Vol_LX-Nor26r" the profile AGNES SCOTT COLLEGE - DECATUR, GEORGIA 30030- September 19, 1974 Henderson states housing priorities 'New' Dean arrives by Ann Fincher James Henderson, vice president for business affairs, discussed college housing policies in a recent interview with the Profile. There are no written policies for college hous- ing according to Mr. Henderson. Rather there is a "body of rules and regulations passed by word of mouth." The college owns 93 houses, some of which contain more than one unit, making a total of approximately 100 rental units. About seven of these units are specifically designated for married student housing, and the remaining units are assigned on the basis of priority. Mr. Henderson stated that anyone is eligible to file application for a college-owned house regardless of personal connection with the college. Priority for occupancy of these college-owned houses is is follows: (1) senior administrative officers as designated by the president of the college, (2) full- time faculty and administrative staff who do not already live in college housing, (3) new faculty and administrative staff members, (4) people who now live in college housing but desire a change, (5) all other college related people (including nurses, security officers, secretaries, etc) and (6) all others. Only three applications for college housing are filed with Mr. Henderson at this time. Two of these applicants are faculty members who already live in college housing and "desire a change," and the third applicant has recently filed his application. There are no students waiting for married student housing at this time, according to Mr. Henderson. (This situation is subject to change and is dependent upon current student marital status.) The seven units designated as married student housing are assigned to students for a "modest rent well below the community stan- dard." This modest rent varies from $100 to $120. This small range in rent covers a wider range of apartment attributes in- cluding whether the apartment will have one to three bedrooms, will be furnished or unfurnished, and will have range and refrigerator in the kitchen. Utilities are included in the rent. Because of this modest rent, Mr. Henderson continued, oc- cupants are expected to assume a share of the upkeep of the apartment. While the college takes traditional landlord res- ponsibility for plumbing, wiring, and leaky roofs, the occupants do cleaning, lawnmowing, minor painting and repairs. Mr. Henderson stated that these married student apartments are not in "as good shape as we would like" and added that the college will buy materials for needed reasonable modifications in the apartments. Agnes Scott College has named its fourth dean of students in 85 years, Martha C. Huntington. She succeeds the former Roberta Jones, who recently married Ed Benson of Athens, Ga., where the couple now lives. Mrs. Huntington comes to Agnes Scott from Mount Vernon College, Washington, D. C, where she served most recently as dean of student affairs. Earlier she was dean of students and before that chairman of the physical education department at Mount Vernon College. Her primary duties as dean of student affairs at Mount Vernon in- cluded administration and supervision of admissions, academic advising, counseling, registrar, student government, health services, and residence halls. In addition to these duties, Mrs. Huntington served as an ad- visor for graduate programs at American University and George Washington University. As dean of students at Agnes Scott, Mrs. Huntington will be directly responsible to the president for administration of the college's student affairs program, including housing, personal counseling, student ac- tivities and social programs, career planning, financial aid, student health, foreign students and student orientation. She joined the Agnes Scott staff August 1. When announcing the ap- pointment of Mrs. Huntington, (continued on page 4) Rep Council MED CATs, LSATs, GREs Tests offered to aspiring seniors At the meeting of Rep Council Tues., Sept. 16, the new dorm representatives were introduced. They are Julia Taylor, Winship; Carol Corbett, Inman; Helen DeWitt, Main; Julie Jordan, Hopkins; and Glenn Hodge, Rebekah. Beth McFadden is the new senior representative replacing Janey Andrews, and Pedrick Stall replaces Cathy DuPree for the junior class. Walters and the cottages have not yet elected their representatives. The editors of Aurora, the student literary magazine, and the Profile explained to Rep the efforts of the publications to hold down expenses despite the rising costs of printing. Next week, the budget will be voted. The committee to study raising the student activity fee from $50 to $75 is collecting information. Members of the committee are Sylvia Foster, Sherry Heubsch, Nancy Leasendale, Susan Smith, and Alice Lightle. An RC which would require organizations to post all minutes which did not violate a student's right to confidentiality was tabled Nov. voting by Patty Pearson Many Agnes Scott students have a definite career program in mind or at least "an awarenessof a need to move in a career direc- tion," according to Miss lone Murphy, director of the office of career planning. For some, a career means graduate work in either the legal or medical field, while for others it means graduate work in another dis- cipline. Many graduate schools require national, standardized boards to be taken by the undergraduate in order to gain admittance. (They are not re- quired by every graduate school, however.) For those students considering law as a career, most law schools require the Law Scholastic Ap- titude Test to be taken. The LSAT's registration fee is $14, $1 less than lastyear, and the testing time has been reduced to two hours and ten minutes. Also, for $8, the Law School Data Assem- bly Service, another help to law school hopefuls, will send and summarize transcripts. Dates for the 74-75 tests are as follows, with their registration dates beside them in paren- theses: Oct. 12 (Sept. 12), Dec. 7 (Nov. 11), Feb. 8 (Jan. 9), April 19 (March 20), and July 26 (June 26). Those who register late are sent information about the new LSAT procedure called "walk-in" registration. There is a possibility that a late-registering student may be admitted, according to the number of absentees. The student must bring with him a completed registration form and $10 before she can "walk-in". LSAT's last a half a day and are divided into two parts. The writ- ing ability test measures the student's ability "toexpress ideas clearly, precisely, and forcefully", while the other test (cont . on p. 4) by Sandra Saseen The date set for this year's general election is Tues., Nov. 5. At this time seats in the U. S. House of Representatives will voted upon, and in certain states, such as Georgia, gubernatorial elections will also take place. Georgians will have to decide between George Busbee, the Democratic "workhorse" and Macon's Republican mayor, Ronnie Thompson. Busbee was very successful in defeating Lt. Governor Lester Maddox in the September 3 runoff. In the race for Lieutenant Governor - Zell Miller, winner of the Democratic primary will face Republican John Savage. An important race in DeKalb County will be the strong attempt of Democrat Eliott Levitas to unseat Republican incumbent Ben Blackburn in the House of Representatives. For a majority of Agnes Scott registered voters, absentee ballots will be the only means by which they can vote. To qualify for an absentee ballot a voter must either be out of the county she registered in, have a physical disability, be working as a poll worker on election day, or be in some branch of the military. It is too late now to register to vote in November in DeKalb County. A registered voter can receive an absentee ballot in one of two ways. She can either make a personal trip to the Voter Regis- tration Bureau where she is registered, or she can mail in a written request to her Voter Registration Bureau. If a person sends in a request, it is imperative that she include her name and address written in ex- actly the same way as they appear on the master list. For purposes (cont. on p. 4) PACE 2 PROFILE/SEPTEMBER 19, 1974 Austerity Austerity may become the new mode of life on both the national and campus scene as inflation continues to push prices higher at the average rate of 7% per annum. "Cutting down on frills" is the byword both in Washington and at Agnes Scott. Students find themselves faced with no tablecloths except Sunday at dinner, no college-operated laundry, fewer maids and custodians, and general belt-tightening all 'round. The national symptoms are aggravated at Agnes Scott by our enrollment which, has declined every year, except this year, for the past several years. Efforts to upgrade the campus physical plant and keep pace with rising costs force Agnes Scott, like many of her students, to scrimp. Chief among the trimmers of possible excess here on the college level is vice president for business affairs, jim Henderson. Budget cutting can only be successful with the support of the student body. The effort here must be Mr. Henderson's to promote a "sunshine" policy on campus with open administration. Hopefully, Mr. Henderson can work with Rep Council to choose areas where we can most feasibly save without damaging the academic program of the College. The students also have a responsibility to cease and desist from petty griping. We must learn to distinguish crucial issues from peripheral ones and co-operate where possible. As we work toward effective student government and needed reforms, we only weaken our own case when we act unreasonably. -Joyce McKee Editor To consider... Throughout the fall the National Student Lobby, a four year old federation of individual students and student governments head- quartered in Washington, D. C, will fight for adoption of Congres- sional legislation insuring a national air transportation policy that will benefit students. Arthur Rodbell, Executive Director of the National Student Lobby, announced that NSL's lobbying strategy will center around the pas- sage of two bills by Congress, S.1739 and S. 2651. Both bills appear to have excellent chances of passage before Congress adjourns for the November elections. One of these bills, S.2651, would overturn a decision made two years ago by the Civil Aeronautics Board prohibiting the scheduled airlines from offering the so-called "youth fares." Due to NSL's mas- sive lobbying effort, S.2651 was unanimously passed by the Senate in November of 1973, and is due to come up for hearings before the House Subcommittee on Transportation and Aeronautics asthe Sub- committee's next order of business. S.2651 would reinstate discount fares on a standby basis for youth under 22, senior citizens over 65, and handicapped persons. The second bill, S.1739, would liberalize the conditions under which U. S. airlines may offer inclusive tour charters (ITCs) to the public. Restrictions would be removed which now prohibit airlines from offering the lowest possible prices and the greatest selection of packages to the travelling public. "Students stand to gain in different ways from each of these bills," Rodbell said. "According to the U. S. Office of Education, 1.6 million students commute 500 miles or more between their homes and school. The cost of air travel is no small component in the overall cost of obtaining a post-secondary education in the 1970's. When travel costs suddenly and dramatically increase, an extreme burden is im- posed upon the student, the student's family, and in some cases the student cannot complete his/her education because of the financial hardship." Letters are needed now from students who care about the prohibitive cost of air travel. Write your Representative (c/o House of Representatives, Washington, D. C. 20515) expressing your support for the passage of S.2651, and to your two Senators (c/o U. S. Senate, Washington, D. C. 20510) stating complete support for S.1739. S. 2651 reinstates airfare discounts on a standby basis for youth under 22, senior citizens over 65, and the handicapped. The National Student Lobby believes that there exists a host of altogether jus- tifiable reasons for treating these groups as separate and distinct c lasses of passengers, and that reduced space-available fares for these classes are called for on the basis of: (1) the especially flexible time schedules and unique travelling habits of youths and senior citizens; (2) the lower median income of the youth and senior citizens; and (3) the economic benefits which the air carriers can derive from properly administered standby discounts. Standby /ares are designed to attract passengers who have more time than money, and who are not usually restricted by rigid travel schedules. S. 1739 is an amendment to the Federal Aviation Act of 1959 for the purpose of defining Inclusive Tour Charters. It would: (1) permit ITC vacation travel to one destination, with additional stops being optional and priced extra, (2) permit ITCs to be sold to the public at prices that reflect the economics of mass purchasing, (3) permit ITCs to be operated by both scheduled and sup- plemental airlines. FT off Tjmc QRovciO To the Editor: In recent years, I have in- formally asked several ASC faculty members about their policies regarding grades and class standards. Without excep- tion, they have reported that compared to the past, they have lowered standards or raised grades or both. From my discussions, I have learned that at least three reasons explain why ASC probably will not be able to maintain high standards of academic excellence: First, given the enrollment crisis, many students believe the college will do almost anything to get and keep students including grading easy. Second, given the tight job market for college teachers, many faculty are trying to keep their courses and majors popular and fully subscribed by essentially bribing students with low standards. Third, and not least, students are increasingly not willing to work hard because they find our academic program dull, uninspiring, personally unmeaningful, and poorly taught. I have no doubt that there are many people on campus who have excellent solutions to this deteriorating situation. ASC's problem; however, lies not primarily in finding solutions, but in finding the will and motivation in the faculty and students to implement these solutions. P. B. Reinhart Department of Physics The real world by Lynn Summer Forty-four years of rule by Emperor Haile Selassie of Ethiopia ended Thursday when the aged leader was deposed peaceably by the Armed Forces Coordinating Committee. Plans for establishing the Crown Prince Asfa Wossen as a puppet- emperor are reportedly underway. President Ford defended his unconditional pardon of President Nixon in a nationally televised press conference Mon- day night. Ford stated that he had not anticipated the opposition to the pardon which has developed. He insisted that his greatest concern was to "heal the nation's wounds" caused by Watergate. Alexander Haig will depart President Ford's White House staff to re-enter the Army as NATO commander. General Haig had left the Army earlier to serve as President Nixon's chief of staff, after Watergate troubles had forced the resignation of H. R. (Bob) Haldeman. No replacement has yet been found for Ford's press secretary Jerry terHorst, who resigned in protest over the Nixon pardon. Terrorist members of the Japanese Red Army, in a surprise attack upon the French Embassy Fri. f Sept. 13, in The Hague, Netherlands, seized as hostages French Ambassador Count Jacques Senard and eight other persons. Intense negotiations conducted by French and Dutch officials with the three terrorists, who are demanding the release (continued on page 3) the profile AGNES SCOTT COLLEGE DECATUR, CA. 30030 THE PROFILE is published weekly throughout the college year by students of Agnes Scott College. The views expressed in the editorial section are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the view of the student body, faculty or administration. Letters are welcome and should be no longer than one and a half typed pages and should be signed. Names may be withheld upon request. All letters are subject to normal editing. Permission is given to reprint if credited. Entered as first class mail at Agnes Scott Post Office. editor / Joyce McKee associate editor / Eva Gantt business manager / Debt Belt STAFF: Renee Anderson, Susan Balch, Marene Emanuel, Patty Pearson, Bonnie Pedersen, Lynn Summer, Lynn Wilson. PROFILE/SEPTEMBER 19, 1974 PACE 3 wIiat's hAppEtiinq Academy Theatre Academy Theatre School of Performing Arts is now offering classes in acting, dancing, and voice. An Introductory Adult Drama Workshop meets on Tuesdays from 7-9:30 p.m. A Continuing Adult Drama workshop meets on Mondays from 7-9:30 p.m. Tuition is $40 for each of these courses. An Adult Dance Workshop meets on Saturdays from 11 a.m. -1:30 p.m. Tuition is $35 ($25 