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THE WEST GEORGIAN Published by the Student# of <*st Geoigiu (.nlhgt, Carrollton, Editor-In-Chief .William l-.nii r • 1 11 Associate Editor Lecmua .Simonton Business Manager Harvey Glazier Sports Editor - Norwood Floyd Humor Edit0r....... Billy * *oma Exchange Editor Edwin Rogers Typists Biddy Murphy, Grace Wing Associate Business Managers Prances Cruse, Charles I ugglc, W illium I'.e.ls Alumni Editor * - Boris VV esi REPORTERS: Sue McGee, Helen Harding, Tom Harding, Roland Harris, Grace Elder, Mary Green, Helen Hayes, Martha Thomas, Elizabeth Boyd, Preston Wright, Paul Astin, Joe Ford, Lucille Portwood, Clarice Cross, Boyce William son, Macy Murphy, Pauline Longino, G. F. Towns, Davis Upshaw, Boris Wiggins, Martha Trimble. Circulation Managers Henry Kitchens, Ray Bean Watts, Ovid Buvis Faculty Advisors Gordon Watson, Robert M. Strozier The followng editorial is taken from The Sou’wester, school paper for the Georgia Southwestern college. It, is interesting to notice how greatly the problem at G. 8. C. parallels our prob lem at West Georgia. We trust, that henceforward every registrant, at West Georgia College shall really and truly become a student at college. There is a grammar-school attitude prevalent among a largo group of pupils here regarding studying. Of course, you nmy have heard the teach ers express similar ideas before, hut I am one of you —a renegale, most of you will say—and you arc just tho ones that I am addressing. What do you expect, to get out of life and how do you think that you are going to get it f A person that does uimssign ed work is a fool or a boot-lick; an aspirant for knowledge is just a freak. I know a handful of students — HTUBENTB, not registrants —who are making themselves ready for a useful life; they use the library, indeed they Jove it; the teachers knowledge be comes theirs; tho textbook is only one of many on a fascination field of hum- By OVID DAVIS Anyone who reads the daily papers intelligently knows by this time of the great drive that is now on to drive the “Reds” out of our colleges. Politicians, statesmen, ministers, and leading citizens have all jumped on the bandwagon (steered by crusading editors) in discovering alleged collegi ate Communists. I sincerely believe the nation wide attack on Communism was originated in all sincerity by patriotic Ameri cans. However, these people made a colossal mistake when they spread attack to the college world. The superficialness of these crusad ers drive is found in the fact that most college students (including myself) do not even have a clear cut definite idea of what Communism means. They PANEL DISCUSSION AT VESPERS A program which created thinking both on the part of those giving the program and the audience, was a panel discussion on lynching, presented at the Sunday evening vesper services, February 3. The way a panel discus sion is arranged os as follows: 'Lwo or three days beforehand a group of students meet and decide upon the problem to be discussed. The students then inform themselves about the question to be discussed and write out questions which arise in their minds. When the actual time for the discus sion arrives the leader starts the dis cussion and then takes part in the dis cussion only when it seems necessary. Mr. Braswell was chairman of the discussion group and the question was: “Is Lynching Ever Justifiable?” Bay Bean Watts, Fielding Towns, Bill Kelly, Bill Trent and Helen Hayes, members of the group. GRAMMARIANS "an endeavor. One student looked up from tho examination of several science hooks recently added to the library and said, “1 get down in the dumps when I realize wliut a small amount of knowledge I can bite from such an enormous field. ’’ If fifty students had that attitude the world would listen, and life would pick up. if your capacity is limited as mine, perhaps you can specialize in the most interesting subject each quarter, for the way to rise is to overflow the field. Tour {advancement is doomed until you see this and accept it; your time is barren until you leave off the jazzy indolence of a sluggard. While I am addressing these reg -1 entrants (the application of the word is not original) I niigh is well say that with the grammarian attitude to wards students is associated a silly, Teen discipline. Perhaps I can arouse your pride by making you to picture your asinine behavior in tho hulls of Yale or Harvard: You would he the laughing stock of a disgusted audience. I feel sure that no STUDENT will re sent this open statement, y — JO E JACOBS, The Sou’wester, Ga. South western Gale of Progress. A FALSE ALARM do not know that the “Communists Party” advocates the overthrow of the entire traditional social order. They think of Communists (it must be understood that I am using West Georgia students and students with whom I am acquainted at other in stitutions as my criterion) only as the unkempt individual, they see in the news-reels at the movies, on a soap box waving a red flag. According to my idea the whole affair has been only trash. The whole drive (as far as the college world is concerned) has been based on implica-. tion and imagination. The drive lias accomplished nothing, whatsoever, except furnish material for argument, by a certain class of people, against ‘ ‘ too much book laming’.’’ STUDENTS, PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS Read the advertisements that ap pear in each issue of the West Geor gian. By reading these ads you may learn whether or not the stores to which you give your trade are inter ested in your college. It is only fair to the business houses who advertise in our paper (and hence support our school) that West Georgia students should in return show their apprecia tion of this interest and support by doing business with these loyal busi ness houses. We wish to express here our appre ciation to those business houses who support the West Georgian. Students, patronize our advertisers. On February 10th another panel dis cussion was presented on “Prayer.” Those in the discussion were Bill Trent, Joe Ford, Fielding Towns, Clarice Cross, and Harvey Glazier. Mr. Bras well was chairman. Mary Merritt read poems on prayer and Marion Reid sang “Whisper a Prayer.” the WEBT GEORGIAN Finis Horshel Smith Whitehurst, Jr, Dublin, 1917—West Georgia CoUege 1935 O sing me no poetic verses such ns “Weep for Adonais,” or though ho is dead no lofty phrases can speak And tell sufficiently of the glory That might have been. No poet could write and express the Emotions, the feeling of extraction that Wraps itself around one of those that Leaned upon him through youth not As sister, not as lover, hut as friend. Friend of that period when youth Alone was life and life was gay The sky the limit Friend of the period of cynical Too cynical perhaps to get its true valuo. To me who knows not yet the real meaning Of death, is given the almost comfort ing Realization that when 1 reach the end Of the road, I know that One of The old gang will greet me. Days will grow into years and years Into ages, and the now white marble Slab will turn a mossy green, but what Matters that? Friend, we have known Happier times, but now the day Has come when t can say “God Will take care of thee.’’ —From Tho Coxswain. EVERYDAY PROBLEMS DISCUSSED AT VESPERS Those who regularly attend vespers Were very glad to hear some new ideas on problems we face everyday. One question which continually worries the best of us is ‘How may I know what is right and wrong, and why be good?” Fred Robinson gave several ways of determining right. Grace Wing discussed “Is it right to lie?” giving examples such as one meets everyday. Conflicts and loyalties were discussed by Mary Green. A piano solo by Mary Kilgore and selections from English Literature by Macy Murphy were especially enjoyable. On February 24 the subject was “Seeking God through Beauty.” Mary Merritt read a poem and Martha Ho ,gan sang a special number. Martha Trimble showed how to see God in the Spirit of Truth, beauty and goodness. Voneille Ellis told of the “Wonder of Things Before You,.” Helen Hays told how to see God through the eyes of imagination. The program closed with the audience singing softly “Now the Bay is Over.” CLARK QUARTET GIVES SHORT CONCERT HERE Approximately one hundred and fif ty persons of West Georgia College had tho opportunity and pleasure of hearing a short concert given by the Clark University quartet on Monday even ing, March 4. Clark University is lo cated in Atlanta and is one of the best recognized colleges for negroes in the South. Its quartet is one of the best known in the whole state and lias bad much worthy recognition. A concert was given at the negro high school after the forty-minute program here. The program was composed of the following: Kentucky Babe. Steal Away —Quartet. Reading, “The Phonograph”—Den sion. Little David Play on Your Harp. Dry Bones in th e Valley—Quartet. Solo, “Gwine to Heaven” —Phillips (second tenor.) The Sleigh—Quartet. The Tack. Ole Man River—Quartet. Each and every number proved to be most enjoyable and everyone hated to see the program end. Each voice contained that rich quality which makes us all love to hear the negro sing. Tho offeetivonoss with which each person brought out each note caused perfect harmony and brought about that pleasing effect upon the ears of the audience which we call “beautiful musrief.” GLEE CLUBS SPONSOR VALENTINE DANCE The Men’s and Women’s Glee Clubs were joint sponsors of a \ alentine dance given for the members of the faculty and the student body at the gymnasium Friday, February Bth. A program of dance music was play ed by the Douglasvillo orchestra. Leading the grand inarch were Miss Dorothy St. (’lair and Mr. Gordon Wat son, directors of the Women’s and Men's Glee Clubs. Others taking part in the lead-out were members of both glee clubs and their dates. During intermission the Men’s Glee Club sang a few impromptu selections. Those numbers provided a surprising ;md pleasing note of entertainment. The decoration committee, composed Beverly Campbell, Roland Harris, Ju lian Weiss, Inez Suddeth, Mary Green, ;md Blanche Evans turned the gym into a land of Valentines. Long strings of red and white hearts attached L () the ceiling hung as low as the heads of the dancers. These were over shadowed by vari-colored ceiling lights. Two floodlights of red and blue hues, by Mr. Lavender’s assistance, were at tached to the goals at opposite ends of the gym. The ceiling lights and flood lights were alternated during the evening. The change in the color and the resulting effect added to the prevailing spirit of gaiety. Orehastra, was seated at the further end of the gym. Just above them was a large decoration of four hearts enclosed in a wide border of crepe paper. Other red hearts of the same size were placed at intervals around the walls and were hung from the ceiling. The lower section of the walls was cov red by horizontal strips of red and white