HILLTOP NEWS VOLUME IV, NUMBER 13 LAGRANGE COLLEGE, LAGRANGE, GEORGIA FRIDAY, MAY 25, 1962

Howard To Edit Hilltop News

The Student Publications Com- mittee has appointed the new staff for the "Hilltop News" for the year 1962-63. The editor will be Virginia Howard, associate editor, Mickey Johnson; business manager, Winston Blumberg; and advertising manager, Lou Gys.

The appointments were made from applications submitted by students.

Virginia Howard, a junior from Red Oak, has been an active member of llhe 'Hilltop News" staff for two years and has had various experience with her high school paper. She has also been a regular contributor to the a contributor to the "Scroll", the LC literary magazine.

Mickey Johnson, sophomore from Baltimore, Maryland, was associated with his high school newspaper of Georgia Military Academy. Mickey has been on the editorial staff of the "Hilltop News" for the past year, and will assist Miss Howard with the edi- torial department and general organization of the "News".

Winston Blumberg, junior from Atlanta, was business manager of his high school newspaper and has been assistant editor of the "Hill- top News" for the past quarter. He will be in charge of the finan- cial business of the "Hilltop News" and the organization of the ad- vertising staff.

Lou Gys, senior from Engle- wood, New Jersey, has been the advertising manager for the "Hilltop News" for the past quar- ter, and will be in charge of se- curing the advertising for the coming year and will organize and train his staff for the coming year.

Mr. Alan Thomas, advisor, had this to say about the new staff for the coining year: "I expect fine things from the new staff, as it seems to be the best organized one we have had in several years. All have had various experience in the newspaper field.

Kathryn Green Is Sigma Nu Sweetheart

At a dance at the Elks Club on February 23, 1962. Kathryn Green was recognized as the new Sigma Nu Pi Sweetheart, replac- ing Beth Oliver of College Park. Kathryn is a sophomore at La- Grange, where she is majoring in art. She is a member of the Cho- ralaires, Ensemble, president of the Art League, and vice-presi- dent of the Alpha Phi Beta So- rority. Her parents are Rev. and Mrs. H. Oscar Green of 1249 Briarwood Road, N. E., Atlanta 19, Georgia.

Owen Green was also recog- nized at this function for the fine and outstanding work he has contributed to his fraternity, and given the title "Mr. Sigma Nu."

College To Award 76 Degrees Largest Graduating Class To Hear Wesberry, Gross

DR. JOHN GROSS REV. JAMES P. WESBERRY

Faculty Changes For 1962-63 Year Announced By Administration

Several faculty members will not be at LaGrange College next fall; however, many new staff members have been secured.

Miss Irene E. Arnett, associate professor of speech, and Dr. Wes- j ton L. Murray, professor of his- tory and social science, will re- tire. Mr. Roger Guptill will re- tire upon the return of his son, Mr. Carlton Guptill, who has been on leave of absence working to- ward his PhD degree at Duke University. Mr. Carlton Guptill will serve as associate professor of social science.

Mr. Sidney Murray, assistant professor of music, has resigned and will go to the University of Iowa where he will teach and work toward his PhD degree.

Mr. Osmos Lanier, assistant professor of history, will be on a leave of absence to do graduate work at the University of Georgia.

Mr. Carlyle Cross, associate professor of English, does not plan to return, and his plans are indefinite.

Miss Martha Sue Wood and Mi. Joe Copeland have resigned and their plans are indefinite.

Mrs. Mary Kay Ferrell, asso- ciate professor of English, has re- signed to join the faculty of the Women's College of Georgia.

Filling a vacancy in the social science department will be Mr. Michael J. Brown. He will be serving as assistant professor of history. Mr. Brown is a LaGrange College graduate who hopes to receive his PhD from Emory by September. He is presently teach- ing at Agnes Scott College in At- lanta.

Mr. Maxie C. Estes will replace

Miss Arnett as associate professor of speech and drama. He is a graduate of Emory and hopes to receive his PhD from Florida State before fall.

Coming to the college as asso- ciate professor of English will be Mr. Walter Jones. He has served on the faculty of the University of Alabama and hopes to receive his PhD from that institution in June.

Mr. Paul Doster, assistant pro- fessor of music, will replace Mr. Sidney Murray. Mr. Doster is a graduate of the University of Al- abama and has completed his re- sidence work towards his PhD at the Catholic University in Wash- ington, D. C.

Miss Sara Marie Davis will be the associate professor of elemen- tary education. She hopes to re- ceive her PhD from the Universi- ty of Alabama before September.

A new addition to the staff as assistant professor of biology will be Mr. Homer F. Sharp Jr. Mr. Sharp will receive his masters degree from the University of Georgia in June.

