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Irvine S. Ingram: First College President Dead Irvine Sullivan Ingram VOLUME 47-NUMBER 15 ■ jpfr . & Baby, It's Cold Outside 50-Minute Class Issue Not Dead Yet; Kay To File Appeal With Regents BY MARK McCLOUD Student Government President Michael Kay says he will file an ap peal this week with the Board of Regents in hopes they will examine the Faculty Senate's decision to reinstate the 50 nunute class system. Kav filed an initial appeal with West Georgia president Dr. Maurice Town send. but was denied on grounds that Townsend believed there were "sound academic reasons to return to the-50- minute class period". "He just rub berstamps everything the faculty senate puts out," said Kay. "He s got to realize that he's the executive bran ch. He's got to take more responsibili ty and watch what the Facn’ty Senate WEST GEORGIAN Old Man Winter greeted students nastily back to school Monday with record low temperatures and harsh cold winds as they were attending their first full week of classes. According to the Guy Sharpe Early Flurry Worry System, there was a slight possibility of snow last night followed by warmer temperatures into the weekend. Pictured is a young girl hurrying to her class. (Photo by David Edwards) is doing,” Kay said. Towasend ap proved the Faculty Senate's decision, saying that it was a matter for the Faculty to decide rather than the ad ministration. Townsend says the return to the earlier schedule meets the Chancellor’s office approval. Kay, who is a student represen tative on the Finance Committee of the Board of Regents, will meet with the regents this afternoon during their regular monthly meeting. He said, however, the appeal would probably not be discussed until their February meeting. "I hope the Board of Regents will look at it in a better light than the president did. Of course, they might rubberstamp what the presi West Georgia College’s first presi dent. Dr. Irvine Sullivan Ingram, died December 27 at the age of 89 Ingram, for whom the library was named in 1980, presided over the col lege for 41 years and saw the in stitution through three stages of its development. He was named Prin cipal of West Georgia's parent school, the Fourth District Agricultural and Mechanical School, better known as the A&M School, in 1920. Ingram resided in what is now the Alumni House. Wlien the A&M School evolved into a junior or two-year college in 1933, Ingram was selected by the Universi ty System Board of Regents to con tinue in his leadership of the in stitution, but he and the school would have new titles. Ingram became the first president of West Georgia Col lege. He then presided over the develop ment of the institution into a senior college in 1957. Ingram retired from the presidency in 1960, At that time the Regents named him 1 Resident Emeritus. I .ess than a year after his ‘lrement, Ingram returned to the WEST GEORGIA COLLEGE, CARROLLTON, GA. 30118 dent did too. Whether they will even hear it is up to them. I hope it can go through,” he said. The faculty senate passed the mo tion to return to the 50-minute pro gram during their October session, although it was not a topic on the agenda. Since then it has drawn con siderable student criticism and con sequently a petition with 2,316 student signatures, calling for a reversal of the decision. In their final meeting of the fall term, the senate reconsidered their vote on the matter but then, quickly reaffirmed their original stand. The motion passed by a vote of 12 to 7 with one abstention. administrative duties following the death of his successor. Ingrain served for six months until anew president was named. Ingram related easily to people in all walks of life, ranging from "big shot executives to fanners on the Car roll County countryside,” said Dr. Tracy Stallings, college relations director who was dean of students during Ingram’s last year at West Georgia. Stallings traveled with Ingram, who was popular on the lecture circuit, and said they never passed through a town in Georgia in which Ingrain wasn’t acquainted with one of its residents. Stallings laughingly recalls the black Buick he and the president traveled in to.the various speaking engagements. The car was equipped with a buzzer that went off whenever the vehicle reached a certain speed. Ingram wanted the buzzer set at 80 m.p.h., but Stallings, who always drove, would always run the setting up higher. Ingram exhibited a good sense of humor and a great love for animals, especially cats, Stallings said. The Homecoming Set For Feb. 6; Parade Under Consideration By Hal Partridge Homecoming. The word strikes an image into the mind of a loving, car ing family welcoming back into its outstretched arms a cherished member that has been away. The ■ symbolic significance of this image is reflected in West Georgia’s Homecoming theme: “Growing Together Towards A New Horizon.” Just as the returned member rejoins its rightful fold, the individuals fuse as one entity and strive towards bet terment, success and humane understanding. This theme is to lie assimilated in banners produced by the various organizations and residence halls that wish to enter the Banner Contest. Those groups wishing to join competi tion should inform Gwen Scoggins in the Student Activities Office at 834- 1364. The banners should be bed sheet size and should also illustrate school spirit. They are to be hung in the HPF Building between 2 and 4 p.m. on Feb. 6. Judging will take place at 4 p.m , so early arrival Is recommended. The winner will lie announced at half-time of the basketball game that evening, and will receive a trophy. A tentative parade on F’eb. 6 which would begin downtown, then trundle down Maple St. to campus Is in the works. The rolling exhibition would Legislators Predict Passage For Drinking Age Legislation BY MARK McCLOUD If the predictioas made by several local legislators come true, young people under the age 21 will no longer be able to legally buy booze in the state of Georgia soon. “It looks like (the bill) will probably pass because that seems to be the general mood at the Capitol right now,” said Rep. Gerald Johnson, D- Carrollton. ‘‘Personally, I will pro bably vote agaiast it,” he said feeling the major problem existed with loopholes in Georgia’s DUI laws. Johnson also said he felt a crackdown on those selling booze to minors was necessary. Johnson believes the con troversial Issue would be one of the first topics to come before the recent Georgia Assembly session. Joe Thompson, D-Smyma, sponsor of the proposed legislation, said, “The college students got a free ride the last time they came to the Capitol. I didn’t fight them. They talked on some philosophical point like, 'l’m 20- years-old and I ought to be able to do what I want to do.’ Well, they can talk on a high plane, but a lot of them are living in the gutter; a lot of them are having drinking problems, and the former president also was a pioneer in race relations in his time. He sought change “and occasionally ran afoul of some of the politicians" of the area for that reason, the director recalled. Stallings believes that Ingram’s favorite quotation, "Behind every great institution, there’s a great in dividual,” can be applied to Ingram himself. Dr. Hannon W. Caldwell, former chancellor of the University System said prior to Ingrams’ retire ment, "Through his outstanding leadership, he has made a significant contribution to education in Georgia and the Southeast... When he retires, he will leave behind him an institution which will always stand as a monu ment to him and his sacrificial labors here.” Ingram attained national and inter national prominence as an educa tional pioneer and consultant. He was instrumental in obtaining a Rosen wald fund grant for $250,000 which facilitated the early development of West Georgia. After studying the needs of the western area of Georgia, he initiated WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13, 1982 include floats from the different organizations and residence halls; however, the Student Activities Office needs more feedback concerning par ticipation from these groups before a final decision is made. West Georgia’s ideal woman will be crowned Homecoming Queen from a confection of lovely ladies sponsored by the groups on campus. The only re quirements are that she must have an overall GPA of 2.0. The deadline for entry is F'riday, Jan. 15 at 5 p.m. in the Student Activities Office. Photographs of the contestants will be taken on Jan. 18. These pictures will run in the Jan. 27 issue of the West Georgian. All contestants will be presented at half-time of the Arm strong State game, Jan. 28. Casual at tire is required as is suited escort. Initial voting will take place on Jan. 28 and 29 to limit the field to five finalists. Voting booths will be arrang ed at Z-6, the student center and the Quadrangle (if inclement weather en sues, this booth will be moved inside of the humanities building). Voting on the five finalists will be held on Feb. 4 and 5 at the same locales. The Finalists photographs will run in the Feb. 3 issue of the West Georgian. F’ormal attire, for both contestants statistics bear them out.” Karen I.a ns ter, task force coor dinator for the Georgia Student Association said, ‘ All students should be alarmed that one of our few rights as Georgia residents will be taken away from us. We must mobilize our efforts and direct our energies if we want this bill to be defeated. A unified student voice must be heard.” The GSA is Georgia’s collegiate lobbying organization specifically geared to lobby the Georgia legislature and represent the college students in Two Week Delay Seen ForWWGC This Is almost getting to be a habit. Once again, at the very peak of preparation for the fateful day of signing on the air with the long awaited 1000 watts, the Album FM, WWGC, has suffered another setback As was the case with the previous problems, it was nothing that could be helped or prevented by anyone involved with the station. This time the culprit was the brand new antenna that was purchased for the power boost. There were faults in it so it had to be sent back to the factory and there will be an expected two week delay before the station can finally go on the air. The staff sends their apologies and asks everyone to keep their fingers crossed this time. the teacher education program at West Georgia and encouraged im provement of curriculum in the public schools. He also attempted to close the gap communication between col lege and public school personnel by annually bringing superintendents and principals to the campus and leading in other cooperative projects Ingram was best known for his work in the advancement of continuing education which is still a major area at West Georgia. He was also active with the Southern Association of Col leges and Schools. A recipient of numerous awards, in cluding the Distinguished Service Award from The Woman’s College ol Georgia, and the Delbert Clark Award from West Georgia College, Dr. In gram also earned the title of "Man of the Year” in Carrollton in 1961 by a vote of civic leaders. Dr. Ingram was selected as one of the featured individuals for a 28- minute 16mm film about outstanding Georgians produced by the Georgia Educational Television Network in 1975. Non**orn oc*nutkj U 1 POSTAGI PA tO CAXMI'ON MCHCH nuuiM > and their escorts is required on Feb. 6 for presentation of the five finalists at half-time of the Albany State game when the winner will be announced. The newly crowned Qupen will receive a crown (donated by Maryville Jewelers), a trophy, a pla que, and a half-dozen roses. In addi tion, all the runners-up will be tendered a rose and a plaque. The Faculty Recognition Award will also be presented at half-time in the form of a plaque. Nominations must be submitted to Student Ac tivities with reason for nomination. After all of this extravagance of for mality comes the extravagance of celebration which will culminate at Club Z-6 in the big DANCE. Two top-40 bands will be playing, the Mighty Ma jors (upstairs) and Tara (downstairs), from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Refreshments will be served, but beer and wine can be brought by students. Quasi-conventional (semi-formal) dress is required. Tickets go on sale on Feb. 1 at the Student Activitis Of fice. F'or any information call Gwen Scoggins at 834-1364. Have a happy Homecoming, all you “lions vivants! ” Georgia. Johnson said there has been exten sive lobbying efforts by church groups urging the raise in the legal drinking age, and that students wishing to fight the bill should write their local legislators. The legislators serving the Carroll County area are, Johnson, Rep. Charles Thomas, and Rep. Wayne Gamer. Students should ad dress their mail to the state Capitol. The emotional bill will be deliberated in the Senate before going to the House.