Pfeiffer University - Chimes Yearbook (Misenheimer, NC)

Text from Pages 1 - 62 of the 1944 volume:

T zisLt-c c- cL yL ehje siSC - t- THE PAJACA 1944 PFEIFFER JUNIOR COLLEGE MlSENHEIMER. N. C. FOREWORD The old order cbangeth. yielding place to the new, but fundamental truths are eternal: they remain the same throughout the ages. So we. the staff of the 1944 PaJaCa. believe that the principles upon which Pfeiffer is so firmly founded will hold fast when this book and we arc a thousand years old. We are proud to be a part of this institution, and in this changing and chaotic world we feel that the principles for which Pfeiffer stands will be a lamp unto our feet and a light unto our path. In publishing this year ' s PaJaCa we have tried to capture memories for you, and if in future years when looking through your yearbook you recall the happy years you have spent here and the way of life at Pfeiffer, we shall feel that our work has not been in vain. Elsie Hicks. Editor. CHARLES KENNEDY. Business Manager. Page Two A TRIBUTE At the time of going to press we had the names of the following boys who have paid the supreme sacrifice or are missing in action and to them we dedicate this page. Pfeiffer is indeed proud of the record made by her boys and girls. Cecil Barrier, ' 33 Everett Bass. ' 38 Jimmie Steele, ' 41 Lieutenant James Franklin Steele The parents of Lt. Jimmie Steele, of the class of ' 41, were notified the latter part of July that Lt. Steele was listed among those as missing in action July 16. Jimmie is our most recent student known to be missing in action. While he was on Pfeiffer campus he took an active part in every phase of the extra-curricular program, and in addition to that he was one of our top ranking students scholastically. Page Three DEDICATION TO TO OUR BOYS IN THE ARMED . . . we pause to pay a lasting tribute. It was impossible to secure recipient of our gratitude and affection. To them we dedicate this Bob Richardson of the class of ' 44 writes: I have been in the Navy for six weeks, and I can say that I have enjoyed it as much as any six weeks that I ' ve spent anywhere except at Pfeiffer. Theron Caudle of the class of 44 writes: It seems strange being away from Pfeiffer. 1 can ' t even begin to say how much 1 miss everything. There ' s just something lacking here, something that made life at Pfeiffer so wonderful. ' ' Young Allen of the class of ' 43 writes: It won ' t be long until spring, and I almost get homesick when I think of the springtime evenings at Pfeiffer. Max Meeks of the class of ' 44 writes: I see in The Torch where the Y ' is still fortunate enough to have enough boys to carry them through the year. I wish I could have come back to serve out my office as president. It is really a wonderful organization to belong to. You can never realize how much those things mean to you until you find yourself in the midst of a mess like this. Claude W. Kesler of the class of ' 38 writes: I often dieam of those days at P. J. C. and wonder if I will ever be that happy anywhere else. Buck Wagoner of the class of ' 42 writes: I like it fine here, but to me there is no place quite like Pfeiffer. I am sure that I spent some of the happiest days of my life on campus there. Boyce Gaston of the class of ' 42 writes: It was great being able to spend one more night at my ole Alma Mater, and I still say it ' s the best in the world. I had the best two years of my life there. Guess that ' s why I miss it so much. H. H. Cummings of the class of ' 35 writes: I am enjoying my work, getting along fine, and am continually thinking of Pfeiffer and trying to live up to the ideals and principles taught to us by her faculty. Chaplain (Capt.) John D. Barringer of the class of ' 35 writes: I have not been able to keep in close contact with Pfeiffer, as you know. But nevertheless. I am still interested in her and what she is doing in the field of education. It is with a great deal of joy and pride that I hear of the wondertul progress the Alma Mater has made since she sent me forth in the spring of 1935. Cpl. Pearle M. Selle of the class of ' 33 writes: Thoughts of the school and my friends there have been with me all along and much of what I am today I owe to training received at your school . I shall always remember Pfeiffer and the days I spent there with great satisfaction and loving memories. The place seems almost like home to me as I ' ve watched it grow from a high school to an accredited Junior College. I ' m proud to be a member of the alumni of such a fine school. (HKIfSlEi Page Eight . ■• i hhhhesumbr Pagt Nine G. G. Starr Dean of Instruction and Acting President B.A.. Wilmington College 21: M.A., Ohio State ' 23; National Education Association. THE BEST OF LUCK— SOPHOMORES The Sophomore Class of 1 44 will always be remembered by me with a feeling of rare friendship. Members of this class came to Pfciffcr campus at approximately the same time as I. Together all of us have become acquainted with each other and with the spirit and traditions of Pfciffcr. These have been two very important years for each of us. individually and collectively. Realizing the significance of our obligations and opportunities, we have applied ourselves to the tasks at hand. Even though our college life has been enveloped with the seriousness of the times, we have had many memorable occasions and happy experiences. As the present semester comes to a close and all of us separate to our various fields of endeavor, may we ever cherish these two pleasant and profitable years. Page Ten DEAN Emma I. Madciff Dean of Women and Counselor B.S.. Lebanon Valley College ' 27: Yale ' 30. ' 31; M.S., Pennsylvania ' 37, REGISTRAR Veda Stryker Registrar B.A.. Iowa State Teachers College 15: M.S.. North- western ' 3 2. BURSAR Mabel Edgerton Financial Secretary Edinboro State Teachers College. Diploma 22. FACULTY Veda Stryker Religion B.A.. Iowa State Teachers College ' 1 5 ; M.S., North- western ' 32. Maud Spencer English B.S.. Westminster College ' 18: M.A.. Boston Uni- versity ' 3 2. Mabel Edgerton Art Edinboro State Teachers College. Diploma ' 22. Emma I. Madciff Mathematics and Psychology B.S., Lebanon Valley College ' 27; Yale ' 30. ' 31; M.S.. Pennsylvania ' 37. Worth S. Moser Modern Languages B.A.. Wofford College ' 39: MA.. Vandcrbilt Uni- versity ' 40: Beta Pi Theta ; Delta Phi Alpha: Sigma Tau Alpha. Allie May Bass Social Sciences B.A.. Iowa State Teachers College 25; Southern California ' 33, ' 34; M.A.. Iowa ' 35: Northwestern and Garrett ' 4 1 . ' 42. Edythe Moore Commerce B.A., Simpson College ' 27: M.A.. Iowa ' 29; Draughon ' s Business College ' 3 6: Epsilon Sigma; Eta Sigma Phi: Omicron. Ruth C. Ricketts Music Utah ' 29. ' 30: McCune School of Music ' 29, ' 30. ' 31; Mus.B.. Northwestern 34: Mus.M., Northwest- ern ' 35; Northwestern ' 3 6. ' 3 7: Sigma Alpha Iota. Arthur Meyer Agriculture and Chemistry B.S.. Oklahoma A. 8 M. ' 29: M.S.. Kansas State ' 30: Missouri ' 31, ' 32, ' 33; Alpha Zeta: Phi Kappa Phi. Frances Chapman Bookkeeper and Accounting B.S.P.E., University of Mississippi ' 39. E. I. BLEVINS English and Dramatics B.A.. John Fletcher College ' 23; B.D.. Theological Seminary ' 2 6: New York University ' 27: Pennsyl- vania ' 28; Research in National Library of France ' 29: M.A.. New York University ' 3 0. Page Tioelve AND STAFF Mary Alice Thayer Physical Education Maryland ' 38, ' 39; B.S.. High Point ' 42. Nicholas E. Lefko Physical Education and Biology Diploma, Pfeiffer ' 37; B.P.E., American College of Physical Education ' 39; B.A.. Catawba College ' 43. Mrs. Mabel Peterson Librarian B.A., College of Idaho ' 27; San Francisco Theo- logical Seminary ' 29. ' 30: B.A.L.S., Oklahoma ' 42, Nelle Flinn Home Economics B.S.. Kansas State ' 16: M.S.. Kansas State ' 24; Kansas State ' 29. ' 31; Theta Sigma Phi; Kappa Omi- cron Phi. Mrs. Willie Davis House Mother of Roice Hall Mrs. Olive W. Hardin House Mother of Washington Hall B.S., Winthrop College ' 09. Mrs. Mary P. Morris House Mother of Cline Hall B.A., Goucher College 04. Mrs. Myrtle B. Young Dietitian Diploma. Brevard College ' 18. Mrs. Etta Lee Coats Assistant Dietitian Mrs. Lois H. Kennedy House Mother Merner Hall B.A., Winthrop College 16. Mr. John