The Stetson Reporter

A HEARTY WELCOME TO FRESHMEN .**■ Eighth ¥iear—No. 1 DeLand, Fla,, September 23, 1942 Z103 Price 5c WELCOME TO FRESHMEN In behalf of the University it gives me pleasure tQ extend a hearty welcome to each freshman. You will find here ,a faculty of scholars who are interested in. each of you individually and who will do all they can to help you. You will find also a democratic spirit which gives to each the opportunity to do his or her best and which recognizes merit only. You will have the opportunity to realize your dream of making a fine record in scholarship and at the same time you will have the privilege of participating in religious activities, in social activities, in forensics, in dramatics, in music, in intra-murals, in special war courses, and in the other worthy activities of the University. As I welcome you I call to your attention the new individualized program and challenge you to enter seriously upon your work immediately. Give your best to make Stetson finer because of your presence here. Every teacher and officer and up- perclassman will help you. I am happy to welcome you into the great Stetson family. William Sims Allen President SEPTEMBER 15, 1942 REGISTRAR ON LEAVE Freshman Conduct Regulations Will Be In Porce This Year Cooperation Of Entire Student Body Requested By Committee All first year students are to comply with the Freshmen rules adopted and passed on by the Student'Body Association, according to the chairman of the Rules Committee. These rules and regulations are outlined to familarize new students with Stetson's traditional expectations. Every Frosh should study the contents carefully and thoroughly, the chairman urges, so that he will have a complete knowledge of his duties in campus life. The rules of Freshman - conduct govern the wearing of "rat" caps, memorizing of school songs and yells, attendance at school functions and assemblies, and the performing of duties of a constructive nature called upon by upperclassmen. Freshman Rules 1. Freshman caps, shall be worn at all times except on Sundays, in attendance of formal affairs, and while in classrooms and chapel. 2. All school =ongs and yells are to be memorized during freshman week and are tc Le recited to upperclassmen on request during Orientation Week. 3. All Freshmer:. are required to attend student body assemblies, pep meetings, and parades, except when on scholarship duties for officials and professors of the University. 4. rf called upon by upnerclass- rnen to perform duties of a constructive nature, freshmen are expected to respond promptly and willingly. Such duties as plans for Founders Day, athletic contests, special occasions, end duties that will test a students good sportsmanship come under this rule. (The Council will protect freshmen from attempts of upperclassmen to induce them to violate rules. Freshmen are advised to learn rules and no time be let into infractions by any upperclassmen. Being told to do something by up- permen will be no excuse before the council if the act is <a violation ©f the freshmen rules.) 5. Freshmen shall participate in the kitramurals and must concentrate their support toward this program. 6. The stone seats on the sidewalks in front of Elizabeth Hall, given by the class of 1917, are to be used by upperclassmen only. All similar gifts given by classes of the lure are to be used by classes ieeignated. 7- On a date set by the Men's Council a contest will be held between the freshmen and an equal number of upperclassmen. If the freshmen are victorious they may Continued.on page 8) PPE&DBNT VM. £ fiLLEU .... during the year just start' ing, as ordered by the doctor. Miss Olga Bowen will rest tor a year, while Dean Ii. C. (Jar- wood takes over as acting registrar, according to a reclent annoucement W. S. Allen. from: President Army Quota Will Provide Basis For Qualified Students 55 Stetson Men In Pre-Induction Plan Stetson University has a quota of 55 young men enlisted in the U. S. Army's pre-induction training , program now, it was revealed by Dean H. C. Garwood. The quota, reported to officials here by Adjutant-General L. D. Clapham, Washington, will provide a basis for selection of qualified students who wish to take advantage of Stetson's enlisted reserve plan. Details of the quota fixing indicated that the full number may include 20 first-year college men, 15 second year, nine juniors and 11 seniors. Acceptance by the Army Enlisted Reserve will permit the applicant to remain in colege until he has completed his academic work for the bachelor's degree, with the reservation that he is subject to call in the event of an emergency. Quota of 55. it was said, is not restrictive or final, since Stetson's enlisted reserve ranks may be increased whenever sufficient demand by worthy young men is evident. Selections are made "on a basis of academic record, personality, bearing, and other indices of inherent leadership ability," the Washington official's communication stated. COLLEGE STUDENTS TO FACE LARGE ARRAY OF ACTIVITIES Designed To Maintain High Morale To Aid War Effort! College sttudents at Stetson for the newly opened session have entered immediately upon an array of activities that are of benefit both to themselves and to thfeir home communities during tthe war emergency. According to Grafton H. Pyne,- Jr., secretary of the Stetson defense, council, thfe instituiioki has a program prepared to contribute in every way possible Raymond At Cornell Paul E. Raymond, fprmer assistant attorney general of Florida and past dean of the Stetson Law .School, is an ensign in the naval legal branch at Cornell University. Past Science Graduates Engaged In Chemical Work Other Stetsonites In Productive Field Of Biology Facts about science graduates of Stetson, as compiled by Dean H. C. Garwood, strongly indicate that chemists, mathematicians and physicists are in considerable demand today. Of 24 students who graduated during the past five years as majors in chemistry alone, 17 are now known to be actively engaged in industrial or scientific chemical research, teaching or in graduate study at recognized institutions of medical training. "It has been established that the scarcity of trained