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A STUDENT PUBLICATION OF FLORA MACDONALD COLLEGE
HE IV RED SPRINGS, N. C., NOVEMBER 2171955 Nuin
Stair Speaks During Spiritual
Enrichment Week Nov. 15-17
Bullock; Chorus Lead
In Thanksgiving Service
Rev. Fred Rogers Stair, Jr., Informal discussion groups on
from Hickory, N. C. led the col- 'How Can We Know Our Re-
lege as speaker during Spiritual ligion is Right” and “Christian
Enrichment Week, Nov. 15-17. j Marriage, Christian Homes, and
Mr. Stair was born in Knox- Christian Vocations” and im-
ville, Tennessee.
He graduated from Davidson
in 1939 where he received his
B. S. Degree. Following his
graduation he accepted a po
sition in Rome, Georgia where
he taught and coached at Dar
lington School for Boys. He en
tered Union Theological Semi
nary in Richmond, Virginia and
studied from 1940 until 1942.
Following his training at the
Seminary, Mr. Stair entered the
army .
In 1945 Mr. Stair studied at
the University of Edinburg in
Scotland and returned to the
United States and was later
discharged from the army. He
re-entered Union Theological
Seminary under the Charles' i
D. Lorus Fellowship and received
his B. D. and Th. M. degrees.
Among Mr. Stair's activities,
he includes the duties of the
adult advisor of Concord Presby
tery.
Mr. Stair’s services through
the week included chapel
services for Tuesday and Wed
nesday morning and vespers on
those same days in the rotunda.
On Wednesday morning. Morn
ing Watch will be conducted at 7
o clock. Aslo a special time
was set aside for those who
would like to talk to Mr. Stair
personally. Those interested
found him in one of the parlors
at eleven o’clock in the morning
until twelve o’clock and two
o'clock in the afternoon until
three.
125 Seniors Attend
Open House Party
The annual fall house party
at Flora Macdonald College con
sisted of about one hundred
and thirty girls. Some of the
girls arrived on Friday night
while most of them arrived
Saturday noon.
Things got under way after
lunch Sf^turday with a mass
meeting in the auditorium. At
three thiVty paJturday, after
noon, the girls watched an ex
citing game between the big
and little sisters of F. M. C.
The Baton Club entertained at
the half of the game.
An informal sing was held
around the rotunda before sup
per where the Friendship song
and Alma Mater lere introduced.
After supper they were enter
tained by the Conservatory
members and the Highland
Playens in the auditorium.
After that both societies enter
tained the group.
Everyone went to the church
of their choice Sunday morning
and at one fifteen, a tea was
given by the sophomores, their
future “big sisters”.
mediately after supper, Mr. Stair
REV. FRED R. STAIR, JR.
Marshals Get Gowns
Mershafc i\^ered in their
new full-length white evening
gowns at the concert pre
sented by John Druary, tenor,
in the Flora Macdonald College
auditorium.. Thi's performance
was the second in the college’s
concert-lecture series.
Dresses of the marshals are
made with ruffled nylon net
over a layer of taffeta. The
;atin longwaisted bodice is ar
ranged in folds ending in points
on either side.
Full arm length gloves of
white nylasuede decorated with
mother-of-pearl buttons at the
wrist completes the attire
^rangements were made with
Jraham’s Department Store
of Red Springs in ordering the
dresses..
Jean Sessoms is representing
Zetesian Society as Chief Mar
shal. Other marshals, chosen by
either Zetesian or Epsilon Chi
Societies, are, Norma Pittard,
Frances Ann Williams, Ann
Turner, Martha Stepp, Jane
Sheets, Barbara Arrington, and
met with these groups and stu
dent leaders.
The last event of the week
but certainly the most impress
ive was the Vesper and Com
munion Service in the auditor
ium on Thursday evening. Im-
mecjiately following the com
munion Service in the auditor
ing Service will be held around
the rotunda, closing it with the
Lord’s Prayer.
Nine Represent FMG
In “Who’s Who"
Nine seniors were tapped for
•‘Who’s Who in American Col-
legs and Utiiversities” Thurs
day, November 3, in a service
conducted by Dean Price H.
Gwynn. Students are selected by
the faculty of Flora Macdonald
College according to their lead
ership, scholarship, promise of
future usefulness, and student
body honors.
Mary Archie Brown of St.
Pauls, president of the student
body, marshall, secretary of the
student body, superlative Cap
ability was the first to be tap
ped. Others included Mary Mc
Lean of Raeford, president of the
Christ ian Association; Sallie
Ann Munroe of Parkton, presi
dent of the Athletic Association,
Maid of Honor; Frances Shaw
of Lumber Bridge, Chief Mar
shal, past president of the
Junior Class; Betty Joe Hatcher
of Garner, vice-president of the
student body, past president
of Zetesian Society
Under the direction of Mr.
Lawrence Skinner, members of
Jones Discuses Mergei
November fifth marked
Homecoming day at FMC. Miss
Peggy Shinn, president of the
Alumni Association, presided
during the day. Following a
prayer, Dr. Woodson welcomed
the guests and cited imprcrve-
ments made on campus, among
which are the fire doors, re-
pairs on auditorium, and an
over-enrollment of 320 students.
Mr.ry Archie Brown, prasiden*'
if the student b9dy. welcom'^d
he alumnae home after which
Dr. Charles Vardell, Jr., enter-
•■ained the gr:np at the piano.
Following the entertainment
Mr. Halbert M. Jones, director
of the board of trustees of FMC
and vice chairman of the board
of trustees of the new Presby
terian college, gave a report cn
the findings of the board on the
consolidation of Flora Macdon
ald, Peace, and Presbyterian
Junior colleges.
