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VOL. VII.
ATLANTIC CHRISTIAN COLLEGE, JANUARY 20. 193-4
NO. 4
42 Alumni Pay On
Pledge For Gym
A lutal of twenty seven alumni
nare so far actually contributed the
amount of $139.50 to the, Alumni
Kund.
Fifteen other former Htudeuts
have pledged an ad<iitional amount
of $82.00.
Thus forty two A. C. C. alumni
have either paid or promised to pay
itv the near future an amount of
$221.50 to the Alumni Fund.
These figures speak well for the
flrnt year—or half year—of organ-
iz**(l alumni work and activity. They
should also show’ that there is at
leas some degree of genuine, practi
cal loyalty among the former stu-
drfits of Atlantic Christian College.
This speaks especially well for one
a<?lual half year of alumni activity
store there are no wealthy alumni of
our College, all of the contributions
Hesperians Elect Officer*
For Second Semester
The Hesp«?rlaii Literary Society
met Jan. 15 and elected officers for
the second term beginning Jan. 22.
The ele< tions were as follows: Presi
dent—Clinton Murray. 1st Vice Pres
ident -Vivian Prescott. 2nd Vii e
President—Sarah Loflin. 3rd Vice
President—Martha Woodard Davis,
Secretary—Mary Brewer, Treasurer
—Donahue liryant. Critic .Mr. Ben
nett, Chaplain—Oakel Hass, Pianist
—Paul Arline.
Mr. Murray, the new president, is
a resident of Wilsons Mills. N. C. He
Is popular with both students and
faculty. This is his third year In
college. His record is sulTlclent
recommendation to his capability.
Miss Vivian Prescott, of Aurora,
Miss Sarah Loftin, of Kinston, and
Miss Martha Woodard Davis, of Wil
son, are all very capable of ffmnR
their positions as vlce-prisldcnts.
.omlnK from teachers, preachers, or I PfO'
aln.uni enKaged in business or com-1 displayod their tal-
mmial work. ■ P'^hninit
I Of programs.
Their loyalty to A. C. College, ex- 1
pr. -d in practical terms, really '
r«pr.-,.nts a sacrifice on their part ,
and friends of the College should
thoroughly appreciate their efforts.
The names, present work and pres
ent location of each actual or
have been
pledg' d contributor to the Alumni
Foun»l are given on this page.
Of the $139.50 actually contrib
uted the sum of $80.50 was actually
paid in on or before Homecoming
Day. This means that $39.00 has
slQrr been contributed to the Fund.
.M(;st of the additional $39.00 (in
fart $25.00 of it) has been sent in in
response to the appeal sent out Just
before the Christmas holidays. The
amount of $15,000 was also pledged
in auHwer to this call, making a total
of $10.00 a.s the net result of that
UU/e.
In a few’ days a call letter will
again be sent out for contributions
of any degree or amount.
better choice could not
made.
Mr. Donahue Bryant of Saratoga
was elected treasurer. Mr. Bryant
a very active member of the sorlefy
has all the qualities required to fill
his new position.
Mr. Bennett, the new critic is very
well known on the campus. Judging
from his past accomplishments he
should make one of the best of crit
ics.
Mr. Oakel Bass, the new chaplain,
is also very well known. He is an
active member of almost every relig
ious society on the campus. His past
experience should stand him in good
stead.
The Trmstral ahlMty of Pan! ArHne
needs no introduction. He ii un
questionably very talented. He will,
without a doubt, serve his society
well in the position of pianist.
I*I,.\NS KOIt THK (JY.M.
<tOING KOUWAKl) K.\I*I1>1A
Alumni andffrlends of the Col
lege are natu^lly interested In
the construction of our new gym*
nasium, which will mean so much
to the growth of our enlarged
physical education program, and
this tittle squib is to answer their
natural questii^.* why has not the
gymnasium alpeady been built?
The answer^ Is a logical and
adequate one: the delay has been
both unavoidable and also the
best policy to^ursue under the^
circumstances.,
We have lieen working for
some time now on a PWA loan
.... we havo attempted several
times to rush matters as much a»
we thought safe under the cir*
cumstances, but w*e have received
no final answer as yet. Some
friends of the College have inter
ested themselves In our behalf,
who are persoouDy Influential or
at least more (tcquainted with the
best procedure to follow, and we
have been encouraged by their
efforts.
