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|)evotd To The I jest Interests (!' \V. G. C. VOLUMN VI Young Scientists Convene j. Pictured Above Is A Group Of Mu Zeta Alpha Members Mu Zeta Alpha Moves To Continue Drive For Adoption Of Health Law Continuance of the drive of last term for the adoption of the Ellis. Health Law in Carroll County was the main objective outlined by Mu Zeta Alpha at its regular month ly meeting last Thursday evening. Although the law was not adopted while the drive was in action last term ma y citizens were awakened to the seriousness of the is Student Chapel ProgramsinAction The second in the series of stu dent 'chapel programs was pre sented Tuesday, November 1. These programs are designed to give each student an opportunity to express his opinion on any current campus or social problems '.&{> the day. Participation is vol untary. Student speakers on this pro gram were: W. L. Nix, who spoke on “Cooperation and School Spirit,” in which he stressed the need of active cooperation with the organizations of the campus to maintain efficiency; and Leona Michael, whose subject was “The Asthetic Value of Work,” in which she emphasized that such factors as initiative, sense of responsibi lity, integrity, and cooperative spirits are necessity for a balan ced life with its just share of work. Others participating in this all student presentation were Tom Herndon, president of student body, who presided, -Glenn Wal drop, who led the devotional, and Olin Moore, who was in charge of the music. Holidays Begin November 23rd Thanksgiving holidays are scheduled to begin after classes on Wednesday, November 23. The holidays extend through the next Sunday. In This Issue Editorials Page 4 Glee Clubs .... Page 2 Society Page 3 Sports Page 5 Z-112 } Law Discussed At Meet Helen Mitchell, Vice-President of the honorary scientific society, made a talk at this past meeting giving an explanation of the law. She then conducted a round-table discussion about the origin of the law, its function, an( j results ob tained from such a law. The method for adoption was also brought out. Other Projects Named Mu Zeta Alpha has held sev eral meetings this term, has tak en in sixteen new members, and has been working out definite projects for the year. Some of the things the club plans as major projects are: the organization of a state federation of junior col lege science organizations; the publication of a monthly club paper; sponsoring a club social quarterly; maintenance of a high scholastic average as a body; and making a through st'-ady of the health and social problems of Georgia. Mu Zeta Alpha has also pledged cooperation with other clubs of the campus in promoting forums and similar activities. Maestro# Please!.... Orchestra Composed Of Students Formed The strains of sweet music such as would make the rhythmic tom-tom beaters of the Cro Magnon men turn green with envy came from the auditorium last Friday night West Georgia’s “Collegiate Swingsters” were swinging it out. Led by no less personage than our old maestro of the mountains, Merlin Gossoninni, who waved a baton that resembled a fugitive from a logging camp. The chant of the true jitterbug broke his lips at frequent intervals. Cowed but not to be outdone by‘ their fearsome leader, the remain der of the group huddled about. There was Arnold Stark with his claironet and saxophone, Eugene Hubbard at the hilt of the first trumphet, Hattie Poor and her second trumphet, Arlene Phillips THE WEST GEORGIAN, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1938 STARK AND MILAM WIN IN STRAW BALLOT TAKEN BY WEST GEORGIAN IN PRE-ELECTION POLL FOR FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICES Noted Georgians To Appear On Forum Programs Appearing on the first local program of the statewide forum movement which stresses Geor gia’s problems is to be Walter Paschall, Tuesday, November 15. Next in line is Dr. Cullen B. Gos nell, head of the political science uled to lead the discussion Fri day, November 18. “Our Neighbor—Mexico,” is the subject of Walter Paschall who ap pears on a program in the college auditorium at 8:15. Mr. Paschall is managing editor of the Atlanta Journal and is widely known in the civic circles of the state. Dr. Gosnell is slated to appear on the local platform at 9:50 A. M. He is to use the subject, “County Government in Georgia.” Dr. Gos nell is head of the political science department at Emory, is author of