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vol. 71 no. 14, STUDENT P. L. HAY AND POET AIKEN . . . On the verge of a bright era (p. 1) -- PI GAMMA MU INITIATES--New members of Florida Southern College's chapter of Pi Gamma Mu, national honorary social science fraternity, pose on the campus following a dinner in their honor in the college private dining room. L. to R., front row, are: Hoke Isenhower, Paula Rae Gilhausen, Patricia Sue Carman, Major Cyril Rogers, Jr., Nancy Peddie, Alvin J. Moser, Daill Park and Dr. Frank S. Hickman. Second row, L. to R.: Major Harold O. Lunn, James I. Diamond, Otto H. Lensch, Capt. Herbert W. James, Major Glenn A. McConnell, and Ray O. Burgess. (p. 1). Russ (p. 2). JOHN McNAMARA AND BOB BALL . . . A two-week rest (p. 3) -- Jane (p. 3). Nyra Payton (p. 4)., 1-4

vol. 71 no. 16, MISS LAKELAND--Mary Jane Blake, Miss Lakeland of 1957, is shown as she places the crown on the new queen, Judith Ann Bradley, who won the title in a recent contest. (p. 1) -- HONORED--Five students were chosen to Florida Southern's Hall of Fame following a stringent screening in which the students were judged on leadership, scholarship, and extra-curricular activities. Left to right are: Richard Kamerling, Amityville, N. Y.; Beverly Tresca, Jacksonville; Sheila Stephen, Mundelein, Ill.; Arlene Levine, Hopatong, N. J.; and Natale Naccarato, Miami Beach. (p. 1). Jane (p. 3) -- 15 MINUTE POSE . . . By Norton Foster (p. 3). FSC 78-YEAR OLD FRESHMAN--Robert Orr, a new freshman although now in his 78th year, poses with two younger members of his class, Nancy Cupp, of Clearwater, left, and Mary Anna Ahrendt, of Bradenton. Orr plans to study food and nutrition, a subject that he has already spend 14 years on in research. Orr is believed to hold the distinction of being one of the oldest college freshmen, if not the oldest, in the United States. (p. 4). LEN RILEY . . . Top freshman (p. 5) -- HAL SMELTZLY . . . Handles baseball (p. 5). JON JOYCE . . . Magazine honeymoon (p. 6)., 1-6

vol. 71 no. 13, TENSE MOMENT--Donaled Holcombe, left, of Shreveport, La., is shown with Sheila Bryant of Atlanta and Arthur Beam of Media Pa., in James Conrad's "One More Day," one of two one-act plays now being presented by Florida Southern College's "Vagabonds" at the Fletcher Theater-in-the-Round. (p. 1) -- ON TV SHOW--"Miss Lakeland of 1957," Mary Jane Blake, 19, an FSC sophmore from Quincy, was on the nationally-televised Arlene Francis Show originating from Silver Springs on Thursday. She appeared with other co-eds, each representing a Florida college or university. Mary Jane won the title of "Miss Lakeland" last year in the competition with 30 other contestants. (p. 1) -- PICTURE OF BEAUTY--Joanne Kofoed of Winchester, Ohio, is shown in one of the scenes in the one-act play, "The Doctor in Spite of Himself." Joanne portrays Lucinde in the play. (p. 1). Robinton (p. 2). NOT A BAD DAY--Dr. Spivey is shown as he looks over a day's catch of fish, which any fisherman would be proud to claim. (p. 3). Jane (p. 4) -- Russ (p. 4) -- Cortland Anderson Sports Editor (p. 5) -- Coach Luce (p. 5) -- Len Riley... Sees action (p. 5) -- ROUGH UNDER THE BOARDS - It was on the back boards where Monday night's game with Stetson was decided. the Hatters controlled the first half and Southern the second half. At left, Ralph Miller (25), in dark jersey, of Stetson and Bruce Hart (25) battle for a rebound. No. 33 is Nick Lapolla of Southern. Behind Lapolla is Southern's Les Lawn. In shot right, Frank Scuderi of Southern, behind Bill Schneider (22) of Stetson battkes to grab ball. Miller (25) and Mel Gregory (33) of Stetson watch with Southern's Lapolla sandwiched in between. Stetson won 76-71. Story Pg. 5., 1-6

