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This Newspaper is brought to you for free and open access by the Archives and Special Collections at SCARAB. It has been accepted for inclusion in The aB tes Student by an authorized administrator of SCARAB. For more information, please contact [email protected]. 73 Hates Student By Subscription Vol. LXXXIV, No. 10 BATES COLLEGE, LEWISTON. MAINE, DECEMBER 11, 1957 MIRROR Editors Complete Dedication, Senior Section Torch Relay Opens Yearbook editors MacCrae Miner and Muriel Wolloff an- nounce that by the end of the week the first half of the Olympic Competition Mirror will be in the hands of the printer. Editors Jane Anderson, Anno i Carnival Events Include Outing, Ridley, Peter Ailing, Paul Gas- Jazz Concert, Meddiebempsters tonguay, John Carbone, and Wil- liam MacKinnon have been By ANNE RIDLEY working with the photographers The Bates College Campus will be the scene of Winter through the fall to complete the Olympics. 1958" Carnival weekend, a mc unusual and dedication, the faculty section, colorful four days.J *—of another; unparalleled„ . , and, „„un- and the senior section. The unique events, all of common event. 'Sugaring-off," a Make Changes which are tied in with the theme, New Engiand and especially a and never before enjoyed by ' . tradition, will take place There have been quite a few ski area Bates students, will begin Thurs- Friday afternoon. This consists of changes in the format this year. day, January 30, with the light- foiling maple syrup over a fire When the yearbook comes out ing of the torch by Governor and spreading it out on snow, an in the spring, it will be bound in Edmund S. Muskic. area having been roped off for a new style cover. Carry Torch this purpose. Additional refresh- This is in keeping with the Also, there has been a change ments will also be available. tradition of the ancient Greek Foreign Skiers Appear in photographers. The editors and present-day commencement Evening entertainment in Chase have engaged the Harvard Studio of the Olympics. The torch will Hall will consist of faculty skits of Boston to do the camera be carried from Augusta by a re-, i j g by two newly-organ- Carnival preparations occupy attention of OC Council mem- and s ng n work. lay team and arrive on campus j ized campus groups, bers Ben Getchell, Sylvia Soehle, and Marilyn Miller. while the parade is going on. Saturday offers more unusual Photograph Carnival Events (Photo by Atwood) The parade will be made up of j evcnts A ski exhibition and sla- Senior portraits, taken at the members of the four competing i lom demonstration, by a member beginning of the year, are being countries and will feature an un- j of the Swiss Olympic team and I delivered today. The two editors precedented array of costumes I an internationally known Aus- from the different countries, \ ^ke place on Mt. plan to begin taking candids for Increased Cost Of Living trian skier win along with bands and floats. : rjavid. the activities section after vaca- Forces Tuition Fee Hike Light Bowl Of Fire j pian Carnival Dance tion. Prior to the beginning of the A jazz concert, followed by ser- Photographers will be on cam- Another increase in tuition, ef- ers have made these increases ice show, the bowl of fire will be enadmg of the dormitories is pus to record all Carnival events. fective in September 1958, was necessary President Phillips ex- lit, signifying the actual begin-; pIanried for Saturday afternoon, plained. ning of Carnival. The ice show, .. Twilight," the semi- announced Monday by President 0)ympian will also feature "foreign bands" | formaI daneei win take plact. Charles F. Phillips. The $800 tui- Tuition rates would be much Syracuse Prof higher without the many gifts and exciting entertainment. j g^m^y evening in the gym. tion fee and the $650 cost of to Bates from alumni and friends Co-chairmen Barbara Madsen The band will be ann0unced and Lawrence Beer have also en-1 | j board and room represent an of the college. a er Gives Series Of increase of $75 in outlay per stu- gaged for Thursday evening the I The Sunday outingi set for Seek Proper Salary Level Meddiebempsters from Bowdoin, dent. j February 2. will be at Camden Phy*rsics Lectures "The financial support of a widely-known and very popu- i this year and will prove appeal- This year's increase will add i Bates College by its alumni, cor- lar choral group. A song fest will ing to all. whether indoor or out- Prof. Peter Bergmann, physics $60,000 to the school's budget. follow. professor at Syracuse University • porations, and friends has made door enthusiast. It is to be un- Since 1950 increase amounting to Hold "Sugaring-Off" and a specialist in relativity, will ! it possible for us to maintain rel- derstood that this is not just a $455 represent the college's at- On Friday the faculty-student be the guest speaker at several atively low tuition rates and, at ski trip. There are toboggan tempt to adjust its income to the football game will take place, events on the Bates campus this the same time, to raise faculty runs, an ice skating pond, a rising cost of living. Even with followed by snow games in the week. He is spending four days salaries," he concluded. ski run, ping pong, and several these ups in expenditures, Bates afternoon. A trophy will be here as a visiting lecturer under Although faculty salaries here other attractions. still maintains a position in awarded at this time to the coun- Offer Price Reduction the sponsorship of the American are said to have doubled in the the lowest-cost-bracket among try amassing the highest total of '• past 15 to 20 years, the trustees, Something that will appeal to Institute of Physics. northern colleges. points from the competitive ; acting on the recommendation of all, especially the male side of Professor Bergmann's lecture events. Living Expenses Increase [ the president feel that further campus, is the decrease in the series opened with a discussion Rand Field will be the scene i increase is necessary. amount of tickets from $5.25 last of the role of physics in science "The continuing upswing in year and $5.75 the year before, to at the monthly meeting of the the national cost of living and I Includes Campus Maintenance a surprising $4.50. which will in- science clubs last evening. the ever present need to increase i The salaries were low to begin Carolers Gather clude all the extraordinary the salaries of our college teach- Discusses Relativity I with and have not yet reached For Annual Sing events of the weekend. He will address the Physics the proper level. Top men in Other events in keeping with Colloquium at 4 p. m. this after- fessor Bergmann will discuss I their fields are now getting On Friday Night the theme include a film, a mas- ndbn in Room 25, Carnegie Sci- "Einstein's Ideas on Relativity" $15,000 to $20,000 for college querade dance, a dance contest, ence Building, on "Relativity for the benefit of junior and se- teaching. The average professor's The Christian Association is an open house in the Women's and Quanta." The meeting is nior Cultural Heritage students. salary, however, is an insignifi- sponsoring its annual program of Union, and an open house at cant one when compared to the Christmas caroling Friday even- open to the public. The lecture will be given in the Thorncrag. Filene Room. Pettigrew Hall. salaries after graduation of the ing. Carolers will assemble at Incorporate Suggestions At 11:20 a.m. tomorrow, Pro- men and women they train. 6:30 p.m. in the Chase Hall ball- The co-chairmen have spent Encourage Attendance One must remember that tui- room. much time planning the events is not compulsory, Bach Concert Attendance tion represents the over-all costs They will then divide into and incorporating all suggestions but "Cultch" students are ad- for operating the campus as well groups, visiting the homes of var- (Continued on page two) Bernard Piche, organist of vised to attend as the lecture as instructional expenses. ious professors and friends. They St. Peter's and St. Paul's concerns a subject which is in- will return to the campus about Church, will present a con- cluded in Cultural Heritage 402. 8 p. m. Mirror cert of Bach organ music at Professor Bergmann's final Plans Open House Seniors are reminded to 4 p. m. tomorrow in the speech will, be given Friday Don't Forget CA has also planned an infor- pick up their class pictures morning during the regular mal open house in the Chase Hall by 3 p. m. today in the base- church. The concert, which Friday and Saturday of : Lounge following the caroling Chapel program. At that time ment of Roger Williams Hall. will constitute Cultural Heri- he will attempt to answer the this week and January 3 and • program. The open house will The balance of each stu- tage mass lecture for the question, "What Is Modern 4 are all no-cut days! Periods j run simultaneously with the seniors, is open to all inter- Physics?" in .layman's terminol- Saturday will be shortened; "Silver Bells" dance and will dent's bill must be paid at ested students. ogy. classes end at 11:25 a.m. conclude at 11:45 p.m. this lime.

