Panel Competes on TV Tonight
(See column 2 below)
CRIMSON AND WHITE
VOL. XXIX, NO. 7
THE MILNE SCHOOL, ALBANY, N. Y.
APRIL 29, 1966
OLIPHANT RECEIVES
MERIT SCHOLARSHIP
Tom Oliphant, past Editor-in-
Chief of the Crimson and White,
has been named a National Merit
Scholar in winning a four-year
scholarship awarded by the National
Merit Scholarship Corporation.
Semifinalists for the award are
selected on the basis of a qualifying
test given in March of the Junior
year.
* Finalists are ranked in accord;
ance to the test results in conjunc-
tion with Scholastic Aptitude Test
sults, school records, and bio-
graphical information submitted by
the contestants.
Tom becomes one of approxi-
mately 625 National Merit Scholars,
in addition to which almost. 1,500
Merit Scholarships were sponsored
by private corporations last year.
SAT ’s Loom
Administration of the College
Board Admission T: will be Sat-
urday, May 7, Included in _ this
group are the Scholastic Aptitude
Test, various Achievement Tests,
and ‘the Writing Sample.
Most Juniors will take at least the
Scholastic Aptitude Test, since more
than 700 colleges require these
cores,
Milne to Study Budget
Thursday, May 5, is the scheduled
date for the annual budget assem-
bly, the purpose of which is the dis-
cussion of next year’s budget.
Answering questions from the
floor will be the Student Council
treasurer and representatives of
school organizations.
Directly following the assembly,
Panel Competes
At 7:30 tonight on Channel 6,
four Milnites will play a team from ||
Burr and Burton Academy in Ver- |}
mont, on The Little Red School-
house.
Paul Schrodt, Tom Oliphant, Steve
Patent, and Steve Harrison compose
the team, with Bruce Blumberg as
alternate. Mr, Daniel Ganeles is
faculty advisor.
There is a spectator bus sched-
uled to leave Milne for the WRGB
studio at 6:15,
Milne receives $50, and the right
to compete again next week, if the
team wins and $25 for a loss.
Last year’s team retired unde-
feated and won $150 for the school.
Sophomores Draw
Smoking Lead
Sophomores make up the major-
ity of the fifty-two Milne students
who smoke regularly.
This information was gained from
a recent survey on Milne’s smoking
habits conducted by science super-
visor Mr, Donald Pruden.
Students answered thirty - eight
multiple choice questions, composed
of those submitted by the seventh
grade science classes and some
which Mr. Pruden prepared.
Milne staff members will have ac-
cess to the results, which may later
be published by Mr, Pruden.
Tim McNally Frank Martin
a |
f
Judy Lavine Jock Ford
Students Elect Council Officers
Tim McNally will preside at Student Council meetings next year,
aided by vice president Frank Martin, secretary Judy Lavine, and treas-
urer Jock Ford as a result of yesterday’s balloting.
Societies Plot Dance
Large flower decorations will
carry out the theme of “Spring
Fever” tomorrow night at the semi
formal dance sponsored by Quin-
tillian and Zeta Sigma Literary So-
cieties and the Future Homemakers
of America from 8-12 in Brubacher
Hall.
Open to students in grades 9
through 12, tickets are priced at
$2.00 per couple.
Dancing will be to the music of
The Revolutions, a four-piece band
composed of an organ, percussion,
and guitars, recent third prize win-
ners in the “Battle of the Bands” at
Beck's Roller Rink.
General chairmen of the dance
are Paula Boomsliter and Nancy
Dorsman.
COUNCILS DISCUSS MERGER PLAN
Now under discussion by the Junior and Senior Councils is a plan
to merge the two. This proposal, suggested by faculty advisor Mr. Daniel
Ganeles, would eliminate the Junior Student Council.
