THE BATTALION WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1974 Students provide little support for local blood ban] By HANK WAHRMUND Mr. X has just saved another person’s life. He won’t receive a medal. He won’t get his name in the news paper. He won’t be mentioned on any radio or television broadcast. He won’t even be thanked person ally by the person whose life he has just saved. But to Mr. X, thanks and praise are unnecessary. He saves lives every eight weeks. Mr. X is not a superman. Mr. X is a very or dinary man, basically. But he is definitely in the minority. You see, Mr. X is a blood donor. Mr. X could be any man or wo man who chooses to give that one gift above all others so other people may live. It doesn’t cost him anything but a little time, and in those few minutes another person may be given another chance to live. There are two places in the Brazos Valley area where one can go to give the “gift of life.” The first is on the Texas A&M University campus in the fall and the spring when the Wadley Blood Bank of Dallas conducts its bian nual blood drive. The second location is at the Blood Services Bank in St. Jo seph’s Hospital in Bryan, Texas. St. Joseph’s Blood Bank is open year round from 10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Tuesday through Fri day and from 9:00 to 5:00 on Sat urday. The Wadley Blood Bank is here only for two days at a time and usually receives over 950 pints of blood by A&M students. The St. Joseph Blood Bank struggles to get that much blood in four months of continuous op eration. Its main donors are local residents, not students. “We have not had very good support from Aggies,” said Cathy Anderson, a blood bank worker at St. Joseph’s. “We’ve had good support from Company H-l and some from M-l (Corps outfits) but otherwise we haven’t had many students donate here.” Ms. Anderson said the Wadley Bank gets a large bulk of local donors because of its publicity within the student body. How ever, persons giving to Wadley are in no way restricted from giving to other banks as well. “A person can give blood every eight weeks,” Ms. Anderson said. “This means a student can give to Wadley when it comes to town and then give to us at least once or twice before Wadley returns in the spring.” St. Joseph’s Blood Bank is part of the Blood Services system which serves a 22-state ai'ea. Seventy-five percent of the na tion’s blood needs are furnished by Blood Services and the Red Cross. Wadley services only the Dallas area and the blood it col lects will never leave that city. “We’re not knocking Wadley,” Ms. Anderson said. “We think it’s great so many students want to help others by giving. We just feel that the students should not overlook us when the Wadley people are gone.” The St. Joseph division of Blood Services sets a monthly goal for itself of 400 units. The most units ever donated was in January, only 286 units. The Na tional Guardsmen stop in regular ly but the hospital always runs short by the end of the month. Gloria Quinteron is the nurse who withdraws the donor’s blood at St. Joseph’s. She performs her duties with surprising ease and the utmost of care. Her relaxed manner and friendly personality put even the most worried donor at ease. “I’ve worked here for eight months since I trained in Houston as a nurse,” she said. “I’m from Bryan and I agree with Cathy about the Wadley situation. “Look at it this way. A student is here nine months of the year. If he needs blood it will most like ly come from St. Joseph’s, not Dallas. Most students aren’t in Dallas that often.” After giving blood a donor and his immediate dependents are eli gible to draw blood from the St. Joseph Blood Bank for up to six months from the date of dona tion. Ms. Quinteron said a few stu dents have drifted in lately due to the emergency blood need of a local Aggie. Announcements have been made in Duncan Dining Hall to encourage students to partici pate. “We’ve had some people lately who have specified they want their donation to help Mrs. T but we haven’t had nearly enough,” she said. “We get help from the Houstoel of Blood Services whenever, thing like this arises.’’ The blood donation pro^l relatively easy and takes, time. The time consumed i but the average person takejj than an hour. “There’s only that one : prick when the needle is inJ and then it’s all over," sail) donor. “I give blood all the; and never think twice abo®] There are thousands of] at A&M and Bryan-Collegi;| tion. For Cathy Anderson; Gloria Quinteron, it is disco®, ing to see how few bothertijj the greatest gift manhastoi! his fellow man, the gift of |] Ring has meaning BATTALION CLASSIFIED Jtrawberry, DoukHih I’an Frit By COLLINS CROZIER Almost anywhere in Texas in a large number of places across the nation, if one will observe the hands of the people he meets, he has a good chance of finding a Texas A&M class ring. The ring holds memories and deep emotions for many gradu ates of the school. The design of the ring is com plex with each detail symbolizing a part of the traditions of A&M. The shield on the top of the ring symbolizes protection of the good reputation of the school, and the eagle stands for the ability to reach great heights. On one side of the ring a five- pointed star is encircled with a wreath of olive leaves symboliz ing achievement and a desire for peace. Oak leaves symbolizing the strength to fight. A ribbon joins them together expressing the necessity of joining the two traits. On the other side a cannon and a rifle symbolize preparedness and defense while a saber repre sents valor and confidence. The crossed flags of the United States and Texas symbolize the dual al legiance to nation and state. The rings are made by the L. G. Balfour Co. and are of 10 K gold. “Tjiree alloys of zinc, copper, and silver are also used in the ring,” said Carolyn Wells, senior ring clerk. “The alloys are used to make the rings more durable. The prices of rings have in creased rapidly in the last years. Costs were $37 in 1969, $48 in 1971, $77 in December of 1973, and now $91.56. “The high gold prices have driv en up the prices of the rings,” said Ms. Wells. The rules for ordering a ring are stringently enforced by the ring clerk an employee of the Former Students Association. To be eligible one must be a graduate or have passed 95 hours. A trans fer student must have one year’s residence of advanced standing. Ms. Wells says many students ask that their ring contain a cer tain symbol to identify their ma jor, but there is only one ring made. The one new ring in recent years, however, has been the women’s ring. Women accounted for 328 of the 2,911 rings ordered last year. The James B. “Josh” Sterns ’99 Texas A&M College Ring Col lection is on permanent display in the Forsyth Alumni Center lobby. A new collection including an 1898 A&M class ring that be longed to the late G. F. Foutrel is being prepared for display. WANT AD RATES One day 6c per word or per word each additional day Minimum charge—75c Classified Display 1.00 per column inch HELP WANTED FOR RENT OFFICIAL NOTICE WORK WANTED $1.00 per column each insertion DEADLINE 3 p.m. day before publication Apply in person. Pizza Hut, 2610 Texas Avenue, Bryan. 354t4 FOR SALE 1971 MGB, excellent condition, 27 mpg, $2600, 846-7433. 355t4 Mazda RX-2 rotary coupe. 23,000 miles, factory air, radio, radials, vinyl roof, just inspected, 22 mpg, $2300. 846-5874. 355tl Help Wanted: Woman to take phone calls in her house. Easy way to pick up extra spending money. Write Texas Sewing Machine Co. 11391 Harry Hines Dallas, Texas 353t3 For university couple or individual in graduate college. Furnished two bedroom, air conditioned apartment. Roomy, reason able, fenced back yard. 822-6668. Official notices must arrive in the Office of Student Publications before deadline of cation. n the O deadlir 1 p. m. of the day preceding public* For this coming Spring, W »»nj do. blow-dry style. Lady Fair Townshlro Shopping Center. II Near A&M, one bedroom newly decorated house, fenced yard. 846-4455. 354tfn Twp bedroom furnished house Refer-ences required. Couple onl 2607. SPRING AWARD SCHOLARSHIPS Application forms for the Spring Awards Program mav be obtained from the Student Financial Aid Office, Room 303, YMCA Building, until March 31, 1974. All applica tions must be filed with the Student Finan- Professional tyPiid- IliM Close to campus. 