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"Be Ye Brothers...
By BETTY JAYNES
“True freedom is opportunity to live in
harmony with the laws of creation. Chaos will
relentlessly overtake a world which is composed
of groups each seeking its own selfish interest.
Defeat will grip a society based upon false racial
and class distinction.”
These students are non conjured up by alar
mists. These are moral laws, a very big part of
creation and as dependable as the laws of gra
vity.
Men fall whenever they build a society which
breaks the laws of brotherhood. That danger is
great today; it is imperative that men put into
operation the laws for living together. But be
yond mere physical survival is the joyous pri
vilege is knowing that we are a part in building
a world of brotherhood.
Difficulties face those who practice the laws
of living together and creating within others
those laws. But the leader may be assured that
the forces of the universe are backing him up
though every man be against him.
Anew world cannot be built overnight.
Refuse to be a follower of a snob; be a leader
of the friendly.
Discourtesy in human relations can often
go far to wreck personality. Sometimes it is an
open snub, but more often it is the plain thought
lessness. Remember, however, that snobishness is
rooted in our own lack of poise; while thought
lessness is merely selfishness which prevents
us from looking out for the other person.
If America can build a strong united nations
where all kinds of people respect one another
and work for the good of all, this nation can
set a pattern that will inspire all humanity to
anew faith and anew purpose.
So you see the task may be international or
individual; but, whatever the case may be—
‘‘Be Ye Brothers, One to Another ...”
Students Say Yes
By DORIS ALEXANDER
According to reports of the student body of
ficials, the student body itself voted unanimously
to continue football at West Georgia College.
President I. S. Ingram announced that he was
planning with the student council to set up plans
for an effective program.
‘‘Of course,” said the Persident, “There
is the question of what effect the universal train
ing program will have upon the college and
what opportunity I will have of replacing per
sonnel who have resigned.”
Mr. Ingram stated that the administration
had from Beta Clubs indications of more than
300 students who prefer West Georgia College
to any other college, and that the office had
more than 400 requests for fall catalogues.
This indicates that the college will be filled
capacity if defense programs did not curtail the
program here.
Men's Government
The newly organized men’s student govern
ment in two recent sessions has taken up a num
ber of problems and is off to a good start as
the men’s governing organization.
Jake Jarrell has been elected presiding of
ficer, Vernon Moore, secretary-treasurer, and
Jerre Fild sargeant-at-arms.
At the last meeting, the men voted to have
the first three paragraphs of the constitution,
which constitute the preamble, published in the
West Georgian so as to inform students of the
puropse and aim of the organization. The para
graphs follow:
“The name of this organization shall be “The
Men’s Student Government Association of West
Georgia College.”
“Its purpose is to endeavor to maintain gen
tlemanly conduct among the students of West
Georgia College.
“We pledge to direct our activities to pro
mote leadership, abide by the regulations of
properiety, both written and unwritten, in order
to maintain a high living standard.”
THE WEST GEORGIAN
WEST GEORGIAN STAFF
EDITOR ; Doris Alexander
ASSOCIATE EDITOR Tracy Stallings
NEWS EDITOR Joe Ann Buford
FEATURE EDITOR Pat Florence
SPOTLIGHT EDITOR Cis Thompson
FASHION EDITOR.. Lucrete Marshall
WOMEN’S SPORTS EDITOR Pat Flurry
PHIL SHARPE Sports Editor
BUSINESS MANAGER Betty Jaynes
CIRCULATION MANAGER Julia Carwile
TYPISTS Genevieve Knight, Deßita Frost, Vernon Moore
Jake Jarrell.
REPORTERS Bobby Ashworth, Julian Amos, Herbert Cook,
Dot Caughlin, Adeline Elliott, Chris Lipscombe, Max
Prince, Peggy Jones, Mariellen Strickland, Ross Shack
leford, Reuben Tuck, Dot Williamson, Jake Jarrell,
Eddie Rowe.
Member
Pbsodated GoUe6iate Press
PUBLIC RELATIONS
By TRACY STALLINGS
It was a very friendly gesture when the Carrollton Merchants
Association recently presented West Georgia students a check for $l5O
for a dance or some other school function. It was a token of good
will which we believe deserves continued reciprocation to the fullest
extent.
The check was given in appreciation of the kindness students have
shown merchants and for the contribution the college makes to the
town’s life. West Georgia students should be commended for the
creation of this good will and at the same time further reminded of
the great responsibility that is theirs in maintaining friendly relations
between the college and the town.
There are several obvious reasons why this good will should exist.
Foremost among these is that students, as President Ingram has point
ed out, are public relations mediums for the school. They are the
most important representatives of the institution and their actions re
flect back to the school, giving people either a good impression or a
bad one of West Georgia.
So students should keep this in mind and think of representing
the college well everywhere they go. It is a responsibility that should
not be looked on as a burden to be borne but rather as a privilege—
a part of a good school spirit and a matter of patriotism to West Geor
gia.
