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WW ;-,..,,,;l,c.,M|fiSj Week By Week By CHARLES fCILBOURNE PASSE Well, another barn dance has come and gone. The Klipsun deserves a lot of credit for throwing such a successful affair^ The only hitch occurred when one of the door prizes was won by the same person who was drawing the numbers. Another peculiar thing happened when the prize for the best costume was won by the chairman of the whole affair. Not that there was anything wrong with that, except it was rather like the hostess carrying off the prize at her own bridge party. However, there was one compensating factor that made up for everything. The upswept hairdress was' conspicuous by its absence. This style of coiffure seems to be definitely on the skids, thank Heaven. The reason for its failure with the little ladies seems to be that it gives them a look of surprise that no blase, modern girl confesses. \ EVOLUTION Once upon a time, in days of yore, when somebody in school wanted to make an announcement concerning a dance, all he had to do was walk down to the front of the assembly and say all he had to say in about ten seconds. Then somebody got the bright idea of getting up on the stage to give it. Soon it took two or three people to spread the glad tidings. Everything would have been all right if the matter had stopped there, but no. Each succeeding dance committee would not suffer itself to be outdone by its predecessor. Finally things got to the point where telling the school that there will be a dance in the gym that particular week-end requires up to twenty persons, an eight-piece orchestra, a couple of rehearsals, and last but •not least, nearly an entire assembly program! Fine thing! CAUSE FOR ALARM Some time ago, we mentioned in this column the fact that Gloucester, Mass., had a rather unique fire department. At that time they were called to extinguish a fire in an old building on the edge of town. It contained a number of barrels of hard cider. Well, the brave lads got the fire under control, and, as we said before, then came the ordeal of bringing the firemen under control.- Remember? Anyway this selfsame department has recently adopted a unique plan. They have discarded the old-fashioned uniforms and replaced them with waterproofed green and gold gabardine outfits. But here is the outstanding thing about them. Each fireman has a large number on the back of his coat, just as a football player has. This will no doubt be an aid to the spectators, who will be able to tell who punted the baby to safety. Theatre Guild To Present Robot Dramatization Written by Karel Capek, "R. U. R." coming Theatre Guild production, is finally, the humanization of the robots, mechanical men. Zelda Becker and Roland Lund play the leads. Glenmore Jones is director and stage designer. The play opens a four-day run at the Civic Playhouse, 120 Prospect street, Wednesday night, February 15, at 8:00 p. m. Student tickets (25c) may be secured at the Co-op for the Wednesday and Thursday night performances. Karel Capek, play author, is one of the most distinguished of present day writers in Czecho-Slovakia. He died Christmas day, 1938. His thinking was marked liberal; his cause, democracy; and his country's fate was heartbreaking to him. Blue Triangle To Hold Student Benefit Drive Following the example of other clubs and colleges, the Blue Triangle will sponsor a drive at WWC to raise money for destitute Chinese students. "Nothing definite has as yet been settled," said Margaret Monteith, co-chairman, "but Evelyn Wakefield and I intend to meet this week and formulate plans." Another activity of Blue Triangle is the recreation hour the club sponsors every Saturday afternoon for needy children at the YWCA. "Marian Chappel is the chairman and is aided by several other members who play games, read stories, and in various ways keep the children amused," said Miss Allison. "I don't believe many of the students know of the scarfs," said Ialeen Allison, president of the Blue Triangle. "They are white silk triangles with our symbol in the corner and are the first emblems to be adopted by the club at WWC. The girls wear them on Tuesdays, the day of vour meetings, and at any other time they wish." Talented WWC Students Illustrate Radio Ability To get an idea of WWC students interested in radio broadcasting, Ed Smith, instructor of the radio class, last Tuesday evening at 7:30 called a meeting for these students in room 308. Those students giving examples of their talent were: Odd Varum, Deny Conlee, and Geraldine Anderson, singing; Doug Lince, Bill Strickfaden, Alice Benn, Cecilia Schwald, Carmen Ek, Virginia Cotter, and Ross Tibbies, readings; Lynette Albaugh played an accordion solo, and Cecilia Schwald played piano accompaniment for the singers. Slips of papers were handed out, on which the students were to write their name, address, and telephone number. They were also asked to give any previous experience gained in this line, and to list any other students they thought good radio material. Mr. Smith asked the signers to indicate the time they were free from Monday to Friday between the hours of 4 to 6 and 7 to 9:30 in the evenings. The names are to be kept on file at KVOS where they may be referred to with the possibility of calling upon the students for program contributions over the local radio station. Mr. Smith remarked that in considering radio broadcasting for any student, the main consideration should be the voice. VOL. XXXMHI—NO. 18 WWC Collegian WESTERN WASHINGTON COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON Friday, February 10, 1939 Hamlet In Tuxedo Shakespeare's Greatest Tragedy To Be Presented at WWC In a Modern Dress Production "I think one of the most interesting developments in the theater is Shakespeare in modern dress," says Boyd Swanson, who plays Hamlet-—in tuxedo—here