846-0534. Used Coldspot, Sears air-conditioner, 110 olt, % horsepower motor. Call 693-3671. 354tfn Private bedroom in nice area. Close to campus. Kitchen, washer, and dryer priv- student. 845-1041 or tions mu cial Aid Office by not later than 5 :00 p. in. April 1, 1974. Late applications will not be accepted. 364117 Part time help wanted tor 3-C Corral. Housewives or students, 11 a. m. to 2 p. m. weekdays and Saturdays. Apply in person between hours 8 a. m. to 3 p. m. 3-C Bar-b-que, 810 S. Main. See Larry Law less. 352t4 iledges. To female 846-0908 after 5. Texas A&M University, February 13, 1974 Ofl ice Records of the Dean of Admissions and Camera equipment, Pentax, 135mm, many accessories for: Maymia-Sekor, Yashica, Pentax Complete darkroom with durst m301 enlarger. Contact Richard Strickland 845-2241 between 8 and 6. 364t4 new. Call Hank, 845- Bring your bikes to White’s Auto Store, College Station—your oldest and most de pendable store—for parts, repair, or trade and prices you like. 230tfn Furniture for sale: refrigerator, china cabinet, etc, new riding lawn mower. Call after 5, 693-4258. 362t4 SPECIAL 1973 VW Sports bug, very comfortable, call 846-4506. 352t4 1960 Corvette, reupholstered, tuned, good condition, $1600. 846-8081. 351t5 RN needed full time on 11 to 7 shift. Shift dif ferential plus mileage. Call or come to Grimes Memo rial Hospital 210 S. Judson St. Navasota, Texas 77868 or 825-6585. Ask for Mrs. Winkelmann Director of Nurses or Mr. Fraley Ad ministrator. Apartments for rent, good for two boys. To ^ eligible to purchase the Texas A* M $45 a Piece- Furmshed, part of utilities University ring, an undergrade paid. Call 846-5X32 or 846-5124. 333tfn preliminary grade repo: 4, 1974 may lie used in satisfying this bedroom furnished mobile home Six miles from campus Hwy. 30. Couples University ring, an undergraduate student must have at least c residence and credit emester hours. The hours pasi reliminary grade report period on March east one academic year in am' ster hours. The hours passed at the ninety-five (95) only. Call 846-1865. BROADMOOR APTS. 2 Bedroom, 1 bath, central air & heat, panelled, carpeted & draped, close to school, University Shop ping Center, & Medical Center. $145. unfurnished. $165 furnish ed. All bills paid including cable. 1503 Broadmoor 846-1297 or 846-2737 317tfn 4, 1974 may be used in satisfying ninety-five hour requirement. Studi qualifying under this regulation may now leave their names with the Ring Clerk, Room Seven. Richard Coke Building. She, in turn, will check all records to determine Salisbury S CWl'i'i Bel Crackers AMITY, Inc. of Bryan I 1103 W. 25th 107® Discount To Aggitsj on Stripping 1 Marc I). Luther 713/822-7717 Bryan, Texas 77801 •Pineapple-* •Ass’t. Dry •Strawberrj •1. Hotcak Link S Oleo irn, will check all rect ring eligibility. Orders for these rings will t Ring i continu gs will ice for delivery on or before June 14, 1974. The Ring Clerk is on duty rs for these rings will be taken by the Ring Clerk starting March 15, 1974, and continuing through May 3, 1974. The rings will be returned to the Registrar's Office for delivery on or before ling Glerk starting V. 15, 1974, and continuing through May 3, Typing done, rc *»? nable J!%k, theses and dissertations. Mrs. Wli bntri I •Foot Lon* •Com Beef 698-4483. Typing. Experienced, f»st. •«unkj inds. 822-0544. 1 from 8:00 a. m. p. m. to 4 :00 p. m., Monday through Friday of each week. Experienced typing, electric, nearo 846-6551. •Tomato S< •Roast Bee •Grilled Ch Chicken S; Edwin H. Cooper, Dean Admissions and Records Carolyn Wells, Ring: Clerk Full time typing. Call 823-iia space f campus. Couples only. Call 846-1865. 316tfn Lost man's j REWARD I casing and blue band. R J Nina. 693-2182. Hamburg. Frank! Chili Want to buy diamonds and old gold. Leopard hound dog. Carl Bussell's DIAMOND ROOM. 846-4708. Montclair. Name: Snicker. 346U1 tiallv blue. Reward. 823-744. 