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Show Learning Something KARMA CHADWICK IT is said that in college a student should "learn something about everything, and everything about something." At Weber the student may at least try to learn "everything about something" by majoring in one subject. He is also given an oppor-tunity to "learn something about everything" by merely attending devotional. The student on first entering the devotional hall receives an impression of peace and quiet. The soft lights, the thick carpets, rich draperies, and the paintings hanging on the walls blend to make a place of beauty. By meeting daily in this room the student learns to appreciate simplicity and taste in his surroundings. The prelude gives the inspiration of good music. Miss Chadwick, in her choice of selections, gives to the student the masterpieces of great musicians. As these become familiar to him, his liking for good music develops. He is able to appreciate more fully the other musical selections which are brought to devotional for his enjoyment. Through prayer the student contacts with different creeds and ideas. He becomes more tolerant of other people's beliefs and their desire to worship God according to the dictates of their conscience. He is even given the opportunity, generally against his will, of standing before a group of people and expressing himself in prayer. Religious toleration is also shown in the devotional programs; Rev. Hyslop, Pastor of the Church of the Good Shepherd, About Everything By Henry Sneddon presents a talk on the life of George Washington, the Catholic viewpoint on marriage and divorce is explained by a student, Margaret DeVine. In this way is built a feeling of helpfulness and co-operation between people of different creeds. The spirit of co-operation is furthered still more by friendly competition in athletics, and the resultant pep rallies and devotional programs in the interest of athletics. Here the student is taught to yell and sing in unison with his fellows. He forgets that he can't carry a tune and at least tries to make a noise. McKinley is coming and "Mai Poina" and "Aloha Oe" become his favorite songs. Then the big day arrives. McKinley is here! The student is brought on friendly terms with these other Americans who have travelled thousands of miles to play a game with his team. Harry Mau brings a letter of greetings from the student body of McKinley School, and its principal, Miles E. Carey. "Pop" Kendall, and Neil Blaisdell each express friendship for Weber and hope that athletic relations between the schools may be continued. Tommy Waddoupps, a former McKinley student, entertains with a song and tells of the feeling which he has for Neil Blaisdell, his old coach, the man whom he loves second only to one- his father. The teams line up. Winona Love presents each Weber player with that symbol of true friendship, the lei. Then there is a moment of silence as the McKinley captain places on the shoulders of Joe Clapier, representative of Weber, the Kehei-Hulu, a favor of the royalty, thus completing a sacred ceremony which has been ob- |