fc ~ " riJ_L 1"\ TWO THE BATES STUDENT, DECEMBER 11. 1957 Soloists Seem Competent Artists Compere j Hickories Plan Ski Trips; 7 S a 012 In 'Messiah Performance ^ ? i £ ^f ir Participate In State Meet Headed By OC By ROGER H. ALLEN The Hickories Ski Group has Beer, George Bird, Joseph Corn, The Bates College Choral Society and Orchestra combined The Outing Club is sponsoring scheduled two ski trips and a Stanley Evans, Robert Finnie, meeting for the post-vacation James Haddock, Jon Putnam, talents last Sunday to offer two performances of George a seal contest open to all Bates students in connection with period. and Walter Neff. Frederick Handel's "Messiah." * "Winter Olympics, 1958." Two Sign-ups are being taken from With the return of Haddock The groups, under the direc- not well disciplined. The rising seal designs are needed: a 4x4% 9-10 p. m. tonight in the base- and two excellent freshman tion of Prof. D. Robert Smith, and sitting down of the large inch design for the calendar of ment of the Hobby Shoppe for prospects, the team stands a featured as soloists Patricia Al- group before and after their events and a 2^4x4 design for the first trip of the season. This good chance of duplicating its len and Lois Chapman, sopranos; numbers was noisy and poorly the dance program. is scheduled for January 5 and victory over Colby and also of Kenneth Russell and Norman Ja- timed, and much unnecessary Students are requested to sub- the destination is Sugarloaf closing the gap between Bates son, tenors; and Wasil Katz, movement distracted from the mit all entries to Jean Heming- and the Maine and Bowdoin baritone. soloists. Mountain in Kingfield. way or Alfred Turner by Satur- teams. Movement Distracts The tone quality of the choral Demonstrate Fundamentals group was, for the most part, of day, January 4. The designer of The chorus, while in good A second trip is being planned top grade. The general blend of the winning seals will be award- voice for most of the evening for the following Sunday, with voices was good, although the ed two tickets to Carnival. If performance, was, unfortunately, details to be announced after va- CA Gives Party' tenor section seemed to be ham- these seals are designed by two pered by the standing-out of in- persons, the prize will be divided. cation. For Children Of Committee Plans dividual voices. The alto and bass I The January 11 meeting will I sections provided good back- feature demonstrations of various The Twin Cities Informal Dance ground for the soprano unit and Garnet skiing fundamentals and tech- Childrea from the Lewiston- were well controlled in the poly- The Garnet, featuring a niques. A ski movie will also be Auburn area will be guests at a For Friday Night phonic passages. collection of unique stories shown. The meeting will be held Christmas party, held in Chase Shows Excellence and poems, will be released from 1:15-3 p.m. in the Filene The Chase Hall ballroom will Hall Ballroom from 3:30-5 p. m. Needless to say. the popular in its new sixe and layout Room, Pettigrew Hall. be the scene of an informal Friday. Christmas dance from 8:30-11:45 "Halleluiah Chorus" showed the tomorrow afternoon and will Compete At Bridgton A traditional event, this party p. m. Friday. most polish and provided an ex- be distributed through the The Hickories Ski Team has is sponsored by the Christian Christmas decorations includ- cellent climax to the program. post office. This Winter 1957 been invited to participate in the Tne Association with the cooperation ing evergreens will contribute | orchestra, at times, over- Issue is the first of two Bowdoin Invitational Meet Janu- of Bates students and faculty. toward carrying out the theme I powered the singers, but their planned for this school year. ary 11 at Pleasant Mountain, risin s r Present Play. Santa Claus "Silver Bells." Refreshments will | 8 P' »t carried them Bridgton. also be served in Christmas style, through. Slalom races will be run in the Highlighting the afternoon's In the slow Winter Carnival Present Musical Entertainment moving "Pastoral morning and cross-country in the program will be the allegorical The Brad Garcelon Combo will I Symphony," the orchestra was (Continued from page one) puppet show, "Mario in the Land most afternoon. All four Main colleges play for the evening's dancing, j disappointing. Runs and from the Campus Relations and will have teams participating. of the Sea Horse," produced and Intermission entertainment will |trills were Jumbled and the sec- other groups to make this the directed by Prof. John Tagliabue. tions had Hope For Victory include songs by a girls' sextet, | difficulty keeping to- most exciting and unsurpassed Santa Claus will attend and the Merrimanders, and the Hi- j gether. Carnival ever to take place on Representing Bates will be distribute stockings crammed Hos, a men's septet. The Old Considers Soloists the Bates campus. William Anderson, Lawrence with gifts. Adding to the holiday Miss Allen Story Teller will also be present, - although lacking atmosphere will be refreshments, to retell the story of "The Lit- depth, is possessed of a clear and decorations and Christmas games tlest Angel." pleasant soprano voice. She dis- A' Team Stays Unbeaten led by girls in the recreational All arrangements for the played excellent control, espe- leadership class. dance are by the Chase Hall cially in the higher register, and Dance Committee. Admission her diction was always clear. At UVM Debate Tourney will be $1.25 per couple. Jason delighted the audience Bates varsity debaters contin- Bowdoin, and Pennsylvania State Gibbs Girls Get with warmth, feeling and artistic ued their winning form by tying College. the Top Jobs Calendar interpretation. His has a solid Bowdoin for the greatest number On Saturday four freshmen voice, well trained and power- of victories at the annual Uni- will represent Bates at a novice Today ful versity of Vermont Tournament tourney at St. Anselm's College, Physics Colloquium, Room 25,1 Katz Performs Well held November 22 and 23 in Manchester, N. H. Debating the Carnegie Science Building, Giving what was probably the Burlington. national topic with about 20 4 p.m. most delightful performance of Competing with 40 other east- other New England colleges will Basketball, Alumni Gymnasium the evening was Wasil Katz. He ern U.S. and Canadian colleges, be Neil Newman and Mary Staf- JV vs. Farmington, 6:15 p. m. displayed much stage presence each sending at least one unit ford on the affirmative side, and Varsity vs. UNH, 8:15 p.m. and professional quality. He is of four members, the Bates A Marjorie Sanborn and Jack Sim- CA Vespers, Chapel well trained in the use of dyna- team went undefeated in 10 de- mons taking the negative stand. Thursday mics and his shading and pitch Bates was host to western Bergmann Lecture on Einstein, were admirable. bates. King Cheek and Richard Dole took the affirmative in fa- Maine high schools for their an- Filene Room, Pettigrew Hall, Miss Chapman was plagued by Special Course for College Women voring the open shop over the nual clinic last Friday. A dem- 11:20 a.m. faulty breathing which caused onstration debate on foreign aid Residences. Write College Dean Bach Organ Recital, St. Peter's her to flat occasionally. She has union ship, while Everett Ladd for GIBBS GIRLS AT WORK. and Willard Martin upheld the between Bates and Bowdoin was and St. Paul's Church, 4 p. m. basically a good quality and tone presented in the evening with Friday which could be developed by negative position on this national debate topic. Danielson and Bruce Perry tak- CA Christmas Party for Chil- achieving more volume. ing the affirmative against a dren, Chase Hall, 3:30-5 p. m. Good diction and breathing did B Team Scores Well Katharine A number of schools, including Bowdoin negative team. About GIBBS CA Christmas Caroling, 6:30- much to enhance the solo offer- SECRETARIAL Bates, had B teams at the tour- 200 people from 25 schools at- 8 p. m. ings of tenor Kenneth Russell. (Continued on page eight) KKTOHlMlMirttomiUSt PROVIDENCE $. IK Anitll SI Chase Hall Dance, 8:30- His high register shakes on the ney. The affirmative team of ttW TOW IF. no Park *■■ HONTCLAH. NJ, 31 Plymouth SI 11:45 p. m. (Continued on page seven) Mary-Ellen Crook and John CA Open House, Chase Hall Lawton and the negative team of Lounge, 8-11:45 p.m. David Danielson and Joanne LEWISTON SHOE CLINIC Saturday New Dorm Presents Trogler copped six out of ten de- QUICK DEPENDABLE SERVICE Shortened periods, Classes End "Smurdskellars" For cisions including victories over We're Ready To Serve Bates Students at 11:25 a.m. Dartmouth and Harvard. 25 Sabattus Street Lewiston Basketball, Bates vs. Bowdoin, Open House Feature Final tallies showed both away The New Dormitory will pre- Bates and Bowdoin on top with Friday. January 3 sent its first open house from 8- 16 victories out of 20 debates. NOW Chapel Period Omitted, Class- 11:45 p. m., January 4th at Chase Bates was the only school which STRAND EMPIRE.Cp T RYING es Begin 8:35 a. in. Hall. had one unit achieving a perfect Last Times Today— Chase Hall Dance Lessons, record. Among the A teams HIS MOST The theme of the open house ELECTRIFYING 7-8 p. m. winning nine out of 10 debates "Short Cut To Hell" is the German Ratskellar, and PERFORMANCE Saturday, January 4 everyone is requested to dress ac- were Army, Boston University, James Cagney New Dormitory Open House, cordingly: bermudas, knee socks Robert Ivers Chase Hall Ballroom, 8- and other apparel to coincide Ritz Theatre "This Could Be The 4. 11:45 p.m. with the theme. Wednesday and Thursday FRANK SINATRA Sunday, January 5 Offer Entertainment "FRIENDLY PERSUASION" Night" Hickories Ski Trip, Sugarloaf Entertainment will be provid- (in color) Jean Simmons MITZI GAYNOR Mountain, Kingfield, 8:15 ed by the "Smurdskellars." There Gary Cooper Dorothy McGuire Paul Douglas JEANNE CRAIN a. m. - 6:30 p. m. will be dancing and Chase Hall Anthony Perkins Marjorie Main Thurs., Fri„ Sat.— 1>ie EDDIE JU.BERT ■. facilities will be opened to all. "SPRING REUNION" "The Abominable Chapel Schedule Refreshments will be provided, Dana Andrews Betty Hutton JolcerUsWiJ consisting of home-made cookies, Friday and Saturday Snowman" Friday cakes, pretzels, and root beer. "BRUTE FORCE" Forrest Tucker Singing His Heart Out In A Prof. Peter Bergmann, Physics All Bates men are cordially in- Burt Lancaster Ann Blyth Maureen Connell Thousand Smoky Saloons Department, Syracuse Uni- vited to attend this fun-filled "NAKED CITY" . . . Fighting The Gangsters "Ghost Diver" Who Try To Ruin Him!!! versity open house. Barry Fitzgerald Don Taylor James Craig \'. / /