1 TAMU students offered art SPECIAL NOTICE BEUAiR 2201 Leonard Rd. 822-2326 or 822-2421 Rentals or purchases Large Lots From $29.50 for occupancy. 114 miles south Lake for fishing. Washateria on grounds. Country atmosphere. Call D. R. Cain Co., 823-0934 or after 6, 846-3408 or 822-6135. 166tfn courses during fall semester Art courses will be offered for the first time next fall to students at Texas A&M University. “We feel that art is an integral part of every person’s life,” stat ed Dean Raymond Reed of the College of Architecture and En vironmental Design. “In develop ing the art program at Texas A&M, we wish to create some thing which will allow students in all areas to bx'oaden their educa tion as well as to offer opportun ities to students who wish to go into art as a profession.” The 11 art courses listed in the 1974-75 catalogue under the En vironmental Design Department now allows the word “art” to ap pear on a student’s transcript, in stead of some other title such as architecture. Service For All Chrysler Corp. Cars Body Work — Painting Free Estimates HALSELL MOTOR COMPANY, INC. Dodge Sales and Service Since 1922 1411 Texas Ave. — 823-8111 67tfn TRY BATTALION CLASSIFIED “This new listing will be advan tageous to certain students such as elementary education majors who later intend to teach art,” Stacell noted. Although courses containing art content have been offered in the past, these courses have been listed by different names in var ious departments and colleges, ex plained Alan Stacell, head of the Environmental Design Depart ment. The courses listed in the new catalogues are basically for a two- year program. “We’re not sure when or if we will ever have an art degree here, but when setting up these art courses, we kept in mind what the State Coordinating Board re quires in the way of basic cour ses,” explained Graham Horsley, professor of environmental de sign. Barcelona HI M M (>l I II I vm OHtN 1 08. sill ( MON 1 mile from campus Volleyball Court & Swimming Pool Recreation & Club Rooms AH Utilities & TV Cable paid Now Available 1 Bedroom, 1 baths 2 Bedroonfis, D/j baths 2 Bedrooms, 2 baths FAMILY AND STUDENT SECTIONS. Redmond Terrace Drugs Phone 846-1113 1402 Hwy. 6-South College Station, Texas Prescriptions, Etc. Charge Accounts Invited Free Delivery SOUTHGATE VILLAGE APARTMENTS Family size apartments with lots of closet space. Individually controlled refrigerated air. Cable TV connections. Complete laundry facilities. ALL UTILITIES PAID One, two, three & four bedroom apart ments from $104.00. Some available now. Married students welcome. 134 Luther (off old hwy. 6 so., C. S.) Rental Office 846-3702 AUTO INSURANCE FOR AGGIES: Call: George Webb Farmers Insurance Group 3400 S. College 823-805 SOSOLIKi TV & RADIO SERVICE 111 Authorized Zenith Sales sK Services S. MAIN 82 % Bttft i I *Meut Loi Grape, A •1. ■ Dutcl Broil This is Living. FRANK NOVAK Helped His Friends Purchase Over $1,000,000 Of Insurance In 1973. THERE MUST BE A REASON WHY! CHECK IT OUT. 331 University Drive—846-8701 UNIVERSITY KEY— KENTUCKY CENTRAL LIFE Plans are underway to offer se quential courses beyond the sec ond year of study to gain the re quirements for professional de gree recognition. The majority of the art cour ses at the present are cross-list ed, which means that the same courses listed under both Envi ronmental Design and Art. The student can then choose which credit he prefers to appear on his transcript. MIKE MISTOVICH BUSINESS MACHINES -EVERYDAY- OPEN 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. IVlon. Thru Sat. 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Main 822-6000 Han Fra: Chil • construction discount • 1 & 2 bedrooms / 4 floor plans • all amenities / clubhouse / pool • $140. and up/all bills paid • leasing for now / summer / fall models open every day until dark. a couple of blocks south of the campus (Anderson Street off Jersey) 693-2914 HICKORY HILLS MOBILE HOME PERK —Rec —-Picnic tables —Ponds for fishing dri —Paved streets, driveways & patios nd i —Underground utilities —Planned community activities Rentals Available 2001 Beck Street 822-6912 •Tar •AS! •Str Fn •Be