| Show Students Comment Pro and Con on Proposed Carbon - U of U Merger Student comment concerning the JERRY GORDON ROSELYN COLOMBO Seniors Commended Runners-U- p Two seniors at Carbon High School have been commended by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation for their outstanding performances on a nationwide test of educational development according to Principal Aaron E Jones Roselyn Colombo and Jerry Gordon are the two seniors who have received this recognition The Carbon High School students were the Utah runners-u- p in the 1958-5-9 Merit Scholarship com- petition Each-ha- s been sent a let- ter of commendation by National Merit Scholarship Corporation John M Stalnaker President of NMSC believes that the 10000 students who received the commendation rank in the top two or three per cent in ability of the senior students in their respective states should be given every encouragement to continue with their education IK’s Choose Duchess Brenda Magliaccio was chosen as chapter Duchess of the Golden Eagle Chapter of the Intercollegiate Knights last week She will represent the Carbon College chapter in the Regional Contest for regional Queen to be held in Logan Other schools to be represented will be CSU Snow University of Utah and Utah State University The winner of this contest will represent region 5 in the National Coneest held in connection with the National Intercollegiate Knight Convention in Billings Montana Miss Migliaccio a member of Phi Gamma Chi organization Includes among her achievements the honor of being Miss Utah National Guard of 1958 and Utah's representative to the Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington DC last spring Courthouse Dedicated Carbon County's new court house was dedicated to the service of the people of Carbon County Mondsv afternoon The new building erected at a cost of more million dollars is than one-ha- lf complete The Price Elks' Lodge presented as a gift to the court house a flag and flag pole which were dedicated in a flag raising ceremony conducted by the Utah National Guard The Carbon High School band played the National Anthem and Joseph Dclpha general dedication chairman introduced the District Judge Fred W Keller who delivered the dedicatory address Judge Keller briefly reviewed the history of the national anthem Announced "While the students receiving this commendation did not quite reach the finals of the 1958-5- 9 Merit Scholarship competition each of them has demonstrated highly superior ability and outstanding promise to benefit from college training" declared Mr Stalnaker "I hope that every one of them will make a special effort to obtain a college education With further education these young people can play a vital role in our nation” The annual National Merit Scholarship competition offers the largest system of privately finan- scholarships in the United States The program is open to all high school seniors in the United States and its possessions Over 478000 students in 14600 high schools entered the 1958-5- 9 competition which began with the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test on April 29 1958 Another group of about 10000 students — the highest scorers in each state prorated by population — were announced last October These students who have since been retested are now finalists in the competition and the Bcrit Scholars of 1959 to be chosen from this group will be announced about May 1 The students receiving Certificates of Commendation are the next highest scorers after the finalists in each state NMSC was established in 1955 through grants of $205 million from the Ford Foundation and the Carnegie Corporation of New York About 75 companies foundations and other organizations channel their scholarship funds directly through the Merit Program A total of $12 million in scholarship funds has been officially committed in the past three annual programs Finalists and commended students receive many scholarships apart from the Merit program NMSC estimates that over five million dollars in scholarships for the freshmen year alone will be awarded these students in addition to the regular Merit awards ced Speech Meet at UofU The University of Utah campus was the scene of a speech meet for lower division college forensics students January 30 and 31 Competitive events included debate oration impromptu speaking and extemporaneus speaking Participating in the events were Bruce Olsen Bob Olsen Richard Fail Dick Snow James Pappas Myron Chltester Marilyn Hansen Judy Bardslcy Darlene Ennis Linda Tucker Januita Koss Alycc Spirgarclli Aose Marie Nogulich and Linda Broadbcnt Bruce Olsen and Dick Snow tied for second place POOR COPY proposed affiliation of Carbon College with the University of Utah is spirited and lively Some favor the move others do not A cross section survey revealed the following views : JAMES SANDIFER The affiliation of Carbon College with the University of Utah would be a great step forward for the college Being a smaller institution Carbon would certainly find It advantageous to be associated with a larger college such as the University of Utah Its progress both scholastically and socwould be noticeable ially Throughout the state the reputation of the college would grow Increased enrollment and larger graduating classes from Carbon would certainly play a part in building prestige with the other state institutions This affiliation of Carbon with the University of Utah would add to the growth and progress which the college is row making RICHARD SNOW I think that if Carbon College is made a branch of the University of Utah this would be a great Carbon College