Mr. Jarrell Hethcox, who has been on a leave of absence to France under a Fulbright scho- larship, will return this fall as assistant professor of art.

Largest Quadrangle Dedicated To Kovar

The largest annual in LC's history was dedicated to Dr. Jo seph L. Kovar on May 16th dur- ing the chapel hour in Dobbs Au- ditorium, with the 1962 editor,

On June 4, 1962, LaGrange Col- lege will award diplomas to 61 seniors, the largest graduating class, in the school's history. Fif- teen seniors received diplomas fall and winter quarters in addi- tion to those graduating on June 4th.

Two honorary degrees will be given at the commencement ex- ercises. A Doctor of Divinity de- gree will be awarded to the Rev. Alton J. Shirah, a Methodist minister from Waycross, Georgia. An honorary Doctor of Humani- ties degree will be given 10 the Rev. James P. Wesberry, a Bap- tist minister from Atlanta.

Speaking at the Baccalaureate service on June 3rd will be the Rev. Mr. Wesberry. The com- mencement speaker will be Mr. John Gross of Nashville, Tenn.

Graduating seniors include: Robert Marion Alston LaVera Blankenship Adams Ava Miriam Anderson Yvonne Lewis Anderson Sally Curtis Askew Mary Angela Avant Jeanette Elaine Bell Claire Walker Bowles Myron Marchman Brady Sherrie Farrar Bugbee Jimmie Juanita Byrd Brenda Carlo Callahan Richard Barker Carlton James Ralph Christian Jr. George Luther Coker Mary Elizabeth Coleman Martha Suzanne Cooper Sylvia Ruth Cowan Ronald Lee Culpepper Joel Hill Dent George Bryan Dobbs Hilda Quinn Duncan

Frances McKinney, presiding. This program consisted of a

short skit presented by the staff, to give the student body some idea of what it is really like to produce an annual. A short poem' was read befitting the occasion, and the dedication was made to Dr. Joseph L. Kovar, the most de- serving faculty member, selected by the annual staff earlier in the year. After the dedication, in- structions were given as to how to obtain the QUADRANGLE, and the program was concluded with the LaGrange College Alma Mater.

Those participating in the pro- gram were Frances McKinney, Sylvia Cawan, Harriette Khur, Anna Smith, Jennifer Glass, Sue Goethe, Brenda Callahan, Mimi Anderson, Marian Freeman, Julia Massey, Bryan Dobbs, Mr. Hen- derson, and Mr. Stephens.

Annie Kathryn Erwin, Martha Frances Griffin Ollie Sue Gainous Larry Archie Green Marian Elizabeth Freeman Virginia Clare Harris David Thaddeus Haygood Julia Ruth Hood Marit Karlsen Erhard Kamphausen Judith Ann Kemper Herman Franklin Lumpkin Judith Lee Lynch Frances Earle McKinney Sara Louise Magill Julia Eloise Massey Sandra Jean Merritt Dorothy Ellen Miller Ann Durham Monroe Melanie Moore Porter Pierpont Morgan Gloria Ann Neil! Shirley Angelyn Oakley David Lawrence Ogletree Hiram Andrew Owen Jr. Alden Richard Pinson Thomas Stallings Powers Jr. Willynda Richardson Florence Ann Roper Sylvia Frances Sajem David Milton Scott Ralph Vernon Segrest Jr. Carolyn Shurley Nelda Faye Smith Sandra Ann Smith Margaret Geraldine Wheelis Marianne Whelchel Carolyn Rebecca Williams Ida Ruth Wright Those completing their degree

requirements in December were: Benjamin Bartow Fladger Julia Ruth Jones Helen Virginia Robinson Those completing their degree

requirements in March were: Mary Lillian Cagle Max Edwin Griffies Jimmy Jerry Norred Nora Hawkins Norred

REV. ALTON J. SHIRAH

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EDITOR I ALS

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY? Recently the residents of Turner Hall came face to face

with the first real test of the new Student Body Constitu- tion. On April 30, 1962, the Dormitory Council handed down a ruling concerning the setting off of fire alarms and firecrackers in the dorm. The students revolted to what was obviously an unconstitutional ruling. As a result, the 11 o'clock curfew was enforced and the fire alarms continued to go off. Much criticism has come from the Administration concerning the revolt.

As stated above, the ruling of the Dorm Council was un- constitutional. The council was, in the first place, acting un- der a rule in the old handbook which was written under the old constitution. In the second place, the Dorm Council does not have the power to make a rule or set a penalty. This power is vested in the Judicial Council. The Dorm Council only has the power to enforce the rulings and penalties en- acted by the Judicial Council.

