Blackstone College - Acorn Yearbook (Blackstone, VA)

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PUBLISHED BY THE EDGAR ALLEN POE LITERARY SOCIETY and the SIDNEY LANIER LITERARY SOCIETY of BLACKSTONE COLLEGE, BLACKSTONE, VIRGINIA Administration Building Foreword To Preserve and Cherish the Traditions and the Ideals, the Activities and the Achievements of Blackstone College To Ensiirine the True Blackstone Spirit in the Heart of Every Daughter Is the Purpose of the ACORN of 1920 3 t Mr. Gates Dedication That we may express our deepest REGARD FOR ONE WHOSE HAPPY SMILE AND SYMPATHETIC UNDERSTANDING OF STUDENT PROBLEMS AND FINE COMPAN¬ IONSHIP IN WORK AND PLAY ARE AN EMBODIMENT OF THE TRUE SPIRIT OF A Southern Gentleman We Dedicate This 1926 “ACORN” TO MR. VV. B. GATES 5 Blackstone—Past and Future LAC KSTONE has a history. Like every living thing the College has a background, its roots run way hack into the past. About thirty years ago there came into the minds of a small group of men in the vicinity of the town of Blackstone a vision and a dream of a school for the higher education of the women of our State and other Southern States. It was only a dream, but as every great and worthy undertaking has first started as a dream in the mind of some seer, so this dream began rapidly to take on shape. It was partly realized when some acres were purchased, a small building erected, and a young ambitious minister bv the name of fames Cannon, Jr., was selected as the first principal. The first session began in the year 1894 with twenty-nine hoarders. It is hard to realize that Blackstone College, great and influential as she has since grown to be, had a beginning so inconspicuous. But her history is romantic. Under the energetic leadership of Cannon and Adams there was soon no school in the State doing mo re for voung womanhood than Blackstone Female Institute. Daughters began coming from every direction, and before long there could he round in almost every church and community one or more “Blackstone Girls, who were engaged promi¬ nently in the religious life of the community, and who were making a definite contribution to the home and to the church. What a record ! What a history! It would take many pages to tell the whole story of the sacrifice on the part of the officers and teachers that was put into the erection of the building, into the enlargement of the student body, into the building of the Blackstone spirit. The dream for the higher education of women was finally realized when the Institute became, under the laws of the Commonwealth, a College for young women. And when the work was at its highest and best, there came the fires; Not one hut two! And it seemed as if the dream and the vision of many years was finally to go up in smoke and fail to he realized. This was not for long, however. For out of the ashes of the old, there soon began to rise the walls of a new and better Blackstone, until to-day we have an equip¬ ment and a student body of which every friend of the College may feel justly proud. But the future of Blackstone! W ho can tell. ' Who has the eye to behold this dream in all its completeness? What prophet is so hold as to place limits and boundaries, and who would rise up and say to such a spirit “Thus far and no farther?” Can any one measure the far-reaching significance of the countless influences that have emanated from her walls? What of Christian idealism, of Christian character, of high resolve and purpose she shall through 6 future years inspire in the hearts and lives of the many young women who shall pass in and out of her doors! It would he a bold prophet indeed, who would attempt to measure in words what the Blackstone influence is to be and where that influence is to end. Blackstone ' s future lies in the hands of her friends. The Board of Trustees, the Alumnae, the Faculty, and the student body must each make their contribution. But we believe that the future of our beloved Alma Mater is to be finally determined and measured by us and by the many other girls who live within her walls, who share her gracious privileges, and who go out as graduates of the Old College. A great responsibility rests upon us who have been to Blackstone. We have been great receivers, we must be large givers. We have been beneficiaries, we must become benefactors. Blackstone is a spirit ! A College does not consist of materials alone, of brick and mortar, of porphyry and stone. Curricula and endowments and faculties do ' not make a college. Blackstone is a spirit! We find here the spirit of goodwill, the spirit of service, the spirit of heroism, the spirit of unselfishness, the spirit of ministry. And we must take this spirit with us into life, and translate it into such terms as a needy world about us can understand and appreciate. Our obligation is to dedicate our lives to this task of disseminating the Blackstone spirit wherever we may go. To carry it into our homes, into our community, into our churches. Thus will the spirit of Blackstone become immortal, eternal! THIS IS THE FUTURE OF BLACKSTONE! 11. P. Myers, President. 7 Acorn Staff Margaret Skelton Virginia Burns Mary Owen Blackwell Lily Mollart— Helen Adkins— Frances Moore — Elsie Wall— Etta Haake Margaret Bickel Eleanor Burruss R EBECCA I 1 AYNIE — Charlotte Messick - Ida Price— Grayce Starbuck Annette Reed— Gertrude Eckhart— Miss Mary Garrott Mr. W. B. Gates —Editor-in-Chief Assistant Editor-in-Chief Business Manager Assistant Business Manager Advertising Managers Literary Editors O rgan ica tioii Ma nager - Art Editors Athletic Editor - Miscellaneous Editor —Secretary -Treasurer Faculty Literary Adviser Faculty Business Adviser s CONTENTS The Campus Administration The College The Academy Organizations Activities Athlectics Statistics Miscellaneous 10 “Wide open and un uarded si and our ( airs: ' The awakenin; morn, The ah proa ehini nu ht, Uncloses lliee with sii hs of peace. ' IVhercso ' er our steps max tend, Whcreso’er our courses end , Looking backivard zee shall e’er but cherish The quiet beauty of this familiar scene.’’ Reverend H. P. Myers, A. M. President A man of vision with a steadfast purpose, faithful to each task, he leading us on to larger undertakings—the dawn of a new day. 16 W. B. Gates, A. M. Vice-President and Dean With his kindly smile, wise counsel, and sincere sympathy lie lightens even the most irksome task and makes duly a pleasure. 17 George P. Adams Secretary and Treasurer Of him it is said that you have never been to Blackstone until you have known Mr. Adams. He is a part of the Blackstone spirit—a friend of every girl. 18 H. P. MYERS, A. M. Bible A. M„ Randolph-Macon College. W. B. GATES, A. M. Psychology and Education A. M., Randolph-Macon College, Post-graduate work. University of Virginia. CARRIE BELLE VAUGHAN, M. A. Social Director; History Winthrop College; Columbia University FLORENCE BELLE OGG, M. S. English Western Maryland College; M. S., University of Virginia; Graduate, Curry School of Expres¬ sion. JEAN FRANCES CRAIG, B. A. Educational and History Richmond City Normal; I!. A., Radolph-Macon Woman ' s College. MARY JACKSON GARROTT, A. B. I.at in A. B., Mississippi Woman ' s Col¬ lege; Summer Ouarter, University of Virginia. 19 FANNIE GOODWIN GATES Modern Languages Graduate, St. Hilda’s Hall; Two summers, University of Virginia; One summer, Universite de Geneve. ADA LEE BERREY, B. S. Mathematics B. S., Harrisonburg State Teachers’ College. RUTH HUNDLEY RICHARD¬ SON, B. A. Science Graduate, Academic Dept.. Blackstone College; B. A., Ran- dolph-Macon Woman ' s College. TEMPE WILLIAMS ELLEN A. A. Expression and Director of Physical Education Marjorie Webster School of Expression and Physical Educa¬ tion ; Harvard University. MARY ADAMS SAVEDGE D irector of Training School Graduate, Farmville Normal School; Student, University of Virginia and George Peabody Col¬ lege for Teachers; Principal, Homeville High School; Super¬ visor, Training School, Farmville Normal School. WILL YE ELIZABETH EVANS Asst. Direction of Training School Blackstone College; Chicago Recreational Training School; University of Chicago; Chicago Council of Religious Education. 