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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1955
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Our campus was certainly blessed when Hazel Langley
decided upon West Georgia for her alma mater. Not only
does she go along with all the campus activities, but she
is usually leading one of them.
Voluntary Religious Association is one of the organiza
tions with which Hazel has done so much work. As presi
dent she has really been busy working with the council
planning the weekly vesper services, devotions for chapel,
Ind Religious Emphasis Week. Hazel is also a member of
Alpha Psi, student council, and treasurer of Adamson
Hall. Last year she was a member of the debate club and
proctor for Melson. She is one of the tribe leaders for
W. A. A.
The youngest of thirteen children, Hazel was bom in
Loganville, Georgia, February 17, 1936. She has six
brothers and six sisters. She attended Grayson High
School where she was a member of the Beta Club three
years, serving as treasurer; secretary, and vice president
of F. H. A.; chaplain and president of Coed Hi-Y; presi
dent of the science club; played basketball for three years;
class secretary for two years; art editor and editor of the
school paper; Valedictorian of her class and winner of the
“I Dare” award.
Hazel has had much experience in 4-H work. She
served three years as president of the local chapter, county
president and district president. She won three state 4-H
championships including farm and home electronics, farm
business and leadership. The latter won her two scholar
ships.
A Home Economics major, Hazel plans to do demon
stration work when she finishes school. She hasn’t defi
nitely decided upon the school she will attend next year,
but it will probably be either the University of Georgia or
Georgia Teachers College at Statesboro.
With your abilities and desire, we know your life will
be full of success and happiness for no other girl deserves
it as much as you do.
THE SPORTS SCENE
r ' \ By RONNIE GRIFFITH
\ In our last issue before the end of the
m v ] 1955 football year, we would like to try
6*** 1 and summerize this season of the West
I “Braves.” With two games left in
■l-Wk.: O - lli the schedule, the “Braves” are still seeking
% fep if their second victory. So far, their record is
W 1 win, 1 tie, and 4 losses. However, this
BMr ml record so far indicates the abilities of
"I West Georgia, or even the success of the
it “Braves” for the season.
This has been a rebuilding year for the “Braves.” It
looked as though last year that Coach Emerson might be
able to shape the boys into shape, and have them ready
for a “topnotch” season this year, but because of a scholas
tic eligibility rule that all players should maintain at least
two C’s at midterm, about 15 men were ruled ineligible,
and Coach Emerson was compelled to finish the season
with a squad consisting of only about 20 men. This was
very disheartening to the team as a whole, and caused
several of this year’s fine prospects to drop out of school.
VVe feel that the new ruling of allowing a player to finish
a full playing season before becoming ineligible is a fine
thing, and will aid greatly the athletic program at West
Georgia.
In the opening game of the season, the “Braves” met
and defeated Robins Air Force Base, 6-0. It was one of
the Braves” finest games of the year, and was sparked
by a great passing exhibition by Joe Stephens.
In the next game, the “Braves” fell to a great South
Georgia eleven 25-6. This game however, was much clos
er than the score indicates. Th “Braves” “shone” once
again in the passing department, and the last half of
the game played brilliant defensive ball in stopping the
powerful South Georgia offense cold.
Gordon Military College was the next opponent on the
“Brave” schedule, and in this game the West Georgia boys
fell in a closely contested game 19-18. The “Cadets” were
featured by two of the finest backs in th state in Richard
C lackum and Ed Blalock. Both boys ran beautifully,
with C lackum scoring and led his team to a 34-7 victory
over West Georgia. In this game the “Brave” running at
tack was stopped completely, so Joe Stephens reverted to
the air, and hit 17 completions in 32 tosses. One of the
passes was for a touchdown, and another went- for the first
West Georgia extra point of the season.
In summarizing the team as a whole this year, we find
that the “Braves” have shown a tremendous improvement
over last season. Coach Emerson has done a great job in
shaping the boys into a fine playing unit, and the players
have displayed a fine spirit, with a great winning desire,
the “Braves" have shown one of the finest passing at
tacks in the junior college circuit, a good defense, and a fair
running attack, capable of doing a lot of damage if it
could ever get rolling as it should.