The setting off of fire alarms by the students was simp- ly a way of showing their contempt of the Dorm Council for making an unconstitutional ruling. When the Judicial Council finally met and revoked the Dorm Council's ruling and enforced their own ruling, the fire alarm stopped and relative peace was restored.

One should think a moment before condemning the students for their actions. The setting off of the fire alarms merely shows that the students have faith in their new con- stitution and are willing to take steps to insure that things are done constitutionally. What good is the new constitu- tion if it is not followed by the very people who made it?

It is the duty of the students to see that the constitution is followed. To fail to do so is, in itself, a violation of the constitution.

— Mickey Johnson

S.G.A. MUST EARN RESPECT Student Government. Power, Prestige. Mature actions

and thinking. Do these qualities seem to make up a student govern-

ment representative? Some "yes" and some "no". Who, and what is a Student Government representative supposed to be? Isn't he supposed to have a certain amount of power? Isn't it a job that carries with it some prestige? Should not a representative be mature in his thinking and actions? YES. But what about having too much power, or rather, thinking he has? Have some of our newly-elected officers let their new positions go to their heads, or are they merely doing their job?

It seems that sometimes in the newness of one's new po- sition that one tries to over-do his job in order to impress the people above him. Is this necessary? Should he try to impress, or merely just do his job and then suffer the social condemnation of it? It seems as though one must run a po- pularity contest to get his position, then, if he is to do his prescribed job, he must turn around and renounce his popu- larity in order to do his duty.

Besides popularity with the fellow students and having a prescribed grade-point average, what are the qualifications of our representatives? Is not their previous conduct at LaGrange College taken into consideration? If scholastic conditions are so bad that only the people with the high grade-point averages are eligible, those being few and far between, then could not other qualifications be taken into consideration? Or are they? If they have, the student body as a whole is unaware of the fact. The point might be stress- ed that because one attains a high scholastic standing doesn't necessarily mean that he would be a good leader and have the respect and admiration of -his or her fellow stu- dents.

Student authority is good, and the student body has shown this by voting in the new constitution. Authority doesn't promote respect, but on the other hand, respect does promote authority. ,

It is good to have the majority of power in the hands of the students only if and when the students know how to relegate power in a mature and tactful manner.

—Winston Blumberg

LETTERS TO EDITOR WELCOMED

The HILLTOP NEWS welcomes expressions from readers in comment on editorials and on all subjects of current interest. Letters should not exceed 300 words in length, preferably type- written. To be published, they must bear the name of the writer. Names will be withheld on request. However, letters dealing in personalities cannot be published unsigned.

Two Named To LC Board

A United States district judge and a Columbus textile executive became members of the LaGrange College Board of Trustees at its annual meeting today on the cam- pus.

Judge Lewis R. Morgan of LaGrange and John P. Illgas III of Columbus were recently elected to the college's board of manage- ment.

George S. Cobb Jr. of LaGrange is chairman of the Board of Trus- tees and J. K. Boatwright Sr., also of LaGrange, is chairman of the group's executive committee.

Judge Morgan, a native of La- Grange, was appointed Aug. 10, 1961, to the federal judgeship. Fol- lowing his graduation from the LaGrange public schools, he stu- died pre-law at the University of Michigan. He received his law de- gree at the University of Georgia in 1935 and was admitted to the state bar in the same year.

He was elected in 1937 and 1939 to represent Troup County in the General Assembly of Georgia. He also served for a time as an ad- ministrative assistant to Fourth District Congressman A. Sidney Camp.

During World War III Morgan served in signal intelligence of the U. S. Army. He returned to La- Grange in 1945 to begin the gen- eral practice of law, and for three

JOHN P. ILLGES III

Textile Executive

years served as city attorney. He later served as Troup County

attorney, from 1957 until just prior to his appointment to his present position.

Judge Morgan is a member of the Troup County,, Georgia, and American Bar Associations. He is also a member of Chi Psi social fraternity and Phi Delta Phi legal fraternity.

The other new trustee of college, John P. Illgess, is 27 years of age. He is active in the business, ci- vic, and religious life of Colum- bus. Presently he is first vice- president and treasurer of the Lummus Cotton Gin Company and vice-president of the Riverview Se- curities Co.

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As this quarter draws to a close, students are busy getting those last footnotes on term papers that should have been finished weeks ago. Many are thinking of the carefree summer months ahead and others are thinking off the ne- ver ending drudgery of summer school. Cutting classes to go swimming, water battles institut- ed by our most sophisticated co- eds, and some newly invented PANDA games are among a few of the outlets students are using to get rid of those ""before exam jitters".

Getting back to swimming; at the Patio Pool a new game craze has hit our male students like wild fire, and, may I add, by surprise. The new game has been appro- priately named — "HOOK TAG". Whatever happened to '"Honker- ing?"

