Lindgren Wins Order of the Palm
Koch, Bozanic Take Honors at
FOIflfl AMS Assembly
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Vol. XIV
T* Los Angeles, Calif., Friday, May 21, 1954
No. 137
Seniors Plan More Important Activities
Senior President George Root said yesterday that he hoped the recent flurry of Ditch Day excitement “hasn’t caused class members to forget the other important activities that are coming up.”
Root reminded seniors that three more big events—the Senior Prom, the baccalaureate services, and the Senior Breakfast—will follow today’s Ditch. “You can’t overlook
any of these activities,” Root said.
MIKE HOEK BARELY WINS SOPH CONTEST
Mike Hoek, new president of the sophomore class, narrowly edged out his opponent, Jim Prock, yesterday with a vote of 95 to 88 as the run off election came to a close.
Election results were close all the way around as Carole Adams barely topped her competition for the president of the School of Music with a count of 29 to 28.
Rich Haskell came through with a win of 88 to 44 over Fred Hoeptner to take over the | president’s gavel in the School of Engineering.
Shirley Tanner polled 123 votes to win the position of senior class vice president over the 116 of Margie Peticolas.
Jean McNeil, with a total of 89, will be next year’s junior class veep. Ann Cassidy, her inning mate, totaled 67 votes.
Vice president of the School of Music will be Burton Karson 'ho topped his opponent, Mary Lou Hill, 30 to 27.
John Miller was selected president of the School of Medicine in a run-off election in the school last week.
John Clements will take the post of vice president of the Engineers when he polled 66 votes over his opponent Nick Friesen’s 51.
According to Chuck McClure, elections commissioner, a total of 605 students voted in the runoff yesterday.
“The election ran very smoothly and votes were counted in a minimum of time,” McClure said.
Health Director Advises Taking Chest X-Rays
by Joni Mannix
You say you KNOW you’re healthy?
Unless you have a chest X-ray film to back up the statement you may not be as healthy as you think, according to Dr. Paul O. Greeley, director of the Student Health Center.
He pointed out that it is possible to have an advanced case of tuberculosis and not be aware of it until the outward symptoms ppear. X-rays can detect the isease in time for a quicker and asier recovery.
Today is the final day of the ealth Center’s free chest X-ray gram. For the past three eks X-rays have been available students, faculty, and em-ees of the university, e response has been some-disappointing,” Dr. Gfee-said. “If people could only hese cases they’d change minds about not taking ad-ge of our service.” students who need it the are the ones who don’t in, he said, for they are isy o rtoo tired. Such an can prove dangerous for ?s of the college age •hich is highly susceptible jrculosis.
rs may still be obtained from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. today at the Health center.
New Knights Will Parade On Campus Today
New Trojr.n Knights will be paraded before public display in the heart of the campus today about 1 pm. in the traditional Knight buffoonery called an informal initiation.
After a few choice antics in the Knight’s 6ffice, the new members will be roped together and dragged through the mud in front of Bovard.
Since they will probably get slightly dirty, the newr Knights will then be washed off in the fountain in front of Doheny Library.
They are ordered to report to the Knight’s office promptly at noon. They will wear their oldest clothes and the most ridiculous hat they can find .
They should also bring a blindfold and their $25 initiation fee.
The formal initiation 'and dinner will be held at the Phi Sigma Kappa house, 938 West 28th Street Sunday at 3 p.m.
Old Knights held a dinner meeting at the Phi Sig house yesterday to vote on the new Squires and Knights. Nominations for new officers were also held.
“They’re all vital, because they make up the last real contacts most of the seniors will have with SC.”
Successful Prom
Root said tomorrow night’s Senior Prom, which will feature the coronation of the Senior Queen, “can’t help but be a success.
“The band we chose — Harry James—and the location, the Riviera Country Club, were practically unanimous favorites of the
Senior Prom—tomorrow night, Riviera Country Club.
Baccalaureate services — 4 p.m. Sunday, June 6, in Bovard Auditorium.
' Senior Breakfast — 10 a.m. Friday, June li, at Town and Gown dormitory.
class. And most of the'kids like the idea of semi-formal dress at the Prom.
One of the Prom’s innovations will be its “no corsage” stipulation. Corsages will be discouraged, Root said, to be replaced by orchid leis that will be sold at the door.
