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Jfflercer Cluster
January 13, 1967
Volume XLVin, No. 5
TEMPORARY STAFF
EDITOR IN CHIEF
Diana Denton
ASSOCIATE EDITOR
Paul Kirk
MEMBER
BUSINESS MANAGER
Nancy Barrett
New* Editor Bill Wehunl
Feature Editor Sue Walker
Social Editor* David Wanaley
Martha Wans ley
Advertising Manager Sherri Clark
Circulation Manager Ann Vance
Bonnie Lawrence
Executive Editor Bill Dayton
New* Staff Jimmy Hagler, Tom Cawthorn,
Don VanBuskirk, Shirley Mitchell,
Sarah June McRae, Mary Middlebrooks,
Susan Smallwood, Sandra Clinton
Feature* Staff John Guthrie, Peggy Green,
Kaye Johnson, Jack Kaaaewitx
The Wrong Kilpatrick
The Mercer Cluster has been quite pleased to see the appearance of
those little brass identification plaques beneath the many portraits of
distinguished Mercerians which ornament the campus. Adequate iden
tification of these portraits has been needed for a long time and whoever
is responsible for remedying the situation should be complemented.
However, we have noticed an error, since corrected, in one of these
plaques. Near the student bank window in the administration building
is a portrait identified as William Heard Kilpatrick, acting presi
dent of Mercer 1903-1906. The portrait, though, ia not of W. H. Kil
Patrick, but of his father, James Hines Kilpatrick, Chairman of the
Georgia Baptist Convention and Mercer Trustee. William H. Kil
patrick, one of Mercer's most distinguished alumni and the sub
ject of several biographies, entered the university in 1887, made a
distinguished academic record, held several offices in Kappa Alpha,
and graduated in 1891. He obtained his Ph.D. from Columbia and
returned to Mercer to teach mathematics and astronomy. He be
came president in 1903 and was dismissed in 1906 for doubting the
Virgin Birth. “This was the beginning of one of the most distin
guished careers in the history of American education,’’ as one Mer
cer history professor has commented. Kilpatrick became professor
of philosophy of education at Columbia and authored a large number
of books and article* on educational theory which placed his name be
side that of John Dewey as one of the most influential educators of the
20th century. Mercer granted him an honorary degree in 1926. A large
portrait of William H. Kilpatrick hangs in the Alumni House.
„ We are pleased that the wrong plaque is no longer under the
wrong Kilpatrick.
PATS AND PANS
It is difficult to say enough in commendation of the recent
“Welcome Back Weekend” that greeted students returning to
Mercer from the Christmas holidays. Planned and executed
as a joint project of the Student Government Association and
the office of the Student Union, the weekend was a well-
coordinated effort to make the best of programs already
scheduled for the weekend, and with a little bit of publicity
and a great deal of imagination and verve, to turn what
would have probably followed the customary pattern
of a rather “blah” concert-and-ball-game weekend into two
days that students could look forward to, enjoy, and long
remember. We commend those responsible for their concept
and for the remarkable efficiency of their planning (another
innovation to the Mercer campus, accustomed as it has become
to rather haphazard products) and the students for their
singular cooperation and participation in the activities
scheduled in their behalf. We hope we can see a number more
of these weekends—perhaps it would go far toward destroying
Mercer’s tradition as a suitcase college.
MERCER
JOHN
It has not been unusual since the last session
of the Georgia Baptist Convention to hear ada
mant criticism of the convention's continued re
fusal to alow Mercer and other Baptist education
al institutions in Georgia the use of federal funds.
Though many Mercerians obviously feel that this
policy is not in the best interests of the university,
the matter might be kept in truer perspective by
remembering at this point the strides forward
which Mercer University has made in recent
years. The additions to the physical plant—
though in. many cases these were made before
the GBC discovered that federal money has the
devil’s mark on it—might be pointed out. The
removal of race os a criteria for admission, and
GUTHRIE*
this despite considerable oppoeition from a <
faction within the GBC, should also -rank
on a list of advances made as wall as many i
factors which have promoted a general improve-1
ment in the quality of education offered to 1
students.
It should be considered that these advances wer
often made despite considerable resistance
change of any kind. In short, they were
because of a stauch dedication to the
ideals of liberal education by individuals withial
the Mercer administration, and aa such tbes*|
changes are all the more to the credit of
who inaugurated them.
Georgia Politics Revisited
BILL
The Cluster would like to express its appreciation to the
City of Macon for the installation of the equipment neceaaary
for a pedestrian-controlled traffic-light at the comers of Elm
and College Streets, across from the girls’ dormitories. Now,
if the light itself would just be installed, and the apparatus
connected so that it would work. . . .
The Mercer Cluster was very pleased to see the recent
official appointment of Mr. Plymale to an emeritus professor
ship in mathematics and of Mrs. Plymale to the poet of
emeritus professor of English. These positions of honor are
richly deserved.
We have also been happy to team the Plymales are going
to continue living on the campus. Though their service in the
classroom ia now past we are quite pleased that their valuable
presence and contributions aa members of the academic com
munity will continue.
Last May, the WSGA decided to allow upperclassmen
(girl-type, that is) to have an extra half hour curfew on week
ends; and needless to say, no one objected. In September,
however, the decision was withdrawn in view of the trouble
occurring in Macon during the summer. Comment—since such
‘situations’ have not reoccurred since th«L why cannot the
former decision of an extra half hour curfew be once more
considered?
Unfortunately, it all happened just about as I
had predicted. The write-in vote threw the elec
tion into the legislature and that august body
chose Lester Maddox to be Georgia's governor.