However, the final outcome de
pends upon whether the PWA of-
hcials can conitrue our institu
tion liberally enough to come un>
der the “public institution” defi
nition necessary for all PWA
loans. This undoubtedly has been
a major reason for holding up fi
nal decision on our application.
Local labor arrangements have
already been made and will be
used in the event our PWA appli
cation does not go through.
We, however, believe that it la
the wisest policy to follow to wait
a while longer 'mhlle there Is gen
uine ground for a possible PWA
loan.
Old Man—Is it true. Miss that you
Two thirds of every dollar contrib-1
uted goes to the Gymnasium Fund,
the remaining one third going for to be married soon?
the up'keep and maintenance of the j Powell—Wei, No, It Isn t. But
Alumni Association. The Secretary ; ^ »m very grateful for the rumor,
of the Association is receiving no sal- I
ary whatever from this Fund.
Ad amount of $750.00 has been ,
set up as our goal for the present;
year. 1
The Gymnasium Is now at the |
stage where all the material has i
either been ordered or has arrived. ,
The delay In its construction has
^^n a natural and unavoidable one, I
another article on this page ex
plains.
KI.Kt'TIOV FINAl.S FOU
MAY KISG AM> Ql KKV
TO liK HKIi!> 8(H)N
The election .committee has re
ported that the foUowing persons re
ceived the highest number of votes
in the election held January 19,
!»34, for May ktrg and q..*en. For
tfaev* MfSA.W'Ut-
ley. Maria Brlsson. and Ina Rlverf
Tuten. Kings are Jack Aycock and
Dick Barnes. There being no ma
jority, these persons will be voted
upon in a future election. The first
election held was annulled due to
the fact that some persons who voted
failed to register. Any of the re
maining candidates would be able to
fill the positions being voted upon
most competently.
Societies Elect Debators For Inter-
Society Contest In March 1934
♦
Alethian. Hold Election ' Ulah Driver and Hazel Wind-
OF New Officers |«y Affiiin Debating for Ale-
.. I, .111..,. I thi«n»—Erie Dail and Mable
, . . o T J" ,. T.T Cherry Elected by He.per-
ol... ted President of th- A ethi.n I It. i.„^herry Re.i^n. ^d
erary Hoc ety a it. r. tuiar nM Ctln* o.car Brin.on Take. Her
Monday night, January 15. Mr. Win- Place
fi«*ld Is a senior and a very promi
nent student. He has shown a
keen interest in the affairs of ‘the
college, taking part in practically all
th»* actlvlticH during his four years
as a student.
William Willis of Wilson was
ele<*ted to fill th» position of vice-
president. ThroMK^'out his entire
college career Mr. WIIJIs has dem
onstrated a remarkable talent for
unusual and original cntnrlainments.
As chairman of the program com
mittee he will hav«* ample opportun
ity to develop these talents to an ad
vantage both to himself and his so
ciety.
Miss Maria Brinson of New Bern
was elected secretary. Her precise
ness and neatness of manners as well
as her proven capaljllity will contrib.
ute to her efficiency during the next
semester.
Miss Mattie Belle fitewart of Wil
son was elected to the office of treas
urer. Miss Stewart, a freshman is
an outstanding student. She is vice-
president of the freshman class and
a leader in all the athletic activities
of the school. Miss Stewart Is the
first freshman to be elected to a po
sition in either of the societies.
Miss Gladys Charles of Grifton and,
Mr. Uussell Roebuck of Wllliamnton
were elected co-pianlsts. They need
no recommendation other than their
playing. Both seem to be gifted
with very unusual talent. They In-
leV^to help the “say' ft
music” in a big way.
Miss Kathleen Kagles of Saratoga
was elected critic. Miss Kagles' ex
perience as vice-president and chair
man of all program committees I CHEER LEADERS ELECTED
should make her more tolerant and i
understanding. j
.Monday, January 15, was a red-
l«lh‘r day for the students of A. V.
t'ollege. At Socli'ty meeting that
night the debators fur the annual
Alethlan-ileKperlan l)i>bate. to be
held in March, were e|<<-ted In both
societies.
.Miss l^alah Driver of Wilson and
Mift^ Hazel Windley of Pantego, both
excellent tlobalors, are the ones
whom the Alethian Society choae to
represent them. The alternate
chosen b ythe AlethUtns is Miss Julia
Mae Winfield, of Pahtego.
