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VOLUMN 27 Collegeboro, Georgia, Suburb of Statesboro, Friday, May 14, 1954 NUMBER 26 ic Club Will Present Opera In Assembly Monday The Music Education Club will present a short, light opera, "Down In the Valley," by Kurt Weill, Monday, in an assembly program. Dan Hooley, professor of music, is the director and the piano ac- companist. Mary Alice Jones, Melvin Seidel, and Archie McAfee will sing the leading roles. Student Council Those of the cast who have speaking parts are: Edward Robbins, Frank Willis, Gene Nominates Next Roberts, Nell Pirkle, Fayrene Sturgis and Shirley Bragg. Other members of the chorus are: Micky Addison, Martha Year's Officers Lacy, Billie Kinchen, Shirley Nancy Armstrong, Decatur, Morgan, Harriet Woodard, Bet- ty Barnard, Betty Claxton, was installed Wednesday as Miriam Kemp, Joy Hatcher, president of the Elementary Sandra Glasgow, Joe Wodd, and Education Club. Jim Glasgow. Cathy Holt is m charge of Other officers for 1954-55 in- the lighting. The opera is pre- clude: Shirley Bragg, Sylvania, sented with a minimum of vice president; Jo Ann Wom- scenery, and is dependent upon ble, Waycross, secretary; Nancy FOUR GTC STUDENTS are being presented awards by President Zack S. Henderson in Honors the lighting for its effect. Day program which took place last Monday in assembly. (From left to right) Phil Norton, Grif- Mr. Weiil, the author of the Mclntosh, Waycross, treasurer; fin, winner of the dramatics award; Faye Lunsford, Richland, recognized for her oustanding opera, has written such Broad- Shirley Hanson, Avondale achievements in music; Libby Ann Martin, Brunswick, receiver of the freshman award; Presi- way shows as, "Nickerbocker Estates, reporter. dent Henderson, and Frank Saunders, Rocky Ford, winner of the annual essay contest. Holiday" and "Lady in the Dark." In this opera, he has taken American folk tunes as GEA Cabinet a basis for the theme. The plot Green, HaH Win is based on the story told in Holds Meeting AlphaPsiOmegalssues the mountain ballad, "Down in Two Ball Games the Valley," which is the execu- The first district GEA tion of Brock Weaver, for the cabinet meeting was held at Invitations To Pledges slaying of Thomas Bouche. the Laboratory School May 12. On Recent Trip The chorus will appear as a Alpha Psi Omega, national congregation in a church scene, Julian A. Pafford, principal Joe Ed Green and Vondall honorary dramatics fraternity, and then as dancers in a square of the Lab School, stated that Lee Hall won GTC only two has issued invitations to 11 Home Ec. Club dance. the purpose of the meeting was road trip games this year as GTC students. At the same The cast hopes to revive the to study the APEG guide and they pitched the GTC nine to time two faculty members re- opera next fall and take it to bring the cabinet members up a 8-2 and 8-4 win over the Pied- ceived invitations for honorary Spring Retreat different high schools of the to date on the campaign to mont team Thursday and Fri- memberships. state. promote APEG. day. Ace Little dropped a close one to North Georgia, losing 3-0. Tommie Jean Corbett, director of the local cast, senior, Vi- Plans Completed Joe Ed Greene Pitching his dalia, announced that the fol- last road trip game for the lowing students have been Savannah Beach will be the Play Directing Class GTC team downed the Pied- pledged and will be initiated setting for the annual Spring mont team 8-2. Giving up 6 early the morning of May 22. hits and struck out 7. GTC col- Retreat sponsored by GTC's lected a total of 10 hits to help Rosie Ammons, senior, Bruns- Home Economics Club. Presents Three Plays them push across the plate 8 wick; Cathy Holt, sophomore, The retreat, which is an an- big runs. The hitting honors Albany; Barbara Fossett, Three one act plays will be presented by mem- went to Warren as he rapped senior, Chicamauga; Fey nual Home Economics outing, bers of the play directing class in the auditorium Mon- out one home run and a single Carter, senior, Sycamore; Mary will be held May 14-May 16 at day, May 24. These plays are cast and directed by for three trips at the plate. Lulu Peagler, senior, Homer- Turner's Lodge. The group plan students as a part of the play directing course. Vondall Hall won his 5th game ville; Carl