The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 44, No. 1, Ed. 1, Friday, September 21, 1956 Page: 1 of 8
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Number to Top 2150;
756 Freshmen Register
A record number of 2144 students had enrolled in Abilene
Christian College by three p.m. Thursday with the total figure
expected to edge over the 2150 mark.
A total number of 2080 students enrolled in '55-'56 with
this year's increase being slightly over 3.
This year marks the third long session in a row that the
record has been snapped.
756 freshmen had enrolled by
mid-afternoon Thursday short of
the all-time record set last year
when approximately 825 "fish
registered.
The other classes break down as
follows: Sophomores 552 juniors
510; Seniors 328; graduates 60;
specials fourteen and post gradu
ates fifteen.
The graduate school enrollment
reached a new high also.
All of the ACC dorms are full
with a total of over 1800 students
living in the six dormitories in
adition to the barracks and other
housing.
LOURAINE PITTARD AND WALLY ADAMS "MOST TYPICAL FISH"
New Mexico Lass Son
Of Dean Typical Fish
Chosen as "Most Typical Fresh-
men" were Lourainc Fittard and
Walter Adams Jr. This typical
pair was presented at the Fresh-
man Jamboree held Thursday
Sept. 14.
Louraine is an 18 year-old
Monday Heelings
To Gel Underway
Classes arc again being organ-
ized for those students who wish
to take advantage of the extra-
curricular spiritual guidance pro
gram offered at Abilene Christian
College. Beginning at 0:00 p.m. on
Monday September 24 students
may once more enter into the
Monday Night Meetings.
These meetings will be held in
three separate groups each Mon-
day at six o'clock. The purpose of
these groups is to train young
men to be good church leaders.
In each grpup will be one who
will act as chairman; there will
be several songs a scripture read-
ing a prayer and two talks on
assigned subjects. At the first
meeting only one group will meet
in Roberson Chapel. At this time
cards will be passed out and all
those who are interested in taking
on active part in these meetings
this semester may indicate what
they are willing to do.
A faculty member will meet
with the group. Those selected at
Sea MONDAY page S
speech therapy major from Albu-
querque N. M. While Attending
Highland High she served as
cheerleader. Also among her high
activities was a trip to Girls' State
and Girl's Nation.
Louraine said she was attending
ACC because "It's a Christian col-
lege and I wouldn't want to be
anywhere else." Louraine lives in
McDonald Hall. '
Walter better known as Wally
is the son of Dean Walter H.
Adams. Having lived around ACC
for a long time Wally feels right
at home here on the hill. He at-
tended Abilene Christian High
School where he played basket
ball and was busy in all student
activities. For a major subject
Wally will choose between P.E.
Business or Education.
"I've always wanted to attend
ACC" Wally quipped with a sly
grin. He lives with his parents at
050 E.N. 21st St.
Wicker Speaks
On Good Traits
At 51st Opening
The 51st session of Abilene
Christian College was officially
opened Monday morning with E.
J. Wicker of Midland the main
speaker.
President Don H. Morris pre-
sided at the session. The program
began with the singing of "All
Hail The Power of Jesus' Nanc."
The same hymn has been sung at
every opening of ACC. Dr Leo-
nard Durford head of the Music
department led the singing.
James F. Cox a member of
ACC's original faculty read
Paul's speech on Mars Hill from
Acts 17. Dr. Paul Witt head of the
natural science department lead
the prayer.
George Bailey minister of the
College Church extended greet-
ings on behalf of all Abilene
churches. Howard Norton presi-
dent of the ACC student body
also welcomed the students. Mor-
gan Jones Jr. president of the
Abilene Chamber of Commerce
gave a welcome on behalf of Abi-
lene businessmen and citizens.
Wicker executive vice presi-
dent of the Midland National
Bank and a member of the college
board of trustees spoke to an
overflow crowd in Sewell audi-
torium. He told the students to develop
four traits in their cultivation of
good attitudes:
1. Tolerance
2. Humility
3. Responsibility
4. Discontent
Sn OPENING. Page 8
All Dormitories
Full to Capacity
With a record number of stu
dents on the campus all six dorm
itorics arc filled to capacity.
Despite the fact that the buzzers
are out of order Nelson Hall
houses 214 girls with only a very
few vacancies. McKinzie Hall has
a capacity 204 registered whil
McDonald is the campus home for
153 girls.
Zellncr Hall broken speakers
disregarded houses 140 girls kk
regular rooms and about 20 on the-
sun porches. Those girls on tha
sun porches are being moved ott
as quickly as rooms arc available
according to Mrs. Bertha Moore
dorm matron.
In the boys' dorms Mabec now
has a "full house" of 314 with ISC
on the waiting list. Edwards ha
310 now that 48 new boys hav
moved in leaving seven still en
the waiting list.
Waiting lists are in the offices
of each dormitory supervisor anal
will regulate the changes in hous-
ing made during the next ftw
weeks.
21 New Profs Join
ACC Teaching Staff
School Receives
Summer Grant
ACC was one of seven Texas
colleges and universities receiving
Southland Paper Mills Founda-
tion scholarships during the sum-
mer. The scholarships given in honor
of the late Jesse H. Jones pub-
lisher of the Houston Chronicle
are for $500 and will help cover
one year's expenses of a student
selected by ACC A match sum is
being given each school to be used
for any purpose desired.
Twenty-one new faculty mem-
bers arc on the staff of Abilene
Christian this fall.
Those named arc:
Clyde Austin of Copperas Cove
instructor in psychology.
Mrs. Myrtle Bailey of Hamilton
assistant professor of home eco-
nomics. Weldon Bennett of Hamburg
Germany associate professor of
Bible.
Edward M. Brown of Abilene
"W" Clubbers Slate
Welcome Tea Tuesday
All freshman and transfer
girlt are being Invited to at-
tend the annual welcoming lea
of the "W" Club campuc honor
organisation for women.
The tea will be hotted from
4 to 5s30 p.m. Tuesday In the
parlor of Nelson Hall.
Both sponsor and members
will be present to greet the
newcomers to the campus.
assistant instructor of speech.
Norris C. Campbell of Boulder
Colo. assistant professor of psy-
chology. Dr. Earl Clevenger of Norman
Okla. associate professor of busi-
ness. Dr. Ima Clevenger of Norman
Okla. associate professor of
speech.
Harry W. Flerbaugh of Texar-
kana instructor in music educa-
tion. William Neal Fryer of Brooklyn
N. Y. assistant professor of psy-
chology. Robert D. (Bob) Hunter of Hy-
attsvillc Md. director of special
events.
Clinton F. Hurley of Albuquer
que N. M. assistant professor of
English.
Gerald Jackson of Abilene as-
sistant instructor of industrial
arts.
Mrs. Gorman Kenley of Abilene
assistant professor of education.
Dr. Russell A. Lewis of Searcy
Ark. professor of education.
Jane Linn of Temple assistant
instructor of music.
Robert T. (Tim) Mason of Lub.
bock instructor in agriculture.
Mrs. Dee Nutt of Abilene as
sistant instructor in physical edu
cation.
Chapin Ross of Abilene assist
ant instructor of speech and Bible.
Everett Taylor of Medway.
Ohio assistant librarian.
Clayton A. Womelsdorff II of
Waco instructor in social science
William E. Wright of Austia.
assistant professor of business aeU
ministration.
SAC To Open Doors
About September 28
The Student Activity Center
located in the basement of Me
Kinzie Hall will be open to th
students sometime during th
week of September 28.
Applications for the job as man-
ager of the SAC were filled out
and turned in this week TM
name of the manager will be an
nounced sometime next week.
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