Handbook

HANDBOOK

West Georgia College
Carrollton

1941-1942

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TO THE STUDENT PERSONNEL OF
WEST GEORGIA COLLEGE:

The faculty joins me in giving to you a most
hearty and cordial welcome. Our campus is a
friendly place. This pamphlet is printed for your
information. We hope that it contains informa-
tion which will aid you. The suggestions herein
listed have been found helpful by our faculty
and students. Therefore we pass them on to you.
Respectfully,
IRVINE S. INGRAM, President.

REMARKS BY THE CHAIRMAN OF THE
STUDENT ACTIVITY COMMITEE:

Traditions are a way of life in any college com-
munity. This mode of living is characteristic of
ladies and gentlemen the world over. Such state-
ments, as college bred; tolerant and understand^
mg; a scholar and a gentleman all spring from
that indefinable something we attain through
living in and becoming a part of a school in
which traditions are honored.

Here at West Georgia we are gradually build-
ing up some excllent customs customs that
are becoming traditions.

Freshman week Freshman week, for example,
is as old as the college and serves the purpose
of getting new folks adjusted to our way of
life on the campus. No one would want to
see this practice abolished, least of all the Fresh-
men. The annual Sophomore-instigated Fresh-
man Parade up to town and around the square

is so much a part of us that even the townsfolk
would be disappointed were it abolished. This
annual affair has in it the elements of sheer
buffoonery and humor, and is a good test of
one's capacity to be a good sport.

Christmas Carols Then just before the Chris f.-
mas holidays the college chorus always arranges
a program of carols, first presented at the col-
lege, and then sung out of doors here and there
about town. This gesture of goodwill and friend-
liness is appreciated by the entire community.

Basketball The opening of the winter quarter
usually ushers in a full basktball schedule. In
victory or defeat the team and the student body
have always shown an excellent sportsmanlike
spirit.

Plays Plays are an important part of our
winter quarter program. The experience of
being in a play is of great value to the actors.
The audience profits vicariously by a new ex-
perience and by learning some of the pleasures
and etiquette of theater going. A really good
college play is remembered as an outstanding
event of that college year.

Annual Stunt Night Every winter the staff
of the college paper. The West Georgian, spon-
sors a stunt night, offering prizes to organiza-
tions presenting the cleverest and most hilarious
ekits.

Spring Quarter Activities The spring quarter
ushers in our busiest time. Such important
events as, ReHgious Emphasis Week, Parents'
Day; Annual Hobby Show; many parties and

banquets; the yearly Home Coming Concert and
Warm Springs party of the college chorus;
May Day festivities; Student Body Elections;
Alumni Day, and the colorful Final Dance are
all extra-curricular activities that have taken
on the character of traditions because they are
ardently supported. The reason these activities
live and continue year in and year out is that
we like doing them and support them whole-
heartedly.

All these things have become customary, even
traditional, at West Georgia. But there are
many practics, more general perhaps, that should
be traditional on any campus.

Democracy For example, West Georgia should
be a democratic place where everyone Bpeaks
to everyone else.

Dates It is matter of good taste among ladies
and gentlemen on a college campus to conduct
themselves on a date so as to fit in with the
establishment's campus customs of society.

Campus This same good taste should keep
us from walking on the grass, throwing rubbish
about or otherwise marring the beauty of our
campus.

Chapel At West Georgia Chapel serves a fun-
damental necessity. It is a part of our group
meetings. Here we come to feel that we are
all a part of this college. The audience reaction
and response in chapel is important. A quiet
attentive audience is a helpful atmosphere to
any chapel.

Dining Hall For very good biological reasons
we have to eat three times a day. Anything

we have to do that often should be as interesting
and colorful as possible. The dining hall could
be the place on this campus where we learn
some valuable lessons in etiquette. There is
nothing which puts one so ill at ease as not
to know how to eat.

Noises Noises may be defined as sounds out
of place just as weeds are plants out of place.
In an educational institution where we depend
so largely on certain sounds for instruction and
learning, sounds out of place are the rankest
kind of educational weeds.

