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University Daily Kansan
Tuesday, Feb. 23, 1960
Feminine Law Majors Not Among Green Hall Sightseers
By Donna Engle
Not all 120 students at Green Hill sit on the front steps in pleasant weather and whistle at KU's female population.
Green Hall's five women law students have other worthwhile occupations planned. Four of the five gave reasons for spending time inside Green Hall, not on the steps outside.
"I'm studying law primarily because I am interested in helping children. Because the rate of juvenile delinquency is growing, there is an increasing demand for qualified individuals to handle juvenile problems," said Lola Mae Harris, Lawrence second year law student.
"I want to work with a social welfare agency or any other agency which deals with children." Mrs. Harris said.
She received her B.S. degree from the School of Business before she entered the School of Law.
"I firmly believe women's best job opportunities in law are to go to work as an assistant for a good male lawyer because there are too many age-old barriers against an independent woman lawyer," she said.
Discussing politics, Mrs. Harris said:
"No, I am not interested in politics. I do not want anything whatsoever to do with them," she emphatically declared.
Mrs. Harris said people may prefer a woman to a man lawyer in certain cases.
"In cases of juvenile problems or family disputes, people often prefer women lawyers because they are usually more sympathetic," she commented.
Capital Punishment Opposed
When asked her opinion of the controversial capital punishment law, Mrs. Harris said:
"I think it should be abolished because it is not an adequate remedy for the problems that exist in our present complex society."
Ely Peppercorn, Lawrence second year law student, also inhabits Green Hall.
"I decided a long time ago that I wanted to go into law because it has always fascinated me. When I was an undergraduate, I took business law and loved it.
Miss Peppercorn graduated with honors in political science before entering law school.
"I went into law school with the idea that if I didn't like it that I would admit it to myself and get out I love it, so I'm still here," she said.
"After I finish law school, I would like to work for either the government or a private firm in the field of state planning," she said.
"Since many women get married after working for a few years, most
"I think that the government more readily hires women lawyers than private firms because the turnover is higher in women lawyers. Many firms consider a lawyer a loss for the first couple of years.
On the Hill
Tau Kappa Epsilon
Phil McColum, Hoisington senior, a member of Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity, and Nancy Baber, Webster Groves, Mo., junior, held their pinning party Saturday at Happy Hal's restaurant.
Miss Baber is a member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority.
Delta Upsilon
Delta Upsilon social fraternity has recently elected these officers; Denis Heffner, Dodge City senior, president; Dale McKemey, Downs, vice president; Kent (Mike) Berkley, Tescott, treasurer, juniors; Lynn Washburn, Colby, recording secretary; and Bill Hysom, Ottawa, corresponding secretary, sophomores.
The man that blushes is not quite a brute.—Edward Young.
private firms are reluctant to hire them" she explained.
"I am a Democrat and am interested in politics because my father is a state legislator," she said.
Public Office Sought
"Someday I would like to seek a public office." she replied.
Martha Cottle, Lawrence third year law student. said:
"I don't think I am a typical woman law student as I am 48 years old and have two grown children.
"I think that law is an excellent field for an older woman who wants an intellectual challenge and to be prepared to enter the business world again if her home life should be re-arranged."
Mrs. Cottle received her B.S. degree in political science.
"Whether or not a client will go to a male or female lawyer depends upon the person," she said.
"I believe that people think of lawyers like they do of doctors and other people who render them professional services. It depends on how much they know about the person and their trust in his ability to do a good job.
"I don't think that sex is too important."
Hermia Kaplan, Lawrence first year law student, said that she has taken such subjects as property, contracts, constitutional law, criminal law and torts since she began law school.
"Sex Not Important"
Alpha Tau Omega has announced the pinning of Diane Perry, Caldwell junior, to Nelson Voldeng, Wellington senior. Miss Perry is a member of Gamma Phi Beta sorority.
Perry-Voldeng
"I'm generally against capital punishment. However, it is not a subject on which I become too aroused," she said.
The pinning of Karen Vogel to David Rankin, both of Phillipsburg, has been announced by Alpha Tau Omega fraternity.
"I think that clients will usually go to a male lawyer first. That doesn't mean that I think that they are right, of course," she replied.
Two Pinnings Are Announced by ATOs
Vogel-Rankin
Miss Vogel is a freshman at Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa. Rankin is a sophomore here.
Five KU women have received appointments to Mademoiselle's National College Board for 1960.
KU Women Picked For Magazine Board
The group includes Julie Casterman, Pittsburg senior; Carolyn Coe, McPherson senior; Elinor Hadley, Kansas City, Mo.; senior; and Glenda Price. Topeka junior.
The five are among the 819 students at 314 colleges who will report to Mademoiselle on college life and fashions.
Don't Forget
Any organization not yet contacted which would like its picture in the Activities Issue of the Jayhawker contact:
John Stumbo
Today Tuesday, February 23
Patronize Your Kansan Advertisers
the deadline has been extended to
FEBRUARY 24
Perhaps during the hustle and bustle at enrollment time you weren't able to consider fully, the special Blue Cross-Blue Shield program.
To be sure each student has full opportunity to obtain this outstanding supplemental student health plan for second semester,the enrollment deadline for it has been extended until February 24.
A representative of Blue Cross-Blue Shield will be available tomorrow, to answer your questions and help you join.
See him in Strong Hall, main floor.
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