A. Stilwell Engineer Page Thirteen Page Fourteen SOPHOMORES OFFICERS Gene Melton President Irene Fowler Vice-President SARA COURTS Secretary SARAH SPRATT Treasurer Two years ago our group descended upon this campus and proceeded to acclimate themselves to the routine and life at college. During the two years we have lost many of our group to the armed services of our country, but those of us who have been privileged to remain with our Alma Mater have partici- pated in every phase of college activity. Whether or not our accomplishments on this campus will have great bearing on our future is questionable, but each of us is proud of his sojourn on this campus as a student at Pfeiffer. Page Fifteen SOPHOMORES Hix Allison Forest City. N. C. Y. W. C. A. 1. 2. Assistant Vesper Chair- man 1. Program Chairman 2: World Friend- ship 1. 2: P. B. M. C. 2, Secretary 2: Chorus Accompanist 1.2: Student Organist 2: Order of the Sundial. Christine Austin ALBEMARLE, N. C. P. B. M. C. 1. 2: Y. V. C. A. 1. 2: W. A. A. 1. 2: World Friendship 2. LOUVINE AUSTINE New London. N. C. Home Economics 1 . 2 : Chorus 1 . 2 : Y. W. C. A. 1. 2: W. A. A. 2: P. B. M. C. 1. 2; World Friendship 2. Martha Baber shelby. n. c. Y. W. C. A. 1. 2; World Friendship 2. Lou Belle Ballard ALEXIS, n. c. Y. W. C. A. 1. 2, Assistant Treasurer 1. Social Chairman 2; World Friendship 2, Devo- tional Chairman 2 : Merner Hall Devotional Chairman 2: Chorus 2: W. A. A. 1. Betty Barringer Rockwell. N. C. W. A. A. 1 : Chorus 1, 2; Y. W. C. A. 1. PlNKSET BRANDNER Leoti. Kansas World Friendship 2: Y. W. C. A. 2: W. A. A. 2: S a A Guild 2; Order of the Sundial. Margaret Anne Cook Richfield, n. c. W. A. A. 1. 2; World Friendship 1. 2: Home Economics 2: Y. W. C. A. 1, 2. Cabi- net 2. Sara Anne Courts Reidsville. N. C. P. B. M. C. 1. 2. President 2 ; S 8 A Guild 1. 2; W. A. A. 1, 2. Vice-President 2: World Friendship 1. 2: Secretary Sophomore Class 2: President Merner Hall 2: Order of the Sundial. Vilinder Cruse MOORESV1LLE. N. C. Y. W. C. A. 1. 2: W. A. A. 1. 2. SOPHOMORES JO CULP MlSENHEIMER, N. C. Home Economics 1. RACHEL CURLEE Albemarle. N. C. Y. W. C. A. 1. 2; W. A. A. 1. 2; World Friendship 2: P. B. M. C. 2: Home Economics 2: Business Manager Torch 2: Order of the Sundial. Nell Davis Chesterfield. S. C. W. A. A. 1. 2: Y. V. C. A. 1. 2: Home Economics 1. 2; World Friendship 2. Josephine Dockery ELKIN. n. c. Y. V. C A. 1. 2. Co-Chairman Vesper Serv- ices 2: Home Economics 1, 2. Financial Chair- man 2: World Friendship 1. 2. Alice DuBose Selma. n. c. Y. W. C. A. 1. 2. Secretary I. President 2: World Friendship 1. 2: S 8 A Guild 2; Home Economics 2: Secretary Freshman Class: Order of the Sundial. J. W. EADDY JOHNSONVILLE. S. C. Y. M. C. A. 2; World Friendship 2. Treas urer 2. Mildred Fortenbury Shelby, n. C. Y. W. C. A. I. 2: World Friendship 1. 2. Dorothy Foster harmony. n. c. W. A. A. 1. 2: Y. W. C. A. 1. 2: Home Economics 1 ; World Friendship 2. Irene Hunter Fowler Walnut Cove, N. C. Chorus 1, 2: Y. W, C. A. 1. 2: W. A. A. 1. 2; Torch Staff 2: Cheerleader 1; Intramural Captain 1 : Vice-President Sophomore Class: House Officer Merner Hall. OLETA Gaskey Concord. N. C. Y. W. C. A. 1. 2: W. A. A. 1, 2: Chorus 1. 2. SOPHOMORES Edith Roberts Glasgow Philadelphia, pa. Y. V. C. A. 2; World Friendship 2; Vesper Committee: Student Prayer Committee: Devo- tional Chairman Cline Hall. Belle Glover High Point. N. C. Y. W. C. A. 1. 2: W. A. A. 1. 2: World Friendship 2: P. B. M. C. 2: Home Economics 2. Frances Harmon Statesville. N. C W. A. A. 1. 2. President 2: S 8 A Guild 2: Y. W. C. A. 1.2: Intramural Captain 1 : Order of the Sundial. DONAT IVANOVSKY New York. N. Y. S 8 A Guild 1. 2: P. B M. C 1. 2. Vice- President 2: Y. M. C. A. 1. 2. President 2: Chorus 1.2: Intramurals 1. 2. Amelia E. Kennedy HARMONY. N. C. W. A. A. 1. 2: Y. W. C. A. 1 . 2 : S 8 A Guild 2 : Chorus 1 . Charles Kennedy MlSENHEIMER. N. C. Y. M. C. A. 1. 2. Secretary 2: Tore ? Staff Business Manager PAjACA 2: U. S. Army. Ruth Kluttz Salisbury. N. C. Chorus 1.2: W. A. A. 1. 2: World Friend- ship 2: Home Economics 2: Torch Staff 2. Lucille Lasley Greensboro. N. C. Y W. C. A. 1. 