The Rice Thresher (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 37, No. 22, Ed. 1 Friday, March 24, 1950 Page: 3 of 6
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THE THRESHER
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48 Platforms Express Candidates'' Policies
Most Politicians Assume Firm Stand
In Favor Of Pure Representative Ideal
(Continued from Page 1)
Councilman-
At-Large —
Bob Cruikshank—Platform: '
1. Homecoming Queen
a. more publicity, gifts, hon-
orary activities
b. parade with floats
c. method of election—student
organizations nominate—all
school vote
2. Improve condition in lounge as
to:
a. cleanliness
b. maintenance
3. Homecoming Dance
Cooperation with Alumni Asso-
ciation to have joint Student
Association-Alumni dance and
Since Rice is a co-ed school, to
have a really representative group
of cheerleaders, one at least
should be a girl. A good girl cheer-
leader, which I feel sure I would
be, would be quite an addition in
representing Rice to other schools.
I'm willing to devote a great deal
of my time and effort toward
making Rice's cheerleaders the
best in the conference and I feel
I'd make a cheerleader that Rice
could be proud of.
Joe Mack Singletary—I believe the
four cheerleaders should be cap-
able and willing to participate and
practice team acrobatics. My quali-
fications are: (1) I was Cheer-
leader in high school; (2) I love
acrobatics and promise to show
you flips and hand springs all
next fall.
make it one of the biggest Willie Moreno—I am willing and
functions of year.
4. Dead week before finals—no
tests week before finals.
5. Sportsmanship award
To attempt to organize and im-
prove activities for visiting stu-
dents at home games and to
further inter-school relations.
John R. Lynn—I propose to use
sound thinging and the advice of
my felow students for my policy
guide. I shall answer all ques-
tions pertinent to my office. I
also plan to do those little things
like regulating the pressure in the
lounge coke machines so they don't
run over.
Campanile Editor—
Nick Athas— ^
1. Better Campanile—in all ways,
a Campanile we will be proud
t© show our children.
2. A Change in Form—To make
a better Campanile any change
necessary will be made—revo-
lutionary possibly.
3. More Sports—As Sports Editor,
I did my best to increase the
Sports Section. This will be
continued.
4. On Time—The Campanile is
proverbially late. I guarantee
a well edited completely repre-
sentative Campanile by the mid-
dle of May next year, unless an
H-bomb delays things.
5. Color—Literally and of iguna-
tviely.
6. Change in Policy—Come to the
Rally and hear these explained.
Shirley Arnold—Qualifications:
1 year's experience as class editor
of high school annual. 2 years on
Campanile editorial staff class,
faculty, spring sports, and organi-
zations sections.
Cheerleader - - -
Jack Davis—The cheerleading this
year has shown a marked improve-
ment. I believe that I can help
this improvement continue
through next year by incorporating
more tumbling into the actual
yells, trying for bigger, better
and louder pep rallies, and by
giving everybody a chance to
show their school spirit.
Marlin Cruse—As a candidate for
cheerleader, I wish to express my
earnest desire to hold such a posi- Earl
eager to devote my time and ener-
gy to these following platforms:
1. A will and a way toward aid-
ing another championship team.
2. Willingness to cooperate with
students to make Rice a more
outstanding university.
3. New and invigorating ideas for
yells.
4. Unexcelled spirit
5. Bigger and better pep rallies.
6. Develop a collegiate atmosphere
and
P.S. GIVE ME WORK—I LOVE
IT!
Teddy Montz—As yell leader, I have
worked hard to be deserving of of-
fice. I sincerely ask you to look
back and examine the changes
which have been made, in uni-
forms, pep rallies, effective cheer-
ing and general spirit We have
all worked hard for these improve-
ments. There is certainly no way
to tell you of my enthusiasm to
do my share to continue to work
for improvement for you, our
team and for Rice.
Margaret (Maggie) Minahan and
Gordon Baker—We will do every-
thing in our power to introduce
new ideas and create more spirit
which will give all athletic events
the best cheering section they ever
have known. If you feel experience
is necessary, we've got it.
