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Show Who Do Our New Stucerit Of ficers Represent: Time was when student activities at place! Weber were sponsored by such truly rep-1 Our new .student body officers may be resentative organizations as the Student interested to know that, according- to aC- Paffn 2 WKRKR COLLEGE SIGNPOST WEDNESDAY, MAY 8, If) ir, Body Association, A. W. S., A. M. S., and the Freshman and Sophomore Classes. The Student Body elections just con tua.l figures, they represent about 25 pe cent of the students. It is to be hoped that they will prove eluded were completely dominated by one by their actions that they represent the powerful, non-representative minority group. The series of discriminatory iuvita tional club dances to which we are now being treated reveals this same cliche with a strangle-hold on our social activities. The time has come to meet this chal lenge squarely to put the activities of think they called it. entire school. We suggest they do this by completely reorganizing Weber's political and social life on a non-affiliated basis- Surely no one denies that one of our primary aims is the teaching of Democracy. We just finished a little argument about that, remember? World War II,, I Weber College back on a Democratic basis Fraternal organizations do have a place on the campus, and we recognize what we preach their value so long as they stay in that Certainly we will never achieve that aim unless we begin at once to practice Reed Anderson. Let's Clean Up "Everyone talks about the weather, no one does anything about it." This is a saying, old, but easily applicable to the cleaning up of Utah for its birthday celebration next year. For next year should be the big year for every Utahn. The eyes of the nation will focus here. The state will be toured by numerous residents of other states. And they will view the state with critical eyes. What will these tourists think of the appearance of Utah? Of all sensory im-ressions, the visible is probably the strongest. Will the sights these tourists see send them away thinking that the desert has truly "bloomed as the rose"? Or will they say it is still the desert, dirty and unkept? What they think lies not with just a few groups that are sponsoring clean up drives, but with every citizen who is physical able to handle a rake, a hoe, or a shovel. Each must do his bit, for it is each concerned doing his bit that is the essence of cooperation. Many citizens already are rationalizing, seeking an excuse to put off this important work. This practice wll later bring us a feeling of repugnance when we see disgust written in the eyes of visitors to Utah. We can let the work go and tourist come and we can still endeavor to leave a good impression by gracious manners and a hearty Western welcome. But keen intellects, such as we at Weber, can not help but see the fallacy of. such a preceed- ure. We know that such a proceedure will only salve our conscience. The work must be done. As a group, we at Weber do not want to be disgraced by being a little slow in getting started and the work not yet finished with the arrival of the tourist vanguard. Utah with its winding canyons filled with tranquill, flowing streams, chains of lofty hills and ever promising valleys is a scenic landmark in the widening of a visitor's experience- But the work of nature alone is not enemgh. There must be a fitting frame for this picture. And the frame is where man has been. What, will the frame look like? Will it improve the picture or will it detract from the looks of a perfect painting? Many things must be accomplished. People would be surpised what marvels a little paint will accomplish. The removal of dead trees, unsightly shrubs and litter, and the repair of broke fences will improve the looks of the individual home. i Utah residents have always been proud of their state. This would be a poor time to stop and rest on the glory of the past just as we reach the goal that we have been striving for for nearly one hundred years. Yes, the goal is surely in sight. The work of our fathers will not go unrewarded if we do our share in completing the work of a century of statehood. Henry Galbraith A Toast To Sadie Hax kins The work of Otyokwa in putting over Sadie Hawkins Day is praiseworthy and to our notion tends to make Weber college a good place to have fun as well as to receive an education. Really only a few, or possibly none, follow pure education without deriving joy from it. The atomic scientist must