2: W. A. A. 1. 2. Merrill Hilton China Grove. N. C. Chorus 1. 2: S 8 A Gu.ld 1. 2: Y. M. C. A. 2: Debating Tournament 1. 2. Margaret Johnson MlSENHEIMER. N. C. Home Economics 1 . SOPHOMORES Norma Anne Lewis Bessemer City. N. C. P. B. M. C. 1, 2. Treasurer 2: W. A. A. 1. 2: Y. W. C. A. 1. 2: S 8 A Guild 1. 2. Treasurer 2 : Home Eeonomics 2 : Order of the Sundial. Helen Linker Rockwell. N. C. Chorus 1, 2: Cheerleader 1; Y. V. C A. 2. Publicity Chairman 2: V. A. A. I. Mary Evelyn Lowder Norwood. N. C. Y. W. C. A. 1, 2. Program Committee 1. Vice-President 2: Home Economics 1. 2, Secre- tary 1; World Friendship 1.2: Chorus 1 Rilla Matthews Pilot MT., N. C. World Friendship 1. 2, President 2: Y. W C. A. 1. 2; W. A. A. I, 2: P. B. M. C. 2; SKA Guild 2; Home Economics 2. Gene Melton Chesterfield. S. C. President Sophomore Class: Library Commit- tee 2: Y. M. C. A. 2: President Washington Hall 2: Captain Team A 2: Team E 1. John S. Mickey Mt. Airy. N. C. S 8 A Guild 1. 2: P. B. M. C. 1.2: Chorus 1. 2: Torch Staff 1: Y. M. C. A. 1. 2. Vice- President 2 : Vice-President Washington Hall 2 : Student Organist 2. Marlee MlSENHEIMER Richfield. N. C W. A. A. 1, 2: Y. W. C. A. 2. Marie Owensby China Grove. N. C. Chorus 1. 2: Y. W. C. A. 1,2; Torch Staff 2. Jane Rogers Albemarle, N. C. Chorus 1. 2: Y. W. C. A. 1, 2: W. A. A. 1. 2: World Friendship 2: P. B. M. C. 2: S 8 A Guild 1. 2. Vice-President 2: Tore ? Staff 1. 2. Rachel Simmons Amelia. Va. Y. W. C. A. 1. 2. Cabinet Member 1 : Home Economics 1 . 2 : P. B. M. C. 1 . 2 ; W. A. A. 1: World Friendship 1. 2. Vice-President 2. SOPHOMORES Winifred Smith ruffin, n. c. S a A Guild I. 2. President 2; Y. W. C. A. 1,2: World Friendship 1 . 2 : P. B. M. C. 1 , 2, Secretary 1; W. A. A. 1. 2. Sports Head 2; Home Economics 1,2; Secretary-Treasurer Mer- ncr Hall; Order of the Sundial. Sarah Spratt Marion. N. C. W. A. A. 1. 2: S 8 A Guild 1. 2. Secretary 2: Y. V. C. A. 1. 2; Torch Staff 1. 2. Editor 2 : World Friendship 1 . 2 ; Features Editor PAJACA 2: Order of the Sundial. Maxine Templeton Union Grove. N. C. S A Guild 1. 2; Home Economics 1: Y. W. C. A. 1. 2. Secretary 2; W. A. A. 1. 2. Secretary 2; P. B. M. C. 1. 2. Jeanne Ware Kings Mountain. N. C. Home Economics 1. 2. President 2; Y. W. C. A. 1. 2; W. A. A. 1.2. Treasurer 2: Order of the Sundial. Susan White Dobson. N. C. Jeanne Wilson Endicott. n. y. Y. W. C. A. 2; Secretary Rowc Hal Marie Wilson Robbins. N. C. Y. W. C. A. 1. 2. Treasurer 2; Chorus 1. 2; Torch Staff 1. 2. Business Manager 1. Features Editor 2: Vice-President Rowc Hall. CLASS OF 1944 I find myself with my chin propped up in my left hand reminiscing Two years arc brought back from the past Would you like to enter my mood, too? Registration day when one hundred and forty-six of us signed our names to a most obligating contract We still dread to think of those three days when we sharpened our pencils, but unsuccessfully sharp- ened our wits for placement exams The Sophomores grunted disgustingly when they weren ' t allowed to put us through torture in Rat Week .We had a full week of fun. but nauseating moments are remembered when we thought so longingly about home Gym parties. Coach ' s square dances, aided by the companionable Miss Chapman Cabin parties Ritchie ' s Lake where the all-school picnic was held juke box tunes on Monday night! Remember our first impressions of the pompous Sophomores, but our appreciation of their guidance and ability will long be remembered The class officers — bow we selected the best of our clan to lead us: Gordon Clarke, president; Max iMeeks. vice-president; Alice DuBose. secretary: and Jane Williams, treasurer. Classes! How new, interesting, and I might add. difficult each subject, each research paper proved to be Studying unimportant things, at first, but, by the aid of a patient faculty member, gaining recognition for our outstanding scholastic, athletic, and aesthetic achievements Organizations Coming closer to God in the spiritual influence of campus and religious life. Dances, flowers, and guests! Our ohs and ' ahs upon the thrill of our first college formal Intramural