Oakwood University - Acorn Yearbook (Huntsville, AL)

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. C I' - t F Compliments of Omp lmm S O The Florida Conference East Pennsylvania Conference Qrlanclo, Florida With Compliments of The Georgia-Cumberland Conference and Book 6- Bible I-louse Hlhe helcl ol Qpportunityn 547 Cherokee Avenue, S. E Atlanta, Georgia

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Playtime for Seniors By Walter Starks Qn the wings of the morning the age old sandman fled from the visages of the Seniors as they joyfully an- ticipated the activities of the morrow. probably not a man slept over an hour during the night, the anticipations like the ringing of sirens kept their ears tingling so that sleep was practically impossible. None too soon but as a lion stalks his prey, stealthily, the morning crept upon them and with a thunderous l-loorayl they were off. Bus loaded with students, truck loaded with food, real good picnic food, a combination that can't be beat. With the brisk morning air driving all the remaining sleep from their eyes, the seniors rode to their destination. Just to give you and idea and to whet your appetite a bit, take a look at the menu. first after a hardy two hours of games, baseball and horse-shoes, at 6 ofclock the fires were lighted, and at 6:30 the first and last call for breakfast came. Eggs and Cheese-french fried Potatoes-Georgia Del- monte peaches l'lot Cocoa-l'lot buttered rolls. No one could be better fortified for the days routine. Dishes washed ard put away, did l say dishes? Away with ,all such paraphanalia. for after burning the paper plates, and washing the silverware, the real fun began. for a while the din of the mixed voices of males and females as they gleefully played games was hard to de- scribe, lacking too much in harmony to be called music and not distinct enough to be classed as noise. All this finally subsided and nothing was heard but the musical ripple of the big creek, broken at moderate intervals by the sound of oars, then by the loud splash of some over energetic senior as he developed enough courage to divide the cooling stream. But all the canoeing and fun of the morning did not hinder the call to dinner, for at the first announcement the forsaken paths were alive with fifty seniors as they made ready to feast on the appetizing meal. Now, not to make you hungry, but just to give you an idea of a delicious dinner: English peas-Creamed lrish potatoes!-Roast and Jelly-Ritz crackers, Lemon Pie- Punch. -fhere were not many physical activitics after dinner, mostly mental, and the shade of the juniper trees was enough to permit sleepor rest as the occasion demanded. Under the able supervision of lVlr. T. -l. Frazier, the faculty Advisor, all enjoyed wholesome fun. As the shade of the evening began to veil the lace of old King Sol, the last of the refreshments were served. Just a little H-l'easer this time. lce cream+Cake-Punch. The familiar whir of the motor reminded us that it was time to make our way homeward. Car fenders ornamented with seniors, and a full capacity taken inside the Bus, we reluctantly rolled to the campus, bidding farewell to l:owler's Park some forever, some until l94'l. A joyous beginning, a joyous ending, we bid farewell to the Aspiring Juniors of 7939. A Storehouse of Good Amid the activities that the close of school brings, such as the Junior-Senior Banquet, the Presidents recep- tion, and Commencement, everyone is not privileged to have part. lhere is however, something that every student looks forward to, the Annual Picnic. for weeks the Annual Picnic has been taking its time about arriving, but like every other date it finally succumbed to the march of time, May 3. Welcoming the arrival of May 3, the student body joyfully made its way to a new picnic ground. There the big Oakes provided ample shade for the dining room, and a refreshing retreat for the picnickers. We cannot go into detail with the picnickers for another surprise awaits you on the 7th, the Junior-Senior Banquet. l-lere the Seniors are given the l-ligher seat of honor and encouraged by the Juniors to greater fields of progress. The Senior Presidents response, coupled with the responses of the faculty advisors of the classes and season- ed with the voice and mature advice of the College President causes oneis mind to soar to the heavens, and be filled with inspiration and determination, not only to conquer self but Goliaths and powers if need be. Leaving the Banquet we take you over another cycle of sevens which brings you to the 'l4th. And the presi- dent's reception. It you're not too old, go back to the time when mother used to let your playmates come over in the big room and play games and serve tea and cookies, myl but you had a grand time. Then you can see what an enjoyable time was had at the l3resident's reception, for the same big room is present and the Presidents storehouse of enter- tainment seems endless. The only noticeable change is you're quite grown up now and naturally your privileges are greater. Don't fail to find yourself next year within the confines of Q. J. C. Remember greater things are in store, bigger and better days are ahead.

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CLASS WILL tC0nCludedD l, date Fixer, Walter Starks leave with you an open bid for anyone interested in taking over my duties for the big social events ol the coming year. Lester Carter declares his in-ability to understand Span- ish to some student vvho doesn't like it either. My nursing ability l take with me, but l, Clara Turner, leave my brilliance in subject matter to the many vvho will need it. l, Alice Alexander, bequeath my aloolness to the boys of this lnstitution to Katie Clark. Viola Washington, Dorothy Mitchell and Alma Ford, leave their skill in gaining adipose tissue to Ruth Jackson vvho needs it all. Vivian McRae leaves her ability to iron shirts to Theo- dhosia Washington, vvho can't iron clothes Without burning t em. Thaddeus Wilson leaves his skill in debating and argu- ing vvith certain persons to Elvira Ford. To our Friends let us novv give for the many favors shovvn us as vve vvent slowly through school many thanks. If there be any of our property remaining that vve have not bequeathed, vve leave it for our executors to use as they see Fit. - ln Witness thereof l here unto set my hand and seal on this 18th day ol May Anno Domini 1939. 4' lo Ohio Students-Greetings and Best Wishes lor Your Success Ohio Conference of Seventh-day Adventists lil So. Mulberry Street Mount Vernon, Qhio F. l-l. Robbins, President E. F. Willett, Sec'y.-Trees. Compliments ol The Atlantic 6' Pacific Grocery Store l-luntsville, Alabama White Printing Company Commercial Printers-Personal StationarydVisiting on Business Cards-Announcements-lnvivations Engraved or Printed -limes Building Phone 1086 Huntsville, Alabama L -1gl-1 h