ELSIE'S HANDBOOK

LaGrange College
Students Handbook

Revised Edition, 1953-1954

Presented by
STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

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FOREWORD

The Student Government Association, based on powers
and laws granted by the President and Faculty, has con-
trol of all matters pertaining to the conduct and social
life of the students. All students should learn to appre-
ciate that the least disregard of the rules on their part
means extra care upon their fellow students who, though
conscientiously assuming office under the Association,
have yet come to college to enjoy and make use of the
advantages that LaGrange College offers.

To learn to live honorably and unselfishly in a com-
munity and to share in the responsibility of the govern-
ment is a part of the broader education for which we
come to college. We ask of all students their hearty co-
operation. We hope our Student Government Association
will succeed in helping its students to be intelligent citi-
zens and thinking individuals.

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Greetings to the Freshman Class

New students, welcome to an adventure in living at La-
Grange College! Here we work, study, play, and worship
together as one group, each for all and all for one. You've
never had an experience like this, for there is none to
match it.

Attitude is the major factor in successful relations.
Come prepared to join wholeheartedly in every worth-
ful endeavor, and you will agree with us that LaGrange
College is a great college!

Sincerely,

Waights Gibbs Henry, Jr.

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The L C. Student's Creed

Life is mine to live, That I may cherish it

And right royally meet its responsibilities,

I would lay aside that which is

Narrow, selfish, ignoble, and unkind,

The false, superficial, the dishonest,

I would shun in thought, word, and deed,

Rather may I cultivate in my college life

Those traits and ideals that will fit me

To weave dreams into realities, and impressions into

character.
To meet bravely the hard tasks of life;
To bring joy to those who falter in their tasks.
I would strive to judge more kindly,
Trust more fully, and love more deeply,
That my life may reflect His goodness.
And my soul may grow in the knowledge
Of Him, whom to know is life eternal.

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Calendar For 1953-1954

1953

September 6 Dormitories and dining hall open to new

students and faculty.
September 8 Dormitories and dining hall open to old

students at 2 :00 P. M.
September 9 Registration of students.
Setpember 10 Class work begins.

November 25 Thanksgiving holidays begin at 12:30 P. M.
November 30 Thanksgiving holidays end; class work re-
sumed at 8:30 A. M.
December 18 Holiday Dance.

December 19 Christmas holidays begin at 12:30 P. M.

1954

January 4 Christmas holidays end; class work resumed

at 8 :30 A. M.
January 23 End of Fall term.
January 25 Holiday.

April 14 Spring holidays begin at 12 :30 P. M.

April 20 Spring holidays end; class work resumed at

8:30 A. M.
May 1 May Day (closed weekend).
May 29 Meeting of Alumnae Association.
May 30 Baccalaureate Sermon.
May 31 Graduation.

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Order of the Day

Rising Bell 7:00 A. M.

Breakfast 7:15-8:15 A. M.

Library Bell 8:20 A. M.

First Class Bell 8:30 A. M.

Tardy Bell 8:34 A. M.

Half Period Bell 9:00 A. M.

Chapel 10:30 A. M.

Class Bell 11:00 A. M.

Release Bell 1:00 P. M.

Lunch 12:40-1:15 P. M.

Class Bell 2:10 P. M.

Release Bell 5:10 P. M.

Dinner 5:45-6:30 P. M.

Vesper Bell Three Short 6:30 P. M.

Study Hall Bell 7:15 P. M.

Release Bell 10:00 P. M.

Meditations Three Short 10:15 P. M.

Warning Room Bell 10:25 P. M.

Room Bell 10:30 P. M.

Senior Room Bell 11:00 P. M.

Lights Out Bell for Underclassmen 11:15 P. M.

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Student Government Association
Officers

President Mary Jane Flood

Senior Vice President Joyce Eidson

Junior Vice President Carolyn Doby

Junior Vice President Ann King

Secretary Virginia Sprayberry

Treasurer Claire Matthews

Senior Representative Jean Clegg

Junior Representative Frances Brady

Sophomore Representative Dorothy Pitts

Honorary Members Peggy Smith, Catherine Tanner

Men's Representatives Charles Barret,

Lamar Fetner, Tyler Morgan, David Smith,

Ervin Williams

Town Girl's Representatives Eva Anderson

Faye McClellan

Two Freshmen Representatives to be elected.

