Wasiotans Feature Valentine Banquet The season of Valentines
brought with it the annual Wasi- ota banquet on Sunday evening, February 15, planned by the men of the Wasiota Club in honor of the young ladies of Williams Hall and Gotzian Home. All was "hearts and flowers" as the laugh- ing couples took their places in the college dining room where gay red hearts hung amid red and white streamers.
The evening was officially opened with a word of welcome by Maurice Culpepper, president of the Wasiota Club, and prayer was offered by Don Fisher.
Camera bulbs flashed, and small talk filled the air, while the guests waited to be served. Tomato juice cocktails, cheese crackers, and nut cups were on all the tables. Soon rolls and butter were served, then bright gelatin salads, and finally the main course. A favorite dessert, especially among the men, was the apple pie a la mode.
While the guests ate leisurely of the delicious banquet fare, Harry Mayden, master of cere- monies, announced the program which included several vocal solos: "One Alone" by Jo Ann Gibbons, and "Duna" by John Read with Aquila Patterson at the piano. Adding a Spanish touch, Nayade Cabrera sang, "Valencia," accom- panied by Betty Concepcion. Two "little girls in blue," Mary Ellen Eaves and Jo Ann Gibbons sang, "Without a Song," accompanied by a third "little girl in blue," Joyce Christensen. Two readings, adding a touch of humor to the evening's festivities, were pre- sented by Josephine Garrard and Florence Hughes.
Dinner music was provided• by Professor and Mrs. Harold Mitzel- felt and Mrs. George Thornton, a cello, piano, and violin trio. Vincent Mitzelfelt played several
trombone solos, including "Alice Blue Gown," which might well have been dedicated to the young ladies in blue, and "Indian Love Call."
At the close of the meal, every- one adjourned to the Assembly Hall where the picture, "Swiss Family Robinson," was shown to conclude the evening.
Seniors Give Benefit Supper and Films
February 14 brought a dining room full of students and guests to enjoy the banana splits, sham- burgers, and drinks which were served from 6:15 p.m. until nearly 8:00 p.m.
Three films were shown directly following. They were a Florida travelogue, "The Outlaw Stal- lion," and "Forward With Christ."
The seniors report that they made a profit of over $100.
Abraham Lincoln Honored in Chapel The chapel program for Tues-
day, February 10, was devoted to one of the best-loved men who ever lived, Abraham Lincoln.
Elder Lorenz, who was in charge of the program, told sev- eral of the well-loved anecdotes about Lincoln. He explained that the reason he is so universally loved is not that he possessed handsome features or polished manners, but that he had a great soul.
Professor Siemsen gave a short historical background telling a few of the difficulties which Lincoln surmounted.
Mrs. Jasperson told about visit- ing the place of Lincoln's birth, and also visiting the grave of Nancy Hanks.
There is so much worth, beauty, and sadness in the life of this great man, that the talks which emphasized these characteristics, brought everyone into an attitude of hushed reverence—the greatest tribute which can be paid a man.
Orchestra Concert Given February 7 On Saturday night, February 7,
the Madison College music de- partment presented the college orchestra in a concert of light classical numbers under the direc- tion of Professor Harold Mitzel- felt.
Featured on the program were two piano students of Mrs. Harold Mitzelfelt, John Read, who played Chopin's "Revolutionary Etude," and Ramona Kinsey, who playa the well-known "Clair de lune" by Debussy.
One of the highlights of the evening was the piccolo and bas- soon duet, "The Elephant and the Fly," performed by Mr. Maurice Loveman and Mr. Karl Mc- Donald, with orchestra accompani- ment. Mrs. Mitzelfelt, accom- panied by the orchestra, sang "Sing! Sing! Birds on the Wing." The Madison College Tripleteers —Patricia Silver, Vincent Mitzel- felt, and Dalline Colvin—per- formed two numbers, one of which was the beautiful "Liebesfreud" by Kreisler,
Selections by the orchestra included Grieg's "Triumphal March," the "Adagio" from the "Sonata Pathetique" by Bee- thoven, a Bach "Bourree," the pop- ular "Ave Maria" by Schubert, and a Strauss waltz, "Tales from the Vienna Woods." The closing num- ber was the "Procession of the Sardar" from the "Caucasian Sketches" by Ippolitov-Ivanov. The audience requested "Country Gardens" as an encore.
Since the orchestra is a rela- tively small one, several Nashville musicians were invited to play with the group. These included Mr. James Punaro, violinist: Dr. Henry Crail, cellist; and Mr. Maurice Loveman, flutist.
