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The TIGER
Published Bi-monthly By
Students of
St. Philip's College
San Antonio, Texas
Editor-in-Chief
Frances Hill
Assistant Editor_____________-______________________________________1— James Armstead
Managing Editor_____________________________________________________________Juan Lomax
News Editor_____________________-_______________________________________________Frank Bryant
Feature Writers ________________________ Geraldine Brock, Massie Griffin,
Gilbert Minor, Madison Tyler, John Mitchell
Advertising Manager________________________________________Israel Cunningham
Circulation Manager ________________________________________________ Archie Johnson
Photographer ______________________________________________________________ Alvin Perrino
Reporters_____________________________.1________________ Alfred Flint, Mildred Willis,
Effie Green, Ernest McClure
Sports Editor ______-_____________-_________...______________________________Cleveland Grant
Typists________________Betty Robinson, .Theresa Warren, Violet Wilson
Cartoonist____________________________________________________________Queen Esther Baker
Faculty Advisors ______________:_________________ Lois White and S. J. Davis
Editorial
One of the greatest problems facing any student today is
that of selecting a vocation for which he is best fitted, and pro-
ceeding toward a prosperous and useful future.
Choosing a vocation is not to be taken lightly by anyone,
be he fourteen or forty, for his success and happiness, his place
in the community, are inextricably wound up with, and affected
by his choice of a means of livelihood. Real success and happi-
ness demand a perfect adjustment between the requirements of
the occupation and personal qualities of the worker and his
ability to prepare for the job.
Self-analysis is the first step toward determining whether or
not the field chosen is the best. One should ask these questions:
Whatare my talents? ~ What are my aptitudes? Whcrf are the
things I like best? Am I usually enthusiastic? Am I thorough?
Do I strive for excellence? Have I personal mannerisms or
tendencies that detract from my over-all efficiency? Can I
acquire the training demanded?
If natural aptitude, interest, ambition, ability and resources
coincide with the requirements and duties of the occupation
selected, one may feel sure of success, if he will only follow
through with determination.
Among the most deplorable things in the world is the fact
that so many young people expect to drift into a career just as
raindrops fall into a lake; they expect to blend into a complex
economic system and a swiftly changing world with utter ease
and simplicity. This cannot be done, one must come to a def-
inite decision concerning a career and prepare.
Now is the time! Think now. Chart your course now.
THE TIGER
Letters to the Editor
November 19, 1949
Dear Editor:
Deportment in the recreation
hall has been called to my at-
tention several times since my
administration began. I was
told that this is a major problem
at St. Philip's and must be dealt
with right away.
I have been in the recreation
hall to investigate and the only
thing I find recreational about
the place is the name of it.
There is a table, a deck of domi-
noes (they belong to a student),
less than a dozen chairs, a de-
plorable looking floor badly in
need of a sandpaper and wax
job, and walls in dire need of
paint. I will omit other observ-
ances of the same nature be-
cause I have already cited
enough to get to the point.
Is it any wonder that some-
one might have gotten an idea
that he was in a dive, and not
a college lounge and recreation
room?
I believe that if this room is
given a face lifting, students
morale will soar, and there will
be no problem arising from mis-
conduct. The responsibility for
morale rests upon the shoulders
of all—Board, administration,
faculty, and students.
Can't something be done in
the "rec" hall?
Sincerely yours,
Millard F. Ross
POLITICS A LA MODE
Speaking of school spirit, the
St. Philip's student body got an
example of it in the campaign
for oficers of Student1 Govern-
ment. It was said by some to
be the most spirited election in
several years.
The two competing groups
were the Democratic and Pro-
gressive Party, and Armond J.
Hathaway led the Democrats.
Almost everything that could
be asked for was included in
this "wild-woolly" contest. On
certain days, admission - free
dances were offered, prizes
given away, and speeches
made. Everything was done in
real campaign style.
Although t h e Democratic
Party won the election by a
near landslide, both parties
could be commended for their
great performances.
The Roving Reporter
Madison Tyler
St. Philip's is a very unusual
educational center in that it has
always combined the dorm
campus with the city college
atmosphere of hustle and bustle
to school and then to work.
Naturally, on a psuedo or
hybrid campus of this sort the
institution has attracted various
types of students with multiple
reasons objective in view.
Althoughh I am not a trained
observer of social or educa-
tional phenomena, I do keep a
weather eye open to what
changes and additions occur
on the campus. One particular
fact has struck a "why" chord
in this abused mind. "Why in
this September, 1949, semester
are there a higher proportion
of Matrons on the campus?"
One day as I was talking to
a young and attractive matron,
I fired the question at her point-
blank, and this was her answer:
"I am the mother of two chil-
dren and I am not guaranteed
the security of a husband in
as much as I have it now. But
in order to be prepared for any
eventuality, I decided that to
further my education would be
the best means of acquiring
additional security for my fam-
ily." After listening to Mrs.
