Honor—How Much? “High minded character or principles: fine sense of one’s obligations: credit or reputation for behavior that is becom ing or worthy; high public esteem.” We have always maintained that we could not stand women in mass. They seem so much smaller and pettier than men. But the conduct of our campus honoraries rather puts that little theory to shame. If Kwama, Phi Theta Upsilon and Mortar Board have failed to live up to their standards of serv ice, leadership and scholarship on occasion, we have some times wondered if Skull and Dagger or Druids even bother to profess standards for selecting membership. Skull and Dagger uses a mixed system of house quota and house loyalties to choose their members. It often appears to be an organization made up of two men from each of the largest and most active living organizations on campus. If that is to be the way members are to be chosen, we suggest each house elect its representatives and forego the artificial petition system for this select little social group. Honoraries will probably always be in line for criticism from those on the outside. But when the members of these honoraries disregard the fundamental definition of the word, we wonder if they can even justify their existence. Take for example. Skull and Dagger as a service honorary. Other than help with new student week activities—carrying suitcases for freshman women at Carson and Hendricks halls, which also provides opportunity to get the first look at the new est and prettiest additions to the campus—and cleaning up after the Junior weekend picnic, the group does very little. “He hasn’t done so much but he’s a real smooth guy.” is the recommendation which many members of these select groups receive. But they get the membership. For the fellow that is crazy enough to work his head off, get high grades and hold responsible offices on campus, it’s the “cold shoulder” unless lie's also a fraternity brother or typical Joe College type. This by no means reflects on all present members of these two honoraries. But if a group disregards “honor” in their selection, than they as a group receive no honor from other campus groups. About the only thing we can say for Druids as a group is that they don’t wear sweaters. At least we don't have to constantly be reminded of the fictious dogma that these are the “out standing” junior men on this campus. Druids often indulge in personalities in selecting member ship. They receive membership only on the recommendation of present members, which leaves plenty of opportunity to pro mote “favored” candidates. We’ve heard about trading votes and refusing to accept a qualified candidate unless all the “spon sored” men have been voted in. And offhand, we could name three outstanding men on campus today who have never re ceived a nod from Druids or Skull and Dagger for similar xeasons, i\ot only does Druids use the limiting method of member xjominating for considering candidates, but their bright and shining halos, seem to prevent them from doing anything once they become a member of the group. „ •, True,-Druids at least avoid the fiction of a service hon orary. They make no claims to bp an active organization. And surely there is truth in the philosophy that someone .who is busy enough with activities and studies to deserve an honorary needn’t be further burdened selling icky stickies or mums. But we question if Druids are any busier than other people that hold membership in campus honoraries. Friars, like Mortar Board, has a much better record than ■either of the lower class honoraries. We could name several outstanding men who have gone through three years of col lege, ignored by Druids or Skull and Daggers, to be recog nized in their senior year by Friars. Friars occasionally over look a qualified member, but their “secret” method of selection leaves us little room for other than general criticism. But because Friars have maintained themselves as an honor ary, and usually make an effort to include the really top men on campus, the “honor” of the name Friars continues to mean something to those of us who are pretty disillusioned by the Other two men’s organiaztions. An honorary is no place to indulge in personalities and catty remarks about candidates under consideration. Once it becomes such a place, it is no longer an honorary. We think there is a place on campus for recognition of a job well done. We think that place could very well be the present System of campus honoraries. But, without honorable purposes, honorably carried out, these organizations can give honor to none. If you don’t take your job seriously, no one else can. Before you cast that opposing vote or that “aye” vote for Joe’s candidate—Friars, Mortar Board, Druids, Skull and Dag ger, Phi Theta, and Kwama—think! Go over those standards, those high-minded ideals you pro fess. Take everything out in the light, recognize the fact that some of your members will be pushing their favorites, that some of your members will want to keep out people whom they don’t like, that yours is the toughest job in the world if you want to do it right. And think! and think! and think! It’s your organization and you know what you want to give your members in the way of honor. But to us, the name alone doesn’t mean a thing. Oteaon Daily EMERALD The Oregon Daily Emerald is published Monday through Friday during the college year from Sept. 15 to June 3, except Nov. lf>, 25 through Dec. 7 through 9, 11'through Jan. I i March ^through 10, 12 through 29, May 3, and 31 through June 2, with issues on Nov. 21. Jan. 23, and May 15, by the Student Publications Hoard of the University of Oregon En , tered as second class matter at the post office, Eugene, Oregon. Subscription rates: $5 per school year; $2 per term. Opinions expressed on the editorial page are those of the writer and do not pretend t<» represent the opinions of the AStTO or of the University. Unsigned editorials arc written by ! the editor; initialed editorials by the associate editors. We Wonder eN r KWAX tonight. The radio show, from 8:15 to 8:30 p.m., will feuture several sol* of clues on various foreign coun tries. The first person to call KWAX and correctly identify any of the countries will receive two tickets to the WU8 sponsored Vodvil. The 15-minute quiz program will be piped into the Student fish bowl, according to Pete Plumridge, WUS radio promotion chairman. Records of Kuropcnn and Orien tal music will also be played din - ing the program. Ted Goh, WUS general chairman, will be inter viewed by Plumridge ubout Re work of WUS in other countries. CAMPUS BRIEFS Deadline (nr Itemi for thin column i» at 4 p m. the day prior to publication. 0 The Duck Preview housing commute will_jnect Thursdny at 4 p.m. in the Student Union, ac cording to Nan Hagedom, com mittee member. 0 Recent pledges during spring term open rush include Carolyn Lemley, Alpha Omieron Pi; Claud elle Fills, Joan McKenzie, and Pat Smith, Delta Delta Delta; and Laura Harper, Sigma Kappa. 0 Junior Weekend float chair men will meet at 3 p.m, today in SU 313. according to Mary Wilson and Ann Hopkins, co-chairmen. 0 Sub-chairmen of the Junior Weekend luncheon committee will met at 4 p.m. today in the Student Union, according to Corky Horton and Marcia Hodgson, co-chairmen. 0 Duck Preview program com mttee chairmen will meet at 2 p.m. today in the Student Union. § The Hawaiian club will met today at 8 p.m. In the Student Union, according to President Lorna Mrakawa. 0 WRA intramural swimming matches scheduled for today and next Wednesday have been can celled, according to Olivia Tharald son. ^ Druids, junior men's honor ary, will meet at 6:30 p.m. today in the Oregana office. • The Order of the “O” will meet at Sigma Nu at noon today, according to President Doug Clem ent. Plans^ for initiation will be discussed. 0 The Red Cross Board will meet at 4 p.m. Wednesday in the Student Union, according to Mary Wilson, president. 0 The YWCA cabinet will meet today at noon in Cerlinger hail, according to Sally Stadleman, publicity chairman. Your Official Ring If you want your ring by the end of Spring Term— ORDER NOW You have your choice of Four Different Stones— Onyx, Synthetic Ruby, Blue Spinel, Synthetic Tourmaline. Greek Letters May Be Inscribed Upon Stones If Desired U. of 0. Alumni Association Room 110-M, Student Union