Sullins College - Sampler Yearbook (Bristol, VA)

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Above (top): Dean Mett? is alvrays ready to advise us about our courses; (bottom): Mr. Ingram drills the Spanish students in vocabulary. Below (left to right): Miss Gregg cheerfully helps Wylodine Potts interpret a difficult paragraph; Miss Claiborne and Rose- mary Gray work out a new problem in high school chemistry; Miss Nourse shows Marjorie Schwybold how to improve her painting. There are three hundred and eleven boarding stu- dents in Sullins College. In addition to these, there are thirty-five local students regularly enrolled in college and high-school courses, and a large num- ber of special students who come to college once or twice a week for lessons in music, art, expression dancing, and riding. During the first two or three days of the college year. Dean Metis registered the students. Each stu- dent, new or old, filed into the office, where the Dean advised her concerning her work and assisted her in selecting the courses leading to the diploma or cer- tificate she desired. A student working in the Academic Department is eligible for a diploma only. She may, however, work toward a special diploma in music, art, expression and dramatic art, secretarial studies, home econom- ics, or physical education. By fulfilling the requirements in her special de- partment but not the academic requirements, she may attain a certificate in any of the special subjects. A candidate for a certificate in music, for instance, does practically as much work in the music depart- ment as a candidate for the diploma in music. She does not, however, comply with the same academic requirements. The enrollment this year is the largest which has been recorded in the history of Sullins. Of the Col- lege departments, the largest registration is in the academic department, one hundred and ten students having enrolled for the General Diploma. Page 66

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Mrs. Walter Cowden is the charming and under- standing hostess of first floor, Junior Wing. She is usually found in the front office, where she efficiently supervises our phone calls and specials. She has endeared herself to us all by willingly answering our many questions. . . . Mrs. C. S. Jones, by her graciousness and sincerity, makes Senior Wing a delightful place to live. Her sense of justice, fair- ness, and sense of humor make her the perfect hostess. Having a wide knowledge of many sub- jects, she often helps us in our lessons. We shall always remember Mrs. Jones, especially for her Good night, young ladies. Miss Hattie Mae Wilkerson is the gracious host- ess of High-School Wing. She keeps order in a pleas- ing but firm way that wins the admiration of all her girls. No matter how difficult the problem presented may be, she always has a helpful solution. Miss Wilkerson ' s interest in the school is not strictly con- fined to the girls of the Academy. . . . Mrs. Kathryn Zachry adds much enjoyment and gaiety to our hours spent at the Hut. Her vivacious personality is cap- able of penetrating the gloomiest heart. Her Hello, little dahlin ' is a salutation we all look forward to. A ping-pong game between Mrs. Zachry and Mr. Leggette is a treat for everyone. No Senior is likely ever to forget her Senior Mo- ther, Mrs. Jones. Problems which we might ponder over and worry about for days and days are quickly and satisfactorily solved by Mrs. Jones, without the slightest apparent effort. We may attribute her understanding partly to the fact that she has two daughters who graduated from Sullins. She always seems very much interested in whatever we have to say, and she never fails to share our animation when we hear good news. Sometimes when she comes to our room during study hall, we can get her so engrossed in what we are talking about that she doesn ' t even realize the radio is on. These times are very rare, however, because she is so alert that not many things esca pe her notice. Mrs. Jones has a convincing way of making us realize our responsibilities. She tells us what is ex- pected of us in regard to behavior, and it never oc- curs to her that we would shirk in our duty. Her com- plete trust in us is an incentive for us to try to live up to her expectations. In later years when our thoughts turn back to our Senior year at Sullins, as, of course, they will often do, the thoughts of our home life will certainly be centered around our Senior Mother, and how, be- cause of her, our lives were made fuller and happier. Page 65

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Of the fifty students enrolled in the Academy, many find their hardest struggles in history and chemistry. But these difficulties are soon ironed out with the assistance of Miss Gregg and Miss Clai- borne. The Art Department has thirty-eight applicants for diplomas in Interior Decoration, Costume Design, Commercial Art, and General Art. In addition to their regular studio work, the students in this de- partment have practical experience making posters for various events and painting decorations for our important dances and pageants. With two candidates for diplomas in Expression and Dramatic Art, five for certificates, and many specials, this department presents splendid plays and programs for our entertainment. In the Music Department, there are twelve girls enrolled for diplomas and three for certificates — five for diplomas and two for certificates in Voice; six for diplomas and one for certificate in Piano; and one for diploma in Organ. In addition to these, there are many other students who study some phase of music merely because they are interested in it. All the Voice students belong to the Chorus and many of them to the Vested Choir. Public appear- ances aid the students in acquiring poise and self- confidence. Mr. Loomis ' piano students practice diligently for their performances in the bi-weekly recitals and in the annual Ensemble, Concerto, and Symphony pro- grams. Students in violin not only add variety to the Above (top!: Mrs. Harry Martin hears Mildred Royster ' s latest reading; (bottom); Mr. Miller teaches Georgiana Me- WHIRTER to reach that high note. Below (left to right): Mrs. Hodge comments on Bettie Wool- ridge ' s work; Mr. Loomis criticises Kay Litton ' s technique after a recital; Mrs. Kinser gives Geneva Hoffman her violin lesson. Page 67