The Stetson Reporter

**"•■*■ All .f fy:l J©HKr|J.ST^0 The Stetson ReporteK Third Year—No. 25 ■Z 103 DELAND, FLA., WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 1938 Price 5 COURSES TO BE OFFERED ALL STETSON RADIO PROGRAM WILL BE PRESENTED SOON Music School Will Give Full Program Over WDBO The Broadcast by the Stetson School of Music arranged for the 4th of April is of exceptional interest, for not only will the performing artists be Stetson students, but the compositions or their arrangements will also be the work of University musicians. Rhoda Weimert, a Stetson sophomore, will sing "Mutability" by Elizabeth Nicholson, one of her classmates and "Just be Glad" by Jane McCarty. The next offering for violin and piano will feature the playing of Vivaldi, Allegro from Concerto in A minor by Caesar Gonzales, accompanied by Margaret MacDon- ough. Third on the program is a woodwind sextette and piano arrangement of Buenna Notte for flute, oboe, two clarinets, bassoon and piano, arranged by Antoinette Davis Fifth, a Children's Suite by Ruth' Newlin, consisting of a Lullaby, Pranks and Moods, will be presented. "If", composed by Lyle Sherman, sophomore, arranged for 'cello and pfiano will be played by George Richardson and Margaret MacDon- ough. The next two numbers are vocal; (Continued on Page 2) Dr. Irving C. Stover, who addressed the members of the Educational Convention in Tampa last week-end, and who is now in Atlanta, participating in the Southern Tjeachers of Speech Association Convention. LINSON ELECTED TO HEAD TOWN GIRLS New Organization to Promote Wider Social Activity SINGERS DEPART UTH FLORIDA The Stetson University Glee Club of thirty-six voices left by bus this morning at 7:30 for southern Florida where they will give three performances before returning next Friday. The singers were accompanied by Director and Mrs. Giffin and the group accompanist, Jane McCarty. Carl Hulbert will be the instrumental soloist. Tonight the group will sing at the First Baptist Church in West Palm Beach. Tomorrow morning they will entertain the Florida State Music Educators convention at the Miami Biltmore Hotel. That evening will conclude the trip with a performance at the Central Baptist Church in Miami. Last Wednesday they returned from a very successful trip on which they played before three thousand people. The three day program included performances at The First Baptist Church in Lakeland, Lakeland High School, the First Baptist Church in St. Petersburg, and the Tourist Club of Mt. Dora. Beginning April 8, the Glee Club will make a five day journey through western Florida. They will sing at the Florida State College for Wo- menat Tallahassee, and in Panama City and Pensacola. Sunday April 3 they will give a recital at the Tourist Church in Daytona. April 25 the group is to ofler a radio presentation over station WDBO. The season will conclude with a home concert April 26. The newly elected Town Girls' student council held its first meeting last week in Dean Lola B. Mcr Collough's apartment in Chaudoin Hall. Betty Linson has been elected president of the group, and Jane Taft is the social chairman. Other members are Harriett Alexander, Roberta Morris, and Antoinette Davis. It was decided that the council will meet once a week, and a meeting of all town girls will be called once a month. Plans were made for the widening of the social life of the own girls, and a closer af- filiaion of the group with the dormitory women. The town council meeting was brought to a close with the serving of tea and sandwiches. SCIENCE SOCIETIES HOLD JOINT! MEET TUESDAY NIGHT Beta Key, Biology Society Host To B. S. Students PROFESSOR S SPEAK 'Relation of Other Sciences to Biology" Subject Discussed Plans Completed For Horse Show W- A. A. Sponsors Event For The Swimming Pool Fund The proceeds from the horse show to be held April 9 on Hulley Field will go into the swimming pool fund. The Stetson horseback-riding classes will participate in the afternoon program in the following order: the beginning Stetson class; the intermediate Stetson class; the advanced Stetson class; town class, for those under twelve years of age; open class, for Stetson students; and local ladies, and a five gaited class for show—not open. Those in charge of the show hope to have an exhibition jumper present to add to the thrills and interest of the show. In between the exhibitions by the above classes, the various periods of horseback riding in the United States will be depicted. Such as: the Indian bareback rider, Pony Express rider, side saddle riding, and western cowpoy. Beta Key, the University honorary biology fraternity, held, a round table discussion last night at 6:30 in the Commons lounge with the Chemistry, Mathematics, and Geology Clubs. The professors of each department made short talks on the relationship of each subject with biology. . Emphasis was laid on recent research in each of these subjects. Dr. R. I. Allen, representing Sigma Pi Sigma, honorary Physics society; Mr. Donald Faulkner representing the Newton Club; Dr. John F. Conn, representing Gamma Sigma Epsilon, honorary Chemistry group; and Dr. C. B. Vance of the Geology department, led the discussion. After the business meeting, a social hour was enjoyed, at- which time light refreshments were served. The Beta Key recently pledged Carlotta Washburne and Roger Williams. They are to be initiated some time in the near future. Officers of this organization are: Dorothy Fuller, presdent; Hall Godbold, vice president; Frances Hammond, secretary-treasurer; Alice Wolfe, program