Blackstone College - Acorn Yearbook (Blackstone, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 178 of the 1929 volume:

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May the same fascination our fairy tales and our beloved heroine, Cinderella, had for us bring us back to relive these scenes and thus to find strength to go on from height to height as true daughters of our Alma Mater. 6 Dedication Because he has taught us, who ARE JUST BEGINNING THE ASCENT OF TFIE HILL OF LIFE, THE TRUE RADI¬ ANCE OF A GLORIOUS SUNSET AT THE END OF YEARS OF UNSELFISH EFFORTS FOR OTHERS AND DEVOTION TO THE cause of God and right, because HE HAS GIVEN TO HUNDREDS OF Blackstone’s daughters the in¬ spiration TO LIVE NEARER THE GOAL HE HAS SET FOR THEM, BECAUSE HE HAS NEVER FAILED US AS FRIEND AND COUNSELLOR IN JOY OR SORROW, THE STAFF DEDICATES THE ACORN OF 1929 TO ONE OF THE MOST BELOVED MEN IN OUR SOUTHLAND, JAMES CLAYTON REED, D.D. I. Administration II. Work III. Worship IV. Play V. Love ADMINISTRATION 1 W. B. Gates President ■MM — George J Adams Secretary and Treasurer W. B. Gates, A. M. Psychology and Education A. M., Randolph-Macon College; Post- Graduate Work, University of Virginia. Leila Bag ley, M. A. Dean Bible and Religious Education Cox College; A. B., Peabody College; M. A., Scarritt College. Louise Newbill Heflin, A. B. Assistant Dean H istory Graduate Blackstone College; A. B., West- hampton College. Edythe Lillian Skelton Registrar History Blackstone College for Girls; Summer School, Harrisonburg State Teachers’ Col¬ lege; George Washington University. Helen Ernestine Hanna, M. A. English A. B., Mississippi Woman’s College; M. A., Tulane University. Virginia Marsh Douglas, A. B. English A. B., Randolph-Macon Woman’s College. I Li I Grace Elizabeth Tressel, M. A. Spanish and Latin B. S., Bowling Green State Normal Col¬ lege; .M. A., Ohio State University. Frances Goodwin Gates French Graduate St. Hilda’s Hall; University of Virginia, Summer School; Universite de Geneva; Columbia University. Louella L. Mueller, M. S. Chemistry and Mathematics B. S., MeKendree College; M. S., Univer¬ sity of Illinois; Chicago University. Alice Reed Mathematics Randolph-Macon Woman’s College; Sum¬ mer Term, Columbia University; Summer Term. University of Virginia. ATina Holt Bradshaw Commercial Blackstone College for Girls; Summer Terms, University of Virginia; Richmond Office-Training School. Julia Elizabeth Smith Assistant in Commercial Graduate Commercial Department Black- stone College. [14 1 Martha Fuller Piano Teacher’s Certificate and Diploma in Piano, Peabody Conservatory of Music; Harmony and Composition under Gustav Strobe and Katherine S. Lucke: Pupil of Austin Conradi. Helen Hope Broadihis Piano and Harmony Graduate Leefson Hiller Conservatory; Pupil of Malatesta Berlin; Peabody Con¬ servatory of Music. Eva Gertrude Gary Voice Public School Music Chowan College; Columbia University; Chatauqua Summer Schools; Teacher’s Di¬ ploma, American Conservatory, Fontaine¬ bleau, France. Hel en Swann Marks Piano and Theory Graduate Blackstone College; Teacher’s Certificate and Diploma in Piano, Black- stone College. Richmond Seat ' 1 iolin History of Music Peabody Conservatory of Music; Theory under Otto Ortmann; Summer Term at Pea¬ body Conservatory, 1928. Mary Holmes Smith Accompan ist Graduate Blackstone College; Teacher’s Certificate and Diploma in Piano, Black¬ stone College. [ 15 J Margaret Harding Jones, A. A. Expression, Physical Education, and Hygiene Arnold College; A. A., Marjorie Webster School of Expression and Physical Educa¬ tion. Mrs. L. E. Wallace Art Lebanon Normal School, Ohio; Pupil of Prof. Bellows, New York City. E. S. Bennett Assistant Secretary and Treasurer Mary Lee Bennett Librarian Norfolk and Farmville Colleges; Ran- dolph-Macon Woman’s College; New Eng¬ land Conservatory of Music, Boston; French Student in Paris. Mrs. H. A. Taylor Ma iron Will B. Otey, B. N. A urse Graduate Virginia Hospital; Member, National Organization Public Health Nur¬ ses; Red Cross Nursing Service. W. V. Atkins, M. D. Physician Graduate Louisville Medical College; Vir¬ ginia Polytechnic Institute. [ 16 ] ]5abg i3rad5bau) r Tiabcj Otecj ISabcj dressel abcj j ' Tarks °l5abcj Douglas ' B abg j-feflin Dabtj Jones °feabg j-fanna Dabg Toiler C )3abg Smith T5abg TSroaddus A tk I!k i.i.r m Days WRVA MARCH 11, 1929 Blackstone is on the air! Do you hear, dear old girls, out there wherever you are? We must tell our friends of the Blackstone spirit. Can we put it over? Of course we can ! It does seem almost absurd to attempt to speak of the Blackstone spirit, but we do want to say that we are glad to be with you tonight, with you, our friends and our former students. We are glad to share with you all, old and young, that in¬ definable something that we call the Blackstone spirit. We might bring you a list of statistics showing the material progress of Black¬ stone and her position as an A grade Junior College; we might even call the roll of her illustrious alumnae, and you would be proud, very proud. But we can’t somehow talk about this thing which each of you feels—the meaning of that much loved term, Alma Mater! Perhaps Blackstone isn’t your Alma Mater! It isn’t mine! That matters not. Recall your college days, live again those experiences that have made you what you are now and then say, “That is what Blackstone does.” You old girls know what it means! You know the thrill of college days when life seemed mostly athletics and term papers and examinations! You also know what it means now “when college days are but a distant dream, shadowed and mist¬ ed by the years between.” Not one of you can forget Blackstone. And let me say, Blackstone can never forget you. Go back when you can and cheer Mr. Gates and the faculty with the story of your achievements. They are glad for your word of encouragement. Go back and see the games, the contests, the pep—and then go out to live each day in accord with the ideals of Blackstone. The spirit of Blackstone is the spirit of love and of fellowship and of sympa¬ thetic guidance. Her interests are for all; her structure is laid in the stone foun¬ dation of sound educational and psychological principles, but more than that— her ideals are centered around those of the Galilean teacher of the long ago. All this and more makes Blackstone. Broadcast by Jean F. Craig. [ 18 ] WORK (glasses -° tJ8 ° I. COLLEGE II COMMERCIAL III. HIGH SCHOOL A Motto The day is dosed by a sheet (Ter the sun. And darkens the, sunshine to night, Till the moon beams forth, Impearled and bright, And gives forth her radiant light, A day in life is night without moon. Unless there are friends To cheer and smile the troubles away. Till the heart sings the song of The Heavenly light, J nd 11 is love pits our hearts to stay. Nok’k.xk King, 7 2d. Representative from the Ten Pens. [20] Miss Louise Heflin Sponsor College Senior Class Motto: There’s no pathway of flowers leading to glory Colors: Green and White Flower: White Rose . President 1 ice-President ...Secretary Treasurer OFFICERS Opal Marshal!. Mildred Rurdum.. Helen Hudson.. Anne Fruit. [ 21 | V. V. C. A., ’27- ' 29; Athletic Associa¬ tion, ’26-29; Tigers, ’25-’29; Foe Liter¬ ary Society, ’26, ’27; “Ye Rambling Ten” Hiking Club, ’28; Semper Fidelis Club, ’26, ’27; B. Y. P. lb, ’27-’29; Le Cercle Francais, ’26-’28; Treble Clef Club, ’26, ’27; Music Club, ’26-’28; Four H Club, ’29; Candidate for Music Diploma, ’29. Never shall I forget the day when An¬ nie Laurie missed half her dinner because she was so intensely interested in mem¬ orizing Bach that she failed to hear the bell. She will make an excellent music teacher, for she is not only interested in. but talented in music. She receives both her piano and literary diplomas this year; she has not developed one side of her life and neglected the other. Sigma Iota Chi; Y. YY. C. A., ’28, ’29; Athletic Association, ’28, ’29; Maben Hik¬ ing Club, ’28; Epworth League, ’28, ’29; Secretary Junior Class, ’28; Tigers, ’28, ’29; French Club, ' 28, ’29. Dorothy lias all the qualities which one expects to find in a real southern lady, —charm, grace, hospitality, culture and winsomeness. All the fine traditions and warmth of the southland are relived in our “Dotto.” [22] LUCILLE GLENN A CUMMINGS LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA ' ‘Celia” V. V. C. A., ’28- 5 29; Epworth League. ’28-’20; Athletic Association, ’28-’29; Bats, ’28-’20; Life Service Group, ’28-’2!); French Club, ’28; Indian Hiking Club, ’28; Four H Club, ’2!); Music Club, ’28. “Cecelia,” or “Celia” we call her, and very aptly we think. Have you ever known anybody to be, everywhere she is supposed to be at- the right time? “Cel¬ ia” is. In her quiet and sweet way she lias won a big place in the heart of each of her classmates, fellow students, and teachers. AIM RICE