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Show THE SIGNPOST THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1942 To Do the Work We Have m m M A So You Write the Rest of This . . . Remember when . . . Your mother woke you up one morning and informed you that you were now old enough to begin school and with fingers shaking with excitement, you got into your clothes and your mother took you to be registered in the first grade. It was quite a thrill and you were scared to death, but that first thrill wore off and you felt as if you were an old hand at this school business. Then remember when . . . You left grade school and headed for the junior high. You swore up and down that there would never be another school that you would like as well as you did your grade school. But after you got into the swing of this new method, it was pretty swell. You didn't have to march from class to class, and there were no hall monitors to keep you quiet in the halls. You liked the surge of noise, and the whole confusing, bewildering set-up. It made you feel pretty big and important. Along about that time (or maybe before, if you are like some of the kids we know) you became conscious of the members of the opposite sex. The talk of the first dance came around, and with your heart in your hand you either accepted your first date, or asked for your first, as the case was. That was a pretty wonderful evening, if you can remember it. And school was pretty wonderful too; and you didn't want to leave it. But you did, and remember when . . . You were first called a junior with such a leer by some senior? It was fun being bullied around, even though you did pretend to hate it. There was the kick you got out of going out of town to football games, speech tournaments, the big athletic meets. It was wonderful having a dean to watch out for, and all the little outside things that made school so wonderful. Then there was something about having a serious song that made you feel all warm and fuzzy inside that seemed to say all the things you couldn't say because you would have been called a drooly sentimentalist. But you were only the youngest for one short year, and then you were calling the others "juniors" with a leer, and you were the ones who were looked up to. It gave you a superior feeling at times and you assumed an easy familarity with the faculty that you had not dared to have when you were the youngest. But all good things had to end, and so your senior year ended with graduation. And for one long summer you still felt as if a part of the high school, even though you knew you were out. And you still felt that there wouldn't be another school like high school. And it is true, there won't be. But there will be something else that you will feel just as warm towards. There was no substitute for grade school, or junior high, or high school. And there never will be; because you'll keep right on saying: Remember when . . . Pat Jurgens. But what about the girl who let her lover's medals go like that? Answer: She has got herself another lover. Presently she will have more medals. Editorial Office: 402-403 Moench Building Published semi-monthly by students of Weber Junior College Editor Jean Anne Watcrstradt Business Manager Keith Holbrook Society Editors Barbara Sander, Dorothy Cardon Sports Editor Orcn Jacobs Photographer and Cartoonist. .. David Meyer Typist Evelyn Applonie Faculty C. M. Nilsson, Ray B. West, Jr. Contributors to this issue: Joan Allred, Wayne Carver, Lorraine Cook, John Dixon, Mar Jean Hickman, Caroline Hobson, Pat Jurgens, Les-beth Lucas, Marvel Murphy, Robert Petty, Beth Rhees, Herbert Wiese. Member of the Rocky Mountain Intercollegiate Press Association. 1912 -:- Member -:- 1948 Associated Collegiate Press REPRESENTED FOR NATIONAL ADVERTISING BY National Advertising Service, Inc. College Publishers Representative 420 MADISON AVE. NEW YORK, N. Y. Chicago - Boston - Los Angeles - San Francisco "The ambition of my life will be realized when the guns at length are silent." That was the declaration made by a young man as he left his home for "parts unknown." Faith? Yes, he had faith . . . Courage? Yes . . . Appreciation of his responsibilities in helping to win the war? Yes. He knew what it meant to be an officer and to lead comrades in the thick of battle ; he had been trained at an officer candidates' training school . . . Vision of work for him to do in a world of tomorrow? Yes. He saw beyond "parts unknown." The course of his life had been changed, but one day he would return to live and work in a peaceful world, to help build the world of tomorrow. How many of us who recently graduated from high school, or who have spent one year or two years of college will soon be challenged with active service in the armed forces of our nation? No one can say. This we do know. All of us must appreciate the responsibilities of the work we have been given as the youth of America. We must make the most of our best for the sake of others as well as for ourselevs. That means that we must think, work, pray, study, play, and worship in the ways that challenge the best in us. We must do this whether we are in school, or in defense work, or in the active or deferred service of our country. We hope that many of you will be with us at Weber. We believe that here you will find labors for American youth that will challenge the best that