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

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' THIS ABOVE ALL, by ERIC KNIGHT Reviewed by Mary McDaniel Clive had lived through the heroic evacua- tion of Dunkirk and had seen the war come to England. In the midst of this chaos, he met Prudence Cathaway, an attractive girl in the W.AA.F. The experiences that they shared are not unusual; that is, such things do occur in war time. They are to be expected. This love story, however, is not of prime importance in the book. It is subordinate to the reason why Clive wanted to desert the army. Eric Knight, the author of This Above All, is speaking for a vast number of English- men who, like Clive would like to ask, For what? when they are told to fight. Clive was only one of many. His background was typ- ical. He saw nothing in his past, present, or future that was worth risking his life to save. He fought for England, it is true, but what was England? To Clive Briggs, England was hunger, class distinction, rotten government, poverty, and illegitimacy. And he was tired of fighting for it. Prue saw England as something vastly dif- ferent. Through her, Clive was convinced that even though England has made mis- takes and has grievous faults, there is much to be desired in England, and he should fight for that. To Prue, England was Shakespeare — and thatched roofs — and the countryside. It was the Cliffs of Dover, freedom of speech, the sound of a taxi horn, the sense of fair play — the intangibles — their heritage. England was Clive and the boys lying in Douai. . . . For whatever you are, blood and bone and mind and heart and spirit, England has made you — every part of you. Thus Eric Knight presents the issues of the present war. He shows us why thousands of Clives are fighting in spite of the fact that what we have is not satisfactory. They fight for their heritage, a new and better country in which to live. Through one character, Prentiss Saintby, Knight portrays the British feeling toward America. Through others, criticism is given of the church in England. In writing This Above All, Eric Knight has done outstanding work. If he has led one person to see that England is not only fight- ing to defend her ancient liberties, but also to bring to birth the new and better England that is yet to be, he has fulfilled his purpose. ON THE CAMPUS Continued from page seventeen STAG SUPPER The Phi Kappa Fraternity held a stag supper in Rocky Mount, on May 15. It was given in honor of its four members, Ben Askew, J. P. Tyndall, Guy Dixon, and A. C. Young, who are graduating this spring. A.C.I.S. ELECTS NEW OFFICERS The Atlantic Co-Educational Society has elected new officers for next year as follows : Mabel Dodd, president; Marie Thornton, vice president; Christine Barfield, secretary; and Pearl Smith, treasurer. As a part of a nationwide drive to collect needed clothes for war torn areas, the Gol- den Knot Honor Society sponsored a success- ful local drive, on April 24, in cooperation with the Wilson County clothing drive. Davis Hardison led the religious chapel program on May 2. Those taking part on the program were Beula Raspberry and Mary McDaniel, who read two letters, one from Johanan, the other from Zacchaeus, about their meeting with Jesus. Recent visitors on the campus included Charlotte Ruth Gray, Rella Pace, Ruby Da- vis, Lottie Vann, Myrtle May, Grace Hill, Ada Katheryn Coor, Lois Webb, Earle Wil- liams Hardison, Victoria Williamson, and Miriam James. 20

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JESSIE TURNER PRE- SENTED IN RECITAL Jessie Turner, one of the outstanding vocal pupils of the college, was presented in her graduating recital by her teacher, Mr. Fontaine, on May 15. Miss Turner gave a song programme, which showed a voice of beauty, extended range, and artistic restraint. In My Heart Ever Faith- ful by Bach, with which she opened her recital, her tones were level, true, and steady. She delivered this noble aria with warmth and sincerity. The two numbers that followed, Rose Softly Blooming and War Scho- ner Als der Schonster Tag, admirably displayed the bell-like tones of her upper register. Her coloratura word in the mad scene from Lucia, one of the most difficult arias written for this type of voice, was noteworthy. That the young singer was not lacking in dramatic ten- dency was clearly evinced in Vissi d ' Arte e d ' Amor from Tosca, by Puccini. The first part of this exquisite aria was sung with tender- ness, gradually working to a climax, a B-flat of crystal- line purity. The versatility of the sing- er was most manifest in the Spanish group of three viv- idly contrasting songs. In there, the young artist gave freer rein to her emotions, especially in La Partida, a song of mountain echoes. A group of five short, dainty, and sparkling Amer- ican songs, sung with clear diction and freshness of tone, delighted her audi- ence. She gave several encores in lighter vein. We prophesy that, with continued intelligent super- vision, care, and encourage- ment, this young artist will go far in her chosen career; and that one day we can say, And just to think, I went to school with Jessie. NEW COUNCIL FOR 1945-46 The following new officers and representatives were elected, on April 17, to the Woman ' s Dormitory Coun- cil for 1945-46: President, Rosalyn Mizelle; Vice Presi- dent, Edith Tyson; Secre- tary, Arah Lee Barefoot; Treasurer, Nell R a w 1 s ; House President of Kinsey Hall, Peggy Holton; House President of Caldwell Hall, Nannie Harper; Senior Rep- resentative, Ginny Du Pre; Junior Representative, Barbara Ann Jones; and Sophomore Representative, Mary Ellen Jones. PAN AMERICAN PROGRAM The students of the Span- ish Department presented, on May 1, a program in com- memoration of Pan Amer- ican Day. The program, planned by the students, un- der the direction of Dr. Long, was patterned after Information, Please. The students participating as specialists were: Mary Wil- liams, mistress of cere- monies; Betty Nethercutt, literature; James Beaty, sci- ence; Betty Ham, history; Willie Parker, current events of Latin America; Frieda Deans, economics; Helen Anthony, sports; Mi- riam Moore, geography; and Mary Ellen Jones, arts. Mi- riam Moore sang Oh Noble Pan America in Spanish. A. I. S. BARBECUE The A.I.S. boys had a bar- becue supper at the Country Club, on May 9. Chickens used for the barbecue were purchased from Tommy Moore, a member. 19 l naw — tt— K Jwi The new Owl wonders why Rosie was such a goody-goody a few week- ends ago. It couldn ' t be be- cause Pug ' s sister was here, could it? What ' ll the campus be like next year without Jessie and Guy, or Helen and David? Why does Clyda ' s heart beat faster at the sound of a Thurston ' s Motor Lines ' truck? Mr. Fontaine, it ' s a pretty good idea that you and Miss Wills have about sharing cars. Of course, we under- stand it ' s all in business! Ben, we ' re glad that you ' re back from the hos- pital. We wonder what ' ll happen to you and Reid, now that graduation has come. J. P., as a departing sen- ior, please will your ability to worry to Ginny Du Pre. We are delighted to see Naomi back on the job. We missed her while she was ill. On behalf of the whole student body, the Owl wishes to express sincere thanks to Miss Lewis and Mary Jennette for making possible such a fine May Day program. What ' s this about Furni- fold and Marie? For what other reason would he stay at school late in the after- noon? We wonder why Cecil Rhodes doesn ' t try to be Know-It-Owl. For further information, ask Mary Mc- Daniel.

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