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% M freer (fluster Dliime XLX MERCER UNIVERSITY, MACON, GEORGIA, OCTOBER ID, 1968 Number 2 ’laces First Vith Talent Mias Geraldine Neely, a fresh- an from Macon, won first place the Freahman Talent Show ipflday, Oct 1, tinging “Habane- from the opera “Carmen." jrold McManut accompanied on r piano. . (itorge Henderson, alao accom nied by McManus, took second singing “The' Lord Is My ght” and “Moon River.” Third place winner was Cared range, who played the guitdr id sang - “Time" She also pri nted an original work entitled Tie Judgement" Guitarist Sam irtman accompanied Carol. Several other singers, some danc- and dramatists were in the nlost, which was judged by Mr. id Mrs. John J. Stege of the Miss Geraldine Neely Wins rtt Piece Trophy. glish department and ProfsMor 1. Ware of the. biology depart- nt While the judges were out make the final decisions, a ka- exhibition was given by Pros- Meelphosm and three of his ients. Prescha is a freshman Thailand and has a sscond- iroe black belt He is instructing isos in karats at Mercer. ewer, Jones Vie >r Runoff Victory "buck Brewer and Sandy Jones contenders for the freshman . presidency in today’s run- ■loction being held from 10 i to 3 pan. in Connsll Student iter. Vying for the vics-pwsi- icy are Bruce Gordy and George nderton. ■roi Strange and Terry Wams- are candidates for secretary, Jinx Schwenke and Kathy nald seek the treasurer’s ottos. "Vse eight were chosen in the >> round of the freshman also- »* Friday, Oct 4. Of the almost members of the class of 1975, ■indents voted. Mias Amanda Griffith, center, looks radiant as the re* cently crowned Freshman queen. Gail Sturm, left, and Carol Strange were named first and second runner-up, respectively, in a contest which proved that the Class of "72 is tops in beauty as well as spirit Amanda was sponsored by Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity. Week At A Glance October 9th — Glenn Yarbrough John Ciardi has had to cancel in conceit, 8:00 p.m. October 11 — Movie Series 314 Student Union, The Music Man, 8:00 p.m. October 12 — Late Movies, Student Center — 11:00 p.m. RETURN OF THE VAMPIRE — Bella Lu goal. October 13 — Foreign Film Ser ies. 314 Student Center — German /English Subtitles, 4:00 p.m. — THE CAPTAIN FROM KOEP- ENICK. October 14 — Last day for course changes and removal of incom plete*. Pharmacy. ^Graduate Rec ord Exams for Seniors. his engagement due to an emer gency operation. This attraction is postponed until next spring. Tic kets sold for the performance will be honored next spring. October 16 — Foreign Film Ser ies, 314 Student Center. 7:00 p.m. William S. Hart — GREAT TRAIN ROBBERY. All student teachers for Spring quarter meet in Groover Hall — Room 102 — 10:04 p.m. October 18 — 8:30—Annual meeting of the Georgia League of Historical Societies, Connell Student Center. The Middle Geor gia Historical Society will be the host Luncheon will be served at noon in the President's Dining Room. Carmichael Recital Opens Mercer Concert Season Amanda Griffith Chosen Miss Mercer Freshman Amanda Griffith, 17-year-old brunette from Washington, D. C., was named Miss Mercer Fresh man 1968 in the contest sponsored by the sophomore class Thursday, Oct 6. Two Florida girls. Gail Sturm of Sarasota, and Carol Strange of Ft Pierce, claimed the titles of first and second runners- up, respectively. Kay Rhodes and Jayne Thurmond were also in the top five selected from a field of 37 freshmen girls. Amanda, an Alpha Delta' Pi pledge sponsored by Alpha Tau Omega, is 5'6” tall and has grey eyes. She attended Surrattaville High School where she was in Na tional Honor Society and Student Council. Amanda intends to major in political science. Currently planning to major in history, 18-year-old Gail is 5'5" tall and has green eyes. She is a pledge of Alpha Delta Pi, and Kappa Alpha sponsored her. Carol. 