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THE WEST GEORGIAN Published by tlu Student, of Welt Oeotgin College, Carrollton, On. - William Lanier Spence Editor-In-Chief.— - • L i Lecman Sunontou _ . Harvey Glazier Business Manager j, Norwood Floyd Sports Edit0r.............. Billy Thomas Humor Editor—————— _ r, Edwin Rogers Exchange Editor— Liddy Murphy, Grace Wing Associate Business Managers Frances Cruse, Charles Tuggle, William Kelly . . Doris West Alumni Editor..— • REPORTERS: Sue McGee, Helen Harding, Tom Harding, Roland Harris, Grace Elder, Helen Hayes, Martha Thomas, Elizabeth Boyd, Preston Wright, Paul Astin, Lucille Portwood, Clarice Cross, Doyce Williamson, Macy Murphy, Pau line Longino, G. F. Towns, Davis Upshaw, Doris Wiggins, Martha 'lnm ble, Mayo Royal. Circulation Managers— Henry Kitchens, Ray Dean Watts, Ovid Davis Faculty Advisors Gordon Wutson, Robert M. Strozier Spring is here with flowers and bathtubs.-—Will Rogers. Spring has sprung.—Prof. Roberts. In the spring a young man’s fancy slightly turns to where the young la dies’ thoughts have been all winter. —Unknown. Spring is here with spring fever. Rosy Spence. All the above quotations, famous or otherwise, (mostly otherwise) have been written to impress West. Georgians with the fact that the laziest period of the school year is now upon us. We must remember that the last few weeks are just as important as the first weeks —-more so, in fact, because the final exams come at this half of the quarto?. 'Let us finish tho year with a Scholastic spurt. Not only should we renew our inter est in our courses, birt we should also concern oui selves more with extra cnrieulum activities. To develop a * ‘ laissox faire” attitude toward tho meetings end aims of one’s club or or- The West Georgia College yearbook, The Chieftain of 1935, was distributed to the students a few days ago. These annuals are a credit to the college as well as to Miss Frances Cruse and Mr. Lovvorn Gladney and the members of their staff. The cover of the book is the beau tiful royal blue of tha collego colors. Inside each cover is a view of the entire front campus and main build ings. The views of tho campus are lovely, being made when the trees and shrubbery were in full bloom. The theme of the annual is Modern Science. The drawings for the divis ion pages were given by Mrs. Thomas A. Hart, a member of the faculty fam ily and they add materially to tho CHAPEL SPEAKERS West Georgia lias been recently hon ored by having prominent Georgians as chapel speakers. March 15, 1935, Mr. M. L. Fleet wood, president of the Georgia Press Association, delivered an interesting talk on two outstanding Georgians, Mrs. Rebecca L. Felton and Mrs. Cora Harris. April 5, 1935, Dr. Marvin S. Pittman, president of South Georgia Teachers’ College, spoke on “Changes in the Present Day World.” April 16, 1935, Rev. E. D. Rudisall, pastor of First Methodist Church of Sparta, gave an interesting discussion on “Know and Seek the Worthwhile.” April 19, 1935 f Dr. Russell, presiding elder of the Atlanta district of the "North eorgia Conference, spoke on his recent travels ni Palestine. April 2S, 1135, Dr. W. H. Knight, pastor of Atlanta Baptist Taernacle Church, gave a short address on “Duty.” He was accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Happy White who rendered MY rl musical number*. SPRING FEVER gunizntion will Cause that organiza tion to be handicapped at the begin ning of the next school year. To the students who graduate this year rests the responsibility of helping elect offi cers for next year and of shaping the future policies of their clubs. Since customs and proceedure of different organizations have not yet been mould ed into hard and fast tradition, it is doubly necessary that tho original freshman class of West Georgia Col lege should profit by any mistakes that it may have made. Before it leaves the scene the original first class should take a greater interest in moulding the policy that it has started. This is the last time that sophomores may have a hand in “spring clean ing,” and, also tho last time that the school may profit by the knowledge of government, proceedure, etc., that the first real West Georgia sophomores have gained in the first two years of West Georgia’s history. Let’s end the school year of 1935 going full speed ahead. THE 1935 CHIEFTAIN success of The Chieftain. Iho staff is deeply indebted to her for her contri bution. The Chieftain is dedicated to Mr. Robert M. Strozier, professor of Ro mance languages at West Gorgia and adviser to The Chieftain staff, lhc dedication came as a tribute from the staff who have known Prof. Strozier for two years to be ever ready to work for and with them on any part of tho annual. This honor, was a sur prise to Mr. Strozier. Possibly the greatest of the achieve ments of the 1935 |Chieftain is that the business staff reports the annual a financial success.. In fact the staff is to enjoy a social affair soon, as a re ward for their work. SUMMER SCHOOL Director L. M. Lester, of the Stale Department of Education who super vises teacher training work, was a guest of the institution April 22. He checked the offerings to be made by West Georgia College in the curricu lum program which is being given throughout the state under the direc tion of the