The Stetson Reporter

ma4>BTCA& Mmm pmtt "Florida's Oldest College Newspaper" 69th YEAR STETSON .UNIVERSITY, DELAND, FLORIDA FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1956 PRES. EDMUNDS WINS PRIZE; STETSON TAKES 5™ AWARD 'The fifth Freedoms Foundation a-S|»- ward since 1951 for Stetson University was announced today in Valley Pa., on Washington's Birth day, awards day for this non-profit non-sectarian, non-political organization chartered in 1949 for the specific purpose of i recognizing Americans who make outstanding contributions to a better understanding of freedom. The newest Stetson award went to Dr. J. Ollie Edmunds, president of the University, for his address on "Human Relations and World Peace", '■ delivered in St. Petersburg, April 13, 1955 before members of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers, Southern Region. This is the second award for Dr. Edmunds as he received his first one in 1952 for a commencement address given in June, 1951, at the University of Miami. Dr. Edmunds used his prize money to purchase copies of the Declaration of Independence and the American Bill of Rights which are given with their diplomas to all graduates of Stetson University. In Dr. Edmunds' prize-winning address < on Human Relations and World Peace he said: . "We canriot hope to achieve world peace by playing patty cake with the Communists leaders. We've got to win peace in spite of the Communist- leaders! After all, this winning of men's minds is a game two can play — and we hold the better cards. From now on we must think, in terms of people rather than nations.. If we are to meet this brain war flead on, we must be less concerned with appeasing political leaders and moije with getting through to the^ millions of people upon whom the <3ommunists are focusing their efforts. "W^ must ' hold high before the worlds millions a glowing, hope for freedom, the ' possibility of self-respect, a recognition of human dignity, and the promise of better living conditions. We must stop trying to bribe nations to our point of view with giveaways. We must quit trying to run our private brand of" democracy down the throats of people who are not yet ready for it. Our aim shduld be to keep the world spotlight on the God given rights with which all men are endowed ancT to , encourage the world's millions — no matter what their form of government'—. not to settle for less." Selective Service Tests At Stetson CHICAGO: — College students interested in taking the Selective Service College Qualification Test have until midnight, Monday, March 5, 1956, to submit application, it was announced today by George W. Hood, test supervisor. The test center in this area is Stetson University. The purpose of the testing program is to provide evidence for local Selective Service boards so they may consider student deferments for military registrants. To be eligible to apply for the test, scheduled to be given April 19 to college - students in 875 test centers throughout the United States, Alaska, the Canal Zone, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico, a student must intend to request deferment as a student, be satisfactorily pursuing a full-time course of instruction, and must not have previously taken the test. The test was developed by Science Research Associates of Chicago, one of the nation's leading publishers of educational testing, reading-improvement, and guidance materials. Students interested in taking the test to qualify for possible draft de* ferment in order to continue their college education are urged to have their completed application postmark, eel no later than midnight, March 5. Applications dated after March 5 will not be accepted. * OPENHOUSE President and Mrs. J. .Ollie Edmunds will be at home to all students of Stetson University at 418 North Woodland Boulevard Wednesday, February 29th, from 4 until 5:30 o'clock in the afternoon. Museum Sponsors Lecture Series The first of a series of lectures sponsored by the Monroe Heath Museum of Stetson University will be held Thursday, March 1 at 8:00 p. m. in Room 2130, Science Hall, with Dr. Ezr* Allen and Dr. T. Beiler in charge of the program. Their lecture will be illustrated by films showing fossils and the origin of oil. This lecture series, the first in several years, will have as its general theme "The Earth as a Planet." Other lectures have- been scheduled as follows: March 8 — "The Origins and Patterns of Oceans and Continents" — Dr. Robert S. Chauvin, Department of Geography. * March 15 — "The. Origins and Distribution of the Physical Elements and their Combinations"—Dr. Jorn V. Vaughen, Department of Chemistry, 'March 22 — "The Shape, Motions, Magnetism and Gravity of the Earth" — Dr. peorge L. Jenkins, Department of Physics. April 5 — "The Earth as a Planet" — Professor Emmett S. Ash- craft, Department of Mathematics. HATTERS ENTER TOURNAMENT MEET MERCER MARCH SECOND Athens Sponsors "The Big'Day"; "Aida" Shows Wednesday, Thursday. REPORTER NOTICE There wll be a meeting of tlie REPORTER staff this Friday afternoon at 4 p. m. Members of the Editorial and Business Staff are expected to attend. Applications will be received for positions as assistant business and advertising managers. Ad salesmen will also be accepted. The positions . offer valuable experience, with ah opportunity to qualify for Business Manager, Jacques Tatti is the star of the* foreign film, The Big Day, showing Friday, only, at the Athens Theatre. It depicts the life of a French rural postman placed in human situations, and is full of humor, but is gentle and tender in plot. Being one of the best comedians of recent times, it is universal in appeal. The New York Times says: "It's rollicking fun for everyone," Don't miss it! Also showing at tlie Athens next Wednesday and. Thursday is Verdi's Aida. As .Red Shoes was similiar to a ballet, Aida is the nearest thing to a first-class metropolitan opera ever put out by motion pictures. It stars Sophie Loren, who is backed hy a full score of music. This pr6mises to be a full evening-'s entertainment. DR. HALL TO SPEAK AT SYMPOSIUM DR. McENIRY TO PICK SUMMER FELLOWSHIPS Dr. William H. McEniry, dean of the