Friday and Saturday, Feb. 24 and 25. Hamlet in modern dress is no radical innovation of the WWC drama department, however, for Hamlet first startled the conservative British theater critics by appearing in golf togs in 1925. , Sir Barry Jackson made the experiment to see if Hamlet was valid for modern life and thought without the romantic glamour of flowing skirts, of doublet and hose, powdered wig, and the rhythmic flow of poetic speech. That experiment proved Shakespeare's plays will live as long as man and drama. Such was the opinion of English critics then. Where Shakespeare meant men to laugh, they laugh, unswayed by the arts of tailor or dressmaker. Where he meant men to be moved by tears or held by gripping tragedy, man is still moved. Former Grads To Confer Curriculum Committee to Meet With First Year Teachers in Conference Here Tomorrow Encouraged by the success of the conference held last fall, the curriculum committee of the faculty is planning another conference with former students tomorrow. Invitations have ben sent to 13 teachers inviting them, to the conference. In contrast to the meeting last fall the teachers will be comparatively inexperienced having taught less than one year. The conference will commence at 10 o'clock and will continue into the afternoon if it seems worthwhile. Lunch will be served at noon. The object of the meeting is to discuss the present curriculum and to give the teachers an opportunity to make any suggestions or criticisms of the present college requirements. Teachers invited are:' from the primary departments, Mary Denton of Bell Creek, Mary Gardner of Lake Stevens, Virginia Marriott from Lynden, and Mary Orr from Pleasant Valley; the intermediate departments, Jeanne Borgstedt of Mount Vernon, Ruth Hallgren of Avon, Mary Kink of Van Zandt, and Marion Little of Nooksack; junior high school, Mae McCabe of Mukilteo, Avis Stewart of Bryn Mawr, Joe Thomas of . Aberdeen, Katherine Hatch of Shelton, and William Ames of Buckley. Prexy Defines His Position Fisher Answered Kaigler On Charges of Radicalism Washington Club Last Friday Former Students Sing Here In an address before the Washington club last Friday, President Fisher defined his position in regard to communism, fascism, and dem-acrocy. "One extreme is fascism and the other extreme is communism, and democracy is the middle-of- the-road. That is exactly where we stand," he said. This definition of democracy was severely criticized by P. L. Sefrit, general manager of the Bellingham Herald, who declared: "One who is truly a partisan of democracy . . . can find no abiding place on a line between communism and fascism." President Fisher's speech was in answer to charges made by William Kaigler, chairman of the American Legion Americanism program, of radicalism in WWC. University of Washington Choir Marion Oppelt, who graduated from WWC in 1936, and Hiram Hogberg, a former student, were seen here last night, when, as members of the University of Washington A Cappella Choir, they sang at the Bellingham High school. The proceeds from the concert; are to be used for the High school organ fund, which is a fund established for the purpose of buying a Hammond organ for the High school auditorium. The choir had fifty-five members, of which, five are pictured above. Prom left to right they are: Jean Gray, Marion Op-pelt, Virginia Berg, Hal Murtland, and Lucille Wendrow. WAA Carnival February 17 WAA Carnival New Idea Telegraph Your Friends Folk Dancing and Swing Gala spirit will fill the training school gym Friday evening, February I 7,,from 8:30 to II when the WAA present the rec hour in the guise of a carnival. Men or women students may enter for five cents -apiece which includes free dances: schottisches, square dances, folk dances, the Lambeth walk, and swing. Bea Armstrong, publicity chairman, states that the door prizes will be super colossal. No booth will cost more than five cents; some will be two cents. They range from penny-throws to telegraph booth from which a person may telegraph anyone in the hall. A fortune-telling booth and a shooting gallery will be there. Peasant costumes are in order. Kenny Husfloen's orchestra will play, according to present plans. WAA members will sell refreshments: All proceeds of the affair go into the club's general fund. Co-chairman Natalie Smith and Bettie Adams are assisted by about fifty girls. • This is the first time the WAA has put on an affair of this magnitude. They want it plainly understood that it is meant for every person in school, not just girls. Ballots Cast For Vacancies Convention Chooses Candidates For Four Positions on Board of Control for Spring Quarter To nominate two women representatives, a faculty adviser, and either a man or a woman representative to the Board of Control was the puipose of the nominating convention held Tuesday night in room 108. The faculty adviser will replace Dr. P. R. Grim whose term is up at the end of this quarter. Those named were: Evelyn A. Rupert, L. A. McGee, and Dr. Grim was renominated. Marjorie Meyer, Helen Cory, and Jean Morgan were those named to run for woman representative, the term beginning spring quarter. Nominees for either woman or man representative were: Marion Jones, Mike Baker, and John Ellis. This term also begins in the spring quarter. Class Election Held By Freshmen Al Biggs was elected vice-president and Jacqueline Griffith, secretary, of the freshman class at a special meeting held Wedne'sday in the auditorium. Charles Kilbourne, class head, presided at the meeting to eiect officers to take the places of Tom Cross and Dorothy Gannon, who have left school. Those nominted were: vice president, Al Biggs and Alick Mitchell; secretary, Jacqueline Griffith, Betty Solibakke, and Tom Gillis. 