The Hesperians chose as thair de
baters Miss Mab|(« Cherry of Uocky
.Mount and Krie iJnll of (jrifton. Miss
(’herry, becaus*' of l^ck Of time, has
handed in her resignation, and the
alternate. Oscar Brinson, of N**w
Bern .is to take her place. Dail was
one of the d<‘balord who went from
A. C. last year to be In the State De
bate. where he made a very good
showing. Brinson, although he has
had no experience In debating, won
Jhe Heel tat lon-D(^<'lamat Ion Cont«st
lield in New Bern High School In
1932.
It is not certain at present Just
who will be alternate for the Hes-
perians.
Iiiiist year the Aif^thians won the
Debating Cup. and since th«lr last
year’s d«*i>ators are back In school
this year, they stand u good chance
.wloiUiuc if again. The Hcsp*T
Ians this y<»ar, however,'are running
two new debaters for their side, and
they have great hopes.
AT RECENT MEETING
ROGERS AND AMERSON
ELECTED CO-CAPTAINS
BASKET BALL TEAM
Leaders in the sports world of
A. C. College have recently been
recognized and rewarded for their
^hlevements. Eldon Rogers, “The
Unky Senior from Hose Hill,” and
George Amerson. "The little Junior
Irom Black Creek.” were recently
ele<-fed co-captains of the 1933-34
Basketball team. Both players have
*bown such unusual ability in the
last two years that It would have
l^een difficult to choo.se between
them. The system of co-captains
worked so successfully last year, that
the same system is being tried again
this year, with high hopes.
The team has shown up unusually
*®11 in all games so far this year,
^bough the outcomes have not been
^XActly what was desired. The weak
nesses of the team have been
^fought out by these games, thus
Clving them a chance to eliminate
^hese before the trip up in the West
s'll part of the State. And with the
^pable leadership of the new co-
^ptalns. and the splendid coaching
of Coach Hodges, the Buil Dogs are
**I>ected to have a good season.
Alumni Contribations Total Two
Hundred Dollars First Half Year
-
$221.50 Paid and Pledged So icachinK, nro«don School, Dudley;
Far; $140 Actually Paid; A. James, postal clerk. Wilson; A.
Two Third* of Contributions K. Munn, teachInK, Pink Hill; P:isie |
Go for Gym; Goal of $750 Meyers, commercial work. HaKers-;
Set for Year. ■ t"*"- -''d.: Merle Owen, teachlBK,
‘ I Dunn; Mrs. J. H. Parrish. hou»e-
Korty two former students have keepinK, Wendell; AKnes Peele, |
either contributed or plwlged a total ^ teaching, A. C. C.; J. M. Perry,
of two hundred and twenty one del- preachinK. Martin County; Ksther
lars and a half ($221.50) to the nicks, teaching. Lenoir County; ,
Alumni Gymnasium and Mainte- Rachel I(o(terson, teachlnft, Wilson's '
nance Fund. Mills; Herberta Stuckey, teachlni?. '
Twenty-seven former students Wilson Cfunty; Margaret Silver-!
have actually paid in to this Fund thorne, teachinK, Stantonsburg; M. j
one hundred and thirty nine dollars k. Sadler. Dean, Lynchburg College; j
and a half (»139.50). This means imtty Wnite, teaching, Lenoir Coun-j
that the total amount pledged and ty; Gladys Whitley, leaching, Pante- i
as yet unpaid is eighty two dollars ^o; Meeda Weaver, teaching. Red |
(J82.00). Oak, Nash County; and F. W. Wieg- '
With less than half a dozen eicep- man. graduate student, Transylvania [
tions all contributions and pledges university. |
have been in amounts of J5.00. The
ri«Uc<Hl t'ontrilKitom
W. J. 1). Burrus, preaching. New
Hern: Mrs. 8. T. Cherry, teaching,
Pactolus High School; little Cara-
wan, teaching, Bath; Mrs. Kloise
Grady Eskridge, teaching, Kenly;
Sadie Greene, commercial work,
Hackney Bros.. Wilson; Margaret
Hall, teaching, Murphy; Mr. and
largest single contributor Is Robert
Grady, owner and publisher of the
Roanoke News. Weldon, N. C. Mr.
Grady’s contribution is J25.00.