Ginny Howard, new editor of the HILLTOP NEWS, overheard some sophomore girls exclaim, "How in the world are we going to hang curtains down at Turner Hall?" I might add that a few of the other facilities down at Tur- ner will have to undergo some drastic changes!

One of our most distinguished religion professors has found a new way to beat our current heat wave . . . (Save on dry cleaning, try a bathing suit next time.)

Maria and Tess, two new hon- orary campus coeds, have alrea- dy gained the friendship of many a student after only eleven weeks in this world. A note to Tess . . . '"Watch those sockets!"

Has Tommy been having trou- ble lately? He has been over- heard saying that spittoons are among the facilities lacking in Turner Hall.

George Timmons,, cartoonist for the HIILLTOP NEWS, has found the perfect answer for these hot months ahead. Get a banjo and a Thunderbird and you've got your activities for summer fun already planned.

In signing off, I wish you all a happy and most successful sum- mer! I know this coming week will be a most trying one. If you must "raise a little" to relieve that emotionnal strain, do so! Good luck on exams and the en- tire staff of the HILLTOP NEWS is looking forward to seeing all of you in September.

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LEWIS R. MORGAN Federal Judge

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Hilltop News Pays Tribute To Professor

Dr. W. L. Murray To Retire After 33 Years Of Service At LaGrange By WINSTON

Thomas A. Edison once said that success comes largely from the constant application of the seat of the pants to the seat of a desk chair. One might also say that Dr. Weston L. Murray gives students the added incentive to do just that.

LaGrange College will say fare- well to Dr. Murray, its retiring head of the Social Science de- partment, this June, after his 33 years as a member of the LC fa- culty.

It was in September of 1929 that Dr. Murray came to LC as the head of the history depart- ment. Dr. Murray came as head of the department because, as he puts it, "There was only one in the department then." At the time Dr. Murray arrived at LC the college taught "some sociolo- gy, economics, and political sci- ence, and I taught all those."

European History Main Interest

Dr. Murray smiled warmly and rested his hand on his slowly graying hair and explained that modern European History "with emphasis on International Rela- tions and International Law" is his main field of interest, but, "I haven't had time to teach too mu- ch in my main interest because of the smallness of the college and the recent trend toward spe- cialization." He added that more faculty members have been add- ed, and that was a cause toward specialization.

When asked what the biggest over-all change in LC has been since he first joined the faculty, he was quick to answer, "The biggest change in the college is the making of it co-educational." Next to these he pointed out that the physical expansion of LC has impressed him. Dr. Mur- ray recounted that when he first came to the college that there "were only about 60 or 75 stu- dents, but I would have to check my records on that." He also re- marked that "I thought there

BLUMBERG were more students here than were here, or it seemed that way at first."

Dr. Murray holds the PhD de- gree in Modern European His- tory and Political Science, and has the MA degree in Economics. However, Dr. Murray continued, "I have maintained enough in- terest in Economics and have had enough courses to have the PhD in Economics."

Why LaGrange College?

But just how does a man that was born in Uvalde, Texas, find his way to LaGrange College? "It's a long story", Dr. Murray interjected, "but while I was at- tending church in Uvalde I heard my preacher mention a college in LaGrange, Georgia. But at that time I was in administrative work in the public school sys- tem. Later, I registered with the college and Specialists Bureau in Memphis, Tennessee, and finally this teacher placement service sent me notice of the vacancy at LC, so I asked my preacher, Mr. Hubert Smith, if he had heard anything about that college. He said, 'Man, I can tell you any- thing you want to know about that college because my father was president there for many years.' " Then, Dr. Murray went on to say that "Mr. Smith wrote a letter of recommendation and I was later notified of my accept- ance.'' The administration must have really been impressed with his record because they never in- terviewed him, and he never vis- ited the college before his accept- ance.

In his 33 years of service co LC, Dr. Murray has become more than a leading educator — he is a figure admired and respected in his community. He is the type of person who inspires his stu- dents to better themselves and he respects the opinion of the student, never saying, "You are wrong," but instead, "Why not look at this situation from this

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angle?" He never embarrasses the student or tries to put him on the spot, but through his sparkle of getting the student interested in the subject matter, one wants to do well and therefore prepares himself not only for the mere class, but for Dr. Murray.

Community Leader

As a leader in the community, Dr. Murray has been at one time the post commander of the local American Legion, and served one term as state chairman of the Americanism Committee of the American Legion. He is also a member o fthe LaGrange Kiwa- nis Club, and is serving in his third year as the chairman of the vocational guidance committee, which sponsors two scholarships yearly to LC. In addition to these activities, he is also an active member of the First Methodist Church of LaGrange.