69 Per Cent of WWC Students Dissatisfied With Co-op NOTE: The following poll is the first of a series to be featured in the Collegian, concerning subjects of vital interest to WWC students and those about which most student concern is evident. It is not meant to be critical either pro or con, but merely to show, in a percentage basis, what student opinion is, concerning each individual question raised. The results do not; necessarily mean that the students are right in their opinions, but shows what they are thinking. This particular poll, the first of a series, is a result of over 200 personal interviews with WWC students, on the Student Co-op. An effort was made, in planning tl>e poll, to obtain a representative cross-section of the student-body. " By Mike Burton While only 3i% of WWC students are satisfied with the Student Co-op, over one-thira of that group believe that they are paying prices higher than a co-operative should have them, and one-tenth think that prices are cheaper at stores in town. Asked for yes and no answers to six questions, 207 students, including both sexes, and representative groups from all four classes, showed fallacy in their answers when 69% voted dissatisfaction with the co-op, and 56% said that they thought the store to be efficient. The senior class showed less interest in the problem by voting the highest percentage of dissatisfaction, (81%), and the lowest percentage in willingness to make constructive suggestions, (50%). Women juniors showed the most interest in suggestions by having 88% of their group willing to spend time making suggested improvements. Following is printed the six questions asked, and their yes answers in percent: 1. Are you satisfied with the Co-op ....31% yes 2. Do you think' that the prices are higher than stores down town? .'. 73% yes 3. Do you think, that prices are higher than a co-operative should have them? .:.... ...80% yes 4. Do you think that the co-op is efficient? .56% yes 5. Do yon approve of the student co-operative store? ....:.......93% yes 6. Are you interested enough in the problem to spend time making constructive suggestions? 72% yes Hi School Conference Sponsored By AWS Campus Tour, Assembly, Luncheon, Discussion Groups, And Fashion Show, Events in High School Conference; Representatives from Whatcom and Skagit Counties KUDER TEST OFFERED Special Interests Are Scaled. By Activity-Preference Records As Aid in Choosing Careers "To establish better relationships between the high school girls' clubs and similar college organizations," pointed out Jean Morgan, chairman of the conference, "is the aim of the second High School Girls' Conference to be held here today. It is also to try to give the girls a glimpse of college life." Each high school in Skagit and Whatcom counties will be represented by three girls and an adviser from their respective schools. After registration in the morning the girls will tour the campus, attend the assembly, and have lunch in the Edens hall dining room. There has been a program arranged for the luncheon and the speakers will be: President C. H. Fisher, Miss Florence Johnson, Miss Linda Countryman, Jean Morgan, and Shirley Rogers. Each high school will be introduced. The afternoon program constituted discussion groups and a fashion show in Edens hall Blue room. This is the second meeting to be held and may be established as a tradition. t Lieder Singer In Assembly Baritone Ernst Wolff Will Be Informal Visitor on Campus Tentative Program Planned Through the generosity of Dr. G. Frederick Kuder, brother of WWC's registrar, all students who are interested in filling out the Activity- Preference Record forms may do so without cost by reporting to room 108 at 4 o'clock Wednesday, February 15. These tests will be scored here at the college and will be interpreted for each student. Freshman students who took College Problems last quarter will remember the Activity - Preference Records as a part of that course. Results of these tests have just been received from the University of Chicago and have been recorded on individual score sheets. All students who filled out these forms last quarter may obtain their scores by calling at the registrar's office. The Activity-Preference Record was developed by Dr. Kuder, a mem-, ber of the board of examiners at the University of Chicago, to help ..college students take an inventory of their own types of interests and compare scores with successful persons in various vocations. The interests measured are: artistic, athletic, experimental, influencing people, literary, computational, religious, social prestige, and service. "The scale," states Dr. Kuder, "has proved to be of value in helping young people work out an intelligent career plan and choose their life work more intelligently." s Prizes Given For Queries Giving the women of WWC an opportunity to display their intelligence and also win cash awards, the AWS is conducting a Professor Whiz contest to be held in their assembly on March 3. Preliminary to this event will be the selection of the two best lists of five questions submitted by any woman student except commission members. The sets of questions must be turned in to a box in the hall not later than February 24 and should include one question in each of the following division: international affairs, national affairs, sports, school life, and general culture. A committee of five judges will determine the best list of questions and answers; basing their selection on clarity and consistency in observing rules. A prize of $2.50 will be given the highest scorer in this contest while $1.50 and $1.00 will go to the two persons who submit the best sets of questions. Sophomores Sponsor Party Tonight The Sophomore party, a non-costume affair, will be held this Friday from 8-11 in the training school gym. During intermission novelty numbers and prizes will be given. A prize waltz will also be featured. Mike Baker, president of the sophomore class,. is in charge and has appointed the following committees: orchestra, Virginia Fegley; novelty prizes and prize waltz, Lois Reid; decorations, Marian Jones; refreshments, Barbara Boothe; faculty, Jean Carver; publicity, Bill Fowler; clean-up, Murray•Healy. Ernst Wolff, baritone, will entertain W^WC students in assembly Tuesday, Feb. 14, to his own accompaniment. Mr. Wolff is brought to the campus by the agreement of the Association of American colleges..