Miami Hurricane, May 25, 1939

              The Miami
THE OFFICIAL STUDENT
NEW
Volume XII
Hurricane
THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI
Coral I Jji I i mi May 25, 1939
Z101 Number 32
9th Summer SchoolCalled For June 9
Classes Begin June 12, Continue For 8 Weeks; New Courses Are Added
Classes in the University of Miami’s ninth annual summer session will begin Monday, June 12, Harry Pro-vin, registrar, announced today.
Registration /or the summer session, which will last eight weeks, will begin on Friday, June 9, and continue through Saturday, June 10. The term ends on August 4. No registration fee is required, the tuition charge being seven-and-one-half dollars per semester hour or credit.
Instruction will be offered in Liberal Arts and Sciences, Business Administration, Music, and Education. All classes will be conducted in the University building.
New Couraes Added
This year’s session offers a greater number and wider variety of courses than ever before. Most of the new subjects will be in Education. Design in Art Education, Literature for Children, The Teaching of Arithmetic, Play Production for Teachers, and the History of Modern Education are the new subjects.
The English department lists Epic Poetry under Lewis Leary, and the Finance department offers a new course in Personal Finance. A new elective, an Introduction to France, will be conducted by Mr. Muller in the French department.
History Additions
New courses in History will be the Age of the Renaissance, History of the American Frontier, and the French Revolution. Harmony and Form and Analysis are two additions under Mr. Steunenberg in the Music department. Public Speaking will present two subjects only—Extempore Speaking and Interpretive Speech.
An Introduction to Sociology, Contemporary Social Problems, and a course in Social Change complete the list of new additions to the summer school curriculum.
Brown, Rainey Tie For Reading Award
Marion Brown and Justine Rainey tied for first-place honors in the Freshman Reading Prize competition, sponsored by the Miami branch of the Penwomen’s League of America. Ten dollars will be granted each winner, while a special second prize of $5 is to be awarded Eleanor Nichols.
Judging was based upon the number of books read, aside from class assignments, and upon the demonstration of knowledge of literary values as shown in the choice of books read. The original terms of the competition made provision for a similar award to be given to the male freshman student doing the most outside reading for pleasure, but no boy had read a sufficient number of books to warrant making the award.
Judges were Professors Clarke Olney, William L. Halstead, and Lewis Leary of the English department.
Paul Eckel Granted Two-Year Leave
Leave of absence for two years to the University of California at Los Angeles has been given to Paul E. Eckel, instructor in history, in order that he may finish his doctor’s degree. Eckel will leave for California as soon as the summer session ends.
He also hopes to do writing on contemporary history, and travel abroad in the Far East. Taking his place on the faculty are Charlton W. Teabeau, University of Iowa, and H. Franklin Williams, from Harvard University.
Law School Summer Se88ionBeginsJune5
With registration on Saturday, June 3, and the beginning of classes on Monday, June 5, the summer sessions of the School of Law will offer University law students a variety of courses Phe nine-week session will close on August 4.
A total of eighteen credits will be offered, with courses in Contracts, Constitutional Law, Wills, and Business Associations, Dean Russell Ras-co announced yesterday. W. J. Hester, L. T. Hayes, and Dean Rasco will instruct the classes during the aummer months.
New students may begin their study of law by scheduling Contracts. Registration hours are from 8:30 to 1 p.m. in the University building.
Senate Bows to Board; Hopkins Gets Ibis Post
New Ibi* Editor
John C. Hopkins, who was named editor of the 1940 Ibis by the Student Senate today.
Steve Pratt Cops Ibis Photo Prize
Steve Pratt and Malcolm Evans are recipients of the student photography prizes to be awarded by the Ibis during commencement exercises, Phil Fenigson, yearbook editor, recently announced.
Steve, whose winning picture may be found on page 69 of the Ibis, was awarded $10. Although Malcolm received no material prize, his pictures on pages 166 and 221 (in the center of the group) were ranked as second and third place winners respectively.
Judges were Bland Bowers, publications printer; Robert Morningstar, photographer who has done most of the Ibis' developing; and Fenigson.
Mrs. George P. Brett, donor of the Ibis poetry award recently granted Ralph Nelson, stated that the award will be a permanent offer. Her daughter will take charge of it after her.
