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\"'.t. DECISION DAY WELCOME, NEW GIRLS! Published Bi-Weekly as the Officiai Organ of ttie Student Body of Meredith College Vol. XX MEREDITH COLLEGE, RALEIGH, N. C., SEPTEMBER 28, 1940 Decision Day Climax To Annual ^Rushing^ —Society Activities Many Entertainments Fill Time For New Staidents; “Bon-PhiAstro Picnic, Candle- Light Service, “Phi-Works,” All Have Led Up to the Big Day, Called Decision Day; September 28 Closed Day. I Ob the evening ot Monday, Sep tember sixteentb. at seven-thirty, the Phllaretian Literary Society entertained the “new girls’’ o( Meredith College at a bonfire in the grove of the college campue The "IwD-pbi” as the Philaretiani call it, is a traditioDol ev^nt, given each year at some time before De cialon Day in lionor of the neW' comers to Meredltli. The freshmen and transfers as- eembled with the members ot the society In the Phi hall shortly be fore seven-thirty. From there they went to the grove where the gleam ing fire had been lit and was al ready. blazing brightly. When all were seated In u large circle around the fire, the program opened with a skit entitled "Re member Her Because—By in troducing three Phliaretlans who are campus leaders to three of her new acquaintances, MIssos Timmy T. Shy, Bella Bella, and Daffy Dili . (Dorothy Maness, Ruth Montslng- er, and Rachel Schulken), Profes sor Brilliant Lee Shlno Dorls Jane Bordeaux) explained the rea sons for romemberlDB the names of those whom she presented. Following these Introductions, Nancy Bradsiier and Ractiel Lewis ^ combined their talents in the tell ing of ghost stories, much t« the dismay of those who sut In the shadows. The entertainment was brought to n close by the slngiiif; of the Philarotian son);, led by Mury Lois Overby. During the entire evening, Halt ed peanuts were passed to all those present. At the close, tur ther refreshmentH consisting of hot chocolate and murshmallowH, were serveU. Preshman and ti-nnsfer studontM were entertained at tlie anniml As ,tro picnic on September 19 nt Allen’s Pond, The liivllnlloti com- mitteo chairman. Lillie BurnH. re ports the presence of approximate ly two hundred and fifty persons, Astro’s und prospective Astro’s. The program committee, ot which Sarah Justice, was chairman, planned that Ida Howell should toll the story of Cinderella ns repre sented by new girl. ISuch other character had a llkv significance, the whole story portraying college life and Ae^.otekton Influence and esteem. After the society cclei>- 'rlties were Introduced to the iiuw girls a picnic supper waK served. The picnic ended with the sing ing of the Astro song and some Meredith songs—and. Incidentally, the walk honte. On Friday nighl. SL'ptemher 27. ’ at 9:00 o’clock, the Philaretinn Literary Society entertained all new girls with fireworks In the court. After the colorful porfortn- ance, th^ old Phi members, carry ing sparklers, formed a line and sang their songs. During the pro- 'ceedlngs the Phi emblem glowed froip the balcony ot Fairoluth Hall. Friday night, September 27, at 9:00 o’clock, the Philaretlau Lit erary Society entertained all now girls with a candle-lighting ser vice. The old' Astro members, woui'- Ing white and carrying candles, met In the court at the fountain. After circling the fountain, they marched down to the dining room steps singing the Astro song. Then >they formed the word Astro and sang the Astro call. A wedding ot Interest to all Meredith' College students was that ot MiBS Ima New Olrl and Mr. Astrotokton, which took place Sat urday evening, September 21st at eight o’clock in Asts'o Hall. The stage was decorated with pine boughs and’ lighted candelabra holding white candles against a baokground of palms. The piano ^as graced with a bowl of calla —Continued on page 9. Many Changes In Faculty At Re-opening Three Teachers Retired; Three Others Not Back; Three Return From Leave; Six New Faculty Members; New Dining Room Hostess Meredith' College opened Its for ty-second session September 12, un der the direction of Dr. Carlyle Canipbeil ond the faculty, which contains several new members. Some former Meredith protessors who have been uway on leave of ubsunce have now returned to rc- sumo their work here at Meredith. Among (liese are Miss Alice Keith who was at Chapel Hill last your working on her doctor’s degree. Mr. and