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New Education
A ME RICA’s high schools need to revise their
programs to educate toward maturity the
large percentage of pupils who will not go to
college or vocational schools, a three-year study
recently completed by the Commission on Life
Adjustment for Youth, sponsored by the United
State Office of Education, revealed. The re
port should be of interest to present college
students, since it is we who in a very few years
will be tlq* teachers, the members of the school
committees, and the parents of children par
ticipating in a broadened curriculum aimed to
ward more effective living.
In the past 50 years the composition of high
school classes has changed markedly. Whereas
formerly a majority of students completing
their secondary education went on to college,
now the larger number of students must face
life’s problems seriously on completion of their
high school training. And this training should
be broadened to give the majority of young
persons an adequate preparation for living.
Some of the points which the commission
feels should be emphasized include a concern
for ethical nnd moral living and for physical,
mental and emotional health, a concern for the
development bf wholesome recreational inter
ests of both an individual and social nature, a
concern for the present problems of youth ns
well as with their preparation for future liv
ing, a recognition of the importance of per
sonal satisfactions and achievements for each
individual within the limits of his abilities, a
respect for the dignity of work and recognition
of the educational vnlues of responsible work
experience in the life of the community, nnd
a recognition of the inherent dignity of the
human personality.
College experiences offer numerous oppor-
tnuities for increasing our skills in adjusting
to daily problems, in responding to personality
traits different from our own, and in meeting
various philosophies of life. Having experienc
ed these advantages, we will have the responsi-
bility to help others obtain the same training
for living. Questions concerning a widened high
school curriculum are certainly ones on which
we should have, and should be willing to ex
press, an opinion.
A Spark of Vigor
* J'HE Georgia Review is in the midst of its
* fifth yera of service to the University and
the state.
The Red and Black has watched closely the
progress of this quarterly review and admired
its excellent contributions to Georgia literature.
The full issue just off the press is a superb
collection of literature of the highest calibre.
Sucji publications add a spark of vigor and
prestige to Georgiana.
Editor John Olin Eidson, Business Manager
Marion 11. Montgomery, Jr., nnd The Georgia
Review editorial board are to be commended.
University students and faculty members owe
themselves the privilege of subscribing to this
fine periodical.
Doffed
All for $20,000
rpOMORROW "Tile F% C»ni|>»>" will b*
premiered at Fine Arts Auditorium. Univer
sity officials, who only recently felt the need
of a public relations program, will view prob
ably the greatest single public relations media
in University history. '
The film, made at a cost of $20,000, depicts
University life and the many services that the
institution offers the state. Besides being shown
in public theatres throughout the state, a 16mm
edition is being made available for alumni
clubs, civic groups, high schools, and other or
ganizations.
For their work in planning the movie, The
Red and Black doffs its eyeshades to sesquicen-
tennial film committee members Dean S. Wal
ter Martin, George C. King, J. Thomas Askew,
Leighton Ballew, Dr. William C. Davis, E. A.
Lowe, L. I. Skinner, Elizabeth Todd, Dr. Rob
ert West, and two students, Jackie Long and
Marian Bell.
Glenn Vaughn
Paddles, Good Deeds, Bow Ties
The steadying influence of the dwindling veteran student has left
a stereotyped mark on university campuses throughout the nation.
This year, for the first time in several years, the University is actually
functioning without rat courts.
When a student enters the Univer
sity, he Is Just four years away from
a mature professional world. Rat
courts and hazing can be a definite
obstacle in his path if he is made to
subscribe to such foolishness.
However, hazing and often mali
cious punishment still prevails among
both social and
professional o r-
ganiza tlona at
numerous Institu
tions. In many in
stances pledges are
made to dress in
costumes or per
form menial tasks
which serve only to draw laughter
from seemingly under-fed egos. Oth
er cases Include paddling, egg throw
ing, and acts which should be be
neath the dignity of a college stu
dent.