BASKETBALL SCHEDULE
1955
1956
December 3 Auburn Freshmen There
December 10 Jacksonville ;**‘’ ** ‘ ’ ’ There
January 5 Southern Union There
January 7 ABAC Here
January 12 ...... Auburn Freshmen ..!!.!!.!. Here
January 13 Gordon There
January 20 Southern Tech Here
January 21 LaGrange There
January 27 Southwestern There
January 28 ABAC ..!... There
January 31 Southern Union "'*'*] ’ Here
February 3 LaGrange ..*’*’* Here
February 4 Jacksonville ... .* Here
February 10 ..... Southwestern Here
February 15 Gordon Here
February 17 Southern Tech There
Campus
"WHEELS"
BY EDNA DICKEY
Our sports section would not be complete without the
capable work of our sports editor, Ronnie Griffith. He
carefully covers each game so that we might know exactly
how the “Braves” played. He also writes the college sports
scene for the “Carroll County Georgian” keeping us posted
on the preparations the team makes for each game and
telling us important facts about the players so that we
might become familiar with them. Ronnie has shown his
abilities of leadership while serving as president of the
sophomore class. He really worked hard to make “rat
week” a success and change it from one of “hell week” to
“help week.” He is a member of Circle K; letterman’s
club; and on student council. Ronnie lettered in basketball
and baseball last year, and we will be depending on him
to help make the season successful.
Ronnie was bom at LaFayette, Georgia, March 16,
1936. He moved to Lakeview. Georgia when he was ten.
At Lakeview High he lettered in football, basketball and
baseball. He was a member of the Beta Club, Senior Hi-
Y, letterman’s club, vice president of the Key club and
sports editor of the annual.
Ronnie’s hobbies go along with his major, physical edu
cation. During the summer he enjoys water-skiing and
works as a lifeguard. Ronnie plans to be a coach, and he
has gotten a lot of valuable experience by coaching midget
baseball. And, of course, he is qiute a fan of the
“Chattanooga Lookouts.”
Ronnie plans to attend the University of Chattanooga
next year. To you, Ronnie, we wish the best of luck in all
you undertake. You have added much to our campus
through your enthusiasm and friendliness.
GMC TROUNCES
W.G.34-7
The West Georgia “Braves”
traveled to Georgia Military Col
lege Friday night in search for
their second victory of the sea
son,. but received instead a 34-7
shellacking at the hands of the
“Cadets". It was the Homecom
ing game for G.M.A., and about
4,000 fans were on hand to see
Geno Novelli, twist, squirm, and
bust his way to three touch
downs.
Novelli, is considered the best
Junior College ball player in the
state of Georgia, and he qualified
this rating, with his terrific ball
game against the “Braves.”
Although the score may not in
dicate it, the “Braves” did have
a bright spot in this game. With
the West Georgia running attack
stopped completely, Joe Stephens
took to the air, and tossed 17
completed passes in 32 attempts.
One of the passes was for a
touchdown to Don Bonner, and
another was an extra point toss
to Cilff Barnes,
Standouts in this game for
West Georgia were, on offense,
Cliff Barnes, Joe Stephens, Don
Bonner, and Jimmy Ackerman,
and on defense Bonnor, and Don
Findley.
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THE WEST GEORGIAN
RONNIE GRIFFITH
"BRAVES" TIE MG
IN HOMECOMING
GAME
The West Georgia “Braves”,
and Middle Georgia fought to a
0-0 tie in West Georgia’s annual
homecoming game on October 29.
It was the fourth outing of the
season for the “Braves” this
season, and gave them a 1 win, 2
loss, and 1 tie record thus far.
In the first quarter, it looked
as if the West Georgia boys
might get off to an early lead
when Cliff Barnes picked up a
Middle Georgia fumble, and raced
84 yards for a touchdown. How
ever, the officials claimed the
ball was dead, and the tally was
nullified.
The rest of the gamp was prac
tically spent with the ball going
from one team to the other, and
back again. This was due par
tially to the wet field, and also
to the fine defensive work of
both teams.
The standouts for the “Braves”
were, on defense, Denton Scott,
Bob Greeson, and Don Findley.
On offense Don Bonner, was the
"big gun,” turning in some nice
runs, and leading the “Braves”
rushing. Bonner also played a
fine defensive ballgame. Joe
Stephens also played a fine of
fensive ballgame in his quarter
back position.