GIVING
By LUCRETE MARSHALL
Gifts mean more to us when we give them away. Giving is one
of the many ways of expressing ourselves, and in many instances it is
the most effective. People give for various reasons, of course, and it
is inevitable that some people give only for themselves. They give
their gifts conspiciously, to impress others. Some give when they
really don’t want to, and they make sure that others know it. A pre
sentation in this manner is better left off. The gifts that really mean
something are those that come from the hearts.
There are many occasions for giving. We have just completed the
national March of Dimes, a campaign that invites and appreciates do
nations of all sizes. We can name other occasions throughout the year.
In the present world crisis we see many needs and many chances for
gifts of all kinds.
Not all gifts are material. Every day we see examples of the in
tangible, yet so important, gifts of love, friendship, approval, kind
ness, and even hope. On opportunities to enrich our own lives as
well as others by giving these intangible presents.
We can see, by looking around us, what the lack of giving can
cause. So let us give freely of our youth and spirit.
JOURNALISM SEMINARS
By TRACY STALLINGS
The West Georgian staff members were greatly benefited recently
when Dean John Drewry, of the University of Georgia’s journalism
school, and members of the staff of the university’s newspaper con
ducted a seminar here.
Many helpful suggestions were advanced on writing and the gen
eral operation of a college paper. In addition, the visitors constructively
criticized the West Georgian and listed possible ways of improvement.
Dean Drewry pointed out that a college paper should be the show
window of the institution, that it should report the accomplishments
and needs of the school, and that it should attempt to build up school
spirit.
All the information given by the university visitors was most help
ful, and the West Georgian will endeavor to use the advice and in
struction to produce a better paper in the future.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13. 1951
CAMPUS SPOTLIGHT
BARBARA BROWN
One of the most attractive and best liked
people on the West Georgia College campus to
day was born in Rutledge, Georgia, on February
17, 1933. She is Barbara Brown, the focal point of
our “lady” spotlight this month.
Barbara went to grammar school and three
years of high school in Rutledge. She graduated
from Morgan County High School in Madison,
Georgia in 1949. While in high school she was
President of the Beta Club, a member of the
Crescendo Club, and Valedictorian of her class.
When Barbara thought about college, she al
ways though of West Georgia; so when the time
came she had no trouble deciding.
Last year Barbara was very active in campus
activities. She worked hard in the French Club,
F. T. A., and V. R. A. This year Barbara is also
a member of the Chieftain Staff, Secretary of the
French Club, F. T. A. and Mandeville, and is
vice-president of the V. R. A. She was recenlty
elected a Sophomore Superlative. In addition to
all this, which would be enough for anyone, Bar
bara is a B plus student and has time to collect
pictures and statues of dogs.
KEYHOLE SKETCH:
Favorite Food: Barbecue and Dill Pickle.
Favorite Actor: Bill Lundigen.
Favorite Actress: June Ally son.
Favorite Color: Blue.
Favorite Song: “To Think You’ve Chosen
Me.”
REUBEN TUCK
Reuben Tuck was born in Atlanta, Georgia
on November 14, 1930. He has lived in Covington
all his life, and his devotion to that city and to
Newton County is deep and loyal.
“Tuck,” as he is known on the campus, went
to school in Covington all through grammar
and high school. He was vice-president of his
Freshman class in high school. In that same year
he decided to follow in his father’s footsteps and
become a lawyer. In high school he was a mem
ber of the Dramatics Club, Debate Club, Key
Club, Newspaper Staff, Annual Staff, and Presi
dent of the Junior Class.
Reuben graduated from high school in 1948
and chose West Georgia as his college home. He
came here to follow a liberal arts course, to
precede the study of law.
Reuben soon became a prominent student on
campus. In his freshman year, he was a mem
ber of the Choir, President’s Club, President of
Border’s Barracks, and in the spring quarter
was elected vice-president of the Student Body.
This year he is also a member of the West
Georgian staff, Press Forum, Proctor at Storms,
and is vice-president of the Men’s Student Gov
ernment.
Reuben plans to continue his work at the
University of Georgia. He has changed his major
to education, and plans to teach.
When Reuben graduated from high school he
was selected Most Likely to Succeed, and, doc
tor, lawyer, merchant, or teacher, we are betting
on him!
KEYHOLE SKETCH:
Favorite Food: Spaghetti and meat balls.
Favorite Song: “I Get a Kick Out of You.”
Favorite Actress: Ruth Roman.
Favorite Actor: Walter Pidgeon.
Favorite Color: Green.
FORTITUDE
Fortitude I take to be the quiet possession
of a man’s self, and an undisturbed doing his
duty whatever evils beset, or dangers lie in the
way. —John Locke
Let us have faith that right makes might,
and in that faith let us dare to do our duty as
we understand it. —Abraham Lincoln