Anderson College - Columns / Sororian Yearbook (Anderson, SC)

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Senior Class History T HE Old adage — History repeats itself can be justly contradicted in re- viewing the past four years ' history in educational institutions of America, for in what oilier four consecutive years lias the college girl had so stirring an experience as in these years of beligerent history through which our country has passed, the salutary effect of which has been indelibly impressed upon her. During the past year, especially, have not these girls been imbued with such a spirit of patriotism, born of love and self sacrifice, as has never before been known in the history of the country? The girls of Anderson College have been privileged to contribute largely in spirit and in means to this great world movement. In this respect these years of her history will be recorded. In other respects, our history is unique. When Anderson College started out in her infancy, we. her graduates today, launched out with her. sharing her hopes, and grappling with her fears. But as we stand here we are proud to say that those fears, we have conquered, and those hopes, we have realized. To be granted the opportunity of launching out with such an institution is no small privilege, and no stereotyped history. The first two years of our college life we were privileged to come under the benign and uplifting influence and discipline of our honored and beloved ex-presi- dent. Dr. James P. Kinard, whose very presence was a benediction. As we were ushered into our Junior year, there came into our lives another strong personality, that of Dr. John E. White, whose connection with our Col- lege, and whose association with us has meant so much. We consider it a privilege to have been with such a great man for two years, for having known him has been an inspiration. The motherly love of a sympathetic woman is an influence that should not be passed lightly over, and in the personality of our beloved Sponsor. Mrs. Emma B. Scearce, this influence finds full expression. We have been singularly fortunate in that we have come in daily contact with her understanding and sympathetic- nature. She will always be held in memory by the Class of 1918 as one of the most influential and uplifting features of our colle ge life. To be disciplined, coerced and guided by such personalities, thus having our lives chiseled and carved at so many different angles, is out of the ordinary.

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ANNE WELBORNE, A.B. Abbeville, S. C. Silence is golden. Vice-President Class ' 14- ' 15, ' 15- ' 16; Historian Estherian Literary Society ' 15; Secretary Estherian Literary Society ' 18; Secretary and Treasurer of Class ' 16- ' 17, ' 17- ' 18; Student Government Executive Board ' 16- ' 17; Y. W. C. A. Cabinet ' 16- ' 17, ' 17- ' 18; Secretary Estherian Literary So- ciety ' 16; Vice-President Student Govern- ment. RUBY AMANDA WARDLAW, A.B. Belton, S. C. ' The word worry is not in my vocabulary. Student Government Board ' 15- ' 16. ' Si mmmz

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We shall have to confess, however, that we have not always responded to such leadings as we should have done,-. I ut have indulged in many ' ' Quips ami cranks and wanton wiles. Noils and becks and wreathed smiles, Sport that wrinkled eare divines, And laughter holding both its sides. ' ' The Class of 1918 boasts of having made a most excellent record. It contains some of the best literary talent in College. There are among our Class of twenty- one, three Presidents and one Vice-President of the Literary Societies ; two Editors- in-Chief of the Sororian, and all the Staff with the exception of two; the Editor-in- Chief of the Orion; the President. Vice-President, and Secretary of the Student Government Associ ation ; the four Societv Debaters, and the President of the Y. W. C. A. We have toiled together, sharing both work and fun. The four years have gone in swift procession out of the depths of an invisible past until at last an in- audible judgment upon our college career is passed. There pervades an indefinable solemnity as this important epoch in our lives comes to a close. We have finished the long school discipline which has brought us to this day of our college maturity, and to a new outlook on life. We have come to a place in cur lives from which we can look back upon the past. We have achieved to some degree, for if we are not more learned than some, we are less ignorant than others. With the knowledge we have gained, be it little or much, we shall now launch out into life with a fortitude and hope in keeping with this knowledge, and with a determination to share in this great world action. The girls of the Class of 1918 will enter various avenues of life, and will go out to demonstrate to the world the practical value of a college education. Every line of activity is calling us to come and join its ranks. As we go to work, wherever it may be, let us always be as loyal to our Alma Mater as she has been to us. ' ' What is that which we should turn to, lighting upon days like these ? Every door is barr ' d with gold and opens but to golden keys, Every gate is throng ' d with suitors, all the markets overflow, We have but an angry passion, what is that which we should do? Goode G. Burton, Historian. ?.£• %rr --SX