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Show Monday, April THE PARSON No. Salt Lake City, Utah, April 10, 1960 OSullivan Inquires Compulsory Chapel? BEAN POLL THE PARSON Vol. 8 1 Name: Lawrence M. Aleamoni The trite and controversial issue Class: Senior of should chapel be compulsory? Major: Psychology Why should there be any resentis the topic of this issues Bean ment towards compulsory chapel Poil. so clearly In the December 24th issue of the when the stipulation is But, in the catalog? stated college 'Saturday Evening Post Magazine, diverse so with a in Poll many college Dr.George Gallup (of Gallup shouldnt chapel speakfame) and Evan Hill wrote an ar- aiths, why be drawn from each and ers Educatopics ticle entitled Is European faiths? This, I feel, various of this the In Ours? Than tion Better create a would greater interest in mention something article they about compulsory religion courses he chapel program and at the same stu-- c in the European public schools. ime make the average college similarities of more aware the They pointed out the fact that in ent those European .public schools and differences of the various which have compulsory religion aiths, along with a desire to learn courses, the church attendance of more about them, the students was considerably low- tame: Christian P. Beck er than in those schools that have 'lass: Senior no compulsory religion course. If Major: Political Science If the students really dislike this is true, what about compulsory Would Westminster? a chapel, t why dont they follow the chapel compulsory chapel in the long run examples set by the students of Africa, Turkey, Korea, Japan, and hinder our spiritual growth? even closer to home, the Negro Name: Charles Colwell students sit-in- s of the South? It Class: Junior seems to me, however, that West Major: Chemistry minster students should use neithIt is certainly obvious that chapel violence er nor the Rath should be compulsory. It is the sit-oI would a recommend er, comonly means the college uses to plete such objectives as offering a By this method- students would better understanding of Christiani- quit attending Wednesday mom-n- g services altogether. However, ty, giving a sense of values, and should conduct the aforemeninterhey of cultural presenting things tioned only if they really dislike est Westminster considers these I often wonder if they find just as much a part of our educa- chapel. that repugnant tion as classroom study, and na- chapel turally the same attendance policy should be used for both. W. Name: James A. Smith, Jr. Class: Junior Major: History By Homer Ng Jerry Chinn Kathy Schwertz Douglas Harper Gerald Bowden Larry Eldredge Nancy Rose .Annette Carlson BUSINESS MANAGER FEATURE EDITOR POLITICAL SCIENCE EDITOR ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR ASSISTANT TYPIST WRITERS and CONTRIBUTORS: Ken Ault, Kay Bonham, Jimmie Britt, Louis Stan Campbell, Jim Engel, Jane Higgins, Dick Hominhouse, Carol Hoodenpyle, Ron Jones, Jim Morris, Ed Robbins, Mary Runke, Bob Stansfield, Wayne Smith, Swenson. Adrian Chan, Tuck Hubbard, Wendy Miller. ASSOCIATE EDITORS FREEDOM THROUGH RESPONSIBILITY Editorial . . . Parson Reincarnated ing No doubt, ours is a campus of fragmented and fluctuatspirit. My thanks go to those individuals who have scintillated and have been concerned with shouldering their many responsibilities and in displaying their college spirit. I strongly feel that a form of spirit, revolt, renaissance, or whatever term appropriate is necessary to challenge the on our campus. I strongly feel that the PARSON newspaper, YOUR PARSON newson our campus, paper, can represent a form of by means of relating the student to the happenings both here and abroad. This means opening up the campus mind to the complexities of foreign policy and of domestic issues like civil rights and capital punishment, as well as events within Westminster, such as, the NAIA Tournament, the Model United Nations (MUN), and the student body election. It means ventilating Westminster College with the winds of human problems from across the oceans, within our nation, from our downtown area, or just across the street from 13th East A., Chan, Ed. complacency and self-indulgen- ce on the paper. The outlook from this point, is nothing but optimism regarding the future of the PAR- But, it is an optimism with some important reservations! A student paper survives and thrives only on student enthusiasm. Those. unable to join the staff may help to promote its success by writing a letter to the editors concerning topics of campus interest or, perhaps, by simply informing one of us of a consequential event W. Miller, Ed. We want to know what you want in, your newspaper. So let us know by either a verbal contact or by dropping at note or suggestion in to the Parson office in Ferry Hall. One of the latest additions that will be included in the next issue is classified ads. If you want to sell, buy or trade something and want to advertise it in the paper just contact Jerry Chinn for further information. To sum it up in a few words: The facts and statements that have just been expressed in this letter are the ways that the Parson staff feel