Asked about his favorite past- times or hobbies, Dr. Murray answered with a wide grin, "I don't have the usual hobbies, such as fishing or hunting, but I en- joy raising colts and training them, and also raising calves. I just train my horses to be decent

[ riding horses, as I enjoy riding horseback.

"Since I have been here at LC I have owned two farms for the combination of recreation and

' to pursue my hobbies, but both have been sold, as I find it least

i expensive to lease land to raise the small amount of livestock I

! have." When asked about his political

party affiliation, Dr. Murray •didn't hesitate to answer, "I am traditionally a Democrat. At times I profess to be an independent, but when it comes to voting I always vote Democratic."

He served his country both in World War I and World War II. While in World War I he was a non-commissioned officer and spent one year in France and the other in the states. In the second World War, he served in the civil service for two years as an eco- nomist with the Wage Stabi'iza- tion Unit of the National War La- bor Board.

While at LaGrange College, Dr. Murray helped to organize Pi Gamma Mu, a national social science honorary society for stu- dents and faculty, and served as the first president of that organ- ization. In his modesty Dr. Mur- ray wouldn't have mentioned it, but in honor of him, the organi- zation has set up a "Weston L. Murray Award" for the out- standing senior student who is a member of Pi Gamma Mu and who has the highest scholastic average.

Small Schools Are Good

When asked to comment on the small school's role in education, Dr. Murray thought a moment and observed, "Small schols have definite advantages, but sometimes this is over-empha- sized. Even though we have a close student-faculty relationship we must remember that the same can be gotten at larger schools if the student is interested enough.

I attended public schools and found a close relationship there too. But I still think there is a definite place for the small school."

When asked what he thought was the biggest change in educa- tion at LC, Professor Murray pointed out that the biggest chan- ge he has seen is the larger of- fering of courses. "There is a greater variety of courses for the students to choose from, within their major and in other fields. Another noticeable change has been that of placing the student more on his own, giving him re- sponsibility. When I first came here, LC was more like a high school, in that the student was more sheltered and everything was planned for him (or her, as the case was), both socially and academically. But the school has become much more adult and ma- ture toward its students."

Dr. Murray has one foster son who is presently in the Marine Corps, and a lovely wife who once taught at LC. She is now the head of a school for adult home- making.

Will Continue Teaching

Dr. Murray might be retiring from the faculty at LC, but he will still be actively engaged in teaching at Athens College in Athens, Alabama. "I will teach modern European history, eco- nomics and socioligy, but will

be home most every weekend. The history of that college parallels that of LC in that it was founded about nine years later and turn- ed co-ed about the same time as did LC, but they have the jump on us because they have about 600 students."

In summing up his 33 years at LaGrange College, Dr. Murray said, "The overall picture of LaGrange College has been so pleasant that it doesn't seem like it has been 33 years since I first came here, and that now it's time to retire."

Not only do the students of LaGrange' College bid him fare- well, but the community as a whole will say good-by and wish the best of luck to Dr. Weston L. Murray, an outstanding educator and a distinguished citizen.

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'Death Takes A Holiday' Is Season's Finale At LC

Turgut Akter, exchange student at LaGrange College from Turkey, playing the dual role of Death and Prince Sirki in the three act dra- ma '"Death Takes A Holiday", a- mazed the audience Friday night at LaGrange College with his me- mory feat — learning thousands of words in a foreign language and speaking with rare emotional skill.

He clearly demonstrated his po- tentiality as an actor in the heavy dual role in wkich he portrayed two distinctly different personali- ties. His accent, although charm- ing, made it difficult for the au- dience to understand all of his lines, however.

Pratt Hubbbard Jr. portrayed the role of the suave Duke of Lam- bert with convincing sincerity. It falls his lot in the play to enter- tain an unexpected guest, Death, who later takes the mortal form of Prince Sirki of Alexandria.

Dean Brown as Baron Caesarea, aging statesman and gay blade, gave the only light note to the performance which suggested ten- sion and terror. He proved himself a veteran whose honors have been earned.

Beverly Barber as Princess of San Luca, beauteous and blond, gave a splendid performance. She projected her genuine concern for the welfare of her daughter, Gra- zia, whom Death eventually claim- ed, with professional skill. Lovely, possessed of a naturally beautiful speaking voice and dramatic a- bility,, LaGrange will look forward to seeing her in future LaGrange College productions.

Stanley Harper portrayed the role of Corrado, son of the Duke of Lambert and fiance of Grazia, with feeling and finesse.. He gave an excellent and convincing per- formance in a supporting role.

Tom Brown, in the role of Eric Fenton, added immeasurably to the performance with his natural- ness, his clear enunciation and his good loks.