Root revealed that the Senior Queen competition, which originally began with 15 contestants, was narrowed to three finalists yesterday. The names of the three remaining contestants will not be disclosed until Saturday night’s coronation ceremony, however.
Baccalaureate
Baccalaureate services for the graduating class will be held in Bovard Auditorium June 6. The services, which will be built around the student’s relationship to ethics and life work, will be the first of their type to be conducted at SC since World War II.
The Rev. K. Morgan Edwards, who received his doctor of divinity degree at SC in 1947, will speak on "Three Hours in the Life of a Prodigal Student,” the main topic of the services.
President Fred D. Fagg will preside over the baccalaureate exercises, which also will include Scripture readings, hymns by the audience, and a processional.
The last senior event, Root said, is the Senior Breakfast, which will be held at Town and Gown the day before commencement, Friday, June 11. The breakfast will begin at 10.
Chinese Artist To DemonstrateWork
Prof. Chang Shu-Chi, famous Chinese artist, will demonstrate the technique of Chinese art in an exhibition from 2 to 5 p.m. tomorrow and Sunday in Town and Gown.
Professor Shu-Chi will show how he creates a complete wqrk
with only a minimum of brush strokes.
Among the guests of honor will be Consul General ar.d Madame Yi-seng Kiang, Dr. and Mrs. Yu-
Shan Han, and Chancellor Rufus B. von KleinSmid.
TYPICAL CAMPUS LOVELY
by Fred Burgh
Arne Lindgren, chief justice of the Men’s Judicial Council, was awarded the Order of the Palm last night at the climax of the AMS Recognition Assembly in Bovard Auditorium. Bernard L. Hyink, dean of students, presented a surprised and humble Lindgren the bronze plaque awarded annually to the outstanding graduating senior.
Lindgren has distinguished himself scholastically, and in student activities.
Diamond Award Given Koch
The Trojaneer Diamond Award was presented to Des Koch by Arnold Eddy, executive director of alumni. The highest athletic honor was bestowed on the football and track star for “his skill and sportsmanship which have contributed most to the fame and reputation of the university.”
The Jacob Gimbel Medal and Award for the athlete who has show’n the most cooperative atti-ude in intercollegiate competition went to George Bozanic, football co-captain. Dr. Tracy E. Strevey, LAS dean and chairman of the faculty athletic committee, made the_presentation.
Songfest Winners Entertain Entertainment for the assembly was provided by three winning groups in last Friday’s Songfest. Kappa Kappa Gamma ARNE LINDGREN	and Kappa Alpha presented “Oh
. . . Order of the Palm	By Jingo,” Grand Sweepstakes
and Novelty Division winner. The number was directed by Suzie Nelson and Payne Johnson.
Poincianna,” winner in the Mixed Division, was presented by Tri-Delts and Acacia, and directed by Ken Davis. Alpha Tau Omega s Battle Hymn of the Republic,” Men’s Division winner, was presented under the direction of George Rodda.
Scrolls of Honor Presented
Hank Alcouloumre, DT editor; Jerry Carr, Blue Key president; Warren Clendening, ASSC president; George Root, senior class president; and Ernie Schag. AMS president, received Scrolls of Honor for distinguished contributions to student activities. Awards were presented by Harry Nelson, student activities adviser.
The Howard Harding Jones Memorial YMCA Award was presented to Jerry Carr by Chuck Donovan, YMCA president. The award is given to the senior who has most displayed the leadership, cidzenship, and Christian ideals of the late Howard Harding Jones.
Athletic Awards Given
Dean Strevey presented eight awards for meritorius achievement in athletics to Dick Petty, football; Dick Hammer, basketball; Jim Lea, track; Eddie Allen, baseball; Allen Gilchrist, swimming; Bob Toliver, gynastics; Jim Griffiths, golf; and Jacque Grigry, tennis.
The Alan D. Ewen Achievement Award for the most outstanding student manager was won by Jack Larsen, track manager, and Dudley Schmitz, swimming manager. The award was presented by Louis Wheeler, varsity tennis coach.
Squires Win Award
The Trojan Squires were presented the Outstanding Men’s Organization Award by Dr. Albert Zech, counselor of men.