Ben Hard—If I should be elected
to the position of one of your
cheerleaders, I will do all in my
power to promote the spirit and
determination shown by the Big
Blue Team last season. In every
game we played, sheer determina-
tion to win played an important
role. Anyone who saw the Texas
game can tell you what I mean.
I will do all in my power to up-
hold this attitude.
My basic platform includes:
1. More extensive use of flash
cards.
2. Better personal contacts* be-
tween students and team mem-
bers.
3. More fully organized pep ral-
lies, emphasizing variety.
4. I shall attend the annual cheer-
leaders school this summer in
search of different ideas and
NEW yells.
5. A suggestion box so students
can express their ideas more
easily.
Bellamy—Something New.
tion, and to state that I will strive
to do all that is in my power to
successfully fill the job. With the
recent collegiate trends that have
been sweeping our campus, I be-
lieve that the Rice cheering sec-
tion will go all our next year to
support the team. The position of
cheerleader requires a great deal
of work, time, and co-operation.
1 am ready to give all three.
Ann Coe—"Let's Have a GirlC-
Something New. Fellow Inmates,
I base my platform on anything
that's NEW. . . I promise—
1. NEW—Stunts, clowns at the
games.
2. NEW—More good collegiate
yells like the "Delayed Yell"
3. NEW—Spirit that Rice has vel-
er seen before.
4. NEW—The last but best, a
NEW STADIUM.
I'll give my all.
SENIOR
President —
Tom Smith—
1. Panics in Fall and Spring
2. Final Ball at The Shamrock
3. Bigger and better Follies, ex-
tensively advertised
4. Better prices on invitations
5. Special Senior section in Sally-
port section of Campanile
6. Organize Committees immedi-
ately
Larry Westkaemper—The following
are specific items which I shall
support:
1. The expansion of the Follies to
present two performances, or
one performance in some suit-
able large auditorium.
2. Putting the contracts for caps
ando gowns and invitations on
a competitive basis to secure
the most favorable arrange-
ments.
3. Planning Senior Committees
this spring to insure represen-
tative and efficient committees
and provide ample opportunity
for all interested to serve.
4. Seeing that the Permanent
Ring Committee is well inform-
ed of the opinions of the class,
and seeing that the rings are
delivered as soon as possible.
5. Holding short and efficient
class meetings.
6. Sponsoring the Senior Banquet
and Ball at the Shamrock.
Vice-President - - -
Alice Jan Flack—If elected, I shall
pledge enthusiastic support with
the other officers of the Senior
Class and with the individual
members as well. I am in favor
of continuing the precedent set
by the Senior Class of 1950—thw
of having a Senior Follies to helji
finance the Senior Prom. I feel
capable of assisting the class in
the production of the Follies and
pledge full support of every bene-
ficial plan adopted by the Senior
Class.
Councilman —
Charlie Young—In asking the Jun-
ior representative in the Student
Council for next year, I do so with
the full realization of the work
and responsibility comcomitant
with the position, and with the
willingness and desire to assume
all the duties of* the office, if
elected, I promise to represent
the class in the fullest sense of the
word.
Marcus Lamkin—If elected Senior
Representative of the Student
Council, I shall earnestly strive
to promote the interests of the
Senior Class and the school as a
whole. My vote as a member of
the council will be cast with con-
sideration of sound judgment and
the opinions of my class.
Richard Allen—I cannot produce a
platform on specific issues because
these issues will not arise until
next year. But I promise, if
elected, to vote capably, intelli-
gently and honestly on all issues,
and to give each issue careful
consideration. I will convey your
opinions to the council.
Patsy Brady—If I am elected, I
will do my best to represent the
entire class and not just one group.
Because I realize the importance
of student government at Rice, I
take the responsibilities seriously,
and will work consistently.
Gay Schneider—If elected, I intend
to cooperate *Vith my classmates
and put forth an honest effort to
serve the council. I will maintain
contact with senior class members
and be glad to express their ideas
and suggestions in council meet-
ings.
