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PAGE SIX The Monument to C. W. A. Completed; Wall* of Jericho Christened by Miss Kown A the wall on the front of the campus Is nearing completion. dedien tion ceretnnnes were hold M ond av, Miij 21, at Hie chapel hour. Master of ceremonies, The Most Honorable Ju* Huh Rabbi Weiss, opened the festivi ties with appropriate words and intro duced the speaker, Mr. Lucius Emerson Roberts. Mr. Roberts is the well known pro fessor of history and social sciences at. West Georgia College. In his speech, he told of the historic pyramids of Egypt, the Great Wall of China and the Walls of Jericho, for which this novel addition to our campus is unwed. He related the facts about the many long and tedious years required in the construction of the national monu ments and showed the close connection between them and West Georgia s Wail of Jericho After Mr. Roberts’ oration, Miss Ruth Kown, pretty and versatile young West Georgia sophomore, christened the wall with a scant bottle with ap propriate words. RACE OF THE CENTURY It may be interesting to the student body in part or the whole to know that our most honored English professor and our revered history instructor once ran a race which meant almost life and death to both of them. It all happened when they were in high school, Watson at Rome and Roberts at Dallas- Rome and Dallas were tied for the highest, number of points in student activities. These two young men were under a terrific strain, of course, ub they were to run in the raeo to deter mine the winner of the two schools. Every form of stimulant known be fore the Spanish-American War was given to the two main contestants- Watson got off to an early lead, but Roberts was very close behind him. When the race was a fourth over, an unknown glided by the favor ites. At the half way mark, five others had passed. By the last quar ter, Watson and Roberts were desper ately fighting to avoid being last. Mr. Watson said later that it was the most embarrassing moment of his life When a spectator remarked, * * Keep on going boys; they went that way* ’’ We are still in (doubt as to who came in last. Since that time, both professors have challenged Nurmi, but the famed Finn is afraid for his records. Watscn uses the dog trot and Roberts uses a unique step called tlio hop, skip and rock. (Reprinted by special permission of the Run-Rite (owners). All rights preserved)- Those Quarter Tests or Last Words of a Sophomore Those quarter tests! Those quarter tests! How many a boy their pages guessed, Or thought or stole or did so plead Till someone did his answer read. Those awful hours will come no more; And many a heart that now is sore, Within the tomb will sweetly rest And dream no more of the quarter test. But so it will be when I am gone That awful drill will still go on, While other captives shake these desks And curse their name, vile quarter tests! A — — Two boys were driving rather fast through town and were stopper! by an officer. “I’m sorry,’ ’ said the driver, quick wittedly, “but I’m taking a patient to the asylum in a hurry.” The officer was suspicious and look €d penetratingly at the passenger. The pasenger was also quick-witted, and looking up at the policeman with a ser aphic smile, whispered: “Kiss me, seageant.” They got away with it. REORGANIZATION OF SCHOOLS Through the educational rommittco of the Georgia Educalion Association, a revision and re-organization of the school system for this state lias been worked out. It provides eleven rec ommendations that if adopted, it is believed Georgia will enjoy one of the best school systems in the south. The recommendations, as compiled by this committee, are: “1. '.State board to consist, of seven, nine or eleven members, appointed by the governor and approved by the sen ate. “2. The board would be given au thority to regulate the administration of public schools, to provide for and to suporvise teacher training. “3. A permanent textbook commis sion to recommend textbooks to the board awl reference of all proposed school legislation to the board. “4. The state superintendent to be elected by the state board and to bo its executive officer, and raising the qual ifications for the office. “ft. Membership on county boards of education bo fixed at fivo persons to be elected by popular vote where so desired and fixing of qualifications for such board members. “0. Boards of education would cloct teachers and principals and fix their salaries upon recommendation of the respective superintendents, and quali fications for teachers, principals, and superintendents would ho raised. This would havo no effect on those already serving. “7. M’inimum salaries of superin tendents would be fixed at $1,200 with the state paying half up to $3,000 and county superintendents would be made the treasurer of all county and district school funds “B. Provision would be made for strict budgetary procedure and for the auditing of school expenditures accord ing to budget appropriations. “9. The minimum school term would be fixed at nine months and teacher-pupil quotas for elementary and high schools would