is in you. Welcome ! Royden C. Braithwaite. On Other Campuses . . . Heading most of the nation's schools in starting early this war year, the University of New Mexico evidently got under way in the middle of August. The first issue of the Lobo came off the presses August 21. Enrollment for 1942 was announced as "strictly" normal, there being a drop of only 257 students. This left the total at 1088. Queerly there was a drop in the number of women enrolled. Officials of the school dived around for a plausible answer and came up with several things, but there wasn't a decent 600x16 among the lot. All they needed to prounce was: "Where the men go, the gals go too, and when." Oddest happening at the school during its first four weeks occurred in the new men's dormitory. Two members (evidently moist) attacked a hardwood door with bayonets, "thrusting them through it numerous times," according to the chaste language of the Lobo. President Roy M. Green of Colorado college of A. and M. A., told incoming freshmen: "If you can so conduct yourselves and so meet people in the few years allowed you in college that you not only change your state of mind, but also, for the better, your state of health and physical well being, and your moral and spiritual stamina, you will do yourselves the greatest good in your lives in the fewest number of years." At Temple university, Philadelphia, Ray Morrison has had a few Pollyana thoughts come over him about the status of football during this first year of the United States' active participation in the conflict. Morrison, who is head coach at Temple, says that though the average squad is reduced to 35 or 36, coaches will suffer no vicissitudes. (A college freshman once defined "vicissitudes" as jewels.) '"Two frequently they have too many candidates, both for their own good and the good of the team," he opined. "Third- and fourth-string substitutes of last year will take on new life. What less skilled players lack in ability will be more than made up by their desire to play regularly. Even with the many standout players called for military service, I believe the caliber of college football will not be noticeably poorer. If anything, I believe the public will see a more spirited game." The Collegiate Life . . . Rankin Mc Intyre Sends Word From Vet" School Dear Editor: Boy, what a school this is barely time this summer to "scratch one's back" My work has been lots of fun and intensely interesting. I know now that I picked the right field in Veterinary Medicine. We will take two years of anatomy and then following that, two years of clinic (surgery, diagnosis, etc.) It was about a five-hour-a-day job on osteology of the horse alone, this last semester. Our hours average about 17 for the eight semesters. In spite of all the competition my grades averaged 2.4 this last sem. by competition I mean two Joint Army-Navy Board to Meet (Continued From Page One) qualify, and who wish to remain in school for a more thorough training, to prepare for positions of leadership with the nation's armed forces. The army reserve corps, for instance, offers opportunity for undergraduate male college students or for '.Igh school students who have been acceted for entrance to Weber college, to enlist in the army air force enlisted reserve corps. Such enlistees must be between the ages of 18 and ?6, able to pass the regular physical examination. Similar programs are available in the navy's V-l program for college students between th: ages of 17-26, as well . in the marine corps and coast guard. The navy V-l program offers opportunity for majors in biological sciences, English, speech, modern languages, physical sciences, social sciences, engineering, education, physical education, business, music, forestry, agriculture, pre-medicine, pre-dental, and chemistry. Weber college has been allotted male students for the navy program 53 first-year students and 38 second-year students. "Enlistment in class V-l accredited college program," Dean Stevenson emphasized, "shall be construed as a guarantee to the candidate of an opportunity to earn consideration for transfer to an officer training class, but in no case as a guarantee of such transfer itself or of commission." Similar programs are offered by other branches o the armed services.Weber college students who wish to abtain complete information on the various programs before the October 8 visit of the officers, should call at Dean Stevenson's office where material is available. Ph. D s, fourteen master's, and eleven BS's out of class of 40. Eight flunked out during sem., including one of the PhD's. Expect to make it OK now as the first work is over and I know a few of my abilities, but truly it really isn't half bad we'll use everything that is given. Hitch-hiked home during summer and fall semesters, a ten-day vacation. Found everything in St. Louis about the same, considering a few changes for Hitler. Don't know where I'd be now if it weren't for the background giVen me there at weber. Sincerely, RANKIN McINTYRE. In view of these wholesale casualties caused by cupid, it might be wise to hide away in some quiet place of learning, where if you're "took" you'll be took by someone with a ten-thousand-a-year potential or anyway an officer's rating. BUY YOUR BACK TO SCHOOL GIFTS AND NEEDS NOW AT PACKER & WEST 2359 Washington BJ( Robert Weede Starts Series (Continued Prom Pace