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THE HILLTOP
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Welcome W.N.C.
Basketeers
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kKERS EXCEL NON-WORKERS
m GRADES IN FIRST SEMESTER
MARS HILL, NORTH CAROLINA, FEBRUARY 14, 1931.
NO. 9.
tnent: 8
A'^ers Make Average
F’s. an82; Non-Workers
Only 75.
, , . FAL OF 141 WORKING,
t: 1 A,|
F’s,^ an Franklin Wilkins
^ imparison of the grades made
no F’s semester of the stu-
tment: Imployed by the college with
of those not working indi-
^ , !iat having to work is not a hin-
®> 3 i to scholarship.
^ was made from the regis-
A.pecords of approximately 450
Fs, an|s. The grades of the 141
students were compared with
^ kdes of the 309 not working,
' v-iAPjg the following summary of
E YOD for the two groups: workers,
227 B’s; 239 C’s; 110 D’s;
“r wh4 29 F’s; non-workers, 130 A’s;
425 C’s; 238 D’s 143 E’s;
** * * 11 F’s. These statistics do not
'*L4, the I’s. Counting A as 95,
"O, C as 80, D as 72, E as 65, F
the per cent of each group is as
RS“
•ry
Non-
Workers Workers
Per Cent Per Cent
11
9
31
27
33
29
15
16
6
10
4
9
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m the above figures, one may
y see that having extra duties
iot hinder the working students
[making good grades.
ORl 141 Worker*
. jof the work required for run-
'T ^ars Hill College is done by the
its. One hundred and forty-one
and girls work part or all , of
way here. Their jobs include
furnaces, janitor work, sawing
cooking, serving meals, wash-
iishes, helping in the offices,
jng the campus in order, etc.
1 are no prominent jobs, all be-
nsidered on the level.
'r does the time taken for work
jgp jnt these students from taking
in the college activities. Of the
:OP rs in the B. Y. P. U., 60 of them
iSAlIicluded in the 141 workers. The
nff, Jers are also well represented in
f/Iflrcoffices of the literary societies and
/, _ Junday-school classes.
caley.
F^jiior Glass Largest
Ever, Elects Officers
of 241 Member* Lead* La*t
Year’* Cla** by Six.
SPONSOR
MISS ZULA KOON
Queen of Sponsors
Eu’s Open Semester
With Regular Program
The Euthalian Literary Society met
in its regular session Friday, Feb. 6.
The first number on the program
consisted of an oration, exceptionally
well prepared and delivered by David
Taylor. Albert Beck delivered a dec
lamation, “The Mother,’’ with a great
deal of delicacy and finish. The de
bate was a heated discussion upon the
subject of whether the nations'of the
world should adopt a policy of com
plete disarmament. The affirmative
was championed by B. G. Leonard and
Cooper Gretter, while the negative
was upheld by Conway Sams and J.
L. Williams. The decision was cast in
favor of the affirmative by a two-to-
one count. Max Isenhour concluded
the program with a series of faceti
ous comics, after which the visitors
were recognized.-
FACTS CONCERNING C-2
PARTY ARE REVEALED
alt
e Junior class is the largest class
has ever been at Mars Hill. Its
nt enrollment consists of 140
and 101 girls, making a total of
students enrolled in this class,
number exceeds the Junior class
t year only by a total of six stu-
, but the Juniors are proud of
act that they have the largest
in the history of Mars Hill.
, ,0 officers for the Junior class
~j elected soon after the opening
■nf|hool last September. The offi-
. T3'Y:hosen to lead the class are as
vs: president, Willard W. Griggs;
ed stfresident, Martha Stack; secre-
a wiJ U. S. B. Dale; corresponding
:tary, Eva Robbins; treasurer,
i Fox. The sponsors of the class
Daddy” Blackwell and Miss Zula
The officers of the class are
all in their power to make the
of the class go forward, but
ut the help and co-operation of
t member of the class the work of
fficers will be a f ailure. So let us
for the hearty co-operation of
member of the class in our large
'taking this semester, the Junior-
r reception.