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Student Directory

President of Student Body Mary Jane Flood

President of Y. W. C. A. Peggy Smith

President of W. A. A. Catherine Tanner

President of Delta Phi Delta Sarah Ann Maxwell

President of Alpha Kappa Theta Peggy Smith

President of Kappa Phi Delta Catherine Tanner

President of Pi Delta Kappa Earle Williams

President of Lambda Kappa David Smith

President of Senior Class Catherine Tanner

President of Junior Class Frances Brady

President of Sophomore Class Dorothy Pitts

President of Curtain Raisers Mattie Perkerson

President of Alpha Psi Omega Sarah Ann Maxwell

Editor of the Scroll Mattie Perkerson

Editor of the Quadrangle Lena Pearl Knight

President of the Chapel Choir Peggy Smith

President of the Choralaires Frances Henry

President of M. S. M. Mary Sue Westbrook

President of B. S. U. Carolyn Doby

President of Christadelphians Joyce Eidson

President of P. K. Club Lee Hale

President of the L Club Frankie Lee Cole

President of the Horatian Club Wilma McLane

President of the I. R. C. Travis Woodward

House President of Pitts Joyce Eidson

House President of Hawkes Ann King

House President of Smith Carolyn Doby

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Regulations of the Student

Government Association

In order to help you be your 4 'best self" on the Hill, the
following rules are in effect :

I. QUIET:

A. From 8:30 A. M. to 1:00 P. M. and 2:10 to 5:10
P. M. and 7:15 to 10:00 P. M. except on Satur-
day afternoons and nights, Sundays, and holi-
days. Minor call-downs are given for violation
of this rule.

B. Absolute quiet from 10:30 P. M. to 7:00 A. M.
Major call-downs are given for the violation of
this rule.

C. Radios and record players must not be heard
outside the room during quiet hours. If this is
not observed, a major call-down will be given.

D. Girls answering the phones during quiet hours
are requested not to call in the halls.

E. Following a concert or program, study hall
will be strictly observed even if only thirty min-
utes remain.

F. Students must remain in their buildings after
the 10:30 bell unless granted special permission
by the residence counselor.

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G. Freshmen, sophomores, and juniors must re-
main in their rooms after 11:00 bell unless
granted special permission by residence coun-
selor. Seniors must remain in their rooms after
11:30. Penalty: Major call-down.

n. STUDY HALL:

A. Study hall will be observed from 7:15 to 10:00
P. M.

B. Students will be allowed special permission by
residence counselors to study late only four
times a month. Other times all work must be
done and student's lights out by 11:15 for fresh-
men, sophomores, juniors; 11:45 for seniors.

C. Penalty for not observing these rules will be
minor call-down.

D. Special rules for study hall will be made for
examination week. The rules are made by and
for students.

III. TELEPHONES:

A. No telephones are to be used after 11:00 bell
except for long distance calls.

B. Students are requested to be considerate of
others when using the phone. Don't talk too
long!

IV. DATES:

Seeing a town boy who is not a LaGrange Col-
lege student for even fifteen minutes is con-
sidered a date. Out-of-town boys are permitted

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to stay an hour without signing a date card.
When leaving campus with a coed a date card
must be signed.

A. Date permits must be signed in the Dean of
Women's Office for students in Smith. Hawkes
students must sign date permits in the parlor
of Hawkes, and Pitts students in the parlor of
Pitts.

B. All students may date on Saturday and Sunday
afternoons and nights. Additional date nights
are determined by your academic standing.

C. All date permits of freshmen, sophomores, and
juniors must be signed by the house president
by 10:30. A major call-down will be given for
not signing in. Seniors have 11:00 permission.
All students, except seniors, have 11:00 per-
mission on Saturday nights. Seniors have 11:30
permission on Saturday nights.

D. Out-of-town boys are dated only after permission
has been sent by parents directly to the Dean
of Women.

E. Signing out for relatives' homes does not legal-
ize an extra date night.

F. No student may have dates while under re-
striction.

G. The following places outside the city limits are
legal: Hanson's Airport Drive-In, Drive-In The-
atre, Tanglewood, and Dairy Queen.

