Vol. 2, No. 1 DeKalb College, Clarkston, Georgia Monday, November 15, 1965 Circle K Club Educators Evaluate Earns Charter Curriculum “We Build” — summarizes the theme of the Decatur Ki­ To study DeKalb’s possible ac­ wanis Club’s Installation banquet honoring the Circle K, creditation, the Preliminary Com­ the college’s first chartered club. mittee from the Commission of David F. Sisk received the Colleges of the Southern Associ­ charter for Circle K from Mr. ation of Colleges and Schools Edward C. Hammond, the District visited the campus from October Governor of Georgia Kiwanis. In Enrollment Tops 31 until November 2. his acceptance speech David re­ During the visit, the committee ceived the challenge from the briefed the administration and Kiwanis and pledged to fulfill the Two Thousand faculty on the initiation of an Circle K motto and to serve the Enrollment for the fall quarter institutional self-study as a re­ college and the community. He quirement in the application. also outlined the program of 1965 breaks all records in the events the Circle K plans to fol­ history of DeKalb College. The Working closely with the Com­ low. Included in the assertions total of 2048 students represents mission on Colleges from the were intentions to bring the a 93 percent increase over the school’s first existence, the inter­ bloodmobile and the mobile X-ray initial enrollment of the fall quar­ nal machinery has been guided unit to the campus. ter, 1964. toward the accreditation process. Mr. Mark A. Smith, Jr., District In the breakdown of statistics, At the end of the first year of Lieutenant-Governor of Georgia the administration reports that operation, the junior college was Kiwanis, inducted the officers day students number 1476 -- 1035 able to apply for recognition by and admonished them to fulfill men and 441 women — as oppos­ the Commission as a candidate their respective duties and ob­ ed to the seemingly insignificant for membership. District Governor of Georgia Kiwanis, Mr. Edward C. Hammond, presents the Circle K charter to Circle K president David Sisk. ligations. spring quarter enrollment of 536. After studying the standards and curriculum of DeKalb, the Mr. Roy W. Sweat then pre­ Remarkably larger than any committee will present its recom­ New Construction sented the newly inducted mem­ previous day-school enrollment, mendation at the Commission’s bers with pins and a key chain the evening division proudly November meeting. If favorably bearing the Circle K insignia. boasts a peak enrollment of 572 recommended, the college’s name The officers are David Sisk, students — 467 men and 105 wo­ Passage Of Bond Issue will then be listed as a candidate president; James Horne, vice- men. for nomination. After the gradu­ president; Charles M. Swinford, Seventy-five percent of the to­ ation of two classes by 1967, the To Finance Auditorium secretary; Richard S. Taylor, tal enrollment are residents of school can be nominated to the Treasurer. Within the limits of the DeKalb School District constitu­ DeKalb County. Out-of-state en­ Southern Association of Colleges tional amendment, the citizens of DeKalb County have a Those inducted were Tom Cox, rollment has jumped from three bonding ability to expand the DeKalb College appropriation and Schools. By meeting the re­ of more than $1,200,000. Joe Jenks, Cole Miller, Richard during the spring quarter to nine­ quirements for accreditation, De­ On Tuesday, September 28, a for gradqs one through twelve Wallace, Tom Corley, John Ed­ teen this fall. Kalb will then be officially re­ record number of 31,892 voters were 21,990 citizens; 8,751 opposed wards, Roy Freeman, Don Hedden, In retrospect, fall of 1964 saw cognized as a firmly established went to the polls to cast their the issue.. The $1,200,000 college Cole Mallard and James Woolley. institution of learning. ballots in the school bond refer­ bond issue received the support enrolled 763, winter quarter the Ralph F. Fackler, Georgia Dist­ endum, overwhelmingly passing of 18,597 votes; 8,380 persons enrollment remained the same, Chairman of the group was Dr. an $18.5 million joint school bond were against the issue. rict Governor of Circle K, spoke the spring quarter enrollment James Watterbarger, a member issue. Superintendent Jim Cherry said on the potential threats to the reached 791, and more than two­ of the Division of Community In favor of the $17,250,000 bond that the passing of the bond issue American and Canadian way of fold increased to 2048 fall quar­ Junior Colleges of Florida. Other was “a victory for the children life. In his speech he accentuated ter of 1965. If the trend of last members were Dr. J. Hamby of DeKalb.” With the advent of the obligations of each citizen to Scholars Cited the sophomore class and the academic year’s figures holds Barton, Associate Dean of Oxford marked increase in the enrollment combat the harrassments of com­ true, DeKalb enrollment will not College of Emory University, and On Dean's List at the college, the facilities are munism, the lack of patriotism decrease during this three quar­ Dr. T. Felton Harrison, President definitely overcrowded for the (Cont’d. on page 5) ter school term. of Pensacola Junior College. Twenty-eight students have school year of 1965-66. Further made the honored Dean’s List for increases are expected for the the summer quarter. Of these, period of 1966-68. six have retained the honor for The college appropriation will the third time. finance the construction of a Those who have earned a place classroom-fine arts building which on this list for the summer quart­ will contain an auditorium with er are Barbara Bacchus, Phillip the seating capacity of six hun­ Bell, Richard Black, Patricia But- dred, as well as twenty-nine terworth, Judy Engram, Judith teaching stations and laboratory Evans, Virginia Evans, Judy facilities. Jim Cherry stated, Foster, Amelia Franks, Helen ‘‘There is a comprehensive plan Hancock, William Hawes, Charles for improving and expanding the Henson, Elizabeth Holland1, and facilities. Architectural firms have Rena Holt. for several months been active Other honored students are on a contingent basis developing Charlotte Jackson, Charles King, plans.” James Little, Donna McBride, Apart from construction of the Tommie Mayo, Carol Odegard, Fine Arts auditorium, primary Robert Riser, Joan Sewell, Tonya landscaping is first on the con­ Stripling, Patricia Sullivan, Dean- struction agenda. Grading will be ne Venerable, Jane Walker, Val­ executed on a large scale to pro­ erie Wise, and Nita Wynn. vide two paved parking lots for At the end of each quarter', the convenience of students and student grade point averages are faculty. Athletic facilities will also computed. All students who have be augmented by the completion of earned a grade point average of baseball, softball, and football 3.5 or better in at least ten quart­ fields. er hours of academic work are Taxpayers will be pleased to The Fine Arts Auditorium (X on left) and the Physical Education facilities (X in center) will placed on the Dean’s List. Cont’d. on page 6) be started after Christmas. (Photo by Galloway) Page 2 THE OPEN DOOR Monday, November 15, 1965 Thanks, Mr. Voter This is an open letter to the DeKalb voter. We, the present college generation, appreciate the