Pittsburg State University - Kanza Yearbook (Pittsburg, KS)

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Q gr' A W WM .,,,,,...,,..W.,.,,,W..- 5 5 y. aw New 2 y 32 E 55 is as REES H. HUGHES, distinguished president of Pittsburg State College, has been active in the work of the United Nations Educational, Social, and Cultural Organization almost since its inception. Mr. Hughes attended an international seminar on education under the auspices of UNESCO held in Paris last sum- mer. His most recent recognition was his selection to the board of directors at a meeting held in Wichita in December.

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5' MWMMZ ' UNESCO's Seminar Workshop, on teaching for international understanding, was held in Sevres in the outskirts of Paris, during the past summer, July 21 to August 29. In attendance were 83 participants, 15 leaders, numerous special lecturers and visitors from many parts of the world. The participants represented every level of education. There were elementary, secondary and college teachers, public school and college admin- istrators, and officials from the State and National Departments of Education. Six came from the United States, seven from China, five from the British Isles, four from Australia, and three from South Africa, in all, thirty-one nations were rep- resented. The delegates generally were appointed by the State Departments upon recommendation of the educational agencies whom they represented. Attending the conference from the United States were: Virginia Kinnaird, a teacher in the Central High School, Fort Wayne, Indiana, re- cently appointed to the Staff of the National Edu- cation Associationg Lewis Latane, head of the French Department at Polytechnic Institution, Baltimore, Maryland, Dr. Raymond F. McCoy, Dean of the Graduate School at Xavier University, Cincinnati, Ohio, Mason A. Stratton, County Superintendent of Schools, Atlantic City, New Jersey, Dr. Idabelle Yeiser, on leave from Dillard University at New Orleans, and Rees H. Hughes, President, Kansas State Teachers College, Pitts- burg, Kansas. Dr. Howard E. Wilson, formerly a member of the faculty of the Harvard Graduate School of Education, and since 1945 Associate Director of the Division of Education, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, was the conference leader. Dr. Wilson was ably assisted by a staff of fourteen, all leaders in their particular fields, and widely representative of the UNESCO member nations. Special lecturers, many of whom were nationally and internationally known, spent from one period to several days in the conference. Visitors came from many parts of the world. Most noted among them, perhaps, was Leon Blum, former president of France, Dr. julian Huxley, Director General, Dr. Walter H. Lavis, Deputy Director General, and many others came from UNESCO Headquarters. The United States dele- gation was particularly glad to welcome Glenn E. Snow, newly elected president of our own National Education Association. The UNESCO seminar was conducted in the Lycee de Sevres, which in 1945 was established by the French Ministry as an educational center for French and foreign teachers. The large build- ing comprises more than 100 rooms for living quarters, and others for dining, science, lectures, library and study. During the winter months, it is used as a progressive school for girls. The build- ing is old, historic in background, commodious, has been recently redecorated inside, and is well kept. A member of the seminar well said that perhaps in all Paris there could not be found a more satis- factory place in which to hold the seminar. The plan of having people of like professional interests living together in such a setting for six weeks provided an excellent opportunity for the delegates to learn the value of acquaintance as a factor in international understanding. The seminar was an experience in international relations. Education for International Under- standing was designated as the theme. In the preliminary announcement, it was stated, The UNESCO Seminar Workshop is being held in order to stimulate thinking and planning by key educators in different countries on ways of foster- ing international understanding among pupils, under the leadership of competent authorities in various phases of international relations and edu- cation for international understanding. These edu- cators will have an opportunity to explore together some of the basic problems of international life today, which must be taken into account in any realistic teaching on world affairs. They will also be able to discuss and compare methods and materials in developing internationally minded pupils. The seminar will include lectures, discus- sions, individual and group projects, films, trips, and informal conversations and contacts, as means fPlease turn to page 86D Page 6

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alla ' HOMECOMING, the most spectacular event in the history of the institution, was celebrated October 10 and 11 by thousands who had been making preparations for months to visit their alma mater. After a busy day of climbing ladders, hammer- ing nails, painting signs, Gorillas and Tigers for house decorations, hundreds viewed coconut trees, an African forest and the Gorillas sweeping up Hays in a movie. Everyone chose the house they thought was best but the judges made the final decision by choosing Gum 'em up and lick 'em, Theta Sigma Upsilon's house for first prize and next best was Sigma Sigma Sigma's, Hold that line. The Sigma Tau Gammas conglomeration of beauty won first among the men houses and Phi Sigma Epsi1on's Gorilla whipping a realistic Tiger was the judges second choice. Students and alumni swarmed science hall to see the stunt show. An hour or two later everyone went to the street dance on Cleveland where the school pep band furnished the jive music. Up early for a big day, old man weather, like everyone else, in a bright good humor, to see Milton Zacharias, alumni president, lead the largest parade of floats, clowns, 14 bands and drum corps, and streamlined convertibles carrying beauty queens. When noon rolled around more old pals met and talked over a box lunch in the second annual feast of the oval with a carnival atmosphere of balloons, popcorn, hot dogs, and various bands furnishing music. About game time 7,000 swarmed the stadium to witness the Gorillas outplay the Tigers to a 0-0 tie. KSEK's sports announcer was there to broadcast the game. Preceding the game and during the half, sharp stepping majors and pranc- ing majorettes led 700 musicians on Brandenburg field for a performance. During the half everyone anxiously waits to see Milton Zacharias crown the most popular girl on the campus, Miss Vi Hall, Sigma Sigma Sigma beauty queen reigning as the homecoming queen and runners up were Alpha Sigma Alphas Shirley King and Muriel Warner, Phi Sigma Epsilon beauty queen. After the game tired players trotted from the field and the stadium was being emptied and the Greek houses filled for teas and open houses, and some to Greek dinners. The two-day celebration came to an end with the big social event of the year, the homecoming dance, under soft lights were dancing silks, smiles and greeting to old alumni who hadn't been met during the day. The next morning students and homecomers sleep, a wilted mum, tired feet, late sleepers waken, HI had a wonderful time!,', departures . . . the BEST EVER, this was HOMECOMING, 1947. -Orlanda Manci. I ,ig A f ter Milton Zachiafmlas crowned the homecom- ' , ' ing queen, Vi Hall, the photographers w e r e given at break by being able to get all the queens in one picture. Beauty queens are , P e g g y Patten, Pat Sharp, Muriel Warner, Miss Hall, S h ir l e y K i n g, Evelyn Whit- aker, M a r i l y n May, Mary Beth Tanner and Marjorie VVhitr'house. Other queens in the background are Jackie B r 0 IU n, Marion Ger- man, Betty Jo VVard, Joy K a n S h e k, Mar- garet A l l e n, Shirley Simmons, B e t t y Mc- Gown, Carol Burke and Betty Downing.