Seventh and eighth graders would
elect non-voting members to the
Senior Council, while the Freshmen
representatives would be voting
members. Juniors and Seniors
the student body will vote on the would be eligible to become Council
budget.
officers,
Dr. John Davies, cancer specialis
|
,|four new topics to those a
1 BBA
. Specialists Lead Career Forms
Specialists in many different fields
were the speakers for the annual
Student Council sponsored Career
Series, April 21, during second and
third periods, | Each student in
grades 9 through 12 learned about
two careers which interested him.
Liz Scheer, Student Council sec-
retary, was responsible for most of
the arrangements and room assign-
ments for the various career groups.
Student hosts and _ hostesses
greeted and introduced the guests.
addition of
ady of-
fered; engineering, forestry; fashion
This year saw the
|design, and politics.
i
Forums usually consisted of a talk
[followed by a question and answer
speaks with chairman Liz Scheer. | period.
Council members from the seventh
and eighth grades would form a
permanent committee to plan ac-
tivities for the two grades with the
help of a Council offic Council
approval would be required.
Another recommendation by Mr.
Ganeles was that a permanent com-
mittee consisting mainly of ninth
graders be created to continue
seventh grade orientation and publi-
cation of the Bear Facts.
Junior Council Lacks Power
Mr. Ganeles feels a change is ne-
cessary because the existing Junior
Student Council has very little
power, since the students are con-
sidered too young to have many
evening affairs. Daytime school
activities, such as assemblies, are
organized by the Senior Council.
However, Mr. Ganeles stresses the
fact that this measure is merely
under discussion in Student Coun-
cil. Approval by the Senior Council
and the student body is required to
put any such plan into action.
If the proposed merger of the
Junior and Senior Student Councils
is not approved, Junior Student
Council elections will be May 12,
Two nominees for each office were
Jelected from the Junior class at a
|class meeting, Friday, April 22, To
be eligible for candidacy, a student
was required to have obtained a
petition of six signatures,
At the conclusion of the special
election assembly, during which
rival candidates presented skits and
speeches, voting for the officers took
place in’ homeroom.
Defeated candidates for the con-
tested positions were: Mike Brodie,
president; Steve Patent, vice presi-
dent; Carol Michaelson, secretary;
and Barbara Proctor, treasurer.
Classes to Visit Canada
French Illa, IV, and Vx classes
will visit Canada, May 19 through
May 21,
Accompanying the students will
be French supervisors Mrs, Susan
Losee, Mrs, Hilda Deuel, and Dr.
Ruth Wasley and some student
teachers,
Plans include dining in a French
restaurant, a night ferry ride in
Quebec, a visit to a French-
Canadian high school, and sight-
seeing in Montreal.
Computer Plays Cupid
Couples matched by a com-
puter will be the feature of the
Central Hudson Valley League
sponsored dance, May 7, at Ra-
vena-Coeymans-Selkirk School.
About a week ago, interested
students in grades 9 through 12
paid 75 cents and received a
ticket and an answer blank with
a computer number and a ques-
tionaire concerning their inter-
ests, appearance, afd the type of
date they prefer.
Completed answer blanks have
been sent to Massachusetts to be
programed and run through a
computer.
At the dance, each person will
be required to dance one dance
with their two computer matches.
PAGE 2
CRIMSON AND WHITE
APRIL 29, 1966
PRIMATES ~ 1 vs. 1966
Mans inherent animal instincts are that of
MY territory, and MY people—ME, ME, ME.
Archaeologists have proven that Primitive
man was extremely concerned with this type
of self-preservation; it shows up today in ex-
treme nationalism, and very significantly, in
the theory of White supremacy.
Times have changed radically in the last
few decades; the world is a space ship getting
more crowded and harder to control every year.
The provincial and primitive in-gatherings of
a select few are now a practical impossibility.
We must realize this NOW, and develop our
civilization accordingly.
For if man, as we know him, wants to sur-
vive, it can only be through an intellectual
victory over the inherent animal; a logical,
civilized view of ourselves; and a radical de-
velopment of the heart and mind—the human
spirit—over the baseness and cruelty of the
jungle, and the stupidity and self-restriction
of racial hatred.
