speak with him. After lunching with the day students at 12:45 p. m. he held a discussion with them in the basement of the dining hall. At 2 p. m. he attended a cur- rent problems class, Political Sci- ence 213, and at 3:45 p. m. he held a discussion with philosophy stu- dents. At 5 p. m. he spoke to the Marriage class. He had din- ner with the Alstons, after which he met some of the faculty. Tomorrow DV. Mollegen will speak in chapel on "At-One-Ment" after which he will again hold personal conferences at 11:20 a. m. At 5 p. m. he will hold a con- ference in the McKinney room in Main with those interested in church-related vocations. .At 7:30 p. m. a group of Atlanta area Episcopal leaders are coming to the campus to talk with him. Both Wednesday and Thursday nights at 9:30 p. m. there will be discus- sions for the entire college com- munity in Murphey Candler. On the final day of Religious Emphasis week, Friday, Dr. Molle- gen will speak in chapel on "The Church and the Goal." He will again hold personal conferences in Main, and that afternoon will meet with the economics class on money and banking. The entire week will be closed by a Commun- ion service for everyone in Mac- lean chapel at 7 p. m. Landon Retells Story Of Famed Cherry Tree By JANE LANDON It is only fitting that we at Agnes Scott celebrate the birth of our founder, George Washington Scott, on February 22. But we must remain cognizant of the fact that another great man was born on that same date, the founder of our country, George Washington. CA Reveals Plans For Devotion Week The week of February 23-27 will be Personal Devotional week, Jane Crook, president of Chris- tian association, has announced. Special chapel programs will in- clude a worship service led by Doris Sullivan in the Wednesday covocation, including special mu- sic by the Glee club, and a music program by Mr. Raymond Martin, associate professor of music, on Friday. Dr. James McCain, presi- dent emeritus, will lead vespers on Wednesday and Thursday at 6 -40 p. m. Born in 1732, Washington was the son of Augustine Washington, eminent cherry tree planter. This brings to mind an interesting an- ecdote concerning our first presi- dent. It was that George's father was most proud of his stand of cherry trees, for his wife (George's mo- ther) was a renowned confection- ist (candy mak$r), and her spe- cialty was chocolate covered cher- ries. Since the country had little or no laws except those which the Crown wished to impose, and since the Crown was most fond of pay- ing for its scepters, etc., with mo- ney from the New World, they found it advantageous to squeeze the colonists for every cent they were worth. This imposed a hardship upon certain Virginia planters. So Mrs. Washington went into busi- ness as a candy maker in order to help out with family finances. This was a concession on her part, for she usually sold her candy at little roadside stands and at coun- ty fairs. (Pretty bad pun, but we're all worn out after Junior Jaunt, et al.) ' The story goes that little George was interested in whittling out birch bark canoes, and desired to do so one bright morning. But since Mr. Washington was a cher- ry tree planter and lot a birch park planter, our hero found it necessary to whittle put his can- oe, in which he later crossed the Fotomac, from cherry wood. And so he chopped down the cherry tree, so the story goes. This destroyed many cherries, limiting his mother's business and consequently forcing his father to think up a new occupation for his wife. This upset his father im- mensely. And so when he came home that evening, and saw that Tech Invites Public To 'Detective Story' "Detective Story," a Pulitzer Prize winner by Sidney Kingsley, will be presented by the Georgia Tech dramatic group Feb. 19 and 20 at 8:30 p. m. Everyone is invit- ed to attend at the arena style theater in the Tech field house lo- cated directly behind the Varsity. Tickets may be purchased at the door for $1.00 or by calling Mary Nell Ivey at AT. 7070. the source of his income had been felled, he went straight to his son. Since George was the only person with a hatchet within hundreds of miles, since he was busy whit- Ming on his canoe, and since Mrs. Washington had already squealed, the good father, after much de- liberation, decided that he knew who the responsible person was. (A good example of logical thought.) George was put to the supreme test "Did you or did you not chop down my cherry tree," and right away, without hesitation, he an- swered in his tiny childish falsetto voice, "Yup." Wasn't that an interesting an- ecdote concerning a great man? But chopping down the tree sav- ed money in the long run, for years later, after he had thrown a silver dollar across the Potomac, George used his famous cherry bark canoe to paddle to the other side and retrieve his dollar. We got off of the point some- where, and now we're out of space. But the moral remains: They were born on the same date, One founded our institution, One helped with our.'Constitution. Concert To Feature Firkusny as Soloist Rudolph Firkusny, one of the most popular of recital pianists in both Europe and the United States, has been brought back to the Atlanta audiences a second time by popular demand. He will appear at 8:30 p. m., Saturday, Feb. 20, in the Municipal auditori- um as the guest star for the At- lanta Symphony orchestra. On the program will be Concer- to no. 1 in G minor for Piano and Orchestra by Mendelssohn, and the Concerto in F Major for Piano and Orchestra by Menotti. The Orchestra, conducted by Mr. Sop- kin, will also play Bach's Chag- onne in a special arrangement for full orchestra by Mr. Sopkin, and Prokofief's Symphony Classi- cal. Firkusny, born in Czechoslo- vakia, has received honors all over the world and is considered the greatest pianist his country has ever produced. Ticket reserva- tions may be made at the box of- fice at J. P. Allen, AL,. 2956. (Continued on page 3) The Agnes Scott IVgws Editor JOYCE MUX GET* Managlng~~E~ditor CAROLINE REIXERO Business Manager LIZ CRAIG Published weekly, except during holidays and examination periods, by the students of Agnes Scott College. Office on second floor Murphy Candler Building. Entered as second class matter at the Decatur, Georgia, post office. Subscription price per year $2.00 ; single copies, ten cents. NEWS STAFF Assistant Editors CAROLYN CRAWFORD, GEXXY LUCCRESE, CAROLYN WELLS Copy Editor JOEN FAG AX Feature Editor JAXE LAXDOX Society Editor JOAN SIMMOXS Photographer JUXE MAN SOUR Alumnae Editor . ELEANOR SWATX Administration MARGARET ROGERS Roving Reporter PAT HALE Sports Editor BETTY RICHARDSON BUSINESS STAFF Advertising Manager LIZ PASCHALL Circulation -Manager PATTY HAMILTON MEMBER Associate Collegiate Press THE AGNES SCOTT NEWS Wednesday, Feb. 17, 1954 3 Scotties Take Off on a Breeze' For Valentine Parties, Dances By JOAX SIMMONS Party, party, party seems to have been the rallying cry for this past weekend. Quite a few fraternities chose this date to go all out with formals and parties. And with good times in the offing you can always be sure to find the Hottentots on hand. The ATOs at Tech had a big Valentine party this past Friday. Letty Grafton, Mable Milton, Ruth Posey, Betty McFarland, and Hannah Jackson were among those on hand to make merry. The Tech KAs did things in a big way with a formal Friday night and an informal party Saturday night. Along to help out with the rebel yells were Katherine Hanna, Judy Peace, Dot Huddleston, Erin Young, Alvia Cook, Jane Miller, Joan Pruitt, and Dynn Lash. The Tech SAEs had their winter houseparty, with a Valentine party Fri- day night and a formal at the Dinkler-Plaza Saturday. Scotties sighted were Barabra Fleshman, Alice Tramell, Betty Carmichael, Billie Reiney, Lib Grafton, Trudy Awbrey, Mary McLanahan, Louise Harley, and Harriette Griffin . The weekend found gay doings over at Emory, too . The Sigma Nus had a formal Friday night, waltzing away with Jean Levie, Georgia Syribeys, Harriett Durham, Connie Ormsby, and Carolyn Tinklepaugh. The Phi Delts had a party out at Snapfinger farm Friday night then a formal at the Dinkler-Plaza Rainbow roof Sat- urday. Caught in the whirl were Mary Anne Warnell, Sarah Petty, Margaret Minter? Vivian Hayes, Betsy Towler, and Norma Chamblee. Of course (being a senior), I'm inclined to designate last Satur- day night's Junior Jaunt as one of the greatest social events of the week to say the least. All the candidates were lovely but the seniors came through to make Clara Jean McLanahan the "dretfm queen." And a trip to the land of sphinxs gave them a first place in the skit competition. As for the whole production . . . well, it's rumored that Broadway scouts are on their way k)\yn. Those on hand for the fun were simply too numerous to mention. Congrats to Bunny Hall on the recent acquisition of that PiKA pin. Katherine Matthews received a ring yesterday. Warren To Present Life's 'Houses USA' The art department will pre- sent the "Life" exhibition, "Houses USA," in the third floor gallery, February 19 - March 3. This exhibition was originally prepar- ed at the request of the State De- partment for circulation in Latin America. Sets have also been translated into German, Korean, and Japanese for distribution by the Civil Affairs Division of the U. S. Army. The exhibition traces the his- tory of American architecture from its earliest beginnings to the present day. The theme is devel- oped and expanded in seven gen- eral divisions, each of which has a short explanatory paragraph, which form a brief history of American architecture of the last 300 years. The exhibition opens with maps and drawings of the importation of 17th century European build- ing forms and their adaptions to changes in climate, materials, etc., in the new world. Eighteenth century houses show the developing colonial style. Four leading architects (Mclntire, Bul- finch, Jefferson, and Latrobe) were chosen to represent the tran- sition from colonies to Republic. After tracing other 19th and 20th HEARN'S Ready - to - Wear Jantzen Sweaters Lingerie Hose 131 Sycamore Street DECATUR - DeKALB THEATER Wednesday and Thursday "Walking My Baby Back Home" 8:46 Belk's Fashion Show Friday and-Saturday "Stranger Wore a Gun" And "Francis Covers the Big Town" Monday and Tuesday "Three Sailors and a Girl" Visit or Phone THREADGILL PHARMACY For Prompt Delivery DE. 1665 YOUR NEAREST DRUG STORE Elgin Wadsworth Wyler Bulova Watches Moody - Ellis EXPERT WATCH & JEWELRY REPAIR EV. 4961 136 Sycamore St. apparel You Can Pay More, But You Can't Get Better Quality Try Our Expert Cleaning: REASONABLE RATES Plain Suits, Dresses 75c Decatur Cleaners and Hatters 145 Sycamore St., Decatur, Ga. ONE DAY Service if Desired Regular Deliveries to the Maid's Office CBescent 5465 MAKE YOUR HOME At HOTEL CANDLER When Visiting DECATUR, GA. Modern Rooms Excellent Cuisine Scolt's Decatur Pharmacy CR. 3838 - 3839 Alumna Preston Is Prominent Among Varied Poetry Circles By ELEANOR SWAIN ft "Genius just drips from the point of her pen." This tri- bute printed in the 1921 "Silhouette" by Miss Janef Pres- ton's classmates at Agnes Scott points out her chief interest during college days. The poems and short stories she con- tributed were greatly appreciated and enjoyed by her friends, who termed her their "thought- ful" member. Miss Preston has continued to inspire the Agnes Scott campus with her poetry, throughout her years as an English teacher. Many of her poems have been published, appearing in anthologies of Geor- gia poets and in "Modern Ameri- can Poetry" put out by Galleon Press. Miss Preston's poetry has been recognized and commended by various poetry societies. In 1933 she won the Savannah Prize, awarded by the Georgia Poetry. Society for the best poem on low- country life. Though this popu- lar English teacher says that her "salad-days" of writing are over, it is hoped that she may, in years to come, continue to give others pleasure by writing poetry. An English major in the class of 1921, Miss Preston was presi- dent of the YWCA cabinet and a member of HOASC and of BOZ, of which she is now faculty ad- visor and chief inspiration. After Century styles, we returned to Richardson, Sullivan and Wright, forerunners of the most creative contemporary architecture. The last panels are devoted to houses of the past decade. "Houses USA" has proved to be one of the most popular 'of all "Life" exhibitions. We Appreciate Your Patronage ICECREAM 307 Church 657 East Lake Drive DE 2513 graduation from Agnes Scott she went on to Columbia university to earn her M. A. degree. Commenting on the widening of social life at Agnes Scott since her student days, Miss Preston marvels at the mass exodus from Main on Friday and Saturday nights and at the variety of off- campus activities in which the girls now participate. In 1921, says Miss Preston, even the most popular girls had few outside ac- tivities, but found their good times at campus functions. "And we had fun, too." Most of the girls remained on campus during spring holidays and other short vaca- tions. They enjoyed and greatly anticipated Black Cat, May Day, and student dramatic productions. The annual Founder's Day dinner was a special event; the students donned historical costumes for the occasion. Miss Preston particu- larly remembers one such dinner at which she impersonated Mrs. Daniel Boone. Atlanta Symphony (Continued from page 2) The next Atlanta symphony pro- gram will be on Tuesday evening, March 2, when the guest stars will be Nadine Conner and Rich- ard Tucker, stars of the Metropol- itan Opera. Nadine Connor, so- prano, has had leading roles in "La Bo heme," "Traviata," "Faust," and "Rigoletto," and Mr. Tucker, tenor, has sung in "Madame Butterfly," "Pagliacci" and "Tosca." The next program scheduled for the All Star Concert series is on Monday evening, March 1, when Walter Gieseking, well known pi- anist, will appear. Mr. Giesek- ing's program includes sonatas by Mozart and Beethoven, two Brahms intermezzi, and pieces by Mendelssohn, Debussy and Ravel. Delivery Service at Maid's Office Marguerite Smith's RADIANT DRY CLEANING Knit Dresses Hand Cleaned and Blocked Southwest Court Square Decatur, Ga. The Educated Woman The influence of the educat- ed American woman is one of Hi. strongest forces for good in our national life today. It is Christian liberal educa- tion, not narrow, specialized training, that has developed her ahilities and insights. As homemaker-citizen and as car- eerist-citizen, she justifies magnificently the faith of f&ose who a century ago were fighting for her right to learn what she wishful t> learn. AGNES SCOTT COLLEGE Decatur, Ga. 4 THE AGNES SCOTT NEWS Wednesday, Feb. 17, 1954 Lee Describes Life in Mexico, Work in Quaker Group Camp By Nancy McL. Lee A stroll through the park in Mexico City at 7 a. m. to watch the slap-happy Fireman's band drill sleepily; a trim policeman in Cuernavaca we asked for directions "Donde es us, elno, la oficina de letres, senior?" only to have him smilingly reply with an impeccable English accent, "Two blocks down to the left ' Miss"; the confusion and hurry of market day in our village, vege- tables and live chickens, pottery and nylon hose spread out on the ground for sale; the shouts and screams of children playing Cat and 'Mouse (in Spanish) in our patio; the slap-slap of women making tortillas and the flies and animals swarming in the kit- chens of poor homes; and the snow-crowned cone and silhouette of El Popocatepetl and Ixtacci- huatl bright on our horizon against the brilliant blue sky . . . The summer I spent in Mexico I shall never forget. For seven weeks I worked with a group of young people in a "work camp" sponsored by the Friends in the town of Tlaxcala. The boys dug on an erosion control project, while the girls led recreation in nearby village schools and work- ed with the state public health nurses in house-to-house vaccin- ating and DDTing. Every after- noon swarms of children came to our patio for recreation and to read in our library, while young people and adults attended Eng- lish classes. Decatur Cake Box 112 Ciairmont Ave. Special Rate for Birthday Cakes DE. 4922 DECATUR DECATUR CO-OP CABS 24 Hour Service Radio Dispatched Call CR. 1071 CR. 3866 I brought back from Mexico last summer more than the blan- kets, rebosa, photos, and onyx figurines. Getting to know and work with young people from all over the States as well as France, Holland, and Greece and forming friendships with the Mexicans who welcomed us to their town so warmly have convinced me of the deep value such a summer can bring. The American Friends (Quak- ers) sponsor numerous work camps in Europe, the Near East, Mexico, El Salvador, and Haiti, in addition to similar projects on In- dian reservations in the United States. In addition, they conduct summer groups who work in men- tal institutions, in industrial areas, and in farm programs with sem- inars to guide their thinking on these problem areas. The aim of the Friends' projects can well be summed up with the words Friendship and Understanding." Anyone who is interested in finding out more about the work of the Friends' Service commit- tee and its summer projects can obtain materials on them in 208 Main. A New Concept In EUROPEAN TRAVEL Available tor ONLY 25 Girl* Spend 21 day* at Capri (Includes Ballet, Painting, Galas, Operas, Fetes, Folk Dancing, Concerts). VISIT Lisbon, Gibraltar, Barcelona, Naples, Sorrento, Amalfi, Pompei, Ischia, Formia, Rome, Pisa, Genoa, Turin, Aix Les Bains, Dijon, Paris, Versailles, Nice, Monte Carlo, Men- ton, George du Loup, Grasse, Cannes, Palermo, Halifax. CABIN CLASS at sea (10 days in the Mediterranean aboard Italian Line luxury liners S.S. Saturnia and S.S. Conte Biancamano). 1st CLASS travel and DELUXE hotels in Eu- rope. ALL EXPENSES (Includ- ing all theater tickets, operas, concerts, night spots, dances, fetes, galas, etc.) $1640. Write for Brochure W. C. LEWIS The CHALET TRAVEL CAMP WESTPORT, CONN. Lost and Found 1. Caroline Reinero $11 from a billfold, lost 'on second floor "But- trick. 2. Miss Ann Salyerds a book on green water algae and a green bill fold containing $12. 3. Nancy Brock a white coat trimmed with black buttons, left in dining room several weeks ago. 4. Sally Wilt green Schaeffer pen, lost on campus. 5. Carolyn Crawford red and blue print silk scarf. Room 201 Buttrick. 6. Genny Lucchese brown corde bag in gym sometime last week. 7. Joyce Munger 6ne white earring in Main. Found: 1. A Lou vie watch, found in dining room. Campus To Observe World Prayer Day Sunday, Feb. 21, a Universal Day of Prayer will be observed on the Agnes Scott campus. Spon- sored by the World's Student Christian Federation and by Chris- tian association on this campus, the day is to be one of "interces- sory prayer for students all over the world," stated Jane Crook, president of Christian association. In chapel Saturday, Feb. 20, Catherine Lewis and Evelyn Stegar will lead a program on students around the world in pre- paration for the Universal Day of Always the Shoes in Fashion SMITH'S SHOES "Avondale Estates" "North Decatur .Plaza" ON THE SQUARE DE. 3227 Seniors Break Losing Streak; Fleming - Potts - Fagan Shine By Carolyn Wells Two decisive victories were registered by the eldest and youngest basketball teams on campus last Friday. In the opening game the seniors broke their horsecollar which has adorned them all quarter, and downed the stubborn junior six, 2-0 in an overtime period. The regular game ended in a 24-24 deadlock after the lead had shifted continuously through- out the game. Senior forward Vallie Burnet netted the decisive two pointer. Hampered by the absence of several players, the ju- niors fought desperately to main- tain their supremacy in third po- sition. However the victory brought the senior squad into the third spot along with the juniors. Junior forward M. E. Knight matched basket after basket with magic-fingered Julie Grier and Jackie Josey. Joen Fagan, Har- riette Potts, and Florrie Fleming did a wonderful piece of defensive work. Georgia Belle Christopher was especially effective for the junior defensive unit. It is to be noted, also, that the seniors regis- tered their first basketball victory Students Are Always Welcome at COLLEGE INN DINING ROOM or CURB SERVICE 2271 College Ave. Phone CR. 2933 The Varsity Our Small Variety Insures Freshness CURB SERVICE Atlanta Athens ^AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA/VAAAAAA/^ PRINTING Business Stationery Personal Stationery Announcements Placards Your Particular Job the Way You Want It New Era Publishing Co. 128 Atlanta Ave. DE. 5785 Prayer. For vespers on Sunday night Gail Rogers has the program. This day comes at an appropriate time after our own Religious Em- phasis Week. It is an annual event. The World Student Christian Federation sponsoring this day has been organized since before the war. After the war German and Italian students wanting to demonstrate their Christianity to other students of the world, made little silver crosses as a token of their friendship. At present WCSF is encouraging Christian student movements in many^ areas of the world. of the 1954 season minus live pints of blood. (Paid advertise- ment.) The freshmen secured the bas- ketball crown by downing the old champions, the sophomores, 35-34. As the score indicates, the game was an intensely thrilling and ex- citing one, with the outcome rid- ing on every attempted basket. Frosh forward Margie DeFord and soph forward Louisa Allen match- ed baskets throughout the game with breathtaking accuracy. Both girls are certainly the cream of the basketball crop. No matter what happens in the games this week, which close the season, the frosh have first place sewed up. >Freshman guard Carolyn Alexan- der played commendably through- out the game, and Dora Wilkin- son and May Muse handled the ball most effectively for the sophs. Flowers For All Occasions Wire Orders FAIRVIEW FLOWER SHOP DE. 3309 301 Church St. When you pause % make it count ... have a Coke BOTTLED UNDER AUTHORITY OF THE COCA-COLA COMPANY BY THE ATLANTA COCA-CfUA ROTTLINn CO *'Coke" is a registered trade mark. 1953, The Coca-Cola Compony Th e nes oco s tt N ews VOL. XXXIX Agnes Scott College, Decatur, Georgia, Wednesday, March 3, 1954 Number 12 Debaters Sweep Tournament, Win Six of Seven Top Awards By Ann Allred Agnes Scott College took top honors last weekend during the annual Azalea Debate Tournament held in Mobile, Ala., winning six out of a possible seven awards. Selected by in- vitation, ASC competed with 30 teams from 15 colleges and universities including Emory, Auburn, University of Florida, Florida State, Georgetown, Kan sas State, Loyola, and Notre Dame. Agnes Scott received first place in total standing. Sally Greenfield and Barbara Fleshman won first place among teams for the ASC negative and Joanne Miklas and Jean Gregory won the second place rating for the affir- mative. Joanne Miklas, with a score of 106 points, was awarded first place among the 60 individual debaters. Barbara Fleshman took third place with a score of 102 points, and Sally Greenfield placed fourth with 101 points. Notre Dame won second pface individual honors with 103 points. The debate topic was "Resolv- ed: that the United States should adopt a policy of free trade." In 24 debates with 12 colleges, ASC lost only once when the affirmative was beaten by Flori- da U. For the past several years, first and second places have al- ternated between Auburn and Notre Dame. The ASC Affirma- tive defeated Auburn, and the ASC Negative defeated Notre Dame, putting both schools out of competition for first. Howard College took second place honors. As proof of the victory, Agnes Scott received a large gold tro- phy presented to the students this morning in convocation by Dr. Alston. Individual awards were silver medals, while certificates are to be forwarded to the win- ning teams. Joanne, Jean, Barbara, and Sal- ly left Atlanta by train early Thursday morning, arriving in Mobile late that afternoon. Res- ervations had been made for them at Battle House, one of Mobile's finest hotels.. From their win- dows which overlooked Mobile's main thoroughfare, they were able to view the four elaborate pa- rades which celebrated Mardi Gras on Thursday night, Friday night, Saturday afternoon, and Saturday night. The actual tournament was held at Spring Hill College in Mobile. Debates began at 9 a. m. Friday and continued until 5 p. m. No debates were sche- duled for that night, and Joanne siys that friends from other col- leges enabled ASC debaters to spend an interesting evening in sightseeing. On Saturday the tournament was officially con- cluded at noon by an Awards Luncheon in the Spring Hill caf- eteria. After lunch photographs were made for the Mobile papers. (Continued on page 2) Music Department To Present Recitals in Voice, Piano, Violin During the next month there will be four recitals on cam- pus by Chor Gee Goh, Mr. John Adams, instructor in violin, Gail Rogers, and Mrs. Lillian Rogers Gilbreath, instructor in piano. Chor Gee Goh will present a program of piano music in Maclean chapel on March 4 at 8 No 10 by Franz Liszt. The pub- lic is cordially invited to attend this first faculty presentation of the spring quarter. Gail Rogers will present her se- nior voice recital on Wednesday, March 31 at 8 p. m. in Maclean auditorium. Virginia Redhead will be her accompanist. The program is composed of a group of Italian songs, "Sebben Crudele" by Caldara, "O del mio dolce ardor" by Gluck, "Chi vuol comprara" by Jomelli, and "Un certo non so che," by Vivaidi and a group of French songs: "Les Ci- gales" by Chabrier, "La Pluie" by George, "Le Long Du Quai," by Nerini, and "Souvenir" by Nerini. The German songs include "Der Nussbaum" by Schumann, "O wusst' ich doch den Weg Zuruch" by Brahms. "Der Jager" by- Brahms. "Ich Kann's nicht fassen, nicht glauben" by Schumann, and "Er, der Herrlichste von Allen" by Schumann. Then follows from Handel's ".Messiah" the song "I know that my Redeemer liveth." Gail will conclude with "Rain" by Curran, "Mam'selle Marie" by Guion, "This Day Is Mine" by Ware, and "The Night Has a Thousand Eyes" by Hogeman. p. m. The program will include some works of such great com- posers as Mozart, Chopin, Debus- sy, Schumann, and Mendelssohn. The entire college community is invited to attend this program. On Sunday, March 7, at 3:30 p. m.. The Agnes Scott music de- partment will present Mr. John Louis Adams, instructor of vio- lin, in a violin recital. The con- cert will be given in Maclean au- ditorium. The program will include: Le Trille du Diable. by Tartini; Sym- phonic Espagnole. by Lalo; "Mas- querade," from The Music to Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing." by Kansold. To conclude the concert, Mr. Adams will play Ravel's "Haban- era." and the second "Polonaise BrOlante" by Wieniawski. Mrs. Lillian Rogers Gilbroath. instructor in piano, has announc- ed plans for a piano recital Sun- day. March 28 at 3:30 p. m. in Gaines chapel. Her program will include a "Bourree" by Bach. "Fantasia and Fugue in G Minor" by Bach-Liszt. "Etudes Symphon- iques" by Schumann. "Prelude," Opus 23. No. 4 and "Polka" by Rachmaninoff, and "Rhapsody" Dolphins Will Give 'After Dark # Ballet Dolphin club, under the direc- tion of Mrs. Sratton Story, in- structor of physical education, will present its annual water ballet to- night, March 3, at 8 p. m. in the gymnasium. The theme of the program is "After D'ark." Mu- sic is from Morton Gould's album of the same name with the excep- tion of two numbers, "Ebb Tide" and "Slaughter." Various members of Dolphin club have written and directed the numbers. The program consists of 'Temptation, " directed by Vera Williamson; "Speak Low," direct- ed by Sarah Petty; "The Very- Thought of You," directed by Lou- ise Harley; "Dancing in the Dark," directed by Katherine Hanna; "Ebb Tide," directed by B. C. George; "Besame Mucho," directed by Hannah Jackson and Marianne McPherson; "Slaugh- ter," directed by Betty Ponder; ' I've Got You Under My Skin," directed by Jane Gaines; Finale Solo by Jane Gaines, president of Dolphin club. The program will feature syn- chronized swimming, floating for- mations, ballet legs, and flying dolphins. "Slaughter" is an un- usual number attempting a mod- ernized version of water ballet, and one number features a water wheel with swimmers wearing lights on the hands and feet. Alston to Lead Discussion For Final Marriage Class The last in the series of marriage classes will be held Wednesday, March 3, at 5 p. m. in 207 Science hall. Dr. Alston will speak on "Making Marriage Permanent." All Seniors and engaged girls are invited. Day Students Plan Parents' Tea, Tour The annual tea for the day stu- dents and their parents to meet the faculty will be in the library on Sunday afternoon, March 28, from 4:30-5:30 p. m. The Atlan- ta girls who live on campus and their parents are also invited. Af- ter the tea, there will be a tour of the campus. Mrs. Clay Lewis, assistant dean of students, is advisor to the day students. Committee chairmen are Doris Musgrave, publicity; Harriett Stovall and Nancy Fra- zier, refreshments: and Emmy Lou Sessions, decorations. Election Dates Elections for editor of the "Agnes Scott News" will be held tomorrow in student meeting. Nominations Tor the other offices to be occupied in the coming school term will he made March 25, and re- sults from these nominations will be posted March 30. Klee- tions will be held April 5, 6. 7, 8. and |& Mortar Board Reveals Choice Of Williamson for '55 President The 1954 chapter of Mortar Board tapped Margaret Wil- liamson last night to head the 1954-55 chapter. Margaret, a junior from Monticello, Ark., has proven her ability to excel in leadership, scholarship, and service. This year she has been student treasurer and Mary Sweet house president. She was skit chairman for this year's Junior Jaunt. Margaret has been on the honor roll. She is vice-president of French club and a member of the Organ guild and Internation- al Relations club. The HOASC chapter's method of choosing a president is very different from that of most chap- ters of Mortar Board. The presi- dents of other groups throughout the nation are usually chosen by the incoming chapter. By that method, however, the president of Mortar Board may also hold an- other major campus office. The purpose of the Agnes Scott system is to make the president of Mortar Board ineligible for other major positions in order that she may devote all of her energies to the principal office for which she has been selected. The other members of the 1954- 55 chapter of Mortar Board will be revealed in April. Met Plans Season; Tourel To Sing Here Opera season will open May 3. Orders for all tickets must be giv- en to Mr. iMcDowell of the music department no later than March 8. This deadline is to be observed without exception. The operas to be presented are: Mozart's ''Don Giovanni" on May 3; "Faust" by Gounod in a matinee on May 4; Donizetti's "Lucia di Lammer- moor" on the evening of May 4; and "La Forza del Destino" by Verdi on May 5. On March 25 at 8:30 p. m. the Atlanta Music club is sponsoring a one night appearance of con- cert and opera singer Jennie Tour- el. Her recital at the Atlanta Woman's club is a part of her eighth consecutive transcontin- ental tour of the United States and Canada. "Time" magazine makes this statement about Miss Tourel: "She's one of the four top recital- ists singing in the United States today and probably the most ver- satile." Miss Tourel was the star at the Opera of Comique in Paris from 1933-1940 and sings expert- ly in nine languages. Jennie Tourel considers herself Russian by background, French in educa- tion, and American by adoption. The singer has received very lit- tle publicity. This is explained by Mrs. L. M. Dugger, president of the sponsoring group, as due to the fact that the spacing is not sufficient to meet the demands that advertisement would bring. It is the intention of the planning committee that the audience be kept relatively small in order to maintain an informal atmosphere. However, she says that there are a few tickets that may be pur- chased by Agnes Scott students at Cable Piano company. MARGARET WILLI A3 1 SO N Schwartz To Close '54 Lecture Series On March 29 at 8:30 p. m. in Gaines chapel, Lecture associa- tion presents its third and last program of the year. At that time Mr. Harry Schwartz, head of the Maxwell School of Citizenship at Syracuse university, will speak ort what is going on in Russia today, Mr. Schwartz, whose articles appear in the "New York Times" almost every Sunday, is editorial specialist on Russia for that news- paper. He has in his office the most complete library of printed material that has come out of Russia. Mr. Schwartz' book, "Russia's Soviet Economy," is considered the authority in that field. Dartmouth Will Join AS Spring Concert The Agnes Scott Glee club and the Dartmouth Glee club will pre- sent a joint concert Friday, March 26, at 8 p. m. in Pressor hall. The 50-voice male chorus will perform here during its ex- tensive southern tour. The group is giving concerts in major cities and presenting Hay- dn's Third (Lord Nelson) Mass with various girls' colleges, two of which are Mount Holyoke and Agnes Scott. The program here will consist of two groups of num- bers by the Dartmouth Glee club, a novelty group by their "Injun- aires," and a group by the Agnes Scott Chorus including: "O'er the T.i :n's Unruffled Mirror" by Griff is; "This is the Hour" by Read; and "The Younger Gener- ation" by Copland. In the final half of the program the Mass will be given by the joint 100- voice chorus. Miss Rox- le Hagopian, associate professor of music at Agnes Scott, and Paul Zeller, director of the Dart- mouth Glee club, will conduct. Tickets will be sold to students and their dates for 75 cents and to the general public for $1.50. Proceeds will be used to help de- fray the expenses of the Dart- mouth tour. THE AGNES SCOTT NEWS Wednesday, March 3. 