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CROWING FOR A GREATER^AROLINA Special , J1 r~ ? Edition ^g/% ^ m W jm ? _ Special //>< AScro?- ^ MM.. UNIVERSITY OF ,3^ SOUTH PARm IMA Volume XXVII, No. 22^ JWIH LAKOLINA COLUMBIA, S. fl FPTnAv n mi Founded 190R May Queen Coronation Is Held Tuesday Miss Ussery Is Crowned Beautiful Ceremony Marks The Crowning' Of Queen In Presence Of Court Everybody enjoyed the May Queen Coronation but the crown-bearer, Stuart Hope. He was bored to death, and expressed his disgust by swinging the pilI low on which had reposed the crown? swinging it furiously, and finally, becoming tired with that diversion, sitting on it. The coronation, which was held at the Field House, Tuesday night, was marked by beauty of both setting and participants. The floor of the Field House was decorated with palms, candles, and a background of green scenery. The queen, Margaret Ussery, Columbia, was presented by James H. GresIsettc, president of the student body, to Dr. L. T. Baker, president of the University, who crowned her, thereby proclaiming her Carolina's Queen of the May. The thiry maids comprising the major part of the queen's court, were the following co-eds: Katheryn Craven, Katherinc Townsend, Elizabeth Thomas, Ruth Gaydcn, Caroline Mikell, "and Bessie Vigodsky, who wore pink;-Eliza McNulty, Margaret Niggel, Courtney Atkinson, Coles Heyward, lima Wald, and Mary Gilmore, who wore yellow; I.ois Kirkley, Josephine Timberlake, Avis Hunt, Ixw(Continued on P?o? 4; Column ) Chase Gives Fall Program Begins On September 17 Freshman Meet In Chapel 5 P. M, September 17 For Instructions Are you thinking of entering tht University next fall? If so, yot doubtless wish some information regarding application procedure, entrance requirements, Freshman week and the like. The Registrar, John A Chase, supplies the following information: Application for admission to the University must be made prior to the opening of school, and it is earnestly requested that all applications be filled in and returned to the Registrar's office as soon after high school commencement as possible, but by September 1 at the very latest. Blanks may be secured from the registrar. It is advantageous to send in these forms as soon as possible, since room reservations are made in the order of application and the first applicants have the choice of accommodations. Also any errors or problems arising in admission procedure can be cared for promptly. " (Continued on Paoe 4; Column ?) t IT. H. C. Information For Future Students The general requirements for admission to the University are that the student shall be a graduate of a fouryear state-accredited high school, shall he recommended by the high school principal or superintendent, and shall have completed a course representing a minimum of 15 units. Any information as to entrance requirements ol the various professional schools, as well as a copy of the University catalogue will be supplied on request by the registrar. Entrance exams are required only of applicants who do not have a diploma or certificate from state-accredited high schools or institutions of like rank. Women students are admitted to all classes at the University, although only those of Junior and Senior rank arc housed on the campus. Information regarding the Y. W. C. A. boarding house, and private homes approved and recommended by the University as accommodation for Freshmen and (Continued on P*o* 4( Column ) G-amecock Dedicated To High Students This issue of I he Gamecock is dedicated to High School seniors throughout the state, many o{ whom it is hoped the University will he fortunate enough to welcome next year. Believing in our University and in i the manifold advantages it has to offer the student faced with the important question of choosing his school. The Gamecock has striven in 1 this issue to include information that will he useful to him in solving this vital problem. It is hoped that you, the prospective student, will measure the standards and achievements of the liniversity, and that next year you may join us in maintaining and continuing I the tradition of one hundred and thirty-three years of service to the i state and nation. i The University will welcome you. ?V. 8. C.? Seniors Run Second Race Run-Off Is Monday' McCrady, Mayes In Presidential < Tilt; No Majorities Polled In < First Ballot j J. S. "Shack" McCrady and Jim ^ Mayes will go into the second race Monday for president of the rising senior . class by virtue of pluralities received in ( the primaries yesterday. In an election , chiefly notable for the small number of votes and the large number of candidates McCrady polled 39 votes and ( Mayes 46- Other candidates were as i follows: Douglas Sturkie, 36; Dick j Evens, 7; John Brantley, 23. George Tomlin and Billy Baldwin out- < distanced a