Mrs, Aldeu are back aCter a year ut Oberlin wliero Mr, Alden finished his study tor his master’s degree. Miss Elde also spent lust year at Oberlin where she received her master’s degree. Miss Yar borough Ih back again utter cuni- pleting her work at Duka (or lier doctor’s degree. Severiil meniburs ut the luculty who have been with us many years have retired. Miss Catherine Al len, former head of tlio Modern Language Department has retired und Is now living In Raleigh. In lier place Is Miss Elizabeth Cturk of Washington, N. C., who has come to Meredltli troui Chapel Illll where she has been tor the past year, working on her doctorate. Miss Lena iSarbei', former head ot the niolcigy Department has also rellreil, and in her place Ih Dr. George A, Ciirlateiiherry ot Oreon. villc, S. C.. who completed his study for his doctor's degree last sprlnK at the University ot North Carolina, Dr. I, M. Mercer has given up hiB work In the religion department also, and Dr. Norman Price from the Baptist Theological Seminary In Louisville is now carrying on iils duties. Miss Maude Clay Little, former head of the Sociology Department Is now Mrs, C. W. Green, and is living In Richmond Hill. New York. Dr. Ellen Black Winstnn who has lieen living In Raleigh tor several years now, is tile new liead ot the de partment. Mr. Rembert Patrick, who was taking Miss Alice Keith's place last year. Is now teaching at the University oC Florida. Miss Catherine Moseley Is now In the Interior Decoi-ation Department at Taylor’s department store In Ra leigh, and Mrs. Alice Little Me- Faddeu ot Raleigh is now taking up her work in the art department. Miss Helen Sharp’s work as voice Instructor, and director ot the choir Is being taken over this year by Mrs. Hazel Martin Lassiter. Miss Dorotliy Piielps Is taking Miss Elizabeth Lee's place as piano In structor. Miss Ruby Padgett Is Meredith's new dining room iiostess. I3BTTY FLBISCHMANN Who is to be 1940-41 College Mar shal. 1940 Seniors Fill New Jobs Last Year’s Graduates Are Placed in' Schools; Several Doing Graduate Study A great many Interesting things have been happening to the Mere dith's 1940 graduates since they left here last June. The final re port on their activities Is not yet complete, hut It l» now known that several are married, others have Interesting Jobs, and almost fifty ot them have been placed as teachers, A list ot the girls and their present locations follows: Lottie Hutli Allon, teaching, Dunn; Edltii Ay«cue, leaching, Bunn; Anna UoHllck, Leaching, Frnnklinvllle; Virginia Anna Gra ver, teaoiiliiK, Faulkliind; Lucy Mary Knst, leachinK, Ilallsboru; Louise Manirlck, teaciilng, Shelby: Morris Marley, teaching, Bladen- boro; Sarah Olive, teaching Son- tord; Annlo ISIizabeth Powell, leaching. Bell, Chatham County; Dorothy Hell, teaching, Southwood, Kinston; Olive Bennetl, teaching, Knlghtdale; ,rnnie Gilliland, teach ing, Waliace; Mai'y Virginia Glenn, teaching. Woodland; Frances Kidd, teaching. High Falls; livolyn Las siter, teaciilng, Orrum; Naomi Soniniervllle, teaching Roper; Verda Somniervllie, teacUluR, Beth el Hill; Martha Stroup, teaching, Weeksvllle; Mary Esther Wllllnms, teaching. Bells, Chatlmm Ciuinty; Frances .lanies, teaching, I'^incs Creek; Nora Binder, teaching. Mountain Park; Carnlyn Crilcher, teuchlng. Spruce Pine; Frieda Cul- hersoii. leaching, Louisville, ICy,; Sarah l-’alls, toachlng, Woodiiind; Dorothy Oi'een, at semlnai’y In Louisville, Ky.; Olive Hamrick is studying for a B.M. at Merediili; Kathleen Jakson, teaching Wliio- coCt School, Concord; Carolyn An drews, newspaper work in BurllnK- lon; Nancy Bi-ewer. Edgecoinbi', Rocky Moiint; Cora Burns, gradu ate study at William and Mary in Richmond; Mary Elizabeth Fergu- -Continued on page 3, Meredith Has Formal Opening Dr. Clyde A. Erwin Addresses Students; Dr. Campbell Pre sides ; Ministers Presented The forty-second formal opening of Meredith College was held on September 12 In the college audi torium. President Carlyle Camp bell introduced the speaker of the evening. Dr. Clyde A. Erwin, atote Superintendent ot Public Instruc tion. Dr. Erwin talked ot the war slt- untlon in other parts oC the world and warned young America against the Imminent danger from those Biibve:'slve influences which try to break down our democracy under the cover of free speech. He i>egged students to steer clear ot useless abat:'actlons