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THE COMPASS
march, 1961
THE
COMPASS
For
Students and Alumni
Published by
STATE TEACHERS COLLEGE NEWS PRESS CLUB
ELIZABETH CITY, N. C.
Member:
Columbia
Scholastic Press Association
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Henry Pickett
ASSOCIATE EDITOR
Clarence Biggs
CARTOONIST
Mariam Litile
LITERARY EDITORS
Lois Gray, Charles King,
Mary Little, Eugenia Mills, Elesta Dancey, Mary Puryear, John Jordan
NEWS EDITOR
SPORTS EDITORS
Stewart Vick, Brady Johnson
EXCHANGE EDITORS
Jeanette Via, Deloris Hasseli
SOCIETY EDITOR
Joyce Brown
REPORTERS Clara Britton, James Robertson Rosa Stokes, Marilene Elliott
TYPISTS Fondella Scott, Bonner Murrell, Phyllis Edwards, Nancy Clark
ADVISORS Mrs. E. H. Mitchell, Mrs. V. B. Taylor
Doctors I Have Known ...
SENIORS AND DAUGHTERS OF ALUMNA
Mary and Miriam Little, daughters of Mrs. Fannie Bond Little, a graduate of
STC and teacher in the Protestant Kindergarten of Elizabeth City.
I had the fortune last semester to
be taught by not one but two doctors.
When I first signed up for these
courses, I was a bit skeptical about
such an undertaking. I was afraid
that these persons would be so ad
vanced in technology and technique
that I would neither like nor under
stand them.
I was due for the surprise of my
life. After attending classes for
about a week, I found both persons
to be demanding in their assignments,
exacting in their lectures, thoroughly
versed in all phases of their chosen
fields and precise in their evaluation
of materials.
Though their technology and tech
niques were well on the College level.
I nor any member of my class has yet
to ask a question in their field which
was not thoroughly answered and ex
plained to the satisfaction of all pre
sent. This type of thoroughness
gives the student a pride in his in
structor that prompts him to say
vt'hen talking to the other students,
“Man, you knuv. Dsj.^. is lougu, but
he sure is good.” We who are hop
ing to become efficient teachers have
two models that we should all strive
to duplicate because if we approach
the heights to which these instructors
Beginning the
Second Semester
Upon entering and beginning the
second semester, we all were filled
with the busyness and confusion of
registration. Gosh! What an ordeal.
Also, we were filled with feelings of
gladness, anticipation, and hope for
this the second semester. Gladness
for having achieved this much to
wards the goal we are seeking, antici
pation of the hard work we will be
required and expected to do as ad
vanced students, and hope that if
we strive hard enough and do the
very best we can, we will continue
towards achievement. Unfortunately
though, there were some who, al
though they were filled with hope,
also had feelings of failure and dis
appointment. To these I say: Don’t
give up. Don’t stop trying because
there are many failures and dis
appointments one must encounter
throughout life. Yes, there is always
the busyness and confusion, the glad
ness, anticipation, and hope upon
entering the second semester as well
the first.
—Annie R. Lee
Staff Welcomes
New Members
The Compass Staff is happy to have
join its organization at the beginning
of the second semester outstanding
College students.
They are; Ruth Brown, Brady John
son, Annie Ruth Lea, Thelma Mc-
Kisset and Ethel Rodgers. All of
these students are interested in jour
nalism and have had experience which
will be valuable to the publication.
have climbed, we will be efficient
teachers.
Yes, Dr. Lyons and Dr. Johnstone,
are doing a good job, and it is a nice
feeling taking a course under these in
structors, or any of our fine faculty,
to know that one is qualified and con
fident to compete with any student
from his chosen field, from any col
lege.
I have chosen these two persons
because they are shining examples of
our fine staff on campus. Our in
structors are here for one purpose,
and that is to help make us the best
in our fields. They can only guide
and direct us, but we are the ones
who have to really decide if we are
going to wake up, students, and take
advantage of this golden opportunity;
it may knock only once.
