Blackstone College - Acorn Yearbook (Blackstone, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 156 of the 1931 volume:

PUBLISHED BY THE STUDENT BODY OF BLACKSTONE COLLEGE BLACKSTONE, VIRGINIA Foreword (SUOllEN from the interests of the present ire fain would seel■ the pleasures of the past, may this volume aid us mate¬ rially in our search. If as ire tool ' Hi rough these pages. Tin: 1931 Acorn recoils to us the glorious past and inspires us for the future, then our irorlc trill not have been futile. Contents Book I College Book II Classes Book III Activities Book IV Sororities Book V Athletics Bo K VI F EATURES Book VII Advertisements I 9 S3 Dedication ( Xff. X appreciation of her loyalty to the school, her pa- llence and untiring efforts to aid us in our search for knowledge, her friendly council. and helpful sympathy towards the students, we dedicate this, the XI11 vol¬ ume of The Acorn, to M iss Mary Lee ReimeifA Our Librarian T1 ieme (5Af •Sr L A.NY years have passed since the signing of the Declaration of In¬ dependence and during these years many changes hare taken place. The college with its two-or three score stu¬ dents has stepped aside that the col¬ lege of today with several hundred stu¬ dents may continue in its progress to¬ ward the imparting of knowledge; the dainty miss with curls and hoopskirts has become the sleek-haired damsel with flared skirts and, modern ways; and fast-rolling carriages drawn by trim horses have given way to low- slung automobiles. With all these out¬ ward changes, however, the students today have the very same qualities as our forefathers, who gave us all we now have. Throughout these pages it is our purpose to depict the gradual changes which have taken place in the devel¬ opment of our present day customs and habits. ‘BOOK I COLL6G6 The gateway to knowledge, to lasting friendships, hopes, and dreams. The grove—scene of friend ships found and won. “Portals that lead to an en ch anted lan d .” — Aldrich “The place is dignified by I lie owner s deeds. —Shakespeare. From these halls gentle music is wafted to the breezes. wmm TH K ACORN N. P. ANGLE President Board of Trustees THE A C O RN Board of Trustees S. L. Barrow, Vice-President. ...... Rocky Mount, Va. Geo. P. Adams, Secretary and Treasurer . J. A. Hardy.R. F. -John P. Irby, Sr. W. H. Cradle. .Blackstone, Va. I)., Blackstone, Va. .Blackstone, Va. .Blackstone, Va. A. C. Beville. A. S. Bridgeforth. Rev. J. C. Reed. Rev. R. II. Bennett. W. R. Cato. 11. Arthur Barrow... Lucius Gregory. Rev. C. O. Tuttle. S. D. Scott. H. L. W ILLIAMS. Raymond Crow der. B. T. Taylor. S. H. Short. J. C. Elliott. Mrs. C. R. Waters. Rev. H. C. Pfeiffer L. C. Sullivan. Dr. J. P. Irby. M. M. Carver . .Wellville, Va. R. F . D., Kenbridge, Va. .Blackstone, Va. .Greenwood, S. C. .North Emporia, Va. .Farmville, Va. .Chase City, Va. .Portsmouth, Va. . .Norfolk, Va. .Blackstone, Va. .Blackstone, Va. .Prospect, Va. .Petersburg, Va. .Blackstone, Va. .Onley, Va. .Petersburg, Va. .Blackstone, Va. .Blackstone, Va. .South Hill, Va. t [ 15 ] THE ACORN W. B. GATES, B.A., AM. President T II E A C O R N Tour Acorn A memory book, through which my eyes Have dared to glance; I found it crowded with the light Of real romance. A picture in endi d iff ere id face. A story in each hand; A secret in each soul, if I Migh t understand! A heartbreak here, a bit of mirth. Youth walking, unafraid; And all the loveliness of which Frail dreams are made. A memory book, through which my eyes Dared glance, and see The glow of life, and life ' s regret. And mystery. —From Margaret Gangster’s Scrapbook. HE publication of this book comes at the closing of another year at Blackstone College. In The Acorn, you have recounted much of its history and reflected many pictures of college days. As you, from time to time, look through these pages as the years come and go, your heart will be stirred by many memories. You will look again on faces of dear friends; you will recall fun and frolic; you will find both sunshine and shadow, as through these pages you live again the days that have gone. As your picture smiles up at you or looks with the earnest questioning of youth, it may ask, “Are you the woman this girl wanted you to he?” It is my earnest prayer that youth ' s finest and truest ideals may he realized in your life. May your thoughts of these college days be happy thoughts, ami may life’s sunset be the beautiful ending of a day well spent. GEORGE P. ADAMS Secretary and Treasurer BERNARD S. VIA Director of Endowment T H E A CORN W. B. Gates, B. A., A. M. Psychology B. A., A. M., Randolph-Macon College University of Virginia Louise Xewbill Heflin, A. B. DEAN H istory Graduate, Blackstone College A. B., Westhampton College Edytue Lillian Skelton REGISTRAR History Graduate, Blackstone College Harrisonburg State Teachers’ College George Washington University Norma MacFarland Chambers, A. B. English, Dramatics, Expression A. B., Randolph-Macon Woman’s College Columbia University Virginia Marsh Douglas, A. B. English A. B., Randolph-Macon Woman’s College University of North Carolina ■Hjjjl t 19 1 the acorn VSa A E [y: j V Vnna Lucile Hewlett, A. B., M. A. Bible and Education A. B.. Winthrop College Al. A., University of South Carolina Grace Elizabeth Tressel, B.S.,M.A. Spanish and Latin C. S., Bowling Green State College M A., Ohio State University Mrs. Frances Godin, B. S. French arid Spanish B. S., Bowling Green State College Ohio State University LoUELLA L. MUELLER, B. S., M. S. Mathematics and Science B. S., McKendree College AI. S., University of Illinois University of Chicago Alice Reed Mathematics Randolph-Macon Woman’s College Columbia University University of Virginia 1 20 ] T H E Mary McClung Read, B. S. Commercial Graduate, Smitlideal Business C ollege B. S., Farmville State Teachers’ Colleg University of Virginia Mrs. Minnie Drake Townsknd, A. I Commercial St. John’s School A. B., Winthrop College Julia Elizabeth Smith Commercial Graduate, Blackstone College University of Virginia Martha Fuller Piano and Harmony Teacher’s Certificate and Diploma in Piano, Peahody Conservatory of Music Harmony and Composition under Gustav Struhe and Katherine E. Lueke Pupil of Austin Conradi Helen Swann Marks Piano and Theory Graduate, Blackstone College Teacher’s Certificate and Diploma in Piano, Blackstone College [ 21 ] O R N a ST.. Kathryn G. House, B. S. Voice and, Pipe Organ B. S., Bowling Green State College special Or gan and Voice in Bowling Green State College Richmond Seay I iotin and History of Music Peabody Conservatory of Music Harmony and Composition under Otto Ort- mann Cincinnati Conservatory Mrs. E. L. Houck, B. S. Physical Education and Home Economics B. S., Harrisonburg State Teachers’ College Mrs. L. E. Wallace Art Lebanon Normal School, Ohio Pupil of Professor Bellows, New York City Mary Lee Bennett Librarian Norfolk and Farmville College Randolph-Maeon Woman’s College New England Conservatory of Music, Boston French Student in Paris Alice Early Student Assistant in Physical Education [ 22 ] THE ACORN Virginia Preston Office Secretary Graduate, Blackstone College Rosa Cummings Bookkeeper Lillian Wingo Secretary to Bernard S. Via Graduate, Blackstone College Mrs. H. A. Taylor Ma Iron Mrs. H. L. Freeman, R, X. Nurse Peace Institute, Raleigh, N. C. Graduate, Watts Hospital. Durham, N. C. W. W. Bennett, M. U. Physician Randolph-Macon College M. D., Medical College of Virginia [ 23 ] 3n jWemortam DR. WILLIAM VIRGIL ATKINS Our family physician, if lie is true to the old Virginia type, makes for himself a very dear place in the hearts of the family. In the time of illness we listen with eagerness and anxiety for his footstep which brings comfort and reassur¬ ance. The kind of man of whom we are thinking is unselfish; he spares not himself; he is kind and generous. In dealing with his sick folk through years of earnest work, he has added to his native skill and thorough training a wealth of experience that cannot be taught in books or lectures. Such a man was Doctor W. V. Atkins, our Blackstone College family physician for over thirty years, lie contributed richly through this long period to the health and happiness of the thousands of students who passed under his care. The Ac ok x wishes to pay this simple tribute of love and esteem to his cherished memorv. BOOK II CLASSES T H E A C O R N MAXEY NOEL BALLARD College Senior Class Sponsor: Mils. Codin Motto: Not at the top hut climbing ' Colors: Old Hose and Silver Flower: American Beauty Rose Virginia Noel. Mary Maxey. Louise Ballard OFFICERS ..... President ___ Vice-President Secretary and Treasurer [ 25 ] THE ACORN LOUISE BALLARD PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA Kappa Delta Phi; Class Secretary and Treasurer, ’30, ’31; Y. W. C. A. Cabinet, ’31; Varsity Basket-ball Team, ’31; Bat Basket-ball Team, ’30; Olee Club, ’30; Richmond-Tidewater Club; Bat; Sidney Lanier Literary Society; Epworth League; Service Director of Sunday School. We all love Louise. She is a true and constant friend. Her cheerful spirit make her the center of attraction wher¬ ever she goes. Sometimes we feel as though she is secretly laughing at us when we do not get that long looked ft r letter, for Louise puts up the mail. Louise is our idea of a true Blackstone girl, and being such she is bound to make a success of life. RATHERVNE BARBEE BLACKSTONE, VIRGINIA Zeta Mu Epsilon; Treasurer of Ten Pens, ’31; Bat. Whose gay laughter is that ringing out so merrily ? Of course, it belongs to Kitty. She will always lie remembered for her cheerful disposition. Her care¬ free air makes one feel that it is good to be alive. A merry heart, an agreeable personality, the ability to do whatever she undertakes—that is Kitty. ? 