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Role-Reversal; the Other Side lee Maxwell George Plimpton's appearance at Western Maryland College September 25 was highlighted by some small-scale role- substitutions made during the day between WMC students and college administrators. During "Roll- Reversal Day," six underclassmen each took over the job of a college official to see what. it is Iike to do that particular job. "People were responding" The reputation of Mr. Plimpton. the well-known journalist who participates actively in the sport he is writing about, inspired SGA Social Committee Chairman Jeff Robinson to convince several college officials to allow students to take over their jobs and to make decisions for them. The role- substitution was one of several events 'commemorating Plimp- ton's "Homecoming" several to the place P~rties Discussed by SGA training with the Baltimore Colis. where months he spent President Ralph C. John's office was taken over by sophomore Tom Bm Byrne might be arranged if possible festivities, the following accepted: that the decision was the result of Mitchell, who said of his ex- Whatever the final decision, the seniors Sue Sullivan and Jack contin~ous disregard by the pertence, "People were respond- student body will have the DIY Kendall, juniors Barb Brazis and fraternities of the rules controlling 'mg to whatever I was saying, no Students at Monday night's portunity to accept or reject it (as Mitchell Alexander, sophomores Student Goverment Association an amendment to the constitution Connie Thompson and Ralph such parties. Despite repeated failed to matter the fraternities how ridiculous meeting were offered an op- Preisendorfer, and freshmen Rose warnings, their parties by: 1) Serving Mr. Mitchell's duties or farcical. " for the day control portunity to learn abo u t and requires]" since all Social Com- Walsh and Gary Wingate. alcohol to minors from off campus, included reading through and discuss many of the activities and rntttee expenditures of over two 2) allowing the parties to overflow answering the day's mail, die- controversies currently facing the thousand dollars must be approved the confines of the clubrooms, and tating other letters as needed, WMCstudentbody. by a majority of the students The meeting concluded with a 3) continuing to serve alcohol after through a special referendum. lengthy discussion about the recent the one o'clock cut-off time. Dean of The results of the voting for lhe atmosphere concerning discontent par- on Mowbray emphasized his desire to meeting with WMC's Affirmative campus section fall concert showed The Dirt Band Court Announced ties, alcohol abuse and vandalism. hear the students' suggestions as Action Program Coordinator, to be the number one choice of Dean Mowbray expressed concern to what should be done about Kathleen Donofrio, concerning students, followed by Sea Level, In other election results, tne long ever the growing abuse of alco~ol section parties and the use on hiring practices, and finally, went Steven Bishop, and Don McLean. awaited identities of the campus of alcohol in general. over some of Dr. John's other The Dirt Band concert has been Homecoming Court were an- and its relation to recent outbreaks Future meetings of the SGA and paperwork tentatively scheduled Ior Wednes- nounced. Although a few students of vandalism and campus disor- other student organizations-will day, November eighth, (no doubt in acts of selfless der. In defense of the decision to provide the forum for the "Other side of the picture" although it was indicated that a humility) declined to fulfill these end open parties in the fraternity discussion and possible resolution more appealing weekend date positions in the Homecoming club rooms, the Dean pointed out of these problems. Dean of Academic Affairs William McCormick handed over Jr. ROTC Cadet Mathis Fund Set Up his job to Peter Agorts, who took care several of with students problems. academic Dies on Outing Lewellyn took over the position Barb of Dean of Student-Affairs, Last week, Jimmy Mathis, Jr., Office. Or you can give a donation Assistant occupied by Dean Laidlaw, usually an eleven-month old Westminster to Linda Claggett or a Catholic and took care of such student Western Maryland College child was badly burned by hot Campus Ministry member. The housing problems. as defects in regrets to announce the accidental a deeper level. I'll remember her grease, and today he is in the Burn address for the trust fund is: - laundry rooms, bathrooms, and in death of one of its Reserve Officers as someone very easy to bewith." Unit at City Hospital in Baltimore. Training Corps (ROTC) students, halls. And of the other three - Sundav.Octcber r.et u.es a.m. Hospital costs for the baby are MasterJimmy Mathis, Jr. positions taken over the day: Pam Twenty-seven members of the more than $1,000 per day, a sum c/o Mrs. Adrienne Stewart Noll took over for Dean Mowbray, Patti Ann Stoner, 19, was Ranger Club had gone to Bloomery which his young parents can ill 1617 Valley Drive Jeff Robinson took over for Joan pronounced dead on arrival at Friday evening to participate in afford, having no medical in- Westminster, MD 21157 Nixon, and Jim Grove took over for Winchester Memorial Hospital the weekend of exercises. Col. James Grove. subsequent to an accident in Or you can address mail to: connection with_an ROTC training Cathoiic Campus Ministry and All these people found their day Joined ROTC this fall in power quite fascinating, but it the Religious Life-Council are Jimmy Mathis, Jr. exercise in Bloomery, West accepting contributions to be sent was best summed up in the words Virginia, said Lt. Col. James R. Patti, an English major at tne to help Jimmy. Neighbors of the City Hospital of Dean Laidlaw, who described it Groves, head of the college's college, joined the ROTC program Burn Unit as an "opportunity to see the other .military science department. this fall in her junior year at young Mathis family have set up Room 549 MD side" of the picture. Baltimore, Western Maryland College. an account with Westminster Trust Company, and are accepting "Loved Life" Inside Lt. Col. F. Olson, a U.S. Army donations for them. official from Washington, D.C., 28, at the 1l'MC's Han of Fame a:"at~~~s ~:~Ida~gh~~~n~~, M~f and professor of military science There will be a benefit raffle held on Saturday, October Fairfield, Pennsylvania. She was at Georgetown University, is described by a college friend as conducting an investigation for the Army. West Friendship Fire House. Cross Country Starts Chances are a dollar a piece and "someone who loved life." "She the prizes are two handmade loved to be with people," said The R.O.T.C. department has double bed quilts. Chances are junior ..Rick Roecker, "and she refused to comment at this time. available in the College A~tivities Annapolis Brass Coming loved to talk-to relate to people on