vol. 71 no. 12, President Speaks -- College Trustees Name Dr. Thrift 13th Florida Southern President: Veteran Educator Succeeds Spivey After 32 Years -- 'Freckles' Takes News Spotlight Over Nation During Holidays: 18 Students Receive Anti-Rabies Treatment After Emergency Calls -- Ten Students Granted Methodist Scholarships -- Vags' One-Act Plays To Open Wednesday / By H. R. Cooke -- Qualified Man -- Why We Have Rules -- President Speaks -- Vags' One-Act Plays -- Students Interviewed By Company Officials -- Mocs Resume Action, Play Here Tomorrow Night: Southern Splits On Northern Tour, Team Lauded For Big Improvement -- BOTTOM OF THE GLASS: Snowman Selects The Wrong Place / By Cortland Anderson -- ROTC Team Eyes Area Rifle Crown In 3-Week Match / By Mike Nolen -- WHEELCHAIR GAME SLATED TUESDAY -- Parking Prohibited On Ingraham Ave. -- AROUND CAMPI: FSC Revelers Disperse To Tampa And Big Chi / By Thomas Russ -- Russell J. Sackett ODK'er of Week / By Dorsey Evans -- 'Guest Tea' Held By Faculty Women -- CONVOCATION FEATURES SPIVEY PIANO RECITAL -- SOUTHERN EXPOSURE: Santa Brings Pins, Cars To Vacationing Students / By Jane Fox -- DEAN ANNOUNCES EXAM SCHEDULE FOR FINAL TESTS -- SAE Takes First In Display Contest., 1-4

vol. 71 no. 9, SEN. SPESSARD HOLLAND... No stranger here (p. 1) -- GIVE A YELL -- These ten Florida Southern cheerleaders are ready for the 1957-58 basketball season to get underway. They will be seen in action Dec. 2 when FSC opens the season against Rollins in the Lakeland High School gym. Front row, left to right, Peggy Gribben, Lynn Herberling, Sally Roberts (Capt.), Marilyn Weyant, Teddy Woods. Back row, left to right, Jane Worley, Carol McGraw, Carol Shipplet, Cecyl Hildinger and Peggy Griggs. (p. 1). Jane (p. 3) -- PROF. READDICK (p. 3). Russ (p. 4). VARSITY POSES -- Members of the 1957-58 basketball varsity line up for their squad picture. Front row (left to right) are Tom Vitito, Bill Sweeney, Capt. John McNamara, Larry McCrary, Les Lawn; second row, Jack Lasch, Len Riley, Frank Scuderi, Bob Hopkins, Bob Ball, Nick Lapolla, Bruce Hart. (p. 6)., 1-6

vol. 71 no. 11, FSC BOOK FAIR -- Shown above is the main display room and some of many displays featured during the 1957 Book Fair. (p. 1) -- NAMED TO "WHO'S WHO" -- Pictured above are students of Florida Southern College who have been selected to this year's list of "Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities." First row, left to right, are: Arlene Levine, Brooklyn, N.Y.; Sue Carol Durrance, Fort Meade; Joyce Frick Harris, Lakeland; Barbara Cooksey, Pawtucket, R. I.; Susan Ann Clark, White Plains, N. Y.; Carolyn Burt, St. Petersburg; and Nancy Peddie, Amsterdam, N. Y. Second row: Edwin McMullen, Lakeland; Thomas DiCesare, Lakeland; J. Russell Sackett, Jr., Bala Cynwyd, Pa.; Fred Hurlburt, Maitland; John Harris, Lakeland; and Guy Chappell, Philadelphia, Pa. (p. 1). Robinton (p. 2). GUY CHAPPELL (p. 3). Russ (p. 4) -- Jane (p. 4). BALL SCORES -- Bob Ball (30) pushes in two points during Southern's victory over Birmingham-Southern last week. Ready for the rebound is Frank Scuderi, Southern center. (p. 5). TO PERFORM AT FSC -- Pictured above are the Florida Southern College Concert Choir and the Lakeland-Southern Orchestra which will present a program of Christmas music at the college's Annie Pfeiffer Chapel tonight at 8:15 p.m. (p. 6)., 1-6

