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Show r WESTMINSTER Page 2 The IP (si ip s o ca NO. 3 EDITOR . .Alan Giacomo LITERARY EDITOR .... Keith McCarty HEWS Bill Wellei EDITOR Richard Sharp EDITOR FASHION EDITOR FEATURE EDITOR Wendy Miller ..Gail-le- Mascolo e Charles Larch, Richard Sharp, and Robert Branch PHOTOGRAPHERS Bob Barben CARTOONIST and CONTRIBUTORS Kothy Schwertz, Bill Icabazzi, 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 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 did an admirable job in aiding them in tying up loose and neglected ends almost THE PARSON and the Sophomore Class especially give a hearty vote of thanks to President Swenson for providing the leadership necessary for making our Homecoming activities a success. single-handedl- y. I960 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 that this is an idea to keep in mind 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 and unqualified cooperation and The people of Salt Lake City were constructed, beautiful, inexpensive support of the Students, Young Resubjected to an array of tissue and float befitting the honor we placed publicans, Faculty and the Adminchicken wire so poorly put together upon them. Instead, there was a istration. The tolerance and attitude on the part of all that at first glance they didnt desperate rush to find a car after to is to , be greatly repwas concerned those realize what it supposed their float had been literally wiped so and admired. Our counand poorly or resent portray, out by our traditional Homecom- appreciated was wind mild was a that made and great by tolerant try put together ing winds. Last minute worries individuals and not done liable to rip it apart. The floats would be vigilances wonder and So too made be just could people partisans. bigoted floats and petty probably away with what level of work Westminster finished easier, faster, and better I believe, can our campus be made College does junior high, maybe? looking than ever before if in the great I am indeed, proud to be a memYou say that the theme or idea future this were done. The only ber of an active, interested, intellbehind a float and the work put alternative is that, if a first-rat- e into it are basic standards. But I parade is desired, there must be a igent and participating student body' of such as Westminster College. On say no idea deserves reward until much bigger appropriation it is applied in a practical and re- money for each organization de- my own behalf, I would like to give salute and thank you spectable manner. The parade view- siring to build a float. What hap- a heart-fe- lt er cannot tell hard work if it is pened to the Sr. Class and Queens tp all those who made the event inferior to results easily obtained. floats need not have Happened and a success. Furthermore, an alarming fact is with a little foresight can be avertSincerely yours, that the judges did not seem to ed in years to come. DeAnne Dunn take appearance into consideration Let me say at this point that, alin making their choices. How can though I believe Westminster had appearance be encouraged in future its best showing floatwise since To the Editor Homecoming floats if this is the at- Ive been here, it isnt good enough. I have been told of titude of judges? Surely appearance If we are going to continue our some foul recently play going on in our is a prerequisite before other facroute through downtown higher student government offices. parade tors can be taken into account S.L.C., lets put on a really good I would now like to publicly comLet the students of Westminster and show the people plain. performance develop a pride in what they pre- of S.L.C. that Westminster is on sent to the public, and let those the It seems that the Sophomore ball, and, size for size, we can who assign values demand this to hold a had asked several members class none! second to parade be superior work. of the Chamber of Commerce to My last point concerning HomeC. C. encoming improvements deals with judge the floats which were in tered the parade. Homecoming rules. I now am firmly convinced that if there are rules about what The Chamber of Commerce memLetter to the Editor. can be entered in the Parade they bers agreed, and awarded, the first The intellectual clod should be specifically pointed out prize to the Junior class float. But wait, you say to yourself, in the October 10 edition prior to the buildings of the floats. of The Parson was obviously the If there are no rules then, surely, the Junior class float only received work of a moron. The persons anything can be entered legally in honorable mention; the Sigma Pi float won first mentioned as nihilists are in reality the Parade. However, I believe we is This correct; future. for please let prize. Americas hope the certainly should have some rules Each has his own outstanding either revised or new ones, and Td me explain. qualities, none of which The Poison like to help make them. Being unsatisfied with the choice Pen (Eraseroo) could ever hope to I would like very much, either of the previously mentioned judges, attain. Dick Sharp, for instance, in print or in person, to hear how seems the Sophomore class apit walks to school rather than brings the rest of you students, who his lunch; and both Hanson and Mc- worked on Homecoming floats, pointed a second group of judges. These judges consisted of the Carty read Max Shulman in the feel! class officers and our Sophomore Curtis Smith original. Who but Chris Beck knows student body president. They decidthe Democratic Platform of 1960 in Jr. Class Treasurer ed to judge the floats according and how many college to their own prejudiced wishes. students have a firm grasp of yelch like Wally Stealey? Stans-fiel- Editor, The Parson: Now, Id like to know just exactWith the hope that the event has Bjorkland, Barben, and Dunn what made them think that they ly have a collective I.Q. of 41, and not been obscured to the past (and had the right to eliminate the JunTerry Eagan knows the floor plan my unnaturally straight hair, still-w- ior class float? To my knowledge, feet and 104 temperature tell there are no rules which state that to the YWCA. And Jimmie Britt me it has not) I would like to sinwho can slander old faithful Jim? thank all those who so dilicerely 3 Plainly enough, these people are braved the gently (and participated some are even gifted; Editor, the Parson: ASSOCIATE SPORTS elements) in Vice President welcome and motorcade. The estimated number of in attendance was between 170. I am indeed, proud Letter to the Editor Salt Lake City, Utah, October 27, I960 VOL. 7 Thursday, October 27, ARSON fair-minde- all-nig- ht d . letter-to-the-edit- or , Alpha-Cosmopolit- BARBS Pig-Lati- n, d, et Cont. on Page left-hande- d. So who can condemn them with- - out revealing his own insecurity? I suggest that Eraseroo take a bath in Pepsodent and evaporate. Voltaire " 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. 1 This in the Junior Class j tried year w? different. We went something I 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 be obtained from college offimay Wesley Fellowship! cials, or directly from the National WHAT? College Age Youth Teacher Examinations, Educational Organization Testing Service, 20 Nassau Street WHEN: Every Sunday Evening Princeton, New Jersey. Completec 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 receive 203 So. Second East i before January 13, 1961. WM'CW11 National Teachers Examinations Set For February 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, PRINCETON, 1961. At the testing session a candidate may take the Common Examinations, which Include tests 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 one-da- y - . 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 num- her one responsibility in the Utah . Legislature. Mr. Lloyd, a graduate of George Washington University Law School, as a trade association attorney is General Counsel to the'Utah 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 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 EMplre 421 Church St. '4-36- 49 ... 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