1961-04-28, The Crimson

“You Know It'* Nows When You 8m It In The Crimson" HOWARD EGE. APRIL 28. 1961 Number 28 (Crlnuon Photo by Harold Holder) SALLY ROUND THE FLAG. YALL — ... Baine Brook* and Tommy McClendon model their complete ■Civil War outfits for the H-Day celebration. Prises will be 'warded for the most original costumes. _ Scholarship Day Honors 54 Outstanding Students The twenty- sixth annual Scholarshi p Day program hon¬ ored fifty -four Howard students who have excelled In one of three scholastic categories Wed¬ nesday In chapel. Dr. Marten ten Hoor. dean emeritus of the University of Alabama's College of Arts and Sciences, was guest speaker. His address. Rewards of Scholar¬ ship," followed presentation of honor students by Dean John A. Fincher. Maree Elizabeth Blackwell, Marcia Booher and James Don¬ ald Ragsdale Jr. received the special Degree With Honors re¬ served for seniors. Candidates lor this degree must have a Passjig grade in all subjects at- **m?ted at Howard, a 2.00 aver¬ age in 90 semester hours, a 230 av«age In their chosen depart¬ ment. and must be admitted to candidacy by special vote of the lacu.ty. The degree Is awarded a ter the student has completed a major research project and nns passe i a special examination In the area of concentration. Twenty -Jive students In all •our classes recelv. d High Class Honors. This is given to all who tave ma.ntained a 2.700-3.000 overall average throughout col- •f?e Those recognized were: -pnrs. Virginia Chappelle. Mar-r cc Booher, Mary Nancy Harlan, ^ J- Wa ne Flynt; Juniors, Carolyn Jean Whitt. Amelia •tfl'-res 3h:rley. Charlene Maria Sthl..eri Winona King, Patricia Carol Ei i. Sherrill virgmia Mar- Щ nr.d llcbe Jo Fau kner. «•Phc mores. William Pearson C'-nck Dale Alison Martin, and Howard Southerners Arise On Confederate H-Day Martha Rae Dobbins: and Fresh¬ man, Thomas Page McGee. Mar¬ gie Ruth Goemer. Mary Helen Johnston. Olivia Ruth Bruner. Judith Ann Harris, Robbie June Whaley. Joan Frances Wallace. Nora Hun toon, Peggy Thompson Kimbrough. William Judson Vaughn, and Carolyn Jane Far¬ ris. Class honors were accorded 'twenty-eight students of various classification who have main¬ tained a 2.500- .2699 overall aver¬ age throughout their college work. They were: Seniors. Myra- lyn Frlzzelle, Cherrell C. Burkett, Ann Gaylla O'Barr Harold Doug¬ las Holder. Katherine J. Marsh. Sallle Lackmond Dewberry, and James Donald Ragsdale Jr.; Jun¬ iors, William A. King, Barbara Gayle Whatley, Patricia Ann Howard, Guy Thomas Halbrooks, Louie Ray Watson, and Jimmie Harold Moore. Sophomores. Betty Ruth Stone, Bobby Malse, Linda Faye Hudson, Elizabeth Ann Cook, and Ann Purdy Reese; and Freshmen. Irene E3telle McClendon Sammy N.ck Whitehurst, Elizabeth Bell Brummett. Sandra Gall Martin, Barbara Elaine Bums. Barbara Ann Connell, Andrew Pope Thrash. Marie Louise Hennin- g r. Mary Katherine Hixon, and Eve.yn Marie Slaughter. Scholarship Day was inaugu¬ rated by the Howard faculty In 1936. Fcr twenty-five years on a day in April or May the col¬ lege has publicly recognized students who have earned sup¬ erior grades in fifteen or more hours at Howard. By John Crook H-Dav Chairman The shadow of beards and frantic search for costumes are visible signs that Н-Г>ау will be celebrated Tuesday, May 2. Culminating many weeks of preparation, H-Day will be based cn the Civil War theme and will feature a variety of activities for all-campus par¬ ticipation. [ Launching the day with a free meal from 11 ал. to 1 pun., the celebration will con¬ tinue with an itramural track meet, beginning at 1:30. The track schedule is as fol- Run, Shot Put, Soft- dred Nelson. Sarah Mathis, Pa¬ tricia Kelso, Molly Hodges. Sara Hayes, Anita Funderburk and Elaine Brooks. Mr. Howard: Raybon Will¬ ingham. Bryant Strain. Jack Snell. Larry Richmond, James Kelly, Wayne Holley, Jerry Hester. Julius Head, Sanford Colley and Buddy Bozeman. Since the overall theme for H-Day Is the Civil War, everyone Is urged to dress appropriately In competition for the best- dressed awards. All those com¬ peting are requested to be in the lobby of the girls’ dorm at 4 p.m. for judging. Egg-throwing, and ple-eatlng contests and Freshraan-Scph- omore tugs of war will spotlight the day. Get those uniforms. Rebels! Make those dresses. Belles! Campus Elects Colley New S.C.A. President several rules gov¬ erning the events: 1. One man may enter two events phis a relay. 