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MARS HILL, NORTH CAROLINA, MAY 23, 1930.
NO. 16
.^NUAL MAY
’^DAY PROGRAM
7ete successful
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!\ly Moore Is Crowned Amid Color-
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>- ful Scenes
ouj
seemed that even the heavens
j^ctioned the da^ set apart as May
(^y, for there was a large, colored
g around the sun. Could it have
j. an the crowm sent for the Queen?
^ perhaps it was a promise of fair
father after the rain of the night
(.j Tore. Anyway, the gpeat day had
Q^rived! One might see on the cam-
Is just in front of the Music Build
r beautiful lilacs trailing on white
^^ttices. Young trees had grown up
jjj tt for the occasion and even those
^l^es that had been on the campus
sometime seemed to outdo them-
(ves in their green splendor. It all
g pmed the very setting for a meet-
of the fairies and elves.
^At three-thirty o’cloock promptly
e interested spectators had gath-
ed and the May Day Celebration
pjgan. At the first notes of music
g^nm the leafy background, a host of
Jwers skipped on the scene. And
hi'
,ch beautiful flowers, too! The
CAMPUS FATHER
Commencement
Exercises Begin
with Sermon Sunday
DR. ROBERT
Who Last Wifeiek Celebrated
His Eighty-sixth Birthday.
Dr. Bowers to Deliver Baccalaureate
Message.
RETIRING EDITOR
Cherry Wins Phi
Debating Medal
^ ight colors blended beautifully and
Illy represented a flower bed. This
ort operetta was to decide who
ould be Queen of the May. There
'*^'jis the haughty and self-confident
^nflower, the aloof touch-me-not,
”J|(‘ dignified crocus, the fair lily, the
' ly little violet, and the graceful hoi
°*hock. Wait! There came on the
■*nne the sweet and beautiful rose
Wore whom all flowers must bow
^“Wl pay homage. The judge chose
^"^is lovely and most popular of flow-
|s to be Queen of the May. After a
^^rightly dance by the flowers, in-
™*uding the poppy chorus, all repair-
to the leafy bower to make ready
r the great procession.
All was silent, when from the
r epths of the forest came a clear
iigle-call. Almost at once, the herald
Cjith his plumed cap and knee-
reeches came into view. We must
* Wl ■you, for we can’t withhold this
^^aluable piece of information that
'^e herald was none other than Cam-
[je.ell, our young orchestra director.
^ jhe herald was followed by little
gjiilly Huff who bore on a satin pillow
jie jewelled crown for the Queen.
}ext in the procession came the May
*ueen, Pattie Moore, and her maid-
f-honor, Neva McCoy. Dressed in
jjjeautiful white satin and flowing,
ice train. Miss Moore was truly a
lay Rose. Miss McCoy, too, was
(Continued on Page Four)
The baccalaureate sermon to the
seniors will be preached in the lo
cal church Sunday evening at 7:30
o’clock, by Dr. Bartlett A. Bowers of
the First Baptist Church of Gastonia,
N. C. The sermon will be the first
number on the Commencement pro
gram. The remainder of the program
is as follows:
Wednesday, May 21, 8:00 P. M.,
Readers Contest
Thursday, May 22, 10:00 A. M.,
Oration-Essay Contest for the cor-
zine Prize; 2:00 P. M., Contest for
C. B. Mashbum Debate Medal; 5:00
P. M., complimentary Alumni Din
ner; 8:00 P. M., Annual Entertain
ment by Music and Expression De
partments.
Friday, May 23, 9:30 A. M. Class
Day Exercises on Campus; 10:15 A.
M., Awarding of Diplomas; 11:00 A.