26 1 LOUISE BURCH CARSON, VIRGINIA Delta Psi Omega; P. K. Club; Ten Pens, ' 31; Tiger Basket-ball, Soccer, and Baseball Teams; Treasurer Dramatic Club, ' 31; French Club, ’30; Acorn Staff, ’31; E’pworth League; Sidney Lanier Literary Society; Richmond-Tidewater Club. Behind those sparkling brown eyes there rests a deep understanding of all that goes on in classes, student activi¬ ties, and “down the street”! Her ex¬ cellence in her school work and on the basket-ball court is the envy of many. May life always lie kind to the one who has won such an affectionate place in our hearts! LORA IN E CARMICHAEL TENNILLE, GEORGIA Delta Psi Omega; Bat; Epworth League; P. K. Club; Glee Club, ’31: French Club, ’30; Latin Club, ' 30: Sid¬ ney Lanier Literary Society. Loraine is in every way one of Black- stone’s loyal daughters. She has an ad¬ vantage most of us lack in having been here four years, and during those years has never shirked her duty nor allowed others to do so. She has entered whole¬ heartedly into every activity. Her loy¬ alty and determination have brought her to the front and will continue to bring her success. [ 27 ] T H E A C O R N AGNES CROWDER HIGH POINT, NORTH CAROLINA Zeta Mu Epsilon; Tiger; Sidney La¬ nier Literary Society; Pan-Hellenic Coun¬ cil, ’31; Glee Club, ’30, ’31; Epworth League; Stragglers’ Club; Vice-President, ’30, President, ’31, North Carolina Club. Who is that stunning person sur¬ rounded by a bevy of young people? Why, of course, it’s no other than Agnes Crowder! We always think of Agnes as one of the most attractive girls on the Campus. She has personality as well as good looks. She always has a smile and a friendly word for all: that’s why we love her. MARGUERITE CROWTHER RLEDVILLE, VIRGINIA Epworth League; French Club, ’30; Tiger. Here is a girl little seen in student ac¬ tivities, yet one who is always willing to help. Hers is the field of intellect; a ready answer and a willingness to work have earned much praise for her. Her classmates know she will always help them over the difficult places. Marguerite has won our lasting friendship with her gentle manner, for she is truly “kind- hearted and serviceable in all the rela¬ tions of life.” [ 28 ] MARGARET CUSHWA RLACKSTOXE, VIRGINIA Sigma Iota Chi; Dramatic Club, ’31: Delta Psi Omega; Acorn Staff, ’31; Bat: French Club, ’30; Ten Pens, ’31; Inter Nos Club, ’30. Charming? Yes, that’s the word, but Margaret’s personality is so magnetic, so tine, that mere words cannot describe it. A gracious girl, a lovable girl, a capa¬ ble girl, all made into one. In speech, dress, and manner she is always exquisite. “Thy beauty makes thy virtues lovelier still appear: Thy virtue makes thy beauty more ex¬ tremely fair.” CHRISTINE HARRIS BOXWOOD, VIRGINIA Dramatic Club, ’31; Tiger; Sidney La¬ nier Literary Society; Epworth League; 1930 Teacher Training Class. Christine is well known in the library, where she zealously guards the maga¬ zines and books. Her sunny disposition chases away all care and worry. She has so many admirable qualities we ian’t de¬ claim them all. Let us sum them up in this: Ton can depend on her for every duty; she is as true as steel. [ 29 1 T II E A C O K N MARGARET LATL SCIIOOLFIET.D, VIRGINIA Ten Pens, ’31; Life Service Group; President of Sunday School, ’31; Ep- worth League. Such a conscientious person is Mar¬ garet. T would that we had more like her! Ever performing her duties whole¬ heartedly, perhaps that’s why she has won such a place in tlie hearts of the school in so short a time. Although Margaret has been with us only a year, she has won herself a definite place in the scheme of life here at Blackstone. ARLENE LAUCK FRONT ROYAI., VIRGINIA Kappa Delta Phi; Shenavalee Club; Stragglers’ Club; Bat; Dramatic Club, ’31; Sidney Lanier Literary Society; Ep- worth League. Bright, friendly, and charming is Ar¬ lene, one of Blackst one’s most attractive daughters. With equal ease she takes her place in the class-room or in a so¬ cial gathering, and by her presence adds a beam of sunlight. Will we ever forget Arlene ? “A smiling look, she has a figure slight, With cheerful air, and step both quick and light.” t 30 ] T II E A C O R N MARY MAXEY W11A LEYVILLE, VIRGINIA Sigma Iota Chi; Y. W. C. A. Cabinet; President of Y. W. C. A., ' 31; Tiger; P. K. Club; Glee Club, ' 30, ’31; Stu¬ dent Council, ’31. Everybody has a tender spot in her heart for Mary. She has won a large place in our hearts. She never has too many troubles of her own not to listen to the troubles of the rest of us. Her (heerful smile is sure to scatter the blues. With her dignity and poise she is mis¬ tress of any situation. • r l he blessings of the skies all wait about her; Health, grace, inimitable beauty wreathed round every motion; On her lip the rose has left its sweet¬ ness.” Frances McKenzie CHESTER, VIRGINIA Sigma Iota Chi; Ten Pens, ’31; Acorn Staff, ’30, ’31 ; Onyx Staff, ’31 ; Y.W. C.A. Cabinet, ’31; Bat; Art Club; Inter Nos Club, ’30; French Club, ’30; Sidney La¬ nier Literary Society. Frances is one of the most talented seniors. Her literary work is of the best, and The Acorn is indebted to her for many drawings and original ideas. Hers is the rare ability to make friends every¬ where. A sunny disposition, common sense, wit, and charm, make her a girl we all admire. [31 ] THE ACORN EVELYN MORRISETTE RICHMOND, VIRGINIA Zeta Mu Epsilon; Pan-Hellenic Coun¬ cil, ’31; Tiger Basket-ball Squad, ’30; Sidney Lanier Literary Society, ' 31; Edi- tor-in-Chief Acorn, ’31; Richmond- ' tide¬ water Club; French Club, ’30; Tiger. “Wise, fair, and true, shall be placed in my constant song.” Truly Evelyn is the wise one in class, the fair one on campus, and a true friend to all. Deter¬ mination in everything has brought her 1 efore the eyes of B. C. G. She is always the same gracious girl we admire so much. Evelyn the wise, we hail you! VIRGINIA NOEL RICHMOND, VIRGINIA Sigma Iota Chi; Delta Psi Omega; Student Council, ’30, ’31; President Jun¬ ior and Senior Class, ’30, ’31; Pan-Hel¬ lenic Council, ’31; Ten Pens, ’31; Onyx Staff, ’31 ; Y. W. C. A. Cabinet, ’31; President Richmond-Tidewater Club, ’30, ’31; Sidney Lanier Literary Society; French Club, ’30; Bat. Virginia’s vivacious personality cap¬ tivates all who know her. ' 1 lie qualities are hers which so many seek. Ability plus determination hqs brought her to success in her school life and will be the means of her leading in whatever career she chooses. Que voluez vous? A friend? A scholar? A good sport? An actress? A charming character? An all-round girl ? Virginia is the answer. 1 32 1 DOROTHEA CAMERON PLEASANTS SUFFOLK, VIRGINIA MARY FRANCES REYNOLDS SELMA, VIRGINIA P. Iv. Club; Epworth League; Ricli- mond-Tidewater Club; Latin Club, ’.30; Tennis Team, ’28; Sidney Lanier Literary Society; Music Club, ’28; Dramatic Club, ’31. Dot has been with us a long time and has grown dearer to ns every year. She is a delightful young girl of whom we are justly proud. Dot is a good student and seems to enjoy being one. She is earnest yet gay, possessing the ability to meet the serious side of life with a smile. May success await her! P. K. Club; Shenavalee Club; Bat; Sidney Lanier Literary Society. It is the wonder of her classmates how Mary Frances can be so serene, especially around test time. We have never seen her worried, but no wonder, she is veri¬ ly—“The mistress of herself though China fall.” Always ready and willing to help, she will long be remembered. [ 33 J MARY WILSON SIPLE ROMNEY, WEST VIRGINIA Kappa Delta Phi; Bat; Bat Basket¬ ball Squad, ’30; Epworth League; Sid¬ ney Lanier Literary Society; Ten Pens, ' 31; Dramatic Club, ’31; Y. W. C. A. Cab¬ inet, ’31 ; Vice-President, ’30, President, ’31, of West Virginia Club. She’s the girl that makes a hit, Has what Elinor Glynn calls ‘It.’ Never mad, always gay, Just a girl that wins her way; Never worrying, always free, Just what more could a girl be?” This seems meant for “Siple.” When¬ ever she is around there is sure to be fun. The student body made no mistake in se¬ lecting her the most popular. DOROTHY SLUSSER RAPUINE, VIRGINIA Kappa Delta Phi; Pan-Hellenic Coun¬ cil, ’31; Captain College Basket-ball Team, ’31 : Tiger Soccer Team, ’31; Tiger. Peppy and pretty; wise and witty” seems to lie the thing meant just for Dot. She came to us from Randolpli-Macon Woman’s College, and with her sparkling brown eyes won her way at Blackstone. Dot possesses the initiative that accom¬ plishes things and encourages others to join in and help. She’s a sweet girl and will leave an empty place hard to till. r 34 ] THE A C O RX ELIZABETH WATKINS CUMBERLAND, MARYLAND Sigma Iota Chi; Delta Psi Omega ; Ten Pens, ’31; Glee Club, ’31; Bat; Dramatic Club, ’31; Y. W. C A. Cabinet, ’31; Sidney Lanier Literary Society. Everybody knows “Ibbv,” and know¬ ing her finds in her a true friend for all times. She is a willing worker who never shirks her duty, a good sport who is al¬ ways ready for a good time. If you want to be cured of the “blues” look for “Ibby.” She’s as jolly as a girl can be. ORVETTA WESTON BURKEVILLE, VIRGINIA Sigma Iota Chi; P. K. Club; V. W. C. A. Cabinet; Sidney Lanier Society; Epworth League; Bat; President Student Government, ’31; Ten Pens, ’31. It would require a volume to tell all the good things about Orvetta. She is very sincere; and, realizing her duty, she performs it as if it were a pleasure. Only those who have the good fortune of really knowing her appreciate to the fullest her value. “Vetta” is never too tired nor too busy to lend a sympathetic ear. Scholarship, sportsmanship, and friend¬ ship are culminated in her. 1 36 ] MARGARET WHEELER WASHINGTON, D. C. Kappa Delta Phi; Epworth League; Sidney Lanier Literary Society; Y. W. C. A. Cabinet, ’31; Acorn Staff, ’30; President of P. K. Club, ’31. “Margaret, the old sport of the gang,” has been used to describe her many times, and we who know her realize bow true this is. She is always there with a help¬ ing hand or a word of sympathy when¬ ever it is needed. Her presence foretells a jolly time with everyone happy and gay. t 36 ] THE ACORN Class History X September, 1929, a raw bunch of recruits gathered from far and wide to embark at B. C. (1. on the good ship “Education” bound for Port Knowledge in search of the treasure, Wisdom. For the first few