The narrowness and limitations displayed |
by segregationists are contrary to the very
tenets of White supremacy—that of their pre-
eminent moral and intellectual development.
Although it cannot be, and is not, apparent
to the majority of the Whites of this country,
the racial problem is the most serious social
evil that is, and ever has been, in this coun-
try, and the world. Through love, understand-
ing, knowledge, and motivation we MUST
cease the inequities, and work to make BOTH
races equal to the other.
Our civilization will inevitably fail without
revitalization by all groups of people. —S.B.
GHOST OF A SPIRIT
Love, hate, fear, hope and all the other
human emotions are intangible; they cannot
be touched, bottled or measured. Why, then,
and how, can school spirit be measured with
a system of points?
You have it or you don’t. Students will
come to the games and activities if they want
to come, not because their class will be
awarded ten points. They will cheer because
they want their team to win, make the honor
roll because they want to learn, and work for
an organization for the satisfaction of being
part of a group and contributing something
of themselves.
Spirit, however, is a personal emotion
which can be developed and encouraged
This was the purpose of the school spirit con-
test. But the contest has gradually fallen by
the wayside (see Soap Box) and spirit seems
to be no greater than before.
Why? People do come to games, make
the honor roll and attend dances. The same
people who participate, do all the work, and
the same faculty members who help and guide
can always be depended upon. The rest fall
into the vast, apathetic majority of students
and faculty who just don’t care, who feel
they’re being imposed upon when asked to
work, and who don’t feel like participating.
This attitude is their privilege but it is also |
their loss. The benefits of pride in a¢com-
plishments and greater meaning and satisfac-
tion in life will never be realized. —S.H."
Letters
To the Editor:
A characteristic which, in the
past, has made Milne such a pleasant
and personal school, is now lacking.
What has become of the close rela-
tionship between the faculty and
the students?
Formerly, a student asking
teacher to advise an extra-curricu-
lar activity could be nearly sure of
receiving an affirmative reply. Now,
there are only two or three advisors
who are willing to participate or |
even make a few suggestions.
What has caused this problem?
Is it additional duties caused by}
changes in the college? Or, have!
bad experiences made some faculty
members over-cautious? Have the
students abused the privileges which
faculty advisors have made possi-
ble? . .
The gap between faculty and stu-
dents must ‘be closed. Milne, a small
school, needs a close student-teacher
relationship. Not only would every-
one be happier, but Milne could
have more and better activities.
Shelley Bond
To the Editor:
The extension of the school day
will be of immediate benefit to a
limited number of people. Those of
us who have completed our sched-
ules realize all too well that “we
are not adding much more to our
program”. Has someone put the cart
before the horse? We have been
given an extra period, but very
little with which to fill it. |
The addition of an extra period
does offer more opportunities to
some people, especially those inter-
ested in shop and art. It is unfortu-
nate that few provisions have been
made for the academically oriented.
Some students will have the oppor-
tunity to take two languages. This
is not really practical for the Class
of 1967; one year of a language isn’t
very valuable. The list of possi-
bilities could go on, but it is not
necessary. The point I am trying to
make is that there is a need for
academic electives.
Would it be possible to offer a
course devoted to background and
discussion of current events or to
creative writing next year? I am
sure many would be interested.
Naomi Aronson
Its Happening
April 28-30: University Revue
“Gypsy”, Page Hall, 8:00 p.m.
April 30: Quin-Sigma-FHA Semi-
formal, Brubacher Hall.
May 2: Albany Symphony Or-
clrestra Concert, Philip Livingston
High School, 8:15 p.m.
May 5-22: Albany Civic Theater,
“Becket.”
May 6: Ray Charles, R.P.I, Field-
house, 8:30 p.m.
May 7: Wellesley Club Tour of
Homes, 1-6 p.m.
