The Stetson Reporter

ismim^^mg/i^e&*£smsH5%Q&&msm5!B?ms!%?&8Ss ■'Vm^tmaiiu ,jtMi mmwiALh..;: ammfwrnmssmmmmmmm Fifth Year—No 32 DELAND, FLA., WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 1940 2103 Price Five Gents Enjoy Yo' Selves, Seniors ANNUAL SENIOR MY CELEBRATION BEGINS WITH BREAKFAST IN COMMONS Dr. Roger W. Babson will be a candidate for the presidency of lhe United States on the Fruhibi.ion party ticket this fall. Dr. Babson, who will deliver the commencement address here Monda-- Tune 3, won the nomination without opposition. He is -a well i-cnown economist and business statistician. Students Mourn Death of Senior GRADUATING SENIORS WILL HEAR ROGER BABSON COMMENCEMENT DAY Famous Economist Will Address Seniors June 3; Rev. George H. Moore to Give Baccalaureate Sermon Dr. Roger Babson, noted economist who will run for President in the fall on the Prohibition ticket, will deliver the chief address the morning of Monday, June 3 to the graduating seniors of this University in Elizabeth Hall. Dr Babson, a widely, known business statistician, was a friend of the late R. Shailor Holmes, benefactor of Stetson, and became acquainted with the school through his friendship with him. The baccaloureate sermon will be given by Rev. George Ii. Moore, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Ft. Pierce, Florida. This is scheduled for 11 a. m. Sunday in the auditorium. Thc commencement exercises will start off Saturday afternoon at 4:30 with the president's reception in Chaudoin parlors honoring the graduating classes. That evening at 8 the Stetson Players will present "Two Gentlemen of Verona" in Stover Theatre. Besides the sermon on Sunday a concert bv the School of Music is on the program for 3:30 that afternoon in Elizabeth Hall, and from 5 to 6 a tea for parents and visitors will be held in Chaudoin Parlors. Prior to the commencement address bv Dr. Babson Mondav morning the Stetson Band will "■ive a concert in front of the Universitv Librarv. Roy Angell Dies Three Weeks Before Graduation Funeral services were held in Miami yesterday afternoon for a Stetson senior, Roy Angell whose death was reported to the student body last Monday morning by President Allen. A group of Angell's closest friends traveled to Miami to attend the service, among them Cliff Parmley, Harry Minarik, Peter Barnhart, Dick Noble, and Leonard Tompkins. The son of Dr. and Mrs. C. Roy Angell, of Miami, the departed student was an active and respected member of the Stetson student body. He was president oi Heta Key, Biology fraternity., and a member of Gamma Sigma Epsilon chemistry, the Newton Club, mathematics group, and a pledge to Delta Sigma Phi social fraternity. He was an Honor Roil student, and has been listed among Dean's List scholars. ;'Roy Angell was a very fine student," spoke President Allen, "and I feel that I may speak for faculty and students- in an expression of deepest regret that he is gone, and extend our sym- Helen Hooks Given Scholastic Award By Pi Gamma Mu Install Officers and Hear Speakers at Banquet Last Night Helen Hooks '40, of Lakeland, was announced the recipient of the Pi Gamma Mu scholastic award at the annual banquet of that organization in the University Commons last night. Miss Hooks was presented the award in recognition of her scholastic average over the entire college years. Dr. Manning J. Dauer, professor of Political Science at the University of Florida, and managing editor of the Journal of Politics, was the guest speaker Tor the occasion. Dr. Dauer presented a discourse on the subject of American and foreign policy. Installation of officers was also a feature of the program, with Victor Baer, Jean Morris and Dr. Leighton LaFuze formally taking over the duties of president, vice-president, and secretary-treasurer, respectively, of the Florida Gamma chapter of Pi Gamma Mu. It is to be Dr. LaFuze's *second term in the post of secrtary-treasurer. Mick- eyAIagenheim, retiring president, introduced the various items on the program. Music was furnished by Jane Smith, who played background music throughout the banquet. pathy to the family and friends of the boy." Members of the Senior Class and of organizations sent flowers to Miami yesterday, and a resolution of sympathy was delivered to the Angell family. Sigma Pi Sigma Inducts New Members Eight new members were inducted into Sigma Pi Sigma, National Physics Honor Society, at a special meeting