if taken in conjunction with another class). An Adult Voice Workshop meets on Saturdays from 10-11 a.m. Tuition is $30 ($20 if taken in conjunction with another class). Theater Atlanta Theater Atlanta Off Peachtree opened their second production of the 1974 season Thurs., Sept. 12, in the Studio Theater of the Atlanta Memorial Arts Center. Ted Henning is director and three one-act plays are being presented. Mr. Henning will draw upon his extensive off-off Broadway and off Broadway experiences for the three one acts. He will direct a scene from Gloria and Esperanza, an avant garde comedy. The second one act, Shubert's Last Serenade, is another absurd comedy. The third one act, Boticelli , could be called a black comedy. The show is running Wed. -Sat., Sept. 18-21 and Sept. 25-28. Curtain time is 8:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale at the box office of the Atlanta Memorial Arts ;. For reservations call 892-2414. Student tickets are $2.50 with an ID. High Museum Everyday Americana, from the 18th century to the present, is highlighted in an exhibition now atTheHigh Museum of Art. Theex- hibition is called Folk Art in America: A Living Tradition. Folk Art in America: A Living Tradition includes over 100 pieces, in- cluding paintings, sculpture and textiles documenting all aspects of everyday life for the past two centuries. It will be on view in the North Gallery through Nov. 3. One purpose of the exhibition is to stimulate interest with the specific hope of discovering examples of Southern art. Most of the pieces in the exhibition were found :n New England, New York, Pennsylvania and mid-Western communities. Tours for the general public are scheduled Sun., Sept. 22, and Sun., Oct. 13, at 3 p.m. The City exhibition opens this month at the Junior Gallery, the High Museum of Art. The exhibition will be on view for three years. The theme of the show is the city of Atlanta seen and experienced as a place composed of the elements of design. The show includes a prologue consisting of a photo-mural defining the city as a place, an outline of the why and how of Atlanta's growth, a street scene, a section called "Canyons of downtown," consisting of stylized murals, and a section called "Beneath the city," reached via manhole cover steps. Chief designer is Mack Scogin of Heery & Heery Architects- Engineers, assisted by Chuck Clark. Druid Cellar "Story Theater," Paul Sills' delightful, heart-warming comedy with music opens this week at the Druid Cellar Dinner Theatre. "Story Theatre" takes a new and refreshing look at some old fairy tales. Directed by Stuart Culpepper, the collection of Grimm's fairy tales and Aesop's fables used in this comedy are retold at their bawdy best by a cast of local professional talent. Wed. and Thurs., Sept. 18 and 19, are lower priced previews, with Fri. and Sat., Sept. 20 and 21, set as the gala openings. The show will also run Wed. -Sat., Sept. 25-28. Cocktails are served from 6 p.m., the buffet line opens at 7 p.m., and "Story Theatre" begins at 8:30 p.m. Reservations and further in- formation may be obtained by calling 321-0740. The theatre is located in the Toco Hills Shopping Center. Music Hall jimmy Buffett will appear at the Great Southeast Music Hall Sept. 19-22. Tickets are $3 Thursday and Sunday nights and $4 Friday and Saturday. Jonathan Edwards will perform on Sept. 23 and 24. Tickets are $3.50. The Mad Mountain Mime Troupe will appear Sept. 23-29. Guitarist Charlie Byrd will be at the Hall Sept. 25-29. Tickets are $4 Friday and Saturday nights and $3 all other nights. Shows begin at 8 and 10:30 p.m. at the Hall. California Split reviewed Gambling as life by Nell Jordan The California Split deals with a subject which has always proved immensely entertaining that of obsession. The film offers an interesting twist to the rather worn themeof "life as a gamble" by directing its attention to gam- bling as a life. Elliot Gould and George Segal are the gamblers, one chronic and one com- pulsive, who bet, deal and dice their time away in the tinsel jungles of Reno and Las Vegas. The pair is well-supported in this adroit human comedy which relentlessly explores and ex- Real World (continued from page 2) of a comrade from a French jail, have thus far been unsuccessful. The hostages are reportedly in good health. Former President Richard Nix- on's physician, Major General Walter Tkach, announced this week that Mr. Nixon has developed a blood clot in his left leg and also his thigh. According to Tkach, his patient refuses to be hospitalized because, in Mr. Nix- on's words, "If I go into the hos- pital, I'll never come out alive." A conditional amnesty plan will be announced this week which will require6to24 months of "alternative service" by Viet Nam war resisters, according to Associated Press reports from Washington. Prices on the New York Stock Exchange Fri., Sept. 13 plummeted to a grim 12-year low while in Washington, Treasury Secretary William Simon forecasted inflation continuing at its present rate of 7% for the remainder of 1974. In a meeting Sat., Sept. 14, with the National Security Council, President Ford discussed the resumption of the Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (SALT) next week in Geneva. A team of U. S. negotiators leaves Mon., Sept. 16, for the series of U.S. -Soviet conferences. Nearly half of the globe was spanned Friday in a race against time by the U. S. Air Force SR71 reconnaissance plane, flying from London to Los Angeles. The poses the endless absurdities of existence. It isn't exactly funny, but you'll find yourself laughing at this vicious circle of winning and losing and winning enough to lose again because it's the only way to bear it. The film's con- clusion, its "message," is han- dled with tact and cinematic dis- cretion rare on the contem- porary screen. One small, quiet sentence stands alone to herald a devastating inner explosion, and in doing so, captures that one fragile moment of understan- ding, the elusive glimpse of universal significance, painful and ultimate, which comes only to a few. The film is not great , but it is good, and true. Fall convocations announced by Perry Dr. Marvin Banks Perry presided over a well-attended opening convocation, Thurs., Sept. 12 in Gaines Chapel. After the opening prayer by Dr. Davison Phillips, Dr. Perry in- troduced the new faculty, remarked on the warmth of feel- ing among the returning students, and spoke with happy anticipation of the coming year. The main focus of the con- vocation was to affirm and ex- plain the campus policies toward convocation attendance. Dr. Perry first reviewed his past policy, one of completely volun- tary attendance, then went further to explain his more current feelings. For fall quarter, attendance will not be taken at the formal Wednesday con- vocations, but, in view of what Dr. Perry called "our obligation and opportunity to gather as a community," faculty and students will be expected to attend. The schedule is as follows: On September 25, Dr. Perry will hold an informal con- vocation in Rebekah Reception. Mrs. Huntington, dean of students; Miss Gary, dean of faculty; and Mr. Henderson, vice-president for business af- fairs will also attend. Dr. Miriam (Penny) Smith will speak in formal convocation Wed., Oct. 2. Dr. Smith is an alumna of Agnes Scott and a practicing psychiatrist. Speaking at Honors Day con- twin-engine, supersonic jet set a record, flying 5,645 miles in only three hours, 47 minutes. vocation on Oct. 9 will be Catherine Sims, formerly a his- tory professor at Agnes Scott. In conjunction with the Frost Centennial, former president Dr. Wallace M. Alston will speak on Oct. 16. Robert Frost stayed with the Alstons in his more than 20 years of visiting the college. The director of the High Museum of Art, Gudmund Vigtel, will be the speaker for the Oct. 23 convocation. Oct. 20 and Nov. 6 are, as yet, open dates. Gus Cochran will asses the results of the November general elections at the final convocation of fall quarter on Nov. 13. Mr. Cochran joined the political science department last year. Announcing The physical education department offers a tennis class for upper-classmen to audit. The class will be taught Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 2:10-3 p.m. Interested students should report to the tennis courts at the proper time. The Garret, located in the Hub, will be open Mon., Tues., and Wed. 4-5 p.m. This sophomore class service project allows students to claim lost items for 15c within 30 days. Used items may also be bought for minimal prices. Ruth Jowers is heading the project. Karen White was elected junior class Black Cat chairman at a class meeting Mon., Sept. 16. Lee Dillard and Sally Echols will be class cheerleaders for Black Cat. Living inASC summer cottages by Marene Emanuel "Hot Fun in the Summertime". The song could apply to "the summer experiment." For the first time ever, Agnes Scott students remaining in Atlanta for the summer were allowed to live in the cottages. Rent was $50 per month, and all the social regulations applied. Boarders included some 74 graduates as well as students who will continue to live on campus (whether in a dorm or a cottage) this year. What was it like to live in a cot- tage for the summer? I, for one, feel that it was a good thing. Cheap living among friends - and there was always something go- ing on. In Bowen, half of us were working, half of us were going to summer school. There was much coming and going. Problems? No air conditioning made for some sticky days and nights, but the heat was not unbearable. We had full kitchen facilities, so those of us who weren't too lazy to cook ate well. We were five steps from the bus stop, and almost everyone had a car, so there was no trouble get- ting around. Security was around, so we were safe. The switchboard was open. What more could you ask for? We did have to go to the laundry oc- casionally and do a little housework, but otherwise it was easy living. We were vaguely aware of what was going on around cam- pus the renovation, the conferences, the destruction of Sturgis and Hardeman cottages. And being in Atlanta well, that had definite advantages. No comparison to Hometown, USA! PAGE 4 PROFILE/SEPTEMBER 19, 1974 Huntington leads dean's office (continued from page 1) President Marvin B. Perry, Jr., said, "We are fortunate to secure the services of a person of Mrs. Huntington's fine personal qualities and demonstrated ad- ministrative talents in the varied areas of student work. Especially impressive in her record has been the very evident rapport which she has maintained with individual students in all phases of her responsibilities." Listed in the ninth edition of "Who's Who of American Women," Mrs. Huntington is a member of the National As- sociation of Female Executives, the National Association of Women Deans, Administrators and Counselors, the American Personnel and Guidance As- sociation and the American As- sociation of University Profes- sors. She holds a B. S. in physical education and dance from the University of Illinois and a M. A. in administration and supervision from George Washington University. A widow and a daughter of a Methodist minister, Mrs. Hun- tington has three children, Lisa, 16,Jeffrey,11andMichael,8.The family will live in Decatur. Other deans of students at Agnes Scott have been Nanette Hopkins, who served as both dean of students and dean of the faculty and for whom Hopkins Dormitory is named. Carrie Scandrett, universally known as Testing for future careers (continued from pg. 1) measures the ability "to understand and reason with verbal, quantitative, and symbolic material". Student are advised to take the LSAT the summer after their junior year, especially those desiring financial aid. An interest in law as a career has gone up in the past two years at Agnes Scott. While six out of the Class of '76 showed an interest in law on their ap- plications, 11 from the Class of '77 and 11 from the Class of '78 have put down law as a career interest. Publications for those wishing to know more about these tests are the LSAT Bulletin, LSAT/LSDAS Interpretive Booklet, and the Prelaw Handbook. Also, Miss Murphy will be receiving a Prelaw Ad- visor's Kit for those further interested. The Medical College Ad- mission Test is required for nearly all students wishing to enter medical school. The Med CAT is a test lasting from 8 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. and is divided into the four following parts: verbal ability, quantitative ability, general information (art, literature, music, etc.), and science (biology, chemistry, physics). The cost for registration is $20 and copies of the scores are sent to two schools. Med CAT registration differs from other tests in that it requires a picture to be sent with the registration packet. Med CATs are given in Vo ting (continued from pg. 1) of correct identification a re- quest should include the ap- plicant's date of birth and her mother's maiden name. The re- quest should also include a return address for mailing the ballot. Instructions are sent with every ballot explaining the vot- ing process to the voter. Students may expect to receive the absentee ballots during the last week of October. November 1 is the last day that any absentee ballot can be mailed out. Any Georgia resident needing an application for an absentee ballot can get in touch with San- dra Saseen - Box 459. the fall and spring each year, with the fall deadline for 1974 already past. Those student who will be applying to medical school for the fall of '76 should take the 75 Med CATs. This year's freshmen have shown interest in such medical fields as lab technology, medical technology, MD, pediatrics, physical therapy, psychiatry, and veterinary medicine. For further information, the Medical School Admissions Requirements Book is published yearly. Many graduate schools re- quire that the Graduate Record Exam be taken. GRE's are offered in the following subjects: biology, engineering, French, geography, geology, history, music, psychology, Spanish, chemistry, economics, education, German, English literature, mathematics, philosophy, physics, political science, and sociology. GRE's are much like the SAT's and Achievement Tests offered at the high school level in that there are two tests. One is the ap- titude test, which, like the SAT, measures verbal and quantitative abilities. The second test, called the advanced test, measures the student's ability in her chosen field. The aptitude test lasts three hours and the advanced test lasts two hours and fifty minutes. The registration fee for each test is $10.50 ($4 more for late regis- tration). For '74-75, the GRE testing schedule is as follows, with their registration deadlines beside them in parentheses: Oct. 26 (Oct. 8), Dec. 14 (Nov. 26), Jan. 18 (Dec. 31), Feb. 22 (Feb. 4), April 26 (April 8), June 21 (June 3). Students who would like more information on GRE's will find it in the GRE Bulletin and the Graduate Programs and Ad- missions Manual. Miss Murphy will post dates for these tests on the career bulletin board outside the mailroom at times to remind students to register. profile subscribe today and send the student newspaper of Agnes Scott College to family, friends, alumnae, anybody. $3 per year name of subscriber send to address return form to Box 764 Dick, served a long term of office before Roberta Jones became dean in 1970. The dean of students office, located in Main Dormitory, is open to students. Head- quartered there are Mrs. Hun- tington and Mollie Merrick, as- sistant dean of students. Mrs. Huntington states that she is still in the moving-in and adjustment process but is available to students even while settling in. She has, for example, already begun meeting with SGA president Mary Gay Morgan and Rose Ann Cleveland, chairman of the alcoholic beverages com- mittee, in an effort to settle procedural questions involving RC 167, the proposed new alcoholic beverages policy. wIiats hAppEninq Lake Lanier Lake Lanier Islands is sponsoring an auction to benefit Muscular Dystrophy on Sat., Sept. 21, from1-3 p.m. All proceeds from this auc- tion go to the Muscular Dystrophy Association of America to help in research and treatment of MD victims. Local Atlanta merchants have contributed all of the items to be auctioned at Lake Lanier Islands to the highest bidder. Presently over 100 items have been contributed. Skip Caray, the voice of the Atlanta Hawks, will be the auctioneer. To reach Lake Lanier Islands take I-85 north to Ga. 365 (Gainesville connector) to exit 2 (Friendship Road) and follow the signs. Underground Tree The Underground Tree Crafts Workshop is about to begin an eight week session of fall classes. Located at 848 Peachtree Street, the two year old non-profit school invites all interested people to come and learn new crafts. Courses include photography, patchwork and quilting, pottery, and macrame. Jewelry making, drawing and painting, dulcimer playing, batik, creative crochet, and rug making will also be offered. Fees range from $25-30 with the exception of a four week children's art workshop at $10 and a four week chair caning course for $15. Classes are held from 7-10 p.m. once a week, with Saturday classes in pottery and drawing also available. Free parking is provided for students. For complete information and a free brochure, call 892-7120. Coney Grove On Fri., Sat. and Sun., Sept. 20, 21 and 22, John B. Adams, Mallon Faircloth and Fred Thomas, the hometown promotors of the early July Coney Grove Bluegrass Festival, will stage another musical celebration for lovers of country music. Jim and Jesse, headliners on the Grand Ole Opry, will bring their skill and harmony to Coney Grove on both Saturday and Sunday, as well as the Bluegrass Tarheels, the Crackerland Bluegrass Boys and the Bluegrass Generation. .J Coney Grove Cordele, Ga. Sept. 20-21-22 JIM AND JESSE THE VIRGINIA BOYS RED, WHITE AND BLUE (CRASS) II GENERATION BLUEGRASS ALLIANCE BLUEGRASS TARHEELS BLUEGRASS GENERATION BLUEGRASS GENTLEMEN BLUEGRASS FIVE CHUBBY ANTHONY BIG BEND RAMBLERS SMOKY RIDGE BOYS CROSS FAMILY CRACKERLAND BOYS ROSE CITY BOYS COUNTRY GRASS QUINE BROS. FREE CAMPING & PARKING UNDER 12 FREE FOR INFO. WRITE BOX 891 CORDELE, GA. the profile Vol. LX.