in their courses and derive applications from them Instead. He named history, foreign languages, and JSngllsli ns courscs suited to practical applications. !n concluding Dr. Ei'wln emphasized spiritual values In our studies. By a full understanding ot these. lie believed that "we can preserve our country as the stronghold of de mocracy when the war is over,'’ Miss Dorothy Phelps, new piano instructor at Meredith, played ■'Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring," by Bach-Hess, and “Prelude In E minor," by Mendelssohn. She also accompanied Miss Katherine Elde in a violoncello solo, '‘Grave,” by Sammartini, Mrs. Hazel Martin Lassiter, new voice Instructor, sang a coutvalto solo, "The Lord's Prayer" and her accompanist was Miss Aileen McMillan, Dr. Harry Cooper was nt the organ for the formal procession ot the Senior Class, wearing caps and gowns for the first time. The class ot '41 was led by Its president, Sarah Hay worth oC Asheboi'o, and is tiie second largest In Meredith’s his tory, Dr, Cooper also accompanied the hymns sung. After the proces sional Dr, F. C. Feezor led in prayer. President Campbell welcomed the students and presented to th&m their board ot trustees. This board is composed ot R. N. Simma, Dr. J. Rufus Hunter, Dr. Z. M, Caviness, Leroy Martin, Dr. F, C. Foezor, W. H. Weatherspoon, Mrs, J, S. Farmer, and Mrs. J, W, Bunn. The Reverend Newton J, Robin son, president of the Raleigh Min isterial Union, brought gi'oatings from the Raleigh churches and con ducted the devotional. He intro duced to the students pastors fi'om the various city churches. The program was brought to n conclusion by the singing of the Meredith Alma Mater by the entire student body. Reverend Newton .1. Robinson pi'onounced the benedic tion. Freshmen and Transfers Are Entertained Formal Reception Given by College; A. A. Board Holds Party J Juniors Give “Big Sister” Party in Grove, and ' Coffee For Transfers Dramatic Club Has Breakfast On Sunday morning, September 22, at 7:30, the members und pledges of the Meredith Little Theater had a breakfast at the colloge chimney. Tiio breoktast consisted of "pigs- In-blankets," doughnuts, coffee and milk. Ouests of honor present were Miss Frances Bailey and Miss Edna Frances Dawkins, Miss Rosanna Barnes, president of the Little Theoter was in charge of the breakfast. A Day In the Life ofaFreshman, Or a Stitch In Time Saves Nine By Mahtua Ann Allen Honestly, I haven't hud time to get a deep breath since September 9. Prom the minute I stepped on the campus, I have had to rush, rush, rush. In tact, this Is even be ing written In a huri'y while I have time to think. First, we poor little freshman were crammed full of .information In general about Meredith. Next we were tested on what we had picked up and how many lines ot tlie Alma Motor ws could absorb, Oil yes, we had a dale at the in- flrmavy (or a physical examination, I don't suppose it mutters, but some ot the freshmen were duly embarrassed at the apparent lack of modesty shown. Puff, puff, puft, we31, I Anally made the library training course on time, which la a good record tor a poor freshman who has to dash up to someone every time she passes a corner and ask the direc tion to the next turn. What should happen next, but that I went to register without pay ing the burser. Speaking ot em barrassing moments, I was hu miliated. No sooner were we through some sort of studying before we had to dross to stand In line to drink a cup ot toa. I suppose we are ex pected to remember the names ot all ot the people with whom we shake hands, but for the life of me, 1 can’t put names and faces to- gethci-. Wo were all in a fiutter aiiout the parties that wore given for ua. Now, we didn’t at all mind going to th3m, even though we some times felt as if we couldn't drag to one more thing. The humorous part of tho whole situation came when we went to classes. Before we really got into studying we thought wo were pressed for time, but now we fair ly scramble to get to meale, classes, and bed. If we freshmen don’t leoru anything else this year (which isn't likely) I’ll bet we learn thai a atltch In time saves nine. Complimentary to the freshmen and other new students ot Mere dith College was the formal recep tion given Saturday evening, Sep tember 14. The Baptist Student Union, Student Qovernment, and Athletic Association worked to