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The Lawreiitiaii Volume 79 — Number Lawrence College, Appleton, Wis. Friday, February 26, 1960

Greeks Choose Officers Specio1 CoBV°Co,,ed Four of the sororities have secretary; Mary Kirkeby, cor­ elected their officers for 1960. responding secretary; Judy Those chosen by Pi Phi's include Knight Speaks In Convo; Reineman, social chairman; Jane Voss, president; Mary Mary Hallenbeck, rush chair­ Wilder. vice-president; rush man; Martha Valentine, treas­ co-chairmen, Barbie Richards urer; Karen Prahl, recorder- and Sue Herr; pledge trainer, historian; and Rita Vollman, Sees Problem, Implications Helen Edelhofer; recording sec­ scholarship chairman. These pressures make up the retary, Sue Mason, correspond­ Heading A Chi O for the com­ tone of our time, he said. ing secretary, Mary Helcher; ing year will be Nancy Van Met­ Frustrations, Fragmentation These two provided a back­ treasurer, Marian Beck; schol­ er, president; Kay Geiger, vice ground for the third pressure arship chairman, Buff Nelson; president; Barbie Stroud, pledge which is in the form of a local social co-chairmen, Ann Pais­ trainer; Mollie Peterson, treas­ At Root of Campus Incidents problem: "frenzied fragmenta­ ley and Sheila Moyle; and SEC urer, Yvonne Hacquet, assistant tion.” Dr. Knight said that all representative, Margot Ryan. treasurer; Cindy Barton, rush “The past three weeks I’ve gotten so complex a sense parts of the college are called The KD's elected Sally Sarius chairman; Cindy Barton and of things that are on the minds of some of you that I want upon to face and master more as president; Windy Windstrom, Margie Keefer, co - activities to start, at least, to talk about them today. 1 shall not fin­ than they can; that all are push­ vice president; Mary Hotson, chairmen; Janet Daum, histor­ ish all 1 have to say, but at least 1 can begin.'’ Thus Dr. ed and pulled, all are fragment­ secretary; Carol Oelke, treasur­ ian and publicity chairman; ed. All are faced with obliga­ er; Sue Smith as her assistant; Judy Williams, SEC representa­ Douglas M. Knight, president of the college, opened con­ vocation on Tuesday. tions that can neither be avoid­ Bev Ansink. rush chairman; tive; Sandy Kraft, correspond­ ed nor met. "You are not alone and Margie Carroll, editor. ing secretary; Margie Fulton, After stating emphatically that he was not going to in it," he continued, “but you Filling the AD Pi offices are recording secretary; Muriel dwell on the recent administrative decisions, Dr. Knight feel it most forcibly because Sandra Azzi, president; Sue Mongin, scholarship chairman; went on to say that “it was completely obvious from the you has just been thrust into and Jenny Bartlet and Terry Meier, vice president and pledge emotional response some of you had to them (the decis­ it.” trainer; Liz Morgan, recording Dotz, social co-chairmen. ions) that they themselves were not what was really both­ Introducing the third part of ering you.” He explained that he had begun to put together his talk, Or. Knight said, “Is it the pieces of all that he was hearing around the campus; any wonder, given these forces, Concert Choir Presented that they show up in a civilized from this picture, he proceeded to outline the three areas college community? The more he was going to deal with: what he saw here; what he concerned you are about your At Artist Series Feb. 29 thought it all meant; and what can be done about it. education the more important The second was that students people, but somehow there were they will appear at times.” lie* went on to emphasize that he The Lawrence College Concert choir, directed by La- did not understand just where waUs around you.” was going to work with the stu­ Vahn Maesch, will embark upon an extensive concert ap­ learning was going, that per­ Turning to an analysis of the pearance schedule Monday evening, February 29, at 8:15 haps it had “outstripped wis­ things h * saw here. Dr. Knight dents to find a solution to the problems facing Lawrence to­ dom.” Third, Lawrentians of to­ mentioned three possibilities in the Lawrence College Chapel. The program will feature day. He stressed that there can day were asking a different kind that could answer the qucsUon two commissioned works in their premiere performance, be no resentment; this would of question that their predeces­ of student body unrest: first, written especially for the Lawrence choir in celebration of be a luxury no one can afford. sors. more fundamental ques­ the students were just being dif­ “ Instead. I'd like to ask you V • . the Music-L)rama Festival Year. tions, and not discovering any ficult because they want things to trust me to work with you Missa Brevis by James Ming. Lawrence conservatory easy answers. easier; second, they were “ex­ faculty member, is written for mixed choir and brass en­ actly, completely and locally and the faculty in finding some means of serenity in the midst right—and some feel that this semble. Mr. Ming has composed this mass with unique of these problems that nope of is the right answer; third, that uses of dissonances and the unusual accompaniment of the us can ignore.” the things hit upon were "some­ brass ensemble. Psalm 136 by William R. Ward is written T1IE DIRECTION thing far more difficult than for mixed chorus with a piano duet accompaniment. Pian­ you know . . . that it has local The first area he talked about ists are Jill Grande and Carol Kade. forms and implications which specifically was the academic life. He said that it cannot be Two Settings for Advent: we must deal with; but that it is basically a national difficulty made easier, that ithis is not Gird Yourself with Laments* what the students want. Rather tHOVi and The Itesert Shall Re­ or complex of difficulties.” He emphasized the necessity of it is necessary to find meaning joice by Frank Pooler, will be Dance Festival in the course work that is de­ performed by the Lawrence seeing the magnitude of the problem before attempting to manded of each student. Singers in the second perform­ Second, social customs and solve «t. ance of these works. As com­ Held Tonight mores cannot be completely World and national tensions missioned works, they were pre­ The W RA will present its an­ inherent in present-day society thrown aside, he* continued, but miered earlier this year by the nual Folk Dance Festival to­ "are exerting the most serious they can be reviewed to find a Lawrence Singers. night at 7:30 in the Campus and at times destructive kind common solution that would be The program shall include the Gym. Five sororities will pre­ of pressure on us all,” he con­ “creatively useful.” following selections: sent authentic folk dances of tinued. He divided the pressure He stressed the third point, many nations wearing as nearly that answers will not come if I into three categories. as possible the national costume the students merely wait for God Is With Us Katalsky in which each dance is perform­ THREE CATEGORIES them to come “You cannot Nancy Marsh, soloist ed. First was educational pres­ wait, you cannot be passive,” Adoramus Te Clement sure -which is being exerted on he emphasized. "If you your­ Sicut Cervus Palestrina The Delta Gammas are per­ all phases of the college by tele­ selves will work with us toward Hodie Christus natus est forming an Indian ritual fire vision. newspapers, and maga­ finding answers to your ques­ ...... Poulenc dance. The Phi Phis will do a Fourth, because the students zine articles. This pressure fo­ tions, we can get somewhere.” pickaninny dance from the Amer­ were feeling “all frustrated, in cuses on the reverence for Student responsibility, along II ican South. The Alpha Chis will a box." making violent out­ marks both before students en­ with the rest of the college, will Echo Song Lasso present a modem Greek dance. bursts and judgments as a meth­ ter college and as they attempt For Double Chorus An American Indian dance is od of releasing tensions. Fifth play an important part in find­ to establish themselves in a job. ing answers to questions and Pater Noster Stravinsky the choice of the K D ’s and the impersonality has become a by­ “ If we work together we can problems, he said. The Lord's Prayer Thetas will do an Israeli horah. word to many, seen in every perhaps surmount these pres­ ('onrluding the talk, l>r. Ave Marie Bruckner phase of the college. He ex­ sures. but we cannot escape Knight stated that "what we “Halleluia.” Etude for Chorus plained that the reasoning be­ them.” face, after all, is milling that —Latvian hind such a judgment was that The second pressure was in can be resolved by a speech. arr. by Sergei “since you were feeling baffled Encampment the form of world and national We arc* talking about the fabric and thwarted, there must be III tension. He said that everyone of the college on the* one hand, impersonality behind it.” Two Settings for Advent knew of the struggle with Rus­ and the basic issues of our Frank Pooler Meeting To Be Linked with impersonality was sia. World revolution has terri­ world on the other . . . It is our Gird Yourself for Lamentations the sixth thing Dr. Knight saw: fying implications, he contin­ Job to get the two together.” The Desert Shall Rejoice a definite feeling that those in ued: population boom, national­ He promised support where Missa Brevis (first performance» Held Tuesday authority in the college do not ist push, use of force, colonial the students deserve it, and James Ming understand the students; that countries becoming free. The A meeting for all those stu­ criticism at the points where it For Mixed Chorus and Brass not only do faculty and students struggle in America today he is needed, asking for the same dents interested in attending the The Lawrence Singers talk a different language, but Encampment April 29, 30 and likened to the period b<*tfore the from the students in return. at times students do not always Civil War: “We are trying to Closing his folder, he said, “You IV May 1. will take place on Tues­ talk the same language. In ad­ day, March 1, at 7:00 p. m. in decide how to keep our «-ssential will be as creative in dealing Psalm 136 (first performance) dition to this, he saw as the sev­ freedoms and still meet the with your own education as William R. Ward the Terrace Room. George enth thing that some of the stu­ Friend, chairman of the Steer­ thousand crises which demand you have it in your jK/wer to For mixed chorus and piano duet dents were feeling like hypo­ united and forceful action be.” Jill Grande. Carol Kade. pianists ing Board, will present an over­ crites, being dishonest with one all picture of the Encampment, another. outlining what the responsibili­ Go Down Death Tom Scott ties of those attending will be, Next he told of the students Bell, Closkey, Gale, Schwantes For mixed chorus with drum and explaining the purpose of who think they are forced to Lawrence LeFevre, tenor the petitions. make “stereotyped commitments Bow as Best-Loved Senior Women Karen Beck, drums of judgment and value,” even Petitions will be handed out though the students had not had Tree of Sorrow Carlos Chavez at this meeting. Although the Minueting before more than 300 guests, four senior wo­ the opportunity to think this out Two Choruses from “Peter Board stresses the importance for themselves. Not only this, men were honored at tin* 37th annual Hest-Loved Manquet Grimes" Benjamin Britten of this meeting for those interest­ but many felt the load increas­ on Thursday night. Judy Bell, Carol Closkey, Hannah Song of the Fisherman ed in being among Encampment (Working Chorus) ing of "daily drudgery.” < ¿ale, and Karen Schwantes bowed as those chosen by all goers, it will be possible to ob­ Lawrence women; they were dressed as James and Dolly Old Joe Has Gone Fishing tain petitions from others after Last was the resentment of (Round) the meeting: Sue Daniels, Alice what the charge that has been Madison, Ceorge and Martha Washington, as tradition de­ Soloists for the evening are Taussig, Gail Meier, Pa? Dan­ leveled at college students by crees. Nancy Marsh, alto; Lawrence iels, Ashley Haase. Charlie newspapers and speeches every­ Lys Vaillancourt, a ’59 Best- Recalling days when men had LeFevre. tenor; and Karen Scruggs and Tad Pinkerton. where, that college students Loved. introduced the chosen nim o’clock hours and women Beck, drums. The accompanist Midnight on Friday, March IK, are complac ent and conformist. four who in turn presented th* ir had eleven o’clocks, "Hchnle” is Laurine Zautner. is the deadline to turn in peti­ I>r. Knight stated that the Uw- guests - of - honor Nine former told of ‘Traditions at Law­ rence." Her ‘‘lesson in Lawrence Students are urged to obtain tions. The above-mentioned peo­ renoe students have changed, Best-Loved attended this year’.; lore*” traced some of the color­ tickets early to assure seats for ple are to receive the petitions. arc not like this picture, and affair. Miss Marguerite Schumann, ful and spicy anccdotcs about this Artist Series. Tickets are A list of those chosen will be want the elders to know this. now available at Belling s Phar­ published In the April 8 LAW- “You were eager to prove that head of Lawrence’* publicity de­ faculty members and students you were creative, individual partment, was guest speaker. (Contnued on Page 8) macy RENTIAN •s. T, m

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eluded Handel's “Morrai si” from Rodelinda. Mozart’s “Ri- Cornell Recital dent« la Calma' and “Die Kleine Spinnerin” , three songs by De­ bussy, “ Mandoline” , "De Soir” , February 25 and “Fantoches”, and three Last evening Mrs. Carolyn arias from The Medium by Men- Rosenthal Cornell presented her otti, ‘‘Where, oh, where”, “O junior voice recital assisted by Black Swan”, and “Bravo”. Donald Niemi. clarinet. Accom­ Mrs. Cornell is from the studio panist was Miss Karen Beck. of Inge Weiss. Mrs. Cornell’s selections in­

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DUAL Sportswear— Prange’s Second Floor FILTER trUwi (/ m r m.Jitlr nam e (Q * 1 ( • / Page 4 7Z Q f Hacpcfnttan Friday, February 26, 1960 Petitions Are Presented for Committee Chairmanships a—We will import a profession­ In addition to the traditional We, the undersigned, are peti­ al instructor for beginning dances we would like to propose tioning for co-chairmanship of Qualifications» Ideas and advanced dancing in­ the following functions: New Student Week Committee. struction. 1. After the basketball games Our qualifications are: 2. This will create a greater en­ we would like to suggest hav­ Sheila Meier Presented for Approval thusiasm among the students ing inform al dances in the 1. Ormsby House Council. Editor’s Note: The Lawrentian is presenting here the for all social functions. new Viking room. 2. Social Chairman (Art Associ­ texts of half the petitions for SEC committee chairman­ V. Winter or Spring Carnival— 2. On the Saturday before H al­ ation). 1. Each class will enter a proj­ loween we would like to hold 3. Red Cross Work. ships. It is the hope of the Lawrentian staff and the Stu­ ect to promote class unity or a Sadie Hawkins dance in 4. Tri-Hi-Y Adviser. dent Executive Council that this presentation will enable each dorm will enter a booth the Union. In true leap year Charles Engberg student voters to make a more intelligent choice when vot­ in the case of a spring carni­ tradition this would be a girl- 1. Brokaw Section Representa­ ing for candidates. val. ask-boy affair, a complete tive. 2. In the event that a winter turn-about. We feel that such 2. Lawrence Athletics. HOMECOM1 NG CHIMMITTEE events sponsored by the social carnival is held, an ice show an informal dance, planned 3. Freshmen Picnic Planning We, the undersigned, hereby committees of past years, we will be included in the fes­ for this time of the year, wrill Committee. present our petition for the ¡m>- would like to add the following: tivities. help to keep up and even in­ 4. Homecoming Committee. sition of co-chairmenship of the 1. A competitive all-school w in­ SUSAN SLOCUM crease the enthusiasm and The problems of New Student Homecoming Committee. Below ter sports “Snow Jamboree” TOM BARTON support of all the classes, es­ Week are of great importance are listed the qualifications of Events would take place in pecially the freshmen. to Lawrence in that this period the undersigned. the afternoon and would in­ * * * 3. We have concrete plans for of orientation will determine the Gail Gllenke clude:— We, Brenda Brady and Jane strengthening and improving length of time required of the 1. Chairman of High School a—skating races Rossiter, do hereby petition for the publicity for all the social freshmen to adjust to college Homecoming. b—figure skating the position of Social Committee functions. We feel that pub­ life, both academically and so- 2. Member of Social Committee c—toboggan races co-chairmen.' licity is the most important c'ally. Grades have been over­ in high school and college. Following these events a means by which enthusiasm emphasized in the past, leaving 3. Co-chairman of Friday night's brief informal gathering for QUALIFICATIONS and support of college activ­ freshmen hesitant to become ac­ activities for 1959 Lawrence refreshments would be held Brenda. ities can be maintained. tive in the student organiza­ Homecoming. in the Viking room. That eve­ SEC Social Committee decor­ As co-chairmen of Social Com­ tions. By this, we do not mean Boh Anderson ning an informal dance ations chairman ’59-’60. mittee, we plan to aim princi­ that grades should be de-em- 1. High School Social Commit- would be held in the River- Social co-chairman. T h e t a pally at strengthening the stu­ phasized, but rather that a view Lounge, the theme be­ pledge class, '9-'60. tir dent interest in the social func­ greater awareness of campus 2. Officer in fraternity. ing winter sports. Encampment Steering Board. tions of the college, by continu­ activities be encouraged. These 3. Co-chairman of the Friday 2. We would like to s|>onsor one Co-chairman, Art Association ing traditional functions and by organizations should be pre­ night's activities for 1959 or two money raising events dance. instituting new ideas. sented in a more appealing way Lawrence Homecoming. such as a faculty-student bas­ Pep Committee. to promote quicker response With regard to the present or­ ketball game, and an all­ Barat College: Class Officer, KATHY FAGAN from incoming freshmen. Booths ganization of Homecoming ac­ school carnival. The proceeds Class Council, Co-editor of news­ SUE DANIELS or displays, publicizing these tivities we will, if elected, put from these events would go paper, Yearbook staff. * * * these groups will have a more into effect the following ideas: towards the provision of Jane NEW STUDENT WEEK lasting effect than will brief 1. The entire Homecoming more professional entertain­ Social co-chairman, Delta oral presentations. Varieties of Weekend will revolve around ment and better bands at Gamma, ’59-’60 COMMITTEE Homecoming chairman. well-publicized activities will be a central theme. school dances. We, Nancy Marsh and Mary Prospective Student Commit­ provided, enabling the new stu­ 2. A more organized convoca­ 3. An all-school picnic in the Wilder, are petitioning for the tee. dents to become better oriented tion will present the central Spring. co-chairmanship of the New LUC—Carniza logy. to the fraternity system. theme. 