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About The West Georgian. (Carrollton, Ga.) 1933-current | View Entire Issue (June 11, 1937)
Page Six SOCIETY BY LOW WHITNKH AND ARLENE PHILLIPS Society Events For Fast Tear Are Reviewed Culminating a year of outstand ing social events, the social calen dar of West Georgia is now com plete with numerous and promi nent entertainments to glorify the past. The first part of the year was popularized with dances, in formal receptions, and varied acti vities occupying week-ends. Significant among the first dan ces was that sponsored by the faculty during the latter part of October. Attending this dance, other than the student body and members of the faculty, were sev eral former students of the college. Following this dance the sopho more class was host to the student body and faculty at one of the most enjoyable dances of the year jest prior to the Thanksgivingg holi days. A Leap Yearf dance was unique in both manner of pro cedure and decorations. Adding interest and gayety to the festivities of the month of December was the dance at which the men of the dormitory entertain ed. Music was furnished by the Cedartown Capers on this occasion, and the attendance of former stu dents was notable. Another dance of prominence, which inaugurated the approach ot Spring festivities, was that given by the Women's Dormitory, honor ing the faculty, the town students, the college men arid alumni. For this occasion the gymnasium was beautiful and profusely decorated in resplendent colors and early spring plants. Featured during this was a grand march composed of the members of the Women’s Council and their escorts. A most brilliant and elaborate affair of the year was the annual masquerade ball at which the Alpha Psi chapter of West Georgia entertained April 10, at the college gymnasium, which was transform ed into a beautiful imaginary grape arbor for the occasion. Colorful costumes and the music of Leonard Hunt and his orchestra made this a very memorable event. Noteworthy among the most re cent entertainments was the recep tion at which the Debating Club received some fifty visiting de baters on the campus, in the new library. Over one hundred persons were present. The recent dance sponsored by the town students was also a pro minent event and it concluded a series of dances given by collective groups. In all respects the social' activi ties at West Georgia have been highly entertaining throughout the past year, and as they are review ed both singularly and collectively, there is something worthwhile to recall about each of them. How ever, next year should mean a more prominent engaging in social activities from all organizations on the West Georgia campus to pro duce a more complete and interest ing social calendar for 1937-38. Heart Throbs In Cow Pasture (Continued from Page Two) in relationship with algae. “At the present time in the Unit ed States, only two schools are in terested in the animal; at the Uni versity of Wisconsin, Dr. Nolan is doing research work on all species, While at the University of West West Georgian Celebrates Ffew Fress Uictory Celebrating their recent victory at the Press meet in Savanah where the West Georgian won the Savannah Morning News and Ev ening Press cup over all other .Junior colleges of the state for general excellence, the West Geor gian staff entertained with a din ner-dance Friday evening May 28, at the Hotel Clifton in Carrollton and the college gymnasium. Colorful floral decorations were used in profusion on the tables and clever placecards bearing a draw ing resembling the victory cup were used. Eloquence flowed from the ton gue of Editor Robert Knox, who served as toastmaster for the oc casion, as he reviewed the past year of the West Georgian. Among those giving short speeches were O. N. Todd, Pledger Carmichael, Editor-elect Horton Greene, and Alan Richstone, associate editor for next year. Mr. Robert M. Strozier conclud ed the dinner with a resume of the accomplishments of the West Geor gian. Those attending the dinner in cluded, Mr. Robert Knox, Miss Edith Woodward, Mr. Robert Jack son, Miss Henrietta Peacock, Mr. Elbert Hendricks, Miss Dorothy Causey, Mr. Horton Greene, Miss Lillivee Doyal, Mr. Ralph West brook, Miss Lois Whitener, Mr. Weems Boyd, Miss Lwellyn Hamm, Mr. Bobby Bell, Miss Rachel Hunt, Mr. Bill Allen, Miss Hettie Chan dler, Mr. Buddie Brooks, Miss Ruth Mitchell, Mr. Pledger Carmichial, Miss Arline Phillips, Mr. Henry Sap pington, Miss Frances Coppedge, Mr. Frank Kelly, Miss Kathryn Stephens, Mr. Stewart McKibben, Miss Virginia Poindexter, Mr. O’- Rear Treadway, Miss Novelle Hamm, Mr. O. N. Todd, Miss Mary Clyde Langford, Mr. Jack Stevens, Miss Barbara Justice, Mr. Alan Richstone, Mr. Norman Tant, and Mr. Robert Strozier. Following the dinner, the guests assembled at the gymnasium which was decorated in