-No. 27 Registrar's office releases new figures by Lynn Wilson Figures from the registrar's office show Agnes Scott's total enrollment is down slightly from last year. The drop is less than 3%, but in an effort to clarify discussions of this change, Profile is printing the following specific figures: .AGNES SCOTT COLLEGE - DECATUR, GEORGIA 30030- September 26, 1974 Maids' and custodians' schedules are changed Henderson comments '73- 74 Session 122 126 151 147 6 552 5 74-75 Session 121 126 132 152 6 537 8 Class of 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 Specials Total Not in Residence Concerning transfer students, Miss Steele states that "nine of the full-time students are new transfers from other colleges (as compared with 18 last year), and an additional 4 are readmits who are transferr- ing back to Agnes Scott from other colleges." The admissions office, according to Director Ann Rivers Thompson, is especially pleased that the number in this year's freshman class is larger than that of the preceding class for the first time in several years. by Ann Fincher James Henderson, vice- president for business affairs, discussed new schedules and reassignment of maids and cus- todians in a recent interview with the Profile. Further comments on the new system came from Dorothy Turner, supervisor of dormitories, Lottie O'Kelley, as- sistant supervisor of dormitories, and the maids and custodians themselves. According to Mr. Henderson, the new work schedule and reas- signment of maids and cus- todians have been developed to accommodate the needs of the workers. Until this year, he stated, the standard 40-hour work week was spread over a six- day period rather than a five-day period, allowing many maidsand custodians only one day off. With the new schedule a five- day, 40-hour work week has been established, allowing each worker two days off. These two days do not necessarily fall on Saturday and Sunday. Moreover, Mr. Henderson continued, the new schedules and assignments should increase efficiency. In the past maids and custodians have performed such duties as staffing the information desk in Buttrick and cataloguing in the library. According to Mr. Henderson, eliminating these jobs means more hours for ef- ficient service. The new schedule operates on two premises: (1) that because of students' morn- ing habits, it is difficult for residence hall maids to reach a good degree of efficiency in the early morning hours, and (2) that because of student and faculty occupancy of classrooms and of- fices, it is difficult to reach a good degree of efficiency in the (continued on page 4) Maids comment New faculty appointed By Susan Balch Newly appointed faculty members at Agnes Scott this fall include Harry E. Wistrand and Gerald ). Miller of the biology department; Viola G. Westbrook of the German department; and M. Lee Suitor, Adele D. McKee, Lydia A. Oglesby, and William W. Hutchins of the music department. Mr. Wistrand, assistant profes- sor of biology, received his B.A. from Austin College, his M.A. from North Texas State University, and his Ph.D. from Arizona State University. Before coming to Agnes Scott, Mr. Wis- trand was a postdoctoral fellow and teaching assistant at Yale University. Currently serving as instructor in biology, Mr. Miller came to Agnes Scott from the University of Alabama at Huntsville. He earned his B. S. and his M. S. at the University of Southern Mis- sissippi and is currently a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Georgia. Miss Westbrook, who is replacing Mrs. Kramer while she is in Germany, did her undergraduate work at William Smith College. She has her M.A. from Emory University and also recently taught there. Among the new music faculty members is Mr. Suitor, lecturer in music (part-time) for the fall quarter. His B. A. and B. M. come from the University of Redlands, while his M.S.M. is from the Union Theological Seminary School of Sacred Music. Mrs. McKee, lecturer in music (part-time) for the fall quarter, has many ties with Agnes Scott. Her father, Christian W. Dieckmann, was a member of the Agnes Scott faculty and wrote the music for "God of the Marching Centuries." Mrs. Oglesby is also serving as lecturer in music (part-time) for (continued on page 4) by Ann Fincher Although the theory behind the new system has merited only "minor complaints" according to Mr. Henderson, the system in practice has not been en- thusiastically received by all the workers. According to one residence hall maid who formerly spent all her time in an administrative building, "This new way has everybody in an uproar." Another maid reported that working under the new system is like "living in a jail everything's changed. I thought about quitting. . . but then I said to myself, 'You just hold on, the girls (students) will do something about it'." A frequent comment from workers concerning the new system is the difficulty in ob- taining an appointment with Mr. Henderson to discuss problems. One group of four workers went to Mrs. Turner specifically to re- quest an appointment with Mr. Henderson. According to one of these workers, Mrs. Turner said she would try to make the ap- pointment but later reported to the group that Mr. Henderson would discuss any problems with Mrs. Turner, and that workers with problems should take them to Mrs. Turner. Questioned about this difficulty for workers in making appointments, Mr. Henderson responded that he wants every problem to be han- (continued on page 4) Pianist performs Wed. Rep reports by Lynn Wilson Rep Council met Tues., Sept. 24. Key issues were the SGA budget, a recommendation regarding board minutes and the handling of RC 167, the policy regarding use of alcoholic berages. The SGA budget for 74-75 touched off the first discussion. The final budget, as amended to include $500 increases for Profile and S/7houefte, will be published in the next edition of the Profile. In the committee reports which followed, Delia McMillan stated that Lecture Committe, at the urging of Dr. Perry, was working towards a central ad- ministration of all funding for lectures, janie Sutton, reporting for Library Committee, relayed Mr. Luchsinger's suggestion that the library staff give a majors orientation program for rising juniors and seniors in the spring. Rep decided to seek student opinion. They then passed a recommendation for a policy change on reserve books so that they cannot be checked out before 9:30 p.m. on Friday nights. After hearing Honor Court opinion, Rep passed a recommendation (formerly RC 168) urging boards to publish minutes after each meeting. RC 167 was amended to clarify how violations would be handled. Lastly, Mrs. Huntington, dean of students spoke with Rep Coun- cil. The discussion centered on the best methods to handle RC 167. Graham Jackson, known as "Ambassador of Goodwill," will perform in convocation on Wed., Oct. 2, at 11:30 a.m. in Gaines Chapel. Jackson performs regularly at Pittypat's Porch here in Atlanta; he plays organ, piano and ac- cordion. He is well-known both as a concert musician and as a teacher; he has played in numerous churches and theaters in the U. S., and he served as instructor of music in the Atlanta public schools for twelve years. He has taught at Drexel Catholic High School in Atlanta and has served as organist at St. Paul of the Cross and as organist and choirmaster at the First Congregational Church of Atlanta. He was recognized as a child prodigy because of his ability to master almost any musical instrument without instruction. He began giving concerts when he was still in high school. His formal musical training in- cludes work at Chicago musical College, Hampton Institute, Loyola University, Morehouse College and Atlanta University. Jackson was a special favorite of President Franklin D. Roosevelt. PAGE 2 The new system The experience at Agnes Scott is a total one not divided into academic and social or dorm and classroom. When a student arrives at Agnes Scott, she finds openness, trust, a willingness to help and friendship with students, faculty and the "hourly employees." Often these employees have worked at Agnes Scott for many years, forming close personal friendships within the College they loyally serve. Even when most were underpaid, the maids and custodians worked will- ingly or sadly left when, as one put it, "I couldn't eke out a living on $12 a week." These workers contributed to "the total experience of Agnes Scott," for they influenced the community or were influenced by it so that part of the probing yet human way of life here became theirs. We are pleased that Mr. Henderson has made efforts "to develop a personnel program" here with a pension plan, medical in- surance and two raises for the hourly employees within the past year. However, the recent changes in scheduling and the accompanying reassignments have somehow broken part of the bond which held all members of the Agnes Scott community. Somehow the grievance procedure outlined on pages 5-6 of the newly issued "Handbook for Hourly Paid Employees of Agnes Scott College" has proved "inef- ficient." Maids who preferred at least some assignment in the building in which they traditionally worked find themselves assigned elsewhere. For example, Rosa Phillips and Sara Partridge, both of whom had been accustomed to working in Main, now divide their time between Buttrick and Rebekah, Realizing that work in early morning in But- trick must be accepted, both indicated their willingness to be as- signed there but still desired to spend the afternoon in Main. Eva Lewis, who has long superintended the Hub, finds herself in Walters and Presser, although to continue at least part-time in the Hub was her preference. Other maids find that not enough time is allotted for the performance of all their duties. Despite the efforts of these maids to communicate their dissatisfaction, and the efforts of students on their behalf, the assignments remain unchanged even though Mr. Henderson indicated to students that each request would be con- sidered since the new system was designed for "flexibility." Further, while we commend Mr. Henderson for implementing a five-day work week instead of requiring an employee to come six days, we sympathize with the ladies who must work every Saturday and Sunday. Small wonder that one maid quit rather than work each Sunday. The maid picking up trash on third Main Sunday morning at 7:15 said she wanted to "go to church and have some Sundays off once in a while to spend with her family." She said that she would make a request for a change but would the students please help her? The students have indeed tried to help the hourly employees. The employees evidently had little faith in Mr. Henderson's grievance system from the beginning, since the complaints to students and re- quests for our help and support started as soon as we arrived here in the fall. The desire to maintain channels and procedures isfine, but it ought not be the ultimate goal of the office of business affairs. That office has quite "efficiently" damaged morale on campus. It is dif- ficult for students who are told by their friends, "I used to look forward to the day but now I'm just marking time. This place used to be a nice place to work - even when we didn't get paid too much now it's hell." Unfortunately, we can only add our ineffective voices to those of the hourly employees. Having decided that the problem is only "temporary resistance to change" and that the workers are turning to the students for emotional support, Mr. Henderson has managed to overlook all signs of real dissatisfaction and probably will continue to do so. Joyce McKee y Editor PROFILE/SEPTEMBER 26, 1974 the profile ACNES SCOTT COLLECE DECATUR, CA. 30030 THE PROFILE is published weekly throughout the college year by students of Agnes Scott College. The views expressed in the editorial section are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the view of the student body, faculty or administration. Letters are welcome and should be no longer than one and a half typed pages and should be signed. Names may be withheld upon request. All letters are subject to normal editing. Permission is given to reprint if credited. Entered as first class mail at Agnes Scott Pet Office. editor / Joyce McKee associate editor / Eva Cantt business manager / Debi Belt STAFF: Renee Anderson, Susan Balch, Marene Emanuel, Ann Fin- cher, Susan Camble, Nell Jordan, Patty Pearson, Bonnie Pedersen, Sandra Saseen, Lynn Summer, Lynn Wilson. Off-campus circulation: Frances Wickes and Bonnie Jopling. -ASC- S+VJ&6MT: fACULTy 71: \ Dear Editor: In reply to Mr. Reinhart's gloomy declaration in the last is- sue of Profile, let me state that I, for one 1) do not have a reputation for "grading easy" 2) do respect my students too much to try to bribe them with anything, "low standards" in- cluded 3) do realize that the general language level of students is lower than it used to be on enter- ing Agnes Scott College, due to a High School situation which is no secret, but consider that their level on leaving Agnes Scott College is as high as it ever was. This might be because our academic program is not "Uninspiring, personally unmeaningful, and poorly taught" and because our students are not "increasingly not willing to work hard". Fourth district race On the contrary, I find them very willing to work hard and do not find any ground for the im- putation that they could be bribed into anything. I do not know how other Faculty members feel about this, but I am rather proud of my students. Sincerely yours, Vladimir Volkoff Department of French and Rus- sian Levitas opposes Blackburn By Sandra Saseen The people of DeKalb County will go to the polls on November 5 to elect the representative from Georgia's 4th congressional dis- trict. Republican Congressman Ben B. Blackburn faces the strong possibility of being unseated by his energetic op- ponent, Democrat Elliott Levitas. In the August 13 primary Levitas was victorious with 62.8% of the Democratic vote. His op- ponents, Bruce Gruber and Nick Belluso, came in second and third respectively. Mr. Blackburn had no opposition in the Republican primary. Democrats at all state and national levels have stated that Mr. Levitas would be the candidate who could defeat Georgia's only Republican congressman. The importance of this election to the people of Georgia is such that the race is expected to receive national coverage. Mr. Blackburn bases his cam- paign on his eight years of ex- perience as a congressman. As stated in his campaign literature - "indeed he knows his way around the Hill." During that time he has been on the Joint Economic, and Banking and Currency committees. His greatest accomplishment is his status as ranking minority member of the Subcommittee on International Trade of the Banking and Currency Com- mittee. In one of his campaign brochures, "Nine reasons to re- elect Ben Blackburn," he insists that his colleagues know him to be "honorable," "impeccably honest" and "hard-working." The incumbent congressman further states that he has had a "long and amiable association with Gerald Ford and that his voice will be heard in the White House." The brochure adds that "Ben Blackburn puts fighting in- flation absolutely first on his list of priorities for the nation. He truly believes he has the power and the single-mindedness todo something about it. He is concerned with the economic well-being of the 4th District. Professional, ethnic, labor and special interest groups do not dominate him. He feels it is im- portant for his constituents to know that he considers the desires of the people of the 4th District every time he votes." Mr. Levitas began his im- portant political career in 1964, when he was chosen to act as chairman of the