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t * . DIAL 4-5444 OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION Texas A«M The B College alion WEEKLY STUDENT NEWSPAPER DEEP IN AGGIELAND TEXAS A. & M. N» * > » f I I VOLUME 44 COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS, THURSDAY AFTERNOON, MAY 17, 1945 NUMBER 80 Commencement Exercises For Seniors Okayed ★ ★★★★★★★ ★ ★★★★★★★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★★★★★★★ Seven Hundred New Freshmen Expected In June Similar Number of Upperclassmen Are Anticipated For Summer Session Official registration day for the coming semester will be June 4, with all old returning students registering between 8 and 10 a. m., and the new freshmen taking entrance examinations and register ing the same day. About six or seven hundred new men are ex pected to enroll, as are about the Dr. Lund Addresses Sigma Xi Members at Installation Program The Sigma Xi Club of the A. & M. College of Texas was formally installed Tuesday evening, and its members celebrated the occasion with a most enjoyable banquet in Duncan Hall, where Dr. E. J. Lund of the University of Texas was principal speaker. Establishment of the Sigma Xi Club on the A. & M. campus will give research workers an organi zation that long has been needed, said Dr. Frank C. Bolton, exe cutive vice president and dean of the college, in his address wel coming the visiting speaker, and the club to the campus. Dean Bol ton pointed out the changing con cept of research in the past few years, stating that prior to the war there was a feeling in some quarters that research rapidly was having a bad effect on industrial employment. But the war changed all that, Dr. Bolton declared, and in the postwar period the fruits of research along war lines will be adapted to peacetime uses to make for a better world. Dr. J. D. Lindsey, head of the chemical engineering department, is president of the A. & M. Sigma Xi Club. He introduced Dr. Lund, who is a professor of physiology at Texas University. Dr. Lund explained the ideals and the benefits of Sigma Xi to the new members. Through pub lication of the “American Scientist” quarterly, and through lecturers who travel over the country, Sig ma Xi offers a stimulating service to its members, Dr. Lund pointed out. After telling of the history of the organization, Dr. Lund also spoke on the proposed Institute of Marine Science for Texas, a pro ject which has been advocated for the past fifteen years. He explained the vast possibilities of such an same number of old students, so the Cadet Corps will be approxi mately the size it was this semes ter, that is, around thirteen hundred men. Classes will start for all on Tuesday, June 5. Full registration particulars will be published in next week’s Battalion. The total fees for next semester will amount to $197.50, payable to the Fiscal Office in four install ments as follows: (a) First installment payable on entrance, June 4, to Fiscal Dept: Matriculation fee ^required) f 1 $25.00 Medical service fee (required) 8.00 Room rent to July 6 12.15 Board to July 6 34.00 Laundry to July 6 3.05 Room key deposit (returnable) 1.00 Student Activities fee (voluntary) : 1.50 Total $84.70 (b) Second installment payable July 1-6: Room rent to August 6 $11.05 Board to August 6 31.00 Laundry to August 6 2.75 Total $44.80 (c) Third installment payable August 1-6: Room rent to September 7....$11.45 Board to September 7 32.00 Laundry to September 7 2.85 Total $46.30 (d) Fourth installment payable September 1-7: Room rent to September 22....$ 5.35 Board to September 22 15.00 Laundry to September 22 1.35 Total $21.70 Total fees payable to Fiscal Department for the Summer se mester $197.50 investigative setup, and showed pictures of the proposed buildings which would be located at some point on the Gulf of Mexico where scientists would have opportunities to study both the gulf waters and the bays and lagoons of the Texas coast. Possibilities for scientific inves tigation through such an institute are unlimited, Dr. Lund pointed out, and would give an opportunity to many types of scientific research. Press Club Banquet, Honoring Longhorn, Batt Workers, Will Be Held Wednesday Keys, Certificates To Be Given Members Wednesday evening, May 23, at 6:45 p.m., the members of the Texas A. & M. Press Club will be honored at a banquet to be given in the Aggieland Inn. Given in honor of the members of the BAT TALION and Longhorn publication staffs, this affair was originally an annual occurrence