1954 Open Letter Tomorrow a new editor will be elected. To her, with a mingling of regret and relief, we give up our desk in the clut- tered news room, the long-outmoded typewriters, the files and heaps of old newspapers. The editorial staff this year has been one which worked with a maximum of speed, efficiency, and good humor. To Caroline Reinero go many thanks for the tremendous amount of work she has done as managing editor. The assistant editors, Carolyn Crawford, Genny Lucchese, and Carolyn Wells, have very successfully completed a year of copy reading, headline writing, and general menial tasks. Joen Fagan has been a great help with her willingness to walk to the printers' shop every week, her ability to write head- lines rapidly, and her wit in the news room. On the business side of the newspaper, always a headache, Liz Craig has done a brilliant job of keeping us out of debt. Liz Paschal has played a very important role on the business staff by keeping us well supplied with ads. And Patty Hamilton has faithfully executed the inglorious job of dis- tributing the newspapers and mailing them to all our out-of- town readers. To Jane Landon and Joan Simmons go many thanks for their light-hearted articles. Who knows, Jane, your articles may be syndicated yet. Leah Fine and June Ellen Mansour have contributed their time and talents in the field of pho- tography. This year's reporters have been the most accurate and the most willing we have seen since starting to work on the pa- per. A large share of the success of any newspaper is a re- sult of the excellence and dependability of its reporters. Others who should not be forgotten at this time are Dr. Alston, Miss Scandrett, and the faculty, who have been of great assistance to us with their advice and cooperation; the printers at the New Era Printing company; and all of our readers. J. M. Jane Extols Kitchen; Gives Beginner Hints By Jane Landon Living in >a world of The Mind, such as yve are reputed to have here at Agnes Scott, can be a terrific drawback in a number of ways. It has its advantages, we admit, but some- times we miss the more prosaic things in life which can only be found in a home. This category includes parente, a hook for your toothbrush in the bath- room, a bush of ready-to-wear camellias, coffee and cookies in front of the TV set, etc. Perhaps one of the most-missed things is a kitchen. You never appreciate the convenience and pleasure of ambling into the pan- try for some crackers and cheese at midnight, of putting a pot of coffee on in the middle of the af- ternoon if you feel lij have as adults. It's not asking too much for us to exercise our freedom wisely. In fact, it's our obligation, our "good turn," to do so. A majority of Agnes Scott students do realize the impor- tance of attending classes and exhibit the initiative to do so. Perhaps the situation at Georgia will cause thought among the students, the minority in particular. We at Ag- nes Scott are very fortunate. Let us realize that we are. C. W. Riding Privileges Offer Chance To View 'College Area 7 at Night By Jane Landon Something new has been added at Agnes Scott in the way of privileges and there is absolutely NO sarcasm intended here. Being able to ride in a car at night without the inconvenience of searching for a chaperone ha^ proved to be a boon to Junior-Senior morale and a helping hand Hay To Give Recital April 11 in Maclean Carol Jones Hay will present her senior voice recital on Sun- day, April 11, at 3:30 p. m. in Maclean auditorium. Carolyn Crawford will accompany her on the piano. The first section of the program is devoted to the following Italian songs: "Tu lo sai" by Torelli, "Vit- toria, mio core;" by Carissimi, "Lasciatemi morire!" by Monte- verdi, and "Danza, danza, fanciul- la gentile" by Durante. Her German numbers will be "Mondnachf* by Schumann, "Standchen" by Strauss, "Der Tod, das ist die kule Nacht" by Brahms, and "Bescheidene Liebe" by Wolf. A French aria "Recit et Air de Lia" from Debussy's "L'Enfant Prodigue" follows this group of songs. Other French selections on the program include "Offrande" by Hahn, "Le Moulin" by Pierne, "Crepuscule" by Massenet, and "Dansons la Gigue!" by Poldow- ski. Carol will close her presenta- tion with the English songs "Star Dandles" by Head, "Go, .Lovely Rose" by Quilter, "Love's Philo- sophy" (poem by Keats) and "Mu- sic When Soft Voices Die" also by Quilter, and "Take Joy Home" by Bassett. for hungry students. The question of where- to-go and what-to-do for an hour in Decatur has been been much discussed. The following list is a handy refer- ence guide to the entertainment offered in Decataur. If you hap- pen to be a freshman or sopho- more, cut it out and save it until you're old enough to use it. 1. If it is your first time out, go by the Decatur police station and see how many days have passed since the city has experienced a traffic fatality. This will impress you with the idea of Safety First. 2. The main sight around De- catur is the courthouse square. There is also an interesting an- tique sign saying, "Hitch Your Wagon to This Post" that should- n't be missed. Seventy-five trips around the square should kill the better part of an hour. 3. The flowers (dogwood, azal- eas, tulips, etc.) in D'ecatur are lovely this time of the year. Have your headlights raised so that they will hit the trees along the way. Sight-seeing at night CAN be fun! 4. There's an awfully nice police- man at Clarrmont road. Stop and chit-chat with him for awhile if you like. 5. Drive by a speed-limit sign in the daytime and then again at night. So clever the way they change from 60 to 50 after dark! It looks like magic from here. Also, hunting State Highway Pa- trol radar sets could be fun. 6. Park in front of the Decatur theater and get glimpses of the current cinema as the doors open and close. Piecing together the plot can be a terrific test of men- tality. 7. Drop in on day students they may feed you! 8. It's loads of fun to ride to a near-by drive-in, order, and place bets on whether the food will come before the hour is up or not. But the point of the whole thing is not to abuse the privilege or it will be taken away . . . thank you, Student Government. Real thanks to the administration and wheels who provided us with the new at- traction. It is muchly appreciat- ed. If you're juniors and seniors, And if there are three For an hour at night You can make whoopee! The Agnes Scott IVews Published weekly, except during holidays and examination periods, by the students of Ajmes Scott College. Office on second floor Murphy Candler Building. Entered as second class matter at the Decatur, Georgia, post office. Subscription price per year $2 00 ; single copies, ten cents. MEMBER Associate Collegiate Press University To Honor Barr With Degree in Literature Miss Lois Barr, assistant professor of English, has just completed the work for her doctorate at the University of North Carolina. The decree will be confirmed on June 7. Miss Barr's major field of work is 17th Century litera- ture. She received her B. A. at Wooster college and her M. A. at Tufts' college. International (Continued from page 1) and knowledge. Then the Nazis had begun their terrifying march of conquest. Knowing nothing of the nature of the Nazi power, Jo- seph left Poland and, believing too much in humanity, he also left behind his mother and sister. The Nazis killed them. "If we had only known what the Nazis were like, if we had only understood the na- ture of their tyranny, we never would have left them behind, this never would have happened." You have the answer right there, Joseph Fiszman. As he expressed it all of us have homes and loved ones which we consider stable. How easily the slightest change in international policies could change this, could change our stable ex- istence into a stinking, butchered, smoking mess, devoid of all save chaos. People today must wake up to the fact that the world does not end here. In order to prevent such heart-rending devastation as was wrought upon Poland by the Nazis two decades ago, we must understand, and in order to under- stand we must be informed. Finally, the answer to the ini- tial question immediately poses another how? Material is plen- tiful, newspapers carry the latest developments. And conversations with men such as Fiszman, who have experienced that of which we would know are invaluable. It is a mark of dignity and thought- fullness that our campus is aware of and concerned with the inter- national affairs of today. Successful Tea Climaxes Day Students Program By Carey Cansler They quite agree. The day students have found this year to be a most enjoyable and profitable one. Not only be- cause they have enjoyed participation in their own activ- ities and in all school projects, but more important they have enjoyed it because the day students feel a deep com- panionship with the boarding stu- dents and find that they them- selves are indeed a real part of Agnes Scott life. In fact, the main idea which the Day Student Council has promoted is one of "integration" with the boarders. The council with Mary Pritchett as president has encouraged the day students to join in as many school activities as possible, to spend the night on campus often, and to become good friends with boarding students. On Sunday, March 28, the Day Student council sponsored a tea for the purpose of introducing the parents of the day students to the faculty and administration. The tea was held from 4:30 to 5:30 in the library and was a tremendous success with a large number of families attending including many boarding students' families who live in Atlanta and Decatur. Mrs. Byers helped Mary Pritchett and the council a great deal in plan- ning the tea, and the refresh- ments were served by Mrs. Wil- liam Calder and Mrs. Clay Lewis a former member of the Dean's staff who had worked with day students in the past Another project of the day stu- dents this winter was the decor- ation of eight Christmas tree's for Grady hospital. The boarding students did a good job of help- ing to make the tree decorations in Murphey Candler during the weeks before Christmas. During the holidays the day students dec- orated the trees in the hospital. One of the trees won "The Most award giv- Juniors To Present Traditional Banquet Members of the junior class will present the annual Junior banquet and formal dance Saturday even- ing April 10. The theme this year will be the Old South and will be carried out in the decorations and favors. Members of the freshman class have been asked to serve at the banquet, and the sophomores will furnish entertainment at the dance, where refreshments will be served by Mortar Board. Helen Fokes is general chair- man of Junior banquet. The dec- orations committee is under the direction of Mary Love L'Heur- eaux, Mary Evelyn Knight, Ev- elyn Stegar, Catherine Lewis, and Andy Smith, with Polly Morgan in charge of center pieces, and Joan Adair, favors. The date committee is composed of Lib Grafton, Jo Ann Hall, Gen- ny Lucchese, Susan Coltrane and Sarah Petty. Hannah Jackson and Mary Land are in charge of or- chestra arrangements and Mae Huie and Callie McArthur, food and service. Other committee chairmen are Dottie Holcomb, invitations; Pat- ty Hamilton, finance; Georgia Belle Christopher, place cards; Liz Paschal, place card printing; Yvonne Burke, flowers; and Caro- ly Wells and Denny Sands, seat- ing arrangements. Original Decorations' en by the hospital. This year has indeed been an enjoyable one. In almost every phase of Agnes Scott life the day students have had a big chance to join in and they have with plea- sure. C. A. Will Sponsor Morning Watches Christian association will spon- sor daily services during Holy week, beginning Monday, April 12, and concluding with the special Easter services on Sunday, April 18. This year CA has inaugurat- ed week-day morning watches which will be held in the Prayer room in the Murphey Candler bundling from 8 to 8:20. These devotional periods will be led by Emmie Hay on Monday, Martha Richardson on Tuesday, Carolyn Barker on Wednesday, Helen Haynes on Thursday, Jane John- son on Friday, and Dottie Hol- comb on Saturday. In chapel on Tuesday, April 13, the Rev. Thomas H. McDill of Columbia Seminary will speak on "The Day of Controversy." The Wednesday convocation speaker will be the Rev. Albert Wells, pas- tor of Emory Presbyterian church. On Thursday Robbie Shelnutt will give a reading, "The Crucified," in chapel. The Good Friday ser- vice will be a music program with Mr. Raymond Martin, associate professor of music, in charge. Thanksgiving service on Saturday morning will be led by Mary Alice Kemp. The evening vespers on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday will be led by Mr. C. Benton Kline, Jr., assistant professor of philosophy. Easter morning, April 18, the annual Sunrise service will be held on the Infirmary lawn at 7. The Call to Worship will be by Nellie Strickland and Alice Ann Kloster- meyer will give the story , of the Resurrection. The Glee club will sing special music. On Easter ev- ening, vespers, in charge of the Bible club, will be held in Mac- lean chapel at 5:15. Seniors Will Honor McCain at Dinner The senior class is planning to help one of their favorite faculty members, Dr. James Ross McCain, president emeritus, celebrate his seventy-third birthday, which will be Friday, April 9. They will en- tertain at a supper given by the wnole senior class in the main din- ing hall. The supper will be served cafeteria style, and the seniors will meet in the dining hall at 5:45 p. m. Dr. and Mrs. Alston, Dr. and Mrs. Stukes, and Miss Scandrett are invited to the party. Dr. McCain's son and daughter- in-law, his niece, and his uncle will also be at the supper. THE AGNES SCOTT NEWS Wednesday, April 7, 1954 3 Spring Fever Attacks Campus In Whirl Of Parties, New Pins By JOAN SIMMONS This is rruy swan song, but I'm afraid there's not too much juicy gossip to make it one last burst of dramatic interest. A few peo- ple did do a few things sooooo . . . here goes: The Capitol City club was the scene of a gay, mad frolic this past Friday night on the occasion of Bunny Hall's birthday. On hand to celebrate the momentous event were Joan Pruitt, Lib and Letty Grafton, Lib Flynn and dates. On Saturday night another local club was in the limelight when both Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey ap- peared at the Piedmont Driving club. Seen on the dance floor were Elin Khron-Erichson, Mary Evans Bristow, and Betty Carmichael. Saturday night was also the big party night of the weekend. Not only did the sophs have their gala informal on campus (to find out how much fun that was ask Margaret Burrell, Betty MacFarland, Mary Dickenson or any of the hoides of others that attended) but also a number of the local fraternities got into the act . The Tech KAs had a house dance with Katherine Hanna, Margaret Jones, and Byrd Hogue among the dates. The Tech Chi Phis took Jane Lan- don, Peggy Pfeiffer, Evelyn Beckham, and Sandra McKemie out to the American Legion hall at North Fulton park for a gay brawl. Also over Tech way the SAEs had what had been planned as a terrace dance but ended up inside. Cutting a rug were Mary McLanahan, Anne Bullard, Carol Pine, Nancy Whetstone, Addie Steans, and Helen Fokes. Quite a few Scotties proved how well-rounded they were this week- end by exhibiting an interest in sports. Seen trekking around the North Fulton golf course Sunday afternoon to see Goodloe and Hogan i take on Ward and Nelson were Marjorie Martin, Joanne Cole, Diana Butler, Betty Richardson, and Shirley Simpson. Some gals made a whole weekend of it. Alice Tramell and Mary Ann Warnell went on the Emory Phi Delt houseparty while Joanna Soloman, Anne Atkinson and Caroline Cutts took off for the Old South ball down Mercer way. Cupid's corner: Nancy Whetstone is sniffing the red roses she (re- ceived cause of her recent acquirement of an SAE pin. Xaura Dryden latched on to a Beta pin this past Saturday. Not romance, but did you know that Madge Martin is the Emory Chi Phi sponsor? Doug Pitman has a new Phi Dfelt pin and Vivian Cantrell is wear- ing a Sigma Nu pin. 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On Tuesday evening at 8:15, Dr. Shryock will speak in the Em- ory Hospital auditorium on "Changing Concepts in American Medicine Over Three Centuries," this lecture also open to the pub- lic without charge. From Atlanta he will go to Athens for two ad- dresses at the University of Geor- gia. A native of Philadelphia, Dr. Shryock holds the Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania and has taught there and at Duke Visit or Phone THREADGILL PHARMACY For Prompt Delivery DE. 1665 YOU ft NEAREST DRUG STORE CT -^ apparel You Can Pay More, But You Can't Get Better Quality Try Our Expert Cleaning REASONABLE RATES Plain Suits, Dresses 75c Decatur Cleaners and Hatters 145 Sycamore St., Decatur, Ga. ONE DAY Service if Desired Regrular Deliveries to the Maid's Office CRescent 5465 MAKE YOUR HOME At HOTEL CANDLER When Visiting DECATUR, GA. Modern Rooms Excellent Cuisine Burnet, Curry Represent ASC At SIASG Convention in Florida By Doris Musgrave Vallie Burnet and Connie Curry recently represented Ag- nes Scott at the SIASG (Southern Intercollegiate Associa- tion of Student Government) convention at Florida State University. Our representatives were among the 90 dele- gates from colleges and universities from the Southern states. A meeting of this type is valu- felt in every corner of the campus. It is altogether fitting that Val- lie and Connie should draw to a near close their offices as presi- dent of Student government and Lower house chairman, respec- tively, by representing the stu- dents of Agnes Scott on another campus. Just as we have been proud of these leaders in the two branches in which they have serv- ed our college community in the year '53-'54, we should have been doubly proud as Vallie led one of the important discussion groups and Connie spoke to the entire as- sembly on National Students As- sociation. able in many respects. It is an opportunity to compare the achievements of our student gov- ernment with those of surround- ing campuses. The comparison was made by the members from ASC and with pride they report that we are on top, so to speak. This was evidenced by the three discussion groups concerning punishment, constructive projects, and the hon- or system. Other vital topics that were discussed included social ac-. tivities, elections, and activity points. In each case it was Agnes Scott that was used as the model for others to follow. Stimulating speeches from Dean Katherine Warren of FSU and Dr. Frick were the highlights of the convention. These provided many thoughts that were worthwhile to reprint. Student government is a united learning process with stu- dents coordinated. Its power is not inherent but it is relegated by the administration. A government by the students constitutes a rep- resentative body whose responsi- bility it is to reflect the desires of the students and to take action on things best for them. To the av- erage student the concept of stu- dent government should be more than a punishing group; it is in- stead the very essence of school itself. Above all, its aim is to develop a school spirit that is University. Since 1949 he has been William- H. Welch Professor of the History of Medicine at Johns Hopkins. He is the author of "The Development of Modern Medicine" and "American Medi- cal Research: Past and Present." C. J. 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Sophs Win In Opening Matches By Virginia Keller Ushering in the spring sports season with a bang, power- ful sophomore and junior teams established themselves as top contenders for the 1954 softball championship as they trounced the seniors and freshmen 16-5 and 20-1, respective- ly, last Friday, April 2. Displaying all-around strength, the sophomores took a 6-2 lead in the first inning and increased their lead as the game progress- ed. Sparking the sophs' hitting attack were Barbara Huey, who collected four hits including two triples, and Rameth Richards, who connected for the first home run of the season. Barbara also turned in a superb pitching job. She was aided on the defense by standout perform- ances by catcher Joan Miklas, first baseman Ann Welborn and right fielder Mary Ann Mobley. Leading the seniors both of- fensively and defensively was Pat Patterson who proved to be one of the best fielders of the day at her shortstop position. She also collected three hits, scored once, and added liveliness to the game with some tricky base-running. Also in the hitting department, Joen Fagan had two bingles while Julia Grier added a double, each scoring once. Distinguishing themselves in the field were first baseman Fagan and pitcher Judy Promnitz. Experience paid off for the ju- niors as they caught the freshmen with the opening game jitters. Al- though held scoreless in both the second and fourth innings, the winners tallied nine runs in the first and 11 in the third to sew up the victory. Sally Legg stairred for the ju- niors, scoring four times on four hits including a double. Betty HEARN'S Jewelry Co. Gift Items Expert Watch & Jewelry Repair 131 Sycamore St. BAILEY'S SHOE SHOP 49 Fears in Decatur Look At Your Shoes 142 Sycamore St. DECATUR CO-OP CABS 24 Hour Service Radio Dispatched Call CR. 1071 CR. 3866 Ann Jacks and Pat Paden each collected three hits with Betty Ann producing two doubles and Pat a triple. Mary Alice Kemp, Molly Prichard and B. J. Shaufele scored three runs for the winners. Sally also turned in a top notch pitching performance, limiting the freshmen to five hits and striking out four. She was aided defensive- ly by catcher Julia Beeman, first baseman Carolyn Wells and sec- ond baseman Betty Ann Jacks. Margie Hill produced a bright spot for the frosh with a long tri- ple and eventually score the only run. Mary Ann O'Neal, Carolyn Herman, Jo Ann Smith T., and Mary Evans Bristow connected for the other hits. Showing much promise in field- ing ability were Mary Evans Bris- tow, Kit Crosby, and Carolyn Herman. Although handicapped by lack of experience, the frosh gave indications that they might bounce back by the end of the season. The games of the season will be played as double headers on Friday afternoons starting at 4 p. m. All members of the student body are urged to attend and sup- port their class team. News To Sponsor Tryouts, To Post List in Mail Room The "News" will hold try- outs again this quarter for all students who wish to write for the paper. The list on which students may sign will be posted in the mailroom next week. Group Will Appear In 'Family Portrait' Miss Roberta Winter announces the presentation of "The Family Po/trait," on April 14, at 8 p. nr., in Maclean chapel. This is to be given by students of Agnes Scott, Georgia Tech and Emory and some of the male roles will be taken by members of the Agnes Scott fac- ulty. The presentation is a part reading which has been cut to ap- proximately one hour. The theme of the reading is "A prophet is not without honor, but in his own country, and among his own kin and in his own home." It is presented in terms o^ an or- dinary family which acts and speaks as we do today. This sim- ple, eloquent and reverent picture of the family of Jesus deals with the last three years of the life of the Founder of Christianity. The several scenes show His life in Nazareth, Caperneum, and Jeru- salem. The final scene takes place several years after the crucifixion in His home in Nazareth. His family is still under the selfish and blind delusion that they have been disgraced, except Mary who knows that His followers are con- tinuing His work. The male roles will be taken by students of Georgia Tech, Emory and members of the Agnes Scott faculty. The woman's roles will be taken by: Mary Eleanor Swain as Mary; Memye Curtis, Mary Cleopus; Helen Haynes, Naomi; Ruthie Norton, Reba; Be:ta Jack- son, Hepzibah; Mary Dickinson, Anna; Mary Ann Warnell, Mary Magdeline; Diana Butler, Esther; and Helen Jo Hinchey will carry the dual role of Selima and Beu- lah. The third act will be presented at the Peachtree Christian church on Good Friday evening with El- eanor Swain, Memye Curtis, Hel- en Jo Hinchey and Mary Ann War- nell taking part. 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The doubles teams are May Muse and Nancy Gay, Peggy Bridges and Sally Legg, Ann Welborn and Carolyn Herman. And while we're on the subject of tennis, just a reminder that it's time to sign up for the doubles tournament. The lists are up in the mailroom, so grab a partner and sign your names. WSn or lose, the sport of playing can't be beaten. In case you missed chapel last Thursday, here is a rundown of AA sports awards for winter quar- ter. Harriet Griffin received a letter for having earned a total of 800 athletic points, and stars were awarded to Julia Beeman, Joen Fagan, Florrie Fleming, Ju- lia Grier, Pat Patterson, and Caro- lyn Wells, who have earned 400 points in addition to their letters. And in badminton, Katherine Mat- thews won the singles tournament and then teamed up with Joen Fa- gan to win the doubles tourna- ment also. For all you golfers, the tourna- ment sheets are posted in the mail- room. Golfing enthusiasm is grow- ing each year and this year prom- ises some keen competition in tournament play. Lost and found sale is being held Monday through Friday of this week from 1-2. And another one of my many pleas for Blue Horses, please! Remembe:\ Blue Horses today, bicycles tomorrow. Atlanta Book Store 56 Pryor Street, N. E. RARE BOOKS NEW BOOKS OLD BOOKS We Specialize in Finding Out-of-Print Books AGNES SCOTT STUDENTS WELCOME TO BROWSE COX MUSIC SHOP Latest with the HITS on Decca, RCA-Victor, Columbia and Capital SHEET MUSIC 161 Peachtree Street MAin 2378 When you pause.. .make it count... have a Coke BOTTLED UNDER AUTHORITY OF THE COCA-COLA COMPANY BY THE ATLANTA COCA-COLA BOTTLING CO "CoVe" i o registered frodemork. 1953, THE COCA-COLA COMPANY c The Agnes Scott News VOL. XXXIX Agnes Scott College, Decatur, Georgia, Wednesday. April 14, 1954 Number 15 Campus Completes Elections . . . Carolyn Wells The small, forceful man who told me emphatically two weeks ago why interest in our world is so vital also spoke at length of Communism. This subject lies very heavily on 'the mind of Jo- seph Fiszman as it does on that of all free nations. The man who will soon be a citizen of the Unit- ed States is well acquainted with the cancerous growth of Commu- nism and is well qualified to air his views. The pattern of communistic rule has struck me as being quite par- allel in certain aspects to the now extinct Nazi distatorship. Fisz- man had an explanation. The Nazi modeled themselves after ithe Bolshevists. Many former Nazis have joined the Commun- ists. Both Nazi and Communist movements are characterized by a sort of fever that holds followers in its grasp. And the people don't like it. Perhaps the Fuhrer did a tad bet- ter job of convincing the people that Nazism was the thing to fol- low than Stalin and Malenkov in Russia and Mao Tse-tung in Chi- na have with Communism. But the oppressed multitudes didn't like Nazism, and they have great distaste for this modern infection. Mr. Fiszman stated it nicely. ''There is no hatred of democracy among members of democratic na- tions. Communism spreads fear and resentment within itself. That's the difference in the two." True Communism is a movement for the good of the people. As the Marxian ideal of fair distribu- tion, Communism had possibilities. But the movement which I would prefer to call ''Stalinism" in all fairness to Marx and his ideal is characterized by a terribly ironic- al situation today. This movement of the "have nots," to be led, up- held, instigated by the working- man, finds itself with men who are not exactly poor in the high places. Mao Tse-tung, for exam- ple, leader of Communist China, was born in Shaoshan, province of Hunan, the son of a well-to-do farmer. rt seems that the attraction is that old psychological bogey the desire for easy power, quick. Some join Communism (willing- ly) from frustration, some from boredom, some have guilt com- plexes. But they all would like power, and a majority get and keep it, if they keep their respec- tive noses in their proper places. Working men have no time to be bored. The better the standard of liv- ing is in a country, the less Com- munism is found. In China the children are taught to love their studies (communistic, of course), to love the leaders (a sort of "H3eil Hitler" affair), to love the state but NOT their parents. These teachings would be rather hard (Continued on page 2) Blackfriars Presents Tragedy; Hinchey Wins Bennett Trophy Last Friday night in Presser Hall Blackfriars presented a magnificent interpretation of Dan Totheroh's "Moor Born." The play, a study of the mysterious and tragic lives of the Brontes, is easily the height of Blackfriar's achievements this year. It was well done. The characterization was excel- lent. Ann Sylvester played Char- lotte, the successful sister. Sally Greenfield was Anne, gentle, kind, and striving ineffectually to keep peace in the tempestuous family. Ann Allred portrayed Emily, re- moved from the family, deeply wrapped up in her own thoughts and burningly resentful of any at- tempts to touch them. George Arger, Oglethorpe sopho- more, presented an extremely powerful portrayal of Bran well, the weak genius who never found himself. Reverend Bronte, played by -Mr. Ben Thayer of Atlanta, doted upon Branwell, his be- loved potential genius, often at the expense of his sisters. Mr. Thayer's presentation was excel- lent. David Booth appeared as Christopher, the yeoman, who car- ried Branwell home from the Black Bull Tavern. Barbara Battle played Martha, a young servant girl; and Mary Jo Carpenter portrayed Tabby, the old housekeeper who raised the sister and brother. Both char- acters came alive on stage as Barbara and Mary Jo interpreted them. The movements of the sisters on stage were particularly fascin- ating. Miss Roberta Winter, pro- fessor of speech, created a master- piece through her direction of the play. The emotional triangle in- terwoven among the three was further emphasized by the eter- nal triangle set up by them when- ever they were on stage alone.- Anne and Charlotte always op- posed the volcanic Emily. The cumbersome 19th century furniture (which was genuine an- tique) was placed on stage to form the sitting room of the parsonage at Haworth, Yorkshire, England. Movements of all the characters on stage were so expertly direct- ed that the audience never sus- pected the furniture, might be in the way. The entire performance bore the mark of master 'direc- tion. The stage setting itself was flawless. The backstage crew, who have worked for months erecting the set, constructed an enormous, authentic, perfectly designed cre- ation. Miss Janet Loring instilled in her crew and subsequently in the set her excellent taste and talent in staging a production. After the performance, Mrs. Henry Newton of Decatur present- ed the Bennett trophy for the best actress of the year to Helen Jo Hinchey, for her portrayal of Dolly in "The Grass Harp." Ann Sylvester, who has appeared in both "Moor Born," and "The Grass Harp," was given honorable men- tion. Group Will Appear In 'Family Portrait' Miss Roberta Winter announces the presentation of "The Family Portrait" tonight at 8 p. m., in Maclean chapel. This is to be given by students of Agnes Scott, Tech, and Emory, and some of the male roles will be taken by members of the Agnes Scott fac- ulty. The presentation is a part reading which has been cut to ap- proximately one hour. The theme of the reading is "A prophet is not without honor, but in his own country, and among his own kin and in his own home." It is presented in terms of an or- dinary family which acts and speaks as we do today. This sim- ple, eloquent, and reverent picture of the family of Jesus deals with the last three years of the life of the Founder of Christianity. The several scenes show His life in Nazareth, Caperneum, and Jeru- salem. The final scene takes place several years after the crucifixion in His home in Nazareth. His family is still under the selfish and blind delusion that they have been disgraced, except Mary who knows that His followers are con- tinuing His work. The male roles will be taken by students of Georgia Tech, Emory and members of the Agnes Scott faculty. The woman's roles will be taken by: Eleanor Swain as Mary; Memye Curtis, Mary Cleopus; Helen Haynes, Naomi; Ruthie Norton, Reba; Be-ta Jack- son, Hepzibah; Mary Dickinson Anna; Mary Ann Warnell, Mary Magdelene; Diana Butler, Esther; and Helen Jo Hinchey will carry the dual role of Selima and Beu- lah. The third act will be presented at the Peachtree Christian church on Good Friday evening with El- eanor Swain, Memye Curtis, Hel- en Jo Hinchey, and Mary Ann Warnell taking part. AS-Emory Faculties Have Joint Dinner Tuesday, April 20th at 6:30 in the Letitia Pate Evans dining hall, the Agnes Scott faculty and the faculty of the Liberal Arts col- lege of Emory will meet for din- ner. This is the second time that the two faculties have met for such an occasion. Last year Em- ory was host to the ASC faculty. Mass Gaylord, who is in charge of this dinner, announces that be- tween 200 and 250 members of the two faculties will be present for the evening. Dr. Alston is in charge of the program following the dinner. The Act IV cast of "Moor Born" rests for a moment during rehear- sal. Left to right they are as follows: Ben G. Thayer, Rev. Bronte; Ann Allred, Emily Bronte; George Arger, Branwell Bronte; David Booth, Christopher Sythe; Sallie Greenfield, Anne Bronte; and Anne Sylvester, Charlotte Bronte. AA, CA, Publications Pick Boards For Conning Year Final elections were held on Monday, April 12. At this time all class officers, cottage presidents, and members to Executive committee were chosen. The rising senior class will have Louise Robinson as pres- ident, Alice Nunnally, vice-president, and Marianne Mc- pherson, secretary-treasurer. The senior cottage presidents for next year are Helen Fokes and Tun- sky Kwilecki. The sophomore class chose as their leaders for the coming Mar- ijke Schepman, president, Ann Alvis, vice-president, and Alice Ann Klostermeyer, secretary-trea- suier. Guerry Fain will represent the day students of the junior class on Executive Committee. The sophomores elected as cottage presidents for next year Margaret Burwell, Judy Brown, Linda Guenther, Louise Harley, Helen Haynes, and Jane Johnson. Penny Smith will lead the class of '57 along with Dee Walton, vice- president, and Kit Crosby, secre- tary-treasurer. Jane Sharpe, Dor- is Musgrave, and Sis Burns are the representatives to executive committee. Appointed officers for various organizations and publications have been made for the coming year and announced by the presi- dents and editors. Mary Evelyn Knight, president of A. A., announced the following A. A. appointments: Sports man- agers, Betty Ponder, golf; Alice Ann Klostermeyer, swimming; Hobby Mills, badminton; Sheila MacConochie, hockey; Byrd Hoge, Archery; Mary Ann O'Neal, soft- ball; Margie DeFord, basket- ball; and Carolyn Herman, tennis, rbnna McGinty will be in charge of publicity and Virginia Kellar will be the "News" representative. The recorder for A. A. will be Dora Wilkinson. Appointed officers of the Chris- tian Association Cabinet are an- nounced by the president, Geor- gia Belle Christopher, and are as follows: Harriet Hampton, Relig- ious Emphasis Week and special speakers; GVEary Alice Kemp, In- tercollegiate representative; Cal- lie Mc Arthur, World Fellowship; Jean Price, Pulblicity; Susie Ben- son, Vespers; Jane Frist, Social; Martha Richardson, Christian Faith; Sissy McSwain, Human Re- lations; Rameth Richard, Inter- Faith Council representative, and Memye Curtis, chapel. H The Publications Board has an- nounced the following "News" ap- pointments for next year: May Muse, Eleanor Swain, Dorothy Weakley, assistant editors; Ann Allred, copy editor; Vivian Hayj, society editor; Vannie Traylor, ad- ministration and club editor; Mary Edna Clark, circulation manager; and B. C. Regan, advertising as- sistant. The "Silhouette" staff officers include Donna Walkup, Angeline Pope, art editor; Sally Wilt, pho- (Continued on page 2) Students To Play For Noted Organist On Tuesday, April 20, at 2:30 p. m., Paul Calloway, organist and choirmaster of Washington Ca- thedral, will conduct a Masters Class in organ in Presser hall. Mr. Calloway is an American from the midwest. He studied or- gan with Tertius Noble, Leo Sow- erby, David McKay Williams, and Marcel Dupre. He has on several occasions been guest conductor of the National Symphony Orches- tra in Washington. He is also on the faculty of Peabody Conserva- tory. Before coming to Washing- ton, he was organist in Grand Rapids, Mich., and at St. Thomas Chapel in New York. The Atlanta chapter of the Am- erican Guild of Organists and the Agnes Scott Student Group are sponsoring /Mr. Calloway's com- ing. He will conduct several oth- er classes and will give a recital while in Atlanta. Organ students who will per- form Tuesday afternoon are Caro- lyn Crawford, Betty Reiney, Pat- ty Hamilton, Sue Walker, Lois Dryden, Mary Pritchett, and Mary Louise McKee. Other members of the Organ Guild will audit the class. 