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PERSONALI TIES CAMPUS BIG WHEELS RICHARD YEARWOOD Preceding each Journalism class is usually found, written in bold handwriting upon the blackboard, a reminder: “Cof fee Time 12:30." Anyone who is at all acquainted with the jovial personality of Richard Yearwood has no doubt as to the authorship of this timely suggestion. The date March 28, 1934 is very significant to Richard, for this was the day he was born, in Knoxville, Tennessee. Today he has grown to a lofty six feet and is “every inch a Richard affiliated himself with many varied activities while in high school. He was the Sports Editor of the annual, as well as a member of the choir. One of Richard’s favorite extra-curricular activities was sports. He excelled in football for two years. Richard participated in three track meets, was City Sprint Champion (100 yds.) and for two years was the State 50 Meter Freestyle Champion. Richard’s participation in extra-curricular activities did not end with high school. At Gardner-'Webb he became Presi dent of the Freshman Class and a member of the Pilot staff. His freshman year, he was chosen by the student body as a superlative. This year, Richard became a member of the language fraternity, of which he was elected president. As in high school, Richard continued to retain an interest in sports. He has played football for both years here at Gard- ner-’Webb and to crown his efforts, was admitted to the Mono gram Club. In his freshman year Richard served as president of this organization. Richard’s favorite scholastic interests are English and Journalism. To quote Mr. Yearwood. his favorite pastimes are “resting and eating." “I like most any kind of good food—steaks, French- fries, ‘pizza’ pies," he continued. ■When questioned about any particular likes and dislikes he replied: “I would like to have a red and white Cadillac; Dislike—work of any kind.” After finishing this year at Gardner-Webb, Richard plans to continue his studies at Memphis State next year and later at Vanderbilt University. He plans to major in English. To quote Richard, "1 wish to be a college profe.ssor and make much money.’’ BETTY JEAN EMMETT Spinning, spinning, the Big Wheel is spinning. It took a long spin this month and came to a stop on Gastonia’s gift to Gardner-Webb, Miss Betty Jean Emmett. Betty Jean, who recently celebrated her birthday, began her existence in Gastonia twenty years ago, February 9, 1934. In search of education she attended three different schools: six years at Armstrong Grammar School; two years at Gas tonia Junior High, and her last four years at Gastonia High. Band was the most important thing in Betty Jean’s life during her public school days. She played the clarinet for six years, attaining the position of solo player in high school. Next was ataining good grades because this was one of her main goals in high school. Betty Jean got the grades! As proof of her scholastic ability in high school, Betty Jean was the recipient of one of her school’s highest honors, she was tapped for the National Honor Society. As further evi dence she was president of the Science Club, and in her Junior year she won the science trophy for outstanding work in Since first gracing our campus, Betty Jean has been a valuable addition to the school, scholastically and socially. She has won many friends with the broad smile and warm “hello" that are a major part of Betty Jean’s personality. During her freshman year, Betty Jean has been a valuable member of the Young Women’s Auxiliary, a member of the choir and Glee Club and the Band. Besides all these other extra-curricular activities, she was a home-coming sponsor, and a member of the May Court. Betty Jean has completely overshadowed her freshman achievements this year. She has proven to be a versatile young lady. She was made a member of the Delta Psi Omega, honor ary dramatics fraternity, for her performance in “Jane Eyre.” She is a member of the International Relations Club, and the Pilot staff. She was elected, by popular vote, Editor-in-Chief of the Anchor during her freshman year. To cap her many meritorous achievements, Betty Jean was chosen a sophomore superlative. In the recent campus election of May Queen, Betty Jean was one of the runner-ups which automatically put her on the 1954 May Court. Because of these achievements and her personality, Betty Jean has been worthy of being this month’s Big Wheel. Page 5
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