Oakwood University - Acorn Yearbook (Huntsville, AL)

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CLASS PROPHECY By Catherine Brooks As the curtain of time is drawn back and we are per- mitted to look ten years into the future, the graduates of the class of '39 are seen scattered here and there through- out the globe. Cornell Rowell, the Doctor Carver of the Advent Movement, has returned to his Alma Mater, Qakwood Senior College where he superintends the Science Dept. Thelma Russell now realizes the fulfillment of her dreams, now that she is brain surgeon at St. Helena Hospital and Sanitarium. At a recent visit to Qakwood Senior College, l was confronted with the question, What does Mitchellena Gibson mean by traversing through the halls of the girls new home with that huge flashlight? l was told that she is Dean of Women. Good old Mitch still taking things as good naturedly as ever. Marion Cantrell and Ernest Rogers, are fighting with all their might to conquer the Sunday Blue Law. lf they defeat this bill in Congress, they will stand in the hall of Fame with Elder Longacre and others who have worked toward the same goal. At the School of Medical Evangelists in Loma Linda, California we find Ethel Mae Jackson the only Negro faculty member, who has received her degree in dietetics. We find another member of the class of '39 Charles Dickerson travelling through London, france, and Ger- many as a Concert Artist, and is accompanied by Gladys Cherry who plays the Cello. Elvira Mason is doing sulf-supporting Bible work in lndia, after having spent three years of hard work for the Columbia Union. Dorothy Mitchell has had a large fortune left to her by a wealthy uncle. She purchased a home in Boston, Mass., and presides over it all alone. All her old maid friends Tie cordially invited to visit her and stay as long as they i e. At the Mountain View Publishing House, in Mt. View, California, we find Editor in Chief, floyd Cole, sending the printed page to the four corners of the earth. Much success to you Floyd. Ida Jean Seawright another member of the class of ,39 has just broken Charles Hossfieldis record in Speed Typing, which makes her the Champion Typist ofthe world. ln the British Dominion of Canada, Alice Alexander is engaged in her profession as a nurse. It is said that her gentle touch and her soothing voice is as a spring of cooling water to parched lips and bed-ridden souls. Virginia Roberts has become interested in Womenis Right's Movements and through her influence on election days, Negro Vfomen are seen at the polls in greater majority than men. lfrnestine Long has become a dress designer and think- ing she could do better work farther west has gone to California where she designs garments for the people of our denomination. As soon as Roy Stanford emerged into life's field he began to work at an electrcal light station. He is now the finest electrical engineer iin the country and has found a more accurate method for obtaining the distance of the stars. He plans to soon make a trip to the Moon. Selealfa Fowler decided after a great deal of delibera- tion that her talent lay in the medical line. She did wel! in her studies and for some years the letters M. D. have been added to her name, while the steadily growing practice attests her popularity Through the darkest of nights and the heat of the day we find .Annabelle Hoarcl diligently pounding her way to the homes and hearts of sin sick souls. She has tra -ir.f elled from Maine to California and from the Great Lakes to the Gulf of Mexico. After two years of perserveance and struggle, Van Buren Watts received his Rh. D. degree in Psychology, from the University of Chicago. It is rumored that he will make his home in Louisiana, Mrs. Clifford Clemmons, formerly Elizabeth Jackson, after having an extensive study of Music in Europe has returned to the United States, where she and her husband, C. Robert Clemmons, have established the only colored Musical Conservatory in the world. ln the Freedman Hospital of Washington, D. C, we find Superintendent oflllurses, Rosetta folson, working diligently with her staff which includes, Mrs. Edgar Mimms, whom in theyclass Of.-,'39 was known as Carmelita Harris and Mrs. Annaliefle Willis, the wife of the de- ceased Ulysses Willlis at the class of 38. Mr. Mimms is the pastor of the Eplfesus Church in Washington, D. C. Ceola Hagans with ever a smiling face, will play a Baker's part. She seasons pies with cloves and mace, and sells sweet cakes and tarts. ln the almost uninhabited regions of Woodland Louisi- ana, we find our never tiring Ciustava Manning, working to conquer the slave of ignorance which is prevelant in that community. Roy Stone has become a public Speaker. Qne of his celebrated lectures is upon the subject, ln What Business Would You Advise A Junior College Graduate To Engageiff He ably explains the advantages of being independent. The General Conference has just appropriated a huge sum of money for an institution of the aged, and the one chosen for this noble work, is none other than Marjorie Bland, who realized her ambition can not be accomplished unless she remains single. Mrs. Melvin Hayden formerly Priscilla Carroll is dili- gently working at her profession as the only Adventist Beauty Culturist in the city of Washington, while in the near-by hospital we find her husband, Melvin Hayden as Physician and Surgeon working equally as hard. Slowly but surely, Vivian McRae has stepped into the ranks of Society, and has grasped the position of Marion Anderson, She and her accompanist Levi Redic have thrilled millions of music lovers. flora Moten is now Laboratory Technician at the River- side Sanitarium and Hospital. Mrs. Moten is the denom- inationfs first female Laboratory Technician. Thaddeus Wilson studied Law at Howard University but has been called to serve as a Negro Congressman. Ever seeking to uplift humanity, we find Katherine Brooks busily engaged in Social Service Work in thc slums of our large cities, and in the forms of lectures God is brought into the slums.

