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May 30, 1945
QUEENS BLUES
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“Parting and forgetting? What
faithful heart can do these? Our
great thoughts, our great affec
tions, the truths of our life, never
leave us. Surely they cannot sep
arate from our consciousness: shall
follow it withersoever that shall
go; and are of their nature divine
and immortal.”—Thackeray.
Those words sincerely express
how your Diana feels at the end
of this year. It is human nature
to forget the past; but is It not
just as true of man to remember
all those beautiful and binding
thoughts and deeds? Those things
which are so much a part of you
that their influence is deeply en
graved on jmur hearts, and will
always affect the future. You
may forget how Mary Smith wore
her hair; but can you ever forget
Mary’s honesty and fair-play in
everything she did? Or you may
not remember the day your favor
ite teacher embarrassed you be
cause you were a little too inat
tentive in class; but will you for
get that day she so inspired you
with ambition that all of you
decided your goals could be at
tained if you only became aware
oI them in time?
These things can never be erased
off the - slate of life, because they
represent what you want to be,
and though you are not conscious
of it, they have molded your phil
osophy.
The precious years you have had
at Queens have been so full of
the little things that count. Like
every psychologist will agree—you
are what you are because of both
heredity and environment. When
you first entered this college you
inherited past traditions left here
by former students and teachers.
Perhaps you first chose this as
your school because your mother
was an honor graduate of Queens.
Or because you had heard of the
valuable courses that were of
fered. Or maybe, because a good
friend of yours told you that
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that you could not possibly lose
by making it your school. What
ever your reason might have been
(and you alone know that rea
son), its source was gained from
others—those whose judgment was
the soundest in forming the in
heritance which you most desired.
And as for the environment, it
is all around you and you have
become an important part of it—
devotionals in chapel—stunt night
—rush week—enjoyable as well as
dull classes — week-end trips—
bridge in the “rec” room—deep
discussions of life long after lights
go out; light and giggling ses
sions about clothes and men—
Miss Knowie’s flowers—dogs in
vading the campus—rain and sun
shine; autumn leaves and snow—
letters from home; and telegrams
from a P.O.E.—redheads, brunettes,
and blondes; friends and a few
enemies—V-E day, and war bond
drives—plays, musicals, lectures,
and stories—bitter Wintery days on
the soccer field; warm and heal
ing sunbaths a few months later—
the quiet and peaceful Sundays;
the Noisy chatter during the week
—grades, and tears, and smiles,
and conferences with teachers—
May Day—awards—sister classes—
formal dinners and banquets—rat
day, and graduation—and each of
you could add a million more.
Small, but oh so important!
And now your graduation! For
many of you it means the final
preparation for something you have
probably been planning all of your
life—one of those dreams formed
in childhood which has changed,
but still possesses the deep roots
of your young heart’s desire. For
others it will be one step before
the wedding march—your desire
to educate your children, and
build your home on a high plane.
And still, to some of you, it only
adds to your confusion of the
whys and wherefores. Regardless
of the reason, it is time for you
to don that symbol of intellect,
and get that cherished paper which
entitles you to so much.
It’s all before you. Seniors, and
all of us sincerely hope that you
find that “something” in life
which will bring you the greatest
contentment, faith, and happiness.
From Diana, speaking as a repre
sentative of everyone here at
Queens—It’s been swell, luck to you,
and next year you be the first
ones to return as alums.
Homecoming And Class Night
Main Events Today
Today Homecoming Day will be
the chief attraction on our campus.
All our alumnae have been invited
to return to their alma mater as
guests of the college. At four o’clock
today the Annual Baby Show will
be held, sponsored and directed by
the Charlotte Chapter. Babies from
crawling tots to grown-up three-
year-olds, belonging to the former
Queens’ students, will be judged by
this year’s senior class. Mrs. Sue
Mauldin Smith (’39) is chairman
of the,show.
In between important business
meetings the alums will have time
to see the art exhibit being dis
played by the art department in the
science building. And at six o’clock
the Reunion Dinner will be held.
At eight-thirty Dr. and Mrs.