crepe paper. Paper confetti thrown during the Glee Clubs no break gave the final note of color to the decorations. Both the faculty and student body were present in their entirety. Sev eral visitors and former W. G. C. stu dents were also seen on the floor. All those mentioned were participants in an evening of fun and merriment. MU ZETA ALPHA Mu Zeta Alpha held its last meeting on Thursday night, February 21. The occasion was very significant in that it was, the first regular meeting of the club and its new initiates. The following program was given: Animals’ Aid to Man Ed Dodgers. Man and His Environment —Mr. Hart. Orders for Mu Zeta Alpha pins have been sent to the Star Engraving Cos. The club is extremely proud o having some individual pin for its own. It is the first club on the campus to pro cure such an emblem. The museum is being added to con tinually. The club and faculty ad visors are well pleased with the pro gress being made. The new members have added much to the standing of the club. Mu Zeta Alpha holds high the scholarship and student activity aims of the college The former members and the new ones working together hope to contribute more to the welfare of W cst Georgia in the future. HOME EC NEWS The Alpha Psi club met Tuesday, February 19, in the log cabin. After the business part of the meeting, a most interesting and educational pro gram was presented which fitted into the year’s theme of the club, “The Consumer in the New Economic Or der.” Three members of the Lit-Mu club gave timely talks, as follows: " “Household Furniture,” Mrs. Oliver Harris. “Selection of China,” Mrs. Harold Burns. i ‘Silver,” Mrs. Lewis Camp. Afterward a social hour was observ ed and coffee qnd cookies were served. Bolen —Your kisses are driving me to drink. Watts —What ? Rum ? Hays —No. Mouthwash. GENERAL SPORTS Roland Harris has developed into a really good wrestler. He has already won three straight victories this seas on. None of the victories were over set ups either. The student body should not be dis couraged until the basket ball team ufter their showing in the tournament at Young Harris. The team had only practiced one day the week before the tournament. Only five players were carried on the trip. If one of these men had fouled out, they would have had to play with only four men or to have substituted M. L. Fisher or Virgil Barrett neither of whom have even had any experience in basket ball. All to the men on the first team have completed their playing careers at West eGorgia. Sammie Fields, a forward, who was captain of the ’34 team and co-captain of ’35 team. Hudson Hearn, a guard, who was a regular in ’34 and co-captain in ’35. Chick Almon, a forward, who with Sammie Fields was the backbone of the offense for 1934 and 1935. Fred Williams, center, who was a reserve last year but this season he has filled the center position capably. Roland Harris, guard, who at the beginning of the season was given slight con sideration for a varsity, but who be came the most improved player on the squad, finally winning himself a place on the first team. West Georgia in future years may have better teams than the ones these boys have formed but never will West Georgia have a cleaner, more sportman-like team or a more courageous bunch of fighters. Tennis followers have become en couraged at the report that Harris Hay number one man on last years team will re-enter school the last quarter. If Hay should return to school both the mainstays from last year’s undefeated team will be availa ble for the squad this year. Beverly Campbell lias already started this practicing and he is expected to fill an important place on the team. Even if it isn’t good sportmanship to blame a defeat on the referee there can not be much doubt that the Braves would have had a much better chance at victory if there had been a capable referee for their game. It looks as if a competent referee could be hired for •i tournament such as the one played at Young Harris. There have been heard many groans issuing from both dormitories since the new tumbling teams have started to work. In spite of the bruises and sore muscles much enthusiasm lias been shown by the members of both teams. Before long we expect several men on the flying trapeze right here over our midst. Little is known about the prospects for the coming baseball season. The entire infield of last years champion ship nine lias been lost through gradu ation or dropping out of school. NEGRO GLEE CLUB PRESENTS PROGRAM Avery enjoyable program of negro spirituals was presented by the Carroll County Training School, under the di rection of John T. Jackson, February 17, at vespers. Myrtle Louise Adams was the pianist. The melodious songs and the manner in which they were sung certainly made us appreciate the negro and the contributions he has made to American music. The program opened with a prayer, “Savior, Hear IJs Pray,” chanted by the Carroll County Training ehorus. Then they sang the negro anthem, “I’ll Never Turn Back No More.” Eva Mellie Harvey read the reply to “Let me live in a house by the side of the road.” A basso solo, “Asleep in The Deep,” by Lewis Farmer, received an encore. The oerette rendered sev eral melodies. Crogman Mullins, who is the city undertaker, gave a short plea to the whites to appreciate, tol erate and give a chance to the negro. He pointed out the fact that the ne gro spirituals form an important part in American music. The program closed with several more melodies sung by the chorus.