The Stetson Reporter

p^w^^p^SH The Stetson Reporter Eighth Year—No. 4 DeLand. Florida, Wednesday, October 14, 1.942 2103 Price 5c 1943 WHO'S WHO SELECTS THIRTEEN SENIORS, ONE JUNIOR Upperclassmen Named By Faculty Committee Recognizing Outstanding Accomplishments Names of Stetson's 14 upper-class men and women, including 13 seniors and one junior, which are to appear in the 1943 edition of "Who's Who in American Universities and Colleges," were released yesterday by the official faculty committee who compiled the list after a study conducted 3ast week. Students chosen for this honor, which is in the recognition for outstanding accomplishments in their fields of endeavor, and general campus leadership, popularity, and ability, are Flonnie Anders, Claire Brandies, Garland Branch, David Lehman, Billy Mathis, Helen Doris McCormick, Marion Merrill, Mary Mock, Carl Purtz, Margaret Reaves, Jane Reese, Betty Smith, Max Stamper, and Aubrey Vincent. The names of John Lewis and Bill Strickland, which appeared in last year's Who's Who will be retained for the new edition. Flonnie Anders, the only junior, is a Little Theater star who has represented Stetson in cities all over the state. Claire Brandies has been president of women's council, active in athletics, student government and religious work. Helen Doris McCormick is Pan Hellenic president and a well- known dramatist. Marion Merrill was recognized as president of town council and for general leadership. Mary Mock was named for general leadership and versatility. Margaret Reaves has been an outstanding musician and active religious worker. Jane Reese was named as a member of the woman's council, for scholarship and religious activities. Betty Smith was recognized for class officer- ships and leadership in sorority ■work. Garland Branch was selected as a f ellowship teacher who was cited for high scholastic standing. David Lehman is a politician recognized for versatility in campus activities. Billy Mathis is student accompanist and first student to be chapel organist. Carl Purtz was cited as an outstanding athlete. Max Stamper is a leading debater who represented Stetson at the Congress of Human Relations in Atlanta. Aubrey Vincent has been an outstanding Law School officer and participant in many campus activities. Feminine Football To Highlight End Of Rat Initiation Frosh Committee Plans Pr^-Thanksgiving Contest Although members of the freshman activities committee have not yet decided the exact date for the climax of the 1942 freshman initiation, Chairman Bud Dickinson .said this week that the freshman- sophomore field day will be staged some Saturday before Thanksgiving, and that the event will be similar to that of last year's. Dickinson indicated that the yet incompete plans provide for the hilarious football tilt between freshman and sophomore girls, a tug-o'-war which will pit the rival pulling strength of upperclassmen and freshmen, and a relay in which boys will compete. According to plans, freshmen may discard rat caps, providing they are succesful in the day's struggle. Dickinson did not state what penalty would accompany their defeat. Working with Dickinson are Helen Bennett, Leta Mitchell, and i David Lehman. ! Stetson's Colleges Select Officers For Coming Year Heads Are Causier, Rogy, Gardner, Vincent, Owen Officers for the coming year were elected by Stetson's four colleges during last week's meetings. The Liberal Arts College selected Jack Causier as president; Dick Smith, vice-president; Jean Douglas, secretary; and Helen Doris McCormick, treasurer. The business School will be headed by Harvey Gardner, president; Harry Snyder, vipe-presi- dent; Ruth Hillman, secretary; and Shirley Coen, treasurer. Those elected in the School of Music are Jean Rogy, president; Margaret Reaves, vice-president; Mary Frances Smith, treasurer; and Orien Farrell, freshman representative. The College of Law will be led by Aubrey Vincent, president; LeRoy Barkstrom, vice-president; Ivan Yenetchi, secretary; and Frank Watson, treasurer. Freshman Law College officers are James Owen, president; Del- phine Coverston, vice-president; Betty Smith, secretary; and Doris Hartman, treasurer. Sadie Hawkins Abandoned; To Be Replaced