Dorothy Miller as Grazia was lovely in all appearances which were enhanced by her costumes"

THE DUKE'S YOUNG AND INNOCENT DAUGHTER, Grazia, played by Dorothy Miller of Albany, received the attention of the strange and audacious Prince Sirki in "DM'.1" lakes a Holiday," the final live drama of the LaGrange season.

and the sets.

Arlin Wallace, in his brief ap- pearances in the third and final act, made a definite contribution to the performance with clear diction and naturalness.

Other supporting members of the cast included Barbara Liv- ingston as Alda, Annette Adams as the Duchess, Jane Stevens as Rhoda Fenton, Margaret Overend as Alda.

The play was directed by Miss Irene Arnett who was presented before the performance began by Dr. Waights G. Henry Jr., presi- dent of LaGrange College, who praised her for her work during the past years as head of the speech and drama department.

The play was directed by Miss Irene E. Arnett, retiring head of the speech and drama department, who was presented before the op- ening curtain by Dr. Waights G. Henry Jr., president of LaGrange

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Miss Arnett responded and thanked members of the college faculty and student body, the Fine Arts Department, and citizens of LaGrange for their cooperation and support.

The stage set for the perform- ance was effective and was made by Billy Hearnberg, Cindy Ben- nett and Sara McGill, under the direction off Miss Sylvia Strick- land.

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At Recent Dance

Judy Holstun Elected Sweetheart Of Pi Delt

"Hawaiian Holiday" was the theme of the recent Sweet- heart Dance of the Pi Delta Kappa Fraternity, which was held at the Elks Club on May 12.

The decorations were very elaborate, as there was an au- thentic Hawaiian hut built of bamboo, under which the band, the "Rocketts" played from eight until twelve. Palm trees were placed at various spots through- out the decorative setting with bamboo leaves and glittering' hearts affixed to the walls. An attractive refreshment table was fixed by the AKO's with pine- apples and cookies and nuts. Unusual candle holders made of bamboo were taken by many as gifts and souvenirs of PiDK.

Of course, the most important event of the evening was the pre- sentation of the new Sweetheart by ihe president, Lou Gys. The Sweetheart of Pi Delta Kappa fra- ternity, as elected by the brothers, is Miss Judy Holstun, a sopho- more from LaGrange. She was elected on the basis of her pul- chritude and her contributions to the fraternity. The Sweetheart must be a member of the Alpha Kappa Theta sorority, which is the sister sorority of the Pi Delts. Miss Betty Jones, out-going Sweetheart, gave her thanks to the fraternity. Miss Holstun said of her new honor, "No one knows how much this means to me. I will try my best to uphold the honor of being the new Sweet- heart and hope to do as good a job as Betty Jones has done."

• All in all, the Sweetheart Dan- ce was a tremendous success and those who attended seemed to ha- ve a great time.

AT PI DELT DANCE - — L to R: Lou Gys, Sweetheart J udy Hoi- stun and Betty Jones.

CHORALAIRES TO PRESENT ANNUAL SPRING CONCERT

The LaGrange College Choral- aires will present their annual spring concert in Dobbs Auditor- ium on May 22, 1962.

Among the numbers presented will be "Have I Found Her?", an English mendrigal of the 16th Century; "The Lark in the Morn," arranged by Randall Thompson; and the "Alleluia," by Alex Hov- anness.

Outstanding presentation of the evening will be "Gloria" by Fran- cis Poulenc, a modern French composer. The Choralaires, one of the first college groups to per- form this number, presented this on their recent tour of the South- east.

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Mariotti Named Coach At LaGrange College (ED. NOTE: Story courtesy of LaGrange Daily News)

Al Mariotti, basketball coach at LaGrange High School for the past 17 years, has accepted a po- sition as basketball coach and re- gistrar at LaGrange College.

Mariotti replaces Joe Copeland as basketball coach, Copeland ha- ving submitted his resignation this week.

LaGrange College President Dr. Waights G. Henry, who announced the appointment of Mariotti, said the new coach's duties would be confined to coaching the basket- ball team and his job as registrar.

Dr. Henry said present plans call for the hiring later of another full-time physical education man to head up the men's physical ed- ucation program and to supervise intramural sports.

Mariotti willl assume his duties shortly, probably after the cur- rent high school term is complet- ed, Henry said. He will sign a con- tract in the near future.

Dr. Henry said Mariotti has se- lected from a list of 12 applicants for the basketball coaching job at the college.

Mariotti, recognized as one of the best basketball strategists in the South, has a long history of accomplishments both as a basket- ball coach and as a football line coach.

His basketball teams at La- Grange High School have been noted for their defensive prowess.