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With the Juniors Long anticipated was the organization of the Junior Class of '39 whose election of officers on April 19 offers the following results: President!Donald B. Simmons Vice-Presidentfl-lortense Moran Secretary-Anna Mae Ebron Assistant Secretary-Bertha Turner lreasurerHJohn Wise Assistant Treasurer-Arthelia Watlington Announcement that Professor I.. E. Johnson should be faculty sponsor brought a burst of applause from the class. Initial evidences all point to the happy thought that very capable successors shall shoulder the responsi- bility of school betterment which the graduating class of '39 shall leave upon its departure. Class preference as to destination of the annual Junior Class hike centered in the college' famous Iwo-Mile Mountain. April Q4 hearts crystal-clear paced briskly under the crystal stars of early morn-Their object?-the beckoning summits in the distance. About an hour's time found happy, hiking, but hungry Juniors unanimous in the de- cision that their fast should be brokenl Camp fires brought warm drink to ideal farenheit. Buns, eggs Cfried with cheeseb, together with hot fried potatoes spoke satisfact- ion to healthy appetites. After breakfast, the glorious spectacle of the rising sun, as its crimson face blushed from the beauty of the moun- tain barrier adorned in its spring garb, shot inspiration to youthful souls. lhat day neither altitude nor rocks of difficulty could repress that inward cry for higher heightsf' Qnce on top of the mountain, the company either rested on inviting logs, basked in the warmth of the sun- light, or reclined under the shade of the oaks. Less exertion was experienced in the descent. The valley below offered an exquisite picture of southern landscape. Across this garden of beauty the Juniors made their return trip. Triumphant on the picnic grounds of school soil, they whetted appetites for their noonday meal in a rousing ball game. Some occupied themselves in the majesty of a nearby woods. Cthers welcomed quiet naps in the whispering breeze. Twelve o'clock witnessed cheerful, trailworn Juniors as they sought dormitory comfort and early dreams. Class President. Religious Activities of the Class of '39 By Roy Stone Throughout the nation thousands of students will wear the cap and gown as evidence of their scholastic attain- ment. Many of these youth have bowed low at the shrine of human wisdom, they have drunk deeply at the well of great me'n's philosophy. Because they know not God, the earthly is exalted, the divine abased, and the minds of many are turned from the true God. As the senior class contemplated its soon departure from its Alma Mater, the necessity of prayer and the need of divine guidance for the days ahead were realized. Therefore, the class assembled in the College Chapel for worship each Sabbath morning after its organization. Both quest speakers and members of the faculty brought messages which provoked much serious thought. President J. I.. Moran, the first speaker, impressed the group by enlarging upon Rev. 3:90 'Behold I stand at the door and knock fi' I-le stated that the greatest musician, the greatest artist, or the greatest man along any line is the one who can see Christ in what he is doing. I-le further stated the need of permitting Christ to come into our hearts, but reminded the group that the latch is on the inside, and Christ never forces an en- trance. Elder B. W. Abney, return Missionary from South Africa, followed. Basing his remarks on Joel Q:'I5-'I7, he spoke about the solemnity of the times which calls for greater and wider service. Among other speakers were Prof. J. F. Dent and Elder Q. B. Edwards. Their timely admonition was readily accepted by the attentive listeners. SENIOR DAY Senior-Day has almost become traditional at Q. J. C. May 'I3 the Senior Class conducted all the religious activities of the day. Sabbath School began with an atmosphere of rever- ence and holy awe as a sixteen voice chorus sang lNlearer lo The l-leart of God. After a moment of silent prayer, Marion Cantrell lifted his voice in prayer to God. The entire school then united in singng one of the songs of Zion. Was it a spelling bee, did you say? No, it was just nine young ladies spelling S-E-N-I-Q-I2 D-A-Y with scripture-a verse beginning with each letter. As usual, Elizabeth Jackson thrilled all with her rich, melodius voice, and before it had died away, Corine Williams was talking to Roy Stanford. She told him about the program and the part the Sabbath School was playing in carrying it on. lhen at that very time a mission broad- cast i'I3rovidentially and 'icoincidentallyu came on. As the radio was dialed, sweet strains of quartet music em- inated from the loud-speaker. lhen a voice was heard: Norman Simons presented flora Moten who stirred the radio audience with her portrayal of the needs in South Africafs Mission lands. Walter Starks conducted an interesting and pointed review of the previous Sabbath s lesson. Classes then separated for the lesson study. As the school re-assembled it was favored with the blending of two well known voices, they were those of Vivian McRae and Lester Carter. livery senior took an active part in making senior-day in the Sabbath School one of the most interesting and enjoyable of the year. Among other highlights in the religious activities of the day was the Mothers Day program given by the Mis- sionary Volunteer Society of which Norman Simons, the class president, acted as leader. After viewing a word picture of the one who rocks the cradle of the world, after getting a vague but im- pressive insight into her sufferings and sacrifices the thoughts of many were turned to mother and home. And then, as if not already enough sentimental, an octette of select voices sang with much pathos and tender- ness Going l'lome'f by Dvorak. This was a very excellent contribution, and if thoughts of mother and home were entertained before, they were strengthened now, and many were suffering from nostalgia. lhus Senior-Day came to a close, and only sweet memo- ries remained to gladden the hearts of the class of '39 as they continue their indomitable conquest of life.