2. Only one represent¬ ative from each organization in each event. 3. No track members may enter. 4. Parti¬ cipants must be at location of the event ten minus before It begins. 5. List of all competi¬ tors must be turned In to Coach Sharman by Tuesday morning. 6. Individuals may enter If they so desire. The points scored In this competition will be compiled into the competition for the overall Intramural competi¬ tion. and an Intramural tro- phv will be presented after the events. Faculty-student soft- ball tradition will be one of the highlights at 3:15 pjn. on the softball field. A special sup¬ per will be served at 5:30 pm. In the ca'eteria and a pageant In the stadium at 7:30 pm. will c'hnax “H" ' Day with the crowning of Mr. and Miss How¬ ard. This couple will be chosen from the sefi-flnallsts who were elected Monday and Tues¬ day. They are the following: Miss Howard: Cecelia Smith, Sandra Sims. 8a r a Pate, Mll- Committee Meets The Candlelight Dinner plan¬ ning corrrrr'.ttee met yesterday to discuss this year’s edition of the annual springtime event at Howard. The dinner, to be held Fri¬ day, May 26. at 6:30 pm. on the lawn o' the campus, will honor 196 l’s graduating class. Classes cf ИЧИ, 1911. 1921. 1931. 1941, and 1951 will be recog¬ nized and spot'lghted. The Alumni Association and Howard College Auxiliary will make a special citat on for out¬ standing achievement and dis¬ tinctive service as part of a program featuring plenty of good music, food, fellowship and fun. A reception In front cf the library at 4:30 will welcome all guests. Dr. Mvrtfs Kurz is chairman cf the Reception Committee. Theme fcr 1961 Is "... I love thy glorious name!” Dr. George V. 1гспз Is gen¬ eral chairman of the Candle¬ light Dinner. Heated run-o'fs to decide Student Government Associa¬ tion officers have resulted in Sanford Colley, senior speech major, being victorious over Chuck Tartar, senior pre-law student, in the presidential race. The vice-presidential results gave the office to Raybon Will¬ ingham by twelve votes. His opponent. Larry Richmond , has asked for a recount. Both can¬ didates are pharmacy majors. Elaine Brooks was elected secretary and Gary Wolfskin was elected treasurer in the original voting last week. SGA prexy, Wayne Flynt, says that a record number of ballots, 1123, were cast In this year’s race. The Publications Board an¬ nounced the winners of the ed- ditorships simutaneously with election returns. CRIMSON ed¬ itor will be Catherine Bryant; ENTRE NOUS editor will be Carolyn Kendrick; and BULL PUP editor will be Sylvia Smith. Catherine Is a freshman journalism major from Bir¬ mingham and was the recipient of Howard’s first journalism scholarship. Serving as editor of the Woodlawn High School newspaper fcr two years, she has continued her journalistic Interests at Howard by working for the CRIMSON as a copy ed¬ itor and assistant editor. She has also been employed as a writer for the Pubic Relations department this year. Caro.yn Kendrick, ENTRE NOUS editor for 1962, Is a jun¬ ior in journalism and has been closely connected with all of the Howard publications throughout her three years here. This year she is serving as society editor of the CRIM¬ SON and as assistant editor for ENTRE NOUS. Carolyn also halls from Birmingham. Serving as BULL PUT editor next year is Sylvia Smith, a junior English major from At- more. M.lnoring In journalism, Sylvia has bc:n an active mem¬ ber of the CRIMHON staff this year, and has also had other experience In editing and makeup. Here are the results cf the class officer race: Senior class president— Bryant 8train: Jun¬ ior class president — Mike Brad- lev: Scphomore class president — Dale Corley. The SGA senators will be: Seniors: Sara Mathis, Junfc Vinson Ron Dorris, Tony Coop¬ er. David McCutchen. Juniors: Ruth Colley, Lucy Barrcw, Pearson Clack, Art Christmas. Sophomores: Ricky White, Greg Banes, Ann Boynton. iCrirmon -hole by Hirs.d Bolder) VICTORS EXCHANGE CONGRATULATIONS— . . . Leaders of the 1961-62 Student Government join hands in promising an outstanding year for Howard College. Pictured, left to right, Gary Wolfskin, treasurers Sanford Colley, president; Raybon Willingham, vice president; and Elaine Brooks, treasurer.