by Carnival School of Music Opens 1942 - 43 Recital Series Stetson's School of Music was to open its 1942-43 series of weekly recitals in Elizabeth Hall at 8 o'clock last night with the first program given by student soloists. Freshman vocalists made up the greater part of the performers with sopranos Ruth McDaniel, Mary Lasater, Lucile Halstead, Yyonne Maloy, Gerry Reifschneid- er, and baritone Orien Farrell scheduled to sing. Other artists were Fran Sue MacDonad, playing a clarinet solo; Jerry Jarvis, marimbist; Olive Lord, flutist; Ellen Marcum, violinist; and Mrs. Annie Rossiter, piano soloist. Accompanists were Doris Milligan, Winston McQuiddy, and Billy Mathis. GIFFIIN HEADS KIWANIS Prof. Harold M. Giffin was elected to the presidency of the DeLand Kiwanis Club recently, and will take office on the first of January. Another of Stetson's Kiwanis associates, Dr. J. F. Conn, participated in the program of a Kiwanis convention in Jacksonville > olyn Jones, and George Goodman. Sunday and Monday. He spoke Two others, Lorraine Stockwell on the topic of the importance of i and Benjamin Haddox, were cited club attendance. 'in absentia. Honor Society Names Officers (After this story went to press, members of the Phi Society elected Dr. Leighton LaFuze as their faculty advisor. Dr LaFuze, who holds a Phi Beta Kappa key, was also advisor to Phi Society last year. Editor.) Following their induction in chapel last Thursday morning, new members of Phi Society met in a short business session to elect officers for the coming year. Those chosen to serve were Virginia Agett, president; Carolyn Jones, vice-president; and Carolyn Buck, secretary-treasurer. Betty Jane Amidon, retiring president, explained that Phi Society was composed of those students who maintained a high scholastic average during their freshman year. Achieving this excellent record were Virginia Agett, Carolyn Buck, Joseph Adney, Car- Memorial Committee Named To Begin Study of Project Jack Causier Named Chairman By Lewis Law Grad Ralph Odum Alumni Representative Appointment of the five-man committee to study the proposed erection of a permanent memorial to former Stetsonites now in the service or among the heroes, as authorized by student vote on October 1, was announced here yesterday by Student President John Lewis. Chairman of the investigation group will be Jack— Causier, one of the three student representatives provided under the details of the approved project." The committee will also include Mary Mock and Jane Reese, the other undergraduate members; Robert Barnett, faculty representative; and Ralph E. Odum, law graduate of 1939, alumni representative. Lewis indicated that ! the selection of Odum was based | upon the interest shown by him j as secretary of the Stetson Alumni J Association in the promotion of j appropriate recognition for the j institution's sons in the service. I Chairman Causier, following his appointment, stated that no details are yet in shape for publication in reference to the style of itTT . , „ . . the memorial or where it will be HaP»' to belP> vviml placed, but explained that the com- Ralph Odum, above, in remittee will be ready with concrete sponse to an invitation sent proposals to the student body hint by John Lewis to serve within a reasonable length of as alumni member of the Stu- time- dent Memorial Committee. Decision Reached In Call Meeting Of Presidents Of All Organizations Stating that "plans to have something new and different" from Sadie Hawkins Day seemed to "get more enthusiasm and interest" among the students, John Lewis, Student Body president, announced last week that the annual Dogpatch week-end would be replaced by a one day outdoor ——— —■ — carnival. i "The Curtain Rises" Season Opener For Little Theatre Anders and Lewis Star Mrs. Giffin Directs Play The curtain rises at 8 p. m. on "The Curtain Rises." For that's the title of the season opener to be produced by the Stover Little Theatre on October 22 and 23. According to Dr. Irving C. Stover, this comedy by Benjamin Kaye will be directed by Mrs. Virginia Giffin. Romantic Vienna is the scene of this play which concerns a woman who, despite her age and lack of charm, still attempts to attract members of the opposite sex. Flonnie Anders will play the heroine, Elsa Carling, while Jack Causier will be the matinee idol, William, and John Lewis, the understudy who later becomes the "head man." Others in the cast include Jane Knight, Kareen Taylor, Jimmie Smith, and Dick Man- sur. Service Officers Outline Reserve Enlistment Plans During an early Chapel period last week, Stetson students heard five officers from the Fourth Service Command discuss various methods of enlisted reserve plans. Lieut. Col. Samuel B. Lippitt, representing the army ground forces; Lieut. David P. Whelchel, U.S.N.R.; Captain Thomas P. Barton, U.S.