—Adron Jones
Loyalty As 1 See It
The success of any college depends,
in a large measure, upon the loyality
and spirit of 'ts, student bcdy. No
thing can stand in the way of a stu
dent body that is determined to make
its college first among the best.
If you want your college to stand
among the finest, you will always up
hold it by your words and actions.
You will not permit to go unchal
lenged in your presence any remark
which causes reflection upon it. You
will do the right things without being
told, and your conduct out of sight of
instructors will vary little from your
conduct in their presence.
You will enthusiastically support
every school activity—social, acade
mic, and athletic as far as your means
and ability will permit.
You will always cooperate with
other students, thus making the wel
fare of the college your spirit, and
the success of the college your success.
—Melvyn Riley
Candlelight-Coffee Hour
On January 29, at 5:00 P.M.,
a Candlelight Service and a Coffee
Hour were held in the Lighhouse of
Elizabeth City Teachers College.
The Candlelight Service began by
the singing of “America the Beauti
ful” and the repeating of “The Lord’s
Prayer” by the audience. Following
the devotion, famous poetry by fa
mous poets was recited by various
students of the college.
Afterward, the old and new faculty
members, business managers and per
sonnel managers were introduced to
the new students. The purpose was
to acquaint the incoming students for
the second semester with the college
directors and advisors in order that
they might know whom to consult for
help when they are in need. New
and returning students were welcomed
to State Teachers College Family.
The Coffee Hour followed. Coffee
and cookies were served to everyone.
Everyone drank, ate, and at the same
time got acquainted with the new
students and the new faculty mem
bers.
Sure Ways to Make
People Like You
Many people, especially those who
have such careers as teachers, social
workers, and doctors, have found it
important to make people hke them
instantly. A law that we should al
ways keep in mind is “Always make
the other person feel important.” It
has been said by Professor John
Dewey that the desire to be important
is the deepest urge in human nature
Such things as complimenting a dance
group on a fine performance or a
speaker on his well planned speech
helps to satisfy this urge. What does
it cost you? Nothing. What does
it gain you? Many lifetime com
panions. Talk more to people. Make
them feel that they are important—
mean it!
Remember that the expression that
anyone wears on his face is far more
important than the clothes on his
back. Actions speak louder than
words, and a smile says, “I am glad
to see you. I like you.” It would
be advisable to like the person; then
naturally you are happy. And if
you are happy you can give a real
heart warming smile, the one that is
worth more than all the money in the
world and one that will make you
feel like a millionaire. SMILE!
The Hand That
Rules The World
Women have always played a won
derful part in the history of the world.
Today women are engaged in many
occupations, but more women are
engaged in business of keeping house
and of rearing children than in any
other occupation. Therefore, the
significance of the housewife cannot
be over-emphasized. The greatest
contribution that women can make
to the world is to raise up their chil
dren in such a way, so that when they
reach maturity, they will be noble
men and women, individuals with
strong minds, true hearts and ready
hands.
Long before Christ came into the
world, women were showing their
influence. Deborah was a fine lead
er of her people, the Israelites. Special
mention is also made of Miriam, who
was the sister of Moses, Ruth, Esther,
and many others in the Old Testa
ment.
After Christ came in the world.
Women’s position was lifted to a
higher place.
The fact that Christ came into the
world as the son of Mary should
make womanhood a sacred thing.
Even He, the precious son of God,
was trusted in the hands of woman.
Women hold a responsible place in
our world. One great man has said,
“All that I am or hope to be, I owe to
my mother.” Another has said:
“The bravest battle ever fought.
Shall I tell you why and when?
On the maps of the v/orld you will
find it not;
Twas fought by the mothers of
men.”
Quite a number of years ago, in
this country, a law was passed giving
women the right to vote. Since then,
women have been filling positions of
various kinds in public life. We now
boast of women doctors, lawyers,
teachers, undertakers, and ministers.
Women have found their way to the
nation’s capitol and are seated in
Congress to help make the laws of
the land.
in Appreciation
Members of the Lighthouss staff,
and especially the Games Committee,
thank all persons who made contri
butions in the form of gifts to winners
in the Bingo Party given during the
semester break.