20 EVA GERTRUDE GARY Voice Chowan College; Columbia Uni¬ versity ; Chautauqua Summer Schools. HELEN HOPE BROADDUS Piano Leefson - Hille Conservatory ; Countess Malatesta. Asst. Schnabel, Berlin. EMILY BLAIR Piano and Theory Martha Washington College; Pupil of Austin Conradi; Teach¬ er’s Certificate, Peabody Conserva¬ tory, Baltimore. KATHERYN MATTOX Piano Black-stone College; Farmville Teachers’ College; Pupil of Prof. A. Von Miller. MRS. ARCHER SUMMERSON Violin Pupil of Charlotte K. Hull; Sweetbriar College; Platt School of Music; Philip Mittell, New York City. MRS. L. E. WALLACE Art Lebanon Normal School, Ohio; Pupil of Prof. Bellows, New York City. 21 MRS. FANNIE MOSELEY COLEMAN Housekeeper MRS. OLA LUCKETT WILLIAMS Matron WILL B. OTEY, R. N. Nurse Graduate, Virginia Hospital; Member, National Organization Public Health Nurses; Red Cross Nursing Service. OLIVIA ATHEY Secretary to President MARION HAZARD CHAMP¬ ION Commercial Bryant Stratton Business Col¬ lege ; Massey Business College. 22 Mr. Y. B. Gates sponsor ‘‘Wearing the white flower of a blameless life.” Motto: “To thine own self be true. Colors : Green and White. Flower: White rose. 24 Senior Class OFFICERS Mary Owen Blackwell Elsie Wall__ Ernestine Harris. _ President .... Vice-President Secretary and Treasurer MARY OWEN BLACKWELL ALTON, VIRGINIA President Senior Class, 1925-26; Vice- President Student Executive Board, 1925- 26; Business, Manager, “Acorn, 1925-26; Secretary and Treasurer Olee Club, 1925-26; Sigma Delta, 1925-26; “Merry Marys’ ’’ Club, 1925-26; Athletic Association, 1924-26; Y. W. C. A., 1924- 26; Sidney Lanier Literary Society, 1924-26; Bat, 1924-26; “Acorn” Staff, 1924-25; President Treble Clef Club, 1924-25; Y. W. C. A. Cabinet, 1924-25. “The reason firm, the temperate will, Endurance , foresight, strength, and skill. Mary Owen has a winning personality and twinkling blue eyes which have won for her may friends. Her business like manner makes her successful in every undertaking. 25 ELSIE WALL ASPEN, VIRGINIA Vice-President Senior Class, 1925-26; Literary Editor, “Acorn, 1925-26; Sec¬ retary E. A. P. Literary Society, 1925- 26; President Circulu s Latinus, 1925-26 ; Scfuad Leader Hiking Club, 1925-26; President S. S. Class, 1925-26; Bat, 1924- 26; Athletic Association, 1923-26; Eta Beta Pi, 1924-25; Y. W. C. A., 1923-26; D. D. D.. 1923-24; E. A. P. Debate, 1925-26. “Sweetness, truth, and every grace One reads distinctly in her face.” Elsie has proved to us the proof of the saying, Precious things come in small packages. Quiet and reserved, yet full of fun and a good student, possessing great literary ability, she has won a place in all our hearts which can be filled by no one except “Punkin. ERNESTINE HARRIS DANVILLE, VIRGINIA Secretary and Treasurer Senior Class, 1925-26; K. K. Club, 1924-25; Z. Z. Club, 1924-25; Hiking Club, 1925-26; Bat, 1924-26; Athletic Association, 1924-26; Y. W. C. A., 1924-26; E. A. P. Literary Society, 1924-26; Le Cercle Francais, 1924-26; Circulus Latinus, 1924-25. “Her beauty of kind, her virtues from above, Happy is he that can obtain her love. Teenie is one of the prettiest and most attractive girls of our class. She knows boarding-school life for she went to Fer- rum four years before coming here. Here ' s hoping, Teenie, that through all your life you will be loved and admired as you were by us. 26 GERTRUDE ECKHART JENNIE MAY DUNN CREWE, VIRGINIA Secretary Student Executive Board, 1925-26; Vice-President Le Cercle Fran- cais, 1925-26; Secretary Merry Marys’” Club, 1925-26; Secretary S. S. Class, 1925-26; Athletic Association, 1924-26; Bat, 1924-26; Squad Leader Hiking Club, 1925-26; Tennis Club, 1925-26; Y. W. C. A., 1924-26; Christian Service Group, 1624-26; Sidney Lanier Literary Society, 1K24-26. Her air, her manners, all who saw admired, Courteous, coy and gentle, though re¬ tired. Jennie May is the kind of girl we would all like to be. She is sensible and business-like, yet she is always ready for a little fun. Here’s to her success in pedagogy. HUNTINGTON, WEST VIRGINIA President Teacher Training Group 1925-26 ; Treasurer Annual Staff, 1925-26 ; Treasurer, West Virginia Club, 1925-26; Stragglers” Club, 1925-26; K. K. Club. 1925-26; Hiking Club, 1925-26; Bat, 1925-26; Athletic Association, 1925-26; E. A. P. Literary Society, 1625-20; Y. W. C. A., 1925-26; Senior Class, 1925- 26; President E. A. P. Literary Society, Second term, 1925-26. There ' s in you all that ice believe of heaven, 1mazing brightness, purity, and truth, Eternal joy and everlasting love. One is at once attracted by Sis ' s” smiling face, shining black hair and large dark eyes. Coming to ns as a Senior, she lias won a warm place in our hearts. When there’s work to be done, she can be depended on. So here’s to you. old classmate, may all success and happiness ho yours ! 27 ETHEL MAE GARBEE LAWYERS, VIRGINIA Glee Club, 1925-26; Bat, 1924-26; Sid¬ ney Lanier Literary Society, 1924-26; Vice-President Junior College Class, 1924-25; Le Cercle Francais, 1924-26; Circulus Latinus, 1924-25; Blue Ridge Club, 1924-26; Christian Service Group, 1924-26; V. W. C. A„ 1921-26; Athletic Association, 1921-26; Treble Clef Club, 1924-26. “She that zvas ever fair, and never proud. Had tonc uc at zvill and yet zvas never loud. She is not what one would term loud, but she has always made enough noise around school for every one to know that she is here. We feel sure that she has ahead of her a brilliant career as an able pedagogue so we bid her “God¬ speed. ETTA G. HAAKE HAMBURG, NEW YORK President Student Executive Board, 1925-26; Y. W. C. A. Cabinet, 1924-26; Assistant Business Manager Acorn. 1924-25; Literary Editor Acorn,” 1925- 26; Sidney Lanier Literary Society, 1924- 26; Captain of Bats, 1924-25; Bat Hike Leader, 1925-26; Athletic Association, 1924-26; Tennis Club, 1925-26; Strag¬ glers” Club, 1925-26; Baseball Team, 1924- 25; Le Cercle Francais, 1924-26; Hiking Club, 1924-26; Dramatic Club, 1925- 26. “To those zvho knozv thee not, no zvords can paint And those zvho knozv thee, knozv zvords are faint. We have all learned to love the charm¬ ing Yankee brogue of our Student Gov¬ ernment President. May she ever be as faithful as she is and win as many friends as she did among us at Blackstone. 28 PLUMIE RUTH HEARN SMITH FIELD, VIRGINIA Semper Fidelis Club, 1925-26; Le Cercle Fraucais, 1925-26; Sidney Lanier Literary Society, 1924-26; Tiger, 1924- 26; Y. W. C. A., 1924-26; Athletic As¬ sociation, 1924-26. “Love, sweetness, goodness in her person shined.’’ Plumie came to us last year and we know that we are to be envied in having her because she is such a wonderful girl. She has a very quiet manner but be¬ neath this quietness lies a strong will and a winning personality. In classes she is always ready with an answer so we know that success will always be in store for her. MARY ELIZABETH JOHNSON BEAVER DAM, VIRGINIA Treasurer Student Executive Board, 1925 -26; Secretary Athletic Association, 1925-26; President Sidney Lanier Liter¬ ary Society, 1925-26; President “Merry Marys’’’Club, 1925-26; President Hiking Club, 1925-26; Richardson Hiking Club, 1925-26; Treasurer Tidewater Club, l lf 25- 26; Bat, 1924-26; Le Cercle Fraucais, 1924-26; Y. W. C. A., 1924-26. “Her smile slimes her disposition. Her friends her popularity. ' ' Mary has a charming personality and the power to attract others to her. She is sweet, kind and lovable, one with whom it is a pleasure to he associated. Her life will always be happy because of her numerous friends and admirers. 29 CHRISTINE KESLER EDITH LEWIS SKIP WITH, VIRGINIA Le Cercle Francais, 1925-26; Circulus Latinus, 1922-23; Tennis Club, 1925-26; Hiking Club, 1925-26; E. A. P. Literary Society, 1922-26; V. W. C. A.. 1924-26; Bat, 1924-26; Athletic Association, 1924- 26; Treble Clef Club, 1924-26; Treasurer Treble Clef Club, 1924-25; Day Pupils ' Club, 1921-25; Christian Service Group, 1925-26; Sophomore Basket-Ball Team, 1922-23. If hardships you meet and do your best, You need not worry about the rest. Christine has shown us that this is true for she always does her best under any circumstances. Her patience and unselfish disposition command our ad¬ miration. We feel sure that whatever her vocation she will climb to the top as she has done at B. C. G. PORT HAYWOOD, VIRGINIA President Semper Fidelis Club, 1925- 26; Captain Bats, 1925-26; Captain Bat Baseball Team, 1924-25; Athletic Asso¬ ciation, 1924-26; Bat, 1924-26; Christian Service Group, 1924-26; Y. W. C. A., 1924-26; Le Cercle Francais, 1925-26; Sidney Lanier Literary Society, 1924-26; Tidewater Club, 1925-26. There is no chance, no destiny, no fate, Can circumvent or hinder or control The firm resolve of a determined soul.” Without Edith our class would be in¬ complete. She says what she thinks and sticks to it. She radiates pep at those old Bat meetings and if the cup doesn ' t go to the Bats it will not be her fault. May she assume leadership in life as ably as she has among us. 30 GRACE A. POWERS MARY LUCILE McLEAREN REISTERSTOWN, MARYLAND “Merry Marys’” Club, 1925-26; Le Cercle Francais, 1925-26; Glee Club, 1924-26; Bat, 1924-26; Athletic Associa¬ tion, 1924-26; Christian Service Group, 1924-26; Sidney Lanier Literary Society, 1924-26; Y. W. C. A., 1924-26. “She’s all my fancy minted her, She ' s lovely, she ' s divine. ' ' “The power of thought, the magic of the mind” are Lucile ' s outstanding quali¬ ties. Ever ready is she with a sunny smile and a pleasant word. She will always remain in our memories as a good friend, a pleasant companion and a fine classmate. NORTH WEST, VIRGINIA Treasurer Bats, 1925-26; Hiking Club, 1925-26; Bat, l ' t24-26; Secretary and Treasurer Junior College Class, 1924- 25; President Le Cercle Francais, 1924- 25; Vice-President E. A. P. Literary Society, 1924-25; E. A. P. Literary So¬ ciety, ' 1924-26; Glee Club, 1924-26; President K. K. Club, 1924-25; Cheer Leader, 1925-24; President Tidewater Club, 1924-25; Tidewater Club, 1921- 26; Y. W. C. A.. 1921-26; Athletic As¬ sociation, 1921-26. “The world ' s no heller if we worry Life ' s no longer if we hurry.’’ Grade is ever ready for fun and a good time. She doesn’t believe in being unhappy though she can be serious when necessary. And style? Well, she al¬ ways has it. 31 SARAH ANNETTE REED HINNOM, VIRGINIA Atheltic Association, 1924-26; E. A. P. Literary Society, 1924-26; Circulus Lati- nus, 1924-25; Treasurer S. S. Class, 1925-26; Secretary ' ' Acorn Staff, 1925- 26; V. YV. C. A. ' 1924-26; Tiger, 1924- 26; Tidewater Club, 1925-26. “IVhate ' cr she did leas done with so much ease, In her alone ’tivas natural to please. Her lovely curls and winning person¬ ality attracted all to her. Friends she made bv her sunny smiles and kind deeds. She is always true and faithful, ready to lend a helping hand to those in need. MARY ROWLAND RIDDLE CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA Secretary Sidney Lanier Literary So¬ ciety, 1925-26; Sidney Lanier Literary Society, 1924-26: Y. W. C. A„ 1924-26; Le Cercle Francais, 1924-26; Preside: ' Blue Ridge Club, 1924-26: Kappa Beta Supper Club, 1924-25; Hiking Club, 1924-25; Bat, 1924-25; Christian Service Group, 1924-26. ‘‘Amazing brightness, purity and truth, Eternal ioy and everlasting love. Her being expresses sweetness, good¬ ness, and gentleness. A smile, a sympa¬ thetic heart and a willing spirit com¬ bined with just Mary make a girl of true blue,” and our hearts grow sad to think of leaving one so fine. 32 MARGARET SKELTON WEYERS CAVE, VIRGINIA Editor-in-Chief, “Acorn.” 1925-26; President E. A. P. Literary Society, 1925-26; Assistant Editor “Acorn,” 1924-25; Athletic Association, 192 -26; Tiger, 1924-26; Track Team. 1924-25; Y. W. C. A., 1924-26; Le Cercle Fran- cais, 1924-21); Circulus Latinus, l ( ' 24-25; Treasurer Blue Ridge Club, 1924-25; E. A. P. Debate, 1924-25 ; Christian Serv¬ ice Group, 1924-26; Y. W. C. A., 1925- 26; E. A. P. Literary Society, 1924-26. “A perfect woman, nobly planned, To warm, to comfort and command. Margaret has made an enviable record in all her work as is evidenced by the fact that she was chosen the most in¬ tellectual from our group. May like suc¬ cess attend her in the future. EDYTHE LILLIAN SKELTON WEYERS CAVE, VIRGINIA Le Cercle Francais, 1925-26; E. A. P. Literary Society, 1924-26; Y. W. C. A., 1924-26; Christian Service Group, 1924- 26; Blue Ridge Club, 1924-26; Tiger, 1924-26; Athletic Association, 1924-26. Only a sivect anil virtuous soul Like seasoned limber never gives. Lillian is a faithful member of our class. She does not talk much but when she does it is worth-while. “As stead¬ fast as the arrow; as true as steel: as brilliant and constant as the stars.” Even these fall short of expressing her true character. 33 THEKLA SUDDITH ELEANOR WHITMORE BRIGHTWOOD, VIRGINIA Y. W. C. A., 1924-26; Blue Ridge Club, 1924-26; Sidney Lanier Literary Society, 1924-26; Le Cercle Francais, 1924-26; Kappa Beta Supper Club, 1924- 25; Tiger, 1924-26; Athletic Associa¬ tion, 1924-26. “In thy face I see The woman of honor, truth and loyalty. Thekla and generosity are synomymous terms. Underneath her quietness there is an unexpected spirit of fun and humor. Her classmates have found in her a kind and true friend and she leaves old B. C. G. with their good wishes for her future success. CREWE, VIRGINIA President Y. W. C. A., 1925-26; Merry Marys’ Club, 1925-26; Y. W. C. A., 1924-26; Treasurer Circulus Lati- nus, 1925-26; Semper Fidelis Club. 1925- 26; Bat, 1924-26; Christian Service Group, 1924-26; Sidney Lanier Literary Society, 1924-26. True to herself, true to her friends, True to her duty alivays.” There is no finer girl on the campus than Eleanor. She is all the more popu¬ lar because she is our postman. Many is the time we have wished that we could borrow her brain for a few minutes. Here’s to you, our Y. W. President, may you reap the best in life’s harvest! 34 Graduation ’Tis a lovely Maytime evening. Twilight’s shadow softly falls; There is sound of joy and gladness Ringing through old Blackstone ' s halls. Every heart its song is singing. And one girl less than a score Gather here for graduation For their college days are o’er. They are happy for they’ve labored With a purpose strong and true, Through the years they’ve spent at Blackstone Ever with this goal in view. But there’s too a touch of sadness—- All must now go different ways; They must leave their Alma Mater, They are through with college days. What awaits our loyal Seniors, As they make their pilgrimage From the dawn of womanhood To the twilight of old age? Ah! The future holds the answer— Holds in it their hidden fate, For the coming of that future We can only trust and wait. Poet, ’2G 35 History of the Senior Class p5Ff| S June is drawing nigh, we already begin to feel retrospective. After Wfyhr! all, isn ' t a great part of our lite spent in reviewing the past? As L . ' L 2 —i we l 00 h back, we wish time and again that we could live over these two short years. How differently we would live them! We realize that history is ever the same and that the history of our class is very much like the histories of all the other classes, vet, because it is ours, we forget that it is not a new story. Grace and Ethel Mae could tell us much about Blackstone for they went through the preparatory department here. They have endured equally fires and changes of administration. They readily identify the following: Dr. Christian (and Mutt), Miss Stoakley, Miss Martin, Miss Bennett, Mr. Myers, Mr. Gates, and Miss Gary. In the fall of ' 24 thirty-six eager College Juniors entered Blackstone. I fad this been a four-year college we would have been dubbed “rats and subjected to initiation but at Blackstone College Juniors are privileged char¬ acters. After we had been here long enough to adjust ourselves, we were given a vellow slip of paper bearing all the regulations and privileges of College Juniors. We didn’t like the rules so well but we certainly did enjoy the privileges. In the fall of ' 25 we again assembled to resume our work though we knew it would mean work if we expected to attain those coveted sheepskins. Of the thirty-six Juniors eighteen returned to enter the graduating class. We were feeling rather doleful that our class was going to be smaller than that of ’25 when we found that we had a new Senior. Gertrude had come to 11 s, a Senior. We are very proud of the fact that the highest honors of the school are in our class. From our number came the Student Government President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer; the Editor-in-Chief, and the Business-Manager of the “Acorn, and most of the Staff; the V . C. A. President, the Captain of the “Bats” and the President of the Poe Literary 36 Society. Ours is quite an illustrious group and some of our members have won fame that will go down in the history of Blackstone College. However, all the things must come to an end. Just so it is with our student life. June is drawing near. The time is not far away when we will he clothed in cap and gown and receive the long-cherished diplomas. Our paths will soon diverge and we will scatter far and wide. Here ' s hoping that we have absorbed the ideals of the College and that our lives may truly be “as cornerstones polished after the similitude of a palace. Wall, ’20. 