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Volume V
LOUISBURG COLLEGE, LOUISBURG, N. C., MONDAY, JUNE 3, 1946
Number 8
Bishop Peele Delivers
Baccalaureate Sermon
Dr. Meyer Delivers Baccalaureate Address
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To graduates and certificate stu
dents Bishop W. W. Peele of the
Richmond Area, Methodist Church,
delivered his baccalaureate sermon, j
based on the Scripture “That I may i
know Him,” in the Louisburg Meth
odist Church May 26.
The Bishop spoke of a scholar as
“man thinking.” It makes a differ
ence what you think—about God,
about this world, and about your
self. “Our thinking,” he declared,
“stops before centralities, finalities,
and ultimates.”
According to Diffendorfer, mis
sionary to Japan, the speaker
quoted, “To know what God knows j
and not to be what God is, is one j —
of the most dangerous things in the |
world.” In Bishop Peek’s own | MKDALS AWAHDEl)
words, “To have God’s secrets in
our minds without having God’s
character in our hearts is tragedy.”
In conclusion he left the thought
that “It takes more than this world
to make a man.”
The college Glee Club, under the
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HONORARY STUDENTS
Dr. Glenn Gives
Y- Sermon
Dr. John C. Glenn, minister of
Duke Memorial Church, Durham,
was guest speaker at the commence
ment joint Y-meeting May 26. His
Barbara Howard was presented
the Brantley Medal for the best
all-around woman student in the
j senior class, graduating cum laude.
Having been secretary last year,
i Barbara has this year been presi
dent of the YWCA and was an
Urbana representative, a member
of Beta Phi Gamma both years and
vice president this year; a member
of Alpha Pi Epsilon both years; a
proof reader for Columns this
year and assistant managing editor
and assistant news editor last year;
a member of the Athletic Associa
tion, being secretary this year; a
sermon was centered around aims
that he would make great in his i Physical Education
Club both years and this year mem-
STUDENTS ACHIEVE HONORS
There are many who will start
with great enthusiasm and achieve
ment ; however, the number, though
sometimes smaller, is more signific
ant of those who either work up to
worthy achievements or maintain
to the end the high standard set.
To these students who for the year
1945-46 have achieved honors the
last mile of the race—special con
gratulations are offered b y
Columns.
HONOR ROLL
Second Semester, 1945-46
RAINWATER SPEAKS
AT ALUMNI RANOITET
“Let’s think — these diplomas
charge you with the obligation of
beginning to think,” declared Dr.
Harold D. Meyer in his baccalaur
eate address to the graduating
class May 27.
“Try to understand one another,”
he urged; “try to heal wounds.”
The national aspect of life he
presented, declaring that America
with all of her faults has untold
wealth and opportunity to offer her
citizens, who should have faith in
her. He stressed the wide open
fields from which a person may to
day choose a vocation, citing the
fact that there are over 8,000
choices today over against approxi
mately 3,000 when he made hia
choice.
The family he pointed out as hav
ing infinite possibilities for effect
ing good, in spite of the darker
side pictured in the divorce sta
tistics.
The individual he emphasized as
the final and most significant unit
of life, as a being of too much
greatness and significance to be
mokled by mere social patterns, reg
imentation, and standardization.
A final major emphasis he made
upon the importance of believing in
the South and building toward her
future greatness.
His message centered around the
words, “Watchman, what of the
I night?” He stressed the great im-
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life if he were a college graduate
again and knew what he now
knows.
First, he said he would cultivate
inner assurance and beauty; sec
ond, develop the habit of kindly
deeds day by day; third, become
acquainted with the hope-giving
values of the Bible as a means of
overcoming life’s difficulties; and,
fourth, choose Christ as his leader
and guide for life.
The vesper service began with
the Call to Worship by the YMCA
president, Abner Askew. The con
gregation sang “Are Ye Able.”
Barbara Howard, YWCA president,
read the scripture and offered a
prayer. “Above the Hills of Time”
was sung by Mr. Moon. President
Patten introduced the speaker. Dr.
J. Marvin Culbreth pronounced the
benediction.
Music was furnished by Miss
Sarah Foster. The five commence
ment marshals served on the
occasion.