May 8: Lucas Hoving Trio of
modern dancers, North Colonie
High School, 8:30 p.m.
May 21-22: Albany Academy for
Girls Art Show, 1-4 p.m.
May 24: University Orchestra,
Page Hall, 8:15 p.m., free concert.
HEY!
Would you believeP>—We're innovating!
In trying to get the most out of a 4-page,
monthly publication, we're experimenting
with all aspects of the C&W to bring you an
interesting, lucid, and well-organized news-
paper. Consequently, such regulars as the
Merry-Go-Round and the Senior Spotlight
have developed into features as the Student
Spotlight, a calendar of interesting events for
the next month, and a Junior High column,
written by a Junior High staff member
This is simply a brief introduction and ex-
planation of the good intentions of a new
Editorial Board. We hope to print what you
want to read, and we hope to use this page
as a sounding board for your opinions.
SOAP BOX
“What school spirit contest?” remarked a varsity
cheerleader. Does anyone know, or, more importantly,
does anyone care?
Bruce Blumberg, Student Council president, believes
the contest is a “partial success” despite its “lack of
organization.” However, in order for it to be a success
he recommends a standing committee of the Student
Council to oversee point tabulation and activities. He
maintains that the contest was originally intended for
the junior high and this is where spirit is being incited.
Opinions from the seventh and eighth grades ranged
from “good” to “stupid” to “drop it.” Many supported
the idea but said the “programs are not for spirit” and
that the contest is “rigged for the seniors to win.”
The freshmen interviewed offered “better organiza-
tion of activities on better days” and more definite
assignments for classes to receive points as solutions.
Much of the opinion centered around the “disunity,”
cheating and the lack of a definite method of awarding
points.
To the upperclassmen, the contest was either all good
or all bad. Those in favor of the idea recommended
delegated responsibilities for point tabulation and a
more specific program. Others called the contest
“stupid,” “conducive to class animosity” and a “failure.”
As one junior said, “The bulletin board speaks for
itself, indicating the seriousness with which the con-
test was taken.”
One faculty member agreed with the idea but sug-
gested a definite framework as to awarding of points
which could be continued throughout the years.
No one seems completely satisfied. The contest at
present is either too idealistic, too corrupt or too dis-
organized.
Incidentally, when the school spirit contest was put
to a school vote, it was approved by a large majority.
CRIMSON A
D WHITE
Vol. XXIX April 29, 1966 No. 7
Published by the Crimson and White
Board, the Milne School, Albany, New
York. Address exchanges to the
Exchange Editor and other correspon-
dence to the Editor. a
Member
Columbia Scholastic Press Assn.
The Editorial Board
Sarah Button, Suzanne Hohenstein
Mary Moore
Laura Harris
John_ Margolis
Paula Boomsliter
Richard Ettleson
Naomi Aronson
Mr. Theodore Andrews
Staff
Thomas Oliphant, Laurie Levine, Anita Harris, Stephen
Milstein, Elizabeth Breuer, Phyllis Levine, Linda Paul,
Harry Contompasis, Leslie Johnson, Steve Melius, Paul
Schrodt, Barbara Berne, Mindy Ribner, Debbie Wein-
stock, Bernard Dubb, Donald Herres, Barry Press,
Carol Fila, Kathy Langer, Judy Schuster, Rose Ann
Thompson, Linda Wyatt, Agnes Zalay, Ellie Ainspan,
Eileen Dunn, Sherry Ginsberg, Caren Paul, Phyllis
Rickman, Louis Finkelstein, Aaron Kuperman, Alan
Editor-in-Chief
Associate Editor
Editorial Editor.
Sports Editor
Feature Editor.
‘Treasurer
Exchange Editor
Faculty Advisor
May 30; Milne—No school.
Pritchard, Rosalind Hohenstein.
APRIL 29, 1966
CRIMSON AND WHITE
PAGE 3
Track Team Off 'N Running|Baseball Season Opens
For the first time in history, Milne enters a complete track and field
The success of the team depends on reserve strength,
for there are few areas where Milne can boast of a solid front line.
