) Mtrl A STUDENT PUBLICATION OF FLORA MACDONALD COLLEGE Volume No. 9 Flora Macdonald College, May, 1961 No. 9 Outstanding Men To Address Graduating Class Associate Dean Selected Have you met the Assocdate Dean of Women for St, Andrews? She is Miss Wallace Mims from Edgefield, South Carcilina. Miss Mims did her undergraduate work at Wdnthrop College an Rock Hill, South Carolina, where she major ed in school music. From there sihe went to Teachers College, Columbia University, where she received her Master’s Degree in student personnel admiinistration anfl guidance. Miss Mims has previously held the position of dorm counsdor 'at Woman’s "College, Greensboro, college hall and college union di rector at Student Teachers Col lege in Newpaltz, N. Y. and stu dent personnel manager at Lime stone College in Gaffney, S. C. Her previous experience includes work during WW H and YWCA v/ork as young adult pragram di rector. Miss Mims is interested in reading, liors^ack riding, land modern damcing; (however, a cracked vertebra /has limited her aotivity in horseback riding and modern dancing) Her hobbies in clude cooking, public affairs, voice, piana, psytfhology, and counseling. When asked her feelings dn re lation to her new job. Miss Mims replied, “I think St. Andrews has a potential for being one of tihe best schools dn 'Uiis region and I am glad to be a pait of it.” Dr. Hugh Anderson: Baccalaureate Senator Sam Ervin: Commencement DR. ANDERSON SEN. ERVIN Going Up Day In the past it has been a. tra dition at Flora Macdonald to have what is called “Going Up Day.” This year is no exception. The day set aside for “Going Up Day” is May 17, the day before reading day. After lunch each class will assemble on tihe different floors of the rotunda. The freshmen, sophomores, jun iors, and seniors will be situated on the first, second, third and fourth floors respectively. There is always mudli exoitement as one hoars ' the clanging of pots and pans and the ringing of bells. Each class prepares a song v/hich is sung to the class above them. The freshmen staift with the sikging of their isong, and there is a continuation until the seniors have completed their sing ing. After each class has render ed their song, each advances a flight of stairs with the excep tion of the seniors wlio run down to (the first floor with their cry ing towels. The seniors cry in their towels and tlien go to the front campus land sing the Friend ^ip Sang around the pansy bed. There ends "Going Up Day.” Annual Commencement Concert To Be Held Nay 27,8:15 P.H. The annual Commencement Con-1 Other soloists will be Margaret cert will be presented Saturday, Ann Martin who wiE play the May 27, lat 8:15 p.m. in the, Rondo from Beethoven’s Piano college audiitorium. At this time Each year the selection of the speakers for graduation is anti cipated with greaJt interest. This year the senior class has chosen Dr. Hugh Anderson to present the baccalaureat sermon, and Sena tor Sam J. Ervin, Jr., to speak at the commencement lexercises. Dr. Hugh Anderson will speak May 28 ait 11 a.m. dn the college auditorium. Dr. Anderson, a na tive of Scotland, was educated at Glasgow University, and served there later as a lecturer in He brew and Old Testament. Before coming to Duke University, where he is now Professor of Biblical Theology in the Divinity School, he was pastor of the Trinity Churcli of Glasgow, Scotland. Dr. Anderson’s writings include “The ological Education in America,” published recently in THE EX POSITOR. In great demand for enior^iusio «najors will perform. In addition, sieveral other con servatory students will partici pate. The choral club will also take part. The senior, soloists fof the eve ning will be Virginia Woods, or ganist who will play “La Nativi- te” by Langlais; Elaine Evans, organist, who will play “Toccata” by Whitlock; Jeafnnette Davis, organisit, who will play “Tocca ta in D Minor” (Dorian) by Bach. Blanche Byrd, soprano, Who will sing “Allerseehen” by Strauss; Alice Carol Huggins, soprano, who will sing the Aria, “0 Mio babbino caro” by Puccini ;and Lorine Kerrigan, flutist, who will play “Concerto—Andante” by J. Ibert, ten quoted in the Religious Press and la very fine personality.” Senator Sam J. Ervin, Jr. will speak May 29 at 10:30 a.m. in the college auditoirium. Senator Ervin is a native of Morganton, North Carolina. He was gradua ted from the University of North Carolina in 1917 witli A. B. De gree and Harvard Law School in 1922 with LL. B. Degree. After parbioipating in World War I Sen ator Erwin began practicing law in Morgantoin. Senator Ervin served la® a judge in several North Carolina courts before Ms appodntmont, and later his elec tion, to ithe Senate of the United States. At present he is the Chair man of the Judiciary Subcommit tee on Constitutionail Rights. Sen ator Ervin is active in education al organizations, the