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CAMPUS SPOTLIGHT
MARY CAROLINE THOMPSON
Many revolutionary developments have tak
en place in the past two decades, one of the most
startling of which was the appearance of Mary
Caroline Thompson at Washington General Hos
pital in Washington, Georgia, on September 17,
1932.
Mary Caroline’s mother began calling her
Cis very early in life. So early, in fact, that she
had to ask someone else her name when she took
her to be vaccinated before starting school.
Cis begin her social life early. She was
Queen of Hallowe’en when in the first grade.
She went through grammar school this rate.
Then she entered Washington High School, from
which she was an honor graduate in 1949. Dur
ing her high school days, Cis was in the band,
choir, debate, won the American Legion Oratori
cal Contest for the tenth district, <she still has
her little medal), won the tenth district essay con
test, was Hallowe’ en Queen in the ninth grade,
and was a cheerleader all four years of high
school. Cis was also an active worker in Girl
Scouts, Junior Red Cross, and was president of
M. Y. F. for two years.
Then Cis came to West Georgia College.
During her freshman year she was a member of
the choir, debate, French club, West Georgian,
Press Forum, and was elected Miss Sentimental
Me.
This year, in addition to these activities,
she was associate editor of the Chieftain, W.
A. A. recorder, President of Melson, F. T. A.
President of Zeta Sig,and was elected Miss West
Georgia.
A Tribute
by CIS THOMPSON
It is never easy to say “goodbye." To say
“goolbye” to something which means a great
deal to you is even harder. But to say “goodbye”
to a place you love, to friends who mean so
much, to a time that has been one of the best
you will ever have is very nearly impossible.
We sophomores won’t even try to say “good
bye” to West Georgia and all that it has meant to
us, for we don’t like to think of Graduation day
as the end. We want to keep alive the friendships
we have enjoyed here. We want to come back
and visit West Georgia. We want to live as a part
of this school even as this school will always be
a part of us.
But in a sense we must say “goodbye”. Many
of our good friends we will see only occasionally
after June 6. When we come back to visit we
will miss people and places and fun that we have
known here. Because this is the end of a part of
our West Georgia days and because from now
on our memories will be our closest attachment
here, we want to take this opportunity to say
“Thank You.”
Thank you, our wonderful friends, for mak
ing our days happy ones, full of laughter and long
talks and togetherness. Thank you, our faculty,
for making our class hours pleasant ones, our
activities lively ones. Thank you, West Georgia
for giving us the chances to fill two years with
learning, fun and beauty.
Try not to forget us, our school and our
friends, for we shall never forget you. Let us
always think that as you fill a spot in our hearts,
so do we fill a part in yours. May you be repaid
in some way for all that you have done for us.
For the way will be easier now because we lived
and worked here. People will mean more to us
because we know how wonderful people can be.
Life will hold a deeper meaning because on this
campus we have discovered these everlasting
truths: There is no faith without faith in people—
there is no love without love and loyalty—there
is no tomorrow unless there was a meaningful
yesterday.
You, West Georgia, have helped us develop
this faith, this love, this hope; and to you we
are forever indebted!
THE WEST GEORGIAN
WEST GEORGIA 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 Flury
BUSINESS MANAGER _ Betty Jaynes
CIRCULATION MANAGER Julia Carwile
TYPISTS Vernon Moore, Jake Jarrell
Reporters:
Bobby Ashworth, Julian Amos, Dot Coughlin, Ade
line Elliott, Chris Lipscombe, Max Prince, Peggy
Jones, Mariellen Strickland, Ross Shackleford, Reu
ben Tuck, Dot Williamson, Richard Logan, Betty
Jean Walker.
Member
, Plssociotcd Golle6iate Press
Friendship and Light
By PAT FLORENCE
If you’ve ever tried staring at the sun for a few minutes and then
turned away from the bright light you know that for a while all you
could see was darkness. So it is with the beginning of learning that
has brought us to this day of graduation or commencement. Here at
West Georgia we have turned our faces to the light and we will never
be satisfied to turn away from this light to what lies behind us in
the darkness.
Oliver Wendell Holmes says: “It doesn’t matter so much where
you are standing, as it does the direction in which you are moving.”
Friends at West Georgia have helped us to find a sense of direction
that would lead us toward the light—toward something that challenges
not only our minds but also our souls. The path toward the light has
not often been easy—it will not often be easy in the future. We are
going to miss the friends who’ve walked with us here—who have
helped us to keep our eyes ahead and our paths straight.
We’ve learned that there’s more to life than “getting and spend
ing.” Just by being a part of West Georgia we have added to our
selves a concept of true friendliness and understanding of people that
we feel sure could not be any where else. Now that it’s time for us to
leave—the ties we have woven refuse to be broken—and we find it
necessary to leave part of ourselves here.