4. A variety of many dances af­ Student Week Committee. We Cheerleader Our program will be carried 3. rajam a skits, floats, house ter football and basketball feel that the maintaining of the Pep Committee. out in such a way that th& stu­ decorations and dance will games. enthusiasm with which fresh­ LAWRENTIAN dents will be given the most continue the theme. As co-chairmen of the Social men arrive is important to their Encampment. complete picture possible re­ 4. After the pajama skits. Un­ Committee, we plan to work attitude toward the college in New* Student Week Commit­ garding academic, social, and ion llall will he lighted for with the faculty, other standing general. As counselors this past tee. organizational life at Lawrence. the pep rally and raft burn­ SEC committees, and various year we have had ample oppor­ I. Committee Organization— SHEILA MEIER ing. The Queen and court will organizations to secure a vari­ tunity to witness freshman re­ 1. Coordinating Board consist­ CHARLES ENGBERG lead the torch parade to In- ety of new and different social actions to the various functions ing of chairman, a recording * * * ion lllll. events for the entire campus. of New Student Week. In the secri'tary, corresponding sec­ 5. Saturday the parade and out­ light of these reactions and our We. Helen Edelhofer and Dick GAIL FAUDE retary, treasurer, and indi­ door harbecue will take place. own thoughts on the subject, we Heinemann, do hereby petition SUE BUCKLIN vidual dance chairman. 6. More high school hands will submit the following as our plat­ for the Co-Chairmanship of New * * * 2. Individual dance chairmen he invited to march in the form: Student Week f u r the Fall o{ will be appointed for each parade and half-time of the We, Susan Slocum and Tom 1. Because the freshmen have 1960. dance and will he in charge (fame. most recently experienced New’ New Student Week is the time Barton, petition for the co- of appointing their own pub­ 7. llomecomiiiK Dance will he chairmanship of the SEC Social Student Week, they should defi­ w'hen freshmen become adopted licity, decorations, etc. com­ held at the I'nion. Committee for the term 1960-61. nitely be consulted in formulat­ into the Lawrence family. It is mittees. There will also be a We sincerely feel that we can We are interested in promot­ ing future orientation programs. the task of the committee to chairman for special events. and will carry out these ideas ing an increase of the number Before making any preliminary introduce the social, academic, 3. By organizing the committee since there will not be the lack of people planning and partici­ plans, we would like to hold an and the religious aspect of Law­ as above outlined more stu­ of time which caused so many pating in tlu* social affairs of informal discussion with vari­ rence College to the student, dents w ill be able to partici­ problems m last year's organi­ this school. We feel that one of ous members of that class. thus providing a well-balanced pate in Social Committee zation. We feel also that with a the ways this could be accom­ 2. We have observed that it foundation. A list of our quali­ work enabling them to ac­ central theme, a rousing pep plished would be to enable the often appears as if freshmen are fications is as follows: quire experience in a variety rally, and a raft that both burns students to improve their danc­ just “dumped" at their respec­ of positions and it will also Helen Edelhofer and floats, we will have a ing skills at special sessions at tive dormitories, and their par­ provide a turnover of ideas 1. Union Committee Co-Chair­ Homecoming that really means the Union. We are also especial­ ents left at loose ends. Our pro­ within the committee. The manship. something . Yes, there will ly interested m staging an All- posal is that there be some chairmen will be appointed in 2. LUC Christmas Cards Chair­ be torches this year! School Winter or Spring Carni* function at which both students the spring and they can for­ man. and parents together would have GAIL GLIENKE \ al mulate their ideas during the 3: Freshman Counselor. HOB ANDERSEN an opportunity to meet other QUALIFICATIONS summer. 4 Pledge Trainer of Sorority. families. In at least two other * • • Susan Slocum II. Individual Dances— 5. Co-Social Chairm an of Sage. college orientation programs 1. Social Committee in high 1. From—All Prom King candi­ 6. Judicial Board. SOCIAL COMMITTEE that we know of, this has been school for four years. dates will be presented and Dick Heinemann Tlie following is a petition on highly successful and satisfying 2 President of Senior Class. will be on the court of the 1. Prospective Student Com­ the part of Sue Bucklin and Gail to both students and parents. 3. Responsibility as seen as so­ winner. No one, including the mittee Co-Chairman. Faude for the position of SEC 3. We have been somewhat cial director of Camp for candidates, will be told the 2. Co-Social Chairman of fra­ Social Co-chairmen. dissatisfied in past years with mentally retarded children election results until this ternity. 1 QUALIFICATION'S the presentation of campus ac­ 4. Union. Social, and Homecom­ time. 3. SEC. Gail tivities. Too much is thrown at ing Committees. III. Variety Show — 4. Homecoming Steering Board. I Member of Prospective Stu­ the freshmen too soon. Follow­ Tom IVarton 1. To be considered an all-year 5. Experience addressing dent Committee. ing a suggestion from LWA, we I . Prom, Homecoming, Christ­ project. groups and directing social 2. Patronizing for the Ariel. have one proposal at present, mas Dance Committees in 3. Encouragement of student activities. 3 Paint crew for play. concerning women’s orientation High School. and faculty participation. We propose the following im­ 4 Chairman for the decorations —that presentation of the wom­ provements and suggestions for 3. Pep Committee. JANE ROSSITER committee of Spring Formal en’s government be postponed the fall of 1960. 4 Member of Brokaw Social BKENDA BRADY «11 s » Committee. until such time that freshman A.—Parent Orientation— 5. Member of Homecoming com­ • • • girls are aware of the variety 4. Co-chairman of entertain­ 1. Coffee Hour for parents with mittee iH.S. > ment for Brokaw-Ormsby The follow ing is the petition of activities, and are more fa­ faculty and active students. t*. Member of Inter-Club Coun­ party. of Kathy Fagan and Sue Dan­ miliar with campus life in gen­ 2. Closer familiarization with cil-co-ordinated school clubs PROPOSALS iels for the position of co-chair­ eral. campus by distribution of and activities. 1 Organization— men of the SEC Social Commit­ 4. We have mentioned before maps and schedules of col­ 7 Program committee chair­ a The committee co-chairmen tee: the importance of m aintaining lege functions. man for Junior and Senior will appoint different members Our qualifications for the po­ freshman enthusiasm. Fresh­ B.—Acquaint Students With plays. of their committee to plan and sition as co-chairmen are as men anticipate and expect an Groups on Campus— Sue co-ordinate each dance. These follows: activity such as a well-organ- 1. Continue SEC Convo. I Member of Prospective Stu­ heads will be responsible to the Kathy was the general chair­ ized Frosh-Soph Day. We are 2. Dorm Speakers dent Committee. co-chairmen and will be ap- man for the Sage Open House: not advocating the enforcement a. Athletics 2. Projects Chairman for pledge pointed immediately to insure she is Vocations Chairman for of ''beanies" for purely arbi­ b. Various clubs on campus class. a first-rate dance LWA and a proctor at Sage. trary reasons, but because such 3. Church Activities. 3 Homecoming publicity. b—There will be immediate Last fall she worked with the a custom makes them feel a C.—To Promote Class Unity— 4 Decoration» for Best-Loved scheduling of all functions SEC Homecoming Committee part of the college, and identi­ 1. Organized recreational facili­ Banquet. and now is working on the C a ­ fies them to each other. We II. Prom— ties provided throughout New S. Social Chairman of Tn-Y reers Day committee and Best would like to plan and carry a.—We would like to hold it Student Week with special (H. S> Loved. She is currently the pro­ out a Frosh-Soph Day which in the Colman dining room, emphasis on new Viking Club 6 Chairman of the Homecoming grams chairman for her soror­ would be placed on the calendar Room. dance and decorations ill S ' lounge, and terrace. well ahead of time. b —There will be high-quality ity. 2. Barbecue supper and folk 7 Chairman of Ji -Sr Prom Sue is presently a member of We are sincerely interested in entertainment. sing followed by Pep Rally decorations »US' the Encampment Steering making Lawrence a better place Friday evening. III.—Valentine Dance We feel that with m r interest Board. Her past experience with through working with and for 3. Sport Day at Whiting Field and desire to do the job well All-School Dance the newest members of the Law ­ the workings of the SEC com­ with Co-ed competitive games and the previously I ted qualifi­ Christmas Dance mittees Includes her position as rence community—maintenance and picnic climaxed with a cations, we would be able to 1. There will be a variation of publicity co-chairman for Homo- of their enthusiasm is a prime Victory Dance Saturday eve­ dance bands. capably fill the ofv.o of Social coming and membership on the requisite for a successful aca­ ning. Co-chairmen 2 Again there will be high- demic year. Handbook committee She has We believe that our enthusi­ II PIATFORM quality entertainment also served as Rooms Chairman NANCY MARSH asm. proposed plans, and lead­ Along with the variety of IV Dancing— for her sorority this past year. MARY WILDER ership experience would enable Friday, February 26, 1960 Eamtcntta n Page 5 us to carry through a most suc­ •dent Week. who are more reserved or just to its best advantage in fulfilling changes to the functions of the cessful New Student Week Pro­ B. Interest. plain scared. the needs of Lawrence students. Pep Committee as it now stands. gram. C. Ginny McKee. Our suggestions are as fol­ Qualifications: 1. In general, to channel stu­ HELEN EDELHOFER 1. A freshman representative to lows: 1. We have worked on the Un­ dent spirit toward team hacking RICHARD HEINEMANN Pep Club. 1. Plan the schedule so that ion Committee this past year with the result of more victories * * * 2. Experience in orientation there will be ample, immediate and have had an active part in for Lawrence. The recent turmoil and inde­ and organization of social opportunities for “intra-dormi- the planning and decoration of A. Definte plans for more pub­ cision of campus life leads to events in high school. toryV friendships to be made. the new Viking room and all licity and encouragement of in­ one conclusion with regard to D. Herb Weber— (A section meeting should be Union Committee function». terest in all sports, including: New Student Week: the incom­ 1. Four semesters as chairman held the first night in all dor­ 2. Individual qualifications: football, basketball, swimming, ing freshmen must be presented for student-welfare commit­ mitories.) Sue: track, tennis, baseball and cros« with a firm foundation in Law­ tee. 2. Encourage socializing on a a. Social planning experience country. rence traditions and goals and 2. Lieut. Governor in YMCA smaller scale. Exchange din­ as co-social chairman of Sage 1. Pep rallies for all teams to the basis for an active four Youth and Government Pro­ ners at the very beginning b. Experience with social func­ introduce then\ and stimulate years here, both socially and gram. would help all three Freshman tions as current co-rush chair­ more interest. academically. Having a sincere 3. Treasurer at Brokaw. dormitories to become acquaint­ man of her sorority. 