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Peek WilSy In Law Sch Jesse H. Peek, vice-president and Guaranty Company of B students in insurance, insurance University of South Carolina la March 20, rt 11 a. m., Dr. S. M of business administration, annc F cl t t t Jesse I. Peek a DeTar Joins Chemistry C, Department Dr. DeLos F. DeTar, formerly v of the faculty of Cornell Uni- e versity, has been appointed asso ciate professor of chemistry at the University of touth Carolina, Dr. Francis W. Bradley, dean of faculty, announced today. At present the recipient of a research grant from the National Science Foundation, Dr. TeTar will join the University chemistry de partment in research this summer and will begin teaching next Sep tember. Dr. DeTar is a specialist in free radical mechanisms, a theoretical branch of organic chemistry. A native of Kansas City, Mo., he was graduated from the University of Illinois in 1941 and earned his Ph.D. degree from the University of Pennsylvania in 1944. Following the completion of his academic training, he was em ployed as a research chemist in the rayon division of the DuPont Company. In 1946 he held a post doctorate appointment at the Uni versity of Illinois and taught at the Illinois summer session. He joined the faculty of Cornell Uni versity the following September. At Cornell Dr. DeTar directed the research of a number of Ph.D. candidates and his experience in this capacity will be useful to the University of South Carolina which recently inaugurated a Ph. D. program in chemistry, accord ing to Dr. 11. W. Davis, head of the chemistry department. "The University is pleased to add Dr. DeTar to its faculty," Dr. Davis said. "He is one of the most promising young organic chemists in the United States and will be of invaluable assistance to the department, e'specially in con nection with our graduate pro gram." Jacquelyn Stuikes Wins Scholarship Miss Jacquelyn Stukes, teacher of music at Wardlaw Junior High School in Columbia, is the winner of the South Carolina Federation s of Music Clubs contest, it wasi announced today by Prof. Hugh ' Williamson, head of the University I of South Carolina department of music. Miss Stukes, a mezzo-soprano, was also the winner of a six-weeks scholarship to the University of Pennsylvania opera workshop, scheduled in Philadelphia June 15 to July 26. The statewide music contest was conducted at Green ville on February 28. A 1952 graduate of the Uni versity of South Carolina, Miss Stukes was a pupil of Prof. Evelyn Potter Williamson, head of the vocal music department. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Stukes of Davis Station in Clarendon County. In addition to teaching, Miss Stukes is soloist for Trinity Episcopal Church in Columbia, a member of the Capitol Life Chorale, and a member of the South Carolina Opera Workshop, in which she is now rehearsing the role of "Nicklausse" for the forth coming production of "The Tales of Hoffmnann." She is also a member of Delta Omicron, national professional music fraternity.. One hundred twenty-three former students of the University lost their lives In World War II. >eak Today )ol Audit. of the United States Fidelity altimore, Md., will address law and related fields at the w school auditorium Friday, Derrick, dean of the school unced today. His subject will be "How Your nsurance Company Invests." 'ollowing the lecture, Mr. Peek Pill conduct a roundtable dis aLssion. The lecture and discussion are art of a continuing program ponso.red by the school of bus iess administration to acquaint ;s students with recognized lead rs in the business world through ctures, conferences and seminars, lean Derrick said. At the same ime businessmen have the op ortunity to observe the work of he school of business administra ion. This program is under the direc ion of John M. McFall, lecturer i insurance law and insurance t the University and formerly ice-president and general counsel Lr United States Fidelity and uaranty Company. Mr. Peek has been manager of he investment department of U. . Fidelity and Guaranty for the ast 21 years and for ten years vas with the New York stock xchange firm of J. A. W. Ingle art and Company. A native of rirginia, he holds the Bachelor f Science degree in civil engi ieering from the Virginia Mili ary Institute and the degree of ,ivil Engineer from Rensselaer olytechnic Institute. Leaders in the insurance and nvestment field from Columbia ind the vicinity will be guests of -he University for the Iecture. ther interested persons are cor lially invited to attend. Ogden Nash, noted poet-humorin peakers recently. Trhe author of a< a Drayton Hall on "Midway Throl rhich he terms at the halfway mai a platform chairman. (Gamecock Rememb er Mo HOLLINC WHITI PANGI SCHR EASTER (ample/ The Gamecock staff works on i discussed by Editor Ralph Gregory are, left to right standing', Ares B. J. Land. Leeper Talks To Methodist Alpharetta Leeper, secretary of Missionary Personnel of the Methodist Board of Missions, spoke to Wesley Foundation Wed nesday, March 25 at Washington Street Methodist Church. Miss Leeper, a native of Kan sas and former director of the Wesley Foundation at the Florida State University at Tallahassee, Fla. was visiting in the South Carolina Conference. Her talk to the Carolina Wesley Foundation terminated her visit here. After Miss Leeper's talk a square dance for the group will be held in the recreation depart ment of the church. t, was one of th e.lrasml *th wash," o th drscuanro iselyf k. Seated is Andy Gary who acted Photo by Munn-Teal) th.er On Easter SWORTH AAN'S SURN'S AFT'S CARDS sPharmacy 1-"Z~ GAMEGUCK ..... . . A . . . . ts special Vocational Guidance Da! and Managing Editor Tommie le krtemnes, John Ra y, Bill Leggitt, A4 Dean Jackson' Is Chairman Of Committee Prof. J. B. JackR:n, university dean of men, will serve as chair man of the committee on reception and hospitality at the four-day annual meeting of the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators at East Lansing, Mich., April 6-9, Dr. W. H. Patter son, dean of administration, an nounced this week. Dean Jackson will be host for an informal, pre-convention get together for members on the eve ning of April 5. The theme of the association's 35th anniversary conference will be "Working Administrative Rela tionships on the Campus." Deans and personnel directors from uni