get a joy like that of Columbus out of his gigantic feat. Members of an agricultural college staff see visions of green grain growing in what was once alkali and swamps. But a Weber coed is happiest when she has roused the lethargic male from his unhappy scholastic trance and proved to him that there is fun afoot with the coed. Many of the veterans attending here to the feminine mind are numb from prolonged association with shell holes and jungles and the briny sea and the unloving touch of rain and snow, and possibly are also suffering from the internal disorders bound to rise from the hash concocted by sweating kitchen police. These girls would have them realize that civilization offers much better stuff than the foregoing nightmares if only they will bestir themselves and come to. We can say this much for the veteran, however. Once he got the feel of Sadie Hawkin's Day, he entered into the game in great spirit and showed considerable enterprise in setting his own rules. ON THE RIGHT WE HAVE 1 WHAT WE THAX 15 ' ' . ,'Hpn He Also Serves A Boost For Activities Current plans for reestablishing the award system under the direction of a special committee may do considerable toward building student body activities at Weber college if the system turns out to be worthwhile. Various reasons have been given for discarding the elaborate award system in operation here prior to the war, including the cost and the alleged giving of awards without their being earned. Some of the The Signpost Editorial Office .mi Mfoonch Buildup Published semi-monthly by students of Weber College Editor Ja0k Branham News Editor Reed Anderson Business Manager Robert Odeulhal Society Erma Harris Editorial Adviser ( . AT. Nllsspn Business Adviser Harold Handley Photography 1 red Rabc Reporters: Henry Galbraith, f rank Sessions, Charles Beutler, Connie Reld eliminated but the system was apparently found unsatisfactory since it was discarded. It reached its most glorious culmination regarded by those who made it in Orion club. And testimony has, come from its members that they undertook heavy-extracurricular work because they wished to be members of so honored a group. In fact the period when the former system was in operation may well be considered the glorious era of student activity. In working toward a new system of awards, the committee should arrive at something which gives more than a scrap of paper and somehow confers distinct Honor upon the recipient. Moreover, it should be fair. Unfairness, indeed, has been given honors and others have receiv-sd none. And this, no doubt, has been one jf the reasons for rebuilding the honor award system. A point to be considered is that student actors, for example, should receive as ample credit in the award system as track men. As we have been told, this was the idea that motivated the former system, but the scholastic requirement was put high at first and some candidates for honors had difficulty in gaining such recognition.To us, it-does not seem that difficulty in gaining honors is anything but praise of the systeVn- It would seem that in addition to being fair and substantial honors should also be rather difficult of attain ment. Erwin Porter, Weber College carpenter, that man around the campus who repairs the ravages of students and time. Above, Mr. Porter makes some necessary repairs on one of the numerous college closets. Says Mr. Porter, "wha.t do people do with keys?" ; Theatre Group Presents Play ;i (Connnu-rt mrni Page 1) er. Miss Fortune's attornev: Kay Randall, as Andrew, the butler; Dale C. Brown, as Mr. Hutchins. Mr. Carlton's boss; Reed Adams as the inspector; Bill Carpenter as the conductor, all do their bits capably in supporting the larger roles. Other members in the cast as train passengers are Pat Jur. gens, Ruth Dixon, Bernice Child. Grant Wood, Kay Randall and Dale Brown. Well Directed The play is well directed by Julian R. Sephens, the charac. erizations being especially free from a one-man. pattern. The scenery and costumes of the cast ire appealingly attractive. The performance will be presented again tonight. Friday and Saturday nights. A. P. W. Scandals Of The Weak Otyokwa Lists Final Kvent NOW SAT Jane Wyman Robert Hutton "Too Youii To Know" Wallace Beery Margaret O'Brien "Bad Bascomb" DOKOS 2522 Washington Brvd. Phone 2-5522 Quality Dry Cleaning Co. VERNON S. POULSEN, CLARA W. POULSEN 2215 Washington Blvd. Ogden, Utah Phone 2-5133 Graduation Program Set (Continued from Page 1) Daniel Peterson. Dorothv Putnam, Sarah, Lee