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Show Page 2 THE SIGNPOST Published every other week by the Associated Students of Weber College Co-Managing Editors Frank McQuown and Max McEwan Editorial Assistants Administration Morton Fuller, Elzada Carlson Features Dorothy Dixon, Wayne Farrell Society - - Aurlene Osmond Sports - - Pat Quinn Business Assistant Ronald Cole Advertising Andrew Clements, Jacob Weese Circulation Manager Chet Gilgen Photographers Stewart Wheelwright, Bill Havenor Typist Jacquline Peterson editorial In these swiftly moving, stiffly competitive times, education is essential to success; but success requires a great deal more than book knowledge. Thousands of young people are graduated from our many colleges and universities every year, all with just about the same education with which to face the working world. Some succeed, some fail, most take the middle road. For knowledge, after all, is only equipment and the value of any equipment lies not in its existence but in the way in which it is used. Initiative, leadership, reliability, and cooperation; these are the qualities which enable one to use his education to the best advantage; and unfortunately these qualities are not always fostered in the regular class room. The extra-curricular activities, on the other hand, approach more nearly the real life conditions which every student expects to face. For there is not one of these activities, athletics, dramatics, club work, or participation and management of student body functions, that does not require cooperation and reliability, and give ample opportunities to develop initiative and leadership. One of the greatest leaders of our time, namely Heber J. Grant, has said "That which we persist in doing becomes easier; not that the nature of the thing has changed but that our ability to do has increased." Surely there is no better place than school for one to serve his apprenticeship of real living. The wise employer realizes all this, and taking a tip from the ;Rhodes and other large scholarship requirements, he is very likely to ask for an account of the student's extra-curricular activities along with his grade points, standing in his class, and date of his diploma. Joe Blow 1e Cditct aijA "JateureW Because your editor loves his paper so much, he finds he spends too much time on it. He finds his curricular activities, his extra curricula:- activities, and his outside work conflict. Because a college education is supposed to be quite the thing, and because his father insists that he spend more time on his school lessons and his outside work, your editor finds himself forced to resign from office for the balance of the winter quarter. Occasionally an article or two written by your Ed. may pop up suddenly, but that depends largely on gray matter, ambition, health, necessity, etc., and stuff. And so, then, I guess it's farewell 'till .... Max McEwan. Thorn McAn Specialize in College Styles For Best Jewelry Repairing .... GEO F. VAUGHN, Jeweler Watch and Clock Repairing All Work Guaranteed West of Ogden Theatre : For Your Convenience . . . COLLEGE BOOK STORE WHO WILL PROTECT THE COLLEGE GIRL? A SATIRE By Max McEwan Once in the life of every college editor, as well as of every man, there comes a time when he just can't stand it any longer he runs amuck. He finds he simply must add his little bit to what has already been said about women. Not so long ago, in a local scandal sheet, a coed from a mid-western college made a statement that, I imagine, disillusioned no few shall we call them optimists? The statement ran as follows: "The modern college girl should keep the man wanting" something that he will never get without letting him know that he will never get it." Being, myself, a sophomore and a cynic, that is, a disillusioned, idealistic youth, I was not very surprised when I read the gal's confession, but I was impressed. It seems to me that there is something just a bit screwy about the modern college girl's attitude. An average college date costs us college boys something in the neighborhood of a "fin". That is, a buck for gas; fifty cents for oil; a quarter for a new package of razor blades; a buck to have our suits pressed; a dime for a shoe shine; a buck for a corsage; a buck for the dance or show; fifty cents for food before the date; a buck for food after the date; fifty cents for tips; a quarter to play her favorite records; a nickle for gum; and a dime's worth of tax tokens. Now, although I am not mercenary, it does seem that the boy gets very little for his money or maybe I don't go out with the right girls. The average college date proceeds in about the following manner: The fellow furnishes the transportation and pays for it (cash). He calls at the girl's house, is told that she is about ready and won't he make himself at home. But he mustn't take off his shoes, lie down on the sofa and moan softly about his headache that would be unconventional, and indicate that he was not a gentleman. Feeling just a bit uncomfortable, and having nothing to do, he looks around for something to read. He discovers he has three choices a newspaper, a Bible, and a treatise on the theory of cosmology. So he picks up the newspaper, and after appearing to be deeply engrossed for half an hour, during which time he answers questions put by her parents