2. More transportation to all interest in NSW we, Emily Stong We are aware of the import­ ed so that the informal dance Jan: events, home and away. and David Bray, wish to accept ance of the New Student Week wouldn’t be so awkward. a. Ariel section co-chairman 3. Enlistment of more support the challenge the above con­ Committee and feel we are qual­ 2 Have a top notch pep rally and member of the Handbook from the town—through mer­ clusion presents to next year's ified to petition for it. to give the new students some­ Committee chants, radio stations and news­ co-chairmen. Our qualifications GINNY McKEE thing to cheer for at the first b. LWA membership through papers. include: H E RB W E B E R football game. Sage House Council 4. Cooperation with social committee for gatherings, danc­ Emily Stong * * * 4. Continue the precedent set c. Sorority representative to Co-Scholarship chairmah, sor­ up last year by having a bill­ SEC. es. picnics, coffee hours, etc., ority. We, Gretchen Affeldt and board announcing the events of New Ideas: after many athletic events. LUC Committee Member. George Friend, petition for the the day posted outside in a 1. Uses for Viking Room: 5. More unified cheering—per­ Orchesis. co-chairmanship of the New prominent place and each dor­ a. To have a monthly Friday * haps interclass or inter-sorority- “A View from the Bridge” Student Week Committee 1960 mitory. night get-together, featuring col­ inter-fraternity cheering contests cast. Pertinent qualifications: Our qualifications include: lege jazz talent and/or printing of a booklet con­ Sigma. George Friend; 1) New Student High School— b. To have winter “ sloping” taining Lawrence cheers. Orchestra. Week Committee 1959. 2) Chair­ Program planner for National parties on Union Ilill, followed 6. Continued emphasis on the Dave Bray man of Encampment Steering Honor Society. by a marshmallow roast in the participation of the freshman Counselor. Board. Gretchen Affeldt: 1) High School Assembly Com­ Viking Room class in half-time or intermission Fraternity Judicial Board. Counselor 2) Co-chairman of mission. c. To have installation of a activities. Baseball. SEC Social Committee. Senior class officer. snack bar 7. Organization of an exclus­ Co-Scholarship chairman, fra­ There are, of course, many Hi-Y officer. d. To work for the creation of ive pep band to play at many ternity. important events such as the College— atmosphere through lighting, events. Band. preliminary registration, orien­ Representative to SEC. use of fireplace, current supply B. Suggestions for specific sports. OUR PLATFORM tation tests, physical examina­ Red Cros^ Volunteer. of danceable records, snacks, 1. Sound presentation of the tions, etc., that must be includ­ Freshman Cross Country and and use of recreational facilities. 1. Signs in gym on basketball general goals of college life ed in a NSW program; the de­ Track. 2. General suggestions: nights, referring to particular visiting team. through a speech by Dr. Knight tails will be worked out by the JODY STEINMETZ a. To have more record danc­ or Dean Hulbert. administration and the NSW BILL STILLWELL es after games 2. Refreshments at baseball b. To have more Bar-B-Que games. 2. Firm foundation in Law­ Committee. • • • We fully realize the import­ and Folk Sing combinations II. Dad's Day rence traditions and campus UNION COMMITTEE c. To use extra money from A. A full scheduled week-end. life through an SEC convoca­ ance of social events during We, Barbie Richards and Rick the budget to begin building a including Friday, Saturday and tion. this week; our endeavor will be Ruth, do hereby petition for the Hi-Fi record collection and see­ Sunday, in which Dads could at­ a. Copies of songs and cheers to make them better thought out, office of co-chairmen of the ing that record players are kept tend classes and see as many handed out at door. better planned, and .so arranged 1960-1961 Union Committee. Our in repair aspects of Lawrence life as pos­ b. Pep committee speech on as to give students ample time qualifications: d. To have a suggestion box for sible. traditions and song and cheer to meet one another and have a Barbie Richards Union improvements. B. An all school banquet for practice. good time! 1. Member and secretary 1959- SUE HERR fathers and families where j>er* c. Introduction to each SEC We suggest one major change 1960 Union Committee in programming: To move the JANET ANSORGE haps students colud provide en­ office with later opportunity to 2. Coffee Hour Committee ♦ * * tertainment for the Dads. sign up for committees. SEC Convocation to a later date 3. Social Committee enabling the freshmen to think We, Bronte Carpenter and Dan Thank you for your considera­ 3. Better mixing among fresh­ 4. LWA representative to SEC Brink, do hereby petition for co­ tion. men. of what they are really inter­ 5. Sorority rush chairman, ested in. Oftentimes they are chairmanship of the Union Com­ Respectfully submitted, a. Themes to stimulate in­ pledge trainer mittee. We wish this position be­ MARGOT RYAN terest in exchange dinners. unable to grasp the true mean­ 6. Junior counselor ing of each organization at such cause of our desire to promote STEVE GILBOY b. “Viking Club Night” in­ Rick Ruth * • • an early date. this aspect of the college. Our cluding dancing and games. 1. Member 1959-1960 Union main purpose would be to de­ We. the undersigned hereby 4. Closer faculty-student rela­ In addition to carrying out Committee the events of the program and velop the new room, built under submit our petition for the SEC tions. 2. Fraternity representative to the present committee, and to position of Pep Committee, a. Faculty-student panel on orientating the student to the SEC physical campus, we feel the turn it into one of the most im­ Qualifications: the value of a liberal arts edu­ 3. Worker on several sub-com­ Steve Crews NSW Committee has another portant centers of campus ac­ cation. mittees of Union Committee equally important function. This tivity. 1. High school sports b. Increased informal mix­ 4. Fraternity committee work 2. Student government is to instill in the new student We feel that we are qualified ing with students. 5. Section representative at 3. Secret a ry-trea surer of his the attitude and spirit of a lib­ to fill this position. Bronte was c. Better organized faculty- Brokaw. pledge class eral arts institution. We feel co-social chairman of her pledge student tea. These committee functions shall Sally Hosebush the student should be instilled class and secretary of Ormsby EMILY STONG be continued: last year, works on the Social 1. Pep Committee with a desire for the LIVING- DA VID BRAY 1. Terrace dance 2. Sage homecoming co-chair­ LEARNING experience rather Committee, is a Tri-Hl-Y leader, * m * 2. Folk sings man than a cultivation of grades. We and has worked with the Red 3. Barbecues, all-school pic­ Cross. Dan is vice-president of 3. Sage House Council We, Herb Weber and Ginny think the student should realize nics Delta Tau Delta, assistant pledge 4. Art major McKee, hereby pettion for the that he is a college student, and 4. Christmas Tree-trimming trainer, played football, and is a The organization of our com­ co-chairmanship of the New will be expected to act maturely party member of the Letterman's Club. mittee consists of publicity and Student Week Committee for and honorably in social, moral 5. Flunker’s Fling promotion. The following are the term 1960-1961. A successful A. We are anxious to promote and academic endeavors. (We 6. Dances following athletic new ideas and suggestions: New Student Week is, we feel, and improve the program as it hope that if this is achieved, events. stands at preesnt. I. Publicity necessary for the ultimate hap­ the administration will follow These suggestions of past B. We would also like to in­ A. Placing posters in study piness of new students at Law­ and give the student his due years shall be discussed and al­ state the following ideas: lounges, the river bank and oth­ rence College. We are truly in­ trust.) tered to be made available to the 1. A monthly informal party er places frequented by students. terested in seeing that the new We feel this instilling of atti­ student body: (Bohemian, pizza, etc.) B. A new “ look ahead'' trade­ students receive a better intro­ tude and spirit can be achieved 1. Freshman Studies lecture 2. Maverick parties on Sun­ mark instead of the overdone duction to the educational op­ through a combination of fac­ on tapes day nights in the new room nebish. portunities, the various activi­ tors: 1) A closer connection be­ 2. Record concerts in lounge 3. Tournaments in ping-pong, C. Selling white vests with a ties. and the campus of Law­ tween NSW and the freshman 3. Winter carnival pool and bridge clever insignia as—I go to Law­ rence College. We therefore sub­ counselors. By having meetings 4. Bridge tournament 4. Shufflehard rence— believe it or not. mit the following: with the newly elected counsel­ 5. Enlarging record collection 5. Jazz artists featured fre­ II. Promotion PROPOSALS ors, the NSW Committee can 6. Playing WLFM on union p. quently, with Informal gather­ A. Raid Committee (sly, mys­ A. Social— explain their purposes, hence a. system ings in the new room terious pranks) 1. Informal Dances hence enabling the counselors 7. Encouraging use of new 6. Replenishment of the record 1. Renew ringing of the bell. a. One main dance with a to give suggestions and work Viking Room. supply in the Union. 