Sports! Outside games the keep em rolling campaign. Our Sunday journeys to Wesley Chapel Service Remember the handy, keep-all. sell-all college store, the Y Annex: Oatmeal cookie, please! Wili you want to remember our agony in trying to come out tip-top in our exams? Remember the Festival of Nations, the all- school banquet with a dance afterward: could Max Meeks be surpassed with his English accent? Not a one of us can have reason to leave out that impressive week-end of dedication: the three new buildings — Henry Pfeiffer Chapel. Arts and Industries Building, and Washington Hall. Mrs. Pfeiffer and her radiance in her helpful giving . . Then came the end of one glorious, eventful year. The curtain descends on Act I reminiscence drama September 12, 1943 found forty-five Sophomores registering to help our not-too-understanding but enthusiastic-to-learn Freshmen to cram transferable subjects in The autumn dance — picture its beauty and sublimity Visiting teams on Sunday Long Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays I can still feel the sharp thud of a hard snow ball on my head from a group of crouching boys on the passageway! Led by four efficient officers our class had many escapades: Gene Melton, pres- ident: Pee Wee Fowler, vice-president: Sara Courts, secretary: and Sarah Spratt. treasurer. The trip to Albemarle to the show on a special bus. chaperoned by our sponsors, Miss Thayer and Mr. Moser . . . The anxiety of Heart Sister Week! The noble Washington Ball where George and Martha reigned supremely! The triumphant glow of the Sophomores when Sneak Day arrived! The W. A. A. sponsored dance where sprightly walked the Posture Queen! The anticipating of the May Festival; the May Pole Dance; the dance in honor of Her Majesty that evening Worried we were near the end, but resolute in will: finish with flying colors! How we sighed and breathed a prayer of gratitude for those sheepskins. The library closes as my reminiscence now ends — my reverie has been lengthy but full of magnificent memories: so I stop momentarily — to close an endeared record of two complete years. Our busy week Our registration, my trying trying Page Tiventy-two FRESHMEN OFFICERS Mary Elizabeth Nisbet President SAMUEL ERWIN Vice-President LOIS GRUMSTRUP . . . . Secretary Robert Davis Treasurer As the 1943-44 Freshman Class entered college many questions were raised in our minds: Is it worthwhile to begin, when I may be drafted? , Should I go to school or enter essential war work. ' ' and the age-old ones. Will I pass? , Will they like me? , and Will I like college? These misgivings quickly vanished as the year progressed, and we found that we were quite capable of meeting the bug-a-boo of college life with a grin. Some have been drafted and the uncertainty of our times has not made this a fully serene year, but the Freshmen can look back on this year of college life with pleasure. Page Twenty-three FRESHMEN Norma Ruth Abbott Eleanor Katherine Allen Maudine Austin Carolyn Elizabeth Baer Indiana Ballew Herman Sutton Barbrey Ruby Louise Beasley LeRoy Boone Ruth Lee Bowers Bettye Lou Brooks Louada Reigh Brooks Betsy Anne Buie Barbara Burns Clara Brent Byrd Helen Catherine Byrd Joyce Cabe Retta L. Cameron Clinton C. Clark Eleanor Cobb Eugenia Coble Alma Janelle Coggin Mary Alice Corzatt Frances Jean Cranford Ruby Kathleen Daniels Robert Davis Vera Davis Judith DeHart Hallie M. Dockery FRESHMEN Mary Scott Dorman Mary Lou Duvall Arlene Lucretia Elliott Sam Erwin Daisy Mae Farlow James S. Foreman Patsy Lee Furr Lloyd Garmon Minnie Lou Goodman Willie Jean Graybeal Jewell Green Allyson Greene Lois E. Grumstrup Claude M. Hamrick Edgar Harris Elsie Hicks Grovene Howard Helen Lorena Howe Julia Ann Hunt Kay Imai Carrie Lee Jacobs Mary Aileen Kirk Pearl Evelyn Kluttz Marvin Wearn Lawing Ervin Scott Lineberry Kathryn Lingerfeldt Sara Doris McCormic Joan Bennett McGrath FRESHMEN Jean Ray Maness Eloise Martin James Mauney Margie Mauney Kathryne Mae Middleton Ella Brown Miller Julia Miller P. E. Miller. Jr. Mary M. Moore Norman Morgan Mary Gladys Morrison Lenora Morse Betty Jean Mulligan