Tyson, Junior, Len- to leave at 3:30 Friday, in cars A comedy, "Nobody Sleeps," of the season dropping the nox; Max Estes, senior, Gay. driven by Mrs. Miriam B. fin; Eulita Carter, sophomore, Piedmont boys 8-4. He gave up by Guernsey La Pelley, will be Baxley; Rose Watkins, fresh- Mor, club sponsor, Etta Ann a total of seven hits and col- Jimmy Johnson, sophomore, presented as the assembly pro- man, Hinesville; Mary Louise lected a total of seven batters. Augusta; Christy Trowell, Akins and Ann Davis. gram Monday morning. This de- Rimes, sophomore, Statesboro. senior, Oliver; China Altaian, Wallen helped the winning Members of the Home lightful account of an unsucces- The cast for "The Unsatis- Waycross; Peter Norboge, team by getting two hits and Economics Club scheduled to at- sful burgular is directed by factory Supper" is Mary senior, Savannah. four runs batted in. tend the retreat include: Miss Jane Seabolt, junior, Acworth. Louise Rimes, Frances Am- Ace Little who pitched a— Dr. Fielding D. Russell, Ruth Bolton, co-sponsor of the The others will be presented mons, senior, Brunswick; Max at 8:15 Monday, May 24. Phil hit ball game Saturday at North chairman of the English club; Miss Betsy Meadows, Estes, senior, Gay. Norton, junior, Griffin, will Georgia lost a close one 3-0. division and Miss Dorothy Few, Hilda Vaughan, Jewel Hart, "Aria Da Capa" will feature The GTC team got a small instructor in speech have been June Miller, Mary Jo Jackson, direct a drama by Tennessee Phil Norton, Jane Seabolt, total of five hits and they were invited to accept honorary Mary Flanders, Yvonne Jones, Williams, author of "A Street- Carlton Humphry, sophomore, car Names Desire." This play is too far apait to produce any memberships. Betty Jean Betasley, Bertie Milledgeville; Tab Smith, sopho- "The Unsatisfactory Supper," a more, Daisy; and Max Estes. runs. After the initiation the en- Franklin, Lee Teboeu and Lila North Georgia scored one in Ann Canuette. , story of a woman unwanted tire membership will be honored because of old age. Edna St. UNORTHODOX OBJECTS the first two in the fourth. with a breakfast at the home Wallen and Warren lead the Committees and chairmen in Vincent Millay's anti-war fan- IN ART DEPARTMENT of Miss Frieda Gernant, as- charge of arrangements for tasy, "Aria Da Capa," will be x Have you visited the art de- GTC nine team hitting on this sociate professor of fine arts. road trip getting 5 hits. Evans the Spring Retreat are: trans- offered under the direction of partment lately? There are was third with 4. portation, headed by June Mil- Max Estes, senior, Gay. some of the most unorthodox the Home Management House ler;- lodging, Hilda Vaughan; There will be no charge for objects ever seen at GTC in the HOME MANAGEMENT NEWS Thursday, May 6, at 6:30 p. m. foods, Mary Jo Jackson; recrea- admission to these productions. hall leading down to the home Mary Flanders, Rockledge, This event was one of the tion, Ann v Davis. All members Students taking part in "No- economics kitchen. There is entertained 16 faculty mem- special functions required of all worked with the committee body Sleeps," are Kathleen even an universe with all the bers and students at a ham- students who live in the Home chairmen on the various com- Boyd, sophomore, Statesboro; planets existing in that .area. burger supper on the lawn of Management House. mittee project. ' Charles Mobley, junior, Grif- How unorthodox can you get? Tyson's Type Student Teachers Advent of Ages Today's youth in America has been termed "the Look around you. What has been going on this Are Observed apathetic generation." The advent of the age of year that you have missed out on. At the same time By Dr. Rogers scientific miracles has placed a great store of ap- s * consider what you have gained during almost a year of pliances before us. The great strides made in furnishing college life. Dr. George A. Rogers, professor of social science, spent conveniences for home use has left little room for Often students come to college without a direct wonder or thought in our minds. We use radio, elec- and distinct purpose, and often, although they have Friday and Tuesday mornings observing off-campus practice tricity, air travel, and all the twentieth century com- established a definate purpose they exclude