By Bruce Grainger
This is indeed an age of deception
and malice. The C-2 class of this no
ble institution of learning has let it be
known that they are going to have a
party on Saturday night. Now, we
do not wish to take exception to this
humble desire of this humble class to
have a party, but we know the real
purpose of this so-called party and
wish to make known all the facts to
whom it may concern, and maybe to
others, too.
Instead of the usual “kitty wants a
dark corner” party, this is a conspi
racy of the first water. The C-2 class
has obtained the true facts about this
wonderful edition of the paper and
are planning to act in concert to pre
vent their utter disgrace and ruin.
The noble C-1 class which is the
proud donor of this edition, has al
Our Sponsors
When the name sponsor is heard,
each Junior immediately turns his
attention to the names of “Daddy”
Blackwell and Miss Zula Koon, two
of the most loved teachers on our
campus. We feel sure that we
could not have made a wiser choice,
although they have not had the op
portunity to show their ability as
sponsors so far this year. Never
theless, we have learned from the
graduating class of last year what
fine sponsors they are, entering in
to the business as well as the so
cial part of the class. Our spon
sors are ready and willing to help
us at all times.
W. N. C. BASKETBALL TOURNEY
ON THE HILL FEBRUARY 26 - 28
SPONSOR
Philomathians Debate
Tobacco Question
After a week’s lay-off during the
week of evangelistic services, the Phis
got back into harness and presented
the following program on February 6:
Glen Wells gave a reading, “When a
Fellow’s in Love.” This was follow
ed by a declamation by Everett Abee.
Following came the debate of the
evening on the subject: “Resolved,
That an Amendment Should Be Adopt
ed Into the Constitution Prohibit-
Professor Hoyt (“Daddy”)
Blackwell, Prince of
Sponsor*
Clio’s Present Splendid
Impromptu Program
The heart of every Clio was beat
ing with fright as the members gath-
ea rnw) rne v/onsutuxion rronioit- in their hall, Thursday January
ing the Use and Sale of Cigarettes 29. 1931, because the program was
and Other Forms of Tobacco.” The ^’’’-omntu. The heart almost ceased
points of the affirmative were set
forth by James Robinson and Glenn
Watts while the negative was upheld
by Theodore Cutchin and J. Nelson
Jarrett. The judges ren(}ered a unani
mous decision in favor of the affirm
ative. A high light of the program
was a declamation given by Robert
James. An impromptu speech by
Charles Murphy brought the program
to a conclusion.
Tracy Burton a new student joined
the Phi ranks and was administered
the first degree initiation.
The meeting was brought to a close
with a most timely talk by the presi
dent, J. Wade Baker.
Large Number Eligible
for Clubs
Science Club Ha* Large*t Number to
Choo*e From.
The first semester’s work seems to
be indeed successful when we look at
the eligibles for the scholarship clubs.
Somebody has worked, and the school
should be proud of these students.
Those eligible for the Scribleris
Club are: Margaret Allen, J. C. Ad
ams, Dorothy Allen, Mae Ballew, Fran
ces Barnes, Paul Buck, Robert Bur
nett, Eli Callahan, Howard Camnitz,
Muriel Carroll, A. L. Chesson, Cath
erine Curl, Bruce Ellen, Hyatt For
rest, Ray Gibbs ,Willard Griggs, Ruth
Hoke, Charlotte Hooper, Sam Justice,
M. H. R. Kendall, Hoyle Lee, Ernest
Moore, Elaine Moore, Madge Myers,
‘ Sibyl Pace, Corinne Pannell, Wood
impromptu. The heart almost ceased
to beat as the secretary read the pro
gram. The following were the vic
tims: popular songs. Ruby Robbins,
Ruth Cates; reading, Catherine Curl;
jokes, Jerry Holcombe.
The society was very glad to wel
come four hew mmebers into its hall.