College of Liberal Arts at Stetson" University, has been asked to serve on a committee to help pick summer grant fellows for the Southern Fellowship Fund with offices at the University of North' Carolina. Dr. Royal G. Hall, visiting professor of history, at Stetson University, will speak on "The Gifted in Educa-' tion for Democracy" at the educational symposium planned at the inauguration of Ronald C. Baur as prel sident of the Polytechnic Institute of Puerto Rico at San German the week of March 1-4. Dr. Hall, who will be accompanied to San German by his wife, Dr. Vera Hall, visiting associate professor of modern languages, is scheduled to speak March 2 in the (Symposium entitled "Educational Teamwork in Community Life". The theme of the inaugural conference is Puerto Rico's Expanding Horizons". The Thursday program is devoted to "Special Educational Programs in Insular Growth" and the Saturday theme is "Religion and the Adaptable Personality". The inaugural is scheduled for Sunday. Shakespearian Play Cast Told In spring, when a young man's fancy turns to love, the Stover Theatre turns to one of the greatest exponents of this long standing social condition, William Shakespeare. It is time for the annual Shakespearian play at the Little Theatre, and this year it will be a comedy, "Much A- do About Nothing." It will be pre- ented March 15, 16, and 17. Cast in the male roles of this play are Desmond Tease as Don Pedro, and Luther, Toole as Don John, two princely brothers who are at odds with each other, and as their cohorts, Jim Sawyer as Claudio, Carroll "Poke" Runyon as Benedick, Troas Williams as Leonato, Bob Plato as Borachio, and Alex Gonzales as Conrade. »■ ' The inimitable Richard Rigsby plays the part of Dogberry the Constable, who is never quite sure' what the score is, while Raymond Delgado serves as his foil: Other men are Rod Dugliss" as the Sexton, and Ernie Moulton as a Watchman. Cast as Hero (the heroine of the production) is Budsy Simms, with the part" of Beatrice taken by Pri- cilla "Tuppy" Hanseom. Ladies - in - waiting are Cynthia Taylor and Nancy Lofgren. To recount the plot of this play, as in some of Shakespeare's other works, would take a story in itself to explain. The action revolves, however, around .the rivalry of Don Pedro and his illegimate brother, Don John. Don Pedro attempts to marry Claudio to Hero, and Don John and company, try equally as hard to foil his plan. There is a sub - plot of a love affair between Benedict and Beatrice, whose love problems resemble those of some frustrated Stetsonites. Throughout these confusing goings-on strides the Constable, Dogberry, who does nothing but artfully confuse the many issues 'at stake. His Shake- pearian "Malapropisms" are a comedy feature 'of this particular play. . Maureen Milicia' is handling the- stage manager's post, with other backstage crew yet to be-determined. A telephone pole never hits an automobile except in s*elf defense. PAN AM. RECRUITER ON CAMPUS WEDNESDAY Mr. A. J. Wilson, of the Industrial Relations Department of Pan Ameri- ,can Airways, will be on campus this coming Wednesday to talk with students who are interested in working with Pan Am. • . Job openings ~ exists in all fields from flight crew to baggage handler and Pan Am. experts will be on hand to talk with students. Any student desiring ail interview should contact Dean Hood of the Guidance Office. ( The Stetson Hi-Hatters, with one more intercollegiate game and.an exhibition game remaining on the 1955- 56 basketball schedule, today were making preparations for the NAIA District 25 basketball tournament March 2 and 3 in* Collegeboro, Ga. The Hi-Hatters were second ranked in the District and will open the tournament at 7:30 p. m., March 2, meeting Mercer University, third ranked team. The Hi-Hatters' ancl iMercer have divided, a pair of games this season. ( • Top-ranking Georgia Teacher^ will meet fourth-ranked University of Tampa in the second game of the evening. Winners of the opening round will meet in the "district finals the following' evening. The winner will represent the district in the national finals March 12-17.-' In the Dunkel ratings, on which- standings were based, Rollins was fourth-ranked in the district, The- Tars decided against entering the tournament. Other teams in the district are Florida Southern, Oglethorpe and! Piedmont College. ii f Head Coach Dick Morland skid, he- would select a tournament tfa,W of ten men which will leave "DeLand after practice March 1 for .Jacksonville where they will spend the night. The following day they will go ', to Collegeboro where this year Georgia Teachers' will be iouniament hosts, in a new field-house. " Warren C. "Brady" Cowell, district chairman, is expected t« make the trip with the team an* present the trophy to the winning five. To round-out the season, the Hi-'' Hatters will play Florida Southern in Lakeland Thursday night and meet Gibbs Vikings. AATT team1 from Jacksonville, in an exhibition game, in the Armory. Tuesday night. ' , DEBATERS HOLD PARSONS VOTED THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK The happiest miser on earth is the one who saves friends. tfEET, BEST| On Wednesday afternoon of this week, four top debaters from the University of Miami met members of; ihe Stetson debate squad in two! practice debates on the Intercollegiate topic, the advisability! of a; ftnaran-' teed Annual Wage plan. Stetson students who debated were, for the affirmative, Reed Vandercook and Merrill Maguire; for the negative. Jiip Sawyer and Alan Parsons. 'The Miami team was accompanied on their visit to Stetson by their coach,. Mrj Donald Sprague. This meet between, the two schools was their first siieli! exchange in several years, and it is planned to continue it next year; when Stetson's squad will travel to[ Miami to meet their team. | In the exhibition debate held <hir- ina' the assembly last Friday (Feb. 17), the ballots cast by mem tiers of the audience gave the winning verdict to the negative side by a margin of only 60 votes. Alan Parsons received the highest number of votes as the most effective speaker. Others who debated were Donna Carroll; Merrill Maguire, and Jim Sawyer.