Dr. B. A. Lancaster, superinten- dent of LaGrange City School, made this statement upon Mariot- ti's resignation as coach at La- Grange High:

"Coach Mariotti has rendered invaluable service as teacher and coach at LaGrange High School. He has establbished himself as one of our very finest citizens.

"... We regret to lose him and wish for him the very best suc- cess at LaGrange College.

"No successor has been chosen to succeed him as yet. Naturally

AL MARIOTTI

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we will try to find the best man available to succeed him."

Mariotti, a native of Rome, Italy, was raised in Youngstown, Ohio, where he graduated from Youngstown High School.

He graduated from Newberry (S. C.) College in 1938, where he played fotball and basketball and received three letters in each sport. He was captain of the foot- ball team there in his senior year.

He received a degree in busi- ness administration at Newberry and also holds a master's degree in business administration from

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He worked for a while at Trus- con Steel Co., Youngstown, upon graduation and then came South where he took his first coaching jobb at Lyons (Ga.) High School. He was head football coach there for a year.

He then moved to Millen High School as foatball coach where he worked for three years. Following his tenure at Millen, he served as football coach and teacher at Fitz- gerald High School for a year.

In 1945 he came to LaGrange High School as head football and basketball coach. Following the return of Football Coach Oliver Hunnicutt from the service,, Ma- riotti assumed duties as head bas- ketball coach and football line coach at LaGrange High and served in this capacity for 17 years. His 1952 LHS basketball team won the State AA champion- ship and for the past four years, playing in AAA competition, he has coached his squad to runner- up position in the state tourney three times.

Runner-up years were 1959, 1960, and 1962. In addition, his last LHS team, the 1962 squad, won the Re- gion 1-AA championship.

He has carried his LaGrange High teams to the state tourna- ments in all but three of the 17 years he has coached here.

Some of the outstanding basket- ball players he's turned out at La- Grange High School include Ralph Johnson, Joe and Wayne Cope- land, the Mahaffey brothers, Jer- ald Underwood, Bobby Gene Har- ris, and Jimmy Burson.

He coached the North all-star basketball team in 1958 and 1960 in the annual North-South Georgia event.

Mariotti is a member of the Board of Stewards of LaGrange First Methodist Church and has served two years as president of the men's Sunday School. He is a member of Phi Delta Kappa Na- tional Education fraternity.

At LaGrange High School, in ad- dition to his coaching and teach- ing duties, he served as advisor of the Key Club.

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He is married to former Miss Dorothy Freerrian of Millen and they have a daughter, Jinny, 15, a sophomore at LaGrange High School.

The Mariotti family resides at 805 Vernon Street.

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Student Poll It was fun for qne afternoon to

play the part of the man who al- ways gives away a million dol- lars, even if it was a "just sup- pose" game. However, a lot was learned about the kind of peopl* we have here on the hill. When asked the question, "What would you buy first if someone gavt you a million dollars?", nearly evreyone replied that first they would buy something for their parents in order to show their appreciation for the sacrifices that had been made.

Here are some of the varied answers that were received after people had mentioned their par- ents.

John Gibson: "I'd buy a bill- fold." Then he added, "I'd buy a new Corvair, a new home, ana get married."

Ann Monroe: "I'd buy Andy a boat."

Mimi Anderson: "I'd buy some clothes and then head for Eur- ope."

Judy Kemper: "I'd buy a sports car — RED!"

Hedy King: "I'd buy a Steinway grand piano."

Helen Herd: "I'd buy a Com- manche (airplane)."

Clare Harris: "I'd buy an air conditioner for Pitt's Beach, and then I'd buy Arthur Murray Twist lessons for David Haygood.

Harriett Kuhr: "I'd buy David a one-way ticket to Laos — on second thought, I'd make that round-trip."

Out Of The Cradle Endlessly Rocking

Would you quit rocking the cradle please? I'm trying to col- lect my thoughts. Here I am three months old, and I'm ex- hausted, sick, and utterly disgust- ed with the whole stupid world.

If I could, I'd say a piece to warn any other babies before they go and get themselves born, but I guess they wouldn't believe me. You just can't tell anybody some- thing like this. Experience is the best teacher, I've heard grown- ups say. Well, brother, I've had the experience.

The first thing I remember was somebody slapping me real hard on a tender area. Now, I hadn't done anything to provoke action like that. Then a nurse took me and stuck me in front of a big window beside several other "just-borns". From their express- ions they seemed just as outdone with the whole situation as I was. The next think I knew people were stopping and pressing their noses against the window. Oh, if they could have seen themselves from my angle. Well, I thought I'd give them a charge so I smil- ed real big one time. The man in

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A Little Work Makes A Difference This is the darkness —

Sunward, O, Sunward! Rough is the highway —

Onward, still onward! Dawn harbors surely

East of the shadows. Facing us somewhere

Spread the sweet meadows. Upward and forward!

