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Formal Reception Launches New Year For College Howerton Hall was “abuz” with chatter and excitement as the twilight closed in on the Montreat Campus that eventful night of Monday, September 10, 1961. The new students had already received many ■^yelcomes, but the final one, that tradi- lonal Formal Reception, was to take place his night. Big sisters scurried up and own the halls to find their newly-acquired responsibilities. Soon Howerton became quiet as group after group finally found ttemselves in the Assembly Inn Lobby. r. and Mrs. J. R. McGregor greeted the girls as they arrived, and each member ° faculty added his friendly smile and c eery welcome. To give their best wishes or the coming college year, the various w ege organizations were represented. IS pleasant evening was drawn to a c ose with punch and cookies, served at 0 end of the line. Returning to Howerton all, many gay girls were tucked into oed with pleasant memories. NEW FACULTY IN REVIEW Cont’d From Page 1 Mrs. 0. V. Armstrong, teacher here in 0 business departfent four years ago, as returned to Montreat to resume her position. For fifteen years a missionary o China, Mrs. Armstrong attended the niversity of Southern California and ible Institute of Los Angeles. She will assist the Dean of Students in the office this year. Another Montreater of two years ago, r. Fred Brewer, attended Maryville Col- age, the University of Tennessee, and niversity of Durham, England. He is eaching in the Biology department of the college. Another new member of the faculty, iss Mirta Borges, originally from Card enas, Cuba, is teaching Spanish in high school and college. She received her B.A. egree from Montreat College and has one additional work at the Eastman School of Music. Miss Vickie Samburg has recently re- urned here to assume duties as secretary 0 the president of the college. After her graduation. Miss Samburg enrolled as a f at The General Assembly’s Train ing School, Richmond, Va. From there ® e attended Richmond Professional In- t ^cnking as a secretary. Previous 0 her return to Montreat, Miss Sam- ncg served as D.R.E. for the Anderson emorial Presbyterian Church, Martins- ''ille, Va. Miss Helen Hood, originally from Salem, n., is the Publicity Director of Moun- ain Retreat Association. Receiving her egree from Roanoke College in' Salem, n.. Miss Hood worked for the Roanoke imes for six and one-half years. Writ- SEPTEMBER, 1951 Hillbilly Roundup Oh! Boy! What a time I had at that hillbilly party on September sixth! I’m so glad I went, and to think I almost didn’t go! I was just a shy, timid fresh man, afraid to go and take a part, when in dashed my big sister with a “I’ll be by at ten till seven to pick you up—you dress as a girl and I’ll be a boy,’’ out she went again. What was I to do then? Well, I got on my rig and went. When I entered the door I knew I was in for a good time. There was the Athletic Board all lined up with Jeanette Nash in front, ready to “recept” us. What costumes! I was beginning to think that the pictures in “Hillbilly Rest- runt’’ had walked in. The games were so exciting, especially the one “Are you feeling high, low, or sober?’’ Of course, we all loved the folk dances, especially the “Virginia Reel.’’ With Mr. Sinclair at the piano, we were in a “partying” mood. That “good ole mountain dew” (apple juice) was really good along with cookies and crackers. Why, I believe that quartet of ole hillbillys would have gone straight to Lookout Mountain and set up a still if they could have gotten by with it. The delightful party was brought to a close with shouts of glee as each girl was told of her membership on a tribe. ing news items about what goes on in Montreat College and sending them to the local papers and the girls’ home town papers constitutes Miss Hood’s work. “United We Stand—Divided We fall.” We sincerely hope that as the students and faculty work together this year, they may be drawn closer together into one college family. Best wishes to each of you in this school year! s. C. A. GIVES PARTY Will you go with me on an imaginary journey to a party we have been invited ,to—sponsored by the Student Christian Association of Montreat College? The title of this “get-together” is a “backward party.” To be eligible to attend this party, each of us must wear her clothes back wards. It is to be at 8 p. m. so, let’s get dressed and go! It is now time for the party to begin. Have you ever before gone to a party thro'-gh the back door instead of the front? Have you ever been served re freshments first instead of last? Have you ever walked backwards in the back door, told your friends “goodbye” first? If you’ve never before heard of this, then you’ve never been to a “backward party.” The First Day Of School — Clad in bright plaid shirts and “blue jeans,” the entire student body of Mon treat College gathered in front of Gaither Hall, on Friday, September 7. This, the third welcome party given to the new students since they had arrived at Mon treat, was to be a picnic, sponsored by the Staff of Student Publications. Every one, with high spirits and singing hearts, went as a group to the Camp Montreat Gym. There, as the smell of food scented the air, the girls sang a few songs. Hungry faces lit up as the call was given for a supper of potato salad, hamburgers, slaw, milk and doughnuts. Soon a look of contentment spread over these same faces; and, after clearing away the left-overs, the “First Day of School” was begun. The tea)cher. Miss Ellinore Krieger, began the day with a spelling bee. Many Montreat teachers and students held the fort for their teams. History was the next class, and was in the form of a play called “Pokey Huntus.” While Miss Krieger read the story of “Pokey Huntus”, many students acted it out to the amusing satisfaction of the rest of the “class.” The “school day” was drawn to a close with a class in mathe matics, in which the students tried to rearrange a group of seated classmates into a particular position. Then, as the cool evening air began to envelop the Montreat valley in calmness, the group started homeward, singing melodies in their hearts as they went. But, “just who,” you may ask, “attends such a social function?” Those attending the “backward party” were the students and faculty members. All dressed in back ward clothes, all took part in the games, and all extremely enjoyed themselves.
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