Phoenix College - Sandprints Yearbook (Phoenix, AZ)

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PaQe 6 5 BEAR TRACKS-PHOENIX JUNIOR COLLEGE BEAR TRACKS Published By the Students of Phoenix Junior College Member Associate Collegiate Press Rat-ionalization Or Reason? It is common for students, among others, to accept the opinion of a single so-called authority as absolute truth. When he encounters other opinion of the same topic the student refutes it, for he has conveniently settled in his mind the truth of the matter. iRationali- zation . . . to the freshmen who are reading Robinsonl. As in the instance of current events, so many persons are bound to observe the commentaries of a single man, taking care first to make sure that fundamentally they are not different from his own ideas. On such a basis he may maintain an unruffled conscience and assert or deny statements not alone by virtue of his own opinion but with the backing of authority. And so, we come to the question of what should prompt and consolidate opinion besides mere vague attitudes. Let us take, for example, the subject of the poll which Bear Tracks will sponsor: Who is your choice for President? How shall an opinion be reached? It is certainly beyond intelli- gent reason that one should decide any issue upon the basis of family tradition. Rather, an opinion must be established upon close obser- vation of the facts involved. The facts in the issue of presidential election would be observed as past performance of the nominees and their aides, a knowledge of the candidates' abilities and training, and the heeding of policies as announced by the candidates in question. To realize these issues honestly one cannot observe the announcements of either party alone, but must observe those of both and besides gain information from such publications and men whose regard is considered neutral. From these sources he has gained facts and opinions, upon these facts and opinions he will base his own opinion. However, in determining his opinion he must be cautious that he apply the philosophy he deems most advantageous to the majority in a democracy rather than unreasonable emotional reaction. If his opinions are thus reached and he seeks their expression, he has achieved the stature of worthwhile democratic citizenship. R. A. 7' W Camas fi S- PEL X1 WHAT DO I CARE WHO'S RUNNING SIGHTS 'N SCENES 'N STUFF NOW THAT 'THE ICE HAS BEEN broken, at least to a considerable degree, by last Friday's picnic, we can safely as- sume that things will begin to pop around here. Of course, the fellows still were awfully bashful about asking the girls to dance, but timidity has a way of killing itself off. And if you were at all sur- prised at Miss Hubbard's winning of the joke award, we're ashamed of you! She knows a whole flock of good ones. Just get her started sometimes. DAYS STILL CONTINUE TO BE a little warm, but we've got a good cure for that. Reliable sources has it that University Pool will stay open week-ends as long as it is patronized, so you that feel the necessity of cooling off in the afternoons, here's your opportunity. ROUTINE IS BEGINNING to settle down over the campus now. Everyone now walks with a purpose and all the fresh- men know where they are headed. Amaz- ing how settled things can become in a week or two, isn't it? Still just a mite too formal to suit us, though.. But all dis- appears with time, we're told. Shouldn't be long before everyone knows every- one's first name, funny thing, but not even one soul has approached us for a loan yet. What's this world coming to? COULD BE THE WAR, COULD BE FEAR of inflation, but people seem chary of placing their nickles in Geraldine fthat's the juke boxl this year. Everyone has gone to her with such faith in the past, but maybe that too will be over- come in the loosening-up process. We have hopes. WE HAVE SEEN FELLOWS out scrim- maging on the field. Does that indicate that maybe we will have a few games this year? And how about the Coffee Hour? When does that begin again? Are the social commissioners planning any Friday afternoon mixers? Maybe it's early to organize those events, and maybe it's not. For us, it's the sooner the better. What is Life without Living? THE AWS IS HAVING A BRAWL to- night at the woman's club, with all women to attend. They're usually fun, invited too. So all you femmes better turn out force. Just another attempt to in full start the ball rolling and to acquaint people with people. We'll see you there, at the refreshment table.

