The Stetson Reporter

Fifth Year—No. 34 DELAND, FLA.. WEDNESDAY, MAY 29, 1940 Zi03 MANY DISTINGUISHED VISITORS WILL BE HERE FOR GRADUATION Roger Babson Will Address Graduates on Monday; Rev. George Moore Is Baccalaureate Speaker Seme of the nation's outstanding figures will be guests oi ihe University tor the Commencement Exercises here, Monday, June 3rd. Heading the list will be Roger W. Babson, Babson ?z.?k., Florida, who will speak for the Commencement Exercises. Dr. Babson ns founder of' Price Five Cents ire Babson Institute and Bab- son's Statistical Organization, WsIJeslcy Hills. Mass. Other honored guests will be Ccl. Roy S. Geiger, U.S.M.C, iVrv.port R. I., Rev. George II. K-y~re, Baccalaureate speaker, Dr. H. Marshall Taylor of Jacksonville, General Vivian Collins, Si-it-? Adjutant General, Honorable Sumter L. Lowry, Jr., and Mr. John Ii. Pace. The Commencement week* end will be opened officially -Saturday, June 1st, by the President's Reception honoring the graduating classes, in Chaudoin Pr-'ors from 4:30 to 5:30 P. M. The Stetson Players will present Shakespeare's "Two Gentlemen of Verona" Saturday evening at 8.00 P. M. at the Irving C. Stover Little Theatre. The Reverend George H. Moore, pastor of the First Bao- ihx Church. Ft. Pierce, Fla.. will Heaver Hie ^Baccalaureate Ser- m.-n in the Elazaherh Hall Auditor-bin. Sundav Morning at 11 A. M. Prof. Harold Giffin will direct the Chorus during the {"Continued on Page 8) Interdenominational Council Formed George Elhardt Will Head New Group Four of the largest religious organizations on the campus banded together on Thursday evening at Taylor Hall, Episcopal Fellowship House, to form an Inter-denominational Council which will be the center of religious activity on Stetson's campus in the future. The charter demonstrations are: Baptist, Methodist, Presbyterian, and Episcopal. Religious Emphasis week; Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter sunrise services; Youth Conference and many other activities will be sponsored by the council. It is the plans of the council to also offer fellowship through varied recreation. Officers elected on Thursday evening" are: George Ehlhardt, president, and Mary Beasley, secretary. Campus Visitors Can Hear Concert And Attend Play Shakespearean Play and Symphony to Entertain Guests New Hatter Features Alumni Prominent In Development of University Th-vme is Developed by Means of the Hour-Glass With Illustrations Marked in Sands of Time Contributions which the Alumni have made to the past.' present, and the future development of Stetson University is the theme of the 1939-40 Hatter which was placed in the hands of the students this week. The theme is developed throughout the annual by means of the hour-glass with il ! lustrations marked in the sands (of 'thjie. Thelma Preston, Orlando, art editor, drew the original sketches. Credit for the high caliber of the book goes- to Dorothea Clarson- editor-in-chief, and a capable staff of workers. The efferent business staff was headed "5hv Dick Baldwin, DeLand. This issue of the Hatte r is dedicated to the alumni who have helped Stetson go forward. These men, representative of varied professions, were selected for their versatility, leadership, and outstanding ability. Doyle E. Carlton, former governor of Fiorida, appears first in the an- nv.nl with R. J. Longstreet, educator and naturalist: Arthur P. Moor, educator, and writer: Le- 1?.nd F. Carlton, surgeon; Flarry c Winters, educator and histor throughout the book. One of the most interesting alumni included n Chik Wai Leugn, Chinese, who came to America not knowing a word of English and in less than six years was writing the best freshman English themes in Stetson. The arrival of the annual an-, nounced to anxiously awaiting j Beginning a week-end of entertainment for parents, and friends, the Stover Little 'Theatre will -present one of Shakespeare's earlier comedies, "Two Gentlemen of Verona" Saturday night at 8 o'clock. Principal characters include Gene Lloyd who plays the part of a noble of Verona. Marzee McDonald takes the role of the beautiful, faithful Julia who roams the country side disguised as a boy.- She is pursued-by Steohen Reed, playing the part of Proteus, a fickle young sprig who thinks he" is in love with her/ Nancv Rossetter plays Silvia, daughter- of the Duke of Milan, and further adds to the complication of -the- iplot.. The comedy leads are played by David Bracey and Gadi Lawton in the roles of Speed and Launce. Supporting roles will be taken by Jack Causier, Fred Kiehle, Hal Hall, Jack Preer, Brunelle Holder, Jack Whitney, Clyde Coleman, Joe Pelter, and James Golden. Bill Carey, Barbara Peden, and Margaret Reaves will supply the vical numbers to the production and will be accompanied by the Stetson Little Symphony tinder tre direction of Glenn Swann, instructor of violin. According to Dr. Irving Stover, regulation Shakestearean scenery will be used throughout. A special dance scene will be under the supervision of Howard Bateson and dancers taking Dart are: Louise Bateson, Abbie Hatfield, Lela May Jennings, Elaine Phillips, Mary .Mock, Jean Robby, Bonnie Samonds, and Evelyn Cates. Sunday afternoon, June 2nd, the Stetson Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Prof. William H. Bailey and the Stetson Glee Clubs directed by Prof. Harold Giffin will present their annual Commencement concert in ^Elizabeth Hall. Featured on this program will be • highlights from programs of both organizations during the past year. The two groups will combine to present a special number, written and arranged by