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The West Georgian Official Organ of West Georgia College, Carrollton, Ga- I Doris West and Dons \N Co-Editors...., * • ; Edgar Kelly Associate Editor - Jack Smith ... ....Billv Thomas and Bill brown Humor Editors Sadie Morrow Society Editor ~ , ... Uayniond Howe Business Manager - Assistant Business Managers Crows and Martha Duster Circulation Managers Ovid Davis, Kay Watts and Don Barfield „ t Manor Canslei Exchange Editor _ FACULTY ADVISORS Professors Gordon Watson, Thomas Hart and Hubert Htrozier In no other state in tho union i there as great an exigency for reform of the educational problem as there is in Georgia. It seems to have been a great amelioration to our minds and 1 carts to have had the privilege of saying in the past that Georgia was not last in the list in educational rank, but this is no longer true; we now hold tho famous cellar position. There seems only one alternative by means of which wo may mollify this buse ignominy, and that is to correct the careless ami absurd treatment of our teaehors. Could it bo conceivable to a wide awake populace that school teachers fie the poorest paid workers in tho world, comparing their labors with the ’ahors of othorsf We are undoubtedly an omnivorous people to allow twen ty-two percent of our earnings to be spent, for luxuries and only one porcent for education. Not only are the great* tet benefactors of our race tho poorest paid laborers, but they are the last to be paid! More unfair than this is the crual and horrible law of Georgia concern ing the payment of teachers' debts. The state gets behind two or three months in its payment of salaries, and, according to this law, all salaries that are not paid the teachers for past work by Decembor 31 become automatically nullified on January 1 of the next year- It is shameful opprobrium that < r state pays its day laborers, high workers, and all other employees before it pays its teachers- Are the Bulletin boards! Yes, we possess such things at West Georgia. Perhaps you have not been able to catch a glimpse of them because of the enthu siastic students surrounding them- Just in caso you would like to know sibout their whereabouts, however, they are situated on either side of the front, door on the walls of the main corridor. The board which is strictly for offi cial announcements is more or less the source of much grievous nows. Such a sign as this is enough to bring growls from the hardworking students: “All who have not made arrangements for payment, of bills, please see the regis tr.tr. ” Th( delightful news of: “The following please report to the office,” lei s not. been greeted with any too much elation, either. Occasionally, one of the faculty becomes sorry for the GIVE ANNUAL YOUR SUPPORT There has been a wondorful spirit of co-operation among the students with the staff of the West Georgia an nual. However the most strenuous pull is coming now, and without the aid of all the students, plans for an annual inexpensive to them will be impossible- The pictures have beeen made, the proofs have been sent in and the prints are being made; but where will all this end if the financial end is not up held? The first step toward a success ful annual would be to pay your de posit on one- M’any students have done this, and, in doing it have said, “I will help as much as I can.” It is not too late to put in your order for one. If you have not already, pay your one dollar deposit to Edgar Kelly, business manager, at once. If it is put off too long, it will be too late. The next, and possibly most impor tant step toward making the annual a A TEACHER’S COMPLEX teachers to blame for this? What would be done if they protested? They would simply receive a notice that their services would bo discontinued in tli(* very near future- What is the expectancy of the peo ple regarding the teacher’s character and morality? He is expected to set a good example for his pupils to follow and to be practically infallible, a leader in. community affairs, and strong in all lines of work, whatever may be the nature of the endeavor. Contrary to our belief, a school teacher is only a person whose proclivities and equanim ity* is analogous to the average- lie is not able, in spite of his wishes to be so, a paragon of virtues and should bo allowed to as many mistakes as the average worker of his type- Even with this great burden of be ing expected to set the examplo for the next generation, Georgia’s teachers are certainly receivin •’ no encouragement to keep up their good work. Where must reform of this great complexity begin? The drive for prohibition be gan in the schools, and met with over whelming success. Why not start a drive for a rovision of Georgia’s ed