The Jaysee Echo (Rochester, Minnesota), Volume 28, Number 5

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THE JAUSEE ECHO
ROCHESTER,  MINNESOTA,  FRIDAY,  NOVEMBER  11,  1960
NO. 5
FACULTY DEBATERS Seated left to right are Miss Matt  (R), Mr. Davis  (R), Miss
Goette (D), and Mr. Jansen (D). Mr. Bateman, standing, moderated the debate.
Iational issues
bated by faculty
political debate, between
Ity members, moderated by
Bateman, was presented at a
snt convocation on November
he debate teams were  com-
I of Miss Matt and Mr. Davis
|epublican representatives, and
Goette and Mr. Jansen in
Dr of the Democrats.
Rich gave a  five  minute  pre-
lation of his arguments on the
stion, "Which party's program
better serve America?" In fa-
of the Republicans Miss Matt
pd that the Democrats exemp-
a growing tendency toward
Activism and statism. Mr. Davis
I that the Democrats have fol-
a policy of appeasement,
\ got us into three wars, and
I Santa Claus in giving Rus-
Poland. He endorsed Nixon
president because of the ex-
ience he has gleaned from
'eling in numerous nations and
kries and serving on the Se-
iy Council.
'Peaking in behalf of the Demits, Miss   Goette   proclaimed
Jon's inability to  stand   up  to
jshchev although he claims he
• 'n her opinion the main issue
concern in this presidential
ta is the continuing struggle
veen the free and the Commie world, while Mr. Jansen
Slders civil rights and national
Ne the most important issues.
I^imed Mr. Nixon engages in
talks on brotherhood when
| Problem of racial discrimina-
requires   much    more   than
|ds-  He   also   said   that   the
|ed Stotes lost its eminence
' world power when  the  Re-
*llcans took over in   1952.
Another question presented to
the two groups was, "Who do
you think will make the best first
lady?" Miss Matt is convinced that
Mrs. Nixon will because she is the
epitome of American womanhood
and an average American woman. Miss Goette said the only
thing De Gaul wanted to bring
back from France was Mrs. Kennedy. In answering the question,
"Which do you urge the people
to vote for, the party or the man?",
(Cont. on page 2, col. 4)
Psych Class Gets
Practical Lesson
Mr. Davis' psychology class had
the opportunity to see living examples of injuries to the spinal
cord which were discussed in the
course on Monday, October 31.
The two students who have been
attending class through the intercom system from St. Mary's hospital, Albert Fallenstein and John
Fredendall have had injuries to
their spinal cords which have impaired their muscular functions.
John Fredendall , who was unable
(Cont. on page 4, col. 3)
YMCA Hosts
School Dance
The YMCA will sponsor a semi-
formal dance on November 23,
for all J.C. students, to be held at
the Damon Hotel. Heading the
decoration committee is John
Hicks, with Chuck Wolden in
charge of publicity. Kenzie Phelps
will  be working on  refreshments.
The -dance will be held from
9-12, and the admission charge is
$1.00 per couple.
Publications
StaFrs Hold
Convention
Janice Larson, Phyllis Thompson, delegates for the Rajuco, and
Blake Smyth and Richard Schedin
delegates for the Echo, will be
leaving for Chicago to attend the
Associated Collegiate Press Conference on November 21. Mr.
McKeehan will be accompanying
them. The conference will take
place at the Conrad-Hilton Hotel,
where the delegates and advisors
will be staying, and will last
through the 23rd.
Monday will be devoted to
registration, and to several conducted tours through the Chicago
Tribune and Sun-Times newspaper
plants. In the evening there will
be a general convocation in the
Williford Room. Afterwards there
will be an informal dance and
mixer for all delegates. A famous
newspaper personality will be the
special speaker.