Nious speak with so very much
logic, I was determined to go
a little deeper into the subject.
Here are some of the answers
to my query.
Mrs. Raymond Dynes, a
major in typing says, "My voca-
tion is Catering, and in this
profession I have often been
called upon to type and often
being"aBle~ to type a littfeTneant
additional remuneration. S o
finding this to be true I decided
that if that was to be an added
service it would pay me in a
long run to become skilled in
typing."
Mrs. J. M. Alexander says
'My husband is seeking addi-
tional formal education in P.V.
November, 1949
Nursing Course Opens
San Antonio's first practical
Nursing course for Negroes has
been initiated at St. Philip's. In
September Miss Bertha M.
Storey came to head this phase
of training. To acquaint the
whole school with the program
she has consented to do a series
of articles. The following is the
first in the series.
"Less than a century ago, in
1860, at St. Thomas Hospital in
London, Florence Nightingale
established the first Nurses'
Training School. Since the
inauguration of training schools,
professional nursing services
have been carried on by the
graduates in the schools. At the
same timd, howeVer, a wide
variety of duties and responsi-
bilities in connection with the
case of the sick in the homes
and in hospitals have continued
to be performed by the group
generally known as practical
nurses.
"It has been only within the
past few years that groups in
various sections of this country
have become convinced of the
urgent need for courses of train-
ing of recognized standards for
practical nurses. In response to
requests, the trade and indus-
trial divisions of the education
department have assumed a
responsibility in helping to es-
tablish vocational training pro-
grams designed to fit women
and girls to render competent
practical nursing in private
homes as well as in hospitals
and other institutions.
"In Texas three vocational
training programs for Negroes
have been started—in Fort
■Worth,-Cerpus Chrig-tL-and San.
Antonio. These courses cover a
twelve-month period and a total
of 1,750 hours. Of the total num-
ber, 600 hours are devoted to
classroom work and 1,150 hours
to ward practice. The ward
practice for St. Philip's practical
nurses is done in Santa Rosa
and Baptist Memorial Hospitals.
. , , Of the 600 class room hours,
so m order to be on an equa 1 L?4 Qre devoted to home mak-
educational basis with him, including such prases as
nutrition, foods and cookery,
WHEATLEY ALUMNI DAY
When Wheatley High School
observed Alumni Day, Nov. 16,
in its annual homecoming acti-
vities, many St. Philip's students
found their way to their high
school alma mater.
Luther R. Askey, instructor at
St. Philip's and member of
Wheatley's class of 1942, del-
ivered the principal address,
using as his subject, "Making
Use of Education through Prep-
aration."
Lula Mae Bruce, class of 1949,
Geraldine Brock, class of 1947,
Bettye Jo Guilmenot, class of
1948, and Armond Hathaway,
class of 1927, were other college
students who served on the
Alumni Day Program.
Assembly Calendar
The scheduled assembly pro-
gram for December and Jan-
uary is as follows:
December 1—Forum—Mr. Till-
man
December 8—Class Meetings
December 15—Christmas Pro-
gram — Music Department &
Marlowe Dramatic Club
December 22—Christmas Holi-
day
December 29—Christmas Holi-
day
January 5—Class Meetings
January 12—Talent Show —
Martin
January 19—Examinations
January 26—Forum — Mr. Till-
man.
St. Philip’s Leads
In Rector Fund
Students and teachers at St.
Philip's contributed the largest
amount, $117.19, to the fund for
the eye operation needed by
five-year-old Mary Ann Rector.
The plight of the small, San An-
tonio child, whose sight can be
regained by operation, became
known to the public and con-
tributions came from indivi-
duals, groups, and organiza-
tions from not only San Antonio,
but from many towns in South
Texas. All of the contributions
will help finance the operation,
which is to be performed at
John Hopkins Hospital, Balti-
more, Maryland.
returned to school with a B.S.
as my objective."
Mrs. Dora Johnson spoke
with much brevity on the sub-
ject and said that her home life
lacked imagination and was
becoming monotonous so she
reasoned that an interesting
course or two might help.
Mrs. Velma McLaurin said
that she decided to take ad-
vantage of her opportunity un-
der the G. I. Bill of Rights.
I am happy to have my mild
curiosity satisfied and am won-
dering if some of you too
weren't silently asking "Why?"
Luncheon
The Administrative Council
and the Student Governor were
guests at a luncheon, Tuesday,
November 22. This luncheon,
as is usual, was given by the
morning and afternoon classes
of the Food Department.
The table was decorated with
a seasonal motif, and turkey
and all the trimmings were
served. Clifton Jones served as
host, and the instructor, Mrs. E.
R. Walker, was hostess.
housekeeping, family life, child
care, and personal grooming.
The remainder of the class
hours are given to different
phases of elementary nursing.
"What constitutes ward prac-
tice" will be included in the next
issue.
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