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Voi.. XIX April, 1943 No. 7
Editorial
When tlie word “grade” is mentioned, we
often think of marks earned in classwork,
of grade levels such as first, second, and
third grades, and of rank. At this time we
shall consider grade as meaning a step or
degree in rank, dignity, quality, and order.
70 per cent is not passing!
Is the average student gratified with the
mediocre grade of 70 per cent? Would he be
so contented if he paused once to realize
the chaotic condition of the universe? Know
ing names and dates may merit one 70 per
cent, but out in tbe world only 100 per cent
is considered as passing.
The world today is eagerly appealing for
the student who has a dynamic personality,
the student who has labored with violent
contention to attain paramount recognition,
the student who has sought to evaluate all
principles of the curriculum, the student who
makes a meritorious representation along
all lines. This is the 100 per cent person!
A 70 per cent person is minus complete
ness; this means he has been weighed and
found lacking. The difference between work
fairly well done and work done as well as
it can be done, may seem great, but it is
the difference between the faulty and the
faultless—it is “minus completeness.” Faults
represent the difference between the work of
an amateur and that of a master, taking the
70 per cent person as the amateur and the
100 per cent person as the master. The sig
nificance of “minus completeness” lies in
how much the defect damages and how
much more a faultless thing would be worth.
In life, one’s faults mark the place at which
one’s character is liable to break down. It
does not take a great fault to damage per
fection considerably.
A 70 per cent person does not thoroughly
submit himself to the vast opportunities af
forded him; hence, the world cannot present
to him its best position. The 70 per cent
Defense Drive
Tuesday, April 6, marked the culmination
of one phase of the Defense Drive. Each of
the college classes had selected its candidate
for “Miss Defense.” The awarding of the
title depended upon the number of Defense
Stamps and Bonds bought by each class.
T he students selected were: Freshman Belle
Brooks; Sophomore- Thelma Bankston; Jun
ior Nellie Bush; anil Senior Edna Truitt.
From the beginning, it was known that
only one of the four could be queen; but
this drive added much in bringing the
school spirit up to par. Each representative
and class must be highly commended for
the efforts put forth, and it is with great
pleasure that we announce Miss Belle
Brooks "Miss Defense.”
Total amounts raised by the classes to date
are:
Freshmen $795.35
Sophomore 320.00
.] unior 306.65
Senior 210.00
Buy Defense Bonds and Stamps—keep the
enemy from our door—be a vital factor in
the wining of the victoi'y which is sure to
come.
Students Give Blood for
Soldiers and Sailors
There are those who feel that they are
not contributing directly to the winning of
World War II. To some the statement “keep
the home fires burning” seems vague and far
removed. Now, we are able to contribute
directly to the preservation of our Ameri
can soldiers and sailors. Hitler, Hirohito,
Hemorrhage, Shock, Burns and Infection are
enemies we can help to defeat, and, of
course, the defeat of these enemies means
victory and peace for all.
Spelman students, with countless others,
have volunteered to give their blood for tbe
soldiers and sailors. This blood will be dried
and will take the form of Blood Plasma.
This blood plasma reduces shock; it gives
the heart something to beat on; it has been
the major factor in saving the lives of many
men in our armed forces.
Through the general auspices of the
American Red Cross Blood Donor Service
these operations are being carried on.
Hats off to the student of Spelman College!
They are playing a very important part in
the defeat of the Axis.
will have to suffer many encroachments,
whereas, the 100 per cent will not because
of his efficiency in preparedness. There is
hardly any reputable place for one who
says 70 per cent is passing. The places are
for those who have surpassed the 70 per
cent group.
Our Spring Offensive — The
Second War Loan Drive
(from the Campus Extra Sheet)
Draw a circle around April 12 on your
calendar. That day will open the Second
War Loan Drive, a drive born of desperate
need to meet the growing war bill. The goal
is $13,000,000,000 which is a lot of money
even if you say it fast. It will take every
American to make this drive a success. That
means you—every student, faculty member,
and staff member on your campus.
This is our Spring Drive to bring the
Battle Front and the Home Front into ever
closer cooperation. “They Give T heir Lives
We Lend Our Money” is the slogan. And
for the women of the country there is still
another slogan, which is in itself a program
of action: “Outfit the Outfit,” to “buy”
through purchase of War Bonds and Stamps
the equipment for two million fighting men.
So, before you pul out a dollar for per
sonal frippery, think that one dollar and
five cents buys a steel helmet for a soldier.
Before you spend a quarter for a movie,
think that twenty-seven cents buys a first-
aid pouch for a soldier. Every ten dollar
dress is worth an Army woolen overcoat;
every sweater, a field jacket. The soldier
needs all these things. Do you need every
thing you buy?
The Bonds your parents buy are not your
contribution. Put yourself and your allow
ance on a wartime basis. There was a time
when that allowance was for you and your
foibles. Let’s make sure that such a time
may come again. And to that end -from now
until the war is won—let your conscience,
not your whims, decide your spending. To
put it boldly, will you buy stomach-aches or
submarines?
Your colleagues have left the football field
for the battle field, tbe study of Geography
for the making of Geography. They are the
major actors in the theatre of war. But for
every major actor there must be off-stage
assistance. That is where you come in. You
and every other American. It is the very
essence of Democracy that everyone should
have a part to play, a chance to help.
Our future is in the hands of our fighting
men and their future, in part, is in our
pocket books. The country’s fate depends
on both.
Join this Second War Loan Drive with
everything you have. Make your dollars
fighting dollars to help the fighting men.
Be able to face Johnnie when he. comes
marching home again, with your head high
and the right to say, “I, too, have sacrificed.
I, too, in my own way, have fought beside
you.”
Buy War Bonds
and
Stamps