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H. Have your date leave promptly at 10:30. You'll
probably get to see him again !

L Administration and student council have author-
ity to forfeit date nights of any student who has
deficiencies in her classwork.

J. Afternoon dates will be considered as date nights
except on Saturday and Sunday.

K. Students are allowed to ride in a ten-mile rad-
ius of the city limits without permission.

V. SMOKING :

A. Women students may smoke only in their own
dormitory smoking room AFTER written per-
mission has been mailed from parents directly
to the Dean of Women.

B. Students MAY NOT smoke in dormitory rooms
or public places.

C. All girls must be out of the smoking room by
11:00 P. M.

VI. DRINKING :

A. Any student drinking or possessing any alco-
holic beverage is subject to shipping.

VII. PERMISSION :

A. Permisions are required for leaving town or
for having dates with out-of-town boys.

B. Permissions MUST be sent by parents or guard-
ian directly to the Dean of Women. No permis-

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sion enclosed in a letter to a student will be ac-
cepted.

C. No late permission will be granted except in
case of emergency or for unusual circum-
stances. These must all be previously arranged
through the Dean of Women's office. Even with
permission from home no student may take late
permission without the approval of school au-
thorities. ONLY UNUSUAL CIRCUMSTANCES
WILL WARRANT THE GRANTING OF LATE
PERMISSIONS.

D. Students may not spend the night in town ex-
cept with permission from parents and hostess.
Both of these permissions must be given by
mail or phone directly to the Dean of Women.

Vm. TIME LIMIT:

A. Time limit specifies the hour at which students
are required to be on campus.

B. When leaving the campus for the evening stud-
ents must return by 10:30. Seniors have 11:00
permission. All students, except seniors, have
11:00 permission on Saturday nights. Seniors
have 11 :30 permission.

IX. SIGNING OUT CARDS :

A. Students must sign out when leaving campus.

B. Sign in immediately upon your return to the
campus. Penalty for not signing in from town
is a minor call-down. Penalty for not signing

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out or in when going out of town is a major
call-down.

Students must be in from week-end by 10:30
P. M. on Sunday.

Afternoon dates must be signed in by 6:00
P. M.

Sororities, glee club, and other campus organi-
zations may sign out as a group when leaving
the campus for a group function.

A student who signs in as much as five minutes
late receives a major call-down. For signing in
six minutes late a campus is given. For every
three minutes over six, an extra day is added
to the campus. Minor call-downs will be given
to students who sign in from one through four
minutes late.

Students must not continue to date after sign-
ing in. Penalty for violation will be a minor
call-down.

Students are not to leave the campus after a
dance has started.

DINNER ABSENCES

Students must sign dinner absences at least
thirty minutes before meals on Thursday night
and at Sunday noon. Absences must be signed
for week-ends.

Sororities, glee club, or other campus organiza-

tions may sign out as a group with the dtetician
a day ahead of time.

XI. SORORITY :

A. There are to be no sorority parties during study
hall unless special permission is granted by the
Dean of Women.

B. Sorority meetings are not to be held after
10:30 P. M.

XII. PIANOS AND RECORD PLAYERS :

A. Pianos in the parlors and the gym are not to be
used during class hours or study hall.

B. Store juke box may not be used during class
hours.

Xni. DRESS :

A. Students are not to appear off the campus,
across the quadrangle, or in the lobbies and
parlors in shorts, bathing suits, or halters.
Penalty: Minor call-down.

B. Blue jeans are not to be worn off the campus
except for special group activities. Blue jeans
are not to be worn on the campus on Sunday.
Penalty: Minor call-down.

C. Sun baths must be taken directly behind Pitts
building.

D. Students must be fully dressed for all meals,
including breakfast!

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TENNIS COURTS:

Tennis may not be played on Sunday until af-
ternoon.

Neither halters nor bathing suits will be allow-
ed on tennis courts.

CHAPERONES:

While visiting in town, students are under chape-
ronage of hostess.

INSPECTION:

Cleanliness is next to Godliness !