field of four in the vice-pres- < ' idential race to enter the finals. The vote c in the race was Tomlin, 64; Baldwin, : , 39; "Doc" Fulmer, 24; LeRoy Lancaster, 24. I For secretary-treasurer Harry Ilaig- j ler led the ticket with 44 votes and will ^ : enter the finals with Mary Wallace ^ 1 Johnson who received 39 votes. In s this race Louis Clerici polled 20 votes, J. S. Bellinger 25, and Judson Gregory y ' 23^ The race for historian was the closest ^ ' run with only three votes separating the j leaders. Jacquelin Emerson led the : ticket with 66 votes but was closely fol- t (Continued on Page 4; Column 9) ( U.S.I:. Has < High Rating { "Is the University of South Carolina an "A-l" institution?" is the question t often asked by prospective students or j their parents. The Registrar, John A. ^ Chase, cites the following facts as evi- 5 dence of the high standards of the col- { lege, the rank it maintains in educa- . tional circles, and the high degree of scholastic proficiency attained. The University has been a member of the Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools since 1917, is a member of the American Council i on Education, and is approved by the | Association of American Universities, j Through reciprocity agreements : within these associations, and with ] other associations/ diplomas conferred ; I (Continued on Page I; Column 1) ' Y Is Important In College Man's Life i t The University Y. M. C. A. has just ! ' completed one of its most successful years, according to Kenneth Prince, re- ' ' tiring president. Together with the Y. W. C. A., a most interesting pro- ! gram is planned for next year. This ' fall group meetings will be held in all the ienemcnts and fraternities, to dis1 cuss problems in the light of the teachings of Jesus. A large freshman I council will be enrolled, to be selected from the prospective leaders of the : class, for training for positions on the senior cabinet later. The Y. M. C. A. has sent programs I to nine high schools and three colleges ' this year. Flinn Hall, the Y. M. C. A. I building, will be opened in time to re" (Continued orTp?Q? 4; Column 4) University The University Library, oldest collegc housed in a separate and distinct buildinj thousand books. Dr. Baker Lists Advantag University Offers Prospective Studi Study In Fields Of Journalis Engineering, Law To the High School Graduates of 1934: st The University of South Carolina n :ongratulates you on the successful ti completion of your high school course, ir ind would call to your attention the ai :xceptional opportunities provided for is fou by your State to carry on your 1c :ducation and prepare yourselves for p i larger appreciation and enjoyment h }f life, and for a career of usefulness, fe service, and leadership. h; Courses of Study Offered g: The University organization includes ft he College of Arts and Science, the v school of Education, School of Com- fr nerce, School of Journalism, School fr if Pharmacy, School of Engineering, p School of Law, and the Graduate V school. The College of Arts and fr science offers four-year curricula lead- C ng to the degrees of Bachelor of Arts D md Bachelor of Science. These courses A ire designed to provide a cultural and P iberal education and the fundamental raining and equipment for the further st nirsuit of professional and graduate gi itudy. The' degrees and certificates fa jffered in the several divisions of the ol Jniversity arc nationally recognized as tc )f the highest standard. In addition o the Baccalaureate courses, prc-proessional courses arc offered for stu- Ui lents preparing to enter the profes- ]j iional schools of the University and ^ )ther standard institutions. tl The nature and requirements of the OJ :ollegiate and professional courses j,. ihould be carefully studied, as set tj ortli in the catalog, which will be sent CI 0 you on request. jt The Faculty bi The quality of its teaching staff gives he University a high rank among the jn nstitutions of higher learning. The Vi >rofessors are all men of high scholar- I1( ;hip, successful experience, and sound ^reparation for teaching the courses of ? Stadium Work 1 Almost Ended Steel work of the east stands of the lew municipal stadium is almost coin- ai [jleted and the west stands will be fin- r( shed within ten days, it was announced r{ yesterday by R. L. Sunnvalt, engineer. ^ Meanwhile grading has been completed 0, md grass planted 011 the playing field. CJ The entire projcct will be completed and v. ready for use on or before July The new $82,000 structure was begun ds ast winter by the City of Columbia as a s< >el(-liquidating projcct financed by the p; Public Works administration. It will be a< used by teams of the University and the Columbia High school. It will have a ? seating capacity of 18,000 but can easily p, be expanded to^iccommodate 