37 Special Students HELEN ADKINS RICHMOND, VIRGINIA Earth ' s noblest thing—a -woman per¬ fected. To know her is to love her,” so how could we help loving Helen ? Her cheerfulness, her faithfulness, and her unselfishness have won her many friends, who will long remember the inspiration she has been to them. We would nat¬ urally expect our first graduate in music to make her mark in the musical world but we have reason to believe her destiny involves a Methodist parsonage instead. SARA LUCIUS SUMTER, SOUTH CAROLINA “Happy I am, from care I am free — Why can ' t they all be contended like ' me?” Without our good-natured Sallie we are convinced that our senior class would be incomplete. She is a good sport, who helps people so much with her cheerful¬ ness that we all like to be near her. Sara talks a great deal and she has a very characteristic laugh, but we enjoy listening to her and old B. C. will hate to see her leave. We know she has been a favorite in former classes and we can say she has won a place in our hearts too. 38 Miss Ruth Richardson Sponsor . President Vice-President .....Secretary _ Treasurer Junior Class OFFICERS Swan Marks.___ ______ Frances Moore ... Frances Hancock_ Virginia Burns_ 40 RUTH ATKINS True to herself; true to her friends; true to her duty always.” DIXIE BIZZELL And still we gazed and still our wonder grew, That one small head could carry all she knew.” VIRGINIA BURNS None knew thee but to love thee; None named thee but to praise.” FRANCES CARTER And all that’s best of dark and bright, Met in her aspect and her eyes.” SUSIE COCKE ‘For Nature made her what she is, And never made another.’ ’ ELOISE DARDEN “There’s no living with her nor without her.” 41 GRACE DAVIS The only way to have a friend is to be one.” NELLIE DELOATCHE Her heart is as far from fraud as heaven is from earth.” JULIA EMILY DREW Better be small and shine, Than be larger and cast a shadow.” MARTHA ELLIOTT Thought is deeper than all speech. MADGE ESKERIDGE There’s a twinkle in her eye at every glad surprise.” RUTH FRANCISCO “It ' s a magic thing that makes me what I am. 42 FRANCES HANCOCK ' A friend to all in every way, She scatters cheer and hope’s glad ray.” REBECCA HAYNIE Her eyes, blue pools of mirrored light, Wherein pure thoughts do dwell. MARY NELSON HEFLIN ‘‘Her air, her manner all admired, Courteous and gentle, though re¬ tired.” DOROTHY HEVENER “Learned and fair and good is she.” RIZPAH HEVENER “Thy modesty is a candle to thy merit.” VIRGINIA HUPMAN “When honor, faith, and love are one, All lesser things must lie out¬ done.” 43 MARY KELL AM ‘Sweetness, truth and every grace, One reads distinctly in her face.” MARION McNAIR She is true to her word, her work and her friends.” SWANN MARKS “And her modest manner and graceful air Show her wise and good as she is fair.” LILY MOLLART “I may be as good as I please If I please to be good. FRANCES MOORE “A girl that’s always true and fine, Of pals the very best, With wit and fun she ' ll ever shine— Oh, well, just guess the rest. MARY MOORE “I say ' that no profit grows where no pleasure is taken.” 44 LUCILLE OWEN Preserverance and honesty are her keynotes.” DELL POLLARD “The world’s no better if we worry ; Life’s no longer if we hurry.” IDA PRICE “She’s a jolly good sport and all things show it, I thought so once, but now I know it.” GERTRUDE ROBERTSON “Sincere and true; I strive in all my best to do.” VIRGINIA SAUNDERS “Beware! When she meditates, mischief is brewing.” ELVA SIMMS “Young and at the happy age that knows no fear.” 45 MARY HOLMES SMITH ' Music hath charms— LORNA STOUTAMYER ‘Whatever sky ' s above me. Here ' s a heart for any fate. VIRGINIA VAWTER ' A true and ever faithful friend. Unchanging to the very end. MARTHA WILLIAMS “Quality—not quantity. DOROTHY WINN When she’s good, she’s very, very good, but when she ' s bad— nut sed!” Teacher Training Class Secretary and Treasurer. President Vice President Ballah Eckhart Eddins Miss Berrey Sponsor 48 EDNA ATWOOD ‘No matter what the subject be, For information come to me. ERLENE AYLOR I would that my tongue would utter the thoughts that are in me.” RUTH CHICK ‘‘Hang sorrow, care killed a cat, and therefore let’s be merry.” JENNIE MAE DUNN ‘Not too serious, not too gay And a true-blue girl in every way.” DOROTHY EVANS ‘Here’s to our little ‘blondie’— ‘Chic’ and ‘sporty’ is her descrip¬ tive ; Work, or studies, mar not her joys, And ' hearts, indeed, are her ob¬ jective.’ ETHEL MAE GARBLE “Attempt the, end, and never stand to doubt; Nothing so hard, but search will find it out.” 49 ERNESTINE HARRIS Her eyes are like the morning dews, And her cheeks like wild flower hues.” BLANCHE HOLLIDAY A cheerful heart, a strong mind, A truer sport you’ll never find.” LOUISE JONES A teacher, yes, that ' s what she ' ll be— Sincere and charming and cool. Work will be but a pleasure For those she teaches in school.” CHRISTINE KESLER Common sense is Nature’s gift But reason is an art.” HELEN MILLS Her pencil drew whate’er her soul designed And oft the happy draft surpassed the image in her mind. LUCILE McLEAREN It ' s the songs ye sing And the smiles ye wear That’s a-makin’ the sun shine every where.” 50 AGNES O ' DELL She’s just a lass from Ridgeway The kind you ' ll like to meet, Not ‘struck’ on work or study But reallj—hard to beat.” IDA PRICE Short and sporty, witty too, Nothing more or less; But if you think that she ' s not wise You have another guess.” MARY RIDDLE The time has come when pals must part, But, oh, how we hate to leave her. She was ever ready, so faithful and true. Life would be dreary without her.” ANNETTE REED A face with gladness overspread, Soft smiles by human kindness bred.” LILLIAN SKELTON “Rare compound of quality, noble and true, With plenty of sense and good humor.” MARGARET SKELTON “Great thoughts, great feelings Come to her like instincts un¬ awares.” 51 THEKLA SUDDITH “A silent, great soul, she was one of those who can not but be earnest, whom Nature herself has appointed sincere.” RUHAMA SETZLER A very small girl with a great big heart, And a head full of plans for the future; She says it is wise to ‘put others wise, ' So she, too, hopes to be a teacher. BERTHA TOWLER Why rush? Rome was not built in a day.” VIRGINIA VAWTER Born for success she seemed, With grace to win, with heart to hold, With shining gifts that take all eyes.” 52 - Miss Ellen Sponsor Senior High School Class OFFICERS Virginia Henry_ Girlie Wright_ Champe Grant___ Elizabeth Tombleson_ - President V ice-President - Secretary - Treasurer 54 FRANCES BARROW A bright, gentle thing Like the -dawn of the morn Or the dews of the spring. LILLIAN BEALE When she picks up her bow And her violin doth show. We sit listening with awe; No better musician we ever saw. BEATRICE BELL A friend at all times She ' s always sure to be, A charming little pal— That’s our Bee.” MARGARET BICKEL By all who know her she’s loved and adored, Because all save righteousness is by her abhorred. Among her many friends she’s one bright spot Never striving to be that which she is not. RUTH E. BIRCH Here ' s a girl with a heart and a smile That makes the bubble of life- worth while. MARC AR ET BEN N ETT In this world of exploration Loving is her occupation. 55 GRACE EDITH BRYANT Ever loyal, steadfast, true, A friend to all and brilliant, too; She’s always dreaming—wonder why ! She’ll prove true to her ideals high. ELEANOR BURRUSS Are you looking for someone to cure you when you’re blue, Or searching for a Pal whom you know is always true ? We can solve your problem in the very easiest way, For our Laughing Eleanor will chase all care away. VIRGINIA COBB Grace was in all her steps, heaven in her eyes. In every gesture dignity and love. FRANCES CROWDER Domestic and musical is the Frances we see; ’Tis not for us to say what fortune may decree, But we know what e ' er befalls her lot Little Frances Crowder will never be forget. EVABELLE DEAN Just a blue-eyed Senior Who comes from town each day. How the girls do envy her, ’Cause she’s from B. M. A. JO DREWRY Tall and sedate, charming I’m sure, Is this young college girl, gay yet demure. 