The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 57, No. 9, Ed. 1, Friday, October 31, 1969 Page: 1 of 8
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Welcome to
VOLUME 57
Coffee House Declared Off
Duncan & Himcs
Ovation of the week goes to
the east and crew or "Wert Side
Story." There are few time
that this campus ha been
touched with a story a
significant to our times and to
Christianity. Many people
worked very very hard to make
the production a aucceM. To
them we give honor and praise.
A reward U being offered for
information leading to the
return of the victory bell.
Persons having any pertinent
facts should contact Roy
Greenway head cheerleader. It
Is a sad commentary on
someone that we had to print
the preceding statement.
We of necessity must take
notice of the- alumni and
welcome them to their alma
mater; hut we ask that they
treat us with the same courtesy
that they wished they had been
treated with when they were
the students at homecoming.
The bomb fell today. The
question is if and when will it
explode and in whose face. We
wonder.
We hope the elty of Abilene
appreciates the great amount of
commerce that ACC brings in
this time of year. This weekend
Is just another example of how
much the three colleges do for
the "Key City."
We think it most appropriate
to give special recognition to all
the men who have ever served
the school on the track. It is
the track team more than any
other which has put ACC on
the athletic map. To them and
their work we give praise.
At a time when exes seem to
be the main subject we wish to
point out a most significant
group of people on this campus
that really give this campus
meaning the students. It was
for the student that this college
was established. And it must be
for the students that the college
remains. We hope that all
concerned will forever keep
that foremost in their minds
Today we are happy to
announce that this U our first
anniversary. One year ago
Dunean-Himes appeared for the
first time on page two of the
Optimist. It has appeared there
weekly ever since. We want to
thank our faithful readership
because it is for you we write
thank you.
"The promise Is before you
'Ye shall know the truth and
the truth shall make you free'
but only if you are willing to
rise above your past and above
your present!'
James Atteberry
PTIMIST
ABILENE CHRISTIAN
By GARNER ROBERTS
Optimist Executive Editor
The administration of Abi-
lene Christian College has
officially announced that the
coffee house known as "My
Brother's Place" owned and
operated by ACC students is
ofMlmiU to all ACC students.
The group said students
operating or supporting the
business by their attendance
will be subject to disciplinary
action.
Final decision was reached in
an administration meeting Mon-
day afternoon. Garvin V. Beau-
champ vice president for stu-
dent personnel services said the
policy will go into effect on
Saturday November 1.
SAYS MIKE DAVIS
Wbilene
By BETTY FULLERTON
Optimist Staff Writer
"We have set up 'My
Brother's Place' simply for the
purpose of having a place where
students can go" commented
Michael Davis Abilene Christian
College sophomore and a spon-
sor of the controversial coffee-
house. "Abilene needs suoh a
place" added Davis a transfer
student from the University of
Houston and a business admin
ktratlon major.
In Interviews earlier this
week Davis said he was
introduced to the idea of a
coffeehouse during the summer.
Queen Margaret Schmeling
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The official statement from
the group said:
"After much thought and
discussion with: (1) many
students who are both for and
against; (2) the student Senate
some members of which are for
and some against; (3) the
Student Life Committee; and
(4) the faculty it has been
decided that the coffee house
operation known as 'My Broth-
er's Place' does not have the
official approval of the admin-
istration of Abilene Christian
College.
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"We therefore announce that
It is off-limits to ACC students
and any ACC student operating
or supporting by his attendance
Needs Such a Place
"I really liked it" he remarked.
"I thought students in Abilene
would go for the idea."
Davis continued clarifying
several "ridiculous rumors" that
have circulated on campus
about "My Brother's Place."
located inside city limits on
East Highway 80 east or the
Red Barn restaurant.
"I stand at the. door and
check all customers. They must
present an identification card
for admittance. All entertain-
ment Is thoroughly checked out
before being presented to our
audiences" he said.