Here at the University the social
and professional groups seem to have
kept unnecessary punishment at a
minimum. And In several cases
pledges may get their required work
and at the same time do some good
for the community. For example last
year the Sigma Chis had their pledges
deliver baskets of food to needy
families in Athens.
This week the Sigma Nus changed
“hell week" to “help week.” The
pledges were required to go to Sal
vation Army headquarters, from
where they were sent to repair run
down houses in the city.
At the University of Maryland the
Inter-Fraternity Council has outlaw
ed all hazing and recommended that
chapters turn their pledges to useful
jobs.
Plans to eliminate “rush evils’’ on
campus are now being studied by
Pan-Hellenic Council and the IFC.
Pan-Hellenic this week met with 260
pledges to discuss and iron-out rush
ing problems.
With the reforms now being initi
ated by organizations on campus we
can say that our “little girls, and
boys,” can take care of themselves.
Pall Burnabust
Quote The Craven, 'Havabrew!'
Pall feels that friends are a necessary part of college, just as much
as bank accounts and argyle socks. However, just like holes in the
two objects, friends enn appear at the most aggravating time.
Take the buddy who, like Hamlet's
coined by evangelists and Mongoloid
idiots, purporting to show the cherry
side of life. Escape is either by sui
cide, epileptic seizure or by break
ing a recording of "Gloomy Sunday”
over his head.
Next, the one most prevalent and
deadly. The well-meaning “I don’t
study so nobody studies” breed.
You are sealed in your ivory gar-
rett, only two cases of No-Doz away
from an exam on absentee voting in
ancient Polynesia. The Muse of Study
has just descended, while you are
cramming, neatly damning, suddenly
there comes a bamming, as of some
one loudly slamming, slamming qt
your chamber door. You admit a dis
tracting craven acquaintance.
Quoth the craven, "Havabrew!”
You Indicates several quartos of
unread notes lining the walls, you
point out a burnt offering to the
gods, still smoldering on the hot
plate, you thump your skull loudly
to accentuate its hollowness, and de
cline graciously. Reason is a poor
extinguisher, it puts out damn few
fires or friends.
Quoth the craven, “Havabrew!"
You are adamant. Gates of Sid
shall ne’er against our resolve pre
vail. To your appointed task you re
mains directed. In this case, persist
ence is always successful, virtue
triumphs, remain true to your cause
and nothing will deter you.
This column would be longer,
those who have followed thus far,
but the waitress needs her pencil to
add the bill.
old man, materializes out of the dark
when you are in a show. Here you
sit, having finally managed to finagle
a date with Athens’ answer to “Little
Egypt.” Conversation has turned
from the trite to the terrific and Pall
already is thinking about the third
veil. Said friend appears, steps on
Pali’s entwlsted toes and invites him
self to share show, seats and sex.
Several hours of chuckling, chit
chat and comparisons of Hoppy and
y 7«su Pitts later,
Pall gives up and
ySSu goes to expend
his desire window
shopping. Case of
the cashmere cli
max.
Then there's
the "I Don’t Care
If the Sun Don't
Shine” variety.
This one is al
ways a back-
slapping ball of mirth despite any
gloomy circumstances. You know
this one is bearing down on you when
you hear a loudly whistled chorus of
"Under the Double Eagle," near at
hand.
He usually manages to drop by
Just after your entire family has been
trampled to death by a rogue ele
phant, your induction notice has ar
rived, your gal has ridden by on a
motorcycle with a sailor, and Schen-
ley's preferred has fallen 10 points.
Making himself at home he pro
ceeds to race through several axioms
Chuck Mahtin
Editor
GlENN VaUOHN
Managing Editor
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Walter Whitk.
Sybil Compton
Hank Goodman. -
Paul Bvbton
Ltnn Ketterron.