Calloway went a good way with his "responsibili
ty" image, but poorly founded images can just
go so far and in this case it was almost not quite
far enough. Maddox ran as what he is, the exem
plar of the highest virtues and most integral vices
of the southern white working man; this is ap
parently what Georgia wants and it is most cer
tainly what she now has.
It is not inconceivable that Governor Maddox
will do a fairly good job. His inaugural address
struck a responsible, constructive, yet not incon
sistent tone in assuring all citizens of their rights
under the law and expressing concern for the
state of Georgia’s education system and her pro
gress in self-administration in the ‘‘Society of
Liberty”. If he means what he says and does not
give his more unsavory advisors and backers too
DAYTON
much influence, all may be well.
The action of a few of the Negxo legislators :
voting for Maddox rather than “Present’’ was I
also encouraging. If the advancements made ini
the cause of civil rights am to be maintained and!
continued, the colored citizens of this state will I
need more of such practical politicians and|
fewer of those leaders who do nothing but
high-sounding principles.
Even if all else fails, Georgia can be
by the very substantial lighter side of this elec|
tion—Bo’ still grasping for another election
all chance was gone, the thought of the Maddoxeil
at the upcoming governor's conference at a Vir-I
gin Islands resort, Lester's boy getting out of jaQI
to attend the inauguration, Jean Dixon’s predic-|
tion the Maddox will be assassinated in the nex
few days, the whole affair abounds with joke
and doubtless more are to come. Whether th
humor will accompany constructive politics
mains to be seen.
THE ALBATROSS'
by TOM LANG
Having my traveling papers and belongings in order, there
remains but one task undone. Ah yes, the handing of the
Albatross. I looked forward to this occasion, but under dif
ferent circumstances, many moons ago. I am at a grave dis
advantage in that I’m addressing an unknown being. I feel
sure that whoever does win, muchlees whoever braves to enter,
will be hesitant about the undertaking but fear not, for filling
the shoes of a predecessor such as I will be an easy task. After
all, who else could have paved such an example. I’m sure that
•there will be no trouble in improving the image, but I was
proud of what I did and hence I feel ’twill be tough to beat
the style and content.
You, he who has bitten from the tree of recognition,
whether you know it or not, you have bitten off too much.
The Albatross can be ignored, I proved that, but there are the
administrative prodders that will awaken your keen senses that
it does remain. It will hang from your neck, and tinge your
every thought, as well as eat the hell out of spare time, hut the
proverbial “job well done” motivation does once again ring
true. It did for me, and I feel that it will for those to follow.
If there is one brave enough.
As was said when I received the old bird, “His feathers
will litter your life for a while, but it’s worth it.” I plucked
the bird, canned it, and then tried to pretty it up. It wasn’t
easy, but it did look better. In its present state, there lies
quite a challenge, but if the aid that I received is yours, the
job’s half done. Speaking of the help I received: ’twas spirit
lifting to have so many plugging behind me. They never gave
up, even after I did. I must say that their efforts were the
ones that kept a glitter of life in me, and it was for them that
I turned the old bud out Miss Nancy Barrett, my ever-faithful
business manager, to you I owe the utmost of praise for spirit
boosting. Words cannot express the devotion that you radiated
and the motivation you pushed across to my dormant mind.
Miss D. D. Denton, you understood, not only by having done
it afore me, but also a few insights. Your work and gung-ho
attitude scattered a field of ‘clustered’ fears and depressions.
Ah, Sue Baby, you too pushed the kid here, you too were
gung-ho, only a little far-fetched, but never-the-less, a real
asset to the cause. Dayton, it was my pleasure, the wee-hour
bull sessions did help tremendously, the fiendish thoughts
tempted me, and the last minute lay out switches were unreal.
Keep your nose clean and you’ll get to be a fuD-flagded KA
some day. To ‘Kid’ Wehunt, well there’s not much to say,
’cept tell Carolina Adios, and watch out for Grasshoppers! The
Wansleys, a job well done. Dave, the ‘head’ at three in the
mourn turned out a fins style, give Geoffry my regards. People,
(denoting staff), hang on and polish up, not off, the old bird.
New editor, when the going gets rough, don’t cry, wring
your hands^pull hair, or scream, just quit. 'It helps, to get a
new start. The student body appreciates your services more
than. Be optimistic, after all you could probably never be in
as deep as I was, yet I never cried or screamed; I just quit
a lot.
So here’s the bird, the feathers will Utter your life, the
responsibility will shape it, and moat of aH, you’ll grow to love
it. Good lock Ml - ■
Pep Pills —
Yes Or No ?
Sign a tong of amphetamine
A pocketfull of Dex,
Four-and-twenty captulet
... A blessing or a hext
Thanks to modem pharmacy
We’oe teen today’s sunrise.
And when the test is over
We’U finally close our eyes.
from the Emory Wheel
Ah, yes, the pills, for how wou
one ever make it through fir
exams without the pills? They
essential to one’s survival for
keep the old mind alive
the last dark hours of agony.
Perhaps a short course in
macology ia in order since
stimulants play such an impor
role in modern education.
Stimulation results from tin I
different classes of compounds, I
the caffeine pUb and the ampbe-|
famine pUls.
The basic amphetamines
known as amphetamine sulfatj
and dextio-amphetamine sulfati
to tire peasant, these an Benzidr
and Dexidrine, respectively,
stimulate action of certain natun
haimones. mainly adrenaline,
result is depression and
wakefulness.
Now in
Other results are dilation of
pupils and constant dryness of
mouth.
Also, they tend to increase ont|
performance in automatic and
tag operations, such a* typing
sewing.
In more complex behavior,
as studying, writing, manor
etc., instead of stimulating,
amphetamines produce dieor
tion and decrease in function,
other words, a typist would
faster, but a writer would
poorer material.
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