a most unique fashion for the dance. Copies of the West Georgian were suspended from black and white streamers and were in evidence throughout the gymnasium. Members of the faculty and the student body were invited to the dance. Virginia, Dr. Finley, a student of Nolan is working on the physiol ogy of the organism. The biological reason for studying this animal is primarily cytological, for it possesses an enormous macronu cleus which lends itself well to staining methods.” Mr. Hart said that from the standpoint of cytology and general biology this animal may have some very important contributions to make in advancing knowledge of cell function and may be. the key to untangle the knotty problem of the origin of sex in living things. He said: “My thesis for the master’s degree will simply be a preliminary report, an introduc tion to the study of this very in teresting animal. I hope in the near future to be able to continue my graduate endeavors and com plete the study of at least one spec ies of this protozoan as partial ful filment for the doctorate in Bio logy” Till-: WOT 1.K01K.1 A\. I 111 DA Y. Jl NE 11. 1937 Scientists End Tear With Social Candles glowed, shedding a soft radiance about the college gymn asium while members of Mu Zeta Alpha feasted Friday evening, May 14. Decorated in club colors of green and white and late spring blossoms, the gymnasium was transformed for the occasion into a proper setting for the table at which the faculty members and old officers were seated, und the oth er where the new officers of the club and members were placed. Dainty placecards in the shape of a burning lamp, which is on the club scroll, were used at both tables. Mr. Glenn Hogan, president of Mu Zeta Alpha for the past year, presided. After the retiring of ficers had made brief talks, new officers were installed and each gave a short speech of, recogni tion. Mr. Horton Greene; elected presi dent for the coming year, present ed the club with his year book, the first ever to be published in the history of the club. Dr. Gaines B. Lang also made a commendatory address to the club. Thirty-eight guests were present. The dance, which took place af ter the members had attended a series of debates, concluded this most successful social activity, which everyone enjoyed, because they took part in the preparation and development of it. Dramatists Hold First Dinner Dance The first club to inaugurate a dinner and dance at the Clifton Hotel and college gymnasium, the Dramatic Club held a very enjoy able affair just following Spring Holidays. Early Spring flowers were pro minent decorations. During the course of the evening officers of the club for the new year were elected. These were, Miss Betty Rucker, Pres.; Miss Nell Clegg, Vice Pres.; and Miss Marge Bowen, Sec. and Treas. After the election the new officers gave brief talks, and several short speeches were made by outstanding mem bers of the club. Following the dinner a dance was held in the college gymnasium. This was characterized by a spirit ed Paul Jones system. Besides the members of the club, several of the faculty members at tended. The V. A. Invites Students T)o Outing On the afternoon of May 31, the Voluntary Religious Association sponsored a most delightful picnic at the city pool and pavilion. Though there were skies and rain, swimming was enjoyed throughout the afternoon. After the swimming party an exceeding ly delicious picnic lunch was ser ved. Avery large crowd, other than V. R. A. members attended the picnic, making it one of the most enjoyable of recent annual events. Arrangements For Summer Session Are Announced (Continued from Page One) special Physical Education teacher will be in charge of Physical Edu cation. This varied program of study and recreation on the beautiflil campus should be very interesting to those attending. It will also be most profitable, for work done this Social Inaugurates J\[ew Organization To terminate an interesting and progressive year, the Phi Sigma Alpha held its customary dinner dance Friday evening, May 21. The dinner, significant in the fact that it marked the realization of an ac complishment which the club had been striving for, was held at the Hotel Clifton of Carrollton, at 8:00 P. M. The tables were attractive, with floral decorations and glowing candles, while the room was color ful with blue and pink streamers. Mr. Howard Handley, president of the club, was toastmaster. After a few brief speeches, Mr. L. E. Roberts, director of the club, gave a transition speech explaining the national organization, Zeta Sigma Pi, of Junior and Senior colleges, and of which the club is now a member. Each member was given a mem bership card. Several members of the faculty were present, including Mr. and Mrs. I. S. Ingram, Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Roberts, Mr. Strozier, Mr! Bonner, and Miss Zoe