"We have three partners who
are legally liable for the
Miss Margaret Schmeling sen-
ior math education major from
Itasca was crowned 19C9
homecoming queen at Abilene
Christian College Friday at 6
p m in Moody Coliseum-
Auditorium. Miss Schmeling president or
Ko Jo Kal and a member or
"Who's Who Among Students
in American Colleges and Uni-
versities" was crowned by Mrs.
Jerry Brooks or Pasadena
coming home queen during the
homecoming pep rally.
Miss Schmeling was escorted
by Ike Sawyer or Itasca a
graduate student in chemistry
at ACC. Miss Schmeling will
reign over homecoming week-
end at the college.
She is a member or Student
Education Association "W"
Club and Kappa Delta Pi. She
has also served as Inter-Soeial
Club Council secretary and as a
student representative on the
President's Inaugural Committee.
OCTOBER 31 1969
Limits by College
this enterprise will be subject to
disciplinary action."
Members of the administra-
tion participating in the deci-
sion were: Dr. John C. Stevens
president; Dr. B. J. Humble
dean; Robert D. Hunter vice
president for public relations
and development; L. D. Hilton
business manager; and Beau-
champ. Beauchamp said Tuesday
afternoon the administration
regretted having to make the
decision. "There's nothing I'd
like better than to say yes to
every student request" Beau-
champ continued.
"But it is not good admin-
istrative policy to approve
business" he said. They are
Richard Herod Ray Weyandt
and Davis himself.
"We are all very anxious that
the administration and our
group get together and work
things out. We are willing to
put our heads together and to
compromise in every way. We
just lack communication"
Davis pointed out.
He reaffirmed a previous
statement: "Bill Maye did not
speak at 'My Brother's Place.'
No one showed up Uiat
afternoon. At the time we
weren't even organized com-
pletely. He'll never speak for
us and I am sorry for any
misunderstanding in this area.
"We want people to realize
that we are not an ACC
organization" Davis continued.
"We are open to all students.
We are a non-profit organiza-
tion in the sense that the
organizers make no money.
"However we do pay taxes.
Any money made goes in for
upkeep for refreshments and
for entertainment. But we do
not consider ourselves a school
runction."
Davis then talked about the
"dark atmosphere" at the
"Place."
"Many people have criticized
the black walls with the
fluorescent writing the low
lights and sitting on the floor.
The darkness generates close-
ness among students not evil.
It generates warmth not hos-
tility. Our customers even sing
along with the entertainment.
They're happy and close in this
type of environment" Davis
said.
"I can see the administra-
tion's viewpoint regarding the
proximity of the "Place." Yet
it seems to me that more kids
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activities that we have reason to
believe will not be successful
and will not contribute to the
basic purposes or a Christian
college.
Beauchamp said many hours
or careful study and prayers for
guidance and wisdom had
preceded the decision. He
added that administrative offi-
cials and the executive council
or the Students Association arc
presently giving serious consid-
eration to an acceptable alterna-
tive involving a new location
and restructuring
Mrs. Jerry Brooks
Mrs. Brooks
Is Ex Queen
Ten years ago homecoming
was ushered in with the
crowning or Miss Shyrle Grish-
am Abilene Christian College
homecoming quen Tor 1969.
Friday night in keeping with
tradition Shyrle Grkham
Brooks returns as the ACC
coming home queen. At 6 p.m.
Friday she will crown the
homecoming queen tor 19G9
and will be introduced in
homecoming chapel Saturday.
A teacher or pre-school deaf
children Mrs. Brooks resides in
Pasadena with her husband
Jerry and their two children
Lisa Kay and Brad Lee. While
at ACC Mrs. Brooks was a
member of Ko Jo Kal "W"
Club Kappa Delta Pi Kitten
Klub and the Student Educa-
tion Association. She was also
Miss ACC senior class favorite
Knights' sweetheart a member
or "Who's Who" and an ACC
beauty.
Her husband is unit manager
tor Southwestern Bell Tele-
phone Co.
A special reeepUon will be
held 2:30-4 p.m. Friday in
McGlothlln Campus Center hon-
oring Mrs. Brooks and this
year's homecoming queen nominees.
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