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THE CHOWANIAN, OCTOBER, 1960 Enrollment Has Doubled Over Past Three Years Gift to be Used For Purchase Of Rare Books The Chowan College library has received a gift of $500.00 to be used to add to the library’s collection of North Caroliniana. Donated by Mrs. Haywood Duke of 815 Woodland Drive, Greens boro, the gift was made i n memory of her mother, the late Mrs. Etta Savage Ethe ridge, a member of the 1887 graduating class at Chowan. Mrs. Neva Campbell, Chowan College librarian, in making the announcement stated that half of the gift funds are being used for the purchase of rare books on North Carolina and the re mainder for the procurement of more contemporary volumes. Among the books already add ed to the library as a result of Mrs. Duke’s gift are: a first edition of Moore’s School His- 1584 to 1879; King’s Mountain and Its Heroes, a valuable his tory of that decisive battle, written by Lyman C. Draper in 1881; and North Carolina, 1780-81, an 1889 publication de scribing the invasion of the Carolina by Lord Cornwallis. Also; Ante-Bellum North Car olina, a social history written by Guion G. Johnson in 1937; Early Architecture of North Carolina, prepared in 1947 by Frances B. Johnston and Tho mas T. Waterman; and North Carolina History told by Con temporaries, by Dr. Hugh Lefler. Noted Educator Leads Convocation An address by Dr. E. Norfleet Gardner of Henderson, o u t- standing minister, author, edu cator, editor, and Christian statesman, highlighted the open ing Convocation program at Chowan College on Friday morning, September 9, at 10 o’clock. A native of Franklin, Virginia, Dr. Gardner earned both the B. A. and M. A. degrees at the University of Richmond. He al so holds the B. D. degree from the University of Chicago and the Th. M. from Southern Bap tist Theological Seminary. In recognition of his contributions to the religious life of the south, the University of Richmond con ferred upon him in 1952 the honorary degree of Doctor of Divinity. His pastoral ministry was per formed primarily in North Car olina Baptist churches, notably in Dunn, Thomasville, Hender son, and Laurinburg. While pastor of the First Baptist Church of Dunn, Dr. Gardner taught religion at nearby Camp bell College. Immediately following his re tirement from active pastoral duties some months ago, the Chowan Convocation speaker be came interim editor of The Charity and Children, official publication of the Baptist Child ren’s Homes of North Carolina, and remained in that position until the recent appointment of the new editor. An author of note in religious circles. Dr. Gardner has col laborated with others in the production of several writings. Over the past three years the student enrollment at Chowan College has almost doubled. In the fall of 1957, 299 students were enrolled. This fall 586 stu dents have been enrolled. This year's record-breaking student body at Chowan—over 100 more than last year’s all- time high of 479—is truly a cos- mopolition group. There are students from 65 North Carolina counties enrol led, along with enrollees from numbers of other states, includ ing New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Wash ington, D. C., West Virginia, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. Two young ladies from foreign countries are also enrol led at Chowan this year—one from Thailand, the other a Ro tary Exchange student from Finland. Commenting on the tremen dous increase in student enroll ment this year, Chowan Presi dent Bruce E. Whitaker stated that he viewed the situation with mixed emotions. “Naturally, I am delighted,” he said, “at the fine enrollment increase, as well as at the ex ceptionally high caliber of the students this year.” He went on to add: “However, I regret very much the fact that we were forced to turn away well over 100 qualified young people because of a short age of both classroom and hous ing facilities.” Dr. Whitaker concluded by saying: “The marked increase in student enrollment at Chowan is but a forerunner of what is yet to come; it serves only to highlight the tremendous chal lenge which is before North Carolina in the program of their seven college.” i BhUSHNS Grandparents aid Carole Lee Meador of Richmond, Va. Ml « Freshman and Sophomores get acquainted Among his own published books are: Old Testament Characters; a two-volume work entitled Lamp Unto My Feet; Journey to Japan; and Always the Ten Commandments. Throughout his ministry. Dr. Gardner has been a recognized leader among Southern Baptists and has served on many of his denomination’s leading boards and committees. At present, he is the recording secretary of the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina, chairman of the Convention’s important commit tee which is preparing a pro gram of advancement for North Carolina’s seven Baptist col leges, and is also a member of the Foreign Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention. Chowan College president Bruce E. Whitaker, who pre sided over the opening Convo cation program, extended a cor dial welcome to new students and returning sophomores on the Chowan campus. The rules for good cooking are well-known and are printed in a thousand books, yet cooks persist in their slovenly ways and women get married with out bothering to learn how to boil an egg or made a sand wich. The person who is getting a meal for himself alone, provided he has to do the dishes and pans, seldom uses more than one pan, one spoon, one plate, one fork, or one glass. Bill McCants of Wyoming Del., returns for last semester
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