State Department of Educa tion. In addition to the regular teacher training program, about 25 college students expect to complete their requirements for graduation. Summer school will begin on dune 1-tli and close July 19th. The administra tion announces that Miss Mae Kelly, of East Bedford, Virginia State Teach ers College, will give courses on Cur riculum Construction. Miss Edith Cresswell will work in the Home Eco nomics Department and Mr. L. L. Perry, of the State Department, is ex pected to join us again this summer. Indications point to an imusual en rollment due to the emphasis upon curriculum building. Offerings by the regular faculty will be available at the summer session. THE WEST GEORGIAN SOCIAL GIVEN BY DORMITORY BOYS One of the most enjoyable events of the year was the dance given in the college gymnasium for members of the faculty and student body by the dormitory boys on March 29. The boys showed much ability and orgi nulity in decorating the gymnasium for the occasion and in entertaining. It can be easily said that this dance was one of the most successful of the year and from all reports everyone must have had a splendid time. The Cedartown orchestra was pro cured for, this dance and added much to the success of tho dance. The no-breaks were as follows: 1. Willow Glide. 2. Shadow Waltz. 3. Boys’ Dormitory Lcadoirt. 4. Shuffle. 5. No-Drapc. (5. Drag. This dance was especially enjoyed because it was the first one on the campus for quite a while. Tt was pre viously planned for March Bth, but was postponed because of the repairs which were being made in the gym nasium. Everyone came back from spring holidays looking forward to the dance. The festivities lived up to all expectations. THE MEN’S GLEE CLUB On March 28th the Men’s Glee Club of West Georgia College gave their home-coming concert to the students of the college and the people of Car rollton. A good crowd turned out to see and hear the club present its pro gram. Everybody seemed to enjoy the presentation, especially the “Mos quito Song,” very much. After the presentation of the pro gram the club was entertained at the girls’ dormitory. There the members enjoyed a short reception given in their honor by Mr. Ingram, Miss Ward, and some of the girls. Dr. fPitltman; and his son were special guests at the presentation of the program and at the reception. There were also many other guests and visitors at the pre sentation and reception. All trips, that the club wishes for in the spring schedule, have not been made yet. Mr. Watson has gotten several places in view for the club to go, but the dates for these perfom anees have not been set definitely. Each member of the club is waiting and wishing for the time to come when they can make more trips. DEAN’S LIST (Continued) Rome; Betty Hopper, Cave Spring; Frances Jackson, Carrollton; James Lassiter, Villa Rica; Ed Lassiter, La fayette; Verdyne McClung, Hiram; Jack Parker, Carrollton; Lucille Port wood, Carrollton; Edwin Potts, New man; Margaret Dowell, Villa Rica; Margie Lee Robinson, Trion; Irene Shadinger, Carrollton; George Smith, Villa Rica; Mary Smith, Cartersville; Cecil Stanley, Atlanta; Ruth Staples, Roopville; W. S. Trent, LaGrange; Freeman Warren, Pouglasville; Doris Wiggins, Carrollton; Robert Witcher, Cedartown; Aubrey Jones, Carrollton. A farmer, being elected to tlie school board, visited the village school and tested the intelligence of the class by the question: “Now, boys, can any of you tell me what nothing is?’’ After a moment’s silence a small boy in the back of the room rose. “It’s what you gave mo the other day for holding your horse.” Stranger —“Fm almost certain I must have run across your face some time or other.” Pete Potts—“No, sir. It’s always been like this.” Mrs. Mc-Gee —‘‘Margaret, wouldn’t you like to have a pretty cake with candles on it for your party!” Jimmie —“I think I’d rather have cakes and one candle, mama.” VOLUNTARY RELIGIOUS On April 10th tho Student Religious Association drew up a constitution and nominated officers for Jt lie coming year. The president is William Kelly; the vice president, Joe Ford, and the sec retary, Martha Trimble. These officers were elected from the present freshman class and will serve jointly with the old officers the rest of the year. Amy person was eligible to vote who is* interested in the relig ious life on the campus and generally attends the Wednesday evening and Sunday night group. The nominations came from th e Wednesday night group, which is the planning part of the or ganization. The executive cabinet is composed of the president, vice president, secre tary, and director. This cabinet ap points a permanent program chairman, a permanent chairman of securing and arranging for guest speakers, and a chairman of trips. With the new officers and a defin ite goal set up in their constitution, the members of the Student Religious Association plan to have a very suc ful year. It is for men and women working jointly and the membership is entirely voluntary. LYCEUM ATTRACTION An extra chapel session last Thurs day was given over" 'to an interesting lecture and picture display by Dr. E. Roth, a world traveler. He depicted the wonderlands of South America in picture and story. His exquisite color views which illustrated the lecture were projected from a