1933-04-12, The Howard Crimson

Hmuarb BIRMINGHAM, Give Concert -E COURIER Rul d^LftWi f»v>, 1-ГНЕ Airri5T-0R.G(WlST ~7 IS ЛТ QflLY d ft Flrti SHEO Ц MOSi ОйаГвРГ ' 4 n Puimen WD 5CULPTon шм V PROF. PAUL de LAUNAY- The above is a reproduction of a cartoon which appeared in February, 1919, ii/ The Evansville Courier. Prof, de Launay la being presented at chapel exercises Monday in a recital in which he wlU play several of hla own compositions. RAMSAY Q *JB HEARS de LAUNAY ON PARIS Prof. Paul de Launay, of the How¬ ard Department of French, spoke to members of 'Le Cercle Franca! a” of Ramsay High School at the -regular weekly meeting of the club Friday morning, March 24. A native of Paris, Prof, de Launay told of his experience In the French capital and other parts of France Il¬ lustrating his talk with pictures, sou¬ venirs and art objects. Prof, de Lau¬ nay stoke at the Invitation of Miss Jessie Lee A-sley, faculty sponsor for the club. Officers of the club are Miss Kathe¬ rine Crawford, president; Miss Anne Ratliff, vice-president, and Miss Sarah Taylor, secretary. Prof. Paul de Launay, director of the Department of Music and Profes¬ sor of French, will be presented In a recital at' chapel exercises Мойву. This Is the first time in several years that Prof, de Launay has given a re¬ cital for the student body. The program will consist mainly of Prof, de Launay’s own compositions. Among them will be his "Quatre Poemes Mystlquee’' (Four Mystic Poems) which are entitled -Song of the Evening Bells’’, "Evening Shad¬ ows”. “Lullaby" and “Moonbeams and Snowflakes." These numbers have won wide praise for the composer from critics, contemporaries and mu¬ sical publications. Prof de Launay will also, play ex¬ tracts from his new "Poemes Gothi- ques” (Gothic Poems) and if the time permits, he plans to play "Clair de Lune sur le Nil” (Light of the Moon over the SQe” which is one of his Very latesfcompositions. ■ Pro!', de Launay is rated as one of the lending modern composers by lead¬ ing music jourmfle of America and the continent. The grand piano Prof, de Launay will use is being lent by the Seals Plano Company, of 1721 Third Ave¬ nue. North. Bibb Cot nty Seniors Graduate In Spite Of Many Hardships Center fille Stud snts Go Into School Work With Zeal Despite The Fact T. lat Presonal Subscriptions Were Needed For the School to Continue Operations White, president, has a splendid rec¬ ord and is an all-round student. Frank¬ lin Johnson, vice-president, is a mem¬ ber of the debating team and has rep¬ resented the school 'on several occa¬ sions. He was also a member of the Glover Steele, secre- football team, tary and treasurer, is an excellent co¬ operative student and is thinking of studying for the ministry. Scholarship In Evidence Among the outstanding students in the senior class Is Newton Cruise, 17. who has the highest scholastic record among the boys. He has averaged A for his four years of high school. Wal¬ lace Steele, football captain, holds sec ond highest record of boys. Jeanette Steele ranks highest, scho¬ lastically, among the girls with an A average. Mary Hornsby, cheer leader, is the best all-round girL Coach E. M. Harkins states that seven of his varsity football team are graduating but that he has some good material to replace them. His team was undefeated with three tie games last season. The senior teachers are Mrs. Nichol¬ son, Mies Ila James, Miss Beula White and Coach Harkins. All are graduates of the University of Alabama except Mr. Harkins, who is a graduate from Auburn. Seven students are working in pay¬ ment for their tuition. One hauls wood, another furnishes water for the school from private water works. (Continued on Page 4) Mr*. A. H. M uon I* Chosen New Freud snt Howard Organization Members or tht Faculty Women’s Club of Howard C< liege met Thursday afternoon at the 1 о me of Mrs. T. V. Neal In Redmont I ark. The /ofewing oi fleers were chosen for the coming ye.r: Preeident, Mrs. L H. Mason; vice- preeidjnt. Mrs. P.;J'« Burn»: secretary, Mrs. A. W. Embre; ; reporter, Mrs. J. F. RothermeL The May meetin ; will be with Mrs. H. M. Acton, Mis. J. Ц. Sampey, co- hosteei. After the basil ees mating Mrs. Rotheimel gave an interesting talk on ■ The Spiritual Vai re of a Garden.” Durlag the socl. Л hour the guests were served a dai ity loe course, car¬ rying out the cole r scheme of green and yellow. The hostess was assisted In sen-tag by her daughters. Misses Sue, Velma and Vorene Neal, and Miss Evelyn Hanker. Guests and memoers present were: Meed ante* Frank F llabert. Gena Mont¬ gomery, Мгв. V. I. Hangup. Mrs. Л. H. Majon. Mrs. V. E. Prescott. Jr.. Mrs. J. F. Rothern el. Mrs. J. R. Sam- pey. Jr . Miss Mab e Willoughby, Mrs. John Xan. Mrs. 1L M. Acton, Mrs. Peal Barnett, Mia Marie fleet, Miss Annie .’Joyett, Mrs P. P. Burns, Mrs. A. W. Embry, Mrs. L. O. Dawson, Mrs. T. R. Eagles, Mrs. J. R. Greer, kiss French Huynes, Mi s. George W. Hess and Mis. Li P. M< Lane. Misses Bor¬ land and Leila Stii Number 26 BETA PHI ALPHA HAS “WHO’S WHO’’ The Beta Phi ..Jpha Sorority re¬ cently had a "Who’.