Below is the OCR text representation for this newspapers page.

kEtctoky Jwjß STAMPS VOLUME 11 Commencement Exercises Held This Morning Tech Whitecaps “Swing Out” At This Year’s Final Dance On May 27, to the tune of a top notch orchestra in a beautiful setting, the Sophomore class was honored by the annual Final Dance given for them by the Freshman class and the faculty. The Georgia Teach V*l2 or chestra composed of fifteen members provided the musical background of the latest hit tunes. An Introduction Committee from the Freshman class helped all present to get acquainted. This committee, wearing identi fication tags, introduced the West Georgia girls and the visit ing boys. Visitors were invited from Mercer, Georgia Tech, Emory, and three Atlanta army bases. Each student was allowed to in vite one guest. Decorations Give Garden Effect The decorations gave a garden effect. Roses, ivy, and other flowers were beautifully arrang ed to carry out this theme. Other committees were for refreshments and for clean-up. Plans and arrangements were made by the Citizenship Com mittee and the Freshmen class officers. Members of the Citizen ship Committee were Evelyn Kidd, chairman, Louise Broad rick, Bobbie Cobb, Winford Coh ran, Carolyn Chism, and Joyce Henderson. Freshman class of ficers were Joyce Henderson, president, and Ellen Morgan, treasurer. TOP RATING WON BY WEST GEORGIAN The West Georgian, student newspaper of West Georgia Col lege for the fifth time has been awarded first-honor rating by the Associated Collegiate Press. The only junior college news paper in the state to be so honor ed this year, the West Georgian has had Sara Davenport, of Ac worth as editor-in-chief and Miss Marie Campbell, of the West Georgia College English depart ment, as faculty adviser. Other student staff members of The West Georgian include: Nell Ruth Davis, associate edi tor; Charlotte Cantrell, of Car rollton, business manager and Archie Gallman, of Dalton, cir culation manager. The list of the 1943-1944 report ers include: Bobbie Cobb, of Smyrna, editor-elect; Ruth Ben nett, of Savannah; Louise Broad rick, of Dalton; Rachel McCrea, of Carrollton; Anna Fariss, of LaFayette; Henrietta Gribble, of Dalton; Hugh Moss, of LaGrange and Edith Phillips, of Atlanta. DEVOTED TO THE BEST INTEREST OF WEST GEORGIA COLLEGE Dr. Guy Wells Is Speaker At Chapel Period Dr. Guy Wells, President of Georgia State College for Women, visited the West Georgia campus Tuesday, May 16, and was guesv speaker at the chapel exercises. His address outlined the pro blems facing youth today and possible solutions to these prob lems. Following his chapel speech, he held conferences with those students wishing to con tinue their college careers at G. S. C. W. This was his second visit here this year, as he has always been a frequent visitor at W. G. C. Dr. Wells was born in Carroll County, near Temple, Georgia. He attended Mercer University and while there was a classmate of Dean Gunn. He has formerly achieved fame in the Georgia Rotary Club as president of that organization. The following thumbnail bio graphy was recently given: “Dr. Wells is sincerely interested in the youth of the land, having de voted his entire career to work ing with young people. He is a leader of energy, convictions and vision.” W. G. C. Choir Makes Trips, Gives Picnic The West Georgia A Capella Choir, under the direction of Miss Jane Woodruff has made many trips to schools and to churches throughout Northwest Georgia this quarter. The first trip they made out side of Carrollton was to Bow don Methodist church. Then on April 11 the group started their second trip to LaGrange, Hogans ville, and Chipley. On their trip to Cedartown, Bremen, and Cave Springs they had the privilege of hearing the Cedartown Glee Club. The longest trip made was to Hampton, Griffin, and Zebulor on Sunday, May 21. They left the college early Sunday morn (Continued on page 6) WEST GEORGIA COLLEGE, GENOLA, GA., FRIDAY, JUNE 2, 1944 25 SOPHMORE GIRLS COMPLETING JUNIOR COLLEGE EDUCATION AT W.G.C. Commencement Speaker WijijiH iMK .. •• §|||| DR. JAMES ROSS McCAIN, President Agnes Scott College GIRLS DORMS SELECT NEW OFFICERS FOR COMING YEAR With the last house meeting at Mandeville Hall on May 16th, new officers were elected for next year. With Nancy McClure, this year’s president, presiding the following officers were elect ed: Martha Perry will succeed Nancy McClure, Vice-President, Carolyn Chism \to succeed. Cora lice Fears; Secretary, Louise Broadrick to succeed Ruth Brown; and treasurer Margaret Griffith to succeed Edna Sin