Duke University - Chanticleer Yearbook (Durham, NC)

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MEN ' S S.G.A. IHE MEN ' S STUDENT GOVERN- MENT at Duke was organized in 1922 in order to democratize college life. During the recent war years the membership has been revised to include representatives from the NROTC, V-12 unit, and Engineer ' s S.G.A. M.S. G.A. undertakes not only to democratize Duke, but also to promote social activities and sponsor dances. This year S.G.A. has made provision to have office hoiars in order that students may discuss their prob- lems or complaints. In this way, action may be taken immediately against any harmful misdeeds or disturbances. In cooperation with Women ' s Student Government Association, M.S.G.A. spon- sored a Christmas Bail for December 15. Be- cause of the flu epidemic, however, the dance had to be postponed. B. Munro, the former president of YMCA, served as 1945 ' s president of S.G.A. Ed Koffenberger held the post of vice president. The only civilian candidate, Doc Walker, was elected secretary, and Jay Beam was made treasurer. 1945 ' s new board dedicated itself to making S.G.A. a powerful organ- ization on the Duke campus. The Navy repre- sentatives were Bob Plunkett and R. L. Milone. Kelly Moat and Johnny Bortner, two members of the Blue Devil team, represented Duke civilians in the student government, until the latter was drafted. Bob Kirk was appointed to fill his po- sition. Paul Yount, Jack Shehee, Wilson Griffin, Bill Mitchell, John McKee, and Bob Allen were elected to the Publications Board. Jim LaRue, re- tiring S.G.A, president, said that student interest did not lag in the election. S.G.A. took steps this year to investigate and improve the Union food. Several articles were run in the Chronicle concerning the meals served in the Union, and S.G.A. took definite steps to im- prove the situation. Ed Koffenberger, vice president, was responsible for the decoration of the stadium at the U.N.G. game. In cooperation with BOS, S.G.A. as- sembled the freshmen before the football games and taught them the various cheers. S.G.A. sponsored the sale of the tickets for the Bobby Sherwood dances and the concert held at Chapel Hill. Stu- dent organizations, headed by S.G.A., planned a gala Homecoming weekend, including a big pep rally, an alumni barbecue, Engineers ' Ball, and a decorated stadium and campus. This year, for the first time since the beginning of the war, uni- versity and Navy authorization permitted the deco- ration of the dormitories in prewar fashion. WOMEN ' S S.G.A. N 1919 THE WOMEN students of Trinity College formed a self-governing organi- zation and later in 1924 another forward step was taken when the Student Gkivcrn- ment Association of the Woman ' s College was formed with these aims and purposes: to increase a sense of individual responsibility; to further a spirit of unity among the women of the college; and to cooperate with the faculty in creating and main- taining high ideals for the women of the Uni- versity. Perhaps the most outstanding step taken by the 1945-46 Association has been the development of the Honor System on East Campus. The system was supposed to go into effect during the exami- nation period of the first semester. However, the plan had to be revised and approved by the faculty before it could be used. It has been the hope of W.S.G.A. that, once the Academic Honor System proved its merits, it could expand to include other phases of college life. Another step that was taken by this year ' s Coun- cil was the formation of a Committee to check on the possibilities of a Recreation Center. This Center has been needed for many years, and East Campus is eagerly awaiting the construction of this building. It is hoped that it can be completed within two years. Many changes in rules and regulations have been made during the past year. Among them was the 18

