Atlantic Christian College - Pine Knot Yearbook (Wilson, NC)

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ALETHIAN President of Dramatic Club. Vice-President of Athletic Association. Member of D. D. Club. Secretary of Y. W. C. A. Secretary of Junior Class. Vice-President of Alethian Literary Society. Wit Editor of The Pine Knot. Writer of ‘‘Last Will and Testament of Senior Class. SELMA PERKINS, Expression Wendell, N. C. Selma came to us in 1918, and by “doubling” in Expression is enabled to graduate this year. She delights us all with her dramatic talent, and has won many friends by her sunny disposition. But she would have us all know that there is one Friend who stands above the rest in her affections. We do not blame but envy him, for surely she is one of those whom the gods kissed, saying: “Thou art fair, my child” 25

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Senior Class Poem Once I sat in the twilight, Looking from my window; At the oncoming darkness oj night And the things that had shone in splendor. The wind was cold and shrill. As the sun s rays were passing away. All without was still; It seemed as the end of a perfect day. Looking into the shadows, Till they seemed to disappear; And then, overhanging the meadows. If as the sky so very clear. In the distance was an angelic form. As though a messenger of Fate Coming with a task to perform. Or some story to relate. I looked again, and he was near— A herald with news to inform. An angel of life with destinies to steer, That fortunes may not be forlorn. My h eart I opened to my Heavenly Guest, And I listened to his message, too. Hoping that what he said would be best. And glorious and kind and true. This messenger of great surprise Came during my dream of silent longing; To brighten the horizon of my wishful skies, Directing my thoughts that came thronging. I fancied he opened a Book of Knowledge, A History of all that teas ever done. Such a book Tve never found in college. Telling oj all that will ever come. Then I tried to think of something to ask This messenger, something I'd like to know. At once I thought about my College Class, Wondering into what each one should grow. Turning the leaves until finding the pages W here our future was recorded. He said, “From this class there shall be sages That some day will be rewarded. “All of you will be great leaders. And soar to realms sublime— Musicians, Teachers, Preachers, and Readers— As the ladder of life you climb. “ Your work and tasks you have done in splendor. But you've not reached your goal; For there're great services that you must render. And great problems to unfold. Then he turned and soon teas out of sight. As clouds disappear and new ones are born. Then waking from my dreaming in the twi- light. It ’most seemed as 'twas early in the morn. Now, fellow-classmates, we launch from A.C.C., From scenes of happy days— Foundations builded strong trusting them to be. Able to stand firm in all our ways. Scene of college days where through much toil W e struggled to master and have dominion O'er facts and truths not to be unfoiled. And not o'er things of mere opinion. To thee, Alma Mater, ice say. Farewell. May thy halls stand up in our dreams. But, rising and flowing like water from a well, W e must sail on—on down the streams. Memories of thee we'll ever keep through life; For, dear Alma Mater, we owe to thee Thy guidance in conflict and strife. So, Farewell to thee! Farewell to thee! 24 Rupert A. Phillips. ’20.

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ALETHIAN Vice-President of Freshman Class, 1916. Chaplain of Alethian Literary Society, 1917. Student Bethany College (Bethany, W. Va.), 1918 and 1919. Member of Rechabite Club. Winner of Junior Oratorical Contest (Bethany College, April, 1919). Student University of North Carolina Summer School, 1919. Chap- lain of Alethian Literary Society, 1919. Ex- change Editor of The Radiant, 1919 and 1920. Vice-President of Senior Class, 1920. Business Manager of The Pine Knot, 1920. President of the Atlas Congenial Club, 1920. Class Poet, 1920. RUPERT A. PHILLIPS, A.B. Macclesfield, A. C. A very young boy, known as just w Pert,” came to us four years ago with high ambitions and undaunted courage. After having been with us two years, he spent his Junior year at Bethany College (Bethany, W. Va.), hut returned to A.C. for his degree. He attended Summer School at the University of North Caro- lina in 1919. He is now ready to begin his chosen profession, the Ministry. Already he is holding ''fourth time” pastorates for the Christian churches at Wendell, Red Bank and Walstonburg, N. C. . and still the wonder grew That one small head could carry all he knew.” 26