The Junior Ranger (San Antonio, Tex.), Vol. 14, No. 25, Ed. 1 Friday, April 14, 1939 Page: 2 of 4
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April 14, 1939
THE RANGER
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promote scholarship,
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Margaret Gleiser
Jane Eng
Gordon Beitel
Maxine Murray
Kathryn Dial
Bill Busbee
Elsie Ries
Judy Atwood —
Carter Wallace
Billy Stovall
Jack Seriff
Mr. Milton Ling
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YOU SEE
JAYSEE
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Just by looking at Junior Col-
lege we seem convinced of the old
belief (of the ignorant) that all
smart people are dull or that they
do not participate in the activities
that others do. The average mem-
ber of the present Phi Theta
Kappa group takes just as much
part in college extra-curriculai’
life as the average non-member.
In truth, he is more a part of this
life than his non-member fellow,
because he is chosen to member-
ship partly because of the charac-
teristics of leadership he has
shown. And who can deny that the
smart •person, he who studies, will
have more time, when the time
comes, to devote to useful work.
Let the facts be the proof.
At the same time these students
are keeping up their studies and
improving theii- minds, and lead-
ing their fellows, they are “en-
couraging fellowship” and “devel-
oping character.” Who is there,
then, who can truthfully declare
that he “wouldn’t be a Phi Theta
Kappa if he had the chance”?
Running a close second when it comes to talking is
GRAHAM McDONALD COFFMAN. Chemistry (Mrs. Mer-
ner please note) is his favorite subject, and French is pretty
good too. (Miss McGill was present.) Graham studies a
lot and consequently made four A’s and one B. Upon the
query about an ideal girl, he replied, “It doesn’t make much
difference” Kay Kyser is tops, and in conclusion he stated
that being head W. P. A. man would not be so bad.
district
a great
The seventh new member is JACK SERIFF. He is work-
ing on this edition of the paper, and while Wallace gave his
instructions as to how to send out bills and get in the money,
we questioned him. Jack was an honor student at Jeffer-
son. His ambition is to be a Certified Public Accountant.
After much consideration he confessed that he likes Zoo.
the lab. is intriguing and he adores to cut up the worms.
We hope the girls do not get the wrong impression of him
from that ’cause he is really nice.
And so there are the Freshie Smarties. . . . You will be
hearing a lot about them next year.
“Time marches on!” How familiarly these words ring-
in all ears, yet how amazingly so few employ time to the
best of their advantages until it is too late.
Take the college student for instance. It will not be
long before he should awake to the fact that he must cast
off the dominating hand of spring fever handicapping him
recently! Perhaps he may realize also that he should' see
Annie once a week instead of thrice. Then too, if he is
sufficiently optimistic, he may temporarily withdraw quietly
from the group of campus loungers and slip into the long
unvisited library.
Lucky is the student who possesses adequate will power
to wake up to the these things now that there is still enough
time. He will be thankful in due time. He will not have
to tear his hair, or wring his hands, or suffer hear-attacks,
or cram his cranium so full that he may suffer a brain con-
cussion, or wish desperately that the world would suddenly
come to an end, and finally either collapse from a nervous
breakdown or discover himself slaving away in summer
school while a more perspicacious fellow student will be
enjoying a good, well-earned vacation.
There are exactly thirty more days until the final
examinations begin. Why not start studying now while the
studying is good!
Undoubtedly the worst proposal
of the year came from the un-
fertile brain of Gordon Beitel.
Discussion arose in Senate meeting
as to how the Senate could raise
money for the social to be given
for the Cheeses. Up popped Mr.
B. with the scheme to auction off
the Cheeses as dates at so much
per head and collect the money
in this way. There were even
crackpot Senators to support the
idea.
JANE ENG came to Jaysee from Brackenridge. She
ranked high on the honor roll among the freshman girls
and is well-known for her scholastic achievements. Every-
time we hunted for Jane to get an interview she was either
in class or in the library studying. (This is so unusual at
Jaysee that we just looked, wondered, and hated to disturb
her.) Jane is a Rangerette with much enthusiasm. She is
hard-working, sincere, not the least bit affected. Her quiet
personality is impressive when you first meet her.
PERRY LUKE, who intends to return to Ju-Ju next
year and be a lab. assistant is another new Phi Theta mem-
ber. He is one of three Lukes that have invaded Jaysee and
he upholds the scholastic end of things. It seems that each
Luke possesses one very outstanding trait; one has an
unusual personality, one has cute looks, and Perry has brains.
Physics in his favorite subject, and he wants to be a phy-
sicist. He absolutely refuses to say anything about an ideal
girl, but he does like Kay Kyser and lots of sleep. A big
rumor is that some people call him Philbert.