THE BATES STUDEN'r, DECEMBER 11, 1957 THREE Four 'Countries' Compete Leyasmeyer Describes Problem In Winter Olympic Games The key feature of Winter Car- Rand and Milliken will repre- Of Current Communist Threat nival this year will be dormitory sent Germany; the New Dormi- competition. Points will be tory, Japan; the Frye Street Suggests Solution In Discusses Ideology awarded for various competitive houses. Holland; and Cheney, Religious Revolution Of Russian System events over the weekend, includ- Whittier, and Mitchell, Scandina- ing snow sculpture, parade par- via. By PHIL GUSHEE By PRISCILLA CHARLTON In a blunt, often impassioned ticipation, murals, dormitory dec- I Invite Men To Help Dr. Karlis Leyasmeyer, direc- i indictment of United States orations, dance contest, and snow tor of lecture programs of Inter- games. As the women could hardly be complacency, last Friday's Chapel expected to put on a successful The winning group will be pre- speaker, Dr. Karlis Leyasmeyer, national Christian Leadership, Carnival without help, the men sented a plaque by the Carnival analyzed Soviet successes and Inc., discussed the ideology sys- are invited to work on plans in Queen at the Saturday night American failures in the present tem, and foreign policy of the the dormitories at announced dance. Individual winners in the cold war. times. They should select early Communists, Thursday in Citi- events will receive bronze med- Dr. Leyasmeyer, a former Uni- the "country" for which they zenship Laboratory. allions. versity of Latvia professor and wish to work, so as to participate Represent Countries victim of both Nazi and Commu- "Today's basic problem," said in all stages of planning. The campus will be divided nist torture, first discussed the Dr. Leyasmeyer, "is that we, in- into four groups representing Begin Preparations new Soviet strategy announced stead of going into a Golden Age, Germany. Japan. Holland, and A coordinating committee of at last year's 20th Communist are pursuing the road to destruc- Scandinavia. The men will be representatives from all the Congress in Moscow. tion. We should use our knowl- "natives'" of the "country" to dormitories has started planning Paralyze Capitalists edge and resources to build a which their dates belong. their countries" participation. There Khrushchev blandly an- new wonderful world, but we Included in this group are nounced that in a few years Dr. Karlis Leyasmeyer are, instead, on a suicidal march. Committee Sponsors Mary Dyer. Suzanne Yancho. Communists everywhere will Present property has not induced Sylvia Ajemian, Sarah Benson, ; "sing the funeral dirge of capi- As in the past, asserted the us to follow the right road. Com- Latest Dance Steps Jean Tuomi. Barbara Swanton, talism." With pretended smiles speaker, the Communist Party's munism, in theory, is trying to Every Friday Night Elisabeth Emmons, Margaret and peaceful co-existence "we achievements stem from its answer the problem." will paralyze them (specifically Lampson. Margaret Montgomery, members adopting three "totals:" Changes Environment Free dance lessons are now be- I America) psychologically." total acceptance of a cause, total Laurie Sunderland. Tabitha Wall. "The theory of Communism." ing given at 7 p. m. every Friday Dr. Leyasmeyer cited evidence dedication to it. and total action. Carol Gilbert, and Emily Dore. stated Dr. Leyasmeyer. "calls for night in the Chase Hall ball- of the Soviet's success. Last year, The pattern of failure, too of- Other members of the coordi- the unselfish feeling in men. Pri- room. Last Friday, several stu- while talking peace at the ten in America, involves eloquent nating committee are Pauline vate property tends to make one dents learned to dance the Geneva conference tables, the lip service to cover up underlying "Lmdy." Fleming. Diane Curtis. Elizabeth Russians were selling arms to selfish, thus it should be Bonnar, Judith Williams, Su- complacency and as little real During the next year. Loretta E<:ypt and infiltrating Africa. abolished. sanna Kittredge. Beverly Graf- action as possible. This policy Novim and Roger Allen will Their crowning success was the fam, Judith Muzio, Rosalind Mc- is eating at the core of America. "If the environment of private teach the "Bop." "Cha-cha-cha." Hungarian revolt, where Amer- property is changed man will no Cullough. David Harper, Bruce Fears Cause Compromise ' C.i ,pso." and whatever else is ica was frozen into inactivity by longer desire to have it, thus will requested. Other Bates students Manning. Benjamin Gelchell, "In spite of our real might and fear of missile retaliation. real strength." warned Dr. Ley- become unselfish." wili teach the dances they know Robert Cornell, and Joseph Beat Us At Democracy Oliver. asmeyer, "a dedicated army of especially well. In addition, "Russia is beating Seek Absolute Power zealots is beating us in every Novices are especially welcome us at our own democratic "To accomplish this change in at these dance sessions, but ev- field." And our fears cause us to j men's ideals, the Communist j game." suggested the speaker. compromise. eryone will learn something and Rob Players Plan ' Free elections in Java, Okinawa. | party as the leader of the Pro- Religion was presented as a have a good time, too. I Ceylon and other countries result letariat must obtain absolute key factor in the strength of a CostumingShow in increased Communist power world power. As soon as com- nation by the former professor. plete power is attained the theo- The next meeting of Robinson and prestige. "When a society follows a pat- To explain the current Com- ry can be put into practice. Players will be held at 7 p. m. tern of failure, of moral and spir- munist victories, the Chapel Tuesday, January 7, in the Lit- itual weakness, it is doomed. As "Property will become the pos- speaker brought out two patterns tle Theatre. Daphne Scourtis and soon as religion becomes a lip session of all the people who will of behavior recurrent in history, Nancy Stewart are in charge of service in a society there is a work for the benefit of all, thus one of success, the other, failure. this meeting. change — downwards." creating a new unselfish econom- A costume show is scheduled Deplores Moral Disintegration ical environment." for viewing various costumes Party Features Today in America, "we wor- Indoctrinates To Theory from different plays and periods. ship at the altars of false gods" "To condition man to the new Prof. Lavinia M. Schaeffer will Puppet Show and live by secondary values of be the moderator and will ex- environment, the Communists pleasure. Only complete moral must rid him of his evil ideas of plain some of the functions of By Tagliabues disintegration can follow, de- costuming. The costumes will be capitalism, indoctrinate him to Featured at tomorrow eve- clared the speaker. modeled by a student. the Communist theory, and acti- ning's faculty Christmas party Two suggestions were made by vate him to work for the party. at 8 p. m. in Chase Hall will be Dr. Leyasmeyer. Americans must "Those who cannot be condi- two puppet plays. Written by "listen to God and take up real \ : tioned to these ideas," continued DRY CLEANSING Prof. John Tagliabue. the puppet values" if they are to survive. 1 Dr. Leyasmeyer, "are regarded SERVICE plays tell their lively tales "The Communists are in enough political difficulties to be de-1 as a cancerous growth and must Tel. 4-7326 through allegory. Working the colorful felt pup- stroyed." emphasized the speak-' be eliminated for the good of so- ciety." Call and Delivery pets, creations of Mrs. John Tag- er. That is what we must bring liabue. will be Linda Tanner, about. Engulf In Slavery Exclusive Bonnie Richman, Helen Mar- Need Religious Rebirth The Communists in working Micronite Filter coux, Peter Wood, and Paul "To do it we need a religious toward the conquest of the world ^^ INCOHPORATID <4T'*J Hoffman. revolution, a spiritual and moral OXUtSOM * rUtuilEBM have engulfed those under their | POPULAR FILTER PRICE \ Anita Kastner and Mary Gal- rebirth to free us from our rule in a "three-fold slavery, College Agent, Barbara Farnum j breath will provide intermission fears," Dr. Leyasmeyer con- political, economic, and psycholo- cluded. gical." he concluded.