^ This is an arrangement where -many colleges are combined to entertain these artists on the campus as visitors. Mr. Boson says: "This type of visit is different than the average concert tour. The whole visit is an informal affair with an exchange of ideas.". Mr. Wolff has sung in England, Austria, Germany, and Italy and was very well complimented in each country. He has made many Columbia recordings. A tentative program for Mr. Wolff's visit is as follows: Monday, February 13 9:00—Visit class in music orientation, Mr. Bushell. 10:00—Visit class in poetry, Miss Kangley. 11:00—Visit class in German, Miss Ullin. 12:00—Lunch given by the music department at Edens hall. 8:00—Formal concert in Edens hall for faculty and friends "The Anthology of German Song." Tuesday, February 14 11:00—One - hour program .on Schubert and his songs at a student assembly. 12:00—Lunch given by the Music Education club. 1:00—Visit a capella choir, Mr. Boson. On The Horizon Friday, January 10 8 p. m.—Sophomore party, training school gym. ••.•.• Basketball, PLC vs. WWC, at Ta-coma. Saturday, February 11 6:30 p. m.—Alkisiah banquet, Rose room, Hotel Leopold. Monday, February 13 7:30 p. m. —Alkisiah meeting Edens hall club room. 8 p. m.—Faculty reception for Ernst Wolff, in Edens hall Blue room. Tuesday, February 14 11 a. m—Assembly, Ernst Wolff, baritone, Lieder singer. . 8 p. m.—Basketball, House of David vs. WWC, new gym. Wednesday, February 15 8 a. m.-4 p. m.—Student elections, room 112. 11 a. m. — Assembly, General Sweeney of Fort Lewis, program on national defense. 6 p. m.—Regional curriculum study group, Bellingham high school cafeteria. \ 7:30 p. m.—International Relations club meeting, Edens hall club room. '.' Friday, February 17 • 11 a. m.—Student assembly. fe sV&,'W:i llilMlSllliBSi!iiilii^8
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Title | WWC Collegian - 1939 February 10 |
Volume and Number | Vol. 38, no. 18 |
Date Published (User-Friendly) | February 10, 1939 |
Date Published (machine-readable) | 1939-02-10 |
Year Published | 1939 |
Decades |
1930-1939 |
Original Publisher | Associated Students, Western Washington College of Education, Bellingham |
Publisher (Digital Object) | Digital resource made available by Special Collections, Western Libraries Heritage Resources, Western Washington University. |
Editor | Evan Hill, Editor in chief, Charles Kilbourne, Feature editor, Al Biggs, Sports editor, Betty Solibakke, Copy editor, Marjorie Meyer, Society editor, Margaret Peasley, Society editor, Hank Francis, News editor |
Staff | Bill Ridder, Business manager, Stewart McLeod, Advertising manager, Reporters: Lela Kaufman, Abby Rodgers, Donald King, Lillian Whaley, Wally Leiser, Ward Heathers, Lyman Handy, Winnie Rittenberg, Preston Cooper, Marian Clarke, Helen Lindstrom, Walter Hall, Ralph Simonds, Jane Templin, Barbara Boothe, Cub reporters: Jean Weber, Margaret Gerard, Eileen Forhan, Marjorie Meyer, Margaret Peasley, Albert Chamberlain, James Johnson, Walt Germain, Kenny Hill, Charles Horel, DeLayne Walton, John McFadden, Geraldine Anderson, Dick Wilson, Sybil Davis, Don Stromme, Phyllis McNamee |
Article Titles | Week by week / by Charles Kilbourne (p.1) -- Theatre Guild to present robot dramatization (p.1) -- Blue Triangle to hold student benefit drive (p.1) -- Talented WWC students illustrate radio ability (p.1) -- Hamlet in tuxedo (p.1) -- Former grads to confer (p.1) -- Prexy defines his position (p.1) -- Former students sing here (p.1) -- WAA carnival February 17 (p.1) -- 69 per cent of WWC students dissatisfied with Co-op (p.1) -- Ballots cast for vacancies (p.1) -- Class election held by freshmen (p.1) -- Kuder test offered (p.1) -- Prizes given for queries (p.1) -- Sophomores sponsor party tonight (p.1) -- Hi school conference sponsored by AWS (p.1) -- Lieder singer in assembly (p.1) -- On the horizon (p.1) -- Student forum: back to grade school (p.2) -- Music:king of jive (p.2) -- Time marches on! (p.2) -- Shortest short: very short, short story (p.2) -- Exchange: campi coast to coast (p.2) -- Poetry: something new (p.2) -- Fiction: denouement (p.2) -- Fashions:eat vitamins for good hair / by Marian Clarke (p.2) -- Books: leafing 'em over (p.2) -- Entertainment: on with the show! (p.2) -- With the WAA (p.3) -- Hughes, Alpaugh wedding; faculty wives entertain (p.3) -- Dr. Rugg delivers impressive lecture (p.3) -- Little things / Al Biggs (p.4) -- Swimming carnival scheduled (p.4) -- Vikings victorious over St. Martin's quintet (p.4) -- Sports calendar (p.4) -- Intramural standings (p.4) -- Herrold leads Hilltoppers in decisive victory (p.4) -- Berries swamp Daniels; hold league lead (p.4) -- Boxing replaces fencing (p.4) -- Rumor has no baseball team / M. B. (p.4) -- Boxing coach (p.4) -- WWC Vikings meet PLC gladiators on Tacoma floor tonight (p.4) |
Photographs | Charles Kilbourne (p.1) -- University of Washington choir (p.1) -- View of Old Main (p.2) -- Mrs. Leon Alpaugh (p.3) -- Al Biggs (p.4) -- Baseball player (p.4) -- Freddie Steele (p.4) |
Subjects - Names (LCNAF) | Western Washington University--Students--Newspapers |
Subjects - Topical (LCSH) | College newspapers--Washington (State)--Bellingham |
Related Collection | Campus History Collection |
Program | Special Collections |
Geographic Coverage | Bellingham (Wash.) |
Object Type | Text |
Original Format Size | 55 x 40 cm. |
Genre/Form | Newspapers |