56 EUGENIA EDDINS With hair so brown and eyes so blue We watch her day by day And wish with all our hearts that we, too, Were just as happy and as gay. ELIZABETH ELEY Along life’s tedious, wayward road Her carefree joy ' ll make light the load. FRANCES CHRISTINE GARRETTE A good pal in ever}- way, One not found every day Has she charm and has she pep ? Sure—and also a splendid rep. CHAMPE GRANT Who’s that looking so petite, Charming all that she doth meet? Dancing eyes and golden hair— Our own Champe, of all most fair. DOROTHY GRIZZARD Quiet, bright, and attractive is she; What more could one ask her to be ? Very independent and full of fun, Yet her studies are never left undone. EVELYN HARVEY Dear little Evelyn always so gay ; Her friends remember her this way. Loving and generous we’ve found her to be, If you don’t believe us just try her and see. 57 VIRGINIA HENRY “Miss Reliable” is her name, At work or play great is her fame. The very best wishes with her we send, For first of all she ' s a staunch, true friend. LILLIE HERNDON When Lillie laughs the world is gay. All care is driven far away; A merry heart goes all the day. MARY HOLT Our Mary, of the lovely brown hair Ready to aid a friend in despair; A girl is she with the same sweet smile, A look 1 that says Make Life Worth While.” ELIZABETH HOWERTON It never pays to worry—things are bound to happen anyway. CHARLOTTE HORTON Laugh and the world laughs with you. MARTHA JENKINS She ' s full of mischief, we’ll admit, But beneath it all. there’s no friend more true We think our good will be to her just fits— “May your eyes never be blue. 58 NATHALIE JOHNSON Three words describe her—talka¬ tive, good looking and smiles. She is fond of Math, and her good grades are always envied. “Suc¬ cess, Old Dear!” ANNE JONES If studying is a crime, I’m not guilty; yet she gets through some¬ how. How about sharing the com¬ bination, Anne? HATTIE LACKEY Just who could resist those spark¬ ling eyes? There’s mischief lurking in them, too ; But Hattie’s a wholesome combi¬ nation Of all that a girl should be. CONNIE LUGAR With your bright eyes and enticing face, You’ll always be the first in the race. LUCIE CARTER MARSTON A student of repute and eager in the pursuit of knowledge. EMILY McCLANNAN Trojan is a regular sheik, But best of all, she ' s a grand athlete. 59 CATHERINE MOODY She’s beautiful and therefore to be wooed, She ' s a woman and therefore to be won. ETHEL REDMAN Here’s to a sure enough popular girl. One who sets your heart awhirl! Quite attractive, a good sport, too, A winning maid with heart most true. JESSIE REDMAN That gentle, soft, engaging air, Which in olden times adorned the fair. VIRGINIA ROSE Who can help but love those danc¬ ing eyes ? She uses them in fun and play, But sober is she when duty calls; We know she ' ll win the day. JULIA SMITH This Julia true to the ancient name Is ordained to a glorious fame; She ' s as noble and as true As the Roman dame. GRACE STARBUCK Of softest manners, unaffected mind. Love of peace, and friend of humankind. 60 RUBELL SUGG To look at Rubell you’d think her a saint— But oh how looks betray! CHARLOTTE SWIMLEY Eyes that twinkle, eyes that gleam ; Remote from all she doth seem; But she daily brings such cheer, That we’re glad to have her near. ELIZABETH TOMBLESON In thy face I see The woman of honor, truth, and loyalty. ELIZABETH TUCK When hearts are true, few words will do. EMILY TYSINGER A sunny disposition just as sunny as her hair, Under no condition has she ever proved unfair. GIRLIE WEIGH ' I Whene ' er we see Girlie’s smile For us, all life seems worth while; She has mastered the finest art Of breaking some poor man’s heart. 61 Snapshots Junior Class OFFICERS Lillian Wynn... Cleo Varney .... Miss Jean Craig _ President Secretary and Treasurer _ Sponsor Irma Adams Catherine Aylor Frances Bailey Annie L. Barden Juanita Brown Alice Burt Adelaide Chiles Ruth Cottrell Dorothy Dudley Adelia Gay MEMBERS Nathalie Hardy Mary Holmes Marion Jackson Margaret Kantzler Allie Kelley Irene Leclerq Elizabeth Lindsay Charlotte Messick Miriam Nicholson Margaret Overstreet Lillian Wynn Elizabeth Robertson Ethel Rowe Elizabeth Smith Julia Smith Kathleen Taylor Bessie Towler Cleo Varney Frances Ware Alise Wells Grace Williams 64 Sophomore Class Susan Killian ... Mary Ellice Lee Dorothy Knoll Bettie Montague Miss Fan Gates . OFFICERS President Vice-President ... Secretary _ Treasurer ...Sponsor Nadine Allison Mildred Crowe Grace Downs Leona Drewry Jo Fleming Helen Garbee MEMBERS Mary Hardesty Julia Harry Susan Killian Dorothy Knoll Mary Ellice I ee Lucile Maynard Frances Yates Charlotte Messick Effie Moore Bettie Montague Lucile Mundy Gertrude Sawyer N an Yancey 66 Freshman Class OFFICERS Madeline Moore... Pearl Farabow.— Jean Reynolds.... Mary Dame Miss Mary Garrott ... President Vice-President ...Secretary ,—T reasurer _ Sponsor MEMBERS Lucy Berger Harriett Brown Katherine Crump Mary Daniel Rose Fisher Mary Epes Lucy Pearl Farabow Beulah Handley Rachel Hogan Marguerite Justice McFoy Knight Ethel Moore Farabow Mabel Madeline Moore Jean Reynolds Ethel Shewey Gladys Shewey Gracie Wells Nannie Wells Wright 68 ©rgantzatuma - t IK: nr, , r f ' ’ 1C D • Sac. f«(� r « Etta Haakc prc STUDENT Mi , j V 1 j r«c� IK A J uc Executive Board f arj Ow... r3i ' k� ' )i ft | r «- r r. « � « C. lie 6C « ' • r 5 OFFICERS Eleanor Whitmore___ President Elizabeth Tombleson_ Vice-President and Undergraduate Representative Frances Moore... Grace Bryant... Etta Haake ... Miss Jean Craig_ Miss Tempe Ellen.... Miss Katherine Mattox .. Miss Carrie Belle Vaughan ... DEPARTMENT Virginia Henry .. Devotional Virginia Burns_ World Fellowship Champe Grant____ Social Virginia Young_ Social Service Lily Mollart... __________ Secretary _ Treasurer ....Student Body Representative Faculty Advisers . Honorary Adviser COMMITTEES Frances Hancock..._ _ Decoration Ma rgaret Skelton_ __ Publicity Catherine Aylor_ Finance Helen Adkins_ Music _ Little Grey Hut 70 Life Service Group Virginia Burns,.. Miss Jean Craig Helen Adkins Ruth Atkins Edna Atwood Dixie Bizzell Eleanor Burruss Virginia Burns Jennie May Dunn Adelaide Chiles Nellie De Loatche Elizabeth Eley Ethel Mae Garbee OFFICERS MEMBERS Evelyn Harvey Virginia Henry Mary Holt Mary Nelson Heflin Julia Harry Christine Kesler Madeline Kelso Marion McNair Lucile McLearen Frances Moore Catherine Moody Louise Newman ....President Faculty Advisor Swann Marks Lucile Owen Sarah Overby Lillian Skelton Margaret Skelton Mary Holmes Smith Alma Tillery Martha Williams Eleanor Whitm ire Lois Wagstaff Virginia Young 71 Johnson Burns Riddle Tillery President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Sidney Lanier Literary Society I IE Sidney Lanier Literary Society has carried the responsibility of its second year ' s work well. The year of lt)25-2(i has been a com¬ plete success. The Saturday evening programs have been well-planned and entered into with “pep and go. Thev consist of music, readings, essays and debates. Often one program is given over to the study of the life and works of some famous writer. Such an evening proves beneficial as well as entertaining. This year the society elected new officers in January. The officers for the first term were: Mary Johnson, President: Virginia Burns, Vice-President; Mary Riddle, Secretary; and Alma Tillery, Treasurer. The first term was very successful under these officers anti we were loathe to part with them. The officers for the second term were: Virginia Henry, President; Virginia Young, Vice-President; Virginia Vawter, Secretary; and Ruth Birch, Treasurer. The society owes much of its success to its sponsor, Miss Ruth Rich¬ ardson, who has guided anti directed it in all its plans and activities. After such a successful vear the society looks forward to the coming year with hope anil assurance. ■my ' - .. i . .. ■iiiiiiiawiMiMrjii .. - .: ilMPH - Members Helen Adkins Adelia Gay Lucile Mundy Roxie Albert Dorothy Grizzard Vlarion McNair Edna, Atwood Helen, Garbee Margaret Overstreet Ruth Atkins Annie Giles Lucile Owen Effie Avent Etta Haake Sarah Overby Lillian Beale Nathalie Hardy Viola Payne Mae Ballah Julia Harry Ida Price Ruth Birch Virginia Henry Elizabeth Pritchett Mary Owen Blackwell Mary Holt Mary Riddle Grace Bryant Charlotte Horton Virginia Rose Beatrice Bell Mary Nelson Heflin Jean Reynolds Virginia Burns Plu mie Hearn Mary Holmes Smith Harriet Brown Virginia Hupman Gladys Shewey Lucy Berger Rispah 1 revener Ethel Shewey Mildred Crowe Dorothy Hevencr Hazel Shewey Lucile Childress Mary Johnson Thekla Suddith Jennie May Dunn Louise Jones (iraycc Starbuck Jo Drewry Martha Jenkins Gertrude Sawyer Grace Davis Margaret Kantzler Elva Simms Mary Daniel Madeline Kelso (irace Slone Dorothy Dudley Charlotte Kiser Bessie Tovvler Julia Emily Drew Mary Kcllam Kathleen Taylor Leona Drewry McFoy Knight Alma Tillery Martha Elliott Mary Ellice Lee Virginia Vawter