over whelming endorsement given to our future by your approv­ ing the recent bond election. Realizing that college students are often indicted for lack ing seriousness, for being ungrateful, and for having no positive contributions to make to society, we refuse not to be cognizant of your faith as shown to us. The new oppor­ Dear Students: tunities that will be opened by continued construction at De- Kalb College shall not go undeserved. The fact that so many of you In our gratitude it is only fair that we work even harder have enrolled in the college this to preserve the academic excellence of this school and this fall indicates to me that you are county. Thus, as we achieve our goals, our successes will be appreciative of the opportunities a constantly growing tribute to your far-sighted good will offered here. It is my hope that, with the assistance of the faculty and staff, you will be able to make Students' Lounge Presents the most of these opportunities. You can be sure that we will all do everything we can to make Negative Image To Guests your stay here as profitable for . . And the door opens a little wider. you as possible. At the same time Have you ever sat down at a table and come face to face we are expecting that you will with a half-empty coffee cup sprouting cigarette butts? With tray in hand, have you ever searched in vain for a assume your full responsibilities table which was not covered with dishes, trays, and paper or as young adults, not only in class or surrounded by a crowd of people playing cards? Both (jCetteró ^Jo ^ Jle fiditi work, but in such areas as dress, of these situations occur frequently in the student center. courtesy to others, care of our Seemingly, the common rules of etiquette should pre­ DEAR EDITOR, facilities, safety, and good, whole­ vail in the cafeteria; obviously they do not always. There Early this morning on the television, the newscaster announced some citizenship. is nothing commendable about people throwing paper and that the violation oj draft cards is expected to continue, despite We are crowded this year, but other trash on the floor. he new federal law. relief is in sight. On September Mrs. Hudson has asked many times that students return Why is there rebellion against be­ told what to do. if they don’t do it 28 the citizens of the DeKalb their dishes after eating. Even the more strongly worded ing drafted? Some of the reasons they’re sent to labor camps. School District approved a memo from the administration went unheeded, or wound that have been given are "It’s not Is this what you, as a free citizen $1,200,000 bond issue. Funds from up being tossed on the floor with the candy wrappers and our fight. Why should we be killed?’’, of the world, want to happen to all the sale of these bonds will be used napkins. “If we’re killed, our families will free countries? The final decision is used to construct a combination Almost every visitor to the college tours the student cen suffer.”, “I want to finish school.”, up to you. Arts and Classroom building and, ter. Here they see trash on the floor, dirty plates and cups “1 have a good job. If I’m drafted Sincerely, in addition, application has been stacked on tables, and the most un-organized array of tables and manage to come back alive, my Kathie Crouch made for Federal matching funds and chairs conceivable. This treatment of the lounge and job will be taken, then I can’t sup­ to construct another classroom cafeteria does not give a good image of the student body. port myself or my wife and fami­ DEAR EDITORS building. Additional parking Evidently pride alone is not is not enough incentive to keep ly." This little piggy goes to market, areas will be completed adjoin­ the student center clean. Are these sufficient reasons for not this little piggy goes home, while ing the new buildings and our However, if rules and regulations for the use of the stu­ being drafted? This is our fight — a all our little piggies go to the Stu­ outdoor physical education faci­ dent center have to be more strongly enforced, it will be fight to stay free, to be able to live dent Center to play in the muddy lities will be expanded. These these same careless students who will complain the loudest in a democracy, to be able to choose fields of dirty coffee cups, trays, additional facilities, which will our own careers. dishes, and cigarette butts. Lets face be from twelve to eighteen mon­ If our young men are killed, it it gang___our Student Center does ths in construction, will ease our Problems Of Parking does bring suffering, but with that lok more like a “pig pen.” growing pains. Either some of our students are color blind, or they suffering comes the knowledge that When you sit down to eat do your possess nickle-plated nerve of remarkable durability. After we are trying to keep our freedom. surrounding appetizers include a I am well pleased with the the issue of a series of solemn pronouncements, decrees, Is schooling more important than ghastly gourmet smorgasbord left by manner in which you have be­ threats, and rulings, a few hardy individualists persist in remaining free? We must remain free the person before you? Does your gun your class work. This is 'parking in yellow zones. As a result, the paved lots are so that we can continue to have the lovely table decor include a center proof to me that our open door difficult to enter and leave. At times some of the passages choice to educate our young. The piece of coffee cups trimmed in admissions policy is working and are completely blocked. only alternative is that we will have cigarette butts? How would you like that you realize that hard work An obvious but objectionable solution to this problem— no choice if Communism is allowed to be the person who has to clean is necessary in order to receive the intervention of the county police— would drop the situ­ to reign. a dish that five or six people have credit for your courses. I know ation into the hands of the courts. It would tidy up some Is a “good” job sufficient reason used as an ash tray? We all manage that you are aware of the addi­ administrative work but who wants them (the county boys) to avoid being drafted? There will to find a chair to sit in, don’t you tional faculty time available to around ? They could prove embarrasing to some of our freer always be another “good" job to think we could all find ash trays to you if you need it. Let me urge spirits. Perhaps if a few enterprising students co-operated support young men, their wives, and use? you to take advantage of this the whole thing could be forgotten. their families. We have all waited years to be time and make the most of the on a college campus and now we’re Think for a moment how our boys instruction offered. in Viet Nam must feel about the re­ all acting like eighth graders who You Have A Date bellion against being drafted. Does don’t know enough to pick up after I am looking forward to a very November 11 Student Swimming, Pool, 2 to 4 P.M. that spur them to fight harder or themselves. Lets grow up and turn happy and profitable year for all Staff and Faculty Swimming, Pool, does that give them the feeling of our “pig pen” back into the CLEAN, of us. Let us all use it wisely. 