Rosner Awarded German Essay Prize
George Rosner, junior and German major, yesterday was awarded first prize of a six volume set of Goethe’s work, given by the Carl Schurz memorial foundation of Philadelphia, in an essay contest open to advanced German students. His topic was “The Germans’ Part in Building America.”
Second prize, a Biography of Beethoven by Lenz, given by Mrs. William von Tonveln of Coconut Grove, was won by William B. Weaver for his paper on the “Strausses of Waltz Fame.” Honorable mention goes to Joan Goeser for her article on “German Americans,” and to Mildred Shenkan for hers on “Germany and the Romans.”
Judges for the contest were Mr. William von Tonveln, president of the Miami German society; Mrs. J. H. Lebfeldt, president of the Ger-man-American club; Miss Carrie Zacke, president of German’s Woman’s Society.
Rosner won a set of Schiller’s works in the same contest last year.
Charlotte Hager and Margaret Wyant were given copies of “Das Rheinland” for doing the best work in elementary German this year. Louise Smith and Mary Edwards also did outstanding work in the course.
Kentucky Transfer Approved By Solons After Controversy
John C. Hopkins was named editor of the 1940 Ibis today by the Student Senate after a week’s controversy between the senators and the Board of Publications.
Hopkins, a transfer student from the University of Kentucky and present co-managing editor, had been rejected by the Senate Tuesday, but was renominated by the Board at a special called meeting yesterday.
On Tuesday, the Senate voted, by a nine to two count, to reject the Board’s recommendation, and in turn nominated Lewis Dorn, co-managing editor, as the 1940 Ibis candidate.
Fordham Vetoes Motion
Ray Fordham, president of the student body, vetoed the nomination motion. The Board met again and re-nominated Hopkins. He passed this time by a vote of seven to two, and will assume his duties immediately.
At present a member of the Junior class in the College of Liberal Arts, Hopkins also attended the University of Missouri and Washington and Lee before he enrolled at Miami this fall. He will succeed Phil Fenigson, present editor, who graduates in June.
Ira Van Bullock, freshman advertising associate of the yearbook, was accepted by the Senate to succeed Cliff Hendrick as head of the Ibis business staff next year. The vote was unanimous.
No IRC Appropriation
In the Tuesday meeting, the solons voted against making an appropriation to send an International Relations Club delegate to the Inter-American convention which is to be held in Havana, Cuba this summer.
In turn they offered the suggestion that one of the University's students in Cuba represent the group at the convention, or that the I.R.C. sedn a representative at his own expense.
Today’s meeting was the last one of the year.
Citizens Make Final Plans forOrientation
Final plans for next year’s freshmen orientation week were made this week by Campus Citizens, Jimmy Munley, chairman of the orientation committee, revealed yesterday.
The plans include the assistance of about forty or fifty student advisors, who will take charge of freshmen as soon as they enter school. They will advise them in registration, and acquaint them with the location of the various departments in school. Any upperclassman may become a student advisor.
According to Munley, “They will, both by example and friendly suggestion, impress them with the standards and ideals of the University. New students will be made to understand that the University of Miami is a place for serious study and honest work, and that the well rounded student can have both a social and cultural life if he applies himself diligently to his work and keeps it up to date.”
Munley will present the completed plans to the student body at assembly tomorrow. Phil Fenigson, organizer and chairman, and Don Chadderdon, sophomore class president, will also talk on hte same program.
fM’ Awards To Be Made In Assembly
Awards To Outstanding Students Will Highlight Old Grad’ Program
The announcement of new members to the Freshman Honor Society, talks by Campus Citizen representatives, and the presentation of men’s varsity athletic awards and the women’s Intramural and Coffin trophies will feature tomorrow’s assembly program.
Initiates to the Freshman Honor Society were selected on the basis of competitive scholarship. They have received A’s in at least half of their courses, with no grade below B. Carrying a minimum of 12 hours in subjects is also required.
Phil Fenigson, chairman of Campus Citizens, will discuss the general scope of the organization, while Jimmy Munley will present the official orientation program for next year’s freshman students. Don Chadderdon, president of the incoming sophomore class, will discuss spohomore interest in orientation and the Vigilance Committee’s relation to it.
Dr. B. F. Ashe will present the men’s varstiy athletic awards. While the Women’s Intramural Trophy will be awarded the group amassing the greatest number of points in athletic events, the Coffin Trophy will be granted the group outstanding in the fields of journalism, debating, chorus, and dramatics.