One) of-town guests who may desire to purchase tickets for individual performances. It does mean, however, that there is a possibility of more numbers being added before the year is over. Weber college students will also be admitted to several kumbers, as yet unannounced, to be presented as parfc of the regular student assembly program. Dear Editor: J. supposed you're used to getting letters from harrassed freshmen like myself who still consider themselves high school seniors of noble rank instead of green freshmen, than which there is nothing lower or more despicable. (Or so I am told.) But, editor, I've always been one to prosper truth's worthy cause; and I consider the freshman's cause one of the most worthy of all to champion. So, if you'll pardon my effrontery and not take this as an insubordination to the sophomores, I'm going to indulge in a bit of backpatting and "whistling in the dark,' 'and give vent to my feelings on the subject, "Why the Sophomores Can't Do Without the Freshmen." Point number one: If the "little froshies" weren't in school, who would build up the morale of the sophomores Certainly not the professors! The panitors are too busy even to notice them, and there's no one else left. Now, with poor morale, what happen sto school spirit? There isn't any. And without school spirit well, there's just no school worth sneezin gat. The reputation of the school sinks lower until it's in the very depths of degradation. When that happens, no self-respecting scholar would be caught dead in its halls. So now what do we have? The absolute dearth of students when registration comes causes the school to close down. There you have a very learned faculty jobless and on the government's hands. It isn't as though the government didn't have enough on its hands with all the strikes and the war. No! It has to have a whole crew of professors and educators too. And all because there were no freshmen. That would be a neat little item to have on your conscience, wouldn't it, sophomores? And a sophomore without a clear conscience is a sad case all the way around. So, no matter which way you look at it, they can't do without us. Take heart, fellow freshmen, and realize that we're all in this thing together. And even though they won't pay any attention to us, I have tried to present our case. To the sophomores I'd just like to say, "We're yours for the appreciating; and I don't know where you'll find a greener bunch to bolster your morale." What about ours? Well, don't worry about ours. Those juniors that we had so much fun intimidating last year still thing we're pretty wonderful. Sincerely, PAT JURGENS. years to accept the well-thumbed er, time-honored traditions and re sponsibilities of college life. You now stand at the threshold where from a mere tadpole you emerge : a full-grown frog! College is a serious business where appreciation and respect for those of greater knowedge and experience is a major requisite. Of course, we who are sophomores do do not expect you to acquire all the finesse in one day we shall give you at least two. What could be finer than a beautiful freshman gir lassisting a revered sophomore man to his classes every hour? However, let me hasten to say that al lsophomore ladies have learned (in college) to take care of them selves without the aid (meddling) of some young, inexperienced freshman. Let me say that an agonizing penalty awaits any freshman boy found in the presence of the beautiful sophomore girls. Another gentle guide. Conspicu ous clothing (known among fresh man rabble as loud duds ) have a marked tendency to irritate the sensitive feelings of sophomores who justly claim the exclusive privilege to appear "daper." Such apparel, if seen within bombing distance, shall efficiently be confiscated by promptly ejecting the wearer. (Act VI, Section H, Clause 429674.) It would be unnecessary, I am sure, to remind you that sopho mores, by virtue of their rank (not smell), are heirs to the best seats in assemblies, most convenient spots in the cafeteria line-up, and authority to express themselves freely in any matter pertining to the educating and refining of the freshmen. May you enjoy your year at Weber and learn to love and ap preciate the sophomores. I close Dixon, Student Body Adopt Policy (Continued From Page One) publications but saving by consolidation.These are part of the "educational imperatives" which the students and faculty members developed cooperatively and unitedly last year. This democratic way of solving school problems is in itself an "educational imperative" that must and will be preserved. It is this policy, coupled with the wonderful spirit of the men and women of Weber, that makes the institution a busy yet happy family that finds joy in living, skill in doing, and profound satisfaction in serving. Teachers Enjoy Summer Study (Continued From Page One) leges can evaluate the status of their own publicity. The contributions of the workshop, together with its newspaper and reports of a conference on terminal education held during the period, were bound and issued to the public. Miss Phebe Ward, workshop consultant from San Francisco junior college, now do-' .sr public relations work to aid the war effort in San Diego, edited the compilation. Fifteen Weber college teachers attended workshops last year. This summer the number was reduced by the requirements of the war effort