Appalachian State University - Rhododendron Yearbook (Boone, NC)

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f: RHODODENDRONS RICHARD PETERSON Senior Normal Mascot Page Twenty-seven LIBRARY Appalachian State University Boone, North Carolina

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RHODODENDRONS NETTIE RICE None knew thee but to love Thee, None named thee hut to praise. We all love Nettie, because of her rare un- selfishness and unassuming nature. Although she is sober, quiet and pensive, she has won a place in our hearts. Perhaps a little too re- served and timid yet an all-around good girl who is sure to achieve success in whatever line she may choose. HONORS Secretary, Blan-Dolph Literary Society. Member, Y. W. C. A. Choir. Member, Chorus Club. ALBERTA ROCKETT A smile for all, a greeting glad, an amiable, jolly way she had. Alberta has that gift of making herself liked, due to the fact that she has a greeting for every one and is always smiling. Her con- geniality and amiable disposition make her welcome wherever she goes. To take her as you find her, she is a friend to all. HONORS Treasurer, Blan-Doiph Literary Society. FLORA THOMAS Long may we search before we find a heart so gentle and so kind. If you are looking for a conscientious work- er, here she is. She possesses a very quiet and gentle disposition. Flora is a true and loyal friend, one who believes that in order to have friends one must be a friend. What greater compliment could be paid her. HONORS Chaplain, Blan-Dolph Literary Society. Censor, Blari-Dolph Literary Society. Y. V. C. A. Cabinet member 1925. ' ANNIE L. WALL If she will, she will, and you may depend on it, and if she won ' t she won ' t and there ' s an end to it. Here indeed is a girl who has a strong de- termination. If you are looking for a con- scientious worker, here she is. She is capable of thought and reasoning. We will always re- member Annie as a worthy and admired friend. HONORS Chaplain, Blan-Dolph Literary Society. Critic, Blan-Dolph Literary Society. Tennis Club.

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r RHODODENDRONS Senior Class History The Appalachian State Normal School gives two years of regular normal college work, designed especially for Primary, Intermediate, and Grammar Grade teachers. Therefore it is easy to understand why the classes are made up of men and women who have caught a vision of their life work; that of fighting the common foe (ignorance) in this great state of ours. Many of the students have already commenced their life ' s work, as the result many remain in school or periods of six weeks, three months or more. We the Junior Normal Class assemble at the Appalachian Training School, August 2b , 1923. A meeting was immediately called for the purpose of electing officers and beginning in earnest a class history. The class had its ideals, ambitions, and temptations, comi ng out with a fine record .unashamed in all respects. During the year the class numbered eighty- four, a record breaker of all previous Normal classes. On August 26, 1024, with the exception of a few members who were added later, the present senior class of nineteen and twenty-five matriculated at the Appalachian Training School. The class now consists of thirty-three members coming from twenty-one counties of North Carolina, extending from Tyrell (seventy six degrees longitude) on the East to Yancey (eighty two degrees longitude) on the West, and from Union on the South to Ashe on the North, or from South Carolina to Virginia, with one student from the (Old Line State). In addition to the thirteen high schools and the A. T S. the following Colleges are represent- ed: Mississippi State College for Women, East Carolina Teacher ' s College, Salem College, Flora McDonald College, Concordia College, North Carolina College for Women, Cullowhee Normal School All classes in school have their meetings, (business or otherwise). This class is no ex- ception to the general rule; we have met, usually in the History room, discussed matters, ap- pointed committees and dispatched business. With reference to our social functions we might mention the splendid entertainment tendered us by the Junior Class on Howard ' s Knob one Monday in Autumn. This trip erased at least one blue Monday from the page of memory for we enjoyed it immensely and will long remember it for the nice jolly time we had together and the many good things we had to eat. Another important social event was the entertainment of the Junior Class by a progressive conversation party at I.ovill Home, later going to the Administration building for a radio concert. If the enterained enjoyed it as much as the entertainers, it was a success. It was during our Senior year that the name of our institution was changed from the Appalachian Training School to the Appalachian State Normal School. It was with a pleasina expectation that we looked forward to this act of the Legislature. About the midst of our trials and hardships Captain E. F. Lovill was removed from our midst by death. Captain Lovill was one of the greatest friends Hie institution has ever had. He was for twenty-five years chairman of the board of trustees. We were made to feel that not only had th institution lost a great friend, but we have lost a lovely, friendlv handshake that only he could give. It also falls to our honor to assist the faculty in selecting a standard ring for the institu- tion. Much more could be said concerning this, the largest Senior Normal class ever to leave the Appalachian State Normal School to enter the service of humanity in the capacity of teachers. We know not what the future hath Of marvel or surprise. Hut remember the crown is won, By him who tries. ' ' — Gtiss Peterson. Page Twenty-eight