2 THE AGNES SCOTT NEWS Wednesday, April 14, 1954 Symptoms Of Spring Springtime has made itself very obvious recently. Its evidence is in the appearance of spring flowers, spring birds, spring sun, spring rain, and spring fever. This epidemic has claimed a majority of Agnes Scott students its victims. Spring fever is not new. People everywhere have their an- nual attack. They always have, they always will. It is as real a pitfall to students as the sophomore slump or the Mon- day after the house party. Times of epidemic are trying, but they must be met and taken in stride. The sun continues to rise and set, days in- variably pass, classes meet, there is work to be done. Spring quarter, on the college calendar, is just as much a part of the school year as the two previous ones. Its schedule is just as packed with labs, tests, papers, and routine assignments; its schedule is one which, as any other, must be met. You may often feel that the odds are against you the day too beautiful, the walls and books too confining, the outdoor world too inviting, the cuts too eager to be used. But in spite of this, the wofk remains. Students must never let them- selves forget that the purpose of college is not to coddle the victims of spring fever but to train and enrich the minds of its scholars. Do the work first. There is time to bask after- wards. There will always be another spring; there will never be another spring quarter, 1954. C. W. Tribute To The Newest Something new has recently made its way into the heart of the Agnes Scott campus. This speedy little upstart is called IRC or the International Relations Club. Within a few months it has become one of the most active clubs on campus. The purpose of the club is to make students aware of what is going on in the world. The club accomplishes this by means of outside speakers, forums, and group discus- sions. The success of IRC has been remarkable, and we wish it much luck in the continued stimulation of interest in inter- national affairs. M. M. Juniors Use Old South Theme For Spring Banquet, Dance By Genny Lucchese The Old South rose again Saturday night as the Class of '55 and their dates gathered in the dining hall for the annual Junior Banquet. The theme of Old South was carried out with miniature cotton bales made by Joan Adair and her committee and presented as favors. The placecards, made under the direction of Georgia Bell Christo- pher, and Polly Morgan's minia- ture showboat centerpieces com- pleted the banquet decorations. The Rebecca ballroom, where D 1 an Berry's orchestra played for the formal following the banquet, was transformed into an Old South scene by murals depicting a southern plantation and a riv- er boat scene. The ceiling of the ballroom was hung with imported Spanish moss and artificial wis- teria made by the decoration com- mittee under the direction of Ma- ry Love L'Heureaux, Mary Evelyn Knight, Catherine Lewis, Evelyn Stegar, and Arrdy Smith. Other artificial flowers decorated the columns and walls. Mortar Board served punch and cookies during the dance and the sophomores presented a skit at in- termission. Representing show boat entertainment the skit fea- tured a chorus line and songs by JRuthe Norton, Ann Sayre, Judy Brown and Rameth Richards. Elect ions (Continued from page 1) tograph editor; Sally Shippey sports editor; Mary Oates, club Famous Last Words: Qt 'QUIET HOURS!" Byers Tells Vital Roll Library Fills For ASC By Dorothy Weakley "The library is not an end in itself . It cannot and must not exist apart from the college, and it should reflect the aims and educational policies of the institution with which it is connected." These were the opening statements of a re port given to the faculty by Mrs. Edna Hanley Byers, libra rian, in which she emphasized the ' editor; Peggy MacMillain, feature editor; Marjorie Fordham, class editor; Connie Ballas, faculty ed- itor; and AJvia Cook, assistant business manager. Jean Gregory has been selected by the Publications Board as as- sociate editor of "Aurora" and Penny Smith as art editor. Other members of "Aurora" staff will be announced at a later date. On Wednesday, April 7, the stu- dent body chose the remainder of the campus-wide leaders for the 1953-54 term, which is to begin this spring quarter. Ann Welborn, Virginia Love, and Barbara Huey, were elected to the junior offices and will act as "treasurers of Student govern- ment, Christian association, and Athletic association respectively. The house presidents for the coming year will be Jane Henegar, Hopkins, Ann Hanson, Rebekah, and Carolyn Crawford, Main. Trudy Awbrey was chosen to head Social committee and Mary Land will serve as chairman of Lecture association. purpose, functions, needs and growth of the library at Agnes Scott. Perhaps the vital part the li- brary plays in the campus life is not realized. Its importance and functions in the campus commun- ity cannot be overestimated. Get- ting and making available a good collection of library material, pro- viding opportunity for cultural de- velopment of both student and faculty, training students to use the library effectively, and the selecting of the best material available are in brief the functions the library should have. Mrs. Byers emphasized the im- portance of having a clean collec- tion of books, and not a vast num- ber of volumes that are not used. She illustrated the saying "Fig- ures can lie" by relating that many libraries try to be impres- sive by saying they have 100,000 volumes, when probably some of these libraries include in their 100,000 many out of date and un- used textbooks. Naturally their book stock is an amazing number. The book stock of the Agnes Scott library has increased con- siderably in the past 30 years. In 1923 there were 11,740 volumes and in 1953 the book stock was 60,000. Of the 48,260 volumes added during this period (1923- 1953) 12,000 were gifts, including 7,000 titles purchased with Car- negie funds. Seven thousand were obtained through binding of peri- odicals and 500 through exchange with other libraries. The library now <.eceives 265 periodicals, while in 1923 only 60 were received. The library has only one spe- cial collection and that is the books and works of Robert Frost. The library also has all college programs, student publications, college publications, and faculty and alumnae writings. Not only has the number of vol- umes been increased in the past three decades, but there has been an inc.ease in the staff. Jn 1923, there was only one trained libra- rian, and in 1933 in the old libra- ry, now Murphey Candler Student Activities building, there were two trained librarians on the staff. In the fall of 1936 the McCain Libra- ry was erected and the staff now has three trained technicians. Thus in 30 years the Agnes Scott library has had many changes and improvements and to quote Mrs. Byers, "There is al- ways need for improvement and integration with the teaching pro- cess." International (Continued from page 1) to enforce in countries where the love of parents and right are fix- ed habits. And these countries have a high standard of living as a rule. Thailand is an example of a country free of the infestation of Communism. There the chil- dren love their parents. This only touches the commun- ist question slightly. But I believe I have brushed against it suffi- ciently to impress on your minds again, as it has been impressed often before, that even a little Communism is a dangerous thing. It can be fought with a little learning, which can also be a dan- gerous thing. By HOMER my name is homer, i am a very small mouse, i live in one of the .big swinging lights in the dining hall, naturally no one knows that i live there, i am very quiet all the time. as a mouse, so to squeak. perhaps some of you are won- dering why i am writing this, to be honest, i am too. it certainly is not the easiest work in the world, you see, i'm too small to capitalize, you must forgive me. i'm writing this because i have a message for you. (there's noth- ing i like better than logic.) every day around one o'clock a terrific rumbling ensues about my house, since the hydrogen bomb demon- strations have been shown on television i've been especially ap- prehensive about loud noises, frightening, you understand, but i'm sure the hyrogen bomb could- n't be like this, much too mild, (the bomb.) ttiis particular noise is more of an earthquakey or whirlwindy or something like that affair, sort of grows on you. my home naturally swings any- way : sort of what the scientists call perplexual motion, now, the regular thing is o. k. as my good friend dr. stukes says, you can get used to these perplexual distractions. but when it comes up on you all sudden like i don't take to that >too hot. why, my furniture slides all into one corner, and my dinner dishes get all smashed, and i get sea sick from the erratic swinging of my home and i don't know what all. the other day i scampered down after another one of those earth- quakey things had completely up- set housekeeping to ask my good friend helen what to do. i mean really, no self-respecting mouse wants daily disruption to deal with. and helen said to write to you through the paper, somehow she seemed to think you would know what the trouble is and how to effect a remedy, you see, i am a very small mouse, and very small mice are so helpless, they are. so, you understand, it's like this, can'tt you do something about that nimbly, whirlwindy sort of thing? i mean, report it to the spca or the committee for the ex- termination of very loud noises or something, i thank you. Chi Beta Phi Elects Seven Joen Fa R an, president of Chi Beta Phi, has announced the election of seven new members. They are Norma Adams, June Gaissert, Dot Holcomb, Hannah Jackson, Beverly Jenson, Marijke Schepman, and Pauline Wal- ler. Initiation will be held next week. The club is plan- ning an all-day picnic at Cla- ra Adams' lake for May 8. The Agnes Scott News Published weeklv. except during "holidays and examination periods, by the students of Vgnes Scott Collet. Office on second floor Murphy Candler Building. Entered as second (lass matter at the Decatur. Georgia, post office. Subscription price per year $2.00 : single copies, ten cents. F.ntnr CAROLYN WELLS Buslnes^Manager "I;::::::::: ELIZABETH PASCHAL Assistant Editoi Copy Editor Administration Sports Sditor . Society Editor NEWS STAFF MAY MUSE, ELEANOR SWAIN. DOROTHY WEAKLEY .ANN' ALLRED VANWTE TRAY LOR VIRGINIA KELLER vrVIAN HAYS BUSINESS STAFF Advertising Manager - -? <* JSffjg* Circulation Manager MARY EDNA CLARK MEMBER Associate Collegiate Press THE AGNES SCOTT NEWS Wednesday, April 14, 1954 Hottentots Fill Busy Weekend With Banquet, Dances, Retreat By VIVIAN HAYS Recent reports show that the social side of life is still on top among college students, or at least among Agnes Scott girls, and Tech and Emory boys. Since the last week-end was a big one on two favorite campuses, we'd like to mention the lucky girls who got away from it all for awhile. Mary Hobby Mills and Betty Ponder went to the University of Alabama for the SAE's Cafe Royale. The juniors and seniors at Clemson celebrated by sending formal invitations to Mar- garet Rogers, Nancy Brock, Richland Vandiver, and Judy Peace. Now back to the present. The ATO's at Emory gave a rush party Friday night and Frannie Barker took a crew of cute rush girls over to help the boys out. Friday night also found many ASC gals and their dates on campus for the play "Moor Born." The Carolina KA's had their "Old South Ball' this past week-end and Shirley Simpson went up for all the parties. Quite a few fans, including Jane Landon, Sally Forrester, Jackie Rountree, and Frances Patterson, went to Augusta to the Master's finals. Also en route Saturday afternoon for the Dec Pres retreat at Rutledge were Penny Smith, Harriet Easley, and Carolyn Barker. Pat McGee, Betty Richardson, and Margi Young are a few of the girls seen dancing at the KA house at Tech Saturday night. Sally Wilt was chosen Beta sponsor at Emory and Addie Steans was pinned by an SAE at Tech. Saving the best 'til last we now mention Junior Banquet and the dance held Saturday night. .Some 80 juniors and their dates attend- ed. The Old South made a beautiful theme, and we owe many thanks to Helen Fokes, chairman, and to all the others who gave so much of their time. The freshmen who served also deserve thanks. And so until next week-end we leave you with your books. Seniors Give Party To Honor McCain Dr. James Ross McCain, presi- dent emeritus of the college, was the honoree of a gala birthday din- ner held Friday, April 9, on the oc- casion of his seventy-third birth- day. The senior class instigated the celebration which was held in the McCain dining hall at 6 p. m. Accompanying the seniors in wishing Dr. McCain many hap- DECATUR CO-OP CABS 24 Hour Service Radio Dispatched Call CR. 1071 CR. 3866 Visit or Phone THREADGILL PHARMACY For Prompt Delivery DE. 1665 YOUR NEAREST DRUG STORE py returns of the day were Dr. and Mrs. Alston, Dr. and Mrs. Stukes, Miss Scandrett, and Dr. McCain's son, daughter-in-law, niece, and uncle. Following dinner, a white cake decorated with red confeotioner's roses and candles forming the nu- merals 73 was carried in. Every- one joined in singing "Happy Birthday," and a special group of seniors presented a song com- posed by Judy Promnitz especial- ly for the occasion. Students Participate In Retreat Activities Last weekend some Agnes Scott girls accompanied students from Columbia Seminary, Emory, and Tech to the Westminster Fellow- ship of Decatur Presbyterian Church. They went to Hard La- bor Creek State Park at Rutledge, Ga., for their spring retreat. The group studied personal wit- nessing with Mac Turnage from Jackson, Miss., as their leader. Discussion groups, Bible study, and question and answer periods allowed them to examine their theme profitably. Square dancing, volleyball, and softball formed a part of the recre ation. Betty Ann Jacks and Pen ny Smith demonstrated ASC soft ball talents. A few braved the icy waters of the lake for a swim. Alice Johnson and Ann Lowrie were two who came prepared to swim. Lack of swim suits did not phase Becky Deal and Carolyn Barker who plunged in fully cloth ed! On Saturday night a political banquet and rally were held, plan- ned by Barbara Boyd. The plat- form of the "Demagogues" was "Plant the hill!" or bushes about the colonnade and bench-filled bushes everywhere. Visiting ce- lebrities that night included "Ma- mie" (Lou Hill) and Margaret Truman- (Nancy Fraser). A jug band (Pepsi-Cola bottles) was formed and successfully conducted by Catherine Jenkins, among oth- ers. The weekend which began Fri- day night concluded Sunday after- noon. Elgin Wadsworth Wyler Bulova Watches Moody - Ellis EXPERT WATCH & JEWELRY REPAIR EV. 4961 136 Sycamore St. Scott's Decatur Pharmacy CR. 3838 - 3839 Southwest Court Square Decatur, Ga. Students Are Always Welcome at COLLEGE INN DINING ROOM or CURB SERVICE 2271 College Ave. Phone CR. 2933 MAKE YOUR HOME At HOTEL CANDLER When Visiting DECATUR, GA. Modern Rooms Excellent Cuisine Miss Marie Huper, assistant professor of art, had an addition to her menagerie last March 30. Three kittens, two black and one white, were born to Miss Huper's cat. They haven't been named yet, and any suggestions will be deeply appreciated. HEARN'S Ready - to - Wear Jantzen Sweaters Lingerie Hose 131 Sycamore Street Flowers For All Occasions W:re Orders FA2RVIEW FLOWER SHOP DE. 3309 301 Church St. Delivery Service at Maid's Office Marguerite Smirii's RADIANT DRY CLEANING Knit Dresses Hand Cleaned and Blocked 61)^. / -feminine ^ apparel The Educated Woman The influence of the educat- ed American woman is one of the strongest forces for good in our national life today. It is Christian liberal educa- tion, nc*t narrow, specialized training, that has developed her abilities and insights. As homemaker-citizen and as car- eerist-citizen, she justifies magnificently the faith of those who a century ago were fighting for her right to learn what she wished to learn. ACNES SCOTT COLLEGE Decatur, Ca. 4 THE AGNES SCOTT NEWS Wednesday, April 14, 1954 Sports Clinic Trabert' UT Tennis Exhibition Attracts Burns, Herman, Story On April 9-10, Sis Burns, A. S. C. tennis champion, and Carolyn Herman, runnerup, represented Agnes Scott at a tennis exhibition and clinic in Knoxville, Tenn. They were accompanied by Mrs. Stratton Story, instructor of physical education. Sponsored by the University of Tennessee, the meeting was cli- maxed by an exhibition match be- tween Tony Trabert, number one player on the U. S. Davis Cup team, and Charlie Hare, ranking British player. The clinic was held in connection with the open- ing of the university's new tennis courts. Sis; Carolyn, and Mrs. Story ar- rived in Knoxville Friday after- noon in time to atte'nd demonstra- tions by Mary Hardwick, promin- ent British women's player, Char- lie Hare, and director of the clin- ic, Mr. Harry Fogleman of 'the MacGregor Sporting Goods com- pany. The instructions included all the fundamentals of the game as well as theory and itactics of singles and doubles matches. After the demonstrations, the delegates took over the courts and practiced their strokes while the leaders watched and corrected tthem. Both Sis and Carolyn were enthusiastic about the help they received. Saturday morning, the leaders reviewed fundamentals for the general public and the delegates did some more practicing. Formal dedication ceremonies for the new courts were held early that after- noon. The exhibition match followed the ceremonies and was won by Tony Trabert, 6-1. Trabert then defeated one of Tennessee's brightest prospects, Bill Davis, 6-1, in another match. Following the exhibitions was a tennis meet be- tween the University of Tennessee and the University of Georgia. Decatur Cake Box 112 Clairmont Ave. Special Rate for Birthday Cakes DE. 4922 DECATUR C. J. Buice Service Station BATTERIES, TIRES ACCESSORIES C orner College and McDonough DE. 9172 DECATUR - DeKALB THEATER Thursday and Friday April 15 - 16 "His Majesty O'Keefe Saturday April 17 "Red Mountain" and "Easy to Love" Monday - Tuesday - Wednesday April 19-20-21 "Hondo" Pianist Performs For Campus Public Joaquin Nin-Culmell, noted Spanish-American musician, gave a lecture-recital in Presser Hall Saturday night. Professor Nin- Culmell is chairman of the depart- ment of Music in the University of California at Berkeley. The son of a Cuban composer-pianist, he was born in Berlin and educated in Paris where he received first prize in music composition from the Conservatoire National. Dr. Nin-Culmell's program con- sisted of Spanish compositions dat- ing from the pre-Bach period to the contemporary. Several com- positions were ones Dr. Nin-Cul- mell or his father had revived from forgotten Spanish compos- ers. He closed the program with one of his own compositions. As an encore, he played the Ritual Fire Dance by deFalla, the fore- most Spanish composer under whom he studied. Your Good Listening Station WGLS 070 On Your Dial News on the Houi Sports and Good Music Spring Sports Bring Revied Interests A sterling silver letter opener, engraved with "Athletic Associa- tion," was presented by retiring president Marian McElroy to ithe new president, M. E. Knight, at the A. A. Board's annual banquet, Thursday, April 8. The letter opener will be passed on to each new board president. Climaxing the year's activities, the banquet is held each spring to honor the outgoing senior officers. Mac and Julia Grier, retiring vice president, were each presented with a sterling silver identifica- tion bracelet. The meal, a steak dinner with all the trimmings, was served at the Plantation House. All mem- bers of the '53-'54 A. A. Board were invited to attend. Faculty members present were Miss Lew- ellyn Wilburn, Mrs. Stratton Story and Mrs. Adolph .Lapp, all mem- bers of ithe physical education staff. Others who served on the board this year were: M. E. Knight, sec- retary; Sally Legg, treasurer; Bet- ty Richardson, "News" represen- tative; Sheila McConochie, fresh- man representative; Sally Ship- pey, publicity; and individual sport managers Julia Beeman, hockey; May Muse, tennis; Bar- bara Huey, archery; Jane Gaines, swimming; Donna McGinty, bas- ketball; Katherine Mathews, bad- minton; Molly Prichard, softball; and Harriet Griffin, golf. We Appreciate Your Patronage ICECREAM 307 Church 657 East Lake Drive DE 2513 Always the Shoes in Fashion SMITH'S SHOES "Avondale Estates'* "North Decatur Plaza" ON THE SQUARE DE. 3227 You Can Pay More, But You Can't Get Better Quality Try Our Expert Cleaning REASONABLE RATES Plain Suits, Dresses 75c Decatur Cleaners and Hatters 145 Sycamore St., Decatur, Ga. ONE DAY Service if Desired Regular Deliveries to the Maid's Office CRescent 5465 PRINTING Business Stationery Personal Stationery Announcements Placards Your Particular Job the Way You Want It New Era Publishing Co. 128 Atlanta Ave. Dinner Ends Year For A. A. Officers With Ben Hogan playing in an exhibition match here in Atlanta a couple of weeks ago and the Master's Tournament in Augusta last week, golf has been the topic of conversation in the sports world. And even with its well- known "sheltering arms," Agnes Scott has not escaped the fatal bite of the "golf bug." If you want proof, just take a look at the hockey field any of these nice spring afternoons and you're sure to see one of these victims swing- ing away at a little cotton prac- tice ball. Over 60 golfers are en- rolled in 'the classes which Pete Kosky, one of the professionals at East Lake Country Club, -teach- es each week. Tournament sheets are posted, and play will be at the golf course at the American Le- gion Club in Avondale. Judy Brown is the defending champ from 1953. When the ifield is not occupied with golfers or softball players, you're sure to see someone prac- ticing archery, another favorite spring sport. A cake shoot is be- ing held this afternoon from 4-6 and everyone is invited. You not only may win a cake but you will also be getting the target zeroed in for the Intercollegiate Tele- graphic Tournament which will be held from May 15-25. In this tour- nament, anyone may shoot as many times as she wishes dur- ing those ten days, turning in only her top score. The eight high scores will comprise the Agnes Scott team score which will be sent -to the tournament to com- pete against the scores of other schools. Plunge period is held each af- Aurora, Silhouette, Post Spring Tryouts The "Silhouette" announces that tryouts will be held for all stu- dents who are interested in work- ing on ei-ther the business or edi- torial staff. The lists are posted in the mailroom and students are urged to sign up as soon as pos- sible. Betty Ann Jacks will con- tact people interested in working on -the business staff and Julia Beeman will see those interested in working on the editorial staff. Students may still tryout for reporters for the "News". All those who would like 'to write for the "News" may sign the list in the mailroom. Tryouts for "Aurora" are be- ing held and are open to all stu- dents. Poems, short stories, per- sonal essays, and character sketches may be entered. Anon- ymous entries should be submitted with the author's name enclosed in an attached envelope, and plac- ed in the box in the mailroom. The deadline is April 19, 5 p. m. ternoon from 4-5. All these sports are right here and just waiting for you to take advantage of any and all of them. BRIARCLIFF HANDCRAFT STUDIO Fine Yarns For Knitting And Needlepoint Free Instructions 1875 N. Decatur Rd., N. E. EV. 4947 When you pause ... make it count ...have a Coke BOTTLED UNDER AUTHORITY OF THE COCA-COLA COMPANY BY THE ATLANTA COCA-COLA BOTTLING CO "Coke" Is o registered Irode-mark. 1953, The Coco-Colo Company The Agnes Scott News VOL. XXXIX Agnes Scott College, Decatur, Georgia, Wednesday, April 21, 1954 Number 16 HOASC Taps Fourteen Juniors Sfiea6c*ty> * < - By Bettie Forte On Saturday, April 24, at 7:30 p. m., Christian Association with the cooperation of International Relations club will present Inter- national Festival. The campus community, dates, and friends are invited to this party. It will be held in Rebekah Scott ball room and promises to be a really mem- orable evening. The purpose of the Festival is two-fold: to stimulate interest in foreign travel and foreign affairs and to introduce Atlanta's Inter- national club, the Y. W. C. A.'s or- ganization for foreign students, to Agnes Scott. C. A. hopes to cre- ate among us an awareness of the world outside, to increase our con- cern for exchange students, their countries, and their problems. Recently, the campus has felt a new interest in international af- fairs. In a way, this party is con- crete evidence of that interest. Here, on a person-to-person basis, is the opportunity to meet the foreign students in this area, to talk with them, to welcome them to our campus, above all to give them an evening to remember a party to enjoy. C. A. is giving us the chance to know our neigh- bors and to show to them the hos- pitality which they deserve and which we know so well how to ex- tend. It offers us the ideal situ- ation for making our own gesture of friendship and will. ' But this is not a formal occasion. The key-note is fun. C. A. plans a hol- iday atmosphere. There will be a bazaar with trinkets from far away places, a Chinese auction of a mysterious prize, and a floor-show featur- ing national songs and dances. Ned Lukens of radio station WEAS will be master of ceremonies. The language departments will furn- ish displays and decorations and C. A. will provide refreshments American style. The evening will end with informal dancing. Here we have all the ingredients for a delightful evening. Let's make it a real success. Tickets for Interna- tional Festival will be sold in But- trick lobby, in the dormitories, and at the door Saturday night. Dur- ing the week, there will be sales of wares from the bazaar. Prof- its are to be given to the Foreign Student Fund and to I. R. C. Lester Will Present Senior Recital at 8 Caroline Lester will present her senior voice recital tonight at 8 p. m. in Maclean chapel. Virginia Redhead will be her accompanist. She will open her program with a group of Italian songs. Follow- ing this will be four German se- lections. She will also do an aria by Meyerbeer and a group of French songs. A group of English 'numbers will close the program. The entire campus community and friends are cordially invited to attend. Mortar Board Announces 1954- 9 55 Members: Kline Addresses College Community in Chapel Fourteen members of the junior class we^e named Wednesday in Convocation to com- pose the 1954-55 chapter of Mortar Board. ..Mr. C. B. Kline, assistant professor of philoso- phy, spoke at the announcement service on "The Meaning of Community. ,, After the qual- ifications for membership were given, the following members were announced: Ann Allred, Peggy Bridges, Georgia Belle Christopher, Carolyn Crawford, Connie Curry, Pat Hale, Ann Hanson, Callie McArthur, Lib Georgia Belle is the newly McPheeters, Sarah Petty, Louise Robinson, Harriet Stovall, Caro- lyn Wells, and Margaret William- son. Ann Allred, an English major from High Point, N. C, is the editor of "Aurora." She has been associate editor of "Aurora" and a reporter on the Agnes Scott "News." She has played roles in several Blackfriars' plays. She }s also active in sports and is a mem- ber of Glee club . She has been on the honor roll for two years. Peggy Bridges is Christian as- sociation's freshman adviser. She has previously been in charge of chapel programs for C. A. She has worked on Lecture associa- tion and is active in sports. Peg- gy is majoring in English. Her home is Charlotte, N. C. is elected president of Christian as- sociation, and h#s previously serv- ed on C. A. as publicity chairman n 1952 and president of '55 club in 1951. She plays basketball on her class team. Georgia Belle has been on the honor roll. She s an English major from Griffin, Ga. Carolyn Crawford, a music ma- jor from Maryville, Term., has been elected Main House presi- dent. Carolyn this year was an assistant editor of the Agnes Scott "News." .She is active in Glee club and Organ Guild. Caro- lyn has been accompanist for many class skits, and for Black "at in 1953. Connie Curry, president of* Stu- dent Government, has this year been Lower House chairman and also Regional chairman of the Great Southern Region of the Na- tional Student association. She has attended two NSA conven- tions, once as a representative of Agnes Scott and once as a repre- sentative of the International News Service which for two years was located on the Agnes Scott campus. Connie has been on the Honor Roll. She is from Greens- boro, N. C, and is majoring in history and political science. Pat Hale is the newly elected chairman of May Day. She has been very active in Blackfriars, and in sports. Pat has written features and stories for "Aurora." and for the Agnes Scott "News." She has been the instigator of the Student Activities workshop which is to be set up next year as a pro- ject of Mortar Board. She has been on the Honor Roll. Pat is an English major from Staunton, Va. Ann Hanson, from Houston,. Tex., is Rebekah House president. Ann has been house president of Boyd this year and a member of Lower House last year. A Span- ish major, Ann has been on the Honor Roll for two years. Callie McArthur, a Bible major from Goldsboro, N. C, is chair- man of the World Fellowship Commission of Christian associa- tion. She has been active in C. A. Council activities. Callie is a mem- ber of Eta Sigma Phi and is vice president of the International Re- lations club. She has recently been elected president of Bible club. Lib McPheeters has been active in Student Government and Chris- tian association, serving on the Executive Committee as a repre- (Continued on page 2) x Hefner Tells May Day Plans; Porter, Guenther Head Cast By Jane Landon Saturday, May 1, is the date set for Agnes Scott's annual I May Day. At 5 o'clock in the afternoon the May Day dell will be transformed into Merrie England, complete with lords and ladies, knights, a princess, and assorted jesters. Katherine Hefner, May Day chairman, has announced that the cast of the medieval May Day, Suzella Burns and Jackie Roundtree adjust their May Day cos- tumes w ith the help of B. C. Regen. entitled "A Knyght Ther Was . . ." will be headed by Ann Sayre, Lou- isa Allen, Memye Curtis, Linda Guenther, and Jean Porter. May Day is under the direction of Miss Eugenie Dozier, and the scenario and costumes were originated by Katherine Hefner. The heads of the May Day com- mittees are as follows: Secretary, Lois Dryden; Business Manager, Lucy Doyle; May Court Chairman, Ginny Lee Floyd; Art, Harriet Sto- vall; Costumes, Betty Claire Re- gen and Jane Frist; Headdresses, Carol Cole; Music, Molly Prich- ard; Properties, Mary Love L'Heu- reux; Publicity, Jane Landon; Ste- nography, Jean Gregory. Mr. Michael McDowell will con- duct the ensemble which includes Carolyn Crawford, Mr. J. L. Adams, Nancy Frazer, Dbt Rea- rick, Jean Price, Frances Earnest, Lucy Robertson, Nancy Flagg, Ann Macelvie, Byrd Hoge, Molly Merrick, Maizy Cox, and Pattie Hamilton. Harriet Potts will reign as May Queen and Gail Rogers will serve as Maid of Honor. The other mem- bers of the Court have been an- nounced previously. The colorful and original pro- duction will be one of the high- lights of the Spring quarter. Guests are cordially invited. Ad- mission is free for all students, 25 cents for guests. Plan now to come for May Day and also to stay for Senior Opera which will be presented later in the same evening. 