Winthrop University - Tatler Yearbook (Rock Hill, SC)

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w,-Y . .Y W HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF '98. On the 15th of October, 1895, the doors of Winthrop were thrown wide open to receive the fair daughters of South Carolina. Fifty enthusiastic girls were enrolled in the Sophomore class. Some of these who still brighten the halls are pursuing special studies: others have chosen their field of labor. Out of this large number only five have been fortunate enough to be a part of the class of '98. It is not an unusual spectacle to see this almost inseparable group in the various parts of the building. However, it is not my purpose to dwell upon the characteristics of my classmates, but to recall some of the happy events which we have enjoyed together during our college life. The first year at Wintlii'op will ever be held by this class as a peculiarly pleasant one. In the month of November we had a delightful trip to Atlanta. To say we enjoyed the visit would not fully express it, for who would not have been overwhelmed with the pleasures provided by our wise President, and the sight of all our brothers and cousins from the different colleges of the State. The first of April was a memorable day. The members of the faculty can never forget their experiences, nor can the dejected expressions of their faces ever fade from the memory of the girls. Who could forget the forlorn appearance of D11-, dreamily looking out of his window, his door roped by the Seniors, who had just deserted. But, girls, we had to give up when we attacked another professor. Oh! how he did pour the water through the transom upon some who thought they would escape a problem in Math. just one day. 'We were refreshed during our spring term by a day in the balmy air of the lofty mountains of North Carolina. The mountaineers, although expecting a body of girls, were greatly astonished when the train stopped and about four hundred girls in blue were let down in their midst. The first commencement was attended by a large concourse of people from all parts of the State. Rock Hill put on her holiday attire, and, with the jingling of the street car bells, her quiet suburb was in a bustle and stir for several days. The opening of the second session brought to our ranks many recruits, who were heartily welcomed, and made to feel at home in our class. If a casual visitor should happen to see a junior ascending the stairs with checked apron and note book, he would most probably think she belonged to the cookery department. But no, she is winding her way to the labora- tory to make chemical experiments. Never shall we forget those implicit directions. At first we saw no immediate danger in such simple tests, but we were soon convinced that we could no longer risk our lives in experimenting alone, so had to leave that to our wise teacher. 2

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The most interesting feature of the year was the Star Course, a series of entertainments. They were looked forward to with great pleasure, especially when we were permitted to receive our friends. One delightful night, a few weeks before the close of school, if you had peeped in you might have seen an interesting crowd of about seventy-five young ladies. Why such an assembly? The Juniors were receiving the Seniors, Post-Graduates and our President in honor of the Seniors. We had looked forward with pleasure to this happy event for several weeks, for we felt highly honored to have with us such distinguished guests. YVhen the bell announced to the students that the third year of Winthrop was about to open, there were thirteen Seniors found in their allotted places. Before the first term had ended we were saddened by the departure of one from our small number on account of sickness. ' Can you realize, my dear classmates, the swiftness with which this year has passed? It seems only yesterday that it was announced we should go to Astronomy Thursday morning at nine-forty-five. How we enjoyed those recitations, especially when Prof. B. showed us plates illustrating the different heavenly bodies. Every one felt, when she finished the course, that she was a mere speck in this great universe. Still we gained much in the knowledge of the order and system of God's works. We appreciate the honor bestowed upon us by the junior class in the delightful reception given to us. And we wish that their brightest anticipations may be realized in their Senior year. 3 i