physicists, mathematicians, and chemists today is greater with relation to the demand than at any time during the past 30 years," Dean Garwood stated. "It is this need, coupled with the even stronger urge to supply men and women for vital war industries, that is causing in stitutions such as Stetson to increase their emphasis upon the work to be accomplished in departments which prepare young people for those fields." The dean's report showed that Griffith, '39, and Clifford Parmley, the chemistry graduates are specifically working in pursuits as follows: Francis Drake, '39, John '40, are studying medicine at the University of Kansas Medical School; Elizabeth Linson, '39, is Continued on page 8) LA FUZE FAVORS SPECIALIZATION IN ML SCIENCE New Plan To Tiain For Needs Speaking in an effort to aid locally the government's search for highly trained scholars; Dr. G. Leighton LaFuze, chairman of the social sciences division of Stetson, stated that, "war conditions have created an unparalleled demand for college-trained men and women who' have specialized in one or another of the social sciences." Basing his appeal upon published bulletins, Dr. LaFuze pointed out that "bhe federal government is calling for persons to take civil service positions as economists, statisticians, geographers, consultants and public assistants, foreign country analysts, public opinion analysts, specialists in social group work, and personal assistants. Although perons with degrees are sought in most instances, many of these positions and numerous others not included in the list are open to men and women with perhaps one or two years' college experience." The professor added that there is also a definite need for instructors in basic social sciences at many of the military training schools, and that the current demand for college graduates to fill vacancies in public schools is imprexssive. Although it is true that work toward a government position probably will not defer young men from selective service as in the case of army, navy and marine corps reserve enlistment plans effective at Stetson and other Florida colleges, it is still true that these openings offer untold opportunities to many young people, especially women. Dr. LaFuze commented. (Continued on Page 8) to the nation's war effort. "It must be understood that the educational functions of a university alone are valuable to the democratic gaulse," Pyne stated here making his report, "but President Allen and other Stetson leaders have supplemented that basic and long-rang function with the activities that will serve immediately in the winning of the war or in the preservation of civilian safety and order." According to plans, every student will be encouraged to participate in either war-nature programs providing academic credit or in extra- curricula projects. Arrangements' include provisions for training in civilian defense first aid;' gas defense, as air raid wardens, fire wardens and messengers, and drill. In, addition, there will be provision for reception an entertainment of service men, posting of alumni military records, the sale of war bonds and stamps, the salvage of scrap metal, paper and phonograph records, the support of activities for war relief, discussion groups, the making of bandages and needed clothing, and the keeping of a high morale among faculty and students. • . Revised Program In Law Changed For Student Need Orientation Week Gives Color To Busy Campus Marks Opening Of Stetson's 60th Yiear Frosh girls and boys in considerable strength ;of numbers and vocal volume made their debuts on the stage of Stetson University's Stover Little Theatre as orientation week amateurs' last Friday night, as about 500 upperclassmen and visitors made up an enthusiastic audience for the annual Freshman Talent Night entertainment. Bud Dickinson, West Palm Beach student who served as master ot ceremonies for the show, later in the evening took the same leadership for a program and party staged by upperclassmen for the first-year enrollees in Chaudoin parlors. Performing on the freshman show were Shirley Sutton, Auburn- dale; Vivian Suit, Palmetto; m- man Grason, Chicago, 111.; Jerry Jarvis, West Palm Beach; Jerry ReifSchneider, Jacksonville; ToBx- Knowledge Of Various my Fowler, Perry; Brownie Schulte, C*„*„ r *., t » /-• Daytona Beach; Kathryn Shirley, State Courts To Be Given q^. Yvonne 'Malloy 'West Palm Scholars preparing for a career Beach; Orien Farrell and Gladys as lawyers whose practice will be' Pippin, Sanford; Rabel Moremen in Florida will receive a more com prehensive training in the procedure of the State under a revised program to go into effect at the and Harrison Griffin, DeLand. Preceding a round of community singing led by Prof. Harold Giffin and members of the glee club, a Stetson University College of Law | group of upperclassmen entertain- this year. According to an an-! ed at the Chaudoin party. They nouncemerit from Dr. R. F. Howes,! dean of the Stetson law school, greater emphasis is to be placed upon practice and pleading in Florida in view of the high percentage' of graduates who enter upon careers in the state. Dean Howes said that the Stetson plan will be to provide students with a background for practice in any state, whether a code system or common law is the rule but that henceforth every appli- were James Nelson, Jacksonville; Pat Hill, Dade City; Barbara Peden Albritton, Lakeland; Flonnie Anders, Jacksonville; Margaret fttjaves, Miami; and Bob Parks, Daytona Beach: The 60th session to be opened .in this colorful manner was initiated last week when ti", ne- ■-•■•*- were given gene concerning school freshmen conduct, program this year tion of introducing cant for a law degree must under go a program of instruction in ly-installed indivic Florida procedure in extent double tration plan. Besi> that of former requirements. The J for scholastic registi added training, he said, will be! officials discussed w. welcomed by both law students students the problem i who are sincere in their efforts i ligious, financial, educa to gain a working knowledge of' extra-curricular adjustm the field and by the courts of the i ing them as they enter u? State. I collegiate careers.