The Award for the Outstanding President of a Men’s Organization was also presented by Dr. Zech to the two Interfraternity Council presidents, Jim Biby and Dick DuPar.
Basketballer Tony Psaltis was given the Sophomore Class Award for ■ the most outstanding sophomore athlete. The award was presented by Bob Wallach, sophomore class president.
Arnett Receives Honor
Jon Arnett was presented the Trojan Squire Award for the most inspirational freshman athlete by Bob Gerst, Squires president.
Awards to graduating members of the Men’s Council went to Arne Lindgren, Jim Smith, and Mel Knorr. They were presented by Dr. Zech.
Gordon Breitman received the LAS Council Award from John Garr, LAS president.
Shelley Jones, Alpha Phi Omega president, presented the A Phi O Distinguished Service Award to Allen Wong. *
Foreign Student Gets Award
A Scroll of Honor for the outstanding foreign student was presented to Mohamad Aman, foreign students’ representative, by Harry Nelson.
Methodist Scholarships were awarded to Norman Gregory Taylor, Jick P. Forbes, and William Ford Kessell. Dan Lucas, religion council president, made the presentation.
Orbun Powell, Trovet president, presented awards to Kappa Alpha Theta, Alpha Epsilon Pi, and Pi Kappa Alpha for their cooperation in the Living War Memor-
SONGFEST WINNERS-Kappa Kappa Gamma, sorority, and partners, Kappa Alpha fraternity, winners of Songfest sweepstakes award,
provided AMS assembly participants with entertainment last night. Group did same number they presented in Songfest competition.
FORUM THREATENS TO TURN INTO VERBAL FREE-FOR-ALL
,	by	Rich Reid
Yesterday’s ASSC Forum Meeting proved that it’s virtually impossible to make an objective appraisal of a subject bearing on Communism.
The meeting’s original purpose was to explain the goals and backgreund of the “Green Feather” movement on U.S. college campuses, but conflicting charges of “subversion” and “character assassination” threatened to turn it into a verbal free-for-all. The evaluation
ASSC Petitions Due On Monday
Deadline to turn in ASSC committee chairmen petitions is londay morning, ASSC Presi-ent Bill Van Alstyne announc-yesterday. Interviews will be-in Monday afternoon.
Petition carriers are advised to bring a list of recommenda-:ons from students, faculty, and 'ministrators, and also a prosed outline of committee activities. Van Alstyne said.
Chairmanships open are Greater University Committee, Homecoming, Forum. Elections Commissioner, University Recreation, public Relations, Orientation, Trojan Chest. Troy Camp, Recognition of Student Organizations, College Relations, Religi-~us Emphasis Week, and Senate 'arliamentarian and chairman of the Rule* Committee.
Bobette Bentley Wins Rocki Rhodes Queen Contest Title
Bobette Bentley is Troy’s first “queen-of-queens.”
The beauteous 20-year-old Delta Gamma walked off with top honors in the “Typical Rocki Rhodes Campus Lovely” contest, which was inaugurated to select the all-inclusive queen on the Trojan campus.
According to Rhodes, sponsor, founder, and chairman of the judging board. Miss Bentley's selection was a unanimous one. There was only one dissenting vote, Rhodes stated.
When told of the great honor that was bestowed upon her. Miss Bentley reported that “I deem it an honor and privilege to be chosen ‘queen-of-queens’ since the judges are such outstanding personalities and since it is such a coveted title.”
Miss Bentley, a senior, is majoring in dramatics and television work. Born in Chicago, she attended Los Angeles high school.
Prominent in school activities, she is ASSC Vice president, a
| member-elect of Phi Beta Kappa, Mortar Board, a host of other gung-ho organizations, and, of course, Delta Gamma sorority.
BOBETTE BENTLEY
... queen-of-queens
As for those vital statistics, men, they read 36-24%-36.
When learning of the results of the “campus lovely” contest, the excited Miss Bentley was quick to give advice to other queen hopefuls. “Always accept a dare” (?) she advised. “Enjoy the interviews, and show interest and | enthusiasm.”
As winner of the contest. Miss Bentley will receive all of the many prizes that were especially obtained for a “typical campus lovely.” Prizes presented to Miss Bentley last night at the Delta Gamma house by sponsor Rhodes included a bar of Lifebuoy soap, a plastic unbreakable jar of “Stopette,” a tube of Hazel Bishop Smearproof lipstick, a certificate for a pastrami sandwich, and an order blank for a date with the man of her choice from the Daily Trojan staff.