After the concert, refreshments were served in the college dining room to the members of the or- chestra and their guests.
Industrial Group Guests at Peabody A group from the Madison Col-
lege Industrial Education Depart- ment were guests of George. Pea- body College at their annual In- dustrial Education Workshop, on Saturday night, February 7.
Highlights of the evening pro- gram included inspecting the vari- ous projects brought in by students and getting acquainted with groups from other schools; dinner, which was served in the Demon- stration School Cafeteria; an ad- dress by Dr. Harold Benjamin, in which he very ably discussed the benefits to be derived from combining vocational training with academic education; and roll call of those attending and a short discussion of some of the projects, during which some of the Madi- son projects received honorable mention.
The Madison group included the following teachers and stu- dents: Professors Dye, DeArk, and Keplinger, W. R. Zollinger, John Capitumini, Edwin Zollinger, and Don Blewett.
"Hidden Treasure))
Shown in Worship February 8
An imaginary trip through the throbbing, whirling universe was given the students in joint wor- ship, February 8, bringing to mind the question of how God can care for man, who is only a mere speck in the vast plan.
But these thoughts were not present long, for in breathtaking colors were arrayed some lovely and fascinating small things. Among these were drops of water with their teeming life, crystals with their microscopic perfection, and snowflakes with their different designs.
These tiny things seen often are all stately masterpieces of archi- tecture, and were thrillingly pre- sented in "Hidden Treasure."
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The Madisonian Staff EDITOR Dalline Colvin
ASSOCIATE EDITORS .... Roberta Null Dorothy Aldrich
BUSINESS MANAGER Harry Mayden
CIRCULATION MANAGER Christian Milligan
EDITORIAL ADVISER Elizabeth Cowdrick
Edna Thornton
Gill. Beulah Garrard
TYPISTS ... Ruby Sykes, Wanda Thomas
Published bi-weekly during the fall, winter and spring quarters, and monthly during the summer quarter, by the Associated Students of Madi- son College, Madison College, Tennes- see. Entered as second-class matter Februaty 11, 1953, at the Post Office at Madison College, Tennessee, under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. Subscription price, one dollar per year.
Uke editors Pen WE? OR THEY?
When I first arrived.. on this campus, I was talking with an- other worker. Referring to the in- stitution, or its administration, he kept saying "they."
It was my first meeting with this gentleman, but I knew In- stantly that he did not belong. He was simply working at a job. Needless to say, he is not here any more.
I have asked myself many times since, "Deep down in my heart, am I saying 'we,' or 'they'?" How about you? Is this great school of which you are a part "we," or "they"?
From now on, let's make it "we" when we think of Madison. How about it?
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Letters to The Editor DEAR EDITOR:
In my opinion, one of the outstand- ing articles in the last issue of the Madisonian was the beautiful tribute paid Miss Edna Larkin in the obituary written by Mrs. Killion. Reading it set me to thinking along this wise—
Praise is wonderful, tributes are cer- tainly appropriate for one who has passed away, but why wait until friends, neighbors, loved ones are gone to express appreciation for what they have done. I must confess that al- though I had seen Miss Larkin many times on the campus, had even given her a ride in my car, I did not know her name until after her death, Since then, probably due to the suddenness of her passing, her name has been on many tongues, and her fellow workers have praised her good work. But I can't help wondering how many of us ever told her so.
May God help us to cease taking others' services for granted and to con- sider it a privilege to show our grati- tude by sincere words of praise for work well done and thanks for kind- nesses performed. May the habit of expressing appreciation become as nat- ural to us as breathing. Then the hearts of many on our campus will be lifted and the quality of the work being done here will be of the highest.
Sincerely, -EDNA THORNTON.
DEAR EDITOR: Would it be possible to dedicate a
corner of THE MADISONIAN to our boys in the service? The names and ad- dresses of those who have left since last September could appear in each issue, with letters or notes from the boys as news comes from them. Then we could send a subscription to each of them so they could learn the where- abouts of their buddies and also keep in touch with us.