they can accomplish getting a school paper to You the Students. Lt is YOU the Students that make a Campus. T. Hubbard. ut C. Chapd is both necessary and SPRING SWING By Stan Jones I say, do you know how to dance? If not, Im sorry, truly I am, because were not giving away any free lessons to help you out In fact you may as well stop wasting your time by reading this silly bit since it does not pertain to you at all. However, if you happen to enjoy good music and an atmosphere which creates a sense of romance and delight in ones heart read on because you should be interested. Music by Mel Hall The Sophomore Class will be presenting the annual Spring Cotillion on April 22, and we wouldn want you to miss the fun. Music will be provided by Mel Hall (and as Bob Terry would say, He: groovy!) and his mellow tones semi-forma- HOLLER SKATE Frosh Elect for fun and health Members of the freshman class met early in February to elect new officers to fill those vacancies left after the first semester. Chosen to lead the Class of 64 for the remainder of the year were: HYGEIA SWIMLAND Phone IN SOPHS SPONSOR will grace Memory Grove all evening. This will be an excellent opportunity for all the gals to show off their new spring dresses as the dance will be l. More information about this shindig will be appearing about the campus in the form of gaily festooned posters. I do hope that you will be able to attend. SWIM and 6-8- 61 1 it might be of some worth to us which over a range i of time may hardly be noticeable. The ones responsible for requiring chapel certainly must have believed most of us would benefit by this. I cannot positively tell whether or not it has done this or will do this for me. If I knew I could answer other than undecided. - never-the-les- s, SON. Name: Curt Smith Class: Junior Major: Mathematics I believe the question really comes down to this: Do required chapels benefit most of us students? The benefit need not be sit-in- s. basic for an individual in a church related college. The students and facultys encounter with the Divine Providence while at school is a rewarding experience if, however, they attend chapel with a desire to receive. When this desire is presPresently, the PARSON staff is smack in the middle of ent,' then attending chapel will not chaotic reorganization. Many staff members are completely seem to be such an unfavorable exunoriented to the newspaper business or to a new position perience, 1208 East 2 1st South 10, 1961 Jim Hansen, president; Bill Buchanan, Elaine Elder, secretary, and Karyl Klassen will continue as treasurer. vice-preside- earth-shakin- g; Name: E. R. (name withheld) Class: Sophomore Major: History I am inclined t o say no because religion of any sort is a matter of personal liberty, not an impersonal law. Though the college means 'well, chapel is not keeping within the ethics of freedom of religion. The founder of Christianity based the acceptance of his teachings on a voluntary basis, not on a compulsory submission. How come we can violate this sacred trust? ..ip1 JOHNSON. Man of Many Talents By i: l,'t W -- Kathy Schwertz V' Charles W. Johnson, assistant of professor geography,, has gained distinction throughout the country for his scientific research and writ ings. He has had articles published in many scientific and laymen journals. Raised in Illinois, Mr. Johnson received his Bachelor of Science degree from the Illinois State Normal University in 1938. He earned his Masters degree from the University of Wisconsin in 1948. He has completed additional study at McGill University and Oregon State College. He has also worked on food research at Stanford University and the University of California at Berkeley. Articles Published In Mr. Johnsons opinion the most interesting of the scientific writings he has done was his report of his research on Brahma Cattle which was published in The Cattleman. His articles on the benefit of encouraging the instruction of geography and conservation in high school were printed in the magazine New Outlook. In southeastern Washington, Mr. Johnson worked on a committee investigating the process of undergasification of coal which pound is a new idea in this country but is being practiced extensively in Russia. (I. Ksy Professor Johnson Mr. Johnson joined the staff of Westminster College in 1958. He had previously taught at Wisconsin State University and in high schools in the state of Washington. Praises Westminsters Contributions A liberal arts college, such as Westminster has a great deal to contribute to society, Mr. Johnson remarked. A large percentage of the people in Whos Who have attended small liberal arts colleges like this one, he continued. In expressing his personal opinion of' Westminster, Mr. Johnson relapraised the student-teache- r tionship which gives each one that I favor the flexpersonal touch. e institution for ibility in a this student-teache- r relationship as well as for the greater teaching non-stat- possibilities and opportunities, concluded. Just for Fun lets all go to the LIBERTY PARK AMUSEMENT CENTER 1100 SOUTH ON 600 EAST . Thrilling Rides for Big and Small Plus Happy Eat Treats We've Got 'Fm All! OPEN DAILY AT 11:00 A.M. he |