tl19500217-000 "TOWER February 17, 1950 LIGHT STATE TEACHERS COLLEGE, TOWSON, MD. Vol. 3, No. 11 Mariner, Shaffer Crowned Dance Crowd Best In 5 Years At one of the biggest dances in the past five years, Betty Lou Mariner and Mel Shaffer were chosen as the Sweethearts of STC. To the sounds of a fanfare from the orchestra and a round of applause from the large crowd in the gymnasium, Betty Lou and Mel stepped through the paper covered heart into their latest starring roles. Two Glen Players standbys, the pair have appeared in ohnost every play presented at STC in the last two years. NOTICE Betty Lou accepted the huge box of red roses with ""To Aloe the cliche, I'm speechless!"" Mel's comeback, ""That's the first time in your life that's ever happened,"" was well re-ceived by the appreciative audience. Mel was presented with a Valentine heart of candy. Phil Crist, M. C. Phil (Creampuff) Crist was an adept M.C. for the intermission ac-tivities. Judging of the finalists for the Sweethearts title was done by Creampuff; Dr. McCleary, advisor to the SGA; Ginna Ganzhorn, 1949 May Queen; Ann Clotworthy, 1949 Sweetheart; and Mrs. Jim Crist, substituting for her husband. Tom Fort, Social Chairman of the SGA, is to be commended on the fine cooperation and organization of the many committees which worked to make the dance a suc-cess. Tom would particularly like to thank Eileen Skinner for her hard work in planning and pre-paring the excellent decorations; Mary Ellen Harlan for ridecting the nominating and selection of the Sweethearts; Thelma Barefoot for obtaining the especially designed cupcakes from Stroh's Bakery and the punch, which was made by Miss Pitts of the dorm kitchen staff; Harry Hallsted and Miss Pitts for handling the coat-checking fa-cilities; and the host of others who worked both before and after the dance to decorate and to clean-up. Music By Craig By general concensus of opinion, the music of Bob Craig and his orchestra was much enjoyed. In addition to the many students, sev-eral faculty members were present. Included in these were Dr. Mc- Cleary, Miss Woodward, Dr. Haw-kins, Dr. Willis, Mr. West, Miss MacDonald, Dr. Hartley, Dr. West, Miss Kahl, Dr. Tansil, Dr. Brewing-ton, and Dr. Lightfoot. Alumni noted in the crowd were bon and Betty Hammerman, Peachy and Erv Bueneman, Bubbles Stauf-fer, Dot Bladen, Mary Ellen Crow-ley, and Mary Lou Hutchino. Ping Pong Room Regulations 1, Open 11 A. M. to 7 P. M. on Weekdays and Sunday. 11 A. M. to 10:30 P. M. on Fri-lay and Saturday. 2. No eating of lunches. 3. Put cigarette ashes and butts li41 ash trays. 4. Put coke bottles in racks. 5. Do not sit on tables. 6. Take care of paddlest--they're 3c1:lensive!!! t.. Dr. Scott has announced that all students who want to attend the Eastern State Teachero Association m,eeting should register on the FTA bulletin board as soon as possible, so that arrangements for tickets, rooms, and other activities can be made. Further details concerning the trip may be secured from Dr. Scott. A REPORT TO THE STUDENT BODY � by the editor Tower Light Takes Blame For Confusion Over ""Organ Fund"" Last Tuesday at the SGA monthly meeting, the re was a display of meaningless words and demon-strations by various students that clearly showed that neither the students or the president was too well informed on the ""organ fund."" This lack of knowledge caused the assembly to lose sight of the ""question"" and enter a channel of confusion, ""hot air,"" and general disorder. Regardless of the results, Miss Wisner conduct ed the meeting excellently; trying to let everyone have his say, and maintain order at the same time. The TOWER LIGHT accepts the blame for this condition, because we ""failed"" to inform you�the student body of the facts behind the ""organ fund"" a nd the events leading up to the proposal stated in Tuesday's meeting. The editors of the TOWER LICHT saw in advance the controversies that would arise about the ""fund"" and investigated the situation�drew conclusions�but failed to inform you of the mat-ter. For this we offer our apology; and also for being afraid to ""stick our necks out"" before the proposal was formerly made. Therefore, in light of recent events, the follow ing peints are presented in an effort to ""clear up"" a confused and unnecessary misunderstanding without attempting to influence one faction or the other. First, the present ""organ fund"" was started in 1948 by the ""Variety Club"" and was supplemented by the Senior Class of the sanie year. Those and t wo other gifts brought the ""fund"" just. below the $1000 mark. Thus, the ""fund"" remained static during the year 1949. At the beginning of the current year, the SGA Executive Board was notified of the exist ing fund and informed that if contributions picked up, an organ could be installed in time to be used at the June commencement. They were also told that the money in the ""fund"" could not be used for any other use unless the donators gave permission. This month was not the first Farm Girl Makes Good time the ""organ fund"" has been the center of student attraction. Last