LULU DUNG AN LODGE, VIRGINIA “• ini ” Y. . C. A., ’28. ’21) Athletic Associa¬ tion, ’28. ’20; Epworth League, ’28, ’20; Secretary and treasurer Northern Neck Club, ’28, ’20: Bats, ’28. ’20; French Club, ’28; Humor Editor Acorn Start ' , ’20. “dim” is a girl you couldn’t help lik ing. W itty and brimming over with life and fun. modern, and business-like, she is a good judge of human nature. Look ing into the future, one may see her as the owner cf a large business office. Maybe she will lie, but for some unknown reason, when 1 shut my eyes and think of “dim, I see a cozy little white bunga¬ low with a happy person in a blue smock standing at the door. KATHRYN EYE CLOVERDALE, VIRGINIA “ Kathryn” President of Student Body, ’2!); Y. W. C. A., ’28, ’2!); Cabinet, ’29; Epwortli League, ’28, ’29; Cabinet, ’28; Athletic Association, ’28, ’2!); Life Service Group, ’28, ’29; Ten Pens, ’29; Tigers, ’28, ’29; Tiger Soccer Team, ’29. Kathryn is our outstanding Student Council president and tlie best loved girl in school. She is always ready to lend a sympathetic ear and a helping hand to those who need her. Many are the girls who have gone to her with tales of woe and come away comforted. Not only does Kathryn help the girls to bear- their burdens, but she makes those of her teachers lighter by being a good student. BARBARA ELIZABETH FISHER ■SUTTON, WEST VIRGINIA ‘•Bob” Vice-President West Virginia Club, ’29; West Virginia Club, ’28, ’29; Bats, ’28. ’29; Glee Club, ’28, ’29; Latin Club, ’28; Y. W. C. A., ’28, ’29; Epworth League, ’28, ’29; 13 Club, ’28; Athletic Association, ’28, ’29. Bob is friendly toward everybody even the cadets. We all love her for her at¬ tractive and sweet disposition, and we are glad that she agreed to steal away from those West Virginia mountains and give us a chance to know her. [ 24 1 ANNIE ELIZABETH FRUIT liATKSYI I.I.K, VI KG IXIA “Ann” Y. W. C. A., ’28, ’29: Glee Club, ’28, ' 29; Tigers, ' 28. ’29; Tiger Basket-ball Squad, ’29; Assistant Editor Acorn, ’29; Life Service Group, ’29; Ten Pens, ’29; French Club, ’28; Jolly Rover Hiking Club, ’28; Athletic Association, ’28, ’29; Epworth League, ’28, ’29; President E’p- worth League, 29; President Short Club, ’28; P. I . Club, ’29. Ann is better known as “Miss Ann Fruit of Batesville.” She is one of the smallest of our class in physique, but she occupies a large place in our hearts. Ann is a loving friend to all of us, a charming pnd .sociable neighbor who lends with as much pleasure as she bor¬ rows. Ann will certainly make a much larger place in the world than her size indicates. She is going to be a splendid teacher, fur with her store of knowledge and winning ways, she will command the love and admiration of all her stu¬ dents. ELIZABETH MERRELL GODWIN NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA “Liz” Sigma Iota Chi; Richmond Tidewater Club, ’28, ’29; Bats, ’28, ’29; Assistant Cheer Leader Bats, ’28; College Cheer Leader, ’29; Epworth League, ’28, ’29; Athletic Association, ’28, ’29; Y. W. C. A.. ’28, ’29; 13 Club, ’28, ’29; Giftorian Senior Class, ’29. “Liz” is endowed with ecstasy and bliss. She brightens the darkest day. Tier joy is contagious; where “Liz” is, there is sure to be fun. This does not mean that “Liz” spends all of her time on trivial things, for she has high ideals. She does good class work and is not afraid to express her opinions. She has a way of getting the most out of life, and giving herself and others much hap¬ piness. [ 25 ] VIRGINIA E. HALLIGAN PETERSBURG, VIRGINIA, R. 1 “Nia” Kappa Delta Phi; Y. W. C. A., ’28, ’2!); Vice-President Y. W. C. A., ’20: Epworth League, ’28, ’29; Bats, ’28, ’29: Bat Soccer Team, ’29; Bat Basketball Squad, ’29; Acorn Staff, ’29; Richmond Tidewater Club, ’28; Short Club, ’28; Life Service Group, ’29; Treasurer Four H Club, ’29; Athletic Association. ’28. ’29; Hiking Club, ’28. Virginia is one of those jolly good sports who seem to take life easy, but beneath this current of gaiety we know that serious thoughts are hidden. The 1 ,ve of her classmates is proof of her popularity in school. r l he pictures on her dresser are proof of her popularity out of school. We might add that her spare time is equally divided between singing Christmas “Carrolls” and read¬ ing the Richmond Christian Advocate. FRANCES RANDOLPH HARDY BLACKSTONE, VIRGINIA ‘‘Nannie” Sigma Iota Chi; Athletic Association, ’28, ’29; Tigers, ’28, ’29; Ten Pens, ' 29; Vice-President Day Student’s Club, ' 28; Y. W. C. A., ’28, ’29; French Club. ’28. ’29. Randolph is a real student. The teachers are all sure that she will not fail them and they even seem to have more pleasant looks when they reach her name in the roll call. “Rannie” is never seen in a bad humor and like Pope’s Be¬ linda, she “smiles and all the world is gay-” [ 26 ] BERNICE LADELL HAMMOCK BLACK STONE, VIRGINIA ‘‘ Hemice” Day Students’ Club, ’28; Athletic As¬ sociation, ’28, 2!); Four H Club, ’29; Bats, ’28, ’29; Y. W. C. A., ’29. A friend is Bernice. She adapts her¬ self to the moods of those she loves and always has a cheerful “Hello” for every¬ one. Although Bernice is quiet, she has a charm that attracts people to her. Her good nature makes her popular with these who know her. HELEN EVADNE HUDSON SOUTH HILL. VIRGINIA “Helen” Kappa Delta Phi; Epworth League, ’28, ’29; Y. Y. C. A., ’28, ’29; Cabinet. ’29; Athletic Association. ’28, ’29; East¬ ern Shore Club, ’28; Tennis Club. ’28; Music Club, ’28; Bats, ’28, ’29; Bat Basketball Squad, ’29; Latin Club, ’28, ’29; Jolly Rovers Hiking Club, ’28; Ten Pens, ’29; Acorn Staff, ’29; Secretary Senior Class, ’29. It is said that every girl has her weak point. We’ve never been able to find Helen’s. She does excellent work in all her classes and is good in athletics. We all like to hear her play and see her beautiful work in art. Besides the gifts mentioned above, she has that most val¬ uable quality of being sweet and kind to everyone. Of course with these gifts, she is a true friend. As friendship be¬ gets friendship, Helen possesses many friends. I 27 1 HELEN HAWTHORNE WHITE STONE, VIRGINIA “ Forty ” Northern Neck Club, ’28, ’29; Athletic Association, ’28, ’29; Y. W. C. A., ’28, ’29; Cabinet, ’29; President Daughters of B. F. I. Club, ’29; Acorn Staff ' . ’29; Bats, ’28. ’29; Red Wing Hiking Club, ’28; Bat Soccer Squad, ’29; Epworth League, ’28, ’29; Le Gercle Francais, ’28, ’29. ‘‘Forty” is noted for her frequent trips to Petersburg and her numerous letters from Washington. However, she does not allow these things to interfere with her work at Blackstone. She is a good sport, enjoying athletics and keeping up with the leaders in her class. MABEL EUGENIA HINSON FOX WELL, VIRGINIA “Mae” Athletic Association, ’28, ’29; Bats, ’28, ’29; Epworth League, ’28, ’29; Northern Neck Club, ’28, ’29; Vice-Pres¬ ident Northern Neck Club, 29; Red Wing Hiking Club, ’28. “Mae” enjoys play, but not when it comes at the expense of her studies. Her motive for coming to college must have been “to gain knowledge.” Often her classmates look at her with envious eves when she gives a splendid answer to some knotty question. We all feel that Mae” is going to be a real success; for she tries and succeeds in overcoming ob¬ stacles. [ 28] ALKIE MAE KELLEY MARLINTON, WEST VIRGINIA “Kelley” Kappa Delta Plii; Y ' . W. C. A., ’28. ’2!); Christian Endeavor, ’28; Epworth League, ’2D; Life Service Group. ’2!)-. Athletic Association, ’28, ’2!); Tigers. ’28, ’2D; West Virginia Club, ’28. ’2!): French Club, ’28; Indian Hiking Club, ’28. Here comes “Kelley” down the hall! She is giving one of her room-mates a piece of her mind. “Kelley” is Irish, you know. She is mischievous as an elf and is always bubbling over with pep and mirth; nevertheless, she is a good sport and a very worthy friend. NORENE KING GASISURG, VIRGINIA “ Beatrix ” Kappa Delta Phi; Music Club, ’27. ’28; French Club, ’27-’29; Y. W. C. A., ’27-’29; Athletic Association, ’27-’29; Ep¬ worth League, ’27-’29; Delta Supper Club, ’27; Hiking Club. ’27, ’28; Rich¬ mond Tidewater Club, ’27-’2D; President Richmond ' tidewater Club, ’2!); Poe Lit¬ erary Society, ’27; Glee Club, ’28, ’29; Short Club, ’28; Pan-Hellenic Council, ’29; Y. W. C. A. Cabinet, ’2!); Ten Pens. ’29; Life Service Band, ’29; ' tigers, ’27- ’ 2 !). Although Norene is not tall, she has that air of elegance and aristocracy which we usuallv think of as belonging to a tall slender person. With her charm¬ ing manners, it is easy to picture her as a hostess presiding at a long table, at which are seated people in gorgeous evening attire. None outshines Norene. 