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PAGE TWO THE NEWSLETTER NOVEMBER, 1959 THE NEWSLETTER For Students and Alumni Published by STATE TEACHERS COLLEGE NEWS PRESS CLUB ELIZABETH CITY, N. C. Member: Columbia Scholastic Press Association EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Pickett ASSOCIATE EDITOR George Kitchen FEATURE EDITORS Emma Daniel, Trumilia Johnson, Clarence Biggs IITERARY EDITORS Mary Puryear, William Long SPORTS EDITOR Williams EXCHANGE EDITOR Gl®''®’’ TYPIST Annette Wooten, Charles King, Louise Hoffler, Stewart Vick REPORTERS Barbara Vaughn, Margaret Moore, Francis Moore Mrs. E. H. Mitchell To Be Or Not To Be Prepared Now that we are well nigh into the winter season, our campus has taken on a different coloration. In preparation for this season, the trees have shedded their leaves, the grass has lost its greenish brilliance, and the air has become quite brisk and stiff. College life is in full swing, but have we prepared ourselves for the change in environment? Have we divorced from ourselves the frivolous spirit we had before we began our college life? Have we like nature, during its transitional period, pre pared our ideas and ideals, and cul tivated our aims so as to reap a beau tiful harvest when the quest for knowledge has been satiated? As the school year progresses, there will be days when the academic climate will need more educational endeavor so as to keep our aims and ideals in the academic storehouse. So often do we entertain our whimsi cal notions and rest precariously upon the brink of despair, the minute it seems that an academic “hiurricane” is going to rip our pursuits apart. Nevertheless, let our aims and ideas be deeprooted, and imbedded in a sound philosophy so as to endure the inevitable academic hurricanes. Even though we might tend to sway with the mass of people, let not our aims lose their meaning, but reveal tenacity and flexibility. The time to prepare for the storm is not while the hurricane is on, but preparation should be made before hand. Let our ideas be flexible, but yet firm, so as to adjust to the change in environment. Now is the time for all good stu dents to come to the aid of their academic invocation, wrap the edu cational drapery about them, and walk slowly and steadfastly up the academic ladder. A Tribute To Mrs. N. H. Smith. Mrs. Nannie H. Smith, a member of our college staff for eighteen years, died recently. She has left a pro found influence upon the lives of the students and graduates, whom she advised. During her stay here at this col lege, she made outstanding contribu tions to education. Her warm advice to the young women was, “Always to strive for the better things of life.” Mrs. Smith felt that the dormitory, in which she played a major role, had some contribution to make to the total growth of each student. Her emphasis was placed on group living, development of positive attitudes toward others, habits of cleanliness, respect for all, and the democratic way of life. Mrs. Smith’s influence to the lives of others will be a mark that will continue to promote better and finer womanhood. She would not say to students, “We must do a particular thing” but rather, “V.'e would want to do this particular thing, as well- ' educated and well-rounded young ladies would do it.” She gave stu dents a chance to make their decisions on what they considered valuable and worthwhile in life, yet inserting what she considered. Mrs. Smith’s contributions were in deeds of love, sympathy, companion ship and instructions to others. Her influence is manifested in the lives of many students. This is one of the greatest contributions one can make to mankind. “To live in mankind is far more than to live in a name.” Life Within Our Lighthouse L — Learning to live respectable social lives. I —. Intelligently engaging in the social aspects of college life. G — Ureeting otners witn cheerful smiies. H — Honoring the lady with you and respecting her. T — Taking time to say “Excuse me”; “Thank You”. H — Having modesty, poise and dignity at all times. O —^ Opening the mind to better human relationships. U — Using the facilities with care, yet with comfort and enjoyment. S — Sharing the responsibility of cleanliness and maintenance. E — Enjoying, Cherishing and Protecting Our Lighthouse. Let's Talk About S. T. C. What is S. T. C.? Is S. T. C. just the plant ... the site, the buildings, and the equipment? Is S. T. C. the faculty and staff? Do you think of S. T. C. as being the concern of “others”? During my stay here I have heard severe criticism from students rela tive to the school and its programs. What have we been criticizing? Whom have we been criticizing? We have, in part, been criticizing ourselves, be cause as students here we help make what we call S. T. C, Our school is not just the plant, nor is it the facul ty and staff. The welfare of our school, its