Students furnish their own brooms, mops, and
dust pans. The maids clean the bathrooms and
halls. You are expected to keep things picked
up off the bathroom floors. Students must not
put trash into the hall after the maid has clean-
ed the hall.

Remember all students are responsible for the
neatness of their rooms. Rooms are subject to
inspection by 9:30 A. M. each day. Major call-
downs will be given for untidy rooms. Students
must not leave for holidays until their rooms
are in order.

INFIRMARY :

"Health and cheerfulness mutually beget each
other. ' 'Addison.

The resident infirmarian is here for the pur-
pose of caring for students who need medical

attention, and to promote the general good
health of all the students. She will be found in
the infirmary on the first floor of Smith build-
ing. The following rules should be observed:

A. Students who need medical attention, please re-
port to the infirmarian as early as possible.

B. To be excused from class on account of illness
students MUST report to the infirmary before
missing class.

C. No meals will be served to sick girls in their
rooms unless the infirmary is over-crowded.

D. The visiting hours for the infirmary are:

A. M. 8:00 to 9:00

10:30 to 11:00

12:00 to 1:00
P. M. 5:00 to 6:00
9:30 to 10:30

XVin. SPECIAL REGULATIONS:

A. Special examination week privileges will be
posted prior to examination week.

B. Regulations concerning fire drills will be an-
nounced by the Student Government.

C. Students must not occupy dormitories during
holidays except by previous arrangements with
college administration.

PENALTIES :
A. Penalty for students taking more than their al-

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loted number of town, show, and date privileges,
is left to discretion of the Student Government
Council.

B. Three minor call-downs for the same offense
constitute a campus.

C. Two major call-downs for the same offense
constitute a campus.

D. Two campuses for the same offense constitute
a quadrangle or similar punishment decided by
the Student Government Council.

A campus cannot be broken except to see a
doctor, for class work, and to attend church
services. Special permission must be obtained
from Dean of Women or Student Government
president.

A campus must be served immediately after it
is given. It cannot be postponed to meet the
convenience of the offender.

Any member of the student body whose con-
duct and attitude are at variance with the prin-
ciples of the Student Government may, after in-
vestigation and recommendation by the Student
Government Council, be expelled by the admin-
istration.

ALL RULES APPLY TO ALL STUDENTS FOR
THE TIME THEY ARE AT LAGRANGE COL-
LEGE, INCLUDING THE LAST WEEK OF
SCHOOL. ALL STUDENTS MUST BE IN THEIR
ROOMS IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE SING-

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ING AND WORSHIP THE LAST SUNDAY
NIGHT. ROOMS WILL BE CHECKED.

XIX. RULES FOR TOWN STUDENTS:

A. All boys must leave campus by 11:15 P. M. un-
less special permission is obtained from the
President or the Dean of Women.

B. Town students who violate rules will be sub-
ject to action by the Student Council.

XX. SUBSEQUENT CLASS PRIVILEGES:

A. These privileges are granted early in May.

B. Students who have served major penalties do
not receive these privileges.

XXI. CLASS PRIVILEGES:
SENIORS:

A. Seniors have 11:00 privilege every night except
Saturday. On Saturday they have 11 :30 privilege.

B. Seniors are unlimited in the number of times
they may attend night shows.

C. Seniors may have dates on any night.
JUNIORS:

A. May go to town at their own discretion.

B. May have four date nights a month.

C. May attend the movies four nights a month.

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SOPHOMORES:

A. May go to town four times a week.

B. May have two date nights a month.

C. May attend movies three nights a month.
FRESHMEN:

A. May go to town three times a week. Saturday
afternoon, night, and Sunday do not count as
times to town.

B. May have one date night a month.

C. May attend movies two nights a month.

D. Freshmen may not go to town at night without
using date night or night show privileges.

XXI. DEAN'S LIST AND PRIVILEGES:

A. Students whose names appear on the Dean's
List will receive three extra date nights a
month and one extra show privilege a month.

B. Students on the Dean's List will receive one
extra cut a semester.

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Customs and Traditions

College traditions make college life worthwhile. When
you come to LaGrange, you not only enjoy the customs
handed through the years, but you have a share in adding
to the traditions of your Alma Mater.

The Junior Class sponsors the pajama party the first
Saturday night.

