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EL Cditor Say,*:
In the hustle and scurry on campus these
last few weeks yours truly has become slightly
(?) distraught. Of course those precious Thanks
giving holidays that were awaited with anxiety,
hope, and anticipation helped but still . . .
The point is; don’t let minor details that go
wrong upset you. They upset me enough for all
of us. Take the news you write for instance.
Many of you have been so very cooperative about
writing up your club news and activities; you
and I both were disappointed because some of
it didn’t get in the paper. Surprisingly, we had
too much copy last issue and were forced to
eliminate some. The space problem, and the
timeliness had to be considered. Some of your
copy is in this issue; part of it was printed in
the Carroll County Georgian. You have no idea
haw grateful this staff is for every inch of copy
that is turned in. Reporters beam at the thought
of not having to worry about sitting up all night
to make news.
Another minor (?) detail that usually floors
evryone is these final exams and those “glowing
grades.” Don’t worry! Take it from mo, after
staying at W. G. C. for two years you won’t
mind staying two more to make enough “glowing
grades” to graduate. With the approaching
Christmas seasons parents will be filled with
kindness, tolerance, and love (we hope!). May
be the shock of grades will be cushioned some
what by the Christmas spirit.
By the way, that brings me to what I really
want to say. To each of you much fun for the
holidays, and a very merry Christmas!
Book of Memories
By JEAN JACKSON
This quarter is one grand book of memories.
Had you ever thought of today’s deeds as being
tomorrow’s memories? And after the book has
been filled there’s not much that can be done
about changing it. Fall quarter at W. G. C. has
been so wonderful until it doesn’t need to be
changed. All the little problems that seemed
so important, all the mistakes that were made,
have become insignificant. It’s nice to start a
new quarter and turn over anew leaf with
the new year.
For most of the freshmen it has been their
first quarter at college. Twelve weeks filled with
new experiences, homesickness, new faces and
new friends. For the Sophomores it has been the
ruling quarter. Rat Week, club leadership, and
campus leadership has been theirs.
Pages and pages of this book is that wonder
ful homecoming parade, game, and dance. That
certain Saturday night “rec” that you enjoyed,
the walk to the Soda Shop and the inspiring Reli
gious Emphasis Week fill pages.
It’s a wonderful book, and the author it you!
It has been what you made it. It couldn’t have
been a better book; in fact, it’s a real “best
seller!”
V. R. A. Says Thanks
V. R. A. wishes to express appreciation to
the students and faculty who contributed to the
success of Religious Emphasis Week. Special
thanks go to the students who planned a pro
gram and to Miss Crider our sponsor for her
wondeful guidance. Religious Emphasis week
was a grand success because of you!
Sara Baxter, VRA President.
WEST GEORGIA WELCOMES YOU!
To you, the students, directors, and critics
of the Band Clinic, West Georgia College extends
a welcome. The students and * faculty are glad
that you are here today and want to help make
your meeting both pleasant and profitable in
any way they can. We want you to call on us
for anything you might need. We are glad that
you have chosen West Georgia as your meeting
place. We want you to visit us again.
THE WEST GEORGIAN
THE WEST GEORGIAN
"A NEWSPAPER OF DISTINCTION"
Janette Witcher. Editor
Jean Jackson, James Cook Associate Editors
Mary Bishop * Women’s Sports Editor
J. C. Johnston Men’s Sports Editor
Mary Ruth Pulliam Columnist
Donna Wendorf Columnist
Elizabeth Hayes Circulation Manager
Rose Craton, Blanche Rutland Circulation Assistants
Peggy Clarke Business Manager
Henry Bailey Advertising Manager
Carolyn Milner Asst. Advertising Manager
Nancy Armstrong Fashion Editor
Elliott Hill Photographer
Thomas Sewell Asst. Photographer
Leigh Bryant Art
Joy Putnam Secretary
Typists: Charlotte Niblack, Mary Lou Cagle, Gloria
Ogletree, Peggy Sosobee.
Sports Staff: Mary Bishop, Beverly Bryant, Nelva
Garrett, J. C. Johnston, Buddy Jones, Dan Childers.
Reporters: Rebecca Lee, Tommy Lewis, Jerry Reeves,
Barbara Hall, Jo Hudism, Zelda
Duke, Mary Ann King, Billy Copeland.