2 THE AGNES SCOTT NEWS Wednesday, April 21, 1954 Attendance Your Duty Throughout this year and particularly in the past few weeks there have been numerous student programs, such as plays and recitals. The attendance at these has definitely not been as large as it should have been. Since there are many other activities on the calendar it is difficult to ar- range the schedule so that these programs may be attended, but if each person would make a sincere effort to go to as many of these programs as possible, perhaps there would be more than 15 or 20 people at a student recital, and there would be a better attendance at all programs. These recitals and plays are well worth the time and effort you make to attend, and are most enjoyable as well as edu- cational. Perhaps the work that goes on before these pro- grams is not realized. When a cast has rehearsed for weeks and even months, and then at the time of performance appears before an audience of empty seats and a few people seated here and there, it certainly isn't the most encourag- ing or rewarding. If the persons participating are willing to spend this much time and put this much work in prepar- ing a program, surely it is not asking too much for you to take one hour or an hour and a half and attend. Your time will be well spent. From now until the end of the quarter and even in the quarters to come there will be many Blackfriars' plays, student recitals, and other student programs; thus, let every- one make an honest effort to attend and support your fel- low students in the work they have undertaken. Remember some day you may be the performer! D. W. Energy Wanted This is our acre of reality. Here on our college campus we struggle every day with situations and jobs particular to our college life, but similar to those situations we will meet in life outside these "Sheltering Arms." In after col- lege days we must accept places of responsibility in home, social, and community life. Now we are preparing for the future by participation in Student Government, creative groups, and clubs. Agnes Scott's organizations, of which we are so proud, have developed steadily through the years. Each year's particip- ants have left them a little more efficient and more useful. It is time for us to add our blocks. "Us" means elected of- ficers, appointed officers, and especially self appointed, in- terested members. We must wholeheartedly accept our responsibility for cam- pus public service. This sense of responsibility will be our inspiration for obtaining the know-how, laying the careful plans, and generating the tremendous energy necessary to insure the '54-55 vitality of our campus activity. Practice in public service will make perfect in the future and every little bit of energy helps. So lay in a stock of vitamin pills and let's get to work. The first step is to attend the Leadership Training Confer- ence this Friday. E. S. The Agnes Scott News Published wwftly, except during -holidays and examination Jpfefe JtZ^JU!^^* of V'U'< Scott C-lleue. nrflre on second floor Murphey Candler Building Entered a. second ^ class matter at the Decatur. Georgia, post Office. Subscription price per >car $2.00 ; single copies, ten cents. Editor Managing Editor . Business Manager CAROLYN WELLS GEN NY LITCHESE .ELIZABETH PASCHAL NEWS STAFF MAY MUSE, ETLEANOR SWAIN, DOROTHY WEAKLEY ANN ALLRED V ANNIE TRAY LOR VIRGINIA KELLER VIVIAN HAYS LEAH FINE Assistant Editors Copy Editor Administration Sports Editor Society Editor Photographer REPORTERS Catherine Girardeau. Jean Hoddens. Virginia Keller. Virginia MeClurkln Barhara McDowell. l>orls Musgrave. Carolyn Smith. Nellie Strickland, Ryland Swain Claire Trltt. Linda Guenther. June Ellen Mansour. Jane Frist. BUSINESS STAFF Advertising Manager Circulation Manager MEMBER Associate Collegiate Press B. C. REGEN -MARY EDNA CLARK Mrs. Catherine Marshall will address Convocation on April 28. Catherine Marshall Will Visit For Phi Beta Kappa Initiation By Eleanor Swain April 28 the Agnes Scott chapter of Phi Beta Kappa will hold its annual initiation dinner. The dinner will take place at 5:30 in the down stairs dining hall. According to Dr. Catherine Sims, Phi Beta Kappa faculty advisor, the cus- tomary procedure will be followed in the initiation of 10 regularly elected new members and one honorary alumna member. The honorary member is the well- known Mrs. Catherine Wood Mar- shall who will be on campus for the occasion. She will also speak in convocation. Mrs. Marshall's famous best- seller, "A Man Called Peter", about her husband Dr. Peter Mar- shall, has remained on the best seller list ever since its publication in October, 1951. Agnes Scott stu- dents and faculty have followed closely the activities of this inter- esting alumna, both through the books she has published and the various articles which have ap- peared about her. But to refresh campus memories, the facts will bear repeating. Mrs. Marshall was born in John- son City, Tennessee, on Sept. 27, 1914. At that time her parents were in Home Mission work in the Great Smoky Mountains of North Carolina, close to the Tennessee border. It was such wild country and they were so far from a hos- pital or railroads that they came to the home of her paternal grand- parents for her birth. She spent three years in Uma- tilla, Florida, and the next seven years of her childhood in Canton, Mississippi. Her father was a Presbyterian minister. From the time she was ten un- til she went to college, she lived in Keyser. West Virginia. Her in- terests as she grew up were al- ways writing, piano lessons, ten- nis, and tramping the mountains of the eastern panhandle of West Virginia. She attended Agnes Scott and graduated in the class of '36. Dur- ing that time her interests in writ- ing turned to poetry particularly. She always enjoyed debating, was on the intercollegiate debating team, and went on many trips re- presenting the college. During these years she met the Rev. Pe ter Marshall, who was the popu lar bachelor pastor of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Atlanta. Peter Marshall and the young un- dergraduate became engaged and were married in the First Presby- terian Church of Keyser, West Virginia, on Nov. 4, 1936. Their first home was on Durand Drive in Atlanta. In October, 1937, the young cou- ple went to Washington when Mr. Marshall accepted the pastorate of the New York Avenue Presby- terian Church. Mrs. Marshall took an active part in church affairs, and she enjoyed helping her husband with details of sermon writing and speech-making. Their son, Peter John Marshall, was born in Jan- uary, 1940. In 1947, Dr. Marshall became Chaplain of the Senate, until he died suddenly in January, 1949. Mortar Board (Continued from page 1) sentative of her class in 1951 and serving on C. A. as a commission chairman and as secretary. Lib is a history major from Lexington, Ky. Sarah Petty is the newly elect- ed associate editor of the "Sil- houette." She has worked pre- viously on the "Silhouette" as an assistant editor. Sarah is active in the Efolphin club. She is a member of Granddaughters' club. She has worked on the student committee which planned the Car- eer Conferences and has been on Seniors Tell Opera Plans By ANN ALLRED Under a cloud of mystery, plans for Senior Opera are slowly con- densing. Although the opera as yet has no official title, the main theme is a parody of "Carmen." The first curtain will reveal the midnight schemes of a frantic Sen- ior Opera Writing committee which can find no one dramatic enough to play the intended hero- ine.. When suddenly a voice sug- gests "Carmie." and leads the au- dience into a fantasy of Carmie's past days at college" Can you re- member her when . . . ?" Connie Ormsby is to appear as Carmie. Lynn Johnston will take the role of the faithful hero, Don Jose, whom Elin Krohn-Erichsen, the toreador rival, will plot to ruin. A full orchestra under the direc- tion of Jane Crook has been en- gaged to accompany the soloists, and numerous members of the ASC faculty have volunteered as ex- tras. Joint chairmen of Senior Opera are Harriet Potts and Virginia Lee Floyd. Script committee members are Joen Fagan, Betty Stein, Lou- ise Hill, Jane Zuber, Joan Sim- mons, and Caroline Lester. Pat Patterson is Props committee chairman, and Lois Dryden is in charge of costumes. The date set for Senior Opera is Saturday, May 1, performance to begin at 8 p. m. the Honor Roll. Her major is English, and her home is Selma, Ala. Louise Robinsoh, from Char- lotte, N. C, will be president of the senior class. This year she was house president of Lupton and chairman of Junior Jaunt. She is a member of Glee club. She has been on the Honor Roll. Her ma- jor is English. Harriet Stovall from Atlanta is new Day Student chairman. She has served on Executive Commit- tee this year as Junior Day Stu- dent representative, and has been in charge of publicity for Student Government. Harriet has been on the Honor Roll and has worked on Lecture association. She is ma- joring in art. She was secretary- treasurer of her class in 1951. Carolyn Wells, a biology major from Atlanta, is the editor of the Agnes Scott "News." She has previously been an assistant edi- tor of the "News." She has been on Athletic association board, and is active in sports. She is a mem- ber of Chi Beta Phi, honorary sci- entific fraternity and has written for "Aurora." 'Margaret Williamson will be the new president of the chapter. She is an English major from Monti- cello, Ark. She was president of her class in 1951, a member of Lower House in 1952, and student treasurer and house president of Mary Sweet this year. She has been on the Honor Roll, and is in the French club, the Organ Guild and the International Relations club. She is also active in sports. The initiation service will be this afternoon at 4:30, followed by a tea to honor the new chapter. The tea will be at Miss Scan- drett's home. All alumnae of Mor- tar Board who are on the campus have been invited to attend. The new chapter will have a joint meeting with the 1953-54 chapter tonight. THE AGNES SCOTT NEWS # Wednesday, April 21, 1954 # 3 Jeans To Formals Scotties Turn Southern Belles, Mountain Scalers, Navy Dates By JTDV BROWN Little Peter Cottontail gathered most of the Agnes Scott girls up in his Easter basket this weekend and hopped with them down the trail to home, but the few girls left rattling around in the dormitories really had a time. They "bunny hopped" they way to several big parties around Atlanta. First off, the Kappa Alphas from Tech, Emory, and Georgia com- bined to throw the annual Old South ball. They invited quite a num- ber of ASC'ers to join them 'mid the Confederate caps and huge hoop skirts. Margaret Jones, Katherine Matthews, E. J. Bywaters, Alvia Cook, and Kacky Hanna were some of the "Southern Belles" there. The Tech ATO's had 'their orchid formal Saturday night. Libby Bond, Betty MacFarland, Mable Milton, and Sue Rogers were among those banqueting and dancing at the Dinkier. On the more informal side of life a blue-jeaned crew consisting of Gay Pound, Pat Blackwood, Diana Butler, and Catherine Giradeau rode out to Stone Mountain on a hay ride with the Emory Sigma Chi's. The class of '57 acquired two new pins recently. Nancy Nixon is now wearing a Kappa Sig pin. .Martha Aiken received her pin from a Sigma Chi at Emory. Two gals who did some exciting traveling over the weekend were Ruthe Norton and Mary Louise Daniel who took a flying jaunt to Annapolis. Bet "Navy blue" will be their favorite color for a long time. And now in Navy lingo, this column drops anchor for another week. Campus Will Sponsor Training in Leadership The annual Leadership Train- ing conference will be held on the Agnes Scott campus this week on Friday, April 23, from 4:30-7:30 p. m. in 207 Campbell Hall. The opening address will be de- livered at 4:30 by Miss Eleanor Hutchens, publications director of Agnes Scott. Parliamentary pro- cedure will then be discussed by Connie Curry, president of the student body. At 5:30 the meeting will ad- journ for supper. All discussion group leaders and speakers are invited to eat together in the din- ing hall. At 6:30 the meeting will recon- vene in Butt rick for group discus- Your Good Listening Station WGLS 970 On Your Dial News on the Hour Sports and Good Music Visit or Phone THREADGILL PHARMACY For Prompt Delivery DE. 1665 YOUR NEAREST DRUG STORE sions. The presidents and vice presidents of organizations and classes, CA cabinet and anyone not named elsewhere will meet with Vallie Burnet, Jane Crook, and Marian McElroy, in room 102. The secretaries' meeting will be led by Louise Hill and Mr. Stukes in room 105. Margaret William- son will meet with the treasurers in room 106. The house presidents' (Continued on page 4) HEARN'S Ready - to - Wear Jantzen Sweaters Lingerie Hose 131 Sycamore Street gitd Hew* Pi Alpha Phi Pi Alpha Phi, the debate club, has elected as new officers: Jo- anne Miklas, president, Judy Brown, secretary, and Sallie Greenfield, treasurer. Gracie Greer had been chosen debate manager. At their meeting on April 13 an impromptu debate was held between Joen Fagan, past president, and Joanne, the incom- ing president, on their presiden- tial policies. Tryouts for the club will be held on Thursday, April 22, from 3 to 5. Eta Sigma Phi Thursday, April 15, Eta Sigma Phi held its annual banquet at the Plantation House. At this time the following officers were elected for 1954-1955: president, Bettie Forte; vice-president, Pat Paden; secretary, Georgia Syribeys; trea- surer, Helen Jo Hinchey. After dinner, Miss Janet Loring, instruc- tor in speech, showed the group slides of ancient Roman theaters that she had taken in England and in Italy. A party is being planned for sometime in the near future. Bible Club Dottie Holcomb, past president of the Bible Club, announced the election of the new officers at the meeting on April 13. The new president is Callie Mc Arthur; the vice president, Stella Biddle; and the secretary-treasurer, Yvonne Burke. For their program the club and visitors saw the movie "Mi- yah". CAMPUS JEWELRY 102 N. McDonough Watch and Jewelry Repair Across From Agnes Scott Flowers For All Occasions Wire Orders FAIRVIEW FLOWER SHOP DE. 3309 301 Church St. Elgin Wadsworth Wyler Bulova Watches Moody - Ellis EXPERT WATCH & JEWELRY REPAIR EV. 4961 136 Sycamore St. iz/ ' apparel ITS TIME TO CLEAN YOUR WINTER DUDS Decatur's Finest MARGUERITE SMITH'S HADIANT DRY CLEANING Basement of Main Agnes Scott Monday - Wednesday - Friday 6:30 - 7:30 Activities of '57 Club Benefit Agnes Scott, Community Groups By Dorothy Weakley "Actions speak louder than words.'' This is true of the actions of '57 club. In about two quarters this club of fresh- men, through its numerous activities, has proved to be one of the most helpful and active groups in the campus com- munity. '57 club is always willing and eager to help in any and every way. The '57 club, with Virginia Hut- chinson as president has had a most successful year. Virginia Lee Floyd is advisor for the club which is under the sponsorship of Chris- tian Association, and Miss Mary Boney served as faculty advisor for the first two quarters, and now Miss Doris Sullivan is advisor. The projects of '57 Club have been many and various. Some were designed to help the campus community, while others were ben- eficial to the community outside of the college. This freshman club has provid- ed hostesses for all of the vesper services, both Sunday afternoon vespers and week-day vespers. Members have also taken as their responsibility to keep the Prayer Room in order, and see that the worship center is changed. Anoth- er one of their campus projects was distributing containers and collecting the money for the March of Dimes. The group also assist- ed in the Religious Emphasis Week communion service. The outside projects of the '57'ers are certainly noteworthy and deserve recognition. Thanks- giving they carried fruit and visit- ed the people at the Old Folks' Home. Making Christmas, Valen- tine, and Easter favors for the children in the children's ward at Grady hospital has also been some of the work of the club. From these activities it can be seen that '57 Club has accomplish- ed much in the short time of its organization. The recognized and even unrecognized work of this group has contributed greatly in making the Agnes Scott commun- ity a better place in which to live. DECATUR - DeKALB THEATER Thursday, Friday, Saturday "How to Marry A Millionare" Saturday Matinee "Tarzan's Peril" and 'It Came From Outer Space" Monday - Tuesday 'Beneath the Twelve Mile Reef" DECATUR CO-OP CABS 24 Hour Service Radio Dispatched Call CR. 1071 CR. 3866 MAKE YOUR HOME At HOTEL CANDLER When Visiting DECATUR, GA. Modern Rooms Excellent Cuisine The Educated Woman The influence of the educat- ed American woman is one of the strongest forces for good in our national life today. It is Christian liberal educa- tion, not narrow, specialized training, that has developed her abilities and insights. As homemaker-eitizen and as ca- reerist-citizen, she justifies magnificently the faith of those who a century ago were fighting for her right to learn what she wished to learn. ACNES SCOTT COLLEGE Decatur, Ga. THE AGNES SCOTT NEWS Wednesday, April 21, 1954 A A Sports Program To Reach Height During Coming Weeks By Virginia Keller Spring sports program will reach its peak during the next two weeks as the Scotties will have a chance to take part in a variefy of activities designed to take advantage of the warm spring weather. These will include swimming, soft- ball, tennis, volleyball, archery, golf and track. Topping the list of activities are tryouts for Dolphin club which will be held this evening from 7 to 8 p. m. Alice Ann Klostermey- er, swimming manager, has an- nounced that the tryouts are open to all students. It is not neces- sary to take swimming for physi- cal education in order to join. There will be a separate presi- dent of the Dolphins this year who will be elected after 'the new mem- bers are chosen. In past years, the swimming manager has acted in both capacities. Other swim- ming activities for spring quarter are being planned. Hoping that "the third time is a charm," class softball teams will attempt a double header Thursday afternoon at 4. The games, which have been rained out for the past two weeks, will match the juniors against the sophomores and the frosh against the seniors. The sophs and juniors are currently leading the race with one win apiece. A new sports competition was initiated by ASC freshmen yester- day. Inman dormitory challeng- ed Hopkins to a game of volley- ball which was played at 6:15 last night.' Plans are also being form- ed for competition between cot- tages and other dormitories if the idea proves to be successful. The annual tennis doubles tour- nament also starts today. Carolyn Herman, tennis manager, has an- nounced that pairings are listed in the mailroom and gym. Plans are being made for holding tennis club tryouts during the next few weeks. Specific time and dates for the tryouts will be posted on the Buttrick bulletin board. Another tournament scheduled to start soon is golf. All matches will be played at the American Legion golf course. The compe- tition is open to beginners and ad- vanced players. Betty Ponder, golf manager, is in charge of the tournament On the agenda for May 10-25 is Decatur Cake Box 112 Clairmont Ave. Special Rate for Birthday Cakes DE. 1922 DECATUR COX MUSIC SHOP Latest with the HITS on Decca, RCA- Victor, Columbia and Capital SHEET MUSIC 161 Peach tree Street MAin 2378 the annual Women's Inter-Colle- giate Telegraphic Archery Tour- nament. A student may shoot as many times as she wishes during that period and only her highest score will be recorded. The eight highest scorers will compose ASC's entry in the competition. Individual scores will also be rated in class A, B, or C. Class A will include all players shooting a total of 425 or more, class B wall be awarded to those making 350- 424, and class C will include scores of 300-349. One round will consist of 24 arrows shot from distances of 50, 40, and 30 yards each. Final results will be telegraphed to national headquarters on May 25. All scores entered must have been 'tabulated by an instructor or student appointed for the task. Those wishing to enter should re- port their scores to Byrd Hoge, archery manager. Still in the planning stage is a track and field day to be held during May. Events will include dashes, jumps, distance throws, and many others. Competition will be on individual and class bases. Another possibility is competi- tion between states. This could also include other sports such as softball and volleyball. Anyone who would like to offer sugges- tions may do so by contacting AA president M. E. Knight or any of the AA board members. Northey To Present Recital in Presser Barbara Northey will present her senior piano recital Sunday, April 25, at 3:30 p. m. in Presser hall. She is a pupil of Mrs. Irene Leftwich Harris. She will open her program- with "Allemande, Gavotte and Mus- ette" from the Suite, Op. 1 by d'Albert. Beethoven's "Sonata," Op. 10, No. 3 will follow. The next group includes "Noc- turne," Op. 48, No. 1, by Chopin; "Garden Music," Op. 117, by Nie- mann; "Rhapsody," Op. 11, No. 3, by Dohnanyi. She will conclude her program with Grieg's piano Concerto, Op. 16. Exhibit To Feature Renaissance Oils Arrangements have just been completed with the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City for the loan to Agnes Scott of two famous masterpieces. Dr. Alston has been anxious to bring to Agnes Scott an exhibition of work of the great masters. The art department has been working for over a year to accomplish this goal, and plans are now being made to have on view in the gal- lery on 3rd floor Buttrick two" masterpieces. One of the masterpieces is Rem- brandt's "The Sibyl," an oil paint- ing attributed by some to Drest and Aert de Gelder. The other painting is an oil by Tintoretto, "Portrait of a Man." An attrac- tive display of the two paintings, supported by as many color re- productions and perhaps some books on both artists is being planned. The exhibition is from April 15 to May 15 from 3-6 p. m. except Sundays. Special attention is to be brought to this exhibition on Saturday, May 1, and Sunday, May 2. On Sunday afternoon from 3- 6 p. m. there will be a coffee. Art students will serve as hostesses at the coffee. Everyone is . urged to attend this exhibition. Indian Will Give Lecture on April 22 N>Sri Ram, a lecturer from Madras, India ,will speak on "Youth and the Future," on Thursday evening, April 22, at 8 p. m., at the Life Insurance Company of Georgia building. The public is invited. The lec- turer is under the auspices of the Theosophical ^ociety in At- lanta. Metropolitan Opera Schedules Five Performances in Atlanta The arrival of May ushers in the Metropolitan Opera sea- son in Atlanta. It is drawing close to the time when the opera glasses will come down from the shelf. The schedule reads like this: "Don Giovanni," Monday evening, May 3, at 8; "Faust," Tuesday afternoon, May 4, at 1; "Lucia Di Lam- mermoor," Tuesday evening, May Conference (Continued from page 3) meeting will be directed by Miss Scandrett, Pat Patterson, and Ann Hanson in room 104. The club presidents and vice presidents and club members will meet with Carol Jones Hay in the exec room; the "Aurora" staff will meet with Nancy Lee and Ann Allred in room 207. The other publications wiy not hold meet- ings. C. J. Buice Service Station BATTERIES, TIRES ACCESSORIES Corner College and McDonough DE. 9172 4, at 8:30; "La Forza Del Destino," Wednesday evening, May 5, at 8. The Metropolitan Opera in At- lanta will take place at the Fox Theatre. It is under the auspices of the Atlanta Music Festival As- sociation, Inc.. in cooperation with 'the Atlanta Junior League. The cast of each is an array of brilliant personalities in the opera world. "Don Giovanni," an opera in two acts, features such well- known opera stars as George Lon- don playing the lead in the roll of Don Giovanni; Margaret Mar- shall as Donna Anna; Eleanor Ste- ber portrays Donna Elvira; Ro- berta Peters is Zerlina; Lubomir Vichegonov, II Commendatore; Eugene ConJey, Don Ottavio; Fer- nando Corena, Leporello; Loren- zo Alvary, Maset'to. The audience has in store for them a new production of "Faust." In four acts this afternoon per- formance will see Jussi Bjoerling as Faust; Victoria De Los Angel- es, Marguerite; Jerome Hines, Me- phistopheles; Robert Merrill, Val- entin; Mildred Miller, Siebel; Thel- ma Votipka, Martha; Lawrence Davidson, Wagner. The chorus master for this and each of the others "is Kurt Adler, assisted by Walter Taussig, associate cho- rus master. The third production is "Lucia Di Lammermoor" presented in three acts, and based on Walter Scott's novel, "The Bride of Lam- mermoor." Lily Pons is to appear as Lucia, and Frank Valentino as Lord Enrico Ashton. Others in- clude Jan Pierce as Edgardo; Thelma Votipka as Alisa; Nicola Moscona, Raimondo; Thomas Hay- ward, Arturo; Paul Franke, Nor- manno. The finaje of the Metropolitan Opera season on Wednesday even- ing will bring to the footlights "La Forza Del Destino." This three act performance lists such stars as Lubomir Vichegonov, the Mar- quis of Calatrava; Zinka Milanov, Leonora; Leonard Warren, Don Carlo; Richard Tucker, Don Al- varo; Cesare Siepi, Padre Guardi- ano; Gerhard Pechner, Fra Meli- tone; Margaret Roggero, Prezio- silla; Thelma Votipka, Curra; Al- essio De Paolis, Trabucco; George Cehanovsky, a surgeon. Chore- ography in this and the two pre- ceding is the master work of Za- chary Solov. This 1954 opera fu- ture looks bright, and to those who have tickets it will be a memor- able musical experience. Notice The next issue of the Agnes Scott "N>\vs" will appear on May 5. There will be no issue of the "News" next week. eOTTlEO UNDER AUTHORITY Of THE COCA-COLA COMPANY bi THE ATLANTA COCA-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY "CoVe" It o registered trade marV. 1953, THE COCA-COLA COMPANY Th e nes oco s tt N ews VOL XXXIX Agnes Scott College, Decatur, Georgia, Wednesday, May 5, 1954 Number 17 ...Co///e McAruthur Indo-China, an area of some 385,640 square miles (about the size of Texas and with a popula- tion nearly four times that large), first came under French influ- ence around 1650. The real ter- ritorial conquest came in the time of Napoleon III, and by 1900 all of it was under French control. An economic disaster in the 1930's brought Ho Chi Minh to the fore- front with his Communist forces. The situation has grown steadily worse until, in 1947, war broke out between France and the Viet- minh insurgents. The guerilla type warfare pursued by the Communists proved tough luck for the French, who preferred the more "open-field" type battle. This seven year old war has cost France 150,000 casualties (about one-third dead or missing) and $5 billion, while American aid to the French in their struggle has increase^ steadily until this year the United States is footing 78 per cent of the total cost. "But just a minute," you tell me . "These are very nice little facts of war, but they still don't tell us why everyone is so hot under the collar about such a far- away, mountainous land." My answer is that you might have been right there, if it were not for two important facts: first, the French are terrifically "tired" of their long drawn-out war, and would probably settle for a com- promise peace, and second, many people in our country consider Indo-China one of the most stra- tegically important areas of the world, and hold that it is impera- tive for the free world to main- tain a firm stand against Com- munist aggression there, if it hopes to keep Communism from spreading throughout the world. The war-casualties that the French have experienced in Indo- China, and her long record of participation in many wars throughout the years have caus- ed much "war-weariness," and in addition to this, the recent series of events in Indo-China have caused much discouragement. Be- cause France has not been able to fight very much on her own terms, but more on the Commun- ist "hit and run" method of the jungle, General Henri Navarre, overall commander in Indo-Chi- na, formulated a special plan to deal with the Vietminh. This plan included a special operation called "Castor," which was the plan to seize the plain of Dien Bien Phu, a minor Communist base. This strange name then, which plays so prominently in to- day's headlines, was part of the plan to protect Laos and to give the French open ground fight- ing. However, the Vietminh gen- eral, Giap, rallied thousands of Communist soldiers and began a heavy offensive which surprised the French. France, then, is anxious for a peace treaty in Indo-China, and she is pressing for such, even at the expense of such con- cessions to Communist China as admission of Peiping into the (Continued on page 2) The new officers of International Relations club pose for the "News" photographer. Left to right (kneeling) : Ann Alvis, public- ity chairman; Molly Adams, projects chairman; (seated): Martha Richardson, secretary-treasurer; Alice Thornton, president; Jane Frist, program chairman. Photo by Leah Fine. 1 Clubs Announce New Officers^ Plans Blackfriars Blackfriars installed their new officers and initiated their new members at the meeting on May 29. Helen Jo Hinchey is the new president; Pat Hale, vice presi- dent; Anne Atkinson, secretary; and treasurer, Carolyn Alford. The chairmen of committees are Genny Lucchese, house; Sally Wilt, program; Barbara Battle, scenery; Grade Greer and 'Me- mye Curtis, publicity; Sallie Greenfield and Vannie Traylor, costume; Julie Boland, sound; Jo- anne Miklas, make-up, Virginia Love, stage manager; Alice Nun- nally, props, and Mary Dickinson, lights. Before the installation new members initiated were: Georgia Syribeys, Ruthe Norton, Jene Sharp, Charlotte Holzworth, Ma- rilyn Jones, Margaret Jones, Cyn- thia Bailey, Anne Gilbert, Lucy Robertson, Catherine Lewis, Anne Hoover, Emiko Takeuchi, Caro- lyn Smith, Ila Jo Dorough. Rec- ognition was given to several members for their outstanding work in Blackfriars. As the only member with over 1,000 points Anne Sylvester was awarded a gift. Jene Sharp also won recog- nition for her outstanding try-out. Music Club The Music club has elected as new officers president, Patty Hamilton; vice-president, Sue Walker; secretary-treasurer, Dot Weakley. The club is planning for the student recitals on May 18 and May 20. Chi Beta Phi Chi Beta Phi sent Pauline Wal- ler as their representative to the Chi Beta Phi regional convention in Memphis, Tenn., on the week- end of May 1, new president Car- olyn Alford announced. Pauline is the new vice-president of the club. Other officers are June Gaissert, recording secretary, Genny Lucchese, corresponding secretary, and treasurer Hannah Jackson. New members Marijke Schepman, June Gaissert, Pauline Waller, Beverly Jensen, Hannah Jackson, and Norma Adams were initiated. The club is planning a picnic at the home of Clara Ad- ams for their next meeting. IRC Alice Thornton is the new pres- ident of International Relations club. She and other new offic- ers were elected at the club meet- ing on April 22. Jane Frist is the program chairman; Martha Ridharcison, secretary-treasurler, Mollie Adams, projects chairman; and Ann Alvis, publicity chair- man. For their meeting on Thursday, May 6, Gracie Greer will introduce Mr. Paul Ginsberg, lawyer, author, and world trav- eler. Pi Alpha Phi Joanne Miklas, president of Pi Alpha Phi, announced the ini- tiation of new members Mary Jones, Margaret Benton, and Ma- ry Oates. As part of the initi- ation for the debate club May Chism will give the history of the club, and Gracie Greer will speak on the ideals of the club. The meeting is to be held on Thurs- day, May 6. The new members are to give the program. Organ Guild The Organ Guild has as new of- ficers for the coming year: pres- ident, Sue Walker; secretary- treasurer, Dorothy Weakley; cor- responding secretary, Patty Ham- ilton. On Saturday afternoon, May 8, the Guild, with Mr. Raymond J. Martin as faculty advisor, is go- ing on a tour of five churches in the Atlanta area to see the dif- ferent types of organs that are used. The group will have din- ner together Saturday evening at Mammy's Shanty. (Continued on page 2) Senior Class Presents Opera Featuring Orrnsby in Title Role By May Muse On Saturday, May 1 at 8 p. m. the senior class presented the annual Senior Opera a delightful production entitled "Charmin' Carmen." The opera was a parody on Carmen. Connie Ormsby played the title role as Carmie. The pro- duction was preceded by the special organ arrangements of Lois Dryden and Mary Pritchett, and a theme from Carmen played by an original ensemble under the direction of Jane Crook. A group of harrassed opera writers ap- peared before the curtain deplor- ing the lack of dramatic talent in the senior class. Carmie was suggested as capable of playing the lead because it had been ru- mored that she could sing, but with an outburst of song the com- mittee hastily turned Carmie down for the role because she had "no looks, sense, poise, or per- sonality." The curtain then opened to re- veal a delightful fantasie of Car- mie's memorable experiences at college. The first scene showed Carmie's meeting her roommate, the glamorous Rita who was played by Caroline Lester. In scene II Carmie went to her first rush party and was made a mem- ber of the "club." Scene III opened with a dance presented by the raincoated mem- bers of Dr. Calder's astronomy class. This scene was highlighted by an intellectual lecture by Dr. Calder, and a scintillating speech by Miss Huper, who acted the part of one of the students. Miss Hu- per and Dr. Calder are faculty sponsors for the class. In scene IV a group of ROTC boys march- ed in and formed a chorus line to enliven the rest of the scene. Lynn Johnson appeared as Don Jose and sang to Carmie in Lynn's ow n inimitable style. Ellen Grif- fin played the part of the torea- dor. For the finale the entire cast reappeared and sang a song of encouragement to all under- classmen who are hoping some- day to graduate. The chairmen of the commit- tees who helped to make the op- era such a success were Florrie Fleming, publicity; Pat Patterson, props; Lois Dryden, costumes; and Caroline Lester, music. The op- era was attended by a large group of faculty, students, and their vis- itors who had come for the May Day weekend. English Department Plans Picnic May 9 On Sunday, May 9, the Agnes Scott English faculty is giving an informal outdoor sup- per in honor of this year's grad- uating English majors. Profes- sor George P. Hayes, head of the English department, will act as host. The supper is to be at the Hayes residence, 723 S. Candler street. Time has been set at 6:30. English majors from the Class of '54 are Vallie Burnett, B. J. Downey, Genevieve Guardia, Lou- ise Hill, Mitzi Kiser, Judy Prom- nitz, and Anne Sylvester. AS Crowns Potts Queen of May Day Harriette Potts was crowned queen of Agnes Scott May Day Saturday afternoon, May 1, be- fore a crowd of approximately 300 people . After Gail Rogers, Maid of Honor, crowned Harri- ette in the traditional manner, a medieval May Day pageant en- titled "A Knyght Ther Was ..." was presented before the royal party. The pageant, written by Katherine Hefner, was one of the best and most original in the his- tory of Agnes Scott. May Day was under the direc- tion of Miss Eugenie Dozier. The entire cast gave a splendid per- formance. Excellent in their roles were Ann Say re, Princess Gwen- dalon; Louisa Allen, Sir Edward; Memye Curtis, Sir Herbert; and Linda Guenther and Jean Por- ter, jesters. -Highlighting the performance was the colorful and authentic array of medieval cos- tumes which were designed by May Day chairman Katherine Hefner. The many headdresses were also most effective. Especial- ly outstanding were the Dragons, the Unicorns, the Gargoyles, and the court actors. The music for all of the dances was well chosen and contributed much to the suc- cess of the production. Other members of the court be- sides Harriette and Gail were seniors Virginia Lee Floyd, El- eanor Hutchinson, and Nancy Whetstone; juniors Jo Ann Hall, Sarah Petty, Ruth Posey, and Margaret Williamson; sophomores Norma Chamblee, Judy McDan- iel, and Relia Turpin; and fresh- men Madge Martin and Cemille Miller. Tommy Adams was crownbearer for the queen. Notice The next issue of the Agnes Scott "News" will appear on May 19. There will be no issue of the "News" next week. Kelly Will Present Recital on May 16 On May 16 at 3:30 in Presser Hall, Barbara Kelly will present her senior piano recital. She is a pupil of Mrs. Lillian Rogers Gilbreath. She will open her program with three Scarlatti Sonatas, followed by a nocturne by Turina. Her third selection will be Rhapsody in B minor by Brahms. Schu- mann's Concerto in A minor will conclude the program. The campus community is cor- dially invited to attend. 