The Stetson Reporter

.,. *.^^w„-iv&&.'&j&s3fyv^^ *^-^\^^^v^ii^^^'-^^''^^^^"" The Stetson Reporter Second Year—No. 12 DELAND, FLA., WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1936. Price 5c STETSON'S GRADS ATTAIN SUCCESS IN SCHOOL POSTS University Will Turn More Teachers In June Out LEAD IN PROFESSION Alumni Hold Important Places As Public Instructors BY KATHRYN J1ILEY Each year Stetson University adds new members to the ranks of Florida teachers — and these instructors make good too. Dr. B. F. Ezell, professor of education and psychology at Stetson for the past i3 years, has seen iHimbers of university graduates go out in the teaching profession and succeed He believes that Stetson graduates are recognized leaders in the field of public instruction, in the eastern and southern school systems of Florida. At commencement this year, the school will send out 51 more teachers. ' Five of the persons applying for the master's degree have stated their intentions of teaching. In the group working for the A. B. degree, thirty-five have stated they intend to teach. Along with this group eleven normal certificates will be presented. Girls in Majority Girls who are planning to teach are in the big marjority in the A. B. group as they have 28 prospective instructors. Miss Olga Bowen, registrar, says that the young women teachers in the state of Florida far out- number the men in this field. However, she added that in the last few years there has been an increase in the men who apply for teaching positions. All phases of educational work in Florida have received Stetson graduates. The majority are serving as high school principals. Others are members of the State Board of Education, some are doing outstanding work in the field of Junior High schools, and numbers have made names for themselves in elementary school work and extracurricular activities. Among the teachers who have outstanding positions in the field of instruction a few are listed here. Miss Edna Steanwall serves as dean of girls at the Junior High school, Jacksonville. .Miss Tanner Honored Miss Julia Tanner, who is head of the history department of Miami high school has been honored by being piaced on the state committee for the making out of the History Curriculum for Florida high schools. Mrs. D. E. Williams, who took both the A. B. and M A. degrees from Stetson, is now working with the states department of education. The Concord elementary school at Orlando has Mrs Melissa Stafford as principal. In the field of extra-curricular activities, Miss Maxine Purcell is winning recognition in the Tampa schools. Miss Mae Haigh is principal of the North Seabreeze school, Daytona Beach. Five Stetson graduates have made names for themselves as principals of important high schools. R. L. (Continued on Page 4) STETSON SINGERS ROADCASTPART OF THE MESSIAH ■ Performance For Radio dience Is Hailed as Excellent Au- i Dr. B. F. Ezell, professor of education, whose department is turning out many successful teachers. TAYLOR ELECTED HEAD FRESHMAN AS DRIVE ENDS Frat Man Defeats Teasley In Race For President Oliver Taylor of Bristol, Va., was chosen president of the Freshman class last night in a special election which brought to an end a Ion? campaign. Taylor was the candidate of the fraternity party, which now boasts that its colors wave over each of the four Stetson classes. He is a Sigma Nu pledge. Wilbur Teasley of Miami, candidate of the non-frat group, was the only unsuccessful man in the field last night, since others had been eliminated in a "first primary" meeting a week earlier. The vote was: Taylor 46; Teas- ley 32. Obviously Only a small part of the Freshmen attended the meeting as there are more than 200 members in the present class! Perfect order and decorum was maintained by Lawrence Haddock as chairman in virtue of being student body president. The dignity of his office overawed even the Freshmen, who carried on the proceedings in a calm and statesmanlike manner. Each candidate made a speech in his own behalf, exhorting his