1 29 1 MARY ABILENE KUTZ FAYETTEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA “Iv” Kappa Delta Phi; B. Y. P. U., ’28; President B. Y. P. U., ’29; President Sunday School Class, ’29; Glee Club, ’28, ’29; Bats, ’28, ’29; Life Service Group, ’29; Dramatic Club, ’28; At 1 1 letic Assoc¬ iation, ’28, ’29; Y. W. C. A., ’28. ’29; North Carolina Club, ’28, ’29; Hiking Club, ’28; Tennis Club, ’28. Abilene came to us last year as a loyal North Carolinian; since then we have turned to her so many times for favors, and she has never failed us. She has entertained us on the stage and has shown that charm is not action but an inborn quality of hers. Pretty and sty¬ lish, her help is sought at social func¬ tions. W ith her qualities of leadership and her striking personality, we predict for her the success she will surely attain. ELIZABETH WA LES LAMBERT SOUTH HILL, VIRGINIA -Betsy” Athletic Association, ’28, ’29; Epworth Prague, ’28, ’29; Y. W. C. A., ’29; Bats, ’28, ’29; Life Service Group. ’28. ’29; French Club, ’28. Elizabeth is a real girl, possessing all the lovable girlish qualities one likes to see in a maiden. Among these gifts is a loving heart, as the diamond on her left hand will testify. Her outstanding char¬ acteristics are steadfastness of purpose and loyalty to duty. W hen ‘‘Betsy” de- (ides that a thing must be done, she sets to work and never leaves her post until the job has been finished. Her future cannot be other than happy. [ 30] MARY ELLICE LEE KM PORI A, VIRGINIA Mary Lee ' ’ Alpha Sigma Chi: Secretary High School Freshman ( lass, ’25; Secretary Sophomore Class, ’26; Vice-President High School Senior ( ' lass, ’27; French Club. ’25, ’26; President Junior College Class, ’28; Secretary Student Council, ’28; Athletic Association, ’25-’29; Y. W. C. A., ’25-’29; Bats, ’25-’29; Bat Soccer Team, ’2!); Bat Basketball Team, ’2!); Acorn Staff, ’2!); Pan-Hellenic Council. ’29. “Mary Lee!” Why, she is life itself,— eager, active life! She is not without her share of that elusive, feminine charm. Her laughter is as the flow of a bubbling brook; because of this quality she makes a most charming and interesting com¬ panion. Yes, “Mary Lee” is happy, charming, and above all, alive. ELIZABETH TOWNES LINDSAY CONCORD DEPOT, VIRGINIA “Libby” Y. W. C. A., ’25-’29; Bats, ’26-’29; Athletic Association, ’25-’29; Epwortli League, ’25-’29; Sidney Lanier Literary Society, ’25-’27; Johnson Hiking ( lub, ’28. I he first time that I saw Elizabeth she was sitting in the lobby, looking as if she were perfectly at home. After talk¬ ing to her, I found that she had a right to be, for she was an “old girl,” a true daughter of Blackstone. I have enjoyed so much since then getting acquainted with Elizabeth, finding the depth of sym¬ pathy in her heart, and finding her a loyal classmate and loving friend. May she continue to uphold to the world the Blackstone spirit. [ SI 1 ALMA VIRGINIA LOWANCE ROMNEY, WEST VIRGINIA “.I Imy” Epwortli League, ’28, ’29; Era Agent, ’29; Athletic Association, ’28, ’29; Y. W. C. A., ’28, ’29; Cabinet, ’29; Tiger Soccer Squad, ’29; P. K. Club, ’29; Tigers, ’28, ’29; Red Wing Hiking Club, ’28; French Club, ’28, ’29. One might decide at first glance that Alma was a very quiet, dignified, and serious-minded girl. Is she? She al¬ ways keeps a large supply of original jokes in store. Alma finds plenty of time for study, and she never ‘‘flunks.” OPAL VOLOTTA MARSHALL FRANKFORD, WEST VIRGINIA “ Opal ” Tigers, ’28, ’29; Y. W. C. A.. ’28, ’29; Epwortli League, ’28; Epwortli League Cabinet, ’29; 13 Club, ’28, ’29; Ten Pens, ’29; West Virginia Club, ’28, ’29; Life Service Group, ’28, ’29; President Senior Class, ’29; Vice-President of Student Council, ’29. We cdiose Opal as our class president; ever since then she has had our sympa¬ thy. It is no easy job to conduct a (lass meeting with dignity, even when one is experienced, but no one could fail to give attention to Opal’s proposals. In three words, Opal is: good, attractive, and lovable. [32] AGATHA HOPE MOORE ROANOKE RAPIDS, NORTH CAROLINA “A gat ha” Sigma Iota Clii; Bats, ’28, ’20; V. YV. C. A., ’28, ’29; Epworth League, ’28, ’29; League Cabinet, ’29; Glee Club, ’28, ’29; 13 Club, ’28, ' 29; Ten Pens, ’29; North Carolina Club, ’28. ’29; Latin Club, ’28. W hoever said that girls don’t say what they think didn’t know Agatha. But why shouldn’t she express her thoughts, for she thinks sensibly? All the girls admire Agatha for tier straightforward, engaging personality. Agatha is strik¬ ing in her personal appearance also. She is known on the campus by the songs she sings. May she bring as much beauty to the rest of the world as she has to us. VIRGINIA PAYNE NEEL MARLIN TON, WEST VIRGINIA “ I eepie” Bats, ’2S, ’29; Athletic Association, ’28, ’29; Epworth League, ’28, ’29; Cabi¬ net, ’28; Y. W. C. A., ’28, ’29; Cabinet, ’29; Latin Club, ’28; r l reasurer West Virginia Club, ’28; President West Vir¬ ginia Club, ’29; Acorn Staff, ’28; Editor Acorn, ’29; President Ten Pens, ’29; President Life Service Group, ’28, ’29; Le Gercle Francais, ’28; Indian Hiking (lub, ’28; Bat Basketball Squad, ’29; P. 1 . Club, ’29; Four II Club, ’29. Virginia has been unusually favored by the gods, possessing as she does so many enviable and attractive traits of (haracter. She is pretty enough to make anyone envious, sincere and as full of high ideals as only a Christian character can be, and intellectual enough to be twice chosen as the most intellectual girl in school. With these qualities, Vir¬ ginia possesses charm and attractiveness to an unusual degree. She has been very active in many phases of school life, and our only regret is that we cannot always be with her. [ 33 ] DAISY OLA NASH 15LACKSTOXE, VIRGINIA “Daisy” Secretary and Treasurer Day Students’ Club, ’28; Tigers, ’28, ’29; Y. W. C. A.. ’28, ’29. “Daisy” is a quiet and loving pal who always greets her classmates with a sin¬ cere and friendly smile. Daisy comes to us from town, and we often envy her freedom. Her freedom is not the only enviable thing about “Daisy,”—she is an excellent and likable student. MILDRED LEE PURDUM HYATTSVII.LE, MARYLAND “ Maggie ” Kappa Delta Phi; President Christian Endeavor, ’28; Athletic Association, ’28, ’29; Maryland Club, ’28; Bats. ’28, ’29; Epworth League, ’29; Vice-President Senior Class, ’29; French Club, ’28, ’29; Business Manager Acorn, ’29; Life Serv¬ ice Group, ’29; Y. V. C. A., ’28, ’29; Indian Hiking Club, ’28; Pan-Hellenic Council, ’29; Music Club, ’28. No one could ever tire of “Maggie’s” originality. Perhaps her greatest charm is her ability to enjoy things. Mildred takes teasing in the best of spirits, but she uses a great part of her time for other things too. There are many activ¬ ities of school life into which Mildred enters as willingly as she does into play. 1 34 ] MARGARET E. RAWLINSON BLACKSTONE, VIRGINIA, R-9 “Meg” Epworth League, ’28, ’29; Dramatic Club, ’28, ’29; President Four 11 Club. ’29; Athletic Association. ’28, ’29; Bats, ’28. ’29; Y. W. C. A., ’28, ’29; Life Serv¬ ice Group, ’29; Hiking Club, ’28. No one can call “Meg” a grind, for she does not have to pore over her books, and yet she always knows her lessons. She can entertain the largest crowd with her enjoyable readings. Many are the eyes which have g azed upon her with ad¬ miration as she has appeared on our stage with confidence and poise. LILLIAN WATSON ROBERTS FABER, VIRGINIA “IAll” Athletic Association, ’29; Tigers, ’28, ’29; Hiking Club, ‘28; Epworth League, ’28, ’29; French Club, ’28. “Li 11 ” doesn’t have very much to say, but we often envy her knowledge. Many are not fortunate enough to know “Lill” very well, but those who are closest to her appreciate her abilities. She makes an ideal friend for she is loyal, kind and sympathetic. To appreciate her, one must know her; and to know her is to find a friend. [35] BERYL MAULEY TITUS STRATFORD, NEW JERSEY “Tite” Sigma Iota Clii; Y. W. C. A., ’28, ’29; Athletic Association, ’28, ’29; Mr ben Hiking Club, ’28; Epworth League, ’28, ’29; Bats, ’28, ’29; French Club, ' 28, ’29. Beryl has a most likable personality. She is a great chum, being cheerful, un¬ selfish, and just as happy and content as one could wish to be. Her laughter seems to move Tip and down the scales. Those who are fortunate enough to be her friends have experienced a great joy which they can never forget. ELIZABETH TUCK BLACK STONE, VIRGINIA “Beth” Day Students’ Club, ’28. Beth” is a quiet and reserved girl, and her voice is as soft as the hushed wind. Her manner may seem cool to those who do not know her, but we feel that there are great depths beneath that cool air. She always has a smile on her lips and a twinkle in her eyes, just as though she is looking beyond, seeing something which no one else sees. 1 36 ] INEZ WATKINS BLACKS TONE, VIRGINIA “Inez” Day Students’ ( lub, ’28. Inez” is another of our town girls, and we are glad that she chose Black- stone for her college work. Inez” is nat¬ ural always, being one of those persons with whom one delights to be. If she has a task to perform, she accomplishes it in the correct way. Her sincerity, we feel sure, will add to her success