Mrs. Rossie Allen. Soloists for this occasion will include Miss Helene Gold- PLAYS SHAKESPEARE'S SILVIA PRESIDENT'S OFFICE ANNOUNCES NEW FACULTY APPOINTMENTS Hugh McEnire Will Head English Department and Harvey Savely Fills Biology Post President W. S. Allen announced the appointment of two new members to Stetson's faculty for the 1940-41 term beginning in September. Dr. Hugh McEnire will be the head of the English Department in the University, and Dr. Harvey E. Savely Jr. is appointed head of the Department of Biology. ' Professor McEniry is a native of Alabama, and received his A.B. degree from Birmingham- Southern College, and his M.A, and Ph.D. degrees from Van- derbilt. During his undergraduate years he was a leader in student activities; two years an associate editor of the college newspaper, editor of his college a n n u a 1, in ember of the Y.M.C.A., a leading debater and public speaker for four years, and a Member of Tau Kappa Alpha. Professor McEniry majored in Nineteenth Century American Literature, and minored in the History of Philosophy and in Esthetics. Other special studies include that of the English romantic poets, Spencer and Milton, as well as Chaucerian and Anglo-Saxon literature, and the Drama to 1642. He is busy at present completing a biogophy of Herman Melville,, of whom he reviewed the criticism for his M.A. degree. Dr. Edwin Minis who made, the Commencement address here last year, and Prof. Richard Croom Beatty of Vanderbilt both praise Professor McEniry very highly as a scholar and teacher. Professor Savely, the appointed head of the Department of Biology was born in Washington, D. C, and reared in Mississippi. He received his B.S. degree from Mississippi State College, and his Ph.D. degree from Duke University. He was • a member of Phi Beta Kappa while in Duke University. He was a member of Phi Beta Kappa while in Duke University, as well as a member of Sigma Xi and Phi Sigma. He has had several years expesience as a college instructor. For his doctorate he majored in Ecology and minored in Physiology. He has done some outstanding restarch in his Nancy Rossetter '42 will play the part of "Silvia" in the Little Theatre production of Shakespeare's play, "Tivo Gentlemen of Verona," Saturday, June 1. The dramatic offering" promises to he one of the outstanding attractions of the Commencement week-end. — r ^uu^awaitrag mg.; Rj.oda Weimert, and Rose students the six beauty winners mary Qark selected by Irving Nurick, na- ":S ian; Honorable Bert Fish, diplomat : Tohn J. Heney. musician; Frank T. Wideman. attorney: Chik W,ai Leugn, colonel in Chinese army: Lawrence T- H er nand. assistant General Counsel of the "Treasury Denart- ment in Washington: and Francis P. Whitehair, lawyer;! tionally known artist from a / group of ten chosen by student votes. First place was given to Helen Bass, Daytona; second nlace given to Dorothy Jennings, Tacksonville; other included Erin Mercer, Florence Green, Polly Pasteur, and Nell Mires. The feature section includes students selected by their classmates to represent the important phases of college. These are Fred Wilson and Lydia Theurer. most intellectual; Vincent Schaefer and Lillian Grubbs, most athletic: Mildred Brown and Hal Dekle, most pooular; Gadi Lawton and Lydia Theurer, most versatile; Ed Mason and Sara Elizabeth Clark, (Continued From Page 1) Women Organize Into Two Groups Non-Affiliated Women Will Be Known As Deksiomas Non-affiliated women of Stetson University gathered in the Chaudoin parlors last Wednesday evening to complete final plans for their welding into two joint organizations as a social group on the campus. Bertha Mae King '42, had charge of the meeting, in which it was decided to' adopt the Greek name, , standing restarch in his field. Deksioma, which means 'friend- He has studied extensively in ship to all', as the name of the, Botany, " society. BARNHART TO HEAD PHYSICS GROUP Peter Barnhart '41 was. elected to the presidency of the local chapter of Sigma Pi Sigma, national honorary Physics fraternity at a recent meeting of that group. Barnhart succeeds Hugh Latimer '40, and will serve as the head of the organization during the coming school year. Robbins Rice '42 succeeded to the vice-presidency of the Physics group, while Frances Smith '42 will serve as secretary. Treasurer and faculty adviser for the chapter is Dr. R. I. Allen, Professor of Physics. Barnhart reports that the group will not meet again till the fall. The Deksiomas, because of their number, were divided into two sub-groups, the Alphas and Betas, who chose officers and colors within their own ranks. The Alphas chose Bertha Mae King as their president, while Arline Vinall '42 was elected as leader for the Betas. Colors for the former group were light green and gold, and the latter society picked deep green and gold. A ritual was drawn up under the guidance of Nancy Rossiter '42, by which the two groups of officials immediately took oath of office. The joint motto chosen by the organization was: "For friendship and understanding." Next year the Dekiomas plan to hold a reception for the faculty, and engage in other social activities. _ Entomology, Bacteriology, Paleontology, and Physiology. He is also highly praised for his scholarly ability and broad cultural background, and has been, very pooular as a teacher. These appointments fill the vacancies . in Stetson's faculty made through the resignation of Dr. and Dean Smith. * I NOTICE 1940 Graduates All members of the 1940 graduating class are asked to meet in the chapel at 12:00 today, May 29, at the request of Pres. W. S. Allen.