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- *!» T -fl FOUR THE BATES STUDENT, DECEMBER 11. 1957 Editorials Vet VoocUu Latest Harris Novel Fails Hark the herald angels shout. College Or Prep School? It won't be long till we get out. In Developing Characters The liberal arts education, as it appears at Bates, is becom- Thanksgiving rides proved Mark Harris is a young Ameri- he has learned some facts of life; ing just one more step in one's academic training rather than to be interesting especially- can novelist who already has namely, that a mature man must a solid basis for a career, a "prep school" for graduate school through five states. proved his worth in several ex- learn to "love on demand." And candidates. That was some car that blocked cellent books with a baseball this "love on demand" means a background — "The Southpaw," A liberal arts student finds his advanced training con- the entrance to the Chapel the love for country as well as for stantly pushed farther into the future as he discovers the other day. "Bang The Drum Slowly" and "A human beings. true nature of courses which the catalog implies are ad- Ticket for a Seamstitch." "Some of these freshman Learns Lesson vanced and specialized courses in his major field. Required boys certainly are rude. I In his latest novel, "Something Sometimes, "Something About About a Soldier," Mr. Harris for- Core Courses are supposed to provide each student with an had to make the long, steep a Soldier" is similar, both in con- introduction to the basic aspects of various subjects. Ad- sakes the big-league diamond for climb alone." tent and style, to J. D. Salinger's vanced courses should not be called upon to perform this a sometimes comical, often pa- My, what fun it is to go Christ- much better novel, "The Catcher thetic look at Jacob Epp (or Ep- function. mas tree hunting in the wee in the Rye." Both are concerned However, many — and in some cases a majority — of the stein), a precocious 17-year-old small hours of the morning. with adolescent heroes who are students taking a course are not majoring in that department. who enlists in the Army during Right, Judy? groping painfully and comically The varied preparation in the particular subject of the mem- World War II but who finds that On campus mail is certain- toward maturity. In Jacob's case bers of the class necessitates repetition, in each course, of he is not yet ready to die for his ly keeping the post office he learns a valuable lesson from concepts and background information taught in other courses country. in the department and a very generalized presentation of the busy. You never can tell Captain Dodd and from Joleen, what you might find when Novel Fails a PX counter girl who is often subject matter. Lose Value you open a letter. Even It would be pleasant to report wise but who never emerges clouds of powder. that Mr. Harris' novel is a suc- from the book as a clearly etched The large size of classes is in itself a deterrent to thorough Fellas, Santa Hal says he has a cess — but it is not. In fact, person. and detailed coverage of advanced material. A straight lec- young Jacob, although he has Mr. Harris can write crackling ture method, with little specialized work, little discussion, must for every shopping list — a monogramed slide rule for your some endearing qualities, is too dialogue. He is accurate and fun- and a great deal of reading to be done by the student, is the much of the time exasperating. ny in his passages of Army jar- only feasible way to handle the situation. Offering courses girl. Since the recent trip to Not even in an epilogue, 15 gon. But his chief failure in in alternate years gives the student a wider variety of "Something About a Soldier" is courses from "which to choose, but necessarily means a larger Pownal. the word of the day years after when Jacob is a high is: "Watch out! Don't step on school teacher, does he seem to in his characterization — partic- enrollment in these courses. Standard requirements of prep- ularly of Dodd and Joleen. aration would increase the value of the course, in spite of the Charlie!" have matured greatly. However, class size. A study of Bates catalogs shows that several of the more specialized courses have recently been dropped. These in- Letters To The Editor clude such courses as Browning, Chaucer, and poets in the Ed. note: Contrary to rumors be- Far too often our positive sug- they see faults. Often real prog- English department, Far Eastern history, and now two ad- ing circulated, students who sub- gestions have been met with an ress has been made when some vanced sociology courses. Sociology majors will find it hard mit letters to this column, al- answer suggesting that we need one has felt a need for change to obtain employment in social work with only one practical though fully responsible jor their not remain at Bates. This atti- and has had the courage to say course on the record and with a major including courses out- comments, are not subject to tude was also expressed in the so and cared enough to try to do side the sociology department for accreditation (if for any Administrative reprobation. "Take It or Leave It" editorial something. reason they are unable to take the limited number of courses To the Editor: and in the reply to my letter. Points To Conflict now offered). What have we here at Bates, This philosophy suggests a I believe that wherever youth Students also find that they cannot always take the ad- a bunch of animals? One would closed mind and a denial of a meets authority, there is always vanced courses in their own departments, such as advanced almost think so after observing meeting of minds as a way of a potential area for conflict. It is composition and English seminar; the former is limited to the "line" for meals at Commons. settling differences. It is authori- natural and right for youth to ten students, not necessarily English majors, and both are I'm referring of course to the tarian and contrary to the demo- want to have the greatest possi- among the few courses which require a specific grade as a age-old problem of line-cutting. cratic ideals we cherish. ble voice in the policies and rules prerequisite. Russian history, a course originally scheduled Deplores Line-Cutting Needs Initiative which are to govern their lives to be given this year, has been postponed until next year, It seems that we have a group Naturally, I do not deny the for four important years. A lack despite a great demand for it, by a shift in scheduling and here at Bates who have absolute- very obvious fact "that students of critical thinking and courage the heavy course load in the department. ly no respect for the rights and who are basically dissatisfied to express one's views might make for easy administration but Seek Specific Requirements privileges of others. They per- with Bates are free to withdraw." However. I do not believe that not for real student growth or More practical and specialized advanced courses are need- sist in thinking that lines are made only for fools and that this is constructive thinking or is fine spirit. ed to give the student more thorough knowledge of his major a positive way of meeting opposi- Discusses Issues subject, to prepare him not only for grad school but also for somehow they are a little above the common "line stander." Well, tion. Possibly the poor campus I feel that the editorial column obtaining a job immediately upon graduation. The large spirit, which our editor discussed, is an excellent place to present number of students in the present "advanced" course and the I say it's high time we ordinary people set them straight. is a natural result of this type of controversy and to discuss cam- varied backgrounds of these students combine to lower the thinking. pus issues. Therefore, I wish to standards of the course and to increase the burden on the I had been suffering under the impression that this problem was Strong government at any suggest the following problems professor. level, whether college, municipal, for consideration: We recommend a comprehensive system of prerequisites peculiar to the men's side of the campus. I guess I gave the wo- state, or federal has never been 1. Sunday worship is needed on in the liberal arts such as are found in the sciences, starting (Continued on page eight) with the Core Courses and increasing through the 200, 300, men more credit than they were built by those who leave when and 400 courses, as one solution to the problem. This would due, however, because some of reduce the number of students registering for "gut courses," them were just as rude as some raise class standards, increase general retention of subject of