The Megaphone (Georgetown, Tex.), Vol. 77, No. 3, Ed. 1 Friday, September 16, 1983 Page: 1 of 6
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and Medical Sciences”, may seem a lit- in 1980, and he will be the first Nobel
tie overwhelming for those of us who prize winner to participate in the
We are deeply saddened by the death
of Mrs. J. N. R. Score, mother of Dr.
John Score of the Department of
pottery, will present a workshop Oct.
17-20 at Southwestern University.
A native Texan who lived in Dallas
until age 18, Leach has made her home
and pottery. In 1949 she opened a pot-
tery near New York City.
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by Jan Perkins
The title of this year’s Brown Sym-
posium, “Molecular Cloning of
Human Genes: Implications for Basic received the Nobel Prize in Chemistry
A memorial service will be held on
Friday, September 16, at 2:00 p.m. in
the Lois Perkins Chapel. In memory of
Mrs. Score and in recognition of the
long and faithful service of the Score
family to Southwestern University, the
University will be dosed from 1:50
p.m. until after the service so that the
University community may attend that
service.
In lieu of flowers, the family re-
quests that memorials be made to
Southwestern University.
Roy B. Shilling, Jr.
President
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Kaiser Award for Excellence in come away with a greater understan- president of Southwestern University.
Teaching in ’69 and ’72. Dr. Berg also ding of genetic research. Dr. J. N. R. Score served as president
from February, 1942, until his death in
September, 1949.
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Grunge. Although the water in Austin and other parts of Texas. The
are not science-oriented, but, accor- Brown Symposium.
ding to Dr. Robert Soulen, the sym- Whereas Berg is known for his
posium will be presented in a way that research. Dr. Brown is famous for ap-
even laypeople can understand. This is plying research results to people. In
due largely to the expertise of the two 1974,hexas elected to the American
lectures, Dr. Paul Berg and Dr. Society for Clinical Investigation, and
Michael Brown, who Soulen says was also presented with the Heinrich
he expects to speak ’’off the cuff" Wieland Prize for research in lipid --
htt notes r written cues. Both metabolism that same year. Both Berg Religion and Philosophy. Mrs. Score
were chosen to speak this year was particular has published many looks Hospital.
because of their ability to com- and written several textbook chapters,
municate their ideas to members of the Dr. Soulen has no doubt that anyone
non-scientific community. Berg served who attends to all of the lectures will Mrs. Score was the wife of the tenth
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counterclockwise with a little water.
She uses traditional aJanancis
200 and 300 years old.
Most of her work is thrown on the
smaller kick wheel and is fired in a
wood-burning kiln. She works in both
stoneware and porcelain, and her
pieces vary from small light pots a few
inches high to massive vessels almost
too heavy to carry.
In a 1982 interview Janet, now in her
mid-60s, appeared to have solved the
mystery of the “good pot.” She told
her interviewer, “The good pot is not
one kind of pot, but many. I am quite
satisfied with the pursuit of that good
pot.”
The experience prompted Janet to Leach’s work has been exhibited
begin corresponding with Bernard widely in Japan.the United States and
Leach, who was going back to Japan Europe, where her pieces are in private
with Hamada and Yanagi. collections She is also included in
In 1954 Bernard arranged for his museum collections at the Victoria and
future wife to join him in Japan. She Albert Museum in London, the Na-
became the second American potter, tional Museum of Wales, and the
best score is then further compared to
the scores of the other musicians.
When asked how long he spends
playing his accordion, Mike replied
that he tries to practice at least % hour
per day. Most of his practicing for
competition is done in the summer-
time.
Classical is Mike’s favorite type of
music because, as he said, “It’s the
most challenging.”
This fall, Mike plans to play for the
upcoming sing-song and other campus
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Greek News
People complaining of stomach and • Georgetown has been unpopular since State Health Department has hired
abdominal pain have been assured by the summer of 1980, the stomach virus epidemologists to determine the source
state and city officials and doctors, reportedly is not due to the water this of, and find a cure for, the wandering
that the infection is just a contagious time. State Health Officials have given bug.
virus that is either airborne or spread the much talked about water a stamp For now, Carol Hulinka, South-
through personal contact. of approval saying “no bacteria could western’s resident nurse, suggests rest
In the summer of 1980 people com- survive in this water.” and liquids. Amy Roberts, SU senior,
plained of basically the same pains. Although many students have con- said that she hasn’t been drinking the
When city water was found to be con- tracted the virus upon their arrival in water “just to be safe.” Other helpful
taminated, city officials gave the water Georgetown, apparently the virus is medicines might be antacids, say some
a generous dose of chlorine to kill not confined to the Georgetown area, sufferers. Others just grab crackers
bacteria responsible for the so called The virus has also been diagnosed in from the Commons.