2 THE AGNES SCOTT NEWS Wednesday, May 5. 1954 Spring Beauty For the past few weeks our campus has been at its peak in natural beauty. First, the azaleas by the library, then the many white and pink dogwood trees, and just recently the rose arbor in the Alumnae garden has blossomed in its an- nual beauty. Now we are in the midst of magnolia blos- soms. We marvel and admire these outstanding beauties of na- ture, and are not inclined to notice some of the other things which are not as prominent. The front campus, for instance, about two months ago hardly had that first blade of grass on it. We watched it develop from a period when it looked like a plowed field until now when it appears as a green carpet. Much time and work went into making this almost miraculous change. Not only the front campus, but the other parts of the campus have had the work and time of a "green thumb." In many places there are no longer paths where "please" signs were a reminder, however, there are still a few places where the lawn-mower doesn't need to pass and our cooper- ation is still needed. Other additions such as the azaleas in front of Hopkins and the new boxwoods in the May Day dell have added scenic beauty to our campus. The work has not stopped. Every day something great or small is being done to make the campus grounds more attractive. It may be just the trimming of shrub or the cutting of a small plot of grass. As a result of all of these our campus looks at its best and we appreciate the time and work spent in making it a beautiful and well-kept campus. D. W. International (Continued from page 1) United Nations. Secretary of State Dulles, evi- dently, is sure of the fact that we are and will be involved in Indo-China, for he made a flying, spur-of-the-moment trip to Eu- rope a few weeks ago. Both France and Britain have agreed to consider "united action" with the United States and seven Asian states to prevent the fall of Indo-China to Communism. President Eisenhower at a news conference not long ago mentioned the "falling domino" principle in connection with the Indo-China situation. He said the loss of Indo-China might mean also the loss of Burma, Thailand, the peninsula, and In- donesia. The strongest statement with re- gard to the possibility of sending American troops to Indo-China, however, came from Vice-Presi- dent Nixon. He said that if the situation demanded it, the "Unit- ed States was prepared to put our boys in Indo-China to avoid fur- ther Communist expansion in Asia." France is under pressure from home to arrange for a peace trea- ty, in contrast to the pressure from the United States to stand firm against Communist aggres- sion. What action should the United States take in Indo-China? Should we intervene, as in Korea? Or Jackson Reveals Choices For 54-55 Junior Sponsors Hannah Jackson, orienta- tion chairman for 1954-1955, has announced that junior sponsors for the coming year have been selected. Sopho- more helpers are to be chosen next week, after which there will be a Retreat Tuesday, May 11, held in the May Dell. All of the junior sponsors and sophomore helpers will be ex- pected to attend this Re- treat. CA Thanks Helpers Of Recent Festival Christian association and the International Relations club would like to thank the students who helped in making the Interna- tional Festival such a success. We are especially grateful to those who helped with publicity, decor- ations, refreshments and in the program itself. We hope for your cooperation in our next interna- tional feature. should Indo-China be allowed to fall, as happened in China? This is the tremendous question that faces our country today. Its im- portance lies in the challenge it presents to you and to me to keep up with what is going on, to study the problem, to think, n second floor Murphey Candler Building. Entered as second class matter at the Decatur, Georgia, post office. Subscription price per year $2.00; single copies, ten cents. Kdltor Managing Editor . Business Manager CAROLYN WOELUB GEN NY Ll'CCHESE -ELIZABETH PASCHAL BUSINESS STAFF Advertising Manager B. C. REG EN Circulation Manager MARY EDNA CLARK MEMBER Associate Collegiate Press Frosh Reveal Plans For Entertainment Tomorrow afternoon, Thursday. May 6, the freshman class will give an informal tea from 3:30 until 5:30 in the little quadrangle behind Buttrick hall. The tea is being held to recognize those peo- ple on campus who have helped the Class of '57 become better acquainted with Agnes Scott. Fac- ulty advisors, class sponsors, ju- nior sponsors, sophomore helpers, and those members of the faculty who are especially close to the freshmen will be honored at this time. Carolyn Herman, outgoing pres- ident of the freshman class, is in charge of arrangements for . the tea. The various committee chairmen are: Jinky Ferris and Betsy Towler, invitations: Susan Austin and Margaret Minter, re- freshments; Marilyn McClure and Nellie Strickland. decorations; Nancy Flagg and Anne Lane, hostesses; and Evelyn Beckum and Cynthia Muse, cleanup. Club News (Continued from page 1) Eta Sigma Phi Eta Sigma Phi entertained stu- dents interested in classical stu- dies at a wiener roast in Miss Glick's back yard on Tuesday, April 27. There were skits which the audience identified, games led by Marian McElroy and Sally Legg, and singing. Dance Group The new president of Dance group, Judy McDaniel, announced future plans for the group. Next year they will present a Spanish ballet "The Three-Cornered Hat." Members are requested to bring back to school any Spanish prop- erties they may have such as mantillas, combs, etc. Bible Club For the meeting on May 11 the Bible club announces as the speaker, Mr. C. Benton Kline, as- sistant professor of philosophy. He is to speak on the Biblical and Platonic conceptions of the soul. The meeting will be in the Dieck- mann room in Main at 5. Every- one is cordially invited. CA To Lead Group Sing After Mortar Board Movie Mortar Board \vill\ present "Call Xorthside 777," star- ring Jimmy Stewart, Satur- day evening, May 15. The movie will i><- held In 207 Campbell Hall at 7:30, and will cost 35 cents. A sing, sponsored by CA, will follow the movie, at which refreshments will be served. Pritchett To Present Organ RecitalMay9 The Music department will pre- sent Mary Pritchett in her senior organ recital Sunday, May 9, at 3:30 p. m. Her program will in- clude "Toccata per l'Elevazione," Frescobaldi; "Prelude and Fugue in C Minor," Bach; "Gavotta," Martini; "First Sonata," Mendels- sohn; "Hymn-Prelude, Lead Us. O Father." Bingham; "Second Symphony" [First Movement), Vieme; "Sonata da Chiesa," An- driessen. Everyone is cordially invited to attend this recital in Gaines Chapel. News Presents Text of Address By Marshall in Chapel April 28 This visit to Agnes Scott means a great deal to me, and it makes me very nostalgic. Standing up here I feel as if I were back on the debating team again, with Dr. Hayes sit- ting there in the back patiently listening to the negative's discussion on: Resolved: That in the opinion of this house the judiciary should have no pow- and at least a little capacity to help other people. Now this story is not memor- able or important just because it's my story. The point is that all of us human beings are very much alike. And because we are so much alike, perhaps this true story will help you in your grop- ing towards the path to those plus qualities in life which all of us seek. The first thing I discovered about God is that He does have a Plan for each one of us, and that God's Plan is breath-takingly far- reaching and wonderful. We hu- man beings are inclined to think small thoughts in a petty frame. God, being God, cannot be petty. Furthermore, God's Plan for us is written in the folds of our be- ings. That is why "Making it our business to know ourselves" is such good advice. We find the first clue to our Plan by the uncovering and then the development of those embry- onic talents and predilections al- ready within us. Agnes Scott meant for me the beginning of that discovery, of myself. Part of it took place in the classrooms as I got a glimpse of the riches of the human mind down across the centuries. But it also unfolded while I was sit- ting in my room in second floor Main listening to the gentle spring rain pattering down making the ivy leaves glisten, writing in my Journals. It happened as I lis- tened to Robert Frost and Edna St. Vincent Millay on our lecture platform. It happened in a thou- sand different ways. This is one of the reasons why the Liberal Arts College is so indespensible. No limited vocational education can ever do as fine a job as can the Liberal Arts school of uncov- ering the depths of the human spirit. My years here on the campus were very happy years unfor- gettable years. (To be continued) er to override the decisions of the executive and legislative. How vividly I remember all the trips to Little D'ec; the trailing to the Tea Room in pajamas and robes; I remember the beauty of blowy spring nights, as only Georgia can produce them; I think of Miss Laney listening so under- standingly to my rather weighty adolescent poetry mostly son- nets. I recall her vast relief when once my sense of humor broke through and I wrote something lighter for Poetry club a little gem entitled "Spring Brew." I remember big, comfortable Ella and the sprightly dignity of Miss Hopkins. There were the bull sessions in Rebekah and many a heart-to-heart talk with my pro- fessors in their little offices one of the greatest dividends of a school like Agnes Scott. There were those shining mo- ments in classes, when mind sparked mind, as if a spark from a teacher's mind fell on the dry grass of mine, and caught fire. How well I remember the thrill of that, and the intuitive know- ledge that at that moment, I had broken through to Reality. Then there was that evening when, in an exceedingly romantic frame of mind, I took my copy of "Sonnets from the Portuguese" and went to the Alumnae garden to await my escorts The Rev. Peter Marshall and Dr. Henry Robinson. Of course I had vi- sions of Peter Marshall coming down between the rose arbors to get me. Instead Dr. Robinson parked and honked most un- romantic of him. Several of us were to make a prohibition talk at Redan to tell the natives why they should vote dry. We talked; they voted; the county went wet; I married Peter Mar- shall. Now you see just how nostal- gic I am! Forgive me! Recently, I received a memor- able letter from a girl who was not long out of college. "I have found again," she wrote, "the God who led me through my ideal- istic adolescent years and whom I had dropped in my later college years for a more sophisticated but very unsatisfying God. I inherited my Christianity from my Calvinistic Dutch father. I wanted to believe out of respect for my father, but then began wanting desperately to know God for myself." And these are the words of an- other college student; "I am lazy spiritually. I would like to know God really not just in an in- herited, theoretical sort of way. But I don't want to seem to bad- ly enough, to do anything much about it ... a lot of people seem to lead such superficial, such pos- itively innane existences . . . there must be some meaning to life. I don't think I've found it yet. I do want my life to be as useful as I can make it. I want to be able to love and laugh and live and help others to the depth of my capacity." I knew this last girl very well, because I was that girl. And I thought I might share with you this morning how that girl did find love and laughter and life Hoffman To Present Local Choral Club The Decatur Choral club is pre- senting its annual spring con- cert in Presser hall Saturday night at 8:30 p. m. The program will consist of general assorted spring music and is under the di- rection of Mrs. John D. Hoffman. Among the nurnbers being pre- sented are "Mother Goose Suite," "A Prayer for Our Country," and a group of songs by Bizet, Bim- boni, Henschel, and Peri. Among the highlights of the program will be numbers by the recently organized Mien's Glee club. Two of their presentations will be "Drink to Me Only With Thine Eyes" and "HeirilelbergT from Prince of Pilson. They will help dramatize the final number when they join the Choral club in singing "America, the Beauti- ful." This concert is the climaxing performance of the Choral club's sixth successful year under the direction of Mrs. Hoffman and offers delightful entertainment for music lovers. THE AGNES SCOTT NEWS # Wednesday, May 5, 1954 Presbyterians Plan Rally This Sunday Sunday, May 9, is the date that has been set for the big Presby- terian Spring Rally for college students. It will be held at Morn- ingside Presbyterian church, from 6:30 until 9:30. The time will be divided into three periods of one hour each. During the first hour there will be a supper and fellow- ship. The hour from 7:30 until 8:30 will contain singing along with a special event, the Verse Speaking choir from Emory. The last hour has been set aside for worship at which Bob Gould from Tech and Penny Smith from Ag- nes Scott will speak. There is a small charge of 50 cents for each person attending. Reservations may be made through .the individual church fel- lowship groups or by calling Mac Brown. Sophs Plan Picnic To Honor Seniors The sophomore class will en- tertain its sister class, the sen- ior class, at a picnic on Thurs- day, May 13, at 5:30 p. m. on the hockey field. Nancy Thomas is general chair- man for the event, and has an- nounced the following commit- tee heads: entertainment, Louise Harley and Vera Williamson; food and serving, Stella Biddle; invi- tations, Jane Frist. BRIARCLIFF HANDCRAFT STUDIO Fine Yarns For Knitting And Needlepoint Free Instructions 1875 N. Decatur Rd., N. E. EV. 4947 HEARN'S Jewelry Co. Gift Items Expert Watch & Jewelry Repair 131 Sycamore St. Visit or Phone THREADGILL PHARMACY For Prompt Delivery DE. 1665 YOUR NEAREST DRUG STORE BOZ Announces Tryouts; Frosh May Join Writers Those students interested in becoming members of BOZ have until May 15 to submit their tryouts. Place tryouts, any kind of creative prose writing, in the BOZ box in the mailroom. Al- though membership was not open to freshmen fall and winter quarters, it is now. The new president of BOZ is Jean Gregory. CA To Give Picnic On Infirmary Lawn The annual picnic supper for the freshman class which is spon- sored by CA will be held May 12, from 5:30 to 7 on the infirmary lawn. There will be a skit given by CA cabinet with the "Ara- bian Nights" as the theme. The principal speaker will be an- nounced at a latdr date. Workshop To Close Blackfriars Season On Thursday, May 6, in Presser hall, Blackfriars will hold a work- shop. To close tne reason, the entire club has been invited to attend the dress rehearsal of the Drama Tech production of "The Pur- suit of Happiness," by Lawrence Langer and Armina Marshall Langer. The dress rehearsal will be held May 20. 'La Forza Del Destine/ Will End Met Season The Metropolitan Opera company will close the 1954 opera season in Atlanta to- night with the production of Verdi's "La Forza Del Des- tine." The opera' will take place at the Fox Theatre at 8 p. m. Agnes Scoffers, Dates Attend Dooleys, "Old Souf/)", Frolics By VIVIAN HAYS This spring has brought week-end trips, house parties, and big do- ings on adjoining campuses. Davidson held its Spring Frolics last weekend which Sarah Davis, Mary Jones, Beverly Jensen, Eirarrie Hay, Callie McArthur, and M. E. Knight attended. Jamie McKoy went to Lakemont for boating and sunning. Dot Huddleston went to the KA's Old South" ball at Auburn and Betsy Towler and Helen Frazer had a fabulous time at the University of Alabama. A week ago Jeanne Adams had a shower at her home off-campus for Dee Vann who has gone home to Michigan to get ready for her wedding on May 15. All of the Lupton Lovelies were there along with Jeanne and Beverly Watson to say farewell. Easter week-end brought a wonderful sparkle to the eyes and to the left hand of our alumni representative, Ann Cooper. Have you seen Pat Blackwood's dainty Sigma Chi pin? Also Louise Robinson's beautiful ATO pin from over seminary way? Virginia Hutchinson is wearing a Delt pin from U. Ga. Nancy Gay and Elizabeth Nail are also wearing diamonds. The Sigma Chi's from all around had a workshop at Tech week- end before last and had Mary Catherine Cole, Dannie Reynolds, and Frances Cork over for the occasion. Emory's big doings, Dooley's Frolics, was held last weekend starting on Friday afternoon with all kinds of costumes and story-book characters. It was almost a joint ASC-Emory function. Some of the gals who went were: Har- riet Hampton, Grace Olert, Dede Farmer, Ethel Edwards, Carey Cansler, and Suzanne MacGregor. Sarah Petty reigned as queen over the weekend. CAMPUS JEWELRY 102 N. McDonough Watch and Jewelry Repair Across From Agnes Scott Flowers For All Occasions REMEMBER MOTHER Wire Orders FAIRVIEW FLOWER SHOP DE. 3309 301 Church St. Decatur Cake Box 1 12 Clairmont Ave. Special Rate for Birthday Cakes DE. 4922 DECATUR We Appreciate Your Patronage ICECREAM 307 Church 657 East Lake Drive DE 2513 Always the Shoes in Fashion SMITH # S SHOES "Avondale Estates" "North Decatur Plaza" ON THE SQUARE DE. 3227 MAKE YOUR HOME At HOTEL CANDLER When Visiting DECATUR, GA. Modern Rooms Excellent Cuisine i ZT apparel Flattering Hair Cuts Designed to Flatter You CALL FOR APPOINTMENT Jerry's Beauty Salon One Block From School 215 Church Street DE. 5361 DECATUR CO-OP CABS 24 Hour Service Radio Dispatched CcL CR. 1071 CR. 3866 DECATUR - DeKALB THEATER Mav 5 and 6 "The Glenn Miller Story" James Stewart May 7 and 8 "The Class Webb" Edward G. Robinson "Forbidden" Tony Curtis M a v 9 and 10 "Sins of Jezebel" Paulette Goddard May 12 'Hell and High Water" Richard Widmark Cinemascope Delivery Service at Maid's Office Marguerite Smith's RADIANT DRY CLEANING Knit Dresses Hand Cleaned and Blocked Students Are Always Welcome at COLLEGE INN DINING ROOM or CURB SERVICE 2271 College Ave. Phone C!t. 2933 The Educated Woman The influence of the educat- ed American woman is one of the strongest forces for good in our national life today. It is Christian liberal educa- tion, not narrow, specialized training, that has developed her abilities and insights. As homemaker-citizen and as ca- reerist-citizen, she justifies magnificently the faith of those who a century ago were fighting for her right to learn what she wished to learn. ACNES SCOTT COLLEGE Decatur, Ca. 4 THE AGNES SCOTT NEWS Wednesday, May 5, 1954 Juniors, Frosh Win Victories In Recent Softball Skirmishes Displaying an amazing lack of spring laziness, the unde- feated juniors now rest at the top of the softball standings after posing convincing victories over the sophomores, 6-2, and seniors, 14-2. In the second place are the once-defeated sophomores, recent 7-6 conquerors of the freshmen, followed by the freshmen who have posted ' their only victory over the win- less seniors, 21-11. In the first game of the double header on Thursday, April 22, the freshmen exploded for 14 runs in the last inning to sew up the vic- tory. Carolyn Herman hit two home runs and Jo Ann Smith T scored four runs to lead the frosh attack, while Pat Patterson led the seniors by scoring three runs. JoAnn Miklas provided a bright spot for the sophomores with a home run. Junior pitcher, Sally Legg, limited the sophs to only seven hits in the five inning game. Continuing their winning ways, the juniors displayed excellent fielding ability as well as batting power in their 14-2 win over the seniors on Friday, April 30. High- light of the juniors' defensive game was a running catch by out- fielder B. J. Schaufele. Leading the juniors at the plate \ was Julia Beeman who collected four hits and scored four runs. She was closely followed by Pat Pa- ^den with three hits and Sally Legg who scored three times and hit safely twice. A pair of doubles by Vallie Burnet and Jane Crook were the sparkplugs in the senior batting attack. They were aided by two singles by Sue Purdom. Judy Promnitz made several "saves" for the seniors with her excellent fielding plays. Although limited to only two hits, the sophomores took advan- tage of several frosh errors to take a 7-6 victory in the closest game of the season. Soph pitch- er Barbara Huey struck out four frosh batters and was aided by a double play executed by her team- mates. JoAnn Miklas banged out a dou- ble, the only extra-base hit for ihe sophomores. Alice Thornton got the only other hit. Displaying a heavier batting at- tack, the frosh nearly upset the sophomores with a three-run out- burst ir. the last inning. Helen Hendry, Jo Ann Smith T, and Penny Smith each collected a double foi the frosh. Pitch p~ Carolyn Herman struck out four batters in two innings n an excellent pitching perform- ance. The freshmen also execut- ed a double play after shaking off the first inning jitters. Your Good Listening Station WGLS 970 On Your Dial News on the Hour Sports and Good Music C. J. 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The door is now open for col- lege juniors as well as college graduates to enter a stimulating, well-paying profession. A new WAVE officer training program will be conducted at Newport, R. I., commencing in June. Ap- plications for this class must be submitted prior to May 10. Selected college graduates will Swimmers Reveal Program, Members On Saturday, May 22, the ASC Dolphin club has been invited to take part in the opening day fes- tivities of a new municipal recre- ation center in West Point, Ga. Several numbers from the recent water ballet, "After Dark," will be presented. About 10 Eblphin club mem- bers will participate in the affair and all expenses for the trip will be provided by the town. The new center includes a large swim- ming pool with underwater lights, terrace and pavilion, tennis courts and other recreational facilities. The Emory University swimming team will also put on an exhibi- tion. In recent campus activities, the Dolphins have announced the se- lection of six new members. Those who were chosen at tryouts held on April 21 and 28 are Jo Ann Smith T, Betty Carmichael, Car- olyn Barker,- Grace Molineux, Dee Walton, and Nancy Love. Betty Ponder has been elected president of the club for next year. Discoverer of Ancient City To Talk on Archaeology Professor C. F. A. Schaeffer of the University of Strasbourg will be the speaker at convocation on May 19. Professor Schaeffer is an authority on archeology and discoverer and excavator of the ruins of Ras Shamrah, the ancient city of Ugarit. Athletes Combat Spring Fever With Volley Ball, Archery, Golf By Virginia Keller Balmy spring days have caused a rise in the tempo of Athletic association activities as the Scotties take ^to the outdoors in an effort to shake off the effects of spring fe- ver. Recent activities have ranged from archery, golf, swimming, and volley ball to AA awards and sweat shirt orders. Fourteen students were award- ed letters and stars by AA presi- dent M. E. Knight in chapel on April 26. The awards given were the new style letters designed by Julia Beeman and were based on participation in athletics through winter quarter. Those receiving letters signi- fying 800 points earned in ath- letic participation were Sue Born, Jane Crook, Betty Ellington, Lou- isa Allen, Harriett Griffin, and M. E. Knight. .Letters and addi- tional stars, each representing 200 points above the original 800, were awarded to: Julia Grier letter and three stars; Joen Fa- gan, Pat Patterson, and Carolyn Wells letter and two stars; Florrie Fleming, Julia Beeman, Sally Legg/ rnd Katherine Mat> thews letter and one star. In a recent archery cake shoot, Clif Trussell and Molly Adams undergo eight weeks of basic training, and indoctrination. Upon the successful completion of this training period, those selected will be commissioned Ensign, USNR, and will then enter the officer training course for a additional eight weeks instruction. College juniors will take the basic training course at the end of their junior year, but will not be commissioned or go into ad- vanced training until after gradu- ation. Elgin Wadsworth Wyler Bulova Watches Moody - Ellis EXPERT WATCH & EV. 4961 JEWELRY REPAIR 136 Sycamore St. Scott's Decatur Pharmacy CR. 3838 - 3839 Southwest Court Square Decatur, Ga. 5A#\AAAAAAAAAAA#V>AAAAAAAAAAAAAA/W\AAAAAAAAA/VWVW PRINTING Business Stationery Personal Stationery Announcements Placards Your Particular Job the Way You Want It New Era Publishing Co. 128 Atlanta Ave came out on top. A pair of ties have been record- ed for the first two volley ball "challenge" games. In the open- ing contest, Inman and Hopkins split a pair of games while 2nd Rebekah played 3rd Rebekah to a two-game tie in the second match. Orders for ASC sweatshirts and sweaters are now being taken in the dorms and day student room. Anyone who wishes to place an order may do so by contacting any AA board members. The golf ringer tournament has also started and the chart is post- ed in the gym. The annual spring quarter mar- athon swimming contest has also started. Theme for this year is "Swim to Europe." The contest is open to anyone who wishes to participate. Have Your Winter Clothes CLEANED MOTHPROOFED FREE STORED For Summer Decatur Cleaners and Hatters 145 Sycamore St., Decatur, Ga. ONE DAY Service if Desired Regular Deliveries to the Maid's Office CRescent 5465 When you pause... make it count... have a Coke BOTTLED UNDER AUTHORITY Of THE COCA-COLA COMPANY BY THE ATLANTA COCA-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY "Coke* ft o registered rrode-mark. 1954, THE COCA-COLA COMPANY Th e nes oco s ttN ews VOL. XXXIX Agnes Scott College, Decatur, Georgia, Wednesday, May 19, 1954 Number f8 Administration Reveals, Faculty Changes Fqr 54 Next year will see many faculty changes on the ASC campus/ Five faculty members are to return from leave. Dr. Walter B. Posey, professor of History, who has been in Europe this past year teaching American soldiers under the University of Maryland Overseas Program, will return to his duties as head of the His- tory department. Dr. Ellen Doug- lass Leyburn who has done re- search at San Marino, Calif, on a grant from the Huntington Li- brary, will take up her duties as Associate Professor of English. Dr. Elizabeth Barineau, Associate Pro- fessor of French, who has been on leave of absence during 1953-54, teaching at the University of Chi- cago, will return in the fall. Miss Nancy Groseclose, Assistant Pro- fessor of Biology, will return to her duties after a year's leave of absence to work on her Ph.D. at the University of Virginia. She will replace Miss Helen B. Jor- dan, who has been serving in her absence as Instructor in Biology. Miss Mary L. Boney, Assistant Professor of Bible, will be back after a quarter's absence, doing work on her Ph.D. at Union The- ological Seminary, New York. On leave next year will be Mr. C. Benton Kline, Jr., assistant professor of Philosophy. He will complete work on the Ph.D. de- gree at Yale University. The ASC faculty will receive five new members during the coming year. Dr. Richard L. Hen- derson, at present Dean of Eas- tern Montana College of Educa- tion, Billings, Montana, comes as Professor of Education. He will replace Dr. Samuel P. Wiggins, who has resigned from the depart- ment. Dr. Henderson received his A. B. (cum laude) from the Uni- versity of Rochester, his M. A. in English at Harvard, and his Ph.D. at the University of Chicago. Miss Mary Virginia Allen of Richmond, Virginia, former Instructor in French at Agnes Scott, returns as Assistant Professor after three years' graduate study for the Ph.D. degree at the University of Virginia. Miss Julianne Hale of Jefferson City, Tennessee, comes as Instructor in Speech and Drama. She received her A. B. from Carson-Newman College and her M. A. from the University of North Carolina. She will replace Miss Janet Loring, who is going abroad next year for further study in languages before planning work for the Ph.D. degree at Yale. Miss Eloise Herbert of Piedmont, South Carolina, comes as Instructor in Spanish to replace Miss Hester P. Matthews, who has completed her term at ASC. Miss Matthews will do work on the Ph.D. degree at t ho University of North Carolina. Miss Herbert received her A.B. degree from Winthrop College and htm M.A. from Duke University. She has completed most of the requirements for the Duke Ph.D. Miss Glendora L. Boyce of Wades- boro, North Carolina will replace Mrs. Stratton Story as Instructor in Physical Education. She comes to ASC with a B.S. degree in Phy- sical Education and Health from Woman's College of the Univer- sity of North Carolina. Agnes Scott will also have three new staff members next year. Mrs. Edward E. Webb, former Head Li- at present, Librarian in Murphy High School, Atlanta, will re- place Mrs. Polly T. Jones as Cat- alogue Librarian. Mrs. Webb holds an A.B. from Vanderbilt Univer- sity and a B.S. in Library Science from Peabody. Miss Louise Mc- Kinney Hill of the present gradu- ating class of Agnes Scott will re- turn as Assistant to the librarian, replacing Miss Elizabeth Lapsley. Miss Sarah Tucker of Laurel, Mis- sissippi, will replace Miss Irma Lee Shepherd as Assfstant Dean of Students. Miss Shepherd will study for the Ph.D>. degree under a scholarship from the Depart- ment of Psychology at Penn State. Miss Tucker is a graduate of Ag- nes Scott where she served as president of the student body. She is at present Director of Christian Education at the Pulas- ki Heights Presbyterian Church, Little Rock, Arkansas. Miss Catherine Chance, Instruc- tor in French, and Mr. Roy E. Dwyer, Visiting Instructor in Edu- cation, will not return to Agnes Scott next year. Bryn Mawr President To Talk at Commencement Dean James I. McCord, of Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary, will deliver the Bac- ealaureate sermon to the grad- uating class on Sunday, June 6. Dr. Katharine MeBride, Presi- dent of Bryn Mawr, will pre- sent t he Commencement ad- dress at the graduation exercises Monday, June 7. A A. A A A Hefner Will Work For Mademoiselle The Art Department announces that Katherine Hefner, an art major, has won a Mademoiselle College Board Contest editorship for the month of June. This in- cludes a trip to and 'from- New York and a salaried job in Mile's offices, an opportunity to interview celebrities, work on the college issue, go to parties, the theatre, and be the guest of Mad- emoiselle. Over a thousand students from all parts of the country entered this national contest, opened to students from all colleges. After the completion of three assign- ments during the year, twenty winners were chosen as guest edi- tors each in her special field of interest. The contest highlights the fields of writing, fashion, ad- vertising, art, promotion, and mer- chandising. Katharine was select- ed as key editor in the field of art. On view at the Atlanta Divi- sion Department of Art is an ex- hibition of eighteen paintings and drawings by Ferdinand Warren. Miss Huper will teach in Can- ada again this summer in the Education Department of the Province of Ontario's Summer brarian of Shorter College, and ! Arts and Crafts Program. Caroline Reinero, Marilyn Jones, Memye Curtis, and Jo Hinchey enact a scene from "Midsummer Night's Dream." A S Students to Direct Scenes From Shakespearian Comedy By Ann Allred As their spring project, members of Speech 307, Play Production, are presenting to the ASC student body an afternoon of Shakespeare. On Thursday, May 20, at 4:30, Memye Curtis, Virginia Love, and Barbara Battle will di- rect selected ' scenes from "Midsummer Night's Dream," "As You Like It," and "Twelfth If it is raining on Thursday, the performances will be post- poned until Friday afternoon, the same time and place. If the weath- er still does not permit outdoor performance on Friday ,the pro- gram has been scheduled for 4:30 in Gaines Chapel. "Scenes from Shakespeare" is under the general direction of Miss Janet Loring, Instructor in Speech. Costumes were lent by May Day. Night." Since all three scenes are set out of doors, the May Day dell has been chosen for its natural staging effects. To open the program, Mrs. Richard Hocking of Atlanta will direct a group of seventh graders in Act I, Scene I, of "As You Like It". Virginia Love will follow with Act IV, Scene I, of the same play. In this scene, Rosalind and Celia, disguised as brother and sister, wander in the forest of Arden. Orlando ,the lover of Rosalind, meets her in the forest and, not recognizing her, promises to come to her to be cured of his love-sick- ness. Characters in order of their appearance are: Rosalind, Helen Haynes; Celia, Sally Wilt; and Orlando, Jene Sharp. Barbara Battle is to direct Act I, Scene V, of "Twelfth Night". Prior to this scene, Olivia has been pursued by Count Orsino and has rejected his suit. Viola, ship- wrecked on the shores of the Count's domain, to protect her- self has disguised herself as a gen- tleman of the Count's court. In love with the Count herself, Viola comes on the Count's request to further his suit with Olivia. Char- acters in order of their appear- ance are: Olivia, Patty poodman; Malvolio, Berta Jackson;* 1 Feste, Barbara Battle; Maria. Lucy Ro- bertson; Sir Toby Belch, Alice Nunnally; and Viola, Jeannine Frapart. Memye Curtis will conclude the program* by presenting Act. II. Scene II, of "Midsummer Night's -Dream." Here Puck and bberon have confused love potions so that, while both Lysander and Deme- trius woo Helena, Hermia tries vainly to regain Lysander's af- fection. Characters in order of their appearance are: Puck, Ruthe Norton; Oberon, Georgia Syri- beys; Demetrius, Caroline Rein- ero; Hermia, Helen Jo Hinchey; Lysander. Memye Curtis; and He- lena, Marilyn Jones. HOASC To Initiate Student Workshop For some time we have felt the need for a place for students to work on the backdrops and scen- ery and props that go into pro- ductions like Black Cat, Junior Joint, and Senior Opera. To meet this need a Student Activities Workshop, sponsored by Mortar Board, has been planned, and will be ready for use next fall. A large basement room in the science hall has been set aside for it, and dur- ing the summer some of Mr. Ro- ger's staff will build cabinets for storage. It will be equipped with hammers, saws, plenty of paint - brushes, cardboard, lumber, nails and all those things you wished you had if you were ever on a prop committee. A backdrop which can be painted over for every produc- tion is available. In addition to providing work space the room will be used for storing props and posters, so that masterpieces of the past can be used in future generations. To fin- ance the equipment of the work- shop, groups who wish to use it such as individual classes, ftfay Day, Dance Group and Black Cat, will divide the cost. It is expected that this rnoney will be made up by the savings of using the work- shop. I We think this project will fill a real need, and hope that many- people will use it. In fact, we can hardly wait to see the productions in next year's Junior Joint. Ann Alvis, publicity chairman for the International Relations club, has announced that the club plans to help send Callie Mac- Arthur as their representative to the student conference of the World Council of Churches in Evanston, IU. for a week this summer. This was decided in an officers' meeting where other pos- sible projects and the budget for next year were discussed. There will be a meeting this Thursday, May 20, at which a mo- vie about a trip through England will be shown. Those who will be touring Europe this summer are particularly invited. * * * Blackfriars held a work party on Thursday, May 13. The commit- tees are putting the props, sets, and costumes in shape for next year. A board meeting was held the preceding Tuesday in Miss Winter's apartment where plans for next year were discussed, and tea was served. * * * ' Sara Dudney, president of French Club, announced that a meeting will be held soon to elect, officers for the coming year. Pi Alpha Phi, the debate club, plans a social on Thursday, May 20, the president, Joanne Miklas announced. Joanne said this was to be a get-acquainted party for new members and old. Spanish Club held tryouts on Monday, May 17. There was a supper afterwards at Miss Ham's house honoring those who are do- ing independent reading in Span- ish. Pat McGee is the new pres- ident of the club, Claire Tritt is the st ?retary-treasurer, and Me- mye Ci ~tis is the program chair- man. Jean Gregory, new president of BOZ, announced that the upper- classman writing club is consider- ing the* tryouts which were turn- ed in on Saturday. Officers of the Grand-daughter's Club for next year have been elected. They are Mickey Scott, president, and Pat Welton, secre- tary-treasurer. Druids To Present Eliot Work May 21 "The Family Reunion" by T. S. Eliot will be presented as a stag- ed reading by the Druids, a dra- matic group made up of friends and faculty of Agnes Scott and Emory. The reading will be held Friday, May 21, at 8:30 p. m. in Agnes Scott's Prcsser Hall and Saturday, May 22 at 8:30 p. m. in the Emory Church School Assem- bly Room. Participants in the reading will include Miss Wilbum and Miss Winter of Agnes Scott and Mr. George Neely of Emory. "The Family Reunion" is directed by Mrs. Earnest Hocking and spon- sored by the Emory Woman's Club. Students, faculty and general pub- lic are invited to enjoy this dra- matic presentation. THE AGNES SCOTT NEWS Wednesday. May 19. 