jacquelyn murray Kathryn Hubbard Needham Mary Elizabeth Nisbet Norma Pender Berline Pharr Golda Wrfnn Phillips James Plyler Paul Poston Jean Rankin John Richards Mary Lorene Ridenhour Isabel Maria Rodriguez Ruby Rowland Inez E. Rufty Ruth Secrest FRESHMEN Walker Shelton Elizabeth Sifford Frankie Lee Sipe Peggy Sue Sloop Will Rose Smith Douglas Spong Alice Anne Stroud James Taylor Mary Frances Taylor Mary Ruth Thomasson Joe Thompson Martha Tickle Raymond Treece Dewey Culp Trent Marjorie Underwood Mary Ellen Underwood Satsuki Uyeno Mildred Venters Mattie Ellen Wagoner Alice Ohlyne Wall Mary Anna Walser Rosea Lee Warden Dorothy Warren Carol Whittaker Leila A. Wilkinson Mary Kathryn Williams Alvin Austin Wilson J. L. Wilson Louva Young THE PAJACA Elsie Hicks Charles Kennedy Sarah Spratt T. O. Brunson Mr. Worth S. Moser Editor Business Manager Features Editor Sports Editor Adviser Of course we, the staff, feel that the 1944 PaJaCa is the best yet. but realizing that this might be a matter of personal opinion, we shall be content to say that we are reasonably sure that no former group has had to contend with more trying times. Shortage of materials, difficulty in securing ads, adverse criti- cisms, and many other drawbacks are some of the problems of this year ' s staff. The actual planning and making of a yearbook requires infinitely more work than is remotely imagined by the average person. We are grateful, however, for the cooperation and good will of this year ' s student body. If you like your book we shall be sufficiently compensated for our efforts. Page Twenty-eight THE TORCH SARAH SPRATT .... . Editor-in-Chief EMMA MARIE BRANDNER Associate Editor RACHEL CURLEE Business Manager GENE COBLE Campus Editor IRENE FOWLER Girls ' Sports Editor CLAUDE HAMRICK Boys ' Sports Editor MARIE WILSON . Features Editor T. O. BRUNSON Exchange Editor Joyce Cabe Pearl Kluttz Marie Owensby Ruth Kluttz . . Kay Imai Jane Rogers . Satsuki Uyeno Miss Maud Spencer Joke Editor Circulation Editor Assistant Circulation Editor Typists Adviser It was night. The crickets were singing with the violent calls of the bullfrogs: the moon had not risen. A dusty old tramp was treading wearily down the road, a cane in his hand tap. tap. tap. He looked confusedly to the right and left, so fatigued that he sat down. Now the curtain of black night fell. Thirst and hunger en- veloped the victim of poverty and he hung his head. Suddenly and miraculously he saw a flame in the distance the bright glow almost reflected in his eyes, warmed the discouraged heart and hastened the blistered feet toward the scarlet blaze. The flame was a burning torch near the crossroads of the tiny village. Nearby lived an old woman whom everyone called, Grandma Rose. who generously aided the suffering passerby. Here was good advice, medicine, and courage for the lowly. Here was the torch of love shedding its radiance to humanity. The monthly newspaper. The Torch, has radiated the warmth and fellowship of college life. The spiritual, social, mental, and physical development of each person has been integrated by this publication. It has been as a tiny wick in the lamp of knowledge uncovering con- cealed talents and fostering interest in journalism. The hungry spirit of intellectualism of each student has been fed perpetually by con- tributors to The Torch. A new understanding of college ideals, a boosting of morale, an awakening in college activities, and finally an aim of democracy has been brought about: that of the freedom of the press. It is the torch of the crossroads in college life: it brings joy, advice, news, humor, confidence, admiration, and love into our youthful spirits. Finally The Torch has induced loftier ambitions and fulfilled a command of God: Ye shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free. Page Twenty-nine OFFICERS SPEAKERS ' AND ACTORS ' GUILD Winifred Smith President Jane Rogers . Vice-President Mr. E. I. BLEVINS SARAH SPRATT Secretary Norma Ann Lewis . Treasurer Adviser Of interest to forensic-minded students is the Speakers ' and Actors ' Guild. The pur- pose of this club is to