The Student Government will honor the new students at
a formal entertainment in the Fall.

The W. A. A. will honor the new students with a weiner
roast.

The Junior-Freshman wedding takes place when the
freshmen receive their privileges. Juniors choose one or
more freshmen "sisters."

Freshmen spend the first Saturday night with upper-
classmen.

"Y" installation service is held in the early Fall for the
new girls.

The local sororities and fraternities, which everyone has
the privilege to join, provide social activities for the
students. Bids are sent out at a time designated by the
Inter-Sorority and Inter-Fraternity Councils.

The Y. W. C. A. has a Christmas party for the ser-
vants.

On a night before Christmas holidays, college students
sing Christmas carols around town.

The Sophomore-Senior Banquet is held in the Spring.

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The seniors, juniors, and underclassmen sing to each
other at midnight on Commencement Sunday. The singing
is followed by a worship service in the Little Chapel.

The freshmen elect two seniors to sleep in the new guest
room for one night.

Hints to the Freshmen

Begin well. We're here to help you, and you to help
yourself.

The Student Government is here to help you, not to
catch you.

Remember that we have all been freshmen ourselves,
and don't hesitate to call on us.

If you don't know, ask. Curious freshmen make wise
sophomores.

The Dean's List is a place of honor.

Always introduce your guest to the Dean of Women.

Remember that your own good named and the good
name of your college are represented by your actions.

When leaving college 4 'sign out", and when returning
"sign in." It pays.

This is a place to make friends, so don't go around with
one person exclusively.

Remember that you reflect your home.

Remember that you are here to work. Each neglected
task makes the next one harder.

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Being quiet is a personal matter. Keep it so. No one
should have to tell you.

Honor is too dear to be compromised for popularity, or
for the fear of being unpleasant.

It is good taste to freshen up for dinner.

A freshman who can smile will go further than one who
cannot.

Church attendance is not compulsory for students, but
it is expected at the church of your choice.

Pay all dues on time. You are not a full-fledged mem-
ber of any organization unless you do.

Don't be afraid to make mistakes; just don't let it be-
come a bad habit.

Remember that appropriate street clothes should be
worn in town.

Remember to check your watch with the college clock.
Remember to read the bulletin board each day.
All girls need a white dress.

Remember that chronic borrowers do not make good
friends.

Bad work for the first semester may handicap you
through the whole year.

Class spirit is fine, but college spirit is better.

Enjoy your chapel period don't be discourteous by
studying when we have a guest speaker.

Do not talk to boys from your dormitory windows.

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Any library book checked out in your name for another
student, if not returned at the proper time, will run up a
fine for you. Let your friends check out books for them-
selves.

Young Women's Christian Association
of LaGrange College

1 'Shine out of my heart, shine out today, shine out al-
ways, shine out of my heart, Lord Jesus."

WELCOME FROM THE Y. W. C. A.

A hearty welcome to each of the new girls! The Y. W.
C. A. wants to help you and also needs your help. It is a
religious organization which encourages Christian youth
in spiritual and social growth. Together we shall make
this year a happy one.

When we heard you were coming to L. C. we picked
ou a "Y" sister to get acquainted with you and see that
you meet other students. She will take you to the pa jama
party. We want you to feel that you are a vital part of
our college from the very beginning.

Y. W. C. A. CABINET

President

Vice-President

Secretary

Treasurer

CHAIRMEN OF COMMITTEES:

Worship Ruth Park Lehmann

Social Service Marie Wright

Peggy Smith

Carolyn West

Frances Henry

Mary Sue Westbrook

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Music

Recreation

World Relatedness

Publicity

Publications

Sara Adams

Eleanor Haynes, Ikuko Kodera

Carolyn Gill

Peggy McElhannon

Jacquelynn Northcutt
Ginger Moody

HONORARY MEMBERS:

Student Government

Athletic Association

Methodist Student Movement
Baptist Student Movement .

Westminister Fellowship

Honorary

Boy's Representative

Mary Sue Westbrook

Mary Jane Flood
Catherine Tanner

Carolyn Doby
Mattie Perkerson

Evelyn Fang

Sam Baker

Two freshmen representatives to be elected.