Sincerely yours, -GARNET COOPER.
weeks ago, and pipe lines are al- ready under construction. Minor adjustments will convert Central Heat into a gas-burning plant, a much more economical setup. Not the least of the advantages of burning gas will be the elimina- tion of smoke and cinders over the campus. * Instead of "The Man with the Hoe," the boys with the rakes are seen at various spots on the cam- pus. Every day, under the direc- tion of Mr. Stuyvesant, head of the Maintenance Department, boys may be seen raking leaves or doing some other beautifying work on the campus. * The Madison College milk plant has received in the past week a new one hundred fifty- gallon pasteurizer with an auto- matic hot water cutoff. In addition, a cooler is being in- stalled. The superior features of this cooler are the coil covers that are mounted on wheels and track to prevent the damaging of the coils when placed in position. * The industrial arts woodwork- ing shop is getting a face-lifting. Each woodworking student now has his own bench and tool box. A screened-in room provides stor- age space for tool boxes, materials, and tools. The shop now has a band saw, a table saw, a lathe, a jointer, a jig saw, a radial arm saw, and a drill press, all in excel- lent working condition. * The Food Factory reports that business is good. Recently a 600- case order of Madison Foods was shipped to Chicago, and this month a 1500-case lot is going to California. Recent changes in process of manufacture will add to the flavor and texture of the foods.
Group Gives Party February 12
The night of February 12 a party was given by a group of Williams Hall girls. A varied pro- gram consisting of readings, poems, choruses, and drama was given in approximately half an hour. Ice cream and cookies were served afterwards. The party was
under the direction of Marilyn Schuerger with the help of Helen. Pearson, Debris Fast, Jeannie Prindle, Roberta Null, Perly Morales, Mary McComas, Pat Justus, Barbara Houseman, Pat Payne, Alice Ruiz, Betty Concep- cion, Maria Alfonso, and Mary Maddox.
Blue Notei Edna Thornton
Someone is missing from our department—a certain young man from Arizona who frequently ap- peared at our door along about English class time saying, "Come on, let's go to English." Of course we mean Everett Lacy, who worked part time in the music department before leaving recently for the Army.
The Cumberland Civic Music Association is holding its annual membership drive for the 1953-54 season this week, February 16-21. Students, don't miss the oppor- tunity to buy a ticket to some really worthwhile musical pro- grams. Some of the finest concerts we have attended were presented in Old Hickory during the past few months. Ask some of the stu- dents who attended this season's concerts. They will tell you it is well worth the cost to be privi- leged to attend four top-notch concerts for $3, the price of a stu- dent ticket. Mr. and Mrs. William Wilson are in charge of ticket sales on the campus.
Another not-too-distant musical attraction is scheduled for Nash- ville—one which should be of spe- cial interest to the members of our churches. Virginia-Gene Shankel- Rittenhouse, talented S. D. A. violinist, pianist, and composer, is slated to appear in the War Me- morial Auditorium next month. More about this later.
Louise Johnson is resuming her study of the violin. Welcome back to the music department, Louise. Frances and Pedro Quinones are newcomers to our department. Frances is taking violin lessons, and Pedro is taking saxophone. Mrs. Betty Ludington, wife of Dr. Clifford Ludington, is a beginner on the cello.
The enthusiasm shown by those who attended the recent college orchestra concert was gratifying to those who participated. Let us give you a little tip about musi- cians. Although they appreciate having their efforts applauded, they play as much for their own satisfaction as for the enjoyment of others.
May we suggest that taking music lessons should include some practice sessions between les- sons?
"Truth is as impossible to be soiled by any outward touch as the sunbeam."—Milton.
College News Notes * Private David Harvey of Camp Pickett, Virginia, visited his wife, Joann, Sunday, February 8. He received a three-day pass. * Private Lewis Dickman, also of Camp Pickett, is on furlough. He is en route to Ft. Lewis, Wash- ington. * Mr. Byers, who has recently been in the hospital with the flu, is back at his post of duty as registrar and manager of the book- store. * Newcomers to Williams Hall are Bessie Burnett, Mary Mc- Comas, Mary Maddox, and Max- ine Cantrell. * Private Norman Delaney spent Sunday with his wife, Geraldine. Private Delaney is going to Cali- fornia where he will receive his orders. * A special feature of the Wednesday night worship periods in Williams Hall is the series of Bible studies conducted by Pat Justus. These studies are illus- trated with technicolor pictures and verses from the Bible. This is a good opportunity to study Bible truth and learn to give it to others. * The college has recently pur- chased a new Dodge half-ton pickup truck, which will be used most of the time for hauling sup- plies from Nashville. The ton-and- a-half Chevrolet that has been making these trips will now be used only when there is a full load to get, and thus the expense of operating the large truck will be eliminated. . * Gas for Madison College cam- pus is due sometime this summer.
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February 19, 1953
Alaniion Christian Milligan
Life goes on as usual at the Mansion these wintry days. Time never drags here at Madison. From the time that 5:30 gets here in the morning until the lights go out at ten in the evening, every minute is packed with something. The time may be divided up into many ways, but the day is always full. This makes for contented students and busy ones, too!