it when teaching. modities as though they had always existed. We have they arrive. They take the attitude that I will have a Dr. Rogers went with Dr. no conception of a time when such things were not good time this quarter and next quarter I can really Marshall Hamilton, practice available and at.immediate disposal. bear down and compensate for it in the future. When teaching coordinator, to Glenn- In a sense, we are an apathetic generation—one the next quarter begins the attitude takes place again ville to observe Frances An- thony. without feeling. It is only natural that we should take with the individual saying I'll wait until tomorrow to an attitude of indifference to technological advances; do what I should do today. So goes the fate of the The visitations are all part of the practice teaching pro- we have never been without them. It is when this student's college education. gram. lethargic attitude steals into our social and educational Others come to school merely because it is the activities that we should become alarmed. thing to do these days and their parents can send AAUW Banquet This is the dilemma facing us at GTC. Students them, thus delaying the time when they will have to are content to attend classes occasionally, go home support themselves. They do not have a feeling of Held Tuesday every weekend, and let everything else handle itself. * responsibility or know the value of time. As far as It is time to consider the possible ill effects of this they are concerned college is just four more years of The annual banquet of the Statesboro branch of the attitude. Is it right for us to have no interest in campus life that can be enjoyed without having to exert energy. American Association of Uni- activities? The common reply to this question is, "We This type of person should not be in college for the versity Women, was held in have campus leaders and administrators. Let them simple reason that he is not mature enough to attend the private dining room of Mrs. Bryant's Kitchen, Tuesday handle it." But are they doing a good job? Apparently an educational institution. at 8:00 p. m. not, for no one is pleased with any campus activity. Then you have the draft dodger who is simuly New officers installed at the Yet a great majority of us are content to sit back, wasting his time trying to avoid something that is banquet-ceremony were Miss criticize, and make no effort to improve. We seem to inevitable. He is throwing away time that he will re- Leona Newton, president; Miss have lost all desire to think problems through and ar- gret in the future. Ida Long Rogers, vice president; Miss Rebecca Parks, rive at a conclusion that will benefit ourselves and I am sure there are quite a few who are caught treasurer; and Miss Patti others. It just doesn't matter. in the middle of this circle of confusion. Why don't Crouch, secretary. The same is true of classroom situations. We are you take a look around you and establish your position. too eager to accept the word of a professor or some; No matter why you are attending GTC you are Steele Makes book without really coming to our own conclusions. missing out on something that is without excuse. May- We have lost all capacity to think for ourselves. be, some very little and maybe some a monsterous Appearances I have heard it said that GTC has a most com- amount. The regular school year is almost over and it Harold C. Steele, associate patible student body. Are we always this harmonious, is late to start now, but why waste these few remaining professor of biology, has or is it that we just aren't interested in the affairs weeks, although you have wasted almost an entire recently been making ap- of our campus? If so we can rightly be termed apa- m year? pearance on radio and tele- thetic. So look around you and seek out objectives and vision, to speak of the, writing of his book and the problems I challenge every student to wake up and observe >' '4 accomplish them. Seek something that will make you involved in getting it pub- life at GTC. It isn't natural for us not to wonder and more worthy and help destroy some portion of the re- lished. think of ways of improvement. The best leaders avail- gret that we will all feel in the future, concerning our Mr. Steele was the speaker able can't make GTC a