would parallel the University curriculum All duplication of classes that may exist at the present would cease "D" advantage to the students who attend Carbon More attention would be focused on Carbon College thus resulting in a larger enrollment yearly The students of Carbon College credit being transfcrrable may cause a student to get a "D" (which he may well deserve) rathbeer than a "gift" cause of the teacher's feeling for him An item of importance (although not to me) would be the athletic department The University would no doubt use Carbon (Continued on Page Four) would have no trouble in transferring credits to the University of Utah Teachers would have a better s” understanding of various problems and would learn to cooperate more in understanding student's problems and needs We would also have to have from the peomore of the community in particple in the interests of Carbon ipating Utah Symphony Music Delights Listeners College TIIAD NELSON My reasons for not wanting Carbon College to become a part of the Utah University are as follows: “D" credit would be trans- ferable Price Civic Auditorium scene January 26 of a "pops" concert presented allowing “D" grades to be used for college graduation when they were earned at Carbon College This no doubt would cause students to be more lax in their study habits The possibility also exists that the excellent instructors that Carbon may possess or acquire would very likely be transferred institution By to the four-yethe same reasoning the poor teachers from the University could be sent to Carbon My reason for uniting Carbon College with the Utah University are as follows: The curriculum at ar Science Series Start Utah University Physics Applications for appointments to the University of Utah to study for a PhD degree in physics are now being sought The work in this program has two principal aspects: course work and thesis research The former emphasizes depth of understanding in the fundamental principles of all branches of physics and is evaluated in a qualifying examination ( covering undergraduate subjects) and a preliminary examination The qualifying examination is usually taken at the end of the first year of graduate study The preliminary examination is normally taken at the end of the second year with the thesis being submitted during the third or fourth years Application for appointments in September should be filed before February 28 For further information and application forms write to Thomas J Parmley Head Department of Physics University of Utah Salt Lake City 12 Utah Seniors Eligible for Mayers Essay Contest High school seniors are invited to enter the 9th National Lawrence S Mayers Memorial Peace Essay Contest The essay of not more than 2000 words may be written on one of two topics: "Describe What the People of the World Can Do To Lessen Tension Between Nations" or "Describe New Approaches Governments can take to Reverse the Present Armaments Race" Top prize is a $1000 US Savings Bond Nine prizes of $100 Savings bonds each and fifteen third prize peace medallions will also be awared A panel of judges will be comprised of distinguished men from the fields of science education and government Entries must be postmarked not later than April 15 1959 and should be mailed to Lawrence S Mayers Contest Rm 910 595 Madison Avenue New York 22 New York Biology Reid Opens Teaching fellowships assistant-ship- s and graduate studies in leading to the MS degree concentration in microbiology b-ol- with physiology or zoology arc offered by the Broklyn Center Long Island University Appointments are available at the beginnig of each academic year and are assigned on a competitive basis Applications should be submitted before April 1 Teaching fellowships carry a stipend of $1250 for a maximum of eight teaching hours in each of two semesters and a waiver of tuition fees Departmental nssist-antshicarry a stipend of $1000 academic the for year and waiver of tuition fees Fore more information write: Dr John C Baiardi Chairman Biology Department Biology Department The Brooklyn Center ixng Island University Zcckendorf Campus Brooklyn 1 New York ps was the brilliant by the Utah Symphony Orchestra and conducted by Maurice Abravanel "The Thieving Magpie" an overture written by Rossini gave a sparkling beginning to the concert with its gay The audience was hushed by the magic of "Peer Gynt" by Grieg and the old favorite of music lovers "The Nutcracker Suite" by Tachaikovsky Applause during the first few minutes of intermission brought Maestro Abravanel back to the stage for several bows The "Grand Canyon Suite" by Grofe began the second part of the concert with the special atmosphere of the desert The “Sunrise the "Sunset" and the "Thunderstorm" painted the home land in tone-pictur- es near-capaci- ty music Thundering applause showed great appreciation to Abravanel Utah Symphony Orchestheir music and brought them back to play four encores "The Song of Norway" by Grieg obviously well loved by the conductor and his orchestra brought and the tra for sighs of satisfaction from the audience Two movements from "Peggy and Bess” written by Gershwin delighted the listeners with its popular modern appeal Abravanel seemingly pleased with the gratitude of the audience said "You have one of the greatest Symphonies in the country" The patriotic "Stars and Stripes Forever" by the march king Sousa provided a fitting dose to the concert The receptive audience acclaimed the Utah Symphony and the excellent leadership of the maestro Maurice Abravanel SHELTON WAKEFIELD and SHARON AITKEN dates from Mask Mike and Gavel and PI Gam Swaothaarfs candi- - |