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friendly relation between professors and students. Dean Bladwin, originally a New Englander, came to Trinity College as the Acting Dean of Women for Summer School in 1923. Six years later she was appointed Dean of Women. Dr. Baldwin re- ceived her A.B. and M.A. degrees from Cornell University and her Ph.D. from the University of Chicago. Besides ably filling her position as Dean of Women, Dr. Baldwin has been very prominent in various educational fields throughout the country. MRS. RUTH S. SMITH A.B., M.A. Assistant Dean of Women Mrs. Ruth S. Smith graduated in 191 2 from Agnes Scott College. In 1927 she received her M.A. from Columbia University. She then came to Duke to fill the position of Assistant Dean of Women and adviser to junior and senior women students. Mrs. Smith realized that in order to do a capable job as an adviser, one must have the right back- ground and training. Therefore, she visited many schools in the Orient, Russia, and England to study their educational facilities, ideas, and methods. With these in mind, she came to Duke with a clear- er understanding of what her job entailed, and how she could go about creating a close relation- ship between the faculty and the students. MRS. WALTER SCOTT PERSONS A.B., M.A. Assistant Dean in Charge of Freshmen Mrs, W. S. Persons graduated from Duke in 1922, and received her M.A. degree in 1928. She stud- ied specialized subjects for two years at the Uni- versity of Pennsylvania. In 1930 she returned to Duke in the capacity of Secretary of the Committee on Admissions. She continues to hold this position as well as being Assistant Dean in charge of Fresh- men. MISS MARY GRACE WILSON A.B., M.A. Dean of Residence Dean Wilson graduated from Winthrop College and in 1 929 came to Duke as Acting Dean of Wom- en during the Summer Session. Miss Wilson be- came the Social Director of The Women ' s College when it was organized. In 1937 she became Dean of Residence, and now is the Councilor for Social Standards. She also plans and approves the varied social program for the Duke University women. MRS. ALINE SCHRAEDER A.B., M.A. Assistant Dean of Residence Mrs. Schraeder graduated from Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota, and received her M.A. in 1 94 1 from The University of Syracuse. She came to Duke in the fall of 194 1 as House Councilor of Aycock House. This past year she acted as councilor for Southgate Hall in the first year that it was open to women. Mrs. Schraeder also is the Councilor for Sandals, the Sophmorc honorary society. HISTORY OF THE UNIVERSITY Duke University was founded in the year 1838, just one hundred and eight years ago. Since that time, however. Union Institute Academy, the pred- ecessor of the University, has grown from a simple log cabin into a beautiful, magnificent university. Through the inspired work of Braxton Craven who came to the Academy in 1841 Normal College emerged in 1852 as a teacher training institution for the newly-established state school system. Then in 1 859, under a new charter, the name of the school became Trinity College, with Craven as president. Surviving the Civil War years and reconstruction Trinity struggled along for a while to regain its enrollment and to get itself readjusted financially. In 1897, Washington Duke contributed one hundred thousand dollars to a permanent endow- ment, conditioned on the admission of women. In 1899 and 1900, these gifts were supplemented with like amounts. Then through the efforts of Doctor William Preston Few, Mr. Duke signed the inden- ture creating the Duke Endowment in 1924. From this grew both the East and West Campuses of Duke University. In addition to the enlargement of the campus, the institution has also witnessed an un- precedented enlargement of its faciUties for in- struction and research since 1924. 17

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removal of an approved list of eating places in Durham. Duke Coeds were also given pe rmission to stay out on Saturday nights until twelve o ' clock instead of the customary eleven-thirty. They also were given the privilege of smoking in the Union Lobby after dinner. One of the last moves of the first semester was the formation of a Student Co- ordinate Board, which met regularly with the fac- ulty to discuss the various problems and needs of the co-eds. This year, more than ever, East Campus has seen a change in their school. Also they realize that it is their wishes that bring about these changes. New rules and plans are created by student sug- gestion. The W.S.G.A. has truly proved that East Campus is now governed by the students and for the students. NURSE ' S S.G.A. I HE RED BRICK BUILDINGS of the Nurses Home are down the road from the massive stone walls of the famous Duke Hospital. Within these buildings a few hundred energetic young women carry on the func- tion of a powerful organization called the N.S.G.A. Run similarly to the student governments of East and West Campus, this organization regulates all activities of the Duke nurses which do not come under the jurisdiction of the Education Committee. The N.S.G.A. cooperates with the Committee for the best interest of the school and for the nurses at Duke. The University has found this organization to be of great value for both students and adminis- tration. In 1 94 1 the nurses took another step forward by forming an Honor Council. This Council func- tions in complete cooperation with the Student Council, and their chief contact with the student body has been through the pledge all nurses were given in regard to written work and test pa- pers. The Student Council itself consists of girls from representative nursing groups, consisting of the elected president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, the chairmen from the two houses, the chairman of Social Standards, two representatives from each class, and two members from the publi- cations. They meet the first Monday of every month to discuss student affairs and to transact business. Occassionally the Council invites speak- ers to address the group. The meetings on Monday nights are also the time that disciplinary cases are brought up, and plans for the coming meeting are discussed. The nurses must also have an active social pro- gram. This is the iob of the chairman of Social Standards who, assisted by her committee, directs and sponsors all social activities for the members of the nursing school. The program of events in- cludes such functions as sings, open houses, and picnics. The N.S.G.A. has had to expand tremendously in recent years. The enrollment in the Nurses School has tripled; responsibility resting on the N.S.G.A. has increased correspondingly. Because of this fact, the N.S.G.A has maintained itself as a true and capable representative of each and every Duke nurse. SENIOR CLASS The end of the college road has come. The four years have flown by with such rapidity that to each senior it seems like only the day before yesterday that she climbed off the train and was met by Sandals and their Freshmen Advisers. They looked and looked — every chance they got — and they decided they liked what they saw. They decided that they would like to make Duke their home for four years. And they did. The class was ably led this year by Dot Lewis, president; Peggy Otto, vice president; Pat Hanson, treasurer; and Jean Moore, secretary. A great 19