Light is above us, Rest is before us.

— William Henley

A young man makes his way on to the football field for the first time. His nerves are tight; his mouth is dry. "Will I make the team?" The question pounds in his ears. He listens as the coach makes some preliminary remarks to the men who have come out for the team. He hears the voice of experience talking about the work that will be ne- cessary if the team is to be a good one.

In the days that follow, the body and mind are subjected to what appears to be inhuman torture. More than once a voice cries from within, "Give up! You can't take it — it's too hard. Quit now while you're still in one piece!" But this Is just part of the game; the young man puts aside these vain words as he sees an opponent approaching him at full speed. By the time he feels the resistance of the ball car- rier's body, he has forgotten that he once thought of quitting. The tackle is made and a victory — a hard-earned victory — has been gained!

A young man comes upon another scene. This time, the field is a little different — it might look more like any neighborhood, or college, or church — and his nerves are tight, his mouth is dry. He listens as a friend, or teacher, or minister, makes some comments a- bout what the hard work of dedication will mean to his life.

The decision has been made to "try out for this team", and in the days to follow, the body and mind are put to many tests. More than once a voice cries from within, "Give up! It's not that important — it's sure not worth the trouble! Why try to live such an impossible life? Don't you know that what you do won't make any difference in the long run?" The young man tries to make his mind concentrate on that which is important, but the voice demands to be heard.

"Look, Pal, this serious stuff has got to go. It won't do you any good to try to study in college. Others have gotten by without doing it; why don't you wise up and do the same? And what's all this 'Christianity' garbage? You don't need it to be popular!"

Well, Do You??

What is your philosophy of life — or do you have cne? What do you believe in — or do you believe in anything? Is there a cause for which you would give up your life — or is nothing that dear to you?

Being human, having brain and heart, facing pain and pleasures, experiencing satisfaction and hunger, we cannot rest, we have to ask why and what? We have ideas, we have thoughts, we have even our own philosophies of life.

Down through centuries men have asked themselves these and other vital questions. From their answers and the learned research in- volved we have a complex of difficult studies known as philosophy.

All study in any field should ultimately aim at Truth. To many, philosophy is merely a rather complicated way of expressing the fun- damental and the basic. But to others, it becomes a living, vibrant source of ideas, ideals and precepts.

There are times when the student finds that his mind is in tune and akin to the mind of past and present-day genius. This experience enriches and enlarges the horizon of thought. Being a part of this type of thinking prods one to develop a personal philosophy, as the mind is forced by the innate human desire to understand and reason to go beyond its ordinary reaches and to think creatively and objec- tively. A set of beliefs that will stand as seen in the coldly, calculat- ing light of world concept and thought is worth giving one's life to.

Madame Marie Curie was heard to remark, "Only through the deep adventures of the mind can man truly learn what it means to catch a star on his fingertips."

And the opponent slipped by, and there was no contact, voice was heeded, and there was no victory for His team!

— Larry Green, Religion Editor

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the blue spotted shirt nearly died frorr. pleasure. Later I learned that he was my old man.

Well, a big day arrived, and I was supposed to go home. They made a big production of the whole thing. I'd have been per- fectly, satisfied to have just had the immediate family there, like my mother and my father, but no! There were grandmothers, grandfathers, great aunts, fifth cousins, and the boy across the street all glaring as though I were a Martian. Gosh, all I wanted was a little peace and quiet, and if you can't get that in your own home, well where can you go? I thought of several alternatives. I would have gone for a walk if I could have walked. But realizing my limitations, as I might add

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Listen, I hate to bother you a- gain, but would you do me a fa- vor? Please don't rock my cradle.

Now, back to my thinking. I do hate to be interrupted! Speak-

ing of being interrupted, I've found my life to be nothing but a continual series of interruptions. Many times I've wanted to take a nap and I've been interrupted by someone shaking a rattler in my ear and then poking it in my hand. One day I distinctly re- member a neighbor's bringing me the wierdest sounding rattler. She shook it first and handed it to me. At that time I had other im- portant thoughts on my mind, so I took the rattler and tossed it to the floor. Well, the dumb lady-

picked it up and handed it right back to me. I'll bet she did that five times. It appears to me that she would have somehow gotten the impression that I wasn't over- anxious to shake that thin", but she didn't. Honestly, adults can be so dense at times.

Time to eat? Gracious, another ordeal. Listen, please don't rock this cradle, and I'll take the bot- tle without any trouble. Thanks! Say, this isn't too bad. In fact . . . Oh, no, please, if you must rock, rock it slow.

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