1954 In Appreciation Once again the school year is nearing completion. Final work for the term faces all of us. And then holidays! It is only fitting that we pause a moment. An immeasur- able amount has been done for us all this term. Let's not for- get to express our gratitude before we leave. To the dining hall, for feeding us so well ... to the maids, for being such excellent dirt chasers ... to the administra- tive officers, for efficient operation ... to the faculty, for unforgettable leadership and real concern . . . To each and every individual and organization on campus thank you! You have contributed much toward making this a good school year. C. W. Gard ardemng Hints Green, growing tendrils are reaching over the cloistered wall to the hustling world outside. The untried but flour- ishing interests of a few, and ever growing number, of Ag- nes Scott girls are pushing out into the hurly-burly, unin- telligible, and vital world of political activity. The bulky pile of newspapers delivered to Main each evening, the brightly-colored copies of Time and Newsweek stuffing student mail boxes, the 7:30 breakfast table debates on the qualifies of candidate Suchandsuch, the group of eager students piling into cars to attend the recent political forum at Emory all these are signs of a firmly rooted and sincere concern for this old world that will soon be ours. But our political interest plant is woefully tender and weak. It needs the sunshine of endless intelligent faces in chapel talks and lectures on current events. It needs Vigoro supplied by more newspaper subscriptions, even though they are expensive and we are lost in the contemplation of ancient cultures. And the prodding of even more well- informed student discussions will keep the weeds from choking it. Thus tended our plant will, "if the boll weevil don't git "it," in maturity supply the world with understanding, respon- sible citizens. E. S. ASC Representative TravelsThrough South By Eleanor Swain There is on the Agnes Scott campus a wandering nomad, who every two or three weeks packs up her belongings and makes a sojourn into distant states. This lucky traveler is Ann Cooper of the class of '53. Her official title is Alumni-Admissions representative. Her official duty is to work with Kentucky and West Virginia. In the fall Ann's main targets were College Days held in 58 dif- ferent public schools. These days were organized by the schools to acquaint their students with the various college opportunities. In representing Agnes Scott Ann found that the extent of these days varied from 80 representa- tives present in one large city to 15 or 30 in smaller communities. Through attending these col- lege days and through individual methods Ann contacted 58 out- of-state girls who have applied at Agnes Scott and been tenta- tively accepted; 29 other girls from Georgia have also applied for admission as a result of these contacts. Ann enthusiastically states that she has thoroughly enjoyed her nomadic existance, especially the driving from place to plaee. Her speedometer is distinguished by having added 12,000 miles to its figures. She also found it fun to meet representatives her own age from other colleges, when they happen to land at the same col- lege day. the office of admissions and the active alumnae in helping pros- pective students to know and like Agnes Scott. Ann's job has two aspects. One is to bring on campus those pros- pective students who live near enough. The other is to take Agnes Scott to those who live too far away for visiting. This is ac- complished in the form of her own interested and well-informed per- son. The results of Ann's near-home contacts have been evidenced in the number of high school visitors on the campus each week-end. Besides entertaining week-end visitors Ann has talked to 160 Atlanta girls and organized a tea for girls from the Decatur area. To reach girls in farther away areas, this efficient traveler has attended college days and visited individual homes and private schools. These actiivties have taken her as far west as Hous- ton, Tex., as far south as Tampa, Fla., and as far north as Wash- ington, D. C. The only southern states she has not penetrated are News Presents Final Portion Of Recent Marshall Address For seven years after gradua- tion I was absorbed in being a minister's wife, with the busy or- ganizational life of a city church. Then came the second big step in the discovery of myself and God's Plan for me. Strangely, it came through trouble. Trouble can be "a dangerous opportunity" for the Christian who, with God's help, uses it creatively. For a year and a half I lay ill in bed. The doctors said simply, 'Wait and rest." It seemed as if they could do nothing for me. And so, finally, I was backed up against God. I feel like smiling as I say that. The very way we say "backed up against God" shows how little most of us really be- lieve in Him and in His ability to help us. I had known that God has a Plan. But the business of finding it was another question. God's guidance was not a reality to me. Then in the summer of 1945 I turned my life over to God in a new way with a new completeness. It was as if I said, "Here is my life. It does- n't seem like much of a gift, but if You can use it, I give it to You and promise henceforward to obey You in so far as I can under- stand Your will for me." After that Leap of Faith some- thing wonderful happened to me. It was as if a veil between me and God had been torn aside. His Guidance became reality. Then that fall came the next experience. Did you ever wonder at Easter time about the actuality of the Resurrection? At 4 o'clock on a particular September morn- ing, I experienced the presence of the risen Christ. This was the turning point of my life. From that moment I began to get well. Last year I read the manuscript from the last speech of Thomas Wolff, which was loaned to me by his sister. It was a very long pa- per, an analysis of life as Wolff saw it, and rose to this climatic statement: "Let us courageously face the fact that there is no help of any kind for us men outside ourselves." This is a very sad statement. Had I believed that had I found that to be true I would not be standing here today. I could never have come to Agnes Scott. I would not, have married Peter Marshall. I could never have written a book. The strange and wonderful sequence of events which have brought me to this present moment could never have taken place. These events once again came out of what seemed like catastrophe. As I left the hospital room wherein the body of my husband lay, I knew that I was entering a new life, even as had Peter Marshall a few min- utes before. I had no idea what the future held, though I did have the faith to believe that "goodness and mercy would in- deed follow me all the days of my life." Within a month a publisher sought me out. Peter's* sermons were published under the title, "Mr. Jones, Meet the Master." This became a best-seller, a sur- prising development in a book of sermons. As time went on, the conviction grew within me that the life be- hind the sermons, a life which I had been privileged to share, should not be lost to this gener- ation. I had watched a story un- fold which I believed strongly God wanted me to tell. The real experience of real people will for- ever remain the most fascinating, as well as the most helpful read- ing. By then I was corresponding with Edward Aswell, of McGraw- Hill, who, at Harper's had been Wolff's editor during the last year of Wolff's life.' He suggested that I send him a sample chapter or two and an outline of my pro- posed book. Believe it or not, the last page and a half of "A Man Called Peter" was written first, and that, along with the chapter on Peter's and my courtship and an outline, were sent to Mr. As- well. As fast as the mails could travel to New York and back, I received a letter from Mr. Aswell saying, "We will be proud to pub- lish this book. I would like to send you a contract immediately." "A Man Called Peter" was writ- ten in 10 months, in long hand. As far as writing goes I hadn't had anything in college (ap- plause) , '(you didn't let me fin- ish my sentence) except the reg- ular English courses. At one point I grew panicky and rushed out and bought a book on "How to Write a Book" that proved to be no help at all. In my writing I am firmly con- vinced that God led me. The (Continued on page 3) Library Adds Sale Of Pocket Editions Several weeks ago something new was added in the college li- brary the display and sale of pa- per back books. This is being done through a local book store which allows the library to put these books on display. Since that time the assortment of books has increased considerably and now there are about five series of pa- per back books represented: Poc- ket Book, Mentor, Signet, Pen- guin, and Pellican. The variety of books available is great. There are many good re- ference books, collections of es- says, books of poetry, plays, and novels available. Miniature scores for symphonies are also among the selection. Mrs. Byers, librarian, tries to keep a constant turnover in the stock. She also says that if you have any suggestions for other paper back books, please let her know, or if you would like a par- ticular one, she will try to secure it for you. This new venture on the part of the library can prove most bene- ficial to you. Take time to browse among the many interesting titles. You are certain to find several you will want to own. Thursday, 'May 20, ought to be celebrated as Agnes Scott's Free- dom-From-Too-Many-Things-To-Do day. All quarter we've been in a whirl of extracurricular activities that come with spring-time as surely as the rains. As we approach the end of the quarter we be- gin to wonder where the time has gone, and how we can ever sur- vive three term papers. In other words, the pressure is on! For that reason, tomorrow begins Inactivity week. By common consent this is a week when extracurricular activities CEASE. We have set aside the week to insure everyone on campus a few days to catch their breath before going into the final exams for the year. If it is to be a success^ the entire campus must cooperate. When We make one exception here and another there, the result is an Inac- tivity week crammed with activities. Simply by keeping this fact in mind we can make life easier for everyone concerned. Who knows, the nerves you spare may -be your own! Margaret Williamson. February, 1954 Dear Foster Parents, First of all I come to inquire about your good health and then to tell you that as far as we are concerned we are keeping well. I re- ceived the cash gift of $25.00 which you sent me and I thank you with all my heart, dear foster parents. May God give you all happiness. May He guard you from all harm. How are you getting on with your studies? I take sewing lessons, dear foster parents. J read your let- ter many times, dear Margaret (Williamson), and I don't have enough of looking at your picture. Every time that I look at your picture it seems to me that you are near me. Please give my love to your family. I thank you all once again for the kind interest which you show in me. My mother sends you her best wishes, we wish you a "good luck" with your studies. I close my letter now and kiss you very tenderly. Respectfully yours, Your loving foster daughter, Maria Daponti The Agnes Scott News Published weekly, except during holidays and examination periods, by the students of \gnes Scott College. Office on second floor Murphey Candler Building. Entered as second class matter at the Decatur, Georgia, post office. Subscription price per year $2.00 ; single copies, ten cents. E(lltor CAROLYN WELLS Managing" Editor OENNY LUCCHESE Business Manager ELIZA RETH PASCHAL NEWS STAFF Assistant Editors MAY MUSE, ELEANOR SWAIN, DOROTHY WEAKLEY Copy Editor ANN ALLRED Administration Sports Editor Society Editor Photographer . V ANN IB TRAYLOR .VIRGINIA KELLER VIVIAN HAYS LEAH FINE BUSINESS STAFF Advertising Manager B. C. REOEN Circulation Manager MARY EDNA CLARK MEMBER Associate Collegiate Press THE AGNES SCOTT NEWS Wednesday, May 19, 1954 # 3 Weiss Will Lecture To Campus, Public Dr. Paul A. Weiss, professor of biology at the University of Chi- cago, will lecture tomorrow eve- ning, May 20, at 8 p. m. in 207 Campbell hall. He will speak on "Life, Beauty, and Order." Dr. Weiss was born in Vienna, and ob- tained his Ph.D. from the Univer- sity of Vienna. He came to the United States in 1931 and was na- turalized in 1939. He is also at present chairman of the Division of Biology and Agriculture of the National Research Council. Re- cently he has been elected to the American Philosophical Society for distinction in the field of science. His major work is in the field of nerve generation, an area in which he is considered an au- thority. He will visit Oglethorpe, Emory, and Agnes Scott as a visiting scho- lar under the auspices of the Uni- versity center. Weiss will lecture at Oglethorpe in the afternoon of May 20. Marshall (Continued from . page 2) right people entered my life at the right times. He supplied the creativity I needed. Regardless of the creative task, God is al- ways ready to help. He is ever the Divine Creator. I believe that my works were not written by me, but through me, that I was merely an instrument. It is my hope that the forthcoming movie will serve as a further extension of Peter's ministry and will in- cidentally mean much to Agnes Scott. And so, in summary, God does have a Plan. In this Plan alone lies real happiness. We find that Plan by taking time to know our- selves, by making Christ truly the Master of our lives not just vaguely but as a definite act, through the friends whom he sends to us and the circum- stances, even the difficulties and troubles, every one of which can be used to His glory, and through giving ourselves and our abilities away. My fondest wish for each of you, in closing, is that you too will find God's Plan for your life, and so reap His joyous dividends of love, and laughter, and a full life. Decatur Cake Box 112 Clairmont Ave. Special Rate for Birthday Cakes DE. 4922 DECATUR Visit or Phone THREADGILL PHARMACY For Prompt Delivery DE. 1665 YOUR NEAREST DRUG STORE ASC Students Win Fellowships, Honors Six members of the ASC class of 1954 have received scholarships for graduate study. Out of the 25 Woodrovv Wilson Fellowships open to women in the U. S., Agnes Scott has been awarded two. Un- der this program, Florrie Fleming is to study history at Emory, and Nancy McLaurine Lee will study literature at Radcliffe. Joen Fa- gan has received both the Quen- elle Harrold Fellowship from ASC and a tuition scholarship from Penn State for further work in psychology at Penn State. Gen- evieve Guardia will do graduate study in education through a Car- negie Followship to Peabody col- lege. Dot Fincher and Carol Mc- cauley have both received scholar- ships for study in history at Em- ory. Caroline Reinero, class of '54, is planning to do graduate study in Spain next year under the Mid- dlebury College program. Sara Dudney, class of '55, will do un- dergraduate study in French at the Sorbonne next year. Caroline Cutts, class of '55, has been awarded one of this year's Harvard summer school scholar- ships for undergraduate study. Mortar Board Plans Picnic For Old Chapter, Sponsors The 1954 Chapter of Mortar Board has planned a picnic for Wednesday, May 19 at 6, p. m. The outing is in honor of the 1953 chapter and will be held at the A. A. barbecue pit. Mortar Board will have as its guests the old and new faculty sponsors, Miss Scandrett, and Dr. Alston. AS Students Hear Georgia Candidates Twenty four Agnes Scott stu- dents attended the political forum held at Glenn Memorial Auditor- ium, Friday night, May 14. The forum, sponsored by the Emory Student Government association, was designed to give students from several Georgia colleges a chance to question four of the candidates in Georgia's forthcoming guber- natorial election. The candidates were Mr. Fred Hand, Mr. Ben Garland, Mr. M. ' E. Thompson, and Mr. Charles Gowen. Harriette Potts, Florrie Fleming, and Judy Promnitz represented Agnes Scott on the student question panel. The students who attended felt that the forum was very success- ful, and they were glad to have had the opportunity to hear the views of the candidates present. Universities Gather For Emory Meeting On May 7 and 8 the first meet- ing of the Southern University Student Government association was held at Emory University. Eleven universities were repre- sented at the meeting, six of which have ratified the constitu- tion of the association. The agen- da of the meeting included dis- cussions of college publications, extra-curricular activities, and the judicial, legislative, and executive branches of student government. Next year's meeting will be held at the University of Alabama. Connie Curry, chairman of the southern region of the National Student association, attended the meeting as an observer. BAILEY'S SHOE SHOP 49 Years in Decatur Look At Your Shoes 142 Sycamore St. COX MUSIC SHOP Presents . . . The Latest in Recordings With Such Name Brands As: DECCA, CAPITOL, COLUMBIA And RCA-VICTOR SEE US TODAY 161 Peachtree Street MAin 2378 Elgin Wadsworth Wyler Bulova Watches Moody - Ellis EXPERT WATCH & JEWELRY REPAIR EV. 4961 136 Sycamore St. / J*^ -feminine CT ^ apparel Have Your Winter Clothes CLEANED MOTHPROOFED FREE STORED For Summer Decatur Cleaners and Hatters 145 Sycamore St., Decatur, Ga. ONE DAY Service if Desired Regular Deliveries to the Maid's Office CRescent 5465 Students Haunt Gay Night Life As School Term Nears Close By VIVIAN HAYS Wonderful spring weather for house parties. Anyway those off weekend before last for Hannah Jackson's cottage on .Lake Al- toona had fun water skiing in the wind. Mary Newell Rainey took Lucy Doyle, Caroline Lester, Harriette Potts, Sue Purdom, and Vir- ginia Lee Floyd to the river for one last get-together before sep- aration on June 8. The Seminary women entertained for the men with a picnic held under the shed due to rain, and Vallie Burnet and Peggy McMillan ate fried chicken with them. IFC at Tech with music by Ray Anthony was a big success according to Nancy Brock and Nancy Wheeler. Some pinnings long overdue for mentioning are Mary Dickinson's SAE pin from the U. of Ga. and Joan Pruitt's KA pin from a former Carolina boy. Letty and John have made it official now with a beau- tiful diamond ring. Lib MdRheeters went to Michigan last week-end to be in Dee Vann's wedding and reported much happiness from both parties. Trudy Awbrey and Helen Fokes went on the SAE house party at Lake Raburn and that lucky Nancy Clark and Donna McGinty went to Sea Island with the Emory SAE's for their annual outing. The Phi Delts at Emory had an all day affair rush party and the girls who went Margaret Minter, Byrd Hogue, and Sarah Petty had a great time. / This should be a bridal column due to the round of parties that have started for the brides-to-be, Gail Rogers, Eleanor Hutchinson, Jane Davidson, Barbara Ward, Lib McPheeters, and Mary Pritchett. Well, girls, enjoy these last few days of social whirl, for the end is nearing and some of us have a quiet summer ahead. Faculty Announces Plans For Spring Examinations Spring quarter examinations will begin Friday, May 28, at 2 p. m., and extend through Fri- day, June 4, at 9 a. m. There will be no exam teas held dur- ing this examination week. Sen- iors' exams will begin Thurs- day, May 27. News' Chooses Reporters; Five Freshmen to Join Staff The following students have been selected to report for the Ag- nes Scott "News" beginning fall quarter, 1954: Mildred Nesbitt, Nancy Flagg, Cynthia Muse, Bar- bara Duvall, and Jo Anne Nix. Flowers For All Occasions HEARN'S Wire Orders Ready - to - Wear FAIRVIEW FLOWER Jantzen Sweaters SHOP Lingerie Hose DE. 3309 301 Church St. 131 Sycamore Street MAKE YOUR HOME At HOTEL CANDLER When Visiting DECATUR, GA. Modern Rooms Excellent Cuisine The Educated Woman The influence of the educat- ed American woman is one of the strongest forces for good in our national life today. It is Christian liberal educa- tion, not narrow, specialized training, that has developed her abilities and insights. As homemaker-citizen and as ca- reerist-citizen, she justifies magnificently the faith of those who a century ago were fighting for her right to learn What she wished to learn. ACNES SCOTT COLLEGE Decatur, Ga. 4 THE AGNES SCOTT NEWS Wednesday, May 19. 1954 Numerous Activities Dominate Spring Quarter Sports Scene Faculty-student tennis matches, picnic outings, the swim- ming marathon, and the archery tournament dominated the sports scene as the Scotties took to the out-of-doors for a final pre-exam fling of athletics. The tennis club sponsored an afternoon of competition with several faculty members last 1 Wednesday. The project was so successful that another day of matches is scheduled this week. The tennis instructors ( hope that this competition will be the first step toward co-educational tennis on the A.S.C. campus. The A. A. fireplace and picnic area has been used several times during the past week for outings. The area may be used by any group on campus and reservations may be made by contacting M. E. Knight. Now in its second week, the ar- chery tournament will continue through May 25. Anyone wishing to enter must have his round scor- ed by Byrd Hoge, Barbara Huey or Mrs. Lapp. The eight highest scores will make up the A.S.C. en- try which will be telegraphed to national headquarters on the 25th. A close contest to complete the 165 lap "race" has developed in the "swim to Europe" marathon. All swimmers who complete the required laps will receive points toward their A. A. letter. The chart on which the contestants may mark their laps is posted in the gym. In closing out the year's work, the A. A. is currently collecting all Blue Horse wrappers to send in to the bicycle contest. Repre- sentatives will pick them up from the "house book" tables in each dorm and cottage. The number of wrappers collected will determine whether or not the A. A. can add a bicycle to the present group. CAMPUS JEWELRY 102 N. McDonough Watch and Jewelry Repair Across From Agnes Scott DECATUR CO-OP CABS 24 Hour Service Radio Dispatched Call CR. 1071 CR. 3866 DECATUR - DeKALB THEATER May 19, 20, 21 "Money From Home" Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis May 22 (Sat.) "Mogambo" Clark Gable and Ava Gardner "Bells of St. Angelo" Koy Rogers May 24, 25, 26 "Miss Sadie Thompson' Rita Hayworth Keller Represents AA at Conference Virginia Keller, freshman, re- presented the ASC Athletic Asso- ciation at the annual executive council meeting of the Georgia Athletic Federation of College Women held at Wesleyan College, Macon, Ga., on May 15. Plans for the annual conference to be held January 14-16, 1955 were discussed. The meeting will be held at the University of Georgia at Athens and Agnes Scott will send a team to participate in the sports day ac- tivities as well as the voting dele- gates at the conference. A. A. president, M. E. Knight will take part in a panel discusson on "Why have an athletic associa- tion?" at one of the general meet- ings. The G.A.F.C.W. is a state-wide athletic association to promote better relations among athletic groups in the state and to learn new methods for solving problems through interchange of ideas. Vir- ginia substituted for Harriett Griffin, a two-year member of the executive board, who was unable to attend. Music Department To Present Recital The Department of Music an- nounces the annual students' re- cital to be held in MacLean Audi- torium on Thursday, May 20. This musical event will begin at 7:30 in the evening. Featured on the program will be the voice students and a number of the piano stu- dents. The music presentation on Thursday is a continuation of the recital which was presented on May 18 in Gaines Auditorium. The first in these two series included organ and piano selections. The second night promises to be as in- teresting as the initial recital. Scheduled for May 20, are ren- ditions from Bach, Mozart, Beet- hoven, Schubert, Debussy, Men- delssohn, Chopin to mention a few. Those students who will per- form are Sherrill Hawkins, Ann Shires, Margaret Rogers, Billie Rainey, Vera Williamson, Nancy Clark, Nancy Flagg, Jackie Mur- ray, Mary Louise Daniel, Peggy Wilson, Richlyn Vandiver, Ida Ro- gers, Marty Black, Rookie Smith, Anne Alvis, Madge Martin, Kath- erine Jenkins, Marjorie Van, and Mildred Nesbit. 'News/ 'Aurora' Provide Literature For Students' Exchange newspapers and magazines from other colleges are now being placed in Mur- phey Candler building for the students' enjoyment. Your Good Listening Station WGLS 970 On Your Dial News on the Hour Sports and Good Music C. J. 