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P CROWING FOR A GREATER CAROUNA KsiZi'* . I ?. Merry ^Y/ ?l Happy a""mm I y/ie CM/mjfrcocst I ' a UNIVERSITY OF jjk SOUTH CAROLINA i Tolnme XXV, ffo.lO COUJMBIA, 8. 0., fRIDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1931 Fonnded 1908 iramecoch First - 4 Magazine Is Also Winner ^ Carolinian Judged Best College Magazine in State; Converse is Second, 6m 1 The annual convention of the South Carolina College Press Association closcd last Friday night with a banquet at the Rose Mary Tea Room. Greenville, with Furman and Greenville Woman's College entertaining, will be the meeting place next fall, it was decided in the business meeting Friday afternoon. The Gamecock and The Carolinian won first prizes, respectively, as the best college newspaper and magazine in the state. This makes seven times within the last eight years that The Gamecock has won this honor, but it is the first time in several years for The Carolinian. Parley-Voo, Converse College, won second place and the Johnsonian, Winthrop College, took third in the newspaper contest. The Concept, Converse, won second and Shako, Citadel, third in the magazin<f contest. Lewis H. Wallace of the University won first prizes in both the editorial and feature story contests. The Old Gold and Black, Wofford College, won the news story contest. J. Mitchell Morse, Bfiiversity, won first place in the essay contest. The short story award went to Martha Park, of the Converse College Concept. The College of Charleston magazine won first -izes for the best poem and book review. ' The Atlanta Journal judged'the newspaper contest and The Southerner, Atlanta, Ga., judged the magazines. G. A. Buchanan, Jr., editor of the Columbia Record, judged the editorials, and S. L,. Latimer, city editor of The State, the news and feature stories. Dr. tlavilah Babcock judged the short stories, Dr. Reed Smith the poems, Prof. R. D. Bass the book reviews, and Prof. Harry Davis the essays. Col. J. Rion McKissick, dean of the school of Journalism was the principal speaker at the banquet. Among the honored guests were McQavid Horton and S. L. Latimer, of The State; Miles H. Wolfe, Associated Press; Colonel and Mrs. J. Rion McKissick, University; Dr. and Mrs. J. M. Ariail, Columbia College; Jack Wise, publisher of The Columbia Record, and Mrs. Wise and Miss Aline Zimmerman; William I. Latham, president of the association, served as toastmaster. Dr. Havilah Babcock, University, electcd executive secretary of the association, an office which was created hy the convention. The proponents of the measure believe that such an officer will tend to strengthen the association. u. 8. o. Clariosophics Elect Causey Replaces Singletary On Board; Summerall And Fulmer Made Honorary Members Lonnie D. Causey, a sophomore "from Myrtle Beach, was elected Tuesday night by a unanimous vote to represent the Clariosophic literary society on the student board of publications. Causey will occupy the position left vacant by the resignation of Harry D. Singletary. The other Clariosophic representative on the board is John Bolt Culbertson of Laurens. i The name of Carlisle Roberts, a freshman in the University, was put UP for membership and approved. General Charles P. Summerall, president of the Citadel, and Congressman H. P. Fulmer were elected into honorary membership, without a dis?*nting vote. Wi Jflaces In Contest >?> wBBm ? HNk . v Jan I ipl i fflftlh Carlisle Roberts F. C. Roberts Is Honored To Seek Rhodes Prize Prominent Law Student One Of Twelve To Try For Scholarship In Atlanta Carlisle Roberts of Columbia, a senior in the Law School here, and William S. Bethca of Latta, a senior at Wofford College, represented South Carolina in the district competitive examinations for the Rhodes Scholarships held in Atlanta, December 9. Roberts, an alumnus of Wofford, is a member of Blue Key and Sigma Alpha Epsilon, honorairy leadership fraternities, and Sigma Upsilon, literary fraternity. He is president of the Euphradian literary society, which he also represents on the board of publications. Four Oxford scholars are to be selected in the meeting in Atlanta from the 12 candidates from this district,, which is composed of South Carolina, Georgia, North Carolina, Virginia, Florida, and Tennessee. There arc eight districts all together, and 32 Oxford scholars are to be chosen in the entire United States. Roberts and Bethea were chosen from fifteen candidates competing to represent this 'state. They were examined at the University by the South Carolina Committee of selection, composed of Gen. Charles P. .Summerall, Charleston, chairman; I. F. Belser, Columbia, secretary; J. L. Glenn, Chester, Professor J. E. Norwood of the University, and Rev. S. T. Sparktnan, Union. 