the clarion
May 25, 1957
Pi\GE TWO
An Era Has Ended
across 'J'HE DESK
An era in the history of Brevard CoUeige ^ ery college
ended whe„ President Robert H. S.amey ^ f “
e.d«i when President ;;a7 MeLarty. Jr. [[S “SSei T‘Ss-” -
of «ce president and K^. Emmett Ke y
TlTTlGtt ■ iiniib • miiph is in.-
becomes the new “‘|^“7..:^
ihe iiv contemplatii-on of this
of this institution.
A Tribute
sincerity counts for much, endea
vor is worth more than all save sin
cerity. A person who has had to
work for a living and keeps both
of these attributes has proved him
self. Such a person who is inter-
vP«r neriod which ends with mness last fall was a|ested in helping others in a teach-
year p v,ono-A that i-plief of somei^ _„ i= tni]v rare. This
President Stamey’s change
:roffTc; is one that has been ^B^^ai«
lear indication that relu^ ! ing capacity is truly rare. This
^ means an interest not only in teach
f'i!3aesi.deiit Robert H. Siamey
filled with growth, the rais
inff of standards, and an ex
tensive building ^ Pi’ogram.
President Stamey s states
man-like way of conducting
all college affairs has cer
tainly raised the prestige ot
the college. In speaking ot
President Stamey it is impos
sible to speak in anythmg
except superlatives.
One would scarcely rec
ognize the campus of Bre
vard College if they had last
seen it five years ago. ihe
ing a certain academic sui'oject, but
also, in a student’s personal life
CTood member of his commua-
most gracious in this matter. I look
forward to my association .35 ^
President McLarty. I shall &eek 10.. ^ respectable citizen,
give him the assistance whicli 1 j among us such a per-
Leded so desperately during the,^^^
past five years. I regard this move j Brevard College
as a forward step in the progressive ,
development of th^ institution. | integrated herself and has
The next five years should, be moi e
signifkant in'the history of Bre
vard College than the past five. A
new day is upon the horizon.
As we come to the end of anoth
er year and the end of my tenure
her hand on the pulse of our be
loved college. Her interest in stu
dents is surpassed by none. She has
not only fulfilled her academic po
sition to the best of her ability,
but she has taken on the yoke of
new dormitories, the Campus Center and a
the Administration Building has taken place in ,
ingjiv, short period of five years. The college is now e^gag
in the biggest building program in its one hundred years o
^^^^e entire campus was saddened when illness struck
President Stamey at the beginning of this year; as a result
»f this illness, he will have to slacken his customary pace.
Jfo matter what pace is suggeted by a physician will d
wha± h© thinks necessary for the betterment of Brevard
College^aking entire student body, I am privileged
t» mve to you our heartfelt thanks and appreciation tor
year sincerity, hard work and influence. This is our trib
ute to you.
Annual Is Dedicated
as President., I wish to take this op-1 [^g.i. assigned extracur-
. ..
The entire staff of the Clarion
would like to take this opportun-
poftunity to express my apprecia
tion to the alumni, the Board of |
Trustees, fadulty, staff, students >c_uu .
and generous friends of the col-j
lege for their support and coopera-1 recoS'^i^'^ appre-
;ion during these years. Some great I y advisor to the
advances have (been made. Let us: Sigmon, thanks!
rejoice in these accomplishments
and look forward to the future with 1 . ^old Meeting,
confidence under new leadership.^ Officers Will Be Elected
Letter To The
Students
j An alumni luncheon at 12:30 p.
in. on Saturday, June 1, 1957, will
i initiate commencement activities.
. ... I At this meeting new alumni offi-
Another year of college is ®wift_ ■ 1957.58 will be
ly drawing to an end. This time of members of this year’s
graduating class will be guests of
again. We are happy in that we
The traits of understanding, patience, friendliness, sin-
*‘pritv and straightforwardness certainly describe the ded-^ _
“J-fsei T. S, ™t:
stadents, helping them prepare for a more abundant and
til life. ;
To Sue Jackson, editor of the Pertelote and her entire
staff, a resounding “thank you’’ for the 1957 Pertelote. A
catsual glance through the glossy pages will certainly
^ow the arduous work that went into its publication.
I think I speak for the entire student body when I say
"Congratulations on a job well done.”
the year brings mixed emotions to
everyone. New friends have been 'Asociation and will be
made by everyone, s»me we shall welcomed into the Asso-
see often in the future, while there • ^^e alumni president,
are others whom we may never see
It’s Been Great!
we hate to leave our dear friends,
this college, and even the hills or I
iiTiountains around the tow’n of |
Brevard. 1
If I may, I would like to thank
each and every student here at
Brevard College for the faith and
confident;e they have shown in me.
