Phoenix College - Sandprints Yearbook (Phoenix, AZ)

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Page 20 BEAR TRACKS-PHOENIX JUNIOR COLLEGE .I BEAR TRACKS ., Published By the Students of Phoenix Junior College n Membef Associate Collegiate Press on i,BEAR I A PHILOSOPHY OR FRENZY? WE HAVE RECENTLY become aware of a very sorrowful situa- tion. An initiation was recently held in which the majority of the neophytes were Freshmen students. This initiation instead of creating a feeling of fraternity when it was concluded has instead created a misunderstanding and ill feeling. l THE OCCASION WAS APPARENTLY calculated by several of the initiates as an opportunity for a display of cleverness . This is to be expected as a part of the fun of the ritual. However, a sorry lack of sense of humor is displayed when the clever one can dish it out but not take it. HERE WE SHALL ATTEMPT to clarify rather than criticize. CLUB INITIATIONS here at Junior College are held with the purpose of arousing prospective members to actual participation in the cIub's,activity and show to all members the club's nature. IF IN THE PROCESS of an initiation the established members assume an overbearing and haughty attitude it is that they are serving in traditional capacity. Whether this is good is another question. IT IS INDEED disappointing to them, however, when what they assume to be an energetic display of their responsibility is resented. FRESHMEN HERE at Junior College are certainly expecting sub- jection to a good many initiations which perhaps lack virtue from their point of view. These initiations are traditional and will be the Freshman's prerogative to alter them in another year, or sooner if they do not.approve. Until then, they will be expected to bear their humili- ation in good grace. AN EVIDENCE OF THIS attitude will encourage greater respect for each other from both sides. ' WHAT ABOUT the Coffee Hour? Are the students and faculty, too, willing to recognize it as a valuable part of Junior College routine? THE COFFEE HOUR is a time set aside for those students and faculty members who wish, to discuss together informally topics which they appoint as interesting and significant. IT IS POSSIBLE that it will be a success only if the students indi- cate their interest in its occurrence. 0 0 0 'H gvf 4.4 CIR! llll Kg' -12 7, ,- -I-I ' ' 'J G 4 . .W I . mb I Q92 I.---- .. . . 2112. i' A Q4l? r - ,. ' . w. ' ' wuv isu'r mean ' I SUME LIFE m THIS uomrr ' AFTER A WEEICS VACATION we should be full of perky new ideas to im- part' to you, but the only thing we ob- served with both eyes open was Camp- bell's black eye . . . and you all saw that, too. And of course, what we saw with only one eye we can't vouch for, and that which we didn't see with both eyes shut, we didn't see. Pathetic situa- tion, eh? THANKS ARE DUE to Vic for his cute little head that now graces the upper portions of our column. Notice we changed the title, too. Never pleased with things the way they are. Change, change, nothing but change. Livens the party. I LAST FRIDAY NlGHT'S AMS shin- dig was a success . . . about 45 couples attended . . . Toodles, Lipow, and com- pany had a charming theoretical poker game in the middle of the dance floor and Bilgewater danced on the table tops. A bonfire was built which caused much grief to all concerned . . . we hear! Plans are pending for more and like affairs. WE REFER YOU TO today's editorial . . . covers a situation which turned up recently and was really too bad. I'II let it explain itself, but we're genuinely sor- ry for any hard feelings that might have occurred. Maybe this younger generation is soft--who knows? ANDREW METZGER HAD A BIRTH- DAY, and a birthday party, and tears flowed profusely down his cheeks at his great moments of happiness. But Toodles, wise people that she is, got the three dozen left-over weenies. Fudge-face Hen- derson was the life of the party, as usual. Man! That boy is funny . . . BUMSTEAD IS THE SADDEST char- acter we've seen for a long time. This year he's had more change of color than a country boy's face at his first burlesque. Who is responsible for said changes of scenery? If Bumsteadldoesn't mind, we're sure we don't. Shows that at least some people around here have energy. Most people loll around with all the enthusiasm of a piece of limp liver. Spirit! That's what we want. WELL, ENOUGH GRIPING for one week, we'll think up another list by this time next issue. Until then, H.A.A.S.U. -P. H,