HOW YOU CAN HELP YOUR Y

1. Be prompt and constant in your attendance to all
religious services.

2. Be silent and reverent in the Little Chapel.

3. Do your part to make each service a success.

4. Be always helpful and friendly to students and fac-
ulty.

5. Be cheerful.

The Athletic Association of LaGrange College extends
to you and you and most especially YOU a great big
welcome.

Athletic Association

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We know you are going to love being a student at L. C.

When the tennis courts call, you add point to point.
You come in with a blistered nose, and the favorite boy
friend calls you could kick yourself but you have not
the energy. It is a vicious cycle, but at the end of the
year when the tennis trophy, the medals, the letters, and
the stars are awarded, you thank your lucky stars that
your nose did peel a few well, six or eight times for
you have your reward.

Yes, as I started to say, when I was so rudely inter-
rupted, the Athletic Association is here to foster a spirit
of good sportsmanship, wholesome play, and the develop-
ment of a sane mind in a sound body. If at any time, in
any way, we can help you, just come arunning that's
what we're here for.

ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION OFFICERS:

President Catherine Tanner

Vice President Frances- Brady

Secretary June Grist

Treasurer Almonese' Brown

Senior Representative Mattie Perkerson

Junior Representative Frankie Lee Cole

Sophomore Representative Carolyn Gill

"L" Club President Frankie Lee Cole

Honororary Members Mary Jane Flood, Catherine Tan-
r jr.

Two freshmen representatives to be elected.

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Letters

NEW POINT SYSTEM
1. Sorority Teams: First team, 100 points; Captain, 100
points.

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2. If sorority team is winner of game, 25 additional
points.

3. Observation of both Health Months, 300 points.

4. Tennis: 20 points for entrance in tournaments; 10
points for each match won; 3 points for each hour
of practice.

5. Hiking : (1) Two points for each mile hiked. At least
two miles must be hiked before points are given.
(2) Not more than 50 points may be earned a se-
mester for hiking.

6. Track: 25 points for winner in any event. 15 points
for second place in any event; 2 points for entering.

7. Swimming : 2 points for each half hour.

8. Archery : 3 points for each hour.

9. Practice: All hours in any sport over required num-
ber, 2 points.

10. Executive position: President, 100 points; Vice-
President, 75 points; Class Representative, 50 points;
Secretary, 75 points; Treasurer, 75 points. This is
limited to the three major organizations and to
class officers.

11. Ping-Pong and Badminton tournament: Entrance, 10
points; winner, 5 points. College champion, 20 points.

12. Points for additional games and tournaments will be
decided by the W. A. A. Council.

13. Stars: Stars will be awarded only after letter has
been won. 500 points are required.

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14. Tennis emblems: Special tennis awards will be
given to the students in the tennis club.

15. Awards: College letters shall be awarded to all
students making over 1000 points.

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Alma Mater

Hail to thee, our Alma Mater,

Guardian of our days;
For thy spirit never failing

We will sing thy praise.
High aloft we hold thy banner

Ever loyal, true;
And to thee, our Alma Mater,

We our pledge renew.

In thy mighty groves of learning

Wisdom's paths we've sought;
High upon thy lofty hilltop

Visions have been wrought.
From our hearts we sing the chorus

Time shall never change,
Hail to thee, our Alma Mater,
Hail to thee, LaGrange.

Author: Dolly Jones House, 1914-1915
Adapted by Ollie Reeves,
Poet Laureate of Georgia.

L C. On the Hill

Oh! It's L. C. on the Hill
That we love and always will,
Because she has our hearts and spirits, too,
She spurs us on in all we do.
Oh, we respect her and her past.
May her glory ever last.
So here's to the red and black we cheer,
To LaGrange we're glad we're here.

Elizabeth Reed '40

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Pledge

I, , upon my honor,

do hereby pledge myself to honesty in academic work
and in student relations. I promise to cooperate with the
community in maintaining high standards of citizenship
by upholding the Constitution, By-Laws, and Regulations
of the Student Government Association.

I understand that a plea of ignorance will not excuse my
failure to keep this pledge.

BE WISE-
KNOW YOUR HANDBOOK
BEFORE YOU COME TO COLLEGE!

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