Bob Langer has filled in admirably for the graduated Ron Reynolds.
team in its meets.
Once again, Milne has a definite thr
runs, and Tom Wahl are good back-
up men.
Dean Ellsworth, a strong quarter-
miler, injured his heel, and is out of
action indefinitely. Harry Contom-
pasis, should he continue to run
well, will start to fill the gap left
by Ellsworth, but more help is
needed.
The half-mile features Bill Wachs-
man. Wachsman consistently runs
well and delivers needed points.
Behind him, though, the field is thin.
In the long distances, Mr. Ahr
has his strongest entry, Tim Mc-
Nally, Reed Golden, and Louis Oul-
lette compose a formidable trio.
Whether in the one or two mile,
Milne has considerable speed and
endurance.
The relays complement each other.
The 880 relay is as good as the
medley relay is weak. With work,
however, both relays, particularly
the medley, can produce better
times.
Bob Blanton returns in the low
hurdles and Don Van Cleve chal-
lenges the high hurdles. Blanton
has exceptional speed and invariably
brings home first place. Van Cleve
does well for his first year on the
high hurdles and shows promise.
Don doubles as the weight man, ex-
hibiting good effort. Although com-
peting against more experienced
athletes, he scores well and con-
tinues to improve.
The jumping events could be bet-
ter if not for thinness of ranks.
Blanton holds his own in the broad
jump, but there is no one else. Reid
Golden does as well as can be ex-
pected in the triple jump, in view
of the fact that he must concentrate
on running. Dean Quackenbush is
a good high jumper but an injury
hampered his style. McNally, who
replaced Dean, is inexperienced.
The same goes for Glenn Beaver in
the pole vault. Spirit is there but
experience isn’t. q
In general, the team is a good
one. Early season meets have been
successful. and hard work should |
bring more victories. Mr. Ahr is
hopeful for a prosperous season and |
thanks G.A.A. for their generosity |
in lending such essentials as start-
ing blocks.
G.A.A.
The Milne Girls’ Athletic Associ-
ation has initiated its diversified
spring program. On April 22 a trip
was launched to Colonie to witness
an exhibition by the University of
w gymnastics team. The Uni-
versity team not only performed,
but also helped the girl spectators
execute stunts.
At Milne, tennis and softball in-
tramurals have begun. Sherry Houck
and Marlene Abi s share student
managerial responsibilities for tennis
and Joanne Devlin is in charge of
softball.
A. girls’ golf. team has _ be
formed. Under the tutelage of Miss
Quayle, the team plans to battle
away.
with Maple Hill on May 11, awa
or
A return match is scheduled
May 18 at Muny. St. Patric
another possible opponent, but de
nite plans have not, as of this wri
ing, been made.
haunt.
pitching.
Milne’s varsity.
eat in the "sprints. Bill Wallace, if he
Bill Wachsman stre:
ks past Frank Martain as a cold Bob Blanton looks on.
Seventh Period
dent's benefit.
program. Several years ago, sporadic pra
school. These practices were discontinued,
on. Coach Lewis.
Milne lost its basketball program for the yo
still is, spirit and interest, but the problems
We should not expect fine records (lik
jayvees) from the present and future
school and continue the program into the
wonder that Voorheesville Central consiste
improve present conditions.
obstacle in our midst. The extra time can,
| for athletics, particularly a jr. high basketb:
definite time period to conduct practice.
| made for a coach. Also, definite schedulin,
of gym facilities.
| fully productive system.
hi
must be developed and jr. high training is obviously essential.
heesville School System should be noted. They start basketball in grade
Athleties
The lengthening of the school day was designed for the Milne stu-
However, athletics should not be forgotten.