Work and Play One of the most important
attributes of college training is that of discrimi-
nation. The capacity to put first things first is
paramount. Our most important job at West
Georgia is living up to our individual classroom
responsibilities. Play before work or instead of
work is the hallmark of immaturity and child-
hood. Play to the exclusion of all work makes
a dullard and a bore.

GENERAL REGULATIONS

1. College regulations go into effect at the time
a student arrives on the campus and continue
through commencement. Students permitted to
leave the campus at various times during the
year are responsible for upholding the standards
of the college during their absence.

2. Any student who fails to register before
the end of the first class day of any quarter
will be charged a fee of $2.50 for late registra-
tion.

3. Students may deposit cash in the treasurer's
office and withdraw it as needed. This practice
is advised in order to protect them from loss.

4. The post office at the college is known as
Genola. Mail is received twice daily and dis-
patched once daily.

5. In the case of emergency if a parent
wishes to call a student home communication
must be made with the president, dean, or dean
of women.

6. Leave of absence may be refused because
of low scholarship or of too frequent request for
leave.

7. When dormitories are officially closed for
holiday seasons, all students except those who
must remain for work or for other legitimate
reasons, are to leave. Special permission to re-
main must be secured from the dean, and those
granted such permission must observe regula-
tions set up by the administration.

8. Overnight visitors may be entertained in
the dormitories only on week-ends, and then
only with the permission of the hostess in the
building. Meals are twenty-five cents each.

9. Assemblies are scheduled twice each week
for the entire student body. These meetings
are considered as important as class work.
Attendance is required of all students.

10. Students are requested not to smoke
in the dining hall or the gymnasium.

11. Tennis courts will be closed on Sundays
from 9 a. m. to 1 p. m. and from 5 p. m. to 6 p. m.

12. Requests for trays during illness must be
made to the resident nurse thirty minutes before
meals.

13. Dates are allowed on Sunday, only on the
front campus, from three until five.

14. Too frequent meetings between men and
women students are looked upon with disap-
proval.

15. Men and women students are not to be
together on the campus after 6 p. m.

16. Hazing is not permitted.

17. Outsiders who persist in making a nuisance
of themselves in the college community shall
be barred from having dates with college girls.

18. Faculty and student conferences are to be
held on Saturday mornings.

19. Residential NYA students are to be gov-
erned by the same regulations as other students.
Provisions may be made for their attendance at
functions especially provided for them.

20. Absence due to illness must be excused by
the nurse.

21. Student activities during the evening are
not considered occasions for dates. Regulation
15 under General Regulations must be observed
after such activities.

22. The official school colors shall he Crim-
son Red and Royal Blue.

REGULATIONS FOR GOLF COURSE

L Students are to be on the golf course only
when playing golf.

2. Men and women playing golf together must
play in foursomes.

3. Each person playing must have a set of
at least four clubs.

4. Students must not hold up other players

unduly.

5. Players without caddies must let others

pass through.

6. Women who play must sign house register.

7. Men and women when playing must be
appropriately dressed.

DORMITORY REGULATIONS WOMEN

1. Quiet hour shall be interpreted to mean
no whistling, singing, laughing, loud talking,
playing of musical instruments, or visiting after
7:30 o'clock. Loud talking, laughing, or dis-
turbance in the dormitories is out of order at
any time.

2. All nights preceeding classes are regarded
as quiet hour nights.

3. Men callers are expected to depart within
five minutes after the bell is sounded at 10
o'clock.

4. Occupants of the reception rooms are ex-
pected to keep them orderly and free from
papers.

5. Gym suits and shorts are to be worn only
in the gymnasium and on tennis courts.

6. Girls may spend the night in another girl's
room on nights not regarded as quiet hour nights
by signing out on the house register.

7. Radios must be played low enough to avoid
disturbance and must be turned off at 10:30.

8. The radio in the lobby may be played by
students except during class hours and quiet
hours.

9. Special orders for refreshments to be sent
to dormitories must be placed before 9:45 on
opening evenings and before 6:45 on Sunday
evenings.