Chadderdon Lists VC Group
Amid a small group of ever-loyal supporters, the freshman class yesterday selected a sophomore Vigilance Committee and formulated tentative plans for a Freshman Acquaintance Dance and a cheering section to be organized next year.
Under the direction of Don Chadderdon, class president, discussion was held relating to an informal dance to be held in the cafeteria some time before the traditional Freshman Reception. With the purpose of really acquainting the new students with each other, the dance will be open to new students, V. C. members, and student government officers.
A survey recently taken as to the student reaction to a cheering section met with approval.
With Chadderdon as general chairman of the V. C., the group will be supervised by a junior-senior committee composed of Winnie Wood, Bob Olsen, George Hollahan, and A1 Collins.
Chadderdon appointed a committee to take care of the girls’ activities, rules, etc. Headed by Dot Lowe, vice-president of the class, Wilma Resnikoff, Helene Putnam, and Randy Mebane comprise the group. Other girl members of the V. C. are Helen Carmichael, Jeanne Girton, Marianne Hitt, Beryl McCluney, Barbara New-feld, Hedwig Ringblom, and Jean Small.
Male members of the organization include Dick Tucker, Charles Lovett, Frank Taylor, Sanford Silberstein, Larry Long, C. Smith, John Fouche, Jimmy Gilmore, Bob Young, Tom Barmgarten, Louis Phillipps, Bud Millard, Ed Melchen, Herbert Blim-baum, J. C. Morgan, Jiggs Morelli, Herb Laswell, and Sonny Leather-man.
SWIVEL-HIPPING, BLOCKING AT PREMIUM; IBIS IS OUT
An angry mass of sweating humanity surged against the door of the tiny room. Three gallant defenders braced themselves against the thin portal, guarding with their lives the precious treasure which the mob was after. If that crowd broke into the room, the work of a year would be ruined, dragged down into the dust to be ravaged by the mob. True, the mob was going to get what it wanted, but it must get it slowly, and only after patient waiting.
After what seemed like hours to those breathing the impure air of the packed hallway, the leader of the defending trio stepped out of the room, pushed back the eager rabble, and shouted the dramatic words, “You may come in now. Form a single line.” The Ibis had come out.
But was the crowd content to wait, to be jostled, to be suffocated any longer? No! They wanted to get their Ibis and head for the fresh air. They started fighting among themselves to decide who would be in next. They kicked and pushed and shoved, mashing their weaker comrades under-
foot.
Football players demonstrated their charging technique and showed excellent blocking ability. Flying wedges rammed into the mass, attempting to gain entrance. Those in front shouted, “Go back!”, and those behind screamed, “Go forward.”
Girls displayed sharp elbows and ready heels. It seemed that the smugglers would annihilate themselves before they even glanced at the long-awaited year-book.
But one lone hero showed his genius. Slipping into a nearby office, he crept out on the ledge, high above the ground. Not daring to look down, the adventurer slowly made his way along the six-inch projection, clinging to the stone for dear life. But he made it, reached the Ibis Office window, sneaked in, and took his place among those patient souls who had waited.
The very danger of his deed meant more to him than getting a hundred Ibis’s, but he had outwitted the law. (that’s how I got mine).
One poor fellow stood in line an hour and a half, was trod on by
everybody, almost suffocated, and fainted twice, and when he finally got in, found out he owed the school fifteen cents. Therefore he had to go pay his debt and come back and start waiting again. His name was Job.
One rather small freshman got caught in the first big rush staged by the football team. Swirling in the wake of two husky tackles, the frosh was trampled by the following stampede. He hopes to get out of the hospital in time for exams.
Finally, after two mad hours of scrambling and fighting were over, and most of the mob had gone away satisfied, the supply of Ibis’s was exhausted. The bodies of the mob victims were swept up, blood was washed off the floor and walls, and a new door ordered for the office. The rest of the yearbooks will be out tomorrow or Monday.
And now, those fortunate ones who got an Ibis can go home, stick a toothless mouth in the door, and crow, “It was a great fight, Ma, but I got my Ibis.”
D. H. Redfearn To Deliver Commencement Address
Many Affairs Crowd Seniors’ Final Week-End
Baccalaureate Services, Reception, Breakfast To Feature Ceremonies
Together with the annual alumni supper for graduates and the commencement exercises, varied activities are in order for senior week, which commences tomorrow and ends Monday evening. Students are requested to bring caps and gowns to all events.