.\ctual C’<»iitrlbut«rM
E. O. Arnold, principal Williford
School, Rocky Mount; Virginia Bos
well, teaching, Middlesex; Z. E.
Brinson, principal Stokes High j .
School' W T Boyette, teaching, I Mrs. James Lawson, teaching, Lenoir
Cleveland School, Johnston County: j County; France. .Manning, teaching,
J. w. Blackman, Jr.. teaching,! Middlesex; Donald MIdyette. bu.l-
Grimesland; S. T. Cherry, principal ness, .New Bern; Annie Malllson,
pactolus High School; Mrs. W. A. , teaching. Stonewall High School; L.
Davis (Christine Whiteley), house- H. Willis, teaching. Marines; L^
keeping Clayton; Mrs. C. S. Eagles, Reel. teaching, Arapahoe High
housekeeping, Wilson; Robert Grady, School; Annie Simmons teaching,
publisher, Weldon; Mary Harper,, Wayne County; Jane Williams, Wll-
Teaching, Wendell; Dorothy Joyner, jftoo.
PROF. HODGES VISITS
HOME IN MISSISSIPPI |
DURING HOLIDAYS
Prof. K .A. Hodges, accompanied by {
Thelma Lee Gibson, Baxter Adcock.
James Lang, and Herman Bandlin. |
left here at 1:30 on Wedn#*sday. I)**-
cember 20, for Alabama and Missis- •
slppi. They reached Atlanta at >
4:30 Thursday morning, and from
there went to Birmingham, rea«h-
ing there at 10:30. After he had
droppe<l his passeng<Ts in Atlanta
and Birmingham, Mr. Hodges sp* nt
the rest of Thursday and Friday in
Birmingham and rea< h<*d his hom#»
in Mississippi on Saturday night. H**
spent a very qul»’t Christmas as his
father was seriously ill In the hospi
tal during the time he spent at home.
On New Year’s Kve h'* left Mlssin- I
sippi and returned to Birmingham,
where he picked up part of his pas- •
sengers for the return trip. They ^
left Birmingham at 10:30 Monday,
and just west of Birmingham he
came very near having an accid**nt. ’
He met a bus on one of the mountain |
pasws, and since the gravel road
was wet, he came very near being
ov#'rturn#*d. They reached here at
10:00 Tuesday, and he spent the r»*«t
of the day catching up on the sle^p
he lost on the drive here. The rea
son for his early return was that the
Bask^^lbftll Boys had to practice, and
he had to return to coach them.
He had no car trouble other than
a shattered steering apparatus, and
this was apparently caused by fTi**
awful roads on which he was for<*wl
to travel. He states that to drive
on roads like those only made him
appreciate the N. C. Highway System
more.
At a meeting held in the auditor
ium Saturday. January 6. Miss Mab«*l
Ch«^ry, Miss (ieraldlne iUyant and
Mr. Oscar Brinson w<*n' elerted
chf«rl«!adern; Miss Ch'*rry being
head cheerleader.
l;nder th«* l«‘ad«Tship of these
three en(hu>dastic persons the stu
dent body is really showing some
spirit In the form of a noise to a
tune.
MeetingH are call**d about twice
<*a< h week and "yells" are practiced.
Th« stud*'nt Ixwly Is gKting more
and mor«* flll‘d with the old “win
A. r". spirit and it Is exp«*ct«*d that
with dose after dos«} of this "sure
cure“ medicine luj**cled into our
team, that success Is JuMt around the
forncr.
Y.M.C.A. HOLDS UNIQUE
MEETING FRIDAY
Th»* Y. M. C. A. held a unique
n«<‘<*ting last Friday morning at ila
usual meeting. It was hf id in th<*
lobby of the Boy's dormitory In the
form of a "Bull Session." As usual in
<(uch sirsslons th<! dls«'UssIon came
freeiy from the students and faculty.
Th<- first slice of bull was the sub
ject of "Betting.** Aft»*r a definition,
murh discussion follow, d. In which
President Hllley sUlted that petting
was all right. If It was not Indulged
In promlscuoufly.
The n*'Xt topic of conversation was
the matter of "Dutch-dating." Th**r»‘
s/*fm«'d to be a variance' of opinions
on th«* mattor although there was
murh talk both pro and con. Th^n
the subje«:ts of smoking and drinking
for both sexes wer«* discussed, but as
all bull sessions do, this ons broke
up before a definite tleciMion was
reached.