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By ROGER COSLETT
She’s one of those tall Texas
girls and a former Southern Meth
odist University yearbook “favor
ite” at that. Who is she?” Why
Rosalie Spencer of course. “Where
is she ? ” Right here on the A&M
campus behind a big desk in the
directorate office of the Memorial
Student Center.
But don’t let the desk scare
you because to talk to this charm
ing young lady you woidd never
know the desk is between you.
Miss Spencer, a 1957 journalism
graduate of Southern Methodist
University, is the new Student Pro
gram Advisor for the MSC. As
such she expects to be behind her
desk very little; but rather active
ly engaged with students in fur
thering the activities of the 20
various committees.
Dalhart, Tex., lays claim to this
lass who has a rather impressive
record of achievement in her col
lege career. In her senior year
i>f college she was president of
the Senior Women’s Honorary Or
ganization; Honorary and Profes
sional journalism Organization;
National Scholastic Journalism Or
ganization; and of The SMU Stu
dent’s Publishing Company. She
was a vice president of the so
rority governing group and the
Women’s Service Honorary. In
addition she was also the SMU
correspondent to the Dallas Morn
ing News.
In the fall of 1956 she was
elected to Who’s Who in American
Universities and Colleges. In the
spring of 1957 she was one of
six senior girls to receive the
“Mustang” award, given for out
standing service to the university.
As if this were not enough Miss
Spencer also found time to be
with the “Student Conference on
National Affairs” group.
With all this background in
journalism one might wonder what
she is doing in a student affairs
position. It seems to be the ac
cepted standard of today that
journalists make good public re
lations personnel because of their
varied background. In the case
of this versatile young woman this
is indeed true. She is extremely
easy to talk to and has about her
a genuine depth of friendliness.
As to A&M Miss Spencer said
she fell in love with it the first
time she visited the campus as a
freshman. She was then, and still
is, amazed at the show of friend
liness on the part of the Aggies.
She believes the campus looks dif
ferent to her than any other cam
pus she has ever seen. This she
explains to be a “military look.”
Our Corps Trips are living ex
amples of that “Aggie Spirit” the
likes of which she has never seen,
says she in amazement.
“Mother,” she said, “was ra
ther set against my following a
career in journalism in college.
She had some idea that all jour
nalists were crack pots. But dad
was neutral. He had tried to in
fluence my two sisters in the
choice of a career without success
so was wise enough to leave me to
my own convictions.” This writer
thinks it safe to assume that the
mother’s opinion of journalists has
changed somewhat since her
daughter’s success.
Interests besides people and
journalism for Miss Spencer are
photography, swimming and read
ing. Her favorite sports are foot
ball and basketball and she is look
ing forward to the coming season
with divided feelings.
Otherwise her interests are
those of the normal female, mat
rimony, family and housekeeping
with just a sprig of adventure or
day dreamihg intermingled.
She has dated Aggies during
her college career but still con
siders Aggies as “male students
at A&M engaged in the pursuit
of knowledge.” It would be nice
if she and others can continue to
have such an opinion.
We are hoping that Rosalie
Spencer will be with us for some
time as she will prove to be a
valuable addition to both the im
provement of the activity and the
attractiveness of the MSC.
But on the other hand if prior
experience with former activity
directors is to be proved true, such
an interesting young lady will fare
well to escape even a year on an
all male campus without being lost
to one of those Aggies who are
in the “pursuit of knowledge.”
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ate agencies.
Suggestions are turned in to the
dorm councils for approval, who in
turn pass them on to the Civilian
Council for consideration. Often,
the recommendations are accepted
and approved; however, sometimes
they are rejected.
Rejection may come from con
flicts in college policy, which
might affect segments of the col
lege or the college as a whole.
They may be rejected because of
lack of funds or other reasons.
Students learn to analyze prob
lems, make recommendations and
accept final decisions and support
them.
The councilmen will be elected
by the students within the dorms.
There will be two meetings a
month. The councils will consist
of representatives of each class
and each floor of that particular
dorm. This will provide for a
committee of about 12 to 20 stu
dents.
Some 25 representatives will be
here for the first council meeting
at 9 a.m. September 9.
A spacious modern building of
unusual beauty and striking arch
itectural design the Memorial Stu
dent Center is known as “the liv
ing room of A&M.”
Built in memory of those A&M
men who died in World Wars I
and II the MSC, as it is known
on the campus, is located south
of the main drill field. It is a
spacious, attractive building, hous
ing many facilities for your con
venience while .a student at A&M.
Operated on the idea of “a
home away from home” with all
built-in extras the MSC has music
rooms, dances, crafts, a library,
bowling and game-room and a ho
tel where you can house your girl.
Often, especially on football
weekends, room reservations must
be made months in advance due
to the limited number of rooms
available.
In addition, two television
lounges are located in the building
together with a regular dining
room and coffee shop just off the
main lounge. The Fountain Room,
which serves short orders and cold
drinks is off the main corridor
leading to the bowling alleys.
The Student Center is governed
by a council of eight students, five
faculty members and two former
students. One student is selected
president of the MSC Council; this
year’s president is Don McGinty,
’58, and he will be assisted by
Donald Cloud, ’59, vice-president.
