North Carolina Wesleyan College - Dissenter Yearbook (Rocky Mount, NC)

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Throughout the year there were underground rumors Circulating that the SCA had done nothing. A close look at the structure of the SCA reveals the source of its poweri the student. If that power tailed to operate, there wasn't too much that could be done about it. However, a close look at what did happen at Wesleyan also reveals that it was far from nothing . When the Orientation Committee helped the Frosh move in and then proceeded to inform and entertain them for a week, the SCA was at work. The Food and Services Committee in conference with Mrs. Batchelor was evidence of SGA operations, as was the work of the Elections Committee throughout the year. These and other committees, working with the Senate or under the supervision of President less Blackman, served the Student Body. The many commissions operated for and with the students, The first major social event of the year was the Platters Concert - one ot a package deal worked out by the Social Commission. They were followed later on in the year by Amanda Ambrose and then the Waytarers. The Finance Commission, directed by Treasurer Al Horne, held the strings to the moneybag. The Men's and Women's Athletic Commissions promoted intramural sports, the women students also travelled to neighboring colleges to compete. The Publications Commission guided the selection of publication editors and their operations. The Interfaith Commission, although somewhat sidelined due to the Convocations program initiated this year, showed an active interest by sponsoring a mock US. Presidential Election. Homecoming activities and the spring formal were both coordinated by the SCA. Yet the biggest part of SCA work went undetected and unappreciatecl. The 19 iudicial system operated out of nec essity, court members were often heard voicing their dislike for the job yet they realized the value of the system for student protection. Glenn Cockrell presided over the Senate working to improve the operations of the Student Ciovernment Machine. Secretary Marilyn Schoon typed the letters and licked the stamps that kept the SCA in touch with the outside world. At a time when many university and college campuses were in a state of unrest - visible in riots, demonstrations, protests and marches e Wesleyan appeared to be doing nothing . ln relationship to the turbulence of a riot, the tension ot' a demonstration or the endurance of a march, there may have been nothing going on. Wesleyan student leaders preferred to unleash their dissatisfaction with the Establishment through direct confrontation with it.

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Above: SGA Vice President, Glenn Cockrell, talks with his parents during Parents Weekend. Top right: A packed Cafeteria listens eagerly to Bill Brantlev during 1969-1970 campaign speeches. This campaign proved to be the most intense to date. Bottom right: The finances of SGA projects were handled by Treasurer, Al Horne.