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'ailture to get into a- desire come0 this disappointment pro ical Engineering. Following graduation fron a senior iii M. E. at Carolina, major. An inquiry into prere school. chemistry was essential. Knew No Chemistry Unfortunately her knowledge of chemistry was nil. But stub. borness prevented any change in her study desires. With critical observation she studied the manual of major fields and found fresh man studies of one field closely related- to those of chemistry the field of mechanical engineer ing. The differentiation between first semester freshman chemistry and engineering studies was the re quirement of German for chemical study. Planning shrewdly -to out fox prerequisites, she entered M.E. with the idea of taking der man later and studying chemistry anyway. The German study was rela tively easy to Jackie but her ef forts in chemistry were futile. After this setbpck she decided to remain in the M.E. field. Had Handsome Teacher Jackie had studied math in high school and because her teacher was young and handsome (she said) she signed up for his class in drafting. The math class was the first class Jackie was enrolled in as the only woman student. When she was three years old her father, now -Lt. Comdr. T. H. Leverett and former instructor of naval science at Carolina, pur chased a train for the two of them and she watched with interest as the machine circled the tracks. High school studies plus mechan ical toys as a child were her only engineering exploits previous to college instruction. Presently Jackie is a lone woman senior M.E. student among about 50 senior men. However, there are two women enrolled in chemical engineering. Clare Perdue and Karol Kreger, both freshmen, plan to study in the field of engi neering. Time for Hobbies Even with five labs a week Jackie still finds time for read ing, swimming, knitting and sew ing. She has made a number of clothes in the last few years, particularly skirts and blouses. She also likes photography and plans to take a course next semester. Perhaps one of her greatest interests is art, which she considered studying in college. Lab work and engineering study has caused some agitation for the attractive engineer. A dmontraionconcerning an electrical engine was given in a classroom in which the left side of her desk was shoved tightly against the wall thus making movement difficult. Escapes Accident Jackie was seated approximately four feet from the machine. Dui ing the exhibition a shortage in __wiring caused the contraption to burst into flames. The fire caused students to hastily flee the room BA LF Official J USC Rings A.8. an. 10K Gold and 1 First two Initials and lest TOTAL PRIC (Cfrle' sell for $19.75 e MAso on Order Official FRED M 1S40 Senat.-Cl deslniTh Model SI * M46 (otley Feature Editor d field of study followed by mpted Jacqueline Leverett t< St. Johnsbury Academy in planned to enter the Jniveri iuisites for the field revealk ENGINEER IN. FRILLS .. . mechanical engineering student thinking before continuing on a many numbers on her slide ruli has fallen out of one side. Sh& chemistry but a tough chemistry the engineering channel. (Staff but in the excitement, Jackie, though struggling desperately, failed to free herself from the desk. She sat terrified until the fire finally burned itself out. The only injury was her damaged dig nity, she related. To women planning to study engineering the cheerful, witty senior gave this advice: "A woman USC Geology Prof Presents Paper In New York City Dr. James W. Clarke of the De partment of Geology and Geo graphy presented a paper at the annual meeting of the American Association for Advancement of Science held Dec. 27-81 in New York City. His paper entitled "Geology of the Danbury and Bethel, Conneo ticut Quadrangles" was one of a number of contributions to the symposium on Appalachian geo logy. Dr. Clarke's paper was based upon four seasons of field work In the Appalachian area sponsored by the State of Connecticut. The work involved geologic mapping and a detailed study of the bed rock in order to evaluate the natural resources. While in New York, Dr. Clarke represented the University Sigma Xi Chapter at the national annual meeting of the organisation held Dec. 27. OUR lewelers~ Sin Stock rIBS. 0 IPennyweight nanme engraved FREE. E - 526.90' aed asse be ordered.) AFROTC and NROTC ILKINS Ire Towers Apt. r Apron ide Rule strong. determination to over > enter the School of Mechan St. Johnsbury, Vt., Jackie, now ity of Vermont as a chemistry d that a knowledge of high {P: n ti v. t:ii Jacqueline Leverett, only woman at Carolina, pauses to clear her problem. Jackie has computed so that the glass with the hairline originally planned to major in course detoured her studies into photo by Ken Sturgeon) engineering student must have a good sense of humor because she is constantly being teased. You've got to be able to take joking as well as dish it out," she said. Plans Future Jackie has been interviewed by Westinghouse, Mel Par and a number