-* Who" election. Result* were: Most Popular— L- e Goff. Besf All Around- -Theo Bozeman. Neatest— Lillian > iunningliam. Prettiest— Isabel Wilson. Most Studious — Л lldreil Wllkerson. Joillef t — Lillian Cunningham. Sweetest — Isabel Wilson. Best Dressed — Le > Goff. Quietest — Annie 1 uth Wynne. Most ( Banning — < ora Williams. Most Helpful — VI ginia Glaze. Most Talented— M Udred Wilkinson. Most Dignified— I abel Wilson. Most Original — Dltle Patten. Most Typical a F A.— Leo Goff. Most Athletic — Tb jo Boxeumn. Cutest— Dixie Pat en. Student Leader To Attend Ш A Regional Meeting Lamar Kennedy, Student Body President, Goes To Baton Rouge Tonight Lamar Kennedy, president, of How¬ ard College Student-Body, accompa¬ nied by Herbert Lykee as general rep¬ resentatives of Howard students, will leave tonight at 9:30 for Baton Rouge, La., for the Regional Convention of the National Students Federation of America. This conclave, which is to be held on the campus of Louisiana Sjate University, is to start April IS And will continue for two days follow¬ ing. There wHI be representative stu¬ dents present from the important col¬ leges and universities in Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas, Missis¬ sippi and Oklahoma for the purpose of discussing In special groups all the different aspects of the honor system, student government, foreign relations, national politics and other problems directly or indirectly connected with evident life in the South. There are a number of noted edu¬ cators listed on the program as speak¬ ers and advisors. Mr. Kennedy stales that with the aid of these competent men together with the other repre¬ sentatives he expecta.to clear all ob¬ stacles from the partFot student gov¬ ernment here and devise an entirely new plan of governing. The details will be worked out at the convention and a refinlshing given them by dif¬ ferent officials at Howard when he arrives back here. The Student Body president was not prepared to aay on the verge of hie leave Just when he expected to put this new government in operation but promises that it will be done as soon aa possible. Kennedy and Lykek expect to re¬ turn to Howard April 1$. By Gertrude Whaley Bibb County High School. Center¬ ville, will graduate twenty-seven" in May from its enrollm int of ninety-two. The senior class has been confronted with hardships and difficulties that no other graduating :1авя from Bibb County has had lo l ice, hul its ear¬ nestness of purpose and cptlmistic outlook have made it i class that will be outstanding the history of the school. , When the county fi nds be:ame ex¬ hausted January 1 i nd it was an¬ nounced hat if the i chool remained open, the subscription >Ian would have to be adopted. Uie * niore were the tirst to endorse the dan. Only six were compelled to dro:> out Ы of inability to pay tuitku . According to Mrs. Nicholson, senlir teacher, the class lias been sadde ted because of the decreise. yet, feels itself very for¬ tunate ip not having 1 ist more. 8enior CL.M The seniors are: Ola id Belcher. Ed¬ ward Belcher, Newton Cruise, James Johnson, Franklin Jt hnson, James Avery Lewis, Ralph Martin Frank Meigs, Curtis Pullen, itancU Snipes, Waldo Snipes. Glover i teele, Wallace Steele. CHI ton Wallace. George White, J. V. Wool jy, Lucille В yd. Clira Mae Elam, Jeanette Steele, Relani Elam, Emily Fotdren, Mary Hornsby, Lui- line Lathan. Haze! Lo :an, Ernestine Lumpkin and Onzell M ichell. Only three officers >f the .senior class have been eUcted- SIGMA IOTA CHI TO “GO NATIONAL” National Officer* To In* tall Beta Sigma Omicron Chapter Here Chi Chapter of Sigma Iota Chi will be installed April 14 and 15 as Beta Beta of Beta Sigma Omicron. national social fraternity. Mise Dorothy Brandao, grand treas¬ urer, and Mrs. Frederick H. Michaels, national president, will install the new chapter. Many charming social events have been planned as entertainment for these visitors. Annual Cbu* Competition To Be Tomorrow Night In Chapel CLASSES ARE READY Handsome Bulldog Trophy Is Again To Be Awarded Wii The plans for the annual Howard “Stunt Night” which is to be held in thp college chape) Thursday night at 8 o'clock are rapidly nearing perfec¬ tion. Each of the four classes will present a stunt in competition for the very reaUstlc Bulldog trophy. Carlos Cunningham. Kansas, is gen¬ eral chairman for ’’8tunt Night” Class chairmen assisting Cunningham in preparation for the event» are: Seniors, Catherine Mansell; Juniors, Made Berry; sophomores, Ruth Car¬ ver, and freshmen, Evelyn Ansley. - All classes have been working for several wee^s on their stunts