4 to 6 P.M. helplessness? What does Russia think fun filled Student Center that it’s Circle K Meeting, 7 :30 P.M., B-108 about the commotion on being draft­ meant to be. Sincerely, November 16 Student Swimming, Pool, 2 to 4 P.M. ed? Remember, in Russia’s society, Sincerely, T. W. Hollingsworth Staff and Faculty Swimming, Pool, the people have no choice. They are Carol Gillett President 4 to 6 P.M. DeKalb County Symphony Concert, As One Student Sees It 8 P.M., Gymnasium November 18 Student Swimming, Pool, 2 to 4 P.M. Staff and Faculty Swimming, Pool, riendíu ìclult S tudent Cdtoncj^ri'citulciteâ ^t)Cd 4 to 6 P.M. 5 a Circle K Meeting, 7:30 P.M., B-108 Not long ago I was told that I It is impossible for me to put about it is that when I walk into November 20 Atlanta Symphony and Civic Ballet, should write an article for The into words the gratitude I feel the student center and happen to Municipal Auditorium, 8 P.M. Open Door about the way I feel for the opportunity to come to see someone looking my way they November 23 Student Swimming, Pool, 2 to 4 P.M. about the College and the students this college to further my edu­ always have a smile and I can’t Staff and Faculty Swimming, Pool, here. As I pointed out to my cation. For years I have wanted help returning it as smiles are 4 to 6 P.M. friend I did not think 1 could do to come back to school because the most contagious things I know Student Government Meeting, 7 P.M. this because I have never at­ I realized how very important a of. Those of you who know me November 25 Thanksgiving Holiday tempted anything like this before. college education is for a human are sweet enough to go out of November 26 Thanksgiving Holiday “Rose,” he said, being who yearns to learn and to your way to speak to me. Since November 30 Student Swimming, Pool, 2 to 4 P.M. “just write it the grow mentally in order to be a I am a lot older than most of you Staff and Faculty Swimming, Pool, way you talk.” better person, a better citizen, I consider this friendliness on 4 to 6 P.M. This is particul­ and a stronger and more useful your part a most beautiful gest­ arly hard for me American. ure. THE OPEN DOOR to do, because as I will say this, however, that I understand that at DeKalb most of you who even though I have been out of College the boys have a club call­ Published Monthly by DeKalb College know me realize school for many years and have ed the Circle K. I have not been 555 NORTH INDIAN CREEK DRIVE, CLARKSTON, GA. by now, more the responsibility of a family, the told what the “K” stands for but often than not, patience and the kindness and un­ this is my interpretation for it: HAROLD T. CUMMINGS, FACULTY ADVISOR Rose Cowan my mouth is derstanding of the teachers and The Circle K must surely stand Printed by Collegiate Press, Atlanta, Ga. accelerated while my brain is advisors makes it easier for stu­ for The Circle of Knights. I real­ EDITOR ______DIANE FALLENTINE still sitting in neutral. I hope dents in my position. ize this sounds rather silly, how­ ASSOCIATE EDITOR CHARLOTTE JACKSON that by the time I leave DeKalb I was told that I should also ever, I can’t help it if I feel that FEATURES ______ROBERT SMITH College I will have learned to write something about why I al­ way. I have had people give me PHOTOGRAPHY ______TIM O’MEA overcome this calamity. ways seemed happy. I was not their chair so that I could eat my NEWS EDITOR DON SMITH I will try to write as sincerely aware of giving this impression lunch in comfort. Someone always REPORTERS ______CALVIN BOSWELL as I know how for I love DeKalb to anyone until it was mentioned seems to show up when my arms JAMES BOYEA, DIANE FIELDS, J. B. HANSON, College and I yvant the very best to me by several people. are full of books and the doors CAROLYN LACY, COLE MALLARD, JIM WOOLLEY** it. The only thing I know to say (Cont’d. on page 6) Monday, November 15, 1965 THE OPEN DOOR Page 3

Mrs. Bowen, Mrs. Larson, Mrs. Wilson, Miss Chard, M iss Sharp Mr. Huffmaster, Mr. Lockhart, Dr. Cooney, Mr. Gardiner, Dr. Bryson.

World of Music Thirty-three Added Teachers I Campus Capers j § Student searching frantically i Atlanta Symphony Concert To Feature I for misplaced book: How to i loin DeKalb College's Faculty = Improve Your Memory . . . | With the rapid expansion of the student body, the ne­ | Ad on student center bulle- I World Famous Musical Virtuosos cessity to expand the instructional faculty has been real­ i tin board for new “secret” o r -1 October 21 marks the beginning of the twenty-first sea­ ized by the addition of thirty-three new teachers this fall. f ganization — Sigma Epsilon i son for the Atlanta Symphony Concert Series. | Chi. ' ■ j Because acquaintances with all Economics Nicolai Petrov, who begins the soloists at St. Marks Methodist 1 Student shaking pepper oni faculty is an essential part of Mr. Archie Crenshaw: princi­ season on opening night, is an Church — will sing the lead roles. \ to piece of fish . . . student ati understanding, growth, and learn­ ples and development of Ameri­ example of the finest collection I next table knocking cigarette= Anyone who enjoys the clever ing, the OPEN DOOR presents can economy; B.A., David Lips­ of artists which will appear on I ashes into pepper shaker . . . | antics of Johnny Carson on the concise qualifications and a few comb College, M.A.T., Vanderbilt this series; he is “the first Soviet I Student, known to have ex- i Tonight show undoubtedly enjoys personal glimpses of each faculty University, further graduate work pianist ever to appear with the | pressed shock at a strongly 1 the musical talents of Skitch member new to the campus this at the University of Georgia State Atlanta symphony.” In addition | worded reading selection in § Henderson. ‘‘An Evening of Music fall. College and DeKalb College to the Queen Elizabeth of Belgium | class, observed writing “poe-1 by Richard Rogers” will be con­ ART Evening Division. Gold Medal Award, he is winner 4 try” on rest room wall . . . = ducted by Skitch, Saturday, Jan­ Mrs. Martha Larson: teacher of Dr. Travis Wilson: principles of the Van Clibum competition. uary 8. basic drawing, art appreciation, 1 Competent lab assistant near-1 Boris Goldovsky conducts the and development of the American Ruggiero Ricci, referred to as and intermediate painting; B.A. I ly electrocuting self by short-1 delightful Mozart comic opera Don economy; B.S. and M.S., Georgia “the Paganini of today,” will and M.A. from Art Institute of | ing wire in 220 volt autoclave. | Giovanni, on October 30. The Institute of Technology, LL.B. perform as featured violinist with Chicago; previously taught at the Atlanta Law School, Ph.D., Uni­ | He neatly disconnected the j entire Atlanta Symphony will be | timer while dragging carts in | the Atlanta Symphony, Saturday, Chicago Art Institute. versity of Tennessee; teaching as­ included in the production, and = the hall . . . January 22. Biological Science sistant at the University of Tenn­ will also play a full orchestral | A motley gang of freshman i Dr. Mary Lance: teacher of essee. program on November 9, con­ A very familiar name to those i boys conducting an impromptu § general biology; B.S. from Geor­ Engineering ducted by Henry Sopkin. who enjoy top classical record­ \ lecture from Sex and the \ gia State College for Women, Mr. Mallie Aldred: engineering Saturday, November 20, the