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Show WESTMINSTER Page 2 The PaFooini NO. 3 Aloe Giacomo ASSOCIATE EDITOR SPORTS Keith McCarty EDITOR LITERARY Bill Weller EDITOR HEWS EDITOR Richard Sharp FASHION EDITOR Wendy Miller FEATURE EDITOR Gail-le- e Mascolo Charles Larch, Richard Sharp, and Robert Branch PHOTOGRAPHERS Bob Barben CARTOONIST ond CONTRIBUTORS Kothy Schwertz, Bill Icabozzi, Virginia Sturm, Dave Lytle, Robert Stanfield, Ken Ault, Tuck Hubbard, and Jimmie Britt. WRITERS Stewart EDITOR M. Hanson, Jr. FREEDOM THROUGH RESPONSIBILITY VOTE OF THANKS THE PARSON offers its best commendations to all those who made contributions large and small to the success of Homecoming. The parade downtown fulfilled all expectations, and it was made possible only through a great deal of diligent labor that this is an idea to keep in mind Editor, the Parson: by those who lead and plan the In our Homecoming Parade, most Homecoming Parades in the future. of the floats had very poor appear- If something like this had been done ance. Appearance is the first thing this year, our Queen and Attena person watching a parade notices. dants could have ridden on a well The people of Salt Lake City were subjected to an array of tissue and chicken wire so poorly put together that at first glance they didnt realize what it was supposed to represent or portray, and so poorly put together that a mild wind was liable to rip it apart. The floats probably made people wonder just what level of work Westminster College does junior high, maybe? You say that the theme or idea behind a float and the work put into it are basic standards. But I say no idea deserves reward until it is applied in a practical and respectable manner. The parade viewer cannot tell hard work if it is inferior to results easily obtained. Furthermore, an alarming fact is that the judges did not seem to take appearance into consideration in making their choices. How can appearance be encouraged in future Homecoming floats if this is the attitude of judges? Surely appearance is a prerequisite before other factors can be taken into account Let the students of Westminster develop a pride in what they present to the public, and let those who assign values demand this to be superior work. . and idealism. Special recognition, is due to SGA President Ron Swenson, who undertook tremendous duties. While the Sophomore Class officers were in charge of Homecoming, Mr. Swenson C. C. did an admirable job in aiding them in tying up loose and neglected ends almost THE PARSON and the Sophomore Class especially Letter to the Editor The intellectual clod give a hearty vote of thanks to President Swenson for proin the October 10 edition viding the leadership necessary for making our Homecoming of was obviously the The Parson activities a success. single-handedl- Thursday, October 27, ARSON Letter to the Editor Salt Lake City, Utah, October 27, 1960 VOL. 7 JP y. letter-to-the-edit- or work of a moron. The persons mentioned as nihilists are in reality "Americas hope for the future Each has his own outstanding BARBS qualities, none of which The Poison Pen (Eraseroo) could ever hope to attain. Dick Sharp, for instance, walks to school rather than brings his lunch; and both Hanson and McCarty read Max Shulman in the original. Who but Chris Beck knows the Democratic Platform of 1960 in and how many college students have a firm grasp of yelch like Wally Stealey? Stans field, Bjorkland, Barben, and Dunn have a collective I.Q. of 41, and Terry Eagan knows the floor plan to the YWCA. And Jimmie Britt who can slander old faithful Jim? Plainly enough, these people are gifted; some are even So who can condemn them without revealing his own insecurity? I suggest that Eraseroo take a bath in Pepsodent and evaporate. ' Voltaire constructed, beautiful, inexpensive 7 Dear Editor . Now that Homecoming is over I feel that this would be as good a time as any to think and plan for our parade next year. This year we in the Junior Class tried something different. We went to an outside party which would let us use their float body in exchange for a slight bit of advertisement We were then able to construct or decorate as we wished upon this body. Contrary to popular belief, our float was not done by professionals. We felt that by doing this our class could af11, 1961 ford to enter a really beautiful well-bui- lt float; one which system in which he is seeking em- looking, would be a credit to both Westployment, will advise him whether minster and our class. I believe he should take the National Teacher Examinations and which of the Optional Examinations to select Wesley Fellowship A Bulletin of Information (in would like you . . . which an application is inserted) and you would like describing registration procedures may be obtained from college offiWesley Fellowship! cials, or directly from the National WHAT? College Age Youth Teacher Examinations, Educational 20 Organization Nassau Street Testing Service, WHEN: Every Sunday Evening Princeton, New Jersey. Completed applications, accompanied by proper Supper - 5:30 examination fees, will be accepted Meeting - 6:30 by the ETS office during November WHERE? FIRST METHO- and December, and early in JanuDIST CHURCH ary so long as they are received So. Second East 203 before January 13, 1961. Zif - soccer'-- CHA'CHA CHA" National Teachers Examinations Set For February PRINCETON, N.J., October 14 The National Teacher Examinations, prepared and administered annually by Educational Testing Service, will be