but because of the rapid turnover of staff members due to the wartime emer gency, it is now being held each semester. Guests of honor for the occasion will be Eddie Wendt, Sam Nixon, J. L. Everett, L. H. Calahan, F. B. DeLafosse, R. L. Bynes and Dick Goad of the BATTALION staff and Marc Smith, Dwight Mc- Anally, Melvin Maltz and Jere Higgs of the Longhorn staff. These men will be given specified awards for service on the two college pub lications, depending on the length of service rendered. Scheduled to receive certificates denoting the completion of one semester’s serv ice are Wendt, sports editor; Nix on, sports writer; DeLafosse, sports writer and Everett, feature writer. For the completion of two semes ters of satisfactory work the fol lowing will be awarded bronze keys—Smith, editor of the Long horn; McAnally, associate editor of the Longhorn; Maltz, sports ed itor of the yearbook; Higgs, asso ciate editor of the Longhorn; Bynes, intramural editor, and Cal ahan, feature editor. Goad, editor of the BATTALION, will receive a silver key for the completion of four semesters’ service on the pa per. Goad and Smith will receive special awards for serving as ed itors of the two publications. As yet the program tor the eve ning has not been announced. Spe cial guests will include members of the faculty who have contrib uted to student publications during the semester. Ed Wendt is president of the Press Club. Charlie Weinbaum, elected secretary-treasurer at the beginning of the semester, left re cently for the Army Air Corps. His vacancy has not been filled as yet. Approximately fifty are expect ed to attend the twilight affair. Aggie of the Week . . . Tommy Murnane, Corps Athletic Officer By L. H. Calahan Tommy Murnane, five feet eight inches of brain and brawn, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Murnane of Dallas, Texas. Tommy is a pro duct of that fair city and attend ed North Dallas High where he lettered in basketball and was al so captain; he also was pool champ in, his Senior year and run ner up during his junior year (x'ead- ers please note that by pool we mean the inside kind that is play ed without the aid of a table.) It was in the summer of 1943 that Murnane entered A. & M. with his chief purpose being to secure a degree in Veterinary Medicine. As a freshman he was a member of “F” Company, good ole’ Infan try. When asked what his favorite food was, Tommy replied that he just loved to eat sirloin stealcs and Southern french fried potatoes with loads of ketchup and topped with a mug or two of ice cold Schlitz, whatever that is. Spike Jones and his City Slickers hold top place on his orchestra parade, and he says that nothing sends him in music as far as their recording of “Cocktails For Two”. Dr Burns and Dr. Humbert please take notice of this next item. His Tommy Murnane ★ ★★★★★★★ favorite pastime is studying phy siology and genetics, and he some times gets so interested in his work that he reads and reads until the early hours of the morn. In fact it is rumored that Murnane stays up so late reading physiol ogy and genetics that the college pays him to wake the bugler before he goes to bed. Tommy is regarded by students and faculty membei’s alike, as one of the greatest boosts to our ath letic teams. For the past year he has been manager of the college athletic teams and has won high praise from Coach Homer Noi'ton and varsity players alike for his splendid work with the various teams. Speaking of his work with the teams, Murnane said that the thing he has enjoyed most at A. & M. is traveling with the foot ball team. “We’ve x-eally had some swell times,” he said, “and I wouldn’t take a million dollars for the fun that I’ve had with the boys on some of the Corps Trips.” One trip that was outstanding to Tom my was the little jaunt down to Miami that the boys made last year. Greek (Demetrious Tasso- plas) Tassos, his roommate, is really a good guy to have fun with, he says, and “have we had some good times together!” Tommy believes that the greatest thing that’s lacking at A. & M. now are proper recreational facil ities. “You have guests over the week-end, walk around the campus, go to a movie, see a show, bowl or play pool and then what is there to do ? What Aggieland needs (See MURNANE, Page 6) A Message From The President It affords me pleasure to join with the Cadets of Texas A. & M. in extending greetings to the graduates of our Texas high schools. There perhaps has never been a time in history when education was more