ucational problems in the schools? If the older and more enlightened of our citizens neglect this deplorable situ ation, we as college Btudents should prepare ourselves the more to stop the degradation of our educational system. Let us no long'er be dormant, but aware of the plain facts and strive lor their reformation. BULLETIN BOARD leaders and gives a little pleasant va jjety with a notice that lie will not moot his classes that day. The other bulletin board is one that no full fledged college student can af ford to miss and still expect to keep up with tho current topics of interest- This board may contain anything from announcement of tlie intention of one of the budding young politicians to run for Bog Catcher down to a very serious announcement for the meeting of ono of tho religious organizations- This wide variation is sufficient to of fer something of interest for everyone- Bulletin boards? Thoy are the means by which students and faculty keep in touch with one another. They are a source of interest; they are an im portant part of college life; they are simply—bulletin boards- success is to co-operate in tho fullest manner possible with the business staff in getting ads. If you are going home, ask the merchants and persons interested in West Georgia College to give you an ad for our first annual. The price list of ads is posted on the bulletin board- If there is any doubt about any detail, the business staff will be glad to help you out. If you are not going home soon, give the names and addresses of peo ple you know of who would possibly be interested in advertising in the annual to the business manager. Help him out. Ho has a big load on his should ers and is doing a g*ood job- The cost of the annual to the stu dents will depend largely on the amount collected for ads- It would be to your advantage to help. If the ad vertisers pay enough, the initial de posit will be the total cost- What u goal to work toward I THE \V EST GEORGIAN SIDE GLANCES f'o -V- make exchanges with only a passing glance? No, l think that col lege ..students of today are far more -serious than has been the case in the p decide- Tn the January 20th issue of the Mount Berry News we read of the homage paid to Miss Martha Berry, founder of the schools, on the 32nd anniversary of the schools. Dr. Snave ly, president of Birmingham Southern College, paying tribute to Miss Berry, said: “I can cite you no better life, no better example of what I mean by unfailing purpose and noble sentiments than what your founder represents. Miss Berry’s lifetime has been spent in the service of others, never stopping at anything that would forward hu man welfare.” The 1100 Berry students and 100 fac ulty and workmen unveiled a monu ment to Old Roanie. the Sunday school horse, who .served the schools and Miss Berry for 28 years # * * Many discussions seemed to have taken place down at G- S. C- W. m Milledgoville in which several mem* >'-ers of both the faculty awl student body took active parts- It seems that quite a serious attitude was taken to ward tho matter, with the final decis ion going in favor of adopting he pim posed Student Government Plan. One senior states that she received verv valuable training in carrying out her duties as a member of the Student Government body- And that it not only aided her during her college ca reer, but trained her for better citi zonship in later years ## * * Tho data gathered from “On Otlio. Campuses” tvas of a worthy note and “The Snooper” was a scream in the “Oeorgo-Anne” coming from wav clown south at the South Georgia Teachers College ** * * It seems that the students down at Middle Georgia College were always filled with new ideas and try to keep right up to the minute, and we enjoyed every article in “The Kernel ’ anl it was very easy to conclude that the gossip column was edited by the more talkative sex- FOX AND HOUND CHASE Saturday, January 27, the Hiking Club divided into two groups for a fox and hound chase- The foxes dash ed across the road opposite the campus whiclh lead to a large field surrounded by woods on either side. They wore pursued bv the hounds half an hour later. The only signs of retreat were the white strips of cloth tied to the trees about a hundred yards apart- The chase led over rocky fields and through thick growths- (Scratches and bruises wore ignored in the eagerness to overtake the foxes- Finally the course turned abruptly and at the foot of a large hill it was evident that the foxes were near. Following mere in tuition, the hounds brought the foxes 4 o bay in a large opening in the hill. The club wishes to thank Mr. Bonner for planning this unusual recreation- The chase covered a distance of four niles. Those participating expressed unusual delight, and