Digital Reproduction Information | Bitone scan from 35 mm silver halide, 1-up negative film at 600 dpi. 2010 |
Identifier | WWC_19390210.pdf |
Contributor | The digitized student newspapers are made possible by the generous support of Don Hacherl and Cindy Hacherl (class of 1984) and Bert Halprin (class of 1971) |
Rights | This resource is displayed for educational purposes only and may be subject to U.S. and international copyright laws. For more information about rights or obtaining copies of this resource, please contact Special Collections, Heritage Resources, Western Libraries, Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA 98225-9103. USA (360-650-7534; heritage.resources@wwu.edu) and refer to the collection name and identifier. Any materials cited must be attributed to Western Front Historical Collection, Special Collections, Heritage Resources, Western Libraries, Western Washington University. |
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Language | English |
Language Code | Eng |
Description
Title | WWC Collegian - 1939 February 10 - Page 1 |
Volume and Number | Vol. 38, no. 18 |
Date Published (User-Friendly) | February 10, 1939 |
Date Published (machine-readable) | 1939-02-10 |
Year Published | 1939 |
Decades |
1930-1939 |
Original Publisher | Associated Students, Western Washington College of Education, Bellingham |
Publisher (Digital Object) | Digital resource made available by Special Collections, Western Libraries Heritage Resources, Western Washington University. |
Editor | Evan Hill, Editor in chief, Charles Kilbourne, Feature editor, Al Biggs, Sports editor, Betty Solibakke, Copy editor, Marjorie Meyer, Society editor, Margaret Peasley, Society editor, Hank Francis, News editor |
Staff | Bill Ridder, Business manager, Stewart McLeod, Advertising manager, Reporters: Lela Kaufman, Abby Rodgers, Donald King, Lillian Whaley, Wally Leiser, Ward Heathers, Lyman Handy, Winnie Rittenberg, Preston Cooper, Marian Clarke, Helen Lindstrom, Walter Hall, Ralph Simonds, Jane Templin, Barbara Boothe, Cub reporters: Jean Weber, Margaret Gerard, Eileen Forhan, Marjorie Meyer, Margaret Peasley, Albert Chamberlain, James Johnson, Walt Germain, Kenny Hill, Charles Horel, DeLayne Walton, John McFadden, Geraldine Anderson, Dick Wilson, Sybil Davis, Don Stromme, Phyllis McNamee |
Subjects - Names (LCNAF) | Western Washington University--Students--Newspapers |
Subjects - Topical (LCSH) | College newspapers--Washington (State)--Bellingham |
Related Collection | Campus History Collection |
Program | Special Collections |
Geographic Coverage | Bellingham (Wash.) |
Object Type | Text |
Original Format Size | 55 x 40 cm. |
Genre/Form | Newspapers |
Digital Reproduction Information | Bitone scan from 35 mm silver halide, 1-up negative film at 600 dpi. 2010 |
Identifier | WWC_19390210.pdf |
Contributor | The digitized student newspapers are made possible by the generous support of Don Hacherl and Cindy Hacherl (class of 1984) and Bert Halprin (class of 1971) |
Rights | This resource is displayed for educational purposes only and may be subject to U.S. and international copyright laws. For more information about rights or obtaining copies of this resource, please contact Special Collections, Heritage Resources, Western Libraries, Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA 98225-9103. USA (360-650-7534; heritage.resources@wwu.edu) and refer to the collection name and identifier. Any materials cited must be attributed to Western Front Historical Collection, Special Collections, Heritage Resources, Western Libraries, Western Washington University. |
Format | application/pdf |
Full Text | WW ;-,..,,,;l,c.,M|fiSj Week By Week By CHARLES fCILBOURNE PASSE Well, another barn dance has come and gone. The Klipsun deserves a lot of credit for throwing such a successful affair^ The only hitch occurred when one of the door prizes was won by the same person who was drawing the numbers. Another peculiar thing happened when the prize for the best costume was won by the chairman of the whole affair. Not that there was anything wrong with that, except it was rather like the hostess carrying off the prize at her own bridge party. However, there was one compensating factor that made up for everything. The upswept hairdress was' conspicuous by its absence. This style of coiffure seems to be definitely on the skids, thank Heaven. The reason for its failure with the little ladies seems to be that it gives them a look of surprise that no blase, modern girl confesses. \ EVOLUTION Once upon a time, in days of yore, when somebody in school wanted to make an announcement concerning a dance, all he had to do was walk down to the front of the assembly and say all he had to say in about ten seconds. Then somebody got the bright idea of getting up on the stage to give it. Soon it took two or three people to spread the glad tidings. Everything would have been all right if the matter had stopped there, but no. Each succeeding dance committee would not suffer itself to be outdone by its predecessor. Finally things got to the point where telling the school that there will be a dance in the gym that particular week-end requires up to twenty persons, an eight-piece orchestra, a couple of rehearsals, and last but •not least, nearly an entire assembly program! Fine thing! CAUSE FOR ALARM Some time ago, we mentioned in this column the fact that Gloucester, Mass., had a rather unique fire department. At that time they were called to extinguish a fire in an old building on the edge of town. It contained a number of barrels of hard cider. Well, the brave lads got the fire under control, and, as we said before, then came the ordeal of bringing the firemen under control.