The next time the Cheeses meet
at Jaysee in the morning to de-
corate a float, the annual staff
comes down to work on El Alamo,
and the Engineers stagger in to
compile The Data Sheet all on a
holiday, there’ll be some sort of
chaperon on the campus. And
furthermore the girls in the shack
will let the shades up so every-
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Study Now Reap Profits Later
JUDY ATWOOD is the notorious (we once had Mr.
Barner) knitter on the campus. Everyone admires the
clothes she has made and marvels that she has so many.
It is surprising that she can do so much and make such
grades at the same time. Once we heard her explaining to
Billy Stovall that the amount she knitted depended on the
assignments—the more math, the less sweater; the more
English and reading, the more sweater. Judy is a very
interesting conversationalist. She has • lived in India and
can tell you much about her life there.
Prime suggestion of the week
has come from the fertile brain of
Mrs. Schadt. It was her idea,
and we heartily concur, that since
the Cowboys are the brother club
of the Adda Dabbas, they should
carry out their sister club’s motif
in matters of dress, etc. For in-
stance, the Cowboy overalls could
be garnished with little pink and
blue velvet ribbons (pink and blue
being the Adda Dabba colors) to
add that dainty touch. And the
boys could at least have the con-
sideration to carry powder puffs
about with them, since it is the
Adda Dabba Pouda.
boys.
Consider it,
Can’t you see Harper with
a lace ruffle around his neck?
“To promote scholarship, to
encourage fellowship, to aspire to
leadership, to develop character.”
Those are the principles of the
Phi Theta Kappa National Honor
Society. Since its organization
here several years ago, the Beta Nu
Chapter at Junioi- College has
striven to support these ideals as
forcefully and enthusiastically as
possible. Never since its incep-
tion has it relaxed its stringent re-
quirements for entrance; the re-
sult has been that the group con-
sists of the very best students in
all ways that Junior College has
to present.
This week we are presenting to you a group of Freshie
Smarties. They are the new members of the Phi Theta
Kappa Society and have duly earned this bit of recognition.
The most talkative of all is WALTER MAGONICAL
DUNHAM; hence we found out much of the unrevealed in
a very “hot” interview (Bill was at Phi Theta Kappa meet-
ing only two feet from the stove and his interviewer). Mr.
Magonical hails from Jeff, where he was a “5 letter” man, A,
B, C, D, and E. History ranks as top subject and “Deep
Purple” as top song. As for as girls are concerned, Deanna
Durbin was the only one mentioned. His ideal boy, how-
ever, has Bill Dunham’s personality, Walter D’s looks, and
Dunham’s ideas and ideals. He has a pretty blush and a
cute Baby Brother six foot one that really gave the girls
a rush at the last Student Association Dance. Bill is a
Freshman Pieface and received a reserve letter in basket-
ball. He was called naive and was pleased until he learned
what it means. And his pet peeve, let us warn you, is
“Lest he dun ’em wrong.”
The district debate
meant a great many
things to a great many different
people, but it meant something
even more different than that to
Jimmy Wolf. Her name was
Dixie Edwards, and she was an
orator—but, oh. .She spoke on the
“lost generation” of immoral
youngsters, and whether she spoke
from experience or not only Jimmy
could tell you. However, it doesn’t
make much difference now, for
Spring has the McDonald-Wolf
affair at a new heat. There is
even talk of a daily flower and
such. Woo-woo!
Spring elections are almost here.
It is almost time to forget your
opinions and ideas. It is almost
time to forget your judgement
and your common sense. It is al-
most time for you to join the sheep
again. For the time to vote as
your club tells you is about on us.
Remember, you who foster and up-
hold club politics—the only re-
quirement a candidate needs to
make him the one best suited to
the office is that he belongs to
your club. And surely you will
know when you have cast your bal-
lot that you are an intelligent,
democratic citzien who thinks for
himself, has a mind of his own,
and is genuinely interested in the
welfare of Junior College.
Then there is HENRY MAY. He was preceded at
Jaysee by his eminent brother Aubrey, and it seems that
“little May” will cary on family scholastic traditions. Henry
is very quiet and seldom seen on the campus. He is a
member of the Senate Debating Society, and we hear that
he intends to be a doctor. We were especially impressed on
the first day of school by his gentlemanly behavior (so
rare at Junior College these days) and his dark, dark hair
and eyes. You may not hear Henry himself, but you will
hear a lot about him and the things he accomplishes. Every-
one likes May.
This editorial is taken from the
1937-38 edition by the Phi Theta
Kappa Society. .Since the senti-
ments herein expressed are just
as appropriate today as they were
yesterday we feel justified in re-
printing their expression. Though
much water has passed under the
bridge, or was it the covered walk,
Phi Theta Kappa shares the same
beliefs as the members of former
years. We hope that you too will
learn to share them with us.
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