M., Alumni Address by Mr. Allison,
W. Honeycutt, Superintendent of
Hendersonville City Schools, Hender
sonville, N. C.; 11:30 A. M. Award
ing of Medals and Prizes; 12:00
M. 1929-30 Session Closes.
The annual debate which is held
in the Philomathian Society each
year was held F'riday evening, May
9. The query for discussion was “Re
solved, That the Government, Should
Take Over and Operate Muscle
Shoals.” Those w"ho took part in the New’ Hilltop Staff
debate were James Cherry and Flvan |
Evans, affirmative; W. Scott Buck'
and F’. S. Dale, negative.
There was an intense interest on j
the part of all who were present as i
to the decision of the winner. The The student body recently accept-
judges were to vote for first, second, | unanimously the nominations of
and third places among the contest- the retiring staff of the Hilltop for
ants. At the rendering of the deci
Elected for 1930-31
Jarrett Succeed* Capel a* Editor.
NEXT YEAR’S
SENIORS ELECT
GLASS OFFICERS
Ruth Cooper Chosen President
WILLIAM CAPEL
Who Has Attained Many Signal
Honors at Mars Hill.
Twelve Participate in
Graduating Expres
sion Recital at M. H.
Miss Ruth Cooper was elected
President of the Junior class for the
coming year. She succeeds Robert
Stroupe as president. The class de
cided not to complete the election
until next year. At the beginning of
the Fall semester the remainder of
the class officers will be elected.
The class this year has already
g;iven $250.00 toward the endow
ment fund of the college, and Mother
Milstead, the class sponsor, gave a
very liberal donation to the perman
ent endowment fund. Under the lea
dership of Miss Cooper the class feels
confident that the year as seniors at
Mars Hill be one of service, and of
heartiest co-operation.
Student Council for
Melrose and Brown
Dorms Are Elected
H’CIarl Brown Wins
s,T(j Signal Honor as
Dramatic Student
sion. Cherry won first place, Buck
won second place, and Dale won third
place. The debate was very interest
ing and enjoyed by all present.
“M” Club Enjoys the
Hospitality of Mr.
and Mrs. Roberts
OR
Rif
ay Tolbert and Mack Moore Taka
Second and Third Place*.
“Where’s Andy Fox?” was the
question that about fourteen couples
were asking Tuesday evening about
5:15. It was evident that a little girl
was growing nervous. Andy finally
came, after he had been sent for by
the one most anxious for his ap
pearance. Then the party was seen
winding its way across the valley to
the home of Coach Oren E. Roberts.
Upon arriving the party found
chairs and seats scattered about over
the spacious lawn and veranda. They
were immediately occupied. The
friendly group spent about an hour
in chatting and gossiping and what
not; then Mrs. Roberts asked the
guests in to be served. Everyone
there granted that Miss Ruby Mc
Lean and Patty Moore were winners
the officers of the staff for the 1930
31 session.
Those electid i.’iie editor, Nelsoi,
Jarrett; associate editors, Frances
Barnes and B. G. Leonard Jr.; so
ciety, Boyd Brown; athletic editor,
Howard Camnitz; Poetry, D. L. Stew-
wart; Alumni, Cooper Gretter; re
ligious, Mamie Kelley; exchange, N.
0. Rosser; business manager, J. D.
Carr; circulation manager, Hoyle
Lee; stenographer, Charles Lampley;
Charlotte Hoper, Margaret Allen and
Elizabeth Wilburn were appointed
reporters.
The new staff is grateful for the
honor bestowed upon them, and pre
mise to live up to the higest expecta
tions of the retiring staff and the stn-
nent body.
Confidence Expre*sed in Men Who
Will Govern Dormitories Next
Twelve students who are graduat- Year,
ing in academy expression gave an
artistic recital in the college audi- boys met Tuesday morning
torium Wednesday afternoon at 41 student council repres-
o’clock. The recital revealed unusual who will govern the two
talent and every number was 'boys’ dormitories next year,
ed exceptionally well.