the men last November 25 matter and faculty and student interest in the courses, and when we had co-ed dining. provide a liberal education that is not watered-down. Calls For Action The odd part of all this is that these offenders are a small mi- nority. Why has nothing been done? There has been talk of en- forcing the rule against line- <2>ates Student cutting ever since I've been here, but exactly how much ef- EDITORIAL STAFF fort has been put behind this 5*7 - *<>< EDITOR-IN-CHIEF enforcement? Not much! Irene Frye '58 I believe I speak for a large v"o,pev ooe ov» - MANAGING EDITOR SENIOR ASSOCIATE EDITOR majority of the campus on this S oo\siie rec«A\v« Catherine Jarvis '58 Anne Ridley '58 matter and therefore request ac- ASSOCIATE EDITORS Christopher Ives' 58, Howard Kunreuther '59 tion to be taken not next year or NEWS EDITORS Louis Brown *59, Philip Gushee '60 next semester, but now! Michael Powers '59, Dorothy Sibley '59 Dave Lowry '59 FEATURE EDITOR James Parham '59 ASSOCIATE FEATURE EDITOR Roger H. Allen '60 To the Editor: SPORTS EDITOR - Edwin Gilson '58 I offer sincere apology to the ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITORS Bates students who tried to find Norman Clarke '59, Richard Paveglio '60 my meaning in my recent letter. EXCHANGE EDITOR Barbara Madsen '58 That my meaning was not clear MAKE-UP EDITOR Marcia Bauch '59 was due to my own carelessness STAFF PHOTOGRAPHERS Marie Blunda '59, Judith Perley '58 for which I feel deep humiliation. BUSINESS MANAGER Fred Greenman '58 I feel that most of our criti- ADVERTISING MANAGER Walter Neff '59 cism about Bates centers around CIRCULATION MANAGERS Elaine Hanson '60, Elizabeth Morse '60 a feeling that we are treated like Faculty Consultant — Dr. John C. Donovan babies. This type of treatment V OON't UKE TO OWt vVOWCVOOR* leads us into a complacency that ONER. V&C-A.-TXON HAW VH Sv>«?€ Published weekly at Chase Hall, Bates College, during the college year. Tel. % 4-8621 (Sundays only). Printed at the Auburn Free Press, 99 Main Street, is usually expressed as, "Aw, YOU'U. trvt*T> TVW> VStVT TSUJ *ANJt-V* Auburn. Entered as second-class matter at the Lewlston Post Office Jan. 30, 1913. under the act of Mar. 3, 1879. A member of the Associated Collegiate Press. what's the use?" 77 THE BATES STUDENT, DECEMBER 11, 1957 FIVE (EbrtatmaB Politics Or Poker? Cloudy skies and snow gently By DICK HOYT * Alumni Office Sets Up Relations falling. "Bet two." Snowflakes of love "Call." Between Graduates And College And goodwill "Raise you a couple."* Touching everywhere, Smoke permeates the small, Stred Is Man With A blanket of cheer crowded room in the dorm as Over 6,000 Bosses Covering the dirt and grime of the game progresses. The pot life grows, complacency vanishes, In order to establish and per- petrate fellowship among the And hiding for the season and soon tension is paramount. alumni and mutually helpful re- "I've got a flush." The cheerlessness and gloom lationships between them and Left by Summer's death . . . "Full barn, you lose." the school, Bates College, some Snowflakes stamped into the Is this the typical college years ago, established its Alum- ground, scene at Bates? Are these its ni Association. Mixed with the city's soot, typical characters? Perhaps not, Maintaining offices in Chase Hall, the Association, under the And trodden upon by hurrying but certainly they represent a feet, direction of Alumni Secretary powerful segment of our popu- Cold feet longing to go home, Frank O. Stred, Jr., is concerned lation on campus. with making it possible for the Away from the hustle of it all . . . Recently, the American people College to carry on programs that have been called complacent in will benefit the College. And home . . . Lists Projects their attitude toward the prob- Inside wreathed doors and Few people are aware of the lems of this over-burdened world frosted windowpanes, many projects which constitute of ours. The above serves as an The clusters of green the daily agenda of the office. example of this attitude. Perhaps Alumni Secretary Frank O. Stred, Jr. For example: the Career Day Sending their piney fragrance it is not n universal example, but Conference held every third year Throughout all the house . . . none the less, the attitude still is sponsored by the Association. And the warmth and joy exists. Ivy Leaves Surrounding the family, On this day 50-60 alumni return Oblivious to the coldness Takes Poll to campus to participate in dis- Beyond the circle of their fire- In order to obtain material for Poetry Satirizes Russia's cussions with students on various light, this report, opinions were col- career opportunities. And the sheets of decorated lected from a few assorted stu- The Association is also re- cookies — dents. Naturally, the most com- Satellite, College Living sponsible for conducting an an- Coyly snatched by small mon topics of conversation were In keeping with the times, this blood pressure and taxes are go- nual fund campaign. From this hands — the recent happenings concerning week's column will be rather ing up! And the next thing you fund comes some of the 30- And the warmth from the oven sputnik and our attempts to confusing (more so than usual, know, they'll be having a 40% of tuition costs, above the Where the beloved ginger- "keep up with the Joneses," the that is). But then, the world was "Rockets Investigating Commit- regular fee paid by the stu- bread men bake . . . latest of which blew up in our made out of chaos . . . tee" (or do they already have dent. faces. Memories of a pleasant Back- Then, the Tree Quotes Poem one?)! At any rate, in honor of I Standing serenely in one corner, whatever it is that's up there To-Bates weekend can also be at- Says one student, "Sputnik is The following "before and af- Gaily dominating the scene here is a poem from the "Massa- tributed partially to the planning a great moral victory for the ter" comes from the William and With its blaze of light and color Russians, but what difference chusetts Collegian." and management of Stred. I Rivalled only by the flamboy- Mary College paper: Much of the Commencement should it make to us if a dog is SMALLICSHE SPUTNIK ant bows floating around in outer space? GREAT EXPECTATIONS Reunion Weekend activity is cpn- On the gifts piled beneath the Russia can have her sputnik. I'll YOU START OUT: by das odlische philosopher ducted by the Alumni office, as branches . . . take my television." the world is your oyster Twinkle, twinkle, smallische well as the organization of 49 a romantic fool sputnik Regional Bates Alumni Clubs. The family — all happy — Sees Failures You vas up to some nogoodnik, Going to the Candlelight Ser- smug about your gut course Like und comet in der sky Perhaps the largest and most vice . . . Another student, who also pre- schedule You vas expchloden, come July? time-consuming of the office's fers to remain anonymous, goes bright-eyed with campus zeal Vhile you spinning up in space, duties is handling all college Later . . . on to say, ". . . the U. S. project a caffiene fiend Could you mean end for human bulk mailing. The Bates alumni The darkened sanctuary of the Vanguard is the biggest farce race? smoking like a chimney Are you now mit bombs geloaden, magazine is published three Church, the U. S. has ever come up with. Why bother??? Hit der earth and make expchlo- times a year by the Alumni As- The wreathes and pine cones People all over are laughing at ignorant den? sociation. And crimson ties . . . us for our failures." living it up. 1st dere reason for your flight Does Traveling Except to keep us up all night? And on the altar Many times, as the second stu- YOU WIND UP Or does your coden, Beep, Also requiring a great deal of A Cross, dent indicates, students show allergic to oysters Beep, Beep, attention is the publication of Flanked by flame-tipped candles little faith in the ability of our a muddled misanthrope Lull der man und moon to sleep? class letters. These letters are Glowing with reverent love own government to carry out its taking the whole cotton-picking Even if you vas un dud, distributed to each of the 6,842 For the Giver of light and functions. This, coupled with mess over again next semester Ve make vun, yor name ist mud. Association members and contain lif e . . . more Sunday morning poker ses- bleary-eyed from study (?) Soon der space around you buzz- news items on the positions and Here in this darkened quiet a percolated drip ing sions and fewer sermons listened You haff neighbors by der dozen. whereabouts of graduates. The bowed heads and heartfelt to make very evident this huge looking like a smudge pot So Sputnik, I say 'Vas ist los, "However, a lot of the work is