Monday night. Those received into membership were Richard Baldwin, Arnold E. Hayes, Joe McNeff, Clifford C. Parmley, Elma L. Randall, Robbins E. Rice, E. Francis Smith, and James L. Vance. Officials of the organization who conducted the ceremony were Hugh Latimer, president Peter Barnhart, secretary; and Dr. R. I .Allen, faculty advisor and head of th<t Physics Dept. Other members who participated were J."'Allen Webster, Dr. Donald Faulkner, and Dr. C. B. Vance. SENIORS PLEASE NOTE Senior meeting called for tomorrow immediately after chapel, by President Allen, who says its important that every expectant graduate be present. Teachers, says Registrar Olga Bowen, or those who expect to teach, rather, must get their application cards and send to Tallahassee for their < certificates, and pronto. Dean Smith reminds that exams begfin next Wednesday. The whole school wishes you a grand time on the Senior picnic today. Picnic at Sanlando and Theatre Party- Will Feature Day of Fun for Departing Class Campus , and classes will be deserted today by this year's crop of graduates'to'be, who leave from Chaudoin Hall at 11 o'clock this morning for Sanlando and a day of frolicking and hilarity. According, to Bob Robertson, gen' eral chairman of the Senior Day program, a cavalcade of a dozen cars will transport the Seniors to the recreation park, to return in time for a dinner in the commons tonight. A free movie at the Athens. Theatre, given to the graduates by Manager Charles Kirkconnell, will cap the climax of a day full of activity wjiich began with the annual breakfast in the Commons this morning. President Dick Baldwin gave the response. Entertainment for the breakfast program was suppled by Prof. Harold M. Giffin, who sang several numbers. To have been featured on the Senior Dav chapel program this morning was the reading of the class will by Hal Dekle, and a skit called "ten Years After," which facetiously depicted the activities of the graduates in the years to come. Entertainment musically was provided by Bob Robertson. Cliff Parmley, and LeRoy New on the drums,, piano and clarinet, while Mickey Magenheim and-Bob Barnett realized their long ambition, to hold (Continued on Page 4) Commerce Club Pledges Seven Picnic at Beach Planned for Friday Seven members were pledged to the Commerce Club last Monday night in a ceremony held in the. Alpha XL room. Those pinned with the colors were: Louis MacDcrmott, Frances McGarrah,. Louise Bunger, Jean Finney, Magaret Foy,. John Kurtz, and Nell Mires. Following the pledging, details were arranged for the club picnic to be held at the beach next Friday afternoon. The group decided on the debatable points of the revised constitution as drawn up by Bob Karns, Daphne Knight, and ex- President Ed Huie. "The constitution is being revised with the ultimate object of the club establishing or joining a Greek letter society,' Karns explained. Riders Will Compete For Trophy In Annual Horse Show Saturday Mary Anderson Will Judge Competition at Stetson Stables for Grafton Pyne Award Plans aie being completed for the elaborate horse show which will take place on Saturday at the Stetson Stables. Mary Anderson, Orlando, will judge the various competitive entries. Crafton Pyne will award a trophy to the girl who wins first prise in the advanced class. Anderson is a certified Miss judge. Last year she won the whole Florida Circuit in Horse Shows. She has won many medals and ribbons in horse shows throughout the state. Joan Whitehair, fourteen year old daughter of Francis P. Whitehair, will ride her own horse, Gay Stepper, in the Open Class entry on Saturday. Miss Whitehair with her horse have won many awards in Orlando and Daytona. Other entries according to classes are: Beginners, Martha Beasley, Ann Boyd, Elizabeth Futch, Eleanor Hillman, Evelyn Porter, and Mary Treadway; Intermediate, Virginia Clark, field. Advance, Mary Bradford, Joyce St. Onge, and Abbie Hat- Marjorie Willis, and Betty Lee Morgan. Intra-mural entries are as follows: Tri Delta, Edith Bass, Mariam Aimsworth, and Doris Helen McCormick: Zeta Tau Alpha, Katherine Hodnett; Alpha . Xi Deltas, Betty Bird, and Carlotta Washburn; Pi Beta Phi, Connie Bennett, and Sue (Continued On Page 8) Baccalaureate Speaker A noted churchworker in this state and nationally, Rev. George H. Moore wjll give the baccalaureate sermon Sundav, Tune 2. Rev. Moore is pastor of the First Baptist Church in Fort Pierce.'