Coker College - Milestone Yearbook (Hartsville, SC)

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Since the days of Montesquieu, represen- tative forms of democ- racy have used a system of checks and balances in governments which are bicameral in nature. This is to prevent the amassing of too much power in any single body. Coker democracy is no exception. JOINT COUNCIL, the judici- ary branch of our col- lege government, has as one of its main func- tions the duty of checking on major decisions made by Student Council. These decisions include changes in the rules governing campus life and disciplinary actions. BONNIE CONE Chairman As the name implies, Joint Council is composed of both faculty and students. Students on joint Council include the president, vice-presidents and secretary of Student Council, house president of Memorial Dorm, and a representative from the Sophomore class. Faculty representatives include members of the Advisory Board which is composed this year of chairman Helen Mills, Dr. Kenneth Kuehner, Mrs. J. D. Reynolds, Dr. Ezda Deviney and ex-ofiicio member Dr. john A. Barry, jr. As president of Coker, Dr. Barry has the power of veto. Bonnie Cone, first vice-president of Student Council, serves as chairman of -joint Council. Some of the many duties of joint Council include the determination of student elegibility for participa- tion in extra-curricular activities. The approval of class and club projects also comes under the auspices of Joint Council. This council, for example, made it pos- sible for Coker students to give vent to their sup- pressed desires on a day designated by Christian Council. Any issue which is important enough to warrant ap- proval by joint Council receives the most careful con- sideration of each member. Nothing is considered hap- hazardly, no decision is made hastily. joint Council presents an excellent opportunity for an interchange of ideas and feelings between the faculty and student body. COKER'S 'CSUPREME COURT Fzrst row: Dr. Deviney, Baughman, Crawford, Binnicker, McLeod, Com+chairman. Second raw: Harvey, Bouknight, Dean Mills, Dr. Barry, Mrs. Reynolds. 15 88 Q' gy, ,

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CAMPUS ACTIVITIES

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Every student at Coker College is a member of the Student Government Association. The association is an organization through which all activities of the college are coordinated, STUDENT COUNCIL, the executive branch of the association, is an elective group chosen by the students to represent them. Student Council formulated and puts into effect all needed regulations which must cover every phase of our college life. The council gives each student's opin- ion a means of expression through the representatives. At least once each week Student Council meets to discuss problems concerning our regulations. Various members have different jobs. President Betty Crawford conducts all meetings of the association and council, gives certain permissions and serves as ex-oliicio mem- ber of all student committees. First vice-president Bonnie Cone grants certain permissions and presides in Betty's absence. Second vice-presidents Martha Nell Bouknight and Pam Binnicker make dining room table assignments and grant permissions in their respective dormitories. Secretary Laura McLeod keeps a record of all action taken by Student and Joint Councils and takes care of correspondence. Treasurer Louise Atkin- son is in charge of all financial matters pertaining to the association. House Council is a vital part of the Student Gov- ernment Association. It is set up by Student Council to implement Student Council's work in carrying out the terms of the con- stitution regulations. House Councils consist ofthe House President in each dormitory, a house secre- tary, and representatives from each hall. A written report of all action taken by House Council is given to the Student Council secre- tary by the House secretary. Other deputations of Stu- dent Council are the Fresh- man Commissioner, the Chapel Committee, the fire drill committee, the Ushers and the Dance Committee. Student government exists because of each student's ideals and her willingness to carry her responsibilities toward herself, her fellow students and her college. The Council is strengthened by personal honor and student cooperation and participation in government. Council members try to set the best example possible and to instill in their fellow students a loyalty to our virtues of Character, Culture and Christian Service. BETTY CRAWFORD President Those Who Legislate First row: Harvey, Caskey, Cullum, DuRant. Second row: Power, Crawford-president, Cone, Binnicker, McLeod, McCown, Franklin. Third row: Baughman, Kissane, Land, Jordan, Mathis, Atkinson, Maxwell, Boukniglmt. 'g