Miss Bentley’s choice for a date had much to do with her selection, Rocki told the Daily Trojan yesterday. Her choice: Daily Trojan Editor Hank Alcouloumre.
ial Scholarship Fund Drive.
Blue Key Tappees Announced
Jerry Carr announced new members of Blue Key. Tappees are Jerry Baker, Dave Maddux, George Ott, Joe Thomas, Jim Lea, Rodger Darbonne, Bob Wallach, Jerry Blankinship, Ed Neilan, Will Wright, Jim Barber, Perry Spanos, Al Mour, Shelley Jones, and Bob Krauch.
Faculty and honorary Blue Key tappees are Harry Nelson student activities adviser; Forrest Twogood, head basketball coach; Robert Waldo, interfratemity coordinator, Lt. Col. Edward Garrett, assistant professor of air science and tactics; and Capt. Ranald Mackinnon, commanding officer of the NROTC.
Skull, Dagger Present Members
Fred Harper, worthy grand master of Skull and Dagger, presented new members of that organization. They are Hank Alcouloumre, Robert Atkin son, Frank Baffa, Jim Biby, George Bozanic, Jerry Carr, Roland Crawford, Dick DuPar, Berrien Findlay, Ben Ford, John Garr, Dick Genther, Tom Graham, Bob Hildenbrand, and Roy Irvin.
Others are Bob Jones, Jack Larsen, Bob Laughlin, Jim Lea, Dan Lucas, Jim Lucostic, Dave Maddux, Bob Maners Marshall Mercer, George Ott, George Root, Ernie Schag, Dudley Schmitz, Don Simonian Joe Thomas, Dick .(Continued on Page 4)
Mixed Reaction Meets Proposed $1 Tuition Hike
by Don Hanson
The proposal to hike SC tuition $1 per unit which was announced in yesterday’s SDT
brought a variety of reactions from Trojans quizzed in a public opinion poll yesterday.
The poll showed that a large majority of students, although realizing the extra revenue is probably needed to meet expenses, are nevertheless against any increase in tuition. A few, however, feel that the proposal is justified.
Attitude Summed Up by Student
The attitude of many was summed up by Gerald Lowdermilk, a pre-dental junior.
“Well, is there anythir<j we can do about it?” He went on to say that when he started his career at SC, tuition was only $18 per unit, and that this will be the second time his costs have gone up.
“I don’t think much of the idea,” he said. “If I were just starting college, I’d go to a junior college for the first two years to save money.”
Judy Althouse, a freshman in secretarial administration, had definite ideas on the subject.
‘Rottenest Thing in World’
“I think it'sthe rottenest thing i nthe world,’ ’she exclaimed. ‘‘I’m not coming back next year! They’re lucky to get anybody to come here at $19 a unit, and $20 is just too much. Tear down a building or something, but don’t raise tuition.”
A little less volatile was education major Naomi Goldflam, a freshman transfer from UCLA.
“I certainly think tuition is high enough, but the extra dollar a unit wouldn’t keep me from coming back. If it’s going to be beneficial to the school, I guess it’s all right.
Prediction of Proposed Raise
Miss Goldflam is also something of a seer. “I was just telling my girl-friend the other day that in September tuition w'ould go up to $20 a unit, but she didn’t think it would come that soon.
“If we are going to compete with UCLA and the junior colleges, we should try to keep our ‘tuition as low as possible ” she added. “I think the extra $50 in the professional schools might make a lot of difference to some of those students.”
Different View Presented
An entirely different view of the higher tuition was presented by Arthur Gontier, sophomore in International Relations.
“I think it is justified because of our low endowmient,” he remarked. “To keep our standards up here, with rising costs, I think the extra money is really necessary.
of the controversial student movement stayed peaceful only as long as discussion wras confined to members of the forum.
Moderator Seyom Brown’s request for audience questioning, however, started a confusing crossfire %of claims for and against the movement.
‘Kremlin Springboard’
Forum member Lowell G. Noonan, * assistant professor of political science, pointed out that there are “elements” in the U.S. “who believe that thought should be carefully guided and molded,” and said that these elements had set out to “imprison human personality.”