weeks, yea, even months, the sea was rough and the going uncertain. Xever will the recruits forget that first week for freshmen, during which time we homesick, sea-sick wanderers were made the goat of every joke by the older members of the crew. However, as the sea calmed down; as we new members developed the easy stride similar to that of the experienced ; and as we learned the method of scrubbing the decks of “Educa¬ tion,’ ' ' we began to look around and to form plans of escaping the objectionable jokes. At the first chance to leave the ship, we freshmen went ashore at Rocky Bump and called a convention in order to devise plans whereby we might make ourselves heard as a unit of the crew. Meanwhile, weinies were served. Before the plans materialized, however, the ship hit a week’s bad weather. Some of the recruits were washed overboard; some clung desperately to the rail; while others sat steady in the boat—exams were over. The plans began to take shape. A minstrel was held in which all new members on deck took part to show their varied talents, and as a thing aside, to collect a few quid for furthering plans of rebellion. With this money, a new meeting was held at Bipberger’s Island, where progress was made with great formality. Here, it was decided to storm the ship, expell old members of the crew, and take charge of the ship. The date set was September 12, 1930. When that date arrived, some members had failed to follow the organization to such lengths. As a majority was present, however, the plans were carried through, and new recruits were gathered to make out the crew. The ship set sail for the last half of the journey, full steam ahead. During the first week, we got revenge for the many insults heaped on us during that memorable week in September, 1929. As the voyage approached an end, we originated a scheme for collecting a few francs to fill the purse, which was to be used while on shore-leave at Port Knowl¬ edge. We gave a play, a “Senior Play,” to which we invited the deck hands. We were successful. Now, Port Knowledge appeared on the horizon. We prepared to leave deck and to collect the treasure, Wisdom. Yet after searching for many days, we found that we had finished only one leg of the journey to that mythical treasure, and that the way was not clearly mapped. We met on the quarter-deck, where we realized that we had made only a Commencement of the journey. We decided to part, and each member was to go her own way toward the goal. Again, we embark. Where shall we land ? —Barbee. [ 37 ] T II K A CO K N Prophecy T was a cold winter evening; and being rather tired, I picked up a book, seated myself in front of a blazing fireplace, and began to read. The warm, cozy atmosphere made me feel drowsy, and soon I had drifted into a most peaceful sleep. I had a strange dream and yet one that was very interesting. I had just finished my dinner when the door bell rang, and who should be my unexpected guest but my old friend Mary Wilson Si pie ! I was overjoyed at seeing her and we talked late into the night. In the midst of our conversation she told me of a trip she was about to take and that I was to go with her. I was so thrilled and excited 1 knew not what to do. It was the same old Mary! She seemed very anxious to tell me about her kindergarten work and how much she enjoyed working with children. Together we planned an extensive trip. We first went to Romney, West Virginia, where we had attended high school together. Here to our amazement we saw Marguerite Crowther teaching French in the high school. The next day we drove over to Cumberland to see Elizabeth Watkins. She and Earle seemed to be quite happy together. On our way to Washington, I). ( ' ., we stopped at a most attractive-looking tea room. Entering, we found Mary Holt as the charming hostess. We were delighted to see her; and upon our complimenting her on the tea room, she told us that Dot Slusser, who was an interior decorator, had just fixed it for her. We told Mary good-bye and were on our way again in a short while. As it was evening when we reached Washington, we decided to see a play that had attracted much attention. Looking over the program, we were quite surprised to see that Margaret Cushwa had directed the play and that Mary Maxey was taking the leading role. Heedless to say, we enjoyed the play more than any we had seen for months. The next day while shopping, we ran into Mary Frances Reynolds, who told us she was a mannequin in one of the leading department stores. We left for Blaekstone, but on the way spent a few hours in Richmond. It was quite interesting that we should be there such a short while and run into Frances McKenzie, who was on her way home from Hew York, where she had been studying art. She told us of Virginia Hoel ' s success in the dramatic world. When we arrived in Blaekstone, we went at once to the College. Here we found Ruth Gary teaching physical education, and Rebecca Withrow teaching Bible. We were delighted to see them, and Ruth told us many things about Blaekstone. She told us of Dot Pleasant’s marriage to Mr. Thomas, who is now the Colonel at the Academy. While visiting around town, we stopped in a smart modiste shop, owned and managed by Rose Mae Beach and Kitty Barbee. They [ 38 ] T FI E A C O R N told ns that Elizabeth Fitzgerald was teaching in Blackstone High School, and that Margaret Fail was a missionary to China. Leaving Blackstone, we returned to Washington, where a few days later we chanced to stop at a hook store. Being particularly interested in novels, we found that the author of the latest novel was none other than Arlene Lauck, who was a. most celebrated writer. That evening as I was looking over the daily newspaper, an item in the society column attracted my attention: “Miss Agnes C rowder has just returned to her home from an extensive trip abroad. Another column held interest for me also. Here, I read that Alice Ellis and Enid Moss were nurses at Johns Hop¬ kins Hospital in Baltimore. Again we left Washington, this time for Norfolk. One evening we made a call to the home of our old friend Louise Ballard. It was quite a treat to see and hear her again. She told us that she was staying at home having a good time. During the evening she told us that Louise Burch was supervisor of a playground near her home, and that Edna Campbell and Christine Harris were working on the news staff of the Neir York Tribune. When our visit was over, Mary and I returned to our hotel to talk over our recent experiences. We thought it most unusual to have met up with so many of our old classmates. But we were not satisfied. We wanted to know something of the three whom we had not yet met. Upon investigation we found that Orvetta Weston had an excellent position as librarian at Agnes Scott College; that Evelyn Morrisette was well established in Duke University Hospital as a tech¬ nician; and that Loraine Carmichael was a successful business woman. Suddenly I was awakened; the soft dying embers reminded me that 1 had been dreaming! —Wheeler. [ 39 ] THE ACORN Class Poem The parting of the friends we ' ve learned, to love Iteminds us of the slowly dying day. Whose colors to the last are loveliest Till all the glow is gone and all is gray. Like break of day we come in eager quest Of all that we might find, within these walls; H e found therein the. charm of mutual love And. soon forgot how fast the twilight falls. But. now we ' ve met our parting of the ways, And just for old times ' sake our hearts will swell And sing at last midst smiles and tears, Farewell, Blackstone, farewell! ■ —Mary Wilson Siple. [ 40 ] THE ACORN KLOCKE PROCTOR SPANGLER SKIDMORE College Junior Class Sponsor: W. B. Gates Motto: Not at the top but climbing Colors: Blue and Gold Flower: Virginia Creeper OFFICERS Betty Proctor. President Mildred Spangler ... Vice-President Angeline Skidmore . Secretary Mary Klocke . Treasurer r 4i ] THE ACORN College Juniors VIRGINIA BARROW Blackstone, Virg inia ELIZABETH BOOKER Blackstone, Virginia CATHERINE CLAY Blackstone, Virginia ORA DEANE Blackstone, Virginia MARION DOWDING East Orange, New Jersey t 42 ] THE ACORN FRANKIE FISHER Frankford, West Virginia MARION FLETCHER Pungoteagtje, Virginia BYRD GRAVITT Blackstone, Virginia AMANDA HALE Madison, Virginia VALERIA HAWKINS Charlottesville, Virginia [ 43 ] THE ACORN t 44 ] SUSYE KELLAM Wierwood, Virginia MARY KLOCKE Crewe, Virginia FRANCES MARTIN Craddockville, Virginia WINNIE MASON Belle Haven, Virginia JEAN MAY Fieldale, Virginia THE ACORN EILEEN MILLS Danville, Virginia GLADYS MILLS Danville, Virginia JACQUELINE PERKINS Blackstone, Virginia BETTY PROCTOR Mebcersburg, Pennsylvania IDA SUE TATUM Nettle Ridge, Virginia [ 45 ] THE ACORN CECIL TALLEY Clarksville, Virginia AXGELIXE SKIDMORE Frostburg, Maryland M 1LDRED SPANGLER Fries, Virginia EDITH SLl ' SSER Raphine, Virginia MARY ABBOTT WEISIGER Blackstone, Virginia THE ACORN Fine Arts Students ETHELRED GAINES Newport News, Virginia EMILY GODWIN Newport News, Virginia ANGELINE HEDRICK Hinton, West Virginia JOSEPHINE ROUNDTREE Waverly, Virginia IRMA SIMPSON Norfolk, Virginia ROBENA SMALL Norfolk, Virginia MARY WHALEY Wicomico Chltrch, Virginia [ 47 ] THE ACORN THE M ARKS M AN TE NNIS-CHAMP THE JUMPING-OFF PLACE LITTLE YANKEE A JOLLY GANG THE SUNDAY MAIL FIRE CHIEF YEAH ? o THE ACORN MILES WEBB Commercial Department Sponsor: Mrs. Townsend Motto: Scientia est potentia Colors: Maroon and Cold OFFICERS Madolin Miles President of Senior Class Elizabeth Webb President of Junior Class [ 49 ] Commercial Seniors MARGARET LIPES BLACKWOOD CLIFTON FORGE, VIRGINIA Shenavalee Club, ’30; Commercial Club, ’30, ’31; Epwortli League; Sidney Lanier Literary Society; Tiger. “Ah, why should life all labor be.” It has been our pleasure to have a girl generous to a fault. It has only to come to Peggy’s ears that some one desires something, and it isn’t long before Peggy, like a good fairy, causes the wish to ma¬ terialize. Here is a living example of one who has found true happiness in doing for others. To Peggy goes the honor of doing “The kindest things in the kindest way.” MARY LOUISE BRITTON PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA Commercial Club, ’31; Richmond-Tide- water Club; Tiger. “Oh, her heart’s adrift with one On an endless voyage!” Lovable, sweet, attractive, and desir¬ able is Mary Louise. She is not a crea¬ ture of moods but is always cheerful; and although we sometimes weary of hearing the name of her “favorite boy friend,” we love her constancy, her innocence, and her faith in human nature. Mary Louise is the smallest in size in her class, but she has a large place in the heart of every classmate. 