Vol. 4 M~ry K~te Gufford BOX LtJO titiiS'iinia Madison Colllege, Tennessee, October 31, 1956 No. 16 Week of Prayer Brings Spiritual Uplift lyceum Presents Acrobats The Tafflin Trio, the first num- ber of this year's lyceum course appeared with their teeter board in a program of ·hand balancing, tumbling, and acrobatics, in the rollege auditorium on Saturday night, October 27. Mrs. Tafflin explained that the TaJflin trio was organized to edu- cate people to the realization that Profeuional gymnastics can be ~ 'ned by anyone who has the lllterest and the proper instruction. To those who are not interested in gymnastics as a professional career, were pointed out the many ways the individual benefits Physically from the exercises in- ol ed. . The acts were immensely interest- Ulg and varied, and ranged from juggling acts to climbing the un- SUpported ladder. The Trio tried to teach the willing Lavaughn Salmon the ladder stunt, a feat Which proved to be very amusing. ~ new concept of balance was Introduced by the Trio as they Performed the three-man h i g h stand and the one-arm push up. The performers held the atten- tion of the full house for more than an hour. This was the first in a series of Varied types of programs which the social committee has en- deavored to provide this year. The Trio exemplifies its art e au ience to e voice experiences among the people of India. Foreign students represented are Petra Sukau, Germany; Lindolph Bergold, Brazil; Rachel Yatani, Japan; Henry Alexander, Pakistan; and Esther Edmonson, Canada. Field Day Breaks Record The most successful field day in the history of Madison Col- lege, held on October 22, brought in more than $2200 cash, to which sum will be added the value of labor donated by students who remained at the college to do es- sential work at the hospital. Enthusia&m has been running high ever since the launching of the campaign, when the church and college were organized into 30 bands, with a goal of only $400 each. No one knows the total amount that has been raised thus far in the campaign, for that is being kept a secret until Mystery Day, Sabbath, November 3. It has been rumored that, even this early in the campaign, some bands are al- ready over their goals. The fel- lows are very secretive about their totals, and the girls are still more mysterious. Many are dedicating their Satur- day nights to soliciting. At present instrumental groups for singing are being organized for residence solicitation around the Thanksgiv- ing season. Student leaders in the campaign are Joe Beckner, Ross Clark, Eu- gene Post, Clyde Holland, Phillip Day, Bob Sellman, Charles Myers, JoAnn Gibbons, Carolyn Berrier, Faye Champion, Mary Peek, Petra Sukau, Donna Guier, Nova Wees- ner, and Rachel Ramsey. -ASMC- Students Enjoy Hike Crisp October weather, a moon- light night, singing, games, read- ings, and a campfire-all com- bined to make the first hike of the school year a success. Mr. Cossentine led the large group that gathered around the camp.'lre in the singing of choruses and folk songs. Then Dr. Bottsford and his son, Ronnie, played and sang several folk songs on their guitar and autoharp. Another music attraction was Linda Pitman and JoAnn Schu- ler's accordion duets. Dean Wike, Charley Myers, La- vaughn Salmon, Bob Williams, and Jerry Davis seemed quite surprised at the outcome of the game "I See a Ghost," when they found them- selves flat on the ground. After Mr. Cossentine's amusing reading, "The Mion and the Louse" (The Lion and the Mouse), dough- nuts and apple cider were served. Madison College was fortunate in obtaining the services of Elder D. W. Hunter as guest speaker for the Week of Religious Empha- sis, October 13-20. Besides having a broad experience in the mission field, Elder Hunter was Missionary Volunteer Secretary of the Michi- gan. Conference for several years, and at present occupies that posi- tion in the Georgia -Cumberland Conference. Only a man rich in experience with young people in their home churches and in the armed serv- ices could have spoken 14 times to the student body in poe week and kept the material interesting, informative, and inspirational. Eld- er Hunter did just this. In addi- tion to the regular evening meet- ingJ::, cnlleee clas~es were short- ened in the afternoon, in order to allow time for four mid-day serv- ices, and two special services were held in the morning for academy students only. At each service during the week a special group was featured, who had charge of the music, scripture reading and prayer. The clubs, the nurses, the academy, the married students, and other groups were represented. A special feature was the pre- senting on Friday night of a group of couples who are soon to go to foreign fields for mission service. In addition to the help given through his chapel talks and Sab- bath sermons, Elder Hunter was also available for personal coun- seling. Academy students were in- vited to discuss their problems with him in the mornings and college students in the afternoons. On the final Sabbath of this Week of Religious Emphasis, El- der Felix A. Lorenz presented El- der Hunter with a copy of Quests and Conquests and the Fiftieth Anniversary Album. At the close of the week, a bap- tismal class was organized, under the leadership of Elder Lorenz, Bible teacher, and Elder 0. J. Mills, college pastor. The student body looks forward to having Elder Hunter return in the future, and this he promised to do. He has a warm spot in his heart for Madison College, for he and his brother attended school here about the year 1919. -JIIadisonia Official Publication of the ASSOCIATED STUDENTS OF MADISON COLLEGE Editor-in-Chief ................................................ DEAN WIKE Assistant Editor ............................................ PHILLIP DAY Business Manager . . .......... .. ... .......... ........... SHIRLEY BURK Columnists-JoANN GIBBONS, MAXINE PAGE, WILMA GILL Circulation Manager .. .. ..... ... ...... .. . . .. .. .. .. .. MARY AsTOR Reporters~SHIRLEY HANCOCK, . ALYCE WILLIAMS, BoB SELLMAN Typists-DONNA JONES, NANCY CRISWELL, VERNA BEN· SON Editorial Adviser . ... .... .... MISS ELIZABETH COWDRICK Business Adviser ............................. : .. WoRTH LowDER Published semi-monthly during the fall, winter, and spring quarters, and monthly during the summer quarter. Ente.red as second class matter May 29, 1953, at the Post Office at Madison College, Tennessee. Subscription price-$1.50 per year. PRINTED AT THE RURAL PRESS October 31, 195b • Page 2 .School Spirit f Wkat i3 it? Do you have the college spirit that you hear so much about? Do you as an individual think that our spirit as a student body is what it should be? Do you support your Student Association in its campaigns and projects? Many students complain because of lack of school spirit. But often these very students fail to realize that they are the main constituents in the formation of this phase of our college life. Garfield once said, "Things ·don't turn up in this world until you turn them up." We as students of Madison College will have to realize this in our own daily living. Thing-s can't be accomplished unless we as a student body accomplish them. YOUR EDITOR Wh.at did .the Week of Prayer Mean to You? This fall Week of Prayer has been a great inspi- ration to me. It has brought back to my mind many of the promises I made when I first went away to a Christian school. I certainly am thankful that the Lord spoke to me through Elder Hunter. JEAN OPENSHAW The past Week of Prayer held for me a special blessing. Our speaker, Elder Donald Hunter, made clear the call of God to the youth of today, not merely as a body but as individuals. I was once again awakened to the seriousness of the hour in which we live. Never before have I so strongly realized how soon the coming of the Lord is upon us. My testi- mony is, "It was good to have been there." ANNE DAVIDSON The Week of Prayer was a wonderful experience for" the men of the Court. Many who had grown care- less felt the urge of the Spirit of God to be better Christians and some took their stand for the first time. Each one shows more consideration for the other; there is no griping or petty gossip heard. William McCutchen unfortunately had an auto acci- dent as he was returning from delivering his books. We are thankful that he wasn't seriously hurt. Wasiota parlor is being redecorated so as to make it more attractive and livable for the men. The grand opening will be in two weeks, when all are invited to see this homelike, tastefully furnished room. Many of our men are going Ingathering night after night. On field day most of the dormitory went out for the day. There seems to be a ready spirit to go out in singing bands and street and residence solici- tation. , Tonight finds Yours Truly in her new living quar- ters at the Nurses' Annex. Never thought I'd miss dormitory life so much until I moved out. Although I'm not in the dormitory, I seem to get in on some of the news. Ruby Birch went Ingathering on the recent field day, and as she approached a lady and little girl, she told them she was a nurse. The little ·girl said, "Oh, Mamma, don't let her .shoot me!" We ladies would like to extend our thanks to Dr. Slate who spoke to us recently in worship. Have you been noticing all the people sporting around with the little book How to Win Friends and Influence People. Well since Donna Guier got her re- cent cold water bath she has been reading out of the little book. Maybe the Burk girls should also. Big plans are in store for the Delta Nu Zeta Club, so you h.ad better get your dues in, girls. Guess what? Mrs. Socol lo t her husband the other night. Come to find out, he was ouf looking for Sammy, the dog, but landed in O.B. giving anesthet- ic. Quite complicated, but he's back now and all is happy. . Sheila Moore had better watch her figure with all that candy she's been receiving from -a certai.n young man. Lucky gal!" Hats off to Anne Davidson, new vice president of the Music Club and champion Ingatherer on field day. Glad she is from Williams Hall. Maellene Haviland and I were privileged to be delegates ~o the Nurses' Convention in Chattanooga last week. Although we were there only two days, from the looks of the clothes that we to it was a month. Isn't this autumn weather just perfect? Get· out in the sun and have fun, for winter is just around the corner. There's· room for another housetrailer since the Robert Leys have moved on. Mr. Ley has finished his classwork in Anesthesia and is now at Pewee Valley affiliating. He will likely remain at Pewee Valley for a year after he finishes his affiliation. Mr. and Mrs. Don Macintosh and Mr. and Mrs. Pat Gill spent a recent weekend observing the beautiful fall colors in nature in the Smokies. The rest of you really missed something, but they took many Kodachrome pictures they will be glad to show you. They can also tell you that when you're really rough- ing it, the bosom of Mother Nature gets mighty hard before morning. Mr. and Mrs. Dale Burgess of Denver, Colorado, are · the parents of a son, Terry Allen, born Sep- tember 20. You will remember Mrs. Burgess as Jessie Mae, Dr. Trivett's red-headed nurse. Mr. Otis Detamore, junior nurse, has really become interested in surgery. He has purchased a power chain saw with which to do amputations. Now don't get alarmed. The limbs he amputates are from trees. He is adept at tree surgery, having worked in this field for a number of years before coming to Mad- ison. We are glad to have Herbert and Margaret Tate join the family in the brick apartment house. They moved into the apartment vacated by Mr. and Mrs. Bill Rosel. The Rosels now live off the campus at Center Street and Sanitarium Drive. Mrs. Rosel has joined the teaching staff at the new Boulevard Church School. A duplex, the last of the government-purchased houses of the new housing unit, is nearing comple· tion. In fact the Brenton Bullocks have already moved into their side, and Mr. Leonard Drebert and family will soon be moving into the other. The last word from Stanley and Carol Rudisaile tells us that Stanley is enjoying his studies at SMC arid that Carol is working the 3-11 shift in the Ob- stetrical Ward at the Cleveland, Tennessee, hospital Carol is teaching a group of nurses' aides and re- ports that teaching is very interesting. College Choir OrganizeJ # The College Choir has been organized under the direction of Professor Francis Ccssentine, chair- man of the Mus:~ Department with forty members ·selected b~ individual audition on the basis of musicianship, vocal ability, and personality. Re·hearsals are · on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons at 4:40 p.m., which has been made possible by the cooperation of the registrar and the f