better place without our help. college era. The theory, don't do today what you can for the Science Club meeting Let's shrug off our apathy and lend a hand in making do tomorrow, is a very inefficient method in college. Monday. He spoke to the members of the club on the trials, all phases of campus life better. tribulations, pleasures, and joys of being an author, and the dif- Why We Do Learn? ficulty encountered in having a 'Blue Tide' Comes to Life book published. Not too long ago the "Blue Tide" was a place of Why do we learn? One of the most important desolation, except when the mail bus arrived. It served reasons is necessity. In college the average student QUAINT QUIBBLES as a post office and that was about the extent of its learns in order to pass a course. That is his immediate Just last week and English use except when supplies were needed, but every week necessity. He does not realize the real purpose of learn- medical student accomplished night it really jumps for an hour or so beginning around something that had never been .* •-, ing at a teachers college. done before. He crashed the 9:00 o'clock. The basic necessity for learning is not to pass a four minute barrier for the mile Installment of a juke box has contributed much course but is to acquire a supply of knowledge that he run. Yet he was just an un- known amature who did some- to the activity taking place each night. Another reason might be able to instill it into some of his future of stu- is students have conceded the fact that a student center thing that had never been done V-J dents. This is tragedy of both the teacher and the stu- before. He had set a record. It will not be constructed in thhe near future, so they are dent. The instructor has goofed away his time in col- seemed almost impossible, but he conquered an objective that trying to make the best of use of the facilities in the lege and lacks the knowledge to pass on to the student had been a dream of many men "Blue Tide." and the student is simply neglected. for years. This assembling each night at the store is a step >h As a graduate out on his own he realizes his mis- When a person does some- further toward a better social life at GTC and thing that has never been done take and the basic necessity becomes apparent to him, before, he is considered superior demonstrates, at least in one respect, students can but it is too late, his college days and classes are gone to all others in his field, but make things better by merely trying if they really and he has scquired nothing. he creates a challenge for all want to. other competitors. This is one He will be very unhappy in his profession and his of the most important things Maybe it is not much of a move toward more ac- student will be the victim of another ignorant teacher. in doing the unequaled. It pro- tivity and cooperation on campus, but it is the only So learn while you may. It will pay off in the future. vides an incentive for others one that has been made apparent this year. to reach an ordeal even higher. Why couldn't we start creat- ing some goals around Geor- gia Teachers College? Set some It Is Sandy The George-Anne goals that seem impossible to Prince Charming lifts his lady into the saddle, (ESTABLISHED 1927) reach thus providing an in- mounts behind her, and gallops off to the Ad Building. EDITOR Remer Tyson centive for the future students Swiftly they ride, across the grass to road, across the ASSOCIATE EDITOR Christy Trowell who attend this institution. True they will not be of im- asphalt, and onto the desert sands. Then romance fades BUSINESS MANAGER Charles Grovenstein portance to the world and will into struggle, and the struggle into the mere goal to SPORTS EDITOR Gene Meadows not be flashed across the na- CIRCULATION MANAGER Carl Tyson tion in high headlines, but they reach the other side. Hand in hand, across the sand, TYPIST Harry Clark will be of importance to GTC. pushing and pulling, weaving and dodging, they go as REPORTERS: Cherrell Williams, Cathy Holt, Phil Norton, For the higher the goals the they try to make their classes on time. and journalism class 104 under the direction of Roy more there is to be accomplish- These desert sands lie beside the dining hall on the Powell. ed. Take a thorough look at GTC way to the Blue Tide. Many