numerous bioks and articles and is one of the state’s greatest civic leaders. First Debate Held Past Friday Night The Georgia Alpha chapter of Phi Rho Pi sponsored its first intercollegiate debate Friday even ing November 4, 1938. This was a dual debate with Georgia South western College of Americus. The subject" for debate was the Phi Rho Pi topic of .the year, “Resolved, that the U. S. Should Cease To Spend Public Funds To Stimulate Business.” The negative team composed of Leona Michael and Tommy Herndon represented West Georgia on the local campus and the affirmative traveled to Americus. Both debates were non-decisional. Club meetings are being held weekly this year in order to give more opportunity to individual participation. Prof. L. E. Roberts is directing these meetings. piping at the flue, Aaron Buckalew standing by the trombone and emitting vocal outbursts from time to time, and last Venus de Gibson tinkling the piano. When questioned about the plans of the orchestra, Maestro (Continued on Page Six) Frosh To Select Class Officials This Week; Exact Date Still Indefinite Amateur politicians are out to conquer the campus! The freshman class of 1938-39 is about to select it’s officials for this term. The official election is to be held sometime this week; Professor Gordon Watson, faculty chairman of the,Students Activity Committee, withheld statements as to the date of the election. In all probability it will be held Thursday or Friday. Mid-term grades were turned into the office yesterday and tentative candidates can now find ouf whether or not they can qualify for the race. In a pre-election straw ballot taken last Friday by the West Georgian, college newspaper, the Frosh indicated that their choice before the campaigning got underway was Arnold Stark for President and Robert Milam for Vice-president. Three Seats To Be Filled In Election Class positions to be filled by this election are: President of the Freshman class, Vice - President, and Secretary-Treasurer. Candi dates must be nominated formally and must have a scholastic aver age of C or above. The Student’s Activity Room on the porch of the Academic build ing will serve as a poll. In all probability the polls will open at 8 o’clock and close at 2 or 3 o’- clock. Chinese Student On Chapel Program Fan Hou, Chinese student from the University of Georgia, appear ed before the local student body at a recent chapel program. Mr. Hou was sent by the Chinese government to study in America. He received his Master’s degree at Cornell and is working towards his Doctor’s at the University of Georgia. Mr. Hou spoke on the far east ern situation and told of Chinese customs. He gave a demonstra tion of shadow boxing and sword fighting. Chinese Visitor "iSH BH |Hlf Wk lMsPn -c J IB Mi m w|||r fmßZm PggrtdH Ift y £££%£ II The South's liest Junior College Newspaper NUMBER FOUR Elder And Harris Second In Ballot Arnold Stark scored an over whelming victory over the other seven candidates in the race for the Freshman class presidency. Stark polled eighty-three votes in the West Georgian’s straw ballot and Fred Elder was second wdth forty-seven votes. Light Vote For Other Candidates The other candidates polled a very light vote. Bill Alexander wms third in the final tabulations. Lewis Higgins, Alvis Downs, Har old Cauthen, Mather Hyatt, and Lumpkin trailed the leaders. Robert Milam held a slight edge over Calloway Harris to take the vice-presidency in the straw bal lot. Milam received forty-five vot es and Harris forty-three. Marvin Martin was third with twenty-two. Forrest Champion was fourth. The poll tabulations indicate that this is going to be a tight race. 'Little Forums' To Get Underway Thursday Evening “Little Forums” will be inaugu rated by Zeta Sigma Pi Thursday evening, November 10, in the col lege auditorium. The main topic for discussion on these programs is to be “Economic Resources of and the South.” Plans have been made by this honorary social science club to conduct these forums monthly. The general theme will be the economic conditions of the South. Ira Myrtle Perry, Clinton Pre wett, Jack Barnwell, and Tommy Herndon are slated to lead the discussions on this first program, Thursday. Each of these students will take different phases of the main topic. The second of these forums will be conducted by Glenn Hogan, formerly of West Georgia College and recipient of a Rotary scholar ship to Emory University. Hogan (Continued on Page Six)