vol. 71 no. 8, RECEIVES CHARTER -- Cadet Col. Dale W. Pierce is presented the AUSA Charter of Florida Southern College Company by Mr. John Slezak, president of AUSA. The event was the Third Annual Meeting of the Association of the U. S. Army at the Sheraton Park Hotel in Washington. (p. 1) -- TIME A SHREW--Kate, left, played by Linda London, and Petruchio, right, played by Dick Durbin, will be seen in the Vagabonds first production Wednesday night. (p. 1) -- FUND DRIVE COMMITTEE--Working out plans for FSC's upcoming Tuberculosis Christmas Seal fund drive Nov. 25 are, left to right: Betty Pappas, Jack Sells, Tom Russ, Tom DiCesare, and Norma Moore. (p. 1). WILLIAM K. BOTT (p. 3) -- Jane (p. 3). MOTHER BRUGGNER--New TKE housemother, Mrs. Helen Bruggner, is shown with, from left to right, Bob Wardell, Roy Lawrence, George Umholtz, and John Simpson. (p. 4) -- Russ (p. 4). TOUCHDOWN PLAY--TKE quarterback Don Tangal pitches out to left half Jim Neeley in play against KA last week that went for a touchdown. Other identifiable players (left to right) are left end Al Bowen, righthalf Ross Giangrasso, fullback Pete Herguth. TKE's won, 14-13. (p. 5). HAL SMELTZLY… squad (p. 6)., 1-6

vol. 71 no. 10, SENATOR ON CAMPUS -- Sen. Spessard L. Holland is shown as he answers questions of students and faculty members while on campus last week. From left to right, Dr. Charles T. Thrift, Jr., acting President of the college, Sen. Holland, Joseph Roselle, president of the Political Union, and Prof. Gilbert P. Richardson, of the History Department. (p. 1) -- ART MOONEY… Plays tonight (p. 1) -- CHARITY PERFORMANCE--Florida Southern College band will give a concert Sunday afternoon at 3 p.m. in the City Auditorium to aid Christmas Seal sales in Lakeland. Admission will be free. The Band is directed by Dr. Kenneth Anderson of the college music department. (p. 1). Robinton (p. 2). Jane (p. 3) -- Russ (p. 3). HOPKINS SCORES--Bob Hopkins (35) fires a jump shot during Southern's victory over Rollins Monday night. Other identifiable FSC players are Frank Scuderi (26) and Nick Lapolla (under the basket). (p. 5)., 1-6

vol. 71 no. 15, JACQUELYN ROLLYSON (p. 1) -- MARY HALL (p. 1) -- NEW CAMPUS BUILDING: Nearing completion is the impressive dome-topped planetarium, shown above, a section of the million dollar Polk County Science Building. Overlooking Lake Hollingsworth, the planetarium will be one of the South's largest. It is located at the south end of the 482-foot-long science building, which is the largest of the Frank Lloyd Wright-desgined buildings on the college's west campus. Below the planetarium, on ground-floor level, will be located the bio-research laboratory, which is scheduled for dedication during the college's 73rd Founder's Week celebration, March 3-9. (p. 1). Russ (p. 2). ONE OF A FEW--Southern's Len Riley leaps in the air to score one of the few Moc baskets of the night as the hometowners lost by 34 points to Kentucky Wesleyan recently. Other Southern players are Les Lawn (23) and Bruce Hart (25). (p. 3)., 1-4

vol. 71 no. 17, DR. YOUNG (p. 1) -- ROYALTY--Henry Beckwith and Joy Harris were crowned King and Queen of Hearts at the Valentine Ball Saturday night. The all-campus affair, sponsored by the College Union, proved to be a great success as over 450 students attended the Ball. (p. 1) -- ONE TO REIGN--These FSC beauties are candidates for the title of "Miss Southern of 1958" who will reign over the college's 73rd annual Founders' Week celebration March 3-9. Pictured (left to right, front) are: Nancy Peddie, Judy Freed, Barbara Cooksey, Linda Joy Kell. Second row: Arlene Levine, Sheila Stephen, Charlotte Harper, Donna Wink, Carolyn Burt, and Carol Ann Buell. (p. 1). JANE (p. 4)., 1-4

