Appalachian State University - Rhododendron Yearbook (Boone, NC)

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Claude Pvatte President SENIORS

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Claude Pyatte PrcsidctU Stanley Livingston ' icc-Prcsidc»t Beatrice Pearson Secretary Jl ' LIA InOL Treasurer Senior Class History When we look in retrospect upon the far-distant days of ' 28, we are forcefully reminded of the fact that our college days will soon be a memory. Four years of comradeship, of fellowship, have wrought their transformation of body. mind, and soul. As we stand poised for our venture into the life before us, let us not forget the memorable events that have united us with a bond of mutual experiences — that have made us what we are. Freshmen in ' 28 received a significant welcome in the torrential rain which fell those last days of August. Their ardor not dampened in the least, however, the class quickly devoted themselves creditably to the affairs of college life. The honor of the class presidency went to Wra. Davenport. Football, inaugu- rated that year at Appalachian, was supported enthusiastically by the Freshmen. In other sports the class was well represented. The literary societies added the names of many Freshmen to their roll books. During the year the institution was officially recognized as Appalachian State Teachers College, and the four-year courses were added to the curriculum. Socially, the notable event of the year was the Sophomore-Freshman reception. The jubilation of the returning Sophomores in ' 29 was lessened somewhat by the absence of some of their classmates, but this loss was offset by the additions from other colleges. And there were the incoming Freshmen to be initiated into the joys of college life. In Oswald Hooper, the class found a capable leader for the year. Wor k and play combined to make the time pass quickly — May was here before we knew it. Highlights were the beginning of a new regime in athletics under Coach Johnston, and the bestowing by the college of the first degrees. Most of the Sophomores who withstood the storms of ' 29- ' 30 returned in ' 31. Other colleges again added a number of students to our class. Our president was Glenn T. Hickman. The Junior Class did its share in upholding the prestige of Appalachia in extra curricular activities. Outstanding social events of the year were the Hallowe ' en Party and the Junior-Senior Reception. Commencement with its train of graduates reminded us that we were soon to follow in their wake. So passed the year. With the realization that we were Seniors — seventy of us — came also the conviction that, after all. we were just ordinary mortals. The responsibilities of the president were entrusted to Claude Pyatte. Dili- gently did we work: the near approach of practice teaching and the need of grade points caused worried looks on previously carefree countenances. Participating in every activity of the college, the Seniors measured up to the standards expected of them. Commencement found us on the platform with a mingled feeling of gladness and sadness — glad that we were at last ready for the arduous road before us; sad that we must leave behind the things that have endeared to us our Alma Mater. — Stanley Livingston. Page Twenty-nine i ms Ss ' ' M ' mt ' ■ ' ».ff M, ' ' ; ■ ' mm W ' J S PS?