prayers gap in America's moral defense. So who has a clock complex??? You is homely, vhy der fuss?' done outside of the office," Stred an educated cockroach Der comet hass der tail so bright Rising high to Heaven There is no easy two-word said. President Phillips and Stred flattened down. But you chust ugly satellite. With gratitude and joy . . . solution to this problem, but it spend a great deal of time trav- This . . . is a situation that stronger re- By the way, is it harder to live Gives More eling to Bates Clubs all over the This is Christmas. ligious and moral behavior can- it up, or live it down? But lest I be suspected of be- country. Stred also meets with — Eunice Dietz not help but to make better. Comments On Missle ing anti-American I'll end these the executive committee which Speaking of ups and downs, comments and this column with runs the association. these parting words (which may Receives Degrees 44 BATES ST. the Russians are really one up on us as their Sputnik continues be a motto for the Missiles Com- Himself a graduate of Bates, Norris - Hayden Stred received his bachelor of LEWISTON to circle around the world, while mission): "Do it tomorrow, arts degree in speech in 1953. He Laundry ours is yet to get off the ground. you've made enough mistakes to- taught and studied at Bradley In fact, while the U.S. remains day." SELF-SERVICE University where, in 1955, he re- down to earth, only the people's LAUNDRY Modern Cleaners ceived a Master of Arts degree DRAPER'S in speech and psychology. 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' 4i-L. SIX THE BATES STUDENT, DECEMBER 11, 1957 'Cat Hoopsters Outshine Take Second Straight Tilt, 83-66 Displaying a devastating fast might be a dismal night for the as he slithered his way through by ED GILSON break offense, featured by junior spirited partisan Bates crowd. the porous Maine defenses to The Bates Bobcats pulled one of the most surprising up- Bob BurkeJs 32 points, Coach Sophomores Stage Comeback spark his teammates. He sunk a Verne Ullom's surprising Bobcats However, Ullom, who, due to a driving layup as the bell sound- sets of the young basketball season by downing Colby last overwhelmed an undermanned very capable bench, was able to ed to give the Ullom crew a 41- week up at Waterville. This was the Mule quintet that was and disorganized University of substitute freely, sent in a quin- 32 supremacy at intermission. figured to be so great not only by Lee Williams and the press Maine quinet 83-66 in their home tet made up of sophomores Joe The onslaught continued in the but by Bobcat fans as well. Not that they still aren't a good opener at Alumni Gym last Sat- Murphy, Jerry Feld, Jon Whit- second half with Burke, Feld, team. Colby is a good team. It's just that Bates was better. urday evening. ten, Art Pfeiffer and Phil Can- Murphy, and DeMartine leading Second Slraight Victory delmo and the comeback party the attack against the hapless The Garnet has started fast and it has fooled everyone. In notching their second started. For the first time since this writer can remember the Garnet charges of Coach Harry Wood- straight triumph of the young With Feld superb under the bury. quintet is functioning as five-man unit — running, pressing, scrapping all the way. The big man in the Bobcat attack is Garnet Scores At Will led by high scorer Bob Burke but the attack does not weaken The Garnet scored almost at after him as the scoring is spread out between Captain Will will and Murphy tallied with Calender, Jim DiMartine, Joe Murphy, and Gerry Feld. about five minutes played to give Bates a 20 point bulge, 55-35. These players are being ably backed up by Jon Whitten, Maine was unable to crack the Jack O'Grady, Dave Smith, Phil Candelmo, Ross Deacon, tight Bobcat defense and had Gerry Walsh, Jack DeGange and Jim Wiley. their scoring confined pretty The man responsible for what may be a surprisingly good much to the deadly jump shots Garnet five is Coach Verne Ullom. He is the first basketball by Coyne, and Seavey. The visi- tors were literally run into the coach to handle a team two years in a row at Bates since ground and the reserves were far 1954. from being potent. Tonite's contest with New Hampshire will be a real rugged Coach Ullom cleared the bench game for Bates like the Colby one was last week. This time with seven minutes to go and the there will be no State Series flavor. UNH is tall and fast scoreboard showing a 72-52 with sophomores Pete Davis, Pete Smilikis, Bobby Hurst spread for Bates. The reserves and Dick Loiselle handling the brunt of the work. This is more than held their own as Ross "Deadeye" Deacon, Dave Smith, a much improved club than last year's and Bates has to get John Hooper, Jerry Walsh and by UNH to prove they're no fly by nighters. Ullom will have Jim Wylie gained valuable var- his men up, there is no doubt about that. His pre-Colby sity experience. game psychology was excellent. Victory Team Effort Whatever happens tonite, the Colby win is under Bates' The victory was definitely a belt and the Mules are no longer in the clouds. Last week's team effort with the scoring di- victory relieved a lot of the sting from Colby's upset foot- vided among several players. ball win a month ago. Burke turned in a superlative ef- * * * Bobcat Hoop Ace Bob Burke (14) drives in for a layup on fort with 32 points followed by Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from this corner the fast break in Saturday's win over Maine. Burke netted Murph with 13, DeMartine with to Bobcat fans everywhere. 32 points for the night. (Photo by Hanlon) 8 and it tailed off from there. Coyne and Seavey each tallied 16 season, the locals find themselves defensive boards, the Bobcats points for Maine with sophomore Bobkittens Down Lewiston High, in the very unfamiliar role of be- caught fire to close the gap to 15- Al Adams getting 10. ing undefeated and atop the 14 at the twelve minute mark. It was quite a night for Verne Edward Little In Initial Games State Series standings by virtue Murphy tallied on a layup and Ullom and his cohorts and the Bates Jayvee basketballers and 25 out of 64 for Auburn. of the decisive defeats meted out Bates took a 16-15 lead, a lead season is only a week old. won their second straight deci- Dick Michelson's crew kept to two inter-state rivals. which they never relinquished cision of the season Saturday pace in the first quarter when Comparable performances du- the rest of the way. •:•• night at Alumni Gym as they the score was tied four times and plicating that against Maine and Combining accurate passing 1 ! turned- back Edward Little 85 to the lead changed hands on two at Colby a week ago, in the ensu- and general all-round alertness, The i 72. The collegians defeated Lew- occasions before the hosts assert- ing weeks of the schedule, could the Garnet roared by the be- iston High earlier in the week ed themselves and the Red Eds greatly embarass state hoop ex-, wildered and befuddled Bears to JGLENWOODJ 68 to 48 in an eight minute pe- crept up to within four points, perts, somewhat similar to the take a commanding 32-25 margin BAKERY I riod duel in the LHS Gym. 56-52, in the third period before astonishment felt by national and with three minutes remaining in Both clubs displayed some fine the Jayvees broke the duel wide state-wide politicians when Mus- ■ the half. Pleases shooting during the contest open. kie copped the governorship a Burke Hoops 20 Particular which saw the Jayvees out front Mai Johnson (17), Scott Brown taw years back. at the period breaks — 21-17, 50- Burke was just a little short of Patrons (18) and Bob Zering (14) also hit Callender Bed-Ridden fantistic, taking charge of affairs 38, and 64 to 58 going into the double digits for Bates and Ed- We specialize in Birthdays. Bates, without the services of to pour in 20 points in the half final quarter as it was the fast die Williams was high man for Weddings and Special Capt. Will Callender, who was| break which turned the tide for E. L. with 19 points. Teammates Occasions bedded down with the flu, had | Chick Leahey's quintet. Bill Gardner (16) and Lee Kit- BERT COTE'S Frank Vana had a field day in trouble untangling themselves in 10 PARK ST. Dial 2-2551 tredge joined him in the double the early moments of the game Right Off Main Street the second half as he dropped in figure column and Carl Valcourt Records eight buckets from close range and it wasn't until three and a 2 MINOT AVE. AUBURN and Frank Drigotas contributed half minutes had elapsed that without a miss. He wound up nine points each. Sheet Music Dial 3-0919 with ten out of 11 from the floor Jim DeMartine opened the scor- Shooting Figures and added five out of eight from ing for the home team. 133 Lisbon - Corner Ash the foul line to take scoring ELHS Co-Captains Dud Coyne and honors with 25 points. Tried 13 16 16 .19—64 Tom Seavey, the only visitors Bates shot 18 out of 40 from Made 7 6 7 5—25 who hit with any degree of con- the floor in the first half for .450 for .391 sistency during the contest, and the Eddies were close behind Bates Jayvees pulled the Black Bears to a 15-8 with 13 out of 29 for a total of Tried 22 18 19 22—81 lead about midway through the Luiggi's Pizzeria 29 for a .448 gait. Final shooting Made 8 10 7 9—34 first half and it looked like it totals were 34 out of 81 for Bates for .420 — Features — IVY LEAGUE For THE BEST in See Our Hot Dogs BEAUTIFUL SILVER SPORT & DRESS SHIRTS Italian Sandwiches - Pizza - Spaghetti AND CHINA SELECTIONS also Hambergers To Eat Here and to Take Out Milk Shakes NEW FALL SLACKS Telephone 2-0701 it's 10% Student Discount Corner Horion and Sabattus Streets COOPER'S Tony Fournier's Sabattus Street MEN'S SHOP DELIVERY SERVICE FOR ORDERS OF $3.00 OR MORE We Serve The Best 138 Lisbon St. Tel. 4-4141 83 Lisbon Street Lewiston -