versities all over the nation are expected for the meeting, at which administrative relationships on the campus, student advisory func tions and ROTC problems will be discussed. The 1953 Carolina Student Body includes students from every coun ty in the Palmetto State, from 35 other states and the Disrict of Columbia, and from 10 foreign counries. Only the world's largest this at such low cost to y This is an entirely new k. richly finished in every detL beyond all others in the low-j In the netv Bel Air Seri models-the 2-door and 4-d convertible. Every one of t you new high-compression pc plus amazing new gasoline e Here is a wonderful choi and see the great new Chevrc hi dependent, on SEE YOUR CHE Con venl issue. Layouts for page one are rbert. Other members of the staff lary Murray, Lowell W. Ross, and Kappa Alpha Mu Ends Photography Contest On April 1 Kappa Alpha Mu, national photography fraternity, has an nounced the rules for its eight annual International Collegiate Photography Contest. All persons who place in the show, in addition to national recognition, shall receive a certifi cate of merit. Two major awards will be given. The eleventh volume Encyclopedia of Photography will be awarded to the portfolio winner of the professional class. The port folio winner of the amateur class will receive a scholarship to the University of Missouri Photo Workshop. A $25 bonus will be given to the amateur winner to help defray expenses. First, sec ond and third winners in each class will receive certificates of award. The rules for the contest are as follows: 1. Any student regularly en rolled in any accredited college of university is eligible to enter. 2. Each photographer may sub mit as many as ten prints, with a maximum of five (5) in any one class. Classes are News, Feature, Sports, and Picture Story. 3. All prints must be 8 x 10 or larger, and mounted on standard 16 x 20 photomounts, one to the (Continued on page 5) roducer could bulMu a car lke sul nid of car-a car so luxurious, so til that it standls out, above and rice field. es you will find four wonderful aor sedans, the sport coupe, the icsc new 1953 Chevrolets brings wer, new and greater performance conomy! ce. Wouldn't you like to stop in let for '53 today? eq,dri,,nent and trim llustrated illa>ilitiy of materla).) VROLET DEALER FO ently listed under "Automahliaa~ A Survey ol Honor Orgv (EditJor's Note: This is the first of a series devoted to sketches of the various campus organizations. Others will be re viewed in future issues.) Alpha Epsilon Delta Buddy Whitaker This is Carolina's pre-medical fraternity which is composed of students who are striving for ex cellence in work preparatory for entrance to medical schools. Pre meds with a "B" average are eligible for membership. Alpha Kappa Gamma Mary Bloodworth Alpha Kappa Gamma is the honorary leadership organization for women at Carolina. Purposes of AKG are the setting up of high standards for those women who have proven themselves outstand ing in campus leadership, coordina tion of campus activities, promo tion of relations between faculty and students, and the preservation of the ideals and traditions of the University. Alpha Kappa Pi Paul Hilf Alpha Kappa Psi, professional commerce fraternity, has as its purpose a program of service to the business school. Its programs include speakers on economic bus iness, and educational subjects; industrial tours; research projects; and a publication which contains pertinent information about se niors to be sent to leading bus iness firms throughout the coun try. Alpha Phi Omega Nick Tsigaras Alpha Phi Omega, a national service fraternity, is made up of former Boy Scouts who recognize the opportunity for instructive service on the campus. Each year the fraternity sponsors the Ugly Man contest, aids in Vocational Guidance Day, and performs serv -ices such as teaching Boy Scouts to swim in the natorium. Alpha Psi Omega Miller Lide Alpha Psi Omega, a national honorary dramatic fraternity, serves to further dramatics on the campus. It is the aim of all University Players to become members of Alpha Psi Omega. American Chemical Society Vic Laurie American Chemical Society meets every other Thursday at Le Conte 409. Its purpose is to pro vide for the students of chemistry and chemical engineering an in new Chi MORE PEOPLE BUi THAN ANY 01 R ALL YOUR AUTOI March 20, 1953 Campus mzations tellectual stimulus and. Jacreased incentive in their chosen field of study. The chapter also sponsorV' socials for its members and field trips to industrial plants. American Pharmaceutical Asso. Eugene Waldrop This is the professional organ ization ' for the students in the school of pharmacy and is - dedi cated to raising the standards of Pharmacy as a profession. Meet ings - are held monthly on the . second Wednesday night at 7:30 at LeConte 318. The A. Ph. A. s'pon sors a trip each year to either Indianapolis or Detroit, gives a banquet in honor of the graduat ing seniors, and presents pro grams of a professional nature with talks given by prominent men of pharmacy. American Institute of Chemical Society Tom Godbold The purpose of this organization is to better acquaint the members with activities and members of the chemical engineering field. Meetings are held twice each month with movies being shown, social functions planned, and field trips discussed. American Institute of Electrical Engineers & institute of Radio Engineers William Penn The purpose of the joint student branch is the dissemination of knowledge pertaining to the theory and practice of electrical engineering and allied fields, and the furtherance of the professional development of the student. The joint branch serves as a vital function in keeping the student abreast of the rapid and wide spread developments in the elec trical engineering field. American Society of Civil Engineers Raymond Johnson Membership .in this society pro vides the opportunity for the beginning of professional associa tions in the civil engineering field and offers the chance to take part in the constructive activities carried on by future leaders of the profession. The society pre sents speakers who speak on professional and technical sub jects, movies, field trips, and social events. Ninety-seven per cent of the Carolina Student Body is affiliated with a religious denomination. 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