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

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Ted Ingraham. . . Bobby Tart...... Sara Smith...... Raymond Fleming Harriet Breeland ..............President .........Vice-President . . . . Recording Secretary ..............Treasurer (Correspond i ng Sec re tar y SENIORS MARSHALS Martha Lou Williamson Chief JO H N N Y Co LO N E S Lib Coor 20

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UNDER THE ARCHWAYS I stopped at the old well in the circle. It was homecoming at A.C.C. October 26, 1980, and the warm autumn sun made me eager to linger outside awhile before taking the walkway which led to the new science building. In the distance I heard the organ fade away on the notes of the school alma mater. T hen before I knew it, I had forgotten the miles, the years, and their quantities and was re- living the years most precious to me—the years of 1947-1951. “Hail, A. C. College, all hail to thee, and after four years of singing our alma mater, we had moved on—moved on to put into practice what we had learned here—and yet as we walked down the aisle in our dignified robes, we knew for certain that we would never forget. Four years! when we entered it seemed an eternity—but the years came and were gone much too rapidly. Years that could never come again except as a memory—a picture that could never fade away. As freshmen all we could remember w ere new names and faces—the lines to be stood in, questions to be asked. Gradually, we became acquainted with such terms as “Home-coming, “Bohunkus,” “Y Store, “Tweeties, classes, chapel, and cuts. Parties and receptions were a welcomed relief from Orientation Week. But before we knew it, we had established our bearings—spring had come and we were sophomores. T hat year we had nothing to look forward to except work, study, a fcwr dateless dances, and of course, the much-longed-for holidays. Even with all the boredom, the days zipped past us and we were packing to leave for the summer vacation. We hated to leave those who were graduating and even a parting from those w ho w ould return seemed distressing. But, the road that led us aw ay soon led us back—and the distressing interruption seemed distressing now only be- cause it had come o an end. We were soon back in the sw ing of school life and w ith eager hearts welcomed the hosts of pleasant friendships we had made the tw o years before. I he years grew shorter—we had learned the regular schedule. A. C. had become “home. In our junior year we were “grow ing up, and w ere now helping with “Freshman Daze. By the time we were settled, Thanksgiving was upon us, and on our way back from the holidays we noticed that Christmas lights had begun to flood the homes and streets. We had helped out with “M iss Ward s Children,” and then as a climax had gone Christmas carolling —then once again we were on our way home for the Christmas vacation. Returning to A. C. was terrible; no hing to look forw ard to except a mountain of work, exam week—a week better forgotten than remembered. I hen Religious Emphasis Week and spring was upon us. Spring recess, a brief but welcomed breathing spell, was the next thing on the calendar—and then, of course, May Day. I he next fall when we registered as seniors, w e entered at a time when A. C. was really making history. A new girl s dorm—a new library—renovation of Kinsey (our first home), new landscaping, and, of course, the memorable inauguration of our new president, I)r. D. Ray Findley. That year was filled w ith little and big things—plays, concerts, socializing, games, dances—all part of the year with di flerent meaings to each person w ho kncwr them. It was a crowded and big year which brought change and growth and then was gone again. Memo- ries and impressions which can never be taken from us have moulded themselves into a magic year, and one more class—(this time the class of 1951) walked through the archways to take its place in the world and leave behind the happy college days w hich can never return—. A sudden crowd of people gathering on the di ing hall steps makes me realize the actual time and my actual surroundings. I find myself walking down the walkway toward the new Student Union Building—and I think I almost chuckled to myself w hen I remembered—,

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SENIORS Betty Sue Doles Allgood Elm City Transfer G. C. 3; Delta Sigma 3, 4; F.T.A. 4; May Court 3; “Miss Homecoming” 4; Superlative 4; Elementary Education. Robert John Allsbrook Rocky Mount Football 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Phi Kappa Alpha 2, 3, 4; F.T.A. Vice-President 3, President 3; Men’s Dormitory Council 2, 3; President Student Body 4; Chairman Publicity of Religious Emphasis Week 3; North State Student Council 3; Vice-President Junior Class 3; Chapel Committee 4; May Court 3; Superlative 4; Little All American 3; Who’s Who's' Who In American Universities and Colleges 4, Social Science. Frances Love Barnes Wilson Sigma Tau Chi 2, 3, 4; Town Representative Executive Board 2; W.A.A. member 2, 3, 4; Elementa ry Education. Joy Mae Bass Lucama Delta Sigma 2, 3, 4; W.A.A. officer 3; Mathe- matics. Tempie Vincent Bass Wilson Delta Sigma 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2; Collegiate Staff 2; Elementary Education. Nell Taylor Beaman Farmville Phi Sigma Tau 2, 3, 4, Chaplain 4; Stage and Script 2, 3, 4; Christian Service Club 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1,2; F.T.A. 3, 4; Primary Education. Rachel Beaty Smithfield Circulation Manager for Collegiate 1; Science Club 1, 4. Alice Reid Berry Fairfield Glee Club 2, 3; Girls’ Chorus 3; Christian Service Club 3; Phi Sigma Tau 2, 3, 4, His- torian 3; Golden Knot 3, 4; F.T.A. 3, 4, Secretary 4; Stage and Script 3, 4; Woman’s Dormitory Council 3, 4, President 4; Ex- ecutive Board 4; Elementary Education. 21