in life. EUGENIA 11 ARllbS WHITE SCOTT’SVILLE, VIRGINIA ( enict ” Sigma Iota Chi; l’an-l iellenic Council. ’20; Secretary of Christian Endeavor, ’28; Y. W. C. ' A., ’28, ’20; Bats, ’28, ’29; Athletic Association, ’28, ’20; 10 Club. ’28, ’20; Hiking Club, ’28; Richmond Tidewater Club. ’28, ’20; Dramatic Club, ’28; Bat Soccer Team. ’20. Quietly Eugenia lias moved among us, but we all know her and have found her to be loyal and conscientious. She is an industrious worker and possesses charm¬ ing manners and an attractive personali¬ ty. Loved and admired is Eugenia. [37] GRACE CABELL WILLIAMS TREYILIANS, VIRGINIA ' ‘Billie” Y. W. C. A., ’26-’29; Bats, ’26-’29; Ath¬ letic Association, ’26 -’29 ; Episcopal Group, ’27; Sidney Lanier Literary So¬ ciety, ’26-’27; Johnson Hiking Club, ’28. In this age of careless flappers, “Billie” is a girl with dignity. She is not stiff and ccld; her dignity carries friendly traits with it. Grace studies hard and always puts first things first. HATTIE MAE WINSTEAD LEASBURG, NORTH CAROLINA fiats” Athletic Association, ’28, ’29; Bats. ’28, ’29; Epworth League, ’28, ’29; Y. W. C. A., ’28, ’29; Rambling Ten Hiking Club, ’28; Acorn Staff ' , 29; North Caro¬ lina Club, ’28, ’29; Le Cercle Francais, ’28. Here is one who is dependable, loyal, capable, and studious. Hattie Mae gives the appearance of a happy-go-lucky sort of creature, who never worries about any¬ thing, but under this care-free air, there’s a quietness and a modesty—traits which are always admirable in a woman. A true friend to all—that’s Hattie Mae. [38] N view of Lindy’s monopoly of the monosyllable “We,” the College Senior Class of ’29 of Blackstone hesitates to refer to its members collectively as such; so “Us” has been chosen as our title. It is with great pride that we relate to you our meager though interesting history. We shall not delve into individual family histories, for it stands to reason that our ancestors came over on the Mayflower; instead our history is given you, as we know it, from the instant the mail-man handed us a College catalogue, postmarked Blackstone, Virginia. Since that day our history has been a different story. We shall ever remember that very first day. We were not dignified seniors, but green, insignificant freshmen. That was our “take-off,” not as individuals, but as just Us, the class of ’29. Conditions seemed ideal for a perfect flight, and indeed those first few days were breezy and full of excitement. We kept soaring through Bat Week, experiencing our first rough flying. Horrors! However, con¬ ditions were better through Thanksgiving; then came the Christmas holidays with the loop-the-loop and stunt flying,—glorious traveling! Examinations came in next, with their dangerous gales, causing risky flying and engine trouble. However, we managed to keep aloft, even through such trying ci rcumstances. We passed over the Easter holidays with a few more stunts; then came com¬ mencement, a foreshadowing of what was in store for us a year later. We saw others make perfect landings. Drifting was our next course, lazy drifting for a long period over sunny fields. Then came September again, and steady flight set in once more. Others joined us at this time and our flying fleet was enlarged. Bat Week again! This time we fared better. Thanksgiving and Christmas came with more feature stunts. The examinations followed this time with more wind, worse engine trouble and oh! so much more fog, but this experience passed after a seeming eternity. Easter next loomed into view, and then the field was sighted. There has been a struggle for a good landing, and the flight is ending. The atmosphere has been always ideal; there were clouds, of course, and fogs. Travel¬ ing was rough sometimes, but we have soared as well as drifted. There have been gales and calms, but it lias been up to Us to keep on flic wing in order to make the best landing possible. . For the Spirit of Blackstone has made another flight. Very likely it is because we have had such a wonderful faculty with our own Captain G-ates inspiring us to go onward, and because we have had such congenial fellow travelers that ours seems to us the very best flight ever made. We hope to be, even as Lindy is, ever ambassadors of good will. Helen Hudson, Historian . ' 29 Senior Class Prophecy HE night wind howled, and the trees heside my window shook as though they would burst through the panes. 1 lay upon my bed, tossing from side to side, saying over and over the ever unsolved question, “What is a prophet?” I must have uttered the words aloud for the answer came from a figure near my bed. “You must look into the life of each girl and find what is best; you must see that which will gain the mastery of her life.” Then a cold hand was laid upon my fore¬ head and the voice which came out of the darkness said, “Sleep ’ Before me opened a vision of dark Africa; there laboring among the heathen, were Abilene Kutz and Norene King. With their kindness of heart and earnest endeavor, we of the class of ’29 expected great things of these girls. They told me that farther in the interior Opal Marshall and Margaret Eawlinson were also doing good work as missionaries. Then, as the scene changed, I was on an ocean liner which was coming back to the United States. Virginia Heel and Randolph Hardy were returning from a trip around the world. Mademoiselle Heel had won great fame as an efficient French instructor. Again, our dear old Alma Mater was play¬ ing a great part, for Virginia had a French pupil there. Randolph had been around the world just for excitement, and she found it, for she was chatting very excitedly with another young woman who was dressed in the height of fashion. Beside this woman sat a very distinguished looking Frenchman, who had a shiny, bald head. He glanced at his beloved with adoring eyes. 1 wondered who she could be. She raised her head and there staring into my face was my old classmate, Kathryn Eye. Then, I found myself in an opera house in Hew York. Before me was Agatha Moore. Surely we expected great things of Agatha, as a singer. When the curtain went up again, there was little Annie Fruit of Batesville, Virginia. Even though Annie was very tiny, she still had a. big voice. As T was listening to Annie, some¬ one touched me on the arm and 1 turned and faced “Maggie” Purclum. She had just been married. It took a long time for Eddie to get bis divorce, but she had waited for him. “Maggie” told me that Allie Kelly had eloped with one of her pupils and married him before Leo could even be notified, and that now she was living on a large ranch out west where she could have plenty of room to rave. As T turned to leave the opera house, 1 met Virginia Halligan, who was still advocat¬ ing a certain kind of magazine. She told me that Helen Hawthorne was living in Petersburg since her recent marriage. The scene changed, and I was in a high school in Virginia, of which Alma Lowance was principal. She told me that Lucile Cummings taught the primary [ 40 ] grades, but at that time she was at a lecture given by Mr. Flapper Ziskezzy on “How Old Maids Retain That School-Girl Complexion. 5 ' Annie Laurie Barden was the music teacher there, and the children were very fond of Miss Barden. Mae Hinson was the Science teacher. Mae always knew how to make experiments. Hattie Mae Winstead was the History teacher, being very popular with all her pupils . Bernice Hammock and Daisy Nash were the English teachers. Both seemed to enjoy read¬ ing old English poetry with an onomatopoetic effect. Elizabeth Lindsay and Grace Williams had charge of the gymnasium. They taught their pupils many acrobatic stunts. The next scene was a cabaret in a large city. There were Elizabeth Godwin and Bob Fisher, as managers of the place. As I glanced up, 1 saw Helen Hudson slowly entering, leaning on the arm of a very handsome man. She told me that she was married and extremely happy. She also told me that Mary Ellice Lee and Eugenia lived near her and that both were very successful in the business world. Suddenly there was a loud applause, and as everyone became quiet, a dancer came whirling by us in an Oriental dance. At once, I recognized Inez Watkins, of our class of ’2!). After her dance, I spoke to her, and she told me that she was going abroad in a few days, and that Dorothy Bridgforth and Beryl Titns were sailing on the same ship. They were all going over to do their fall shopping. Then I had another vision. I saw Elizabeth Lambert standing in the door¬ way of a little white bungalow, waiting for her ( ' lair to come home. In another doorway, 1 saw Elizabeth Tuck, waiting for someone—goodness knows who! In yet another doorway stood Lillian Roberts. I thought all of these girls had chosen wisely; for I was an old maid and my life was getting more and more lonely. The nigliI passed on and awoke And found