governor's special committee on legislative constitutional coordination. Under his guidance, the com- mittee determined how proposed changes in the state constitution would affect all exis- ting laws of Georgia. In 1965 Mr. Levitas was elected to the Georgia House of Represen- tatives by the citizens of DeKalb County. He is presently serving his fifth term. A few highlights of Elliott Levitas' successful legislative leadership are the pas- sage of laws dealing with middle class housing, crime control, the right to privacy, consumer protection, making MARTA res- ponsible to the public, and the land development safeguard. Other major bills Representative Levitas has co-sponsored include the revised Georgia securities, the Georgia corporation code and a series of judicial reform bills. He had the sole res- ponsibility for a bill which shortened the residency re- quirements for voting. Much of Levitas' time is now taken up as chairman of the standing House Committee on State Planning and Community Affairs. As chairman of this committee he was one of the five state legislators in the United States to speak on revenue sharing before the U. S. Senate Committee. On three separate occasions Elliott Levitas has been voted "one of the 10 most effective legislators" by his own colleagues in the State House. It is important for Agnes Scott students and other residents of DeKalb County to consider the capabilities of Ben Blackburn and Elliott Levitas. PROFILE/SEPTEMBER 26, 1974 PAGE 3 arts/ entertainment what's happening High Museum Famous art historian and founder of the well known Civilisation films, Lord Kenneth Clark, calls your attention to his latest film series, The Romantic Rebellion, which takes a look at 18th century Europe and the struggle between Classicism and Romanticism. The films study in depth the individual artists of this period, their careers, themes, styles, and techniques. The first in the series of 14 films will be shown Oct. 3, at 8 p.m. and at 9:15 p.m. in the Hill auditorium. This 50 minute film, entitled The Romantic Rebellion: Romanticism vs Clas- sic Art, will study the general principles of Romantic and Classic art and briefly introduce the artists whose work will be discussed in depth in later films. Tickets are $1 for students with an I.D. and can be purchased at the door of the Hill auditorium or in advance at the membership office of the High Museum, Mon-Fri., 10 a.m. -5 p.m. A silk screening demonstration will also be sponsored at the Museum on Sept. 29 at 3 p.m. Norman Wagner of the Atlanta College of Art will be demonstrating this process in conjunction with the "Et- chings and Screenprints" exhibition which is on display in the Ralph K. Uhry Print Room on the 1st floor. Also on Sun., Sept. 29 from 12-5 p.m., the new fall art show opens. More than 100 paintings, sculptures, ceramics, textiles, and jewelry created by Georgia artists will be on display. Television Fri. night T.V. offers the film Bonnie and Clyde on Ch. 5. The film, starring Warren Beatty, Faye Dunaway, and Gene Hackman, begins at 9 p.m. Southeast Music Hall Guitarist Charlie Byrd will perform at the Hall on Sept. 25-29. Tickets are $4 Fri. and Sat. nights and $3 all other nights. Chick Corea will appear on Sept. 30 and the famous Goose Creek Symphony will perform Oct. 1-5. All shows begin at 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Harry and Tonto--- big disappointment Art Carney plays 'Lear Symphony Hall The Atlanta Symphony performs on Sept. 26-27 at 8:30 p.m. The program will feature guest artists Michi Inoue, a conductor from Japan, and Horacio Gutierrez, a pianist from Mexico. The orchestra will play Shostakovich: Symphony No. 9; Schumann: Concerto for Piano and Orchestra in A Minor; Stravinsky: Suite from the Danced Legend, "The Firebird." Arts, Crafts, and Fairs At the Riviera Hyatt House on Sept. 28-29, there will be an Indian Jewelry Sale and Show. Quality crafts, handmade by the American In- dians may be observed and purchased from 12-9 p.m. on Sat., and from 12-5 p.m. on Sun. in the Hyatt Clubhouse. Dalton is the center of activity during the latter week of Sept. and early Oct. as creative artists and craftsmen display their works. The first of these activities is sponsored by the Dalton Creative Arts Guild on Sept. 28-29 from noon to sundown. Famous Georgia artists will dis- play their works. Admission is free. The old Prater Mill, ten miles northeast of Dalton on Ga. Highway 2 promises to be the center of "good ole country" fun on Oct. 5-6. Em- phasis will be on traditional crafts as 95 artists from the Southeast will display their works and demonstrate their skills in art, glassblowing, blacksmithing, cornshuck weaving, "whittlin and spinnin" and other crafts common to the mid-1800's. Cloggers, square-dancers, barbershop quartets, country bands and gospel singers will provide entertainment during the two-day affair. The fair will begin Sat., Oct. 5 at 10-6 p.m. and will last until Sun., Oct. 6, 12-6 p.m. Admissions is only 50c. Noted blues artist John Shines, folk singer Anne Romaine, and other members of the Southern Folk Festival will entertain at a benefit for the United Mine Workers union Sept. 30. Proceeds from the benefit, which begins at 8 p.m. at the Golden Guitar Club, 1888 Cheshire Bridge Road NE, will go to the UMWA's organizing drive in Eastern Kentucky. Tickets will be $2 in advance, and $2.50 at the gate. The concert is sponsored by the Atlanta Labor Action Alliance. For more in- formation, call 525-2922. by Nell Jordan This is undoubtedly the age of specialization, and the movies are no exception. There are movies for the young, the psychic, the blood-thirsty, the disillusioned, and now there is Harry and Tonto for the old. The story is intended to be a loosely structured version of King Lear, though the initial resemblance wanders out onto the heath "in medias res," never to be seen again. Instead of dividing and dispersing his kingdom of his own will, this Lear (played by Art Carney) begrudg- ingly forfeits his to the City of New York to make room for "a fancy parking lot." And in place of the traditional fool there's this cat named Tonto (after the In- dian) but the basic idea is the same old man, no home, cruel world, etc. The hero, a bow-tied, widowed, ex-college professor named Harry Looms (Carney), is an entertaining and rather ex- ceptional man. Unfortunately, the story is neither of the above. Furthermore, the continuity of the hero's character is frequently sacrificed to accommodate various intricacies of plot. While Harry conducts himself with dignity and charm, rather in the Rennaissance tradition, through the majority of the film, at several points the plot perversely demands that he behave with unprecedented senility. That a man who has firmly established himself as a gentleman and a Blackfriars cast The Grass Harp' by Eva Cantt Blackfriars, Agnes Scott's drama club, will perform Truman Capote's The Crass Harp on Nov. 8, 9, and 10 in the Roberta Winter Theatre in the Dana Fine Arts Building. Members of the cast include Susan Stigall as Catherine Creek, Eric Anthony as Collin Talbo, Carolyn McKinney and Lynn Summer as Dolly Talbo, Stacye Corbitt as Verena Talbo, Harold Hall as Dr. Morris Ritz, Ruthie McMa nus as the Reverend's wife, Kevin Barrows as the Reverend, Charles Lybrand as the barber, Kate Kussrow as the baker's wife, Glenn Williamson as the postmaster, Bill Gribble as the sheriff, Ed Walters as Judge Charlie Cool, Elizabeth Knight as the choir mistress, Elaine Williams as a choir member, George Pfines as "Mule" Stover, Joy Cunningham as Maude Riordan, Allison Grigsby as Miss Babylove Dallas, and Billy Weber as Little Homer Honey. Each of the two actresses cast as Dolly Talbo will appear in two performances one will appear in the final dress rehearsal and one paid performance; the other, in two paid performances. Mr. Brooking describes The Crass Harp as a play about the need for love in people's lives. "The characters learn that one needs to start by loving someth- ing small and insignificant and to expand that love to include other people. The action centers around a group of characters who feel that they have a right to choose their own places in the world; they flee to a china tree, where the wind plays in the In- dian grass and tells stories of past lives, and they learn how to survive in the real world." Blackfriars has a new performance schedule for its fall show. A Sunday matinee performance at 2:30 p.m. will replace the usual Thursday even- ing performance. Evening performances will take place as usual on Friday and Saturday at 8:15 p.m. Blackfriars will present a selec- tion from Capote's Miriam in tomorrow's Introduction to the Arts program at 11:30 p.m. in the theatre. Appearing will be Sarah Brooke and Elizabeth Knight as narrators, Carolyn McKinney as Miriam and Karen Green as Mrs. Miller. Bill Evans, instructor in the drama department, is direc- ting Miriam. Scott offers riding by Patty Pearson For those students who are equestrians and for those who wish to learn, Agnes Scott offers a riding course as a part of its PE curriculum. The class is taught at the Vogt Riding Academy, and the lessons usually given to the Agnes Scott student are in English Equitation (Walk-Trot- Canter). The lessons cost $90 per quarter for two classes a week. The Vogts also offer classes for those who have never ridden before and for those who are very advanced riders. Advanced classes are, for example, those such as jumping and drasage. However, the cost will be different and the student will get no credit for them. (She only gets credit for the class in English Equitation taken in conjunction with Agnes Scott.) Classes can be taken in the winter, as the Academy has an in- scholar should choose to relieve himself on the sidewalk of downtown Las Vegas, under any circumstances, is disquieting, to say the least, and a definite blow to the film's consistency. In conclusion, one can only offer his condolences to director Paul Mazursky at the untimely death of his story long before the film's conclusion, leaving all participants to plod uncertainly toward the credits to the beat of a funeral dirge. Righteous Brothers play here By Susan Gamble Bill Medley and Tom Hatfield, the Righteous Brothers, deftly and completely captivated their audience of September 22 at a 'concert in the park' at Six Flags over Georgia. Feet tapped and bodies gently swayed from the barely controlled desire to get up and start dancing to such mid- sixties chart-busters as "Un- chained Melody," "Just Once in my Life," "You are my Heart and my Soul's Inspiration," and their classic, "You've lost that Lovin' Feelin'." When they began their recording career, the artists were known simply as Bill and Tom. Then, after a show ata club in Las Vegas, an inspired fan called out, "That's righteous, brother!" Hence the two came to be the Righteous Brothers. After their hey-day years of '65-'68, they decided to split up and "go it alone." The story is that after five and a half years they ran into each other at a club in Las Vegas, and after talking it over, decided that neither one was getting anywhere alone; so they have united again with the hit come- back, "Rock and Roll Heaven" (also performed at the Six Flags concert). One cannot escape feeling that the Righteous Brothers' new start "is as it should be." Bill Medley's vibrant baritone com- bines with the clear tenor tones of Tom Hatfield to produce a natural harmony that makes one want to listen, and listen, and keep on listening . . . door ring. Also in the winter, the Vogts go hunting, and all year 'round they travel to horse shows throughout Georgia. The Vogts have connections with the Spanish Riding Academy in Vienna. They have shown and ridden throughout Europe and are well-known here in the U. S. A "love" for Agnes Scott students gives the Vogts their desire to rebuild a program which has in past years included up to 20 Agnes Scott students. PAGE 4 PROFILE/SEPTEMBER 26, 1974 Scotties study in Spain Tomlyn Barnes, Margaret Williams, Shelby Cave, and Mary Pender with irrepressible Charlie Pepe were among those who went to Spain this past summer. Students studied both art and Spanish. Mr. Pepe is the husband of Professor Pepe, Chairman of the art department. by Marene Emanuel This summer 16 Agnes Scott s k udents, accompanied by Mrs. Pepe and Mrs. Shaw, spent six weeks in Spain studying the art and language of the country. From June 12-July 26, the girls toured museums and galleries, attended classes, and partied during their spare time. Home base for the group was in Madrid, at the Residencia Internationale, an all-female boarding house for students and working girls. While some students were interested in the language and stayed in Spanish homes, most spent their time catching a first-hand look at Spanish art and architecture. The The real world by Lynn Summer With winds of 110 miles per hour, Hurricane Fifi tore through Honduras late Thursday, leaving in its wake at least 4000 dead and whole towns obliterated by flooding and landslides. Rescue missions by air from neighboring countries were delayed until Saturday because of severe storms. An estimated 500,000 people are left homeless, while nearly 90% of Honduran crops are ruined. Honduran officials have requested aid from other nations; medical supplies and food are already en route from the United States and Canada. Henderson comments (continued from page 1) academic and administrative buildings during the day. To increase efficiency in both areas, a new schedule has been created to allow maids and cus- todians to concentrate their ac- tivities in the academic and ad- ministrative buildings from 7 a.m. to midmorning and in the residence buildings from mid- morning onward. A group con- sisting of Joe B. Saxon, supervisor of buildings and grounds, Mrs Turner and Mrs. O'Kelley determined the time and number of workers needed in each building, basing their com- putations on experience. Mr. Henderson noted that modifications of the hours and number of workers may occur as the need arises in the buildings. The campus has now been divided into four geographical areas, with Mrs. Turner and Mrs. O'Kelley each supervising two areas. Mrs. Turner supervises Area I, which includes Dana; the observatory; the physical plant; Hopkins, Gaines and Bowen cot- tages; the faculty club and the guest apartment known as "Sir John's Apartment." She also supervises Area II, which in- cludes the alumnae house, Presser, the offices on first floor Rebekah, the offices on first floor Main, Walters and Inman. Mrs. O'Kelley supervises Area III and IV. Area III consists of But- trick, Rebekah and Main; and Area IV consists of the gym, the infirmary, the library, the Hub. Winship, and McCain cottage. Thus one maid may work in Dana until midmorning and then spend the remainder of the day in Hopkins. Commenting on the geographical division of the campus, Mrs. Turner expressed concern at the distances between buildings within each area and noted the possible in- convenience of such distances in bad weather. Mr. Henderson, Mrs. Turner, and Mrs. O'Kelley emphasized that there have been no deliberate reassignments so that individuals cannot spend at least part of the day in the building where they traditionally worked. The assignments were made on the basis of seniority, and of the 28 maids and custodians, five no longer work at least part of the day in their traditional buildings. Asked if these five workers are unhappy in their new locations, Mrs. Turner said she has had no "real complaints." She added that she feels the workers are "getting adjusted to something a little different" and that when "we get accustomed to it, we will work just as well." Mr. Henderson noted that the changes in schedules and as- signments are parts of the new personnel system and em- phasized that until now, Agnes Scott has never had a "personnel system as such." Mr. Henderson said the new system "is not worth a nickel on paper, but could be worth a million if we could make it work." He added that this new system is currently being evaluated and emphasized its flexibility. He has met and will continue to meet with groups of maids and custodians to discuss the system. Mr. Henderson con- cluded that it will take a "couple of months with students here" before some degree of adap- tability is achieved and stated that there should be no reduced services in either residence halls or administrative buildings. Any complaints should be directed to Mrs. Turner, supervisor of dormitories. Her office is located in the basement of Main. $300,000 in ransom and the release of a fellow "Red Army" terrorist from a French prison were exchanged Tuesday for eleven hostages being held by Japanese guerrillas at the French embassy in the Hague, Natherlands. Once the demands of the three "Red Army" guerrillas were met, the hostages were turned over, unharmed to Dutch authorities, while the trio flew to the Middle East seeking refuge. In a twenty-minute address to the opening