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THE HILLTOPETTE, MARS HILL COLLEGE, MARS HILL, NORTH CAROLINA The Hilllopelle “Full Living and High Eating—Tonight” Published by Stooges of Mars Hill College Vol. I. April 20, 1940. Editor’s Note: Forgive us our trespasses.” Spring Is Sprung- ‘Knock, Knock’ Meyers Visits Juniors In 1940 C-I Editor-in-Chief — __-_WiLLiAM J. Clark, Jr. Alanaging Editor Eleanor Pokes REPORl'ERS Kent Prannock, Max Freeman, Grady Dover, Ernest Cox, Mary Lee Ellington, Imogene Prown, Paul Meyers, Frank Venters, Dott Pearce. No. 1. “The flowers that bloom in the spring, tra la—Fine men, Gilbert and Sullivan. Here it is again, April, the month of showers and spring flowers. How we do appreciate the gossmar-like film of green that covers all the prevailing landscape. Good old Bailey, clothed again in the verdure that we C-Fs first saw when we came on the campus last fall. I wonder if we appreciate the beauty that is about us? On these fine mornings when we are out at seven-thirty for the botany or chemistry labs, do we look out towards Craggy and .see the mist rising out of the valleys like a veil being lifted from some impressionist’s painting done in tints and tones of green and blue? Do we look at the grass in the circle and on the slope below the infirmary as it lies shim mering in the sun? All this—not to mention the gaudy blue bird, the nodding daffodils or the budding tulips—make up this season called spring. But if we will look closer we will see a deeper, a more serious meaning in nature other than the coming of another summer. Spring holds for us a rebirth, a rejuvenation of body as well as mind and spirit. The colds of winter are gone; back to the moth balls go the topcoats and ear muffs. We are now approaching the season of Palm Beach and Linen. All the old grouches and petty hates should be packed away with the coats and scarves. In the spring we like to think of new life—little birds, lambs, calves, etc. All this is part of this season of seasons. We, too, can be a part of this new life. Let’s just settle down to a new life of study and more regulated living. No more sitting up late exercising Ferdinand, no more midnight snacks, but a little more of the burning of midnight oil. We have research papers to get out, commencement to think about, and plans to be made for the summer. This spring instead of so much drug store cow-punch ing, let’s go for a few more walks in the surrounding woods. One is really surprised at the many things of interest to be observed in the flora and fauna on Little mountain, Bailey, and at the cascades. The fresh air will do wonders for that foggy head when we do get down to a bit of first class study. (We will really need some in the next few weeks). So you see spring is really quite a versatile season, after all. But just one caution. I quote the immortal hard: “In the spring a young man’s fancy lightly turns to what girls think'about all year round.” There is something to this because the traffic on the circle seems to be picking up, or have you noticed? But I don’t think we need to worry here at Mars Hill. In case any of you do feel a touch of spring fever, just go west down the middle of the campus until you get to the chemistry lab and then turn left. 'There will be found the infirmary, where Miss Shaw will be only too glad to present you with a full dose of sulphur and molasses. —W. J. C. Are you one of those gifted orators who, when speaking of Mars Hill, says, “What a dump” or “Nothing ever hap pens here” or “What wouldn’t I give to see a civilized coun try again?” If you are one of those broad minded people, I think it would be wise to think over a few facts before con tinuing to develop your talent in this direction. Mars Hill is scholastically one of the best junior col leges in the South. If you did not come to college to get an education, why did you come? If you came for any other purpose, the catalogue warns you in advance that Mars Hill is not the college for you. If you came to Mars Hill for the purpose that most of its students came, you chose a very excellent college. Another element that makes Mars Hill outstanding is its air of friendliness. I am sure it warmed the heart of every lonesome, homesick freshman the first month he was here. In few other colleges do the upperclassmen mingle as freely with the first-year students as here. The faculty, too, has this friendly and helpful attitude. The Christian influence that surrounds Mars Hill is an other asset. You may get tired of going to Sunday School and church, but if the privilege of worship were denied you, as it is in many countries today, it would seem very precious, indeed. Mars Hill is an ever-growing, alert institution. The beauty of the college and of its surroundings is enough to make anyone enjoy and appreciate it. Instead of knocking our college, let’s make it our su preme desire to aid and advance it in every way possible. If we all work together, Mars Hill will become such a famous school that we will be proud to say, “I knew it when— —E. F. Juniors Join Mad Social Whirl Here (Continued from page 3) ten years of professional baseball and is now president of National league. I saw in the stands at the game that attractive Virginia Hinton, whose heart still belongs to daddy. She told me that June Davis in marrying Brig. General Stokes Leonard, commander-in chief of the southern Ethopian forces, has finally acquired a man with a uniform. This evening after the game the members of the convention were given a reception at the home of the governor of the state of South Carolina. We were graciously entertained by his charming wife, the former Lucille Haywood, who is still as beautiful as ever. Marley Caplan and his “Mad house Cannibals” played the or chestrations for the evening. Per forming at the entertainment were Horace Small and Mary Nell Hardin, talented C. B. S. stars who now have their own program. Proctor Heads Duke At dinner I sat next to Presi dent-emeritus Few, of Duke Uni versity, and the new president, Richard C. Proctor. President- emeritus Few said that he was proud to turn over the presidency to such a capable young man as Mr. Proctor. He related to me the marvelous record that Mr. Proctor had made there as a student. An other staunch supporter of Mr. Proctor was the young lady at tending the meeting with him. Miss Mildred Jennings, head of a reform school for girls. Hill