il all a great big joke; But as dags pass on in ' .39 More truth than poetry you will find. Whatever fate allends each lass, Her heart’s desire is all I ask. — I iUXCAN, Prophet, ' 21b [ 41 ] Blackstone’s Daughters The campus in its autumn dress, The campus in its snowy best, The campus in spring happiness, Th is is Blackstone’s ( ' allege. Blackstone girls from many places, Blackstone girls with smiling fares, JUackstone girls with charming graces, These are Blackstone ' s daughters. Friendships true and friendships line, Friendships lasting, happy, kind. Friendships made, in Twenty-Nine, This is Blackstone’s wealth. Clifts of day and gifts of lore, Clifts that point to (Cod abore, (lifts that mean a zeal to more, ' This is Blackstone ' s best. Commencement here in all its beauty, Commencement here rewarding duty, ( ' ommencement here with sadness, too, And we leave Blackstone College. Life of following Blackstone’s way. Life unfolding as it may. Life of service,, day by day. And still we ' re Blackstone ' s daughters. Virginia I’. Neel, Poet, ’29 r 42 1 MILDRED PURDUM WITTIEST KATHRYN EYE MISS 1929 OPAL MARSHALL MOST CHARMING PL.KT L II I UO CLASS FLIRT ABILENE KUTZ MOST STYLISH MARY ALICE LEE BEST-ALL-ROUND GRACE WILLIAMS MOST DIGNIFIED VIRGINIA NEEL PRETTIEST-MOST INTELLECTUAL You May Uavk Mkt TTikm Special Students FRANCES BALLARD PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA l oice Kappa Delta Phi; ( lee Club, ’27-’29: Secretary and Treasurer Richmond Tide¬ water Club, ’29; Life Service Group, ’29; Music Club, ' 27; Epwortli League, ’27, ’29; V. W. C. A„ ’27. ’29; Athletic As¬ sociation. ’27, ’29; Tigers, ’27, ’29. ‘ ' Cranky” is sunshine itself, possessing golden brown ringlets, flashing 1 lue eyes, and a wonderful disposition. Her voice has made us all love her, for she puts herself into her song. Certainly it could 1 e said of her, “To know her is to love her.” EVA BELLE DEAN BLACK STONE, VIRGINIA Piano Tigers, ’28; Music Department, ’28, ’29. When we saw Eva Belle for the first time, we heard her too. W e were charm¬ ed with her personality and enchanted by her music. She is our only student from B. M. A. and we feel that she is our “connecting link.” Her musical ability has meant much to us. [ 44 ] Special Students MARY ANN LINDSAY CULPEPER, VIRGIXIA Art Hats, ’27-’29; Athletic Association, ’27- ’2!); (iii ls Friendly Society, ’27, ’28; Art Club. ’27-’29; Tennis Club, ’27-’29 ; Acorx Staff, ’29; Poe Literary Society, ’27; V, Y. ( ' . A., ’27-’29; Buco Holder, I. B. S„ ’29. Ann is reserved and quiet; yet she is full of fun and frolic. She lias a large circle of friends who are always anxious to be with her. As an artist, Ann is among the best and we know that great success is before her. AUDREY TREYEY PLEASANT VIEW, VIRGINIA Piano Sigma Iota Chi; Athletic Association, ’27-’29 ; Hats, ’27-’29; Y. Y. C. A„ ’27- ’29; Cabinet, ’28; President Y. Y. C. A.. ' 2!); Student Council, ’29; Ten Pens, ’29; Epworth League, ’27-’29; President Mu¬ sic Club, ’27; Life Service Group, ’29; Business Manager Acorn, ’28. Here our pens fail us. We cannot ex¬ press what Audrey means to Blackstone. I Ter personality is like a magnet for she is constantly drawing us nearer to her. She was chosen by the student body as Campus Queen for 1929. Such is Audrey to us! I 45 ] W|§|fU!imr h Seniors on Parade Ai.dinf. Beery... Alick Early Lucille V Virginia Miss Swann Marks Sponsor College J unior Class Motto: Not at the top, but c-limbing Colors: Old Rose and Silver Flower: American Beauty Rose OFFICERS . .-.—.... .. President .....1 ' ice-President eitch . Secretary ( Iompton . Treasurer [ 47] SUE BAGWELL BLACK STONE. VIRGINIA ALDINE BEERY COVINGTON, VIRGINIA ELLA BERGDOLL MOOREFIELD, WEST VIRGINIA ELIZABETH CHILES NATURAL BRIDGE STATION, VIRGINIA LUCILLE CHILES NATURAL BRIDGE STATION, VIRGINIA VIRGINIA COMPTON LEESBURG, VIRGINIA [ 48] MII.DRED CROWE WKI-LVII.LE, VIRGINIA RUTH CURTIS GOLDSBORO, MARYLAND EDWIN DREWRY CAPRON, VIRGINIA ALICE EARLY CLARKSVILLE, VIRGINIA FRANCES FISHER SUTTON, WEST VIRGINIA ELIZABETH HALE FRONT ROYAL. VIRGINIA [ 49] EVELYN HUNTER KINGSPORT, TENNESSEE FRANCES JAMES DENDRON, VIRGINIA RACHEL MARKS NEWSOMS, VIRGINIA ELIZABETH MARTIN VICTORIA, VIRGINIA LOUISE MOORE MARLIN TON, WEST VIRGINIA ELINOR NICHOLS CLARKSVILLE, MARYLAND [ 50 ] FRANCES PHILLIPS SALISBURY, MARYLAND LAURA PURDUM HYATTSYILLE, MARYLAND ROSA RAGLAND YIRGILIN ' A, VIRGINIA MARGARET RI PBERGER BLACKSTONE, VIRGINIA VIRGINIA SHEWEY BUENA VISTA, VIRGINIA ALICE SPROUSE RUSSELL, KENTUCKY [51 J BLANCHE STACK ELIZABETH CITY, NORTH CAROLINA PEBBLE WARD WIDEN, WEST VIRGINIA CHAPPELLE W E IS Id ER BLACKSTONE, VIRGINIA Rat Week Regulations 1. Every time a “rat” starts off tlie campus she must walk two steps forward and one backward until off campus. 2. Every “rat” must wear a small bag of salt around her neck. It is to be tied with green ribbon. 3. Under no condition is a Senior to see the knees of a rat.” 4. Each “rat” must answer in class by saying, “Rat!” instead of Here!” 5. “Rats” must be assembled in the chapel before 8:30, and then rise to let tlie old girls pass to their seats. 6. No “rat” may walk with a Senior but must walk three steps behind her. 7. No “rat” may enter or go out any door on the front of the building. Mr. Adams Sponsor Teacher Training Class Motto: Not evening, but dawn Colors: Rainbow Colors Flower: Sweet Pea OFFICERS Mary Hardesty. ... President Norma Lilly. . .. Vice-President Agnes Ritchie. . Secretary and Treasurer [53] JANET BAILEY BLACK,STONE, VIRGINIA OREANNA DEVIN SAXE, VIRGINIA MARY HARDESTY ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA RUBY HONAKER BECKLEY, WEST VIRGINIA LILA HOPKINS DANVILLE. VIRGINIA AGNES JENNINGS BECKLEY, WEST VIRGINIA [54] IRENE LILLY BECKLEY, WEST VIRGINIA NORMA LILLY BECKLEY, WEST VIRGINIA LUCILLE MABRY ANGIER, NORTH CAROLINA ROSA OWEN STONY CREEK. VIRGINIA AGNES RITCHIE ALBEMARLE, NORTH CAROLINA BESSIE THOMAS FREDERICKSBURG. VIRGINIA DORIS WALLACE SAXE, VIRGINIA [ 55 J Seen Abound the Building Miss Nina Bradshaw Sponsor Commercial Department Motto: Scientia eat Potentia Colors: Maroon and Gold OFFICERS Mary Kellam.. Helen Wilcher. Ruth Hern. . Mary H. Gray. Thelma Richard.. .. .President . .1 ice-Presiden 1 . Secretary . Treasurer t sst. Treas. [57] Commercial Seniors ELOISE BARNES CHASE CITY, VIRGINIA Eloise is a girl who’s always dependable. Whenever you are having trouble with your commercial work, call on her, and she will lend a helping hand. She’s a typical Senior and is doing a work of which she may be justly proud. We are proud of her. MARY IvELLAM BELLE HAVEN, VIRGINIA Mary is president of the commercial class, and one of whom we are proud. She can be dignified, but is always ready to join in the fun. Here’s to a good sport and a friend worth having! VIRGINIA PRESTON BEDFORD, VIRGINIA Virginia has proved to us that red hair doesn’t affect one’s disposition, or at least it hasn’t her’s, for her personality is one that we all admire. She’s quiet, but right there when there’s work to be done. We wish you success, Virginia. EMMA LOU WATKINS KENBRIDGE, VIRGINIA Attractive and gay is Emma Lou. She also possesses good business ability and has much common sense. She likes a good time, however, she is always ready for work. I LA WOOD CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA She has pluck and determination. On first appearance, she is seemingly quiet, but she is very lively among her friends. She is a true blue friend as well as a girl whom everybody admires. We wish her the best there is in life. [ 58] Commercial Juniors RUTH BRANCH BOYKIN ' S, VIRGINIA JOSEPHINE CHANDLER SEXIORA, NORTH CAROLINA ROSA CUMMINGS LEXINGTON. VIRGINIA GENEVIEVE EUBANK BROWN’S STORE, VIRGINIA MAREA FARLEY MERRY POINT, VIRGINIA [ 59 I ETHEL GARY JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA MARY HARRISON GRAY BLACKS TO N E, VIRGINIA LOUEMMA GRESHAM KILMARNOCK, VIRGINIA JULIA HARRY UNION LEVEL, VIRGINIA RUTH HERN WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, WEST VIRGINIA [ 60 1 ALLENE HIPPERT WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, WEST VIRGINIA SUSAN HOWELL ENFIELD, NORTH CAROLINA LOUISE LITTLE EVINGTON, VIRGINIA EDNA LOWDER ESMONT, VIRGINIA HELEN NEWMAN [ n] VIRGII.I NA, VIRGI VIA LUCY PERKINS l 62 ] MONROE, VIRGINIA GENEVA RASH DUNDAS, VIRGINIA THELMA RICHARD WOODSTOCK, VIRGINIA MARY LOUISE RITTER WASHINGTON, D. C. GERTRUDE HASKINS ALBERTA,VIRGINIA LUCILE SIMPSON NORFOLK, VIRGINIA HELEN SMITH NORFOLK, VIRGINIA THELMA THOMAS LILLINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA LOUISE THORNTON SUSSEX, VIRGINIA LOIS TUCK VIRGILINA, VIRGINIA HELEN WILCHER BRIDGEWATER VIRGINIA [ 63 ] f Belles of Blackstone Miss Margaret Jones sponsor High School Senior Class Motto: Not at the top, but climbing Colors: Blue and Gold Flower: Virginia Creeper OFFICERS