cultivate appreciation of the various dramatic and speech arts. Some type of forensics is featured in each of the club ' s bi-weekly meetings. Other activities in the program are the production of plays and the sponsoring of the school ' s representation in the various forensic tournaments. W. A. A. Frances Harmon Sara Courts OFFICERS President MAX1NE TEMPLETON . . Secretary Vice-President JEANNE WARE Treasurer Miss Mary Alice Thayer Adviser The Women ' s Athletic Association is the organization for those girls interested in various physical activities. Through its well rounded program it not only attempts to encourage the ideals of fair play and sportsmanship, but to give every individual an oppor- tunity for participation in a varied program of activities under healthful and pleasant con- ditions. This year the W. A. A., as a part of its extensive program, sponsored a Sadie Hawkins ' Day, a Posture Queen to reign at its Spring dance, and various intramural competitions. MEMBERS: Alice DuBose. Frances Har- mon, Jeanne Ware. Winifred Smith, Hix Allison. Sarah Spratt. Sara Courts, Em- ma Brandner. Rachel Curlee, Norma Ann Lewis, honor society on the campus. Its purpose is to create interest in a varied extra-curricular program. At the end of each year new members are selected by the unanimous vote of the active membership from those Freshmen who participate in a well-rounded extra-curricular program and show promise of being Sopho- more leadcs. OFFICERS HIX ALLISON President WINIFRED SMITH .... Vice-President Dean G. G. Starr Adviser The Order of the Sundial is the only THE ORDER OF THE SUNDIAL Sara Courts donat ivanovsky OFFICERS President HlX ALLISON . . . Secretary Vice-President RAYMOND TREECE . Treasurer Dean G. G. Starr Adviser The P. B. M. C. Science Club was organized during the fall semester of l t 42 by students and faculty to create a deeper appreciation of science and its value to the world, and to develop an interest in all the fields of scientific study. The scope of the organization on the campus is signified by its name: P for phvsics. physiology, and psychology: B for biology and botany: M for mathematics: and C for chemistry. The club presents interesting programs of a scientific nature and encourages scientific study among its members. P. B. M. C Y. W. C. A. OFFICERS ALICE DuBOSE President MAXINE TEMPLETON Secretary Mary Evelyn Lowder Vice-President Marie Wilson Treasurer Miss Emma I. Madciff . . . Adviser The Young Women ' s Christian Association unites the women of our campus with young women around the world who seek to live in the fellowship of Jesus Christ. The Association endeavors to help each member build a Christian philosophy of life. A second major emphasis is the building of a Christian social order. Individual Christians in a Christian world is the ideal behind the entire program of the Association. Y. M. C. A. donat ivanovsky John Mickey OFFICERS President ROBERT DAVIS r ice-President SAM ERWIN MR. WORTH S. MOSER Adviser . Secretary Treasurer Our student Young Mens Christian Association, the main purpose of which is to develop and encourage the Christian philosophy of life, is a part of the great national organization. This year our local group sent representatives to the student conferences sponsored by our own church and other religious sects of our state. We made generous contributions to the Southern Field Council, the World Student Christian Federation, and the Y. W. C. A and Y. M. C. A. worked in cooperation on the W. S. S. F. campaign. Our school gave approximately $}00 to this fund this year. Youth today stands ready to serve. ' ' OFFICERS JEANNE WARE President VERA DAVIS Secretary JULIA HUNT Vice-President DAISY FARLOW . . . . ... Treasurer MISS NELLE FLINN Adviser The Home Economics Club is composed of students interested in training for a voca- tion in the field of home economics. The purpose of the club is to develop in the members an appreciation of the value of high living standards in the home and a knowledge of ways of achieving them. The program affords an opportunity to study careers open to the home