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Illlll VOL. I7 PHOENIX, ARIZONA, OCTOBER 20, 1944 I NO. 5 DR. HANNELLY TRAVELS T0 NEW MEXICO Dr, Hannelly, Southwestern Di- rector of the National Education Association, will travel to Albu- querque, New Mexico, to attend the New Mexico Educational As- sociation's convention on October 26, 27, and 28. He will discuss public relations with their execu- tive council and will also give three other talks. His first talk will be the Greater Usefulness of the Teacher , and will be given before the classroom teachers. Good Administration of Schools as De- fined By the Classroom Teacher will be the subiect of his second address to be given before the administrators. The third talk will be one of a group to be presented by the guests of honor at the annual banquet of the School Masters of New Mexico. Dr. Hannelly, Governor Dempsey of New Mexico, and Dr. Willis A. Sutton, formerly superintendent of schools in Albuquerque, are among the guests of honor. Dr. Hannelly, who has just recently returned from Wyoming, said, l felt quite at home at Laramie because Dr. Kilzer of the University of Wyoming brought over his Future Teachers of America group. lt seems that wherever I go, there are students. He also commented on the beautiful scenery throughout Wyoming, and men- tioned that he had seen ten deer while driving through the state. Turner Elected To Rotary Club ' In the sophomore assembly held Tues- day, October lOth, Foster Turner was elected representative to the Rotary Club and plans were discussed concerning the sophomore assembly scheduled for Oc- tober 3 l. Foster will replace Charles Ewing, who left for the Navy, as Junior Representa- tive and will attend Rotary meetings held each Friday. With Arlene Mathew, Dora Kline, and Don Yeager doing the planning, the forthcoming Halloween Dance will naturally be a success. GRADE PERIOD ENDS NEXT WEEK There is just one week left before the first grade period ends. At the end of this week, reports will be sent to the homes in order for students and parents to see the results of the first term's studies. Six-week reports are regular periodic checks made for the benefit of the stu- dent and faculty concerning the quality of work done., Many schools only send reports in cases where the work is low. P. J. C. notifies everyone how he is doing. If any student receives a grade lower than A, B, or C, a conference is required with his instructor in regard to future studies. Dr. Kendall To Give Talk Just a Four-Letter Word is the title of the speech which Dr. Charles S. Ken- dall, pastor of the Central Methodist Church, will give in assembly Tuesday. Dr. Kendall has shrouded his talk with an air of mystery, but Miss Hunter, faculty chairman of the assembly committee, reports that the subiect of his speech is something very dear to the hearts of all students. Dr. Kendall, who received his Doctor of Theology degree from Boston Univer- sity, is starting his third year at Central Methodist Church. Halloween Dance To Be Held Next Friday An informal Halloween dance sponsored by the Associated Stu- dents will be held in the -Gym- nasium on the night of Friday, October 27, from 9:00 until l2:OO, Don Yeager, new social commissioner, announced. No definite plans have been made for an orchestra to play at the dance, which is to be a date affair. The Gymnasium will be decorated in black and orange in the traditional Hal- loween manner. Arlene Mathew is the chairman of the committee in charge of decorations. The members of her committee are Tim Mit- chell, .leanne Lusby, Bill Berry, Aird Stewart, Bob Campbell, Mary Carolyn Steadman, Albert Zeitlin, Ruth Baum, and Max Ward. The members of the refreshment com- mittee, of which Dora Klineeis chairman, are as follows: Donna .lean McNeil, Anna Maie Murphy, Vic Pulis, Bill Gray, and Herman Lipow. Remember, no Bear Traclcs will be published October 27tl1.. i

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BEAR TRACKS-PHOENIX JUNIOR COLLEGE ' Page 21 THE NEW BOOKS ALETTER TO THAT'S LIFE- Journey in the Dark , is the sensi- tive portrayal of from Rags to Riches in 300 pages, and while often beauti- fully written still fails to be completely credible to the reader. It is more than a mere success story, however, being an intelligent evaluation of character and emotions. The story be- gins in the late eighteen hundreds and carries through to the present day, not only showing clearly the rise of the big business era and the start of present day labor disputes, but giving an admirable description of the emotional struggles of a poverty-stricken young boy caught in the down-sucking current of small town life in Wyattsville, Iowa. Through his own efforts, Sam Braden literally pulls himself up by his bootstraps, making his first million so quickly that the reader hardly believes it has hap- pened, He achieves the social level he desired, and for a