session of the United Nations General Assem- bly at noon Wednesday, President Ford announced a planned increase in U. S. food aid to impoverished nations. The aid, involving shipments of rice and wheat, will total ap- proximately $500 million. Violence between Boston's white and black citizens oc- curred last week when court- ordered busing of school children began in an effort to racially integrate the city's school system. Demonstrations at South Boston High resulted in 22 arrests, as angry mothers and teen-agers clashed with police. President Ford asked Congress to defer several long-range pro- jects in an effort to reduce government spending by $20 billion. The programs affected include waste-treatment plant construction; federal aid to highways; and various programs sponsored by the Department of Health, Education and Welfare. The Senate voted its approval Tuesday of amendments which would prohibit the use of federal funds for abortion or court- ordered busing. While the bus- ing amendment is expected to have little effect since federal money already used is minimal, Sen. Dewey Bartlett, R. Okla., charged that HEW fundsare now being used in 14 states to finance abortions for indigent mothers. Edward Kennedy, Democratic Senator from Mass., announced that under no circumstances will he accept the Democratic nomination for President in 1976. students attended classes twice a week for approximately two hours; the rest of their time was their own to tour various as- signed museums and churches, to take side trips north and south of Madrid, and to enjoy being in Spain. Margaret Williams termed her visit a "great sociological ex- perience." She enjoyed and ap- preciated the art works found in The Prado and Cerenca museums, and labeled the architecture as "beautiful." On the lighter, less academic side, M. A. Bleker said that "Madrid will never be the same!" after seeing the likes of 16 Scotties. All work and no play there was much "dancing and drinking in the streets." The drink? Mahou on tap, a very strong and good beer which sold for 14) EH I cartoonist/Susan Stigall PROFILE/OCTOBER 4, 1974 PACE 3 arts/ entertainment what's happening Perversion- A Bull in 'Chinatown' hv AJp// Inrrlan A/ac tho iinhannu racp in annthpr trpmplv H ktaQtpf 1 1 1 and n Fairs, Arts, and Crafts The Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral invites the publicto a Greek festival on Oct. 3-5. The all day affair will present guided tours through the Annunciation Cathedral, where lecturers will explain the magnificent iconography and Orthodox religious practices. Greek foods such assouvlakia (marinated meat on skewers), pastitsio (noodle, cheese, and beef casserole), and other delicacies will be served in the kafenion (cafe Greek style). Handmade objects native to Greece will be displayed, and at 5 p.m. the bouzoukia (band) will perform. Dancers will demonstrate the basic steps of Greek dancing and all guests will be given a chance to participate. Festivities begin at 11 a.m. and last until midnight. Admission is $1. by Nell Jordan She's involved with a very tough private eye (Jack Nicholson). He's involved with a very tricky dame (Faye Dunaway). Together, they're in- volved in one of the slickest detective stories in quite a while, Chinatown. Set in the 30's, when Los Angeles was in its youth, the film is a graphic delight. The scenery and costumes are a treat to the eye and mesh beautifully with the plot to enhance rather than distract from the story (as was the unhappy case in another recent "period piece," The Great Gatsby). In addition, the photography, always sharp and vivid, projects the diamond-hard realism which is the quintessence of Chinatown. Chinatown has been labeled another Maltese Falcon, and there are many similarities. However at the core of Chinatown lies rank perversion which would have been un- thinkable in Bogey's era. Many may find this twist in the story ex- Theater Paul Sill's comedy Story Theater will be playing at the Druid Cellar Dinner Theater at Toco Hills Shopping Center through Oct. 5. With an all Atlantan cast, the play is based on comic tales from Aesop and the Brothers Grimm. Music, written by George Harrison and Bob Dylan and furnished by a live band, blends in with the tales. Shows begin at 8:30 p.m., Wed-Sat. The cocktail hour starts at 6 p.m. with a gourmet buffet following at 7 p.m. A special after-hours cabaret opens on Fri. and Sat. nights with live music beginning at 10:30 p.m. For reservations call 321-0740. Music The Atlanta Symphony breaks from its regular season in presen- ting the public with a special free family concert on Sun., Oct. 6, at 3 p.m. at the Civic Center., Selections will include Walton: Capriccio Burlesco, Beethoven: Symphony No. 5, and Stravinsky: Suite from the Danced Legend, 'The Fire Bird. "Tickets, available free of charge, may be obtained by mailing a self-addressed, stamped envelope to: The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, 1280 Peachtree St., NE, Atlanta, Ga. As the regular season continues on Oct. 10-12, guest Eduardo Mata will conduct the orchestra in its performance of Chavez: Sinfonia In- dia, Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto in D. Maj., and Falla: The Three Cornered Hat. Tickets may be obtained at the Museum box office. Gordon Lightfoot returns to Atlanta's CivicCenteronceagain fora performance on Oct. 16, and Stevie Wonder will be at the Omni on Oct. 6. Tickets for these events may be purchased at the respective box offices. Museum of Art As Kenneth Clark's Romantic Rebellion Film Series continues, the next feature, entitled Romanticism vs Classic Art, will be shown on Oct. 3. This 50 min. film will discuss the principals of romantic and classic art and briefly expound on artists of these eras. On Oct. 10, the first film dealing with specific artists will begin with a 30 min. look at lacques Louis David, the first artist to revolt against the lifelessness of the Neo-Classicform. Following/acques Louis David, another 30 min. film discussing Gian-Batista Piranosi/Henry Fuseli, will be shown. Piranosi's etchings of prisons and of Roman ruins will be featured, as will Fuseli's "imaginative and bizarre" paintings. Films are shown at8 p.m. and at 9:15 p.m. in Hill Auditorium for a student rate of $1. Miscellaneous The Equal Rights Amendment support group meets every Tues. at 7:30 p.m. in the Loews Theater Bldg., 157 Peachtree St., in Room 610. For more information regarding the group, contact Jan Sides at 875-6255 or 521-3111. Callanwolde Arts Center, 980 Briarcliff Rd., NE, presents a poetry reading on Mon., Oct. 14, at 8:15 p.m. Poets from Atlanta and surrounding areas will read their works and give the audience op- portunity to ask questions and discuss any aspects of the poetry. Following the readings, a wine and cheese reception will be held to enable viewers to meet the poets personally. Student admission is 75c For more information call 872-5338. Approximately 2000 dogs, including winners from New York, Chicago, and Beverly Hills Classic Dog Shows, will compete in the Atlanta Kennel Club fall show at Stone Mountain Park on Sat., Oct. 12. Entries are expected from throughout the U. S. and Canada. Judging, beginning at 9 a.m., is expected to last all day. Library offers variety by Pannie Burchenal McCain Library offers new reading material and books for browsing on shelves directly in- side the front entrance. All of these books were recently ac- quired by the library; most have only recently appeared. Among the books presently on display are: A Million Years to the Promised Land Edward Cayce, famous prophet and medium, writing about God, reincarnation, and the meaning of the Old Tes- tament. Children's Theatre A guide to the philosophy and method of creating stage productions for a child audience. The book in- cludes diagrams, photos and hints for all aspects of produc- tion. A History of Shoe Fashion An intriguing, if somewhat bizarre, catalogue of the historical development of shoe fashions, the reasons behind development trends and even instructions for the making of some examples. On the browsing shelf: Stalking the Good Life For all those who enjoyed Euell Gib- bons' Grape Nuts commercial and would like to know more about the man and his philosophy, here is his sixth book, in which he recreates "many journeys into the wilds." Alistair Cooke's America The book inspired by the TV series is as fascinating in print as the series was on the screen. It is a unique look at America through the eyes of an Englishman turned American, enhanced by Cooke's natural ability for narration and illustrated by color plates. Breakfast of Champions -- Vonnegut's newest release was created as a birthday present for himself. Although new characters are introduced to replace the usual Vonnegut repertoire, this book lacks none of the author's everpresent wit. Humbug The hoax, history, and harangue of P.T. Barnum, "America's Greatest Showman." The book has a thought-provok- ing approach in that it studies Barnum's audiences as well as the giant himself. Included are several previously unpublished letters and journals, plus many classic photos. tremely distasteful and unneces- sary. Actually, the story is a direct product of its times and therefore offers a valuable comment on those times from a contemporary vantage point. The freedom and abandon of the "Roaring twenties" was brought to an abrupt halt with the crash of '29, and from the depression that followed there sprang an intense social consciousness, a sudden resurgence of morality which seemed almost an attempt at contrition for the last decade. Despite all the new emphasis, lips were still full and very red and skirts were still very tight af- firming that the desires were still there and only the outlets were gone. Such "abnormalities" as those which occur in Chinatown may be taken as evidences of a tense, repressed, and basically unhealthy society. In makingthis point, the perversion ceases to be arbitrary. It is perversion with direction and purpose, which is art. The title Chinatown seems rather puzzling at first, for the area actually appears only once and then as the random location of the film's concluding scenes with no direct bearing upon the plot. However, throughout the movie, thereare dark allusions to Chinatown as being a godless and macabre place, the scene of bizarre, ''unspeakable" atrocities. Yet the sordid procedures of the plot occur among the wealthy upper crust of L.A., far from the iniquitious dens of Chinatown. Ironically, these atrocities, equally ghastly, reach their gruesome con- summation in the heart of Chinatown. Thus, the film's con- clusion becomes a powerful reminder that the perversions and horrors we so often attribute to places like Chinatown can happen anywhere. And do. The Real World by Lynn Summer The long-awaited summit conference on the nation's troubled economy was held Fri- day and Saturday in Washington and was attended by 800 delegates. Representatives of labor, finance, housing, and transportation spoke of the special problems confronting these segments of the economy. President Ford, speaking at the conclusion of the economic summit conference Saturday, announced the creation of the Economic Policy Board and named Treasury Secretary William Simon as its director. The new board will be responsible for developing programs to curb the high inflation rates plaguing the nation's economy. Federal District Court Judge J. Robert Elliot overturned the court-martial decision con- victing former Army Lt. William L. Calley, Jr. of murdering 22 civilians in My Lai, South Viet- nam, on the grounds that a fair trial was unconstitutionally denied Calley because of adverse pre-trial publicity. At the request of Army attorneys, Calley, who is currently serving a 10-year term at Ft. Leavenworth, Kan., has not yet been released. Terrorism again struck the world community as 23 pro-Cas- tro leftist terrorists seized the Venezuelan consulate in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Friday, taking as hostage, among seven other persons, American official Barbara Hutchison. The guerrillas are demanding $1 million from the U. S. government and the release of 37 political compatriots from prisons within the Dominican Republic. As Jews the world over were preparing to observe Yom Kip- pur, the Holy Day of Atonement which began at sundown Wednesday, Israeli war planes Tuesday bombed Arab guerrillas in Lebanon. The attack commemorated the October War of 1973, which began on Yom .Kippur when Arab forces launched a surprise attack against Israel. Mrs. Betty Ford underwent surgery for breast cancer this weekend at Bethesda Naval Hos- pital. Her right breast and some lymph tissue were removed dur- ing the three-hour operation. Mrs. Ford is expected to remain in the hospital for approximately two weeks and then to recuperate for three more weeks. PAGE 4 PROFILE/OCTOBER 4, 1974 Group studies in Marburg by Patty Pearson Eighteen Agnes Scott students and one Southwestern at Mem- phis student, along with Mr. Bicknese of Agnes Scott's German department, spent most of the summer in Marburg, Germany, where they learned about the language and the land. The group left the United States on June 23, arriving in Germany on the 24th. Until Aug. 1, members of the group studied at the University of Marburg, taught by Mr. Bicknese and instructors from the University. From Aug. 1-11, the group traveled throughout Germany. The classes taken by the group at the University of Marburg correspond to those German classes offered at Agnes Scott. A student could receive up to ten hours credit in German for the courses she took. Second and third year German were offered, as well as courses in German civilization, modern German literature, and phonetics. On Aug. 1 the group began its travels. From Marburg, they traveled to Hamburg, where they stayed for two days. From Hamburg, they went through East Germany and stopped in West Berlin for four days. There were quite a few students who went into East Berlin; several were able to meet with East Berliners. After their stay in Berlin, the group traveled byway of Dresden to Prague, Czechoslovakia, where they spent three days. From Prague, they wentto Nuremburg, then to Cologne, and back to Philadelphia on Aug. 11. Eight students remained in Europe and rented a minibus for further travels. On September 25, at a "Kaffeeklatsch," Mr. Bicknese showed one of the movies he had made while the group was in Germany. There is another movie which has not come back from the developer's and several students are getting slides from home for another showing. The movies and slides are very ac- curate in describing reactions to both the academic and the non- academic side of a summer in Germany. The showing should take place in the next several weeks. A fachwork or half-timbered house in Marburg. Alcoholic beverage policy change being considered Rep reports Rep Council met Tues., Oct. 1. Student treasurer Alice Lightle announced that lectures will be funded entirely by the college, Spanish study (continued from page 2) know that the customary high standards of Agnes Scott were met by faculty and students of the Spanish language. Classes were attended two hours daily, five days a week, excluding the minimum two hours preparation for each class period. Although there wereonly four students studying the language, eight of the sixteen girls resided with Spanish families. Through our experiences of living in private homes and studying their language we learned a great deal more than the average sight-see- ing tourist. We found a different culture and not only learned to ap- preciate it, but to accept it. Sincerely, Bungi Harris Anita Diaz Lucta Allen freeing $3000 for use by Rep Council. The Council rescinded the recommendation that student activity fees be raised $25 from $50 to $75. Delia McMillan reported on the reorganization of Lecture Committee into an expanded Cultural Events Committee. Harriet Graves, reporting for the student/faculty Committee on Academic Problems, voiced the concern for late minutes used in the completion of tests and for the grammer used in papers not written for English class. Rep Council also passed the pream- ble to RC 167. It is posted in the mail room. The following is a reprint of RC 167 which is requesting permis- sion to drink on campus at ap- proved social functions. It is be- ing reprinted mainly for the benefit of the freshman class in order to familiarize them with the activities of Representative Council. This RC will soon go before the Administrative Coun- cil. RC 167: POLICY REGARDING THE CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ON CAMPUS WHEREAS, the majority of Agnes Scott students are 18 years or older, and WHEREAS, a college at- mosphere should lend itself to student responsibility in both academic and social policies; therefore, RESOLVED, that the Agnes Jim Ward performs in Tuesday concert by Bonnie Pedersen The Jim Ward Concert will be on Tues., Oct. 8 at 8 p.m. in Maclean