The annual reception and band concert presented by Dr. and Mrs. B. F. Ashe will be held at the President’s home, 2475 South Bayshore Drive, Saturday evening.
With the Reverend Paul G. McCullough, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Miami, officiating, baccalaureate services will be held at 10:45 a.m. Sunday at the Coral Gables Congregation Church. Scheduled for Sunday afternoon from 3 to 5 o’clock in the Miami High school auditorium is the annual School of Music Public Concert in honor of the graduates.
Breakfast On Monday
A student program with many surprises are in preparation for the traditional Senior Breakfast, to be held Monday at 9 a.m. in the Tiffin Res-taarunt. Dr. B. F. Ashe will be the principal speaker, with the seniors, deans, and trustees as breakfast guests.
To be presented by A1 Teeter, the class statistics is a compilation of the average senior, obtained from the senior questionnaire. The class his-tor will be read by Virginia Witters and the class poem by Phil Fenigson.
Graduate Instructions
Graduates are requested by President Brad Boyle to observe the following instructions in relation to the baccalaureate service: “Trustees, faculty, and graduates assemble in church reception room at north end of building at 10:30 or earlier. Don gowns, hoods, and caps preparatory to forming double line on northwest sidewalk.
“Academic procession forms promptly at 10:30, starts at 10:45. Assistant marshalls from junior class will aid in securing proper arrangement of lines and members of procession are asked to cooperate.”
Speaks to Graduates
School Will Re-Open September 18
Registration for the Autumn term will be held Monday and Tuesday, September 18 and 19, according to the 1939-40 University of Miami Bulletin, which came off the press last week. Classes in the Regular Division will begin on Wednesday, September 20.
In the Adult Education Division, registration will be held on Saturday, September 23, with classes beginning the following Monday. The first semester will close on February 3.
Daniel H. Redfearn, President of the Florida State Bar Association, who will address graduates Monday night.
Campus Calendar
Today, 8:30 p.m. Violin Recital, Ethel Cool Smith. University Auditorium.
Tomorrow, 10:10 a.m. Assembly. Auditorium.
12:30 a.m> Meeting of next year’s Vigilance committee, Auditorium. 6;30 p.m. Alumni Dinner for the Senior Class, in the University Cafeteria.
9:30 p.m. Dance in Cafeteria, honoring graduates. Everyone invited. Saturday, 8-10 p.m. Reception and Band Concert, President’s Residence for graduating class. Sunday, 10:45 a.m. Baccalaureate Sermon, Congreational Church, Coral Gables.
3:00 p.m. Commencement Concert by Symphony Orchestra, Chorus and Band, with student soloists, at Miami High School Auditorium. Monday, 9:00 a.m. Senior Breakfast, San Sebastian Hotel.
8:00 p.m. Commencement Exercises, Miami Biltmore Club, followed by Reception on Terrace. Tuesday through Friday, June 2nd Final Examinations, Regular Division.
Saturday, June 3rd, 8:30-1:00. Summer Session registration for School of Law.
Monday, June 5th. Beginning of classes in School of Law.
Friday, June 9th, and Saturday,
June 10th. Registration for Regular Summer Session.
Monday, June 12th. Summer Session classes begin.
Alumni Supper Honors Seniors T omorrowNight
Biltmore Club Is Scene Of Graduation Exercises; Ashe To Confer Degrees
Highlighted by the presentation of alumni awards to the outstanding senior man and woman, the annual alumni supper honoring graduates will be held tomorrow evening at 7 p.m. in the cafeteria. Varied talks and the results of the election of new officers will comprise other parts of the program.
Recipients of the awards are selected on the basis of contribution to the University, scholarship, and activities. The judging committee includes three alumni, three faculty members, and the man and woman who received the awards the previous year. Last year’s winners were Florence Fowler McKernan and James “Scotty” McLachlan.
During the supper, group singing will be conducted by Hayes Wood, Speakers will include John Clement McGuire, President of the Association; Dr. B. F. Ashe; Pat Cesarano, retiring treasurer; Harry Vetter; Ernie Duhaime, and Carl Fien. Beryl Chapman Cesarano, social chairman; Stuart Patton; James Beusse; and Margy Christenson, Phil Hess and Faith Cornelison, officers.