10. All laundering and pressing must be done
in the laundry room before seven-thirty o'clock
on study evenings and before ten o'clock on
opening evenings.

11. Visiting in bedrooms during study even-
ings is permitted between 9:00 and 9:20.

12. All communications from parents or guard-
ians concerning leave of absence must be made
to the dean of women. Standing permits are
valid only for week-end visits at home.

3. Women leaving the campus for out-of-town
trips must file a leave of absence card approved
by the dean of women.

14. Women who return in cars from week-end
visits should arrive on the campus not later
than 6:45 p. m.

15. Women may ride in cars only to and from
town with people they know. They are not to
ride in trucks or on the outside of cars at any
time.

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5. Fr^In case of illness or other emergency, stud-
(p vents p should report to the dormitory hostess at
/"hence, day or night.

^^ 17. All guests must conform to dormitory
regulations.

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in 18. Women students may go to town in groups
of two or more and should return to the campus
in time for the evening meal. This regulation
applies to theatre and shopping centers.

19. Women who leave the campus during the
day or leave the dormitories during the evening
must sign out and sign in on the house register.

20. Women may go to town in the mornings
only by special permission of the dean of women.
Sunday church services are excepted.

-^j^21. A deposit fee of fifty cents is charged for
^ , jc. ^^^^^ey. This fee is refunded when the key
i& returned at the close of the year.

22. Freshmen are allowd one evening engage-
ment a week; sophomores, two. Juniors may
have three, ,^one during the week and two on
the week-p These date^ may be either on or

off the cpiij^..s.

23. There shall be no engagements in the wom-
en's dormitories during any student body social
function.

24. Women living on the campus fill all even-
ing engagements at the women's buildings.

25. Whenever possible all outgoing telephone
calls should be reversed. The use of the tele-

/ phone except for long distance calls is prohibit-
?d during study hour.

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26. Women will confine their walks t" girl's
campus on Sunday except by special permioii'^ts

27. Communication from bedroom window
is disapproved.

28. Women may spend the night in Carrollton
with parents or near relatives.

29. Social relations with young men are dis-
continued after the supper hour.

30. All persons living in dormiuries except
regular instructors must abide by the above
regulations.

31. Juniors who have off campuh dates will
sign out on the regulation leave of aosence and
must return to the campi,,. by 10:30 except with

special permission.

DORMITORY REGULATIONS- MFN

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1. Rooms must be kept in orde" HLxd are
spected each day except Sunday. Change in
furniture or any other changes abou, the room
must be referred to the dormitory officials. Paste
or a -.ything to mar the walls mus+ ^ot be used.
Each person is responsible for f pkeep and
preservation of property in his i-Owihi jind will
be required to pay for any damage bei'ore the
end of the quarter.

2. Men are urged to be gentlemen at all imes.

3. Quiet hours are observed in the dormitories
after seven-thirty ever}- evening preceding days
on which classes are to be held.

4. Students wishing to leave the dormitory m
the evening will indicate such by signing the
house register.

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5. Freshmen must remain on the campus every
Lpvening on which qaiet hours are observed until
""hp; have estabhshed a general record of C.
vac mid-term or thereafter.)

6. Students wishing tr leave school for the
week-end and will sign the house register, giv-
ing destinatv^:^ and time of expected return.

o'^ie^.en mak uS? F's are required to remain on

to A 9^^ '^ ^^ ^^' "^ P' ^' ^^ ^^^ nights preceding
Js .. ,ys ei-jept by special permission.

j^yS. Occupants of a roii^n wiih electrical fixtures
\ j1 be charged 50 cents for replacements of
fuse blown by overload or carelessness.