a would-be class attended FRIDAY, MAY 14, 1954 and see if you can find an ob- is discouraged by the struggle to cross this barrier on Published weekly, September to June, except during holi- jective in your field of work the way to class at 10:30. Many a couple by-pass this days by Georgia Teachers College students. that seems almost impossible (Entered as second class matter at Postoffice at College- to reach. Then strive to conquer obstacle so as to make their walk easier and more boro, Ga., under temporary permit.) it. You may not excell as high- pleasant. Scuffed shoes, bedraggled beaus, stiffled ly as the person who set the ob- MAIL SUBSCRIPTION: $1.50 PER YEAR cooes, and black-feet blues result from the treak across jective, but it would be well worth your time to try. this stubborn little stretch of terrain. Freshman Continue To l20Turn Oul IV Gene's Gab Factdty Picnic By GENE MEADOWS Lead Softball League The annual springpicnic for faculty members and their The freshman, continue to families was held at Lakeview, lead the Inter-Class Softball Monday, from 4:30 to 7:30 p. League even though they lost Movies Shown m. Approximately 120 faculty Although he hasn't seen a great deal of action on to the red hot juniors. members and their families at- The juniors who had not won At Forum Hour tended. the baseball team this season, Kenneth "Smiley" Gale a game until last week came to has been one of the main stays on the baseball squad as, life and won three straight, Movies of the past two home- Preceding the picnic supper, beating the sophomores 8-7, the coming parades will be shown those present participated in far as spirit and moral support are concerned. Kenneth games ahd activities, which in- seniors 12-9, and the league as part of the program at the has given the team a tremendous amount of support leading freshmen 6-3., before cluded volleyball, softbail and Wesley Foundation Forum horseshoes. by his willingness to work, ready wit, and almost con- being stopped by the seniors Hour, Sunday night. This pro- 15-7. In a slugfest the sopho- J. B. Scearce, chairman of stant smile. gram begins at 7:15 p. m.; the the division of health and mores coasted to their second bus will come by the dormi- physical education, was in Kenneth is ending up his second season with the win of the season by beating tories at 7:00. the seniors 21-11. charge of arrangements. Professors, transfering to TC from Brewton Parker The freshmen lead the J.C. where he won letters in basketball and baseball. the seniors 42 percentage t *. Kenneth is from Darien and is a junior. points. These two teams will wind up the regular season of play on Tuesday.

Continuing our brief sketch of the members of W L PCT. GB the baseball squad, we will also take this week, Howard Freshmen 4 2 .667 — Seniors 5 3 .625 — "Bo" Warren and Vondall Hall, both freshman mem- Juniors 3 4 .430 1% bers of the team. "Bo" is starting off in center field Sophomores 2 5 .286 2y2 in his first season of college play. He is doing a good job afield and is the fourth highest batter on the squad with a .250 average. "Bo" shows his versatality by also GEORGIA being a top man on the basketball court. "Bo" did his —PICK OF THE PICTURES— high school playing for Ludowici High School. Saturday, May 15 Vondall Hall, also a,freshman and hailing from "99 RIVER STREET" Wheelwright, Ky., has been giving the opponent bats- John Payne, Evelyn Keyes men plenty of trouble while compiling a 5 won and 2 —AND— "NO ROOM FOR THE loss record over the season. This gives Vondall the top GROOM" percentage among the Professor pitching corps. Von- Tony Curtis, Piper Laurie dall had one of the tip pitching records in his state Sun. thru Wed., May 16-19 while pitching for his Wheelwright High School team. "PRINCE VALIANT" James Mason, Janet Leigh, <:# Debra Padget The batting averages for the intramural Softball Thurs., Fri., May 20-21 league have been listed several times, but it' seems "CEASE FIRE Photographed entirely on the f> 'i as though the pitchers have been neglected. There are battlefields of Korea. several boys who have been doing excellent jobs for their respective teams in the pitching department. Royce Mock has compiled the best record so far with DRIVE-IN a 4 won and 1 loss record, and Sonny Stephens is 4 right behind