significant than today as we move rapidly toward ultimate victory and to the vast problems arising from the reconstruction of a postwar world. That new world, which we so fondly hope and believe will be dedicated to peace and democratic pursuits, will be a world into which soon, very soon, the high school graduate of today will enter with all the tremendous responsibilities of citizenship imposed upon him. To meet these responsibil ities education is an important tool, making your tasks through life, if not easier, certainly more pleasant and meaningful. Education, of course, means hard work as does everything of real and lasting value, but the rewards accru ing to an educated mind compensate for the hours spent in classroom, library and laboratory. Despite what the cynics may say, there is nothing too uncertain or foreboding in the future for high school grad uates of 1945. If anything, I should say the prospects are increasingly brighter than in many years—if the graduate applies himself seriously to the hard work of preparing for life instead of waiting for life to pass him by. The world on which the Cross of Peace is about to shine again cries for trained, intelligent leadership. Our nation, the whole world, has need for men who will work creatively in the cause of a just and democratic way of life for all mankind. That is why I deem it of fundamental importance that your education be continued as far as possible to the end that each of you may contribute your full share to the tasks that lie ahead. I share the fine loyalty and esteem for Texas A. & M. that every student of this institution has, and I should welcome indeed your serious consideration of what our college has to offer. Gibb Gilchrist, President Texas A. & M. College William Morley Elected Valedictorian By Seniors In an election held yesterday afternoon, William Jarman Mor ley was elected Valedictorian of the Spring graduating class. Joseph Maurice Brown, with a grade point average of 2.8203, was runnerup in the balloting. Morley’s average was 1.8659. The other eight men in the top Consolidated High Graduation Will Be Held On May 25 Commencement exercises for 29 graduates of the A. & M. Consoli dated High School will be held on May 25, according to Supt. W. D. Bunting. Baccalaureate serv ices will be conducted at the First Baptist Church on Sunday, May 20, at 8:00 p.m., with Dr. R. B. Sweet, pastor of the Church of Christ, delivering the sermon. Officer’s for the next school year were elected last week by the student body. Dormalee Bernard was chosen president of the stu dent body; Graham Horsley, editor of the Shorthorn; Frank Anderson, senior business manager of the Shorthorn; Jim Lindsay, junior business manager; Jo Anne Wil cox, editor of the Round-up; Shir ley Hampton, store manager; Mary Munnerlyn, Sue Scofield, and Louise Jones, yell leaders, with a runoff to be held for the fourth place between Lillian Kleptle and Martha Bonnen. Eighteen football award sweat ers were presented by Supt. Bunt ing last Friday, with six players receiving reserve sweater awards. The Mothers and Dads Clubs of the high school will disband on the day of the' commencement ex ercises. Officers selected for the second year of the club’s existence on April 5 were: Dr. R. L. Hunt, president; Mrs. R. O. Berry, first vice president; Mrs. M. L. Cash- ion, second vice president; Mrs. Ray Oden, secretary; Mrs. W. L. Wimpfin, corresponding secretary; Mrs. Luke Patranella, treasurer, and Mrs. Ephram Echols, report- (See CONSOLIDATED, Page 6) ten of the graduating class and their respective grade point aver ages are: John Lewis Robinson, 2.3828; Burl Herman Ervin, 2.- 1259; Charles R. West, Jr., 2.1062; Henry K. Holland, Jr., 2.0119; Thomas Robert Arney, 2.0074; Del- vin R. Knight, 1.9908; Bruno P. Castiglione, 1.8828; and Carl Grubenman, 1.7852. In selecting the valedictorian, the graduating seniors considered the top ten in the graduating list. In regard to commencement ex ercises for the sixty-five graduat ing seniors, it was announced to day that a formal commencement program will be held in Guion Hall at 6:45 p.m., Friday, May 25. No special baccalaureate service has been scheduled. Immediately following the commencement ex ercises, President and Mrs. Gil- crist will be at home informally to members of the graduating class and their guests, former students and their families, and all faculty and college staff members and their families. At first it was doubtful if grad uation exercises would be held be cause of a