HILLTOP NEWS VOLUME V, NU'MBER 6 LAGRANGE COLLEGE, LAGRANGE, GEORGIA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 1962

First week of activities shows promise for busy year

Rat hats are once again the mark of LC freshmen

Sophomores begin ratting for undisclosed time

Competition for the 1,000 first- year graduate study awards of- fered by the Woodrow Wilson Na- tional Fellowship Foundation for 1963-64 is under way now.

I should like to encourage all students with a competitively high academic standing and who are interested in a teaching ca- reer to file a short written appli- cation with my jf!':re. The Foun- dation sup; orts primarily studies

in the humanities and social sci- ences, since financial aid in the other field of science is plentiful. Benefits: Living stipend $1,500, plus $500 for his wife and $400 for the first child, $200 for each additional child.

Every candidate must be nom- inated no later than October 31, 1962.

Professor Kovar

Two LaGrange students attend Circle K meet

LC student tells of stay in Germany

Coming back to LC after a year in Europe is almost as big a change as going to Europe after eighteen years here at home. My last year seems to have been one long period of adjusting and get- ting un-adjusted all over again. 1 left LC with two quarters of German, the envy of half the peo- ple I knew and with the sympa- thy of the other half, and a silver bracelet with my name on front and an inscription in German on the back, which was given to me by some friends here. I also left thinking I knew enough to get by.

That was my first mistake. The first thing our group of exchange students learned at our orienta- tion program in Holland was that none of us knew very much about anything. If someone happened to :hink he did, he was a little dumber than the rest. I think that was the most important thing we

Our roving reporter, Nancy Sti- pek, has found that some of the

had to learn; to admit a mistake inew students find the campus

Sophomore ratting activities for 1962 began on Thursday morn- ing, Sept. 20, when the rats show- ed up at breakfast wearing their rat caps. The rats will continue to wear their hats until an undis- closed date in the future.

Activities during ratting will include playtimes on various ev- nings, the wearing of rat hats, and memory assignments by the sophomores.

Rat master for this year is Chuck Stevens, rat mistress is Billie Ayres. They head a rat committee of sophomores who plan the activities of this most honored college tradition.

Ratmaster Chuck has cautioned all rats to have their rat hats with them at all times, know the names of all sophs and their home towns and to treat rat hats and sophs with the utmost respect.

New infirmary presents welcome change at LC

The new infirmary, located on the first floor of Turner Hall, is here for all LaGrange students to use; but it is not to be abused, agreed the new nurses, Carol Sandford and Linda Duggan. All students are asked to come by and see the new facilities and meet the nurses.

Here are a few reminders in reference to the use of the in- firmary: students are encouraged to see one of the nurses instead of using commercial medications of those of friends. One should visit the infirmary before calling a local physician. All routine me- dications — aspirin, band-aids are free of charge.

When entering, use the back entrances, preferably the entrance nearest the Broad Street dorm. Since there is no bell students are asked to knock loudly on the fire door. The change in office hours are as follows: 8-9 and 10-11 a. m. and 1-4 p. m. and 7-8 p. m.

STUDENT POLL

and to learn by it. It was also the hardest.

The fifty-nine of us were sent to Europe, Asia, or South Ameri- ca. The program, though spon- sored by Protestant denomina- tions, is interdenominational and inter-racial. For example, a chur- ch in California has a German student who is staying with a family in which the mother is white and the father is Negro. The same church is sending an Am- erican-born Korean to Germany.

Having had only five months of German, I made mistakes ev- ery time I opened my mouth.

(Cent, •n Pa«« 4)

friendly, others find it rather dif- ficult to accept change. Here are her findings.

ROBIN HOOD: I like the peo- ple. The school looked small, but it really isn't. I like the tradition but not the tests.

MARY SNOW: It is the friend- liest place I've seen in a long time ... it sure does help when you're 307 miles away from home.

JANE WILBANKS: I'm Im- pressed by Dr. Henry.

NANCY McDONALD: I'm im- pressed by assembly programs and business of the whole school.

SANDRA LESTER: The people are friendly. I'm a little afraid of ratting but am looking forward to it.

JAMES TILLY: It will be a big adjustment, but everyone is work- ing to make the change easier for me.

BOBBY WITCHER: Some the people are unfriendly.

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CHARLES OWEN: My first im- pression was good — I like it here a lot.

WAYNE ROWELL I like the school but not the hill.

GUY BOBBINS: It's hot as fire here.

Two LaGrange College stu- dents, Millard Martin and Mickey Johnson, attended the 7th con- vention of Circle K International held in San Diego, California, Au- gust 28-30.

Millard and Mickey, who are both residents of Atlanta, left At- lanta on the 23rd of August in or- der to arrive in San Diego for the start of the convention.

The purpose of the convention was to elect officers for the com- ing year, amend the constitution of Circle K, and adopt a policy, theme and resolutions for the coming year. Circle K's theme for 1962-63 is "Educate For Free- rom," and it was passed by a unanimous vote of the delegates.

