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Madison College Library Harmonburjf, Virgjnja <HE BREEZE V Vol. XXXIV Madison College, Harrisonburg, Virginia, Friday, May 9,1958 - i No.^ri Fun Readings xams Athletic Association Junior Class Elects Completes Council Its Representatives On Tuesday, May 6, seventeen girls The talented, on-the-ball class of '59 were elected to various positions on has chosen those to lead them through the Athletic Association council. Per- their last year at Madison. • They haps many students do not realize have come a long way, and it seems just who constitutes this council. It that their last year will be no ex- is composed of a president, vice-presi- ception to their general spirit of en- dent, secretary, treasurer, sports leader thusiasm. for each intramural sport offered, Stu-Guing it next year will be Joan managers for each extramural sport, Craun, Bootsey Fulton, and Judy a representative from each class, an Grove. Wearing the black robes of intramural coordinator, an extramural Honor Council will be Martha Bur- coordinator, and the presidents of nette, Betty Hundley, and Nora Jane Mercury, Fencing, Orchesis, and Por- Roberts. The new representative to poise clubs. YWCA is Mary Lois Hardy. Those girls assuming roles of sports Stocking up on call-down slips are leaders, managers and coordinators Winnie Perkins, Betsy Ross, and Ann are: intramural coordinator, Liz Fran- Wolfe. Coke bottle collectors (Re- ces; extramural coordinator, Mabel creation Council) will be Nancy Blunt, Caldwell; basketball manager, Suzanne Ellen Fones, and Susan Matthews. Cale; hockey manager, Margaret Those wearing the armor for the Mauck; archery sports leader, Joyce duel of Student-Faculty will be Bar- •Fisher; .basketball, Peggy Davis; bara Brenner, Jane Henson, and Boy, they really grow 'em big around here don't they! Would you ever guess that the young lady on the fencing, Billie Jean Cook; golf, Fran- Cindy James. Planning social life ces Kibler; hockey, Betty Snellings; right is Gracie Bates? Her balancing partner is Carole Suffridge. will be Alice Consolvo, Carolyn Smith, badminton and table tennis, Faye and La Reve Thomas. To make sure Morgan; bowling and special events, the seniors are represented in the Jane Knight; dance, Ginny Goetz; Liveable Or Leaveable Rooms!! Rules Come And Go yearbook, the class chose Carol Davis. softball, Bettie Anne Mayo; swim- As Time Progresses For the entertainment committee Nancy Wood was selected to serve. ming, Lucy Buchner; tennis, Kay by Ellen Raines Merrell; volleyball, Dottie Stone; To Which Does Yours Belong? For the backbone behind all class Madison is fifty years old. It has voting, the nominating committee, lacrosse, Betty Stone. changed during those years and are -o— By Dolly Byrd Nita Anderson, Judy Bird, Pat Bis- Hardly a day goes by that we don't hear someone complaining we glad when we look back on some coe, Sally McGeath, and Ruby Nor- on the rules that were passed to gov- Students Express about the condition of the rooms. Such complaints as these are man were elected. Dea Smith will be ern Madison girls. the senior's caretaker of the maypole Views On Weekend very familiar. "Our room's such a mess." "I have to go to the One rule in 1935 was indeed neces- for Athletic Association. Kay Daggy Well, May Day is over and all library to study, can't see in our room," or "The paint' and plaster sary to maintain Madison's reputation. will serve in a brand-new office as that's left are the memories that are comin' off our walls." These complaints are true—our rooms It was that students were not per- business manager for the stately sen- every student will carry with him for mitted to smoke or have in their pos- iors—the class of '59. are in bad condition! j many years to come. this situation is fixed so they can see session any form of tobacco or ma Several Madison students were It's no wonder girls want to get what they're doing, they can have the terials for smoking while in school, asked their opinions of the various away anytime they can and then they rooms painted with nice fresh colors at College Camp, in Harrisonburg, or Mothers Are Angels May Day activities. dread the thought of coming back! to make them look lighter. Then in groups representing Madison Col- Disguising In Aprons Susan Matthews stated, "I didn't What do they return to? A drab some campus organization could take lege. by Ellen Raines think they were worth having to stay