We believe with deep humility that few colleges or universities
can boast the spirit of friendliness and encouragement found here.
They may outdistance us in buildings, titles, and sophistication, but
they lag behind in the spirit of good will and sincere encouragement
inspired by our alma mater.
West Georgia will grow. It must grow—if it is to live. We have
seen the beginning of this growth and we are justly proud. But it is
the hope of a grateful graduate that West Georgia will in the midst
of its increasing quantities, preserve its endearing quality of simple
friendliness.
Passing Landmark
By MAX PRINCE
Sometime this summer the beautiful old chimney that has for so
long been one of the landmarks of this area, along with Aycock Hall,
will be torn down. Many generations of students have loved this soar
ing spectacle and will be sad when they find it gone. Even though it is
a burned building you can tell that Aycock Hall was once a very
beautiful structure.
The reason for it being torn down is to make way for the NEW
SCIENCE BUILDING! We are happy that this land mark will be re
placed by such a needed building and one that students will use so
much. Soon this spot on the back campus will again be ringing with
the sounds of students voices as it did several years ago.
Expresses Thanks
To the Students and Faculty:
I would like to express my appreciation for the fine cooperation
that has been shown by everyone at West Georgia. It has been a plas
ure to serve as your student body president. There will always be
memories of the times we all had together during our days at school.
Again let me say thanks.
Bill Allison.
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To the Sophomores:
As our Sophomore year at West Georgia draws to a close, I would
like to thank you for the cooperation you have given me as youi
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WEDNESDAY. JUNE 6. 1951
CAMPUS SPOTLIGHT
JCK POWELL
For the last Spotlight we have chosen one
whose activities on the West Georgia campus
deserve recognition. Jack Powell, born in At
lanta, Georgia on September 3, 1929, is that per
son.
Jack attended Whiteford Grammar School
in Atlanta. While in grammar school he made
his first contribution to charity by starring in
a benefit production, “Jack and the Beanstalk.”
For two years he attended Tech High and
then transferred to O’Keefe. While in high school
he was co-captain of the swimming team, a mem
ber of N. A. S. S. To be a member of this orga
nization one must earn a varsity letter and pass
all work for three semesters. Jack was an active
member of the Dramatics Club and the Junior
Civitan Club. He played football, golf, baseball
and was a Lt. Col. in the R. O. T. C.
After graduating from high school Jack enroll
ed in the Atlanta Divison of the University of
Georgia but later decided to come to West Geor
gia with some other boys from O’Keefe.
In his freshman year at West Georgia Jack
had two chief interests, football and Betty Ann.
This year he has been President of Borders, a
member of the Men’s Student Council, and a
Dean's list student. We shall never forget Jack’s
brilliant performance as defense attorney in
“The Night of January 16” and his cheerful smile
while driving the Sand Hill bus.
After graduating from West Georgia Jack
plans to go to the University of Georgia and get
his degree in Landscape Architecture.
KEYHOLE SKETCH:
Favorite color: Blue.
Favorite actress: June Haver.
Favorite actor: John Wayne.
Favorite song: “I Can Dream, Can’t IT-
Favorite hobby: Sports.
What Should a
Teacher Be?
By MAX PRINCE
What a teacher should be and should not
be came in for a critical analysis during the an
nual conference of the North Georgia Division,
Future Teachers of America Conference, held at
West Georgia College on May 4th and sth.
The conference theme, “I Choose to be a
Teacher,” was used by the young future teachers,
sponsors and consultants in group discussions
which determined the representative thinking
of the entire group. On the favorable side of the
ledger it was decided that a successful teacher
should:
Have a good physical appearance; Have an
interest in teaching; Have a love for children;
Be creative and imaginative and have a sense of
humor; Be physically fit; Posses a good back
ground and have a sense of values; Have a good
code of ethics; Have a sound moral character;
Have a willingness to work; Be well adjusted
emotionally; Have patience to explain again and
again.
RESPECT FOR THE PROFESSION
On the other hand it was decided that a
successful teacher should not: Be careless about
personal habits; Try to influence the political
thinking of the child but discuss problems calm
ly and let him decide; Impose respect of the
pupils by force; Permit outside problems to
change teacher’s attitude and behavior in the
classroom; Talk about children’s inability to
learn; Fail to respect teaching profession; set
a bad example for pupils by questionable be
havior.
It was further decided that the rewards far
living in a “gold-fish bowl” are as follows:
Self satisfaction; Sense of security; Oppor
tunity to influence other people; Good salary;
Retirement in old age; Seeing people the teacher
has taught use the knowledge in major achieve
ments; Chance to render public service and attain
social position; Opportunity to make a better
society.