Hamada’s pottery in Mashiko before
moving to a remote and isolated pot-
tery village in the mountains of Tam-
ba, inland from Kyoto and Osaka. It
was with the Ichino family at Tamba
that she did her serious potting in
Japan.
During her two years in Japan the
ceramist traveled widely, visiting most
of the rural potteries and learning the
art of Bizen firing with Toyo
Kanashigi.
Janet left Japan in 1956 for
England, where she married Bernard.
She has returned to Japan several times
for visits, but all her creative work has
been done in England at Leach Pot-
tery.
With the exception of some slab
pots, Janet Leach “throws” her pots
in the Western tradition:
Students in Sociology). The list goes the place they would like to be.
on. But in the midst of them all there is And it is with this visit that SHARP
SHARP. The true title is a long one, members take action. From tours to
but the meaning is where our story hosting prospective students overnight,
begins. SHARP offers a variety of ways to
SHARP is Students Helping the Ad-
missions Recruiting Process. It was
organized last year to provide the Ad-
missions Office with a source of
volunteers who would add a very
necessary link to the recruiting process.
It is through contact with our current
students that many prospective
students form lasting impressions
about Southwestern. These impres-
sions may be positive or negative and
they quite often play a major role in a
By Jan Perkins Arizona, Alabama, Mississippi, New ly the class of 87 measures up rather
The freshmen class of 1983 is ex- Hampshire, Connecticut, Arkansas, well although test scores were slightly
pected to play a major role in the Florida, Georgia, Oklahoma, Col- lower on the average this year. A
realization of the University’s goal of orado, Michigan, Illinois and policy of selective admissions was
National maturity by 1990. According Maryland, and students from several employed and students were selected
to Mr. Mike Rossman and Mrs. Trudy other countries have chosen to study at on the basis of their counselor recom-
Mohre, Associate Director of Admis- SU, whereas last year’s class was 92 mendations, essay, and interviews in
sions, the so-called “Master Plan” is percent Texan, this year 87 percent of addition to test scores.
on its way to being fulfilled. One aim the freshmen are from Texas. There In spite of lower overall test scores
of the plan is to gradually increase has also been an 80 percent increase in for the lass there are 2
enrollment at SU as a means of achiev- minority enrollment which is another Brown Scholars and Nation Merit
ing this goal, SU admitted 25 percent ..Aim” of the Maturity Plan. Twenty scholars in the class of 87. This fact is
more freshmen this year than last year, non-white freshmen are in this year’s very significant for a school of our
class compared to 11 in 1982. size. Admissions officials hope that SU
The school also seeks to enroll more will continue to attract students with
out of state residents by 1990. This More public school graduates enroll- social potential and academic promise,
year 13 states (other than Texas) are ed. and 10 percent of the class comes so that they may reachitheir goal of
represented in the freshman class from private institutions. Academical- National Maturity by 1990.
Since enrollment will be limited, ed to women working on the potter’s hibited in a London show, and all 230
Visser urged interested participants to vheel. . pieces had been made during the
pre-register soon. Janet spent six months working at previous five months — since last
November.
and the first woman.To study pottery in Boymans-van Beunnigen Museum in
Japan after World War II — a time Rotterdam.