Cowen. Shortly after 9:00 P. M. the dance was held at the college gym nasium which was attractively dec orated in the club colors. Approximately sixty persons were present. Glee Clubs Enjdy Annual Outing A beautiful day was the setting for the Glee Club outing to Warm Springs. Members of both organi zations left the campus at 7:00 A. M. in private cars. Several mem bers of the faculty, including Mr. and Mrs. Watson, Miss St. Clair, Miss Weaver, and Mr. Hart accom panied the group. Upon arriving there, several automobiles made a tour of the grounds. They were able to see Georgia Hall, the Little White House and to experience the optical allusion that Major Hill presents. Swimming was enjoyed by most of the members and after this a delicious picnic lunch, prepared by the Women's Glee Club, was ser ved. The trip proved to be a success both from an educational stand point ahd as a recreational outing. The members of the club at tending included: Misses Rosalind Hayes, Laura Smith, Georgia Cas tleberry, Dorothy Causey, Dorothy Doster, Kathryn George, Martha Gladd, Floy Grant, Rachael Hunt, Mary Clyde Langford, Marian Lanier, Norita Linares, Claire Mc- Larty ,Annie Ruth Marchmont, Myric Nutt, Virginia Poindexter, Virginia Shoffeitt, Vivian Smith, Betty Ann Sewell, Vernelle Tomp son, Dorothy White, Jean Winn, and Louise Wainwright. Messrs. Glenn Shumake, J. A. Fowler, Bill Allen, Bobby Bell, Joe Felker, Joe Hamil, Fred Hansard, Philip Jones, Stewart McKibben, Robert McNew, Warner Morgan, Alan Richstone, Willis Sims, J. W. Sutton and Norman Tant. Summer will be given full credit in all senior colleges. The Administration announces that a large enrollment both of special students and regular stud ents is expected. Cowen And Watson Get Yearns Leave Several members of the faculty of West Georgia College are mak ing plans to study further towards the doctorate during the summer and the following year. The Chieftain Celebrates Annual At Dinner Dance Glowing with the praise which is being heaped upon them from all directions for the success of this year’s annual, the Chieftain staff celebrated with a dinner-dance at the Clifton Hotel in Carrollton, Fri day evening, May 21. The theme of the Chieftain, tak en from Margaret Mitchell’s “Gone With the Wind,” was carried out in the decorations and dainty place cards, which bore a likeness of Scarlet O’Hara. Editor Frank Kelly, who has been especially commended for his work, was master of ceremonies, and among those he called upon to give brief speeches in recogni tion of the occasion were J. G. Robertson, Horton Greene, Warn er Morgan and Miss Arline Phil lips, who was elected editor of the Chieftain for the coming year, and members of the faculty. Much praise was given to Warner Morgan during the course of speeches for his excellent drawings for the year-book. Those present at the dinner in cluded members of the staff, their guests, and members of the faculty. At 9:00 P. M. following the din ner, the guests then adjourned to the college .gymnasium for a dance to which the student body was invited. Alpha Fsi Holds Wtay Foie Dance Members of the Advanced Cloth ing class of Alpha Psi, under the direction of Miss Ruby Jenkins, held a May Pole dance on the lawn adjacent to the home of President and Mrs. I. S. Ingram on Thursday evening, May 20. The society unanimously select ed Esther Rose Zill of Salina, Kah sas to act as the May Queen. At the fete, she wore an evening gown made of white lace and car ried a bouquet of white rose-buds and English lace. She was pre ceded in the dance by the flower girls, Lorraine Morris and Rachel Hunt; and followed by little Ann Ingram, her train-bearer. To the ryhthm of the music there followed the dancers: Mil dred Sims, Claire McLarty, Magda line Mcßrayer, Pauline Davenport, Winnette White, Alvada Pope, Nina Martin, Frances Coopedge, Dorothy Doster, Virginia Poindex ter, and Robbie Nell Ponder. The Alpha Psi also sponsored a hobby in the Home Economics Laboratory on March 9. All clubs and organizations con tributed to the hobby display, the purpose of which was “to bring forth hidden talent from the vari ous campus organizations and their members in the nature of hobbies and ideas.” Recently, a Certificate of Ex cellence from the Georgia Home Economics Association has been awarded the Alpha Psi. Miss Zoe Cowen, who has been an assistant professor of educa tion at West Georgia College for the past four years, leaves this month for further graduate study at the George Peabody College, Nashville, Tenn. Before coming to West Georgia, Miss Cowan was a member of the faculty at the State Teachers College, Athens. Prof. Gordon Watson, head ot the English department ,has been granted a year’s leave of absence to continue his graduate study at the University of North Carolina, where he has been appointed a teaching fellow for the 193 1 -3s session.