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At that time, the juniors were two runs behind but had runners on second and third base and only one out. However, when the game resum- ed, the juniors were able to tally only one more run. Excellent. fielding plays and good pitching highlighted the close game. The junior outfield made several good plays while the frosh infield, led by Susan Austin, dis- played much improvement. Both pitchers, junior Sally Legg and frosh Carolyn Herman, held the number of hits to a minimum registering several strike outs. Carolyn pitched scoreless ball in the last inning despite an injury to her pitching hand. The batting power was evenly distributed among the two teams. The sophs also displayed excel- lent defensive prowess in their win over the seniors. Highlight of the contest was a summersault catch by infielder Mary Jo Car- penter. The soph outfield also made several good catches. First baseman Joen Fagan led the senior infield, aideli by Pat Patterson. The hits by both teams were well divided. Soph pitcher Barbara Huey pitched one of her best games of the year. Closing out the season this year will be the annual Faculty-Varsity softball game, Friday afternoon, May 21. at 4:00 p. m. The con- test is expected to produce a bat- tle-royal and all members of the campus community are invited to attend. Cokes will be served by A. A. to the players in the Faculty-Var- sity softball game. The finalists of the tennis tournaments who will play their match the same after- noon will also be treated, along with the winner of the golf tour- nament. Among the male members of the A.S.C, faculty who will play will be "Tyrant" George Hayes as pitcher, "Slugger" P. J. Rogers and "the Terror" W. J. Frierson. Female faculty players have not yet been announced. Always the Shoes in Fashion SMITH'S SHOES "Avondale Estates" "North Decatur Plaza" ON THE SQUARE DE. 3227 When you pause... make it count... have a Coke BOTTLED UNDER AUTHORITY OF THE COCA-COLA COMPANY BY THE" ATLANTA COCA-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY N Colce n 1$ a registered trade-mark. 1954, THE COCA-COLA COMPANY The Agnes Scott News VOL. XXXIX Agnes Scott College, Decatur, Georgia, Mpnday, June 7, 1954 Number 19 Promnitz Wins Hopkins Jewel 'Patterns By Joen Fagan Tis now we live, the past is gone, And words can never call it back; Yet who can press and pack away The patterns that shaped our hours and years. Patterns warm and light and gay, Bubbled up from inner joy. And laughter had the strength when shared, To make strangers into friends. Broken patterns, hurt and cut And brought the pain of severed lives. But healing came and patience bought A gentler and a wiser heart. Patterns whole for which we searched, Chasing thoughts into shadows dim, The thrill of insight, the true idea, The greatest whole, the power of love. Patterns changing, growing yet, Have shaped our lives and ever will Words cannot create the living days What we have learned here must suffice What we have learned, and what we are. McCord Delivers Baccalaureate Talk The Reverend James I. McCord, Dean and Professor of Systemat- ic Theology at the Austin Pres- byterian Theological Seminary in Austin, Texas, addressed the members of the 1954 graduating class, parents, students, faculty and friends at the Baccalaureat services yesterday morning, June 6, at 11 a. m. In addition to the high position that he holds in Presbyterianism, Dr. McCord is recognized as one of America's most outstanding theologians. He is a member of the editorial staff of the "Inter- pretation: A Journal of Bible and Theology," and in his own right as an author, he has written nu- merous reviews and articles for national publication. An outstanding scholar, Mc- Cord holds four degrees: BA from Austin College in Sherman, Tex- as; MA from the University of Texas; BD from Austin Presby- terian Theological Seminary in Austin, Texas; and DD awarded by Austin College. He has also attended Union Theological Sem- inary in Richmond, Virginia; Har- vard University; and Edinburg University in Scotland. He has been an instructor and lecturer at Harvard, the University of Texas, and Austin Seminary. JUDITH ANN PROMNITZ received the Hopkins Jewel. Nunnally Receives Scholarship, Faculty Honors Crosby, Curry Judith Ann Promnitz, of Atlanta, Georgia, was present- ed the Hopkins Jewel Award of Honor this morning at the commencement exercises in Gaines Chapel, Presser Hall. The Hopkins Jewei is given by the college in honor of Miss Nannette Hopkins, the first Dean of Agnes Scott. It is awarded by a committee of the faculty the member of the sen- ior class who most nearly meas- ures up to the ideals of the Col- lege as exemplified by Miss Hop- kins. Miss Promnitz has been an out- standing member of the student body of Agnes Scott. She served as president of Mortar Board, HOASC chapter, during her sen- ior year. She has excelled in the athletically, and academically, graduating wilh High Honor. Collegiate Scholarship The Collegiate Scholarship is awarded by the faculty to stu- dent in the junior, sophomore, or freshman class who has achieved outstanding scholastic distinc- tion. The scholarship covers tui- tion for the next session. The scholarship was awarded this year at commencement to Virginia Alice Nunnally, of Mem- phis, Tennessee. Miss Nunnally served as president of her Junior Class, and will fill the capacity of vice-president of the senior class of 1935. Jennie Sentelle Houghton Scholarship Constance Curry, of Greens- boro, North Carolina, was award- ed the Jennie Sentelle Houghton Scholarship. Miss Curry is the president of the Student Body of Agnes Scott College for the school term 1954-55. She is a member of Mortar Board. This scholarship is made possi- ble by a fund established by Dr. M. E. Sentelle, of Davidson, North Carolina. It is awarded on the basis of future promise as in- dicated by character, personality, and scholarship. Rich Prize The sum of $50 is given annual- ly by Rich's of Atlanta for dis- tinctive aca- demic work in the freshman class. This year the prize was a w a rded to Catharine Cros- by, of Fort Sill, Oklahoma. Honorable mention was given to Dorothy Rearick, Mi- ami, Florida. Other Awards The instrumental scholarship was given to Sue Walker, of De- catur, Georgia, for futher study in instrumental music. Carolyn Crawford, of Maryville, Tennessee, received the scholarship in voice, and Helen Jo Hinchey, Caruthers- ville, Missouri, obtained the Speech Scholarship. The Laura Candler Prize in Mathematics, given by Mrs. Nel- lie Candler of Decatur for the best work in the department, was awarded to Mary Louise McKee, of Atlanta, Georgia. VIRGINIA ALICE NUN ALLY was awarded the Collegiate Scholarship. NOTICE Read the History of the Sen- ior Class, by Florrie Fleming, and the Class Prophecy, by Jane La n don, in this issue. Faculty ToTravel, Study, Teach During Summer Vacation Days By May Muse Many of the students have made exciting plans for June weddings, trips to Europe, or summer school study, and the summer plans of the faculty members will carry them throughout the United States and Europe teaching, study- ing, and relaxing. Many of the faculty members plan to spend there summer here in De- . . . _ TT . in the library school at the Uni- versity of Michigan in Ann Ar- bor. Miss Huper will go back to Toronto, Canada to teach in their summer arts and crafts program. This will be the fifth year that she has taught there. Mrs. Story will move to Den- ver, Col., about the 9th of June. Dr. Story will be an intern with the army there at Fitzsimmons Hospital. Miss Laney also plans to be in Denver, Col., most of the summer where she will do special study on James Joyce. Later she plans to visit in Mississippi for a short time. Miss Cilley will go to New England and will do research at Harvard on Portuguese literature. Miss Harn will attend Middle- bury College in Baltimore and will spend part of her summer in Washington Dr. C. Mr. McNair plans to do graduate study here at Emory. Dr. Garber will do a period of study at Duke on New Testament Archaeology. After- wards he will go to the Second Assembly of the World Council of Churches at Evanston, 111., and then on to the International Workshop on Audiovisual Educa- tion at Green Lake, Wis. Miss Hagopian plans to travel in Cal- ifornia, British Vancouver, and Canada. Then she will return to Atlanta to rest up from the trip, and later in the summer she will go to New York to do research for the glee club. Miss Chance and Miss Loring are planning to bicycle through France this sum- mer. catur. Dr. Stukes and Dr. Alston will stay here at the college most of the summer continuing with their regular work and planning for the coming year. Dr. Alston also plans to spend his -vacation with his family at the beach and to attend the Presbyterian Lead- ership School at Montreat, N. C, where he will speak at several of the meetings. Dr. Frierson will continue working on his research program with the Arthur D. Lit- tle Co. here at school. Miss Diane Shell will be working with him throughout June and July. Dr. Hayes plans to stay here in Decatur and spend the summer relaxing and playing with his grandchildren. Miss Trotter will also be at home this summer, and she has planned a full schedule of reading, writing, and studying. Miss Mell intends to keep busy reading and gardening. She wants to catch up with all the sociol- ogical material that she doesn't have time to read during the win- ter. Miss Libba Lapsley has made wedding plans for the 23rd of June. She will marry Mr. Bob Pendergrast who is a chemical en- gineer here in Atlanta. After weeks of apartment hunting they have finally located one on Virgin- ia Avenue. After their marriage Libba will play the organ at the Clairmont Presbyterian Church where Mr. Pendergrast is already the choir director. Mrs. Sims plans to spend most of her summer in Atlanta. Lat- er, however, she and Mr. Sims plan to go to Europe and will tra- vel throughout Scotland, England, and Scandinavia. Miss Bridgman will also journey to Europe this summer. She plans to visit her college roommate, a former Ag- nes Scott student, in London, and she hopes to be able to see some laboratories in the different coun- tries that she will visit. Miss Gaylord is planning to show twen- ty Agnes Scott girls the sights of Europe this summer. They will be gone almost the whole sum- mer and will return about the middle of August. Others of the faculty will con- tinue their teaching during the summer . Mr. Kline will be at Emory teaching philosophy, and Miss Omwake will teach educa- tional psychology and child and adolescent development at Em- ory. Later she will visit her home in Washington and will attend a meeting of the American Psycho- logical association in New York. Mrs. Byers plans to attend a meeting in St. Paul, Minn., on li- brary buildings; later in the sum- mer she will be teaching a course '54 Graduate Class Hears McBride Talk Dr. Katharine Elizabeth Mc- Bride, president of Bryn Mawr College, Pennsylvania, relivered the commencement address this morning to the 1954 graduating class of Agnes Scott College in Gaines Chapel, Presser Hall. Dr. McBride became the fourth president of Byrn Mawr College in 1942. Previous to her appoint- ment she was Dean of Radcliffe College. In June. 1953, she was elected a trustee of Radcliffe. Miss McBride holds an AB, MA and PT.D. degree from Bryn Mawr. Her field of research is in psychology and she is the author, in collaboration with Dr. Theo- dor Weisenburg, of "Aphasia, a Clinical and Psychological Study , v and with DV. Weisenburg and Dr. Anna Roe, of "Adult Intelligence." Miss McBride is a fellow of the American Psychological Associa- tion. 2 THE AGNES SCOTT NEWS Monday, June 7, 1954 From England, Farewell Each year another senior class completes those 27 term papers apiece, finishes that 63rd exam, pays the $5 diploma fee and is declared graduated. Each year the News editor, not a little awed at her task, tries to conceive some original way to say goodbye with sin- cerity without awakening undue nostalgia in the readers if there be such among the graduating seniors (nostalgia or readers, that is). Each year the seniors are reminded that commencement should mean the beginning of greater things for them be- cause of something intangible which happened to them al- most unconsciously as they were transformed from the youngsters in green to the graduates in black. And yet commencement does mean the end of so many things: those rather dubiously named "carefree" undergraduate days, the close association with many friends, the traditional proces- sions with 'Ancient of ' Days" and Hymn 701, and perhaps the end of the overwhelming, ever-present opportunity and necessity to learn in the classroom. Yet one's education is certainly void if it suits her for no life outside the environs of College Avenue, South Candler, and South McDonough Streets. Graduation is the acid test of the education, and the results of the four-year experiment will be known only when the subject is removed from the cloistered laboratory. We may never see the end of the '54 experiment in many cases but on the basis of the intermediary stages, we can judge what the outcome will be. We admire them for their leaders and for their followers. They have set an awesome example in teamwork and accomplishment. They shall pass the critical test with distinction. We know, also, that in spite of our occasional flippancy, we shall sincerely miss the class of 1954. We therefore wish them success and happiness, with the parting hope that they will remember us and Agnes Scott if only when they receive the duns for alumnae dues. (Reprint, Pris Sheppard, 1952 News.) Reprint London Thoughts Still Good; That's What Counts In End! By Jane Landon Hail! Ye graduates, ye products of the four years, all hail! I honor thee, with a poem! Twas compiled from a book of English poetry by earlier (and surlier) poets, so 'tis not original. 'Tis the thought that counts, anyway. First section is prologue, overture, or what you will.* Sec- ond section is dialogue, (not to be confused with well-known work of Greek philosopher) between ca- sual onlooker and recent gradu- ate of A. S. C. Be not bored, 'tis not my work you're reading, merely a rearrangement, entitled, "On Looking Backwards, For- wards and Sideways at Com- mencement Time." I Nor look behind, nor sideways, (1) Arise, ye more than dead (2) Why if 'tis dancing you would be, (3) Laugh and be merry, remember, better the world with a song, (4) See social life and glee. (5) While ye may, go marry; (6) Who is the happy warrior? (7) n "Why so pale and wan?" (8) "I grow old ... I grow old. (9) My most immemorial year, OO) A subtle chain of countless things, (11) And I have leave to go. (12) Elder by a year now, (13) One whose best was not over well." (14) "How beautiful and calm and free thou wert In thy young wisdom. (15) Go, dumb-born book." (16) "I'm going away, I know not where, Or to what fortune." (17) It needs a happy ending, but I couldn't find one. Anyway, it's yours, to cherish always! Best of everything in the world to you, Class of '52! Footnotes 1. Keats, "The Eve of St. Ag- nes;" 2. Dryden, "A Song of St. Cecelia's Day;" 3. Housman, "Ter- ence, This is Stupid Stuff;" 4. Mansfield, "Laugh and be Merry;" 5. Burns, "Address to the Unco Guid;" 6. Herrick, "To the Vir- gins, to Make Much of Time;" 7. Wordsworth. "Character of the Happy Warrior;" 8. Suckling, "Winy so Pale and Wan." 9. Eliot, "The Love Song of J. Alfred Pru- frock;" 10. Poe, "Ulalume;" 11. Emerson, "Nature;" 12. Wyatt, 'The Lover Showeth How He is Forsaken of Such as He Some- times Enjoyed;" 13. Donne, 'The Anniversary;" 14. Holmes, "Dor- othy Q.;" 15. Shelley, "To Mary;" 16. Pound "Envoi;" 17. Whitman, "Good- Bye My Fancy." Lecture Ass'n To Give Draper Presentation Ruth Draper, a one woman theatre will be the first of the programs sponsored by the Lec- ture association next year. Her appearances on Broadway have been billed as epoque -making, and Miss Winter has named her the top person in her field. She will come about the first of November. French Club The French Club elected offi- cers for the coming year at their last meeting. They are Nancy Thomas, president, and Sheila MacConochie, secretary- BOZ Jean Gregory, president of BOZ, announced that as a result of the try-outs the club has invited the following to be new members: Ann Lane, Dot Rearick, Helen Fokes, and Susie Benson. The club met May 20 at the home of Miss Preston where they read and dis- cussed the try-outs. Dolphin Club Betty Ponder, new president of Dolphin Club, is talking of a trip that she and five other members made down near the Alabama border. They were invited to give swimming demonstrations to open new pools at Lanette and Lang- dale, Alabama. The Martex Towel Mills sponsored the trip. Accom- panying Betty were Vee William- son, Jane Gaines, Katherine Han- na, Nancy Love, and Louise Har- lee. Spanish Club The new program chairman of the Spanish Club is not Memye Curtis as stated in the previous issue but is Carolyn Moon. Memye was the chairman for this year. New members are Margie Hill, Dannie Reynolds, Louisa Allen, Jane Moore, Joanne Miklas, and Ruthe Norton. Seniors Encf Year With Parties, Teas The senior class began its grad- uation activities Thursday, June 3, with a picnic at Pine Lake at 10:00 a. m. The entire class and faculty sponsors attended the an- nual event. The board of trustees had their meeting on June 5, at 10:00 in the private dining room of the din- ing hall. Members of the junior class were guests at the luncheon which followed the business meet- ing. Saturday, June 5, at 12:30 p. m. the senior class was honored at the annual Alumnae-Senior lunch- eon in the Letitia Pate Evans din- ing hall.. Active members of the Alumnae association and the class were invited to attend. The seniors had their Class Day exercises Saturday afternoon at 4:30 p. m. in the May Day Dell. At this time the traditional daisy chain was carried by the sopho- more class, the sister class. The senior class history, prophecy, and the last will and testament were read during the program. Sue Pur- dom, president of the class, pre- sented gifts to the class sponsors, Dr. W. A. Calder and Miss Marie Huper, and to the class mascot, Tommy Adams. At an earlier date the class had presented the cam- pus community with a television set for the Student Activities Building. Saturday night the seniors part- ed with one of their least favorite books or notebooks at the tradi- tional "book burning" ceremony in front of Main Building. This was followed by the capping cere- mony on the little quadrangle. At this time the rising seniors were capped by members of the gradu- ating class. Dr. and Mrs. Wallace M. Alston entertained the faculty, seniors, and their guests Sunday at a cof- fee at 6:30 p. m. in the lobby of Rebekah Scott Hall. Pleasure Yours For The Reading The Louise McKinney Book Award was established a num- ber of years ago as a memorial to Miss Louise McKinney, professor emeritus of English, who, during her years of teaching, awakened in many Agnes Scott students a love of reading and a delight in the ownership of books. Since the establishment of the contest, many students have become vitally interested, and have participated. Many others have thought about it, but neglected to do anything other than give it a passing thought. This is not an editorial to drum up trade for the McKinney Book Awards, as such. Even the many, many students, most definitely in the majority, who entered the contest but never won, are rich- er by far for having had the experience. For book-collecting and thoughtful reading are invaluable pastimes. Summer is here. Leisure time will be in abundance for most of us. It is an excellent time to begin to build a trea- sury of books, one of the richest possessions anyone could claim. Dostoevsky Dickens Mann Biography Fiction Poetry "Les Miserables" "Faust" Science Art History No matter how you classify it no matter wherein your particular interest lies the basic value of books, and their boundless storehouse of knowledge and entertainment, re- mains unquestionable. The Louise McKinney Book Award is a good thing. It is good because it means book collecting, which is a very good thing. C. W. Seventh N S A Congress To Convene August 22 Keyed to a "Responsibilities of "Freedom" theme, the Seventh Annual National Student Con- gress of the United States Na- tional Student Association con- venes at Iowa State College, Ames, Iowa, on August 22. Over 800 representatives from American colleges in every part of the land and the largest num- ber of overseas observers in USNSA's history plan to attend, according to James M. Edwards, USNSA president. "There is now a pressing need," Edwards explains, "for American student leaders to discuss the problems which all have in com- mon and the responsibilities which fall to each in today's complex so- ciety." Registration is now being ac- cepted at USNSA's national office from all member and non-mem- ber students governments. Each member school will send from one to seven delegates, depending upon the size of the school. All delegates will be elected by their student governments or student bodies to attend the meeting. A workshop for the exchange of ideas, techniques and programs on campus student problems, the Congress also votes a complete policy program for USNSA dur- ing the 1954-55 academic year. Agreeing with John Foster Dulles, Secretary of State, that it is USNSA's job to "build citi- zens for the coming generation who will be able to carry the hea- vy responsibilities which fall on them," the Seventh National Stu- dent Congress pinpoints the na- ture of present student tasks, ac- cording to Edwards. National is- sues affecting students will also be discussed. Meetings of about 25 delegates consider everything from student- facuity-iaidministration relation- ships and academic freedom to (Continued on page 8) The Agnes Scott News Published weekly, except during "holidays and examination periods, by the students of Agnes Scott College. Office on second floor Murphey Candler Building. Entered as second class matter at the Decatur, Georgia, post office. Subscription price per year $2.00 ; single copies, ten cents. Editor CAROLYN WELLS Managing Editor GENNY LUCCHESE Business Manager ELIZABETH PASCHAL NEWS STAFF Assistant Editors MAY MUSE, ELEANOR SWAIN. DOROTHY WEAKLEY Copy Editor ANN ALLRED Administration VANNIE TRAY LOR Sports Editor VIRGINIA KELLER Society Editor VIVIAN HAYS Photographer LEAH FINE BUSINESS STAFF Advertising Manager B. C. RBGEN Circulation Manager MARY EDNA CLARK Assistant Circulation Manager STELLA BIDDLE STAFF STAFF: Mollle Merrick. Joanne Miklas. Frances Cork, Virginia Ferris. MEMBER Associate Collegiate Press THE AGNES SCOTT NEWS Monday, June 7, 1954 3 A Documentary History Of The Class Of 1954 By Florrie Fleming The Class of 1954 manifested a desire to have a real history with all the trimmings . . footnotes et al. But they stipulated that it must not be dull that it must be "hysterical- ly historical." In all serious histories it is customary and proper for the historian to state his purpose explain the organization of his work and discuss his sources so that the reader might know where he got his informa- * tion. My purpose is, in short, to record the doings, the big events and the little happenings, that the members of the Class of 1954 remembered particularly about their four years at Agnes Scott and wanted recorded for poster- ity. This history is properly divid- ed into three volumes. To avoid obscurity in the years to come, the volumes have been entitled simply: Volume I, "The Begin- ning," and Volume II, "The Mid- dle," consisting of two parts, "The First Half," and "The Other Half." The history concludes ap- propriately with the last Volume, number III, entitled "The End." Since there has been no organ- ized compilation of facts about this class, it was necessary to use primary materials. Employed in this research were the bound files of the Agnes Scott News, expur- gated diaries belonging to mem- bers of the class, unpublished let- ters and other manuscripts, an- ecdotes handed down by word of mouth from contemporaries and official statistical records filed in the office of the registrar. With such a battery of backing who could doubt the veracity of this document. 1 1. The footnotes will not be in- cluded in the reading of this his- tory because of their cumber- someness, nor will they be in- cluded in the printed copy be- cause of the limitations on space. However, they can be made avail- able to those who would like to do further research on some point of interest by consulting the his- torian. Volume I The Beginning The Class of 1954 officially be- gan after registration on Monday, September 18, 1950. There were 125 of us Freshmen, all ages, sizes, and shapes, and we filled up Inman and spilled over into Mary Sweet. During the first week, we were orientated and set off in the right direction by interested upperclass- men whom our apprehensive moth- ers had told us to "be sure and look up." Although most of us remember nothing about that week except that it was very hurried and confused, one Freshman re- corded some typical and memor- able observations. About the first day she wrote, "There are so many things to remember about this place! I didn't even get a bath tonight because lights are out Super KEM-TONE -KEM GLO WALL PAPER The Sherwin - Williams Co. 127 E. Ponce de Leon Avenue Decatur, Ga. JENKINS CYCLE & MOWER CO. 408 Church Street DECATUR, GEORGIA DEarborn 1761 EXPERT SERVICE ON ALL MAKES Lawn Mowers Power & Hand New & Used Bicycles & Wheel Goods The Educated Woman The influence of the educat- ed American woman is one of the strongest forces for good in our national life today. It is Christian liberal educa- tion, not narrow, specialized training, that has developed her abilities and insights. As homemaker-citizen and as ca- reerist-citizen, she justifies magnificently the faith of those who a century ago were fighting for her right to learn what she wished to learn. ACNES SCOTT COLLEGE Decatur, Ca. at 10:45!" After drawing a sche- dule of "all 8:30's" and three sessions in handbook classes, learning some of the "most com- plicated rules" about pink and white slips, regular classes start- ed and complicated the life of the freshmen even more. "I took a light cut tonight to finish my chracter (sic) sketch for Eng- lish," she wrote. "Made a C- on my outline, but my junior sponsor said that it was O. K. because they grade pretty hard up here." With that week of confusion behind us, we were off on the long stretch from. September to December, reinforced by neither cuts nor Thanksgiving holidays. It was a warm fall until Novem- ber 25th when it suddenly drop- ped to 8 degrees. The heating apparatus in Buttrick was not able to cope with the extreme temperature and on that his- toric Saturday morning amid goose pimples and chattering teeth, some teachers gave us our first class cuts. A turning point in college pol icy was reached not long after we arrived. For "although Ag- nes Scott . . . (did) not approve of Smoking," a lounge was pro- vided for "those who felt they must" in the dark basement room of Murphey Candler building. Our class was 'the last to re- member the colorful "Green Death" that visited the campus like "the plague" over the week- end of February 9th, 10th, and 11th. Inman's halls were filled with Gray Ladies, splashed with tomato soup and scattered with yellow lemon rinds. The new infir- mary was filled to its thirty-bed capacity by Friday night a^d twelve extra beds were brought from the gym on Saturday. The students felt that the sickness was caused by "something they et." The health officials called it a "virus" and one local figure termed it "mass hysteria." On Monday the campus was deserted, shades were drawn and doors clos- ed, but on the bulletin board a lone 3x5 notice read, "Classes will be held as usual." Our first year at Agnes Scott and Dr. McCain's last was certain- ly a spectacular one. For not only the plague visited but also the rains came and lightning struck the tower of Main, setting the sprinkler system off and dam- aging property even on the first floor. The year was clinv .ed by the celebration of Dr. ..icCain's seventieth birthday with a party in the new Letitia Pate dining hall. The preceding were the big events during our Freshman year, but the little things that hap- pened in the dorm belong to our story too. Life as Inman "in- T T T T ' We Appreciate Your Patronage ICI CREAM 307 Church 657 East Lake Drive DE 2513 mates" was never dull. Who will forget our Hallowe'en escapades that brought premature gray hairs to Charity and the other seniors living with us? The trash can tops clattering from third to first. All the doors slamming simultan- eously. Charity finding Lou Worn- mack in a dark closet hiding in a fur coat hanging there. Lou's in- nocent query, "What's all the fuss about?" Katherine Hefner's cos- tume shows when she modeled in her hobble skirt and baret as "Mademoiselle Fifi" from the Left Bank or in the Chinese kimona as "Ming" from "Sing Sing." By June 1951, we had been here a year and had learned many things. But that was only the beginning. Volume II The Middle Part 1: "The First Half" All 109 of the Sophomore "sur- vivors" fit snugly into Rebekah dormitory. As this year the whole class lived together for the first and last time, our spirit ran high for we were tops socially and athletically. But as a result, some of us had troubles academically. Socially we were certainly su- perior. For with our new upper- classman privileges, weekends at Tech, Emory, Davidson, and Se- wanee were frequent occurances. Telephones were constantly ring- ing, and pins and sweetheart ti- tles were given to several of our classmates. A feeling of smug- ness might have peen detected in (Continued on page 6) Glee Club, Chorus Perform For Groups Glee club and special chorus activities for spring quarter have been varied and numerous. May 11, the glee club sang for the Mo- tion Picture Theater Owners and Operators Jsanquet at the Biltmore Hotel. May- 25, in chapel, the glee club presented a program. "Gallia" by Charles Gounod was sung at Bacalaureate, and "Bless the Lord, O My Soul" by Ippoli- toff-Ivanitoff and "The Magic Hour" by Read were sung at com- mencement. The special chorus sang for the Emory-Agnes Scott faculty din- ner April 20, for the Decatur Lions' Club April 27, for the Northeast Atlanta Lions' Club May 6 for the Men's Dinner of the Central Presbyterian Church May 20, and for the Atlanta Kiwanis Club May 25. Members of the special chorus are: Carolyn Craw- ford, Mary Louise Daniel, Nancy Fraser, JoAnn Hall, Caroline Les- ter, Jackie Plant, Betty Reiney, Rameth Richard, Louise Robinson, and Vera Williamson. HEARN'S Jewelry Co. Gift Items Expert Watch & Jewelry Repair 131 Sycamore St. / -feminine i^f " apparel Begin Your Future By Saving For It DeKALB COUNTY FEDERAL SAVINGS and LOAN ASSN. 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Clara Adams is starting to Med School at Augusta. Jane Zuber is going in training at the Catholic Hospital in Birmingham and she plans later to go into Cancer research. Sue Born is working at the Naval Hospital in Pensacola and Jackie Josey will be doing work for our country at the Hydrogen Bomb Plant in Augusta. Continuing in her field of science, Jean Drumheller will be working for the Fulton county Health department. Carol Hancock has a job in a laboratory at Emory. Mabel Milton is going to live at home and work while Carolyn Tinklepaugh is going to remain in Atlanta. Then there are those who will marry. This summer and the early fall will claim a large number. Ginny Lee Floyd, Chor Gee Goh, Gail Rogers, Sue Purdom, Harriette Potts, Eleanor Hutchinson, Sid- ney Newton, Marty Duval, Liz Craig, and others. Some of these brides will be teaching or holding other jobs to help bring home the bacon. We will all miss Ellen Kron-Erickson who is going back to Nor- way in the fall. Mary Newell Rainey, Clara Jean McLanahan, and Jane Crook are all going "abroad" this summer. We are all going to miss these familiar faces on campus next year and we want to see each and every one of them back around. Man eS CounsI| )Send | MUSe Te " S A " t0 Pr0 P het Jane; To^LmerCamps Unf lds Future f Sen ' 0r ClaSS ALBERT N. KEHELEY Expert Watch & Jewelry Repair Satisfaction Guaranteed 307 E. College Ave. CR. 7510 HEARN'S Ready - to - Wear Jantzen Sweaters Lingerie Hose 131 Sycamore Street Ellington's Grocery 307 E. College Ave. CR. 3841 - 3842 BAILEY'S SHOE SHOP 49 Years in Decatur Look At Your Shoes 142 Sycamore St. Delivery Service at Maid's Office Marguerite Smith's RADIANT DRY CLEANING Knit Dresses Hand Cleaned and Blocked BEST WISHES SENIORS From CAMPUS GRILL FINER FOODS FASTER SERVICE 106 N. McDonough BOB ARCHER, Manager Congratulations Seniors We've Enjoyed Serving You Polly Debs NEWSOME'Sii "Good Shoes Fitted Correctly" 117 Clairmont Ave. EV. 1411 Agnes Scott will be represented on the staffs of camps in ten states this summer. Two of these camps will be directed by Agnes Scott Alumnae: Majorie Stukes, Fur- nace Hills Girl Scout Camp, Lan- caster County, Pa.: and Peggy Hooker, Camp Wood-In-The Pines, Buzzards Bay, Mass. As a service to students the Department of Physical Education has had cor- respondence with many camps during the year. Conferences have been arranged and applicants and letters of recommendation have been sent to the camp directors. Students will teach sports in which they have achieved skill. Following is a partial list of students w r ho will serve on camp staffs this summer: Barbara Huey, Rockbrook, Bre- vard, N. C; Jene Sarp, Furnace Hills, Lancaster. Pa.; Vannie Traylor, Camp Pruda, Oxford, Maine; Marilyn Mobley, Quidnunc, Bear Mt., N. Y.; Stella Biddle, Camp Mogisca, Sparta, N. J.; Louisa Allen, Rockbrook, Brevard, N .C; Anne Welborn, Rockbrook, Brevard, N. C; Virginia Hutchin- son, Greystone, Tuxedo, N. C; Pat Patterson, Gay Valley, Bre- vard, N. C; Katherine Hanna, Greystone, Tuxedo, N. C; B. C. Regen, Camp Monterey, Monterey, Tenn.; Jane Gaines, Camp Fire Camp, Toccoa, Ga.; Margaret Fos- key, Camp Fire Camp, Toccoa, Ga.; Becky Deal, Greystone, Tux- edo, N. C; Carolyn Smith, Vir- ginia Nature Camp, Vesuvius, Va.; Carolyn May, Fernbank Forest, Atlanta, Ga.; Carolyn Barker, Gay Valley, Brevard, N. C; Relia Tur- pin, Merrie-Woode, Sapnire, N. C; Margaret Minter, Camp Grist, Selma, Ala.; Jane Landon, Camp Tonawanda, Hendersonville, N. C; and Jane Henegar, Camp Wind- In-The Pines, Buzzards Bay, Mass. Flowers For All Occasions Wire Orders FAIRVIEW FLOWER SHOP DE. 3309 301 Church St. By Jane Landon It's prediction time down South again and once again the private muse of all class prophets has spoken. And this here muse spoke to me and said, ''Jane, what I'm about to fore- close is the absolute uncensored truth." And so I pass on to you the only authentic musian prophecy of the class of 1954 in existance! NOV HEAR THIS: CLARA ADAMS. Girl M. D., will discover a new wonder drug that will clear up the various re- actions caused by the other won- der drugs SUE BORN. Girl Scientist, will drive around Pensacola in a red Jaguar, hunting amoebae so she can finish her independent study and arranging picture-taking schedules for local annual editors. JUNE BROXTON, FAY BROWN, CATHERINE KITE, and FRANCES SISTAR will for- mulate a new school of psycho- logical study, the Neo-Ego school. VALLIE BURNETT will be the first woman chief justice of the Supreme Court of Waycross. JANE CROOK will be directing the orchestra at the Munich Op- era House this summer, playing her specialty, the Overture to Carmen. LUCY DOYLE will turn toward the May Day Dell the first Sat- urday of May every ""year and clutch her money bag. JEAN DRUMHELLER will long be known as the world's smallest chemist, and LOIS DRYDEN and MARY PRITCHETT will be playing or- gan duets between shows at the Fox Theater. MARTY DUVAL wil spend her life shaking fountain pens on pa- per, making bigger and better Rorschach ink blots. JOEN FAGAN will be the Sweetheart of Chi Beta Phi and will also write clever poems for the Saturday Evening Post, the Yellow Jacket and other syndi- cated periodicals. DOT FINCHER, CAROL Mc- CAULEY, and JAN VARNER will erect historical markers on the best highways of the world and JULIA GRIER, and SELMA PAUL will 1 be putting up signs stating 1000 yards to the next historical marker. FLORAE FLEMING will don- Decotur Cake Box 112 Clairmont Ave. Special Rate for Birthday Cakes DE. 4922 DECATUR CAIN & CO. INTERIORS 134 Syciimore Decatur Decatur's First and Complete Interior Decorators Window Treatments Our Specialty Drapery Furniture Carpet Wallpapers Clairmont Shoe Repair New Shoe Value With Old Shoe Comfort" Shoes Dyed Zippers and Repaired Luggage Phone DE. 3676 All Colors 141 Clairmont ate another log with cannonballs in it from the Battle of Chicka- mauga to Murphey Candler. GINNY LEE FLOYD, SUE PURDOM, JUDY PROMNITZ, ELEANOR HUTCHINSON, JANE ZUBER, GAIL ROGERS, and HARRIET DURHAM will be crusading against socialized medi- cine. MILDRED GASTON will be glad in years to come that she came back to Agnes Scott last fall. 0 CHOR GEE GOH will be going to school for many moons, thus staying in the States with David and will receive thirty-seven B. A. degrees. CLAIRE CLARK, Girl Admir- al, will be christening aircraft carriers and CAROL HANCOCK will be swimming the English Channel in ten years. LIZ CRAIG will write a best- seller entitled, "A MAN Called Cantey" and CAROL JONES HAY will be thwarted because somebody beat her to "A Man Called Peter." ELLEN GRIFFIN will be a Wagnerian soprano, and I've been informed that they don't all have to look like Helen Traubel. GENEVIEVE GUARDIA, the world's youngest Phi Bete, will be contributing volumes of Dickens to libraries all over the world. MARTHA GUILLOT wiU con- stantly be informing people that her name is pronounced Guillot and not Juilotte. KATHERINE HEFNER will be drawing cartoons for PUNCH and making backdrops for Rogers and Hammerstein. PHYLLIS HESS, AD*DIE STEANS, CAROL TYE, and JO- AN SIMMONS will hold exarh teas at their house for people tak- ing re-exams and LOUISE HILL will be special consultant on Scottish local col- or in the Library of Congress. LYNN JOHNSTON OATES will be singing "Don Jose From Far Rockaway" for our troops in Ger- many. JACKIE JOSEY will write a book called "I was a Geiger Counter for the F. B. I." BARBARA KELLY, COTTON WILLIAMS, KATHERINE MAT- THEWS, and BARBARA NOR- THEY will appear in concert un- der the original name of the Sec- ond Piano Quartet. PAT KENT will someday re- turn to the University of Minne- sota and announce to the Yankee grain growers that you can get an education in the South and that hookworm is not nearly as preva- lent here as they may think. xMITZI KISER will suggest, in future pilgrimages to Canter- bury, that her traveling compan- ion tell stories to pass the time. CAROLINE LESTER will have the fathers flocking to the P. T. A. meetings in Augusta and MARY NEWELL RAINEY will (Continued on page 7) Mosley's Time Shop Desk and Electric Clocks Repaired 140 Sycamore St. Decatur THE AGNES SCOTT NEWS Monday, June 7, 1954 5 Foundation Gives Money To Schools On Wednesday, May 26, facul- ty members from the Westminster Schools, Emory, Oglethorpe, and Agnes Scott met at dinner to dis- cuss the Atlanta Experiment in Articulation and Enrichment. Recently the Ford Foundation for the Advancement of Educa- tion granted $137,000 to these in- stitutions for the Experiment. Over a seven year period, stu- dents specially prepared at West- minster will be brought to Emory, Oglethorpe, or