vol. 71 no. 18, JOHN H. TEETER : WALTER WINCHELL . . . Honored guests during Founders' Week (p. 1) -- SCROLL OF THANKS--Richard Miller, president of Pi Delta Epsilon, national journalism fraternity, holds one end of a 30-foot scroll signed by the student body as its way of thanking George Jenkins, right, president of Publix Super Markets Inc., for donating funds for the college's new parking area on Lake Hollingsworth. The idea of the scroll was originated and handled by the journalism fraternity. (p. 1) -- DORSEY BAND--Lee Castle (above) will conduct Jimmy Dorsey's famed band here Monday night in the Ordway Arts Bldg., following the coronation of the queen early that evening. (p. 1). DR. J. A. BATTLE . . . Standards raised (p. 3) -- JOHNNY ROBINSON . . . From classes to his "mike." (p. 3) -- DR. ABNER L. HANSEN . . . Handles big job (p. 3). ORDWAY ARTS BUILDING IS ONE OF FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT'S FAVORITES. . . Serves a multitude of purposes on a busy campus (p. 4). TAMING OF THE SHREW--Linda London and Dick Durbin go through a scene in Taming of the Shrew, a Shakespearean play produced during the first semester by the Vagabonds, campus dramatics group. (p. 5) -- MRS. VIVIAN FUSILLO . . . Devoted to art (p. 5). STUDENTS STUDY IN RESTFUL ATMOSPHERE OF E. T. ROUX LIBRARY . . . Fine expression of Frank Lloyd Wright architecture (p. 6). PLANETARIUM IS NEW LANDMARK--This gleaming planetarium, largest of its kind in Florida is a new landmark on Florida Southern's Frank Lloyd Wright-designed campus. The dome, lighted at night, is the final major portion of Southern's new Polk County Science Bldg. The planetarium is expected to become a major sightseeing point for winter visitors in addition to providing a more well-rounded science program for students of Florida Southern. (p. 7) -- DR. ROBERT BLY AND STUDENT JOHN WATSON . . . Part of a liberal education (p. 7). ROTC STAFF--Members of the Florida Southern College ROTC staff for the second semester are (left to right, front row) Cadet Col. Robe, 1-10

vol. 71 no. 26, LOIS HAIGHT . . . Miss Interlachen (p. 1) -- ANN KAYSER . . . Named (p. 1) -- TOM HAMILTON . . . New President (p. 1) -- QUEEN CONTESTANTS--Above are 14 of the 22 contestants who will vie for Queen of the 12th Annual Tep Hop on May 10 at the old Civic Center. Contestants are chosen by each sorority and fraternity on campus. From left to right, front row, are: Donna Wink, SPE; Judy Bradley, Sigma Chi; Anne Aldrich, SAE; Emeline Riddle, Pi Kappa Phi; Sandy Clockadale, BSO; Lois Haight, Phi Mu; Jean Sprangler, Alpha Chi Omega. Second row, left to right: Evelyn Myers, Lambda Chi Alpha; Sue McDonald, DZ; Millie Clements, Kappa Sigma Phi; Mary Lou Cunningham, KD; Judy Bottom, AOPi; Mary Ogletree, TKE, and Cindy Cronwall, Sigma Sigma Sigma. (p. 1). JANE (p. 3) -- CONTRIBUTION FOR CANCER--Ralph Melton (left), treasurer for this year's Lakeland Cancer Crusade, accepts a check for $200.26 from members of Phi Mu sorority and Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity. The money represents funds raised through a dance sponosored by the two organizations. From left to right, Melton, Frank Hardy, Sylvia Firth, Elaine Stephens and Dean Sims. (p. 3). RICHARD TATRO . . . In summer stock (p. 4) -- ROBERT LOTT . . . Technician-actor (p. 4). MAKE PLANS FOR ROLLINS--Coach Hal Smeltzly is shown as he talks with pitcher Ken Hallenborg and Captain Billy Morel prior to opening a crucial two game series with Rollins. (p. 5). GENERAL VISITS COLLEGE--Lt. Gen. Crump Garvin, center, of the Third U. S. Army Headquarters, is shown here with Lt. Col. Willaim R. Nealson, head of the ROTC program at Florida Southern College, left, and Lt. Col. Robert Lavitt, who will succeed Col. Nealson at the close of the school year. Gen. Garvin vistited the ROTC installation last Friday in his first stop in a tour of the ROTC college programs in the state. (p. 6)., 1-6

vol. 71 no. 28, NEW FRATERNITY--A charter was presented to Kappa Alpha, a new fraternity on the Florida Southern College campus, at a dinner in the Red Barn Restaurant last week. A full schedule of events marked the granting of the charter to the 10th social fraternity on campus. Pictured above (left to right), J. Munday Crews, regional advisor; Giles J. Patterson Jr., province commander; Henry Beckwith, president of the chapter; the Rev. James Duncan, past knight commander, and Thomas L. Tune Jr., assistant executive secretary. (p. 1) -- STAR IN LAST PRODUCTION--Five of the performers in "The Silver Cord" are shown as the Vagabonds' last production of the year opened on Wednesday. From left to right, Tim Minar, Caroline Browder, Linda London, Margo Anderson and Jim Kress. (p. 1) -- GERMAN DAY WORKERS--Dr. Juliana Jordan of the German Dept. is shown as she helped students prepare for German Day which was celebrated on campus Tuesday. Pictured (left to right) are Emerson K. Ewing, Pruitt L. Hall, Dr. Jordan, Donald E. Richard, and John B. Becker Jr. (p. 1). Jane (p. 4). RON HASKINS, WAYNE MUNDY AND RON AKINS . . . Return next year to boost Southern hopes (p. 5). JOE AND PAT GURGANUS . . . Hectic, but fun (p. 6)., 1-6