Mary Maxey Presiden t Virginia Noei_ Frances Morris ...1 ice-Presiden t Secretary and Treasurer [65 ] [66 ] JOSEPHINE BOBBITT PETERSBURG, VIRGINIA “Jo” is quiet and studious, as well as thoughtful of others. She is a good natur- ed pal and an ideal student. Success in life is sure to he hers. HARRIET BROWN GOODE, VIRGINIA Jolly, mischievous “Brownie” soon made a little corner for herself in the hearts of all her classmates by her loving and sunny dis¬ position. LORAINE CARMICHAEL SARDIS, GEORGIA The best we can wish for our little “Georgia Peach” is only a part of our ap¬ preciation of her loyalty to her school and classmates. She has a bright future ahead of her and will surely succeed in her pro¬ fession, teaching expression. ALICE ELLIS LAHORE, VIRGINIA Alice has been with us two years, and has won us all by her cheerful and unas¬ suming manner. Here’s wishing you luck. Alice. MARY EPES BLACKSTONE, VIRGINIA Kind hearted, sympathetic Mary has brightened many an otherwise dull day for her schoolmates by her bright smile. Her jolly, good nature has won for her an envi¬ able place among the girls. ► ETHEL HUTCHINS ENGLEWOOD, NEW JERSEY Ethel just radiates happiness wherever she goes. Although she’s been with us only a year, we’ve learned to like her a great deal. We wish her as much success in life as she has had here. MARY ETHEL LAWRENCE BRISTOL, TENNESSEE Sweet, lovable, and attractive, “Babe” is a girl one can’t help liking. Shall we ever forget her? No. no, never. MARY MAXEY WH ALEYVILLE, VIRGINIA Mary’s smile reflects tin 1 joy of a dispo¬ sition always cheerful. She seems to have discovered the secret of perpetual happi¬ ness. May her life be tilled with “Rays” of sunshine. VIRGINIA NOEL RICHMOND, VIRGINIA Virginia’s charming and vivacious per¬ sonality is an inspiration to her teachers as well as her classmates. We are sure that her sterling qualities will make her successful in whatever work she under¬ takes. She has won our highest admiration. HELEN UNREFER BALTIMORE, MARYLAND It is always a pleasure to have “Mike” around. Her favorite pastime is studying, an occupation in which she indulges quite often. May these Irish blue eyes of hers see a successful future. [ 07 ] ORYETTA WESTON BURKpVILLE, VIRGINIA A friend in need is a friend indeed,” that ' s Orvetta. True to herself, true to her friends, true to her duty always is Orvetta. MABEL WRIGHT RICHMOND, VIRGINIA Here’s a girl one just naturally likes! Her brown eyes sparkle, and her saucy curls shake as she throws goal after goal for our basketball team. May the joy you give to others return to you, Mabel. CLARICE WYNN SCHOOLFIELD, VIRGINIA Clarice lias so many good qualities that we hardly know- where to begin our write¬ up of her. If you want a good friend and an all-round sport, go to her. Clarice, we wish you heaps of happiness. High School Senior Statistics Chatterbox. Best Sport. Class Nuisance Happy-Go-Lucky... Class Loafer. Miss 102!).... Class Baby. Cutest. Hardest Worker.. Typical Senior. .. Neatest.. Loraine Carmichael .Clarice Wynn .Dorothea Pleasants .Mabel Wright .Nannie Guy Watkins .Orvetta Weston .Mary Ethel Lawrence ...Louise Jeffries ..Josephine Bobbitt .Virginia Noel .Mary Maxev [ 08 ] Miss Martha Fuller Sponsor High School Junior Class Motto: Followin g the truth Colors: Old Gold and Blue Flower: Flag Lily Mary Smith. Frances Quarles Anne Patton... OFFICERS . Presiden t ..I ' ice-Presiden t Mccrcturi and Treasurer 1 [69 1 Class Roll Annie Lee Anderson Lucy Baskerville Juanita Bryan Maxine Chipman Sybal Cox Carolyn Elliott Mary Fisher Katherine Garrett Mary Louise Moon Mary Mullins Clara Murray Evelyn Oliver Anne Patton Frances Quarles Mary Smith Mildred Stephens Catherine Willis Mary Grey Wood [ 70 ] Miss Fan Gates Sponsor High School Sophomore Class Dora Terreli. Motto: Steadfast of Purpose Colors: Blue and Gold Flower: American Beauty Rose OFFICERS ... President Helen Gressang. .1 ice-Presiden t .Janice Thorne. . Secretary and Treasurer [ 71 1 Class Roll Novilla Allison Betty Bloxton Rae Embrey Elsie Evans Evelyn Friend Henrietta Garrett Adelaide Goodrich Helen Gressang Laura Gray Nellie Huff Ruby Love Martha Yirgie Lewder Carolyn Lindsay Mary Louise Mehurin Hattie Mann Elizabeth Overstreet Rebecca Smith Dora Terrell Janice Thorne Sallie Tiller Beverly Tuggle Hilda Waldrop ' [ 72 ] Miss Virginia Douglas Sponsor High School Freshman Class Motto: Mark your goal and strive towards it Colors: Blue and Gold Flower: Ragged Robin OFFICERS .-. Prcsiden t .. I ice-President Secretary and Treasurer Anna Gates. Virginia Cahill.. Lucile Bryant l 73 | Class Roll Hilda Bird sail Nellie Bloxton Lucile Bryant Virginia Cahill Isabelle Christian Ethel Evans Anna Gates Lila Harris Kitty Hunt Wilma Lilly Helen Overstreet Elizabeth Tucker 174 | Organizations I. Student Council II. Sororities Pan-Hellenic Sigma Iota Chi Kappa Delta Phi Alpha Sigma Citi IIP Ten Pens IV. Latin Club V. Richmond Tidewater Club VI. Stragglers’ Club VII. West Virginia Club VIII. Northern Neck Club BAGLEY GATES HEFLIN MARSHALL EYE BEERY MAXEY TREVEY KELLAM SMITH HARDESTY Student Council Faculty Advisors Miss Leila Bagley Miss Louise Heflin Mr. W. B. Gates OFFICERS AND MEMBERS K at hryn Eye.. Presiden t Opal Marshall. Vice-President Ai.dine Beery.. Secretary Mary Maxey Mary Kellam Audrey Trevey Julia Smith Mary Hardesty [ 76 ] GATES HEFLIN HANNA FULLER KING WHITE VEITCH PURDUM KELLAM LEE Pan-Hellenic Council W. B. Gates. Miss Louise Heflin.. Miss Helen Hanna . .. Chairman I ssista n t Oh a irman . Secretary Kappa Delta Phi Xorene King Mildred I’urdum Mi ss Heflin, Sponsor MEMBERS Sigma Iota Chi Eugenia White Mary Kell am Miss Hanna, Sponsor I lpha Sigma Ch i Lucile Veitcli Mary Fllice Lee Miss Fuller, Sponsor 177 ] 3P ' , 1 GODWIN BRIDGFORTH STACK MARKS TREVEY TITUS BEERY WHITE LILLY MOORE HARDY KELLAM HARDESTY WEISIGER WILCHER EARLY Miss Helen Hanna Sponsor Sigma Iota Chi (Founded 1903) CHAPTER ROLL ETA—Stephens College, Columbia, Missouri. OMICRON—Hardin College, Mexico, Missouri. ZETA—Belhaven College, Jackson, Mississippi. CHI—Howard College, Birmingham, Alabama. PI—Synodical College, Fulton, Missouri. KAPPA—Greenville Women’s College, Greenville, South Carolina. GAMMA—Logan College, Russellville, Kentucky. RHO—Hamilton College, Lexington, Kentucky. NU—American College of Physical Education, Chicago, Illinois. LAMBDA—Greenbrier College, Lewisburg, West Virginia. UPSILON—New River State School. Montgomery, West Virginia. PSI—Crane Junior College, ( hicago, Illinois. IOTA—Savage College of Physical Education, New York, New York. TAU—Northeastern Junior College, Miami, Oklahoma. SIGMA—Posse-Nissen College of Physical Education, Boston, Massachusetts. DELTA—Vincennes University, Vincennes, Indiana. XI—Highland Manor Junior College, Tarrytown-on-Hudson, New York. MU—Blackstone College, Blaekstone, Virginia. EPSILON—Potomac College, Ixeyser, West Virginia. THETA—Mississippi Synodical College, Holly Springs, Mississippi. OMEGA—Millersburg College, Millersburg, Kentucky. ALUMNAE CHAPTERS ALPHA ETA—Kansas City, Missouri. LPHA Cl 11—Birmingham, Alabama. ALPHA THETA—St. Louis, Missouri. ALPHA KAPPA—Greenville, South Carolina. ALPHA NU—Chicago, Illinois. ALPHA PSI—Chicago, Illinois. ALPHA ZETA—Jackson, Mississippi. HONORARY MEMBER MISS HELEN HANNA MEMBERS IN FACULTY MISS MARY HOLMES SMITH MISS SWANN MARKS ACTIVE MEMBERS BERYL TITUS ELIZABETH GODWIN EUGENIA WHITE RANDOLPH HARDY AGATHA MOORE MARY KELLAM PLEDGES ALDINE BEERY NORMA LILLY MARY HARDESTY BLANCHE STACK C1IAPPELLE WEISIGER LUCY T. WILLIS AUDREY TREYEY DOROTHY BRIDCFORTH RACHEL MARKS ALICE EARLY HELEN WILCHER 1 9 | Kutz Watkins Halligan Kelley King Barnes Martin Purdum Nichols Shewey Hudson Purdum Ballard Dr e wry Miss Louise Heflin Sponsor Kappa Delta Phi (Founded 1921) CHAPTER ROLL ALPHA—Stephens College, Columbia, Missouri. BETA—Greenville Woman ' s College, Greenville, South Carolina. GAMMA—Hardin College, Mexico, Missouri. DELTA—Belhaven College, Jackson, Mississippi. ZETA—Mississippi Synodical College, Holly Springs, Mississippi. ETA—Blackstone College, Blackstone, Virginia. MEMBERS Abilene Kutz Xorene King Mildred Purdum Eloise Barnes Emma L. Watkins Helen Hudson Pledges Elinor Nichols Elizabeth Martin Virginia Sliewev Laura Purdum Frances Ballard Edwin Drewrv irginia Halligan t 81 1 YEITCH FULLER QUARLES WARD BAGWELL LEE GRAY Alpha Sig ma Chi (Founded 1928) Lillian Wynn Eleanor Craven Lucii.e Veitch.. .Mary Ellice Lee. Frances Quarles CHARTER MEMBERS OFFICERS Margaret Wilson Lucile Veitcli . President .....1 ice-President Secretary and Treasurer Pledges Sue Bagwell Pel 1 tie Ward Mary Harrison Gray [ 82 ] NEEL HANNA HARDY MARSHALL KING FRUIT TREVEY MOORE EYE HUDSON WILCHER Ten Pens OFFICERS Miss Hanna...... ... Virginia Neei. Randolph Hardy..... ... Opal Marshall. . ...Sponsor . ....President ice-President Secretary MEMBERS Agatlia