The McM War Whoop (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 55, No. 13, Ed. 1, Thursday, January 26, 1978 Page: 2 of 4
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WAR WHOOP
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INDIAN INSIGHT
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We as staff members of the WAR WHOOP sometimes
hate to admit some things which are obviously very true. A
number of McMurry students don't hold a very high opinion
for this student newspaper. In fact many of you probably
picked up this edition only because it's been over a month
since the last one came out.
OK we'll break down and admit that the WAR WHOOP
has its share of drawbacks. Many of them are inherent to the
system we use to put out this weekly paper. However there is
still room for improvement.
So if you're looking for changes you've come to the right
place.
Although not blessed with a clever name like "Thrust for
Excellence" the WAR WHOOP is launching a modest facelift
campaign for itself.
First you've certainly noticed the more decorative column
and paper headlines. These took hours of dedicated work (but
it was fun too!).
To go with our new look we've added some new personnel.
Kay Bedingfield and myself (BU) are now officially heading
the operation. Kit Kimbrell will maintain his close grip on
sports and Wes Brown is still constructing our advertise-
ments. Joining Brad Stalder as reporters are two fresh-
women Mary Clearwater from Abilene and Donna Jean An-
derson of Odessa.
Our third area of improvement will be the toughest. Rec-
ognizing that the WAR WHOOP is a "student newspaper"
we hope to give a more thorough coverage of "student" news.
We also plan some features on some of our more interesting
students and faculty.
In columns we'll have weekly reports from the Student
Government the student foundation Indian Insight and the
Religious Life Office. And an occasional UN-Column may
pop up if any of the local theaters decide to change movies.
We shall soon be moving into our new office on the first
floor of Old Main. If you have any other suggestions for the
WAR WHOOP you are more than welcome to drop by in
person or by mail.
We hope that the WAR WHOOP can again become an item
that you'll hurry to pick up every Thursday afternoon (even
when jour name isn't in itl!) Wish us luck!
Keeping In Touch
Are you suffering from a case
of "nothing to do" blues1 Perhaps
you have a touch of homesick-
ness9 Maybe you're feeling fine
wit lots of enthusiasm ready to
use but nowhere to use it
McMurr) Student Government
has the answer for you with a
cure for whatever ails you
We're in a fresh 1978 year
with exciting happenings tak-
ing place nil over campus Social
Hall is going strong every
Suturduy night with a new look
and a new sound. Be sure to
come and see it. Films this
semester include "Young Fran-
kenstein" "Romeo and Juliet"
"Lucky Lady" and even some
Westerns on the list for your en-
tertainment Basketball competition is in
its height for the next few
weeks So support the Indians
and attend as many games as
possible Pledging season begins
soon complete with all its hilar-
ity fun times and memorable
moments Be alert because
"anything goes" during this
time
Student Weekends are
scheduled for Feb 3-4 and 17-18
Don't miss this time of enjoy-
ment and worthwhile activities
By
BRUCE UNRUE
for present college students as
well as prospective ones.
McMurry Student Govern-
ment meetings are still held
every Monday evening at C 30
p m. in the Board Room at
Maedgen. Remember our door is
always open and we welcome
your ideas and visits See you
around!
Mark Sears President
Pain Barnett Vice-President
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By LAYLONI DRAKE
Who are the persons involved
In the Religious Life program?
Are they those who: 1. go to
Christian Life Fellowship meet-
ings? '2 attend College Worship?
3 participate in Christian Out-
reach'' I help at Boys Ranch
Locust Center or Sears Retire-
ment Home'' Thennsvvcr is. ALL
of these BUT there are others
who mo involved in et another
n Consider the person who
came to our room while you
were sick to bring a meal or the
pel "on who listened toyou when
ou were lonoh or depressed
They too ai e a part of the Religi-
ous Life Piogram'
The pmgi am involves many
perons in mnnv aspects of life
for the purpose of the program is
to minister to people and to pro-
vide an opportunity for persons
to mimstiM to others both on
campus am! off campus The fol-
lowing are Mime aspects of the
Religious Life Program winch
need votir special attention for
volunteer .ire needed
1 A mmi-ti.v at Boys' Ranch
Kurt Blackketter leads this
progiam of ministry with
the boys at the ranch which
means helping the boys with
their studies horseback rid-
ing etc. The boys at the
ranch need mature Christ-
ian young men and women
to be their big brother or sis-
ter For more information
call Kurt or Religious Life
Office fi92- J 130 ext. 333.
