Asbury University - Asburian Yearbook (Wilmore, KY)

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CHRISTINE CAMDEN 3401 Second Ave. Richmond, Va. Christine is adept at the art of doing the right thing at the right time. Coming from William and Mary College in Richmond, she fitted perfectly into the life of Asbury. Kind and sympathetic, she was an inspiration to all Alatheians and a perfect Big Sister. Her gentle ways have lent charm to Christian Service League. She sang in Chorus one year. Has a mania for collecting pictures of dogs. Is not swayed by others’ opinions until she has reasoned out the question. A ready knack for winning friends, unruffled, never out of sorts, doing nice things for people, consistent in her sterling qualities—and you have Christine. PHYLLIS CAMPBELL Fort Anne, N. Y. Phyllis is a happy, smiling Senior whose capability and self-confidence will carry her over the rough spots in life. Her genuine sense of humor and sunny disposition have won her many friends. She is a typical Asburian Big Sister, isn’t she, Freshmen? Wide-awake to the world about her, she is a member of the International Relations Club. Alatheia has found Phyllis to be one of their most capable and energetic members. Mrs. I.annom tells us that nothing ever disturbs this lady, and that she is equal to any emergency. Her aggressive, energetic spirit will make her a good teacher, we arc sure. ALICE COFFIN 903 D First St. Madison, Ini . Alice, a musical soul in tune with life, has been a member of the Glee Club and Orchestra for three years and of Chorus for four. An imaginative mind along musical lines assures this Alathcian success in her chosen role of music teacher. Has her heart set on getting a degree in Public School Music. Her aesthetic sense includes a fondness for poetry and good books. Proud of her trace of Indian blood, she has a sensitive love of nature and tire open—goes for solitary tramps in the woods. May the Lord use your talents, Alice. IONA COLE 222 Main St. Whitehall, N. Y. Unsophisticated, loyal, and passionately fond of sports, Buddie has come through four years at Asbury with an array of honors. Captain of her basketball team for three years, and, too, she has turned in topnotch performances on the tennis courts and in track. A bent for writing and organization have made her Associate Editor of the Collegian this year. Interested in current problems this Plriloma-thian is a member of International Relations Club. Elected to A. S. F. this year. A fine personality, and determination to master any problem which presents itself will assure Buddie success. MILDRED ETHELCONLON Umatilla, Oregon Inherently blessed with a broad, practical outlook and a contagious Irish smile, Connie coming to us from Willamette University has proven to be a real Asburian. Elected to Who’s Who Among American Students and Student-Faculty Representative in ’38. Enthusiastic basketball and tennis player— enjoys track and baseball. Member of the Collegian Staff in ’37, a loyal Alathcian, a capable zoology lab. assistant. Fascinated by medicine and science, Vice-President of Pre-Medical Club. A fine personality and a determination to master any problem which presents itself will serve Connie well in her chosen field. S E N I G S