Moore Annie Fruit Audrey Trevey Kathryn Eye Norene King Helen Hudson Helen W ' ihher [ 83 1 —lumen scientiae Inter Nos Club OFFICERS Mildred Crowe. Orvetta Weston. . Janice Thorne. M iss Grace Tressel. . President .I ' ice-1‘resident Secretary-Treasurer . Sponsor MEMBERS Betty Bloxton Harriet Brown Alice Ellis Rae Embry Marion Epes Mary Epes Dorothea Pleasants Helen Gressang Ethel Hutchins Louise Jeffries Mary Ethel Lawrence Rachel Marks Mary Louise Moon Mary Gray Wood I he Inter Nos Club was organized in order that the students of the Latin department might enjoy, together, Latin games and songs, and that they might consider matters of general interest. The first program which was held November 6, was a welcome to the new members. Roman elections constituted the topic of the meeting. Many incidents which showed a similarity between the methods of voting and electioneering two thousand years ago and those of today, were brought out. The Latin students joined with the French Club for the Christmas meeting, which was open to the student body. I lie club lias begun a collection of materials for the permanent use of the Latin depart¬ ment. As a special project for this year, two large wall maps have been purchased for the second year Latin classes. L 84 | Richmond Tidewater Club OFFICERS King. Presi dent Patton... .I ice-! ' resident Secretary and Treasurer . Sponsor NORENK Anne Frances Bari-ard Miss Virginia Douglas Annie Lee Anderson Kay Adams Frances Ballard Bettie Bloxton Nellie Bloxton Virginia Cahill Isabelle Christian Mary Fisher Henrietta Garret Katherine Garret Elizabeth Godwin MEMBERS Lila Harris Xorene King Mary Maxey Mary Louise Moon Anne Patton Frances Phillips Helen Smith Dora Terrell Lucille Veitcli Eugenia White Louise Yates l 8i Pennsylvania, Miss Jones; Ohio, Miss Tvessel: Alabama, Miss Bagiev; Mississippi, Miss Hanna; Kentucky, Alice Sprouse; Tennessee, Evelyn Hunter; North Carolina, Nannie Guy Watkins; Florida, Ethel Gary; Washington, D. C., Janice Thorne; Georgia, Loraine Carmichael; Maryland, Eleanor Nichols; California, Miss Fuller; New Jersey, Ethel Hutchins; West Virginia, Ella Bergdoll; South Carolina, Mary Dickson; Virginia, Curly Beery; New York, Maxine Chipman; Illinois, Miss Mueller. West Virginia Club Miss Heflin, Sponsor Motto: Mountaineers are always free Flower: Rhododendron Colors: Blue and Gold Hong: West Virginia Hills OFFICERS Virginia Neel...... . Presiden I Barbara Fisher. ................ I ice-President Opal Marshall... Hecretary-Trea surer MEMBERS Frances Fisher Ella Bergdoll Rutile Bryant Sybal Cox Barbara Fisher Ruby Honaker Ethel Gary Helen Gressang Ruth Hern Allene Hippert Agnes Jennings Allie Kelley Irene Lilly Norma Lilly Wilma Lilly Alma Lowanee Edna Lowanci Louise Moore Evelyn Oliver Pebble Ward l S7 1 HEFLIN HAWTHORNE HINSON BOOTH FARLEY EUBANK DOUGLAS DUNGAN GRESHAM Northern Neck Club Helen Hawthorne.. Mae Hinson.... Jim Dungan.... Miss Douglas, Miss Heflin OFFICERS .. .. President ..... .I ’ ice-Presiden t Secretary and Treasurer . Sponsors Motto: It’s always jolly weather When good fellows get together, In the good ole Northern Neck. Favorite drink: Liquor (oyster) Favorite pastime: Riding the waves Nellie Booth Artrice Dungan MEMBERS Genevieve Eubank Marea Farley Louemma Gresham Helen Hawthorne Mae Hinson [ 88 1 Activities I. Acorn Staff II. Fine Arts Drama Music Glee Club Orchestra Art III. Clubs “13” P. K. 4H Daughters of B. F. I. Virginia Neel Mildred Purditm Edit or-in-Chief Business Manager Miss Hanna Literai ' n Advisor Mr. Gates Business Advisor Miss Marks Organization Ad visor Acorn Staff Anne Fruit. . . Helen Hawthorne. Mary Ellice Lee. Helen Hudson....... Hattie Mae Winstead... Ruth Curtis. Orvetta Weston. Helen Wilciier. Artrice Dungan.. Virginia Halligan ) ( HAPPEI I E WEISIGER Alice Early. Lucille Vettch Anne Lindsay .. .. ..1 ssistant Editor .. .1 ssistant Business Manager . I’liolographic Editor . Organization Editor . ..College Senior Representative ...College Junior Representative .. .I cadem ic Re presen ta five ( V; m m ercia 1 Re presen tali re . um or ' Editor . .I dvertising Monagers .. Sales Manager . Art, Editors [ 90 ] LEE WESTON IIALLIOAX FRUIT WIU ' UER VEITCI1 IH ' DSON ' WEISIOEK HAWTHORNE DUNOAN LINDSAY WINSTEAD CURTIS EARLY Dramatic Club OFFICERS Pebble Ward... .. . President Loraixe Carmiciiaei. ... Secretary Miss Jones... Sponsor Syl al Cox Edwin Drewry Ethel Gary Louise Jeffries MEMBERS I thel Hutchins Margaret Rawlinson Alice Sprouse Thelma Richard [ 92 ] School of Music Piano Department Mildred Crowe Annie Laurie Barden Frances Ballard Aldine Beery Hilda Birdsall Susan Blackwell Juanita Bryan Anne Bridgforth Lucille Chiles Elizabeth Chiles Annie Lee Anderson Frances Ballard V irginia ( ' ompton Ruth Curtis Eva Belle Dean Mildred Epes Genevieve Eubank Marea Farley Marjorie Gates Elizabeth Hale I lattie Lee Mann Opal Marshall Mary Maxey Mary Louise Mehurin Frances Morris Mary Mullins Virginia Noel Elinor Nichols Laura Purdum Mattie 1). Seay Virginia Shewev Audrey Trevey Elizabeth Tuck 11 i Ida Waldrop Marian Winn Lucy Temple W illis Martha Wright Lucy Temple Willis Mary Gray Wood Voice ' Department Edwin Drewrv Annie Emit Evelyn Hunter 1 ' iolin Ethel Lawrenc Agatha Moore Mary Smith Department Anna (bites Lucy Baskorville Elizabeth Godwin 1 93 ] Rachel Marks Elizabeth Robertson Blackstone College Glee Club Miss Eva Gaby... Mary Holmes Smite. Helen Wilcher. Josephine Chandler. Virginia Compton... Helen Gressang . . Director .1 ccompanist . President . . Vice-President Secretary and Treasurer . Librarian Record Sopranos Agatha Moore Abilene Kutz Evelyn Hunter Frances Phillips Virginia Compton Annie Lee Anderson Emma Lou Watkins Lucille Veitch First Sopranos Frances Ballard Mary Ellice Lee Susan Howell Annie Fruit Barbara Fisher Xorene King Elizabeth Hale Lila Hopkins Helen Gressang Mary Gray Wood Ethel Lawrence Altos Aldine Beery Helen Wilcher Josephine Chandler Juanita Bryan 11 attie Mann [91 ] “A Gypsy Suite” An Operetta Presented by The Blackstone College Gi.ee Club CHARACTERS Marguerita.. Roderigo...... , I ARGUF.RITA’S IOTHER. . . . MaRGUERITA’S FA l l! KK. . Gypsy Chorus.... .Mary Ellice Lee .Lillian Wynn ...Kathleen Clay Agatha Moore ..Glee Club [ 95 ] The Rag Pickers Elizabeth Godwin, Manager Mary Holmes Smith Piano Violins Rachel Marks Lucy Baskerville Elizabeth Godwin Banjoes Juanita Bryan Irene Lucas Mandolin Lila Hopkins Saxophones Elizabeth Chiles Lltcille Chiles [96 1 Art Department Mrs. Wallace, Instructor Lucy Baskerville Dorothy Dalton Oreanna Devin Kathryn Eye M ias Gates Mary Hardesty Lilly Mae Herndon Lila Hopkins Katherine Hunt Ruby Honaker Norma Lilly Irene Lilly Nannie Ann Lindsay Edna Lowanee Lueile Mabry Hattie Mann Katherine Mallory Julia Morgan Rosa Owen Agnes Ritchie Helen Smith ISessie I lmmas Doris Wallace Mary Woodson Juy Watkins [97 1 13 ” Alice Early. Opal Marshall Mary Maxell. Miss Jones. OFFICERS MEMBERS Yirgina Compton Elizabeth Chiles Ltn ille Chiles Barbara Fisher Elizabeth Mary Hardesty Agatha Moore Julia Smith Eugenia White Godwin . President Vice-President . Secretary ....■S ' ponsor [98 ] M Preachers’ Kids Motlo: More Missionary Barrel Song: I shall Not Be Moved Flo wer: Jack-in-the-I’ulpit Bishop: Mary Hardesty PRESIDING ELDERS Anne Fruit__-.-..Virginia Blanche Slack Loraine Carmichael.....Georgia Ruth Curtis. BOARD OF MISSIONS Louise Jeffries Kathryn Eye Secretary and Treasurer of Conference BOARD OF FINANCE Opal Marshall Evelyn Oliver Sponsor : . B. Gates ___North Carolina .Baltimore Bessie Thomas _Dorothea Pleasants Orvetta Weston SUPERANNUATE ENDOWMENT COMMITTEE Virginia Compton Alma Lowance Mary Maxey Circuit Rider Colporteur . Heathen Edna Lowance TEMPERANCE BOARD LOCAL PREACHERS Helen Newman Lay Leader .Mice Early Exhorter ..Curly Beery Evangelist Lucy T. Willis Irene Lucas Mildred Clements Helen Wilcher Rachel Marks Julia Harry Baltimore Southern Methodist EDITORS Virginia Neel Richmond Christian Advocate ..Helen Hudson Four-H Club [ 100 ) Daughters of B. F. I. Helen I Iawthorne......... .. Lillian Wingo.. ..... . Mare a Farley ..... . .. Secretary Miss Virginia Douglas.. Motto: Like acorns we have grown Flower: Sunflower Colors: Lemon and Black __ ' resident I ice-1 resident and, Treasurer . Sponsor MEMBERS Daughters Sue Bagwell... Lucy Baskerville .... . Marea Farley.. Mary H. Gray. Laura Gray.. Julia Harry.. Helen Hawthorne. . Beverley Tuggle. Lillian Wingo. Miss Virginia Douglas.... ... Mothers .Xella Bagiev .Sal lie Bur well .Velma Jackson _ Mary Epes .Mary Epes Almeda Crowther Fannie Bellows ....Sue Armstrong ....Mabel Spindler .Annie Marsh 1101 ] Sorority Girls WORSHIP Y. W. C. A. Cabinet Audrey I ' revey. Virginia Halligan... Virginia Compton Ai.ice Earey. OFFICERS .. ’reside)) t I ice-Presiden t . Secretary Treasurer CHAIRMEN OF COMMITTEES Aldine Beery... Norene King.. Helen Hudson... ( )rvetta Weston... Helen Hawthorne. Alma Lowance. Virginia Neei_ Ka thryn Eye... Miss Bagley . Social .