Noonan also referred to a recent publication entitled “The University of Chicago — Springboard for the Kremlin” as “the very antithesis of democracy.”
Fred Doumani, political science major, challenged Noonan’s statement by recounting the case of a University of Chicago student who he said was denied a diploma because of his “lack of a ‘worldly outlook’ and his regard for American sovereignty.”
Refused a Diploma
Doumani said that the student carried a B-plus average through four years of study at Chicago and was refused a diploma “because he wouldn’t go along with the one-worlders.”
Noonan asked for documentary proof of the student’s record at Chicago, saying that he was “more than a little familiar with that University.” Doumani promised he would provide the information.
History professor Dr. Russell Caldwell .another member of the forum, said that America’s current “subversive hunters” were “close to the lunatic fringe and wish to destroy our intellectual-ism.”
Caldwell Disputed
Caldwell’s views were disputed by Francis Joyce, a senior psychology major. Joyce later said that some of the forum’s comments made him think of the Nazi who said, ‘When I hear the word ‘culture,’ I pull out my gun’.”
Carmen Scarpitta, spokesman for SC’s Green Feather organization at the forum, offered a significant comment when questioned about the structure of the movement here.
“So far,” she said, “the Green Feather is really not even organized.”
Sailors Ball/ of Delta Sigma Phi, Slated for Tonight
Delta Sigma Phi’s annual Sailors Ball will be held tonight at the White Point Beach House in San Pedro. Jerry Dalton and his orchestra will play.
The entire Row has been invited to attend the affair. The sailor motif will prevail in dress. No admission will be charged.
A queen, “Neptune’s Daughter,” will be chosen from six finalists: Anita Hersher, Lasley Scholl, Lynne Adams, Ann Sidebotham, Barbara Biggins, and Pat Priebe.
Pi Phis Take Softball Crown To End Series
by Olga Katsigeanis
Laird-Cochran team work captured the second victory for Pi Beta Phi sorority with a score of 6-4 yesterday at Bovard Field in a thrilling softball game of the second annual Cheesecake Series.'
Janie “Big Red” Cochran and Mary “Curves” Laird pulled in the fourth and fifth runs for the Powderpuffs to make them one ahead of their foe in the last of the second inning. Marilyn “Monroeson” Peterson came in and added the sixth and final digit of the day.
“Big Red,” short stop, and “Curves,” pitcher, halted their opponents, Delta Gamma Diamond Dainties, in the top half of the second inning when pitcher Laird caught Carolyn “Crazy-legs” Johansing’s hit. With two away (Dallas “Tex” Peterman was put out on first base) Marian “Pea Soup Fame” Anderson slugged a hit which took her to first base.
Dainties Led
Diamond Dainties led in the first inning with a score of four to three. “Tex” Peterman was responsible for two runs after she slammed a beauty into left field. “Gazelle” Gesell and Jan “Slugger” Kirman came charging in to make the first two for the DeeGees.
In the second half of the first Margaret “Seedless” Thompson brought in the first score for the Pi Phis. After Marilyn “Monroeson” Peterson struck out, “Big Red” Cochran ran in to make the second digit for the Powderpuffs. Maryanna “Le Masque” Haskins struck out and made it two away. But Susie “Squirmin’ ” Shirm showed up to make the final run of the inning.
Three up and three away, one, two, three, vent DeeGees Kathleen “La Femme” Homme, Nancy “Slop” Hyslop, and Paula “Bird” Partridge to start the third inning. “Curves” Laird chalked up a couple of fly ball catches and her cohort “Big Red” caught the third ball.
Third Inning
At the bottom half of the third, the Powderpuffs made two hits. Gerry “Tone” Kem, “Seedless” Thompson, and “Monroeson” Peterson each sent three fly balls to the DeeGees’ waiting arms.
Irene “Stoner” Gall sent a fly ball to Laird, “Tex” Peterson and “Crazylegs” Johansing were both put out on first to kill the first half for the fourth inning.
“Big Red,” “Le Masque” Haskins, and “Squirmin’ * Sherm ended the fourth inning for the Powderpuffs.
Perhaps the highlight of the whole series was when “Big Red” clung to “La Femme” Homme’s bullet in tha final km* ing.