ings will return to Atlanta on i Single Girl . . . some mother I M.Ed. from the University of graphics; B.S. and M.S., Middle third Annual Ballet Festival will Saturday, February 5. Pianist ; sophomore taking avid notes . | North Carolina, Ed.D. from the Tennessee State College, further be featured. The Festival includes Phillipe Entremont, who has en­ i A student party in full: University of Georgia; previously graduate work at Emory Univer­ the Atlanta Civic Ballet with Ro­ joyed previous success with At­ | swing . . . a large, black tom- i taught at Clarke County Junior sity, University of Illinois, and bert Mann conducting the com­ lanta audiences, will be another | cat leaving in morel indigna- | High, Athens. Purdue University; Middle Geor­ plete Festival. entertaining Concert feature with i tion . . . Mr. George Sanko: teacher of gia College. It is no less rewarding to be the Atlanta Symphony. I Freshman checking out book; i botany and general biology; B.S English entertained by a family of musi­ The genuinely great Metropo­ = The Importance of Feeling In : and M.S. from Clemson College Mrs. Mary Bowen: freshman cal virtuosos than it is to be one litan Opera soprano Anna Moffo i ferior . . . further graduate work at Wayne English; B.A., Randolph-Macon n z of the family. On December 2, will appear in her first Atlanta University and the University of Woman’s College, M.A., Duke the musical family of Robert, concert on Thursday, March 3. Georgia; previous experience in University; H. H. Arnold, Jr. Fernbank Elementary School. Gaby, and Jean Casadesus will Thursday, March 24, The Pines of high school and as laboratory in­ High, East Atlanta High, and Mrs. Shirley Whitfield: fresh­ be at the Atlanta Auditorium to Rome, by Resphigi, will be in structor at Clemson. Hermitage High. man English; B.A., Agnes Scott perform three piano concertos, the all orchestral program. Business Administration Miss Anne Chard: freshman College and M.A., Emory Uni­ all on the same program. To end tfre season, another out­ Mr. Claude Massey: account­ English; B.A., Furman University versity; University of Georgia Gian Carlo Menotti, who is standing Metropolitan soprano, ing; B.B.A. and M.B.A. from and M.A., Duke University; Fed­ Extension School at Marietta. incidentally a familiar name to Mildred Miller, will perform Mah­ Georgia State College; instructor eral Aviation Agency and Druid Mrs. Alice Wilson: freshman music students participating in ler’s “Resurrection” Symphony at the University of Georgia Ex­ Hills High. English; B.A. and M.A. from Uni­ opera workshop, is the composer with The Choral Guild of At­ tension School at Marietta. Mr. Robert England: world versity of Florida; Orlando Jr. of the well known chamber opera, lanta, on Wednesday, April 6. Distributive Education literature; B.A., University of College. Amahl and the Night Visitors. Students concerned about miss­ Mr. George Carey: salesman­ Virginia and M.A., Oglethorpe Foreign Languages This work, along with one other ing any one of these performances ship; B.S. from the Richmond College; Oglethorpe College and Miss Eleanor Sharp: French; of Menotti’s works, will be per­ because of school demands will professional Institute and M.S Emory at Oxford. B.A., Duke University and M.A., formed Tuesday, December 14. from Virginia Polytechnic Insti­ Emory University; further gra­ notice that five of these outstand­ Mrs. Winnifred Smith: fresh­ Two of Atlanta’s best singing tal­ tute; eleventh and twelfth grades man English; B.A., Wesleyan Col­ duate work at the University of ing concerts, including the ones ents, Irene Callaway and Peter by Entremont and Henderson, and adult education. lege and M.A., Emory University; Paris; Georgia State College. Harrower — who are featured Mathmatics will be presented on Saturdays. Mr. William Cunningham: alge­ bra; B.S., Georgia Southern and M.S., Auburn University; Baker High administration. Dr. William Fulwood: algebra and trigonometry; B.S. and M.S., Mercer University and D.Ed., University of Georgia; Oglethorpe County high administration. Music Miss Mary Brown: appreci­ ation; B.M., Alabama College, M.M., Louisiana State University, and further graduate work at the University of Southern Missis­ sippi; Jones County Junior Col­ lege. Mr. Edward Lormand: theory; B.S., Julliard School of Music and M.M., Florida State University; Florida State University. Physical Education Mr. William Kemp: tennis; Mr. Aldred, Mr. Wagner, Mr. Cunningham (Cont’d. on page 6) M iss Brown, Mr. Lormand, Mrs. Bishop Page 4 THE OPEN DOOR Monday, November 15, 1965 About Books Gymnasium, The Ipcress File, Really Good Novel Recreation By Robert Smith More facilities to come! The In a literary world flooded by spy novels, Len Deighton’s gymnasium has only been in op­ The Ipcress File is a highground of refreshing reading. A f­ eration four months and already ter the steady torrent of sex, sadism, and gimmicks the plans are being made for expan­ quiet humanity of this new agent gives a realistic perspec­ sion of the physical education tive to the strange business of espionage. plant. Humor, pathos, and excitement The third element, excitement The bond issue made it possible co-exist to form one of the ra­ or adventure, is well developed. for grading and landscaping of rest occurances in modern fiction Adventure, of course, lives on baseball, football, and softball —a really good novel. Deighton’s action. The Ipcress File has action, fields. To be located behind the humor has reached far beyond but in a new dimension. Instead present recreational area, these slapstick to the realm of persis­ of building on the usual formula will greatly augment the college’s tant folly. His hero, in the Chap­ of blood and thunder, Deighton intramural sports facilities. lin tradition, is a man of moderate centers his action around people. Until these are completed, the even minor proportions. He is lost These characters are not stock Physical Education Department in a world of deception from mechanisms, but realistic indivi­ offers a variety of recreational petty office intrigues to a fan­ duals. Thus, the action portrayed activities. The college student tastic plot to brainwash the lead­ is far more meaningful than the now has an opportunity to swim ers of the world. The comedy usual fare. D. C. Litter Bugs meet with justice. in the Olympic swimming poo and the tragedy of his situation The Ipcress File is, thus, a book with six racing lanes. Seventy- result from the constant mis­ about people. The people fortunate five feet long and forty-five feet fortune that plagues him. In his enough to read it will discover wide, the pool has one and three attempts to extricate himself from Student GEA Begins meter diving boards. something richly and uniquely one predicament after another, Outdoor enthusiasts can play rewarding in literary experience, Campus Affiliations tennis on the four courts. They his character' grows in stature to -a spy story they can believe. the truly heroic. Recently introduced to the explained, “Members of the local can also play horseshoes between the gymnasium and the tennis campus, the Student Georgia Ed­ chapter are given the opportunity courts. Administration ucation Association, in affiliation to develop an understanding of On the main floor of