On the lighter side, LC dele- gates Martin and Johnson saw much of the country on their way out on the bus, were taken on a tour of the aircraft carrier "Ben- nington", and had a chance to see a little bit of Tijuana, Mexico.

Millard is the president of the local Circle K club.

8 are graduated summer session

Eight students completed re- quirements for the bachelor of arts degree during the summer quarter just ended.

The graduates, their hometowns and major fields of study are Al- bert Louis Askew of Pine Moun- tain and Roopville, general sci- ence; Emory Garland Cowan Jr. of Tucker, psychology; Larry Her- bert Daniel of Calhoun, business administration; James Daniel Lee of Red Oak, economics; Herman Franklin Lumpkin Jr. of Colum- bus and Glenn, history; Jane Corelle Mathews of Greenville, social science and history; Jerry Newton McCurdy of Hapeville and Newnan, social science; and Robert Ernest VanLandingham of Belle Glade, Fla., business admin- istration.

By MICKEY JOHNSON

LaGrange College opened its doors to approximately 520 stu- dents for the fall quarter, this be- ing the largest enrollment to date, and with a percentage of men to women more balanced than in previous years.

To accomodate this onslaught of humanity, the college launched a gigantic building program, which has fostered the erection of a new men's dormitory, which is located behind Turner Hall, a new dining hall, and a new library that is still under construction. The Maidee Smith garden under- went a definite change as it re- ceived a new brick face.

The old student dining hall was converted into a student center, post office, and book store. The old book store is now a part of the art department.

The fact that there are about as many men as there are women in the freshman class is a source of amazement to all. The regis- trar's office reports that there are 135 freshmen, 75 boys and 60 girls. Of this number, 80% are from Georgia, 25% from LaGrange, and 22 from Atlanta. Florida is well represent- ed this year with 19 students.

The formal dedication of the new buildings is set for October 11. On this date, several hundred dignitaries from the city, county, and state will come to LaGrange for a college open-house and the dedication of the buildings. In addition to the dedication of the dining hall and the dormitory, the college gymnasium will be for- mally opened.

New students, both freshmen and transfer, found that they had a full week ahead of them. The week started with testing, follow- ed by seemingly endless meetings with all people concerned with the operation of the college.

Thursday night the students started attending the rush paries given by he various fraternities and sororities on the hill. Follow- ing the parties, they have six weeks to decide which group they wish to join.

Also on Thursday, the freshmen officially became "rats" and will be subjected to the whims of the sophs until some undisclosed date in the future.

On the inside ....

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Sport» p. 4

Page 2 HILLTOP NEWS — LAGRANGE COLLEGE Tuesday, September 25, 1962

FIRST THINGS FIRST Classes and social activities are in full swing once again on the

LC campus. With the many new faces and the strange surroundings becoming more familiar, the new students are losing the traces of homesickness that appeared shortly after the parents departed.

With the bustle of sorority-fraternity parties and the agony of ratting activities beginning to subside, the students are faced with the stark realization that classes are not to be taken lightly .Studies must come first at LaGrange.

Long, hard years have gone into the preparation of one of the finest college faculties in the South. Invaluable financial support is behind each student whether it be his parents, a trust, or an aca- demic scholarship. Yes, with the efforts put into the community that composes a liberal-arts college, it is imperative that studies come first in our campus life.

Appealing opportunities for fun will always exclude time for studying. It will be up to the individual to establish his own schedule for studying but it should also be flexible enough to include some of the extra-curricular activities which help develop one's social ed- ucation and intensify one's community responsibility.

Studying produces good grades, gives one pride in his work, and helps to establish a firm backing for the vocational position the stu- dent will seek upon graduation from our college.

Certainly studying is important. Do not let the quarter begin without resolving to study assign-

mens daily; piled up work cannot be completed in the last few days before the final exams.

At LaGrange College studies must be foremost in the minds of all students.

KEEP IT CLEAN The problem of keeping the campus clean is an age-old one, and

newspapers are forever belaboring the fact that "students just don't have any respect for campus facilities." We will admit that this prob- lem can be run into the ground, but it is one to consider.

This fall, LaGrange College is the proud father of two new build- ings, ones that, if they are kept right, should last for quite a while. It is up to us, as students, to see that they are in good condition all the time.

Now, nobody is saying "take off your shoes and put on a sterile mask before you enter the new dorm," but one should think twice be- fore he kicks the door open. Likewise, I'm sure the dining hall would appreciate it if its walls didn't look like they had been walked on.

The cigarette butt is always a problem but it could be a lesser problem if we would remember to carry them at least as far as the nearest Gobi Desert. Granted, the floor or ground is a handy place to drop them, but it would save people a lot of trouble if they were put in the right place.

Try being neat for a week. It won't kill you, honest.