Dorothy Evans Edith Lewis Frances Ware Ethel Mae Garbee Elizabeth Lindsay Eleanor Whitmore Frances Garrette Connie Lugar Grace Williams Anna (bates Carolyn Lindsay Nan Yancey Marjorie Gates Frances Moore Virginia Young 73 Skelton Grant Wall Hancock President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Edgar Allan Poe Literary Society H O school, however great, is complete without a literary society. This was realized at Blackstone in the fall of 1924 when the students organized the two societies, the Sidney Lamer and the Edgar Allan Poe. The first year of the society was a very successful one and the second has been still more successful. The officers for the first term were: Margaret Skelton, President; Champe Grant, Vice-President; Elsie Wall, Secretary; and Frances Hancock, Treasurer. There could not have been more faithful and capable officers, but in order that more girls be given the opportunity to hold office, at the beginning of the second term in ' 20 a new president, vice- president, and secretary were elected. Gertrude Eckhart, President; Swann Marks, Vice-President; and Ethel Redman, Secretary have all proved worthy of the honor. The purpose and aim of the society has been to train the members in reading, debating, writing of essays and other forms of composition, ren¬ dering of music, and, above all, in originality of ideas. That this purpose has been accomplished is due to the untiring and never-ceasing efforts of the directors, Miss Nathalie Thompson in ' 21 and Miss Mary Garrott in ' 2d, the loyalty and faithfulness of the officers, the support and interest of the members. Although the past of the Poe Society has been great, the future will be still greater. A brighter and more glorious future is possible and ma y be accomplished if the members bear in their minds and hearts the one word, “Excelsior.” 74 Members Irma Adams Frances Hancock Louise Newman Erlenc Aylor Beulah Handley Miriam Nickolson Katherine Aylor Mary Hardesty Agnes O’Dell Frances Bailey Ernestine Harris Dell Pollard Margaret Bickel Rebecca Haynie Pinkie Powers Dixie Bizzell Lillie Herndon Grace Powers Annie L. Barden Blanche Holliday Jessie Redman Eleanor Burruss Edith Holliday Ethel Redman Alice Burt Elizabeth Howerton Annette Reed Margaret Bell Marion Jackson Gertrude Robertsoi Frances Carter Nancy Jackson Kitty Rowland Mary Carter Nathalie Johnson Ethel Rowe Lucy Chick Anne Jones Virginia Saunders Ruth Chick Christine Kcsler Elva Simms Susie Cocke Allie Kelley Ruhama Setzler Ruth Cottrell Susan Killian Lillian Skelton Katherine Crump Elma Love Margaret Skelton Eloise Darden Connie Lugar Julia Smith Cracc Downs Sara Lucius Lorna Stoutamyer Nellie De Loatche Swann Marks Charlotte Swimley Eugenia Eddins Emily McClanan Bertha Towler Elizabeth Eley Lucy Carter Marston Cleo Varney Madge Eskridge Lucilc Maynard Lois Wagstaff Pearl Everettc Helen Mills Elsie Wall Lucy Farabow Katherine Moodv Martha Williams Pearl Farabow Lily Mollart Dorothy Winn loscphinc Fleming Effie Moore Girlie Wright Madeline Foster Mary Moore Lillian Wynn Ruth Francisco Madeline Moore Nan Yancey Champe Grant Ethel Moore Bettie Montague Francis Yates 75 Ld.n-esiie ' hVe I rtfhces Moore Ld Vicc-lt-esiiemte Jcmme Hd ? I) urm U Secretaire,-,e Dixie Bi?zel LalDarrdme N))e. FdTi Gdtes Circulus Latinus Motto: Fit Via Vi OFFICERS Elsie Wall __________ Consul Louise Jones__ Acdile Eleanor Whitmore_ Quaestor Miss Mary Garrott..__ Sponsor MEMBERS Eleanor Burruss Evelyn Harvey Mary Moore Mildred Crowe Mary Nelson Heflin Margaret Overstreet Eloise Darden Virginia Hupman Lucile Owen Evabelle Dean Louise Jones Grayce Starbuck Nellie De Loatche Madeline Kelso Cleo Varney Grace Downs Lucy Carter Marston Lois Wagstaff Julia Emily Drew Swann Marks Elsie Wall Pearl Everette Madeline Moore Eleanor Whitmore Effie Moore 77 Dramatic Club “I would define, in brief, the poetry of words as the rhythmical creation of beauty. Its sole arbiter is taste.”—P oe. MEMBERS Margaret Bell Madge Eskridge Ruth Francisco Etta Haake Susan Killian Madeline Moore Gertrude Robertson Lorna Stoutamyer Charlotte Swimley T—3 Gle e Club OFFICERS Miss Eva Gary ________ _ Director Lily Mollart..____ _ _ _ President Helen Adkins------- .... _ Accompanist Mary Owen Blackwell_ Secretary and Treasurer MEMBERS Eleanor Burruss Margaret Bell Ruth Chick Madge Eskridge Ruth Francisco Ethel Mae Garbcc Champc (jrant Edith Holliday Sara Lucius Connie Lugar I .lieile Maynard Lucile McLcaren Cathe rine Moody Frances Moore Lucilc Owen Grace Powers Ethel Redman Doris Riley Kitty Rowland Mary Holmes Smith Elizabeth Tombleson Martha Williams Dorothy Winn Girlie Wright Lillian Wynn 79 Preble Club O “Music zvashcs aivay from the soul the dust of every OFFICERS Mary Owen Blackwell .. Frances Moore _________. Vice Lucile Owen _ Secretary and MEMBERS Annie Laurie Barden Lillian Beale Margaret Crawley Mildred Crowe Leona Drewrv Ethel Mae Garbee Mary Nelson Heflin Edith Holliday Christine Kesler Swann Marks Lucy Carter Marston Lucile Maynard Lily Mollart Louise Newman Agnes O ' Dell Doris Reily Martha Williams SPONSORS Miss Burton Miss Blair 80 -day life.” _ President •-President T reasurcr rwWN.. e merry or .o - morrou u- e mau I dry OwenJJIac iwel) Jessie Red ynQn C harlot te less it A Girlie Wright ff-es deht Ethel RedfVtih Secretary hiss Eau hat s ohsor Eh ' a tor Bu rrn ss Jlebeccct Hay Hie. Cdther ne AjooJy 0S6 SWIM LEV V)C£ PRES. MAE BALLAH PR0 Tp o J HARDS0N ' bill; NKmsow p 1 □ s - □ OFFICERS “Frisky” Francisco - Swimi.ky. Skickts” Moork “Proi ” l k maruson . President Vice-President Secretary and Treasurer Sponsor 87 rraeie Most Jocks “Tc teine Fat Club OFFICERS Helen Adkins ... Margaret Bell ... Lucile Owen ... Mrs. H. P. Myers ... Miss Will B. Otey President ....Vice-President Secretary and Treasurer ...Sponsor _ Medical Adviser MEMBERS Ruth Birch Alice Burt Jo Fleming Edith Lewis Elizabeth Lindsay Catherine Moody Virginia Rose Lorna Stoutamyer 90 Semper Ficlelis Club Colors: Green and white Motto: “Others” Flower: White rose Edith Lewis . Alma Tillery Mr. Geo. P. Adams Mrs. O. L. Williams Mrs. Fannie Coleman William Bennlit OFFICERS ...President Secretary and Treasurer Sponsor . Idz’iscrs Mascot MEMBERS Erlene Aylor Annie Laurie Barden Virginia Burns Lucile Childress Grace Davis Dorothy Dudley Nellie De Loatchc Pearl Everettc Helen Garbee Lillie Herndon Plumie 1 learn Viola Payne Annie Giles I ' dva Simms Grace Slone Nannie Stone Lois Wagstaff Lucie Wagstaff E1 canor Whitmore Edith Lewis Alma Tillery Lima Love Virginia Young Leah Wells 91 Motto: “Practice what you Flower : Jack-in-the-pulpit. Colors : Champagne and wine Mr. Myers.... Miss Garrott ... Lily Mollart — Girlie Wright ... Eleanor Burruss ... Frances Moore ... Lucile Owen ... Swann Marks Ruth Atkins _ Madeline Kelso .. Virginia Henry Sarah Overby___ Julia Harry ... Helen Mills ... Christine Kesler Virginia Hupman... M ary Hardesty... Ruth Francisco......— preach. Chairman of Conference ... .Assistant Chairman ... Presiding Bishop . College of Bishops - 1 - Presiding Elders - ! ...Missionary . Preacher ... Long-zvindcd Preacher Superannuated Preacher . (. Circuit Riders ....Layman _ Heathen 92 Richardson Hiking Club M ary Johnson ... Lillian Beau; Lucjle Mundy Miss Ruth Richardson Lillian Beale Dixie Bizzell Virginia Burns Ruth Chick Eugenia Eddins Martha Jenkins Louise Jones OFFICERS ... President . Treasurer ... General Nolifter _____ Sponsor MEMBERS Mary Johnson Frances Moore Mary Kell am Lily Mollart Lucilc Mundy Lucile Owen Virginia Saunders 93 SIS ' ECKKART North Carolina Club Motto : Pep, Patient and Perseverance Colors : Light Blue and White. Flower: Wisteria OFFICERS Dell Pollard ... Catherine Moody. Eloise Darden.. . Miss Eva Gary ... Miss Carrie Belle Vaughan... Miss Tempe Ellen.. _ President ....Secretary __ Treasurer —.Sponsor Honorary Members 96 Tidewater Club Motto: “The moon affects the Untied as Well as the Tide.” Helen Adkins Grace Powers Mary Johnson Emily McClannan Mr. W. B. Gates . Edna Atwood Margaret Bell Mary Owen Blackwell Eleanor Burruss Virginia Burns Nellie Dc Loatche Elizabeth Eley Rebecca Haynie OFFICERS MEMBERS Mary Nelson Heflin Mary Holt Mary Holmes Swann Marks Lucy Carter Marston Helen Mills Lily Mollart Frances Moore Mabel Wright President V ice-President Secretary Treasurer Sponsor Lucile Mundv Lucile Owen Annette Reed Miss Ruth Richardson Daisy Robbins Virginia Saunders Virginia Vawter Girlie Wright 97 Blue Ridge Club Motto : “Keep on climbing though the path be rugged. Flower: Mountain laurel. Colors : Pink and white. Mary Riddle .. Ida Price ... Marion McNair OFFICERS _ President .... Vicc-Presid cn t .Secretary and Treasurer Roxie Albert Nadine Allison Ruth Atkins Catherine Aylor Erlene Aylor Ruth Birch Harriet Brown Lucy Berger Beatrice Bell Frances Carter Dorothy Dudley Pearl Everette Eugenia Eddins MEMBERS Ethel Mae Garbee Helen Garbee Anna Gates Marjorie Gates Frances Hancock Evelyn Harvey Carolyn Lindsay Elizabeth Lindsay Elma Love Marion McNair Margaret Overstreet Agnes O ' Dell Viola Payne Ida Price Virginia Rose Mary Riddle Kitty Rowland Elva Simms Lillian Skelton Margaret Skelton Thekla Suddith Emily Tysinger Nan Yancev Miss Will B. Otey Miss Fan Gates Miss Ada Lee Berry 98 MM B Miss Ellen, Coach HA AKC CM£LftC£Ap£R .f BATS HANCOCK ' PRLSlDfcWT.fnorRS LHWIS PM.SIDI NT .F bATS - dOHNSON TRPASUKER D P? e vo r y TUES. YriOCH . ' Hiking Team Tennis Team Basket-Ball Team BCG Tigers Allison Evans R. Hevener E. M oore M. 11. Smith G. Wright Atwood L. Farabow Hogan F. Moore Squires Wynn E. Avlor Fleming Holt M. Moore Starbuck Yates Ballah Foster Horton Mundy Stearns Young Barden Francisco N. Johnson Newman Stone Bennett B. Bell H. Garbee Justice Overstreet Suddith Cobb Birch Garrette Kellam Payne Sugg Dean Bizzell Gay Kantzler E. Redman E. Shewey Irby L. Chick Giles Kelley Reynolds G. Shewey LeClerq R. Chick Grizzard Kelso Reed Tillery Perkins Cottrell Hancock Kiser Robbins Tombleson C. L. Smith Crump Handley Knight Rose Tysinger M. Smith Dawson Harry Knoll Rowland Varney Stoutamyer De Loatche Haynie Lackey Sawyer Via Waters J. Drewry Hearn C. Lindsay Setz ' ler Vawter G. Wells Downs Herndon Lugar Simms Ware N. Wells Eddins D. Hevener Messick Moll art L. Skelton M. Skelton Willis M. Gates Bats Adkins Clark Fisher M. Johnson Maynard Swimley Atkins Chiles E. Garbee Killian Nash H. Shewey C. Ay lor M. Carter Grant Kesler Nicholson Tuck Adams F. Carter A. Gates Love O ' Dell Taylor Albert Cocke Haake Lucius Owen B. Towler M. Bell Childress Harris E. Lindsay Overby B. Towler Bickel Crowder Hardy Lee Pollard Whitmore Blackwell L. Drewry Harvey Lewis Pritchett A. Wells J. Brown Dunn Henry Montague G. Powers K. Wells H. Brown Darden Hardesty McLearen P. Powers Winn Brvant Daniel B. Holliday McClanan Robertson M. Wright Beale Drew Howerton Marston J. Redman M. Williarm Burt Dudley Heflin Moody Rowe G. Williams Burruss Eley Holmes E. Moore Riddle Wall B urns Eckhart Hupman M. Moore Riley Yancey Bailey Elliott Jenkins Marks Saunders Wenger Berger Eskbridge Jones McNair J. Smith Barrow P. Farabow M. Jackson Mills Shortt 104 Athletics H HE school year of 1025-20 started out from the very first with real pep and athletic enthusiasm among both the old and new students, for now we are not only “Blackstonians” but either a “Bat” or a “Tiger, all under the sympathetic leadership of Miss Tempe Ellen, our new coach. East spring the student body was divided into two athletic teams known as Bats and Tigers. Etta Haake was chosen as captain of the Bats and Ida Price as captain of the Tigers. Tiger and Bat spirit was shown when the two teams met in their baseball game soon after the teams had been selected. Both the Bats and Tigers kept the air ringing with their cheers—first could be heard the Wild Tiger Yell, then the Song of the Bats. All the while banners and colors floated everywhere—the black and red of the Tigers mingling with the white and black of the Bats. This pep was carried right on to the end of the year and in the fall of ’25 under the leadership of their new captains, Frances Hancock 1 at the head of the Tigers and Edith Lewis at the head of the Bats the new girls joined enthusiastically with the old mem¬ bers of each team. No new girl will ever forget the demonstration given by the two teams in order to “beguile” each one into becoming either a Tiger or a Bat. That these two teams still have the real pep was proved when the rivals met in a gymnasium contest held immediately after the Christmas holidays. They expect to carry on a basket-ball tournament as soon as the new gymnasium is completed which we trust is not far in the future. A great deal of interest has been aroused in Hiking C lubs this year and under the leadership of Miss Ellen a Hiking Squad has been picked from both the Tiger and Bat Teams. The two squads hike together each with its own leader and patrol captains. It is expected that hiking will become one of the major sports at Blackstone this spring. The basket-ball season of J 1)25-25 opened with a “hang” when our girls set out to Ford for their first game and succeeded in gaining the vistorv over their hostesses. This greatly encouraged our girls and they were determined to make the season a success. Due to unfavorable conditions our team was not able to get in as much practice as they needed so that when Thanksgiving came with its game with the strong team from Dinwiddie our girls failed to gain the victory. True sports, as ever, they did not tail to enjoy entertain- 105 ing ' the visitors at a special table in the dining hall which the Y. Y. girls with the help of their adviser had decorated with a miniature basket-ball court. Can we ever forget that dinner? Ye had menu cards with the pro¬ gram of toasts on them. As each toast was given a rousing response arose which kept everyone in the best of spirits. The basket-ball team did not claim the entire attention of the day, however, for “bright an dearly after breakfast that morning we hurried out to the tennis courts to cheer on the players in the finals of the tournament. Trojan and kill finallv succeeded in gaining a hard-earned victory over Lucile and Ida. Now we are looking forward to another close contest in the spring tournament. Although our athletic teams did not play a great number of match games last fall they kept up interest and enthusiasm and we are confident that the spring season with all the promising plans now on foot will he one of the most successful and interesting ones ever seen at Blackstone College. Come on spring! Come on Blackstone! Statistics Most intellectual - — Margaret Skelton Most popular— — 1 Best all-round - - - — 1 Virginia Burns Typical Blackstone girl - -- J Bret first - Dorothy Hevener Most attractwe - - Champe Grant Most musical - - Helen Adkins Most athletic - Ida Price 108 Miscellaneous “Youth” Tears” Blackstone College May Festival Monday, May 11, 1925—5:00 P. M. PROGRAMME The Story Fairies and elves, playing in the forest, flee before the advance of a court procession. A beautiful queen and her court have come to hold May Day revels here, and they are in the midst of these when the queen catches a glimpse of a fairy, only partially hidden. At once the fairies and elves are brought forth, and, enthralled by the beauty of this mortal queen, they ask her to be the queen of their fairy band. Before she decides which crown she will accept, mortal or fairly, the fairies show her the consequences of mortal life, tears, old age, worldly heart, death. And then they show the fairy gifts, laughter, music, youth, beauty, hope, happiness. After the Queen’s choice—can you guess what it will be?— there are joyous Maypole dances. COURT PROCESSION Heralds Page Jester Ladies and Gentlemen of the Court May Queen Evelyn Spangler Minuet Mortal Ills Tears Old Age Worldy Heart Death Queen’s Choice May Pole Fairy Gifts Laughter Music Youth Beauty 1 lope I happiness 117 Calen dar Sept. 17. A rush, a push, a bang, a jam—it ' s no sham, the girls have arrived. Sept. 1! . Quiet reigns on all the halls—faces become long—such les¬ sons—work—work—classes have begun. Sept. 20. I hat long, long line winds its way to church for the first time. Many spectators’ faces shine but they soon bide their time before tbe judge’s seat. Sept. 28. The people came—the people went—the Blackstone Facultv and people had met. The Seniors their first dignity assumed. Oct. 10. New fields to conquer. Hampden-Sidney Freshmen z ' S. B. M. A. The College girls enter into a field of conquest, B. M. A. gridiron. Oct. 31. Spooks walk abroad but witches ' fates turn to Cupid’s darts. B. M. A. and 11. M. A. call upon B. C. Girls. Nov. 4. The line winds its way from the Campus but can it be a Matinee at Blackstone? The Ten Commandments are here and it is they that we must see. Nov. 11. B. C. patriotic shall ever be. Their part they did play in the parade that day. Nov. 21. Just another football game—Fork Union ? s B. M. A. Of course we were there to stay. Nov. 20. Bats win the day. The ship of