17. 8. o. ? Board Eulogises Late President Resolutions on the death of Dr. Davison McDowell Douglas, late president of the University, as passed by the board of trustees at a meeting Wednesday in the library arc as follows: In the early hours of a new day, while deep in the heart of his family, and beloved by his fellows, Davison McDowell Douglas peacefully crossed the Great Divide. In the strength of full manhood; in the front rank of the State's leaders; at the peak of a distinguished career, he responded to the last call that comes to men on earth. His many offices of honor and trusl have been published repeatedly: to recount them here would be mere repetition. (CONTINUED ON PAGE EIGHT) u? b. c. Palmetto Players Stage "Ideal Husband" Again Funds received from staging "The Ideal Husband" Wednesday and Thursday night of this week by the Palmetto Players have been turned over to Dr. Havilah Babcock for the brick sidewalks. The amount received has not yet been released. The play was staged again after the members of the cast had signified their desire to contribute to the sidewalks movement. rorty Are Taken In By K. S. K. Banquet At Rosemary Summerall, Lockwood, HonoraryMembers; Oopenhaven, Murchison Elected Eight members of the University faculty and 32 students were elected to membership in Kappa Sigma Kappa, honorary service fraternity last night. Those from the faculty are ActingPresident L. T. Baker, Acting-Dean Francis W. Bradley, Dean O. F. Crow, Professors J. A. Crawford, George Wittkowsky, Jack Alliston, F. F. Welbourne, Treasurer, and B. A. Early, alumni secretary. Students chosen are John Bethea, Dick Shinn, Henry McManus, Earl Clary, Redding DeVaughn, Tommy Reynolds, Lou Kerpec, Archie Vaughn, John Lackey, Benson Atkinson, Harry Singletary, C. W. Smith, Henry Selby, James U. Watts, John Gary Evans, R. I. Phillips, George Bellinger, F. F. Griffiths, A. S. Hodge, Jake Godbold, Thomas Parler, Charles Cook, William Valentine, Henry Stuckey, B. M. Havird S. P. DeWitt, George Holland, Charles Hajek, Thomas Rhodes, Bill Barrentine, Fred Hambright, and Miles Blount. The initiation of these men will take place Monday evening, faculty members being inducted in at 7:45 o'clock, and students at 8:00 o'clock. The ceremony will probably take place in the Euphradian Hall. Election into this fraternity is the reward that is received by those who have exhibited loyalty to the alma mater on all occasions. It is the recognition of one's past service to the University. Football Stars Past Gi Coach Laval Declares That Team Playert Say '1 Next "I Some of the Carolina grid stars regard the past season as very successful, others mediocre, and still others would rather look ahead than back, but all are unanimous on one point: "To forget it till next year." Coach Billy Laval declared that while the team played good football most of the year it made a lot of mistakes. The backfield, he added, undoubtedly was overworked. Captain Miles Blount said, "The University of South Carolina has just finished the most successful season it has ever experienced in the state, due to the fine material and wonderful spirit of the team and the superb coaching of Billy Laval. "Bryant Adair"?All state tackle, this year's team was undoubtedly the best one at Carolina during the past four years, and I have enjoyed playing this season more than any other. Buddy Laval?Stellar end?"It has been a very unsuccessful season. The three teams, Furman, Citadel and Presidency Not Filled By Board No action concerning the presidency of the University of South Carolina, made vacant by the death of Dr. D. M. Douglas, was taken by the board oP trustees at a meeting held Wednesday in the library. The names of approximately seventeen prospective presidents were read, and a more thorough investigation will be undertaken by the board before a permanent president is chosen. According to information received, it is probable that the board will not make a decision