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Show c Westminster College of Salt Lake City v Volume 31, No. 10 Friday December 2, 1983 K Westminster Tradition Braves Rain and Apathy to Honor Veterans on Nov. 11 On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, a sparse crowd braved the cold, rainy weather at Westminster College to pay tribute to men who were dedicated to the cause of peace. The third annual Veterans Day Memorial Ceremony at Westminster commenced with the raising of the American flag to half staff by a color guard representing the four branches of the military service. Westminster students and veterans Leonard A. Kajma, Calvin L. Peacock and Wendy Olson laid wreaths in honor of the veterans of World War II, the Korean conflict and Vietnam respectively, at the base of the flag pole. A wreath in honor of all three eras was placed by Jay Lees, professor emeritus. The memorial prayer was offered by the Rev. Theodore Fields, pastor of the New Pilgrim Baptist Church. Following the prayer, the University of Utah ROTC cannon corps fired a y salute, which shattered the solitude of the occasion. three-volle- Retired Army Lt Col. Allen Carlisle, in the keynote address, What is the price of freedom? It is the supreme sacrifice that our military members are asked to make in conflicts and war." ... asked, Carlisle said he would never forget the elation etched on the faces of 19 rows in Vietnam, when he and his fellow soldiers freed them from underground tunnels. Nor the time in West Berlin when he watched a woman stand on a tower and wave a handkerchief at her brother separated by barbed wire in East Berlin, so near and yet so far. I enjoyed the ceremony; didnt you think it was great," said Rebecca M. Rodriguez, veteran coordinator for the Westmins- ter Veterans Association. We had about as many people (approximately 50) as we did last year." Sue Snow, a senior who attended the ceremony, criticized the poor turnout The event was well publicized, so there was no excuse for it" she said. According to another student who wished to remain anonymous, its just one of many examples of the apathy at this school. The Westminster Veterans Association which is located in the Manford A. Shaw Center and sponsors the Veterans Day Memorial Ceremony, is a place for veterans to go and obtain help for any problem. According to Rodriguez there are approximately 100 veterans on campus, with about 50 of those receiving G.I. benefits. e Ron Mursick, a Vietnam veteran, is a student at Westminster who no longer receives G.I. benefits for school. Mursick is very happy to be attending Westminster and feels that hes just another student, not special just because hes a veteran. full-tim- Womens Grand Awarded to Pat Whitfield Westminster College might seem far removed from the school desegregation case currently raging in Chicagos U.S. District Court. Yet Westminster College, or more specifically, Pat Whitfield, assistant professor of education, has a very definite stake in the court battles early conclusion. Not that Whitfield is taking sides in the case, she just wants the $22,172 promised by the federal government under the Womens Educational Equality Act Whitfields grant is unrelated to the Chicago school desegregation case. However, the federal judge in charge of the case required the federal government to put $20,000,000 in an escrow account in case the government loses. Among the funds Continued on page U He is perplexed, though, over the way many Vietnam veterans were greeted after their return home. The soldiers that recently returned from Grenada received a heroes welcome, which is alot more than we got" said Mursick. Mursick is proud that he had a chance to serve his country and said he would do it all over again. That is what Veterans Day is all about and the men who fought for our freedom should be congratulated. ASWC Christmas Plans Include Santa for Children, Dance for Students ASWC plans to help make Christmas, 1983, a little merrier with several activities. The festivities begin on Friday, Dec. 2, with a Universal Winterfest from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Syme Lounge. The Winterfest will feature music and goodies from around the world, said Julie Bell, ASWC vice president Also on Dec. 2, Christmas trees, decorated by college clubs and organizations, will be judged and a prize of $100 will be awarded to the winning club. In order to ensure a merry Christmas for some of the less fortunate children in the Sugarhouse area, the Student Life Committee, with the support of college clubs and organizations, is giving a party for the children on Sunday, Dec. 11. About 35 children from the Sugarhouse Boys and Girls Club are expected to attend the party, said Brenda Carlisle, student life committee member. Donations for Sub For Santa are being taken in the Dean of Students office until Dec. 9. Suggested donations are canned goods, toys, and money. 'HUrt - s ,& . t V - S&K 'it ' i The Christmas dance will be held on the evening of Saturday c Dec. 3. This years dance will be held at the Travel Lodge from 9 p.m. to midnight The cost is $5 for singles and $8 for couples, according to Kevin Compton, dance chairman. Tri-Ar- -- Mr It j ' C. In keeping with the Christmas tradition, Westminster is again sponsoring a family for Sub For Santa. Dean of Students Debbie Jenkins is hoping that as many students will get involved this year as did last year. -- $ 'wt'.'rli' v 4 . Xi f, L , LJ t 4 u t- - ! J t; . lihlk,. , a Christina s lights in Temple Square brighten the holidays yearly for Salt Lake residents and tourists. |