1 50 ] T HE AC O R N MARY FRANCES BROWN COVINGTON, VIRGINIA Commercial Club, ’31; Epworth League; Bat. ‘‘After the verb ‘to love,’ ‘to help’ is the most beautiful in the world.” Here our pen fails us. We cannot ex¬ press what Mary Frances means to Black stone. It would be difficult to find her equal. Because of her unselfish service here, we hope she will be rewarded with all that is beautiful and worthwhile in life. ELEANOR HAMILTON SAXE, VIRGINIA Zeta Mu Epsilon; Commercial Club, ’31; Sidney Lanier Literary Society; Riehmond-Tidewater Club; Bat; Glee Club, ’30. ‘‘Here’s to one who halves our sorrows and doubles our joys.” In Eleanor, we have a friend in whom we can share our joys and our sorrows. She can be joyous or serious as the oc¬ casion demands. She has mapped out a professional ca¬ reer, but we predict that she will make a most efficient housewife. VIRGINIA HAZLETON MAIN PETERSBURG, VIRGINIA Commercial Club, ’30, ’31; Tiger. “Silence is sweeter than speech.” “Her eyes were deeper than the depth of waters stilled at even.” Quietness, dignity, and daintiness are three of Hazel’s characteristics that win admirers. Her sparkling blue eyes at¬ tract every one. She has a cherished spot in the heart of each classmate, and we hope that she will always possess those qualities which have made her such a delightful companion and faithful friend to us. MARGUERITE K. MANNING LEATHERWOOD, VIRGINIA Onyx Staff, ’30, ’31; Commercial Club, ’30, ’31; Dramatic Club, ’31; Sidney La¬ nier Literary Society; Art Club, ’30, ’31; Epworth League; Tiger. Kitty may aptly be described as a typi¬ cal March day. Just as the sun breaks through the clouds so her smile comes to us with promised joys. It is a joy to lie with Kitty, so intelligent, so quick to understand, so witty is she. All these tilings and more have caused us to dread the inevitable but, we hope, not the final parting of the ways. 1 52 ] THE ACORN MADOLIN WAFER MILES ROCKY MOUNT, VIRGINIA Kappa Delta Phi; President Commer¬ cial Club, ’31; Bat; Onyx Staff, ’31. “Where did you get those eyes so blue?” “Out of the sky as 1 came thru.” Madolin is a very capable girl in her school work although we remember her by words like this: “I’m tired, let’s quit studying; I’ve seen the best shows in town; so let’s go roller skating. You know variety is the spice of life.” Madolin’s classmates wish her a suc¬ cessful future. SARAH ALEXANDER MOORMAN CHARLOTTE COURT HOUSE, VIRGINIA Onyx Staff, ’31, ’30; Acorn Staff, ’31; Commercial Club, ’30, ’31; Dramatic Club, ’31; Varsity Basket-ball, ’31; Bat Basket-ball, Baseball, and Soccer Teams, ’30; Business Manager Athletic Associa¬ tion, ’31; Life Service Group. “To smile and look cheerful, contented, and gay, Is an excellent method for starting the day.” Says Sam with her usual “Oh, Yeah?” The commercial class gave to the bas¬ ket-ball squad Sarah, a most efficient manager and a hard worker. Her artistic talent given unstintingly is appreciated by all those who read the Acorn. One must seek far and near to find one more willing to do her share in every task which comes to her. f 53 ] MARY ELIZABETH PRTCE MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA Sigma Iota Chi; President Commercial Club, ’30; Editor-in-chief of the Onyx, ’31; Vice-President Dramatic Club, ’31; Bat. “Self-reverence, self-knowledge, self- control. These three alone lead life to supreme power.” When we think of Mary, we think of a charming girl with a bright sunny smile and good disposition that brightened many otherwise dull days for her class¬ mates. She radiated happiness wherever she went—even down town. In every phase of college activity she played an important part. With her tine qualities and striking personality we hope Mary will bring to the world the beauty that she brought to us. MARY ELLSWORTH WEST PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA Commercial Club, ’31; Tiger; Ricli- mond-Tidewater Club. “Oh, what strange stuff ambition feeds.” Mary is one of the quiet, studious girls of the class of ’31. She is a faithful worker and is always in a hurry. Y 7 ou can see that if you are with her very often. With coordination of two natures, one the gay and sparkling external, the other the depth of determination and serious¬ ness within, we are sure that she will be very successful in life. [ 54 ] IRENE CLETUS WHITTEN NORTH’GARDEN, VIRGINIA Delta Psi Omega, Secretary and Treas¬ urer, ’31; Glee Club, ’31; Varsity Bas¬ ket-ball, ’31; Tiger Basket-ball, Volley Ball, Soccer Teams, ’30; Tiger; Dra¬ matic Club, ’31; Life Service Group, ’31: Sidney Lanier Literary Society; Y. W. C. A. Cabinet, ’31; Epwortli League Cabi¬ net, ’31; Onyx Staff, ’31; Commercial Club, ’30, ’31. “No lark more blithe than she— A true friend is forever a friend.” Gletus gives the appearance of a happy- go-lucky sort of creature, who never worries about anything, but under this care-free air, there’s a quietness and a modesty—those traits admirable in a wo¬ man. What would the Y. W. Cabinet have been without the inspiration of ( Ic¬ tus? She has also contributed her talent to the Glee Club and Athletic Associa¬ tion. When it comes to typing, we would class Cletus as a veritable speed fiend. VIRGINIA FRANCES WILBURN ALTAVISTA, VIRGINIA Commercial Club, ’31; Tiger. “Her voice was always soft, low, and sweet, an excellent thing in woman.” Virginia is one of the daintiest and sweetest girls in our class. One could hardly say she lets duty interfere with pleasure. In spite of all this, she has quite a definite art of always being on time and having her work in on time. To see her mail one would know that she is quite popular with the oppo¬ site sex. We have a sneaking feeling that she prefers a man from the Hills. 1 55 ] =B T HE AC O R N Commercial Juniors VIRGINIA BALLARD Ex more, Virginia BERTHA CLARK Moorman’s River, Virginia MARY COWHERD Gordon svili.e. Vi rg i n i a LOUISE DENNIS Exmore, Virginia ELIZABETH DOVELL Gordonsville, Virginia [ 56 | THE ACORN ANNA EVANS Capeville. Virginia CATHERINE GLADSTONE Exmore, Virginia BEATRICE LONG Clifton Forge, Virginia VIRGINIA MILLS Wilkesboro, North Carolina VIVIAN MORRISETTE Boydton, Virginia t i r e a c o r n FRANCES PAGE Christiansbukg. Virginia RUTH PARKER Powhatan, Virginia OLIVIA ROSE Carrsville, Virginia IIILMA STURDYVIN Alexandria, Virginia MARTHA MAY TILLMAN Powhatan, Virginia [ 68 ] THE ACORN ELLEN TUNE Halifax, Virginia EMMA SUE UNDERWOOD Suffolk, Virginia ELIZABETH WEBB Kinsale, Virginia EVELYN WINN Victoria, Virginia LUCILE WRIGHT Newport News, Virginia [ 59 ] T II E A C O R N MARMORSTEIN ALLISON BEERY High School Senior Class Sponsor: Miss Chambers Motto: Tonight we are launching Colors: Blue and Gold Flower: Iris OFFICERS Novella Allison.. President Jean Marmorstein. Vice-President Frances Beery. Secretary and Treasurer [ 61 ] T H E V C O R N High School Seniors NOVELLA ALLISON MIDDLEBURG, VIRGINIA Here comes President Allison. A right line president she has made, too. What’s the nse of wishing when we know .she’ll always do things in a line way. NANCY BALLARD NORFOLK, VIRGINIA Nancy lias such a pleasing personality that one is immediately attracted to her. Providence has been kind to Nancy, for she has many talents. We know that she will make use of them, too. FRANCES BEERY WASHINGTON, D. C. W ho in our class deserves more credit than Frances ? She is truly a remarkable person. Plenty of sense combined with a determined will to succeed certainly make a wonderful combination. We’ll stick by you, Frances, in all you undertake. BETTY BLOXTON DRIVER, VIRGINIA If you want a linger wave, a button seweil on, a dress to be pressed in a hurry, just call on Betty; she always lends a helping hand. Betty is good at sports, too. May suc¬ cess await her in whatever she undertakes. ANN HOLMAN DRIVER, VIRGINIA Although Ann is a litle new to us, we have already grown to like her as well as to admire her. Even now, when we hear a soft slow drawl, we think of Ann. [ 62 ] THE ACORN JEAN MARMORSTEIN RICHMOND. VIRGINIA Oh! Why couldn’t all of us be as indus¬ trious as Jean? She never goes to class un¬ prepared. as many of us do. The remarkable part is that she doesn’t spend all of her time studying; no, not nearly all. OCT A VIA KING HENRY, VIRGINIA We just can’t decide how Octavia man¬ ages to pack all of her knowledge in one small head. It’s there, though; we are per¬ fectly sure of that, for it is plainly shown in the A’s which she calls forth. MILDRED STEPHENS SEMORA, NORTH CAROLINA Mildred is one of our old standbys. She has been with us for three years and has shown herself to be true blue. We all hope Mildred will come back to us next fall; as do the Tigers. DOROTHY STURDIVANT ERWIN, WEST VIRGINIA Dot is here, there, and everywhere, always making tricky little rhymes about her class¬ mates. Because of her willingness to help and her sunny smile, Dot is sure to come through with colors flying. MARION KNAPP LONG ISLAND, N. Y. The saying that “precious articles always come in small packages” is certainly true in this case. We like you, Marion, and we hope you will stay with us a long time. i [ 63 ] T II E A C O K N m MARION KNAPP MOST POPULAR MOST CHARMING JEAN MARMORSTEIN MOST ATTRACTIVE NOVILLA ALLISON BEST SPORT BETTY BLOXTON WITTIEST FRANCES BERRY MOST INTELLECTUAL HIGH SCHOOL STATISTICS T H E A C () R N GATES CHRISTIAN BLOXTON High School Junior Class Sponsor: Miss House Motto: We are now becoming what we are to be Colors: Silver and Rose Flower: Dorothy Perkins Rose OFFICERS Anna Gates President Ercell Christian Vice-President Nellie Bloxton Secretary and Treasurer t 65 ] T H E A C O R N Class Roll Hilda Birdsall Nellie Bloxton Virginia Bonney Roberta Campbell Ekcell Christian Dorothy Davis Sallie Elmore Beth Gary Anna Gates Sophia Hoenes Daisy Jones Pauline Jones Virginia Jones Elizabeth Lumpkin Isabelle MacDonald Elnora Parker Geneva Parker Ruth Robards Elizabeth Tucker Luciee Webb r ee ] THE ACORN wm GATES PEERS RICHARDSON High School Sophomore and Freshman Classes Sponsor: Miss Tressel Motto: Do not stare up the steps, But step up the stairs. Colors: Silver ancl Green Flower: American Beauty Rose OFFICERS Alma Peers . President Marjorie Gates .1 7 ice-President Susan Richardson . Secretary and Treasurer [ 67 ] THE AC O RN Sophomore Class Roll Mary Allen Bettye Barnes Muriel Conahay Amy Cunningham Virginia Daniel Marjorie Gates Frances Harris Mary Joyce Virginia Button Virginia Mitchell C ' O RN ELIA M URR A Y Alma Peers Cary Pollard Helen Powers Juanita Roark Louise Wilson Peggy Thompson (TVHJ)(rVKi) Freshman Class Gertrude Greene Louise McPherson Evelyn Howard Susan Richardson Bessie Beery [ 68 ] ‘BOOK III ACTIVITIES T H E A C O R N GATES WESTON HEFLIN NOEL PROCTOR MILES WEBB ALLISON MAXEY WHALEY Student Council FACULTY ADVISORS Miss Louise Heflin Mr. W. B. Gates Orvetta Weston.... Virginia Noel. Mary Wiialey OFFICERS AND MEMBERS . President . Vice-President Secret a ry-Trea surer Proctor Allison Miles Webb Maxey [ 69 ] TIIE ACORN MAXEY WHEELER L. BALLARD BEERY N. BALLARD mckenzie Y. W C. HEWLETT WATKINS WHITTEN A. Cabinet Mary Maxey ' . Frances Beery ' . Margaret Wheeler... Mary Wilson Siple. Miss Hewlett... OFFICERS SIPLE NOEL WESTON . Presides t .Vice-President .. Secretary . Treasurer Sponsor CHAIRMEN OF COMMITTEES Frances Beery. Virginia Noel... Louise Ballard. Frances McKenzie. Cletus Whitten. Orvetta Weston. Elizabeth Watkins Nancy Ballard. .. . Devotional . Social . Social Service . Publicity . World Fellowship Student Body Representative . Finance [ 70 ] M usical THE A COHN BARBEE SIPLE NOEL CUSHWA LA1L WATKINS CHAMERS WESTON BURCH MORRISETTE McKenzie EARLY Ten Pens Miss Chambers. Margaret Cushwa... Katherynk Barbee Louise Burch.... OFFICERS . Sponsor . ...President ....Treasurer Librarian MEMBERS Mary Wilson Siple Margaret Rail Orvetta Weston Evelyn Morrisette Virginia Noel Elizabeth Watkins Frances McKenzie Alice Early The English Club was founded in the fall of the session 1928-1920. The purpose of the club is to create in its members an appreciation for literature and a desire for research. The members are also given a chance for self-expression through the papers they write. [ 71 ] T H E A C O R N MORRISETTE SKIDMORE DOUGLAS GATES MARKS CUSHWA HAMILTON BLOXTON PROCTOR McKenzie MOORMAN BURCH BARROW SPANGLER THE A C ORN Acorn Staff EDITORIAL STAFF Evelyn Morrisette... Editor-in-chief Frances McKenzie { Sarah Moorman | . . ' 16 s Betty Proctor. Photographic Editor Louise Burcii. Organization and Humor Editor DEPARTMENT REPRESENTATIVES Margaret Cushwa.. College Eleanor Hamilton. Commercial Betty Bloxton...... High School Angelink Skidmore.. Virginia Barrow } Mildred Spangler j Ruth Gary. BUSINESS STAFF . Business Manager A dvertising Managers .Circalation Mamager FACULTY ADVISORS Miss Virginia Douglas. Literary Advisor Miss Swann Marks. Organization Advisor Mr. W. B. Gates Business Advisor PRICE, Editor WHITTEN McKenzie MILLS Onyx Staff MANNING, Business Manager GRAVITT EARLY MISS CHAMBERS MOORMAN CLAY NOEL MRS. HOUCK MILES DOW DING GLADSTONE MISS SMITH THE ACORN Art Club Mrs. Wallace, Sponsor Etitelred Gaines . President Eloise Eubank.. Vice-President ■Tean May . Secretary-Treasurer Lucy Anderson Dorothy Garrison Louise Early Alice Early Agnes Epes Virginia Preston Sarah Moorman Katherine Manning [ 75 ] T IT E ACORN Dramatic Club Lucy Anderson Annie; Lee Anderson Dorothy Bennett Betty Bloxton Nellie Bloxton Lottie Burch Louise Burch L o ra i n e Carmichael Bertha Clarke Ruth Crutchfield Margaret Cusiivva Dorothy Douglas Alice Early Mary Eastman Alice Ellis Eloise Eubank Anna Evans Lucille Fallen Frankie Fisher Anna Gates Marjorie Gates Ethelred Gaines Amanda FT ale Christine Harris Frances Harris Angeline Hedrick Mary Holt Mary Klocke Anne Knapp Margaret Fail Arlene Lauck Elizabeth Linder Katherine Manning Winnie Mason Jean May Eileen Mills Gladys Mills Virginia Mills Sarah Moorman Dorothea Pleasants Cary Pollard Mary Price Betty Proctor Mary Wilson Sipi.e Edith Slusser Mildred Spangler Mildred Stephens Virginia Stickley Dorothy Sturdivant Ellen Tune Elizabeth Watkins Louise Wilson [ 76 ] THE ACORN “The Valiant” OFFICERS Dorothy Bennett. Mary Price. Louise Burch. Mary Klocke. President I ice-President ...Treasurer Secretary In the words of Brander Matthews, “it argues well for the future of the drama in the United States that there is now ‘acting everywhere net only professional performers in the regular theaters, hut also (and especially) the ardent and ambitious strivings of amateur players in schools and colleges.” We, like numerous other student groups today, have felt the lure of the amateur theater. Accordingly, we have organized our dramatic club, with the double purpose of studying drama, and gaining actual practice in play production. During the past year we have given one public performance, consisting of a program of three one-act plays: “The Valiant” by Holworthy Hall and Robert Middlemars, “Jazz and Minuet” by Ruth Giorlaff, and “The Rehearsal” by Christopher Morley. In addition, taking English and America Drama as our field of study, we have divided ourselves into live com¬ petitive groups, and, under student direction, staged and presented at regular intervals, to the student body, five representative one-act plays. By experimenting boldly in the varied fields of play production, we are learning to he designers, carpenters, painters, seamstresses, and electricians as well as aspiring actors,—but, best of all, we have been learning what great fun comes of it. At least we are sure of this—that we are amateurs in the true sense of the word, in that we are working “because of our love for the thing.” [ 77 ] THE ACOR N Blackstone College Glee Club First Sopranos Annie Lee Anderson Ida Mae Burns Loraine Carmichael Agnes Crowder Frankie Fisher Virginia Mills Virginia Stickley Mary Whaley First Altos Nancy ' Ballard Dorothy Bennett Virginia -Jones Elizabeth Watkins Second Sopranos Virginia Bonney Muriel Conahay Catherine. Gladstone Angeline Hedrick Susye Kellam Susan Richardson Kathryn West Second Altos Cordelle Crist Emily Godwin Mary Maxey ' Cletus Whitten [ 7s J THE ACORN GODWIN HOUSE BALLARD CROWDER MARKS Blackstone College Glee Club Miss Kathryn House.. Miss Swann Marks. Emily ' Godwin... Dorothy Bennett. Agnes Crowder. Nancy Ballard. Virginia Stickley Director Accompanist President I ice-President .. S ecreta ry- Trees urer Business Manager Librarian I ' [ 79 ] THE ACORN Preachers’ Kids’ Club Margaret Wheeler. Frances Beery. Louise Early. Evelyn Oliver. Miss Grace Tressel. Marion Fletcher. Loraine Carmichael ... Bishop . Presiding Elder Baltimore Conference . Presiding Elder Virginia Conference . Presiding Elder West Virginia Conference . Presiding Elder Ohio Conference Presiding Elder Eastern Shore Conference . Presiding Elder Georgia Conference CONFERENCE ROLL Mrs. Houck Lottie Burch Louise Burch Ruth Crutchfield Alice Early Anna Evans Mr. W. B. Gates Miss Swann Elizabeth Lumpkin Mary Maxey Gladys Mills Eileen Mills Dorothea Pleasants Mary F. Reynolds Orvetta Weston Marks [ so ] Richmond-Tidewater Club Virginia Noel President Ethelred Gaines Hecretary-Treasurer MEMBERS Louise Ballard Betty Bloxton Nellie Bloxton Mary Louise Britton Louise Burch Ruth Crutchfield Emily Godwin Eleanor Hamilton Frances Harris Lucile Wright Ann Holman Carey Lane Evelyn Morrisette Dorothea Pleasants Joe Rountree Irma Simpson Robena Small Emma Sue Underwood Mary West [ si 1 T HE AC O R N West Virginia Club Mary Wilson Siple. Angeline Hedrick. Evelyn Oliver... . President 1 ice-President . Secretary Polly Jones Dorothy Sturdivant Frankie Fisher Virginia Jones Mary Evelyn Howard Vashti Helmintoller [ 82 ] ‘BOOK IV SORORITIES T H E A C O R N GATES GODIN HEFLIN NOEL FULLER MILES MORRISETTE SLUSSER HOLT CROWDER Pan ' Hellenic Council VV. B. Gates. Miss Heflin. Mrs. Godin Chairman . 1 ssistant Chairman Secretary Kappa Delta Phi Madolin Miles Dorqthy Slusser Miss Heflin, Sponsor M EMBERS Sigma Iota Chi Virginia Noel Mary Holt Mrs. Godin, Sponsor eta Mu Epsilon Evelyn Morrisette Agnes Crowder Miss Fuller, Sponsor t S3 ] T H E A C O R N MAXEY EARLY TALLEY McKenzie NOEL WATKINS CUSHWA TRICE HOLT GLADSTONE WEISIGER GRAVITT DEANE WESTON BARROW DENNIS GODWIN GAINES BOOKER THE ACORN Mrs. Godin Sponsor Sigma Iota Chi (Komi dec! 1903) Colors: Purple and Gold Flower: Violet Publication: “Parchment” CHAPTER ROLL ETA—Stevens Coll ege, Columbia, Missouri OMICRON—Hardin College, Mexico, Missouri KAPPA—Greenville Woman ' s College, Greenville, South Carolina ZETA—Belhaven College, Jackson, Mississippi GAMMA—Logan College, Russellville, Kentucky SIGMA—Posses-Nessen School of Physical Education, Boston CHI—Howard College, Birmingham, Alabama NU—American School of Physical Education, Chicago, Illinois IOTA—Savage School of Physical Education, New York City RHO—Hamilton College, Lexington, Kentucky EPSILON—New River State College, Montgomery, West Virginia LAMBDA—Greenbrier College, Levvisburg, West Virginia PSI—Crane Junior College, Chicago, Il.inois DELTA—Vincennes University, Vincennes, Indiana TAU—Northwestern Junior College, Miami, Oklahoma THETA—Mississippi Synodical College, Holly Springs, Miss. MTJ—Blackstone College, Blackstone, Virginia OMEGA—Millersburg College, Louisburg, North Carolina PI—Rider College, Trenton, New Jersey SIGMA DELTA—Louisburg College, Louisburg, North Carolina BETA ALPHA—San Benito County Junior College, Hollister, Calif