vol. 71 no. 29, Dr. Thrift (p. 1) -- ROE GOODMAN BARBARA COOKSEY . . . Top honor graduates (p. 1) -- WALTER ZIGRANG . . . Honored (p. 1) -- TOM DI CESARE . . . A review (p. 1) -- TOO TALL--The modernistic architecture at Florida Southern is functional in almost every respect, except when six-foot, seven-inch Bob Hopkins strolls down one of the covered walk-ways. Here, the freshman basketball player walks with his girlfriend, Patricia Laden, a five-foot-two freshman coed from Teaneck, N. J. (p. 1). FRATERNITY SWEETHEART--Carole Love Point (left) poses with the new president and outgoing sweetheart of Pi Kappa Phi fraternity after being announced as the groups's new sweetheart. Center is Richard King. Outgoing sweetheart is Marilyn Calhoun. (p. 4)., 1-4

vol. 71 no. 27, OFFICERS MEET--Brad Dinsmore, newly elected president of the Florida Methodist Student Movement Council, is shown as he talks with fellow officers at the recent annual spring meeting of MSM on the FSC campus. With Dinsmore are Nancy Worrall, from FSU, secretary, and Walter Lee Strake of the University of Florida, who is vice president. (p. 1) -- CAROLINE BROWDER and TIM MINAR . . . As mother and son (p. 1) -- NEW STUDENT OFFICERS--Newly-elected Student Government Assn. officers are Thomas Hamilton, right, president; Carol Marshall, secretary-treasurer; and George Gill Hunter, vice president. (p. 1). JANE (p. 3). CAROL LANDGRAF AND BOOKS . . .Making room for new copies (p. 4)., 1-4

vol. 71 no. 25, CORTLAND ANDERSON . . . Appointed (p. 1) -- M. D. (Doc) SMITH TOM HAMILTON . . . Seek top post in election (p. 1). "SOUTHERN SQUARES" PRACTICE FOR AN EXHIBITION SHOWING . . . Caller Ed Bossing chants the signals (p. 4)., 1-4

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vol. 71 no. 23, SAE OUTSTANDING--Noel Engler is shown as he accepts the Alpha Omicron Pi outstanding Greek organization trophy from Barbara Clifford. The trophy was given to SAE for its outstanding work and contributions to campus life during the current year. A committee headed by Director of Men Frank Szabo picked the winning social organization over 12 other fraternities. (p. 1) -- COL. WILLIAM NEALSON . . . New Post (p. 1) -- CONVOCATION SPEAKER--Dr. Morris Fishbein, at right, noted medical author and editor, is shown with his wife and Dr. Charles T. Thrift, before he addressed the student body at convocation exercises Tuesday. (p. 1). JANE (p. 4)., 1-4

vol. 71 no. 24, SCIENTIST AT SCIENCE FAIR--Dr. Arthur H. Compton, atomic scientist and educator, examines one of the demonstrations at Florida Southern College's "Carnival of Science" Tuesday night in the Polk County Science Bldg. Earlier he was guest of honor at a dinner in the college's private dining room. Films, experiments and demonstrations entertained more than 700 at the science fair. Dr. and Mrs. Compton, of St. Louis, are in Lakeland for a vacation. (p. 1) -- BARBARA COOKSEY ROE GOODMAN . . . Receive graduate scholarships (p. 1) -- COL. ROBERT LEVITT . . . Appointed (p. 1). SERENADED--Senoritas enjoying serenade are, left to right, Carolyn Mayer, Sara Wright and Cynthia Gengler (p. 3) -- CHA CHA CHA--Sue Britt and Galaor Carbonel of Havana, Cuba, demonstrate the cha-cha-cha. (p. 3) -- BESAME MUCHO--Two lovers are spied upon by, left to right, Pat Stonis, Nestor Suaraz and Sue Britt. Caught in embrace are Walt Loesche and Judy Gardner. (p. 3) -- SERENADE--In age-old Latin American fashion, Alfred Bushart serenades lovely senoritas to the accompaniment of guitarist Harry Cook. (p. 3) -- PINATA TIME--Florida Southern students gather around for the breaking of the pinata, a long-standing tradition at Latin American parties. (p. 3) -- FIESTA TIME--Students group on steps at the waterdome to be lulled by Latin songs before the daily siesta. (p. 3) -- BEGINNING THE BEGUINE--Striking up a compelling Latin American rhythm are, left to right, Jimmy Lanier and Alfred Bushart. (p. 3). RUTH WEATHERLY, SHARON FITCH, JUDY GOLDSMITH . . . Showing off their new "sacks" (p. 4)., 1-6

