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October 9, 1913 The Gold BUg Ridenour Architect of WMC image by Sue Cocking Western Maryland's new Vice for Development, Mr. James E. Ridenour, has his work cut out for him. Previously Associate Director of Development at Illinois Wesleyan University, he is already well-versed in his new position. His job here is many-faceted. Not only is he in charge of all fund raising, but he has numerous public relations responsibilities. At present, plans are underway for raising a sustaining fund and a parents' fund to finance the capital developments- the new gymnasium, student center, fine arts building and residents' halL The total cost is estimated at $10 million, which will require an increase in WMC's budget from $190,000to $250,000. Said Mr. Ridenour, "I think it's a big job, but it can be done. The degree of dedication to Western Maryland is high We've got to develop a case for the college in our public relations, develop the points more interesting to people and show the quality of the school." He decided to take the position here mainly 'What can you say about a girlwho loves because he "was concerned about private higher education and I liked the idea of doing something in Mao-Tse-Tung'spoems, and getting a meaningful program." When asked to summarize hooched up, and neon-dildos, and me?" his impressons and outlook on WMC, he replied, That's the cry of Johnmary Jones (larry "Western Maryland is even more than it's said to lazopoulos) referring to his secret sweet be. Itis in a minority of schools for higher educaton. love Maryjohn Smith (Rhonda Dahl) The It has a high mixture of social, athletic, and lovershave one important thing in common- academic achievement. Did you know that it is the they aren't sure what sex they are. Sounds only college (incluing universities) in Maryland like a perfect match, you say; these two where 84% of the student body was in the top 20% lovableperverts are only part of the fun in of their high school graduating class? Also, the upcoming presentation of James Dey's we have good organization here. To get support, PASACAGLlA,the first production of the a college has got to be worth it. Western WMCdrama season. PASACAGlIA runs Maryland is very much worth the support." .....-="='";l-~~-_.Jh~-~~-.._-~~ from Thursda\ through Sunday in Alumni Hall. Tickets may be purchased in the bookstore or at Would you give WMC $250,OOO? the dorm: the door. leave your immature roomates in $250,000is the goal for this year's WMC Annual comprises gifts from the College family - parents, DEAR ANONYMOUS has not been receiving the attention Fund. That is a quarter of a million dollars to be friends of the College, business and industry, it deserves. Here we are trying to instill a little sense of care raised by June 30, 1974-over $50,000more than last foundations, the church, and alumni. Last year the into the student community, and you heartsick souls don't year. Alumni Fund comprised $123,000of the total Annual even take advantage of it. Now don't be shy. Write, WFlITE Some may wonder why WMC needs funds outside Fund's $198,000. and pour out your little hearts to DEAREST ANONYMOUS of basic tuition & fees. Tuition and fees per student Gifts of all sizes are needed and sought. Alumni in care of GOLD BUG. After all, Dean Mowbray is so busy! cover 82% of the cost of an education - a significant support last year ranged in gifts of \$.5.00to a gift of percentage nationally. The other 18%. therefore, is $9,000.Mr. Clark said, "The-cause of private higher derived from endowment income, deferred and education is one of the most honorable. When we other major gifts, and the Annual Fund. specifically relate it to Western Maryland College it News Briefs The Annual Fund is as it sounds, annual support- takes on even greater significance. We attempt to as opposed to other gifts made on a once in a convey the College to the different constituencies in lifetime basis. It is money which the donor allows a manner most appropriate to each of them. We try the College to spend as its needs dictate. The Fund to provide the means for involvement and support The seniors' second class meeting is this Thur- for Western Maryland." sday, October 11, at9:00in Memorial 106.Plans will Total gift support last year - the Annual Fund plus be finalized for the Halloween party in Har- all other support- reached $1,156,000.All portions of veystone. Also on the agenda is the Homecoming the Western Maryland family were included in this Float-plans, inspirations, etc. Show up for these support. Students played a vital role when memo meetings, sen~?:_~:.~~:.':.~ X~~.!?st chance! bers of the Cameo Corps worked on a four day phonathon calling alumni nationwide in support of The junior class is off and running with a very the Alumni Fund. Their efforts allowed the College important year which will include Junior Follies, to realize slightly over $12,000. This group has Parents' Day, and the Junior-Senior Banquet. The already agreed to perform a like function this year. class will also be involved with recycling, New sources of support in larger amounts must Homecoming, service projects, and dances. Sign- be generated as the needs of the College grow an- up sheets for the different activities have been nually. Newly established programs for the parents placed in mailboxes. If any junior did not get one, of past and present students and an effort in the more are available from Fred DiBlasio (242 ANW) local community are already in the works for this or Ned Aull (341 ANW). The class is doing alot.; IN THE OCTOBER 23 ISSUE OF GOLD BUG: year. An Executive Board of nineteen parents they need lot of people adding a little of themselves. representing all four classes is enthusiastically Make an effort to-send the sign-up sheets back to THE ROOKIES-NEW FACES AT WMC working in that area. The Western Maryland PO Box 288. FRATERNITIES: BEHAVE YOURSEL VES! /T'S College Sustaining Fund, the community board, will begin its efforts with a kickoff meeting on Western Maryland College's new program in LATER THAN YOU THINK October 16. Approximately 750 volunteers are Comparative Literature will be inaugurated with a HOMECOMING PREVIEW---NOSTALGIA IN THE working diligently to insure the success of this lecture by Melvin J. Friedman of the University of SHAPE OF HOMECOMING QUEENS year's Annual Fund. Wisconsin. The lecture will be given in Room 106of Memorial The Gold Bug meets every Wednesdayat 6:30. All According to Mr. Clark Western Maryland Hall on October 11at4:00p.m. Professor Friedman aspiring muckrakers are expected to show up and College is unique among its peers in many ways at will speak on the modern symbolist novel, this time. Colleges nearby are closing dorms while prove themselves. Students interested in editorial we are bursting at the seams. Many institutions are specifically works by William Faulkner, Virginia positions for the 1974 calendar year should submit having to reduce academic standards in order to fill Woolf, and Andre Malraux, and he will touch on other French and Englist novelists. a letter to Cathy Nelson, BoxJA, within the next classes - many more qualified students apply to Professor Friedman was co-founder of the three weeks. WMC than we can admit. 84% of our student body journal Comparative Literature Studies. He is on represent the top 20% of their high school the editorial board of other journals, has authored a Do you warble in the onower? Strum a guitar? Pick graduating classes - a claim that no other school in book on the stream of consciousness novel, edited a banjo? If so, the semo.. would like you '0 help Marvland can make. several other books, and made translations from A::nua! ti·virp- is a necessity at Western Marvland entertain u, lit" ..;jdS~ :'di_'~ (.1" "-'<..!b ....ee .. Ilia)". College if we are to connnue cooffer m the nnure a t'.e F' -nc 'i. Professor Friedmaa'; special ~,:~: . call Nellie Arrington on ext. 353 to sign up. s.uperior academic experience. is the modern French, Englisn, and American novel,