American Bar Association, and many civic -and social organizations. Concerto in C minor, with or chest ral accompaniment on the (Second piamo by Dr. Vardell; and niarme Keams, and Coralie Spiv ey who will play duo-piano se lections, “Six Pieces” by Gliere. The choral club will sing the following numbers: “Awake the Trumpet’s Lofty Sound” by Handel. “Blessing, Glory, and Wisdom” by Bach. “Hymn to the Sun” (Violet Culler, soloist) by Mozart. “Bird in Air,” and “Locksmith, ho” (Six Loive Songs) by Bra hms. “Onward, Ye People,” by Sibel- lius. Everyone Is invited to attend this concert. speaking and preaching engage- The SKIRL, welcomes Dr. Aiv ments throughout the country, helderson (and Senator Ervin to our is supply minister in many larger \ campus. We are looking forward cliui'chas in the East. “He is dial i to itheir messages with great in- splendid writer and preacher of-jterest. Exciting Futures For Seniors Senior Activities Being a senior entails various responsibilities and privileges. Es pecially at this time of year there are many (activities involving seniors. ■ One of tlie events which Seniors and all F.M.C. stu dents enjoyed was senior take offs.” At this time Beniors saw themselves as others see them; their mannerisms, habits, walk ing, and talking. This event was sponsored by the societies and took place Thursday night, May 11. Dare say, there were some embarrassed seniors as they saw (their old favorite breakfast outfit or sloppy tennis shoes on someone else who looked and acted very much as (they do. Now the different classes have advanced to a higher plane. Won- Ider what’(s in store for the forth- I coming year? A tradition at Flora Macdonald was itihe silver tea where seniors exchanged (silver patterns and had a festive tinae together. This event was held om Monday, May 15, at 8(:00 dn (tihe parlors. Another event which will be held Wednesday, May 24 (at 6:30 p.m. is capping. Capping will be held on (the front campus. At this time seniors who have each chos en a rising senior wiH cap them in an impressive ceremony. Part of the program will be the read- ding of the Last Will and Testa ment, Class History, Class Poem, and Class Prophecy. Those in charge of ithese are: Class History: Carol Hamiss and Lorine Kemigan. Class Poet: Linda Phillips Lasit Will and Testament: Judy Wienges Class Prophecy: Babs Adams, Alice Carol Huggins, Barbara Morgan. To climax senior activities Sen- “Twinkle, twinkle little star, how I wonder...” Yes, we all wonder just what the seniors will he doing next year. Several sen- (iors have made definite plans, and there seems to be many exciting things in store for them. Having inquired laround, your roving reporter has uncovered the following items. Babs Adams will become the Director of Christian Education and (go 40 work.” Florida certain ly seems to be a cppular place. Sylvia Jennings will be working at the First Presbyterian Church, DeFuni'aJc Springs, Florida, as Di rector of Christfan Education and Choir Director; she begins work ing the (third week in June. Mary Anna Wells will also be dn Ghris- (Wan Education work; she has ac cepted (a position (as Director of Christian Education and church at the Lakewood Presbyteraan secretary 'at the Oxford Presby- Church (in Jacksonville, Florida. She will begin woirking on June 1; as ahe says, “I’U geit home just in ibime to brush my teeth terian Church, Oxford, North Carolina, and will begin working July 1. (Ck>ntinued on Page 4) Various Activities Planned By Clubs As the school year comes to a close, many clubs and classes are having panties and picnics. On May 12 the isophomore class is having (their picnic at Lake wood. The girls will ride out in a school bus and will enjoy an afternoon of fun (and fellowship together. Hot dogs with all the trimmings will be a delight to everyone. It seems Lakewood is a favor ite spot to have a ipdcndc at this time of the year. Epsilon Chi Society on May 16 is also having ior Vespers will be held Sunday, >iMay 28 at 7:00 p.m. on front campus. The speaker will be Mr. GustafsO(n; after his meditation Communion wdll be held. Every one is invited to attend. a get-together (there. Whereever EX members. (assemble, there is always a good time, especially when there is food involved. Zetesian Society is spending the week-end of May 13-14 at White Lake. Everyone is excited about going, and there promises to be plenty of good times. Nothing special is planned, but they will enjoy the fun and fellowsMp to gether. A (banquet is dn store for the junior class on May 17. The en tire class will assemble at Hen- ry Jdhnson’s to enjoy a delicious meal. To add to the lenjoyment, entertainment has been planned. It is hoped that all who go on the end-of^the-year functions will enjoy themselves. Here is a word of warning: Do not eat too much!

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