until near the close of the school year. Dean Orin F. Crow of the school of Education appeared before the board to ask that a committee be appointed to work out ways and means for operating the new high school next year. Edwin G. Seibels, of Columbia, was named chairman of' this committee. ' 4* Blue Key Initiates New Men Faculty And Students Newly Elected Men Will Be Initiated By Spirit Group Monday Evening I Nine stuc^nts and four teachers were initiated by the local chapter of Blue Key at a banquet in the Rose Mary Tea Room last Saturday night. The banquet was featured by a speech by General Charles P. Summerall, chiefof-staff of the United States army and president of the Citadel, who was made an honorary member. Mr. Charles M. Lockwood, superintendent of Olympia High School and president of the Furmaii'alumni association, was also made an honorary member, and regular membership was conferred on Dr. J. E. Copenhaver and Dr. Hugh R. Murchison of the University. Professor Emmett Kilpatrick spoke on the ideals and purposes of Blue Key, and J. W. Brown, vice-president, gave a short history of the organization. John Bolt Culbertson and Dr. J. T. Penney |also spoke briefly. . The following, students Mjere initiated: P. J. Crandall of Washington, D. C., Harry Singletary of Scranton, Frank Eatmon of St. Stephen, Allen Correll of York, William Hazelhurst of Charleston, Mitchell Morse of Columbia, William Boozer of Columbia, Johnny Scott of Columbia, Henry Forbes of Columbia, R. H. Bishop of Inman, Myer P.oliakoff of Abbeville, Astor Fleming of Spartanburg, and J. M. Windham of Manning. Professor Charles Mercer administered the oath to the initiates. L Discuss ridiron Season l Played Good Football; Most of Forget It Till STear" Clemson didn't have a thing. We should have won the ten straight games. Next year we should have a very successful season. Fred Hambright, all state half back ?"Although the season was successful we should have gone through undefeated; we hope to have a better team next year." Earl Clary, all state halfback, when asked what he thought of the season he said, "It's was all right with me." Yet he thinks it could have been better and probably will be better next year. Chuck Hajek, star center?"We had some tough breaks this year, but we should have a big season next year. I hope we'll have a good hard schedule ?and I think the boys will pull through." "Fuzz" Freeman, all state guard, seemed to have the general opinion that the season was a successful one, and that the coming one has promise of being better still." Holidays To Be Seventeen Days /' "The Christmas holiday period begins Friday, December 18, at one o'clock in the afternoon and will end on Monday, January 4th, at the same time," announced Registrar John A. Chase, Jr., in speaking of the duration of the holidays for tfie coming Yuletide season. "Students are getting plenty of time this year and we are warning them so they will have no excuse for not getting back to the University in time. "Double cuts will be counted from Wednesday, December 16th, and un- ] til two days after the return on Jan- 1 uary 6th. Students who plan to take extra days off had better check up on their cuts before the holidays, as they may not be able to take the desired cuts. And don't think," warned i Mr. Chase, "that the cuts won't be j marked down. They most certainly i Willi" ;X / Faculty M Attend C < ;. V:' ' v^HH^^hPS >jps? ^JH|H Bgiyi BBS ^ \ 9HL ;V i | Dr. Patterson Wardlaw Dr. Wardlaw Gets Honor Building Opens Soon New School Of Education Is Named For Former Dean "The new Education Building will be occupied by the offices of the school of Education no lalcr than the first week of January," declared Dean Orin F. Crow of the school of Education. With the exception of some minor details of workmanship, such as the completion of the flooring, the building is ready for occupancy now. Furniture and other equipment for the offices^are being placed in the various rooms now, pointed out the faculty member. "Only one class will be held in Wardlaw College for some time, but there is a possibility that more will be arranged before the end of this school year," Dr. Crow stated. He discounted any rumors to the effect that high school students would be allowed to matriculate before next September. While the entire group of buildings will be known as the school of Education, three distinctions will be made when the name of Wardlaw College, Drayton Hall, and Peabody Gymnasium are applied to the three divisions of the structure. In honor of Dr. Patterson Wardlaw, head of the Department of Education and school of Education from 1804 to 19:10, the main building will be named after him. (CONTINUED ON PAGE EIGHT) 17. 