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Stringfield Audition Success Miss Mary B. Stringfield, a member of the Mars Hill College faculty, will appear with the North Carolina State Symphony Orches tra next spring as piano soloist, playing “Schuman Concerto in A Minor for Piano and Orchestra,” according to notification from Dr. the above-named "Concerto to the students during the chapel period. Benjamin Swalin, director of the orchestra. Miss Stringfield had her audi tion at Meredith College in Raleigh, on October 4. Prior to teaching piano and violin and directing the orchestra of Mars Hill College last year. Miss Stringfield had gained varied musical background. As a student at Mars Hill she was an active member of the glee club and orchestra. As an undergrad uate at the University of North Carolina, where she received her BM, she was affiliated with out standing musical organizations. She was a charter member of a chapter of Sigma Alpha Iota, national honorary music frater nity. Also she was a member of the University’s band and vice- president and soloist of the glee club. In 1945 she was awarded the “Kay Kyser Scholarship in Music,” on which she did a year of graduate study at U.N.C. On November 7 Miss String- field, accompanied by Miss Nancy Marsh of Asheville, will present Q*he Hilltop Published by the Students of Mars Hill College Volume XXn Mors lElL N. C.. October 25. 1947. Ntimber 3 M. H. C. Observes Founder’s Day Aleiui H>Ue^ The Dramateers initiated 18 Hew members on Tuesday, Oc tober 21, in a dignified and im- ' Pressive ceremony. John Scalf, - president, presided at this meet- and all the old members aided ® the initiation. Dr. Pierce and Mrs. Watson were special visitors ^or the meeting. tinder the guidance of their new sponsor. Miss Brewer, the Youth Temperance Council plans a year t^^Packed with wonderful op- ^rtunities for work and growth. Harold Lominac, president, an- Peunces that they have fourteen members. The very capable Pew officers are Troy Day, vice- president; Colleen Spencer, cor- ^sponding secretary; and Reba Py> recording secretary. The euncil is fortunate to have Sarah Prner, State YTC Secretary, as PP active member. The following students now en- ^ niade forty or more quality for the 1947 spring sem- thereby winning a place on , ® College honor roll: Janies An- g Raleigh Baker, Q *dley, Allen Brown, ° *'*'», Troy Day, Roy O. Free- P>an, Charles Edward •OWe, dames R. Harris, Carl Isaacs, Robert Ivey, Raymond E. Harold Lominac, Craig p ' Dean L. Minton, Cecil L. A. C. Snow, Jean Thomas- ^^'arles Turner, Clarence Tur- M^llliam Wilson, Hazel Boyd, ^alghbors, Lorene Rish, Mar- S. ** Smiley, and Geraldine P^etis. Religious Herald recently Pn article by one of our students of Mars Hill Col- ^iri" article, given by Miss fadig*'' Weddle, a C-II, over a Spj.j broadcast in Massanetta ^apti^*’ entitled “What llg I, Training Union Means to I Rill former student of Mars ^Rege, Rev. T. L. Cashwell, honored at special ser- the East Baptist Church •’Parijj* apia, N. C., on October 5, .Saty the twentieth anniver- Founders’ Day was a real suc cess this year in every sense of the word. The greatest interest, of course, was centered around the scheduled program. Beginning at 11:30 o’clock in the auditorium, the program consisted of the fol lowing: two excellent numbers by both the orchestra and the college glee club, greetings by college of ficials, recognition of visitors, and an excellent address, “Our Heri tage,” by Dr. T. C. Meador. After this formal gathering, all Visitors were guests of the college at a buffet luncheon served in the Home Economic Department. The afternoon program moved rapidly with the dedication of Huffman Dormitory, the laying of the cor nerstone of the Coyte Bridges Dining Hall, and the Homecoming football game with Asheville-Bilt- more. For many, the program also included the services and fellow ship of Sunday. Distinguished "Vistors Numerous distinguished "visitors and former students were here, taking part in the various pro grams and renewing old friend ships. Aside from Dr. Meador, of Erwin, Tennessee, there were such outstanding guests as Mr. and Mrs. R. O. Huffman of Morgan- ton, benefactors of the college; Henry I. Gaines, architect for the college; Zeb Robinson of Ashe ville, a representative of the con tractors for several college build ings; and Mrs. Rush Stroup of (Continued on Page 4) Hallo we^en Parties Tonii^lit The Guardsmen Quartette of Hollywood will sing here on Satur day, November 8, as a regular number in the Lyceum series. This Quartette has an impressive record of accomplishments, highlighted by appearances in such motion pictures as Hail The Conquering Hero, Blue Skies, Two Girls From Boston, and others. Their program will include a variety of numbers ranging from hymns to “barber shop harmonies.” Societies Hold Elections The four literary societies hove arino"unced the follo"wing presidents chosen for the anniversary and reception term. These are: LaVerne Austin, of Charlotte, • N. C., Clio; Iris Porter, of Long Island, N. Y., Nonpareil; Garris Parker, of Gates, N. C., Philomathion; Donald C. Young, of Charlotte, N. C., Euthalion. Other Officers Are Chosen Miriam Weddle of Roanoke, Va., vice president, Mrs. Rosiland Stroud of Louisville, Ky., secre tary; Peggy Johnson of Durham, censor; Katherine Younts of Greensboro, chaplain, are other officers of the Clio literary society. Philip Weeks of Roanoke, vice president; Glenn Flack of Wadesboro, secretary; George Furches of Winston-Salem, censor; Ray Hodge of Kenly, chaplain, are other officers of the Philo- mathian literary society. Lois