Although the results of the election are not available for publication, the following were on the nominee list: Oliver Hoover, John Clement McGuire, for President; Foster Alter, Lloyd Solie, vice-president; Margy Christenson, Robert Downes, executive secretary; Betty Herbert, Julie Davitt Salisbury, recording secretary; and James B. Roger, I. J. Varner, treasurer.
Twenty-five directors will also be named at the business meeting. It will be held in the auditorium.
After the meeting, a dance in the school cafeteria, with a seven-piece band furnishing the entertainment, will be given. All seniors, alumni, and members of the student body are invited.
Largest Class Gets Sheepskin Monday Night
Coffin, Intramural Cups To Be Presented; Talks By Citizens Top Program
Climaxing a four-year course of study for 127 seniors, Monday evening will see the largest senior class in the history of the University receive diplomas from President B. F. Ashe.
The thirteenth annual commencement exercises will be held May 29 at 8 p.m. in the Miami Biltmore club, with the University symphony orchestra to provide the musical entertainment.
The Honorable Daniel H. Red-feam, President of the Florida State Bar Association, will render the principal address, with the invocation and benediction to be given by Dr. W. H. McMaster and Dr. J. P. Reed respectively.
Ashe To Confer Degrees
Following the overture and processional march by the symphony orchestra, the invocation and address will be delivered. Dr. Ashe will confer the degrees, together with awarding such honors as the Magna Cum Laude and Cum Laude keys.
The benediction and recessional will close the exercises, to which admission is by invitation only. Graduates and friends will then assemble on the terrace for an informal reception.
Faculty Marshall
Dr. W. S. Phillips is faculty marshall, assisted by Lewis G. Leary. Student marshall is Ray Fordham, with Mel Patton to assist him at the baccalaureate service. Junior girls from the dormitory who will act as ushers include Gail Estabrook, Pat Wood, Bea Ettinger, Lillian Beers, Theresa Garcia, Nancy Dobbins, Margaret McLaughlin, Elizabeth Torrence, Val Howitt, and Selma Phillips.
President Brad Boyle requests seniors to observe the following instructions in regard to the commencement exercises: “Trustees, faculty, and graduates assemble at 7:30 p.m. Men’s dressing room upstairs east side of entrance; women’s dressing room in locker room, east side. Procession forms in corridor, faculty in east corridor ground floor, graduates on west stairway in specific order. Procession moves at 8 p.m.; do not be late. Men’s caps to be removed only during invocation and benediction.
“Commencement procession differs from baccalaureate in that at commencement, graduates march first but proceed only to reserved seats. They then stand facing the center of the aisle while the president and faculty pass between them to the platform. As the last of the faculty passes the last in the line of seniors, they will fall in and follow to their seats. Be seated when the president sits down.
“Graduates rise as their names are called but do not go forward until degrees have been conferred by president; then advance in single file to receive your degree. Watch your order here so that you get the correct diploma. Faculty leaves behind the president at both services. Seniors follow the faculty. Keep in pairs and in step. Women’s gowns should have 5 inches clearance from ground; wear black shoes. Men wear white shirts, dark trousers, and shoes.”
Here’s Latest from the Cuban Front; Elsasser Wont Write, But He’ll Talk
By Hortense Hurricane She told him, he told him, and then he told her, and in no time everybody got the word, “Elsasser’s back.” The news spread wildly and left the student body gaping and expectant. Their expectancy was rewarded by Elsasser’s report from the University of Havana.
It seems that Dave went to his first class determined to impress the professor and make good. He immediately began to take notes. Pretty soon he found his classmates casting for-boding glances at him.
Dave shifted in his seat and continued to scribble. The glances became more numerous and darker. After class was dismissed the scrutiny continued.
Finally two students warned him not to take notes. Elsasser understood when he learned that class at-
tendance is not compulsory at the University of Havana and a few students take notes, mimeograph and sell them for five cents a copy to absentees and other class members. These racketeers thought Elsasser was horning in on their territory and were prepared to discourage him.
As things are now it seems that Elsasser is content to keep to himself. He has reformed. Fourteen pounds have wasted away from his chassis. He has lost the taste of rum. He has resolved to have nothing to do with publications. He promises not to meddle in politics.
He has declared that he is going to be serious and finish school next year. Furthermore, Elsasser has been caught in the throes of love.
But one thing has not changed— Elsasser is still willing and determined to talk long and loud.