in or¬ der to make the event this year better than it has been In any preceding year. Many novel features are said to be scheduled, but each class Is working behind closed doors. The present senior class has won the trophy for two consecutive years and the other three classes will be trying hard to keep It from continuing Its winning streak. One of the most entertaining fea¬ tures of every Stunt Night program is the student mimicing of professors. There has never been an admission charge and crowds are turned away every year. "Stunt Night” is a tra¬ dition of the college and each year finds keener rlvalry’between the class productions. CITY PAN-HELLENIC PLANS LUNCHEON Hubbard Kirkpatrick & Greek Pageant To Be Feature* Of Program Plans are rapidly being formulated lor the annual luncheon of the City Pan-Hellenic Connell which Is to be held this year on April 15 at 1 P. M. at the "Mtwiler Hotel. The luncheon will be a benefit af¬ fair for the purpose of raising money for loan scholarships to Howard and Birmingham-Southern co eds. Tickets for the luncheon are Belling for 75c and members of all National Pan-Hel- lenlc Congress eororities are Invited. A Greek pageant will he staged by one representative of each sorority at Howard and Birmingham - Southern. Hubbard Kirkpatrick, director of the Birmingham Little Theatre, will read a play. Representatives from the sororities at Auburn and Alabama will be pres¬ ent at (he luncheon. Walker County High Has Most Distinguished Senior Class Graduating Class, Headed by Morris Hall, Numbers One Hun¬ dred Student*, and is Largest in History of Institution; *• Officers Are Outstanding ANNOUNCEMENT Announcement comes from Louise Harrison that the debate to be held In the college chapel at 8 o’clock Wednesday night has been cancelled. By Alvan Outland Walker County High School, Jasper, will have one of the largest and most illatingulslid senior classes in the school history. This graduating class of almost 100 students is under the direction of Miss Ethel Walker and Miss Lorine Parrott, home room teach¬ ers; F. L. Harwell, principal and W. P. Snuggs, superintendent of Jasper City schools. For many years Walker County seniors have placed1 high bn entering collage, ranking among the other of Alabama's beet high schools. In the last two years Walker County has been first in percentage attendance at Play Day, for girls, at Montevallo. Miss- Grace Kraut being In charge. In tho past athletics have had an Im¬ portant part, in 1931 having a cham¬ pionship fdotball team. л Scholarship Not Neglected Scholarship also has not been neg¬ lected at WalkerJJounty. To be a member of the National Honor Society Is to attain the highest honor in leadership and scholarship the school can give. Dramatics have an active part in school life and much interest is shown in presenting plays in the school auditorium. A Dramatic Club, Honor Society, and "W” Club are very active. Mcrris Hall, senior class president is a representative student in all school activities. Laat summer he won second (Jlace in the Junior Fisher Body Contest. Ethel Green, vice-president and Joe Conwell, secretary-treasurer, are members of the National Honor Society. The building is Colonial style, three etories high, and situated on а ЫН overlooking Jasper. It Is modern throughout, having up-todate equip¬ ment for its science laboratories. The Library contains many volumes of books and the auditorium is large and well lighted. Walker students also have the advantage of typing and home economics departments. Re¬ cently a new athletic field was com¬ pleted. giving students more room for physical education. W. С. Ames, for¬ mer Auburn athlete. Is director of ath¬ letics. Student Government Works Student government has been very successful at Walker County and through IE tile school has formed a very efficient marshal system. The echool discipline is handled by an honor court, with the president of the student body acting as chairman. The school laws are laid down in the con¬ stitution, drawn up by the students. Student officers are: Dexter Brewer, president. Jonada Smith, vice-president. Will Hudson, secretary-treasurer. The student body has an enrollment of over 800 students that live In or around Jasper. Four large buses bring students from neighboring communi- Cheer Leaders Are To Get Sweaters Cheer leaders who served this past football season and those who will serve In the futnre will be given sweaters, the student council unani¬ mously voted at its laat executive meeting. Cheer leaders who served this past season are: Melvin Bentley, head cheer leader; Tom Forrestecand Hen¬ ry Parker. A committee composed of Wilbur Blackmon and Paul Cox was appointed by President Kennedy to investivate and report on the type of sweaters selected. Due to the financial difficulties Ala- (Continued on Page 4)