progress, and the various activities carried on within are not just the concern of the administration and a few other students who will accept leadership roles. S. T. C. is a unit, which includes the entire col lege family. Good constructive criti cism is healthy. But let us keep in mind that often times when one criti cizes he has merely found the “leak”; next he must stop it. Let us think of S. T. C. as a foot ball team. Everyone of us has a special assignment or responsibility. Whether or not we will have an even greatc institution depends largely upon whether each one of us carries out our individual assignment. We, as students must develop more school spirit. We must develop great er interest in our schol activities. For instance, some of us must change our attitudes; toward some of the programs of the College, especially! that of the Student Council. In the second place, action makes a college what it is. In student government we can contribute a great deal toward this end, if we realize our responsi bilities and cooperate in our efforts. Are we doing our part? Are we energetic, taking leading roles for the benefit of the school and for our fellow students? Then and only then will we have the “stuff” of progress. What (Did you CZ)o Vl^dk your Q)ay 9 What did you do with your beauti ful day? God gave it to you to do just as you would. Did you do what was wicked, or do what was good? Did you lift someone up, or push someone down? Did you hand him a smile, or just give ’em a frown? Did you faithfully try, or just dis- heartily lose? Did you inspiration give, or instead some harsh word choose? Did you lift some load or some progress impede? Did you look for a rose or just gather a weed? What did you do with your beautiful day? Did you throw it away? God gave it to you. —Janie Manley Dependability How dependable are you? Stop for just one moment and analyze yourself. Are you one of those per sons who says, “I will”, but never do? Do you keep people waiting for you after having made an appoint ment with them? Are you late re turning items you have borrowed? Do you leave the responsibility to your classmate to do the project alone, then expect half the credit? Do you neglect attending meetings and pay ing dues? All of these questions may seem trifling to you, but it is the trifles that count. Once O. S. Marden said, “One of the hardest things to learn is that the greatest lives are made up of trifles. Emergencies, great things, occur rarely in our lives. It is the steady stream of little things, trifles, unimportant events, experiences so small as' scarcely to leave a trace be hind, which make up the sum total of life.” With this thought in mind why not resolve to be more dependable? After ail it takes only a little more effort. Don’t be a carbon copy of some one else. Make your own impres sions. —Grit. Your Record How seriously do you think about your record? How seriously do you think about your future and the ef fect your record will have on it? Now is the time to make plans for the future remembering that whether you want to be a doctor, a lawyer, a teacher, or a laborer, sometimes in life you will have to rely on your record. The question is “Will it sup port you?” Will it aid you in getting that particular position you want? Or will you have to give up the posi tion in which you have always wished to participate as a result of an in sufficient record? Will it show chat you are not punctual? Not reliable? Not trustworthy? What will you do about it? Your record counts to such a great extent that it can help or hinder you forever. It is the only good and true reference you can se cure about yourself. It is forever ac tive and a part of your life. E. Biggs n umm A. P. Lester Chapter The Homecoming activities Octo ber 17, were largely attended by members of the A. P. Lester Chap ter of the Elizabeth City State Teach ers College, and they served as an inspiration to the chapter whose or ganization is as follows: Mrs. A. C. Honeyblue, president; Mrs. O. M. Collins, vice president; Mrs. A. C. Roberson, recording sec retary; Mrs. A. M. Cabarrus, finan cial secretary; C. L. Godard, treas urer. Among the many alumni working in Martin County are the following graduates of last year: Mr. Curtis Levon Godard, E. J. Hayes School; Miss Georgianna Barnes, North Everetts School. Other graduates joining the chap ter for the first time are: Mrs. Miriam Hoggard, East End School; Mrs. Shir ley Smith, Jamesville Township School; and Mrs. Annie Simmons, North Everetts School. The chapter now boasts a member ship of thirty-five financial members, • gain of sixteen over last year. A ilrive is now underway to recruit as many more who now work or reside in Martin County. There are graduates of S. T. C. now working in all of the schools of Martin County, and we are very pleased that Martin County has been chosen as a student teacher training center. The chapter extends greetings and sincere good wishes to Misses Rose Cherry and Mary Lewis who will begin student teaching at the E. J. Hayes School, November 18th. The chapter meets regularly, once per month. The November meeting will be held in Robersonville, Nov. lolll. 