For some time, Milne has been in need of a junior high basketball
ctices were conducted before
though, because of the strain
This explanation for termination was reasonable; yet, |
There was, and |
unger grades.
of time, place, and coach pre-
vented any rebirth of a similar basketball program.
e the 17-1 slate of this year’s
igh without changes. Ability
The Voor-
high school level. It is no
ntly vies for the league title.
Although Milne cannot now duplicate this accomplishment, it can certainly
The additional period i8 an excellent means by which to hurdle the
and should, be made available
all program. Now, we have a
Definite arrangements can be
g can be planned for the use
Then, interest can be channeled into a useful and hope-
J.L.M.
Bruce Korotkin stares in disbelief following his win against Academy.
As the baseball season gets underway, one old nemesis returns to
Spotty hitting once again plagues the Future Profs.
This inability to score runs places greater pressure on the fielding and
Only Mike Brodie has been hitting consistently,
situation isn’t remedied, there will be trouble in upcoming contests.
and if the
Pitching, this year is handled by
Rick Gould and Mike Brodie. Both
must pitch well regularly because
there are few relievers with game
experience. Mike is known for his
300d control and bewildering “junk.”
The question is whether he can
pitch every other game and remain
in top form throughout the season.
Rick depended on his fastball, but,
of late, has been working on a
curve. Control is Rick’s main prob-
lem and the outcome of his games
will depend on the ability to have
his pitches work for him. So far
this season, both pitchers have
turned in strong performances,
Fielding has not been so much of
a problem. The infield is beginning
to take shape and the outfield plays
well. Most of the errors come, not
in the field, but in the mind. Mental
lapses have permitted opponents to
take an extra base, thus setting up
a run. The correction of these
errors will come in time, and the
moundsmen will have a sound field-
ing team behind them.
To summarize, the outcome of the
baseball season will depend on hit-
ting and pitching strength. So far,
the pitching has been good as has
the fielding. But, the bats have,
generally, been silent, and here lies
the story behind the mediocre rec-
ord through the first five games.
Diamond Co-Captains
Mike Brodie and Artie Cohen,
|stellar performers for the last two
seasons, have been elected co-cap-
tains of this year's baseball team.
Brodie alternates between pitcher
and shortstop. Mike returns as the
number one moundsman and _ his
fielding stabilizes the infield. In
addition, Mike lends badly needed
hitting to the line-up.
Cohen handles responsibilities be-
hind the plate. The take-charge guy,
Artie capably handles Milne’s
pitchers and keeps opposing base-
runners on their toes. He recently
returned from baseball camp: where
he received valuable information
concerning offensive and defensive
intricacies of the game.
Raider Golf Team
Tees Off at MUNY
Mr. Kelly, the new golf coach,
assured aspirants there would be
a golf team. After overcoming sev-
eral handicaps, Milne’s golf program
got underway.
Undaunted by sub-par weather
and the late opening of Albany
| Municipal Golf Course, the team
/quickly swung into shape. Making
ip the first squad are veterans
|Bruce Korotkin, Al Holzinger, Ron
|Meckler, John Goldfarb and new-
omer Steve Milstein.
In their first match, the Milne-
|men faced powerful Albany Acad-
dy.
it:
Without downgrading the abil-
of the Cadets, it should be noted
hat the Future Profs’ practice was
at a minimum. In the face of a
well balanced Academy scorecard,
Milne succumbed by a score of 8.
Bruce Korotkin salvaged the two
points by taking medalist honors
with a 39
PAGE 4
CRIMSON AND WHITE
APRIL 29, 1966
Picket Signs:
Civil Rights
not
Integration
Separate
but
Equal Races
A Fairy Tale
Once upon a time, there lived a
man by the name of Herbert Tre-
breh. Aside from his last name,
there was nothing extremely un-
usual about this man except that
the lived in a large glass bubble
which floated in the air (on a moori-
lit night his home was often mis-
taken for an unidentified flying
object).