Miss Foster Presents
Music Recital
The music pupils of Miss Foster
were presented in recital May 24.
Those playing piano solos were
Mary Frances Oakley, “Happy
Farmer” by Schumann; Marie Haz
elwood, “Scarf Dance,” Chamin-
ade; Elizabeth Leonard, “Garotte,”
Haydn; Katie Blanton, “Minuet in
G,” Bach; Emma Deane Simmona,
“Elizia,” Massenet; “Mary Jane
Brown, “Fur Elesi,” Beethoven;
Mary Frances Taylor, “Anitra’s
Dance,” Grieg; Carolyn Cobey,
“Valse Impromptu,” Upcraft; Isa
bella Regan, “Walse in A Flat,”
Brahms; Hazel Stephenson, “Trau-
merai, Remonze,” Schumann; El-
wood Guilford, “Warrior’s Dance,”
Holler; Joyce Johnson, “Ritual Fire
Dance,” De Falla; and Ida Liskey,
“Valse Chromatique,” Godard.
Vocal selections were given by
Ann Hinnant, “Out of My Soul’s
Great Sadness,” Franz; Jean Mc-
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ber of the Monogram Club, Student
Council, and ex officio member of
the Central Religious Council and
vice president of the senior class.
Ida Liskey was awarded the Al
pha Pi Epsilon medal for outstand
ing work in the Commercial De
partment, at the class-day exercise
May 25.
The winner was president of her
fraternity one semester of her sen
ior year. Other positions she held
were editor of The Oak, member of
the YWCA cabinet, the Glee Club,
and the Commercial Club both
years, social reporter for Columns
her first year, and member of the
Physical Education Club of the
Campus Activities Committee, and
maid of honor of its May Court her
second year.
These graduates represent
unique aspects in the lifetime of
Columns, during that period Bar
bara, from Isle of Pines, Cuba,
being the only Louisburg graduate
residing outside the United States
and Ida, from Elizabeth City, being
the only commercial graduate with
also advanced musical training.
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Leonurd, Janice
Bullard, PoJly
Whitley, Geraldine
Mann, Charlotte
I^iskey, Ida
Kynum, Margaret
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Honorable Mention
2.47 McDuffie, Louise
2.44 Howard, Barbara
2.41 Cox. Mildred
2.41 Worrell, Iris
2.40 Blanton, Katie
2.38 Hale, Kathryn
2.35 Light, Elizabeth
2.29 Davis, f'rances
2.29 Coleman, Nancy
2.25 Thigpen. Helen
2.24 Driver, Carolyn
2.24 Johnson, Flora Dean
2.21 Parrish, John
2.20 Smith, Herman
2.18 Simmons, Joan
2.17 Stallings, Ksther
2.12 Carr, Mary Elizabeth
2.12 Ricks, Edith
2.11 Johnson, Joyce
2.11 Jones, Shirley
2.11 Peele, Margie
2.07 Thigpen, Betty
2.06 Johnson, Ann
2.06 Taylor, Mary Frances
2.06 White, Ida Lee
2.06 Smith, Pauline
2.00 Bowles, Mary
2.00 Bright, Jean
2.00 Weldon, Billie
2.00 Meggs, Billie
2.00 Stephenson, Hazel
2.00 Alston, Bobbie
The Rev. Roland Rainwater, Jr.,
former student at Louisburg Col
lege, a graduate of the Duke School
of Divinity, and recently Navy
chaplain, was guest speaker at the
annual alumni banquet May 25.
Beginning his after-dinner speech
reminiscing of his Louisburg days,
he mentioned humorous incidents
about Miss Stipe and Mr. Kilby. In
the more serious part of his mes
sage, he stressed four chief points
which education should develop;
I cultural appreciation; mental abil
ities and creativity; feeling, pur-
I pose, motivp; anfl Christif^n action.
The speaker declared that so
many of us know what is right but
are not willing to do it. He urged I
right action and pi’eparation men-
tally and spiritually. Because we exercises were staged
must “carry on and finish the job, southwest campus May 25
winning the war is a minor matter chimney memorial as a
compared with winning the peace.” ^^ckground. The class marched in
The banquet opened with the in- J,” salutatory was given
vocation by Bishop W. W. Peele of ^*'‘‘"ces I^iskey. The class
T3 T, I history was read by Martha Kime.