The program was as follows: “Mid
shipman Easy,” Helen Batson; “The
Lost Word,” Neva McCoy; “Old
Glory,” W. T. Batson; “Enlighten
ing Sister’s Beau,” Helen Woody;
“Dona Maria’s Defiance,” Geraldine
Mehaffey; “The Voices of Solitude,”
T. L. Dysard; “The Ways of Wo
men,” Julia Graham; “The Perfect
Tribute,” Ray Tolbert; “Silence,”
Annabelle Howell; “Gold Mounted
Guns,” J. Mack Moore; “On Contest
Night,” Ruth Cooper; “The Hand of
Fate,” T. Carl Brown.
This group of students who are
graduating were presented in a dra
matic recital, “Over the Garden
Wall,” a few' weeks ago assisted by
Nons Have Unusually
Interesting Program
Officer* Are Elected For Next Year
At the meeting held May 8, the
Nonpareils descussed the question:
“Resolved That the Five-day Week
Should Be Adopted in All Indus-
anl
jgt T. Carl Brown, senior, was recent
ly elected the most outstanding stu-
cnt in the dramatic department,
j At the beginning of the semesteri
ive student judges were appointed
0 judge the student that had done
-le most outstanding work in the
oiramatic department. The judges
1 tries.” Eunice Fortner and Gertrude
of the first prize for having eaten upheld the affirmative; Mar-
more than any of the entire party, gujpj Allen and Thelma Harding, the
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1st week rendered their decision
rith a secret ballot, and without con-
ultation. Mr. Brown was placed
rst, Ray Tolbert second, and Mac
loore third.
Since his entrance into the drama-
S jc club two years ago, Mr. Brown has
aken part in every public play; he
layed in the state contest play the
Q wo years that he has been with us,
- nd has shown originality that has'
iLeen remarkable. Besides taking ac-
j_^ve part in the play productions, he
—as been active in society work. He
;.;glas represented his society many
fmes in declamation and oration
ontest.s. In giving him the reward
he judges commented on the faith-
ulness that has been characteristic
f the work of this student.
J Mr. Brown’s name w'ill be en-
® p'aved upon the metal sheet which
;rill Hang in the dramatic studio. His
ame is the first to appear upon it,
d each year here after the student
.'■ho is voted to have this honor will
ave his name engraved upon it.
The hours seemed to fly by, and nine
bells came all too soon.
The same party that marched over
at 5:15 returned under the soft
gleams of a beautiful moon (and the
bright lights of the car of Mother
Milstead).
The entire party was a lovely af
fair, and the “M” Club and their fair
companions extend to Mr. and Mrs.
Roberts a most hearty vote of thanks
for this most enjoyable evening of
entertainment. . ,
negative. Both sides defended their
positions with interesting and con
vincing arguments. The decision of
the judges was in favor of the affirm
ative. Following the debate, Helen
Woody read “Enlightening Sister’s
Last Edition of
Hilltop
This Semester
:;-;Jinc
This edition of the Hilltop ■will
be the last to appear this semes
ter. Three other editions will be
published during the summer, ap
pearing the first of June, July and
August.
Mr. D. L. Stewart will edit the
paper during the summer months.
All students who desire a copy
during the summer will kindly
give the editor his name as soon
as possible, and a Hilltop will be
mailed to all those who desire it.
The members were glad to wel
come as visiors Mother Milstead and
Mr. Clarence Mayo, both of whom
made short talks.
During the business meeting, the
following officers were elected: presi
dent, Ena Snow; vice-president,
Frances Barnes; secretary, Kate Al
lison; censor, Louise Smith; corres
ponding secretary, Winifred White;
treasurer, Edna Stroude; chaplain,
Margaret Allen; pianist, Ruth Crib
ble; chorister, Florrie Hooks; door
keeper, Kathlen Marshall. These will
be the officers at the first term of
next year.
At this meeting the commence
ment marshalls were also elected,
who are as follows: Virginia Isenhour
and Donnie Mae Norman; alternates,
Ena Snow and Frances Barnes.
An unusually happy air pervaded
the entire meeting, and regrets were
expressed that it would be the last.