Kel ler of Memphis, Tenn., vice-presi dent; Ruth Cadd of Roanoke, Va., secretary; Betty Lou Steelman of Elkin, censor; Nelle Bailey of Burnsville, chaplain are other officers of th,e Nonpareil literary society. Charles Lunsford of Ha milton, Ohio, vice-president; Frank Lawton of Spartanburg, S. C., secretary; Harry Ray of Hallsboro, censor; Lynwood Lennon of Boardman, chaplain, are other officers of the Euthalian Literary Society. Forensics Plan Work The Forensics Club is getting into full swing this year with plans being made for several speech and debate tournaments here at the college and also for several intercollegiate debates. It is hoped that debates can be en gaged in with such colleges as Furman, Carson - Newman, and Lenoir-Rhyne. T]ie largest tournament, the Grand National, which climaxes the forensic year, is held in the spring at Fredricksburg, Virginia. All wiork during the year is mainly preparation and accumula tion of hopes for this tourney. The Forensics Club is composed of approximately twenty active orators and debaters. The coach is Mr. Raymond DeShazo, and the officers of the club are: Jim Helvy, president; Jeanne Alexand er, vice-president, and Blenda Honeycutt, secretary. Anyone interested in forensics is invited to attend the meetings on Mondays at seven-thirty. B. S. U. Convention to be Held in High Point The State Baptist Student Union Convention will get under way Friday afternoon, October 31, with registration at the First Baptist Church, High Point, N. C. Rev. James W. Ray, State B. S. U. Secretary, and Don Shropshire, State B. S. U. president, will be in charge of the convention, which ends at 12:00 noon, Sunday, No vember 2, with the morning wor ship service. Convention Theme “The Christian Response to a World Challenge” is the theme for the convention and some of the outstanding speakers are: Dr. San- key L, Blanton, Wake Forest; Dr. Frank H. Leavell, Secretary B. S. U. Dept., Nashville, Tenn.; Dr. George D. Kelsey, Director School of Religion, Morehouse College, Atlanta, Georgia; Dr. John T. Wayland, First Baptist Church, North Wilkesboro; and Dr. F. F. Brown, First Baptist Church, Knoxville, Tenn. There will be an address and social on Friday night, with forums and addresses all day Saturday. Former Mari Hill College Students Louvene Jordan, of Meredith College, and Tommy Stapleton, of Wake Forest, both outstanding former Mars Hill students, are directing the recreation and lead ing the music for the convention; Present Mars Hill Students Hazel Boyd, third vice-president of our B.S.U. Council, and La- verne Austin, also of our campus, are on the convention program. Miss Boyd will lead the worship program, Saturday night at 7:40. Miss Austin will tell about her work this summer at the Fruitland Baptist Assembly, where she "ser ved as a counsellor for the Girls’ Auxiliary for two weeks. A large group from our campus, including our B.S.U. council, is planning to attend. Busses are being chartered for the trip and students attending the convention will be excused from their Satur day classes. Witches flying through the air, ghosts in their white flowing gar ments, and Jack O’Lanterns mak ing bright faces will take over the campus tonight. In the four girls’ dormitories, gala Halloween parties will be sponsored by the B. S. U. Weird voices, noises, and entertainment galore are promised all. Everyone is invited to attend one of the parties. Dress up for the occasion and let’s see who can be the “scariest.” After the parties in the separate dormitories, all will meet on the Little Circle where hot chocolate and cake will be served. A big bonfire will be in the middle of the street between the Auditorium and Spilman, and group singing will be enjoyed by everyone. Honor Clubs Meet October saw the first meetings of the Honor Clubs in this new term. They all report interesting programs and almost all took in new members. The officers and new members are as follows: Scriblerus Club (English) president, Irma Harless; vice-president, Jeanne Alexander; secretary and treasurer, Mary Jane' Winchester; Raymond Lark, Howard Alley, James Harris, Roy Freeman, John Wallace, Everetts Kivette, Iris Porter, Mahala Coch ran, and Prank Goslen. I.R.C. (History) president, Malcolm Mc- Connel; vice-president. Jack Dyer; secretary, Nelle Bailey; Hazel Boyd, Evelyn Smith, Paul Beam, Carl Isaacs, and Perry Penland. Classical Club (Greek and Latin) president. Dean Minton; vice-pres., Don Jackson. Music Club, presi dent, Betty Harte; vice-president, Nell Neighbors; secretary, Lorene Rish; treasurer, Eula Mae Bum- gardener; Excell Duncan, Jack Sanderford, and James Postelle. Spanish Club: president, A. C- Snow; vice^resident, Jean Daugh- trage; secretary, Doris Barnett; Jean Daughtridge. French Club: president. Prank Westmoreland; vice-president, Joyce Shelby; sec- , retary, Jo Beeson; Elmer Johnson, Guy Cain, and Paul Moss. Science Club: president, Craig Lowe; vice- president, Garris Parker. Business Club: president, Gerry Stevens; vice-president, Lois Dixon; secre tary, Troy Day; Treasurer, Wil liam Dunn, Wayne Finger, Carolyn Kimball, Mary Marshall, Bill Mar tin, Joe Reinhardt, and Jean Thomasson. CALENDAR OF EVENTS Oct. 25 - Nov. 15 Oct. 26: 8:00 P.M. B.S.U. Hal lowe’en Parties (four girls’ dor mitories). Nov. 1: Campbell College. Foot ball. Here. 8:00 P.M. Play, “Peg O’ My Heart.” Nov. 5:^^ Movie, “Huckleberry Finn,” between suppers. Nov. 8: Guards men Quartette from Hollywood. Nov. 9-16: B.T.U. Study Course. Nov. 12: Movie, “The Greatest Achievement” (Life of George Truett) between suppers.
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