The Stetson Reporter

The Stetson Reporter EIGHTiH YEAR— No. 22 DE LAND, FLA., FRIDAY. MARCH 26, -194U, Z103 PRICE FIVE CENTS Judge Edmunds, Dr. Bolton Named As Speakers at Commencement Principal speakers for Stetson university's 1943 com- mendement exercises will be Judge J. Ollie Edmunds and Dr. Bolton, both of Jacksonville, President W. S. Allen announced here last week. Judge Edmunds, who has been serving as Duval County judge for about 10 years, will be the speaker for the graduation ■exercises at Stetson which have been set for Monday, May 31, Dr. Allen said. Dr. Bolton, at present the executive secretary- treasurer of the Florida Baptist convention, will deliver the bac- ■caulaureate sermon for the graduates' service on the preceding day. Both Judge Edmunds and Dr. Boftbh are members of the board of trustees of the DeLand university. Edmunds, is a.graduate; of the institution, having secured the A. B degree here in 1925, the M. A. in 1927,, and the LL-B. in 1928. In addition to "his official duties, he is prominent in civic and community enterprises in the Jacksonville area and.elsewhere iri Florida. Dr. Bolton was for 12 years the pastor of the West Palm Beach First Baptist Church. Before assuming the office he now ■serves with the Florida Baptist organization, he "was associate director of the relief and annuity board for Southern Baptists. Music School Prep Depart ment Recital Tonight Preparatory Department of Stetson's School of Music will present its annual piano recital at 4:L5 o'clock this afternoon in ■ensemble wark, and accompany- p'ans revealed by Miss Ethel Fisher. lTbe program, includes solos, ensemble work, and accompanying, will be given by approximately 15' students assisted by Ruth McDaniel, soprano. Climaxing the performance will be a minuet "The Powdered Lady" which has been coached .by Elizabeth Stacey. Commons Lounge To Open Sundays For Group Singing Rev. Harry A. Fifield spoke on the subject "First Be Christians" at the regular weekly meeting of the Volunteers for Christian Service Thursday night. Following the talk Rev. Fifield led a discussion on what a small group can do to forward a Christian spirit on this campus. T!he group voted to open the Commons Lounge every Sunday .night from 9 o'clock to 10 o'clock and every Friday night from 8 o'clock to 11 o'clock for students interested in group singing. Group games and other entertainments are also being featured at the Friday evening- hour. Joe Hill Reeeives Silver Wings Joseph Hill, 1940 Graduate, received a pair or silver wings and was comimissioned second lieutenant in the Army Air Corps on March 10, dispatches reveal. Stationed at Luke Field, Phoenix, -Arizona. Hill was, while here, active on the Reporter staff. CAMPUS BOND QUEEN D-List Increases Over Last Year Number of students reported on the D-list during the first six weeks of the current semester increased by 14 over the number reported at this time last year,- despite a sudent body decrease :of nearly 200, lists released by the dean s office last week reveal. Of the. 104 D's reported, 47 were credited to'campus men and'' 57 to the gitlsx. while 18:'boys and 19 girls' raked up F's. Report from the College of ■Liberal Arts named 56 D-list, students while the business school named 32 and the school pf miisic, eight. Freshmen topped the list with a total of 67, sophomores ran second with 21, while juniors and seniors trailed with 5 and 2 respectively. FORMER LAW PROFKLLED Robert Roy Roebuck, former member of Stetson's law faculty and his wife were reported killed Monday when their automobile was struck by a train at a Stuart railroad crossing. Roebuck and his wife both attended Stetson as students, fie received a law degree in 1918, and taught here during the 1920's. The_bruenette.charm, of Eliz- beth Welden Stacey, above won. her' the titje pf Carnpus Bqnd'. Qjieen in.the bond-selling" con-' test which' endeci last Friday.. Corning a close second was bldh$ Rjith,' Durance. .Mrs. Stacey finished with 25,525.votes in her favor while- Miss Diifraxice collected a total, of 24,050 votes. Local contest resulted in the sale of $495.75 worth of W&r Bonds to fraternities and individuals backing their respective candidates. iAti eight by ten photograph of Mrs. Stacey has been submitted in the national contest in which 20 semi-finalists and the National Bond Queen will be selected. Definite date for the announcement of the 'winners is not known. ;The full-length picture taken in front of the library, shows Mrs. Stacey dressed in skirt and sweater and carrying notebook and text book. Faculty Changes For 1943 -1944 Announced By President Allen Faculty changes for the 1943-44 scholastic term were revealed this week by President W. S. Allen in advance of the annual catalogue publication. Stetson's official and faculty staff next year, the president said, will be well within the institution's policy of keep- Osburn presided at the organ ing the ratio of students to m Stetson Ends Current Year ^ Owing Nothing to Anyone" Stetson University will wind up the current academic year in the best financial condition it has shown in many years despite admitted harmful effects of the war upon collegiate income. Stating that Stetson will end the .year "owing nothing to anyone," President W. S. Allen disclosed the institution's financial state this week and gave information about how the university has managed to stay out of the red. The present lack of indebtedness was described as a condition which, if maintained for the duration, will place Stetson upon solid footing for expanded educational service after the p'resent emergency. Economy measures to keepr Stetson oil the favorable side of the ledger have been accomplished'; tlie" president stated, without .injury ,.t;o- 'teaching, or administrative strength,, or, to continued exercise of measures for" health, recreaiipii, sanitation, housing comfort, classroom laboratory, and library' services. President xAllen explained that during the past year the faculty has lieert reduced from its prewar strength of about 75 teach-- ers and officers to a present count of about 55. Continued teaching strength was mainained through the doubling-up of others in the departures for military or government vacancies, caused by departures for military or governed Continued on Page 4) asis Week Is Observed By Vesper Speakers Observing vocational emphasis week, four prominent local speakers, were presented in Elizabeth Hall during the Vesper hour Monday through Thursday or this week. Addressing'audiences.