Lambuth College - Lantern Yearbook (Jackson, TN)

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The focal point of the Wednesday serv- ices was the liturgy — usually a bit more elaborate than is used in most rural churches. The preacher, Dean Townsend attempted to lead students to religious awareness, out Some students use the ten min- utes between classes for a smoke. Coach Shuttleworth often tests his phys-ed classes on the rules of various sports. of the wilderness of secularity. Occasionally we had selected members of the faculty to speak. Sometimes we had visiting preachers. We usually were supposed to sing at least one congregational hymn; the choir sounded quite good. Chapel was often a means of religious awakening for many students. Dean Townsend is sometimes referred to as ' Charlie Chapel ' . (This name was given to him last summer by some students he took to Lake Junaluska for the MSM Confer- ence.) Generally, however, chapel period meant study time, or sleepy time. We could usually manage to hear significant points if not fol- low the full argument of the speakers. True, our singing was atrocious and our responsive reading was half-hearted, but we were gen- erally quiet. . . . while a student lis- tens attentively. Jane adjusts the controls on the console in the language lab he HBHI i In biology lab. Mr. Hazlewood consults often with his dents, to guide them in study and to encourage discipline.

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The faculty on Wednesday. At 10:00 on Monday and Wednesday, most of us — those who weren ' t cutting, or those who did not know the chapel-checker in the right way — trooped to the Chapel. On Mondays, we were secular. On Wednesdays we were still secular, but we were supposed to be religious. However, it made not one ounce of difference: some of the Convo- cations were of a religious nature, thus balancing the two attitudes. The Monday speakers ranged from the president of Beth- el College and the Dean- Vice President of UT at Martin to former governor Buford Ellington and Jessie Hill Ford. Several speakers were successful alumni or important mem- bers of the board of trustees. Some speakers were political. Sometimes we sang an opening hymn, sometimes we did Jessie Hill Ford spoke at one of the saltier Convocations. not. Once we had the woodwind quintet from the Jackson Symphony, once an organist, a friend of Dr. Wilder. Once we had a basso, also. Some speakers, like Jessie Hill Ford, were more with the students. Mr. Ford narrated a story of his in the AT- LANTIC. He also told of his career as a television consult- Former governor Ellington greeted stu- dents after his speech. Here he meets Jack Johnson. overnor Ellington ' s speech was one of the more popular heard all year. He was one of several excellent speakers. ant and Public Relations man. His animation, his colorful language, his excellent stage presence combined to make him a favorite with students. Charlie Chapel opens Wednesday worship Mr. Davenport explained the functions of corporate worship. Phil checked a few points with Mr. Davenport.

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s At lunch, people are sufficiently awake to talk, laugh and be alive. Now is when dates are made, dull jokes are told, complaints heard. But people generally rush to a 1:30 class. In the afternoon some studying is done. The library is somewhat used: more for talk than study, but still more than at night. Most Chemistry lab of the talking centers around the round table with its satellites of comfortable chairs. Here students and faculty alike engage in desultory conversation. Some students study in their rooms. Some play cards in the Student Center, especially if they are Townies. Some people sleep, or play some team sport, or shoot squirrels. Supper is the best meal. The lines are somewhat slow, but not boring. The servers and Mr. Potts mechanically and effi- cently rush people through the serv- ing line. At supper, people tend to eat more leisurely. More jokes, more rumors, more gossip, more informa- tion are spilled over the dinner table ' than food is eaten. After supper, there is play-prac- tice, or dates to be dressed for, or studying, or spontaneous bull ses- sions — for history majors these are bull-geschichte sessions — or card games or intramural games, or study. Bridge is a favorite, or poker. Some people study in the library — talk rather. The g rc )f noise in the library resulted in newspaper article, a poorly attended forum, and many months of training to get used to. After the library closes, there were trips to the Hut or to Georgia ' s, or even to Joe ' s. Or one could study in the dorm, if the dorm be quiet. It rarely was quiet. From record play- ers, to radios, from bridge games to skating practice, the dorms are conducive to present fun, not future security through study. There may be telephone pranks — shaving cream fights, water fights, or even half-hearted study. fhe desk is often this busy in the library ■■■■■■■■■■■■I In the afternoons of fall or late spring, many Kappa Sigs congregate around the parking lot of New Dorm for ' fun and fellowship. '