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SEN! G R S ELSALEEN BLAKELY RUSSELI. BOAZ 2147 East Grand Bi.vd. Detroit, Mich. Always a smile—that’s Elsalcen. Gifted musically, she has been a member of the Women’s Glee Club and the Chorus during her entire college career. She always is ready to serve, Reporter for the Glee Club this year and President of Big Sister Club. Her Sopbidelphian sisters were quick to recognize her by making her President her Senior year. Elsa-leen’s room is a rendezvous for one and all, the welcome sign is always out. If you want to sit by your favorite girl friend in the dining hall, try to bribe Elsalcen, for she makes the table assignments. The folks at Little Texas Mission love her as a happy Christian—and so do we. R. F. 1). 3 Dickson, Tenn. Russell came to us from Austin Peay Normal an all around fellow—liked by all largely because of his consideration for the feelings of others. With a philosophical mind he enjoys poetry—wrote for the AsduriAN and Collegian of ’37. An excellent preacher he is positive in his beliefs and ready to back them up. This outer congeniality, contagious in its breadth, coupled with an inner sincerity, has gained for him a host of true friends, and it is without a word of doubt that we know these valuable assets will carry him on into a successful service. MRS. RUTH HARBOLD BOAZ 924. Linwood Avk. Columbus, Ohio Ruth Irad some work in Ohio State, coming to us in 1935 as Ruth Harbold. A member of Chorus and of Home Economics Club her first year, she later shifted her attention to the field of Philosophy and Religion. She strives daily to live up to the high ideals she has set for herself. Religion has been her chief interest from childhood up, naturally we find her in the Christian Service League. Pleasing friendliness made this Philomathian a grand Big Sister. Work on the Cuban mission field will be given a boost when Ruth and Russell arrive. VERNEI.LE BOWMAN 205 Tenth Ave. Hinton, W. Va. Versatile, thorough, efficient and likeable is this Who’s Who student, who gets things done. If you don’t think so, look at these activities—Vice-President of International Relations Club, member of Asbury Student Foundation, Class Vice-President in ’36, Chairman on Senior Ring and Invitation Committee, Associate Editor for ’37 AsBURtAN, and ’38 Col-legion Staff. As a Big Sister she has helped more than one Freshman over the bumps. Lucy Stonians agree with us that Vernelle is the sort of person one likes to have around in a pinch. RUBYANNA BRACE Center St. Randolph, N. Y. Ruby—impulsive, neat, vivacious, was into everything. Class Treasurer in ’35, basketball player all four years, Vice-President and President of Home Economics Club, of which she was a member for four years, and member Student Volunteers in ’34. Always willing to give of her services to any worthy cause. Likes to talk, but then we don’t mind—it’s hi interesting. Loyal to Philomathia. Frank, generous, interesting—the very best of good luck to you, Ruby.

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S E N I 0 R S HELEN CRANDLE Gorham, Illinois Quiet and loyal, Helen has lived among us. Her complete unselfishness makes her beloved by those who know her. Conscientious toward her work and enjoying fellowship in Christian Service League, Student Volunteers and Campus Club. Helen is the kind of girl who is not in the headlines, but docs more than her share in keeping the ball rolling. The real “salt of the earth.” We predict self-sacrificing service and a life lived for the Nazarcne. Our best wishes go with you, Helen. JOSEPH L. CROUSE Route 3, Box 496 Greensboro, N. C. Smilin’ Joe is what we call him. Gifted with a good voice and a love of all music, he played in the College Band hack in ’34, and in the Glee Club for two years, and was one of the Ambassadors of the Air, the Radio Quartet, which made a world tour last year. First two years in college was a French Club member. This congenial Wilsonian has the knack of getting a sleepy chapel audience to really sing. “Let’s pull out all the stops and sing” is his pet expression. Joe’s zest for life spreads a glow of good cheer about lriin. That smile will carry you through, Joe. MEREDITH N. DkIIAVEN Gainesboro, Va. Few of us have been so fortunate as to really get acquainted with this quiet Senior, but to the fortunate few the reward has proved worthy of the effort. During his sojourn at Asbury lie has earnestly promoted the work of the Kingdom by his unwavering devotion to his Mission work and the Ministerial Association. Consistent, dependable and above all sincere, graduation will embark him on a career for which his preparation is complete, a service in which his fine qualities will insure him success away from these walls. MAURICE deVRIES Pratum, Oregon Maurice—a natural philosopher and a deep thinker —came to us at the beginning of his Junior Year from Willamette University, Washington. His ambition to become a missionary has given him a vital interest in the Ministerial Association and also in the Student Volunteer Band, of which he is President this year. His deep spiritual life is a blessing to his brothers of Wilsonia. We arc confident that the Master has a wide and needy field of service for the Volunteer who is so well prepared as Maurice. MATTIE LOU CRAIG Craicsville, Va. It is a joy to know Patsy with her characteristic squeals of delight. A perfect hostess for the ’38 Artist Series Committee. She served as Class Secretary and member of the A. S. F. Committee her Junior year. A member of the Home Economics Club all through school. This Sophidclphian is sweet and feminine, yet she has a vigorous appreciation of athletics and outdoor life. Patsy mixes well and always makes her “Little Sisters” feel right at home from the start. Your genuine friendliness, deep Christian experience and inspiring smile have helped us heaps, Pat. Keep up the good work.