Jones Explains Situation
In his address Mr. Jones ex
plained that though Flora Mac
donald is under the control of
Payettevile and Orange presiby-
teries, the synod has a large
stake in her future, as it con
tributes funds to the college. He
also brought out that the synod
of North Carolina shares in ex
penses of six other schools.
the Choral Club of Flora Mac
donald Ocllege have planned an
outstanding program of
Thanksgiving music. The pro
gram will take place in chapel
on Tuesday, November 22nd.
‘Blessed is the Man” (Rach-
manioff); “Come, Ye Thankful
People, Come”; Orlandus Las
sus; Three Psalms 25, 5 and
43; and “Prayer of Thanksgiv
ing’’ are the selections chosen
by the chorus..
Besides reading the Psalms
that the Choral Club will sing.
Dr. Leslie Bullock, will close
the program with the benedic
tion. Shirley Thorton will also
take part on the program.
In previous years the Choral
Club has given similar chapel
services and has also given
Thanksgiving concerts in near
by areas. These programs have
received much praise and the
faculty and students here at the
college are eagerly awaiting the
coming program.
The sacred numbers to be
presented this year will surely
make the appoaching holidays
more significant and leave the
group with thoughts of the
meaningful tradition of Thanks
giving.
Gollectlen Arrives
Traveling exhibits of the Walt
Whitman Collection have ar
rived at Flora Macdonald Col
lege. Dr. Eleanor B. Scott, head
of the English Department here.
Pour years ago the Ford has been instrumental in mak-
Foundation gave, at the request i jng this exhibit availaible. It
of the synod, $50,000 to make
a thorough research into the
problem. They set up commit
tee of thirty people to study
and meet with a panel of five
experts.
Committee Makes
Kecommendations
After a study extended over a
period of two years, the com-
Also tapped were Carolyn mittee and panel have recom-
JRobinson of GastonuaJ, editor
of “Pine and Thistle”, past presi
dent of the sophomore class;
Bonnie Bunn of Rocky Mounts
mended that Mitchell college
seek to find other support, that
Lake Valley High School be
supported icn the Home Mission
president of the senior class; j basis, that Davidson and
Shirley Thornton of Reidsville, ‘ Queens colleges be strengthen-
past editor of “Pine and Thistle’’, ed, and that Flora Macdonald,
editor of “White Heather,” and j Peace, and Presbyterian col-
Kitty Oliver of Reidsville, past leges be merged. Location of the
editor of “The Skirl,” Business consolidated school will be an-
manager of the “White Heather. ’ n:unced in March.
the Charles E. Peinburg Collec
tion and through his generosity,
these traveling exhibits have be
come very successful.
Each exhibit consists of fifty
photostats of valuable Whitman
photographs and related mater
ials enclosed in laminated lu-
cite, each panel 12 by 22 inches.
Sets of these panels are loan
ed to libraries for three weeks
free except for shipping costs.
The Peinburg traveling exhibit
has been displayed at many
places, ami:ng them the Alder
man Library, University of
Virginia.
Dr. Scott says that the col
lection will be displayed on first
floor West Hall. Everyone will
be given an opportunity to se3
these.
tL’!le;!ls Selest McLean May Oueen, Other Superlatives
by Jeanne Flournay After selection of the May Nancy Jo Thompson were chosen
“I don’t know how I felt. I just, Court, the studnet body was ' electing superlatives. For the
can’t describe it.” Laughingly ^ faced with the necessiJ*' of
Peggy Graham. Carolyn Johnson | Mary McLean revealed her feel-
was elected this year to com- j
plete the nine marshals of the
Junior class.
'ngs about being elected Queen
of the May Court for 1956.
During excitement packed
meetings, Mary was chosen
iMay Queen and Sallie Ann
Munroe, Maid of Honor.
- . , . . , Following this selection by
Juniors, big sisters to the „ i., j t u j
„ . i. . - J fthe assembled i5tu)ient body.
Freshmen entertained their lit- , : . / ■
each class selected its repre-
Juniors Fete Little Sis
tie sisters at a party Saturday
night from 7:30 to 9:00. The par
ty took place in the gym where
the entertainment centered
around a skit taking the group
from high school through col
lege.
Little sisters dressed as little
girls, since the theme was a
sentatives for the May Court.
From the Senior Class and
Junior Class three representa
tives were chosen. The Seniors
selected Frances Shaw, Pat
Clark, and Betsy Graham.
The Juniors picked Ann Turn
er, Norma Pittard, and Barbara
‘kiddie” party. Refreshments Arrington. The sophomores
consisted of pepsi-cola, pineap- elected Cloe Peters and Cynthia
pie punch, crackers, and cook- West. Margaret Mansfield and
ies. by the Freshman Class.
MARY McLEAN, MAY QUEEN
superlative “Capability’’ the
students selected Mary Archie-
Brown. “Dependability,” the
honor that includes trustworth
iness and reliableness, went ti>
Betty Joe Hatcher. Distinction
in personal and social tracti;
gave Sara Dawson the superlat
ive, “Personality.” “Sportsman
ship,” not only pertaining to ath
letics but also her campus life,
was recognized by the students
as they elected Pat Powell to-
this honor. “All beautiful with
in as well as without” — —
these words were remembered'
as Joy Stalvey was chosen for
the superlative “Beauty”. A
girl who typifies all these chai-
acteristics and more is Ann
Turner. Chosen as the “Best-All-
Round girl in Flora Macdonald
College, she stands for the best
on our campus.