Auditorium. Christian Association event. is sponsoring the announcing There will be an Art Sale sponsored by Arts Council on Tues., Oct. 15. The sale will be held in the Hub from 9 a.m. -4 p.m. Posters and reproductions will be featured. This year the library will be open until 10:30 p.m. on Fridays in order to provide additional hours for students and faculty to use the library. Accordingly, after considering a recommendation of Rep Council in regard to reserve books, the library staff has decided that reserve books may not be taken out of the library by boarding students on Fridays until 9:30 p.m. These books will be due back in the library one half hour after the library opens on Saturdays. This policy will be in effect for the trial period of the fall quarter. If it seems generally satisfactory, it will become a permanent part of the reserve book policy during the winter quarter. On September 23. the freshman class elected its officers for the 1974 Black Cat festivities. Maeve johnson was named chairman; she will not only direct freshman activities during Black O t, but will also serve as president of the class until formal elections are held in November. Kitti Smith was designated Song Chairman, with Susan Barker and Addie Price serving as class cheerleaders. A graduate from Covenant College at Lookout Mountain, Tenn., Jim Ward, and his wife, Beth, are presently campus interns with Inter-Varsity Chris- tian Fellowship. He has made many tours to college campuses in the southeast presenting the Christian message through his music. The Branch, the Inter-Varsity student newspaper, has him quoted as saying, "I feel like my music has been mellow- ing into a more complete statement of faith, speaking to as many areas of life as possible with the Christian perspective on all subjects. Audiences of all types respond to this kind of music." Jim Ward has had two albums published "To the Glory of God" and "James Ward: Himself." There is no admission charge for the concert. Jim Ward last performed at Agnes Scott in the winter of 1973. Scott College "POLICY REGARDING THE USE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES", as stated in the Student Handbook, be amended as follows: The college system makes available to students an at- mosphere which creates a sense of responsibility on the part of each student. Alcoholic beverages are thereby permitted on the Agnes Scott campus only at campus-wide social functions coordinated and evaluated by B.S.A., as approved by the Dean of Students Office. Students should comply with Georgia and Decatur laws regarding the consumption of alcoholic beverages as follows: Georgia: 1. The legal age for purchasing alcoholic beverages is 18. It is against the law in Georgia either to sell or furnish alcoholic beverages to minors. 2. It is illegal to appear in an in- toxicated condition or to evidence boisterous or vulgar behavior on any public street, in any public place, in any private residence other than one's own, or on any mode of public transportation. Decaf ur: It is unlawful to drink in automobiles parked or moving on the streets, highways, or alleys of the city. No college or Student Government funds will be used for the purchase of alcoholic beverages at any function held off or on campus and sponsored by the college or any organization within the college. Only a student over 18 years of age may serve the alcoholic beverage, and a comparable non-alcoholic beverage must also be served. Alcoholic beverages are not to be transported away from the immediate area of the social function. Other violations of this policy include falsification of ID to purchase alcoholic beverages, purchasing alcohol by those over 18 years of age for a minor, and the possession of alcoholic beverages by those students under the age of 18. Studentsare on their honor to obey campus policy when obtaining drinks at campus functions. The student at approved cam- pus functions is responsible for exemplifying a high standard of conduct so that her behavior will not be detrimental to herself, her fellow students, or to the college. Hostessing boards are similarly responsible for insuring that guests are aware of the ex- pected standard of conduct. The first violation by a student of the Policy Regarding the Use of Alcoholic Beverages shall be handled by the Dormitory Coun- cil. The Dormitory council shall automatically refer to Interdormitory Council any case involving a second infraction. Any subsequent violations shall be automatically referred to the Honor Court. As is the practice with any particularly serious or flagrant violations of any policy, Dormitory Council reserves the right to refer any such case in- volving this policy to a higher court than the one stipulated above. As always in matters of student policy, the Administrative Com- mittee has the right to rescind this privilege at any time. One year after this policy takes effect, the Administrative Committee will automatically review and reevaluate it. Thrill to the Pipes and Drums! OCT. 19th at the STONE MOUNTAIN SCOTTISH FESTIVAL and HIGHLAND GAMES! What better way to spend a beauti- ful October Saturday than by participating in a bit of Auld Lang Syne sharing the music, color and excitement of a Highland Games at Stone Mountain Park near Atlanta. Admission: Adults $3.00 Children under 12 $1 .00 Gates open : 9AM to 6PM ( i.- Robert Frost Centennial A Celebration of the Poet 1874-1974 Atlanta journal-Constitution Photo The Program by Patty Pearson The Robert Frost Centennial is intended to celebrate Robert Frost, the man and the poet, and to celebrate that within mankind which makes poetry. From the very beginning, man has said, "Tell us a story," and the poet has responded to man's need and to his own to say that which he has learned. Poetry becomes the vehicle, for metaphor is the way we know best and deepest. Dur- ing this centennial celebration, we mean to remember Frost through reminiscence and through his poetry, and we mean to honor him by hearing another poet our students will come to hear Mr. Wilbur, just as we once came to hear Mr. Frost. Hopefully, this edition of The Profile will bring the campus closer to Frost and to the human spirit from which poetry springs. The Morrisons The Robert Frost Centennial will open Tues., Oct. 15 in Winter Theater as Kathleen and Theodore Morrison reminisce about Frost, whose Ripton, Vermont, farm they shared for many years. Mrs. Morrison. was" Frost's secretary and is also his recent biographer. Her book, Robert Frost: A Pictorial Chronicle, was published this summer by Holt, Rinehart and Winston. Mr. Morrison has been at Harvard University since 1923 and is himself a poet. On the staff of the Bread Loaf Writers Conference in 1930, he was its director from 1932-1955. Mr. Morrison's books include Notes of Death and Life (1935), The Portable Chaucer (1949), The Dream of Alcestis (1950), To Make a World (1957), and The Whole Creation (1962). Cleanth Brooks Yale Professor Cleanth Brooks, known for his criticism of such writers as William Faulkner, T. S. Eliot, and William Butler Yeats, will lecture Tuesday evening at 8:15 p.m. in Winter Theater on "Nature and Human Nature in the Poetry of Robert Frost." This lecture will be the first critical es- say of Mr. Brooks on the poetry of Frost. It has been especially prepared for the Agnes Scott Frost celebration. Mr. Brooks, originally from Murray, Kentucky, graduated from Vanderbilt University in 1928 and received his M. A. in 1929 from Tulane University. As a Rhodes Scholar, Mr. Brooks attended Oxford University from 1929-1932. Upon his return, he was appointed to the faculty of Louisiana State University where he rose to the rank of full profes- sor. From 1935-1941, Mr. Brooks served as a managing editor of the Southern Review and was its editor from 1941 - 1942. In 1947, Mr. Brooks joined the English department of Yale University. Mr. Brooks has written The Well Wrought Urn (1947), Modern Poetry and the Tradition (1939), William Faulkner: The Yoknapatawpha Country (1963), and A Shaping Joy: Studies in the Writer's Craft (1972). Mr. Brooks collaborated with poet/novelist Robert Penn Warren in writing Understanding Poetry. Brooks is a member of Phi Beta Kappa, The Modern Language Association, the English Institute, the Yale Advisory Committee for publication of the Boswell Papers, the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, the National Institute of Arts and Letters, and the American Philosophical Society. From 1966-1969 he was also a member of the Committee for the International Exchange of Persons, which handles international grants. From 1952-62, he was a Fellow of the Library of Congress. Brooks has also received two Guggenheim Fellowships, one in 1953 and the second in 1960. His honorary degrees include L. H. D. from St. Louis University, D. Litt. from Tulane, and L. H. D. from Centenary College. Wednesday Events The Frost Centennial will con- tinue on Wed., Oct. 16 at 10:30 a.m. in Gaines Chapel as Agnes Scott speech and drama students and the DeKalb College Singers speak and sing Frost's poetry. Margret Trotter, professor of English, has arranged this part of the program. President Emeritus Dr. Wallace M. Alston will speak for Con- vocation, also in Gaines. Dr. and Mrs. Alston hosted 12 of Frost's 20 visits to the college. Dr. Alston will reminisce about his house guest, who spent many evenings talking with faculty and students in the president's home. The poet Richard Wilbur and critic Cleanth Brooks will discuss Frost at 2:30 p.m. in Winter Theater on Wednesday. Richard Wilbur Mr. Wilbur will read his own poetry in the final event of the "celebration of the poet." In a lecture at Agnes Scott in 1956, Robert Frost named Richard Wilbur as one of America's four outstanding young poet c . Mr. Wilbur graduated from Amherst College in 1942 and shortly thereafter enlisted in the Army. After his stint in the service, he went to Harvard and received his M. A. there in 1947 and remained at Harvard to teach for seven years. He received the Prix de Rome fellowship of the American Academy of Arts and Letters. Upon his return to the United States, he became associate professor of English at Wellesley and taught there until his ap- pointment at Wesleyan University in 1957. Wilbur's poetry includes Walking to Sleep, for which he won the ; Bollingen Prize for poetry in 1971 (shared with Mona Van Duyn), Advice to a Prophet, Things of This World, for which he won the Pulitzer Prize in 1957, Ceremony, and The Beautiful Changes. Mr. Wilbur also translates from the French (Moliere's Tartuffe and The Misanthrope, for example) and has edited poems of both Edgar Allan Poe and Shakespeare. In addition to the Pulitzer and Bollingen Prizes, Richard Wilbur has won the Melville Cane Award, the Harriet Monroe Prize, the Oscar Blumenthal Prize, The Edna St. Vincent Millay Memorial Award, and the Prix Henri Desfeuilles for translation from the French. Frost Collection Open to the public during the Frost Centennial will be the Agnes Scott collection of Fros- tiana in the college library. The nucleus of the collection in- cludes gifts from Frost to the late Agnes Scott English professor Emma May Laney, who invited Frost to the campus for his first visit in 1935. The collection in- cludes first editions of the poet's books, holograph copies of his poems some written especially for the ^gnes Scott collection, periodicals con- taining the first printing of his writings, his personal Christmas cards, page proof sheets, keep- sakes, records, over 800 newspaper clippings about him (continued on page 4) profile a9nes scott col,e 9 e decatur, georgia 30030 VolHrX^-Nur-29 October 11, 1974 PAGE 2 Frost at Agnes Scott by joyce McKee In 1935. Emma May Laney, then an associate professor of English at Agnes Scott, heard Robert Frost read his poetry at an eastern university. She returned to Agnes Scott determined that he should come here. At that time, Miss Laney headed Lecture Committee, a post she held for many years. With President McCain's support, Miss Laney wrote, asking Frost to come and offering him $500 at that time the largest honorarium Agnes Scott had ever paid. Frost did not reply and did not reply to the letter. Finally, Miss Laney sent a telegram to him renewing her request and the then famous poet agreed to come. Frost arrived on campus in 1935 to begin a long and friendly association with the College. In atonement for his negligence in replying to Miss Laney's letter, Frost sent a gift of his books mostly autographed first editions the first installment of the Frost Collection. Sitting in rocking chairs which were a gift from the student body at their retirement, Dr. and Mrs. Alston took an afternoon to reminisce for The Profile. The two remembered Frost with pleasure even though they were well aware of his often irascible temper. Dr. Alston stated that he thought Frost came at first because of Miss Laney and their friendship, but that Frost developed a relationship with the College, "always enjoying the students far more than the faculty/' Miss Laney, according to Dr. Alston, was very much a professor of the "old school." English 211 was her special course. Students either "adored her or were scared to death of her." Miss Laney "believed deeply that poetry was worth wrestling with" and that one "couldn't be casual or lazy" when talking about a poem. Despite her powerful reserve and dignity, Frost would one time say of her, "She looksafter me too much, but she's a nice 'of' gal'." Mrs. Alston related that Miss Laney arranged every detail of Frost's visits. The first time Frost was the house guest of the Alstons was shortly after the couple had moved into the new president's home. Miss Laneyarrived one afternoon for a visitchecking the guest room, explaining to Mrs. Alston how to make up Frost's bed, and telling her that "Mr. Frost loved bananas" and to keep him well supplied. As it turned out, Frost didn't need the light blanket Miss Laney had instructed be put on his bed. Frost visited in the wintertime, wore wool long underwear even to sleep in, and never cracked a window. Plus he didn't really like bananas although the president's home reeked of ripening bananas before Mrs. Alston and Mr. Frost dis- covered Miss Laney's error. Frost usually came well in advance of his lecture and spent from three to five days with the Alstons. When he first arrived, reporters and photographers usually had a session with him. There would always be groups in to meet him both students and faculty. One night in fact was always faculty night. Although billed as a conversation with Frost, it was really more of a "Frost monologue," according to Dr. Alston. He stated that Frost usually had something on his mind that he wanted to talk about and that he would find out in advance so he could ask Frost about it. (Mrs. Pepperdene, chairman of the English department, related that Dr. Alston would ask onequestion which would start Frost off. As he began to run down, Dr. Alston would ask another, like turning the key in the back of a toy, to wind Frost up again.) Frost was often eager to talk of a recent experience and his im- pressions. Once, the State Department has sent him to Brazil on a good will mission and he returned "full of it." Later, it was John Kennedy about whom Frost wanted to talk. Dr. Alston remarked that Frost was a "fervent though adopted New Englander" (Frost had come there from California), and that part of Kennedy's appeal to Frost was as a native of Massachusetts. Further, Frost liked young people and felt that young Kennedy had a "fresh vision of what America could be." Dr. Alston also remarked that Frost saw in Kennedy someone who appreciated the fine arts, especially poetry. Dr. Alston said that Frost was tremendously honored to be the first poet invited to participate in an inauguration. That year, he related the details of the inauguration during faculty night. Dr. Alston remarked that Frost was a man of contradictions. For ex- ample, he would denounce television and than ask for a listing of programs. An inveterate nightowl, Frost often stayed up until the last movie wasover drinking 7-Up. Frost mellowed lateat nightand Dr. Alston would sometimes stay up and talk with him. The poet as a man "had a sadness about him" part of which was "loneliness," Dr. Alston said. Always, Frost took late night walks on campus alone. Dr. Alston at first offered to accompany him but Frost always declined. Dr. Alston read aloud "Acquainted with the Night" as a poem which grew out of this habit. Part of Frost's time at the College was spent in the library adding to the collection or autographing books. Luncheon with the English department was also a yearly event. Dr. Alston said that Frost had at one time met with students in the Lower Dining Hall (a habit he dis- continued as he got older). Frost was more gentle with the students than with others. He hated to be asked what does this poem mean, but to a student, he would reply, "What it says, "or "You want me to answer in other, poorer