The Stetson Reporter

mmm The EP0RTER Third Year—No. 27 Z 103 DELAND, TLA.. W^NESDAY, APRIL 13, 1938 Price J AWARD STUDENTS SPEAK AT HIGH SCHOOLS DURING VACATION Mystic Krewe Sponsors Plan To Advertise the University Senior class students in high schools of practically every section of the state are to be the audiences to whom Stetson representatives will speak during the Easter holidays. Sponsored by the Mystic Krewe, volunteer speakers will spread information about Stetson University in a large scale advertising program. Dick Branham, president of the student body and Captain of the Mystic Krewe, reports that nearly thirly students have answered the call for volunteers from the Stetson citizenry for the high school speaking program this year. "This is the third year that the Mystic Krewe has sponsored this speaking program." said Branham, "and the response this year has shown up better than ever." The thirty students, speaking in approximately as many high schools, will discuss the advantages which Stetson offers to the prospective Freshman. Subjects to be treated include everything from sports to the merits of the Stetson law school, the whole program carrying out the four-fold theme of the institutions ideals: spiritual, intellectual, physi cal, and social development. Although the majority of the talks will be given by students in a strictly speaking program, there have been several who plan to give added attractions for their audiences some have stated their hope that they will be able to incorporate a musical program around their talk Carl Hulbert plans to include songs by Stanley Franck on the program he is to present in New Smyrna. Among those who will participate in the state-wide project, with their scenes of activity, are Fred Wilson, Miami High; Margaret Culp, Fernandina; Lyddon Sheridan, Richmond Academy, Augusta, Georgia; John Cicero, Hi$-*orough High, (Continued on Page 4) RESIDENT RECEIVES RECOGNITION FOR HIRD STRAIGHT YEAR Outstanding Service To City Of DeLand Is Basis Of Award Of The Theodore C. Brooks Trophy GOULD MAKES PRESENTATION SPEECH THE REPORTER Joins Entire Campus In Commending Dr. Allen For His Latest Achievement PRESIDENT WILLIAM SIMS ALLEN DEBATERS FINISH SUCCESSFUL YEAR WITH TOURNAMENT Eleven High Schools To Participate in Tourney Here COTNER AS COACH Three Questions Debated Throughout This Season AVIATION GROUND SCHOOL SPONSORED Lee R. Malmstead Will Instructor of Class Be An aviation ground school will open on Stetson's campus April 19 under the supervision of Lee R. Malmsten, and last for seven weeks. A last opportunity to sign up for the courses will be given this morning and afternoon between the hours of 9 and 12 and 2 and 5. A complete 28 hour course with instruction in airplanes, engines navigation, meterology, instruments, air traffic rules, Dept. of Commerce regulations, inspections, radio, parachutes, air marking, airport operation, civil airways, and aerial photography will be given. Classes will be held in Science Hall, Room 211, Tuesdays and Thursdays beween the hours of 7 to 8 and 8 to 9 from April 19 until June 2. The Stetson Debaters will officially conclude a very successful forensic season by sponsoring a high school debate tournament here April 23. Debaters from eleven Florida high schools will participate, and members of the Stetson team will act as chairmen and timekeepers. The debate program this year was concentrated in three central theme resolutions. The first of the three was, Resolved: that the National Relations Labor Board should be empowered to enforce arbitration of all industrial disputes. This was the annual question of the Pi Kappa Delta, national debate fraternity of which Stetson hopes to have a chapter in the near future The other two concerned the question of the adoption by the several states of a unicameral system of legislature, and the question of abandoning the United States' present neutrality policy. The Stetson Debaters began their forensic activities by sending a team (Continued on Page 5 Watching The World By HARMON HARPER The World of War Is on the advance in all lands where it is raging. In China the home armies, taking new hope and with new arms from somewhere, are pushing the Japanese steadily backward. Personal witnesses state that the Nipponese forces are suffering the worse defeats in their entire national history. The oppressed Chinese, luring the invading forces farther and farther into the interior, suddenly threw out small bands and cut the supply lines then with the best of their men pushed against the isolated forces. The result is that thousands of the invaders are being slaughtered and driven back toward the sea while behind the victorious home armlrs the people of China return to build again their homes ;>nd till the soil. May this be the birth of a