THE BATES STUDENT, DECEMBER 11, 1957 SEVEN Bobcat Quintet Stuns Colby, 83-77 Bates' fighting Bobcats, led by Bob Burke and Captain Will Cal- Geanakos And Makowsky lender, astonished the Maine bask etball world with a season-opening Colby last Wednesday To Lead Bobcat Gridmen 83-77 overtime victory over high and mighty night at Waterville. midcourt shot swished through victory. The 'Cats woked well as At the football recognition on the Ipswich Youth - Adult The Colby Mules who in pre- the cords as the buzzer sounded, a unit with everyone playing an banquet November 20, James Community Council. season ratings have been touted but the officials ruled that it had all out hustling game. Geanakos and John Makowsky John Makowsky, also a junior very high by the press and es- come a second too late. With junior Bob Burke throwing were named to guide the Bates' pecially their own coach, met a letterman, comes from Pomfret Garnet Romps In Overtime in a game high of 26 points in- football fortunes next year. Both Center, Connecticut, and attend- real surprise at the hands of the Joe Murphy got the 'Cats off on cluding 14 of 15 from the foul are well deserving of the honor, ed Killingly High School. There Bocats. Showing little respect for the right foot in the 5 minute line and Will Callendar chalking having contributed to the suc- he lettered in football as a full- the seven-time Series Champions' overtime period by sinking a pair up 25 markers, the 'Cats now pose cess of the 1957 team on the grid- back, but earned most of his Bates took the lead early in the of fouls. Colby's Ed Burke knot- a serious threat in the State Se- iron. athletic honors in track. He game and never relinquished it. ted it up at 73-73 a minute later. ries race. earned the annual Eastern Conn- Geanakos From Ipswich Hold Half-time Lead Jerry Feld, who played a tre- Feld Rebounds Well ecticut Conference Award in his Jim Geanakos, a junior from The 'Cats ran up a 42-37 lead in mendous all around game, then senior year, and was an alternate Jack O'Grady, a real take Ipswich, Massachusetts, was a the first half of play. But, in the put the Bobcats ahead for good. charge guy on the court, did a standout on both defense and of- in the high jump and 220 yard second half, the Mules, led by Whitten sunk two free throws, dash on the New England track great job setting up plays. Jerry fense in the line all season. Play- sophomore Leon Nelson's 15 but Nelson narrowed the margin Feld looked like a real veteran in ing in his third year of varsity team. He was also vice-president points, closed the gap and at the to 77-75. At this point, Jack of his class and participates in collecting 13 points and a good ball here at Bates, Jim lettered end of regulation play the score- O'Grady popped in a sweeping number of rebounds. in both his sophomore and junior dramatics. board read 71-71. hook shot to put the game on ice. All through the game it ap- years. Makowsky Outstanding Back Mules Come From Behind Bates continued to put the icing on the cake and the final score peared as if Lee Williams, the He first gained his football ex- Here at Bates, Mac has played Colby tied it up with 42 sec- read 83-77. Mules' coach, just couldn't find perience at Ipswich High School, half-back for three years, com- onds to go in the game, but fail- the right combination. In recent where he played both guard and ing into his own this year. He ed to score the tie breaker. Bates 'Cats Control Boards weeks he has been building up tackle, and he was elected co- was a unanimous selection to the got control of the ball at the 15 The slick ball handling and the his team as the best ever to come captain his senior year. He also All-Maine team, was an honor- second mark and called time to strong rebounding off of both out of Waterville. But it takes played guard in basketball, was able mention selection on the set up a play. Jon Whitten's boards were big factors in the more than just talent to win ball vice-president of the Student All- New England squad selected games. It is the spirit and hustle Council, and was a co-chairman by a national wire service, and is the first recipient of The Guy "Messiah" that make up the difference. And Gannett award for total offense. last Wednesday night he found a (Continued from page two) good example of this, in the fired- Leading Ground Gainer verge of falseto and thus tends up Bates team. » He was Bates' leading ground I to sound throaty, but he has a Nelson Leads Colby gainer with 532 yards in 94 car- I good command of pitch and ries, setting the standard for the 1 volume. Colby's scoring was divided be- Q3 3 entire state. He was also leading Looks To Improvement tween Leon Nelson with 15 and scorer in the state with seven Worthy of special mention was Johnny Edes and Lloyd Cohen touchdowns for 42 points, 24 the fine quality of trumpeters with 12 each. Two men from both against State Series rivals. His Julian Freedman and Charles sides fouled out. Bates lost Jim I DeMartine and Burke in the sec- fourth quarter touchdown against Davis. Both had some difficult Maine, and a 99 yard run back of passages to contend with but | ond half. Colby lost the services a kick-off in the Worcester Tech escaped nearly flawless. of Dick Campbell and playmaker game will be remember by all. We feel that combining an or- Cohen in the overtime period. With Geanakos' leadership in chestra and chorus was an ardu- Bates had a good night at the the line, and Makowsky sparking ous task for Professor Smith and foul line, sinking 27 out of 39. The the backfield, hopes for an ex- that more effort could be placed. Mules could only come up with to give in achieving perfection in one or 19 out of 32. This proved to be cellent season rest in able hands. the other. the difference as Bates was out- Senior Honor Awards We are not discouraged by the scored from the floor, 29-28. Malcolm Block, Albert DeSan- trivial shortcomings of one per- The box score: tis, Peter Jodaitis, Wayne Kane, formance, however, and shall Bates G F P John Liljestrand, Peter Post, look to the improvement which Thomas Vail comes with experience, training DeMartine, f 0 2 3 and planning. Murphy 1 2 4 Varsity Letters Feld 5 3 13 Malcolm L. Block, '58, Cam- Lawrence F. Hubbard, '59, Da- Whitten 1 2 4 wisely den, N. J.; Gerald M. Davis, '59, rien, Conn. Callender, c 11 3 25 Portland; Albert E. DeSantis, '58, Peter V. Jodaitis, Jr., '58, Gard- Candelmo 0 0 0 Cape Elizabeth; Frederick A. ner, Mass.; M. Wayne Kane, '59, Burke, g 6 14 26 Drayton, '59, Fall River, Mass.; Pfeiffer 0 0 0 There is no finer way to show your lasting (co-captain), Shrewsbury, Mass.; George A. Dresesr,. '59, Byfield, Kevin J. Kerrigan, '61, Clinton, O'Grady 4 0 8 appreciation to your Alma Mater than by Mass.; Richard B. Ellis, '60, Nor- Mass.; James H. Kirsch, '58, Hooper 0 0 0 Deacon 0 0 0 making a gift either outright or in trust. In wood, Mass. Hartford, Conn.; John A. Liljes- Walsh 0 0 0 these complex times, however, it is impor- John P. Flynn, Jr.,, '60, Dan- trand, '58, (co-captain), Shrews- bury, Mass. Totals 28 27 83 tant that the gift be made in a manner that vers, Mass.; James E. Gallons, '60, Norwich, Conn.; James J. John J. Makowsky, '59, Pom- Colby G F P will be most beneficial not only to your col- Geanakos, '59, Ipswich, Mass.; fret Center, Conn.; Robert F. Cudmore, f 2 1 7 lege, but to your family and business as well. William C. Hayes, '60, Uxbridge, Muello, '60, Arlington, Mass.; Edes 3 6 12 Our experienced Trust Department will Mass.; William A. Heidel, '59, Peter B. Post, '58, Waterbury, Campbell 