the gym­ with the National Education As­ the history, ethics, and policies of Parking Regulations nasium, they may play basketball Best Sellers sociation, provides interests which education.” or badminton on any of the eight In compliance with the request parallel ideals of similar profes­ FICTION The student group, similar to courts. Also, he can participate of both the administration and sional organizations, but is es­ The Beloved Invader — Price state and national groups, is a in gymnastics with facilities such the Circle K Club, the campus pecially designed to accommodate Airs Above The Ground — Ste­ voluntary, independent, and non­ as trampoline, horizontal bars, parking regulations are being young people planning to enter wart governmental activity. Persons side horses, and wrestling and printed in the first issue of the the teaching profession. The Source — Michener joining automatically become tumbling mats. Open Door. To alleviate prob­ “ The experiences gained in this The Rabbi — Gordon members of the G. E. A. and For the enthusiastic sportsmen, lems of traffic and inconveniences organization certainly will bene­ Thomas — Mynads N.E.A., the parent organizations, table tennis is available through­ in parking, all students are asked fit those students who expect to The Honey Badger — Rwark and will enjoy all rights, privi­ out the day. On Tuesday and to read and obey the rules desig­ enter any field of social service, Those Who Love — Stone leges, and responsibilities of as­ Thursday afternoon, the pool will nated. whether they decide to enter the be open for all students from GENERAL sociate membership in these or­ With the paving of the two field of education or not,” Dr. L. two until four. World Aflame — Graham ganizations. gravel parking lots after Christ­ D. Langley, faculty advisor of the The Gift of Prophecy —- Montgo­ With these new facilities, the mas, more adequate facilities will student G.EA., observed. “ We extend a cordial invita­ activities in the fall are consid­ mery Several students attended the tion to all capable young men The Making of the President — be available. Even then, the sit­ erably stepped up. Five types of uation will be disorderly if the state leadership conference at and women to enter education as physical education activities -- White following rules are not obeyed. Rock Eagle, Georgia. Among them a career, and we wish to interest individual sports, team sports, Is Paris Burning? — Collins & were Joanne Philpott, Judy Mur­ them to gain practical experience aquatics, conditioning and self Lapierre 1. Parking spaces number 1 phy, Jane Holcombe, and Douglas working together in local, state, testing, and health and fitness — Margaret Mitchell of Atlanta — through 50 in front of the Stu­ Huff who are assisting now in and national groups on problems are offered. Farr dent Center, number 455 through the organizational campaign. of mutual interest,” Mr. Huff 466 in back of the Student Cen­ Huff, spokesman for the group, concluded. ter, and the row of spaces along the walk in front of and between strongly for recognition as well the Library Building and Sci­ as for new members. Three New Clubs Candidates for officiation from ence Budding are strictly reserv­ the Administration and Govern­ ed for use of faculty, staff, and ment are the Scuba-skindiving visitors. On DCs Campus Club, presided over by originator 2. Parking spaces numbers T -l Three new organizations are in Jerry McLeod; and the Drama through T-40, adjacent to the the process of development on Workshop, organized by Mel Mc­ Technical School are reserved for campus this fall, in addition to Kee. the faculty at the Technical those student activities of las In the process of codification is School. quarter which are seeking officia a Folk Singing Group, precipitat­ recognition from the Studen 3. No one should park along a ed by the avid following by col- Government. yellow curb. legiates of that folk hobby. New clubs include the Circle Persons wishing to charter a 4. Parking in the unmarked K, sponsored by the Kiwanis In­ new organization or join a club, lots should be in an orderly fa­ ternational; the Young Republic­ should note the student Constitu­ shion. Do not block other cars, ans, supervised by Mr. Bake; and tion, Article VII, Clubs and Or­ entrances, or exits. the Student Georgia Education ganizations, which states: Association, directed by Dr. Lang­ 1) Membership. To have mem­ 5. Students may park in any ley. bership in clubs students must other appropriate space which is David Sisk, president of the have and maintain a 2.0 average consistent with the above regu­ Circle K, accepted the challenge “Don’t splash the water so much — you’ll wake the algae!,” with a 2.5 grade average for club shouts Miss Stanley. lations. to make DeKalb’s club the best officers. A minimum of ten quar­ service organization in Georgia. ter hours for both members and tions of a Cabinet — which he or­ All young men interested in officers will be required. membership should contact either ganizes, with Board approval, to 2) Faculty Advisor. Faculty Mr. Sisk, or Mr. Mel McKee, Michigan Sfate Draffs carry out the directives of the advisors will be required for all faculty sponsor. Board. clubs. The advisor will be re­ The Young Republicans chal­ sponsible for checking of student lenge all young Democrats to New Student Government To clarify the structure, it can eligibility. The advisor must be unite and offer some competition East Lansing, Mich. - (I.P.) - Michigan State University’s be said that the Board, as a approved by the Senate and Ad­ in debate and support of up­ new Student Government structure replaces the old All- ministration. group, is similar in function to coming political issues. Ronald University Student Government constitution with the Asso­ 3) Application. A preliminary ap­ the “ Student Body President” Shaw, president, reveals that sev­ ciated Students of MSU. In brief, the constitution provides plication for a charter shall be eral notable Republicans will ap­ for a thirteen member Board composed of: under most student goverment required for club organization. ors) are elected at large in pear at meetings and the club 1) The Chief Executive Offi­ systems. The Administrator, call­ This application will be complet­ an All-University election. schedule also contains many ideas cers of the Association of ed the Cabinet President, operates ed and returned to the Dean of for community projects. Men’s Residence Halls, the 3) Also, two students (one of Students office in order for the much like a Vice-President would A box has been placed in the Association of Fraternities, whom must be a female) clubs to be initiated. in coordinating the functions of Student Center along with ap­ the Association of Off-Cam­ are appointed by the partial plication forms for all interested A minimum of fifteen qualified pus Students, the Associ­ board to complete the total an Executive Branch. students is required for making ation of Cooperative Living of thirteen. persons. The motivating philosophy be­ application for a charter. Units, the Association of The Board elects from among Especially designed to accom­ hind the system: (1) combining modate people planning to enter 4) Charters. A final charter Women’s residence Halls, its