Miss Marie Campbell Faculty Advisor
Member
Associated Cotlo&iate Press
I SAW'/IAM A KISSING SANTA CLAUS
Gift Means More Than Value
• By DONNA WENDORF
A school teacher in a well-to-do St. Louis suburb was especially
impressed by the brilliance of one of her students, the poorest boy
in the school.
The last day before Christmas holidays the pupils of each class
placed presents on her desk, all but the one boy.
She put the gifts away and went to lunch but when she came
back, she found on the desk a thin package wrapped in green and
red. Inside was a blotter. On one side was a picture of the Madonna
and in the corner in fine print, the name of the firm that had sent
this blotter to the drug store for free Christmas distribution. With the
gift was a note in the boys handwriting: “When you work at your
desk, maybe you’d like to have this. I think the picture is pretty. I
wish you a Merry Christmas.”
The boy had no money for a “present.” Yet the memory of his
gift is still fresh and inspiring to that teacher. He had little to give,
yet he gave all that he had.
Too often Christmas becomes only a day of exchanging presents,
sometimes out of “politeness” to people we don’t even like. Children
are brought up believing that December 25, is only the day that
Santa Claus comes down the chimney with presents, with little em
phasis put on the birth long ago of a child in a manger.
One mother said that her eight year old daughter was too young
to understand such complicated things. But the story of the birth of
Christ, the coming of the wise men and the shepherds, the singing
of heavently hosts, and the shining star of Bethlehem are a simple,
but magnificient tale.
Christmas is world wide—that week people all over the Earth
will be remembering this event, perhaps in a different language and
with different ceremonies, but all with the same basis and the same
meaning—the birthday of Christ.
So let us not forget, as Christmas draws near, the reason for our
celebration. Let our gifts be from our hearts to the ones we love as the
wise men did so long ago, and perhaps if all of us of different color
and country could join our hearts in mutual love for this Christmas
Day, then there might truly be “peace on earth, good will to men.”
FRIDAY. DECEMBER 12. 1952
CAMPUS SPOTLIGHT
That girl with the light brown hair, green
eyes, and wonderful smile whose theme song
should be “I’m Looking Over a Four-Leaf Clo
ver” is none other than Betty Bowers from
Moreland, Georgia. Betty began her work in the
4-H Club in 1943 at the age of ten. While she
was at New High School, where she graduated
in 1951, she was a leader and held offices in
her local and state club. This year Betty is the
State 4-H Secretary. In 1951, one of Betty’s main
projects, clothing, won her the 4-H Clothing
Achievement which enabled her to attend the
National 4-H Congress in Chicago.
Betty won the General Excellence Scholar
ship in 1951 which helped her come to West
Georgia, where she is majoring in Home Eco
nomics. By the way, her plans for next year
are to continue her major at the University of
Georgia. Another recent scholarship Betty re
ceived was the 4-H Leadership Award.
Her leadership is outstanding on the cam
pus. She is President of Alpha Si, President of
Adamson, and Vice-President of West Georgia
4-H Club.
Her roommate tells us that her favorite
hobby is talking—Betty says it is collecting sou
venirs and recipes. Her favorite foods are lemon
pie and fried shrimp—sounds like a good cook
to me. How about it boys?
Betty, we are proud to spotlight such a de
serving,' sweet, smart gal like you.
BOWMSH f
A man of many names—Thomas Lee (Tom
my “Tink” Bowman. This fine specimen of a
man came to West Georgia College from Ring
gold, Georgia. During his high school days at
Ringgold, he participated in many sports among
which were football, basketball and baseball.
“Tink” was also at this time an active member
in the F. F. A.
Because his parents wanted him to pursue
his education in the field of higher learning,
“Tink” along with several of his friends, came
to W. G. C. During his freshman year here he
played defensive halfback on the football team,
but changed his position this year to quarter
back. Due to his popularity among his team
mates and his ability to play good football, he
was elected co-captain of the football team.
His favorite hobbies, other than girls, are
fishing, hunting and baseball in the summer.
His love of sports gives him a big enough appe
tite according to “Tink” to “eat steak all night”
■which would only be natural as steak is his fav
orite food.
When asked the question why he liked W.
G. C. he replied, “I like the people”.
Six-foot height, brown eyes, black hair,
dark complexion and 178-lbs. of muscles makes
quite a man. “Tink,” we proudly spotlight you.