PHI—College of Marshall, Marshall, Texas BETA BETA—Dodds College, Shreveport, Louisiana BETA DELTA—Mansfield Co lege, Mansfield, Louisiana DELTA GAMMA—Comnock College, I,os Angeles, California MU CHAPTER MEMBER IN FACULTY MISS SWANN MARKS MARY MAXEY VIRGINIA NOEL ACTIVE MEMBERS MARGARET CUSHWA FRANCES McKENZIE MARY PRICE MARY HOLT ELIZABETH WATKINS ALICE EARLY CATHERINE GLADSTONE MARY ABBOTT WEISIGER BYRD GRAY ITT ORA DEANE PLEDGES ORVETTA WESTON VIRGINIA BARROW CECIL TALLEY LOUISE DENNIS ETHELRED GAINES ELIZABETH BOOKER VIRGINIA STICKLEY EMILY GODWIN VIRGINIA HOLT MARION EPES AGNES EPES DOROTHY BENNETT r 85 ] TIIE ACORN WHEELER SIPLE WINN BALLARD LAUCK MILES KLOCKE D. SLUSSER DOW DING ROUNDTREE SKIDMORE PARKER MAY TILLMAN SPANGLER PROCTOR E. SLUSSER THE ACORN Miss Heflin Sponsor Kappa Delta Phi (Founded at Stephens College 1021) Colors: Orchid, Straw, and Bronze Flower: Orchid Sweet Pea Publications: “The Torch”—“Eagle’s Wings” CHAPTER ROLL ALPHA—Stevens College, Columbia, Missouri. BETA—Greenville Woman’s College. Greenville, South Carolina. GAMMA—Hardin College, Mexico, Missouri. DELTA—Beilinven College, Jackson, Mississippi. ZETA—Mississippi Synodical College, Holly Springs, Miss. ETA—Blackstone College, Blackstone, Virginia. THETA—Louisburg College, Louisburg, North Carolina. Margaret Wheeler ETA CHAPTER ( Esta blish ed 1028 ) ACTIVE MEMBERS Louise Ballard Mary Wilson Siple Madolin Miles Evelyn Winn Dorothy Slusser Betty Proctor PLEDGES Ruth Parker Arlene Lauck Mildred Spangler Mary Klocke Martha May Tillman Jean May Edith Slusser Marion Dowding Angeline Skidmore Josephine Roundtree Lucy Anderson Carey Lane r 871 r II E A C O R N MORRISETTE BEACH CROWDER HAMILTON BARBEE HAWKINS PERKINS HEDRICK r HE A COHN Miss Fuller Sponsor Zeta Mu Epsilon (Founded at Stephens College 1021) Colors: Orchid and Silver Flower: Woods Violet Publications: “The Evergreen”—“Zeta Mule” CHAPTER ROLL ALPHA—Stevens College, Columbia, Missouri. BETA—Logan College, Russellville, Kentucky. GAMMA—Greenbrier College, Lewisburg, West Virginia. DELTA—Belhaven College, Jackson, Mississippi. EPSILON—Greenville Woman’s College, Greenville, South Carolina. ZETA—Millersburg College, Millersburg, Kentucky. ETA—Blackstone College, Blackstone, Virginia. LAMBDA—College of Marshall. Marshall. Texas. Evelyn Morrisette Rose Mae Beach Katherine Barbee Angeline Hedrick ETA CHAPTER (Established 1031) ACT IVE MEMBERS PLEDGES Eleanor Hamilton Agnes Crowder Valeria Hawkins Jacqueline Perkins t 89 ] THE ACORN NOEL CARMICHAEL SMITH EARLY BURCH WHITTEN WATKINS CUSHWA HEDRICK GAINES T II E A C O 1! N Delta Psi Omega Honorary Dramdtic Fraternity Delta Psi Omega—Junior College Alpha l’si Omega—Senior College Norma Chambers. Virginia Noel... Julia Smith. Cletus Whitten OFFICERS . Sponsor . ' resident .1 ice- ' resident Secretary-Treasurer MEMBERS Virginia Noel Loraine Carmichael Julia Smith Alice Early Cletus Whitten Louise Burch PLEDGES Elizabeth Watkins Lucy Anderson Mary Holt Margaret Cusliwa Angeline Hedrick Ethelred Gaines CHAPTER ROLL Modesto Junior College, Modesto, California Shepherd College, Shepherdstown, West Virginia New Centenary College, Cleveland, Tennessee Intennont College, Bristol, Virginia Phoenix Junior College, Phoenix, Arizona Northeastern Oklahoma Junior College, Miami, Oklahoma Hamilton College, Lexington, Kentucky Christian College, Columbia, Missouri Sullins College, Bristol, Virginia Hillman College, Clinton, Mississippi Rochester Junior College, Rochester, Minnesota Brawley Junior College, Brawley, California South Park College, Beaumont, Texas Averett College, Danville, Virginia Mansfield College, Mansfie’d, Louisiana Bibbing Junior College, Ilibbing, Minnesota North Dakota State School of Forestry, Bottineau, North Dakota Pasadena Junior College, Pasadena, California State Normal School, Patterson, New Jersey Sacramento Junior College, Sacramento, California Eastern Montana Normal School, Billings, Montana Martha Washington College, Abingdon, Virginia Andrew College, Cuthbert, Georgia State Teachers’ College, Whitewater, Wisconsin Wesley College, Greenville, Texas Parsons Junior College, Parsons, Kansas Frances Shinier School, Mount Carroll, Illinois Muskegon Junior College, Muskegon, Michigan Flint Junior College, Flint, Michigan State Normal School, Oneonta, New York Lucy Cobb Institute, Athens, Georgia Washington State Normal School, Machias, Maine San Bernardino Valley Union Junior College, San Bernardino, California Westminster College, Salt Lake City, Utah Fullerton Junior College, Fullerton, California Gainesville Junior College, Gainesville, Texas Mars Hill College, Mars Hill, North Carolina Blackstone College, Blackstone, Virginia Oswego State Normal School, Oswego, New York Georgia Normal School, Statesboro, Georgia Lewiston State Normal School, Lewiston, Idaho Coffeyville Junior College, Coffeyville, Kansas Glenville State Normal School, Glenville, West Virginia Bay City Junior College, Bay City, Michigan Dickinson State Normal School, Dickinson, North Dakota Burlington Junior College, Burlington, Iowa Central College, Conway, Arkansas Vincennes University, Vincennes, Indiana California State Teachers’ College, California, Pennsylvania San Mateo Junior College, San Mateo, California Santa Maria Junior College, Santa Maria, California Wingate Junior College, Wingate, North Carolina Bakersfield Junior College, Bakersfield, California [ 91 ] KAPPA SNAPS ‘BOOK V ATHLETICS T HE AC O R N WHALEY MOORMAN GATES HOUCK EARLY Athletic Association Mary ' Whaley’... Sarah Moorman.... Anna Gates. Mrs. Houck. Alice Early Old Girl: “Are you a Bat or Tiger?” New Girl: “Goodness gracious! Have 1 come to a zoo?” Old Girl: “Of course not! ‘Bats’ and ‘Tigers’ are the names of the two athletic teams.” New Girl: “How do f find out to which team I belong?” Old Girl: “Well, I’ll tell you the way we did things.” One morning, about the second week of school, we went to Chapel. After the exercises there was a student body meeting. Slips were distributed by our physical director, and the team captains were intro¬ duced. Each captain, in turn, then drew the name of all the new girls for their teams. After every one was chosen, we were told that the Athletic Association has a silver cup on which would be written the name of the team that scored the most points from the different games during the year. The team that wins for three consecutive years is given the cup at Commencement. Last year the Tigers were the lucky ones. Basket-ball, tennis, archery, soccer, volley ball, and track are the favorite sports at Blackstone. Come on, teams, let’s see who’ll win the cup this year. OFFICERS .. President . Business Manager Secretary-Treasurer . Coach Assistant Coach SQUAB SONG To our fair Blackstone we sing For her honor what wouldn’t we do; Loyally her praises will ring As we cheer for our classmates, too! Loyal girls from Blackstone are we With a love that faileth never. We pledge our allegiance to thee! Oh, Blackstone once! Oh, Blackstone twice! Our school forever. “WHOOP-’ER UP” Whoop-’er up. Whoop-’er up, Whoop-’er up some more, Blackstone school is the school that we all adore. She’s a peach; she won our hearts; she always plays the game; She is not rough; she is not tough. But she gets there just the same. [ 93 J v %i T H E A CORN v ARCHERY AND TENNIS EARLY ASST. COACH WILSON CAPT. TIGERS GATES CAPT RAT ! CAPT. VARSITY BASKETBALL WHALEY PRES. ATHLETIC ASSO. mm THE ACORN Varsity Basket-Ball Squad Mbs. Houck.. Alice Early..... Anna Gates. . Coach Assistant Coach . Captain MEMBERS Barrow, f. Ballard, f. N. Bloxton, f. Gary, f. Mingae, f. Deane, s. c. Petersburg Epworth League Dinwiddie High School. Blackstone High School. Crewe High School. Petersburg Epworth League Crewe High School.. Petersburg High School. Lynchburg College. Petersburg High School. Lynchburg College. Total score opponents. Whaley, , s. c. E. Slusser, g. B. Bloxton, i. c. Holt, g. Gates, j . c. Burch, g. Moorman, j. c. Parker, g. Echols, or Tillman, g. Klocke, cr o Whitten, g. SCHEDULE 22 Blackstone College. ... 33 22 Blackstone College. ... 45 . 16 Blackstone College. ... 44 . 15 Blackstone College. ... 34 . 15 Blackstone College. ... 13 . 15 Blackstone College . ... 31 . 22 Blackstone College . ... 32 . 18 Blackstone College . ... 28 . 16 Blackstone College. ... 43 . 20 Blackstone College . ... 29 .181 Total score Blackstone. ...332 ’ [ 95 ] r h e A C O R N Bats ANj A (jtATES... Captain YELL B—A—T Rah-Rah-Rah B—A—T Rah-Rah-Rah Who Rah-Rah-Rah You Rah-Rah-Rah Team-Team-Team. [ 96 ] Tigers Louise Wilson....... Captain YELL Jump on a grand stand! Beat on a tin can! Who can ? We can ! Nobody else can! Tigers! Tigers! Tigers! t 97 J THE ACORN Alma Mater Oh dear Blackstone, Alma Mater, We thy daughters come to thee. Seeking friends that make us nobler Seeking truth that makes us free, Seeking courage, faith, and wisdom And the strength to triumph wrong, Hear, oh, hear us, loving mother, As we lift to thee our song. CHORUS Guide, oh guide us, mother dear, Mag we ever feel thee near, Mag thg daughters live and love And grow forever, mother dear, Oh—Oh Black stone, here’s to thee Here’s to truth that makes us free, Here’s to fame and praise and honor, And a student’s love for thee. II Hail—Oh Blackstone, Alma Mater, IIV with grateful hearts do sing, For we (idled and thou didst answer. Did thg treasures to us bring. Did unfold to us the mysteries. Both of books and friendships true, Now thg daughters answer g la dig. Here’s our love, Blackstone, to you. III Oil—Oh Blackstone, Alma Mater, . 1 .s ' we sing our parting lay, Life’s work calls, we dare not linger, Though with thee we fain would stay. Parting conies, but we’ll remember These our happy college days, And be true lo thee, dear mother. Guide us with thg love, ive pray. —Words by Jean F. Craig. (Tune of “Alma Mater’’ of McTyeire School, China.) [ 98 ] ‘BOOK VI FEATURES Miss Blackstone Betty Proctor Most Scholarly Evelyn Morrisette Most Attractive Agnes Cronvdek Most Popular Mary Wilson Siple Most Athletic Ruth Gary T H E A C O R N I ALICE EARLY MAY QUEEN ,19 3 0 dine beery -king 1-ucytemple 1Wl 1S - Ma ™ ■ Congratulations fa o eniors Stud ent Directory THE ACORN J yis x L, ocy-ix a. dd™-, o laiL edi d szJLtzM. d LL t cAaj_ LcucJLl . t -tr£Ad i 7IT-(o. 