Uncle Sam has struck us again. This time he took Everett Lacy. Everett will be missed by all of us, as he took an active part in many phases of school life. He served as assistant editor of the annual, prayer band leader, and was a member of the college band and choir.
The last few days were full of the excitement that goes with a banquet, and the noises you heard were the phone lines between Williams Hall, Gotzian, and Wasiota. Heard several times— 'Have you been dated yet for Sun- day night? You have! Well maybe someone else will go with me."
Recently, two new boys joined the group at Wasiota—James Wiles and Rodney Lovett have moved in from the village.
The dean has had sickness in his family, but we are glad that they are all making rapid re- coveries and will soon be in good health. We missed Dean Oakes' Friday letter from which we like to glean words of wit and wisdom.
Peace is not the absence of con- flict from life, but the ability to cope with it.
San News Notes * Mr. Bernard Bowen attended an anesthesia convention in Mem- phis, and then went to Texas on business the week-end of the thir- teenth.
* Mrs. Weir's son, Odie, is visit- ing at home for an indefinite period of time. Reason—mumps.
* A Valentine party was given in surgery February 12. Refresh- ments were furnished by Mrs: McPherson.
* Miss Johanna Stouggard, from the anesthesia department, has just returned from a three-week visit to her home in North Dakota.
* Dr. and Mrs. James Schuler are the proud parents of a new daughter, Judith Ruth, born Sun- day, February 1.
* Mrs. Inez Baron was a recent patient in the hospital.
* Mrs. Joan Bishop is happy to announce that she will shortly (February 22) change from stu- dent stripes to the all-white of the graduate.
* A number of students, chil- dren, and teachers have been tak- ing rabies shots recently. A dog which was used in P. & A. lab was thought to have been mad. It was impossible to be sure, because the dog's brain had been in for- maldehyde for some time.
* The flu has flown from Madi- son, but something else has taken its place. Marilyn Schuerger, a Williams Hall girl, was admitted to the hospital last week with German measles. Could it possibly be sabotage?
* The laboratory is fortunate in securing as an addition to its teaching staff Mr. Carlos Mc- Donald. Mr. McDonald, recently discharged from the Army, served with U. S. forces in Korea. eV' * Mr. John Guier, former hos- pital administrator, his wife, and Mr. Guier's brother, Ray, who has just returned from Korea, are tour- ing the states on their way to Cali- fornia. They expect to be gone six to eight weeks. Gwen and Donna have moved back to Wil- liams Hall for the remainder of the school year, and Johnny is being cared for by Mr. and Mrs. Wright. * During the past few weeks the clinical laboratory has undergone many changes, effected with a three- fold purpose in mind—to in- crease efficiency, to enhance ap- pearances, and to improve work- ing conditions. The rabbits and guinea pigs now have newly con- structed pens outside the labora- tory. Other changes include new tables of uniform size for the chemistry and serology depart- ments. * Mr. Don Milburn and Mr. Howard Porter attended an anes- thesia meeting a week ago at Memphis; Termessee.
Starch and Stripe. Mary Ellen Eaves
My sincere apologies to Sister Frances Sturgis for not mention- ing her as being Muriel Durham's
special nurse during her illness. What's this new fad that has
come to our nurses' dormitory? Red, yellow, wine, and gray cordu- roy shirts are the latest thing. "Little Joe Lampe" seems to be making quite a profit.
The boys' invitation to the ban- quet brought a lot of excitement to our quiet dormitory on the hill. Most of the nurses wrote notes such as this: "Dear Supervisor, May I have Sunday off, as I have a very important appointment. Thank you. Florence Hughes, Student Nurse."
Two guests from Williams Hall provided our special music last Friday evening. Thank you, Jo Ann Gibbons and Joyce Christen- sen.
Martha Higgins seems much re- lieved after completing her theme for the Miss Student Nurse con- test, and we think she's a win- ner! ! !
Delta Nu Zeta Plans Party Series
The Delta Nu Zeta Club- is having a series of parties for the next few weeks. Joyce Christen- sen, the president, gave each of- freer in the 'club a group -of girls to work and plan with. They, in turn, plan a program for Thursday night for the rest of the girls. The girls are divided into four groups.
This plan relieves the president of part of her problems of plan- ning programs, and also provides quite a variety of entertainment.