30,000 S The dedication of the stadium will T (Continued on P?o# 4; Column 3) U. N. o.? I Yearbook Will Be Distributed Thursday The 1934 Garnet and lUack will be t distributed from the campus book store next Thursday, Friday and Saturday, May 16, 17 and 18. Hours ^ will be from 9 to 1, and 2 to 4. b< 1 cl Library 8 fl |^V9nk( ^ 9 i library in the United States to be 5, has a collection of over a hundred Carolina es In Message ents Excellent Opportunity For m, Pharmacy, Education, , and Commerce udy under their charge. Several are ationally known for their contribuons to the advancement of knowledge i their fields of study. The broad nd liberal training and cosmopolitan111 of the staff is indicated by the fol>wing significant facts: 23 hold the h.D. degree, which represents the ighest specialized training of a prossor in his particular department; 7 ave had advanced training and derees from Harvard; 6 from Johns[opkins; 4 from Columbia; 3 from irginia; 3 from North Carolina; 2 om Princeton; 2 from Wisconsin; 2 om Marbourg (Germany); 2 from eabody; 2 from Nebraska; 2 from /ashington and Lee; 2 from Yale; 2 om Oxford; and 1 each from Chicago, incinnati, California, Clark, South 'akota, Deleware, Michigan, Rice, labama, William and Mary, and aris. The opportunity for contact and asjciation with such a distinquished roup of scholars and teachers as its iculty comprises constitutes the best ffering that the University can make > the youth of South Carolina. The Alumni Record of Service The distinguished record of gradates of the University of South Carona in numerous fields of service in ic State and Nation is an evidence that le University, since its foundation le hundred and thirty-three years ago, as continued to maintain its tradion of training for leadership, as exnplified by the loyal public service of s alumni and their invaluable contriitions to the welfare of the State. An incomplete roll of honor of this istitution includes 3 cabinet officers, T United States Senators, 24 Governs, 11 Lieutenant-Governors, 10G disnguished jurists, including 35 judges (Continued on Pago 4; Column 3) Group Activities Show Diversity A glance at student organizations id activities shows that studies rep;sent but one phase of the well>undcd program of the University, iterary societies, debating and -atorical contests, journalistic publiitions, dramatics, honor societies in irious fields, student politics, campus ;rvice clubs, musical organizations, ince clubs, and social fraternities and )rorities invite the student to take irt in any number of extra-curricular rtivities which may appeal to him. The boys' literary societies, the lariosophic and the Euphradian, are jrhaps the oldest in the United tates, having been founded in 1806. heir storied history is rich in a tra(Contlnuwl on t) Column I) )r. Patterson Wardlaw Recovers From Illness Dr. Patterson Wardlaw, dean emeriis of the school of education, who has :en ill since last Friday at his home on umter Street is reported to be much :tter and is expected to return to his asses by next week. Student-Help Bureau * Makes 401 Placements j The Student Self-Help Bureau at the University of South Carolina ^ has made 401 placements this year, ^ according to information from R. * O. Hell, chairman. This is the largest number of placements ever j made by the bureau. Very few students were placed during the first few months of the year, but an average of 50 jobs were found each month during the year. It is es- ( timated that fully half of the stu- P dents at the university are working c< to pay at least a part of their ex- h penses. Ii The bureau is now making plans to place as many students next v year as possible. Applications for student self-help may be secured by writing to R. G. Bell, on or after '' September 1. ?u. s. c.? w Debators In \ 29 Contests ,1 Had Successful Year v Columbia, Yale, Georgia, and Oglethorpe, Included In ai Victories The debating teams of the University achieved a signal triumph this 01 year. In spite of reduced appropriations, Uuiversity students, including S both men and women, engaged in s< twenty-nine debates during the cur- ^ rent session. Members of various teams travelled from New York to New Orleans, engaging many of the most outstanding institutions in the country. Among the institutions defeated by the University were Columbia University, Yale University, University of Georgia, Wofford, College J of Charleston, Brcnau, Furman, Oglethorpe, and others. Of the decision de- T bates in which University debaters took 1 part, only four of the entire program were lost. The debating program is financed by a part of the student activity fee, s< and is conducted by the students them- c' selves. Many students receive inval- a' uable training in public speaking and in the assembling, preparation, and presentation