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CLAsb l x, y , ' -A- yy, UJ-A k -hrrt- (X c ' (jLC t9- a-y- n y -n _ A-‘ hn TUA— , Mrs J.E West Cxyxv A%ZU£ o S� -p A i C l££t C LLS-C xx t CRm ' ' Oxs tty a yyiL+z£ji Mr and Mrs V. J Whaley (9yu7 dlsCUl, aAfSltfla jhvK rjsi tu. J Zhjt Mr. Effis Mr. and Mrs. Deff Gaines fU yo ' 4J -y - J?o l y 3 Aa-- y-‘r ' -Ayt- -£ - $. A -++-e - f _ a- kjA£ rT -S t Mr. and Mrs Judson Overstreet ns cL ayi ®- - ye.ttAj¥vA ' ♦ ' Mrs M Marmorstein Qy JL to ±A - cAf sdlcJkjtA$L- J(UA- VlOA tt- JL f c l 5 w Mr. and Mrs J. P Crovuder ) _ 2ynrC(jUd o ■ aJZ ' y-e t— a fA +fc rnryS 4 , 7 h fr - f Mrs Clara H 5 1 pie T H E ACORN Student Directory Allen, Mary E.Atlantic University, Virginia Beach, Va. Allison, Xovilla. ..Middleburg, Va. Anderson, Annie Lee.Warren, Va. Anderson, Lucy.........Ore Bank, Va. Bailey, Thelma.Kenbridge, Va. Ballard, Louise...800 X. Elm Ave., Portsmouth, Va. Ballard, Xancy.....B. F. 1). 1, Xorfolk, Va. Ballard, Virginia. Exmore, Va. Barbee, Kathryn.Blaekstone, Va. Barnes, Bettye...Canterbury Hall and 39th St., Baltimore, Md. Barrow, Virginia... Blaekstone, Va. Beach, Bose Mae. .Blaekstone, Va. Beery, Frances.......3040 Q St., X. V., Washington, D. C. Bennett, Dorothy...Garysburg, X. C. Birdsall, Hilda. Purcellville, Va. Blackwell, Susan. Forksville, Va. Blackwood, Margaret...328 Bidgeway St., Clifton Forge, Va. Bloxton, Xellie... Driver, Va. Bloxton, Bettie. Driver, Va. Bonney, Virginia........710 Hill St., Bocky Mount, X. C. Booker, Elizabeth.Blaekstone, Va. Bradford, Xell.Blaekstone, Va. Britton, Mary Louise.2022 County St., Portsmouth, Va. Brown, Mary Frances.......113 E. Main St., Covington, Va. Burch, Louise .Carson, Va. Burch, Lottie .Carson, Va. Burns, Ida Mae. Keysville, Va. Campbell, Edna. Sandidges, Va. Campbell, Boberta.Spring Lake, Mich. Carmichael, Loraine.371 Smith St., Tennille, Ga. Christian, Ercell. Gladstone, Va. Clarke, Bertha..Moorman’s Biver, Va. Clay, Katherine...B. F. D., Blaekstone, Va. Coleman, Gladys.Blaekstone, Va. Coleman, Buth.Blaekstone, Va. Conahay, Muriel...Fort Monroe, Xa. Cowherd, Mary.Gordonsville, Va, [ ios ] THE ACORN Crinkley, Dillard.... Crist, Cordelle. Crocker, Ruth.. Crowder, Agnes. Crowder, Frances. Crowther, Marguerite Crutchfield, Ruth.... Cunningham, Amy. Cushwa, Margaret. Daniel, A’irginia.. Davis, Dorothy. Davis, Julia... Davis, Madge. Davis, Rebecca. Deane, Ora. Dennis, Louise. Douglas, Dorothy. Dovell, Elizabeth_ Dowding, Marion. Duer, Xell. Early, Alice . Early, Louise. Eastham, Mary. Echols, Mildred. Elliott, Peggy. Ellis, Alice. Elmore, Katherine. Elmore, Sallie. Epes, Agnes... . Epes, Marion. Eubank, Eloise. Evans, Anna.. Fabricius, Etna.. Fallen, Lucile.. Fisher, Frankie. Fitzgerald, Elizabeth. Fletcher, Marion. Gaddis, Mary. Gaines, Ethelred. Garrison, Dorothy. Gary, Beth. Gary, Ruth. Gladstone, Catherine. Godwin, Emily. .. Blackstone, Ya. .21)03 Grace St., Lynchburg, Ya. .Union Level, Ya. .307 Steele St., High Point, N. C. .Blackstone, AM. . Reedville, Ya. .1200 Chesapeake Ave., South Norfolk, Ya. .1.Allen’s Creek, Ya. . Blackstone, Ya. ...504 Second Ave., Hopewell, Ya. 624 Louisiana Ave., X. W., Washington, D. C. . Blackstone, Ya. . Davis Wharf, Ya. .Areola, N. C. . Blackstone, Ya. ... Exmore, Ya. .3222 Edgewood Ave., Richmond, Ya. ..Gordonsville, Va. .51 Hawthorne Ave., East Orange, N. J. . Belle Haven, Ya. .Clarksville, Va. .Clarksville, Ya. .....Rapidan, AM. ......R. F. I). Blackstone. Ya. .Blackstone, Va. . Lahore, Ya. .Blackstone, Ya. .-Lawrenceville, Va. . Blackstone, Ya. .Blackstone, Ya. ...Roanoke Rapids, N. C. ... Capeville, A’a. .827 X. W., First St., Miami, Fla. .Charlotte Court House, AM. ...Frankford, W. AM. .,.Blackstone, Am. . Pungoteague, AM. .Brown, Aid. .2610 Oreutt Ave., Newport News, AM. ..165 St. Nicholas Ave., Englewood, N . J. ...Hinton, W. Ya. .Alt. Ida, Alexandria, AM. .Exmore, AM. .115 33rd St., Newport News, AM. [ 109 ] THE ACORN Gravitt, Byrd.......Blackstone, Ya. Greene, Gertrude.1119 I St., X. Y., Washington, I). G. Hale, Amanda. Madison, Ya. Hamilton, Eleanor. Saxe, Ya. Harris, Christine... .Boxwood, Ya. Hatchett, Frances.....525 X. 52nd St., Richmond, Ya. Hawkins, Valeria.Charlottesville, Ya. Hedrick, Angeline.. Hinton, W. Ya. Helmintoller, Yashti.. Durbin, W. Ya. Hilton, Delia.Kenbridge, Ya. Hoenes, Sophia.....3609 Copley Road, Baltimore, Md. Holden, Elizabeth.....Blackstone, Ya. Holman, Ann...Driver, Ya. Holt, Mary................Blackstone, Ya. Holt, Virginia. Blackstone, Va. Howard, Mary Evelyn.Twin Branch, W. Va. Hubble, Evelyn.Victoria, Ya. Hurst, Esther..Regina, Ya. Ingram, Jewell.Blackstone, Va. Jeffreys, Louise.Blackstone, Ya. Jones, Daisy...Chatham, Ya. Jones, Virginia.....Hamlet, W. Va, Jones, Pauline...Hamlet, W. Va. Joyce, Mary.Quantico, Va. Kellam, Susye.....Wierwood, Ya. King, Octavia. Henry, Ya. Klocke, Mary.Crewe, Ya. Knapp, Anne.8450 117th St., Richmond Hill, Long Island, N. Y. Knapp, Marion.8450 117th St., Richmond Hill, Long Island, N. Y. Kail, Margaret.......9 Richmond Ave., Schoolfield, Ya. Lane, Carey.Surry, Ya. Lauck, Arlene.Front Royal, Va. Linder, Elizabeth...755 Brooklyn Ave., Brooklyn, X. Y. Long, Beatrice. Longdate, Ya. Lumpkin, Elizabeth.1213 E. Brookland Park Blvd., Richmond, Va. Lupton, Virginia.Boyce, Va. MacDonald, Isabelle...624 Louisiana Ave., X. W., Washington, D. C. McGehee, Marietta.....2615 Rivermont Ave., Lynchburg, Va. McPherson, Louise. Buchanan, Ya. McKenzie, Frances....Chester, Va. Main, Hazleton...1806 Powhatan Ave., Petersburg, Ya; Manning, Katherine.Leatherwood, Ya. Marmorstein, Jean.813 Lancaster Road, Richmond, Va. Martin, Frances. Shields, Va. [ no ] THE ACORX Martin, Nellie.. Mason, Winnie. Maxey, Mary. iNIay, Jean. Miles. Madolin. Miller, Lelia. M ills, Eileen.. Mills, Gladys. Mills, Virginia... Mingae, Myrtie... Mitchell, Virginia_ Moneyhun, Katherine.... Moore, Virginia. Moorman, Sarah.. Morrisette, Evelyn. Morrisette, Vivian. Moses, Virginia. Moss, Enid.. Murray, Cornelia. Noel, Virginia. Oliver, Evelyn.. 0 verstreet, Elizabeth..... Palmer, Alma. Page, Frances. Parker, Elnora. Parker, Geneva. Parker, Kuth. Peers, Alma. Peery, Bessie. Perkins, Mary Lee. Perkins, Jacqueline. Pettus, Margaret__ Pettus, Lillian. Pleasants, Dorothea. Pollard, Cary. Powers, Helen. Price, Mary... Proctor, Betty. Reynolds, Mary Frances Richardson, Susan. Robards, Ruth. Rose, Olivia. Rountree, Josephine_ Seay, Mattie D. ..Blackstone, Va. .Belle Haven, Va. .Whaleyville, Va. .....Fieldale, Va. ..Rocky Mount, Aha. .Covington, Va. .180(1 N. Main St., Danville, Va. ....1800 N. Main St., Danville, Va. .North Wilkesboro, N. C. .Petersburg, Va. .Walkerford, Va. ...Mooresburg, Tenn. ..Christiansburg, Va. .Charlotte Court House, Va. ...1905 Hanover Ave., Richmond, Va. . ...Boydton, Va. .Kenbridge, Va. .-......Dongola, Va. .Clifton Forge, Va. Virginia Conference Orphanage, Richmond, Va. ...White Sulphur Springs, W. Va. ..R. F. D. 3, Bedford, Va. ...Gulf, N. C. .Christiansburg, Va. ...15 E. Tabb St., Petersburg, Va. ....15 E. Tabb St., Petersburg, A ' a. .Powhatan, A r a. .3200 Hawthorne Ave., Richmond, Aha. .Salem, A 7 a. .Blackstone, A r a. .Blackstone, Ahu .Saxe, A T a. .Saxe, Va. .202 Linden St., Suffolk, A 7 a. .Jetersville, A 7 a. .Blackstone, A 7 a. .Martinsville, A 7 a. .Mercersburg, Pa. .Selma, A T a. .502 Marshall Ave., Schoolfield, Va. ....251 Broad St., Oxford, N. C. . Carrsville, A a. .Waverly, Va. .Blackstone, a. [ in ] THE ACORN Simpson, Irma...313 W. 19th St., Norfolk, Ya. Siple, Mary Wilson.Romney, W. Va. Skidmore, Angeline.112 Ormand St., Frostburg, Md. Slusser, Dorothy.-.Raphine, Ya. Slusser, Editli.Raphine, Ya. Small, Robena.......143 Deleware Ave., Norfolk, Va. Smith, Mary Marjorie.545 W. 32nd St., Oklahoma City, Okla. Spangler, Mildred.Fries, Ya. Spruill, Clara.Blackstone, Ya. Spruill, Thelma...... Blackstone, Ya. Stephens, Mildred.....Semora, N. C. Stickley, Virginia...323 S. Church St., Woodstock, Va. Sturdyvin, Idilma...Russell Road, Rosecrest, Alexandria, Ya. Sturdivant, Dorothy...Erwin, W. Va. Talley, Cecil.....Clarksville, Ya. Tatum, Ida Sue...Nettle Ridge, Va. Taylor, Elizabeth. Victoria, Va. Thompson, Peggy...2415 Memorial Ave., Lynchburg, Ya. Tilman, Martha May.Powhatan, Ya. Tucker, Elizabeth.Blackstone, Ya. Tune, Ellen...Meadsville, Ya. Turner, Virginia R. Blackstone, Ya. Underwood, Sue..R. F. D., Suffolk, Ya. Wall, Lola...Aspen, Va. Wallace, Ethel. Ivenbridge, Ya. Watkins, Elizabeth.123 Race St., Cumberland, Md. Webb, Elizabeth.Kinsale, Va. Webb, Lucile.Blackstone, Ya. Weisiger, Mary A,.... Blackstone, Ya. West, Mary E...2025 Queen St., Portsmouth, Va. West, Katherine.Axton, Ya. Weston, Orvetta... Burkeville, Ya. Whaley, Mary.....Wicomico Church, Ya. Wheeler, Margaret.6100 Georgia Ave., N. W., Washington, D. C. Whitlock, Lucy.:.R. F. D., Louisa, Ya. Whitten, Cletus.North Garden, Va. Wilburn, Virginia... Altavista, Ya. Williamson, Mildred.Crewe, Va. Wilson, Louise...308 Mt. View Drive, Cumberland, Md. Winn, Evelyn. Keysville, Va. Withrow, Rebecca.....Williamsburg, W. Ya. Wright, Lucile.....3017 West Ave., Newport News, Ya. Wright, Lucy...South Hill, Va. Yost, Jane..214 14th St., University, Va. [ 112 ] BOOK VII ADVERTISEMENTS T H E A C O K N ? Blackstone College for GIRLS BLACKSTONE, VIRGINIA A Standard Junior College Member of the American Association of Junior Colleges DEPARTMENTS COLLEGE HOME ECONOMICS COLLEGE PREPARATORY COMMERCIAL FINE ARTS Catalogue Sent on Request W. B. Gates, President George P. Adams, Secretary-Treasurer h THE ACORN - - = 5)% f % ICE CREAM, CANDY, AND EVERYTHING GOOD WHERE ? Y. W. C. A. CANTEEN ON THE CAMPUS GUARANTEED FILLMENT Pennington’s Cafe BLACKSTONE VIRGINIA ? v r Where you find “Home Cooking Country Style V V V HOME-MADE CANDIES PIES AND CAKES SODA FOUNTAIN ICE CREAM V V V College Girls Welcomed Courteous Treatment and Best Service Every Day Ripberger’s Cafe r r r Where Every Meal Is a Pleasant Memory V V V SODA FOUNTAIN SANDWICHES v r v 123 S. Main St. Phone 1 60 BLACKSTONE, VIRGINIA 4 , J ztroS ' A T HE AC O R X Kgva -- = t Alice Ellis: “Goin’ to town this afternoon ?” Louise Burch: “Nope. No¬ thing’s down there.” Alice Ellis: “Oh, so he’s on the bull ling!” 0 0 0 “Have a drink?” Anderson: “I’ll have you to un¬ derstand I’m a B. M. A. cadet!” “My mistake! Take the jug.” The L. B. Spencer Drug Co. The Rexall Store PRESCRIPTION DRUGGISTS We are always glad to see the college girls and make a special effort lo carry in stock their favorite perfumes, toilet articles, stationery, and candies. We are local agents for L. E. Water¬ man’s, Conklin’s and Sheaffer’s Founlain Pens; Liggett ' s and Norris’ Exquisite Can¬ dies; Symphony Lawn, Lord Baltimore, and Kara Linen Stationery; Eastman Kodak Supplies; and the Extreme Ice Cream. Prompt and Courteous to All MAIN AND BROAD STREETS BLACKSTONE VIRGINIA ? We Are Official Jewelers to Blackstone College also High School Seniors and Commercial Seniors r r r Class Rings, Invitations, Club Pins, Fraternity and Sorority Jewelry r r r L. G. Balfour Co. ATTLEBORO, MASS. Sales and Service Main St. Motor Corporation V V V Phone 4 1 BLACKSTONE VIRGINIA S. B. Stebbins J. H. Irby THE ACORN r.