Pugh, Sliirley Rabe, NaDene Ray, Jean Elizabeth Richardson, Raymond rhomas Sanders, Afton Norma Shearer, Carol Shaughnessy. Mary Shewehuck, Vera Ray Sherwood, Elaine Smith, LaVell Smedley. Jacqueline Snell, Lorela Sor-enson, Mitzi Stevenson, John Thomas Vernieu, Shirley Wade, Gerald Chauncey Welker, Barbara,. Jean West, Ann WheeL wright, Fern Pears.e Wheel, wright, Mary Jo Wilson, Norma Fay Wright. Certificate 01 completion :.Nola Mae Baker, Ray Clinton Barnard. Betty Firth, Maurine Martin. Alice Miyako Okuda, Carol Beth Smyth. B Durrrll S. Willey Spring came a little laic "tins year. Your columnist could hardly see. wandering out in the orrcnis ot rain to capture data :or ipip scaadal sheet. '.In a uroil round, the campus, Jojinrue Ne.-il could bp. seen imder a tyujdin;; rec explaining t,hc clement oi the new season to DoUic feehi ven. the girl with a willing- e-ar. Mrs. YerrijlBtpis' tftci;nopn gym class can ccrtaintly do just. , ce to the now time of year. Her girls. Olive Hanson and Ruth f.s. saeson wear conflicting sweaters and shorts, if Ruth would give her sweater to Olive and the latter the same their gym suits would be in perfect harmony. At least let me wish the girl's Softball teams. "Happy Hunl- ing," in their femine glory. Ancthcr look at the cities billiard parlors will tell you that spring is indeed here. Henry Calbraith and Frankic Sessions ind countless others can be .ound haunting the flattop ;our iey. I have been told that Gal-jiaith has scratch shots down ,' to, a, fine art, my advice ;s stick I to the classroom for there wen t ' always be a GI Bill, i Bob Davis', new, golf class has much diverson from the Tee and Caddy routine. At least Jie many wemen have taught Harold Tibbcts there is more han a hple-in-one to golf. A final message, might I suggest that our Government raise the G I allotment from S6f to 390 monthly, Norman Hunt. S Members of Otyokwa arc- busy planning their final activities of the year, officers reported. WUh the success of Sadie Hawkins Day and Sadie Haw. kins Dante behind them, the IndiHii, m.ufls wish to i'-ank all those wno participated and help, ed to make it a success. f Many items are listed on Oiyo-kwa's final calendar of activities. These include a pari.--which will be given by the voshman members for the sophomores. I This is an award to the sojmi-mores for making the highest scholastic- average during winter quarter. Also the alumnae of Otyoka are giving a banquet May 16. for all graduating members. At the award assembly ,he latter part of May. Otyokwa will present a full tuition scholarship to an outstanding Weber college girl. This scholarship, which is sponsored by the Otyokwa alumnae. was instituted last year. It is called the Lydia Tan. ft ner scholarship in honor of -.he former home economies instructor at Weber. Editor Knows All. Answers Dear Editor: It has been noticed that in the last few issues of Ye Olde Signpost, the letters to the Editor are merely published and not answered. Dcn't you have a dictionary or is it because you don't belong to the Union. Coed. Dear Coed, Leave name, AGE, and phone mini her in copy box. The editor-will call personally fti give you all the answers. Editor. Dear Ed., . Why don't more girls dress up louses and oxfords are comfort-blc, but we aren't in high ohool anymore. overcome awkwardness on a dance flppr. I think it should be taught every quarter. One who likes to dance. P. S. With Mrs., G. as a teacher, who cculd go wrong! Dear Editor: On, behalf of all the girls who like to dance with Dale Pulsipher, we would like to ask, if. it is at all possible to have more matinee dances. Two Hopeful Hags. Dear Dress Up. You buy (hem. Dress Up Editor. Dear Ed.. I would like to suggest Hint when the new CI is built, they allow smoking and dancing. Some of the vets are liable to catch their death of Pneumonia next winter if they are staked outside. A Smoke Cloud Roger. Dear Editor, One afternoon I 'happened' to drop in on the social dancing class taught by the charming, graceful and lovely Mrs. Gregory.I noticed tha there were many fellows in the class. Everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves immensely. The class is helping many bashful people Kalamata Schedules Mother's Tea Plans for Kalamata's annual Mother's Tea are now under way. This wiH take place some time in tne near luture. Lorela Sorensen, has been chosen to represent the "Queen of Friends" in the beauty contest sponsored by Sigma. 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