Blakely will have an informal re
ception at their house for members
of the graduating class and their
families, and for the visiting alumnae
and campus guests.
The traditional Class Ni^ht exer
cises will be held in the Alay Day
dell at seven-thirty. At this time,
the Seniors recognize their suc
cessors, the Juniors, by exchanging
their coveted caps and gowns.
The Juniors will march in on one
side of the terraced dell and wJll
carry the long daisy chain. At the
same time, on the other side, the
Senior*-' wearing their caps and
gowns, will enter in a procession
led by June Holder, Chief Marshal.
Frances Bryan, president of the
Senior Class, will be in charge of
the program. The valedictorian and
salutatorian addresses will be made,
and the class gift will be presented
to the college by the president. The
following is a tentative list of those
who will take part in the exercises
tonight:
JUNIORS:
Anderson, Elnora
Andrews, Elizabeth
Ballard, Virginia
Bame, Irene
Bell, Elinor
Blackburn, Elsie
Brotherton, Willene
Carter, Elizabeth Holmes
Clark, Joyce
Corry, Carolyn
Crane, Kitty
Craven, Francella
Crawford, Sarah Jo
Curlee, Rachel
Darrow, Estelle
Davis, Helen
Deaton, Beth
Fisher, Evelyn
Flowers, Mary Lee
Grice, Harriette
Harrill, Margaret Nell
Hobson, Carolyn
Jackson, Virginia
Jarrell, Ruth
Kay, Charlotte
Klutz, Mary Ella
McArthur, Mary Kathryn
McGirt, Anne
McMillan, ReDel
McMullen, Shirley
Mitchener, Janie
Morrow, Betty
Neill, Sarah Virginia
Nickles, Rebecca
Patterson, Mary Jane
Pendleton, Grace
Potter, Bea
Potter, Helen
Pressly, Ruth
Skirrow, Doris
Smith, Lilyan
.Starr, Betty
Tarrant, Anna Blanche
Thaxton, Martha
Thompson, Sara Noll
Todd, Mary Lee
^^enning, Martha
Young, Eva Martin
ON LEAVING COLLEGE
By Helen F. Blacks hear
One last remembering,' one minute more,
One glance arouned my room, then break the spell
And pack away my books. No use to dwell
On winged hours passing—other girls before
Have said good-bye and softly closed the door.
Have looked down from this window, seen the swell
And fading out of sunsets, loved as well
As I the feel of misty nights, the muffled roar
Of trains through darkness.
Future days, I know,
Will hold as much of beauty. Come! Strip bare
The shelves and tables. What’s an ended year
With all of life before me? Bravely go
Along the empty halls, nor turn to stare
At ghosts of days, dear days, behind me here.
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Nancy Gordon,
Soph. President
Laura Sanford,
Junior President
Junior Class Mascots
Mary McGill, Incoming
Senior President
SENIORS
Holder, June
Chief Marshal
Adams, Edna
Ballard, Margaret
Barrcntine, Betty
Bost, Mary Lacy
Bowman, Shirley
Carpenter, Joyce
Carter, Betty
Claywell, Betty
Darbyshire, Nadeene
Duckworth, Tiny
Ezell, Margaret
Fluck, Anna
Fogleson" Polly
Hodges, Betsy
Horne, Sue
Houchins, Joanna
Howard, Betty
Kenyon, Bettie
Kerchner, Carol
King, Jane
King, Ruth
McCall, Annelle
Mason, Agnes
Mauldin, Dot
Miller, Eva
Murray, Beverly
Paschal, Claudia
Plonk, Peggy
Robbins, Doris
Schaaff, Betty
Shiflet, Gwyn
Smith, Mildred
Spears, Betty Lou
Stevens, Blanche
Sutton, Gloria
Turner, Elsa
Wade, Jeanette
Waltman, Virginia Rea
Welch, Bettye
Whitmire, Mary Louise
Wood, Emmy
Scottie Nisbet
Reader for poem
Betty McGill, Poet
Marie Sitton,
Salutatorian
Virginia Nell Smith,
Valedictorian
Mascots of Senior Class
Frances Bryan,
Senior President
Visiting Minister,
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Dr. Blakely
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