in the Ogden area. However, several teachers continued studies they began at workshops last year. Offficers Name War Year as Hard' And Call for Effort By JEAff ANNE WATERSTRADT This year's requirements and special problems have been quite thoroughly mulled over and a course of action decided upon by the school's student body officers, according to communications they have released this week to the school paper to be issued to the prospective student body. Says dynamic President Wayne- Carver: "The phrase 'as usual' has long been abandoned by most Americans. Busin ;ss, agriculture, industry, and edt cation have all cast aside any pretense of normalcy to concern themselves with the sterner, more realistic activities of a nation engaged in total war. Antiquated Phrase "As the Weber college student body enters its first complete war year, it becomes more and more evident that 'student body as usual' has also become an antiquated phrase, for whereas before the war we could concern ourselves largely with our own welfare and plan and engage in activities designed only for the student body as a group, we must now face the fact that this organization has a definite role to play in the scheme of total war in and around Ogden. We must prepare and ex ecute our activities with this thought in mind." Appearing to rival any vice presidential timber anywhere, attractive Beth Rhees penned this point of view: "As another school season is about to open, we are surrounded with a flood of opinions as to the degree of success Weber will meet with this year. The basis 'for such opinions seems to be founded on the thought that there will be fewer students attending school, and therefore we can expect less from the college as a whole. Not the Number "The point is that it is not the number of students attending that make the school, but rather what those who do come put into it. What was said of the nafion (it is only as strong as its people) might likewise be said of our school; it is only as progressive as its student body. This puts the whole thing up to us, doesn't it?" Marvel Murphy, secretary imported from Hawaii, where she spent two years, has both the vivacity and the realization of what this war means to put across the sort of program that this year requires, her colleagues in the student body declare. Attending Weber college means something very special to her, she says: "For me, each day during the summer was a little brighter one than the day before had been, because it meant that October 5 was a little closer. And now that it is really here, I am happier than I have been in a long time An Unusual Year "Because of surrounding condi tions, this year will be an unusual year, and we will all have to get in and work together to make Weber come out on top. For you know, Weber has always been on top, maybe not always in football or basketball scores, but in spirit. "We do not want to boast, but with this profound thought. "Heaven help the sophomores if all army sergeants are freshmen!" Affectionately, "PETTY" P. S.: Somehow ' In this little epistle I have overlooked a most important item which must be thoroughly understood: It is also the exclusive right of the sophomores to wear pants without a press and to speak with words of more than two syllables. Love, B. P. Dear Sudents and Freshmen: Inasmuch as the students (sophomores) already thoroughly and completely comprehend what sentiments shall hherein be expressed, I shall direct my thoughts only to the freshmen. You are about to enter college, a hallowed shrine of learning. (That doesn't sound bad!) Consequently, it behooves you to set aside the childish mannerisms acquired in your feebl high school For Campus or Dates $395 to $595 From dainty dress or formal slippers to rugged campus oxfords, you'll always find a grand collection here, reasonably priced. Young Men's College Oxfords $95 to $45 Heavy brogues with harness stitching in dark antique colors or plainer styles for dress, priced low. DOWNSTAIRS Register Now Fall quarter registration is now in progress, and has been since September 14. Students may register daily except Saturday and Sunday. Because of the number of students who are working in defense plants and who will be unable to register in the daytime, evening registration will take place on the following dates: September 22 and 24 from seven-thirty to nine; and also on Monday and Wednesday evenings of the following, September 28 and 30. Final registration day will be Friday, October 2, and instruction will begin Monday, October 5, 1942. we do have an excellent faculty and a fine president, and we hope to have a fine student body to work hand-in-hand with them. Come to Weber prepared to enjoy it, to study and inform yourselves, to get into an activity which will keep you busy and active in school work. Then, without doubt, you will learn to love Weber as does anyone who joins in and helps produce the work and fun Weber is famous for." President Wayne Carver summed the whole matter up this way: "Our nation is at war. We must do all in our power to insure and speed victory. Can American youth continue to contribute his share toward victory while attending college? That is the challenge which faces every college youth today. That is the challenge that the student body of Weber college most willingly accepts." GLEN BROS. 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