old rundown room. A few of the this room improvement drive as a In 1942, freshmen were given the When God made the earth and all on campus for, except for the crown- girls have tried to fix up their rooms project and offer a small reward of unique privilege of having two meals its creatures, he knew he would not ing of the Queen, the play and the by getting matching spreads and cur- about $5 or so to the room that's off campus with a date. Sophomores be able to give each tiny one all the tains and maybe even cover bookcases, film." fixed up or decorated the nicest by a could dine four times off campus. love and attention it needed. For this Sharon Isom said, "I didn't think but there, are still blobs of missing set time. Maybe at the end of the Juniors could ride with young men, job as caretaker of his young, he the speakers were very good, but I plaster and paint from the dirty walls first two weeks or month of school unchaperoned, during the day. created mothers and bestowed them liked the film and the play." that stick out like a sore thumb. The they could judge the rooms to pick Enjoy . your walks downtown? In with a heart and a love that no other 1 "I thought they were quite won- colors of the rooms are grey or a a winner. This could be made a big 1943, students were governed by sea-* being can possess. derful, but the time element was a dull blue or green, that is so dirty occasion. sonal changes for afternoon walks as A mother is many things to many little crowded," replied Joanne Snead. they look grey. If the rooms are nicely painted, then set forth in the constitution. Of people. She is a cool hand on a fev- Transfer student, Terry Johnson, Along with \he poor lighting, one the rest would be up to us girls. I course, this was only to protect the erish brow, a cookie jar filled to the said, "I was greatly impressed, es- may feel she's going blind at anytime. think the response will be good be- health and well being of dainty young brim, a bedtime story, and an "isn't- pecially with the decorations and stu- If the sun's not out you can hardly cause girls always seem to try and girls. she-the-cutest-thing" look at little dent co-operation." distinguish your roomie from a visi- outdo each other anyway. In 1945, freshmen were allowed to Susie's first recital. Jane Geoghegan, a sophomore, tor—if she's across the room. In our It would improve the school as a date Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, A mother is a fashion model in an stated, "I enjoyed everything, especial- various classes we are constantly be- whole and the rooms would look liv- and sophomores could date downtown. apron, Florence Nightengale with a ly the art exhibits." ing preached to on the importance able. Many people are full of in- Also in this year the need was felt band-aid, Einstein in seventh grade Another student, Elizabeth Mehail- of good lighting—especially when dividual ideas about fixing their rooms to keep the girls on campus as much math, and Jackie Robinson on a soft- escu, said, "As a whole, I thought it we're studying. Unless we have two but feel it's just a waste of time and as possible to strengthen the ties of ball team. was very good." or three study lamps in our rooms money as they are now, but this loyalty. All students were allowed A mother is a walking wipe your Marie Brack stated, "I thought it plus the ceiling light we can hardly way roommates have a phance tq put a maximum of three weekends off feet sign, a daily reminder of let me was all right, but I would like to see find our way around—it's no wonder their talents to work. We could tell campus. see your ears, and an eat-your spinach it back campus next year and less 3/4 of the students are wearing glass- people's individual personalities too. In 1954, the president of the College look across the table. She is that far modern dance." es. Some may decorate to show they like would announce which students would away look in a boy's eyes in an army "I thought it was a very nice week- It's no wonder that instead of using art, music, sports, or just typical be excused from commencement exer- camp, a college girl's point of calm end, but the dance could have been our free time for studying we go to homey rooms. If we wake up look- cises. This year also restricted where in a hectic world of growing up, and better ventilated and the hours con- the movies, Doc's, just goof off, or ing at a bright cheery room that fits dates could walk on campus.