WAA CHATTER
By FRANCES BELL
“Kick it! Go, Go! All the way!” These are some of
the sounds that are familiar to almost everyone, for soc
cer has been in full swing on the WGC campus. Every
afternoon girls could be seen enthusiastically practicing on
the soccer field, getting ready for the tournament which
was held during the first week
of November. The tournament
started on Nov. 1, with the Semi
noles versus the Apaches. The
winners of this game were the
Apaches. Then, the next day the
Cherokees played the Sioux. Of
this match, the Sioux emerged
the victors. With excitement at
its highest peak, the final play
off between the winning teams of
the first game was held. At the
half the score was tied 0-0, but
during the final minutes of the
last quarter, the Apaches came
through with a penalty kick
which made the final score—
Apaches—2; Seminoles—o.
Soccer being over, everyone’s
atention turned to tennis. The
tournament began on November
10, and everyone who participat
ed enjoyed it.
Plans for the coming Christ
mas dance are being discussed,
and the W.A.A. is hoping it will
be a big success.
WAA Spotlight
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EARLINE CASEY
For our W. A. A. Spotlight
this month, we have chosen Ear
line Casey, a girl known all ov
er our campus for her friendly
smile. Earline, a sophomore, is
the daughter of Mr. and. Mrs.
Earl Casey of Cedartown, Geor
gia. She attended Cedartown
High School, taking part in
many school activities. This in
cluded membership in the 4-H
Club and Tri-Hi-Y during her
junior and senior years; and be
ing an active participant in all
phases of athletics.
Here at W. G. C., “Casey”, as
she is called by her
dents, has entered enthusiasti
cally into many campus func
tions. A- major in Elementary
Education, she is a member of
the Future Teachers of America
Chapter, a Reporter in the 4-H
Club, and in W. A. A., she car
ries a double load, acting as
Secretary and as the tribe lead
er of the Cherokees.
Casey’s favorite sports are
basketball and badminton, but
she enjoys all sports very much.
To you “Casey”, we wish suc
cess, and the best of luck throu
ghout your life, in whatever you
undertake.
All-Tournament
Soccer Team
Selected by WAA
Jackie Miller, Apache stand
out, and Macy Buttrill, first
rate Sioux forward, were select
ed by a WAA committee to co
captain the all-tournament soc
cer team.
The players were chosen on
the basis of their playing ability
and performance in the tourna
ment, and the contribution they
made in the realm of good sports
manship and all-round team
play.
In addition to Mfe Buttrill
and Miss Miller, the following
young ladies were selected in
recognition of their outstand
ing performance. Jeanette Penn,
Elaine Shell, Hazel Langley,
and Janice Hackool of the Sioux
tribe; Selwyn Sewell and Mar
tha Housch from the Seminoles;
Emily Watson and Sue Beavers
of the Cherokee; and Ruthie
Smith of Apachees.
According to Miss McNabb and
Maxine Steed, WAA president,
this is the most successful in
tramural tournament we have
had and if present interest is any
indication to future activities,
the WAA program is due to
have an eventful and promising
year.
GORDON TAPS
WEST GA. 13-6
For the second time this sea
son, Gordon Military has beaten
the injury ridden West Georgia
“Braves”. The first time the score
was 19-18, and this time the
“Braves” fell by a 13-6 score.
West Georgia played this game
however, without three of the
regular members of the squad.
Denton Scott, Ron Stegall, and
Clarence Hobbs were all on the
injured list, and their absence
was greatly felt.
Once again the standouts for
Gordon were Ed Blalock and
Richard Clackum. Also a menace
to West Georgia “Braves”, was
the fine Gordon quarterback Bil
ly King. King did a fine job call
ing the signals, and tossed for one
of the Cadet tallies.
Don Bonner and Joe Stephens
were once again the offensive
standouts for West Georgia. Bon
ner pounded the Gordon line like
a bull, and Stephens did some
fine passing. It was also Stephens
who scored the lone West Geor
gia touchdown, on a one yard
plunge. The defensive stars of the
“Braves” in this game were, Bob
Greeson, Don Findley, and Jimmy
Ackerman.
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