recent ODT ruling pro hibiting the holding of programs drawing more than a fixed number of out-of-town persons. In a breakdown of the graduat ing seniors it is seen that nine will receive advanced degrees, two will receive their B. S. in Ag Adminis tration, eight in Agriculture, two in Economics, one in Aeronautical Engineering, one in Architectural Engineering, one in Chemical En gineering, two in Civil Engineer ing, two in Electrical Engineering, two in Mechanical Engineering, and two in Petroleum Engineering. One will receive his B. A. in Liberal Arts, and thirty will receive their DVM degree. The commencement program is scheduled a$ follows: 1. Processional: Dr. G. T. Edds, Organist 2. Invocation: Rev. Norman Anderson A&M Presbyterian Church 3. Announcements: President Gibb Gilchrist 4. Commencement Address: Mr. J. T. L. McNew, Vice- (See COMMENCEMENT, Page 6) Longhorn Publication Is Delayed; To Be Mailed Next Semester Publication of the 1946 Long horn has been delayed due to shortage of materials and labor, according to Marc Smith, editor. Both engraving and printing processes have been greatly re tarded, but the book will be pub lished without defects occasioned by war conditions other than the delay. Students who will not be in school during the summer semes ter should write the Student Ac tivities Office, giving their home address and Longhorn receipt num ber. It is not necessary to enclose the receipt. Annuals will be mailed to owners when they are received from the printer, if the owner has written in, enclosing the above information. If the receipt has been lost, mention this fact in your letter. High School Edition This edition of the BAT TALION is being sent to all high schools in Texas to be dis tributed to the graduating male students. Its purpose is to better inform the graduate as to the everyday life at A. & M. and what to expect while a student here. A Letter . . . To Future Aggies From The Cadet Colonel Howdy pal! That sounds rather abrupt, doesn’t it? Sort of friendly, too, don’t you think? Well, that’s what it is—frankly friendly. Down here in Aggieland I’ve heard the same phrase a thousand times a day; until now, it seems the only nat ural way for me to begin my let ter to you future Aggies. Incidentally, that one little phrase is pretty typical of Ag gies in general—they seem to be frankly friendly. I guess they are different from most guys I’ve ever met. At first I didn’t understand what it was—now I know. Fellows around here call it the “Spirit of Aggieland”. Pal, I’d like to tell you exactly what it is, but you can hardly de scribe an intangible force. You can hardly understand it unless you experience it yourself. It seems to mean something different to every Aggie who has lived and loved Aggieland. Naturally I can’t pretend to compound the senti ments of thousands of guys scat tered all over God’s green earth —from Texas to Tokyo. The first words of our song “The Spirit of Aggieland” says what I’m trying to—“Some may boast of prowess bold, of the Charlie West, Cadet Colonel ★ ★★★★★★★ schools they think so grand, but there’s a spirit can ne’er be told— it’s the Spirit of Aggieland”. Who am I to attempt to describe what better men than I have failed to fathom ? Confidentally, I’m going to tell you man-to-man what the spirit seems to inspire in time Aggies. . . Above all, I think the spirit inspires loyalty—loyalty to your ideals, your country, and your school. The veracity of the state ment, “Once an Aggie, always an Aggie”, is evidenced by your abil ity to spot a true son of A. & M. anywhere in the world. What else could send over 14,000 officers into the armed services from A. & M. alone ? What else could produce 29 generals to exceed West Point quota ? What else could reunite thousands of Aggies in musters all over the world on San Jacinto Day? What else but loyalty! Well, Joe, there’s no point in my pursuing this subject any further. The sensation I’m trying to des cribe must grow on you as you strive to make a good Aggie. You’ll feel it at retreat when the sun sends long slender streaks of light through the trees and dusk is about to darken the world. Then the band plays the “Star Spangled Banner” and you salute with a lump in your throat. It‘ll engulf you at a football game when you see a couple of thousand guys united into one, urging the maroon and white to victory, yell ing their guts out! This extra inspiration, which is largely re sponsible for our success in sports events, has been called the (See LETTER, Page 6)