(P — — f Blackstone Fuel Co., Inc. Wholesale and Retail COAL, WOOD, HAY, GRAIN FIELD SEEDS FLOUR V V V Charlie’s Dairy Feed Charlie’s Laying Mash Charlie’s Growing Mash Charlie’s Scratch Feed Bran, Middlings, Red Dog Cottonseed Meal V V V BROWN ST. BLACKSTONE, VA. Nehi “FOR HEALTH AND HAPPINESS TOO!” In Your Favorite Flavor V V V Nehi Bottling Company BLACKSTONE, VIRGINIA From the Beginning Way Back in 1873 THE MANAGEMENT OF THIS BANK HAS ACTED ON THE PRINCIPLE THAT THE ONLY SOURCE OF REAL FINANCIAL PROSPERITY IS TO BE SOUGHT IN THE DESERVED CONFIDENCE OF THE PUBLIC Citizens Bank Trust Co. Service with Safety Since 1873 BLACKSTONE L ulQjy - - VIRGINIA I - ir sg) THE ACORN C(s : GOOD WILL AND GOOD BANKING at First National Bank BLACKSTONE, VIRGINIA ■SMp- Over $ 1,000,000 Assets Four Per Cent on Time Deposits OPEN AN ACCOUNT YOU ARE WELCOME Acts as Investor, Administrator, Guardian, and Trustee Use For All Crops—None Better Also BELLEFONTE TOP DRESSER On Plants V V V 7 Blackstone Guano Company, Inc. BLACKSTONE VIRGINIA A A A Compliments of The Great Atlantic Pacific Tea Co. 7 V V :£(5 a: T H E A C O R N f “THE BELLS” (Apologies to Edgar Allan Poe) Listen to the clattering of the bell— 7 he rising bell. O’er my weary senses stealing. With a plaintive note appealing, Rouse thyself from blissful slumber To thy duties without number; Don’t delay. Listen to the ringing of the bell— The breakfast bell. Hear the scurrying footsteps clatter; Down the hall without chatter, See the dull and sleepy faces For they envy the Seniors’ places Sleeping through. Listen to the chiming of the bell— The chapel bell. Down the stairs now goes each maiden With her arms with books well laden; Joins with happy zest the singing. Hears the sweet tones upward winging, And the prayer. Listen to the dinging of the bell— The lesson bell. Now they’re put through all their paces. Some, alas, with blanching faces. As they feel that they are lacking, H ow their weary brains they’re racking, All in vain! Listen to the clanging of the bell— The dinner bell. Oh what joy that sound is bringing! Books and cares aside we’re flinging. Dishes vanish as by magic In a manner that’s quite tragic. “Pass the bread.’’ I Just before the sounding of the bell— The campus bell. All the girls their adieus are making. After every chat with boys taken; Hear their merry voices talking— Council girls sedately walking— In the door. Listen to the calling of the bell— The supper bell. Once again we come together, Be it bright or rainy weather, To the call all answer gaily Tho’ ’tis given three times daily We’ll be there. Listen to the moaning of the bell— The study bell. Learn your lessons for the morrow, Else you surely will have sorrow. Take great care in their preparing Lest sad faces you’ll be wearing By and by. Listen to the clanging of the bell— The room bell. Each girl to her room is hieing, Along the hall her good-nights crying. The day’s duties are all ended; What’s been done can’t now be mended. Meditate! Listen to the sighing of the bell—— The light bell. As the darkness all is cov’ring, Angel guards about us hov’ring Keep us all from pain and sadness, That we wake with joy and gladness j; At the dawn. I THE ACORN KGv - f % ■ THE LATEST IN WEAR FOR LADIES WHO CARE MAX TOBIAS 235 N. SYCAMORE ST. PETERSBURG, VA. J SOUTHSIDE WAREHOUSE JONES, BARROW and JONES Proprietors LEAF TOBACCO, SEEDS FEEDS, FERTILIZER SUMAC “M” SYSTEM GROCERY S TORE A Chain Store Home Owned BLACKSTONE, VIRGINIA NOTTAWA THEATRE BLACKSTONE, VIRGINIA VIRGINIA SHOE SHOP It Pleases Us to Please You Quality Is Our Motto 219 S. MAIN ST. LAUNDRY BLDG. BLACKSTONE VIRGINIA Compliments of E. P. WALLACE TOBACCO CO. COLE-WILLIAMS CO., Inc. E. D. WATKINS DEPARTMENT STORE New Store New Stock Shoes and Hose for College Girls at Reasonable Prices BLACKSTONE, VA. i ' . SO :r s£ ' A THE ACORN f l Your Diploma A Precious Key Commencement Day marks the ending of one period in j your life—the beginning of another. Your diploma tells the world that you have equipped yourself with knowledge to help you to success. Opportunities are before you. Youth and strength and ambition are on your side. There’s another ally you want—a growing Bank Account. Start your account now—it will help j you get ahead. There’s a cordial welcome here for you. The Farmers Merchants Bank BURKEVILLE VIRGINIA Where safety and real happiness are offered every friend M iss Heflin had given a lesson on the War of the Roses. M iss Heflin: “What do you know about Margaret of Anjou?” Eileen Mills: “She was very fat.” M iss Heflin: “How is that?” Eileen Mills: “Because you said that she was one of Richard’s stout¬ est opponents.” W. H. Williams Co. Wholesale Dealer in Institutional Canned Goods of All Kinds 14th STREET RICHMOND VIRGINIA l. -= . . . We Are Distributors for j THEVSS Virginia Seed Service j Richmond, Virginia Flour, Meal, Feed, Seed Garrett Milling Co. BLACKSTONE, VIRGINIA ij Seay - Bagley Co. DRY GOODS, NOTIONS CLOTHING and SHOES BLACKSTONE, VIRGINIA Biggest and Best Department Store in Blackstone s THE ACORN ? An Institution Worthy of Your Confidence and Dedicated to Your Service BANK OF CREWE CREWE, VIRGINIA Nottoway County ' s Largest Banl( l T H E AGO R N ON THE ROAD TO B. C. G. (With regrets that Kipling heat us to it) In the school o’er there in Blackstone, looking eastward to the sea, There’s a pretty blonde a-waiting, an’ I know she thinks of me. For ’tis on a Saturday night and the movie shows, they say, Aren’t so good on Saturday night as they are some other day. Refrain: On the road to B. C. G. Where the B. A. fishes flee. And the ears come down from Crewe and they pass right on by me. When the mist is on the cornfields and the sun is dropping low, I’d climb in Mac’s old bust-up and to Blackstone 1 would go. But here I sit all busted—not a cent belongs to me • And my pretty girl’s a waiting over there in B. C. G. Refrain : In the recreation hall Where the B. A. fishes fall And they all get up and grumble when they hear Mrs. Townsend call. Ship me somewhere east of Blackstone where the best is like the worst Where the girls don’t give their dates to the guy who gets there first. I’ve a neater, sweeter maiden in a cleaner, greener land! And what this maiden doesn’t know would shame a better man. Refrain: On the road to B. C. G. Where the B. A. fishes flee, And the cars come down from Crewe and they pass right on by me. BLIND DATES Frank Andrews, a two-weeks-old freshman of Blackstone Military Academy, stood before his mirror and adjusted his tie once more. Gracefully he brushed an imag¬ inary particle from the lapel of his coat. Again he smoothed his hair with his new military brushes and gazed with approval at his uniform. All of this preparation was for his first date at B. C. G.—a blind date. Bob Honaker, his “old lady,” had a girl at Blackstone College, and she wanted Bob to get a date for a friend of hers who was visiting her. Naturally Frank was chosen. Frank had seen Bob’s girl and she was a knockout; if only his would be the same. Neither knew her name. Both of the boys climbed into Andrew’s chariot—they were on their way. Jane, at B. C. G., sat before her mirror. She gave her hair a final pat and added a little more schoolgirl complexion. She was having her first blind date and she wanted to make a hit. Andrews stood within the sacred walls of B. C. G. By his side was Bob. He gazed around in rapture at the crowd of boys and girls. His heart throbbed within his breast. Waves of emotion swept over his body. Who knew how this would end? How many romances had sprung up within that very school? How often had two hearts met there and learned to beat as one? Perhaps she would be the girl of his dreams for whom he had been waiting. Perhaps she would see in him her ideal. Perhaps—he was awakened from his dreams by Bob. “There she comes, right be¬ hind Ibby.” He glanced up the steps. He saw “Ibby.” He looked behind her and stared. His eyes were glued on one object—the girl behind “Ibby.” The girls came toward the boys. They were beside them. At last Frank’s tongue functioned. “Why, Sis, I—I didn’t know it was you.” THE A CORN = f H. P. Harrison Company Incorporated V V V PLANTER’S Warehouse PERKINS INGE, Proprietors For the Sale of Leaf Tobacco Distributors of Hart’s Canned Vegetables Pratlow’s Canned Fruits and Schrafft’s Chocolate Candies PETERSBURG VIRGINIA v c r Also Hay, Grain, Mill-Feed, Flour Field Seed and Fertilizers BLACKSTONE, VIRGINIA For Top Prices Sell Your Dark Tobacco With Us Shepherd’s Market ANITARY ATISFACTORY ERVICE Everything to Eat V V V The Home Merchants Service and Quality. 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