- Monday night was Lieutenant Commander William J. Barge, physician at the DeLand Naval 'Air Station, who discussed "Afed- icine and the War." xAlso -featured Monday was Dr. James Workman, associate secretary of the general board of lay activities in the Methodist Church, speak ing on "The Significance of Prayer." Dr. Hugh McEniry spoke Tuesday night on "Teaching in a World Crisis" while Dean R. F. Howes lectured Wednesday on "Law and Business in a Changing World." Closing the meeting Thursday night was Rev. Harry Fifield who discussed "Christian Service in the Modern World.'' Special music was provided for the programs by a girls trio including Margaret Reaves, Helen _Bennett, and xVIartha White; cellist, Terry Wagner; marimbist, Jerry Jarvis, and Prof. Harold Giffin,'tenor. Accompanist for the performers was Helen Bennett while Orian stmctor below the ten to one count, thus maintaining a high degree of personalized guidance and instruction. Among those who will not return in September are Dr. G. Leighton LaFuze, professor of history and political science; Mrs. Marion B. Leonard, instructor in secretarial .science; and Dr. James R. McVicker, acting head of the school of business. Miss Olga Bowen, registrar-who has been on leave of absence this year due to ill health, has been required by doctor's orders to make her absence final, and her resignation .was 'received last week. Miss Bowen's duties will be carried on by her office staff with tHe supervision of DcJan H. C. Garwood as acting registrar, it was state'd. The president expressed keen regret over Miss Bowen's departure, especially since it is caused by ill health. Mrs. Leonard will be succeeded by Miiss Margaret Deavor, now teaching at Queens college, Charlotte, N. C. She holds an A. B. degree from Bowling Green college. Kentucky, and a master's degree from' New- York university in secretarial science and business administration. Summer School To Open June 14 For Twelve Weeks Preliminary annoucement of Stetson's 1943 summer session has been released by thle dean's office here. Stressing the need for college-trained men and women in the present world conflict, plans neveal that registration for the two six-week terms will be held on June 14 and July 22. Commencement is scheduled for Ed Walkup Recalls UncomfortableRide JS August 28. High school graduates especially are urged to enter college immediately and begin an accelerated program to get as much education as possible before being called into the service. Freshmen courses will be offered, it was stated, as well as courses in mathematics, physics, and other sciences required in some lines of work in the armed forces or in industry. Foreign languages, especially Spanish, will be emphasized. Education courses will be offered since, it is said, "the demand for teachers far exceeds the supply." Secretarial science, geography, health and physical education, music, religion,, sociology, and speech are also included. Further information the announcement tells, may be obtained by writing the dean of the university. Edwin Walkup. 1940 graduate who is now a flying cadet at Thunderbird Field, likes to talk about the time he forgot to fasten his safety belt until five minutes before going into a slow roll. "It was too darn close for comfort," he reports. A news dispatch from Glen- dale, Arizona training center reveals that Walkup was in the field artillery prior to becoming a cadet and now has 60 hours flying time. Walkup likes dancing, a movie, or "anything to relieve the mind" and wants to return to Florida after the war. He was, while at Stetson, a member of Pi Gamma Mu and received a B. S. degree with a major in business administration. STUDENT BODY 0.K/S AMENDMENT TO CONSTITUTION The almost unanimous passing of an amendment to the Student Body constitution was completed during a special student body meeting Tuesday. The amendment, providing a 50 cent increase ,of student activity fees each session, is for the purpose of giving the student body association a reserve fund of money to work with. The amendment, which was suggested and approved at the last Student Body meeting, was passed as read by President John Lewis and will be included in the constitution as Article 17: finances. It provides that the money collected will remain on deposit with theBursar and may be withdrawn only with the joint signature of the president and treasurer after a two-thirds vote of approval'of the student body has authorised an expenditure. Phi Beta Initiates 5 Young Musicians Phi Beta, national professional fraternity of music, drama, and dance, recently initiated five girls as new members into the organization. Tapped for singing ability were Elizabeth Pippin, Tommy Lee Fowler, Lucile Halstead^ and Edith Marie Gardner. Vivian Humphrey was chosen for outstanding work as a pianist. In order to become a mtember of the fraternity, a B average in all subjects is required and each candidate must be able to meet professional standards in music.