terms." Frost became a familiar sight on cam- pus walking around in his great coat and blue canvas shoes with crepe soles. The day of his lecture was always a very special one for Frost. Dr. Alston stated that "no athlete prepared to a fine point before a game (continued on page 4) PROFILE/OCTOBER 11, 1974 Arfanta Journal-Constitution Above: Mr. Frost with Dr. Alston in the president's home. Below: Mr. Frost looks at a photograph with Emma May Laney, the Agnes Scott professor who first persuaded Mr. Frost to come to Agnes Scott. PROFILE/OCTOBER 11, 1974 Frost leaves tracks in poem Time of Hope' PAGE 3 by Ann Fincher One of the real treasures of the Agnes Scott Robert Frost collec- tion, according to Margaret Pepperdene, chairman of the department of English, is Robert Frost's poem "Time of Hope." Mrs. Pepperdene talked about "Time of Hope" and the "story" of the poem in a recent interview with the Profile. The poem is rare, Mrs. Pepperdene explained, not because it is handwritten by Robert Frost nor because it is the original, but because "Time of Hope" shows what Mr. Frost called "leaving tracks." These "tracks," Mrs. Pepperdene ex- plained, aresmall changes within the poem revealing Mr. Frost's crafting of "Time of Hope." Mr. Frost, Mrs. Pepperdene added, did not like his audience to know of any such crafting. During the summer of 1961, Mrs. Pepperdene was on a "working holiday." Edna Byers was then librarian of the McCain Library, and Miss Byers wanted to publish an inventory of the library's Frost holdings. Mrs. Pepperdene noted that Miss Byers was instrumental in build- ing the Agnes Scott Robert Frost collection and also noted that Mr. Frost himself often sup- plemented the collection. Miss Byers wished to include some plates in the inventory and since some of the poems she wished to include had not yet been published, Mr. Frost's release was required. Mrs. Pepperdene took photostated copies of the poems requiring Mr. Frost's release, travelled to Vermont and made an appointment with Mr. Frost through Kathleen Morrison, his friend and secretary. Mrs. Pepperdene arrived at Ripton, the farm where Mr. Frost lived, and spent the early afternoon with the poet and returned after tea to stay until "about seven." Robert Frost talked "mostly about teaching" during this visit, but occasionally he would pause to sign a release. Mrs. Pepperdene described the sign- ing process: "He talked, he signed a release, talked another hour, then signed another release." When Mr. Frost came to the poem "Time of Hope" he asked Mrs. Pepperdene, "Where did you get this?" Mrs. Pepperdene responded that she had received the poem from Miss Byers. Mr. Frost said, "That's me leaving tracks, "and put the poem aside without signing it. Later in the visit, after tea, Mrs. Pepperdene took up the one unsigned poem and said, "Mr. Frost, are you go- ing to sign this?" Mr. Frost res- ponded, "No, I'm not." Mrs. Pepperdene returned to Agnes Scott with all the poems signed and released except "Time of Hope." Mr. Frost visited Agnes Scott the following January. Mrs. Pepperdene said that he made no mention of their summer visit until one day during this January visit, he asked if Mrs. Pepperdene would care to take a walk. During their walk, Mrs. Pepperdene recalled, Mr. Frost talked about poetry and how critics misread his poetry. Suddenly Mr. Frost asked Mrs. Pepperdene, "Do you know what I'm going to do for you?" Mrs. Pepperdene commented that she immediately understood the "you" of the question to be inclusive and res- ponded, "No, Mr. Frost, what are you going to do?" Mr. Frost replied. "I am going to the library and make a fresh new copy of that poem and get back the old one." Mrs. Pepperdene knew which poem was "that" poem and said, "Now, Mr. Frost, that wouldn't be a fair trade, would it?" Mrs. Pepperdene recalled Mr. Frost gave her a "wicked smile" and said nothing. Apparently Mr. Frost did not ask Miss Byers for the poem, and Mrs. Pepperdene declared that Miss Byers wouldn't have given him the poem in any case. Mrs. Pepperdene said she asked Miss Byers about the poem and Miss Byers responded that Mr. Frost had made an oblique reference to "Time of Hope " but had not asked for it. "Time of Hope" remains part of the Agnes Scott Robert Frost collection, and the "tracks" are still to be seen. Mrs. Pepperdene accompanies Mr. Frost on one of his strolls about the campus. This photograph, says Mrs. Pepperdene, was probably taken during the walk when he asked her for 'Time of Hope." Profile records Frost's Visits to campus Robert Frost's long association with Agnes Scott began with a lecture on Nov. 7, 1935. Mr. Frost made his first visit a short one; he was met at the train station by a professor and a student, appeared at a luncheon and at a reception after his lecture, and caught a midnight train in order to be at Amherst for a lecture two days later. The Agnes Scott community was excited about the upcoming visit of the Pulitzer Prize winner, and the Agonistic carried articles and reviews about Frost for several weeks before his appearance. Students wrote es- says about the realism in his poetry and about the significance of his poem titles. Professors who had heard Mr. Frost were interviewed, and one article reported that "Associate Professor Emma May Laney of the English department has heard Mr. Frost lecture . . . (She) reported that he is a charming person with a quiet humor and delightful whimsey. His poetry is simple; ... it has a distinctive quality because of his theory that poetry is a combination of sight and insight" (Nov. 2, 1935). Miss Laney was instrumental in persuading Mr. Frost to come to Agnes Scott for the first time. A visit by Mr. Frost in 1940 had to be postponed three months because of his illness. The Agonistic reported that Mr. Frost had tried to coerce his doctors into allowing him to come to Agnes Scott, but that they would not allow him to make the trip. An article preceding his May 16 lecture described Frost's public talks: "His talks are characterized by the com- bination of philosophy and prac- tical wisdom which is so cherished in his poetry, and his sensitive feeling for nature, intensity of emotion and ability to take an audience through all varieties of feeling have endeared him to the public" (May 8, 1940). The article goes on to say that "hespeaks informally, interspersing his lecture with humorous and quietly dramatic illustrations, keeping his scholarship in the background, yet coloring his words with a depth of rich knowledge and understanding." During this second visit, Mr. Frost spent several days on campus con- ducting small group discussions on creative writing. Frost visited the campus again in January, 1945. After that, he returned annually, his last visit coming just about a year before his death. These are some of the comments about him in the Agnes Scott News. Jan. 24, 1945 Frost is des- cribed as "a large, white - haired elderly gentleman in loose-cut clothes, who moves about casually, and whose twinkling eyes quickly make him an old friend." Jan. 23, 1946 His poems are said to have "an earthiness, a tenderness, and a humor which belong not only to America, but to humanity." Jan. 1948 "Mr. Frost has the optimism of a poet and the quick wit and insight of a diplomat." Mar. 2, 1949 "Hearing him read aloud with occasional comments does more than either a course or a library of in- troductions to poetry to enable young or old to recognize life in poetry and poetry in life . . . ." Feb. 28, 1951 "Frost writes almost all his poems at one sit- ting. 'A poem can't be worried into existence.' he says." Jan. 16,1952 "Theoriginator of a new kind of poetry lecture, Mr. Frost combines the reading of some of his own poems with philosophic comments on poetry in general ... his comments reveal his sly Vermont humor." Jan. 20, 1954 His poetry is "human, conversational, humorous, quietly dramatic . . . and very local. Yet he is the most American poet and he universalizes everything that he touches." Jan. 18, 1956 Frost is quoted as saying "I must write Emma Laney a letter . . . She's kind to be interested in having a collection of my books and papers at the library there, and she complains that I have only written her one (continued on page 4) Poet Frost with members of the faculty at the Alston home. On the right is President Wallace Alston; on the left, Miss ], F. Preston, Agnes Scott's poet-teacher. PACE 4 PROFILE/OCTOBER 11, 1974 Warren discusses Frost portrait by Marene Emaniial The relationship between Agnes Scott College and Robert Frost was a close and marvelous one. The poet will never be forgotten: his spirit lives in the memories of those who were fortunate enough to talk with and know him during his visits; the image of Frost on campus is still very real for those of us who never met him. One of our close connections with artist and man is Agnes Scott's painting of Robert Frost by Ferdinand Warren. % Ferdinand Warren exhibits the exuberance of an imaginative man. He was chairman of the art department at Agnes Scott from 1952 until his retirement in 1969. Like the rest of those at Scott, he looked forward to Frost's annual visits. His eyes sparkle at the mention of Robert Frost "the .most unforgettable character I ever met." Warren began mak- ing preliminary sketches of the poet in 1958 with the intention of painting Frost. Frost arrived in February and agreed to sit for the portrait. Upon entering Warren's studio, which was then on the third floor of Buttrick, he had one request: "Just so you don't make me look like a senator." The first sitting lasted only IV2 hours. Warren has warm and fond memories of the occasion and of their conversation. Frost situated his large frame in a com- fortable chair. He expressed his dislike for desks and asked that Warren bring him a heavy board, a piece of string, and a stick, from which he fashioned a kind of lap- board. He began to talk, and Warren says. "The more he talked, the more inspired I became." This inspiration prompted Warren to ignore the sketches he had prepared and to paint the portrait from the sit- tings themselves. While they chatted, Warren noted that Frost constantly gazed at the pigeons outside the studio window, returning to the lap- board occasionally to scribbleon a scrap of paper Warren had given him. When their time was up. Frost handed Warren the paper. "On the back of what happened to be one of those sketches I had planned to use, Frost had written the poem 'Questioning Faces' from memory." The poet had signed the poem, using unique Greek hieroglyphics the only one of its kind Warren knows of. The second sitting lasted the same length of time, though it was not quite as spontaneous, for "Frost was exhausted they kept him so busy during his visits." During the months following, Warren slowly and steadily worked on the portrait. "It was," he stated, "great fun and I didn't want to finish." Wishing the finished product to be entirely his own, he also designed and made the frame for the painting. The college made plans to unveil the portrait during Frost's next visit in 1959. The poet appeared on schedule, and some days before the unveiling, Warren took him to the studio to see the portrait. Frost walked close to the portrait; after a few seconds he Frost at Scott (continued from page 2) more carefully than Frost did before a reading." The noon meal Mrs. Alston said was always more like a dinner usually a big steak with baked potato and salad and no guests. Frost never wrote out his remarks, but he spent the afternoon in "preparing." He would first walk and then rest. Around 7 p.m., Mrs. Alston carried a tray to his room with a cup and saucer, two teabags, a lemon cut in half, a teapot of hot water, sugar and a raw egg. Frost would always answer her knock, "coming to the door in his long johns," Mrs. Alston related. Frost was very conscious of himself as the poet. The attention he received on campus from students and townspeople always pleased him. The lectures were crowded with chairs in the aisles and on the stage. Frost would begin with off-the-cuff remarks, fiddling with the microphone or water glass. After a brief discourse, he read or recited his poems. Certain favorites were always included, "Once by the Pacific," "Mending Wall," "Birches," and "The Road Not Taken." After the lecture, Frost returned home to the Alstons for a 7-Up with sugar. They then went to the Dieckmanns for a late supper. This schedule prevailed for years. Frost was pleased with the College's collection of his works and added to it. He found in Miss Byers an indefatigable collector. Miss Laney left to the College her Frost holdings when she died. A fund was also established to add to the Frost Collection. The portrait of Mr. Frost which hangs in the library was a great favorite of Mr. Frost's. It was painted by Ferdinand Warren. The Alstons were quick to point out the contradictions in Frost's nature. He claimed to be oblivious to critical opinion and yet no one was more jealous of his reputation. He never cared to talk about other poets, especially Carl Sandburg since he was often compared to him. Frost consciously cultivated his own image as poet of America or poet of New England. Dr. and Mrs. Alston stated that they made no claim to be Frost ex- perts, but that in the ten times Frost stayed in their home, they were able to experience both the poet and the man. Ferdinand Warren and Frost at unveiling of Warren's portrait of Frost; portrait now hangs in McCain Library . turned around, and with tears in hiseyes, hesaid,"You have more of me in that than there is of me in me." At the unveiling ceremonies, Frost winked at Warren from the podium an artist acknowledging an artist. The two remained friends until Campus favorite (continued from page 3) decent letter . . . How do you think it would be to write her a letter just for exhibition purposes?" Feb. 1,1956 In one of his lec- tures, Frost advised "Go through life not influenced by styles, but at some time let a few go by while standing pat on older things. . You've reached maturity when you don't feel the necessity of reading the newest fashion (in novels); (he said) that he would rather read one book one hun- dred times than one hundred books one time." . . Mr. Frost said that poetry should stem from " 'sheer morning gladness at the brim,' which has come to be his inspiration for writing." Jan. 29, 1958 "Mr. Frost humorously observed that there are three major things in our society 'religion, science, and gossip. And the greatest of these is gossip!' On this subject he stated that the modern 'ruling passion is minding each other's business.' " Jan. 28, 1959 "Claiming not to have led a literary life since he has never even had a typewriter, Mr. Frost nevertheless says that he always has a place to write." Jan. 27, 1960 Robert Frost, a Frost collection (Continued from page 1) and other collector's items. Also in the Agnes Scott library is a portrait of Frost by Ferdinand Warren. Agnes Scott art profes- sor emeritus. man who 'never goes touring ex- cept where there are friends,' arrived today for his eighteenth visit to Scott." Jan. 25, 1961 "As the poet himself has commented, 'All I have ever lived for was to get away and get going.' " Frost's death in 1963. Ferdinand Warren is still creating. He remained at Agnes Scott until his "mission" the building of Dana was ac- complished. Just recently, he was asked by NASA to represent the Apollo 14 mission on canvas. Some of this works are now dis- played in the Washington National Gallery of Art. His talent, his enthusiasm and his sensitivity have helped keep the memory of Frost alive for us at Agnes Scott today. Program Tuesday, October 15th Winter Theatre Dana Fine Arts Building 2:30 p.m. Opening of the Centennial Celebration President Marvifr B. Perry, Jr. 3:00 p.m. "Remembering Robert Frost" Theodore and i Kathleen Morrison Coffee in Dana Lobby 8:15 p.m. "Nature and Human Nature in the Poetry of Robert Frost" Cleanth Brooks Wednesday, October 16th Gaines Chapel Presser Hall 10:30 a.m. Frost's Poetry Spoken and Sung Agnes Scott students of Speech and Drama and the DeKalb College Singers 11:30 "Robert Frost at Agnes Scott" Wallace M. Alston, President Emeritus 2:30 p.m "Conversation on Frost" Cleanth Brooks Richard Wilbur (in Winter Theatre) Coffee in Dana Lobby 8:15 p.m Reading Richard Wilbur the profile Vol. LXI-No. 5 -AGNES SCOTT COLLEGE - DECATUR, GEORGIA 30030' October 18, 1974 Black Cat celebration ends orientation by Susan Balch Black Cat, the official end of freshman orientation, will begin this year on Thurs., Oct. 24 with the traditional bonfire and song competition. Other events scheduled during the annual Black Cat celebration, which is sponsored by Mortar Board, in- clude a picnic, play and dance. On Thursday evening, students will gather around a bonfire in the amphitheater, and each class will sing one original song to its sister class. Events continue on Friday afternoon with the sister classes teaming up to play a field hockey game at 3:45 