in regards to the weather, college life, and what does the younger generation think of religion, war and women, he finds that he Has already read the newspaper the night before. Just about the time he decides to relax regardless of convention, she comes tripping lightly into the room and beams warmly. "I'm ready," she says. "Been waiting long?" "No, not very," he lies, his face cracking into a smile. He puts her coat on for her, pockets her purse and her toilet accessories, opens doors and closes doors, and drives her to the most expensive beanery. Arriving at the beanery, he opens doors again, finds a seat for her, helps her into it, and hangs her coat up very carefully. He lets her order all the food her little heart desires, orders the same and eats it if it kills him, pays the bill, and tips the waiter. (The best waiters are the ones that look the saddest and the most underfed.) He asks her what show she wants to see, and if he's seen it, he mustn't spoil her fun by letting her know that he's already seen the show, that it was terrible, that there was no comedy, and that during the only part of the show that made any sense two giddy high school girls twittered about a girl named Margaret, who was making a sucker out of a football hero who had blond wavy hair. He feeds her again after the show and trys to catch the words "Bei Mir Bis Du Schon" while she twitters about what her girl friend said, what her girl's boy friend said, hat styles, dress styles, and hair styles. He can't eat any more; so he waits until she finishes hers, puts her coat on, pays the check, and tips the sad-eyed waiter. He assists her into his father's car, and drives slowly along a canyon road, along the shore of a lake in the moonlight. He puts his arm around her. The night's hot she says, and sits as far over on her side of the car as she can and gazes out at the moon. He realizes, after his arm begins to throb and ache, that she is evidently not the type. What a shame, lie thinks, that all this beauty is wasted on her. "It's getting late,' she says. "I've really got to be getting back." So he drives her home while she explains that her lessons have been sadly neglected and that the teacher will be furious tomorrow. The car stops in front of her house, the boy turns off the lights and looks at her. "I hope mother isn't awake," she says. He smiles, gets out and escorts her to her door. "I've had a darling time," she say3. "And you're a dear." The boy beams, his hands twisting in his empty pockets, and replies, "Oh, shucks! Gee Whizz! It was nothing!" Next Friday he takes her out again. Of course, being a disillusioned, idealistic youth, he couldn't expect anything else, but still the whole thing seems just a big tragic. Anyway, it can plainly be seen why some fellows just have to let themselves go and say very softly to themselves "Bah!" Weber Wrestlers To Make Debut Soon Coach Bob Davis today predicted one of the most successful seasons for Weber college wrestlers in many years. "We have very fine material from which to select contestants," said Davis. "Jack Bingham, who wrestled here two years ago, and Darrell Peterson, a newcomer, are showing unusual promise. More men in the lighter weights are needed, specially in the 118 to 12 6-lb. divisions," he said. Men remaining from last year's squad are Glen Ellis, 126; Sam Burton and Jack Brown, 175. Other men that are getting in trim are Leland Foxely, 118; Herrick, 145; Allan Blaine, 165; Donald Pierson, 165, who has one year's experience at B. Y. U.; and Harry McCool, 165. In the heavyweight there are Don Hatch and Allan Bassett. Tentative meets have been arranged with B. Y. U. This week's meet is with Utah University at Salt Lake City on Friday, January 21. La Dianaeda Holds Initiation The La Dianaeda Club held a formal initiation for its first group of pledges Sunday, January 2, in the drawing room of the Hotel Ben Lomond. Following the impressive ceremony, the new members were honored at a banquet held in the Japanese room. The new members are: Madge Burt, Vera Donavil, Phyllis Chambers, Florence Francis, Florence Blanch, Helen Van Dyke, Vivian Falhauber, Beverly Briem, Thelma Eskelson, Norma Barrows, and Donna Peterson. Tuesday night Elzada Carlson, Ruth Greenwell and Erma Bingham were hostesses at a "Backwards" party for the club at the Greenwell home. The refreshments were cleverly served in a backward style, and the table decorations were upside down. A short business meeting was held following refreshments. Whip Club Increases Membership The Whip Club increased its membership to thirty-two Thursday night when thirteen sophomore girls were initiated. The impressive ceremony was held in the women's lounge midst shadows and candlelight. Each member was presented with a corsage of carnations and sweet peas. Light refreshments followed. The thirteen girls are: Jane Nickson, Reva Knowles, Ruth Neville, Bette Herrington, Elaine Jones, Mary Heinen, Verna Mae Wiggins, Thelma Eskelson, Elsie Roush, Vendla Kennedy, Karlene Jackson, Marie Showells, and Gladys Kalney. Miss Ida Stewart was also initiated as adviser. If She's Cold . . . (and some are) If She's Hungry . . . (and they all are) You can fix it at the Cclleye Jhh HUDSON NOODLE PARLOR and HUDSON NOODLE FACTORY 7 you ivish DRIED NOODLES call your grocer for . . . Mikado Brand Noodles |