With wholehearted cooperation of
the College, the party was a success.
Again, THANK YOU!
Schedule of Activities
For Alumni Day to Be
Held Saturday, May 27
Alumni Dinner
7:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.
Alumni Dance
8:30 p.m. until 12:C0 midnight
All alumni will be admitted free
to both events upon presentation of
their membership cards. President
Ridley and the faculty will be invited
to attend. All seniors of 1961 will
be admitted upon presentation of the
proper credentials. It is hoped that
these events will be well attended.
The association will underwrite the
expense.
If you plan to attend, please notify
Miss Q. E. Ferebee by May 5.
S. T. C.
I think that I shall never see
A School as lovely as S.T.C.
A School whose campus is so green
and beautified—so delicate and
clean
A School, whose dorms reach to the
sky
And leave me with a great big sigh
Schools are made to satisfy,
But S.T.C. My! Oh! My!
It is a school whose students say
“We’re striving hard so come what
may;
We hold the future in our hands.
And we will be what the world de
mands.”
Teachers, Secretaries and Mechanics,
S.T.C. will provide for you.
Many young men and women labor
day by day
To make our school the best in every
way.
And I think that I shall never see
\ School as great as S.T.C.
By Ruth Brown, ’64
Rose, Emily
She is but a rose
Sent to me from above;
She but a maiden fair
Destined for me to love.
Like a star from Heaven
She is to me;
Her voice like the singing of birds
Forever will be.
Give me, dear,
But one immortal kiss;
Deprive me not
Of the everlastmg bliss.
With all the desire
That my heart possesses.
I’ll love and honor thee
More than the rest.
—John W. Jordaii
S. D. Williams
Chapter Organized
On January 8, 1961, a group of
Elizabeth City graduates were called
together by A. C. Crowder, principal
of Greenleaf School Goldsboro,
N. C., to organize an Alumni Chap-
At this mesting Mr. Crowder gave
information as to the progress being
made by the college. The graduates
were greatly impressed with the pro
gram, and it was the consent of all
members present to be organized.
The following officers were elected:
President, Mr. E. J. Pittman; Vice
President, Mr. Raymond Williams;
Corresponding Secretary, Mrs. G. A.
Cox; Recording Secretary, Mrs. Shir
ley Raiford; Treasurer, Mrs. Mable
Isler: Chaplain. Mr. Osie Robinson;
and Advisor, Mr. A. C. Crowder.
Other graduates present were Mrs.
Nannie Barfield, Mrs. Viola Crowder,
Mrs. Margaret Pittman, Mrs. D. M.
Coe, Mrs. Margaret H. Brown, Mrs.
L. T. Washington, Mrs. Katie Rich,
Mrs. Gwendolyn Lewis, Mrs. Mary
Sharpe, and Mrs. Willie Robinson.
The meetings were scheduled, and
all agreed that the chapter be S. D.
Williams Chapter in honor of a for
mer president.
Bias Hali News
The residents of Bias Hall wel
comed the new students open heart-
edly at the beginning of the second
semester. A considerable amount
of foresight and hospitality was shown
by the old students in an effort to
make the new residents comfortable,
and to give them a sense of belonging.
Here is a copy of one of the letters
that was written to an expected room-
Hi! Roommate,
We are very happy to know you are
here. Sorry we couldn’t be here to
welcome you, but this is semester
break and whenever we have a break,
we take it. (smile)
We will see you either Sunday night
or Monday morning. If you need
anything or want information about
anything, just ask any of the girls.
I’m sure they will be glad to help you.
We’re hoping that you won’t be
lonesome while we are away. If you
feel a little homesick, talk with some
of the girls in the dormitory. They
will help you to keep your chin up,
because they are very friendly.
We’re glad to have you. Welcome
aboard!
Your Roommate
Bias Hall has gained many new
students and has lost many. All of
the residents of Bias Hall are hoping
Miss Ester Woods, Barbara Boone,
Mary Harris, Ethel Moore, Minnie
Bottoms, Christine George, and Mary
Coard will come back to us for the
fall session of the school year.