9. A fifty cents deposit fee is charged for each
key. This is refunder' when the key is returned.

10. Men are to pi.,,^e Coca-Cola bottles out-
side their rooms in ^^11 nail at 8 a. m.

11. Men are to have their rooms in order
ready for inspection by nine a. m.

12. Trash, oaper, and other refuse must be
placed in designated receptacles.

13. Radios must not be played loud enough
to disturb others ana must be turned off by
10:30 p. m.

QUALITY POINTS AND A^JENCES

1. The grades received in courses in the college

carry quality points according .o the following
schedule :

Grade Points

A - 6

B 4

C 2

D
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2. A student must receive in each college year
at least nine quality points to be admitted th(^
following year. If not too great, the deficiency,
may be made up in summer school.

3. Quality points are deducted when a student
is absent from six or more classes or assemblies.
The penalty for continued failure to attend
classes is probation or expulsion. aio

4. Absences from classes and regular ai -.. ^s
are excused for member.'j of recognized studt s
activities when represencing the college aw
from the campus, for field trips sponsored by
instructors, and for illness.

5. Students absent from examinations are
charged a fee of one dollar to make up a mid-
term and two dollars to make up a final exami-
nation unless such absence is excused by the
Dean.

6. A student desiring to continue his college
work being absent from a class or exercise occur-
ing the two days immediately preceding or the
two days immediately following the Thanksgiv-
ing recess, the Christmas recess, the Spring re-
cess, or other college hohdays, must pay a fine
of $1.50 for each day in which the absence occur-
red. The same fee is charged for reinstatement
of any kind.

PROBATION

It is the policy of the administration to restrict
the privileges of students" whose behavior is
disapproved.

1. A student who passes only one course or
who makes 3 D^s will be placed on probation

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the following quarter. A student failing in all
of his work will not be permitted to return
for the next quarter. He may return after being
out for one quarter, but will do so on probation.

2. When placed on probation for low grade
work during a previous quarter a student must
do passing grade work in two courses and make
at least two quality points or be dismissed.

3. A student on probation is not allowed lo
represent the college in any intercollegiate activ-
ity.

4. In some cases, a student on probation may
lose membership in all student organizations dur-
ing the period of probation.

5. A student on probation may not leave the
campus without permission.

6. Unexcused absences from classes or assem-
blies while on probation render the student sub-
ject to suspension or expulsion.

LIBRARY REGULATIONS

L Books not specially reserved may be drawn
from the library for home use for two weeks.

2. Books on special reserve must be consulted
in the library except as stated in regulations
3 and 4 below.

3. Reserve books may be drawn from the
library at 4:15 p. m. for home use overnight
and must be returned by 9:00 a. m. the follow-
ing morning.

4. Reserve books may be drawn from the
library at 11:00 a. m. on Saturday for home use

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over the week-end and must be returned by
9:00 a. m. the following Monday.

5. Periodicals may be taken from the library
by students.

6. A fine of two cents a day will be charged
on books not returned on time.

7. A fine of twenty -five cents for the first hour
and five cents for every hour thereafter will
be charged on reserve books not returned on
time.

8. Noise and disorder in the library will
subject the offender to withdrawal of library
privileges.

9. Mutilation or theft of books or periodicals
will subject the offender to suspension or ex-
pulsion from the college.

10. Students abusing library privileges will be
deprived thereof.

ENTERTAINMENTS

1. Once each three or four weeks the gymn-
asium is used for college social affairs. The group
or organization sponsoring the affair is held
responsible by the faculty for the removal of
decorations and the arrangement of the build-
ing for the next scheduled class following the
entertainment.

2. Requests for entertainments must be filed
in triplicate in the Dean's office two weeks
ahead of time and must be signed by the faculty
adviser.

3. Social functions are limited to one each
quarter for each organization, the nature of the

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function to be approved by the dean in confer-
ence with the faculty advisers. Only students
and former members of the organization are
invited.

4. The student body as a whole is permitted
one social or dance a month. Students and
alumni only are invited.

5. Social functions are limited to one a week
durmg the fall and winter quarters and to two
a week during the spring quarter. No social
functions are to be scheduled during the week
of quarterly examinations.

