The Stetson Reporter

i the Stetson Reporter mmmmmmm Pot Yhtofjf U.S. DEFENSE BONDS STAMPS NINTH YEAR—NO. 2 DELAND, FLORIDA, NOVEMBER 1, 1943 PRICE TEN CENTS Lt. Col. J. F. Somers Is STAR Commander Lt. Col. John F. Somers, new- commandant of the STAR Unit at Stetson, arrived here October 11, from his last assignment as commandant of a similar unit at Pearl River Junior College, Poplarville, REFRESHER COURSES OFFERED BOYS HERE FOR RE-CLASSIFICATION IN ASTP New Program Includes Physics Class, History and Geography Lectures Khaki-clad selectees became college students at Stetson last week as the STAR Unit on campus embarked upon a complete new daily schedule of activities. Trainees who had hitherto marked time with drill, hikes and athletics while they were being interviewed, tested and classified, now are being initiated into four new refresher courses. Under the new program as prepared by Maj. W. W. Von Schlich- ten, classifications officer, and announced by Lieut. Richard W. Lykes, adjutant, the trainees will i>egin their college day at 10 a. m. Jn addition to the regular chapel devotionals, a special "sing day" will also be provided on Friday of each week. After the half-hour chapel exercises, the trainees, or at least the ■ engineering aspirants among them, assemble in the art room for math classes. These are under the direction of Prof. Harold M. Giffin, professor of music. However, selected STAR unit trainees, some of whom have Ph.D. degrees in their chosen fields, will teach the classes. The study will be offered five days ■a week. Classes in physics will be offered at 1 p.m. in the same room. And these will be under the direction of Prof. Carl (Doc) Johnson, professor •of history, with selected students serving as teachers. Lectures on history and geography •will also be offered but these will be twice a week subjects. Professor Johnson has been chosen to provide these. '::-s|^- Preparations are also being made aiow to provide refresher courses for the language area students sent to the STAR unit. The courses are a part of a new broader program instituted by Colonel Somers since his arrival as commandant. Under the revised schedule the trainees start their day of activity with calisthenics at 8:15 a.m. These last until 8:45, after -which they undergo 45 minutes of extended order and squad drill. Soldiers assemble at Hulley Field for (Continued on Page 2) Here's Your Exam Schedule! Recent changes with regard to the first quarter examination schedule, registration for second quarter, and 'ihe date for the beginning of second quarter classes have been announced by President W. S. Allen. Disregarding the information listed' in the university bulletin, first quarter examinations will be given 13ecember 1 and 2; registration for the second quarter will start December 1 and continue through December' 4; and second quarter classes will begin Monday, December S, President revealed. Turkey Day! Contrary ito last year's practice, Thanksgivir.ig holidays will be observed by Stetson this fall. November 24 worU-weary students and faculty will' travel home for a four day rest. < Classes end at 5:30 o'clock Wednesday afternoon, November 24.. After the four day Turkey Da;y vacation, students are due back for the beginning of classes at * 8:00 o'clock Monday morning, i,fovember 29. Born in East Liverpool, Ohio, April 15, 1888, and attending high school there, Col. Somers left to pitch for professional baseball teams in Bradford, Pennsylvania, Peoria, Illinois, and Hutchenson, Kansas. After two seasons of baseball he entered the army as a private in 1909. The outbreak of the first World War found Somers at Officer's Training School, where he received his commission as First Lieutenant. During the war he was stationed with the 10th Division at embarkation ports, attending schools while he was there. Somers was given his permanent commission in July, 1920, after which he served in Colorado, Wyoming, New Mexico, and Mississippi, instructing and attending schools. He went next to Ft. Benning, Georgia, then to Hawaii, where he was athletic instructor to the Hawaiian National. Guard, and in the regular army at the same time. On his return from Hawaii, Somers was made commandant of Gordon Military College, and taught (Continued on Page 3) Recently receiving his Ph.D. degree at the University of Pittsburgh, is Dick Baldwin, Stetson graduate with the class of '40. EX-CAMPUS LEADER COPS DO DEGREE Classmates' prediction of Richard Baldwin, outstanding Stetson graduate in the class of 1940, as being the senior most likely to succeed met realization recently. He has received the degree of Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Pittsburg, Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, and is remaining at the University as Senior Research Fellow in biochemistry. While at Stetson, Dr. Baldwin, an honor student, was outstanding in many campus activities; he was a member of Delta Sigma Phi, Mu Society, Phi Society, Newton Club, Der Studenten Verein, Sigma Pi Sigma, Pi Kappa Delta, Gamma Sigma Epsilon, and Mystic Krewe. He was listed in Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges and in the Blue Book of American University Men. Twenty Stetson Professors In Uncle Sam's Service War service, either military or allied fields, has claimed twenty members of the Stetson faculty. Dr. Harvey Savely, associate professor of biology, is now a captain at Wright Field, Ohio. He is specializing on the effects of the stratosphere upon pilots and developing wavs to get rid of air sickness. Professor H. L. Bateston, assistant professor of French, who completed his Ph.D. degree at the University of Illinois last year with a major in French and a minor in Spanish is now an ensign in the navy, sta<- tioned in Washington, D. C. Dr. W. H. McEniry, head of English department and chairman of division of humanities, is in the army at Camp Blanding, Florida. He left on September 11. His wife, Mrs. McEniry, is teaching chemistry at Vanderbilt University while her husband is in service. Professor W. H. Bailey, professor of violin and theory, is teaching radar to navy men at the University of Idaho, Moscow. Mrs. Bailey, former