Agnes Scott. Work will be concentrated on the last two years of the secondary school and the first two years of college in an effort to eliminate duplica- tion and to offer a more challeng- ing program for good students, who are capable of superior work. Each year for four years, forty students will enter the eleventh grade at Westminster and will follow through the four year pro- gram. An attempt will be made* to deal with this four-year period as an enriched and progressive unit. There will be no effort at advanced college standings and no emphasis on skips by exams. Stu- dents will receive simply a better integrated program designed to bridge the gap between secondary school and college. The program is expected to spread more widely in the south. There will be an effort to keep all Atlanta schools in contact with the progress of the Experiment. Liason representatives of the Experiment are Dr. Kenneth Wil- liams of the Atlanta School Sys- tem, Mr. Douglas G. McRae from the Fulton County System, and Mr. T. W. Hollingsworth from the DeKalb County System. The program was perfected un- der the leadership of President Wallace M. Alston of Agnes Scott, President Goodrich C. White and Dean Ernest C. Colwell of Emory, President J. Whitney Bunting of Oglethorpe, and President Wil- liam L. Pressly of the Westminster Schools .Mr. W. Edward McNair of, Agnes Scott is director of the Experiment. CRESS DELAHANTY Speech Department Presents Program In McLean Chapel On Saturday, June 5 at 8:30 in Maclean Chapel, the English De- partment of Agnes Scott present- ed episodes from Cress Delahan- ty by Jessamyne West. The intro- duction was done by Miss Roberta winter, head of the speech depart- ment and other parts were read by Pat Guynup, Norma Chamblee, Sallie Greenfield, Robbie Shelnutt, Eleanor Swain ,and Memye Cur- tis. The' book is concerned with the problems of the adolescent Cress Delanhanty. The book be- gins when she is twelve and fol- lows her adventures until she is sixteen. Every young girl has pro- blems and Cress is no exception. She loves her family and she loves boys, but they both present many problems. Every line is true-to- life, and the reading was both amusing and entertaining. Pictured above are Dr. Katharine McBride, (left), and Dean James L McCord. Dr. McBride, President of Bryn Mawr College, spoke at Commencement this morning. McCord, Dean of Austin Presbyterian Theological Sem- inary, Austin, Texas, addressed the Seniors at Baccalau- reate yesterday. Stories on page 1. Students To Visit Foreign Lands On Various Trips This Summer By Eleanor Swain From the boks of the travel brochures and detailed itin- eraries* evident among stacks of books on campus a person might think Agnes Scott girls are going somewhere. And they certainly are to Europe! In fact, so many Scotties are embarking for the continent that, full of familiar faces, the Champs-Elysees will resemble a C. A. picnic and Westminster Abby will be reminiscent of ASC chapel if all these travelers should arrive at these spots at once. FRENZY Right now these fortunate t'emmes are engrossed in a frenzy of packing, buying, and planning. We were able to flag down only a few to obtain an intelligible com- ment. "Oh, I wish everybody could go. I'm thrilled about the whole trip," says Genevieve Guar- lia. The only thing I am worried about is catching all those boats and trains." "NON" When asked if she intended to speak French in Paris, Gaye Lin- der replied, "Non," and added that she thought she would just listen. Language difficulties are not wor- rying Shirley Calkins. She is just concerned about getting ready in time. "If I catch the boat, it will be a miracle." PILLS Marianne McPherson hopes she will not be seasick, but is taking "ten million pills" with her just "n case. Memye Curtis is eagerly awaiting seeing play^s in Covent Gardens and touring the Lake Country. Alvia Cook exclaims, "I want to see the Swiss Alps, hear bagpipes and eat snails." Among the travelers as a whole the most anticipated stop is Paris, with London and Rome running close seconds. England, Scot- land, Holland, Belgium, Luxum- bourg, Germany, Switzerland,, Italy, and France are the coun- tries that will be visited. TOUR The planned European trips are of various types, although the most popular is Miss Gaylord's tour which will sail from Hoboken on June 14. Memye Curtis, Alvia Cook, Mary Edna Clark, Georgia Rice, Shirley Calkins, Genevieve Guardia, Mickey Scott, Caroline Reinero, Mary Newell Rainey, Sal- ly Legg, Hannah Jackson, Mari- anne McPhereson, Jane Zuber, Florrie Fleming, Octavia Garling- on, Mary McLanahan, Clara Jean McLanahan, Dot McLanahan, and Sara Crew Hamilton are sailing with Miss Gaylord. Other travelers include Connie Curry, going on a scholarship for the International Living Plan; Virginia Love, traveling with her grandmother; Margaret Burwell, flying over with her mother; Joan Simmons, taking a Brownell tour; and Sandra McKinney. Gaye Lin- der is going to visit relatives in England, Nancy Clark is traveling to see her family in Switzerland and Sara Dudney will be settling down at the Sorbonne to begin her year of study. BON VOYAGE All these plans sound wonderful to us States-bound-bodies and we will be waiting for postcards. In the meantime to all the travelers we say "bon voyage and happy dram amine." We Regret . . . The editor regrets to an- nounce that it is impossible to print the Last Will and Testa- ment of the Senior Class in this issue ol the "\i'\vs". The docu- ment was read by Valeria Bur- net, author, at Class Hay last Saturday. It will be printed for the student body in the first is- sue of the "News" in September, and copies of this paper will be sent to members of the 1954 sen- ior class. Ed. News To Appear Weekly This Fall With the assistance of the in- creased budget, the editor hopes to present a copy of the "News" weekly next year instead of sometimes weekly, as has been the custom in the past year. Student understanding is re- quested when it is impossible, financially, for the "News" to appear. f i n It'll < k it * Resigns To Pursue Further Study At the end of this year, Miss Eleanor Hutchens resigned as Alumnae Secretary and Director of Publicity for Agnes Scott. She has done so in order to begin work on the Ph.D. degree. Dr. Wallace M. Alston, President of the college, stated in his annual report to the Trustees: Homer Sez By HOMER hi. here i am again, it's me. ho- mer, remember, i wrote a letter to the editor many issues ago about all that confounded racket in the dining hall, my good editor friend tells me that lots of you people reading this won't have met me yet, 'cause a lot of you are parents and stuff down for the gradiation, and this hyar is the gradiation is- sue. so allow me to intryduce my- self again, i'm homer, a mouse, and i'm too confounded wee to reach the capital thing on the machine, and i can't spell very well, and, confound it, confound- ed is my favorite word. my editor friend and me got to talking the other day about this famous business, seems that all the talk these days is famous this and famous that and i don't know whathall. it's enough to make a poor hard workin mouse want to bow his whiskers in shame. everybody knows that mice make men. the old adige says "behind every suc- cessful man stands his mouse" (whoever first writ it mispelt mouse with a -ther, but of course anyone with a confounded tad of sense would know what was mint!) me and my editor friend got to thinking about how horrid it is nowadays, all you got to do is make a multimillyun and you're famous, don't matter one jot if your're black at heart and/or red of hands, just so it's a multimil- lyun. so my editor friend says to me, homer, she sez, write me a colum about it. these hyar seniors a go- in' out into the world need the facts before they begin thinkin that all they've got to do is make a multimillyon. h ok i sez. the other night i went out to dekitur football stadium, a friend of mine had done tole me that was a gonna have some reel pur- ty musik out ther. if you know mice, (and whut eddicated per- son don't?) you know that thar is nothin that a mouse don't love more than he don't not luv musik. so i wint. they reely had some purty mu- sik. it was along about las f ri- day night, an a whole passul full of folkes were there. then, after the musik, this oldev sort of gemmun got up and start- ed talking to them people out there. an some of them things that he said wuz right along the lines of what i want to say ter you sen- iors. if you wuz ter put the greatest artist in merika, and the greatest scientist in merica, and the great- est school teechur in merica, and the greatest i don't know whathall in merica, on a confounded stage, and put mister rockyfeller and mister ford on that stage with them, all the folks in the audience would be all anxious to see mister rockyfeller and mister ford, and wouldn't pay no nevermind to them other folks. thats whut i mean, folks is done It is with genuine reluctance and regret that I inform the Board of the resignation of Miss Eleanor N. Hutchens, Alumnae Secretary and Director of Public- ity for the College. Miss Hut- chens plans to pursue studies in English for the Ph. D. degree at the University of Pennsylvania. The service that Miss Hutchens has rendered to Agnes Scott Col- lege since she assumed her duties in the summer of 1947 has been exceptionally outstanding. Her intelligent handling of numerous responsibilities in the dual capa- city has contributed construc- tively to the welfare of the col- lege. Miss Ann Worthy Johnson, who succeeds Miss Eleanor Hutchens as Alumnae Secretary and Direc- tor of Publicity for the College, received her A. B. degree from Agnes Scott in the Class of 1938. While a student here, she was Vice-President of Student Govern- ment and a member of Mortar Board. She worked in the book- store the year after graduation, then took an M. A. in English at the University of North Carolina (1940). For the next two-and- one-half years, Miss Johnson serv- ed as an editor at the University of North Carolina Press. Since 1943, Ann Worthy Johnson has been with the American Red Cross, serving for more than two years overseas, then more recently as Field Representative of the Red Cross. Miss Johnson will be- gin her work at the College on June 1 although she plans to spend most of June working with Miss Hutchens in the Alumnae office. gone multimillyunmad, there jus ain't no gittin round it. that gemmun said something else what interested me. this fe- ver sort of stuff has gotten into our art, too. nowadays, if a pit- chur is wuth a multimillyun, it's a good pitchur. there's no doubt about it! but now slow down, have a set and cool off and drank a big orange, and lets think about this thing for a minute. think of all the famous people you know whut ain'T LIVED IN THIS HYAR CENTURY (CON- FOUND THET CAT HE DONE SET THIS MACHINE ON CAPI- TAL AN I CAN'T DO A THING WITH IT) THINK OF THEM, NOW. (DRAT CAT) ah, this is better. pastoor, micheyangilo, po\ to- loose-la-trak, bobby le do you know how much money anny of them had? uhuh. 'and neither do i, though mice as a rule are pretty confounded smart, people just dont care, they remember these men for things more lasting than multimilyuns. seniors, get this, money may be handy, when it comes ter payin rent, and money may, be just the thing that you will want to spent, but in a milyun years from now i really do declair, you will not be remembered for your multimilyun-air. 'by now. 6 THE AGNES SCOTT NEWS Monday, June 7, 1954 History (Continued from page 3) our class for having a more suc- cessful "season" than the Wash- ington Seminary "pinks." After an almost complete list of losses in athletics our first year, as Sophomores we staged a come-back and walked away witfh the Sports Cup. Mary Link's forty-yard free style in twenty- three seconds helped us place first in the swimming meet. We won another first place in basketball and tied for second in tennis and badminton. Every Friday after- noon, strains of "Hail to the Class of '54," sung by our spirited cheering section and two petite leaders dressed in bright red skirts, resounded throughout the gym and informed "the worms" in the library that there was "nothing that . . . (the Sophs) cannot do." The spirit cup was ours without a doubt when we scored a "Dual Victory" at Junior Joint, "An Ev- ening in Paris." Due to the in- fluence of Betty Stein, we were able to average $6.72 per person, and our queen, Lois Dryden, was crowned "L'Esprit de Paris." Monsieur Thomas fascinated the audience by kissing her on each cheek in the French fashion. The judges also decided in favor of our skit, "Cyranose de Georja Teque." Virginia Cliffs low, "Down, boy!" might have been a determining factor in this deci- sion. Having coasted through the fall quarter taking an overdose of extra-curricular activities, many of us came to a screeching halt about Christmas time when grades were sent home. Then the course numbered 211 began to preoccupy our energies and keep us aware of the fact that this was Agnes Scott and we were going 1o school. Virginia Lee Floyd, 'from Statesboro, Georgia." was quoted in a letter to Santa in the Christmas issue of the News. She begged, Please "do something about . . . (my) English 211!" I don't "particularly care what, but please do something!" There were others, though unquoted, who fell similarly. Our Sophomore year was full of changes. Dr. McCain retired and Dr. Alston was inaugurated as our new president in October. The science department moved their skeletons and formaldehyde to the newly erected and dedicat- ed Campbell Hall. Across the railroad tracks, the Campus Grill opened and edged out Threadgill's for our patronage after seated meals began . That same fall the first TV set on campus was in- stalled in the Recreation Room in Robokah. TV was apparently a novel change for some. For when the dorm was being inspected, it was thought that the aerial "upon the veranda" was an improperly placed clothes rack, the owner's initials being G. E. Talent in our class began to bud and be seen in various ac- tivities on the campus. Kather- ine Hefner wrote and designed the costumes for her first May Day scenario entitled "Toyland" and the leading role of the Prin- cess doll, Lynette, was danced by Marilyn Vance. Jane Landon be- gan writing her famous feature column in the News. In her first article, giving pointers to poten- tial gold diggers on how to land a date, Jane concluded with the old refrain, "When money begins to fade, you can plant some bushes 'round the colonnade." Some of the little things that belong to the story of our life in Rebekah were these: Miss Grose's parties for us in her room. Sweet Mattie Hart's housemeetings which usually began, "I've got a sermon to preach, you scrounges." Mary Lou Kieppinger's glamour magazines. The perennial food "borrowers" who roamed the halls. Once this sort of thing an- gered one of our meekest and quietest seniors, Kitty Freeman,' to such an extent that she dumped her empty cracker box on one of their heads and said a bad word. Selma Paul's convict pajamas with the red heart embroidered with "Mike." Carol Hancock, fresh from Breneau, peeking from beneath her bangs and cry- ing in despair, "The noise! The telephones! They're driving me batty!" Florrie's conversations in Fleming's French in the bath- room. Vallie Burnett's monkey faces and imitations. All of us peeping under the drawn window shades during the threatened "panty raids" so we could watch the cops with walkie-talkies sta- tioned around the dorm. By June 1952, we had been here two years and had learned some more. But as yet, we w T ere only half way. Volume III The Middle Part 2: "The Other Half" When 81 of us returned the fall of 1952, we were known as the Junior Class but were scattered all over the campus. There were many Main "maniacs," lots of Lupton "lovelies," some Boyd "beauties" two stray Inman "in- mates," and two Ansley "Angels." The main event of this year was our Junior Joint which we called "Glory Be!" This produc- tion, directed by Vallie Burnett and Jane Landon, "covered the history of the U. S. from 1492 to 1953." However, the News warn- ed students not to use any of the facts revealed in the review on any History 215 test. With the help of some classmates, Katherine Hefner executed a beautiful pic- torial map of the U. S. for our backdrop. The American History theme was given an international touch when our class candidate, Elin Krohn-Erickson, from Nor- way was crowned "Miss Liberty." Although we were the smallest class in the college, we raised $730.33 all by ourselves and net- ted $1,713.85 for a scholarship fund for foreign students wishing The Latest in Hair Styles to come to Agnes Scott. Our class had many reasons to be proud of its members. In act- ing Lou Hill, Frances Sistar, and Ann Sylvester were stars. B. J. McCastlain, Joan Simmons, Joen Fagan and Nancy Lee carried off laurels in debating. Sue Purdom and Sue Born were in charge of making the costumes for Florrie Fleming's May Day Scenario. And Marilyn Vance danced the lead as the Princess Fairy in this "Flower Fantasy." Some other little things that we will remember were: Our first long Thanksgiving holidays. Miss Cilly as the sunbeam in the Fac- ulty skit, "Shellbound II." The bees and butterflies fluttering from the ceiling carrying out our "Spring theme for Junior Ban- quet. Little Edwin playing in the Alumnae Garden. The telephone calls to the cottages urging the occupants to pull down their shades other "miscellaneous" re- minders by phone to celebrating students that although it was ex- am week, "student government was still functioning." By June 1953, our class, under the capable leadership of Judy Promnitz, Vallie Burnett, Elean- or Hutchinson, Jane Crook and "Mac" McElroy, had undertaken full responsibility for student ac- tivities on the campus. We had been here three years. We had learned still more. And the end was in view. Volume III The End There were only 80 Seniors to orientate and chaperone the mon- ster freshman class that arrived in September 1953. Although a new dorm, Hopkins Hall, had been completed it took Inman and two cottages to fit them all on campus. The events of our Senior year seem almost too current to be termed history. For it was only eight months ago that we tried to be "chullen" again at Kid Hay. After a morning of ring-around- rosy and cavorting, we were ready to wash off our freckles, put away our pinafores, and don our caps and gowns for Investiture as dig- nified Seniors. That day we knelt in solemness before Miss Scandrett. She capped us, and as we struggled to stand from kneeling positions, she winked and whispered, "That's it!" Another happening of note was The Newest in Techniques our winning the spirit cup for the second year. Grilled cheese sand- wiches were an important factor in the class queen, Clara Jean Mc- Lanahan, having the most money percentagewise backing her for the Junior Jaunt. Our skit, "A Night on the Nile, or Sphinxes and Minxes" was judged best too and again we made the headlines, which ran: "Seniors Sweep Junior Jaunt." I Since the "gray mares" weren't what they used to be, our athlet- ic prowess dwindled our Junior year and continued to decline our Senior year. Until "out of ob- livion" on February 12, 1954, the "Seniors Broke (their) Losing Streak." That famous basket- ball game had been fought to a 24 to 24 tie with the Juniors and was won in the play-off 2-0. As we had lost so nicely throughout the year, the spirit cup was our's once again. Although we rated rather low in athletics, our class was still high in brains, talent, and beauty. Five of our number were award- ed scholarships for graduate stu- dy, and ten made Phi Beta Kap- pa. For 1954, Katherine Hefner wrote a Chaucerian May Day, "A Knyght Ther Was." And our beau- ty queens, Harriette Potts and Gail Rogers, reigned graciously over these festivities in their hon- or. Katherine also won a trip to New York as a guest editor for the college issue of "Mademoi- selle." The last big production under- taken by the class was Senior Op- era, entitled "Charmin' Carmen," which was written by Joen Fagan and jointly directed by Virginia Lee Floyd and Harriett Potts. "Carmie," played by Connie Orms- by, was an "all American loser 1 ' of a freshman who emerged in the end as the singing star in the Senior Opera, "Carmen." With a rose in her teeth, she tantilized "Don Jose," who was Lynn John- son, to the disguest of "El Tore- ador," little Ellen Griffin. Our class sponsors, Dr. Calder and Miss Huper, contributed their tal- ents, too. Miss Huper's acting was simply, "The most . . . the most." Among the things that stood out about our Senior year were: Ka- therine Marshall's visit and her initiation as an honorary member of Phi Beta Kappa with the ten members elected in course from our class. The excitement about our graduation being filmed by Twentieth Century Fox for a similar sequence in the moving picture, "A Man Called Peter," and the disappointment that fol lowed when we learned that it had been called off. Surpressed De- sires Day when we yelled in the Library and called the faculty by their first names. The party we, the last class that knew f*r. McCain as president of the col- lege, gave him on his seventy- third birthday. The TV set in Murphey Candler that we left to the school. The class picnic at Dr. Calder's Pine Lake. That last exam! By June 7, 1954, we will have been here four years. We have learned a lot about facts and friends. And although that date marks "The End" of our history as students at Agnes Scott, in truth it will only be "The Com- mencement." PRUDY'S BEAUTY SALON 107 W. Howard Street Decatur, Ga. Elgin Wadsworth Wyler Bulova Watches Moody - Ellis EXPERT WATCH & JEWELRY REPAIR EV. 4961 136 Svcamore St. MAKE YOUR HOME At HOTEL CANDLER When Visiting DECATUR, GA. Modern Rooms Excellent Cuisine Compliments of BelfcGaMt ome of Better Values DECATUR, GEORGIA Home of Nationally Advertised Merchandise SWANSDOWN MARTHA MANNING SACONY L'AIGLON CAROLE KING HUMMING BIRD HOSE AIR STEP SHOES AND MANY OTHERS THE AGNES SCOTT NEWS Monday, June 7, 1954 Prophecy (Continued from page 4) spend the rest of her life trying to convince the mothers at the .P. T. A.' that she IS old enough to be a teacher. MARIAN McELROY will be do- ing post-graduate work, in physi- cal education here and will earn a star to go with that letter. M. L. McKEE and BETTY EL- INGTON will manufacture slide rules with hearts, flowers, and various other esthetic designs for those who care. CLARA JEAN McLANAHAN and IRENE SASSO will develop a new use for alpha nitro, beta methyl dihydro sulfo benzoic hy- drochloric acid: Toothpaste that will clean your teeth inside and out. NANCY WHETSTONE will ap- pear in magazines advertising aforementioned toothpaste. MABEL SUTTON will succeed both Dorothy Dix and Marie Rose in advice to the lovelorn, and JOYCE MUNGER OSBORN will be teaching Old Icelandic to the children of G. E. employees in Yankeeland. SIDNEY NEWTON will raise a passel of little All-American Mooreheads, and CONNIE ORMSBY will be chairman of the Democratic Wo- man's Division and will paper her walls with pictures of Adlai Ste- venson. Never say die, Ormsby. PAT PATTERSON will be a private registered nurse in Rebek- ah, and HARRIET POTTS will be a Sigma Chi housemother. CAROLYN RANDOLPH will be a test driver for the Henry J. company. CAROLINE REINERO will buy combs and lace mantillas in Spain next year, but with that blonde hair, she ain't going to fool any- body. BETTY NELL SCOTT will not I hope, have to teach any of Mr. Dwyer's children. BETTY STEIN will be doing the Charleston from town " to town while looking for a gray and blue Chevrolet. ANN SYLVESTER will be opening refrigerator doors on TV commercials and NANCY LEE will be writing scripts for soap operas, besides using her Greek to think up new names for Fraternities and So- rorities. MARIAN TENNANT will write a book on parties to give for Sun- day School classes. RIP VAN TINKLEPAUGH will wake up after four years of deep sleep and find herself with a BA degree. SARA VAN SCHOICK will play the piano at all of our class re- unions, and ULLA BECKMAN and ELIN KROHN-ERICKSON will, we hope, be returning to the United States to visit us very often. Thus ends our prophecy. If any are not satisfied, turn in two copies of your schedule to the muse and we'll see what we can do. C. J. Buice Service Station BATTERIES, TIRES ACCESSORIES Corner College and McDonough DE. 9172 or The College Changed Us but We sure Changed the College (with apologies to the historians and maker of the Last Will and Testament some of whose mater- ial I am borrowing). By Joen Fagan One hundred twenty green fresh- men made greener yet, By plague and pop quiz hastily met, Became big bold sophdmores Filled with knowledge, We'd had one year of college, And knew so much we wondered why they bothered with . profes- sors. Two more years went by and here we are in number diminished Wondering what will become of the college now that we have finished. We leave some teachers still shaken and beaten from their encounters with our eager little thick heads, And to future generations we leave legends of escapades right now best left unsaid. We leave the underclassmen all the new rules they got because we were such pearls, And forty years hence we'll still be returning to see all the "girls." In conclusion a thought to the college is given: If to live is to learn, we sure have been livin'. Alston Reveals Promotions For Coming School Term Dr. Wallace M. Alston has an- nounced faculty promotions for next year. Dr. Roberta Winter is being promoted from the rank of assistant professor of Speech to associate professor of Speech. Dr. Margaret G. Trotter is being pro- moted from the rank of assistant professor of English to associate professor of English. Miss Anne Salyerds, assistant in biology, is being made an instructor in bi- ology. Mr. W. Edward McNair, as- sistant professor of English, will also assume some administrative duties with the title of assistant to the President. CLARK EQUIPMENT CO. Phonograph Records 111 Sycamore Street DECATUR Appliance Market GE We Sell 'Em We Fix 'Em J. Carroll, Owner CR. 9405 Home Phone EV. 0131 305 E. College Ave. Decatur L. D. ADAMS & SONS DRY GOODS SHOES 125-129 E. Court Square DE. 0426 Decatur CAROLINE REINERO, of De- catur, Ga., was awarded the Louise McKinney Book Award* this morning 1 at Commencement. ReineroGets Book Award This morning at the commence- ment exercises, Caroline Reinero of Decatur was announced as the winner of the 1954 Louise McKin- ney Book Award. Mitzi Kaiser was given honorable mention. The judges this year were Mrs. Eunice Costan, of the Atlanta Public Library; Miss Eleanor Hut- chens, Alumnae Secretary and Di- rector of Publicity for Agnes Scott; and Dr. Emma May Laney, professor of English. The judges wish to say that the decision was especially difficult this year be- cause all of the entries were so very interesting. Miss Janef Pres- ton, assistant professor of English, is chairman of the contest. Each year the McKinney Book Award of $25 is given to the Ag- nes Scott student who, in the opin- ion of the judges, acquires dur- ing the current year from May to May the most interesting and dis- criminating personal library and who reveals real understanding of her books. Mosley's Time Shop Repairers of Fine Watches Weekes Bldg. 140 Sycamore St. DECATUR FABRICS The Cloth Shop 113 W. Ponce de Leon DE. 9556 Congratulations To The GRADUATING CLASS Of 1954 DECATUR - DeKALB THEATER * Leads Faculty I n Softball Slaughter By Keo Keller "Oh, somewhere the sun may be shining/' but the A. S. C. students are again drowned in a flood of tears as the faculty Softball team continued its domination over the younger generation by scoring a 15-13 victory over the powerful varsity team. Playing before the largest crowd of the season, the faculty taught another firm lesson to its young proteges (but gave no homework). However, the varsity claimed some glory iri the fact that the score was one of the closest in years. Living up to his nickname, "Slugger" P. J. Rogers led the faculty batting with two home- runs and two doubles. Not to be denied any glory, "Tyrant" Hayes laid aside his "Macbeth" and stir- red up a "Tempest" of his own with three hits and four runs. He also got credit for the pitching victory. Swapping syringes for a safety mask, med student Stratton Sto- ry (also catcher, and '.husband of Pat Story) scored three runs. Mr. Kline turned lofty philosophical ideas into lofty hits including two doubles while Mr. Adams kept a "steady beat" with his fielding plays. The faculty's female contin* gent also acquitted itself well. "Gypsy" Jordan produced two hits and wandered around the bases for a run. Shep Shepherd "herded" in another run and "Powerful Pat" Story was put out three times. However, the faculty owe their victory to Mary Evans Bristow, student, who made the hit which drove in the winning run. Since there were only eight fac- ulty players, the varsity supplied another batter and it was Mary Evans who came up at the crucial moment. However, Mary Evans also scored a run for the varsity to offset the other score. Rameth Richards starred for the varsity. In addition to a good job of fielding she also made four hits, including two doubles, and scored three runs. Her numer- ous collisions with faculty third basemen also added color to the game. Hobby Mills collected the only other varsity extra-base hit with a triple and Betty Ann Jacks scor- ed two runs. Carolyn Herman, Barbara Huey and Sally "Legg shared varsity pitching duties. Others on the varsity which made up the outstanding players were Louisa Allen, Julia Beeman, Mary Alice Kemp, Ann Welborn and Carolyn Wells. A note for the varsity: Buck up, kids, the law of averages is bound to work for you someday! 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This honor is based on the four year records of the girls, and is the highest scholastic honor to be bestowed at commencement. High Honors Seniors graduating with High Honor: Elizabeth Anne Craig, Idabell, Oklahoma; Margaret Joen Fagan, Rome, Georgia; Florence Hart Sibley Fleming, Augusta, Georgia; Nancy McLaurine Lee, Danville, Kentucky; and Judith Ann Promnitz, Atlanta, Georgia. Honors Nine seniors were graduated with Honor: Dorothy Caroline Fin- cher, Green Cove Springs, Flor- ida; Genevieve ,Guardia, States- boro, Georgia; Louise McKinney Hill, Decatur, Georgia; Mary Lou- ise McKee, Atlanta, Georgia; Joyce Munger Osborn, Chatta- ooga, Tennessee; Sue Hollins Pur- dom, Guilford College, North Car- olina; Mary Caroline Reinero, De- catur, Georgia; Betty Stein, Amer- icus, Georgia; and Joanne Eliza- beth Varner, Thomaston, Geor- gia. cox MUSIC SHOP Presents . . 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Further information is found in a bulletin now being sent to all member and non-member schools. Other interested parties may write: United States National Student Association, 1234 Gimbel Building, Philadelphia 7, Pennsyl- DECATUR CO-OP CABS 24 Hour Service Radio Dispatched Ccl CR. 1071 CR. 3856 Scott's Decatur Pharmacy CR. 3838 - 3839 Southwest Court Square Decatur, Ga. Students Are Always Welcome COLLEGE INN DINING ROOM or CURB SERVICE 2271 Collcc e Ave. Phone CR. 2933 Seniors Win First In Spirit Cup Race Small in numbers but great in loyalty, the senior class has cap- tured the class spirit cup for the 1953-54 school year. Also present- ed at the awards chapel on May 27 was the sports cup which was won by the sophomores. The spirit award marked the second time that the class of '54 had won the coveted honor. The ratings are based on chapel atten- dance, attendance at other school functions and general cooperative spirit shown among the members when working on class projects. Judges for this year's contest were Dr. Hayes, Miss Loring and Miss Omwake. The sports cup is awarded an- nually by A. A. to the class win- ning the most points in athletic competition throughout the year. This includes points in both in- dividual and team sports. Julia Grier won the individual sports award presented to the sen- ior who has amassed the most in- dividual points in athletic partici- pation during her four years at Agnes Scott. Julia is former vice president of the Athletic Associa- tion. The 'sophomore and junior classes, tied at the end of sea- son's play, were jointly awarded the softball cup. Freshmen Sis Burns and Carolyn Herman won the tennis doubles cup and Mary Jo Carpenter was awarded the golf trophy. A. A. president M. E. Knight al- so awarded A.S.C. sports letters to student, having gained a total of 800 points in athletics. Those receiving the letters were Nancy Lee, Barbara Hu;v, May Muse, Sally Wilt and Marion McElroy. CAMPUS JEWELRY 102 N. McDonough Watch and Jewelry Repair Across From Agnes Scott Visit or Phone THREADGILL PHARMACY For Prompt Delivery DE. 1665 YOUR NEAREST DRUG STORE Your Good Listening Station WGLS 070 On Vonr Dial News on the Hour Sports and Good Music 'Oklahoma 7 to 'Blondes' Theatre Under - The - Stars To Feature Variety of Shows Atlanta's Municipal Theater Under-The-Stars has the per- fect solution to that age-old plaint, "We'd like a big evening tonight, but it costs too much money." For a total outlay of $3.00, two people can have bus trans- portation to and from Chastain Park, help themselves to soft drinks at intermission, and, for the piece de resistance of the evening, sit in good seats to see a famous Broadway musical with a top-flight Broadway cast, back- ed up by a glamorous 32-member chorus and a 20-piece orchestra. The Municipal Theater is open- ing an exciting summer season on July 1 with that greatest of all musicals "Oklahoma!". After a ten day run of "Oklahoma!" the next five shows will play for a week each, Mondays through Saturdays. They arc "Song ol Norway," "Rosalie," "Merry Wi- dow." "New Moon." and "Gentle- men Prefer B'.ondes." There will be no Sunday shows during the July 1 through August 14 sea- son. " The civic, n^n-profit nature of the Municipal Theater makes it possible to have incredibly low prices. There will be 1700 $2.00 reserved seats, 4500 SI. 00 general admission seats, and 500 25 cent general admission seats. Children under 12 will be admitted for half price. , Tickets will be available in June at the Municipal Theater offices at the Georgian Terrace Hotel , and at the Symphony Box Office in the basement of J. P. Allen's. The amphitheater box office will be open before performances dur- ing the season. 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