greater, stronger and more united China and a lesson to selfishness in Japan. In Spain the Loyalist are practically defeated. General Franco this week pushed into the town of Le- rida and Tortosa and captured 80 percent of the power plants of the Loyalists munitions factories, also cutting the line of communication between Barcelona and Catalonia. The Loyalists are making frantic appeals ot the French and English for aid but in sight of the new Anglo-Rome treaty, there will be no help from the democracies but Italy and Germany may continue to ad- (Continued on Page 4) LITTLE THEATRE TO PRESENT THE TERRIBLE MEEK' For the third consecutive time, President William Sims Allen was awarded the Theodore C. Brooks citizenship cup at the annual meeting of the Chamber of Commerce last Monday evening. This award is made at the direction of this body every year to the citizen having performed the greatest and most outstanding service for the City of DeLand. In his presentation speech, Mr. V. W. Gould veteran member of the Chamber of Commerce, stated that the award was made not only to the one outstanding in service to our city, but to the one responsi' ble for the most spectacular service. Others have given of their time and efforts freely and have accomplished great things but have failed to reach the goal of the three times winner. Dr. Allen accepted the trophy, attributing the success for which he was cited to the wonderful spirit of CO' operation manifested by his Stetson colleagues and the willingness of the citizens of DeLand to give of their time ■and efforts in building a great' er Stetson. In addition to this singular honor, Dr. Allen was elected to the board of governors for the ensuing year and in this capacity will be greatly responsible for the activities of the Chamber of Commerce. Stetson University was well represented at the meeting with Dr. Allen receiving top honors, nine faculty members in attendance and with Stetson students furnishing the entertainment. Mr. Stanley Franck, accompanied by Miss Margaret McDonough, rendered two solos that were received by a most appreciative audience. THE STETSON REPORTER, at this time wishes to congratulate Dr. Allen on this, his latest achievement, and pay tribute to his leadership. Significant Play Will Be Produced On 22nd of April STOVER DIRECTS PLAY Political Killings And The Crucifixion To Be Contrasted "The Terrible Meek" by Charles Rann Kennedy is the next presentation of the Stetson Players. This one-act play, written to be played in darkness by three voices, will be presented first before the Women's Club of Ormond Beach, and then on April 22 in the Little Theater. The play was written three and a half years before the beginning of the World War, during Passion Week, 1911, and is admittedly peace propaganda. Because of the furore which the production caused and the challenge it presented, it was banned in London, Berlin, and Petro- grad. Its presentation, however, was not stopped, but instead it was given in unexpected parts of the world, for instance, China After the World War and the Armistice, this play in significant form was revived, and has been played increasingly since then. The modern, political killings which occur in war are paralleled with the crucifixion of Jesus Christ in a most (Continued on Page 5 By HARRY HALL Easter is here once again, bringing promise of fresh hope and renewed strength. All about us we see Nature, cloaked in new and brilliant raiment, while, we, in admiraton, turn our faces toward a fuller, more significant future. To the students at Stetson, Eas ter vacation is the time for rest, relaxation, and for many, the time to rehabilitate wordrobes. These are commendable pursuits and not to be discouraged, but we should not lose sight of the true, deep meaning of Easter. Each of us is familiar with the crucifixion of our Lord and His res- surrection. Every Christian is profoundly aware that His sacrifice is a beautiful promise. As we leavt to enjoy vacation time in our various ways, let each have in his heart the Master's words, "Believe that ejsus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing, ye might have life through his name." Marian Hoolihan Will Be Married Engagement and approaching marriage of Miss Marian Frances Hoolehan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Hoolehan, 103 South Peninsula drive, Daytona Beach, to John 'Carney Lytle, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest J. Lytle, of East Lake, has been announced by parents of the bride-elect. Miss Hoolehan is originally from Sanford where she was graduated from high school. She received her A.B. degree from Stetson University in 1937, and now is teaching mathematics and Spanish in the Summerfield school. The Hbole- hans came to Daytona Beach two years ago from Sanford.