Nannie McFarland, Lydia Jameson,
Mary Etta Poteat, and Lucy Den
Acres. The Clio Literary Society al
ways extends to every girl a cordial
welcome.
Dramatic Club Plans
Some Original Plays
I 1 - .i 't 1 * J * 1 oioyi xac^f Lorinnc x ^nn^Il* iVootl”
ways stood for the whole truth about m J ti.
.. , . , . , . “irow Pettigrew, Mary Poteat, W. 0.
any matter which might arise. That
is the reason why we have
Tec
icjtti
degi
loun
cently, Mr. C. L. Hunt received
h.G. degree from Louisville.
printed
certain proven facts in this organ of
the student body.
We realize that the C-2 class feels
its utter impotence in this matter;
therefore we do not hesitate to print
the above facts. Also, we wished to
forewarn any of the uninitiates who
might be going to the class rally in
a holiday mood or party clothes.
NO VIOLENCE, PLEASE
Those chosen by the Junior Class
to be responsible for this issue of
The Hilltop are as follows: Conway
Sam* editor; Bruce Grainger,
Catherine Curl and Martha Stack,
associates. Thi* ephemeral staff
would have been helple**, however,
without the co-operation of other
members of the das* and the val
uable assistance of members of the
regular staff. Special acknowledg
ment should be made of the work
of Madge Myers, Willard Griggs,
Andrew Chesson, Jimmy Wilson,
Sarah Fox, Franklin Wilkins, U, S.
B. Dale, and to Mr. McLeod, whose
untiring efforts made possible thi*
paper.
Rosser, Walter Smith, William Speer,
Clara Stover, Edna Stroude, Lillian
Turbyfill, David Taylor, A. T. Usher,
Edith VanGundy, Elizabeth Wilburn,
Herman McCorklc, and Clarence Ma
yo.
Although science has been declared
the hardest course on the campus, the
eligibles for this club exceed the rest.
They are: Clarence Mayo, Herman
McCorkle, Martha Wager, Edith Van
Gundy, A. T. Usher, Dorothy Allen,
Neittie Ballew, Fred Bose, Paul Buck
Corbet Carnes, W. J. Carraway, Mu
riel Carroll, Odessa Carter, Almeda
Carter, A. L. Cheqgon, Bruce Ellen,
Troy Estes, Hyatt Forrest, Mozelle
Frasier, Gladys Poindexter, Joe Plyer,
Willard Griggs, Harriet Hall, Marga
ret Hamrick, Nora Lee Henry, Euia
M. Hester, Ruth Hoke, Ruth Robert
son, Conway Sams, Ivan Smith, Kath
leen Smoak, Christine Snelson, Wil
liam Speer, Edna Stroude, David Tay
lor, John Johnson, Florence Johnson,
Beatrice Johnson, Hoyle Lee, C. A.
Moore, Tom Moore, Ernest Moore,
Madge Myers, and Woodrow Petti
grew.
The eligibility list for the I. R. C.
is: Margaret Allen, Dorothy Allen,
(Conhued on Page 4)
Stata Contest Preliminaries Held in
Charlotte February 21.
The Dramatic Club began its new
year’s work enthusiastically, under
the able leadership of Sibyl Pace, the
new president. At the meeting on
Thursday, February 3, the program
committee submitted its plans for the
second semester’s work, which were
accepted by the club—to produce two
original plays, both tragedies, “Un
happy Gypsy,” by Martha Parker, and
“His Heritage,” by Frances Barnes.
Later, a comedy will be produced, and
“The Accomplice,” the contest play,
will be presented. These aspiring
players will again strive to develop
dramatic ability through some scenes
from the pen of the immortal Shakes
peare.
The unique program presented
February 3 was in the form of an
impromptu play, “Who’s the Star?”
The plot was read to the group, after
which the twelve who were lucky
enough to draw the names of the
characters, were chosen. Blanks were
given and the characters had ten min
utes in which to write their speeches
of not less than twenty-five words.