Is Cop As I was driving to my hotel after the reception this evening, I was stopped by Police Chief Dan Hill and asked for my license. He recognized me, and we had a long talk. He told me that County So licitor Charles Logan had tight ened down on the law and had requested all patrolmen and of ficers to do their duty. Lieutenant Ben Galloway, riding in the patrol ear with Mr. Hill, didn’t have much to say. I came on back to the hotel this evening, and as I walked through the door, I ran into Tommy Good man, who said he was on his way to Florida to get in shape for the 1960 Olympics. He’s looking fine. He told me that he was flying to Miami with the famous air racer, Roy Whitescarver, who is head of Eastern Air Lines. Long has Hotels After my conversation with Tommy, I went to the desk and asked the clerk for my key. He informed me that the manager of the hotel, Edward Long, had asked to see me, but couldn’t wait as he had important business at one of his other hotels. (Continued from page 3) Yank Moriarty talked her Way- (land) into most of our hearts with her Joisey brogue; and Allan Ruth Brunt Russelled along happily with her southern drawl. By the way, she is considered in some circles an aristocrat because she puts a top cracker on her peanut-butter sandwich. The ole maids and bachelors were planted around the campus at regular intervals to keep things from becoming too mo notonous. Those first to receive their Bachelor’s degree were Roy Whitescarver and Jug Arrington “Rally round the flag pole,” old maids, or are you all politicked out? Well, life goes on in a whirl of nothing but Glen Miller’s “Tuxedo Junction,” and corny jokes, and more out-witted pro fessors bite the dust. Junior - Senior Banquet Tonight (Continued from page 3) Terry, and Helen Moon—^will then give a nursery rhyme suit by F. M. Custauce. This will be followed by the toast to the C-II’s by Lynn Starkweather, with the response given by the toastmaster of last year, Charles R. Greene. The toast to the college will be presented by Frank Venters, and President Hoyt Blackwell will re spond. A reading will be given by Paul Meyers. The program will close with the alma mater, written and given by Nona Moore Roberts. During the entire banquet soft music of an appropriate nature will be played, and a public ad dress system will be used to re move strain on the speaker and facilitate easier hearing for the audience. Hail, Farewell To The G-II’s Euthalians Take Holt For Prexy (Continued from page 3) ic; William Clark, expression critic; Johnny Farrar, debate critic; Paul Brunner, pianist; Dean Willis, chorister; Kemp Reece, reporter; James Owen, timekeeper; Bill West, librarian; and Edward Long and Harold Mc- Croskey, janitors. The new president succeeds J. Norman Harper, of Rocky Mount. The new officers have an impor tant and strenuous task ahead of them, in view of the fact that next year the society will be mov ed into its new hall in the new science building. The responsibil ity of moving into the new hall will rest with this group of offi cers. Teachers Give Musical ] Classical And Conct lions Were Feat By Group The music faculty of college was presented] on the evening of Ap 8:16, in the college The recital was b> Handel’s “Sonata in I played on the violin Mildred Gwin. The soi three movements; the an adagio introduction allegro ending, then melodious larghetto, 4 a rolicking allegro. Miss Elizabeth Ellisi' group of three s Italian song by Cacf bist wie eine Blume,” | as lovely as a Flower) mann, and “Si mes v(, des ailes,” (If my wings) by Hahn. 1 Herbert Sebren playo clarinet, the “Concerto net,” by Mozart, and Biggers played two ph Brahms’ “Intermezzo ol) 2,” and “Dedication,”c mann and Liszt. Returning to the Gwin presented two t*ri numbers: “Walter’s P**h from Wagner’s opera u tersinger, and “PassOfel Delibes and Elman. played “Le Petit Debussy, “Traumerei r mance,” by SchuiB'. “Flight of the Bumbk*’ Rimsky-Korsakoff. TA[ especially difficult to clarinet. Miss Ellison sang n4 of four songs: DvofI popular “Songs My Taught Me,” De KoveS ^ “The Naughty Little ^ Younger Student Generation Greets And Honors Seniors A generation is bom, has its day, and passes away. Thus the world goes on. Whether or not the generation is remembered long afterward depends entirely on the mark it makes. So it is with col leges. A generation enters college, has its day, and is forced to re- linguish its place to the oncoming generation. Our school year of 1939-40 is drawing to a close. The green C-I class of this year will become the Greenes, Allreds and Harpers of next year. As the leaders of today step out, new leaders must take their places. As we C-I’s came on the campus last year for the first time, home sick, heartsick, and lonely; we were greeted enthusiastically. The C-II class took us each and every one by the hand and pulled us out of our misery. We were shown what was what. W’ithin a few days we began to regard this campus as home. For a year we have been schooled in campus- ology by fellow students as well as in psychologry by teachers. C-H’s to Leave Soon our beloved C-II’s will leave us. They will lay down their duties for us to carry on. Faith fully have they worked for the past school year. We students have been led to higher standards through the influence of their leadership. They have made mis takes, certainly; but that is only human. We should profit by these Eve I Heard a Flute, a land, and last Homer,” by Diack. = The program was bf^ close with the playinf“ certo in C Minor,” bf^^ with Miss Biggers piano and Miss Gwin, le' orchestral parts, at ^*1® All piano accompaP''^. by Miss Biggers. Trustees’ Inspection (Continued from P and grounds commit* campus. Mr. C. M. ington; Mr. R. 0. Morganton; and Mrs. of Shelby, composed Mr. Huffman was not Ip cause of business m*J;ie recommended that Sp’^ itory be completely the earliest possible front is to be rebuil*”" more attractive; the ing is to be firept*’ parlor space will be The committees interested in the worl^ on the new science I’! , made tours through thM stmcture. ^« mistakes instead of iP' ,0^ As we bid our year goodby, new year will come. Thes® need our helping haP“ ately as we did at tb* of this year. They be schooled into the ' school as we were. fall to us, the C-I We owe it to the C' to do our task well; have done so well every right to exp®‘ next year.
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