The Belles of Saint Maet’s
The BELLES
OF SAINT MARY’S
Published every two weeks by the student body of Saint
Mary’s School
Editor-in-Chief Louise Jobdan
Business Manager Miss Kate Spruill
Exchange Editor Timpy Woods
Faculty Adviser Mr. C. A. P. ilooRE
STAFF
Mary Jane Yeatman
Alexa McColl
Eugie Watters
Helen Noell
Virginia Allison
Mary Kistleb
Beppie Hunter
Erwin Gant
Sylvia Culluii
Jean Miller
Dorothy Diggs
Timpy Woods
Lily Wilson
Theresa Anderson
Sue Clapp
Martha Watts
Member North Carolina Collegiate Press Association.
EEFLECTIONS: II. SNOB SISTEKS
In any girls’ school it is only natural that the student
body should be divided into various cliques; girls have
varying interests and tastes, and choose their friends
accordingly. Cliques can promote satisfying companion
ships, but they can as well cause trouble. If the inter
ests of a particular snobbish clique interfere with the
well-being and well-living of the whole school, _ some
measures must be taken in the interest of the niajor^y.
No clique at Saint Mary’s has as yet reached that
point, nor probably will any one of them, in oui close
living quarters, ever achieve this undesirable distinction,
but one group at least has not become a good influence
in moulding the spirit of the student body this year.
A few days after arriving here in September, an out-
of-State student remarked that Saint Mary’s is a school
for North Carolina girls only. This remark was called
forth by her association, at first, with a particularly
clannish group of North Carolina students. When in
troduced to them (old girls), naturally expecting to be
welcomed and made to feel somewhat at home, she was
asked, “And where did you say you were from? and
told, upon replying, “Gee, you’re a long way from home,
aren’t you?” Without further ado, they then returned
to their conversation about what .1 oe said Saturday
night, the dresses for the next dance, and other sinall
talk that completely shut the new girl out.
Her reception was as short and as sour as that, and
it speaks poorly for Southern, particularly North Caro
lina, hospitality. „ o • At >
Fortunately, most of the “groups’ at Saint Marys
are not as self-centered and rude as the one inentioned
above; in fact, they are definitely on the “nice” side
and know the harm this group causes by giving anyone,
student, visitor, or faculty member, the impression that
North Carolina girls are conceited snobs.
Adjusting oneself to college life, where there is more
give and less take than in high school, is difficult enough
without the added disadvantage of having to accustom
oneself to being completely ignored by a group of girls
who, though pretending civility, plainly reveal, without
actually saying so, that they consider themselves supe
rior to everybody else. Such a clique may seemingly
do no greater harm than stupidly hurt other girls’ feel
ings unnecessarily and bring down severe criticism on
their own heads. But that isn’t the end of it. Unde
sirable as it is, they have their own “stock” of influence,
and at present that stock is being quoted at a pretty
low figure.
We pointedly suggest an immediate change of policy
before that stock and the group itself becomes com
pletely valueless in an otherwise congenial and enviably
pleasant student body.
Saint Mary’s has no accommodations for snobs.
THINK FIEST
Much has been said of the fleeting quality of time
and one’s inability to stay it. Although time cannot
be stopped, one can make it appear to go more slowly
by accomplishing more as it progresses.
The most positive way to gain satisfaction in work is
to organize it carefully first. By taking stock of her
work, a college girl may plan a way to complete her
themes, supplementary reading, and research, besides
her other assignments, on schedule.
The advantages of thinking first cannot be over
emphasized. It is as important in other phases of
campus life as it is in study. Consideration of the feel
ings and opinions of friends is essential to community
life always. Thoughtless remarks are rpely inten
tional, and are often regretted, but the pain caused is
hard to soften.
It is unfortunate to be one whose continual apology
is, “If I’d only thought—” or “The next time I’ll—.”
Doing or saying things without thinking first of the
possible disastrous results does not indicate a very high
intelligence. It is, however, rarely too late to remedy.
Saint Mary’s campus is a tiny neighborhood. To
achieve the most congenial atmosphere, we must learn
how to be sympatico, and this accomplishment involves
thought governing action.
Thoughtless action or speech inevitably leads to hu
miliating apologies. By avoiding the former, we can
also avoid the latter.
Impatient.
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Dear Chips :
I’ve a chii) that I think is the biggest one yet. Any
way, I’m going to add it to the j)ile of wood.
It concerns the telephones and calls coming into the
office. Every day calls come in, most of which may or
may not mean a great deal, but what if a real irnportant
call should come through ? I know lots of girls who
have failed to get important messages until it was too
late to do anything about them. Often they don’t ever
know that someone has phoned. Can’t something be
done about this ? W-aitino.
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Dear Chips :
I’ve got another chip and, believe me, I think I’ve got
one that everyone in school has with me. Here it is •
We suggest several l-itids of Saint iSIary’s stationery,
nice looking paper, that wc would be proud to send
away. We want variety and beauty.