gether In order to make this en tertainment possible. The color scheme, maroon and white, was carried out in the rose and blue parlors and tho hostess parlor where tall floor baskets were filled with lovely zinnias. Miss Betty Fleischmann ot Greenville, presented the guests to the receiv ing line which formed in the hostess parlor. Miss Rachel Poe ot Oxford, presi dent ot the student body, headed the line, which was composed of President Carlyle Campbell and Mrs, Cnmphell, Dean J, 0. Boom- hour and Mrs, Boomhour, Miss Anna Mae Baker, Dean ot Women, and Miss Ethel English, Freshman Advisor; Miss Sadie Allen ot Cherryville, president ot the Bap tist Student Union; Miss Mildred Kichline, religious secretary; Miss Juanita Stalnback of Henderson, president ot the Athletic Associa tion, and Mrs. J. L. Btchells, fac ulty advisor for the athletic ijoard. Guests were Invited into the Rose Parlor tor reCreshments by Miss Helen Byrd of Bunnlevel. vice- presiileni ot tlie student body and chalvninn of the freshmen orienta tion program. In front ot the iiiuroon-draped windows was tiie refreshment ta ble which was covered with an Italian ciit-work cloth. The red and white zinnias in the centor of the table were made even more at tractive by a large oval reflcctor around which were placed sprays of fei'n. Misses Carolyn Duke ot Heniler- son, and Sarah Hayworth of Ashe- boro. Sophomore and Senior Class presidents, presided at tho table, serving rod ico trnm the punch bowls at either end o( the table, Tho four house presldent.s. Misses Anne Taylor ot Dunn, Alice Fails of Shelby, Mai-y Elizabeth Foster of Elkin, and Annie Lnurle Over ton ot Sanford, iisslsted by their assistant ofiloers and other leaders ot the Iiostess organizations, sei’vud white and maroon cakes, mints, and white-coated nuts. The reception was given between the hours of eight and ten and around 400 guests called during the evening. Miss Dot Pender ut Tar- boro, offered numerous piano selec tions in tho Blue Parlor through out the evening, On Tuesday night. September 10. at S;4B o’clock, members of the A. A, Board were hostesses at a party tor all the new girls on the campus, Jimnitu Stalnback, presi dent o£ the Board, welcomed the girls as they entered the Astro Hall, She Introduced the entire A. A. Boai'd members to the now giris. Music was oilered by Betty Fleischmann, Rachel Poo, and Mary Ann Canady. Later in tlie program tlie whole group joined in the sing ing, Several reels ot movies taken —Continued on page 2, Charlotte Qreen To Serve As President Of Freshman Class Freshman President CHARLOTTE GREEN Who has been chosen to lend the class ot I04-I. B. Fleischmann And Ada Wall Get Major Jobs Vice Pres, Faircloth Hall, Asst. Bus. Mgr. of Twig, and Phi Marshal Chosen On Friday morning, September 20. II student election was held to elect girls to fill oflices that were vacant because of ofilcers talllnK to retnrn lo Meredith this year. Betty Fleischmann of nreun- ville, N. C-. was elected collogc niai'slial for the present term. During her college career she has held a number of omces. At thi“ end ot her troshman year, Betty became a member of iho Little Theater, und was elecled secretary of the Little Theatre her sopho more year. At the beginning of her Junior year. Betty bocamo a member ot the Alpha Psi. Dur ing her .sophomoi'C year she was a May Day attendant for her class. This is also the beginning of Bet ty's Bccond ytiar serviiiK as a froshman counselor. Ada Wall of Sholby, N. C., was elected president of the Astrotek- ton Literary Socioty. Ada entereil Meredith her junior year, being a transfer from Mars Hill where she had served there as a society president, also. During Ada's first year at Meredith she was bnslness manager of Tiiu Twici. Other elections were; Rachel Lewis of Mlddlosi.'.x, vice president or Falrclolh Hull; Marietta Mc Lennan of (iruensboro, asxistant business manager of TnK Twi!; and Sarah Mull of Shelby, N, C.. sophomore marshal for the Phila- relian Literary Society. Seniors Lead In Check-ups Reports on Dental, Eye, Vaccination For Summer in Infirmary Examinations Following the recent physical examinations that are given un- nunlly by the college doctor. Dr, Bessie E. Lane, and the nurses. Miss Myrtle J. Barnette and Miss Nora’ Kelly, a report was made on the dental, eye, and vaccination check-ups ot the students during the summer. It was found that SO per cent ot the seniors had been checked on these throe items, 71 per cent of the juniors likd been cheoked, and 79 per cent ot the sophomores had been checked. Stunt Day! At u Htiidcnt bmly mcHluK Kt>p(C]iibei- 20, Uoiobci- lt> wuh chosen lo be Sliinl Day. Tin* stndimts iiii-t (wo .yeai-s u((ii mill voted lo hn.vc Stunt Day tho 5tli or (Itli wock-eiiil aftpi- ilio opciihitt 111; Hi-hool in order tu avoid I'ontllcis with mlI> somestor tests. 