Haverford College - Record Yearbook (Haverford, PA)

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THE STUDENTS ' COUNCIL In four years, as many will testify, the machine age has come and gone and reappeared again, but its character has changed. Despite the shortcom- ings inherent in any political machine, the heritage of student government we received as freshmen was impressive both in caliber and accomplish- ment. Since then, however, it seems that the intri- cate and efficient machinery of intellectual and plebian wheels has been superceded by the slow grinding of mill stones — yielding an admirably stable but uninspired government. If this is an accurate reflection of a change in the character of the student body, then this is the natural result of the democratic process. However, if it is merely a manifestation of a popularized version of demo- cratic apathy then it ' s unfortunate that the stu- dent body isn ' t realizing the unique self-govern- ment potential which exists at Haverford. The election of Louis Matlock as president of this year ' s council was practically a fait accompli stemming from a transplanted Westtown popu- larity. It was no coincidence, however, for Lou was warmly supported by elements of any factions one may claim exist. As leader of the octagonal ring, Lou accomplished an extraordinary feat by main- taining a delicate, yet very sensible balance be- tween Chemistry, athletics, and Stu Cou affairs. The implications of such a balance offer an in- sight into the major innovations of this council — namely, the laudable attempt to distribute the burden of the president ' s responsibilities which would make the position more appealing; and the questionable attempt to draw boundaries that de- fine, and that will inevitably limit council juris- diction. On the surface, perhaps the outstanding fea- tures of this year ' s council were the home-made investigations of waterfights damaging to the reputation of Barclay walls, the monthly kitchen- cabinet dinners behind door C and a healthy, well- rested president as father of the council. Twelve

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ALDO CASSELL Comptroller

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THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE Another new ccmmittee this year has been the Social Committee under the leadership of Mike Heeg, president of the Senior Class. Like many other committees this was started with much en- thusiasm and interest. It was to provide the stu- dent who ordinarily would not date much the opportunity to enjoy events which would take place on the campus. It was hoped that the committee could bring in folk singers, lecturers, small bands and so on. Needed for this was money. Unfortu- nately the college did not seem to sense the crying need for social life on the Haverford campus. What was asked as a five-ten dollar assessment from each student turned out to be a token gift from the college. Still the committee was not disbanded, even though its hands were tied for want of money. This year they have given a couple of dances, as well as planning for many things which never reached fruition. Such is the way at Haverford. And its Function