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University Daily Kansan Monday, November 13, 1961
Kansan Focus on ASC Elections
Tomorrow the polls open and selection of living group representatives to the All Student Council begins. The executive staff of the Kansan interviewed each of the candidates to determine which are best qualified to represent their living group on the All Student Council.
MOST STUDENTS DO NOT have the opportunity to become acquainted with all of the candidates seeking election in their living district. The Kansan had the opportunity to meet with the candidates for the respective council seats in a three hour session last Thursday evening.
Kansan recommendations, made on the basis of these interviews and the candidates' past records, appear in this special editorial feature today. The Kansan has made recommendations only in cases where one candidate is decidedly better than his opponent or opponents. In many cases there was little marked difference in the qualifications of the candidates.
THE CANDIDATES FROM EACH LIVING DIStrict were interviewed in a body. Each candidate was asked the same five questions. The questions asked were designed to determine the candidates' knowledge and grasp of student affairs. These questions do not reflect the Kansan's conception of current issues but were on subjects that would allow some insight into the candidates' background and interest in campus affairs.
The Kansan's selections were in no way dependent upon the candidates' agreement or disagreement with the Kansan's past editorial stands on these subjects. We would rather have informed opposition than ignorant support.
THUMBNAIL SKETCHES OF THE CANDIDATES appear along with a picture of each candidate. Activities, honors, and reasons for running are listed in condensed form so that the voter may inform himself of at least the basic qualifications of each candidate.
A record of the number of candidates elected from each living district in the past and an explanation of voting procedure appears on page one of this issue. Each voter should familiarize himself with this information
so that when he goes to the polls he will be able to make the most intelligent choice.
THE KANSAN EDITORS are disappointed at the general qualifications and knowledge of campus issues shown by most of the candidates. Many did not have knowledge of some of the important issues that the All Student Council has faced in the past few months. Some did not realize that an ASC Human Rights committee was created last spring. Many of their opinions on the ASC investigation of Watkins Hospital and the Kansas Union were hazy, showing a lack of knowledge about an ASC action taken just last week.
However, a few of the candidates did show an excellent understanding of the issues they would be confronting as ASC members. In at least two districts the candidates for a single ASC seat both have excellent qualifications.
The Kansan hopes that the information contained in this special feature will prove a valuable aid in the selection of the best possible Council members.
The Editors
Jerry Dickson
Lee Ayres
David Knudson
David Gough
Dean Salter
Candidate Sketches
Fraternity District
JERRY DICKSON, NEWTON JUNIOR (VOX) Activities: Interfraternity Pledge Council president, KU debate squad, Delta Upsilon outstanding pledge, NSA committee, chairman Young Republicans. Statement: "Student government, in the last three years, has progressed significantly. It would be a pleasure for me to help in this improvement trend. I am particularly interested in seeing the liaison between state government and student opinion improve."
LEE AYRES, WICHITA SOPHOMORE (UP) Activities: KU-Y, Statewide Activities, Sigma Chi executive committee, Sigma Chi social chairman. Statement: "My strong interest in making the fraternity men aware of the role of the ASC is my principal reason for running. Because of my intention to actively participate in all ASC functions, I believe this goal can be accomplished."
DAVID KNUDSON, GOODLAND JUNIOR (VOX) Activities: SUA, Accounting Society, Canterbury Club, Pi Kappa Alpha pledge trainer. Statement: "I have felt that the ASC is not as strong a group as it could be, and I would like to aid in making it stronger. I have been a member of the VOX party for three years and they believe I have the potential to become a good ASC member."
DAVID GOUGH, CHANUTE JUNIOR (UP) Activities: College Intermediary Board, vice president of Statewide Activities, Owl Society. SUA Publicity Committee, Varsity Golf, Alpha Tau Omega rush chairman, People-to-People. Statement: "My interest is in bringing several separate, but similar organizations into closer contact on such issues as stop week or dead week."
DEAN SALTER, GARDEN CITY JUNIOR (VOX) Activities: Owl Society, Varsity debate, general chairman of SUA Activities Carnival, Interfraternity Council, president Delta Sigma Rho (honorary forensic society). Statement: "I enjoy active participation in student government and in carrying the responsibility of helping to determine the policies that contribute to the scope of the University."
BOB CASH, HIAWATHA JUNIOR (VOX)—Activities: Interfraternity Council, Statewide Activities county chairman, Westminster Fellowship. Statement: "As a member of the IFC and of that organization's Rush Committee, I find myself positioned at the crossroads of fraternity opinion. I feel that I can represent the fraternity living district and desire to serve this district as best I may."
The Kansan Recommends
JERRY DIXON—Because of his wide experience and excellent record in student government. He has the necessary knowledge of campus issues.
DEAN SALTER—Because of his knowledge and grasp of the issues facing the ASC. His past experience and successes on other student activities indicate he would make a responsible ASC member.
The qualifications of the other candidates appear to be approximately equal.
Men's Small Dormitories
CARL LOGAN, HOLLIDAY SOPHOMORE (UP) Activities: SUA, International Club, intramural manager for Stephenson Hall. Statement: "There are, at the present time, many issues of great importance facing the student body here at KU. I feel that I should like to help form the policies that can best benefit all students here at KU in regard to these issues."
GEORGE HAHM, SCOTCH PLAINS, N. J., JUNIOR (VOX)—Activities: Campus Chest, alumni chairman and secretary for Battenfeld Hall. Statement: Wants to encourage expansion of scholarship halls, eliminate duplications in campus activities and committees, "look into gymnasium building" and insure that out-of-state students are taught about KU and Kansas.
The Kansan Recommends
BOTH CANDIDATES are highly qualified. Either would make a good council member.
Men's Large Dormitories
BILL BRIER, OVERLAND PARK FRESHMAN (VOX)—High School Activities: Debate team, band. National Forensic League. Statement: "I am running for the ASC because I have a definite interest and desire to participate in student government. I also wish to strive for fair independent representation in all organizations on the campus."
GARY GRAZDA, KANSAS CITY FRESHMAN (VOX)—High school activities: Vice president of student council, National Honor Society, Quill and Scroll. Statement: "If I am elected I would hold a meeting in my district prior to every major debate in the council. Through this meeting the men in my district could voice their opinion. Thus, I would have their ideas concerning the issues and would vote accordingly."
HOLLACE CROSS, KANSAS CITY, MO., JUNIOR (UP)—Activities: Presently on the ASC. Statement: "I will hang a bulletin board in JRP on which I will post all new and old business of the ASC. I will poll the student opinion at JRP by means of an informal petition. I will always be available to listen to any student opinion from JRP."
JEFF HUBRIG, LENEXA FRESHMAN (VOX) — Activities: Oread Hall treasurer. Statement: "I am running on the VOX platform for the ASC to ensure the independent district of fair representation on all campus issues. To give the independent opportunity to voice their opinions where they can be heard."
JOBY JOBSON, PRAIRIE VILLAGE JUNIOR (UP)
—Activities: Templin Senate, Templin Publicity Committee, Templin Decorations Committee. Statement:
"My purpose in running for the ASC is to build interest in student government and thereby strengthen the position of student government at KU. If elected, I will actively and consciously represent the views of all men in my ASC living district."
The Kansan Recommends
HOLLACE CROSS—Because of his knowledge of the ASC's organization and work.
WILLIAM BRIER—Because of his clear and logical stand on the issues he discussed.
JEFFREY HUBRIG—Because of his desire to work in campus affairs.
Carl Logan
George Hahm
Bill Brier
Gary Grazda
Hollace Cross