Following this each was allowed ten
minutes to use such make-up and cos
tumes as the property box afforded.
These efforts resulted in a highly en
tertaining farce shO'Wing both origi
nality and genuine talent. Mary Lou
Thompson, who was voted the best
actress, displayed remarkable talent
in impersonation in the role of the
mother. Frances Barnes received sec
ond place by popular vote in the char
acterization of the witty cook. Val
Edwards as the clever butler, was
voted the best actor; while Wade
Baker contrived with make-up and im
personation to depict in an excellent
manner the character of the elderly
uncle of the hero. Following the stre
nuous period of examinations the stu
dents thoroughly enjoyed the fun of
the hour.
The club this year is not being
placed in the college group, as it has
jDeen heretofore in the Chapel Hill
preliminaries, the first of which will
be held in Gharistte P’ebruary 21,
where Mars Hill will meet in a tri
angle with the Charlotte Drama
More High Schools to
Participate in Sixth
Annual Meet.
By Hubert Smith
On Thursday, Friday ,and Satur
day, February 26-28, the sixth annual
Western North Carolina High School
Basketball Tournament, sponsored by
Mars Hill College, will be held in the
McConnell Gymnasium.
According to Coach Roberts, who
has general direction of the tourna
ment, fifty high schools of the one
hundred fifty eligible toparticipate
have already made application for a
place. This year, however, only six
teen schools will be admitted to the
tournament, and not more than two
from any one county, the selection
being made on the basis of location
and record for the season. The meth
od of local elimination is considered
necessary to make the contest most
effective in stimulating this form of
sport among the high schools.
The contest will begin Thursday at
1:00 P. M., eight games being sche
duled for this first day. The quarter-
finals and the semi-finals will be play
ed Friday, beginning at 9:00 A. M.
and at 7:30 P. M. respectively. The
finals will be played off Saturday. P.
Y. Matthews will be chief referee for
all the games.
This will be the sixth annual bas
ketball tournament sponsored by
Mars Hill College under the direction
of Coach O. E. Roberts and the, event
will probably be continued -indefi
nitely, since the high schools of the
western part of the state, to which
the tourney is limited, are giving in
creased co-operation.
In the past five meets Sylva High
School has won the trophy twice, LeL
cester twice, and Bakersville once. In
addition to the trophy awarded the
winning team, it is understood that
individual awards will be made to th^
players in the finals. The teams "with
their coaches will be the guests of the
college while on the campus.
C-1 CLASS HAS SPLENDID
BASKETBALL QUINTET
By Bruce Grainger
In ikoeping with the high tone of alf
its other products and achievements,
the C-1 class has brought forth upon
this campus one of the best basket-,
ball teams ever seen in action in this
section of the state. From a very
auspicious beginning they have swept
through the intramural tournament
with a dash that has carried all be
fore them.
In their opening engagement of the
season they humbled the A-4 team by
a score of 26 to 15. This overwhelm
ing victory is all the more famous be
cause the C-l’s used three complete
teams in this game. However, the C-1
team is only human, and so none can
blame them when they became over
confident and defeated the lowly C-2’s
by a score of only 18-14. It was then
and then only that the cruel fates
took a hand and decreed that the
mighty C-1 team should lose a game.
Despite this decree of the fates, the
Phi team was able to eke out only a
narrow 16-13 victory. Angered by
this intervention of the gods, the C-1
team came back and brushed aside
the highly touted Eu team by the
score of 36-4. But again the mighty
machine turned human and with their
hearts softened they defeated the
Melrose team by the score of 14-12.
This brings the tournament up to
date, and if the fa,tes do not again’
interf-ere, you can rest assured that
the C-1 team will sweep through the
finals in their usual victorious way.
League and the Reid Players ofReids-
ville. The contest play, “The Accom
plice,” is daily being rehearsed by
the cast, and the prospects are pleas
ing for one of the best presentations
ever given by the club.