- Remember? Anyway this selfsame department has recently adopted a unique plan. They have discarded the old-fashioned uniforms and replaced them with waterproofed green and gold gabardine outfits. But here is the outstanding thing about them. Each fireman has a large number on the back of his coat, just as a football player has. This will no doubt be an aid to the spectators, who will be able to tell who punted the baby to safety. Theatre Guild To Present Robot Dramatization Written by Karel Capek, "R. U. R." coming Theatre Guild production, is finally, the humanization of the robots, mechanical men. Zelda Becker and Roland Lund play the leads. Glenmore Jones is director and stage designer. The play opens a four-day run at the Civic Playhouse, 120 Prospect street, Wednesday night, February 15, at 8:00 p. m. Student tickets (25c) may be secured at the Co-op for the Wednesday and Thursday night performances. Karel Capek, play author, is one of the most distinguished of present day writers in Czecho-Slovakia. He died Christmas day, 1938. His thinking was marked liberal; his cause, democracy; and his country's fate was heartbreaking to him. Blue Triangle To Hold Student Benefit Drive Following the example of other clubs and colleges, the Blue Triangle will sponsor a drive at WWC to raise money for destitute Chinese students. "Nothing definite has as yet been settled," said Margaret Monteith, co-chairman, "but Evelyn Wakefield and I intend to meet this week and formulate plans." Another activity of Blue Triangle is the recreation hour the club sponsors every Saturday afternoon for needy children at the YWCA. "Marian Chappel is the chairman and is aided by several other members who play games, read stories, and in various ways keep the children amused," said Miss Allison. "I don't believe many of the students know of the scarfs," said Ialeen Allison, president of the Blue Triangle. "They are white silk triangles with our symbol in the corner and are the first emblems to be adopted by the club at WWC. The girls wear them on Tuesdays, the day of vour meetings, and at any other time they wish." Talented WWC Students Illustrate Radio Ability To get an idea of WWC students interested in radio broadcasting, Ed Smith, instructor of the radio class, last Tuesday evening at 7:30 called a meeting for these students in room 308. Those students giving examples of their talent were: Odd Varum, Deny Conlee, and Geraldine Anderson, singing; Doug Lince, Bill Strickfaden, Alice Benn, Cecilia Schwald, Carmen Ek, Virginia Cotter, and Ross Tibbies, readings; Lynette Albaugh played an accordion solo, and Cecilia Schwald played piano accompaniment for the singers. Slips of papers were handed out, on which the students were to write their name, address, and telephone number. They were also asked to give any previous experience gained in this line, and to list any other students they thought good radio material. Mr. Smith asked the signers to indicate the time they were free from Monday to Friday between the hours of 4 to 6 and 7 to 9:30 in the evenings. The names are to be kept on file at KVOS where they may be referred to with the possibility of calling upon the students for program contributions over the local radio station. Mr. Smith remarked that in considering radio broadcasting for any student, the main consideration should be the voice. VOL. XXXMHI—NO. 18 WWC Collegian WESTERN WASHINGTON COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON Friday, February 10, 1939 Hamlet In Tuxedo Shakespeare's Greatest Tragedy To Be Presented at WWC In a Modern Dress Production "I think one of the most interesting developments in the theater is Shakespeare in modern dress," says Boyd Swanson, who plays Hamlet-—in tuxedo—here Friday and Saturday, Feb. 24 and 25. Hamlet in modern dress is no radical innovation of the WWC drama department, however, for Hamlet first startled the conservative British theater critics by appearing in golf togs in 1925. , Sir Barry Jackson made the experiment to see if Hamlet was valid for modern life and thought without the romantic glamour of flowing skirts, of doublet and hose, powdered wig, and the rhythmic flow of poetic speech. That experiment proved Shakespeare's plays will live as long as man and drama. Such was the opinion of English critics then. Where Shakespeare meant men to laugh, they laugh, unswayed by the arts of tailor or dressmaker. Where he meant men to be moved by tears or held by gripping tragedy, man is still moved. Former Grads To Confer Curriculum Committee to Meet With First Year Teachers in Conference Here Tomorrow Encouraged by the success of the conference held last fall, the curriculum committee of the faculty is planning another conference with former students tomorrow. Invitations have ben sent to 13 teachers inviting them, to the conference. In contrast to the meeting last fall the teachers will be comparatively inexperienced having taught less than one year. The conference will commence at 10 o'clock and will continue into the afternoon if it seems worthwhile. Lunch will be served at noon. The object of the meeting is to discuss the present curriculum and to give the teachers an opportunity to make any suggestions or criticisms of the present college requirements. Teachers invited are:' from the primary departments, Mary Denton of Bell Creek, Mary Gardner of Lake Stevens, Virginia Marriott from Lynden, and Mary Orr from Pleasant Valley; the intermediate departments, Jeanne Borgstedt of Mount Vernon, Ruth Hallgren of Avon, Mary Kink of Van Zandt, and Marion Little of Nooksack; junior high school, Mae McCabe of Mukilteo, Avis Stewart of Bryn Mawr, Joe Thomas of . Aberdeen, Katherine Hatch of Shelton, and William Ames of Buckley. Prexy Defines His Position Fisher Answered Kaigler On Charges of Radicalism Washington Club Last Friday Former Students Sing Here In an address before the Washington club last Friday, President Fisher defined his position in regard to communism, fascism, and dem-acrocy. "One extreme is fascism and the other