- M.C.; Lieut. R. K. Brown, naval air forces; and Lieut, M. D. Marks, army air forces outlined in detail the plans operated by the several branches of our armed forces which enable the enrollee to remain in school until he receives his degree, provided he maintains set scholastic standards. Decision of whether to continue the comic strip antics was put to a vote before a call meeting of presidents of all organizations last Friday. The group decided that student opinion warranted discontinuing the celebration. November 14 was the date set for the new event, and plans were begun for arranging an open-air carnival with different campus organizations operating booths. Climax of the festivities will come with a minstrel show starring a student band. Lewis stated that all money taken in during the day will be donated to some worthy organization for the benefit of our men in the service. General plans are under the direction of Frank Watson, chairman of the Student Body social committee, but larger committees will be appointed soon, Lewis indicated. Phi Delta Delta Women's Law Frat Has Local Chapter Ain unusually large class of co-eds enrolled its the Law School this year gave rise to a woman's chapter of Phi Alpha Delta, law fraternity, according to a recent statement by local Justice LeRoy Barkstrom. However, upon investigation, it' was found that a woman's international legal fraternity is in existance. According to a tatement by Catherine H. Carter, a member of the local chapter of Phi Alpha Delta, qualifications for membership in the fraternity are very rigid. Mrs Carter said that the women studfcnts must be worthy in grades as in the purpose of becoming practicing lawyers. x\lthough Mrs. Carter, and her mother, Mrs. Mary S. Howarth are the only active memibers of the local chapter, there are about '47 active members in Florida, the largest chapter being at the University of Miami, Mrs. Carter asserted. Graduates of the Stetson Law School who have been honored Col. Lippitt stated in an opening speech, "All branches of the service are deeply appreciative of the , .,, , ... , . r wav voung men have decided to Iwltfl membership m this frater- forego part or all of their educa- ,"*>' arP Dorothea Clarson Wat- tion in order to make themselves . son and Carlotta Washburn, immediately available for military | service. But it is imperative that a large number of men remain in college to secure the technical training required to fit them as potential officers in the services." JOE PELTER, FORMER STU- ' DENT, PASSES B.4.SIC FLYING A former student at J. B. Stetson, University, Aviation Cadet Joe Pelter this week wil graduate to the upper class of aviation cadets at the Geenville, Texas, Basic Flying School. Enrolled at the university from 1939-41, Cadet Pelter lettered in both football and swimming. He is a member of Pi Kappa Phi social fraternity. Cadet Pelter is a member of the first class of flying students to enter training at Texas' newest basic flying school. Dr. Allen Speaks Near Gainesville Congregation of the Mcintosh Baptist Church, near Gainesville, heard an address by Stetson President W. S. Allen on Sunday. Last Thursday the Stetson leader traveled to Jacksonville, where, as a trustee and former president, oi the Central Florida Council ®f. Boy Scouts, he participated in a national and regional meeting of B. S. A. officials. NAPOLI THRILLS VICTORY CROWD stuCxE faPOli' StCtSOn'S POP^ student tenor, was the featured SS. If* ^^ DeLa^ a To h!vPk ^am Which cl™axea J ^ y bond-sell«& drive. Chris soloed and led the enthusiast crowd m patriotic selections.