are anxious to re peat the chase- Kitchens: “While you’re not busy. Dr. Boyd, T wish you’d take a look at mv sore foot.” Cotton: “I thought you had died.” Boo: “Why?” Cotton: “I heard someone speak well of you this morning-” Hearn, on seeing some ice cubes, wanted to know how chipped the ice up in such nice little squares- She: “I’m Suzette, the Oriental dancer.” Ed Lawrence: “Shake-” Mrs- Harman went in the store and told Mrs- Boberts that she had a phone call. She replied, “Is it important or is it Mr- Roberts!” THE COLLEGE STORE They knock us down And drag us in— So to speak. They turn our pockets Inside out and then — So to peek— Expose the spot Where is not That what once had been- Now I hope you’re content, For you’ve got my last red cent. I might add That such extortionists Make our dads Extreme contortionists. She Ain’t What She Used To Be With drooping head and heaving chest The old mare snatches every chance to rest And to think of hor girlhood days of bliss— O, they were like heaven as compared to this! When taut traces denote a heavy load, The old back bears the whack of the goad— Pegaeus and shades of immortal man! Look down from above and help if you can. Protruding ribs under a dirty old hide — Washboard fashion-rowed side by side, Shielding an old that has almost died; Still saving the old wretch from life’s other side. There’s a rough mound of earth in the edge of the wood — No words —no marker —yet all under stood That the remains of that God-forsaken mare Had been hauled away and deposited there- She passed from this world of selfish desire To more pleasant regions to play on a lyre — Or, pei’haps, in the fenceless Utopia to graze > Foj- time eternal not measured in days- HUMOR Fisher— “ Who was that lady I saw you eating with last night?” Brown —“That was no lady; that was my knife.” Martha —“I have a book you ought to read. I’ll send it to you.” F- Floyd—“ Heavens, no! I can’t evon find time to read the books I ought not to.” Hay—“ Don’t you like the way I make love?” Florence —“No- Why can’t you love me like the knights of old?” Hay—“ Get out! How would you like to sit on a cast iron knee?” Bobert Tillman —“My father is my favorite author.” Astin —‘ ‘ Ilowzat ?’ ’ Tillman—“He wTitos checks.” E. Collins—“Mr. Watson, are you growing taller?” Mr- W-—“No, but why do you ask?” Collins—“ Because the top of your head is poking through your hair.” RALPH TURNER’S CANDY STORE If you want bananas, Candy or limes, Why don’t you come up To see me some time? THE BEST IN TOWN AT THE BEST PRICE ITEMS The practice school of W. G. C- U Maple Street grammar school of ths Carrollton system. Plans are on foot to place 60 normal graduates in teach ing positions next year. A supervisor of practice will be added to the faculty next year if present plans materialize- The Administration is busy at pres ent making plans for the summer school and the fall session of the regu lar term. Indications point to an en- Tollment of more than 300. The pres ent plant and faculty will be strained to capacity to take care of this in creased student body. Salesman (wiping the perspiration from his brow); ‘“l’m afraid, madam, that I’ve shown you all the samples of linoleum, but I could get some more samples from the factory.’ ’ Miss Ward —“Oh, that’s all right. £ just wanted some to make a square for my bird cage.” Mabry—“You ought not to eat fast, Platt; you take three bites while I take one-” Platt —“Yes, but your mouth is three times as big as mine-” Mr- Hart: Roy, this makes the fifth time you have been tardy this week- What have you to say? R. R.: I sho’ am glad it’s Friday. Hearn: “The dormitories at Jackson ville wore swell. Why, there was a lavatory in every room.” k Weaver: “In every room! Were they as big as the one over at the academic building?” Mr. Roberts; “What happened in 1809, Mr. Harris?” Harris: “Lincoln was born-” Mr- Roberts: “Quite right. And what happened in 1813?” Harris (after long pause): “Lincoln was four years old.” Tom (moving in with Dickey-: “Do you sleep with your window open?” Dickey: “Naw, just with my mouth- ” TO MISS A KISS To miss a kiss Is more amiss Than it would be To kiss a miss; Provided that The kiss you miss The miss herself Would never miss. But if you try To kiss a miss With whom a kiss Would be amiss You’d better always Miss the kiss. Cansler says that the greatest come back in history was Napoloon’s rc lreat from Moscow. Gaines Camp thinks an auto crank is a traffic cop. Mr. Hart: “Sue, give me a defini tion of a skeleton.” Sue McGee: “A skeleton is a man with his insides outside and his cut sides gone.” Luke Arnold: “There was a man out here this afternoon taking pic* tnres- ’ ’ Calloway: “Who was he?” Luko: “I dunno. Some stenograph er from Atlanta-”