The Stetson Reporter

MMtmum mmmf* 74th YEAR No. 13 Chem Frat Meets The 19th biannual convener tion of Gamma Sigma Epsilon, national honorary chemistry fra- ► . ternity, was held on December 1, 2, and 3 at the University of *. Georgia, Athens, Georgia. A delegation of three members from Stetson University were in attendance. While at the conven- "> tion, the Stetson chapter was a- wsirded a cup for maintaining * *■ the most active chapter of the fraternity. » Members attending from Stet son were John Adams, Grand ■ Alchemist of the local chapter, and Bill Dolbier,recorder. Also v attending was De. John F. Conn, Grand Vizier of the national fra- * • ternity. There are at present seven * active members of Gamma Sigma Epsilon on campus with two initiates. Dr. Darling, retired chem- , ist doing research in the Stetson laboratories, is and honorary member. " Owen on the Air h Stetson University, Associate n Professor of English, Guy Owen was featured on the television * program "Orbit," on WLOF-TV. Ch. 9, Orlando, Friday morning, Dec. 16 at 10:00. Dr. Owen's first novel, "Season of Fear" published in September by Random House, has ' received national acclaim. According to the New York *" Times, "With this novel, he moves into the major league.'" "J And the newspaper's review calls the book "one full of a- chievment." The New York Herald Tribune speaks of "Season of Fear" as „ "notably sincere, fine and forthright." The Library Journal de- y clares it "highly recommended for all libraries." And critic ,,, Granville Hicks says the book is "a solid piece of work, well conceived and well written." , "Season of Fear" marks Owen * as an outstanding young writer at the age of 34. He is the foun- * der and editor of the poetry magazine, Impetus, and has pubs' lished in the Saturday Review, the English Journal, the Carolina ' Quarterly, and other publications. He has a volume of poetry, '• "*"Cape Fear County." Owen,joined the Stetson Univer- ^ sity English faculty in 1955. teteon Reporter "Florida's Oldest College Newspaper" STETSON UNIVERSITY, DELAND, FLORIDA FRIDAY, JANUARY 5, 1961 PARENT JOINS f H. Burton Walker, Jr., investment broker in Plant City, has j joined the Parents' Committee of the Stetson University Develop- ,, ment Program, and has made a generous pledge, according to Dr. James W. Parrish, University vice president. •"* Walker is the first member of the committee to make such a ">', pledge. His son, Burton II, was a student in the E|arly Admis- * sions Program during the summer of 1959 and is now a Stetson sophomore. Their home is 107 Strickland St., Plant City. STETSON DEFEATS TAMPA TO WIN HATTER INVITATIONAL TOURNAMENT Tampa star Chuck Engleking was named Most Valuable Player December 17 in the second annual Hatter Invitational Tournament. Hats Dalton Epting and Charlie Warren, along with Wofford ace Boyce Berry and Larry White of Lincoln Memorial comprised the all-star team. Stetson again captured its own tourney by downing Tampa in the finals 95 to 81. In the consolation match, Wofford edged LMU for third place. All Hatters saw action Friday night as the team romped over LMU 98-66; earlier that evening Tampa downed Wofford to reach the finals. This is the second consecutive year for the home team to take the tourney; last year they w,on by a hard-fought victory over nationally - ranked Wheaton. "Buck" Gladden goes in for basket in demonstration of Tournament form. Stetson placed two on All- Tournament Team. EXTENSION SCHOOL ENROLLS 150 THROUGHOUT STATE OF FLORIDA Texaco Donates Stetson University has been selected by Texaco Inc., as one of the privately financed U.S. colleges and universities to be included in the company's aid-to-education program. President J. Ollie Edmunds announced the receipt of Texaco's $1,500 check to Stetson for the 1960-61 academic year. It is without restriction as to its use. Summer Program Money Offered $74,340 ! A grant of $74,340 from the Fund for the Advancement of Education! which was established by the Ford Foundation, will support two new. summer institutes for high school teachers at Stetson University next summer. The institutes are in English and in history. Stetson University directors of the institutes are Dr. William E. Taylor, associate professor of English, and Dr. John E. Johns, professor of history and political, science. High school teachers will take- a graduate course in English or history and observe a similar course taught by a team of teachers to a section of 20 able high school juniors enrolled in the University's Early Admission and Advanced Studies Program. SOUTHERN BELL Southern Bell is sending a representative to Stetson on January 10, 1961. Seniors, both men and women, regardless of major, will find that this company offers a wide variety of excellent opportunities in virtually every field of business. Appointments may be made through the Office of Placement, Room 207, School of usiness. A total of 150 students are now enrolled in five' centers of the Stetson University Extension Division, Elbert C. Tyner, director or extension, announced today. Students are taught by a staff of 19 instructors. Largest centers are in Miami where 55 students are enrolled in the North Miami branch and 49 in South Miami. The center in Jacksonville has 21 students, Orlando has 3 7, and Sarasota 8. Purpose of the Extension Division is to provide opportunity in all areas of the state J'or,systematic study on the part* of pastors, ministers of education, ministers of church music, and lay workers. Courses are open to anyone 17 years of age and above without restrictions as t0 academic training. Classes meet two hours per week. Student's may enroll in on,e or two courses at a time. Stetson University grants a diploma in Biblical Studies, or in Church Leadership to those who complete the prescribed courses. Full credit is given for transfer .of credits from the extension centers of other similar programs. The Stetson Extension program is under the supervision of Rev. Tyner, but each center is conducted by a local dean. Those interested in starting a Stetson Extension Center in their communities should write: E.C. Tyner, Director, Extension Division, Stetson University, De- Land, Florida. Race Woes Viewed Jay Haskell, SGA ^treasurer, Dr. Gene Medlin, and Julia Britt Steanson attended a meeting of the Higher Education Advisory Committee of the Fowler Commission on Race Relations in Tampa on December 3. The commission, headed by Florida lawyer Cody Fowler, was established by Governor Leroy Collins after racial violence erupted in Tallahassee last March. The commission then appointed advisory committees in such areas as public and higher education, religion, labor, legal affairs, and business. The commission's life ends with the Collins administration unless incoming Governor Farris Bryant reappoints it or constitutes another commission. HOMECOMING IS ON THE WAY Febuary, 17-18 will be th» date of Stetson's 1961 Homeoom- ing festivities, announced Robin Dashiell and Ed L'Hereux, co- chairmen of the . Homecoming Committee. "The Roaring Twenties"' is the theme for the event. A dance- Saturday night featuring Roy Hamilton and the Billy May orchestra will highlight the weekend. It will be held in the armory, which will be decorated as a giant speakeasy, complete with murals, gangsters, and a bogus bartender. A parade backed by the Stetson Greeks is tentatively planned for Saturday afternoon, in- clud'ng antique cars and costumed Stetsonites. Fraternity open houses are planned for the first night of the celebration. Trophies will be awarded for fraternity lawn decorations and parade entries. A Stetson-Rollins basketball contest is scheduled for Saturday afternoon. Assorted reunions, conferences, banquets, and other affairs; are planned for the alumni, involving contacts with other returnees, faculty, and. students. The Tempest, a major production of the current Stover Theater season, will be playing during Homecoming. Planning and groundwork for the event have been laid by the Homecoming Committee, but co- chairmen Dashiell and L'Hereux •welcome suggestions from the student body. These should be directed to Robin Dashiell, box 344, campus. The committee consists of Van Pittman, in charge of the band and entertainment; Diana Kunze and Gwen Novell, dance; Bill Gross and Randy Edwards, parade; and Suzzanne Fredrikson, invitations.