STUDENT ACTIVITIES

Student activities and organizations are an
important part of life at West Georgia. Amon^
the various clubs and activities every student
should find something to st^'mulate his interest.
The faculty hopes that everyone will avail him-
self of the chance to participate in some manner
in the community life of the college as repres-
ented by these organizations. The faculty h-is
found that participation in too many activities
at one time has frequently been detrimental to
the student.

Following IS a list of approved non-athletic
activities. These are under the general super-
vision of a special committee of the faculty.

The West Georgian, the college newspaper,
three times accorded first honor rating by the
Associated Collegiate Press (1939, 1940, 1941).
All students are eligible for places as editors
iand reporters.

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The Chieftain, annual publication of the col-
lege.

Mu Zeta Alpha, honorary scientific society.
Meetings on first Thursdays.

Lambda Chapter of Zeta, Sigma Pi (formerly
Phi Sigma Alpha), national honorary social sci-
ence club. Meetings on second Thursdays,
7 p. m.

The Press Forum, a journalistic club. Meet-
ings on Tuesdays, 3:15 p. m.

Alpha, Psi, open to all students studying Home
Economics, meetings on first Wednesdays at 9:50
a. m. and Thursdays at 7 p. m.

The Debating Club, meetings on first and
third Mondays, 7 p. m.

The French Club, composed of highest rank-
ing students in French. Meetings on third Thurs-
days, 7 p. m.

Fine Art& Club, honorary fine arts society.

The College Chorus, practices on Wednesdays
at 7 p. m. and at the discretion of the director,
on Mondays at 7 p. m.

The Orchestra, organized only when there is
sufficient instrumentation. Practice at scheduled
afternoon periods.

The Four-H Club, This organization functions
when there is a sufficient number of former
high school members to constitute.

The Future Farmers of America, composed of

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students in vocational agriculture. Meetings on
second and fourth Thursdays, 7 p. m.

The Voluntary Religious Association. Vespers
on Sundays at 5:00 p. m.

The Officers- Club, composed of the officers
of the various organizations. Meetings on sec-
ond Wednesdays at 9:50 a. m. and at called
sessions.

The W-Club, honorary athletic club. No
regular meetings.

In order to expedite the work of the activities
listed above, the faculty has thought it advis-
able to formulate the following rules under which
they are to be operated.

1. All candidates for student body or class
officers must have a scholastic average of C or
above.

2. Members of an organization giving a social
should consider themselves, in their capacity
of hosts for the occasion, responsible for the
conduct of the party.

3. Proceeds from the college store are to
be used for student activities.

4. The college looks with disfavor upon undue
soliciting of funds from members of any organi-
zation. Faculty advisers are expected to audit
the books of their organizations.

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Honor Points

1. Honor points are given for participation in extra-curricular activities. The purpose
of these honor points is two-fold: (a) to recognize merit; (b) to enable a greater number of
students to engage in extra-curricular activities.

2. Sophomores are allowed a maximum of twelve honor points; freshmen are allowed a
maximum of ten honor points. Honor points are given for offices and activities a.s listed
below:

ORGANIZATION 6

pts.

5 pts.

4 pts.

3 pts.

2 pts.

WEST GEORGIAN Editor

Business
Mgr.

Associate
Editor

Managing
Editor

Feature
Editors

Reporters
etc.

CHIEFTAIN Editor

Business
Mgr.

Associate
Editor

Staff

GLEE CLUB AND CHORUS

Business
Mgr.

Officers

Members

CLASS OFFICERS

President

Student

Body

Class
Presidents

Other
Officers

V. R. A.

President

Secretary

Other

Officers

and Council

DRAMATIC
CLUB

Stage
Mgr.

Officers

Members

DEBATING
CLUB

Officers
Teams

Members

HONORARY and DEPARTMENTAL
SOCIETIES

Officers

Members

ATHLETICS

Team Mgr.
Varsity

Varsity

3. The Activities Committiee of the faculty constitutes a committee of revision.

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