tl19580604-000 "is Vol. X, No. 17' LIGHT STATE TEACHERS COLLEGE, TOWSON, MARYLAND May 24 Sees Return of Alumni To Campus The alumni returned Saturday, May 24, to a day of reunion, tours of the campus, business and en-tertainment. Early arrivals around 2:00 were those coming back for their class reunions. Classes re-turning for their five year reunion included 1898, 1903, 1908, 1913, 1918, 1923, 1933, 1938, 1943, 1948, 1953, and 1957. The oldest class, 1881, was represented- by Mrs. Walter R. Swann (Susan H. Sun-derland), whose daughter-in-law, and grandmother both have grad-uated from Towson. From 3:30 to 4:00, a business rneeting was held in the Auditor-ium of Stephens Hall. Citations Were presented to five outstanding alumni by Mr. William Jenkins, class of 1950, President of the Alumni Association. Those receiv-ing the citations, which were inno-vated just this year, were such Well-known educators as Dr. Isa-dore Turk, Superintendent of Spring Grove Hospital; Dr. M. Theresa Wiedefield; Dr. Lillian Compton, President of Frostburg State Teachers College; Mrs. Grace A Dorsey; and Dr. John H. Fisher. The citations will be awarded an-nually to those who have done the most to bring honor to themselves and their profession. At 4:30, a reception was held by Dr. and Mrs. Hawkins in the Student Centre. This allowed ev-eryone present to get better ac-quainted, and allowed a renewal of old friendships. Dinner followed at 6:00, in the Newell Hall dining room. Flowers decorated every ta-ble, sent in by the classes. In the evening, entertainment Was provided through a one act Nay by the Glen Players, a speech by Dr. Earle T. Hawkins, and pre- 4entations such as ""Box & Cox,"" (Ind ""The Music Goes Around."" Returning in the group were a large number of principals and su-krintendents, as well as teachers. orrie of the oldest alumni present Were: Miss Charlotte Miller, '93; kiss Jeanie Ruhl, '93; Mrs. Elena liopkins White, '95; her sister Miss stelle Hopkins, '98, who taught tor 36 years before retiring, seven Years of which were spent as prin- NPal of the school in Chester. 0th- 4' graduates of the original Nor-al School included Mrs. 0. V. hare, '97, Miss Caroline L. Christ, 58, once the assistant principal at 1.111erton; Miss Evalena C. Oye- 41, an, '98: and Miss Adda Trump, 58, who taught for 18 years Pearson Lecture Draws Full House by Mildred Cox Drew Pearson, speaking from the auditorium of Towson State Teachers College, commented on the status of the United States in the world today, making several very interesting predictions. His prediction concerning the present military uprising in France calls for particular attention. 6ccord-ing to Mr. Pearson, if De Gaulle takes over, he will not be dictator-ial, bit will pattern a new govern-ment after that of the United States, drawing up a constitution much like ours, providing much more stability in their government. Speaking on the Latin American problem, which was very much in the news at that time, Drew Pear-son referred to Nixon as not being tactful in continuing his ""good-will- tour"" after the first demon-stration of unfriendliness. It was quite obvious he said, that this movement, hurting our national pride, would continue. He attribut-ed this unfriendliness to the U.S. backing 4 dictators, which has caused niany freedom-loving peo-ples to fear and dislike our coun-try. Vacillation, ""a good sign of weakness,"" also is responsible for the Latin American reaction. It is Mr. Pearson's opinion that John Poster Dulles, by not 'consulting his assistants, and making imptil-sive; unwise statements, is the chief vacillating factor in our for-eign relations. Mr. Pearson told of his suggestion of sending Harry Truman to Europe as a good-will-ambassador. It seems, however, that the present administration does not agree with him. Some very emphatic statements were made concerning disarm-ament and arms production. Drew Pearson, apparently, is very much in favor of disarmament since ei-ther the United States or Russia has enough atoin bombs to blow up the world. Also, he brought out the United States' lag in missile production � tending to make us a second-rate power. Russia also is advancing in her education system. While in Rus-sia, Mr. 