of material. Dr. Havilah ? Babcock is faculty chairman of the Debating Council, under whose di- c< rection all contests are managed. s< ?u. s. c.? t> Courses Aim At State Study s< The University of South Carolina o offers the best opportunities in the c; world for students of South Carolina o to study South Carolina. Students h may get Physics and Chemistry, Latin ^ and Greek, History and Economics, h Music and Art at Yale, Harvard, Chi- s< cago, Tulane, and a hundred other in- h stitutions of the nation, but it is only k at the University of South Carolina that they get courses enabling them to know their own state. j The Department of Biology acquaints students with the flora and fauna of South Carolina. A full year is given to a study of economic conditions and problems of the state by the Department of Economics. South Car- ^ (Continued on Page 4; Column 3) ^ Walsh And littlejohn i Win Debating Contest J At the annual declamation and debat- t< ing contest held Wednesday night at a E special session of the Euphradian Lit- si erary Society, J. T. Walsh and Bruce vn Littlejohn were declared the winning de- ii claimer and debater, respectively. e Walsh spoke frqm "The Cross of t; Gold" by William Jennings Bryan. Sec- 1 ond place was awarded Harry Spann, n whose speech was taken from "The War n Prayer" by Finch. Wilmot Brown, winner of third place, declaimed from "The ? New South" by Grady. h The subject of Littlejohn's debate was a "Resolved that the powers of the Presi- d dent of the United States be substantially \* increased as a settled policy." He stated e that the Constitution should be changed d (Continued on P*eo 4; Column 4) 'Pott" Brown Elected Head Student Body )efeats Ed Sallenger ocf Cardwell Wins Over Ted Ninestein, In SecretaryTreasury Race In a run-off election last Friday A. T. Pott) Brown of Columbia was elected resident of the student body for the Dining year and Joe Cardwell of Connbia was elected secretary-treasurer. 11 the first race early last week Jolin towdin of Hampton bad been elected ice-president. Brown was opposed by Ed Sallenger ist Friday but won easily by a vote of 76 to 268. lie also led the ticket in le first election. The secretary-treasurer race was closer 'ith Cardwell polling 384 votes to Ted iinestein's 357. Brown is a rising senior in the acaemic school and a member of the Kappa igma fraternity. He is a fullback on le football team. Cardwell is a rising junior and is a arsity track man. He is a member of ic Sigma Nu fraternity. The first race last week called forth Imost 100 votes more than the race Friay and both elections were relatively uiet according to veteran political leadrs on the campus. The new officers will take office next eptembcr. They succced James Gres:tte, president; Frank Graham, viceresident ; Harold Mauney, secrctaryeasurer. ?v. s. o.? Tests Given To Students nformation Is Shown 'ests Supplied By Co-operative Test Service?Personnel Bureau To Compile Data Due to the apparent ignorance of the ">pl.omore class on subjects of general ulture as well as on subjects of a more cademic nature, a number of books for lose desiring to increase their knowlrlge have been placed on a reserve shelf l the library. The list is sponsored by The Gatncock. The books deal with the social ciences and with foreign literature, specially those branches which were mphasized on the test, to which the enre sophomore class was subjected last Saturday. These tests, though mainly intended for nphomores, cover a variety of fields in rder to accord estimates of liberal eduational differences between all classes f college students. They are supplied y the Cooperative Test Service of the imerican Council on Education, which as for three years promoted an annual ipohomore testing program constitutlg a very extensive sampling of student nowledge. (Continued on Pan? *; Column 4) Personnel Dep 9t. Aids Freshmen Freshmen will be assisted in outning their courses of subjects this ill by the Personnel Bureau. On fonday, September 17, at five o'clock 11 Freshmen will assemble at the Iniversity chapel for preliminary diections. On Tuesday and Wednesay, a series of placement tests and inirviews by members of the Personnel lureau and Deans of the various chools will be held ,as a result of rhich each Freshman will be assisted i selecting the school in which he will nroll, or the courses which he will ake. Regular registration will start 'hursday, at which time the Personel Bureau will assist freshmen in making out their class schedule. Upon the opening of school, the lureau will conduct Freshman study alls in Davis College where special ttention will be given to those stuents who are having difficulty in their rork. The Bureau alsQ-will be open very afternoon for counseling of stuents. Parents are kept informed of (Continued on P?0? 4; Column W~