'vlls. ivlillic FllCC Will Oc hostess at that time. The chapter sponsored a Hallo ween Dance October 30th, at the North Everetts School, Everetts, N. C. A pleasant evening was spent and well attended. Those present danced to the music of Walter Plummer and his Melody Masters. Mr. E. L. Owens, an alumnus of S. T. C., is principal of the school. Financial Report for Membership Cards, 1959-1960 Chapter Amt. Reported Hertford County $ 360.00 I'.lizabeth City 307.00 litt County 300.00 Martin County 205.00 Halifax County 151.00 Brooklyn, N. Y 140.00 Gates County 125.00 Perquimans County 120.00 New York City 100.00 Northhampton County 95.00 Hyde County 85.00 Green County 75.00 Southhampton Co., Va 75.00 Chowan County 70.00 Portsmouth, Va 65.00 Norfolk, Va 60.00 Raleigh 60.00 Dobbs Ferry, N. Y 15.00 Duplin County 5.00 Total $2,413.00 November 15th— Soon after the Continental Con gress adopted the declaration of In dependence in 1776, a committee re ported to it the draft of the articles of Confederation, or Consthution of the new nation. It was not until November 15, 1777, that the articles were finally adopted and submitted to the states for ratification A Day At A Time— We build our character by the bricks of habit that we pile up day by day. Each seems a little thing, but before we are aware of it, we have shaped the house we live in. Megiddo Message Brawley High School Scotland Neck, N. C. October 28, 1959 Dear Fellow-Alumni, I would like to take this oppor tunity to thank you for your response, financial and otherwise, to our Annual Homecoming and to our “Miss Alum ni” contest. This is only one of the many ways in which we can show our loyalty to and our appreciation for the many fine principles on which Elizabeth City State Teachers Col lege was founded. Perhaps there are those in your chapter who have not yet responded to our membership drive. Even tho’ it is too late to include it in our first report, it is not too late to send it to our secretary. Miss Ferebee. Don’t let us down. The association needs fi nancial support in order to carry out ancial support in order to carry out the worhtwhile projects it has un dertaken. May I urge you to send alumni news to Mrs. Edna H. Mitchell. As you know, the Newsletter is pub- Hshed jointly with the college news paper. In order to make this a pub lication of which we can be proud, we need your support. This news should be in Mrs. Mitchell’s hands by the fifth of each month. You will find enclosed a copy of the Financial Report for Member ship Cards. I would like to thank you again for the splendid response given to this drive. Please don’t forget our Scholarship Drive. We need your support in all chapters. Through our drive, several outstanding students, who would not have had a chance to go to college at all, are enrolled at our alma mater. We believe that in the near future they will be a credit to themselves and to the institution as well. If you have not already rnntribiited to this drive, do so at your earliest conven ience. Let us work with our Presi dent, Dr. Ridley, who is striving to make Elizabeth City State Teachers College an institution which helps a student to develop to his highest po tential. lust a small amount from each alumnus would go far in help ing to realize this goal. We mourn the passing of Mrs. Nannie H. Smith who served for 17 years as dormitory directress. During this period of service, she endeared herself to the many students who came under her influence. We are sure this influence will be felt for a long time. The next meeting of the General Alumni Association is scheduled for Saturday, lanuary 6, I960 at 11 o’clock. This meeting will be held at the college. Plan now to attend or to send a representative from your chapter. One important item on the agenda will be the presenting of the incorporated charter of the associa tion. We will also hear reports from the homecoming committees. E.C.S.T.C. Alumni Association J. C. Bias, President The Editor Speaks What does the Newsletter mean to you as a student of S. T. C.? That is a question that has developed, because only 223 students out of a total of 548 stu dents had enough initiative to walk over to the G. R. Little Li brary to receive papers. The Newsletter is a student publication paid for by students and alumni. It should be re ceived by each student of S. T. C. Can the lack of enthusiasm be because only a few students make contributions to the paper? The Newsletter welcomes news from students, and in each issue space will be allotted for letters to the editor.
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