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Show Page 2 SIGNPOST October 14, 1960 S5GNPOST8NGS EDITORIAL FSocjf E ers S Everything that is done is done by someone, and this applies to the promotion of school spirit as much as to anything else. By school spirit, we refer not so much to the "rah, rah" brand, though this has its place, as to the "let's get things done" attitude that is behind every worth-while student movement. Student Support Necessary Officers may plan, and activities may be presented, but without spirited support these activities catch a dread disease known as apathy and die. Students support is the life-blood of school functions. Without it the activities obviously cannot be carried on- Yet, for some mysterious reason, college, where student activity is at its zenith, is known as a graveyard for school spirit. At Weber this fact is manifested at ball games where cheering is kept at a minimum, almost as if it were carefully rationed. The general in-difference to student-body elections, and the small attendance at the Lecture and Artists programs are more evidence of a lack of support. As a member of the faculty said in a letter to Signpost last quarter: "The public won't buy the title, 'school spirit'." A FEW BRIGHT SPOTS We are happy to acknowledge, however that a few bright spots have pierced the gloom. The men's social clubs seem to be taking the Hound Dog Trophy (which goes to the club demonstrating the most lung power) seriously, and students in large numbers went to the poll last week to select the Homecoming Queen. If this type of interest could prevail in all school activities, Weber would be strengthened considerably. We do not suggest everyone try to be a part of everyhing, but that each person support at least one activity, be it serving on a committee or turning out in a rainy drizzle to cheer the Wildcats. No Exclusive Rights Contrary to a widely held opinion, high school does not have the exclusive rights to school spirit, nor is it childish and naive to exhibit such spirit in college. The students who'll enjoy this weekend most will be the ones who'll make the Flaming 'W Hike more than simply occupational therapy for the AMS Council, and 'Let's Support the Team' more than simply a slogan on page four of Signpost . Missile Industries, New Highways Give Rise To Job Opportunities According- to a recent survey of employment opportunities in Utah for 1960 through 1962, young people registering in the Technical Division will have greater opportunity for employment, and in getting good jobs with higher wages than ever before in the history of the state. The missile industries, new highways, and the larger number of automobiles in service make these jobs possible. The educational program includes both the general education available to all students on the campus and the Technical Training for specific job catagories. The Technical Department is enjoying an increase in the number of students registered for fall quarter this year over the same period of time last year. Students majoring in this field should make sure that their program of studies meets state certification requirements. STAFF Editor Patti Meikle Associate Editor Norman Bramble Associate Editor Mel Sowerby Sports Editor . Gary Barclay Society Editor Prances Carr Exchange Editor Kaye McGarry Business Manager Dave Stromberg Reporters: Linda Monk, Nancy Stanfield, Carolyn Sommers, Lerry Peer, Ron Connors, Lynn Mitton, Jill Bateman, Steve Richards, Alan Good-ell, Renon Henderson, Paul Taylor Linda Ritchie, Brent Gale, Mary Ellen Ryan, Cathy Kerr, Karen Nielson. Signpost is an official publication of the Associated Students of Weber College and is published weekly. raises. Smashed Fingers by Eloise McQuown Breathes there .a Fan with Soul so dead, who never bo himself hath said, this is HOMECOMING WEEK ! And what a week ! ! Casualties so far: Smashed Fingers (from building floats) . . . Lots of bruises (from building floats) . . . Ten hundred hang nails (from building fioats). I even understand that a Freshman was almost crushed when he tried to get a front seat at the T.U.B. to watch the World Series Monday. Also on the front row for the Series . . . Many, Many of our Profs. Dr. Stratford to Dr. Allen: "How many credit hours are you getting for baseball, Dr. Allen?" Heating System Failed This would have been a great week to schedule a Lighted "W" Hike in Building Four . . to warm the place up a bit. An no wonder . . . Our heating system failed. Popular attire for classroom wear after this calamity: Ear Muffs . . . Sheepskins . . . Artie Jackets . . . Fur-lined mittens and Thermal Underwear, Oh, the temperature certainly went down. Larry Taylor even threatened to build a snow man in his locker. Needless to say, everyone had a very "COLD" attitude toward school . . . (That is until school was dismissed on Tuesday.) Homecoming really has a lot of connotations. To the Coed ... It means a new plain skirt and a new rah, rah rah To the f ootball team ... It means just another game to win. (Last week's game had two winners . . . Weber and the Rain.) To the cheerleaders ... It means cheering just a little harder. To the alumni ... It means a chance to come back to the dear Alma Mater. (One alumnus was looking for the Old Moench Building the other day between Building 1 and Building 2). To the average student, though It means just another week with with a new title. Homecoming In The Basement I hear the many of the students in the Institute spent Homecoming Week in the basement of the building. They thought the terrific noise coming from the Union Building was an Air Raid . . . Glen Palmer spent the week trying to convince Mr. Marsden that the Weber College Band should join the Musicians Union ... so they could go on strike at rainy football games. Let's hope the big Boise Game tomorrow brings fair weather. . . . Just to show you that Weber is getting out bigger and better all the time . . . How about these new faces from far-away places! .... Mar Jean McKay from Clarkston, Washington. Cathy Kerr from Idaho Falls, Idaho. Cory Oborn from Anchorage, Alaska. Mary Ellen Ryan from Rochester, Minnesota. I understand there are twelve other out-of-staters here at Weber .... And have you noticed how the fashion industry has stolen on of Weber's school colors. Everything this year is Purple . . . Purple .... Purple! Last Word: Discouraged student writes to his mother: Deoa Mother: This week is Homecoming .... so I'll be coming Home! Ladder Adds To Dance Decorations By Norm Bramble Signpost Associate Editor After freezing for two days, C wa i as glad as anyone when school was released for the day on Tuesday. Instead of going to a nice warm home, I went up to the TUB to work on this week's issue of the Signpost. When I got the office, Sharmea was holding a meeting. Crowding into the little cubicle that we call the Signpost office were Julie Anderson, Ruth Walsh, Kaye McGarry, Marilyn Stephens, Vicki Baird, Dixie Stan-ger andSuzanne Dickson (and here I was trying to write an article.) Decorative Addition A little addition to the decorations at the dance Saturday night was a twenty foot ladder standing by the bandstand. This little bit of "salt" was left because Sophomore officers Jill Bateman and Sally Mason couldn't move it. It seems they were left to finish decorating without male help, but then that shouldn't have been an obstical to the President of Shar- Congratulations to Carolyn Sommers who has been chosen by the Sophomore class officers to serve as class Historian and to Jon Collins who is replacing Boyd Hesop as secretary of the AMS. Friendly Card Game For all those interested in joining in a friendly card game in the TUB instead of going to classes contact Mike Valentine, Howard Jeffs or Steve Porter. It seems they had a rousing game of Old Maid in the TUB when the Heat was off (or was it bridge they were playing ? ) There's something rotten in Denmark, and I think it's Phoenix's float, which is being built at their Danish president's house. Jens Traden is now leading the Phoenix men, since they lost their third President of the year to the Mission Home. Weber Has Many Queens Karen "Miss America" Winter-bottom has added another trophy to her case. In addition to being this year's Homecoming Queen, she is also Miss Clearfield, Miss Davis County, Miss Utah State Fair, and Miss Bathing Beauty of 1960 (commonly referred to as the Queen of Ye Old Sigma Western Hoedown Stomp). Speaking of Queens, I hear that Janet Smith was recently elected Queen of the Building Four Locker Club and Elaine Parker Queen of the Waiting for Missionaries Club. As a thought for the week, does anyone know what happened to Charles Vance McQuarry? ..(We miss him at the piano in the TUB) |