be set. “10. The state would appropriate the amount needed to pay salaries for nine months according to the terms of the state salary schedule. “11. Every school system in the state would be guaranteed an amount equal to one-third of the state salary appropriation, to moot necessary school expenses other than salaries, when a five-mill local levy does not produce an amount equal to the same.” Dr. E. D. Pusey, of the University of Georgia, and Prof. B. M. Grier, su perintendent of the Athens city schools, are members of the committee- These gentlemen have devoted much time and study to the formation of a school code which is believed to be one as nearly perfect as could be formed. The report of the committee and its recommendations will be drafted into bills and introduced at the January session of the legislature. It is not believed that these reorganization bills for the school system of Goorgia will meet with serious opposition. Prepared by experienced and able educators, they know best the needs of the schools and the interest of the chil dren. consequently the legislator should enact the measures just as prepared by the committee from the Georgia Ed ucational Association.—Athens Banner- Herald- . FRESHMEN ENTERTAIN SOPHOMORES AT DANCE (Continued from Page 1) Raymond Milligan, Mr. Roy Dillinger, of Cartersvillo. Mr. Carence West brooks, Mr. Grady Thompson, of Alpha retta, Mr. Willard Kown, M’r. Robert Sewell. Mr. Gordon Robinson, of At lanta, Mr. Harold Traylor, of Douglas ville, Mr. Bud Harris, of Clark'dale, Mr. Charles Hutcheson, of Clemson College, S. C., Mr- Billy Moore, of Darlington School. Rome, Mr. J. C. Woods, of Trion, M’r- J. B. Edgeman, of Rock Springs, Mr. Alonzo Adams, of Franklin, Mr. Barge Newly, of Moreland, Mr. Warner Moore. Newnan. THE WE&T GEORGIAN THE VALUE OF A FRIEND A song, ft world, a friend, The sweetest things that God could send. For you and me and everyone lie made this world for joy and fun. He sent you there; He sent me here; Ho paced you in some hemisphere To do kind deeds everywhere And be a friend in work and play. Be and act just what you are, Whether on the seas or oceans far; A friend is recognized by all When low, or big, or very tall. A “Howdy Do” to every one; When day Is almost done You say, and say with pride I'm glad I lived and have not died. Do service here; do service there; Bea frienff to those who care. Send kind words for these, for those, Treat them like a springtimo rose- A friend means more than all the world Than even diamonds caught in a whirl; Than mansions built upon a hill A friend, a friend, oh what a thrill! A song, a world, a friend. The sweetest, things God could send- Tor you, for me, for everyone He made this world for joy and fun. • MY AUTOBIOGRAPHY On Tuesday night at nine o’clock, The ninth month of the year, | Nineteen hundred twelve it was, I made my debut here. I was my mother’s fourth addition. But only her second girl, T hid behind the bed one day And cut off my only last curl. Bananas weren’t so good for me T learned to my dismay; I had a spasm eating one It was an unlucky day. When I Avas ony five years old I gaily tripped to school, Little knowing the hardships there Nor of Life’s bitter rule. Year by year, and step by step, With many a smilo and sigh, I trudged along until at last I entered tlio Junior High. I haven’t traveled so far or wide As some of the other sisters; But Avhen I visited the far seaside I returned Avitli tan and blisters. Various arts linA-e I tried Both music and expression, But, alas, there is none for me That could be my profession. Now I am in the sophomore class The realm of heights sublime; The looked for goal is drawing nigh We’ll Avin; just give us time. Grandpa (aAvakening from gland op eration) —Oh, dear! I knoAV I’m going to be late for school today. Mrs. Jones: Were you scared on your wedding day? Mrs- Boyd: Yes, but not nearly at scared as I should have been. TO BE OR NOT TO BE In lo\ T e—Brisendine. Sam’s girl Annette- Graduates —Some of the sophs. Old maids —Normal grads. A giant — LoA’inggood. A poet —Enky. A kid again—Woods. A shiek— DaA r is. A tapper on the ivories—Moses. Too interested in somebody—Bell (M’r.) Honey: “My father gaA*e me a dol lar every birthday- I hoav have $16.” Racehorse: “Hoav much does he still oaa’o you?” THE CAMOUFLAGE ARTIST She was a maid quite lovely (But knew it fur too well) Her lovers said she was lovoly, Her father said, “Oh, If —1.” The males, they flocked from far and near To see that maiden fair, And never guessed that face they saw Was camouflaged Avtih care. Those Avaving tresses Avhich day by day Filled men’s hearts Avith delight, Were carefully rollod up on pins And put aAvay at night. Those rosy cheeks, those carol lips, Made Nature blush with shame, When cause for such a hue Was placed on her fair name. Those cupid boAvs that guard her eyes Quito disappear from sight, When on her bed she lays her head For beauty sleep at night. Oli, would that all these blinded youths Could use a woman’s eyes And see the beauty as she is; Wouldn’t they be surprised? ALPHABET OF WEST GEORGIA PROVERBS A-pril Fools ’ Day