Living in a floating glass bubble
home has its advantages. With a
home like this you wouldn’t have to
pay taxes (except perhaps the New
York State sales tax), you wouldn’t
have to worry about crabgrass on
your front lawn, and it certainly
wouldn’t cost much for upkeep: the
bubble needs to be kept at 30 Ibs.
pressure for better wear.
To return to the initial story,
Herbert Trebreh loved living in his
unique home. He was always boast-
ing that he was the only man on
his block who did such-and-such |
or who owned such-and-such (such-
and-suches are very rare). However, |
if you thought about it, you would)
soon realize that these were worth-
less boasts, for Herbert was the only
man on his block (of air).
One day, as Herbert's home was
floating over Cape Kennedy, a sea
gull collided with the bubble, break-
ing it into a thousand little frag-
ments. Herbert plummeted to the
ground and, upon impact, broke
every bone in his body, which was
very painful for a while (the pain
soon went away because Herbert
died).
Moral: People in, glass houses
should not grow bones.-Barry Press
!Attention!
The nation is in the midst of a
great crisis. Subversive organiza-
tiong have infiltrated vital Ameri-
can industries. The United States
government has ordered all pacifist
groups to register as Communist
fronts.
The W.E.B. Dubois Club has
sabotaged top shipments in a de-
spicable attempt to twist the minds
of millions of innocent children.
Buyers should be alert for G.I. Joe
dolls which go limp when removed
from their boxes—these dolls have
been designed to burn their draft
cards,
Psychiatrists believe sudden ex-
posure to peace in early childhood
can be traumatic; there have been
isolated reports of Chatty Cathy
dolls which sing “Masters of War”.
The John Birch Society, in a
quick-witted response to this emer-
gency, is circulating literature urg-
ing loyal citizens to boycott the
Quaker Oats Company. All patri-
otic Americans must be on their
guard, —Naomi Aronson |
‘They All Said They’d Come’
Andy McCullough, a Milne senior,
and George Santore, both members
of the Guilderland’ Young Amer-
icans for Freedom, picketed James
Farmer, ex-national director _ of
CORE, when he spoke in Page Hall
April 20. Some 20 other pickets,
members of the Siena College Con-
servative Club, were expected.
The purpose of the demonstration,
said McCullough, was to protest
Farmer's policies, which he feels are |:
not in the country’s best interests:
the civil rights organizations are
bringing about the breakdown of
“law and order” and encouraging
“mob rule” by “openly flaunting the
laws of the land.”
He feels that the movement for
Faculty Apathy
In order to discover why student ||
activities lack faculty support and
what can be done about it, we
interviewed three Milne supervisors:
Mrs. Cecilia McGinnis. Mr. Daniel
Ganeles, and M~. Charles Graber.
All three felt the reason deals with
with Milne’s set-up. They pointed
out that beside their many duties
in the school, Milne supervi
long to the University
capacity.
What can be done about this
problem? Mr. Ganeles and Mr.
Graber suggested that the parents,
on a voluntary basis, could super-
vise at games and other activities,
rather than the teachers. Mrs. Mc-
Ginnis, on the other hand, feels that
the teachers should have less activity
supervision work.
Lastly, Mr. Ganeles suggested a
re-definition of a club supervisor's
duties. Many teachers feel they do
not have time to attend the weekly
meetings. This really isn’t neces-
sary: the students can run their own
meetings, only calling on the super-
visor for his or her help or opinions
when needed.
—Debby Weinstock
Junior High-Lights
What’s going on in Junior High?
The Apple of Discord was pre-
sented by the seventh grade in con-
nection with their study of myth-
ology. Among those participating
in the play were Beverly Graham,
Ronny Cohen, and Steve Lerner.
While Sara Lapidus, Steve Dunn,
Dino Patelos, and the rest of the
seventh grade were busy taking an
aptitude test, the upper classmen
had the afternoon off.
Among Milne’s representatives at
the CBA track meet were Peter
Delong, Gary Elsworth, Bill Barel-
ski, and Rob Gerber.