vol. 71 no. 21, Readdick (p. 1) -- CAROLYN BROWDER . . . From flower girl to society's toast (p. 1) -- GARY PETERS . . . As Henry Higgins (p. 1). FINE ARTS EXHIBIT--Florida Southern College co-eds, both presidents of honorary organizations, pose with an etching of poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, signed bt his own hand. The Longfellow etching is part of the library exhibit of rare art and literary works at the E. T. Roux Library for Library Week. At the left is Barbara Hamilton, Babylon, N. Y., president of Sigma Tau Delta, national honorary English fraternity. Standing with her is Pat Stonis, RiverForest, Ill., president of Kappa Pi, national honorary art fraternity. (p. 3). JANE (p. 4) -- STUDY OF HEAT--William Sineath, St. Petersburgh, (left) and John Irrgang, Winter Garden, study the effects of heat on chemicals in the new Polk County Science Bldg. (p. 4). LEN RILEY DRIVES IN FIRST RUN OF MOCS' SEASON . . . As Southern opened season with two wins (p. 5). HIGH-FLYING WATER MOCS--Here are Florida Southern's Water Mocs, who have won three straight crew races after opening loss to powerful Syracuse. They defeated Tampa Univesity last week. Standing (left to right) are Bill Hamaker, Jack Burns, Ray Schmid, Dick Kamerling, captain; Jim O'Donnell, Bob Berry, Antonio de la Guardia and Patricia de la Guardia. Kneeling is coxswain Joe Sammataro. (p. 6)., 1-6

vol. 71 no. 20, READY FOR OPENER--First row (left to right) Ronnie Akins, Ronald Haskins, John Taylor, Hal Smeltzly, coach; JohnMack, John Bucciarelli, and Bill Morel, capt. Second row: Bob Zammit, Stu Smeltzly, Brad Dinsmore, Ken Hallenborg, and Wayne Mundy. Third Row: Charles Graham, Charles Tice, Bob Pfaff, John Jones, and Gordon Hagey. (p. 1) -- LETS HAIR DOWN--Bishop John W. Branscomb of the Florida Methodist Conference, master of ceremonies at Florida Southern College's "Leaders of Florida" banquet honoring Walter Winchell, kept most of the 1,200 guests (including Winchell, seated beside Bishop Branscomb) convulsed with laughter. (p. 1) -- GRANT FOR CANCER RESEARCH--Dr. Charles T. Thrift, Jr., Florida Southern College President, looks over shoulder of Dr. Boris Sokoloff, director of the college bio-research institute, as Dr. Sokoloff received a $5,000 check from Dr. Walter Winchell (right), founder of Damon Runyon Memorial Cancer Fund. The check, added to the $30,000 previously awarded to the college, was presented at close of the "Leaders of Florida" banquet last Friday night. (p. 1). DEDICATION--James W. Sikes (above) stands beside the esplanade column dedicated in his name during Founders' Week. A Lakeland resident, Sikes has long been a friend of the college. (p. 3). HONORED--Four dignitaries were awarded honorary degrees during Founders' Week celebration. Pictured above (left to right): Ben Hill Griffin, chancellor of the college, doctor of law; John H. Teeter, executive director of the Damon Runyon Memorial Fund for Cancer Research, doctor of law; Columnist Walter Winchell, doctor of humanities; S. Walter Martin, president of Emory University, doctor of law; and Dr. Charles T. Thrift Jr., president of Florida Southern College, who conferred the degrees. (p. 3). JANE (p. 4) -- PAST AND PRESENT--Dr. Ludd M. Spivey, long time president of Florida Southern College, is shown as he takes part with Dr. Charles T. Thrift, Jr., in the Investiture of Seniors service in the Annie, 1-6