4 0 8 Meriden, Conn.; Norman S. Ho- 6 3 15 be glad to work with you and your attorney Conn.; Thomas B. Vail, Jr., *58, Nelson henthal, '61, Manchester, Conn.; Hartford, Conn.; Donald L. Marchetti, c 2 1 5 on the financial and trust aspects of an educa- Welch, '61, New Britain, Conn.; Burke 2 1 5 tional gift that will serve as your personal and James A. Wylie, Jr., '60, Ruvo, g 3 1 7 memorial in the years ahead. Write or tele- Needham, Mass. Gigon 2 2 6 Hickory Skis Cohen 4 4 12 phone for an appointment now. Freshman Numerals Steel Edged - $9.00 Zash 0 0 0 Bindings The letters were awarded by Hunt 0 0 0 We'll be glad to send you a copy of "Facts Coach Robert V. Hatch, who Totals 29 19 77 Everyone Should Know About Charitable Giv- MEN'S then gave freshman numerals to Bates 42 29 12—83 ing," which you may find valuable at this time. Robert G. Engstrom, Montclair, Hockey Skates Colby 37 34 6—77 Simply drop us a card today. N. J.; Vincent Giuilano, Hart- WOMEN'S ford, Conn.; Bradford T. Greene, Gentile, Portnoy. Two 20s and Figure Skates Brighton, Mass.; Richard A. Gur- 5-min. overtime. $9.95 ney, Burlington, Mass.; James F. Keenan, Portland; Robert R. La- Use Our Lay Away Plan Fortune, Gardner, Mass.; Noel F. Intramural Notice ^DEPOSITORS Parker, Jr., Winthrop, Mass.; SHARLAINE'S Louis A. Riviezzo, Claremont, N. Dormitory representatives $E& Trust Connpmny Products Inc.. Dial 4-7151 H.; David H. Singer, Maplewood, are reminded that entry forms for this year's Intra- Main Office: Augusta, Maine 104 Washington St., Aub. N. J.; Frank M. Vane, Sudbury, ON THE PORTLAND ROAD Mass.; Richard S. Watkins, mural Basketball League or be- 19 Offices Serving the Heart of Maine Free Customer Parking Amesbury, Mass.; and Robert D. must be returned on Yard, Bantam, Conn. fore Decmeber 11th. ^s EIGHT THE BATES STUDENT, DECEMBER 11, 1957 Letters To The Editor Guidance News (Continued from page four) Sophomores Pick Theme Because of processing difficul- study program. the campus. The college can- Of January Semi-Formal ties, Dr. L. Ross Cummins re- Lab Offers Summer Jobs not delegate its responsibility quests that all seniors planning Summer employment at the to the Twin-Cities, especially The sophomore class has plans dance music. to use the Placement Office cre- Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory since the town churches are well underway for their January Plan Seasonal Decorations in New Mexico is open to sen- not able or willing to minister dential service complete and re- dance, according to Co-chairmen The decorations will be de- turn their registration forms be- iors who plan to continue with adequately to Bates students. Joan Celtruda and Malcolm Mac- signed around typical June fore the Christmas vacation. This advanced studies in the psysical Also we need a college chap- Bain. The dance will be held will insure seniors having them sciences. lain whose chief job is to from 8-12 p. m. January 11 in scenes with trellises, wishing for early spring interviews. Seniors interested in depart- preach to the students and to Chase Hall. well, and other appropriate ment store work will want to at- counsel students. Officer Speaks Tomorrow The committee has chosen the spring motifs. tend Bamberger's Career Open "Careers in the Federal Ser- 2. Chase Hall should'be open for theme of "June in January" from Assisting MacBain and Miss House December 26 and 27. Spon- vice" is the subject of a talk by recreation on Sunday and Celtruda are Jane Damon and sored by New Jersey's largest which to work. Lloyd Rafnell, John Hanson, Administrative Of- buildings should be open Robin Davidson, decorations; chain of department stores, the who appeared here for Back-to- ficer of the Internal Revenue where students can talk to Diane Kellogg and Parker Mar- open house will feature store Bates, will again provide thej Service, to be given at a lunch- week-end guests. Greater co- den, publicity; Linda Peterson tours, question-and-answer ses- eon meeting tomorrow in the ed use of existing facilities later in the evening and> and George Deuillet, entertain- sions and placement interviews. Men's Commons. Members of all should be sought. longer on Sunday. ment. classes interested in future gov- Announce Fellowships Needs Facilities 4. Recreation and social facili- Work On Preparations ernment employment are wel- The Southern Regional Train- 3. The library should be open ing Program in Public Adminis- ties are greatly needed in the Sally Cahalen and Stephen come. men's dorms. Attempting to tration is offering fellowships of ing Christmas vacation are en- Hotchkiss are in charge of re- Juniors as well as seniors are meet this problem themselves, $1,950 for graduate study. Sen- couraged to consult the 1958 re- freshments; Carol Lux and now eligible to take the Federal the men of Smith once offered iors interested in a public ser- vision of the College Women's Gwendolyn Baker, invitations; Service Entrance Examination to to decorate and equip such a compete for government jobs. vice career will have the oppor- Placement Directory, just re- and Martha Hodges and Philip tunity to serve with a public room in their dorm, only to Snell, tickets and programs. The United States Civil Ser- ceived by the Guidance Office. agency and obtain their master's be absolutely refused. These vice Commission announced two The Advancement and Place- Tickets for the dance will be degree from a southern univer- facilities would encourage a examinations leading to place- ment Institute announces publi- more unifying spirit in the $2.00 per couple. sity. ment as a student trainee. Fields cation of their first annual World- Seniors planning for a teaching dorms and perhaps result in of training are chemistry, engi- wide Guidance Award Directory. given more responsibility in career will be interested in the better campus spirit. neering, mathematics, metal- The award guide includes infor- planning the future of their intensive teacher training pro- 5. We need speakers of higher lurgy, and other related areas. mation- about graduate fields of college. If our college is to gram offered by the New York caliber and of greater fame. College students are eligible for study, duration of awards, prosper in a dynamic society, State University Teacher's Col- The proposed expansion of the either the summer program or amount of stipends, the number there can be no traditions or lege. Primarily for future ele- George Colby Chase Lecture the full-time cooperative work- available, the specific conditions principles so sacred that they Series might aid in this. mentary school teachers, the pro- and to whom and when to apply. can not be changed when gram is open only to liberal arts Copies of this directory are avail- Wants Responsibility warranting change. Debate News graduates. able in the Guidance and Place- 6. Breakfast should be served Charlie Updegraph '59 (Continued from page two) Office Receives Directory ment Office. longer, for a student without tended the clinic. College students interested in an early class must arise very On Saturday the eastern Maine employment by New York State Lists Overseas Employment early or pay for his meal. Of- To the Editor: high schools assembled at Old are urged to apply now for fu- "Foreign Operations 1958," a ten there are inadequate sup- On behalf of the officers of the town for their clinic. Bates and ture employment. Placement listing of those national organiza- plies of food for late-comers at class of '61 I wish to extend our University of Maine teams fur- tests for jobs in biological, physi- tions which offer career oppor- the other meals. appreciation to our fellow class nished the exhibition debate on tunities for college graduates de- cal and natural sciences, liberal members for having elected us foreign aid with Miss Crook and arts, law, library science and so- siring to travel or live abroad, 7. The Outing Club and many to our respective offices. We will has been received by the Guid- students wish to change the Julian Freedman taking the cial science are currently being strive to do our best in making negative stand for Bates. Mem- ance Office. Interested senior date of Winter Carnival. We offered to college juniors, seniors this a successful year. ber of the argumentation class and graduates. business employment candidates have been squelched so far, Noel Parker, Jr. led discussion panels at both Women students planning to are urged to consult this publi- but let's keep trying. Pre»ident. Class of '61 clinic sessions. make employment contacts dur- cation. 8. I suggest that the students be Only Viceroy gives you 20,000 FILTER TRAPS FOR THAT SMOOTHER TASTE

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