Those elected were as follows:
Hoyle Lee, Clarence Mayo, Eli Calli-
han. Cooper Gretter, David Taylor,
Grant Kennedy, Robert Barnes, John
Cain, A. T. Usher. The retiring coun
cil are T. Carl Brown, W. C. Capel,
J. E. Martin, G. D. Wilson, Leonard
England, Ed Fox, Ray Tolbert, Gre
gory Dyches, L. M. Dilday. Mother
Milstead, Mr. Blackwell, and Mr.
England will again serve as advisory
members of the council.
General satisfaction is expressed
on the campus over the outcome of
the election. Those chosen are men in
whom students and facutly have con
fidence, and a successful year is pre
dicted. The retiring members of the
council have won and maintained the
Ruth Whitmire and Sibyl Pace who ' esteem and respect of the young men
have another year’s study before! whom they have served. They have
graduating in college expression. All filled their sometimes difficult office
these students have frequently taken with wisdom and tact and retire with
part in public speaking contests, and ^ the good will af oil associated with
many of them will appear again on them.
commencement programs. It is from
this group that some of the most out-
standing speakers of the college have i Ministerial CrOUp
been selected. PicoicS in SpitC of
Downpour of Rain
The clouds threatened to spoil any
proposed picnics as scheduled for the
afternoon of May sixth; in spite of
this the ministerial group made a
nice take-off from in front of Spil-
man ivith their “dates” and a good
supply of marshmallows, hotdogs,
bacon, coffee, umbrellas, and rain
coats and landed in that delightful
picnicking place in the woods just
back of Mrs. Wilkins’s home. This
spot is dear to the hearts of all those
who have sat around the camp fire
while the ever-obliging moonbeams
down to make the singing and eat
ing the more enjoyibbn.
Ruth Cooper and Victor Cousins
displayed vocal tal'sat th.at was amaz
ing—one way or the other. Matthews
and Lillian Turbyfill do not deny that
they are in love. Hamby and Mary
Hudson House gave ample evidence
of being affected in the same way.
Much of the pleasure of the oc
casion was due to our excellent
friend and^ chaperone. Mother Mil
stead, who just seems to know how
to fit into occasions of this kind in
such a delightful way. Twilight found
.. j the party wending their way back
to the Hill, and all igreed that the
outing was pleasant and profitable
fne all.
The Ministerial Conferencs on
Thursday evening was dismissed af
ter a short program so tliat the mem
bers might take part in the meetings
that were held in the boys dormi
tories for the purpose of discussing
Capel Retires as
Hilltop Editor
Outstanding Student
William Capel, outstanding stu
dent of Mars Hill, this week retired
as editor of the Hilltop; a position
which he has filled with great success
and honor.
Capel is one of the outstanding
students on the campus. Since he
came to Mars Hill two years ago he
has filled many positions, and has at
tained much popularity and honor
among the student body and faculty.
He has been an inter-collegiate de-
Beau,” after which a humorous dialo- . j „
u -kT !,• T> ii J 1 bater for two years, and ■was a mem-
gue was given by Nellie Butler and| . . _ . . „ „ . _ .
Marietta Bryan.
ber of the State Junior College cham
pion ship team of this year. He has
represented his society in public con
tests for two years, and last year won
the loyalty—scholarship—attainment
medal of his society, a signal honor
for a freshmen. He has taken active
part in intramural contests of all
kinds. He has won this year the de
bate medal offered by his society,
and was a member of the cast of the
winning State Dramatic team. All of
Bill’s honors are too numerous to
name here, but in spite of all of his
extra curricula work he has aver
aged high grades on all his work.
Too, Bill has found time to fall in
love, and even that doesn’t keep him
form maintaining the high standard
which he seems to have set for him
self—What a Man!
Bill receives his “sheep shin” in
about a week. The very best wishes
of the entire new staff go with him
wherever he goes. Bill, we are proud I student council problems for next
of you. Keep up the good w'ork! year.