2. I'nknown faculty members new theme. with the committee, for they Out of our experience on this C. We have one principal idea as cheerleaders at pep rallies. b. Encouraged use of the Vik­ have a great deal of influence committee, the following con­ which we would like to promote. 3. Blazbig bonfires before ing Room. in the orientation of each stu­ cepts of organization were born: This is Sadie Hawkins' Day in games. c. Later hours when possible. dent. 2) Having a spring meet­ 1. Better representation of the spring, which would include B. Sports 2. Sports— ing with selected members of classes and groups contests and games on and be­ 1. Surprise Sadie Hawkins a. Promotion of spontaneous the faculty and administration 2. Freshmen named to commi­ low Union Hill in the afternoon, Half-Hour (the girls drag the activities. to discuss the purpose of NSW ttee in fall a picnic supper and dance in the guys to the game). b. Sports Day. which they can then follow up 3. Standing sub-committees for evening. 2. “Be Kind to Animals Day" 1. Picnic. in their introductory addresses, increased efficiency BRONTE CARPENTER with rest stations between class­ 2. Swimming, volleyball, departmental surveys, student- 4. Closing working relationship DAN BRIN K es serving refreshments followed frisfoee. faculty teas, and freshman con­ with Social Committee, Pep Com­ * * * by a picnic to honor I^-men. mittee. WLFM, and SEC officers b. Better pep rally and folk ferences. PEP COMMITTEE Our desire is over-all encour­ 5. Improved communication sing. We propose that the New We, Margot Ryan and Steve agement of enthusiasm not just 3. Improvement of inter-dorm Student Week Committee hold with the student, through publi­ Gilboy, are petitioning for the to encourage athletic activities city and encouragement of sug­ unity. an open meeting for sugges­ office of SEC Pep Committee or individual pursuits, but as a gestions and criticisms a. One exchange meal a day. tions on any and all aspects of Chairmen. cooperative project for the whole 6 Spontaneity and service - b. Dinners at churches. New Student Week. Our qualifications include: school's benefit. It is our sin­ geared to student opinion. B. Orientation— A. Experience in organizing cere aim to raise this school GRETCHEN AFFELDT In the last analysis, our union 1. Traditions. and assuming responsibility in from the depths of pathos into the GEORGE FRIEND is the center of campus social a. Beanie-board and beanies. sorority and fraternity offices. heights of esoteric exul>erance * * * life and within its walls must B A close view of the prob­ b. The Rock. originate a large part of that SALLY ROSEBUSH We, Jody Steinmetz and Bill lems of team support from work STEVE CREWS 2. Better knowledge of campus. much talked about "Lawrence Stillwell, hereby submit our pe­ in high school: Margot through • * * a. Bigger bulletin board in spirit” . If elected, the furthering tition for the office of co-chair­ Pep Club; Steve, through parti­ We, the undersigned. Lynn front of Ormsby. of that spirit will lie our goal. b. Maps with suggested tour man of the New' Student Week cipation in school sports. Booster and John Hackworthy, BARBIE RICHARDS wish to petition for the office of of campus. Committee. C. Willingness and ability to RICK RUTH Pep Committee Co-chairmen We 3. SEC committee speeches with Being Freshmen, we feel our work this summer in preparation • * * feel that we are qualified for “ get-together” following. service to this committee would for events next yea/-, for ex­ this position for several reasons. C. Academic— be very valuable, as we have We. Jan Ansorge and Sue ample. making signs and definite Both of us in the past have 1. Rearrangement of the De­ most recently had the experi­ Herr, wish to petition for the plans for Pep Committee func­ ence of going through New Stu­ Co-chairmanship of the Union tions. worked in close relation with the partmental Survey. existing Pep Committee: John 2. Better introduction to the dent Week It is our intent to Committee for 1960-1961. We feel D. A genuine interest in see­ gear the social aspect of NSW that the Union if the focal point ing every Lawrence team at the as an active member of the Com­ faculty at a coffee-hour. mittee for two years; and as co- II. Qualifications— both to those new students who of extra-curicular activities on top m the conference ratings If we are elected, we propos chairman of Dad's Day; Lynn A. As freshmen we have re­are outgoing and readily at ease this campus, and we are inter­ the following additions and (Continued on Page 7) cently participated in New Stu- in a new situation a n d to those ested in seeing that it is used Page 6 JEJ) r Hatorrntian Friday, February 26, 1960 Matmen Win 23-13; Thomas, VIKING EDDA By AL SALTZSTEIN Kauffman, Adam Get Pins MWC Wrestling Meet Here Next Weekend 1 he top local sporting event this year will be on cam­ A sizeable gathering of Vike partisans were witness to lUIIIIIIIUUIIIIIllliiUtllllHIIIHIIIIHIIttHIIIIIIIHNIIIIIUIIIHIUiyil pus next weekend when the wrestling teams frqm all ten one of the year’s most exciting event last Saturday, as the conference schools will he in Appleton for the conference Lawrence wrestlers dramatically heat Ripon, 23 to 13. Sports Calendar tournament. 1 his is quite an event when you come to think With Chico Kauffman, Pete Thomas, and Scott Adam col­ of it. Close to ninety athletes plus numerous other people lecting pins, and Jim Eastman winning by a decision, the Friday, February 26 Knox at Beloit each gathering school as well as press members, NCAA Lawrence grapplers enhanced their chances for a fine show­ Lawrence at Carleton officials and the like. This should be quite a big chance for ing in the Conference Wrestling Tournament to he held at Monmouth at Cornell the college to show itself before such a large group of dis­ the Alexander Gymnasium next weekend. The victory Ripon at St. Olaf tinguished ambassadors, and also for the students to hear gave the Vikes a winning edge in dual meets this season Saturday, February 27 just what our sister schools are doing. with 3 wins and 2 losses and avenged an earlier loss to the Monmouth at Beloit Sportswise this tournament is going to be a tremen­ Redmen. Ripon at Carleton dous spectacle. During the three day period no less than 90 Coe at Grinnell The action was stirring from seconds to give his team a vic­ Knox at Cornell matches will take place. Judging from the quality of the start to finish. Scott Adam, tory. Lawrence at St. Olaf meets thus far, and the records of the schools and partici­ strung 123 pound sophomore In the final match, Bob Smith pants involved, this meet should be ranked with some of started the action by pinning W RESTLIN G played with Darrow Glockner March 4-5— IMWC meet) the best in the country. Taking a few examples, Cornell’s John Howe in 3 minutes, 2 sec­ for 8>/fe minutes before easily onds, Action began early in the Midwest Conference Meet at team has had an impressive record playing larger univer­ pinning him. Preceding the pin Appleton. first round of the match, as the count was 13 to 0 in Smith's sities and colleges throughout the country, and Bob Smith Adam quickly gaiiM»d advantage favor. SWIMMING of Lawrence won the heavyweight division title in the March 4-5—MWC Meet and with 1:10 seconds remain­ In Frosh competition, Ripon's Wisconsin invitational tournament against such schools as ing in the first bout scored a Midwest Conference Meet at Wisconsin, UW M, and Marquette. Frosh beat the Jr. Vikes, 11 to Galesburg, 111. near pin, netting him three 3. Lone Vike winner was Hap Economically speaking, also the meet should be a suc­ points. Taking the advantage Sumner at 123 pounds in a 4 to cess, as all students will be admitted to all three sections in the second bout, Scott got his 0 decision. Bill Oram-Smith at MWC BASKETBALL on their activity card. Plan to do nothing next weekend man in pinning postion almost 157 lost a 3-1 decision; Tom Bar­ immediately, and finally pinned ton at 177 dropp<*d an exciting C ONFERENCE STANDINGS but watch the wrestling meet. Not since the Best Loved him after hoidintc him in that 5 to 3 loss, and Tom Shinabeck W. L. Pet. Pts. Banquet has this campus been fortunate enough to present position for 2:12. was pinned after five minutes Knox 13 3 813 1266 an event of sheer drama, speculation, anxiety, and suspense. Lawrence was forced to for­ of the match. Cornell 10 5 .667 1211 feit tii« 110 Ii> weight. At 137 Monmouth 10 6 625 1242 Team Ends Season This Weekend pounds, Chico Kauffman had no Beloit 9 7 .563 1064 trouble pinning Ripon's John Coe 9 8 .529 1164 Brooks In the first round, Kauff­ Freshmen Drop Carleton 8 8 .500 1126 man was awarded a takedown Grinnell 7 9 .438 1099 Vikes Drop Two Games; early in the bout. Taking ad­ St. Olaf 7 9 .438 1050 vantage position in the second Three Games; Lawrence 5 11 .313 1007 round, he made short work of Ripon 2 14 .125 1049 Hold 4-15 Season Record Brooks, pinning him with but 2(1 seconds elapsed. Two By 1 Point Beloit 69. Coe 65 The Lawrnece College basket­ on minor violations in the game, At 147, Fred Burkoff beat Rick Monmouth 76. Carleton 73 ball team wound up its home and fouled 25 times. Price of Lawrence in a 6-1 de­ The freshman basketball team St Olaf 77, Knox 64 schedule last Saturday night Loren Wolf played another cision. This whittled the Law­ had hard luck last week as they Grinnell 70. Beloit 66 with a 73-65 defeat at the hands fine game for the Vikes when he rence lead to 10 to 8 In the 157 dropped three games. Two of Carleton 75, Knox 72 of a good iAke Forest squad. netted 16 points. Chuck Knocke ftourul class, Ash Haase fought these games were lost by one St. Olaf 65, Monmouth 63 Chuck Knocke and Tom Lewis had 12. gamely for the first two bouts lH>int and one of those went into (!oim il 83, Coe 75 shared scoring honors with 21 This weekend Lawrence fin­ points each. only to be pinned after 6 minutes overtime. ••This” , as Coach Beloit 68, Wheaton 65 ishes their 1959-1960 season as and 42 seconds had elapsed. Ix>cklin remarked, "could give St. Norbert 88, Lawrence 60 Lake Forest got the opening they take on Carleton and St. Haase had a 3 to 2 advantage a coach hemorrhages.”