Chairman, and Vernon Turner, publicity chairman. IF MEN TAPPED Y MYSTIC KREWE Membership in the Mystic Krewe. campus leadership society, was extended to several new candidates last Monday in chapel. Richard Branham, Captain of the organization, presided in a brief ceremony, reading the records of the candidates and extending official bids to them. Those who received bids were: Tom fCobb, Carl Hulbert, James Dickson, (Paul McEntire, Edward Nelson, John Griffith, Robert Young, and Robert Powe. The new members were, nominated from the floor by their sponsors, who ac companied them to the rostrum for the ceremony. "We have chosen this method of recognizing you," said Captain Branham, "in order to focus the attention of the student body upon you. The Mystic Krewe is honored by honoring you." Records of the initiates read by Branham revealed that all of them have reached and maintained leadership in various fields of activity on the campus. Outstandng records ot scholarship, leadership, intra-mural and varsity athletics, dramatics, and responsibf.lites as members and officers of 'fraternities, clubs, and various other active groups on the campus. Jane Taft, who is representing Stetson in debate and after-dinner speaking contests at the Spieecji Tournament in Atlanta this week.. DEBATERS ON ATLANTA TRIP Dr. Stover In Atlanta With Two Teams Of Women Jane Taft, Sara Elizabeth Clark, Dorthea Clarson, and Lydia Theurer left Monday for Atlanta to represent Stetson at the Southern Speech Tournament. Dr. Irving C. Stover, who accompanied the girls, is taking part in the meeting of the Southern Association of Teachers of Speech. The preliminary of the Athenian Prize contest for upperclassmen,, will be held here April 4, with the finals before the Grand Eastern Tournament. Harmon Harper, Richard Baldwin, Harvey Olliphant, and Harold Clark will leave for Winthrop College, Rock Hill, South Carolina, April 6 to participate in the Grand Eastern Forensic Tournament there. A group of Rollins College debaters made an informal visit to the campus last week-end to hold a practice debate tournament, Mu Omega Xi Adds 7 New Members SCHOLARS GIVEN OPPORTUNITY FOR RESEARCH WORK Independent Study Plan For Ranking Juniors And Seniors B AVERAGE REQUIRED Announcement M a de By Dean Smith, Head Of Committee At the last regular meeting of Mu Omega Xi, national honorary scholastic fraternity initiation services were conducted for seven pledges. Those' initiated were: Willard Anderson, Margaret Culp, Betty Jane Sawyer, Gus Swanson, Lois Thaeker, Roger Williams, and Alice Wolfe. Following the initiation, the members attended a buffet supper at the home of Dr. and Mrs. C. B. Vance. Among those present were, Dr. and Mrs. H. L. Garwood, Professor and Mrs. H. S. Wnters, Mrs. A. J. Burns, Findley Edge, president of the local chapter, Mary Ellen Lord, Jeanette Stevens, Elizabeth Badger, and Mrs. Dorothy Graham. PI PHI'S AWARDED SCHOLARSHIP CUP Pi Beta Phi fraternity gained the scholarship award over the Alpha Xi Deltas, winners for the past three years. Dr. Allen presented in chapel last Thursday, the Pan-Hellenic cup, congratulating the Pi Phi's on their In order to give specially qualified students an opportunity to widen their intellectual range, a new Honors Course system of study is to be initiated next year, according to Dean Charles G. Smith. The course, which embodies the principal of independent scholastic activity, is open for application to Juniors in the spring of 1938. "The University has initiated this Honors Course," said Dean Smith, who was chairman of the committee formed to outline the plan, "in order to furnish students of exceptional ability an opportunity to develop their intellectual powers through their individual initiative and self- reliance." The new plan is to be effective only in the College of Liberal Arts. Students who have maintained an average of B, or 2.00, during their first two years of college attendance will be eligible to enter upon the Honors Course work in their Junior year. After certain prerequisite courses have been completed during the first two years, the Junior who wishes to start under the new system and who has met the requirements, must specify one field of study in which he will spend half his working time. In addition, he must specify two other related courses to occupy the other half. Each department which is to offer Honors Course work, called Independent Study, will provide a five-hour course for the purpose, to receive five semester hour credits each semester for the Junior and Senior years. The student will be under the supervision of the faculty committee on Honors Course work. Other features of the plan include optional attendance at all classes, exemption of Seniors in their spring semester from exams, and special recognition at Commencement exercises. A final comprehensive oral and written exam will be given covering all the work done by the student during the two years. The system is to be worked with two general lines: the student may either have the opportunity to do wide and comprehensive reading, or to develop through original research and observation. Members of the Junior class this year who are eligible for the course and wish to apply may do so this spring, and will follow the Independent Study plan next year. achievement. This is the first year that Pan- Hellenic has had the cup to present. Each year it will be given to the fraternity with the highest scholarship record for the year. Any fraternity winning the cup three successive years will gain the right to keep it.