membership a Chairman, who the autonomous government as­ the teaching profession, the Stu­ must contain provisions for mem­ the Association of Sororities is the principal officer of the dent Georgia Education Associa­ bership, advisorship, meetings, and the Association for Wo­ student association, and a Vice- sociations of the old system into tion represents the third trial to dues, and purpose of the clubs. men’s Regulations and In­ Chairman. to assist the chairman. a cohesive whole, and (2) no expand student activities on cam­ This charter must be returned to terests (AW .S.). The Board then appoints an ad­ separation between the different pus. Members have already at­ the Dean of Students office no 2) In addition, four students ministrator, from open petition­ branches such as Executive and tended one state conference, and later than four weeks from the ing, who coordinates the func­ Legislative. a r e at present campaigning time one application is approved. (two Seniors and two Juni- Monday, November 15, 1965 THE OPEN DOOR Page 5 Decatur Optimist Club Sponsor Import Geraniums Play For Gremlins The Goblin-a-Go-Go, held on 'Youth Appreciation Week' campus October 30, was peopled The Decatur Optimist Club is again sponsoring a contest from torture chamber to turret to find this year’s Typical Teenager. For the tenth year by banshees, gremlins and Gera­ over 3,000 Optimist Clubs throughout the U. S. and Canada niums. The Circle K Club spared are promoting “Youth Appreciation Week.” every expense by importing In recent years all the attention the Geraniums from Rome, Geor­ has been focused on the youthful gia. Despite the name, the flow­ delinquents. Realizing the injus­ Student Senate ers are a seven piece band head­ tice heaped upon 95 per cent of ed by Ronnie Futch. youth who are law abiding, will­ Following the Geraniums’ long ing to cooperate, eager to learn Relates Plans list of star performances — in­ and lead, Optimists want to bring cluding Flowery Branch, Lud praise and recognition to youth For Elections owici, and the ghoul haunted and show that “you don’t have The student constitution pro­ woodlands of Ware — the Circle to be bad to be noticed.” vides for the election of one K decided to augment the dance and the band by making the “a- November 8 through November Senate member per one hundred 14 is “Youth Appreciation Week” Go-Go” a way out costume bash, students enrolled. According to with the theme being “Fat ’em on complete with spooks, teachers, the Back.” During that week, a the current freshmen enrollment, and assorted gnomic freshmen trophy will be awarded to the there will be a need for twelve and sophomores. The cost for becoming a De- winner of the Typical Teenager freshman Senate members and Kalb poltergeist was the usual Contest, • and a $25 bond will go one sophomore member to fill the $1.50 drag-a-hag and a dollar to the writer of the letter nom­ vacated Post 4. Mr. Elmer Habel inating the winner. stag. Of course, those students To the first and second runners To be eligible for nomination a who considered themselves hid­ eous enough came in school dress. About Teachers —up will be given a plaque and candidate must present a petition Highlights of the evening in­ a $10 certificate will be presented with twenty-five signatures of cluded a mummy monkeying with to the writers of these nominating enrolled students. The petition a mandrake, a freak frugging letters. Elmer Habel-Math Professor should be presented to the Regist­ with a frog, and a jackal jerking All contestants must comply with a jabberwocky. with the following rules in order rar’s Office not later than 5:00 to qualify for the title. P.M., November 24, 1965. A stand­ Money raised from the dance Is Athlete And Tennis Champ (Cont’d. on page 6) ard form will be used for the will be used by the Circle K for Ponce de Leon searched for years in vain for the fountain petition and can be obtained from service projects. of youth. This much sought after possession has at last been captured by Mr. Elmer Habel. whose infinite source Al The Movies the Registrar’s office. Each student must present a of energy and talent has been a source for talk and amaze- At the time of qualifying, each valid identification card at the ment by his companions for nany years. Burton - Toylor Play candidate should specify which time he requests to vote. During his high school and At present, DeKalb College is college years, Mr. Habel achieved one of the thirteen Senate seats Candidates must receive a ma­ indeed fortunate to have such an Lead Movie Roles such coveted honors as “best all outstanding sportsman and in­ he is seeking. A candidate may jority of legally cast votes to be by COLE MALLARD around student,” and member of structor. Mr. Habel is now teach­ not change his choice of the seat declared elected. In the event that Who’s afraid of Virginia Woolf the Athletic Honors Club in addi­ ing several math classes in which no candidate receives a majority a soon-to-be released film under after his petition has been re­ tion to being a Dean’s List stu­ he uses his own book of mathe­ the direction of Mike Nichols, one turned. of the votes, a runoff election will dent. While attending Wofford matics, How to Do Math Without College, Mr, Habel participated of Broadway’s best comedian- Although the freshman nomi­ be held. Errors. Although teaching has be­ actor-director combinations, pro­ in various activities — baseball come his primary function at De- nees will not have an academic The following dates and proce­ mises to be a movie well worth basketball, and football. Kalb, tennis has not been alto­ , average at the time of elections, dures are to be .observed: seeing. After tne transition from col­ gether discarded. Thus, he has The movie is based on Edward thsy must maintain a 2.0 accu­ November 10 —• Beginning lege life, he began his career at become better known in the ac­ Albee’s Broadway hit which ran mulative average at the end of Petition Date Pensacola Junior College and re­ tivities circle as the Pancho Gon­ successfully throughout the 1962- fall quarter. mained there for fifteen years. November 24 — Final Petition zales of DeKalb College. 64 season. Day students will vote on While teaching in college, Mr. Since the film as yet has not Date Habel and a partner competed in Mr. Habel has become very Thursday, December 2, between been released and general criti­ December 1 — Candidates the Northwest Florida Tourna­ enthusiastic with his move to De­ the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 3:00 cisms are not presently available, speeches at 12 o’clock in the gym. ment’s Senior Men’s Double Ten­ Kalb; he is exceptionally proud the play itself is perhaps the best P.M., and night school students nis Championship, winning for of the opportunities offered to the source for analysis. In reading will vote on Wednesday, December December 2 — Elections two years straight; they also the work, it is easy to under­ placed second for three consecu­ students and teachers, both aca­ 1, and Thursday, December 2, December1 6 — Runoff election stand, from the dialogue alone, tive years. demically and athletically. from 6:00 P.M. to 8:30 P.M. (if needed) how this play will present a chal­ lenge to the film industry. CIRCLE K From a recent