Tryouts for cheerleading are com-
ing up. Val Abrams, Audrey Levine,
and Pat Brodie are among_those
trying out for J.V. Lynn Miller,
Kathy Siebert, and Lorraine Rovelli
are competing for. the varsity squad.
The Junior Student Council is in-
active except for the Bear Facts,
which is still being worked on.
About the possibility there might
not be a Council next year, remarks
were, “Rotten,” “Not fair, because
the Council is good experience for
Senior Council,” and “Okay.”
—Roz Hohenstein
integration is creating a country
governed “for and by the masses,”
in which the individual’s rights are
“being trampled by the Negro mi-
nority.” Under the Constitution, he
states, sepa housing, _ schools,
be provided for the Negro. But, Mc-
Cullough continued, such a system
would be impractical in the North
in terms of the money required to
provide these facilities for such a
mall minority”; complete segrega-
tion is, in his ‘opinion, attainable
the minority of Whites, This is a
white man’s country. Negroes
should go somewhere else.” He
doesn’t feel other minorities should
be separated: the difference? “Well,
[you'll just have to take a look.”
and other facilities can and should |
When asked if he had considered
the issue from an integrationist or
a Negro’s point of view, he said,
“[ don’t need the other point of
view,” and specifically, that “James
Baldwin is not worthy of reading.”
What did he hopé to achieve by
staff and |/
have various responsibilities in that ||
only in the South, picketing? “I don’t expect anything.
This system would guarantee the|People are so set in their ways”
White conservative minority its that no “improvement” of the situ-
rights, and protect it from subjuga- | ation is possible. Integration is the
tion to the Negro. But isn’t the|general trend in the country today,
Negro in the minority? “I meant! “unfortunately.” —Paula Boomsliter
— STUDENT SPOTLIGHT —
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WHITE editors: Anita Harris, Steve Milstein,
Laurie Levine, and Tom Oliphant.
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TOM OLIPHANT
“We have gone out on more limbs than most past Editorial Boards,
and I’m proud that we have been accused of reporting news too swiftly
and accurately.” Tom Oliphant, National Merit scholar and past editor
of the C&W, summed up the paper’s achievements this year.
For Milne, he'd like to see “more courses with the State University,”
and better lab facilities. One gripe: “I never felt I knew exactly where
I stood in relation to college work.” :
Senioritis? Of course, but “I have yet to drop into the 1-A depart-
ment, so I'm not worried!”
LAURIE LEVINE
Laurie Levine, retired associate editor of the C&W, would like to see
a full time secretary in the Guidance Office and an office for the C&W
staff instituted at Milne. She feels that the additional period next year is
“a wonderful idea” and added, “I hope you'll enjoy it.”
Laurie, who will be at Skidmore next year, commented, “Milne’ did
as good a job as any other school would have” preparing her for college:
she feels that the individual student must prepare himself on his own,
not rely on the school. The most difficult part of the transition to college
life, she thinks, will be “getting used to the idea that the teachers don’t
care about you.”
ANITA HARRIS
Anita Harris, past editorial editor and recent Leader's Corps initiate,
quipped, “We've had more typographical errors than any other editors.”
More seriously, she feels that Milne has “pretty good” faculty support
in student activities; that “we're lucky the faculty does as much as they
do,” considering their position.
She suggests issuing numerical grades instead of “ABC's” on report
cards and, asks the perennial question: “When will Milne get new labs?”
Anita has the usual senior ailments (“I still do some homework”)
but “not a severe case.” And, “I hate that computer, I really do.”
STEVE MILSTEIN
“Milne, as preparation for college, is about the best school one could
hope to find,” according to Steve Milstein, ex-C&W sports editor and
2-year veteran of the basketball (co-captain) and baseball teams, “One
can talk with student teachers, not too much older than oneself, about
college life and work—informally, and very productively.”
Driver education will be a “great improvement” to Milne, as would
be an expanded athletics program, offices for the C&W and B&d, and new
chem and especially new physics labs, Steve commented,