. Tues­ Lake Forest 73, Ijwrence 65 tip and immediately went down Olaf at Northfield. With victories going Into the final bout. Ripon day, Feb 16. the Frosh dropped to make the basket. Lawrence in these two games, the Vikes now led 13 to 10 but Lawrence the first heartbreaker to Ripon. tied it up at 2-2, but Lake Forest could end the campaign in a Ue was assured of five points in 57-56. High scorers for Lawrence Dan Taylor put in 14 and 10 went on to widen the score to for sixth place. Regardless of the heavyweight class by de­ were Fred Flom with 26 points, points respectively. The final 21-7 with about seven minutes how they do in these last games, fault. Tom Krohn with 10. Pete Bylow game of the frosh season on gone. It was an uphill battle for however, they will finish the and Gary Just with 7. The sec­ Saturday, Feb. 20 ended in a season with their best record in Having recovered adequately Lawrence all the way. Chuck ond game was played Friday Beloit triumph 59-58 in an over­ Knockes fine shooting and John five years. from the arm injury suffered night, Feb. 19 and the Vikes time game. Tom Krohn again last week. Jim Kastman, 107 Van Meter's excellent defensive went down to defeat 93-71 to St. led the scoring with 17 points, play brought the Vikes to 33-28 ST. N O RBERT (881 (Hiuiui junior won a 4 to 0 decis­ Norberts. Tom Krohn and Gary followed by Flom with 12, Just ion from Ripon's Bill Forleigint. with 2:08 to go in the first half. FGFT F Just contributed 15 points to with 10, Taylor with 9. and Ham­ Feller 2 4 No action broke the first round When the half - time buzzer 4 the cause while Fred Flom and ann with 8. D. Burke 3 With Ripon in advantage in Uu* sounded, the Foresters held a 2 3 K oprski 4 6 second roiuid. Kastman pulled 39-35 lead. 1 Brault 13 a stunning reversal early in Uie Lawrence controlled the sec­ 6 4 MWC TOP TEN SCORERS Heg arty 0 round, and rode his man out ond half jump and narrowed the 1 2 Player Team a Ft; R TP Ave. Wisheki 2 4 for the rest of the round U> take •< n to 39*37 With 17:15 to f t . 2 1 Ron Altenberg, Cornell 15 172 72 416 2~ 7 Guetschow 1 0 3 a 2 to 0 lead. In itdvantagc po­ the Vikes went into the lead 42- 2 Ivan Grimm, Carleton 16 134 118 386 24.1 Gardner 2 2 sition. KasUnan rode out for the 41, on Jim Rasmussen's basket. 1 3. Karl Groth. St. Olaf 16 MS 112 342 Herold 0 final round, and collected a Tom Lewis, a junior at Lake 0 0 4. Clair Me Roberts. Monmouth 16 119 73 311 ■ Hoisig 2 intuit for stalling on the part of Forest, put his team back into 0 1 5. Bill Graiung. Knox 16 115 71 301 18 9 Jansen 1 2 Forleigint, and another for rid­ the lead with a drive-in shot. 2 *1 Rich Merz, Cornell 15 93 72 258 17.2 Paprocki 0 0 ing time. John Van Meter tied the score 1 7 Bob Musser, Grinnell 16 114 39 2 n 16.7 once again at 44-44. but that was J. Burke 0 0 1 Thus going into the final bout 1# 8. Ken Mueller. Monmouth 16 87 233 13 6 as close as the Vikes came for Bach 0 0 2 of the match. Lawrence held a A. Sub-committees with speci­ To the first group, we can answer that we will never answer clears, the grounds on Union the larger problem by merely concentrating on particulars. In the fic heads to handle each aspect mittee is an added qualification Hill will be sorely in need of case of the second group, even if there were a Gospel or a Way to of the committee’s functions. which we possess. We feel that improvement. We suggest that Truth, it would have rebelled against a packaged answer as read­ the exhibition of any athletic 1. More consideration in selec­ lawn equipment, such as: stairs, ily as it did against the “generalities.” The problem Dr. Knight team can be improved through tion of bands. chairs, benches, enlarged Bar- deliniated is one which society has not ye found an answer for. school spirit. Consequently, we 2. Organization of floor shows B-Quc pits, and soft outdoor How can we presume to pronounce a Gospel, a way of salvation want to try to create a general well in advance. lighting be looked into for pos­ from this terror that he spoke of, when those infinitely wiser in enthusiasm for ALL sports on II. “ All - school dances” will sible use to improve the “back- experience than we have not? this campus. make full use of the new facili­ yard” of the Student Union. It is in the third group—and we hope this group will grow—that We believe that this can be ac­ ties of the Union. Along with physical improve­ hope lies. (We do not place ourselves in this category!) And complished through: B. A Snow Sculpture contest, ments would come activities embedded in his somewhat glittery prose were the directions to­ 1. Better publicity. with prizes awarded to the best such as: mass Bar-B-Ques, ward at least understanding the problem, if complete solution is 2. Through various devices— men and women’s dorms at the impossible. Dr. Knight will be dealing with the areas of unity ver­ lawn parties, and terrace dan­ such as: dance. sus fragmentation, the academic life, and Lawrence social customs ces. a. Cheering contests C. Valentine Dance with the and mores. (See news story on Page 1 for fuller details.) We have many ideas for the b. Megaphone usage selection of a “Sweetheart Cou­ At this point, we all must recognize Dr. Knight’s peculiarly dif­ Union itself. Some of these are: c. Good half-time entertain­ ple” . ficult position. The third group was looking for direction, but di­ 1. A bridge club in the Terrace ment D. Prom to continue as the rection is ultimately personal thing. He could not speak personally Room. d. Organized cheering sections biggest social event of the year, to 847 hopes for direction. Had he tried to be too specific, he held in the Union and on the 2. Special food sales at the bar. would have narrowed the scope of consideration, narrowed the and card sections e. A Pep Band. patio. , 3. A soda bar in the new Viking scope of those to whom he would be talking to, and alienated the E. The Stag dances held at Room. majority of those listening who would have rebelled at any attempt 3. Good committee organiza­ the Union with conjunction of 4. An opinion forum in the Riv- to tell them a pat answer. tion which means: the Union Committee. erview lounge. After having talked with Dr. Knight for a good part of the after­ a. Selection of committee mem­ III. All-School picnics held in 5. Extended use of the record noon. we appreciated the extreme depth of his concern both for bers on the basis of dependabil­ the problems and for the students who, more than anyone else, ity. the fall and spring with the Pep facilities. must face the terror of the instability of ever-present questions. b. A system of alternation of Committee before Saturday ath­ G. A Saturday Night Club. The world and the nation are in a profound state of change now. Freshmen committee members letic event. This Saturday Night Club In any academic community—and what concerns us here is Law­ for we feel that they are tfte best We feel that our qualifications would be a “hang loose" affair rence specifically—tensions are focused as the rays of light focus possible source of original ideas and the program we have pro­ where guys or girls could come in a magnifying glass. The resulting heat has two paradoxical as­ JOHN HACKWORTHY posed will provide Lawrence into the Viking Room and do pects: it arouses passions and reactions, and at the same time LYNN BOOSTER with a successful social year just about anything within rea­ allows us to see the problem in a significant and concentrated * * * Respectfully submitted. sonable bounds that they want­ form. Along with the privilege of living in the middle of a state SOCIAL COMMITTEE JOA N W E R N E 8S ed to (io: pool, ping-pong, cards, of change, students, as those most keenly aware of the magnitude We, Joan Werness and George GEORGE McKANN dancing, talk, etc., and not feel of the tensions, have the responsibility inherent in education itself McKann, submit this petition * * # obligated to dress up or come to rise to the challenge without dodging any unpleasant aspect for co-chairmanship of the SEC SEC UNION COMMITTEE at a certain time. Our other of it. Social Committee. We, Lucy Bridges anti Steve ideas would more than fill our Dr. Knight will be working with the three areas he mentioned Qualifications Myers, hereby submit our peti­ allowed limit of words in various ways this semester: small discussions groups (not an­ I. Joan Werness tion for the chairmanship of A hub is a part of a u ln fl, other committee), Honors Da> talk, and Encampment. Next year the SEC Union Committee. Our and In order to keep the wheel he will reserve a half-dozen convos to speak to various problems A. Representative to Girls' State. interest stems from a concern in shape il must have sturdy which