write-up in the (Cont’d. from page 1) Group Rehearses Saturday Evening Post, this writ­ er learns there is a good deal of in Americans, and extremist secrecy in this challenge regard­ groups; Community Chorus ing the technique which Mike A brief history of the Decatur Those members of the DeKalb Nichols is going to use to trans­ Kiwanis club was presented by community who enjoy singing form this play into a movie. Con­ Mr. James M. Shearer, immediate have the opportunity to join with sidering that there is only one past president of the club. He re­ the college’s Mixed Chorus for scene in the play, it ought to be iterated the many awards and the purpose of forming a com­ interesting to see the approach honors the club has won. During munity chorus. Nichols uses to keep the film the past three years the club has The first rehearsal and organ­ alive fztom the standpoint of won the best organization in the izational meeting for the 1965-66 overall action. state award. season was held on Monday, Oc­ Because a good deal of the The Circle K’s objectives are tober 25, in the rehearsal hall of meaning of the play is found in as follows: the emotionally-griping, and ra­ the Student Center Building. For­ 1. To emphasize the advantages ther strongly worded dialogue, it ty-three community singers were of the American and Cana­ should similarly prove interesting joined by the forty voices of the dian way of life. to see how Nichols relates a bal­ college chorus. ance of communication between a 2. To provide an opportunity Copies of all vocal scores are strong dialog modified, and a for leadership training in furnished without charge by the condemning society concerned service. Music Department, and all choral with the “fifth” that is slowly 3. To serve on the campus and members are eligible to audition overtaking all the various forms in the community. for solo parts. Auditions are oth­ erwise not required for member­ of literary communication, with­ 4. To cooperate with the ad­ ship — only the love of great mu­ out losing the total effect. No ministrative officers of the doubt Nichols will have to curb educational institutions of sic and the desire to sing it. the dialogue somewhat, but the which the clubs are a part. The projected schedule of con­ challenge is — can this be done certs to be sung is as follows: 5. To encourage participation without losing the overall strident December - Handel’s MESSIAH in group activities. impact of the work itself? lars to cover production costs. March - Honegger’s KING DA­ rather than tearing at one’s 6. To encourage good fellowship The movie will star Richard The characters in “ . . .Vir­ weaknesses. VID and high scholarship. Burton and Elizabeth Taylor in ginia Woolf” are principally the Richard Burton’s interpretation May - selected shorter choral the lead roles; undoubtedly the main attraction of the whole play. of the character, George, “an un­ 7. To develop aggressive citi­ works popularity of this controversial Primarily, the psychological in­ successful history teacher,” should zenship and the spirit of The response to the desire for couple will compensate somewhat fluence that each character has be a notable one. Elizabeth Tay­ service for improvement of forming the community chorus for the production problems on the other shows the disturbing lor as Burton’s wife, Martha, “a all human relationships. promises an exciting organization. which reveal themselves in the reality that people can, literally, sloppy, willful, foulmouthed 8. To afford useful training If those who enjoy singing and filming of the play. Apparently destroy each other mentally if daughter of the President of a in the social graces and would like to join the group, money will be no object. Accord­ they do not try to follow some New England College”, should personality development. the next meeting will be Monday ing to the Post article, Warner form of constructive relationship also furnish filmviewers with an 9. To encourage and promote evening, November 15, at 7:30 Brothers is issuing 5 million dol- based on building one’s strengths interesting characterization. high idealism. p.m. Page 6 THE OPEN DOOR Monday, November 15, 1965 High Museum Gets

Left on the cutting room floor: Annual Art Exhibit Great News! Jerry Wallace, Recently at the Atlanta High Museum of Art, and cur­ Manager of the Glenwood-Col- rently showing at the Columbus Museum of Arts and Crafts, umbia McDonald’s Hamburger the 20th Southeastersn Annual Exhibit proves well worth drive-in has offered a special attendance. "thank you” to DeKalb students Work by artists from Alabama, but somehow intriguingly credible for their patronage. Sometime in the District of Columbia, Florida, is Robert Gelinas’ “I Am Not of the near future, his station will Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, This World, I’m Only Passing celebrate a DeKalb College Day, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Through.” An extremely contro­ .giving each identified DeKalb Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia versial assemblage, representing Student a free hamburger and is on display. this man’s concept of Christ, sack of french fries. How ’bout Aside form limitless entertain­ boldly portrays the shattered, that? All particulars will be an­ ment, Georgians are honored by haloed visage of the Holy One, nounced soon. the fact that Atlantans captured emerging from a smattered, ***** three of the six top awards pre­ shrouded canvas. A word to the wise — do not sented Friday, October 1, at the DeKalb’s Mr. Edward Bram miss the forthcoming DeKalb High Museum by Charles H. lette had the honor of displaying Community Chorus Christmas Jagels, president of the Atlanta one of his wood sculptures, “Phi­ Concert! Just listening to the Arts Alliance. lo,” of walnut and steel. practice session last Monday James Clover, Mary Brooks Following the showing at Col­ evening was convincing enough Hicks, and Robert Gelinas each umbus, Georgia from November for us to support this outstanding won a $300 Award of Merit for 12 through December 12, the show group of choraliers. their entries. will be presented in 1966 at the Mrs. Gladys Huff, director, “ Greenfield,” an acrylic paint­ Telfair Academy of Arts and ed by Ronald Taylor of Raleigh, must be extremely pleased at the Sciences, Savannah, Georgia, Jan­ thrilling performance. Strength, North Carolina, won the $1,000 uary 2, through February 3; the but precise delicacy in rendition High Museum of Art Purchase Dulin Gallery of Art, Knoxville, is both aesthetically inspiring and Award. Tennessee, February 13 through emotionally stirring. Expect it to James Clover attained his honor March 13. be completely enchanting. for a quite unconventional cast The final display will take * * * * * aluminum sculpture entitled place in Albany, Georgia. May 8, Mrs. Barnhart, Mr. Sanko, Dr. Lance For art fans, “Odds and Art,” “Multi-Purpose.” through June 5, at the Southwest presented by semi-professional More traditional, but equally M.Ed., University of Florida, and Georgia Art Association. NEW FACULTY Atlanta artists, will debut Friday, engrossing to all modern art Ed.D., University of Georgia; (Cont’d. from page 3) November 19 through Saturday, buffs is Mary Hicks’ “Arrange­ The Atlanta showing was spon­ Georgia Southern College and November 20, from 10:00 a.m. to ment of Objects,” portraying a sored by the Junior League of B.S. and M.S., Middle Tennessee University of Georgia. State College and further gradu­ 5:30 p.m. at 22 16th Street, N.W. hypnotic still life composition in Atlanta, The National Bank of Dr. Lorenzo Langley: psycho­ ate work at George Peabody Col­ The show will be concluded Sun­ oil paint. Georgia, and the Sears-Roebuck logy; B.A. and M.A., University lege; junior high in Savannah, day, November 21, from 2:00 to Far from the realm of realism, Foundation. of Georgia and Ed.D., Columbia Georgia. University; U.S. Office of Edu­ 6:00 pun. Several of the exhibits Miss Harriet Stanley: swim­ cation. will be for sale. ming; B.S., Mississippi State Uni­ ***** Academy Theatre Lists versity and M.S., University of Social Sciences Last but not least — because of Southern Mississippi; Haines City Mr. William Bake: political lack of interest and support on the High. science; B.A., Albion College and part of the students, the annual Plays For '66 Season Dr. James Parkman: archery; M.A., Emory University; Michi­ staff will discontinue operations The Academy Theatre is now offering tickets to “ seven B.A. and M.A., Mississippi Col­ gan’s high schools. until given sufficient co-opera­ plays of consequence” for the price of five. lege and Ed.D., University of Dr. Thomas Bryson: world his­ tion. The schedule for the 1966 tists, this play is an off-beat, Southern Mississippi; Mississippi tory; B.S., Georgia Southern Col­ A publication of such proportion season includes productions of seldom produced gem of theatre College and several high schools. lege and M.A. and Ph.D., Uni­ cannot and will not be compiled plays by O’Neill, Moliere, Shakes- that holds its audiences in fas­ Physical Science versity of Georgia; University of and edited by only a handful of peare, Dürrenmatt, Melville-Lo- cination. Dürrenmatt etches in Mrs. Betty Barnhart: chemis­ Georgia. students. We need Staff! steel the delicate tracings of man­ well, and Beckett. try; B.S. and M.S., Auburn Uni­ Dr. El via Cooney: sociology; kind as it faces the challenge and CONSTRUCTION January 13 through February versity; Birmingh am’s high B.A., Tulane University and M.A. 12, a play of the heart, A Touch dilemma of life in the 20th cen­ schools. (Cont’d. from page 1) and Ed.D., Auburn University. know that “because of the in­ of the Poet, by Eugene O’Neill tury.” Mr. Larry Dickinson: chemis­ Mr. Billy Joe Gardiner: west­ crease in the new school district begins the season. The Academy Herman Melville’s stories of try; B.S., Birmingham Southern ern civilization; B.A. and M.A., tax digest as new houses and new writes, ‘‘One of the later O’Neill men and adventure have been College and M.Ed., Emory Uni­ University of Alabama; Auburn commercial and industrial enter­ masterpieces, full of his warm dramatized with telling effect by versity; Emory University; Emory University. prises are constructed, it will not and compassionate understanding Robert Lowell in The Old Glory, University. be necessary to increase the tax of the heart, A Touch of the scheduled for June 30 through Mr. Peter Stoycheff: physics; Mr. Edward Huffmaster: world rate to pay the principal and in­ Poet is a play of love and endur­ July 30. B.A., Ohio Wesleyan University, history; B.A., Ohio State Uni­ versity and M.A.T., University of terest on the $1,200,000 college ance, of pity, of pride, and sacri­ “Produced off-Broadway just M.A., Florida State University, Florida; A. V. Clubs Junior High. bond issue.” fice. In the unforgettable char­ last season, these stories, in the and M.S., Florida State Univer­ The citizens of the school dist­ acter of Cornelius Melody, O’Neill tradition of Moby Dick and Billy sity; Florida State University. Mr. Malcolm Lockhart: socio­ rict are invited to visit the college examines the eternal struggle Budd, are of men caught up in Psychology logy; A.B. and A.M., University and discuss the needs of the col­ between reality and illusion in all the threads of circumstances at Dr. Edwin Davidson: counselor; of Georgia and further graduate lege with the president, Dr. Thad of us — a battle made bearable the crossroads of their destinies. B.S., Georgia Southern College, work at Columbia University; W. Hollingsworth, the dean, Dr. only by “a touch of the poet” in Davidson College and Westmi­ Charles L. McKinney, and other our hearts. nister College. officials. Tartuffe, Moliere’s contribution Five additionl instructors have to “unparalleled theatrical plea­ joined the staff on a part-time ROSE COWAN sure,” will be presented February or temporary status: Mrs. Martha (Cont’d. from page 2) 24 through March 26. Bishop, music; Mrs. Alsine seem to be stuck together. “Even today one of the most Brown, English; Mr. Robert- E. During the class periods I notice difficult plays in the classic re­ O’Neill, mathematics; Mr. Stephen that the professors and students pertory — and one of the most S. Wagner, mathematics; Mrs. alike are very patient with some brilliant, Tartuffe is a sparkling- Lucy Walden, English. of my questions which I am sure ly hilarious expose of religious must sound rather stupid at times. hypocrisy. A brilliant and ele­ CONTEST It is tr*ue that along with the gantly drawn play, full of the gallantry I receive from the stu­ (Cont’d. from page 5) 17th century wits (and nit-wits) dent body I also receive an aw­ that Moliere knew so well, headed 1) Candidates must be resident ful lot of teasing and kidding but I by one of the theatre’s all-time of DeKalb County and be between really don’t mind it at all. In fact, great chaarcters, Tartuffe.” the ages of 13 and 19. I dare say I like it, because it is Shakespeare’s famed Merchant always in fun, or so I gather by of Venice marks the third perfor­ 2) Writers must be no relation the way your eyes sparkle and mance of the season, April 7 to the candidate. the corners of your mouths curl through May 7. “As timeless as 3) All letters must be signed, up. I guess this accounts for the happiness some people see in me. yesterday and as modern as giving writer’s addresses, and the tomorrow, Shakespeare’s genius I think that what you call cheer­ name and address of candidate’s still speaks to us of love and fulness in me is nothing more greed, justice and mercy. The parents. than the delightful feeling of be­ evil intrigues of Shylock, the 4) The Optimist Club reserves ing around you and listening to the way you talk wihch is so brilliant wit of Portia are woven the right to publish any or all of into a memorable comedy which new to me. the letters. intrigues the intellect as it capti­ It would be impossible for me vates the eye and ear.” The winner, two runners-up to feel anything but love for this An outstanding, unusual come­ and their sponsors will be honored generation of young people. It is dy, The Marriage of Mr. Missis­ guests at the November 23 meet­ my sincere hope that you will sippi, by Dürrenmatt, will be off­ make the most of your years af ing of the Decatur Optimist Club, ered May 19 through June 18. DeKalb College because you have “An incisive, ironic work by at which time awards will be so much to give to the world. one of today’s foremost drama- Mr. Glegton, Hr. Parkman, Mr. Kemp presented. Rose Cowan