B. C. sails straight to harbor not much impaired by her one defeat. How we did cheer and sing praises that day! Misses Blair and Ellen give the first Faculty Recital. An en¬ thusiastic appreciation of the merit of our Faculty is displayed. Dec. is. The month of all months! Homeward bound! No thoughts but of home! |an. 5. Blackstone’s doors again are opened. Gifts on display. Many secrets disclosed !!!! Jan. 21). Exams! Exams! ' Tis very true that wise men can ask ques¬ tions that fools can never answer. Feb. 7. Dawning of a new day! To church we go in groups of four. Idle hue is no more. Feb. 27. Again our hearts are glad for a big event is in store. J . M. C. Glee Club here and we are there—H. S. Auditorium. Feb. 26. Janice Meredith”—another matinee. March 13. Inter-Society Debate. Heated arguments. Poe victorious. March 15. Many rumors are in the air again—Junior-Senior Reception— Annual Staff Party—Senior Play—I.atin and French Plays—Opening of New Building. March 20. “Acorn goes to press. Weary labors are over!!!! 118 Vol. XI Everybody’5 -Tlci aziri fA iy 9 -it The Poetical Judge We were eight including the driver, and we had not spoken during the passage of the last six miles, since the jolting of the vehicle over the rough road has spoiled the Judge’s last poetical quotation. If we had desired to carry on a conversation it would have been almost impossible, as the stage jolted and jarred so that we could hardly keep our seats. Our boxes were so jumbled that I wondered if we would ever get them straightened out when we arrived at our desti¬ nation. Finally the way became smoother and the Judge again began to quote poetry. It was June, and when the stage stopped jarring long enough for us to look about us, we began to realize the beauty of the day—at least the Judge did. He began: “What is so rare as a day in June? Then, if ever, come perfect days When Heaven tries Earth if she be in tune.” Suddenly the Judge seemed about to try earth if she be in tune for the stage hit a bump and sent him sprawling to the floor—only, you see, he landed on the floor of the stage, not on the earth, and found that he was not in tune with that. The rest of us had been able to remain in our seats, for we had not been so enraptured by the day as had been the Judge. He collected his hat and gloves and resumed his seat which he had so sud¬ denly left unoccupied. At first he was somewhat out of humor because of our laughter at his sudden departure from his seat, but before long his good spirits returned and he again began to quote his favorite authors. When we stopped and took in another passenger who rushed up and crowded in, the Judge leaned over to me and muttered, “Fools rush in where angels fear to tread,” and I cannot deny that I thought that he was about right. We passed through a deeply shaded woods in the midst of which was a muddy pond in which a lusty chorus of frogs were making what was to me a frightful noise, but the Judge leaned for¬ ward and turning his pale blue eyes pond-ward murmured estatically, Oh, listen to the pied frogs’ orchestra. There was on the stage a newly married couple who were acting rather foolish over each other. The Judge after watching them for a little while quoted somewhat disgustedly: Oh wad some power the giftie gie us, To see oursels as others see us.” At last was reached the inn where we were to spend the night. As we were sitting at the table waiting for supper which for some reason or other had been delayed, the Judge, seeing a waitress standing idly by, said, “They also serve who only stand and wait.” I neglected in the beginning to tell you that I am an old maid and during our trip I had de¬ veloped quite a liking for the Judge. Some did not like his quoting of poetry but I, being very fond of literature, enjoyed it very much. After supper the Judge and I walked out on the porch of the inn. We were alone and the Judge leaned forward and whispered to me: “Grow old along with me. The best is yet to be. The next morning as we sat opposite each other at the breakfast table, the Judge raised his coffee cup and said: I fill this cup to one made up of loveliness alone, A woman of her gentle sex, a seeming paragon.” I could not help blushing for you see I had de¬ cided that life with the Judge would be on long poetical quotation. 120 Margaret Skelton, ’26. Vol. XI o, Q.y l Everybody’ r di a.zin A SENIOR’S MEMORY I study “American Literature,” What’s the use I can not see, I don ' t know those old authors And what are they to me ? It ' s about The Haunted Palace,” Where The Raven builds its nest In the “Shadow” of a corner Where The Sleeper takes his rest. The Explorer finds “The Purloined Letter” And takes it “To Helen” “For Annie,” Who reads The Murders in the Rue Morgue” Of “Israfel” and “Annabelle Lee.” At “Sunrise” the “Tampa Robins” sing “The Mocking-bird and the “Evening Song,” The Song of the Chattahoochee” And “The Waving of the Corn.” “Katie” from old “Carolina” One day in the early “Spring,” While sitting on a “Red Rock,” Composed the “Grapevine Swing.” “Ashby” with his “Music in Camp” Sits in “The Shade of the Trees,” Playing The Star Spangled Banner” hor “Little Gififen of Tennessee.” I he Whip-poor-will in I lie Garden of Dreams” Sings sweetly to “Florence Vane,” Who is only “A Southern Girl” Just like “Madame Delphine.” You think tins “Told by Llncle Remus,” “Nebuchadnezzer or “Doctor Sevier”— “Cease Firing” at “The Prisoners of Hope,” For it is none other than—I. Helen L. Mills. T. T. ' 26. THE B. C. G. FRUIT BASKET Peach (gay one)- Ruth Chick Gooseberry (wit).......Eleanor Burruss Pear (pals)_____ Miriam Nicholson ( Charlotte Swimley Apple (naturally rosy) - ...Gertrude Sawyer Tangerines (Titan Hair) _ Nancy Jackson l Grace Slone Banana (tall and slender) _ Frances Moore i Martha Jenkins Grapes (a bunch)....... Martha Elliott i Julia Emily Drew ' Lillian Beale Orange ((a) round always) _ Sarah Overby Grapefruit (large and round) .... Lucile Owen Prune (prissy) -- Helen Mills Lemon --- - . There ain’t none A PLEA Psychology, Math, and English, Ed, Latin and History, Gymnastics and Drawing—freehand— hat torture ! What misery ! O knowledge, come to thy subject! Come to thy servant bring From the waters of wisdom flowing A drink from the Pierian spring. Senior, ' 26 . 121 Vol. XI ve r yi o d.y’5 t di dZlTi A ly l S -ita BOOK REVIEW Theory and Practice in Music by Lucy Carter Marston. One of the strongest modern texts on Musical Pedagogy. The theory here explained is the Blair Method. Latin, a Study for Development of Thought by Mary Hardesty. This book came along too late for our benefit, but as the author implies in her dedication was inspired by lectures given in Latin I by Miss Mary J. Garrott, her former instructor. Classroom Manners by Eloise Darden. This is an excellent treatise on student conduct in the classroom explaining in a delightful the effect of posture upon thought. This book is dedicated to Miss Florence Belle Ogg, a beloved instructor of former days. UNCLASSIFIED ADS Do you suffer from insomnia? If so, take English.—Miss Ogg. Courses in Religious Education. Best grades in College given free. —Mr. Myers. Take a little History. Trail package by mail.—■ Miss Craig. Study French. What I don ' t know the book does.—Miss Gates. Do you believe in freedom of speech? Then study under Miss Ellen. Try a little of our Math. It’s great.—Miss Berrey and Mr. Gates. Grow strong and healthy. B. C. Gym Classes — Miss Ellen assisted by Miss Price. Do you dislike Piano? If not—see us and you will. —Misses Broaddus, Blair, and Mattox. Voices made over. Fist lesson free. Come and see for yourself.—Miss Gary. If you are homesick and blue and everything’s wrong consult Miss Vaughan. WITTICISMS Miss Craig: Can anyone tell me how a stove¬ pipe is made? Dixie: First, you take a big long hole and then you wrap some tin around it. Mr. Gates: Just what grade do you think I should give you ? Chick: That ' s for you to say, sir. Mr. Gates: I have nothing to say. Mary J.: Can you drive with one hand? Page: You bet I can. Mary J.: Then have some candy. Miss Richardson: What is steam? Helen Adkins : Water gone crazy with the heat. Bits of knowledge gleaned from Miss Craig’s history classes: The President issues marriage licenses.” “Congress is divided into two parts—Governor and Lieutenant Governor, both of which have to be civilized foreigners.” Expressed powers are goods shipped in from other states. 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