arise throughout the year. The LAWRENTIAN will be spokes. In this same way, we working with Dr. Knight, with the student body, and on our own B. President of Minneapolis over the isolation that now Y-Teens. seems to shroud the Student Un­ propose to promote the Union to lead to a more profound understanding of the problems that in fall arras of campus life; we face us all, and give a sense of direction which will apply to each C. Student Council secretary in ion. and a conviction that the high school. building on Union Hill could be want to make it a real part of individual personally. the I-awretice spirit, as well as We have one specific suggestion to make about the next time D. Member of SEC Social, Un­ a hub of student activity: a cen­ a part of the physical plant. All Dr. Knight talks to the students. He must address himself to the ion, and Prospective Student ter of fellowship, college activ­ specific areas that vitally concern all Lawrentians, or student body Committees. ity, and student opinion. We of our projects will be aimed faith in him will be shattered. Some students have temporarily E. Co-social chairmen for So­ suggest that such a center could toward making the Union a true suspended final judgment because of the introductory nature of rority pledge class, be part of the answer to the Student C'enter. Tuesday’s talk and his promise of examination of specific areas II. George McKann divergence of group activities LUCY BRIDGES that seem to be focal points for the local tension and unrest. A. Co-social chairmen of Stu­ and a tool for the development STEVE MYERS Gigantic SALE BOOKS - PRINTS - FOLIOS Savings! Savings! CONKEY’S BOOK STORE Page 8 TE fr e latottntian Friday, February 26, 1960

sy on this campus—in simple be stimulated intellectually. It To the Editors: The English, a lack of anything of has been suggested that if truth Your editorial comment on the much consequence to debate and falsehood combat each oth­ letter of the “Angry Young P O T . . . and argue about. er, truth will always win out. Men” represented a kind of in­ MELTING Administrative policy is the While I am a little less certain tellectual dishonesty. These men To the Editors: Lawrence men are fraternity easiest available substitute, and about the existence of absolute quite evidently expressed I write this not as a pledge, men, and that the majority of thus the administration gets truth, it does seem very clear strongly-held beliefs. To dismiss indignant of treatment receiv­ those who aren't are underclass­ worked over periodically. that the only way in which a them with the facile, the flip, ed, nor as an independent, in­ men who, naturally, have had Intellectual controversy — to person can construct a working the cynical retort — a kind of dignant of treament not receiv­ much less experience in sports9 coin a cliche— is possibly the es­ values system is to have his provincial "Dear Abbey” reply ed, but rather as a human being As for the fraternities, contrib­ sence of real education, and it preconceptions attacked to the —is not to answer the questions who has somehow managed to uting to the maturation of the is from this that a sense of stim­ point where he must either de­ the poem and letter raised. If retain a little sense of dignity, pledges by submitting them to ulation and interest results. To fend them logically or relinquish only from the standpoint of good values, and human rights. childish, immature, and time- relate this to a student’s work them in search of new’ ones. journalism, the letter should I am, of course, referring to consuming things, it seems very load, however, misses the point Religious attitudes come under have been commented on—either Hell Week (as I too am of the unlikely to me that the average completely. One can absorb ma­ this category as do social, po­ in a straight-forward criticism old school) and the indignities, pledge will even see such simi­ terial from a book, listen to litical and moral values. or a satire—with some attempt humiliation, and abuse received lar circumstances no matter eighteen weeks of lectures and The administration should at an intellectual facing-of-facts. by the respective pledges of all where he works or lives or how then burp forth on examination have two major arguments Since ridicule is often the most the fraternities on this campus. long he searches. However, Pe*. booklets without ever becoming against the foregoing proposal effective weapon, and nothing What is a fraternity? The past er, the fact of public service intellectually stimulated. Intel­ for convocations. (A) It would is more easily lampooned than actions of the fraternities have projects is something I must lectual stimulation is rather a be expensive to bring men of deep convictions, a satire was in completely shaken the moral concede as constructive, but it state in which an individual be­ this stature to Lawrence. This order. Instead the public was meaning of fraternity in my seems a very little thing on comes aware of the inconsisten­ is certainly true. Consequently thrown the clever kind of sop mind. To remit what Webster’s which to justify membership or cies in his society and culture, convocations should be less fre­ that so effectively masks a shal­ New Collegiate Diction ary the ordeals of Hell Week. and attempts by any available quent. (B) If Lawrence brings low and inadequate, dishonest states, it is the state of being At any rate, each person is en­ means to establish some sort controversial people to the cam ­ analysis. The editors—and space brothers; a body of men assoc­ titled to his or her opinion. This of perspective for dealing with pus, it might result in a few is always available if editors iated for their common interest, is merely mine—rather insignifi­ conflicting ideas and values. It irate parents, and a few irate have anything to say—simply business, or pleasure. To deal cant. but nevertheless, still mine. requires discussion; it requires local benefactors. If Lawrence asserted this was something with subtleties, it means (or I would appreciate it if various heated argument; it requires does not begin trying to stimu­ that "goes bump in the night’’, rather, meant) to me the state people would write perhaps more being exposed to ideas and at­ late students on an intellectual without bothering to turn on the of having an intangible bond cognent arguments for Hell Week titudes which are abominable plane, it is doomed to teaching lights. or understanding with a group than did Peter Switzer. I am in­ in terms of the person’s precon­ its students, rather than educat­ Sincerely yours, of men who have a special sen­ terested in what other quirks ceptions; and it requires free­ ing them. ALEX WILDE may lurk in the twisted minds sitivity to one’s emotions, per­ dom from being preoccupied The attitude of the adminis­ Oh, really? Eds. sonality and foibles. of the fraternity men by which with nonsensical and unneces­ tration toward pranks and other m * * With these meanings ih mind, they seek to rationalize such er­ sary social control mechanisms. such "manifestations of child­ To Whom It May Concern: are there any plausible explan­ ratic and "anti-intellectual — By definition, the administra­ hood” is utterly incredible. live loose—drink deep stereo­ Unrest on the campus is a ations for the fraternal activi­ tion of a college is one of the The College, particularly the serious affair which should be ties of the past several weeks? types” and behavior. sources of stimulation—an ad­ Deans' office, has adopted the prevented wherever possible. Is Hell Week merely an oppor­ (W ICK < 'HOI’('ALAS • * * ministration arranges the ex­ attitude that “you are college Presently this campus is exper­ tunity for the actives to wreak posure of a student to new and men and women now, and TO THE EDITOR: iencing a period of great unrest, their personal enmities among unorthodox ideas. Yet when an pranks are only done by imma­ A pronounced weakness on our but it seems that little has been the pledge class before they administration becomes more ture boys and girls.” campus is the lack of construc­ done to deal with it properly. hypocritically, embrace them as concerned with policing a stu­ Obviously if the College en­ tive criticism. Opposed to this In the Campus Comment of last brothers? Is it a test of some dent's morals than with provid­ dorsed pranks and demonstra­ is an abundance of negative and week, the editorial board stated sort designed to prove the ing sources of stimulation and tions they would become ramp­ harsh judgments which, when that the campus unrest was con­ pledges' friendship? If so, I controversy, it has missed its ant and cease to be clever. How­ expressed, contribute solely to nected with a greater problem would like to know what kind calling. The discipline system ever the attitude adopted by the the general confusion. But if we which would be discussed in the of friendship demands to be test­ at this college, with its aston­ administration toward such are found lacking in the abun­ future. Dr. Knight in his Con­ ed. strained and forced. I can ishing lack of trust in a stu­ things has effectively stifled one dance of beneficial criticism, we vocation last Tuesday discussed only say that in my opinion, if dent's honesty and integrity, ex­ of the healthiest outlets a col­ are regrettably deficient in pro­ this bigger problem and I am a friendship has to be tested, it hibits this situation. The ad­ lege age individual has. A col­ moting that which would pro­ sure a good share of Lawren- cannot be much of a friendship. ministrative organizations on lege career contains a great duce immediate improvement. tians are aware of its existence. Is it an ordeal to make the deal more than learning what is Far too often we view the criti­ this campus have not merely However, the local problems still pledges glad that they got in? in textbooks. It is a time when cal few who genuinely are