given at 160 testing centers throughout the United States on Saturday, February 11, 1961. At the testing session a candidate may take the Common Examinations, which include tests one-da- y in Professional Information, General Culture, English Expression, and Non Verbal Reasoning; and one or two of thirteen Optional Examinations designed to demonstrate mastery of subject matter to be taught. The college which a candidate is attending, or the school x f Nixons persons 160 and of the fact that Westminsters showing far surpassed that of the University and BYU and was the largest single group participating. The entire success of the endeavor was due to the industrious and unqualified cooperation and support of the 'Students, Young Re. publicans, Faculty and the Admin, istration. The tolerance and attitude on the part of all float befitting the honor we placed upon them. Instead, there was a desperate rush to find a car after their float had been literally wiped those concerned is to be greatly out by our traditional Homecom- appreciated and admired. Our couning winds. Last minute worries and try was made great by tolerant , vigilances would be done away with and floats could be finished easier, faster, and better looking than ever before if in the future this were done. The only alternative is that, if a first-rat- e parade is desired, there must be a of much bigger appropriation money for each organization desiring to build a float. What happened to the Sr. Class and Queens floats need not have happened and with a little foresight can be averted in years to come. Let me say at this point that, although I believe Westminster had its best showing floatwise since Ive been here, it isnt good enough. If we are going to continue our parade route through downtown S.L.C., lets put on a really good performance and show the people of S.L.C. that Westminster is on the ball, and, size for size, we can hold a parade second to none! My last point concerning Homecoming improvements deals with rules. I now am firmly convinced that if there are rules about what can be entered in the Parade they should be specifically , pointed out prior to die buildings of the floats. If there are no rules then, surely, anything can be entered legally in the Parade. However, I believe we certainly should have some rules either revised or new ones, and Td like to help make them. I would like very much, either in print or in person, to hear how the rest of you students, who worked on Homecoming floats, all-nig- ht feel! Curtis Smith Jr. Class Treasurer Pig-Lati- n, left-hande- elements) in Vice President welcome and motorcade. The estimated number of in attendance was between 170. I am indeed, proud 19Q) Editor, The Parson: With the hope that the event has not been obscured to the past (and my unnaturally straight hair, still wet feet and 104 temperature tell me it has not) I would like to sincerely thank all those who so diligently participated (and braved the and fair-minde- individuals d not petty and bigoted partisans. So too I believe, can our campus be made great ' am indeed, proud to be a member of an active, interested, intelligent and participating student body such as Westminster College. On my own behalf, I would like to give a heart-fe- lt salute and thank you to, all those who made the event a success. Sincerely yours, DeAnne Dunn I To the Editor: I have recently been told of some foul play going on in our higher student government offices. I would now like to publicly complain. It seems that the Sophomore class had asked several members of the Chamber of Commerce to judge the floats which were entered in the Homecoming parade. The Chamber of Commerce members agreed, and awarded, the first prize to the Junior class float. But wait, you say to yourself, the Junior class float only received honorable mention; the Sigma Pi float won first prize. This is correct; please let me explain. Alpha-Cosmopolit- Being unsatisfied with the choice of the previously mentioned judges, it seems the Sophomore class appointed a second group of judges. These "judges consisted of the class officers and our Sophomore student body president. They decided to judge the floats according to their own prejudiced wishes. Id like to know just exactly what made them think that they had the right to eliminate the Junior class float? To my knowledge, there are no rules which state that Now, Cont. on Page 3 Sherm Lloyd Speaks on Campus Sherman P. Lloyd, Republican candidate for Congress, will be on hand today at 9:50 a.m. in the Rosabird Marimon Lounge to address an open meeting. The meeting, directed and sponsored by the Young Republicans of Westminster, is open to all students, faculty and friends. President of the Senate. A member of the Utah Legislative Council for 4 years and Chairman for the past 2 years, he has held the number one responsibility in the Utah Mr. Lloyd, a graduate of George Washington University Law School, as a trade association attorney is General Counsel to theUtah Retail Grocers Association and has long been known as one of Utahs most effective champions of small business. Since his election to the State Senate in 1954, he has been a member of all key legislative committees, Majority Floor Leader and Lorraine Press Announcing Legislature. For your next PRINTING JOB Call Publication Specialists Equipped for fast, efficient New Presses production New Type New Ideas Skilled Craftsmen YOUR' PARSON PRINTERS Phone EMpire 49 421 Church St ... 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