Appalachian State University - Rhododendron Yearbook (Boone, NC)

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In the year nineteen hundred and thirty, 1 decided to broaden my experience and training by traveling in distant lands. Accordingly, I secured passage on a large vessel bound for India. On my arrival at Calcutta, I was thrilled with the mysterious city; many historic memories of this place kept running through my mind. I visited every place of interest and each day seemed to add new mysteries to my adventure. One day while I was walking in the country, a man suddenly accosted me, calling me by name. I gazed at him in astonishment. How did this man learn the name of as insignifi- cant person as I? My interest rose still more when he told me other facts about my life. When he invited me into his tent, I obeyed instinctively, not knowing why I did so. The interior of this magician ' s abode was arranged with many strange things. The whole room was pervaded with an atmosphere of secretiveness and necromacy; the air was heavy with the languorous fume of oriental incense which instantly seemed to transport me from the realm of things as they are into a land of enchantment. My stately host then motioned me to a seat before a large crystal. Seated here trembling from head to foot, a strange numb- ness began to penetrate my whole being: slowly, slowly, every object except the crystal began to sink into oblivion. For the life of me I could neither rise nor flee from this sorcerer; nothing could I do except gaze with fascination into the crystal. Continually the Indian Magician kept mumbling some enchanting words until I was in a state of sommambulism, hearing only the words, seeing only the crystal, when behold ! the image of our class President appeared upon the magic surface. I could now hear distinctly the words of the Magician: Due to the influence of friends and illustrious forbears, James Dula will forsake all others and cleave unto the mathematics department of his Alma Mater, becoming its head, in which position he will be recognized as an influence in the college. Suddenly James disappeared and Anna Law stood in his place. The sorcerer continued, Anna Law will be director of the History Department at East Carolina Teachers ' College alternating with summer school work at Duke. The next was Ada Burt. The words came faintly to my ears, Dr. Ada Burt will pursue her journalistic inclinations and after some years will be found on the editorial staff of the Ladies ' Home Journal. Audry Alphin appeared. Audrey will teach piano until she finds that for her there are better things than a career. Of course Earl Butler came next. Earl Butler will be the father confessor of us all, as a successful lawyer, the whole class will feel that he knows everything, so can sympathize. The image of Essie Mae Outlaw, Minnie Haire, C. H. Landreth, Annie Lee Caudle, lone Perkins and Elizabeth German covered the whole crystal. Those doomed to eternal teacherhood you see before you, were the words I heard. Arthur Moore loomed larger than ever. Dr. A. K. Moore will be the leading scientist of his day. The face of Pearl Koon smiled upon us. Pearl will head the Home Economics Department at Columbia University. Margaret Little ' s jolly face beamed on the crystal. The magician ' s voice never faltered in its low subdued tones: Margaret Little will show in after years the cups she has won for driving in successful automobile races (if she is too modest her husband will show them). Flora Thomas appeared. A work that has done much for suffering humanity is the movement carried through by Flora Thomas, where she ministers to the heathern in Africa with untiring energy. ImS llKwr rTTP T rrfl Page Twenty-nil

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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

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r RHODODENDRONS Alice Brasington, Clarice Reece, Lula Love, Anne Dul.i, peared together. The magician continued his discourse, The world must have its share of good house- wives and mothers. ' Where else would these he happy except in their own homes ? There you will find them happy, loving, sweet and considerate as ever. When these images faded, Waller E. Wilson became visible. Walter E. Wilson will be a great evangelist. I next beheld Ron Davis. After much study in the field of education, Ron will be superintendent of Public Instruction of North Carolina. Augustus Peterson appeared. Mr. Peterson will be noted for his work in education. I looked steadily and there was Margaret Love. Margaret Love will be the first woman senator from her district and will be in politics until she dies. While I was wondering who would be next Alice Horner appeared. Alice is another of the class of twenty-five who will be the victim of circumstance, the heiress of millions. I had only a second to rejoice because of Alice ' s luck when Lola Kilby came upon the scene. Lola Kilby was bred, brought up, and educated for teacher she will be in a leading college in the Middle West Who next-- Mary Koon and Nettie Rice. Nettie Rice will become a great singer. Mary Koon w Mrs. Bannerman ' s figure flashed upon the crystal. The magician continued continued, Mrs. Bannerman w Staunch supporte r of the modern girl and her rights. All ov with great enthusiasm. Last to appear was Annie Wall. Annie Wall will be a well known supervisor of teachers. Letters will pour into her office every day from distinguished teachers, asking for advice. The magician ceased speaking. The spell broke. Presently I was my natural self again and the magician nodded for me to depart saying, I could prophesy something good for you but it would be useless. — Lena Spencer. Fernch teacher and a French accompany her on the violin. become a the world brilliant lecturer, a she will be received Ld Page Thirty