Lambuth College - Lantern Yearbook (Jackson, TN)

The Growth Of A College (Continued) Few people know Lambuth College from as many perspectives as does Miss Helen Womack. As a former student, former faculty and staff member, and as daughter of the first president of Lambuth, Miss Womack gives evidence of the positive influ- ence that Lambuth has had on the lives of so many of the people affili- ated with the college throughout the years. While attending Lambuth, Miss Womack amassed many memories which will always hold a special place in her heart. She recalled her fresh- man year as a time when the student body was extremely close. A few of the activities offered were a choir group, an orchestra, and a drama group. Also, athletics played an im- portant role in the maturation of the college. " Just about everybody played something, " Miss Womack said. " Students even went as far as to pull up a corn field and a cotton patch in order that they might use these areas as a football field. The activities were limited, but they created a wholesome atmosphere in which everyone in- volved had an enjoyable time. " Her father, Dr. R.E. Womack, elect- ed president in May of 1924, had only three months to prepare for the open- ing of the new college in September. This preparation included the recruit- ing of students, the ordering of equip- ment and furniture, and the procuring of faculty members. During the early days of the exis- tence of the college, Miss Womack re- called that many were doubtful that Lambuth in days gone by: TOP — An invitation to come to Lambuth. MIDDLE — A trip to the registrar ' s office. BELOW — Graduation processional in front of Jones Hail around 1930.