time the woman he wanted, but there remains an intangible longing inside Sam that he never defines or satisfies fully to his own satisfaction. Despite his new powers and social posi- tion, Sam never feels equal to the Wy- atts level, and it is ironical that his only son is killed saving the latest generation of Wyatts. This unceasing social struggle is the deep theme of the book, and never ceases to be interesting reading. The last quarter of the book is not so well done, and the reader feels that the end, that of Sam leaving his beautiful mansion to work in a defense factory, is a bit too convenient for the author, Mar- tin Flavin. - Journey in the Dark was not only chosen the Harper's Prize Novel of 1943- 44, but also won the Pulitzer Prize award. GLEE CLUB REHEARSES CAROLS Mr. E. L. Stone announced that the Women's Glee Club is now rehearsing Christmas carols for a program to be given at the Valley National Bank dur- ing the holiday season. All girls who can sing are asked to participate. There are a number of va- cancies in the club, and any girls .who would like to ioin are asked to see Mr. Stone. THE EDITOR Now all you converted football fans, however small the percentage might be, please take note of this. Pass 'the glad tidings around and see if you can't get a gang together for a swell week of ter- rific football. Probably this coming Tues- day will see the two foremost teams in six-man football tearing into each other for the grand championship of Encanto Acres. Yesterday, Smith and Kruft had it out for the second half of the semi-finals. Due to the deadline of this paper however, we were unable to get the score for this issue. But watch for full photo coverage of Tuesday's and yesterday's games, as well as action shots of the Grand Cham- pions. ln the interest of all the old Saints and things that hang around sportsdom, please someone, get hold of a Blue Book and come on out to the game on Tues- day. For the greatest game of the foot- ball season, be at the Dust Bowl Tues- day, 4:00 p. m. West side of the field, not facing the sun, tickets are FREE. On the East side, facing the sun, glasses will be furnished. Main thing is, let's all get out there and yell our lungs out for the guys. -Vic'Pulis. FUTURE EVENTS Dean Gibson announces that few social events are on tap for the im- mediate future. However, all of the Greek letter clubs, except Theta Chi Delta have decided upon the dates for their rush parties, which are as follows: Alpha's party date is set for Sat- urday, November 11. Alpha Sigma Gamma is planning to have their- rush party Friday, No- vember 10. Kappa Delta Nu is planning on Fri- day, November 17. All the above are evening dates. Phi Lambda Zeta has selected Sat- urday afternoon, November 18, for their party. The Student Body Halloween dance will be held October 28. Some think literary dysentary a sign of good quality therein: Here proven not so. ..0- Oh, where are the hands for the clock on the wall. Why not use our semester tickets for the juke box. Where is our managerie this year? Hamlet lurking around the library, stage- struck Pootsie, and the adolescent pup. The silence of the library is paved with good intentions. If the Freshmen are like any of the Sophomores l know, they will find it a delightful experience to be thinking for a change, after the assembly line of hoppers that poured facts into our heads the twelve preceding years. lt always was a mystery to me how they figured that in the ninety days between gradua- tion and college entrance we suddenly be- came men and women actually capable of thinking. They either underrated us then or overrate us now. What do you think? And worse, some people never go beyond this predigested fact educa- tion. We and these are the People. l never hear l'll Be Around but l don't think of green walls, brown-topped tables, and Mrs. Motto's spaghetti. Speaking of reminding-how about Daddy Laird and Mr. Chips . The perfect textbook - About 250 pages, lots of slick paper pictures with the pages numbered, soft'binding, the size of Hayakawa isometimes pronounced Hawakawal, big print and an author with an unpronounceable name, spelled sen- sibly. One would sometimes come to the conclusion that if an author hasn't got an unpronounceable name he isn't any good. One last thought-from Arrow- smith- lt takes a lot of courage to be decently selfish. -G. M. KAPPA DELTA NU Kappa, the oldest Greek letter society at Junior College, has no definite plans for this year, but they are holding their regular meetings with Barbara Ryan as president, and Mrs. Trevillion as club sponsor. The late arrival of more text books for the language department as a whole has relieved the acute shortage.