'I'lils year the |ireshli-iii of the Athletic Axsochiiloii, ,liiii. alia Stalnback of Hciutorson, Noi'lh Cai-ullna, will dircct Ihi* ovoiKs of (liI.H oiiislamlliiK day which oeeiii-.s In Iho rn4l iif ovcry sciiool year. Tho vlro prosidciitH of the classoH will load In tho events of tho afternoon which will be the pallo, tho hovso race, the aliiKlnit of au original song liy each class, tho alumnao stunts, and contoatii In dKrcront spoi-ts, Tho clluia.\ uf tho day will t4iko placo Stunt NIgUt wlion original skits will ho prosontod by each class. Tbo niiinei-s of tho vni'loiia nftoruoon activities will bo iiimounced a.nd the cup will bo Hwardutl to Clio cltias giving the bost stunt. Freshmen Allowed to Vote on Three Girls Selected by Juniors On September 23rd; President Held Many Responsible Offices During Her Years in High School Following a Big Sister-Little Sla ter ti-adltlon In spirit, yet changlog the technicalities somewhat, tbe Junior Class recommended for pres ident three girls to be acted on by the Freshman Class. Hereto fore tlie Junior Class iias selected some one person to serve as presi- ident. Cliarlotte Green, Virginia Maynard, and Betty Knowles re nominated by the Big Sister class, and from tlieae three the Lit tle Sisters chose Charlotte Green to lead them this year. Daughter ot Rev, and Mrs. George Green, missionaries lu Nigeria, West Africa, and sister if Dorothy Green who was president of the student body last year, Charlotte comes to us not a complete stranger. Her election to the presidency ot lier class did not. however, de pend upon her family. She was graduated from George Washington High School in Danville. Virginia, liaving made quite a name for her self in her high school days. Her acfivitlGs were varied, including work In Play-Reudlng Club, one year; as a menil)er ot Press Cluh. ihrci- ypars: sprvhiR us president one year: Quill and Scroll, two yeai'.s; heinu feature editor ot C'lin/lcrbo.f for two years; takins part in French and senior plays; being a member of the Student Council for hvo yt-ara and on ii» nomiuutlng comniittce Cor the other two. working with tiie judiciary ruiH year; iHklnw part in the ac- livltles of iho Typing Club In Ii)40: Mpi'ving on the trafflc coin- inllK-e tor thrcv yuar.s; being an offlcer in her lioni»- room tnr ihrcc •• ypars; serving iih au ofllcer In hrr class for iwii years, slnginc in the Glee Club nu' yeiir; and helna presented wIlli iho D. A, R. ciii- zenshlp awai'd her .ieiilor year Following lii‘i' .'K-ctlon as pn'i-i- ili'iii. rc;rri!«hnii-i)ts wi're served. Enrollment of Classes Given Officially Senior Cla.s.s Numbers 111 ; Junior Ciass Holds 121; Sophomore and Freshmen Decri?a.so to 104 and 136; Many Out-of-State Girls 'ruutatlve lo Supienilmr 23, 1940, the ofBcial eurollnient from the olflce oC the registrar read four hundred ninety-two students for Meredith College. However, there will lie many rhiiuges before the flnal statement Is Issued. The Senior Class for this year numbers lU. This is the second largest Senior Class In the history ot Meredith. Tho largest was In 1938 with a lotal enrollment ot IIS. This year's class shows an Increase of twenty-one over last year’s senior class. Tho Junior Class for this year numbors 121 as opposed to US In school last your. Tho Sophomoro Class, iiowever. has decroased from 135 to 104, and the Freshmen Class has fallen from 175 to ISA. Thoro aro twelve spe cial students and eight who have not yet been fully clnssifled. There are fifty students from out side of North Carolina. These in clude: one from China, one from Cuba, two from Puerto Rico, two from Conoectlcutt, one from Dela- wai'o, two from Florida, one from Georgia, one from Kentucky, two from Massachusetts, three from New Jersey, eleven from New York, three from Rhode Island, six from South Carolina, one from Ten nessee, and thirteen trom Virglnlo, leaving 442 trom Nortb Oarolina.