As I looked over some of the
things written in my annual about
me by some of the students. I feel
Alumni To Elect
Officers At Meeting
The annual spring business ses
sion of the Brevard, Weaver, and
Rutherford College alumni wiU
be held Saturday, June 1st. Presi
dent John Benfield, of Mount Hol
ly, has urged alumni to attend the
meeting and the graduation exer
cises.
With the close of the school year 1956-57, many stu-
deBts will sever their educational ties with Brevard Col
lege and replace them with ties of affection and sentimen
tality for their alma mater. In looking over events of the
past year, many names come to mind; names of people that
isave devoted their time and energy to directing clubs, pub
lications and student government functions.
These people certainly deserve our expressions of -
rhanks and congratulations: Steve Davis, student govern-
ment president first semester; Pete Beatty, second semester L^'^.^eceslllv fuiml tLTtTerol
president; Margie Long, secretary of the student govern
ment; Sue Jackson, editor of THE PERTELOTE; Don
Geatry, editor of THE CLARION; Jimmy Calloway, bus
iness manager of THE PERTELOTE, M. S. M. president;
Barbara Davis, president of Phi Theta Kappa; Louise Mc-
Ta^g^ert, president of Sigma Pi Alpha; Paul Blackburn,
r-i^ "D r-. 4- r\ r» • T lV\V\TT 1\/T /~i/~VV»/"k
^ - I A nominating com.mittee has
very humble and ashamed of i chosen candidates for the election
cnlf fr\T* fimac T tiMAri tn thinK - , . rr*i-
>f nlumni officers. They are:
self for the times I tried to think
that I was somebody.
I would like to speak for myself
and the .'tudent council and say
that we have enjoyed serving .vou ;
this year, and that we sincerely. v„
a. 1 « ..llk^O I J I t 1 I i i
appreciate the support given us -
by the students. We realize that
v/e haven’t done very much for the
Presiiiert
John Benfield
Mount Holly. N.
C.
adiary—Brevard
Brevard, N. C.
Mv. Rilry P,;lmcr — Weaver
Asheville, N. C.
I\OV. R;illin Gibbs
Rutherford
Charlotte, N. C.
lie uuLies oi „ , ~
ff. , ; ... f ' Secretarv-Treasurer
my office. I hope vou will forgive ... • , ,,, ,,
tv,;.- 1 Miss Dot Wallace
me for this. I . i m r
I v.'ant to take this opportunity i ^■■icvarf. . _
to thank every member of the stu-1 pable than I was. But I can hon-
dent council this year for the|estly say that I have relied on my
Ta^^ert, president of Sigma Pi Alpha; Paul Blackburn, things they have done. I believe true convictions in every decision
president of Alpha Beta Gamma; Libby Moore, president;‘‘‘'-ii;t ii each of vou knew what some th::l 1 ha- ' had to make. I have
of Women’.'^ A.s.spmblv: ’.Tack Kimbro. nresident of the'o^ council members have tried'iried to hnse mv actions on what
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THE CLARION STAFF
INTERCOLLEGIATE PRESS MEMBER
Editor Laney Funderburk
Feature Editor : Kay Johneon
News Editor Charles Hilbers
Sports Editor L. G. Deyton
layout Robert Little
Photographer Roland Peacock
Advertising Jerry Brady
Exchange Patty Curto, Mary Lou Parker
Advisor Mrs. H. W. Sigmon
things they have done.
I Aipna rsexa ijamnia ; i^irjuy iviuore, presiaeiii;if each of vou knew wjiai some jtn::l 1 ha’ '
s Assembly; -Jack Kimbro, president of the'°^ council members have tried |iried to base my actions on what
to do for the students, everyone i my idea ol. what the students would
would seek out each member of I w ant. S.)me of the students have
the student council and thank them jbeen disappointed in me, I know,
personally. They have done a won- but I had 1o do what I thought was
derful job in supporting me andjihe opinion of the majority. I do
Xilso restraining me in some of my | not apologize for anything I have
more radical ideas. They have been'done as student body president, but
splendid this year and I am deeply il do apologize for the things that
igrateful for what they have done. I didn’t do.
In closing, I would like to say | I hope that each one you will
that I have enjoyed serving you receive the best that life has to of-
thIS second semester as president fer. Farewell, and God Bless each
__ ao
lof the student body. My only re-
gret is that I was not any more ca-
and everyone of you.
Pete Beatty
Mens Assembly; Bob Cantrell, Wodenian club president;
and to all o^ers too numerous to mention, who have aided
in m^ing this year a highly successful one.
. i*.r. returning students will strive to carry forward the
traditions and ideala set before us by these outatandii^g