Averett University - Pendulum Yearbook (Danville, VA)

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jlglvfory Kurtz, Bonnie Millner, Patricia Peebles, and Carol Turnbull. May Day, 1964, will never be forgotten. Its theme was Treasure Island. Many also may recall the fun We had on the camping trip on May 16. The days of open freedom and rustic life are still with us! Our graduation day arrived, June 7, 1964. I'm sure none of us will forget that deep and sad feeling we held in our hearts on that day, however, we kept busy with the traditional Daisy Chain, where friendship vows were made with our little sisters. That afternoon graduation was the scene, accompanied by the reading of our Last Will and Testament and Class Prophecy. These buildings, so familiar to us during our two years at Averett, will be left now for the following classes to use and to mark down in their history, while the faculty, administra- tion, and our fellow classmates will become precious memories. Many of us will continue to see each other, and yet, others will be only in writing distance. But all of us will be going our separate ways, always remembering our wonderful years spent at Averett College. We were good little rats. Our most rewarding project. And did you give any F's this year? Q un V W 3: .. ' r.. . Keep sudsing and sudsingl

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Cfzss jfsfory our eyes in remembrance of things past and with the exchange of good wishes for the fu- ture, we left for home as reluctantly as we had been eager to arrive nine months earlier. Summer vacation was packed full of relax- ation, fun, travel, and new experiences for many, however, before we knew it, school was ready to commence again. Most of us had our trunks, suitcases, and additional necessities packed and ready to leave when an important notice was sent to all: School will be delayed exactly one week. This was due to the con- struction of a new dormitory. Nevertheless, when the time came, we returned with high airs knowing that we were the all-important seniors. One of the first things we noticed was the New dorm-called thus throughout the year, making it possible to add 100 new students. Other very welcomed new additions to our life at Averett were the presence of Mrs. Nancy Bickers, Supervisor of Dormi- toriesg Miss Jane Hedrick, Director of Student Activities, and Mrs. Nell Spencer, Dietitian. Many new physical features were added to Averett too: a new baby spot, an art and music department, and gorgeous new dining room. Orientation week was planned, inclusive of many activities, acquainting the juniors with life here at Averett, We were anxious to do everything possible for our new friends to help them adjust to their new life away from home. Our new year had begun, headed by our able Senior Class officers, who had been chosen the previous spring. They were Denna Barnes, presidentg Ellen Evans, vice-presi- dent 5 and Nancy McGeorge, secretary-treas- urer. We chose our class sponsors, Mr. Cullen and Miss Darlington, soon after we returned to school. Not only was the Senior Class help- ful, but so was a new Student Government As- sociation, consisting of four dormitory presi- dents: Betty Jean Highfill, New dormg Betty Jean Wiley, Davenport dorm, Ann Davidson, Main dorm, and Betty Abernathy, Danville dorm. These four girls are representatives to Student Council in the place of the hall coun- selors. Classes began as usual with the exception that they began on the hour instead of twenty minutes after. Several new faculty members were present too. On October 5, an informal combo party was held in the Spot It proved to be very suc- cessful as several surrounding colleges and universities were represented. On October 10, the Nemos presented the first literary pro- gram of the 1963-64 season. Many other suc- cessful Nemo and Philo programs followed during the year. November also was characterized by many activities. On November 5, the second concert of the year was held. The concert was given by Mr. Lewis H. Hoy, concert pianist from St. Andrews College, Laurinburg, N. C. On November 8, an open house was scheduled in which some 1500 invited guests took a tour around our new Averett. The seniors got the ball rolling early with their class projects. A bake sale was scheduled after the Thanksgiving holidays as well as after Christmas. A money raising project in the form of a car wash also brought in a nice sum. The class of 1964 also followed the steps of the preceding class with an annual spaghetti dinner, which was held in Averett's new lounge adjoining the dining room. The Christmas holidays approached rapidly. The Christmas banquet was one of the high- lights preceding them. It consisted of an enter- taining program with Gail Staples as soloist. The following day we packed up our belong- ings and headed toward home. After the glorious vacation had come to a close, we returned to Averett only to be faced with exams. As usual they were difficult and time consuming, but the results proved profit- able for the majority. February was once again the scene of the annual Sweetheart Dance, the theme of which was Maid of Hearts Dance. On February 12, the seniors were again out to make money for the treasury with a volleyball game between students and faculty. But this wasn't the end. A senior Carnival, patterned after the one the preceding year, was planned for February 26. A Senior Class variety show was planned for March. New spring fashions were profession- ally modeled by members of our Senior Mer- chandising Class at a gala fashion show pre- sented in March. Before we knew it, spring vacation had approached. Florida again seem- ed to be the heading point, whether by train, bus, car, or plane, we made it there in one piece. Our May Day was a day looked forward to with great anticipation for a long time. One could feel the tense excitement throughout the dining hall the night that it was revealed that Maggie Carmack would reign as our May Queen and Marcia Fosgate as our Apple Blos- som Princess. Maggie selected Barbara Jones as her Maid of Honor. May Court attendants were Betty Abernathy, Dale Bagby, Martha Ann Bailey, Denna Barnes, Janet Beasley, Joan Compton, Anne Davidson, Dawn Davis, Chan DeBerry, Mary Stuart Duffer, Betty Jean Highfill, Carole Holmes, Marguerite

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Gkss OWQCQFS Denna Barnes President Ellen Evans Vice-President Nancy McGeorge Secretary-Treasurer 41 -n S 1: ' , JC ,ie 5? CLASS SPONSORS Doris Darlington Charles T. Cullen