Faculty members include O. D.
Butler, W. R. Horsley, C. H. Rans-
dell, P. J. Woods and C. H. Dil
lingham.
Former students sitting on the
council will be Tyrus R. Timm and
another yet to be announced.
A chairman is selected to head
each of the 20 committees and
these, together with the president
and vice-president comprise the
MSC Directorate, which plaps and
directs the various activities.
All freshmen are invited to sign
up for these committees and ac
tivities. There is always some
thing* you can do to help and the
wide program of the MSC is de
signed to meet the tastes and in
terests of everyone.
Minimum qualifications to be
chairman of a committee are a
grade point ratio of 1.00, at least
90 days membership in that com
mittee, and nomination by the nom
inating committee or nomination
from the floor.
If you desire to join one of
these committees make application
at their display booth during the
open house that is to be held Tues
day afternoon, September 10. Of
course you may also join later in
the year.
The committees and their func
tions are as follows:
•PERSONNEL BUREAU
An organization composed
of
students who will help you find
a position which will interest you
in the MSC. This committee’s job
is to keej) all standing committees
filled up to quota. Carl Pehnke
will be in charge of this committee.
HOUSE
Under the direction of James
Bethel it is the responsibility of
the House Committee to sponsor
student-faculty coffee hours for
various departments of the college.
This group decorates the MSC dur
ing Christmas holidays, for Moth
ers’ Day and Freshman Open
House.
DANCE
Boasting one of the most wide
ly-accepted activities on the cam
pus Hiram French will head the
popular Dance Committee this
year. This group makes possible
the dance classes held during the
semesters. Ballroom dancing is
taught and this committee spon
sors the popular “Rue Pinalle”—
A&M’s Fi'ench Nightclub, twice a
month and other dances through
out the year.
MUSIC
If you don’t like the music be
ing played over the loud speaker
system in the MSC talk to Joe
Harris, committee chairman. This
service is one of the duties they
perform during the school year.
Selection of records for record-
playing rooms and sponsorship of
all musical programs for the MSC
come under this committee. The
Intercollegiate Talent Show, held
annually, is the highlight of the
year for this committee.
CAMERA
Anyone with the tag of a “shut
ter-bug” will enjoy this work.
The MSC has four completely-
equipped darki’ooms for your plea
sure. Under the direction of Al
fred Padbury this group sponsors
many photography exhibits
through the year. Instruction is
available for those who need it.
FILM SOCIETY
James West heads this commit
tee wRich presents films ranging
from older classics to more recent
movies. These films are presented
in the MSG weekly. All phases
of these presentations are handled
by members of the committee.
JUNTO
Composed of a small group of
students under Weldon Curry this
committee meets bi-weekly to dis
cuss a wide range of topics. Crea
tive thinking is the main pre
requisite toward joining this com
mittee.
STUDENT CONFERENCE
ON NATIONAL AFFAIRS
(SCONA)
SCONA III will be held during
the month of December in the
MSC. Last year approximately 50
representatives from as many col
leges and universities over the na
tion attended these lectures and
discussions. Eminent leaders in
foreign affairs from government,
industry and education guide dis
cussion of the delegates. This
committee is responsible for pub
licity, correspondence, research, fi
nancing, securing speakers and ar
rangement of this conference.
Jack Nelson will head SCONA III.
GREAT ISSUES
Robert Kidd and the members
of his Great Issues Committee will
present nationally and internation
ally known speakers who provide
information on world wide topics
of interest. Selection, entertaining
and presenting these speakers falls
on each member of the committee.
RECITAL SERIES
This group of students, under
direction of Wesley Simpson, pre
sents a program of music recitals
for those interested in “long
hair”, serious type of entertain
ment. Artists of regional and na
tional fame are presented through
out the year.
CREATIVE ARTS
Miron Fenton will serve as
chairman of this committee. They
give free instructions in all types
of art to interested students. In
struction is given in various media
—oil, watercolors and sketching.
Several Art Displays are held dur
ing the year. Also Craft shop
work such as leather work, cer
amics, metals, plastics and wood
work are some of the various me
dia with which you can work.
Many students find this committee
useful to make their own Christ
mas presents.
PUBLIC RELATIONS
Success of all the various ac
tivities which take place in, or
through the MSC, depend upon
this committee. Through this
group all radio, newspaper and
billboard advertising for the MSC
is handled. Bill Hampton heads
this group in 1957-58.
BOWLING
This committee doesn’t set the
pins in the Bowling Alleys, but
it is one of their responsibilities
to be sure the pins are in place.
Under the direction of Floyd Har-
dimon many tournaments aru
scheduled among the students here
on the campus, and with other
colleges and universities. Anyone
interested in learning how to bowl
or anyone wishing- to join the MSC-
A&M Bowling Team is welcome to
become a member of this, com
mittee.
Other committees and their
leaders are as follows:
CHESS
Bill Richardson.
BRIDGE
Buck Buchanan.
RADIO
John Greenwalt.
BROWSING LIBRARY
Ronald Buford.
TABLE TENNIS
Hal Wallace.
FLYING KADETS
Bob Hamilton.
PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE
Bob Turner.
Information as to their activ
ities can be obtained through the
chairmen.
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