lantern slide in the darkened chapel room. The main features of the lecture were magnificient color landscapes of the Andes Mountains and the principal seaports. Close-ups of the natives, revealing their dress and customs; and scenes of their principal industries and trades. On the whole, the pro gram was entertaining and education al. This was the last of a series of in teresting but beneficial lyeeum at tractions that the school has given throughout the past season. Accord ing to its policy, they were financed by he proceeds from the bookstore. The administration should be com mended on the selection of these at tractions for which the student body is highly appreciative. WOMAN’S GLEE CLUB The Woman’s Glee Club of West Georgia College has been constantly at hard work on their, club’s annual pro gram in the last few month’s; however, groups from the club have sung at several social functions in town. At the present the club is looking forward to their annual spring presentation at the college auditorium on June 2. Not only the members of the club but all the students of the school are looking forward to this appearance. It is cer tain that his recital will be very enjoy able and will meet with much success. DEBATING CLUB At the first meeting of the Debating Club in the spring quarter the mem-, bers elected new offieers. The Con stitution requires that new officers be elected for the club at the beginning of very quarter. The members elected G. Fielding Towns, president; Virgil Barrett, vice-president; Doris Wiggins, secretary and treasurer; Forest In gram, parlimentarian. Friday, April 26, two debaters jour neyed to Cox College with Mr. Rob erts, faculty adviser to the club, to debate against debaters of Cox College debating team. Marion Clark and Lu cille Portwood represented West Geor gia against Cox in upholding the af firmative side of the resolution: “Re solved. That the National Government Should Pay Old Age Pensions.” It was decided before the debate that no decision would be rendered. DORMITORY GIRLS GIVE SOCfAL The dance given in the gymnasium by the girl’s dormitory Friday even ing April 25, proved to fie one of the most successful socials of the year. Decorations for the occasion were in keeping with' memorial day and a red, white and blue color scheme was ef fectively carried out. Streamers of colored paper fell from the ceiling to all parts of the room while shaded lights added their part. The dances were named for famous battles that took place in the Civil war. Tho no breaks were as follows: 1. Bull run. 2. Peachtree Creek. j 3. Chickamauga. 4. Kennesaw Mountain. The dancers were welcomed at the door by a receiving line and were given a souvenir for a patriotic re minder. Music was furnished by the Cedar town orchestra which truly had the spirit of the occasion which they ex pressed in their snappy numbers. Four no-breaks were set aside. The privi ledge of “breaking” was shared by the ladies and men. Everyone seemed to take part which added the enjoy ment of all. The evening’s entertain ment came to a close as the dancers swayed to the rhythm of “Home Sweet Home.” DRAMATIC CLUB The Dramatic Club presented a one act play, “The Disciple Who Under stood,” on Easter Sunday at the First Methodist Church in Carrollton. The pageant was presented just be fore the Sunday School hour. The church was beautifuly decorated with flowers, and candles were burning which lent a beauty to the scene. The costumes worn were very attractive and in keeping with the times. It was a story of the resurrection of Christ. The scene was laid in the liv ing room of Martha, the mother of the disciples, James and John. The time was verp early on the morning of the resurrection. It was a very dramatic moment when Mary Magdaline came in and announced that Christ was not in the tomb and that He had risen. There was much excitement and re joicing over the fact that Christ had arisen and that they would get to see Him again. In the end the lights came on gradually which was very effective for the dawning of anew day. The cast was as follows: Martha Louise Geer Rachel Lillian Collins Disciples: James Fred Williams John Fielding Towns Peter .... Beverly Campbell Mary Magdaline Martha Trimble The play was supervised by Robert M. Strozier, and directed by Mary Mer ritt. LE CERCLE FRANCAIS Th e French Club held its regular meeting April 8. The club decided to have a meeting in the evening be ginning next month. They would still have one afternoon meeting for busi ness and the evening meetings will be given to the programs. It hasn’t been decided definitely as yet as to the time. Committees were appointed for the various activities of the club. Members of the club plan to start a correspondence with students in France who are studying English. They are looking forward to this Cor respondence. The program consisted of the life of Jean Racine, given by Mary Cole, and some phonograph records of French conversation. These records were explained by Mr. Strozier. They were very interesting. Some of the members seem to still have blank ex pressions on their faces as if they were trying to figure out the meaning of phrases that caught their attention. Otis’ girl—Where are you going so fast! Otis —The brakes won’t work, so I’m trying to get home before we hare wreck. . ,