economist, with preparation and training as well as the personal requirements necessary for each. HOME ECONOMICS CLUB OFFICERS RlLLA MATTHEWS President EDITH GLASGOW RACHEL SIMMONS Vice-President J. W. EADDY Miss Allie May Bass Adviser Secretary Treasurer We, the members of the World Friendship Commission on Pfeiffer campus, this year have taken as our theme We. the youth of all nations, need each other. Through our monthly programs we have endeavored to know and understand the youth of other nations, and by means of our gifts we have shared with those in need of material help. These gifts as well as our ventures in learning have helped to bind us to all other youth of the world. WORLD FRIENDSHIP COMMISSION CHORUS Miss Ruth C. Ricketts Director Hix Allison and Katherine Allen Accompanists The members of the Chorus are selected by try- outs open to the entire student body. Each year a wide variety of fine sacred and secular music is studied and performed at various school functions, the two most outstanding events being the Christmas pro- gram and the formal spring concert. The many off- campus concerts which were formerly so important a part of the year ' s activities have bad to be dis- continued for the duration, but occasionally soloists and small groups from the Chorus are able to accept invitations to sing in nearby cities. Page Thirty-four    %A PHYSICAL EDUCATION DIRECTORS Mr. Nicholas E. Lefko Miss Mary Alice Thayer Page Thirty-five INTRAMURALS So it is, every day does print a new picture of life. The outlook for the first gym class in September was dark. The shutter was opened wide, and the lens focused on the small group of thirty boys. A picture of varsity sports was not in question, for they had already been discontinued due to the war con- ditions. But what would this negative reveal? As the athletic director. Coach Lefko couldn ' t let our physical bodies go unexercised. Recreation is vital to the development of clearer, faster thinking minds, it eliminates narrow-mindedness, and it offers activities during leisure time: so it must be continued. The developing solution decided upon was a stronger intramural program. The gym classes were divided into teams which played Softball on the athletic field during the recreational periods in the fall. When the days grew shorter and colder, the activities were confined to the gymnasium, where keen competition in basketball developed. The players desired to play other teams; arrangements were made to compete against some of the high schools of the neighboring vicinities. Page Thirty-six INTRAMURALS The leading intramural players, among whom were Davis, Erwin, Garmon. Hamrick. Lineberry, Mauney, Melton. Miller. Morgan. Shelton, and Wood, played against Richfield and won. The China Grove Reds defeated our team, but the return game gave the Panthers all the honors of victory. As we see the negative now. a good picture is in view. The print is now being exposed: keener competition is desired and enjoyed by all: more games are scheduled with other schools for the remainder of the year. The finished picture will be seen when the names of the winning intramural team, as com- puted throughout the year by the point system, are engraved on the intramural plaque to be viewed by the future students of Pfeiffer. II •■■■■■ If if ' Mfai ■ Mfc «■ I Page Thirty-seven Page Thirty-eight Co-Educational Misenheimer, N.C. Page Thirty-nine Page Forty Page Forty-one Congratulations to the SOPHOMORES Sincere Best Wishes For Your Success in Life C. D. PLYLER DEALER IN General Merchandise Lespedeza, Clover, and Field Seeds CROSS TIES AND ALE KINDS OF WOOD. LOGS. LUMBER MlSENHEIMER, N. G. Page Forty-two E. W. WAGONER SONS Building Contractors Salisbury, N. C. Henry Pfeiffer Chapel Erected 1942 Page Forty-three Stanly Hardware Company DEALERS IN Heavy Shelf Hardware Building Materials ■ Feed Seeds - Fertilizer and Farm Equipment Phones 10 and 93 Albemarle. N. C. Morrow Brothers AND Heath Company Incorporated DEALERS IN Heavy Shelf Hardware, Building Materials GROCERIES. SEEDS. FEEDS. 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