with a 5 won and 2 loss record. Royce Fri., Sat., May 14-15 "THE THIEF OF VENICE" pitches for the seniors and Sonny does his mound duties Maria Montez, Paul Christian for the freshman squad. Other players who have done —AND— a good job pitching are Roger Brown for sophomores "FRONTIER GAL" and James Brinson for the junior class. Yvonne DeCarlo, Rod Cameron Sunday, May 16 "FLAME OF CALCUTTA" With the end of the double-header being played Denise Darcel, Patrick Knowles with Newberry College as this is coming off the press, Mori., Tues., May 17-18 the Teachers will close out their current baseball "LAST OF THE COMACHES" season. The team had only five veterans on the squad, Brad Crawford, Barbara Hale three of them pitchers, with several freshmen and a Wed., Thurs., May 19-20 few transfers rounding out the squad. Regardless of "STAND AT APACHE RIVER" **$ the outcome of these two games, the team has done a Stephen McNally, Julia Adams good job and we think it has been a very successful season. STATE (Biggest Show Value in Town) Now Playing The Biggest Show Bargain in Town! Sales — BUICK AUTOMOBILES — Service "The Twonky" A Fearsome Power Out of Space. HOKE S. BRUNSON Gloria Blondell, Hans Conreid Also Color Cartoon Allis Chalmers Tractors and Equipment ^ —AND— "WOLVES OF THE RANGE" PHONE 237 Bob Livingston Al (Fuzzy) St. John East Main Street Statesboro, Georgia Plus New Serial "JUNGLE RAIDERS" chapter one. Mon., Tues., May 17-18 "SHARK RIVER" (In Vivid Color) Steve Cochran, Carole Mathews Plus Color Cartoon

THE FAIR STORE Wed., Thurs., May 19-20 SUMMER "CHINA VENTURE" Edmund O'Brien GLORY Barry Sullivan Your Style Headquarters Jocelyn Brando Plus Cartoon and Chapter One of NeW Serial, "LOST In Statesboro for Campus or Dress Wear PLANET." HENRY'S For Ladies and Men Coming May 24-25 "TRADER HORN" The mightiest of all Adventure Shop HENRY'S First Jungle Pictures. Savannah Group Faculty Members Attend Supper Tours Industrial Members of the Student Council were the guests of Yvonne Jones, Waycross, at a Arts Department buffet supper Wednesday at A committee from Savannah 6:30 p. m. at the Home State College made a tour of Management House. the GTC industrial arts depart- After the supper the senior ment Tuesday to observe members of the . Council methods employed in teaching nominated officers for next industrial arts. year which are to be elected The committee sought three weeks before the school methods of instruction for the year ends. re-organization of the Savan- nah State College teacher education program in industrial Lannie Simmons arts. Dr. Donald F. Hackett, chairman of the fine and practical arts division acted as consultant and explained to the GTC organization to the visiting committee. &W& SCIENCE CLUB Together the Science Club and the Band are planning an Only DODGE all-day outing at the beach Builds "Job Rated" Trucks May 22.

Success is what happens when preparation meets opportunity The Friendly SEA ISLAND BANK Safety — Courtesy — Service PRETTY, PETITE MRS. MARILU MILLS, Avondale Estates, provides a queenly smile as she receives the crown as Queen of May during the annual May Day Program last week. Jo Starr, MEMBER F. D. I. C. Greensboro, last year's May Queen relinquishes the crown to the new house of royalty while Yvonne Jones, Jessup, Maid of Honor, looks on. This was all a part of an elaborate program in honor of the new queen and the new season on back campus Friday.

If everyone was as mixed up way they try another. as the climate that we have If there is a will there is a been experiencing, everyone GAY would surely be highly ob- way. Seems as many at GTC fuscated. First it is hot, then have forgotten this. cold, and then it is hot, cold, GIBSON and raining at the same time. Students are wearing summer, Tfinds charm winter, and rain clothing all at The i the same time. Say, maybe we in the "country cousin". are just as confused as the weather. Anyway we can at- College tribute it to the weather. * * * Grill The music department is pre- senting an opera next Monday. Milk Shakes—Sundaes I am sure they will have a full house. You see it is being pre- Ice Cream - Hamburgers sented in chapel. They never Hot Dogs—Steaks quit trying. If they can't acquire a complete audience one

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