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HI!!! if J.: VOL, I7 PHOENIX, ARIZONA, SEPTEMBER 29, 1944 NO, 2 Miss HUBBPEIEQ co-Eos TO HOLD P RTV '1lN,?,CC,3'2T T WoMAN's CLUB Miss Hubbard, dark horse in the race for topflight ranconteur, settled the fac- ulty feud once and for all by triumphing by a huge 'majority over the close runner- up, Mr. Phelps, in the joke telling con- test at the Freshman-Sophomore Picnic last Friday night. Winner of the 52.50 merchandise or- der at a local music store was Betty Sawyer, who won the student talent con- test with a reading. Second prize of 51.50 went to Jim Collier for a piano solo, and tied for third award of Sl.O0 each were Joan Eichenauer, who played a piano solo, and Pat Parker, who played a clar- inet solo. Don Yeager, sophomore contestant, was eliminated from the contest for trite material. l ln a hilarious battle for supremacy in the water in the bottle relay, Bill Berry's team emerged victorious-and wet. Refreshments were served by the cafe- teiia and dancing followed in the Blue and Gold room. Music was furnished by Richard Rogers and the Rhythm Ramb- lers. Judges for the contest were Mr. E. L. Stone, Mr. Monroe, Rosemary Jagger, and Mary Lou Chambers. 1.i.ol1. Social Clubs Plan And Elect KAPPA DELTA NU KDN's discussed plans for the year in their first meeting held Saturday evening at the home of Mary Jo deRoulhac. Anna Smith was elected junior representative to the Inter-Society Council. Nancy Newton and Beulah Wilson furnished refresh- ments. ALPHA Two meetings this week highlighted the social calendar for the Alphas. ln the meeting held Monday plans for the year were discussed and Wednesday night a potluck Supper was held at Miss Hun- ter's home. Ruth Condrey served as chairman of food. lContinued on Page lOl . I 2' , 1.4-' i i X x X , . is I ., F3 1 Betty Sawyer winning first prize in the student talent contest. -14.11, BEAR TRACKS SPONSORS VOTE On Monday the members of the Bear Tracks staff will conduct a straw vote to determine the trend of student opinion toward the presidential nominees. Another vote will be held immediately preceding the election to see if opinion has changed. Ballots will members who will be stationed at the northeast door of the Liberal Arts Build- ing during the lunch hours. The distribu- tors will have ballot boxes handy for the marked ballots. Any person who does not receive a ballot at this time can go to the Bear Tracks office to vote. As each person gets his ballot, the person who hands it to him will mark on it his sex and whether he is a freshman, or a sophomore. The results will then be tallied according to sex and class. Also an overall picture of the political con- victions will be shown. be distributed by staff Phoenix Junior College girls will have a chance to show their versatility tonight at the annual co-ed party held in the Phoenix Woman's Club, given by the soph- omore women for the beginning freshmen. The evening's enter- tainment will begin at 7:30 and last until lO:3O. Students may win prizes if they excel at jitterbugging or waltzing, or they may square dance just for the fun of it. Mr. F. V. Brown, a teacher at North Phoenix High School, will bring his own records and will lead and call the square dances. Levis and plaid shirts will be the pre- dominating garb but cotton pinafores and plaid ginghams will also be in style. The hostesses serving at tonight's party will be Associated Women Students' offi- cers, Rosemary Jagger, Pat Haire, and Beverly Erhartg freshman representatives, Leona Walters, Dora Kline, Joan Von Rhien, and Barbara Barrett, also mem- bers of the Honor Board, Phyllis Barabe, Bevery Erhart, Rosemary Jagger, Gertrude Mack, Genay Schoeny, Ruth Condrey, Pat Haire, Mary Lou Lindstrom, Barbara Ryan, and Anna Smith. Committee chairmen are as follows: decorations, Barbara Ryan, publicity, Bev- erly Erhart, entertainment, Pat Haire, and food, Phyllis Barabe. Assisting Phyllis Barabe at the serving table will be Jean Porter, Jean Landis, Helen Ong, Lula Barnes, Barbara Rice, and Beverly Walker. ...i.TO-.l SORORITY COUNCIL APPOINTS OFFICERS 'Officers of the newly formed Inter- sorority Council were appointed at the first meeting of the year Tuesday, Sep- tember 26. They are as follows: president, Ruth Condrey, vice-president, Beverly Erhart, secretary, Faith Niles, tleas- urer, Rosemary Jagger, and sergeant-ah arms, Jean Landis.

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, l YI 419- I ' x . Q BEAR TRACKS--PHOENIX JUNIOR COLLEGE Page 7 BEAR TRACKS GOES TO A PARTY THE mes:-:MEN som-loMoRE PlcNlc B, 'fe get First we played games. The idea was to run to the end of the line to a tub full of water, fill a cup, pass it back down the line, .and than try to pour what water was left into a coke bottle. Betty Hagerty took the-inside track and turned on her siren. Gang- way . . . Now try to fill it up. Even with all that help around her, Ruth Blacklidge had trouble calculating the wind drift. On the left is her teammate, Beverly Busey. Her busyopponents are from left to right, Dorothy Wood, Phyllis Barabe, Roberta Kelsey, Arlene Math- ews.