The Stetson Reporter

5SB1 HB The Stetson Reporter TENTH YEAR—No. E DE LAND, FLORIDA, JANUARY 21, 1946 PRICE TEN CENTS Stetson Alumni Secretary Begins Work On Publication And Directory J. M. Albritton Confronted With Task Of Revision Of Records; Seeks Information Relative To Grads And Non-Grads. Mr. J. M. Albritton, Jr., newly appointed Alumni Secretary, has begun work on bringing the records of the Association up to date. His main problem is to find the correct addresses of all the former students and graduates of the University before beginning work on an Ahttnni publication and directory, based Mr. Albritton's work is based on the grand work done by Dean Emeritus G. Prentice Car3on who brought the records of the Association up through 1937. Later work, done by Prof. H. M. Griffin, is being included in the permanent files along with that of .Dean Carson. At present there are more than 15,000 cards to be brought up to date with names and addresses of former students and alumni as well as the present names and addressse of alumnae who have married during the last eight years. Mr. Albritton reports that the work is progressing rapidly but sends a plea to all readers for information reative to grads and non-grads of your acquaintance. Bring or mail the information you may have to: Alumni Secretary, Stetson University, DeLand, Florida. Veterans who are married to Stetson girls are particularly urged to have the records of their wives brought up to date. Glee Club Gives Chapel Program The Stetsoon University Glee Club mnder the direction of Miss Helen Allinger, head of the voice department, entertained the faculty and students at assembly on Tuesday, Jan. 15. The chorus of one hundred students rendered the beautiful "Salutation," and Fred Waring's arrangement of "This is my Country." ENSIGN J. ADNEY PLANS TO RESUME WORK ON MASTERS Ex-Stetson Cum Laude Grad, Now Servies In Uncle Sam's Navy. Ensign Joseph E. Adney, Jr., who graduated Magna Cum Laude from Stetson University in May, 1944, ia now serving as a gunnery officer on a rocketship in the U. S. Navy. Ens. Adney, who is a native of DeLand, saw action on Leyte, Iwo Jima, and Okinawa. While attending Stetson, he was president of the student body; president of the Newton Club; a member of Sigma Pi Sigma, Pi Delta Psi, Phi Society, and Delta Sigma Phi fraternity; treasurer of Ye Mystic Krewe; president of Der Deutsche Verein; and president of Gamma Sigma Epsilon. In his senior year. Ens. Adney received a fellowship to the University of Illinois to get his Master's and Doctor's degrees in research chemistry. He plans to work" for these degrees as soon as he is released from the Navy. Adney graduated frrom DeLand High School in June, 1941. In the following September he entered Texas Agricultural and Mechanical school. He returned from Texas and entered Stetson the following year. ixdney will be remembered by tho returning Stetson veterans, the faculty, and the Senior students. B. C. LAND'S 56 PAGE BOOKLET "STEWARDSHIP OF STETSON" NOW UNDER PUBLICATION J. Levering Evans, pictured above, will be one of the principal speakers during Religious Focus Week. Mr. Evans is pastor of the Weetherford Memorial Baptist Church, Richmond, Virginia. Enrollment For Second Quarter Reaches 780 125 Of The New Students Are Returned Veterans. The second quarter at Stetson University opened January 2 with an enrollment of 780 students.- .,-. . Four teachers have been added to the faculty to fill the demands f the University. Mrs. Allbritton, instructor in the Music School; Miss Foster of the physical education department; Dr. McEniry, head of the English Department; and Prof. Furlong, instructor in the School of Business. The opening exercises were held in the Chapel by Dr. Allen, President of the University, who introduced the guest speaker of the day. Of tlie 780 students, 125 are returned veterans. WILLIAM F. SOLLMANN ADDRESSES FORUM AUDIENCE ON THAT'S AHEAD FOR GERMANY' Stresses World Wide Problem That Confronts The Victors; And The Part That Germany Must Play In Re-establishing H(erself. By Ruby Walker "All people are responsible for acts of their government," said William F. Sollmann, second forum lecturer of the series, at Elizabeth Hall, Monday, January 14. Mr. Sollmann's text is reproduced below: "What to do with Germany is a world-wide problem at present. Germany has played the most foolish and the most criminal role. Why? Germany is the very center of Europe. If she moves, she attacks by force. "I understand very well this deep distrust in the whole world against Germany. The world must be guaranteed that Germany will not try again what she has done. "Are all Germans a war-like race or not? It is true that there was never an underground mass movement of workers because it was impossible, but 10,000 Germans sacrificed their lives in assisting movements against Hitlerism. "What to do with Germany. Shall wo divide her into small peaceful farms? Germany has a population of 70 million peope—the size of Texas. Still the size of our state of Montana is 500,000 today. "Destroy her industry? We are not only punishing her, but all the world. Europe needs Germany's production. "How can we prevent Germany from re-arming? There is only one method to keep Germany down, and that is unity, cooperation among Great Britain, United States, and Russia; and fourthly, peaceful education of the German youth. "The Germans should accept the international authority, their political disembodiment, and recognize that they will no longer be a national unit." LA FRANCIADE HOLD ELECTION OF OFFICERS New Members Taken Into Advanced French Students Organization. La