On Tuesday, several special
meetings will be conducted, consisting of panel discussions, talks
by leaders from various media
fields, and short courses in topics,
such as: yearbook production,
photography, typography, advertising and' newspaper topics of
the same type. Blake Smyth or
Janice Larson may have the opportunity to serve on a panel
discussion, and Mr. McKeehan
may moderate a panel. Tuesday
evening there is no planned meeting, and fhe R.J.C. delegates may
see "The Flower Drum Song" at
the Shubert Theatre.
On   Wednesday  there  will   be
(Cont. on page 3, col. 4)
Varied Programs Offered Parents
For American Education Week
"Strengthen Schools for the
'60's" is the national theme to be
emphasised and observed during
American Education Week beginning November 6 and continuing
through November 12. The purposes of the week are to focus
citizens' attention on local educational systems and to encourage
them to visit schools and see
schools in action. Open house
meetings at various city schools
have been spaced so that parents
with children in more than one
building can visit them all.
American Education Week was
started by the American Legion in
1920. Now, the Legion co-operates with the National Education
Association, National Department
of Education, and National Congress of Parents and Teachers in
carrying on the observance.
On November 10 at 8 p.m.,
Mr. Carl Rowan, Minneapolis Tribune staff writer and author of
several books and magazine articles, will be guest speaker at an
Open House to be held at John
Marshall Auditorium. Everyone is
invited and urged to attend1 this
program. All regular November
8 P.T.A. meetings have ben cancelled   because   of  election   day.
On Wednesday evening at 8
p.m., November 16, there will be
an open house and program at
Coffman Hall at Rochester Junior
College. Chuck Johnson, student
council president will preside.
Greetings will be given by Dean
Hill. The Junior College Band,
under the direction of Mr. Johnson, will play, and also the Men's
One-Acts Plays
Presented To
R.J.C. Students
Two one-act plays, "The Sisters
Mcintosh" and "Submerged," will
be given at the convocation on
November 22. "The Sisters Mcintosh" is a rollicking comedy of
two spinsters (Diane Hammond
and Diana McCarter) who lead a
peaceful life until their quiet existence is invaded by a man, Paul
Norrie. Watch the results of the
hilarious combination of these
three.
(Cont. on page 3, col. 1)
Ensemble from Junior College will
sing.
A one-act play, "Midsummer
Night's Dream," will be presented
by the Rajesters Club. Mr. Wise
is the director, and members of
the cast.A are: John Towey, Peter
Ford, Dick Abbott, Jon Hicks, Ro-
Bert Theel, Lynda Halton, Stephen
Evans, Judy Whiting, John Iberg,
Marilou Prow, Richard Miller,
Marcia Kiehne, Allan Goudy, and
Phyllis Nietz.
From 8:50 to 9:30 p.m. the
Junior College faculty members
will be in their offices available
for parent visitation. From 9:30
to 10:00 p.m. a reception will
be held in Coffman Hall. Miss
Ingli and Miss Endicott are in
charge of this reception. Mr. McKeehan is chairman of the committee planning the open house.
The   public   is   invited   to   attend.
The SNEA also have a part in
American Education Week this
year as in previous years. Terry
Teigen is chairman of this committee which also meets with the
all-school committee in planning
this week's activities. The organization helps to publicize American Education Week by setting
up a display of teaching materials
and pamphlets in the public library. SNEA also helps to distribute American Education Week
posters throughout the city with
the John Marshall F.f.A. Club.
SNEA members also serve as
guides at the Junior College Open
House on November 16 in directing parents on a tour of the
building.
STUDENTS
INQUIRE
"College Night" was held November 7 at Canton, Minnesota,
High School, and November 8, at
Spring Valley High School. College Night brings prospective college students together with college representatives. Students
from surrounding communities also
were present.
Representatives from surrouding
colleges who explained their
schools were from St. Marys, St.
Thomas, Winona, University of
Minnesota, La Crosse Teacher's
College, Mankato, Carleton, Luther, and R.J.C. Mr. Davis attend-
(Cont. on page 3, col. 4)