The Stetson Reporter

The Fifth- Year — No. 1 •tson Reporter DELAND, FLA. WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 13, 1939 Z103 Price Five Cents HELLO ESHMEN! NEWCUTSYSTEM OUSTS QUALITY POINT PENALTY Student - Professor Relationship Featured in New Plan Chapel absences and the old rigid quality point system will no longer vex the students of Stetson University under a new plan for class attendance to be inaugurated this year. Revision of the proposed -system was made in committee meeting yesterday afternoon, and the final draft passed by the fac- ulty later in the day, according to Dean Charles G. Smith, chairman of the committee. The new plan provides for a professor-student relationship in which the question of penalty through grades is left to the pro- fessor. Under the new plan it is possible for a student to be allowed a full month of absences in each of his courses. Twenty cuts are to be allowed from chapel services, and will not reflect upon the student's class average. Printed below is the full text of the plan as drawn up by the committee under Dean Smith. Working with him were Dean Paul E. Raymond, Dr. W. E. Duckwitz, Dean Lola B. McCollough, Dr. Doris K. Arjona, Dr. B. W. Davis, Dr. W. S. Gordis, Dr. R. C. Lar- com, and Registrar Olga Bowen Much investigation into other college systems and careful deliberation; individually and collectively, has been done by the group. Fol- ; lowing is the text as reported by Dean Smith. 1 CLASS ATTENDANCE IN 1 THE COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS Class attendance is compulsory, and unless prevented because of iillness or for some other acceptable 'reason, students must attend class regularly. In as much as it is the desire of the University that students shall, ar far as possible, attain the objectives set for them in their studies, class attendance is required. Although excuses for absences are to be taken into account, teachers shall hold students responsible for doing . all work assigned and in | grading shall take all absences into ! consideration. Since the nature of class work in different studies varies,; the penalty for absences from a> given class shall be deter- I mined by the instructor. |'| 'For absences from class imme- I diately before and after holidays | special penalties shall be imposed. 1 Iri, order to take care of absences land unforseen emergencies, an am- iple number of absences will be , Mowed. However, if a student has more than the following number of absences in a given class ciuring a semester, he shall automatically fail'-the course: in a 5- hour:'.cla,ss, 20• in a 4-hour class, :fci;;-i,rjr;a. ^-hour class, 12; in a 2- jl&rt-e'lass, 8; in a 1-hour class, 4. ?Mj|^|-i3sJents who qualify for the "M»|;4ist and the Honor Roll siaffitjll^ing the succeeding semes' tfcjb'frjb|;6wed without penalty the '.|' (Continued on Page Four) Class of 1943 Greeted By Administration Officers and Stetson Campus Leaders Registration Takes Place in Library Thursday. Placement Tests, Parties, Games, Etc., Face Large Incoming Class 0 STUDENT THEATRE TICKET PRESIDENT WILLIAM SIMS ALLEN WELCOME TO FRESHMEN The 1939-40 school session began to get under way- yesterday afternoon with the increasing influx of Freshmen ind early arrivals of Upperclassmen. Under the general direction of Dean Lola B. McCollough, members of the :lass of '43 were greeted with the usual crowded schedule designed to make them feel at home. Freshmen advisors gathered their respective flocks about them for the first official meetting for din- ner in the University Commons. At the request of the Dean of Women, the Freshmen assembled in Elisabeth Hall following the dinner to fjear their first official greeting. .;■,'■ Dean McColIough's theme as she addressed the new students in';; formally dealt with a general dis- cussiori of the.; problems of college life. She urg^i them to rid them' selves of their: pje-conceived no- tions of college*, make their read' . justments rapijdiy in order to feel Mgr. Kirkconnell Expresses Regrets. Other Schools Kick The reduced price of admission- to the Athens Theatre which was enjoyed by Stetson students last , year will not be extended to them again this year, according to a re- | port from Registrar Olga Bowen Charles Kirkconnell, manager of at nome as ;SoSn ;as,possible. She v ■ Difficulties presented themselves ■ when such a measure for, the re in behalf of the University it gives me pleasure to "extend, the theatre, regrets deeply that he a hearty welcome to each incoming freshman. You will find! wi'l De unable to favor Stetson stu- here a faculty of scholars who are interested in each of you'dcnts- individually and who will clo all they can to help you will also find a democratic spirit which gives to each an op-, duction~o? rates was inaugurated portunity to do his best and which recognises merit only, j in DeLand, while it was not pos- You will have the