extreme is communism, and democracy is the middle-of- the-road. That is exactly where we stand," he said. This definition of democracy was severely criticized by P. L. Sefrit, general manager of the Bellingham Herald, who declared: "One who is truly a partisan of democracy . . . can find no abiding place on a line between communism and fascism." President Fisher's speech was in answer to charges made by William Kaigler, chairman of the American Legion Americanism program, of radicalism in WWC. University of Washington Choir Marion Oppelt, who graduated from WWC in 1936, and Hiram Hogberg, a former student, were seen here last night, when, as members of the University of Washington A Cappella Choir, they sang at the Bellingham High school. The proceeds from the concert; are to be used for the High school organ fund, which is a fund established for the purpose of buying a Hammond organ for the High school auditorium. The choir had fifty-five members, of which, five are pictured above. Prom left to right they are: Jean Gray, Marion Op-pelt, Virginia Berg, Hal Murtland, and Lucille Wendrow. WAA Carnival February 17 WAA Carnival New Idea Telegraph Your Friends Folk Dancing and Swing Gala spirit will fill the training school gym Friday evening, February I 7,,from 8:30 to II when the WAA present the rec hour in the guise of a carnival. Men or women students may enter for five cents -apiece which includes free dances: schottisches, square dances, folk dances, the Lambeth walk, and swing. Bea Armstrong, publicity chairman, states that the door prizes will be super colossal. No booth will cost more than five cents; some will be two cents. They range from penny-throws to telegraph booth from which a person may telegraph anyone in the hall. A fortune-telling booth and a shooting gallery will be there. Peasant costumes are in order. Kenny Husfloen's orchestra will play, according to present plans. WAA members will sell refreshments: All proceeds of the affair go into the club's general fund. Co-chairman Natalie Smith and Bettie Adams are assisted by about fifty girls. • This is the first time the WAA has put on an affair of this magnitude. They want it plainly understood that it is meant for every person in school, not just girls. Ballots Cast For Vacancies Convention Chooses Candidates For Four Positions on Board of Control for Spring Quarter To nominate two women representatives, a faculty adviser, and either a man or a woman representative to the Board of Control was the puipose of the nominating convention held Tuesday night in room 108. The faculty adviser will replace Dr. P. R. Grim whose term is up at the end of this quarter. Those named were: Evelyn A. Rupert, L. A. McGee, and Dr. Grim was renominated. Marjorie Meyer, Helen Cory, and Jean Morgan were those named to run for woman representative, the term beginning spring quarter. Nominees for either woman or man representative were: Marion Jones, Mike Baker, and John Ellis. This term also begins in the spring quarter. Class Election Held By Freshmen Al Biggs was elected vice-president and Jacqueline Griffith, secretary, of the freshman class at a special meeting held Wedne'sday in the auditorium. Charles Kilbourne, class head, presided at the meeting to eiect officers to take the places of Tom Cross and Dorothy Gannon, who have left school. Those nominted were: vice president, Al Biggs and Alick Mitchell; secretary, Jacqueline Griffith, Betty Solibakke, and Tom Gillis. 69 Per Cent of WWC Students Dissatisfied With Co-op NOTE: The following poll is the first of a series to be featured in the Collegian, concerning subjects of vital interest to WWC students and those about which most student concern is evident. It is not meant to be critical either pro or con, but merely to show, in a percentage basis, what student opinion is, concerning each individual question raised. The results do not; necessarily mean that the students are right in their opinions, but shows what they are thinking. This particular poll, the first of a series, is a result of over 200 personal interviews with WWC students, on the Student Co-op. An effort was made, in planning tl>e poll, to obtain a representative cross-section of the student-body. " By Mike Burton While only 3i% of WWC students are satisfied with the Student Co-op, over one-thira of that group believe that they are paying prices higher than a co-operative should have them, and one-tenth think that prices are cheaper at stores in town. Asked for yes and no answers to six questions, 207 students, including both sexes, and representative groups from all four classes, showed fallacy in their answers when 69% voted dissatisfaction with the co-op, and 56% said that they thought the store to be efficient. The senior class showed less interest in the problem by voting the highest percentage of dissatisfaction, (81%), and the lowest percentage in willingness to make constructive suggestions, (50%). Women juniors showed the most interest in suggestions by having 88% of their group willing to spend time making suggested improvements. Following is printed the six questions asked, and their yes answers in percent: 1. Are you satisfied with the Co-op ....31% yes 2. Do you think' that the prices are higher than stores down town? .'. 73% yes 3. Do you think, that prices are higher than a co-operative should have them? .:.... ...80% yes 4. Do you think that the co-op is efficient? .56% yes 5. Do yon approve of the student co-operative store? ....:.......93% yes 6. Are you interested enough in the problem to spend time making constructive suggestions? 