of other engineering cor porations. Dbring mid-semester holidays she plans to visit the Bridgeport plant of Sirkorski Air craft in Connecticut, engineers and manufacturers of helicopters. She has had a great deal of practical experience since her engi neeriig career began. During sum mer,. she has worked as a drafts man for the Bell Telephone Co., has measured takeoffs for the Lockjoint Pipe Co. and has served as draftsman and has made heat loss calculations for, Felkel and lUastings, consulting mechanical engineers. Jackie is a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. has No guessw cigarette tt And a pure flavor realU is America Sftde' USAF Flight Permit Given AFROTC Unit The University has received a United States Air Force entract providing flight instruction for 31 senior members of the University AFROTC detachment, according to William H. Patterson, dean of administration. The program will begin spring seipester. Flying instruction will consist of 86 hours flying time, divided as follows: dual instruction, 17 hours, 45 minutes; solo, 15 hours, 45 minutes; and final flight check, one hour,' one minute. A portion of the time will be spent in cross country flying to develop naviga tional proficiency. Aircraft in the 65-200 horse power class will be used in the training. Lessons will be given at the Co lumbia Municipal Airport. Sumwalt Speaks On Engineering School Program . The University's School of Engi neering, with its new course re quirements, "represents a pioneer ing step in engineering education in the South," declared Dean Robert L. Sumwalt of the School of Engineering at a meeting of the Rotary Club of Camden last Thursday. In discussing "The Shortage of Engineers and Scientists" Dean Sumwalt pointed out that, "des pite a rapid increase in the number of scientists and engineers; the needs of industry, government and education for technically trained people have risen even more sharply." The purpose of the University's program is not only to help alle viate this shortage, but is also to offer engineering training of su perior quality to young people of South Carolina. "Recognizing the role of today's engineer in tech nology, ,esearch and manage ment," the dean said, "our program is in accord with the finest engi neering standards." The rapid increase in industrial ization in South Carolina and neighboring states continues to expand opportunities for engineers in this area. "This industrializa tion will be accelerated if it is possible for young men to obtain superior training in their own region. The availability of superior educational opportunities will en courage them to remain here," Dean Sumwalt stated. In his discussion of the subject, Dean Sumwalt suggested that, in overcoming the gap between supply and demand of scientists and engi neers, higher salaries for, and more efficient use of trained per sonnel might be effective. The University's new engineer ing program emphasizes broad cultural training as well as a thorough technical schooling. WINSTON 97ES GOOD! the answei crk hero! Your first puff wi] ie like a cigarette! There' s, snowy-white filter that do yv come through to you. Th s suoritelliter smoke. Mal lON..anoy*he 8rno.., PLACEMENT BU Metallurgicai Open Intervi Interviews scheduled for ne>l week include tliose arranged by the Placement Bureau with Syl vania Electric Products, Inc. on Thursday in the School of Engi neering. Representatives from Sylvania will talk with all types engineers, physicists, chemists, mathemati cians and metallurgists for open ings in research, development, design and production. Other interviews set for next week are listed as follows, In terested students may contact the company representatives through the schools where the interviews are set up. Monday Representatives from Electro Metallurgical Company will be at the School of Engineering to talk with seniors in engineering, chem istry, physics, math, business ad ministration and liberal arts. Tuesday Students may talk with rep resentatives from the Navy De partment Bureau of Ordnance in the School of Engineering. The Bureau is Interested in electrical, mechanical and chemical engi neers, physicists, chemists and mathematicians. Wesley Stu Resumes Fi Wesley Foundation resumed full activities at Wesley House, 628 Bull St., this week using the new worship center which has been under construction for several months. Russell House had been the site of Wesley's Wednesday night meetings since during construc tion. The new student center, under the direction of the Rev. Robert Marshall and Joanne Garrett, will now be open from 9 a.m. until 10 p.m. every day. Building Not Complete The edifice is not quite com pleted, but is complete enough for Wesley to use without causing in convenience. Final work will be completed by February, the Rev erend Marshall said. The new center contains a devo tional room, offices for the diree .tors and student leaders, a living 3 French Professols At Language Meet Three faculty members of the French Department at the Uni versity attended the