OCR Text |
Show Page 2 SIGNPOST MARCH 9, 1962 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR By Larry Bryant Chairman of the International Relations Committee and Special Events Committee. When one walks through the Union, he can certainly see groups of students carrying on discus sions, one with another or perhaps with groups discussing a subject. I have listened to some of these discussions and found them to be enlightening; involved such matters as the modern society, religion, politics, books of various types and in some cases, just plain small talk . And occasionally, too, we may find a boy and girl just casting love glances at each other. Naturally, this too is important Constitution Committee Most colleges are growing; ours is growing by leaps and bounds in the number of students, staff, facilities, etc. When a student-body starts to grow, one of the most important things for the growing group to do is to appoint a committee to draw up a constitution. This committee must consider the items which must be included in any Constitution and make decisions in regard to them as will best serve the interest of the growing populous. Outlining The Constitutional Congress of Weber College started ias a dis cussion group consisting of sixteen students from all phases and backgrounds of the college campus. On October 30, 1961, the first meeting, an orientation by Dr. Dayton was given and the goals were outlined. The first committee for research was appointed by chairman Veann Bingham. The Preamble Committee consisted of Tom Jones, Lorilee Hayes, and Jan Gill. From their initial efforts we have derived the following preamble: We, the students of Weber College, in keeping with the rules and regulations of the Board of Irustees and the President of We ber College, in order to promote ettective seli-government, to pro mote harmony and co-operation between students and faculty, to provide facilities and programs capable of fulfilling the needs and interests of the students, to create an atmosphere conducive to scholastic achievements, and to promote academic and social activities, do establish this Constitution.Next time I will outline the membership, officers, andstructure. tFJC Students Loses $20O0 "Eling And I" A Failure Ago Of Kings" Recommended By Teachers The Weber College English De partment is making possible the reception of the "Age cf Kings" on the Union Building Television set it was announced by Gerald R. Grove, English Teacher. The Weber County Board of Education is sponsoring 'the series over their educational channel,6 KWCS, Channel '6. The "Age of Kings" is a series of Shakespear's historical plays performed by a select group of British players, and produced by the Humble Oil and Refining Go. The plays can be seen every Wednesday afternoon at 3:30 and will be replayed Friday evenings at 7:30. interests needed By Ray London Within the past few months, we have all heard statements dealing With the topic, "The Most Dangerous Threat Of Our Time". The answers to this topic have varied from "the 25 hour week" to the old standby, "communism". I would, however, like to advance another nominee. The most dan-gerious threat of our time, I feel, does not rest with certain labor unions, or international communism, but with us. Traditional Attitude We, as students of Weber College, have the potential of being our own executioner. We bear the seed to our own destruction. The seed that I refer to is our apathetic and lethargic attitude toward our role as students, and t citizens, in all forms cf endeavor.' It seems that in most students activities, there are those who think that they are "Gods gift," those who worry about other's problems too much, and those who don't care about much of anything. Interest Needed I'm not proposing that every student should be uncertain of himself, or that they should analyze only themselves, and I'm not proposing that every student should major in political science. I am, however, advancing the proposition that students should concern themselves with improving their minds, and take a more active interest in their civic responsibilityWe can not expect a better world tomorrow, if We do not become aware of the problems of the one we have today. Being aware of a problem is not enough, we must also act. Are you prepared to act. and act 'today to help solve some of our problems ? Dear Editor: I wo'iild like 'to express my appreciation to the great number of Weber College students who con tributed so much to help make last week's production "The King ana v a success, it was described by many as Weber's very best musical show. Since this opinion seems to De expressed each year, it appears .obvious that our standards and capability are climbing continually upward. Hard Work A fine musical comedy does not just happen. In this case it was the culmination of a great deal of effort put forth by a great many people. One hundred fifty indavi duals may have been involved. from director to flute player, from fly-man to prop man, from pat ient mother to the fellow who did some necessary welding. Most of these participants received no other reward than the satisfaction in taking part. Economically, however, the show was a failure. Not that it didn't pay for itself - eager towns people contributed highly to the success of the box office. None theless, we wasted $2032,50. To make the matter worse, this was money which belonged tto the Associated Students of Weber College. How did this happen? Students Lose There are 1,941 day time students who were entitled to re- SIGNPOST STAFF Editor '. ; Victor Ferre Associate Editor Louise Taylor Society Editor Colleen Welsh Sports Editor - Reed Conger Business Manager Val Parrish Editorial ;Writer Dennis Berrett Sports Writers Dennis Berrett, Jerry Newell, Reed Conger Reporters:. ...Jerry Newell, Reed Conger, Dennis Berrett, Luyc Stock, Catherine Harline, Gary Hancock. Concert Series To Present Ballet Students at Weber College will have the opportunity of seeing the internationally renown Robert Jeffrey Ballet on March 15 at Ithe Ogden High School Auditorium. Tickets must be purchased three days ahead of time at the Treasurer's Office. The Joffrey Ballet came into the dance horizon in 1956, and their success was instantaneous. During the next three seasons, .the company's exciting repertoire and brilliant dancing won great applause from New York to San Francisoo, from Chicago to Seattle, in Ithe course of its sold-out tours. The enthusiastic response of American audiences to these programs of choreognapher-director Robert Joffrey resulted in the formation of a larger company from twenty-five Ito thirty with orchestra.The Ballet promises to provide a special treat for the concert, and its young stars will offer dramatic evidence that the dancers of the U.S.A. are the best to be seen anywhere. These highly gifted young artists, who have danced rolls in such companies as the New York City Ballet, Ballet Russe de Monlte Carlo, American Ballet Theatre, and the New York Opera Ballet, will appear in a lavish repertoire that is romantic, dramatic and comic, featuring superb costuming and imaginative staging. ceive tickets by presenting their activity aards at the cashier's window. Only 586 of them did so. Therefore 1,355 tickets, each worth $1.50, went unclaimed. This doesn't make good sense, even .to a freshman. Perhaps by charging students twice for their tickets, once when they purchase their activity cards and once at the box office, they might attach more value to the productions in which they have already invested. John M. Elzey for Glenn L. Hanson and T. Leonard Rowley, Directors Arjard Assembly The chairman of the awiards and eligibility committee, Earl W. Smart, recommended to the Board of Control that the awards assembly be eliminated. Dr. Smart gave the following reasons as to why the assembly should be done away with: 1. The donors of scholarships do not receive enough publicity through just assemblies. 2. The assemblies are not well attended. 3. They are a high school pro cedure. 4. The assembly is too long. Before discontinuing the assem blies, the Board of Control asked Dr. Smart to present to the Board next week a system by which outstanding studentbody awards could be presented to those receiving them. Check Mail All students having mail sent to them, care of Weber College, should check the bulletin board at the south end of Building one. The mail can be picked up in Room 143. Mr. Meacham, Dean of Men, said that his office does not have time to notify the students personally. JOB OPENING Have 2 openings for male students. $5.00 an hour. Work two evenings a week and one-half day Saturday Must be neat appearing and have car. For personal interview call EX 4-2664. |