The class poem was written and
given by Mary Frances Oakley. The
CSass Day Exercise
Presented
the Richmond area. Mrs. B. B.
Everett, president of the associa
tion, extended a welcome to the
association members. Mrs. T. A.
Cooper, vice president of the Rocky
Mount chapter of the association,
responded. Miss Sarah Foster gave
vocal selections, with Ida Liskey at
the piano. Miss Stipe presented the
senior class to the association. The
Oak was presented by Ida Liskey,
editor-in-chief, to Mr. Kilby, dean
of men, in appreciation of his many
contributions to campus life.
The presentation of the service
honor roll of Louisburg College
alumni was made by the Rev.
J. Marvin Culbreth.
Mrs. Everett recognized reunion
classes and others and Dr. Patten
presented a plan for erecting a me-
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In Memoriam: Albert Edward Smoak, Others
Recalling the nobly beautiful tribute to those sons of Louisburg who made the supreme sacrifice—an
inspiring tribute spoken by Dr. J. Marvin Culbreth, Louisburg Methodist minister, at the alumni ban
quet May 26—Columns wishes to add a word of eulogy in appreciation of those eleven who never again
can gaily meet former college friends and walk the familiar paths and halls of Alma Mater. Special recog
nition is here made of Albert Edward Smoak, of the class of ’42, one of those sons—the only one who
was a student at Louisburg after the founding of Columns. He is perhaps most vividly remembered for
his charm of reserve and friendly smile. Into the annual of his second year at Louisburg was written of
him the characterization “smiles, bashful, easy-mannered”; and his friends must still fondly so remem
ber him.
Louisburg was the last place he visited after joining the Marines and going to camp. He had hoped to
return for home coming shortly before going overseas, but no leave was given.
Born January 14, 1921, he was killed in action on Iwo Jima March 21, 1945. His short 24 years seem
far too few for investing a life of such genuine quality as his, but those brief years have left so much to
be cherished and to inspire that he lives on, still contributing to the world he loved — and the college he
loved.
Without a tangible memorial he would still be remembered; yet the beautiful thought of his parents,
Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Smoak, of Aberdeen, to offer $300 in his memory to be used for a gift for the college
—their lovely thought so well recalls the friendly nature that was their son’s that, whatever the gift may
be, it will stand a lovely token of one who both in life and in death was a generous-hearted giver of self
for the greater joy of others.
senior class sang the class song,
which also was written by Mary
Frances Oakley. The class prophecy
was given by Mildred Parks. The
last will and testament was made
by Mildred Boney. A floor lamp,
gift of the class, was presented to
Dr. Patten to be used in the social
hall. Mrs. Kilby presented an
award to Ida Liskey for being the
best-all-around secretarial student.
The valedictory speech was given
by Barbara Howard, after which
the class sang “Alma Mater.”
The music was furnished by
Joyce Johnson. The five commence
ment marshals assisted in the
exercise.
Commencement Echoes
“Don't you flare l>‘'oiiio ii de
featist.”—Dr. Harold I). Meyer.
“W'e to iioiiri.slk our souls
on thoughts of tJod.”—IJisliop
I'eele.
“So many of us know uliat is
riRlit, hut are luit willing' to do
—Tli» Roland Uainwater.
"Those who Rave their lives In
World War II have crowned man
wi(h a n-w reverence. They liave
enhir{»‘'d the study of ft'eoftraphy
to (he hiimanllles.”—Dr. J. Marv
in Culhreth.
I wish oui’ s(‘liools (o accept
the task, not only of transmitting
the wislom of (ho afj-es, hut (he
art of livinK tOKether.”—Dr. Har
old D. M»y*r.
“Carry on, finish the Job—wiii-
ninf> the war is a minor matter
compared with winning the
l«-aee.”—The !{^v. Itoland Kain-
wat«-r.
“It’s easy to trust (i«Ml if you
know Him.”—Itlshop I’eele.