hearers in a lofty tone that scorned the base levels of emotional appeal. They also avoided any compromising promises. Other Freshmen officers, named a week ago, are: Rosemary Ohler, vice-president; Francis Coe, secretary, and Marjorie Lanier, treasurer. All class officers now having been duly elected, there is nothing to prevent the steady approach of the Christmas holidays. The Stetson Press, where Teasley is a respected employee, as a token of sympathy voted a two hour strike from four to six o'clock this morning. Teasley himself was more worried about his election bet, for he and Taylor had agreed that (he loser should push the winner in a wheelbarrow from Elizabeth Hall to the court house next Saturday mgntat 8 o'ciock. Stetson University presented her chorus and orchestra in the first half of Handel's historic oratorio "The Messiah" at the weekly radio broadcast Monday night from Elizabeth Hall auditorium. The lovely Christmas oratorio as given by the group was an excellent performance, showing tone- clor and expression, experts declared. Prof. Harold Giffin, director of the concert, will lead the chorus in giving the entire performance Sunday afternoon at four o'clock in Elizabeth Hall. The accompanying orchestra will be directed—as on Monday night—by Prof. William H. Bailey. The general public is invited to attend. Radio audiences will hear the second half of the oratorio over the weekly broadcast next Monday night at 8:30 o'clock. Three Soloists Sing Soloists for the presentation this i week were: Professor Giffin, Mrs. Lorena Dinning, and Roberta Orcutt. Members of the chorus are: First soprano: Ruth Archer, Corine Burckhard, Henrietta Bryant, Ohse Erisksen, Ruth Freeman, Jean Gower, Ruth Hummel, Virginia Humphries, Katherine Mar- fin Suzanne Sawyer, Norma Smith, Mary Spearman, Eleanor Varnum, Helen Walker, Lois Pollock. Second soprano: Faye Anderson, Frances Coe, Willia Mae Crosby, Ruth Dentler, Ruby Dunstan, Dot Haines, Marie Hancock, Elizabeth Jameson, Eloise Kennedy Ruth Merritt, Ruth Murphy, Elizabeth Nicholson, Helen Oothout, Frances Wooten. First alto: Marjorie Andrews, Alma Carlton, Kathryn Jelks, Eloise Knabb, Pearle Lincoln, Lola Mc- Daniel, Katheryn Miley, Martha Osgood, Winifred Snyder, Marion Kesier, Josephine Osborne, Hazel Shireman, Rhoda Weimert. Second alto: Ruth Bartlett, Sadie Rai Gardner, Roberta. Orcutt, Antoinette Davis, Elizabeth Sandusky. First tenor: Robert Adams, Harry Black Eugene Kitching, Hamilton 'MARY ROLLINS IS HOST j TO STETSON FOLK f AT ANNUAL PARTY Music And Dramatics Make Visit Happy ■ Event ' GAMES ARE PLAYED Cornelia McRae who is taking an important role in "The Servant in the House," Friday and Saturday evenings. PRESIDENT BRINGS EDUCATION NEWS FROM RKHHOK Golf And Tennis Matches Precede Tasteful Buffet Service Dr. Allen Reports on Annual College Convention In Virginia Having enjoyed a feast of educational fellowship, President W. S Allen returned to the Stetson: Donald S. Allen, immediately fol By LA VERNE GIFFORD Responding to the invitation of Dr. Hamilton Holt, president of Rollins College, approximately 250 Stetson students and faculty members went to Winter Park to join in Rollins College annual home^ coming festivities last Friday. ■ "Let us all join in the activities: of the day and enjoy this reunion to the fullest," said Dr. Holt in addressing the group of Stetsonites ; and other friends of Rollins assembled in the Annie Russel Theatre as the festivities opened. A diversified social and athletic program in which Stetson took part had been arranged. A clever one-act play, "The Saint Age" was staged by four of Rollins' talented student players, directed by campus this week after attending the sessions of the Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary schools, at Richmond, Va. In chapel Monday, Dr. Allen an- ...... nounced his pleasure at beingl^^^^^^^.Jt"- again at home in Florida with its sunshine and gentle breezes, after lowing President Holt's welcome. Hold Vespers At 3:15 the Rollins A Cappelia