back. Newly elected officers made vows for the coming year, after which a short Vesper program led by Evelyn Casey concluded the program. Adamson Chooses ’44-’45 Officers A nominating committee con sisting of Martha Stephens, Mildred Eubanks, and Doris English submitted a list of can didates for Adamson officers for the 1944-1945 school term. Of ficers elected were as follows: Sara Putnam, president; Eliza beth Gordon, vice - president; Laura Waldrop, secretary; and Saidee Scott, treasurer. The house officers for the past year were Martha Stephens, presi dent; Doris English, secretary; and Dorothy Tanner, treasurer. Dr. J. R. McCain, President of Agnes Scott College and nationally known educator, was guest speaker for commencement exercises at West Georgia this morning, Friday, June 2, at 11:00 o’clock. SUMMER SCHOOL TO OPEN ON JUNE 5 June 5, has been set as the opening date of the first sum mer session this year. Several new students are expected as well as several old ones who are returning. Major emphasis is being plac ed on the workshop for teachers, although an adequate curriculum will be taught for those desiring other work. In addition to the workshop, Tallapoosa will be used as a laboratory school in order to train practice teachers. Miss Grace Teitje will be supervisor assisted by Miss Mary Penning ton, and Miss Wilda Seagraves. V RELIGIOUS EMPHASIS WEEK HELD MAY 2-5 Religious Emphasis Week, sponsored by the V. R. A. was held from May 2 through May 5. The theme for these services was “Make Way for Tomorrow.” The Rev. Henry Russell, Min ister at LaGrange, Georgia was the guest speaker for services held throughout the week. A reception was held Wednesday afternoon in Mandeville Hall in honor of Mr. Russell. This series of meetings ended with Parents’ Day, May 5. Pres, and Mrs. Ingram Entertain Sophomores President and Mrs. Ingram en tertained members of the sopho more class and faculty with a reception at their home Thurs day night, June 1. This recep tion is an annual event and is one of the most enjoyable social functions of the college calen dar. As guests arrive they are greeted in the receiving line headed by President and Mrs. Ingram and composed of offic ers of the sophomore class. Mrs. Ingram always decorates the house beautifully with spring flowers. After guests are served, if weather permits, guests meet on the lawn between Melson Hall and the home of Mr. In gram where lighting effects are arranged and benches are con veniently placed for relaxation and conversation. Punch is serv ed from the porch and from the lawn. Students leave with memories of one of the most enjoyable evenings at West Georgia. i Dr. McCain has been at West Georgia previously as a chapel speaker. Before becoming presi dent of Agnes Scott in 1923, he was head of Darlington, which he founded, at Rome, Georgia. He has also served as Trustee of the General Education Board of New York. This is the first time in the history of this college that it has graduated a complete group of girls. The lowering of the draft age limit to 18 prevented boys from remaining in college long enough to graduate. Various Types of Certificates Awarded Several types of certificates will be awarded including Junior College, Home Economics, Ter minal, and Commercial, Normal diplomas will also be awarded to those completing two years of education courses. Those receiving the various kinds of certificates are as fol lows: Home Economics : Margaret Borders, Betty Craven, Edna Eaton, Nell Ruth Davis, Doris English, Anna Henrietta Gribble, Mildred Eubanks, Nancy McClure, Jeanette Martin, Claud ia Walters, and Dorothy Tanner. Junior College : Louise Bum ham, Gladys Weaver, Betty Ann Combs, Juanita Potter, Betty Watson, and Opal Beck. Terminal Certificates: Neysa Moseley, Ruth Brown, and Rosa lyn Digby. Commercial: Sara Davenport. Normal Diploma s: Bessie White, Betty Jones, and Cora lice Fears. Freshmen students receiving the highest grades will serve as marshals and ushers at the gra duation exercises. Sylbra Smith and Gussie Jim Moseley are mar shals and the list of ushers is composed of Bobbie Cobb, Eve lyn Kidd, Carolyn Hollings worth, Dixie Grimsley, Nan Man ley, Martha Perry, Betty Per kins, and Sara Putnam. y W. CLUB AND W. A. A. SPONSOR TEA DANCE The W. Club and the W. A. A. sponsored a tea dance for the faculty and the student body in the gymnasium May 5 from 5 until 6 o’clock. This was the second tea dance given by these organizations. The gym was de corated with ivy and other greenery. A group of Kentucky educators visiting the campus al so attended. NUMBER 7