LEADERSHIP CAMP Campus leaders compare notes after discussion of such timely topics as the honor system. Leadership Camp, held before the beginning of each fall term, brings together the leaders of the campus for a weekend of discussion groups, workshops and recreation. During this weekend, Freshman Guides are instructed as to their duties during Freshman Week, the Homecoming Commission plans for Homecoming Weekend, Panhellenic and the Interfraternity Council meet together, and the Student Senate organizes to begin the new year. From informal discussion groups to fishing-that's Leadership Camp. Three days of discussion topics of importance to Marshall-the honor system, publications, elections, or publicity-help prepare for a better school year. It's not all work-there's always time for a quiet moment of meditation. Students enjoy the informal atmosphere of Bermudas, sunshine, and socializing. 28
STUDENT ELECTIONS "Please vote for me" is the appeal of the rash of posters, banners and cards that appear as the day of elections draws near. PROMOTES CITIZENSHIP Few college act1v1t1es bring out a student's academic thinking ability as well as his adeptness in democratic human relations as does politics. The candidate equally endowed with ability and personality is most often victorious. A sincere smile remains in the voter's memory as he faces the voting machine while lost in nostalgic thoughts of his personal life. Each election is characterized by eye-catching posters, handshaking, campaign promises and tired candidates. After votes are counted, signs taken down and winners announced, all concerned usually agree that their college career is made richer by meeting new people and gaining experience in the excitement of running for an office or sitting on a queen's throne. Students learn the mechanics of a democracy taking part in campus elections and voicing their choices in a voting machine. 29
THE COLLEGE THEATER The College Theater opened its thirty-third season with Gore Vidal's three-act comedy "A Visit to a Small Planet." The play concerned the appearance of an "unidentified flying object" on the Virginia property of Roger Spelding (David Todd), famous TV news analyst. He had just assured his nationwide audience that creatures from another planet did not exist-and then he met Kreton (Rule Johnson)! Pentagon military experts, as well as the Spelding family and the rest of the nation, were at a loss as to how to handle such a phenomenon. Produced in November, 1959, under the direction of Prof. Clayton Page, head of College Theater, and Judy Pauley, student director. This scene from "Girls in 509," shows Professor Pusey, (John Davis) fainting as he discovers General Motors stock is worth eight times its original value. Aunt Hettie (Judy O'Dell) is stunned by the news, which means she is wealthy. An unsuspecting victim is caught in the trap as reporters record the strange phenomenon!
MARSHALL'S YOUNG THEATRICALS Roger Spelding (Dave Todd) and his wife Reba (Betsy Rucker) are aghast at t:he Civil War satire of Kreton (Rule Johnson) in "A Visit To A Srr::aall Planet." The General's aide (Joe Hughes) and General Powers (Charles Cummings) are puppets of the sly Kreton (Rule Johnson) in mock maneuvers. General Powers (Charles Cummings) dramatizes modern military frustrations to Kreton (Rule Johnson). Members of the speech department's play production department here study the theatre by constructing the set of "Visit To A Small Planet."
GREEK RUSHING CYCLE Rushees have an opportunity to tour the sorority houses. As the school year begins, so begins the Greek Rushing Cycle. Informal coke parties were first held at the individual sorority houses to acquaint the rushees and the sorority girls. The signing of the rush book at the Panhellenic Tea soon followed as the initial step in formal rush. The rushees then attended each or any of the Open Houses given by the sororities as their first parties. A rushee enters formal rush as she signs the rush book and receives her name tag. The goal at last reached-the day of pledging.
The Tri Sigs return to the Gay Nineties. Please let me have my heavenly wish, AX! After much work and preparation on the part of the sororities, the rushees returned to the colorful second parties such as Alpha Chi's Heaven, and Alpha Xi's Wharf Party. With the end of the third parties with such themes as Sigma K's Wishing Well Party and Tri Sigs' Mock Wedding, the rushees were faced with the decision-which one do I want? Then the day of long anticipation, the day of bids. At last the rushees are no longer rushees, but are pledges in their chosen sisterhood. Delta Zetas give "schmoos" as favors at their Dog Patch Party. 33
Even after all the lines of registration, there was still another line at the improvised bookstore in the basement of Old Main. No one was really a freshman until donning the traditional beanie. FRESHMAN WEEK "Good-bye Mom. Don't forget to write!" There you were, all alone in a strange, bewildering world populated by calm, self-assured people who-strangely enough -seemed to know where they were going. Soon you found that those poised upperclassmen weren't really as formidable as they looked, and were even willing to help you find those endless lines you endured to pay fees and register for classes. Just when you began to enjoy having those upperclassmen around, you realized it was best to duck when you saw one coming-especially if you couldn't remember the words of the Alma Mater or accidentally-on 7 purpose "lost" your beanie. After being harassed by uppercl~ssmen all day, and listening to lectures you didn't understand, you trudged back to the safety of your room to exchange experiences with your new friends-the one who knew someone from your home town; the bongo-playing phys. ed. major; the one whose clothes fit you; the one who stood next to you in an hour-long line... It was a whirlwind experience: Placement tests, getting your room settled; Convocation and President's Reception; trying to remember names and places; orientation lectures; exploring the campus and Huntington; registration; dance; bookstore; name-tags; confusion... Then, one day, things were not so terrifying. You walked from class to class and, surprisingly enough, you saw some familiar faces. You could find your way without asking directions... You unconsciously began to call your little room "home"... The strange became familiar... You were a part of Marshall College-and proud of it! The penalty for not knowing the Alma Mater was to sing it, under the direction of an upperclassman, in front of the Student Union.