72% yes Hi School Conference Sponsored By AWS Campus Tour, Assembly, Luncheon, Discussion Groups, And Fashion Show, Events in High School Conference; Representatives from Whatcom and Skagit Counties KUDER TEST OFFERED Special Interests Are Scaled. By Activity-Preference Records As Aid in Choosing Careers "To establish better relationships between the high school girls' clubs and similar college organizations," pointed out Jean Morgan, chairman of the conference, "is the aim of the second High School Girls' Conference to be held here today. It is also to try to give the girls a glimpse of college life." Each high school in Skagit and Whatcom counties will be represented by three girls and an adviser from their respective schools. After registration in the morning the girls will tour the campus, attend the assembly, and have lunch in the Edens hall dining room. There has been a program arranged for the luncheon and the speakers will be: President C. H. Fisher, Miss Florence Johnson, Miss Linda Countryman, Jean Morgan, and Shirley Rogers. Each high school will be introduced. The afternoon program constituted discussion groups and a fashion show in Edens hall Blue room. This is the second meeting to be held and may be established as a tradition. t Lieder Singer In Assembly Baritone Ernst Wolff Will Be Informal Visitor on Campus Tentative Program Planned Through the generosity of Dr. G. Frederick Kuder, brother of WWC's registrar, all students who are interested in filling out the Activity- Preference Record forms may do so without cost by reporting to room 108 at 4 o'clock Wednesday, February 15. These tests will be scored here at the college and will be interpreted for each student. Freshman students who took College Problems last quarter will remember the Activity - Preference Records as a part of that course. Results of these tests have just been received from the University of Chicago and have been recorded on individual score sheets. All students who filled out these forms last quarter may obtain their scores by calling at the registrar's office. The Activity-Preference Record was developed by Dr. Kuder, a mem-, ber of the board of examiners at the University of Chicago, to help ..college students take an inventory of their own types of interests and compare scores with successful persons in various vocations. The interests measured are: artistic, athletic, experimental, influencing people, literary, computational, religious, social prestige, and service. "The scale," states Dr. Kuder, "has proved to be of value in helping young people work out an intelligent career plan and choose their life work more intelligently." s Prizes Given For Queries Giving the women of WWC an opportunity to display their intelligence and also win cash awards, the AWS is conducting a Professor Whiz contest to be held in their assembly on March 3. Preliminary to this event will be the selection of the two best lists of five questions submitted by any woman student except commission members. The sets of questions must be turned in to a box in the hall not later than February 24 and should include one question in each of the following division: international affairs, national affairs, sports, school life, and general culture. A committee of five judges will determine the best list of questions and answers; basing their selection on clarity and consistency in observing rules. A prize of $2.50 will be given the highest scorer in this contest while $1.50 and $1.00 will go to the two persons who submit the best sets of questions. Sophomores Sponsor Party Tonight The Sophomore party, a non-costume affair, will be held this Friday from 8-11 in the training school gym. During intermission novelty numbers and prizes will be given. A prize waltz will also be featured. Mike Baker, president of the sophomore class,. is in charge and has appointed the following committees: orchestra, Virginia Fegley; novelty prizes and prize waltz, Lois Reid; decorations, Marian Jones; refreshments, Barbara Boothe; faculty, Jean Carver; publicity, Bill Fowler; clean-up, Murray•Healy. Ernst Wolff, baritone, will entertain W^WC students in assembly Tuesday, Feb. 14, to his own accompaniment. Mr. Wolff is brought to the campus by the agreement of the Association of American colleges..^ This is an arrangement where -many colleges are combined to entertain these artists on the campus as visitors. Mr. Boson says: "This type of visit is different than the average concert tour. The whole visit is an informal affair with an exchange of ideas.". Mr. Wolff has sung in England, Austria, Germany, and Italy and was very well complimented in each country. He has made many Columbia recordings. A tentative program for Mr. Wolff's visit is as follows: Monday, February 13 9:00—Visit class in music orientation, Mr. Bushell. 10:00—Visit class in poetry, Miss Kangley. 11:00—Visit class in German, Miss Ullin. 12:00—Lunch given by the music department at Edens hall. 8:00—Formal concert in Edens hall for faculty and friends "The Anthology of German Song." Tuesday, February 14 11:00—One - hour program .on Schubert and his songs at a student assembly. 12:00—Lunch given by the Music Education club. 1:00—Visit a capella choir, Mr. Boson. On The Horizon Friday, January 10 8 p. m.—Sophomore party, training school gym. ••.•.• Basketball, PLC vs. WWC, at Ta-coma. Saturday, February 11 6:30 p. m.—Alkisiah banquet, Rose room, Hotel Leopold. Monday, February 13 7:30 p. m. —Alkisiah meeting Edens hall club room. 8 p. m.—Faculty reception for Ernst Wolff, in Edens hall Blue room. Tuesday, February 14 11 a. m—Assembly, Ernst Wolff, baritone, Lieder singer. . 8 p. m.—Basketball, House of David vs. WWC, new gym. Wednesday, February 15 8 a. m.-4 p. m.—Student elections, room 112. 11 a. m. — Assembly, General Sweeney of Fort Lewis, program on national defense. 6 p. m.—Regional curriculum study group, Bellingham high school cafeteria. \ 7:30 p. m.—International Relations club meeting, Edens hall club room. '.' Friday, February 17 • 11 a. m.—Student assembly. fe sV&,'W:i llilMlSllliBSi!iiilii^8 |
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