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WI-School EDITOR Maurice Culpepper ASSOCIATE EDITOR Gwen Guier ART EDITOR Bee Garrard REPORTERS Vern Manza no, Jo Ann
Gibbons, Donald Blewett, Alma Morris SPONSOR Mrs.. Sandborn TYPISTS Carole Cantrell, Patsy Wilson
High School News Notes
* Three new students have en- rolled in high school this semester. They are Maxine Cantrell from Sallisaw, Oklahoma, who is a senior;. Mary Maddox from Pa- ducah, Kentucky, who is a sopho- more; and Duke Speight from Miami, Florida, who is also a sophomore. * Some of the „college students have been getting experience in teaching in the academy. Thus far Mr. Zollinger has been teach- ing denominational history, David• Patterson has been teaching ge- ometry, and Leon Gray has been teaching biology. * The commercial department took the typing class to the First National Bank recently, where they were shown through all the different departments , and divi- sions of a bank. * A committee has been nomi- nated to spend the $60 that has been collected for unexcused ab- sences. It has already purchased a basket ball, one dozen ping-pong balls, and two basketball nets. (Also a motion was made that more classes be skipped in order to raise more money.) * Beulah Garrard has been chosen new editor of Hi-School Hi-Lites. Because of the point system, which showed the former editor had too heavy a load, Maurice Culpepper had to resign.
"A wonderful fact to reflect upon, that every human creature is constituted to be that profound secret and mystery to every other." —Dickens.
Village Girls' Club Has Waffle Supper The village girls' club met two
weeks ago for a waffle supper in the home of Teddy Noble, the president.
Donna Guier and Teddy Noble had quite a time cracking nuts while Patsy Wilson and Alma Morris mixed the,zbatter for the waffles. As they ate by candlelight, they listened to soft music. Even though it was raining, the atmos- phere inside was quite different.
On February 10, the club met again, where they discussed plans for a party which they will have on. February 24. Marilyn Camp- bell and Alma Morris were chosen on the committee to plan the games for the evening.
Academy Enjoys Chapel Programs
The Academy has been having some interesting chapel periods during the past two weeks.
Excitement! Pep talks! Letters! What's it all about? You needn't worry; it's only the awakening school spirit in this ihase of the Cumberland Echoes campaign. Chris Milligan gave the students stationery, and after his rousing pep talk, they spent the rest of the chapel time writing letters for subscriptions.
In another chapel program we discovered the hidden talent (to some) of Ramona Kinsey, as she played "Clair de tune."
Backward, Turn Backward
Note: The following items are taken from a 1910 handbook of the Nash- ville Agricultural and Normal Insti- tute.
The school can now accommo- date a family of about fifty. The students' cottages, accommodating from four to eight students each, have all been built by the students
SYLVIA LARSEN
• Sylvia Larsen comes from Plain- field, New Jersey, where she was born on April 7, 1934. She has two brothers and two sisters younger than she.
Sylvia went to church schools in New Jersey for eight years and then attended Estabrook Junior Academy in West Lebanon, New Hampshire, for three years.
We were glad to have Sylvia come to us in January a year ago. She is a good student, and the students especially appreciate her helpfulness during examination weeks.
She enjoys reading and sewing very much, but her ambition is to be a doctor. The best of luck to you, Sylvia.
under the direction of the teacher in carpentry.
Gotizan Hall contains a chapel, a library, and two recitation rooms. The library, known as the Marian Reading Room, was made possible by the gift of Sister Marian Davis. Gotzian Hall is a neat, substan- tial, one-story building, harmoniz- ing with the general plan of the school for all its buildings.
Class work is so arranged that each student carries one literary subject, one industrial subject, and
LAURA TAYLOR
Laura Nelle Taylor comes to us from Las Cruces, New Mexico. She was born on June 24, 1933, to Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Taylor. Laura has a twin sister, Sonia, and one brother.
After attending local public and church schools, she went to South- western Junior College in Keene, Texas, where she completed her sophomore and junior years.
In August of 1951, Laura came to Madison College, even though she wanted to go back to Keene, but now she's glad she is here.
Her hobbies are writing letters, collecting pictures, and swimming. She is a reporter for THE MADI- SONIAN. Laura is now working in the registrar's office, and she plans to be a nurse.
one subject of a missionary na- ture.
Board costs the average student from $5.00 to $7.00 per month. Room rent, $2.00 per month. Li- brary fee, 50 cents per term. Laun- dry is paid for by the piece. The total school expenses average $10.50 per month; a part of this may be earned by manual labor if proper arrangements are made. Each student works two hours per day without pay, to aid the Insti- tute in general expenses.
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