con­ constructed a code of regula­ remain unanswered, and to know Should not the fraternity make an individual becomes a self in c e r n í with the advancement of tions to govern a student's mor­ that they are connected to a itself respected by merit rathor als, in some instances they have his own right— a time when he than ordeal? Lastly, and most our academic institution as icon­ larger problem does not blot out made it a crime to overlook the breaks away from the parental the fact that these local prob­ important of all. is how brotherly oclasts. as disruptors of the stat­ mechanical regulations set up nest of attitudes and ideals. It lems exist. The students of this can the sadistic mal-treament, us quo—that is, a satisfactorily organized existence, it would to insure morals. is a rebellion against arbitrary campus wrant the answers to this physically, mentally, and moral­ As an example of the attitude, authority and against ortho­ ly of future brothers be? seem. In so condemning this problem and I feel they deserve one might suggest the ridiculous doxy. Pranks and demonstra­ to get them. Fraternities are nothing with­ minority, we become complacent system of proctoring final ex­ tions are a healthy indication What is the cause of this un­ out brotherhood. Without broth­ and ignorant elements unaware amination. I have yet to see a that this process is occurring. rest? A share of it seems to erhood they are no more than of the eminent necessity of new student too timid to walk to the Nothing is sacred, and per­ stem from the rules for dismissal a club. Can the fraternities, bottles for new’ wine. front table to get an examina­ haps the only moment during a from the college. Many students therefore, be of much value? We, .is students, are in dire tion booklet; I would imagine person's life he can openly ob­ feel that there has been a change Can the friendship which is paid need of a new perpective. a new that proctoring is a horrid nuis­ ject and ridicule things which of policy in this area. If this is for so dearly Ik* worth much0 awareness, a new sensitivity, if ance for the faculty, and. under to him are bombastic and sense­ so. the students have a right to Can the persons who feed one we are to define our problem* the present system, the tech­ less. Demonstrations against edible but revolting ft«>d. allow and discover their origin*. The know exactly what the change niques for cheating hardly even the ROTC have occurred for is. If there has been no change, one to sleep only in snatches, spirit of the times is challenging need to be clever—yet the sys­ this reason, and in spite of my I feel that tensions would be prevent one's studying with such all «f us who are dissatisfied tem remains. own position. I consider them things as “ fun nights.” force with oor present dogmatism to lessened if the existing policy A group of collegr^age indi­ healthy. Spontaneous serenades one. to do various things which identify our cause, to seek a new were explained. By this I mean viduals cannot properly Ih* gov­ are annoying, perhaps, but if a complete statement of all would turn »»tie's stomach other­ position— that is to say, to strive not excessive they are harmless, wise. degrade one's sense of for a clearer insight into our re­ erned through distrust and ex­ grounds, and all conditions in­ cessive regulation. They can be and they are a means of letting volved in a dismissal case and human dignity and values, and lationship to our existence. No off steam. who comprises the ruling body. physically strain one to near ex­ one can offer us a fixed and governed through an attitude The attitude taken by the haustion. actually dare to call systematic doctrine for a guide. of faith and initial trust in their AL SALTZSTEIN I>eans' office on this matter is themselves one's brothers? Can We should not crave for such a Integrity, which they will show Kift. for that too would be sur­ if given a chance, and from this pointless and provincial. anyone actually say such broth­ Alpha Chi Omega will pre­ rendering to another set of a program of relaxed, natural, J E F F BOWEN ers are worth having? As for sent their Oklahoma party dogmas. and logical regulations designed my views. I have stated them. Saturday night from 9 to 1 in I propose there is no one con­ to inhibt the two or three per­ Fraternities that have to pur­ BEST LOVED the Terrace room of the Me­ clusive solution Only by contin­ cent who intentionally misbe­ chase respect for their member­ morial Union. The informal, ual introspection will each in­ have. (Continued from Page 1) ship by tactics as are used on under the chairmanship of since the days when the first this campus are not worth the dividual define a meaningful be­ An administration should help of Cindy Barton and Nancy class of 35 gathered. enamel on their fraternity pin. havioral pattern suited to his provide the sources of contro­ Van Meter, will feature a munity singing, led by Jill In regard to Peter Switzer's own conflict with daily contra­ versy and stimulation. At Law­ western theme and frontier dictions. Faeh student must Grande; an original oration by defense of fraternities in the last rence. the available techniques clothes are optional. Lawrentian, do 1 think that the challenge incessantly the stand­ are innumerable, yet are sel­ Liz Cole; a flute solo by Enid ridiculously immature carrying ards he has established in his dom really tapped. Why not have Skripka, accompanied by An­ out of game nights, some exer­ desire to achieve his illusive Freshman Studies reinstate drea Matthias; and five short cises. the all important etc.. and goals that so readily escape hini Karl Marx, add perhaps some Entertainment included com- Are you haunted by the the destruction of the self- re­ even when defined. If we accept Machiavelli and even a short numbers by "Les Hirondelles” a great pressing problems of spect of pledges as something the challenge to examine our popularized work on the Ex­ freshman quartet consisting of our day? If so. please contact time-consuming, wasteful and values with the necessary dis­ panding Universe Theory? Then Evelyn Heindrichs. Mary Heller, Charlie Gobel or Tony Bok, immature? Yes. I do. l>oes Peter criminating ardor, each of us for the lectures bring in a per­ Mary Mathern, and Virginia exorcists extraordinary. Switzer actually believe that we will live with the awareness and son who is dynamic and per­ Montgomery. in »Hir "ignorance” would be­ conviction that his life is mean­ sonally interested — beyond the lieve otherwise? That Hell Week ingful. point of having read th*; book Criticism must begin with self- helps to destroy the ’ anti-in­ and taught a course in that par­ tellectual live lose—drink deep criticism And while we are at ticular area. it, let's make it constructive, stereotype” of fraternity man is C'onvocations are another area an understatement. No further that it may prove productive. The Lawrentian containing much potential, yet proof is necessary that ''anti-in­ KOllO LLERANDI • * • I for one am tired of hearing Is published every week »lurlmr the colleKe year, except vacations, tellectual live loose- drink deep by the Lawrentian Hoard of Control of Lawrence Collepe, Apple­ second-rate intellectuals discuss stereotypes"- they are ridicu­ TO THE E D IT O R: ton. Wisconsin. Entered as second class matter September 20, sterile topics. I do not mean 1910 at the postoffice at Appleton. Wisconsin, under the act of lous immature idiots carrying The recent reaction to a ser­ to condemn all convocations— March 3. 1S79. Printed by the Timmers Printing Co., of Black out game nights, exercises, etc . ies of administrative decisions Creek. Wisconsin. Subscription rate is J3.5C per year. Telephone some, especially by our own fac­ ami bent on destroying the demonstrates that the student is 3-5577. extension 52. ulty. have been very stimulat­ pledges' self-respect by making body at I .a wren re is not un­ ing- but there are too damned CO-EDITORS— them do "time - consuming, emotional toward administrative frw of these. And this is why Pat Daniels (3-9641) — Eric Hansen (3-3032) wasteful, and immature things ” policy. Yet a great deal of the Since these tilings cannot b« criticism is rather misdirected; the college is now forced to re­ BUSINESS MANAGER ___ Dean Wheelock constructive, they may well be certainly the hatchet squads quire attendance Phone 3-0939 childish, idiotic whims of •’anti- have been busy, and as usual. If the college would invite DESK EDITORS— intellectual live loose drink Inconsistent, but their actions l>avid Ricsman, Norman Thom­ Sarah Meyer, Carol Oelke, Judith Williams can hardly be considered un­ as. Vance Packard, Walter Reu- deep stereotypes." Office Manager ...... Fred Hartwig Yes, Peter, the fraternities do just. ther. and William Pollard, the Sports Editors Alan Saltzstein, Jeffrey Knox have a higher average than the It seems to me. however, th.it chapel would overflow and the all-men. but can it be that the the criticism of administrative student b*>dy would have some­ Circulation Manager ...... Sue Dougherty fraternities de - pledge those policy is not merely a specific thing to argue about besides Photo Head ...... (3-0039' John Greenspan pledges with inadequate grade- reaction to the suspension of bridge. The same is true for re­ Copy Editors Sandra Guth, Marilynn Mundy points and de activate those ac­ five or six students, but was a ligious convocations If a per­ Reporters: Mac West Tom Fulda, Georgia Hupp. Jan tives with similar deficiencies? latent and more basic feeling son wants to hear an orthodox Dempsey. Kelly Ward. Bob Dickens. Lon Hall, Bob Doerk Yes. Peter, 9 >>, of the athletic which became verbal point **f view he can go to the Reed Williams. Mike Franzen teams are fraternity men but It stems, in my opinion, from church of his choice every Sun­ is it not true th.it H.v; of all a lack of intellectual controver­ day. On Thursday he ought to