opportunity to realize your dreams of \ able to do so in other college making a fine record in scholarship and at the same time you! t"wns in Florida. Criticism from will have opportunity to participate in religious activities, \ [J0^ ^s a^is™ade the retum in social activities, in athletic affairs, in dramatics, forensics,: saryegU ar a misslon Pnce neces' music, and in all the other worthy activities of the Univer-; The special favor extended to sity. I challenge you to enter seriously upon your work • Stetson students last year was immediately and to give your best to make Stetson finer i ^ught about at that time through because of your presence here. May you find' the institu'! ^e effo*s of a commi«ee from the tion all that you had hoped and may the coming year beiS^ST' TT™ ieafrship your most profitable and helpful. : organ^at^ and through the gen- Sincerely, W. S. ALLEN, President. September 12, 1939. | erosity of Manager Kirkconnell Death Takes Revered Friends Of Stetson Faculty, students, and friends of Stetson University mourn the loss his past summer of two of its Former Gator Mentor Stetson Line Coach The resignation last year of line coach Chester Freeman left a gap in Stetson's mentor department finest and greatest friends, Dr. hard to fill. But down from Tal- Robert Shailor Holmes, of Da,- lahassee has come Ben demons, tona Beach, and Mr. Frank R. a University of Florida three letter Osborne, of DeLand. man whose ability to fill the post Dr. Holmes was the donor of can no lon§er be doubted, the Florida Forum to Stetson, and Ben played center while on the befriended the University in many Gator team, in addition to winning other valuable ways. Mr. Os- letters in basketball and baseball, borne was Secretary of the Board Later he coached the line at Flor- of Trustees for many years, and ida as well as coaching varsity I was considered by President Allen basketball and baseball. It was and the rest of the officials as an there that he worked under the p ?)Fr<fQ rDrCIUlillTM honored and respected friend. present head Stetson coach, Brady i|K£!lliJ rKOfflflfeM Students will be interested to Cowell, who no doubt at that time learn that Mrs. Holmes has told fw the qualifications that demons Dr. Allen that the Florida Forum' had as a footba11 teacher. DEAN SMITH ;ii John B. Stetson University, , dedicated to youth and consecrat- Mwho have^had contact withjed t0 Gocj% op6ns ^de its doors Hunter stressed further that they will find Stetson's campus a> democratic, friendly one, and impressed them with the one goal of all Stetson citizens—a well-rounded, progressive civic life. The Student Body officers head' ed by President Hal Dekle, officiated at an informal entertainment for new students in Chaudoin Parlors, from 8:30 to 9:30. A program arranged along the same general theme of helping Freshmen to become adjusted \vks presented. Immediately following this morning's chapel service, at which President W. S. Allen delivered his official welcome, the first year men and women take their Placement tests under the direction of Dean Charles G.] Smith and Reg' istrar Olga Bowen. The afternoon period Wednesday is to be filled with Psychological tests followed by a tea for all women and Intra' I mural games for, the nien. A student program will be the feature for this evening at 7:30, i' in the auditorium. Dean McCol' i lough reports that the meeting is for the purpose of giving student leaders an opportunitf to explain to incoming students practically every phase of campus activities. I, Those who are to participate will include Hal Dekle, in a student address of wtlcome; Hugh Latti- mer, speaking for Theta Alpha Phi and the voice department; Robert Barnett, outlining the facilities of' fered by the Stetson Reporter and the Stetsonian, literary publication; Harold Green, with religious news; Dorothea Clarson, outlining the work for the yearbook1 Doris John' son, explaining the Women's council as an organ of student govern' ment; Emmaline Handley, discuss- ing the Pan-Hellenic group; Ward captain of the Mystic win be given to Stetson as usual again this year. The Forum con- Ben demons will agree that Stet-|and welcomes you heartily. A \ Krewe, speaking fol hislorganiza- dsts of a series of weekly lectures son has gained by having him with] true Mother of Light, Stetson not | tion; Lillian ^Grubbs, ytfi a re- beginning in January, which brings to the auditorium many of the world's finest speakers on varied subjects. us, and with such a coaching com- only promotes truth and learning, 'view of the W. A. ^..; Troy Hall, as Cowell and demons' kut f°sters a university atmosphere ] representing the S '|ilub';' describ- bination the achievements of Stetson teams may eclipse the past. \ where you can prepare for complete living. You should seek to (Continued on Page Eight) ing the activities . ofj; the musical organisation; and Lydia Theurer, (Continued on Page Five)