p.m. Following the hockey match, classes will compete in other games and relays. The class accumulating the most points in the competition will receive the Black Kitty award, a tradition revived last year after several years of neglect. At 5:30 p.m. there will be a picnic sponsored by the senior class. The Black Cat production, a junior class project, is Friday night at 8 p.m. The content of the play is customarily a mystery un- til performance time. The direc- tor of the play is Debbie McBride, while Beth DeWall is technical director. Winners of the song competition and the Black Kitty award will be an- nounced during the Friday night program. After the production, Mortar Board, in cooperation with B.S.A., will offer refreshments and folk music. According to Rose Ann Cleveland, president of Mortar Board, it is hoped that student talent will furnish the entertainment. This informal af- fair will be held in the quad. Because of the Tulane-Tech game and the Graduate Record Exams to be held at Emory, there will not be a picnic on Saturday afternoon as there has been previously. The Black Cat dance, sponsored by Social Council will be Sat., Oct. 26 at 8 p.m. at the Marriott Motor Hotel. Ad- mission is $5 and dress is formal (coat and tie are appropriate.) Bill Deal and The Rhondells are featured and there will be a cash bar. Tickets may be purchased from any member of Social Council and will beon sale in the dining hall during the week preceding the dance. Black Cat events will be brought to a close with a lawn party on Sunday afternoon at 12:30 p.m. A buffet will be served and an organist will perform. Students should be sure to bring blankets. The site of the affair is to be announced. In charge of the senior class ac- tivities is Judy Thompson. Karen White is the junior class chairman and Cheryl Houy is the sophomore chairman. Elected as Black Cat chairman and also serving as temporary president of the freshman class is Maeve Johnson. Black Cat was begun over 50 years ago by the college physician, Dr. Sweet, in order to prevent hazing of the freshmen by sophomores and to channel these energies into more constructive activities. Black Cat originally lasted only one day and consisted of two skits with original music. Competition was between the freshmen and sophomores with the sister classes assisting. Later the two skits merged and other events were added. Director of High speaks on Wed. Journalist to speak on UN Day by Marene Emanuel George V. R. Smith, a member of The Atlanta journal editorial staff, will speak at Agnes Scott on United Nations Day, Oct. 24 at 11:30 a.m. in Maclean. Smith attended the United Nations World Population Conference held in Bucharest, Rumania, last August; he will discuss the purpose of the conference, the conclusions it reached and the final plan it proposed to cope with population problems. A member of the United Nations Association of Atlanta, Smith was one of several Atlantans to attend the conference. The purpose of the meeting was to "nail down a world plan of action" to curb population growth. Ap- proximately 1250 delegates representing 135 countries were allowed toexpress their opinions and debate the issues relevant to their own nation's problems and needs. It was the first such conference held on an "intergovernmental level." Also, Smith added, "It was more than a numbers game"; it was a real attempt to deal with the "social and economic problems" direc- tly related to the present world 'population of 3. 9 bill ion, which is "increasing at an increasing rate" and "will double by the turn of the century." Though the situation is a very complex one on which there are many differences of opinion, Smith declared that the conference did arrive at a "consensus," producing "no blueprint of action, but a declaration of principles and (continued on page 4) by Patty Pearson Gudmund Vigtel, director of the High Museum of Art in Atlanta, will speak in con- vocation Wed., Oct. 23. Mr. Vigtel was born in 1925 in Norway, where he attended college. He subsequently went to art school in Stockholm, Sweden. During the war, he served in the Free Norwegian Air Force. Between 1946 and 1948 he worked with the United Press. Vigtel came to Georgia on a Professors lead bioethics seminars key Hoc team wins by Pannie Burchenal The first ASC intercollegiate in another goal during a second hockey game of the 1974-75 season was played Thurs., Oct. 3 by Agnes Scott and the University of the South. Last year, the Agnes Scott-Sewanee bout was played at Sewanee and resulted in a 1-1 tie. This year, however, the ASC squad engineered a 2-0 victory over the kilted Sewanee team in a game that was much more decisive than the score would indicate. The scorers were Beth DeWall, getting her goal in the first half, and Patricia Aguilar, who drove half rally. Perhaps the real key to the ASC victory was a powerful defense which allowed only scattered penetration into their territory. The majority of the play in both halves took place in the Sewanee half of the field with prolonged rallies close to their goal. Another game is scheduled with Furman University at 4 p.m. on Wed., Nov. 13. Several other possible matches with teams such as University of Georgia are in the offing. by Bonnie Pedersen The Conference on Bioethics, which will be hosted by Agnes Scott Nov. 6-8, will be concerned with the ethical issues raised by progress and development in genetic research and biological advancement. In order for students to derive as much benefit as possible from this conference, three seminars will be held prior to it. Each session, devoted to one of the topics to be presented at the conference, will consist of a panel discussion and a question and answer period. Panelists will be members of the Agnes Scott faculty and one professor from Emory University. Since the conference must appeal to the professional as well as to the college group, students are urged to become acquainted with the issues involved in bioethics. A bibliography of reading material is available in the library, and the bookstore is carrying the more popular books written by the speakers who will participate in the conference. The first session on Thurs., Oct. 17, dealt with developments in genetic research and the moral problems associated with those developments. The panelists were Harry Wistrand, professor of biology, and Kwai Chang, professor of Bible and religion. The next session will beon Fri., Oct. 25, when the topic will be "Prolonging Life The Right to Die." Panelists Linda Cornett, professor of philosophy, and Thomas Simpson, professor of biology, will discuss the problems raised by medicine's increased ability tc**sustain life. The final session on Thurs., Oct. 31, will be concerned with the problems raised by human experimentation in medicine. The panelists are Richard Parry, professor of philosophy, and Dr. Mariano LaVia, professor of pathology at the Emory School of Medicine. Each session will be held in Rebekah recreation room at 11 a.m. Georgia Rotary Scholarship in 1948 and attended the High Museum of Art School In Atlanta until 1949. In 1952, he received his B.F.A. and in 1953, his M.F.A. from the University of Georgia. He then moved to Washington, D.C., where he joined the staff at the Corcoran Gallery of Art as assistant of installations. In 1954 he was ap- pointed administrative assistant of Corcoran Gallery; in 1957, he was appointed assistant to the director and in 1961, assistant director. Vigtel joined the staff of the Atlanta Art Association as head of the museum in 1963 and in 1965 was named director of the High Museum of Art, the post he currently holds. Among the many exhibitions he has organized are Eight Painters from Norway, The Corcoran Gallery of Art, 1961; The New Tradition: Modern Americans before 7940, The Corcoran Gallery, 1963; An An- thology of Modern American Painting, The High Museum of Art, 1964; Georgia Artists, 1971 and Georgia Artists 2, 1972, The High Museum; The Dusseldorf Academy and the Americans, The High Museum, 1973; Selec- tions from the Abby Aid rich Rockefeller Folk Art Collection, 1974; collections of Afro- American art and Indian art. He organized the membership programs at both the Corcoran Gallery and the High Museum and is responsible for many Corcoran Biennials of contem- porary American painting and for many regional exhibitions, both in Washington and in the Southeast. Mr. Vigtel is a member of the Association of Art Museum Directors, the state department's "Art in the Embassies" program, and the Council on Museums and Education in the Visual Arts. PAGE 2 es MAIN cmM PROFILE/OCTOBER 18, 1974 College for women Most of us at Agnes Scott are familiar with the concept of the liberal arts the origin of the notion of the liberal educatiion beginning with the Greeks, its perpetuation in the medieval universities through the College of Arts and Sciences, and the real impetus received from the Renaissance with its emphasis on the education which equips and perfects. Though we have spoken of it less in the past few years, it is also significant that we are a college for women. In the nineteenth cen- tury, Agnes Scott and other single sex institutions were founded, as men and women realized that women, like men, stood in need of the liberating power of learning and that society could ill afford to leave undeveloped the potential of half its members. That full development of the individual woman's potential is still impossible in many co-educational institutions. The particular quality of the liberal arts college for women can best be understood in terms of metaphor. In The Republic, Plato writes, "You may have the power of vision in your eyes and try to use it, and color may be there in objects; but sight will see nothing and the colors will remain invisible in the absence of a third thing peculiarly constituted to serve this very purpose." This third thing is, of course, light whose best example is the sun. The mind of a student can be compared to the power of vision in the eyes, the liberal arts are the object to be perceived, and this college provides the peculiar en- vironment which makes perception possible. The College is the sun, and the result for us is similar to the one which Plato describes "growth and nourishment." The individual is able to grow, nourished by Agnes Scott. At Agnes Scott, women do it all they are the top third and bottom two/thirds of each class. They are presidents as well as the secretaries of clubs, the editors of publications as well as the typists for them. Each student is able to see successful women as professors and department chairmen instead of just lecturers and instructors, the case in many male-dominated "co-educational" institutions. It is important that we students realize that the liberal arts and our status as a single sex institution are important in forming the unique entity which is Agnes Scott. Joyce McKee Editor the profile : ACNES SCOTT COLLEGE DECATUR, CA. 30030 THE PROFILE is published weekly throughout the college year by students of Agnes Scott College. The views expressed in the editorial section are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the view of the student body, faculty or administration. Letters are welcome and should be no longerthan oneanda half typed pages and should be signed. Names may be withheld upon request. All letters are subject to normal editing. Permission is given to reprint if credited. Entered as first class mail at Agnes Scott Post Office. editor/Joyce McKee associate editor/Eva Cantt business manager Debt Belt arts entertainment/Renee Anderson cartoonist/Susan Stigall STAFF: Susan Balch, Pannie Burchenal. Marene Emanuel, Ann Fincher, Susan Gamble, Nell Jordan, Jeanie Malmgren, Patty Pearson, Bonnie Pedersen, Sandra Saseen off-campus circulation: Frances Wickes and Bonnie jopling. Henderson To the Editor: Even though Jim Henderson needs no defending, I feel I can no longer sit by and see what is happening without voicing an opinion. Before Mr. Henderson came to Agnes Scott, I heard numerous people say that we were in bad need of a business manager. I heard many people (faculty, staff, and students) say that we needed changes in policy and how much they looked forward to his coming. Some of these same people are now complaining bitterly because changes are taking place. Mr. Henderson was brought here by the Board of Trustees and Dr. Perry to do a job. Now that he is doing it to the best of his ability, people are complaining about the changes. Of course, if no changes were made, some would say that he wasn't doing his job. I, for one, feel that much good has been accomplished since his arrival and I think it is time that we all stand behind him. Even though we may not agree on every change, let us at least give him the opportunity to do his work with our support instead of making it more difficult for him. Some changes affected me personally, and I didn't like them, but I felt that he was doing what he felt was best for the College, so J accepted them. I saw from the beginning that he would show no favoritism. This is as it should be. This may be part of the opposition. Let each one of us take a good look at what is happening on campus and a good look within ourselves and see how our own attitudes can reflect pride in Agnes Scott, and really make this College the best and happiest place for all concerned. Sincerely, Sue White Secretary Quality of Letters Dear Editor: The recent discussion in this column regarding the decline and fall of academic virtue at ASC prompts me to raise publicly what others only whisper in private. I speak of course of the horrendous decline in the quality of "Letters to the Editor." Lest this be dismissed as unim- portant, I point to the recent research of Professor V. A. Cuum who has established beyond question that in 93% of the cases examined, a decline in quality of "Letters to the Editor" preceded the onset of institutional illiteracy. This is no trifling matter! Several reasons for the decline have been advanced. I have heard it whispered that the writers of letters to the Editor (WOLTE's), by deliberately lowering standards to marginally literate levels, hope to curry Profile readership to enable all to have more time to read College directives. Whatever the merit of these theories, your course is clear. You must immediate initiate a seminar in "Techniques and Methods of Decent Letter Writing." Secondly, I propose that all WOLTE's be licensed and if necessary, leashed. We must not rest until the decline is reversed. Signed, I.L. Literate (name withheld quest) upon re- favor with the semi-literate public and other faculty. The theory continues that WOLTE's hope eventually to convert the Profile into a picture-dominated tabloid complete with centerfolds (The WOLTE of the month?). Another possibility is that the decline is a faculty plot to make the Profile so inferior that students will have no choice but to go back to reading academic books. But will students have forgotten how to read, much less write, decent prose? A similar theory suggests that the fault lies with the new Vice President who would like to undermine the Efficiency Committee releases new survey (Editor's note: The following is printed by The Profile as a campus service at the request of the Committee for Efficiency. All students, faculty, staff and administration should requisition triplicate copies of the survey from the Office of the Committee for Efficiency, complete and return. Please note, the following is only a sample copy.) Agnes Scott College Efficiency Committee, 1974, Survey 1A "Ask not what ASC can do for you, but rather what you can do to ASC." Check right answer; wrong answers will be deducted from final score. Name: Rank: ASC LD.#: 1) Classification a. don't know b. field hand c. overseer d. maintenance (academic) e. maintenance (grounds) f. all other (e.g., student) If you have checked c, d or f, please respond to # 2. 2. Hours per week on job (please give approximate totals): Column A Column B committee work Jn classroom meetings (other than class) writing study reports in library class preparation Note: If the total in Column A is less than 30 or the total in Column B is more than 15, you should report immediately to the OCE for as- signment. It is expected that each overseer, each maintenance worker (academic), and each all other (e.g., student) contribute to the life of the Agnes Scott community by generating their proportionate share of reports, memoranda and waste paper. The Committee for Efficiency will make an effort to honor individual preference with respect to assignment; however, the Committee makes no guarantee. If your response to #1 was b, c, d or e, please answer 3-6. If you are classified as f. all other (e.g., student) and are on work scholarship, you should also complete 3-6. 3. Rate of remuneration 4. Basis of remuneration a. poverty level b. sub poverty level c. (sub poverty) 2 d. inhuman e. I pay them. a. by the pound b. personal fulfillment c. by the square foot d. by