8. C. Glee Club Goes To New York With New York and Steinway Hall as its goal, the University Glee Club under the direction of Maurice Matteson started 011 its annual tour last Monday in he Glee Club bus. Famous Steinway Hall will be the scene of the New York concert. In Philadelphia, the club will sing in the Philadelphia Academy Hall. Numbers will be broadcast in both of these metropolises and in Washington. The Glee Club sang in: WinstonSalem on Tuesday; Greensboro 011 Wednesday; and Washington Tffursday and Friday. To day they are at Laurel, Md. Sunday afternoon they will be at Philadelphia Musical Academy Hall and Sunday night at the (CONTINUED ON PAGE EIGHT) ~ December Carolinian Appears This Week The December issue of The Carolinian, stressing a Christmas theme throughout, will be off the press either Saturday or Monday, according to Miss Helen Staples, editor. Stories by Mitchell Morse, Marion Finlay, Edward Giles, Louise Edwards and Frank Durham, are featured. Also included is a feature by LeRoy Want on his experiences as editor of last year's "Yellow Sheet." . embers Convention Make Change In Standards Baker and Stoddard Serve as Chairmen for Committees at Educational Meet. Acting President L. T. Baker and Dr. J. A. Stoddard have returned from the meeting of the association of colleges and secondary schools of the Southern States held at Montgomery, Alabama, last week. Two positions were filled by the University officials while attending the convention. Dr. Baker was chairman of the committee on teacher training colleges, and Dr. Stoddard acted as chairman of the committee on standards of the secondary commission. Fifty-four of the fifty-six South Carolina schools accredited last year were recognized at this year's meeting in the report of the committee on standards which was given the first day. The Williston-Elko high school was added as an accredited school. Seventeen of the fifty-four schools approved will be warned on various points where they did not quite satisfactorily meet the standards. Important changes in the standards of secondary schools include the re- \ quirement that "beginning teachers of academic subjects, and teachers of agriculture and home economics, are required to have degrees from colleges approved by the association and should not teach outside the fields of their college specialization;" a provision for accrediting one or two-year high schools connected with junior colleges along with the junior college division rather than as a separate high school unit was also passed. Another change was a new requirement for inter-school athletics was as follows: "Schools accredited by this association and desiring to participate in inter-school athletics shall be members of, or shall be eligible for membership in, the state athletic association or league, or some similar organization." The time and place of next year's meeting were left with the executive committee, which has not yet made a decision. In addition to being a member of the Southern Association, the University belongs to the American Association of Universities. Converse, Winthrop, Furnian, and Wofford are the only other South Carolina institutions which belong to the association. Furman and Wofford were admitted last year. Chase Talks On Studying Advises Fraternity Groups On Desirability Of Scholarship; Suggests Methods . In the past two weeks Mr. J. A. Chase,^registrar of the University, has been visiting various fraternities on the campus and giving helpful talks on scholarship. "Fraternities have become a recognized institution in our present day colleges and universities," he said, "and their future is assured. Individual fraternities must remember, however, that their life will depend on the old axiam of the survival of the fittest." He went on to stress the importance of good scholarship in the fraternity scheme and to t?ll of the emphasis placed upon it today by the nationals of importance. He also outlined some of the projects now underway in t1ie ^ ?a various fraternities.