State Teachers College News Letter
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Volume ^16 y
Elizabeth City, N. C., September, 1955
Number 1
MWELCOME!!
Butler Hall A
“Showplace’’
GREETINGS TO THE CLASS OF 1959
Under the direction of Mr. Arthur
Bagley assisted by ten students, But-
We here at the college have been waiting a long time to greet this year’s i Jer Hall, men’s dormitory, has been
entering freshman class. There is always something stimulating about a ! reno\ ated and turned into a real show
place.
group of young people who are entering college for the first time — youth
who are eager to embark upon a new life, youth who are fulfilling cherished
ambitions, youth who are seeking opportunities to be outstanding leaders
of tomorrow. Would that we could project ourselves into the future and
really see what life holds for you in the years to come.
Since that is not possible, it behooves us to seriously attack the task
of training ourselves that we may develop the best that is in us in order
that we may put to use the talents which God has given us. Our ci\’iliza-
tion is so organized that there are many ways to do this. College training
is only one way to accomplish this. It is the quickest, the most economical
and the surest way.
Our institution as it is now constituted is primarily concerned in helping
you to become a good citizen with the techniques of a good teacher. \ et,
our teacher-training program not only helps you to accoiuplish this, but pro
vides you with a basic training which will enable you to become successful
in many other vocations.
What you accomplish in college will depend almost wholly upon wliat you
yourself are willing to do. Your growth and development here will require
hard study, a substantial sum of money, much sacrifice, and never-end
ing determination to suceed. Such a program will mean that you will ne
cessarily have to put aside many of your old habits and acquire new ones
in their place. You must seek out and enjoy many new experiences designed
to help you to move up the ladder of success.
Think carefully over these things. College life can be a glorious exper
ience for you. It can also be dull, but only if you make it so. At the present
monment four years of training seems a long period. But in 19a9 you will
probably feel that it has been all too short. The entire college family is will
ing to help you. Again we welcome you in the hope that all of your ideals
may be realized.
S. D. WILLIAMS
President
Working unceasingly during the
summer, these men repainted the
rooms and halls in various colors. The
floors were sanded and waxed, and
new doors and locks installed.
Venetian blinds were installed for the
windows, and the rooms were equipp
ed with the latest modern furnitirre—
new tables, desks, lamps, and dress
ers.
In addition, to add to the comfort of
homelife, there is a twenty-inch Mo
torola Television Set installed in the
reception room AND that s not all,
for within a few days an intercom
system will be installed, making But
ler Hall surely the Showplace of the
campus.
Total cost of the renovation is —
$42,500.
Civic Leaders Extend
Welcome
The Student Body of State Teach
ers College were greatly inspired on
September 26 to have distinguished
civic leaders of Elizabeth City express
their greetings of welcome.
Honorable L. S. Blades, Mayor of
Elizabeth City, extended to the Stu-
tlents and Staff a hearty welcome. Ex
pressing his desire to be of assistance
to the institution any time his aid is
requested in order to make our stay
here a pleasant one. Mr. Roland Gar-
Postmaster, in a very discreet
manner expressed his delight in hav
ing students to consider State Teach
ers College their school in order to
® tain a broader knowledge of educa
tion. Representing the Alumni Assoc
iation of State Teachers College was
of our staff members, Mrs. Edna
■ litchell, who emphasized Alumni in
terest in general welfare of the stu-
ent. On behalf of the ministry of
Elizabeth City the Rev. Marvin Will-
'“ms, pastor of Olive Branch Baptist
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r ^re.i graciously extended welcome
to the students and staff to visit the
'''nous churches of the community.
President Williams, presiding over
tile exere ses, sincerely expressed his
gratitude in having the city officials
extend thei^''welcome.
FRESHMEN PRESENT
TALENT SHOW
The Annual Freshman Talent Show
of State Teachers College was held in
Moore Auditorium on October 7.
The program consisted of musical
selections, both vocal and instrumental,
and dramatic readings. Among those
participating in the event were the fol
lowing freshmen: Ann Cabiness. Son-
nie Chamblee, Jean Cooper, Ruth
Cuffie, Harris Davis, Katherine Dayis,
Sudie Gadson, James Johnson, Vivian
Markham, Alice Pope, Mary Parker,
and Beverly Thornton.
I’VE LEARNED TO SING
I’ve learned to sing a song of hope;
I’ve said good-bye to despair;
I caught the note in a thrush’s throat;
I sang and the world was fair.
I’ve learned to sing a song of joy—
It bends the skies to me;
The song of joy is the song of hope
Grown to maturity.
I’ve learned to laugh away my tears
As tlirough the dark I go.
That love and laughter conquer fears
xMy heart has come to know.
I’ve learned a song of happiness—
It is the song of love.
For love alone is happiness
And happiness is love!
—Georgia Douglas Johnson
College Represented At
E. C.C. Education
Conference
On September 22, President S. D.
Williams and Mr. T. S. Jackson in
vited two students, Helen Hargraves
and Shadrack Brown, to attend the
White House Educational Conference
held at East Carolina College in
Greenville, N. C.
The conference was attended by
senators, educators, parents and teach
ers from all parts of North Carolina
to discuss the problems of education
in this state.
One of the topics of importance to
prospecti\'e teachers was How can
we get good teachers and keep them?.
It was found in the discussion that in
the next five years there will be a
need for approximately 3,200 new
teachers.
It was suggested that in order to
improve the attractiveness of this pro
fession, scholarships should be award
ed to pupils in high school who want
to become teachers but cannot afford
the cost of an education. These scho
larships would be awarded by the
state, country, and local governments.
(See CONFERENCE Page Four)
FASHION SHOW HONORS
FRESHMEN
li?-
-Carlise Hardy
Fre-hman Co-eds Doris McRay, Jean Cooper,Beverly Thorn
ton, and Sara Vick enjoy the break between classes.
The Senior Class entertained the
Freshman Class with a fashion show
in the lounge of Symera Hall on Sept
ember, 23.
Annie Slade, a senior, introduced
the freshman young ladies to the di
rectress of Symera Hall, Mrs. N. II.
Smith, who, in return, welcomed the
Freshman Class to the college family
and all its surroundings. She also in
troduced the fashion show narrator,
Mrs. N. A. Roper, head of the Home
Economics Department of the college.
Mrs. Roper explained fashions as
a whole—the styles, harmony, acces
sories, color, etc. Then she chscussed
the college woman, and the business
woman. She also explained how our
materials are designed and later be
come finished products; and how it is
necessary to make wise selections for
our clothing.
The seniors then came forth model
ing for fine specific occasions: Casual
wear, classroom, religious activities,
travelins, dating and social affairs.
The models were: Casuals—Lois King
and Vivian Burke; Classroom—Kath
erine Torrence and Ernestine Hill;
Traveling — Connie Page; Religious
jjetivity — Otelia Higgs and Doris
Wynn; Dating and social — Anna
White. Florence Jeanette and Dorothy
Lawrence.
At the end of the fashion show
there was a short question and answer
period. Refreshments were then serv
ed bv the senior hostesses.
The faculty members present were:
M. T. Carter, Edna Da\is. Helen
Marshall, C. R. Payton, Dorothy Tay
lor, and E. B. Winston.