Charlene Black reminds the students to buy their tickets to the Homecoming Dance. HOMECOMING A float? Yes, this is only the beginning of many hours of work needed to finish an entry for the Saturday parade. The tension mounts as the Big Day approaches. Sleepless nights are the vogue while constructing house decorations and floats. Music from the Student Government Office heralds the coming of Buddy Morrow for the dance. The big question of everybody's lips is: Who is Miss Marshall? At last the day everybody has been waiting for arrives-homecoming, 1960. A new addition this year was a $100 scholarship presented to Miss Marshall, Katherine Pierce, by the Huntington Merchants Association. The members of the Homecoming Commission examine the much coveted trophies which will reward some deserving group. 35
Even though Marco didn't whip the Bobcats, the Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity captured the first place trophy in the float division and the privilege of building next year's Queen's float. WELCOME ALUMNI The announcement of the Queen and her attendants on Friday noon began the big Homecoming Weekend. Friday was filled with last-minute preparations, and in the evening the judging of the house decorations was conducted. Floats were again a part of the parade a-fter their last year's absence. The bleak moment in the weekend was the defeat the Big Green suffered at the hands of Ohio University's Bobcats. The weekend's activities were drawn to a close Saturday night with the Annual Homecoming Dance at the Field House with the band of Buddy Morrow providing the music. During the intermission, Miss Marshall and her attendants were presented trophies and the winners of the house decorations and floats were announced. "Lick 'Em!" They did. The Delta Zeta's won first place in the house decorations with their sugar-coated display. Marshall fan Mino D'Aurora lends cheer to the Marshall team. 36
The moment every girl dreams about-being crowned Homecoming Queen. Katherine Pierce of Charleston is crowned by President of the Student Body, John Karickhoff. Excitement reigns as the happy TKE's and their dates gather around their new trophy presented to them during the intermission of the Homecoming Dance. HOMECOMING 1960 The reigning Queen and her attendants (left to right) Sharon Haselip, Linda Brown, Louise Shumate, and Queen Katherine pose for pictures after being presented their trophies. 37
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t f Katherine Pierce, Miss Marshall of 1959-60, rides in crowning glory at the top of " the stairway to the stars"-the theme of the Queen's float built by Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity. Junior attendant Louise Shumate is at Miss Pierce's lower left; freshman attendant Sharon Haselip is seen below Miss Shumate; while sophomore attendant Linda Brown is on the right. / The Homecoming Commission whose efforts co-ordinated all aspects of Homecoming are left to right Row 1: Jeanne Pitts, Mary Mossman, Vernon Scandola, David Haden, Mr. Paul Collins, Dean Lillian Bus- kirk. Row 2: Steve Bias, James Mosko, Bruce Moss, Mr. Frank Spear Mr. John Sayre, Dean Harold Willey, Richard Nedrow. 41
. In the Campus Christian Fellowship presentation of That Strange Night, depicting the birth of Christ, Matthew, the Innkeeper, portrayed by Dick Kyle, listens as the procurator, Joe Hughes, reads the proclamation that all children under two be put to death. CHRISTMAS WEEK Christmas is coming. Up goes the Christmas decorations and trees. In the midst of the last minute rush and work before finals, the campus came alive with Christmas activity such as club and dorm parties, parties for orphans and underprivileged, dances and traditional caroling. The school cafeteria finds time to add a bit of Christmas cheer while the students socialize during their meal hours. Christmas greetings are extended to the campus by the now frequently seen, "Mr. Smoot."
BLOOD DRIVE The campus blood drive, coordinated by the Blood Drive Commission, is under the auspices of the Student Government. Headed by Conrad Smith, Coordinator, Marshall students are asked to give blood which may be used to save a life on the operating table or in the emergency room. Smith expressed praise for the Marshall Reserve Officers Training Corps, as 198 cadets gave blood. A total of 296 pints of blood were donated by Marshall students first semester, setting a record for a single unit visit of the Huntington Regional Red Cross Bloodmobile. "This won't hurt a bit," this Red Cross worker seems to be saying as he prepares to test the blood of a prospective donor. Another pint of precious human blood ready to be stored for the time when it is needed. Katherine Pierce shows the Marshall spirit by donating to a worthwhile cause. 43