Dotty Lundt _
Arthur Zegel
Mike Edwards
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Joe Colville
Business Manager
James Sheppard
Weses Editor
Assistant Hews Editor
Assistant Weses Editor
—— Assistant Business Manager
_ Sports Editor
Feature Editor
Woman’s Editor
Society Editor
Circulation Manager
————— —Photographer
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Reporters: Don Roberts. Elene Duvall. Marvin Zion, Carol Skeels, Lucrete Mar
shall. Bobby Crofton. Jack Hunt, James Scoggins, Gene Methvln Lamar
Glenn, Bruce Bostwick. ’
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Society St aft: Clara Morris, Lillie Hawkins.
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Tames Sheppard
New Feminine Look
With advent of a women’s ROTC on this ivy-
covered campus, the University’s parade of pulchri
tudinous femininity soon will take on a new look in
the form of military uniforms.
Whether the gals will take to this project is
something which the nation closely will watch.
Too, the administration is observing the idea with
a skeptical eye, because the Air Force readily ad
mits that it is an experiment. Are the girls in
terested in military careers? Do they wish to com
bine military training with parties, extra-curricular
activities?
Since the Women’s Suffrage Act of 1919, the
opposite sex rapidly has made unparalleled strides
in all segments of the social and i -
professional world. Now the Air
Force wants to provide military |
training for women on the col
legiate level.
Serious consideration is bein?
given to conscription of women |
for college military training be
cause the Air Force has announc
ed a record-breaking 44,000 J
quota for women recruits.
Girls in colleges over the natiuu win icel af
fects of the University unit’s outcome.
The women’s ROTC here will mark one of the
biggest single events since the University opened
its doorB in 1801. If and when the girls start march
ing, the oldest chartered state university will step
into the nation’s headlines. The telescopic eyes of
Washington very definitely will be minutely focused
on the University to see if the program is success
ful.
Meeting yesterday on Coordinate Campus, a
galaxy of Air Force and University officials shop-
talked about possibilities for the program. Coeds
on this campus will be privileged to set a precedent
deciding themselves what the training will embrace.
One officer said that if drill and a uniform are
desired, along with “any other added features,”
the unit will try to fulfill the girls’ requests.
The program is designed to be entirely volun
tary. One officer frankly admitted that enrollment
in the unit will not carry any responsibility. Stu
dents may "drop out” at their discretion.
What with the international situation currently
at a near pin-point stage, the females certainly
can’t do any worse Job solving our nation’s prob
lems than the males have demonstrated.
The Editor's Mail
He Has a Car
Editor, The Red and Black:
I am one of those fortunate souls on campus who
has a car at my disposal. However, my gripe is
different from most car ownera. I travel between
Ag Hill and Main Campus at least twice a day, and
consider myself lucky to find parking space with
out much trouble. Some less fortunate people do
not, and are issued tickets for illegal parking.
The money collected from these tickets is sup
posed to be used for maintenance and expansion
of parking lots. Since there has been very little
expansion lately, there should he quite a large
sum of money on hand for repairs.
Candler Hail parking lot, in my estimation,
should receive first priority. There are enormous
holes in the lot, which grow with each rainfall.
If these holes are not repaved soon, some cars
will be put out of commission,
RALPH MASSA
Favors De-Emphasis
Editor, The Red and Black:
To de-emphasize football, in my mind, is a gross
understatement. Football has grown out of pro
portion to the extent that we have a professional
team at the University. The days of light-spirited
teams are gone forever.
If football were disbanded, with the fraternities
and sororities thrown in for good measure, vra
might -have some semblance of students on campus.
NAME WITHHELD
Another Reader
Editor, The Red and Black:
How can you call your rag a student newspaper?
I ve been at the University for three yean, and
read my first issue last week. Apparently, It is *
faculty organ. Who cares what profeaeor did this,
or spoke there?
I’m a student and if I’m going to read the stu
dent paper. I want to read about students, not
about insignificant facts of the administration.
It would please me Immensely if you would take
this into consideration when you put the paper
together next week.
POTENTIAL READER