'Pearson saw one school as large as all the buildings of the University of Maryland put to-gether. All of this makes us look less than first rate, but Mr. Pear-son pointed out a positive outlook on this situation. In his estimation, Con't, Page six, Col. Three June 4, 1958 Bolster, Zimmerman Highlight Senior Investiture Convocation The Senior Investiture Convocation took place in the Stephens Hall auditorium on May 25 at 10:00 a.m. After a prayer, led by Dr. Hawkins, the whole assemblege sang ""My Country Tis of Thee."" Dr. Hawkins then explained the history of the Cap and gown and its academic meaning, from the Middle Ages until now. Carey Bolster, president of the senior class, was invested by President Hawkins, with the aid of Mr. Von Swertdner, sen-ior class advisor. Symbolically, the whole graduating class was thus invested in the academic cap and gown. President Bolster accepted the gown in a speech in which he stressed the responsibility of, the class as teachers. He also reviewed some of the changes occuring in both curric-ulum and the school campus itself since the day the class of 1958 entered as freshman. Following tradition, Dean Browne then announced the Freshman, S.G.A. Votes $2000 For Lost Yearbook The first meeting of the 1958-59 Student Senate was called to order May 22, at 2:00 p.m. in the Li-brary Forum. President Larry Hutchins presided after being pre-sented by past-president, Jim Binko. The S.G.A. is filing suit in bank-ruptcy court to recover funds ex-pended for the printing of the 1957 yearbook. Larry Hutchins asked for motion that the S.G.A. author-ize the expenditure up to $2,000 for the purpose of publishing the 1957 yearbook, which Mike DeVita sec6nded. There was a roll call vote on this move, which was car-ried, 43 pro, and 9 con. Dr. Haw-kins has offered $1,000 towards the completion, in addition n to the S.G.A.'s $2,000. If the book can be printed for less and if it can be sold to the 1957 graduateS for a specified sum, the money offered by Dr. Hawkins will go to the S.G.A. John Bruce Johnson was an-nounced as the chairman of re-visory committee of the Gold and White, the S.G.A. handbook. News Briefs The Physical Science exams will be handleti so that every instruc-tor (except one) will give the same test. Each student was given a set of study questions, with the fundamental ideas of the course outlined. From this the test is to be made up. This same procedure, new this academic year, was fol-lowed last semester. It has been innovated mainly to keep the out-come of the course equal, depen-dent on the contnt of the course itself and not th instructor. Books are needed for Books For Korean Students Week, June 1 to 7. Any old texts the siudents can give will be appreciated. Additional in formation can be gotten from the chairman of the committee, Betsy Pulsifer, Box 539. The Inter - Faith Council an-nounced the Chapel Library now has new books available to all to take out and read. There are books for each faith, recommended by the student associations in-volved. To take the books out, one has only to sign the card in the back of the book, and place it in the card file box on the bookcase. Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors who had achieved a ""B"" average or better during the first semes-ter of the past year. Seniors men-tioned were those with an ""A"" in student teaching. A representative from the Alumni Association spoke on the contributions of the Association in matters of advice, policy, the building of prestige for the school, the retaining of school spirit. He also mentioned alumni gifts, such as the stained glass windows by the main stairs in Stephens Hall. The representative then extended, through Carey Bolster, an invita-tion to the entire graduating class to join the Association. Following was the ""Hallelujah Chorus,"" sung by the Glee Club. Dr. Hawkins then introduced the main speaker, Dr. David William Zimmerman. An old friend of Dr. Hawkins', Dr. Zimmerman got his A.B. from Franklin and Marshall, his A.M. from Columbia, and his doctorate in education from Jahns Hopkins University. He also has attended the University of Chica-go, and the University of Mary-land. He was principal of schools in Thurmont, Md., was the second principal of Kenwood High School and was then made principal at Catonsville High School. Now he is the Assistant Superintendent of Education in the State of Mary-land. Dr. Zimmerman is also listed in Leaders In Education, a ""Who's Who"" of the educational profes-sion. Dr. Zimmerman's speech was on ""Education at the Crossroads."" His stand was that education is the United States, though needing some improvements, was still the best in the world, educating all the people rather than just a few. He felt however that not all people who could be educated were taking advantage of their opportunity. However the mean grade level of of the education gained by Amer-icans was going up every year. Dr. Zimmerman felt that the per-centage of high school graduates going to college should be doubled. He also mentioned the responsibil-ity of teachers in letting their opinions be hearq. He also pointed out a teacher's responsibility to the pupil and parents, in being able to help them discover the po-tential of their child. He stated criticism should be constructive. The ceremonies closed after Carey Bolster presented the de-parting classes' gifts; $25.00 for the Ed Molton Loan Fund, and two portable Smith-Corona type-writers for students to use in the library. The audience sang the Alma Mater, and stood while the in-vested seniors filed out in the Re-cessional. "