when the Japanese were not accustom- This past April Leach’s work was ex-
_ in England, where she married Black Mountain College in North
-ceramist Bernard Leach in 1956. Until Carolina given by Hong Kong-born
Bernard s death in 1979, the two own- potter Bernard Leach, Japanese potter
ed and operated Leach Pottery. Janet Shoji Hamada and Japanese
continues to operate the pottery at St. philosopher Dr. Soetsu Yanagi. The
. . Ives in Cornwall, but as a personal three were touring the United States to
College campuses always seem to be missions Office is able to let using your own), planning campus visit studio. " draw -attention to the oriental ap-
a fertile breeding ground for erganiza- Southwestern and its students speak days in which 40 or so students visit the proach to crafts
tional acronyms. There’s NTSO (Non- for itself. The Admissions staff en-, campus at once, or even taking a pro- . . ’ . . PIan desmila meetin. Hamad, as
Traditional Student’s Organization - courages qualified students to look spective student to class with you to The workshop by Leach on the cam- *'
Yes, its pronounced NTSO!) and SAC beyond the publications and presenta- give them a flavor for Southwestern’s pus of Texas’ oldest university is co- . h » iousl* j ft Ne York
(Student Affairs Council) and OASIS tions; to visit Southwestern and see academic side sponsored by Southwestern and p y
(Organization for the Advancement of and feel for themselves whether this is Aramadillo Clay, an Austin supplier. 1 y for he coun ry an spent
-- — - n • years by a brook, with the help or Ber-
The “hands-on” workshop will be nard Leach’s ‘A Potter’s BOOk,‘ trying
— GAnT, held from.8 a.m. to 5 P.m Monday to find the mystery of the.‘good pot.’
isrhoorcumene pRus stuaifardfh th Wesrdtf and* dissatisfied with my work when I
We will have more information for you at SU. Cost of participating is 175 per ‘walked into the Black Mountain studio
become involved in the recruiting pro- there and can answer any questions person. ... and saw Hamada sitting high up, cross-
Someoi 1X the Admissions Of- you might have. A meeting will be held On Saturday, Oct. 22, the noted pot- legged in front of the wheel, throwing
fice each morning at 1100 (Monday in the next two weeks for all new ter will give a performance works °P pots — someone else was below
tice eacn morning at I Tonaa SHARP members so stav tuned for beginning at 9 am- in the studio. It pushing the treadle for him.
through Saturday) and each afternoon SHARP members so stay tuned will cost $15 per pegson. -Suddenly I knew what was wrong.
Mour-udgondavbchroudaandaxre „ -saphilazurdaylideenasssetetimn rwasusinthewherusealath,th
senerally scheduled to give one ion, . pus r„ld,nc, That sesion s open in and mlanjpsalkng"wilh he d„ Hi,
week. . the public at no admission charge. PI 01. Ma
Tours are probably the most cons- But regardless of what the task is. An exhibition of her latest work can hand movements were simple, and the
tant job SHARPies perform, but the SHARP is vital. It is important to Ad- The Soho Gallery in Austin clay was flowing, making the most free
others are just as important. They in- missions and to the prospective stu- reception will be held and organically shaped pots I had ever
elude hosting students who would like dent. But it is important for you. After • ' ’ m.tSI.m.Saturday seen made on a potter’s wheel.”
student’s decision to attend to stay overnight, transporting student all, it means you can have a part in tertom
Southwestern. With SHARP, a group to and from the Austin airport or shaping next year’s freshman class - -v information on the four-dav
- of students who themselves feel Georgetown bus station (using a you will be helping in recruiting your More intormat Ihe.u
positively about Southwestern, the Ad- University car or being reimbursed for future classmates! . workshop, performance o k p
P ‛ slide presentation is available by calling
Janet Leach, one of the world’s Leach was born ’in Texas in 1918.
foremost ceramists, who traveled to She worked in Houston making
Japan in the 1950s to study the figurines to earn money to go to New
philosophy and technique of oriental York City in 1937 to study-sculpture
by Robin Bily
Visitors to the Wurstfest in New State competition enabled Mike to
Braunfels this fall have an opportunity progress to nationals in Harrisburg,
to hear the music of Mike Middleton. Pennsylvania. Top musicians from all
For nearly 12 years, Mike has played over the U.S. competed in the mid-July
and perfected accordion music. Cur- contest. In solo-pop and solo-classical
rently, he is playing his fifth accordion, categories, Mike placed 5th. A duet,
reny! ire p y s comneti Middleton performed with his instruc-
however he has only been in competi- tor, won 3rdplace in the contest. The
tion for two years. winning selection was Bach’s Sinfonia
Mike has won state competition in D from Contata 29.
both years he entered. This year the
contest, sponsored by the American Judging competition involves the
Accordion Association, was held in El comparison of both a pop and classical
Campo during August, selection played by contestants. Each
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