I THE HILLTOP NEWS I I PUBLISHED SEMI-MONTHLY BY THE STUDENTS OF 1 LaGRANGE COLLEGE

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so, boys? As far as the boys go, I think the rat hats give them the ruggedness of a LaGrange College Little League Baseball Team,

What has given Millard Martin that fat, healthy look? Could it be just a wonderful summer of plain clean living or could it have had something to do with his recent trip to Tijuana.

I hear that Barbara Simmons is still looking for that phantom personality, London Bridges. Keep looking, honey, you'll catch on some day.

Our little coed Nancy seems to be having a terrible time about reaching her clothes in the tall closets of Hawkes. If someone could donate a small step ladder her life would be made just a little bit easier.

The newest phrase circulating around the campus last week was, "Dan, how's your speech coming along?" With beads of perspira- tion forming on his forehead and with a slightly uneasy tone, Dan answered "f-f-f-fine, I guess!" But I know everyone will join me in saying that it was a job well done!

Chuck Stevens, RAT MASTER, has just told me to pass on this message, especially to the fresh- man class — "Cheer up Frosh, the worst is yet to come!"

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Scenes from rush parties (from left) — George Timmons, Kath- ryn Green, Margaret Layton, and Charlie Knight, officers of Sigma Nu and Alpha Phi, pose at rush party. At the Kappa Phi party Betty Hatchell, Dee Atkinson, Jennifer Glass, and Jane Johnson represent sorority's officers. Lou Gys, Betty Jones, Mary Ann Harwell, and Jim Baggett are photographed at the Alpha Kappa Theta rush party as officers of the brother and sister Greeks.

Variety featured at rush parties The Alp<ha Phi's began rush

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The evening party, held in the Simpson Room, began with a cold plate dinner and preceded to en- tertainment by some of the bro- thers and their Alpha Phi sisters. A welcoming speech, given by Lanier Shelnutt, an explanation of the purpose of the fraternity, and the introduction of the offic- ers replaced the usually named theme.

Last Friday, Paris came to the LC campus when Kappa Phi Del- ta sorority had it imported es- pecially for the sorority's initial rush party of the season.

The day started with a walk down a Paris street lined with bookstalls and flower venders and in full view was the Eiffel Tower. Here the rushees picked up their invitations to the party which was held at the Moose Club that night.

The Paris night activities per- vaded the area, causing a great deal of gaiety. Flea market ven- dors, can-can dancers, cigarette girls, and male apache dancers! were entertaining the girls and themselves as well.

The night was culminated in a grand finale with all the Kappa Phi's and their Gamma Phi bro- thers singing a tribute to Paris and the new girls.

The Hill became "Dogpatch U. S. A." last Saturday when Gamma Phi Alpha fraternity en- tertained at their rush party. While "Hairless Joe" was mixing his "Kickapoo Joy Juice," some of the Yoken boys arrived at the display with their white mule.

All the cartoon characters, in- cluding Lfl' Abner, Daisy Mae, Marryin' Sam, Mammy and Pap- py, and many more were on hand to complete the picture. "Kicka- poo Joy Juice," Dogpatch strip- pers, Sadie Hawkins Day mar- riages, and corncob pipes were presented as the Gamma Phi's, along with their sisters, the Kap- pa Phi's, entertained in true Dog- patch. style.} . •

The Moose Club was the scene of Alpha Kappa Theta's rush par- ty. Tiki, the theme of the party,

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Entertainment was furnished by Pi Delta Kappa, the brother fraternity, and Alpha Kappa Thetas. Pantomimes, soloists, and a dance act highlighted the pro- gram.

The Pi Delt brothers acted as waiters for the event.

"Enchanted Jungle" was the theme of Pi Delta Kappa's rush party held on Friday night, Sep- tember 21. The party was held at the Elk's Club at 8:00 p. m. A jungle-like appearance was given to the room, with Alpha Kappa Theta's adding a touch of en- chantment. All the freshmen boys and transfers danced to the music of the Flame Rockers, a local band. Entertainment for the ev- ening was provided by Alpha Kappa Theta, the sister sorority, and the brothers of Pi Delta Kap- pa.

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Some of them stood out more than the others, though. My first night there, we had visitors who had come to see me. We were talking about my German "sis- ter,'' who wasn't there. Someone said, "She's such a sweet girl." I replied, (or thought I did) "Yes, and she's such a pretty girl, too." The room became still, and then everyone burst out laughing. What I had said was, "Yes, she is a pretty little streetwalker, isn't she?"

Gradually I began to feel more at home. Traveling over Ger-

many-Bavaria, Berlin, East Ger- many, the Rhineland gave me a feeling for the whole country. Each section is different: the southern Germans are fun lov- ing and the northerners are gen- erally more serious. It was really eye-opening for me to talk with people from different sections who had been driven from their homes by the war and who had to settle n an entirely new area.

Now that I'm back, I think a lot about the differences. The people in my section of Germany were rather reserved. I missed having the warmth which we ex- pect even from strangers. I did

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