2 State School Sunday School
teaching is a well estab-
lished ministry for those
who are mentally retarded
and live at State School.
Volunteers me needed to go
out each Sunday morning to
lead singing tench Bible
lessons and receive friendly
gratitude in return Kathy
Manning is the contact per-
son for this group of volun-
teers hut questions may also
be directed to the Religious
Life Office
3. Locust Center is another place
for Christian service. The
need is great talk with
Carla Blnckkctter about the
many opportunities offered
to serve the young children
of the low income families in
the Locust Center area
4 Sears Retirement Home
Center needs volunteers to
wnte letters for residents or
read to them or offer a
friendly ear to listen to
them. The only time for
helping nt Sears is in the
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Co Ed tors Kiy Bedingfield
Bruce Unrue
Sports Ed tor Kit Kimbrell i
Reporters Donna Jean Anderson
Mary Clearwater
Brid Stalder
Photographers Chuck Bell
Mirk Miller
Garry Pn I ps
Business Manager J Wesley Brown
Sponsor Pat Bennett
INTO.
Ik
The iris garden is one of the
real beauty spots on our campus
Thousands of people from
Abilene and the area drive to the
campus each yar to admire the
ins The irises bloom from the
first part of April to the middle
of May.
The iris Is kin to the orchid
family. It has a delicate bloom
thnt doesn't last long
Each year the membership of
the American Iris Society votes
on the one hundred most bounti-
ful irises. Each year this iris
symposium find new varieties
added and old one omitted The
uniqueness of McMurry's iris
garden lies in the fact that it
contains only the irises which
have been deleted to the one
hundred most beautiful ins
Our ins garden is believed to
Glass Engraver Boyd Graham
Practices Ancient Art Form
A reception Sunday January
22 in. the gallery of the
McMurry College Ryan Fine
Arts Center marked the opening
of an art show by Boyd Graham
of 3441 Edgemont.
This show consists mainly of
watercolor paintings and crystnl
engravings according to Sher-
wood Sutcr of McMurry's art de-
partment. Graham is a nativo West
Texan. He studied art under
Olin Travia and Thomus Stcll at
the Dallas Art Institute and has
been a commercial artist for 30
years.
He has won prizes at the
Abilene Fine Arts Museum An-
nual State Exhibition The Gal-
lery Fair and in competition
with the Big Country Art As-
sociation. He won the State Cir-
cuit Award in the Texas Fine
Arts Association for 1978 for his
painting "The Letter" which
will be shown soon at the
Abilene Fine Arts Museum. He
was Abilene Chamber of Com-
merce Artist of the Month in Oc-
tober 1977.
Although Graham has
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be one of only two such gardens
The other is at llie University of
Missouri at Kansas City
Fourteen years ago l)r Nor-
Ian Henderson formei biology
professor at McMurry estab
lished the iris garden on the
campus l)r Henderson is now
nt the Universitv of Missouri at
Kansas City He continues to
visit Abilene and show s continu-
ing interest in the ins garden
l)r Joel' Humpluey Profes-
sor of F.duindon has had gen-
eral siijH'rvisum of the garden
since Di Henderson left
McMui rv When the irises begin
to bloom keep watch on the gar-
den Chances ate that vou'llsce
l)r Joe counting (he blooms
everv morning
Present l theie aie flOl Uises
planted in (i (lower beds
painted with oils and acrylics
be prefei s w aieri oloi s gouache
and casieus
In addition to being a gifted
painter he is one ol the few men
in the nation who can bring the
ancient and delicate art of glass
engraving to life according to
Suter.
The intricate glass engrav-
ings are unique since they are
one of a kind ralhei than limited
editions" said Suter "They are
totally hand enrved by Mr
Graham His vases bowls and
other glass forms reflect cap-
tured light pattern1 in three di-
mensions "
Six Flngs
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"We feel that Six Flags hosts
und hostesses gain additional
benefits as well" Howells con-
tinued. "Working at the park
gives young people an opportun-
ity to gain invaluable practical
experience in the business
world."
Approximately 1900 hosts
and hostesses will be chosen to
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The McM War Whoop (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 55, No. 13, Ed. 1, Thursday, January 26, 1978, newspaper, January 26, 1978; Abilene, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth104307/m1/2/: accessed April 26, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting McMurry University Library.