Choir, consisting of about 60 voices the chilling bleakness of the more northern clime. The meeting, the president said, brought together the tives of 130 colleges of 11 southern states, while a large percentage of the 1100 member secondary schools also had their spokesmen. Smilingly acknowledging that the learned gathering at times was, enlivened by witty stories, Dr. Allen said that one of the best was attributed by a schoolman to a Negro, thus— vice in the Knowles Memorial Chapel adjoining the theatre. Christopher O. Honaas directed the choir, which was accompanied by ! Herman F. Siewert, organist. representa-! . Al 4 °'clock there were receP' j tions at the various fraternity ' houses and new dormitories. The Kappa Alpha fraternity entertained at their fraternity house. At 5 o'clock everyone assembled on the sloping shore of Lake Virginia to listen to the Stetson Band. Harry Parker, trombone' player, was soloist. Throughout the afternoon tennis matches between Rollins and Stet- B. AT MUSIC MEET Dr. W. E. Duckwitz returned Monday from Jacksonville after attending a committee of the Florida State Music Teachers association Martin, Raymond Cagni, -Roy Roberts. Second Tenors Listed Second tenor: Robert Adcock, Edward Furlong, Ben Hall, Fayette | Hall, Carl Hulbert, John- McCall, J/Frances Schroeder, James Souther- j land, Wilborn Wilson, James Wood- I fill. | Baritone: George Brown, Carroll j Ezell, Tom Kirkland, Jimmie Lump- j kin, Harry Parker, Grafton Pyne, Lyle Sherman, James Snelling, Donald Strong, Billy Wager. Bass: Raleigh Anderson Norman Bennett Finley Edge, Jennings Minton, Thomas Parker, Hughes Wilson, Willie Wolfe, Robert Powe. Members of the orchestra are: First violin: William H. Bailey, Miriam Faulkner, Roberta Nigels, Barbara Davis, Daniel Gainin, Lois Karkeet. Second violin: Raymond Craig, Margaret Reed, Virginia Reed, Verna Baer. Viola: Lowell Henderson, Virginia Lennox, Charles Hube. Cello: Veronica Davis, Jean Botts. Bass: Lester Spear, Thomas Humphries. Flute: Floanna Burrough, Pansy (Continued on Page 4) "Folks what don't have no edu cation", said the observant colored i'i°n took P***-with Prof. A man, "sho does have to use they j Tr°wbridge in char8e brains!" J Mary S Clark and Eloise Dor- An address by Dr. Isaih Bow- ,'rance' Stets?n competing with Rol- man, president of Johns Hopkins iIins opponents, lost to his Rollins University, made a great impres-''cpponent Harold Dossier .tied with sion, the Stetson representative de-!i"s °PPonent in an incompleted set. dared. Dr. Bowman mentioned'7iie -doubles team, consisting of four possible accomplishments of a, George lSch"rr and Ernest Ball, real education: 1. It should develop the observational powers. 2. It should develop the discriminative powers. 3. It should expand the world for us—lift the horizon. 4. It should reveal the past, as a guide to the present and future. STETSONIANS GUESTS dropped their game to Rollins team, 4-6, 4-6. Other Games Golf matches were played on the DubSdread Country Club with Fred Ward in charge. During the afternoon many enjoyed canoeing on Lake Virginia. At the sound of a bugle at 5:30 o'clock, a bountiful buffet supper was served in the Recreational Hall OF WOMAN'S SOCIETY fn the la^ih°re;o E^rtainment was provided by 12 Rollins folk dancers, directed by Mrs. Helen Rae. All hands hurried off to the Rollins-Stetson football game at Orlando after supper. Rollins students, members of the faculty and executives were very active in making the Stetson visitors feel happily at home on the beautiful campus. The Stetson students employed every means of transportation to make the journey, crowding the highway in motor vehicles of all kinds. President W. S. Allen and tnree of the University professors were guests of the DeLand Woman's Club at yesterday afternoon's meeting. Dr. Allen spoke on the value of training in the fine arts. Special musical numbers were given by Professors Harold M. Giffin, Arthur J. Graham and William H. Bailey. For good health: watch your step when crossing the Boulevard.