Genie Hare—I will serve as an effi-
cient council member by seeking
to ascertain the opinions of the
majority of my class and voting
accordingly to them. In this way,
each senior student will be repre-
sented in the Student Government.
JUNIOR
Vice-President---
Bina Hansen—I propose:
1. To cooperate with the president,
secretary-treasurer, and all
other students of the Junior
Class-'51 by being open at all
times for complaints, criticisms
or suggestions.
2. To make the Junior dance and
picnic one that will be long
remembered.
3. To do my "bestest" for the Jun-
ior Class-'51.
Marjorie Kinghorn—If I am chosen
as junior vice president, I will do
my best to build up the class treas-
ury; create student interest in
class affairs which include co-
operation in the advertising of
our class dance and picnic as
well as better attendance,. Our
class is full of talented individ-
uals with new ideas and I will try
to encourage them to participate
in class affairs.
Treasurer —
Gordon Redd—With a combination
of work, enthusiasm, experience,
and cooperation with the other
officers, it is my intention to
work toward having the biggest
and best senior year at the cheap-
est cost to you. Our treasury con-
tains about $600 now and with
careful planning and manage-
ment, these funds «an be enlarged
to provide very successful Junior
and Senior years. .
Neal Lacey—In the forthcoming
year our objective is twofold:
first, the promotion of our already
excellent class fellowship into a
more closely knit unit on the cam-
put; and, secondly, the prepara-
tion of our class financially to be
able to give a -truly "bigger and
better" group of Senior activi-
ties. Naturally, in this office I
shall do whatever is necessary to
carry forward these objectives.
Councilman —
Martel Bryant—Two years council
experience will help me to re-
organize the by laws, improve the
campus in a practical way and
vote as I determine the will of my
class.
Jack Davis—Being on the Student-
Council the second semester of
this year has given me a chance to
become familiar with the workings
of the council and the problems
' that arise. I believe that I can
give the Junior Class of next year
the representation that it should
have.
Ben Gantt—Assuring non-dormitory
students the privilege of on-cam-
pus parking during football games
is one thing which I will do if
elected as Junior Representative
to the Student Council.
Ruey Boone—Cooperation between
our fine representatives and the
Junior Class will be my aim as a
Student Council member, with pos-
sible class meetings to determine
the opinions of the students I am
representing. Also, I will try to
improve relations between the
Council, the student body and the
administration.
Neel Cotten—
1. Raise the prestige of the stu*
dent body in the eyes of other
Southwest Conference schools
by supporting such projects as
the Sportsmanship Code.
2. Work for campaigns that will
promote school spirit and unify
the student body.
3. Give a true representation in
the Council for the class by giv-
ing more thought and effort to
individual requests for Student
Council work.
Margaret Blau—A Student Council
member must be more than just
a "puppet-like" representative of
his class because there are times
when decisions must be made
quickly. When you vote, then, re-
member this originality that a
representative should have and let
me try to give it to you.
Vicky Schwarting—The student body
can be efficiently and intelligent-
ly governed only through respon-
sible and experienced representa-
tion by persons having a thorough
understanding of and familiarity
with campus organizations and in-
stitutions. I believe I can be of
sex-vice in acting in the capacity
of Junior Representative to the
Student Council.
Avanelle McDaniel—I will, if I am
- elected, try to the best of my abili-
ty to serve my class and the
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Morehead To Make
Debut As Crooner
The -rising young singing star,
James Morehead, will make his radio
debut Sunday, under the sponsorship
of Mr. James Chillman, director of
the Houston Art Museum. Mr. More
head will sing two songs, concerning
campus life, and architecture, on
the program "Art is Fun" at 1:30
Sunday on KTRH.
There will be an important
meeting of the senior class next
Wednesday, March 29, at. 12:00
in A.H. 110. Mr. Cameron will
speak to the students concerning
tickets to the various senior func-
tions.
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