Duke University - Chanticleer Yearbook (Durham, NC)

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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

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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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deal of the credit also goes to the class sponsor, Dr. Jeffers. The main projects of the year included such things as the Banquet which was held in January in the Southgate Dining Room for all Seniors gradu- ating at the end of the first semester the annual Senior Class play, starring members of the faculty, and finally the spring Bridge-Fashion Show held in the Ark. The achievements of the Class of 1946 cannot be put into words. They started things this year that it is up to the other classes to finish. They have built the foundation but it is up to the rest of the school to add to this foundation. And it will not be imtil these projects are finished that the school will realize the true value of the Class of 1946. JUNIOR CLASS The Juniors, well known for their looks of wisdom and experience that come after two years of college life, were seen helping freshmen make their C averages and then begging the freshmen to get them blind dates for the week-end. They re membered only too well when they were freshmen, and many secretly wished that they were entering college again instead of preparing for their last year. Pat Marshall served as president of the class the first semester. She was succeeded by Sally Dicker- son, vice president, who acted as president the second semester. Betty Trask served as secretary, and Peggy Wilkinson was treasurer. The Junior representative to W.S.G.A. was Libby Stutts. The Class started the year off with a night in the gym during October. This was preceded by a scavenger hunt through the wilds of the Duke cam- pus. They also sold food in the dormitories every Sunday night in October, but discontinued the service when competition grew with Aubrey ' s Jeep. In March they sponsored a Sunday-night Sing, which had Jean Rockey as its chairman. Then on April 27 the aimual Junior Prom will be held as the final gesture of the year for the Juniors. SOPHOMORE CLASS Having passed the period of greenness and eagerly anticipating the day when they could be called high and mighty uppcrclassmen, the Sophomore Class swept through the year with no mishaps, mistakes, or bitter tears. This was due partly because of the interest that each sophomore due mainly to the excellent guidance of the Soph- omore Class officers. These officers were: Vineta Walker, president; Bertha Garrett, vice president; Carolyn Bunn, secretary; and Mary Morse, treas- urer. It was through the efforts of these officers that the various class functions and projects were carried through with an amazing amount of success. The main project of the year was the annual Sophomore-sponsored Fair that took place in the Ark in March. This Fair included such features as a cake-walk, bingo games. Crazy House, grab-bags, and many other booths and features. It was by this means that the sophomores managed to clear a tremendous profit, which was used in their gala social function on April 6. This was the formal Sophomore Dance, which was given in the Women ' s Union. And so the Sophomore Class passed through the year so successfully that they, like the Freshmen, proved themselves ready to climb the next step in the college ladder. FRESHMAN CLASS Under the very capable leadership of Elizabeth Roberta Walters, the Freshman Class of 1 946 made a memorable record. Mary K. Jordan, vice presi- dent; Ruth Harrell, secretary; and Shirley Field, treasurer, completed the list of class officers. Nan- cy Hanks represented the Freshman Class on W.S.G.A., and it was through her endeavors in co- operation with the Class and W.S.G.A. that such improvements as some much-desired changes in freshmen regulations were brought about. The Class held its weekly meetings every Monday noon. Guest speakers were invited to several of the meetings to discuss topics of interest and im- portance. Various members of the faculty also addressed the assemblies, telling more about the courses offered in their particular fields. The social functions of the Class included a picnic near the beginning of the year for the fresh- men to better acquaint themselves with one an- other. Also, on May 1 1 freshmen packed up their bag and baggage and moved to the Women ' Gym. to spend a night of gaiety on the hard wood floor. 20