She's a lass from the farm coun- year, the following excerpt appeared try of Bel Air. Mary Ellen went to in the TOWER LIGHT dated April a two-room elementary school, and 26, 1949, � has lived on a farm all of her life. (It's a 150 acre dairy farm). Yes, she can milk a cow, but they've got machines to do it now. There's a pond on the farm, and she skates on Dorm Profiles On Parade Housemothers Are Human Too by Dot Graves Housemothers are usually thought of as little old ladies who sit knitting and rocking, stopping only to peer over their bifocals to reprimand their little girls. To add a modern twist to an old story, look behind the Resident Director sign in Newell Hall. Neither Miss Lee nor Miss Gerdes would be caught dead or alive in bifocals, they cer-tainly cannot be called ""old"" and they are always available to help iron out any problems which may arise, personal or impersonal. If you are in Junior College you may have met Miss Lee in French class or perhapo you may have had Miss Gerdes teach you English, for, in addition to supervising student activities in the dormitory, both are on the teaching staff of the col-lege. Miss Lee attended Geneva Col-lege, Beaver Falls, Pa., where she obtained her B. A. dgree. She taught Latin, French and English at sev-eral high schools and wav girls' counselor at Leetsdale, Pa. Her graduate work was done at Syra-cuse University, at New York Uni-versity (through the Chautauqua summer school) and at Western Re-serve University while in residence at the French house (where only that language was spoken). Miss Don't Overheat v Lee got additional teaching experi . - ence in languages at Geneva and Gettysburg colleges. She is especial-ly qualified for her position in the dormitory since she supervised girls' dormitories at Syracuse Uni-versity and Gettysburg College and was in charge of the Barracks at Harrisburg. Miss Gerdes received her B. A. at Rosemont College, Philadelphia, and her M. A. at Columbia University. She gained Iteacher's credits at Pennsylvania State Teachers Col-lege and taught English at Steelton Next Issue High School for six years. Lee and Miss Gerdes both spent Before coming to Towson Miss March 3 rd did personnel work together under three years in the Navy where they Dr. Tansil. (Continued on Page 6) 11.11.1.111MOU MOM MISS GERDES Students and faculty and staff members are urged to conserve heat as long as the present coal shortage lasts. STC's stockpile nf coal is low, and open windows and hot radiators in empty rooms will use it up faster than is necessary. On warm days, the heat for the whole campus is turned off for a few hours, but the cold, damp weather we've been having lately only serves to use more fuel. 111641' MARY ELLEN HARLAN it in the winter. She is the oldest among two sisters and one brother. Her family has been Quaker for generations back. Maybe that's why she says, ""There's a certain amount to be gained in looking over a sit-uation before rushing into it."" She admits being quiet and seems to be consistent in her idea of looking before she leaps! Held Many Honors Far from leading a sheltered life, she has gone into each successive job with ambition and enthusuiom: First of all, an accomplishment wor-thy of mention is her position as president of the House Committee in the dorm. The acquisition of this and several other offices is in keep-ing with her characteristic forging ahead and ascuming deserved re- (Continued on Page 6) At present we need stage equip-ment much more than an organ. It may be more important, therefore, that we put our future funds into stage equipment than into an organ. I have been advised that the ad-ministration is attempting to get stage equipment with state funds. We shall know whether they succeed or not by September. If they get these funds through the Eitate, it would be fine to get an organ; but, if they do not get state funds our money should first go into stage equipment and then an organ."" The opinion that the majority of you held was clearly exhibited in the tone of the SGA President's proposal, and your reactions in the discussion and voting. That was � the ""organ fund"" was being ""forced upon you,"" especially through pres-sure by Dr. Hawkins. The fact that Dr. Hawkins is interested in securing an organ for his own personal interest and enjoyment is perfectly ridiculous, because he already has his own private organ in Glen Esk. As for occasions when the ap-proximately $3600 instrument would be used; I have heard of the fol-lowing: the convocation, Christmas assembly, spring concert, baccalaur-eate, commencement, and any other special function where organ music would be appropriate. If purchased by June, the organ could be installed in the present auditorium without too much over-crowding. When the new assembly hall is constructed, the organ can be very easily moved for a small additional cost. The questions each student should ask himself when the proposal is presented again, and I feel assured it will be, are: 1) Will an organ add to my en-joyment of assemblies and spec-ial events? (Continued on Page 2)"