meeting of the Modern Language Association and the Association of Teachers of French Dec. 26-30 In Washington, D. C. Attending were Prof. R. M. Stephan, acting head of the de partment, and Drs. J. W. Hassell and E. F. Murphy, associate pro fessors. LIKCE A CIGARETTE r"oN r on flavor 1 tell you, this filter s rich, fill flavor here. es its job so well the at's why Winston te it yours! NAIhI fimi thUe enork REAU r Co. Will ews Jan. 14 Rohm and Haas Company rep. resentatives will be at the chem istry department from 9 to 11 a.m. and in the School of Engineer. ing from 11:80 a.m. to 4:80 p.m. tU talk with chemists, physicists, chemical, electrical and mechan Ical engineers. Wednesday All types of engineers will be interviewed by Combustion Engi neering, Inc. representatives at the School of Engineering. Thursday On Thursday, General Shoe Cor poration representatives will be at the School of Business Admin istration to talk with seiors in business administration, liberal arts and industrial engineering in connection with openings in ac counting, sales and management training program. Chemical, electrical and mechan ical engineers, metallurgists and physicists will be interviewed also in the School of Engineering by representatives of the Frankford Arsenal. Burlington Industries, Inc. will talk with seniors in business, math, physics, chemistry and liberal arts in the School of Business Admin istration. dent House ill Activity room, den, kitchen, and an audi torium seating 200 people. The home of Professor Colman, former USC math teacher, has been purchased as the parsonage of Rev. Marshall and has been redecorated. The air-conditioned meeting hall is being provided with dimmer controls on all lights and will con tain four revolving spotlights in order that worship programs may be conducted from any part of the room. The walls of the room are finished in Brazilian pine and is being fitted with an acoustical ceiling and vinylite tile floors. Renovation Scheduled A kitchen is being outfitted which will afford service room for serving 50 people. The old part of the building will be repainted inside and out and refurnished. After the addition has been completed and furnished, the Wes ley House and the parsonage will have a combined value in excess of $75,000, which has been provided by the missions specials of the South Carolina Annual Conference of Methodist Churches. Wesleyans Extend Welcome Reverend Marshall noted Wesley now has facilities adequate for Carolina's 1,100 Methodist stu dents and said that the entire Wesley plant is always available for Wesleyans and their friends whenever they would like to use It. 9Huo Page Three 10 Students Attend Study Conference Ten students and Ted Ledeen, University YMCA director, rep resented Carolina at the United Student Christian Council of the Southeastern Regional Study Con ference at Davidson College, Davidson, N. C., Dec. 27 through Jan. 1. This council is composed of 11 denominational groups and the student YMCA and YWCA. Those attending the conference from the University were: Anna Converse and Tom Bragg, Episco pal; Mary Alice Hamm, Jerry Mc Guire and Roy Williams, Presby terian; Dorcas Giles, Methodist; Ted Ledeen, YMCA director and Mac Davis, YMCA; Gerry Wil liams, Josie Geiger and Schrader Ruff, YMCA. Alan Johnson, former University student, also attended the conference, represent ing Presbyterian College. Emphasizing group and indivi dual study, the conference brought together students, faculty and ad ministrative officials from 15 dif ferent Christian denominations and 126 colleges and universities in the Southeast. The Davidson confer ence, one of seven regional con ferences held during the Christmas holidays, attracted 819 delegates. The conference theme "Our United Witness on the Campus," was explored in platform ad dresses, faculty-led discussions and small group Bible study. Professor Waldo Beach of Duke University, in five addresses, described the ideal university, the social and intellectual brokenness and dis unity on the campus and possible strategies for the recovery of wholeness in the academic com munity. Worship was according to the various traditions represented in the conference and was led by the conference chaplain, the Reverend Irvin Elligan of Richmond, Va. Larry Eisenburg of Nashville, Tenn. served as conference fellow ship director. 640 K. C. WUSC Radio Guide 640 K. C. JAN. 12 SAT. 6:58 Sign On 7:00 USC Basketball 10:00 Sign Off Week of Jan. 14 FRi. 1:58 Sign On 2:00 Matinee 4:00 Carolina Calling 4:45 World News 5:00 Carolina Calling 6:00 Coeds On Campus 6:80 Flying High 7:00 Serenade 7:45 Sports News 8:00 Serenade 9:00 Lucky Strike Star Time 9:15 Re uest RendeTnous 10:00 An But Swing 11:00 Cssic Musical 12:00 Sign Off ThUR. 1:58 Sign On 2:00 Matinee 4:00 Carolina Calling 4:45 World News 5:00 Carolina Calling 8:00 Coeds On Campus 8:30 Flying High 7:00 Serenade 7:45 Sports News 8:00 Serenade 9:00 Request Renidervous 15 Re estendeuvous 11:00 Classec Musical 12:00 Sign Off a. s.Ranvesees,s voaaee. e., W,basvans.OAatm,. 6.