instructor in journalism, is with her husband. Professor A. J. Graham, professor of piano and organ, is also doing his part in a war plant in California and was recently badly burned in an explosion. E. C. Furlong, instructor in business administration, is a Lt. in the army. Mrs. Nelle Campbell Morris, assistant professor of' health and physical education, is with her husband in St. Louis; and Mrs. Willie (Continued on Next Page) Student Ass'n To Have Office Plans are now in progress for the procurement of an office for the use of the student body government, according to David Gardner, president of the student body. This project, which has long been in the minds of the student body officers of the last few years, has been approved by the administration and will soon be completed. President Gardner says that regular office hours will be maintained in this office by the student body officers so as to facilitate the carrying out of student body functions and enable students to come for advice or help. It will also provide a place for committee meetings and those who are making the plans for it believe that it will be a great asset to the student body and its officers. The actual location of this office has not yet been determined and announcements will be made later concerning the development of this plan. Parliamentary Rules Play Havoc With Student Motion parlia- student COMIC-STRIP SADIE WILL HAVE HER DAY AS VOTED BY MOST OF STUDENT BODY Committee Chosen: Traditional , Event Includes STAR Unit "Sadie" will run again. At the present writing no details as to when, where, or how are available, but student body prexy, Dayid.'Gardner, announced the appointment of Edith Miller as chairman of the eleven-man committee which will meet in the near future to evolve plans for the annual event. Following the student body's vote to include the STAR Unit comes an acceptance of the invitation from army authorities and information that the unit will share in all events of "Sadie Hawkins Day." According to tradition, the day will feature a manhunt, or race, with campus gals catching a male who will escort them to all the festive functions of the comic-strip celebration. Although the committee has not met, the chairman revealed that plans will schedule the traditional parade, "opery house" show and family dinner—all "Dogpatch" style. In the absence of fraternities' holding open house, Stetson's recreation center will probably be utilized for this purpose. In addition to Miss Miller, the committee named includes Brooks Walker, Betsy Kramer, Barbara Black, Jack Heyward, Sylvia Jones, Bobby Lupfer, Bruce Muirhead, Flonnie Anders, Helen Bennett, and Lucille Sumerford. Through a mistake in mentary procedure the body, at the last regular monthly meeting October 7, passed a motion to appropriate student body funds for the maintenance of the Stetson Recreation Center. However, university authorities informed the student body through the president that all funds needed for the maintenance of this recreational center would be furnished by the university, and that it would net be necessary for the students to make an appropriation for this purpose. In a special meeting Thursday, October 21, the. chair called for a motion to rescind the motion made at the last meeting since the funds would not be needed. This new motion was made and carried, and the previous motion for the appropriation of funds for the recreational center was withdrawn from the secretary's book. At this special meeting the motion was made and carried that the members of the STAR unit be invited to all student body social activities. This was followed by a motion that the student body ele- brate Sadie Hawkin's Day, and it is hoped that the participation of the members of the STAR unit will help relieve the manpower shortage. President Gardner stated that the executive committee will appoint a Sadie Hawkins Day committee which will make the necessary plans. Pres. Gardner also said that the Executive Committee and the Rules and Procedure committee will meet this week to decide what should bo done concerning the vice-president vacancy left by Jean Douglas wiio is now in the WAVES. All regular committees for the year will also be appointed. Star Unit Heads Get Promotions Promotion of three first lieutenants to the rank of captain and one from second to first lieutenant at the Army STAR Unit here was announced last week by Lieut. Col. John F. Somers, commandant. Attaining the new higher ranks are Capt. Galen E. Meek, detachment and company commander; Capt. William O. Spencer, assistant company commander Capt. Samuel A. Kirk, personnel consultant; and First Lieut. Richard W. Lykes, adjutant. The promotions became effective under a War Department Order dated Oct. 23. "Who's Who" Lists Eight Seniors, Four Juniors As Outstanding Here STUDENT PRESIDENT GARDNER RECOGNIZED Eight seniors and four juniors were recently listed in Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities, national directory of students who have been outstanding in college activities. Elizabeth Pippin is active in music circles being a member of the Glee Club and Radio Chorus. She is also in Y.W.A. and a member of Delta Delta Delta. Recognized for leadership, David Gardner is president of the student body, sports editor of the Stetson Reporter, and a member of the inter-fraternity council, representing his fraternity, Pi Kappa Phi. Maurice Fain is outstanding in religious activities and a member of the Glee Club and Radio Chorus. A law student, Jack Heyward, is a member of Mystic Krewe, outstand- (Continued On Page 3) Seniors receiving the honor are David Gardner, Jack Heyward, Delphene Covertson, Helen Bennett, Terry Wagner, Ruth Hillman, and Betty Jane Amidon. Chosen from the junior class are Maurice Fain, Annette Bolton, Leta Mitchell, and Elizabeth Pippin. Held over from last year's list are Flonnie Anders, Margaret Reaves, and Jane Reese. Three music students were chosen. Helen Bennett is active in religious circles, Y. W. A., Glee club, and Radio Chorus. Terry Wagner, an accomplished musician, is a member of Glee Club, Radio Chorus, and Alpha Xi Delta, social fraternity.