18-year-old Phi Mu pledge, was sponsored by Sigma Alpha Epsilon. Standing JiT" full Notice S; There will be a meeting :•:• for student teachers for win- :•:• ter quarter 1969 at 10:04 £: a.m., Wednesday. October 9, Si 1968 in Grover Hall, room Si E-102. It is imperative that j:-: these students attend this iS meeting. :S There will be a meeting IS fpr teachers for spring quar- ter 19 6 9 at 10:04 a.m., |!ji Wednesday, October 16, 1968 in Grover Hall, room E-102. S: It is imperative that these Si students attend this meeting. A recital by James Carmichael, University organist, opened the concert season of the music depart ment of Mercer University, Tues day evening, Oct 8. Newly appointed to the Univer sity music staff, Mr. Carmichael is a native Georgian who received the Master of Music degree from the School of Music of the Uni versity of Oklahoma where ho majored in organ, studying with Mildred Andrews. He has given many recitals in the Midwest and was soloist with the Oklahoma Symphony Orchestra. Included on Tuesday’s program were: Lisxt's ’“Fantasy and Fugue on BACH. Bach’s Toccata and Fugue in F major. Mosart's Fan. Uwy in F minor, and Durufle’s Prelude, Adagio et Choral Varie eur le theme du “Veni Creator.” CSF Adopts New Projects The Christian Service FeUow- ahipship (CSE). an inter-faitti or ganisation, has adopted two new projects. One afternoon per weak a group will work with tatarded children at the State Hospital in ttlilledgovflle. On another after noon sack weak a group will work with lokudad children at tbs Luc ky Duck N unary nsar the campus. Four projects haw# boon retained CCu&tei (jitl A little ga) with • big smile, Carol Strange is a moat attractive addition to the freahman class. She is from Ft Pierce, Florida where the wae Mies Dan McCarty High School, the first abi to be president of the strident body, Key Club sweetheart, end a, member of the Beta Club and Honor Society, aha likes to spend her free {fane ringing and playing her guitar. with brown hair and brown eyes, she attended Dan McCarty High School where she was Student Body President and Miss Dan Mc Carty High. Steve Carreker, sophomore class president, was assisted by Susan Wiseman in hosting the pageant Otis Ball and Randy Booth con tributed background music. En tertainers for the evening were Ed Bacon, Geraldine Neely, George Henderson, Nancy Westwood, and the hosts. Judges were W. H. Bar bee, professor of mathematics: Jer ry Lee, director of financial aid; Mrs. Miller, professor of biology; and Miss Linn Humphrey, a form er Mercer student. GLENN YARBROUGH Mercer University will host the famed guitarist, Glenn Yarbrough, in Willingham Chapel tonight at 7:30 P.M. In a recent interview Glenn answered the following questions: QUESTION: Do you consider yourself a folksingor? ■v ANSWER: “I am very grateful to folk music in many ways. It has made people more musically aware and has made people listen more carefully to the lyrics of songs But I don't , want to be categorized as a “folk singer" because I aim-, ply am not I sometimes sing with a folk flaver, but 1 will sing any song ns long as it means something to me musically and especially lyrically. I guess you could say I sing somewhere between folk and folk rock However, sometimes I sing pop, too. Most of all, I just consider myself an entertainer " QUESTION: How do you feel about being an entertainer? ANSWER: "Well, it's had a strange effect- on me It hardly seems fair to earn so much for singing a few songs so when I'm performing I actually feel as though I'm loafing Mv i>arents were once social Workers and I guess it rubbed off on me Even though doing tours and concerts is exhausting I can't bring myself to consider it work Once the per forming is over you have nothing to show for it. 1 feel hard wogk should produce something a little more tangible than financial gain." QUESTION: What then would be your ideal way of life? ANSWER: “I’ve always wanted to teach. I got into entertainment by accident. Everything I do now is done primarily to raise enough money to start a school for or phaned children from all over the world. I'm sure that teaching in that school would be my ideal way of life." QUESTION: I know you're a sailor at heart. What has happened to your plans to tail around the world? (Continued on Pot* t)