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CLUSTER: One final question.
Colonel. What ffuita hare you reaped
from ike Army and uhat are your
foala and ambitions m a military
SRAMRILA. la anauerlag that, let
me reveres the order. I fad that the
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are no different than ikoae of any
other man. The environment is
different but the dcsirui end result of
a M and tndafyinp Mb are the same.
The ftuits that I hare reaped have
been this aadsfyinf life and the
kaoalidpi that what I hare done has
been of value to my country, to
others, and to myaeif
APO To Load
Cancer Marathon
Alpha Phi Omege, national service
fraternity of Mercer University, will
lead the first annual cancer marathon
for the American Cancer Society.
The marathon will be led by APO
with assistance from the fraternities,
sororities and anyone interested.
Those participating will meet in
the Stetson Memorial Library parking
Int on April 26 at 9.00 A.M. The
group with a police escort trill march
from the library to Warner Robins.
Along the wsy they.will distribute
pamphlets appealing to the
community to go for a cancer
Emit Robinion
Wander Lust Bom In Summertime
SeuAy-elected Mercer Publications Editors, Ted Kandler and Gary Johnson
The 1970 Cauldron staff will not
take over until next September, but
we will be makiqg plans now. The
stiff needs the backing of every
student. We need student
co-operation, student willingness to
help, and students willing to be
mponsible for appointments. Our
1970 Cauldron will be hindered, u is
the '69 Cauldron, unless the
publication office is given some much
needed equipment such as •
typewriter, to start (we have one, it
doesn't work).
We shall be striving to do some
new things in the next year We are
going to do something different with
photography and make our Isyouts
more expressive of our ideas. Of
course all of this depends on the
staff Students can write Trd
Kandler. Box 600. if they want to
work on the staff It s your
yearbook, let's work on ill!
Working at Central State
Is Rewarding Experience
Ar die end of the march there will
be refreshments, entertainment and
the awarding of a loving cup to the
fraternity or aorority with the largest
per cent of their members
participating.
If this first march is successful, it
will then be held every year Anyone
interested in participating in this
worthwhile effort please meet in
library parking lot on the set day. All
help is welcomed.
Tramportaboa will be available for
thoac "deairing" a ride back.
William Young. Jr.
by Little V. Pie**
Volunteer* for the training program
at Central State Hospital are very
much appreciated and in great
demand. Feeding, toilet training, and
other self-help programs are taught to
the many children there. These three
are considered fundamentals for
improving the social behavior of the
mentally retarded. Volunteer work
by the Mercer students is worth a
great deal because the hospital can't
hire enough trained personnel to
cooduct such programs The kids also
appreciate the attention they arc
given and usually respond to it by
surrounding the volunteers from their
arrival until their departure
Last quarter I made my first trip
to Milledgeville and to be perfectly
honest I was scared to go I 'm sure
most of the first timers experience
this fear because they don't know
what to expect. During the trip, I was
constantly being told by the veterans
not to be afraid because if I expected
the worst I would live through it
When we got there, the entire group
visited the Boone 8 ward This is the
home of the boys from J to 1 3 years
old, I think, but we had to walk
through the ladies ward before we
got to it. I had just about decided to
turn back after 1 took one look at
them because I almost expected one
to run up and choke me or do
something else almost as foolish.
Surprisingly though, all they did was
look at us some curious, others
indifferent and a couple of the
ladies said hello and extended other
welcoming greetings
When we got inside the Bootie 8
ward. I was shocked by the smell and
the general dirtiness of it. but I didn't
have much time to think of this
because immediately little guys
surrounded me and asked to hold
hands or motioned me to pick them
up. Attention and affection are the
strongest reinforcers for those
children.
Encouraging behavior
improvement in the child is met with
hugs and praises. With the increase of
interested cars, hopefully all the
children that are trainable mental
retards will come as far as possible
and their trainers. I’m sure, will
receive the utmost in self-satisfaction.
Spring comes bringing a rejuvena
tion to the college campus that bears,
as one of its aspects, a lure for
wanderlust Perhaps it’s the annual
crusade to Daytona's holy water that
excites the student, but whatever,
tTavd designed especially for the col
kgiate is becoming increasingly pop
ular
Belaying all the hackneyed phrases
of travel broadens the mind' , it's
fun. too! New scenery brings new ex
pericncrs rhai arc beneficial to the in
dividual educationally socially,
psychologically. Modern transports
lion makes possible easy access to
our own America and to countries
world wide In addition, the prevail
ing attitude provides a welcome to
students, meaning special tours, ac
comodations. and other attmrions at
significanty reduced rates.