Franciade, Honorary French organization, held for advanced French students an initiation and election of officers, Thursday, January 10th. The following officers were elected: President, Louie Wilkinson; Vice President, Betty Mullholland; Secretary, Joyce Gilliam; Treasurer, Jean Noble; Publicity, Virginia Bispham. The faculty sponsor is Dr. Frances Thornton.. New members taken into the club were: Emily Howes, Audrey Smith, Shirley George, Betty Hill, Margaret Dickey, Lawrence McKeHigan, and James Fisher. Honorary members present were Miss Charlotte Smith and Miss Susie Brown. Play Religi \ Booklet Relating Early History Of School Expected To Reach Twenty Thousand Copies At First Printing. A. fifty-six page book "The Stewardship of Stetson," is under the process of publication, and is scheduled to be released soon. The book, written by B. C. Land, director of stewardship and promotion for the Florida State Baptist Convention, is a story about Stetson, and is dedicated to Dr. W. S. Allen, president of the University. The book is written in four chapters summarizing "Stewardship": It's origin, it's opportunities, ifs objectives, and it's obligations. Through the pages of the book many familiar Stetson scenes are pictured, and the story begins with the founding of tho Uninversity in 1883, by Mr. H. A. DeLand. The book tells how the University was given to the Florida Baptists in order to assure the future of the school. From this point on it tells in detail how John B. Stetson became interested in the project of education and gave generously of his time, talents, and wealth. Later under the advice of Mr. DeLand, the name was changed from DeLand Academy to John B. Stetson University. The opportunities offered at Stetson, the names of the individual schools, and buildings that stand oil the campus are also listed. Twenty thousand copies are expected to be printed in the first, publication. Stetson To Host In Religious Focus Week Feb. 3-8 Speakers To Visit Classes For Purpose Of Relating Christianity To Subject Being Studied* John B. Stetson University will play host during Religious Focus Week, Feb. 3-8, to many noted educators, lecturers, and writers. The following speakers will be heard: J. P. Allen, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Bristol, Virginia; C. Roy Angell, Pastor, Central Baptist Church, Miami, Florida; Claude U. Broach, Pastor, St. Johns Baptist Church, Charlotte, North Carolina; Robert S. Denny, Associate South- wide' Student Secretary, Nashville, Tennessee; Pope A. Duncan, Director of religious activities, Mercer University, Macon, Ceorgia; Mrs. Jessie Burrall Eubank, Religious educator, lecturer, writer, social scientist, Sharpes, Fla.; J. Levering Evans, Pastor, Weatherford Memorial Baptist Church, Richmond, Va.; Jenny Lind Gatlin, Associate Southwide Student Secretary, Nashville, Tenn..; Frank H. Leavell, Editor, "The Baptist Student," author, "Baptist Student Union Methods," and "Christian Witnessing"; Roland Q. Leavell, Pastor, First Baptist Church, Tampa, Fla.; E. A. McDowell, Sptcialist in Race Relations, member of faculty of Southern Baptist Theology Seminary; J. W. (Bill) Marshall, Personnel Secretary, Baptist Foreign Mission Board, lecturer ann traveler; Rogers M. Smith, Pastor and student secretary at University of Tennessee. Interfraternity Council Meet To Appoint Committees The Interfraternity Council, presided over by President Doug Teal, held its first meeting of the year Thursday, Jonuary 11, in the Tri- Delt sorority room. The Counncil voted to have a party Friday, January 18, at the Elks Club. Various committees for the party were appointed by tre president. The committees and those appointed were: decorations, Tommy Lee Fower; invitations, Betty Jane Amidon; the place and orchestra, Mary Lasater, Dick Gordie, and Anita Caldwell. Claudia To Be Presented Jan. 29 And 30 For Tourists Little Theatre Performance Given On January 24 And 25 For Students. Following up the successes of the Workshop Plays and "The Yellow Jacket," the Little Theatre plans to reach an even higher peak of success with "Claudia," which is to be presented on the 24th of January for Stetson students and the DeLand theatre-goers. On the 28th and 29th special performances will be given for the DeLand Tourist Club and the Eustis, Florida Tourist Club.. Dr. Stover and Mrs. Virginia Giffin can be seen every night over at the Little Theater giving directions to the cast. Mitzi Mitchell, who graduates in March, cilmaxes her career of successful college performances with "Claudia." She has starred in such plays as "Twefth Night" and "Seven Sisters." Jerry Kunes, who in real life makes love to Jennie Nelson, forsakes her to make love to Claudia. Jerry plays the long-suffering David, who finds that being married to Claudia, while very exciting, can be a little bewildering. Fritz and Bertha, a faithful couple who serve Claudia and David, are played by Richard Mansur and Dorothy Hillman. Dot is a new-comer to Stetson this year who has been in all the Little Theatre productions this season. Dick is an old Stetsonite who has returned; the Little Theatre heartily welcomes this actor back to the fold. Joe Camp, who starred in "The Yellow Jacket," plays the part of a "very British Englishman" who adds intrigue to the play in the way of a triangle. Marjorie Merrill, an old Theta Phi member, has been very busy lately learning to knit for her role as Mrs. Brown, Claudia's mother. Elizabeth Golden demonstrates her acting ability as the sophisticated sister-in-law, Julia. Barbara Albritton, an alumna of of Stetson, portrays Madame Da- ruschka, a brilliant Russian opera star.