is not the day for pranks. B-e sure not to speak out in Roberts class. C-are onco killed a cat, so don’t care. D-on’t ask Mr. Watson his age. It’s impolite and it embarasses him. E-joy yourself as much as possible, but don’t F-lirt with Mr. Hughey. G et all the food you can as quickly as you can. Hold the girl’s hand if Miss Ward isn’t in the parlor. I-into puppy love ido not fall. J-okc not Avith Miss Cowan. K-eep eating in tlio library and see Avhat you get. L-oA T e ’em and leave ’em, but don’t let them know you are doing it. M-oon all you wish (and fail the term.) N-ever fall over Avhon sleeping in class. O-pen not your books except in class- P ace up and doAvn the campus on Sun day after dates. Q uit shooting bull Avhen you get in hot water- R un fast Avhen you see a pest coming unless you aro running for an of fice. 'S tart a water battle when Strozier is out of toAvn. T-ell not all you know to your room mate; she may be somebody else’s liext year. U-se long Avoids in your themes. Mr. Watson Avill gh T e a good mark for it. V-ex not your teacher. It’s the little things in life that count. W-alk upright; someone might think you Avere a dining hall cat. X-eept every ride to town you can get. Z-ero means nothing; get one and see what Pa says- On a certain night a AA T eek ago, the colorful M. Simonton took a sudden desire to bloAv forth doAvn on South street- He soon had a cop on the scene- Here is Avhat happened: Simonton-’ -“ Mr- Cop, someone is hollering and Ave can’t sleep”. Cosp —“Oh, I thought it was you”. S —“No, Ave live in that house.” Cop—“Oh, is that so? Well, I hap pen to Ha'6 there myself.” For any information regarding Si monton’s Avliereabouts, aa t c Avill gn r e a crocheted bath tub. Tom Handing says that lie cannot tell us anything about meningitis on account of never had it. Wonder if lie Avould be able to enlighten us AFTER lie had had it? My Bonnie looked into the gas tank, My Bonnie lit matches to see; If there Avas any gas in that gas tank; Bring back mj Bonmie to me. EXPERIENCE MEETING IN CHAPEL Stating that lie had enjoyed the old style experience moetings held in the Methodist church, President Ingram gave a short talk after which he called on the various members of the faculty and then on the students who Avished to say a Avord in chapel. All expressed a pleasure at being a part of West Goorgia College in its first year of existence and various ex pressions from tlio speakers Avere: I’ve enjoyed everything from being a soph omore to being called Rosie. Only dumb speakers make long speeches, so Mr. Ingram says, so I’ll make one so he AA'on’t be by himself. My reaction is—l’ve had the time of my life; I’m not on the faculty, but I Avorked on tho campus all summer. I planted the corn that goes in all the cornbread you eat at the dining hall. I guess you all heard Avhat Manor said. Well, ditto. My aim and objective Avas to feed the faces of all the hungry stu dents; I’ve Avorked my head off, but it’s been fun; I just love everybody. Other expressions Avere given Avith a more serious vein and in one accord shoAA r ed the co-operation of the students and faculty and the high esteem in which they hold West Georgia College- WEST GEORGIA DICTIONARY Graduates —People half as great as they think they are. Freshmen —Majority. Lockers —Places to store food, gum, books, jacks, annuals, old copies of West Georgian, et cetera. Chapel —Where Ave go if avc have too many cuts already. Pencil 'Sharpeners—Excellent reason for standing in the hall and talking to your girl. Water Fountain —Same as above. Ignorance —Inheritance of freshmen. Tuition —Lost money. Trash boxes —Targets. The Faculty—Source of misery. Report —No definition. Pencils —Things to be borroAved. Exams —Things to make studes un happy. STEPPING ON TACKS? Forgetting is the only way; Forget the storms of yesterday"; Forget the trials you haA T e had; Forget the weather if it is bad; Forget you’re not a millionaire; Forget the grey streak in your hair. Forget you ever had the blues; But don’t be misled: AA-ear your shoes! Daves was pressed to confess in a recent session of rat-court. He fin ally arose and said: “Friends, I want to confess, but I hate to while the grand jury is in ses sion.” “The Lord Avill forgive,” comment ed Rev- Toavus. “He probably Avould, ” answered the prisoner, “but He’s not on the jury.” TWENTY-THREE TO GRADUATE WEDNESDAY (Continued from Page 1) Carrollton, transfer College of Edu cation G. 'S- T. C.; Newell Tay lor, Glenloeh, transfer Bowdon State College; Margie Trice, Thomaston, transfer Georgia Industrial College; DaA-id Walker, Griffin, transfer Geor gia Industrial College; Doris West, Carrollton, transfer Piedmont College- Bachelor of Science in Home Eco nomics—Pearl Gober, CedartoAvn, trans fer Textile Institute. Those expecting to graduate after the summer session are: Woodrow Bal lard, Carrollton; Mildred Jackson, Car rollton; Ossie McLarty, Douglasville; <Sadie MorroAv, Carrollton; Max Steed, Carrollton; Damon Webb, Carrollton; Edith Daniel, Woodland; Grace Ech ols, Hiram; Katherine King, Carroll ton; Hildred Patrick, Griffin; Chris tine Rogers, Rome. *