While the United States is not so
generous in providing youth hostels,
we do have other advantages for travel
ing students Most of us are familiar
with the reduced price fare are for
youth ranging from a 1/2 discount for
stand by to 2/3 price in a confirmed
reservation. This same service, through
the various competing airlines, also
allows for reduced rates in specified
hotels across America
In planning a summer trip, it is ad
visable to consult a reliable source in
advance to be sure of maximum sav
ings, and opportunities. The Harvard
Student Agencies, in cooperation with
TWA. has an excellent student guide
entitled ‘I-ct's C‘1 America' . It is
oriented toward the "fad spots but
does feature the major cities with a
brief description and a list of ac
comodations and restaurants. Of spe
cial interest are the sections covering
favorite college haunts for "Nightlife"
and "Things to Do." Prices are in
dicated. Obviously lacking, however,
is any adequate information for routes
between cities, since the assumption is
that one will most likely fly.
Driving is the best way to see any
land Major oil companies provide
marked maps and route information at
no charge on request It is best to ask
for individual information from
several companies since the com
pari son may be useful.
Hauling a rental tent trailer is a fun
(though time consuming) way to re
ducc long distance costs. The tent not
only serves to reduce expenses, but en
ablcs one to have market meals Road
side private and state operated parks
Macon Ballet Guild
To Present Patterns
Dolores Scgler, whose ballet
Patterns is premiering during the
current season of the Macon Ballet
Guild, received all her ballet training
from Gladys I asky in Macon When
she went to Florida State University
she broadened her knowledge by
studying modem dance with Dr
Nancy Smith, who had been a
student of Martha Graham Since her
return to Macon, where she is a
senior at Mercer. Mis* Segter has been
teaching modern dance to the
members of the Macon Ballet Guild
The various movements of her ballet
arc sub titled Scarborough Fair
Patterns. Dangling Conversation. Mrs
Robinson. Benedictus. Punky’s
Dilemma, and Bookends. Other
Mercer students appearing in the
program , which will be presented
at 8 30 p.m. on April 25 and 2<V
with a 3 JO matinee on the Saturdav
are Randy Booth. Roger Britts Cal
Gaugh . Mary Jo Allen. Peggy Mallntt
Gaugh. and Dori Riplev The other
two ballets on the progTaru are by
Michel Fokme Price Igor and Les
Sylph ides.
are familiar sites in the West and in the
Great Take r tate r w a* in Florida
1 ravelers in .* South and North must
either rely oi. state parks or stay near
interstate highways to be sure of a lot
at day 's end. Truthfully, it must be ad
mitted that even with a trailer it is nice
to stop by a motel on an occasional
night for a bath if nothing else
Parks provide natural beauty and
historical relevance to the student at
minimal cost. State and National Parks
are operated as a public service. Write
the state capital for information con
cerning their recreational areas or the
Department of Interior in Washington
specifying the particular park or
monument you intend to visit. Book
lets will answer questions about serv
ices provided, prices, and points of in
terest.
Our parks offer excellent places for
summer employment, but un
fortunately most do not accept ap
plication after February. National
Parks, like Yellowstone, hire large
numbers of students from the South
through their franchised venders. Ap
plication can be obtained by visiting
the Department of Inferior, which will
refer you to the proper agency.
SEE AMERICA FIRST is still the
motto for this summer. The spectrum
of possibilities is unending
ATO Elects
Officers
Alpha Tau Omega proudly
announces its new officers for the
upcoming year They arc Mike
Camp. Worthy Master. Alan Bowen.
Worthy Chaplain, Gray King. Worthy
Keeper of the Exchequer, Stuart
Mervis. Worthy Keeper of the Annals.
Fred Bishop. Worthy Scribe. Chester
Pierce. Worthy Usher, and Hollis
Hooks. Worthy Sentinel. The Taus
elected Paul Howell to represent
theri on the IFC. and Danny
Brog Ion was chosen to handle public
relations The ATOs hail the honor of
ranking first among all other
fraternities for the ninth consecutive
quarter with a 2.82 average
The 1 aus are quite proud to have
Ron Schwalh as their newest brother
and to have gained two pledges, Rick
Rhodes and Doug I owe
Congratulations are .in order to John
Winkle who was chosen to represent
the Mercer ATOs as wvll as ill the
ATOs m the state of Georgia, for the
national Thomas -Vrkle ( lark award.
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things go
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THE MERCER CLUSTER • Tuesday. April 29. 1969 • 7