-. Social Sendee .. Publicity .— U or Id Fellows ' ll ip . .1 a sic ... Finance . Devotional Student Body Representative . Faculty Advisor sssw� ' mm m . . 5 mmk :.: .. - ? ®S3i • . $ • ■ «g 2. m m mm mm � -• ' - Mg i� s Epworth League OFFICERS ..... Presiden t ... Vice-President . Secretary and Treasurer ... ... Corresponding Secretary Skelton... .... ....Sponsor MEMBERS Annie Fkuit Virginia Siiewey .Julia Harry Agatha Moore Miss Lillian First Department Opal Marshall Ruth Curtis Juanita Bryan Mildred Crowe Mae Hinson Virginia Neel Evelyn Oliver Alice Sprouse Lucile Chiles Edwin Drewry Kathryn Eye Edna Lowance Mildred Purdum Lillian Roberts Rosa Owen Second Department Josephine Bobbitt Virginia Noel Lucille Cummings Alice Ellis Helen Hawthorne Alma Lowance Mary Hardesty Helen Hudson Lucy Rogers Audrey Trevey Virginia Preston Thelma Richard Orvetta Weston Hattie M. Winstead Rosa Ragland Tliird Deportment Hattie Mann Laura Purdum Norene King Lucille Simpson Frances Ballard Allie Kelley Ella Bergdoll Virginia 11 alligan Nellie Bloxton Dorothy Bridgforth Beryl Titus Hilda Birdsall Bessie Thomas Mildred Stephens Fourth Department Virginia Compton Elizabeth Godwin Mary Maxey Aldine Beery Rosa Cummings Loraine Carmichael Elizabeth Hale Rachel Marks Alice Early Miss Gary Cathrine Willis Helen Wilcher Nadine Allison B. Y. P. U. OFFICERS Abilene Kutz..-----. . ....... ....President Julia Smith..... . Vice - President . Josephine Chandler...... Secretary and Treasurer MEM BEKS Annie Lee Anderson Annie Laurie Barden Genevieve Eubank Marea Farley Ruby Honaker Susan Howell Nellie Huff Agnes Jennings Irene Lilly Norma Lilly Elizabeth Martin Mary Mullins Anne Patton Frances Phillips Blanche Stack Dora Terrell Hilda Waldrop Lucy M’agstaff I 105 | Life Service Band Virginia Neel. Josephine Bobbitt. Hattie Mann.. Miss Bagi.ey, Miss Skelton OFFICERS Kathryn Adams Annie Kee Anderson Aldine Beery Miss Bradshaw Frances Ballard Ruth Branch Ruth Curtis Lucille Cummings Miss Douglas Alice Early Genevieve Eubank Alice Ellis Kathryn Eye Annie Fruit Miss Gary Estelle Gifft MEMBERS Mary Hardesty Virginia Halligan Helen Hudson Lila Hopkins Allie Kelley Norene King Alary Ethel Lawrence Elizabeth Lambert Opal Alar shall Swann Marks Rachel Marks Mary Maxey Evelyn Oliver Helen Overstreet Elizabeth Overstreet Lucy Perkins .. . President . Secretary Devotional Leader . Sponsors Laura Purdum Alildred Purdum Virginia Preston .Margaret Rawlinson Lucy Rogers Virginia Shewey Lucille Simpson Aliss Skelton Bessie Thomas Louise Thornton Audrey Trevey I helma Thomas Doris Wallace Orvetta Weston Alary Woodson Air. Gates 1106 1 PLAY Athletics I. Athletic Association II. Basket-Ball III. Soc cer IV. Bats V. Tigers SMITH BEERY EARLY MISS JONES Athletic Association OFFICERS Julia Sm ith .... President Curly Beery .. . . .Secretary and Treasurer Alice Early. .... Business Manager Miss Jones ... Physical Director Devin, f. YVileher, f. Wright, f. Fisher, f. BASKETBALL SQUAD Early, f. Scott, j-c. Garrett, j-c. Shewey, g. Smith, g. Wynn, g. Quarles, s.c. Watkins, g. Woodson, g. Marks, g. BASK ETBAI.L SCI IEDULE Darville High School. . 6 Blackstone College. . 47 Darville High School.. . 25 Blackstone College. . 39 Petersburg High School. . 13 Blackstone College. . 26 Ford lligh School. . 6 Blackstone College. . 61 Blackstone High School__ . 25 Blackstone College. . 32 Petersburg lligh School. . Hi Blackstone College. . 31 Petersburg Epworth League.. . 24 Blackstone College. . 36 Petersburg Epworth League ..... 18 Blackstone College. . 30 William and Mary Extension School . . 2!) Blackstone College. 28 Blackstone High School. .... 21 Blackstone College. . 30 Tota 1 score—()pponents. .is; Total score—Blackstone College. .360 Ten games, nine victories. [108 1 SOCCER SQUAD —Ci.arick Wynn, Hal Captain ; Ruth Curtis. Tiger Captain OFFICERS Curly Beery . Captain Ruth Curtis ..... Soccer Captain Lois ' Luck . Basketball Captain SCHEDLTLE OF GAMES ' Soccer —Bats . . 5; Tigers Basketball —Bats . . 0; Tigers Basket lull 1 —Bats . . 24; Tigers Basketball —Bats . . 10; Tigers Races —Bats . . 4; Tigers [ no ] l r— co Bats Jui.ia Smith. Clarice Wynn. Anna Gates ... Captain ... Soccer Captain Basketball Captain SCHEDULE CONTINUED Tennis —Bats . v • Tigers Areliery —Bats . ?. Tigers Baseliall —Bats . ? • Tigers Track —Bats . ?. Tigers Volley Ball -Bats . ? . Tigers v ? ? ? 1 [ill 1 curly beery , CHEER LEADER-CAPTAIN TIGERS ELIZABETH GODWIN CHEER LEADER MISS JONES COACH LOIS TUCK ANNA GATES ' TIGER BASKETBALL CAPTAIN FRANCES QUARLES CAPTAIN VARSITY BASKETBALL ' BA BASKETGALl CAPTAIN RUTH CURTIS CLARICE WYNN TIGER’SOCCER CAPTAIN BAT SOCCER CAPTAIN f S JULIA SMITH PRES ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION Captain bats” ALICE EARLY ASSISTANT COACH BUSINESS MGR. ATHLETIC ASSN 4 I Literary -•€ 1 I. The White Papoose II. The Lone Tree III. College Youth IV. Advantages of a Junior Collegi V. The Sailor The White Pap oose “Revenge! Revenge! Reel man’s revenge,” Chief Machipongo cried, And swore his braves would not come bach Till the last pale face had died. “Heap modi big fight, the chieftain sneered, “The pale-face take our fields, He take the red-man’s land, And he his trustg arrow wields. At chosen time the crept along (The night had darkened deep), With padded, catlike footsteps soft. The tired guard was fast asleep, Asleep, as was the village all, In unsuspecting, restful sleep. “Mg men, you wait ; Chief go first; But when he call, you, leap. “You leap like cat to heap much prey, Sing death to white men all.” The chief crept on while they lay still And silent for his call. Then Machipongo made his way To the leader ' s lowly home. And pushed aside the window barred For fear the red-man come. Grim first his face, but not for long. What held him fixed there so? A mother teas sleeping at her cradle-side. O ' er her babe bending low. Hot tears had stained, her face and hand Clasping her baby’s head, “Like mine Papoose,—like mine old squaw,” The aged chieftain said. And slowly, softly crept he back, To his braves he shook Iris head. “What, not fight? What make you change?” “The white Papoose,” he said, Helen Hudson, 7 29, Representative of the Ten Pens. [ 114 ] I he Lone 1 ree Bare tree against the winter ' s shy, You hold your leafless branches high Despite the storm, despite the snow, Despite the winds that roughly blow. Do you not tire of standing there, Of holding high your branches bare f The mighty tree no answer gives. One really doubts if stilt it tires Is it of old did live and grow. Oh, yes! It lives, but does not show The beauty and the power divine Which through its bareness yet wilt shine. For spring will come, a lovely spring, And, with its other charms, will bring New buds, new leaves to this lone tree, That, as one pusses, he may see The giant tree with strength endued, The beauty of a life renewed. Beneath the shade of this new tree A traveler, glad this spot to see. May stop to rest; a little tot May leave the busy world so hot And stoop to play or stop to hear The songs of birdlings hovering near. 0 tree, you suffer not in vain. Your seeming loss is but. your gain. While now you grapple with the storms And conquer fears in many forms. One day the birds round you wilt sing And. to your heart will say, “ Tis Spring! Rachel Makes, [ 115 ] College Youth Ihe other day one of the professors at Yale was heard to say that if he could have his way at the University of which he was supposed to he a teacher instead of a mere figurehea d, he would encourage studying and nothing else among the student body. He declared that he would allow neither athletic nor social life to enter into his program of work. He gave as his reason for the above statement that the school career of a student would be shortened and the preparation for his future better founded by his plan. No doubt this attitude is being heartily approved by the many fathers who are contin¬ ually emptying their purses to educate their offspring. Some of the rumpled haired, sallow- complexioned pursuers of theology and psychology might approve also. As an observer cf attitudes toward colleges and their methods, I do not think, however, that the viewpoint of the professor mentioned is sympathized with very generally. The majority of the youths at Yale form a thoroughbred, fun-loving, sporting group of typical college lads. One must not judge them too harshly because of their natural con¬ tempt for “math sharks,” “book-worms,” “science hounds.” and the like, as they elect to call their studv-loving companions. They work and play their way through college, usually content with mere passing grades. The students of Yale are representative of those of our best American colleges and are wmrthy of the pride of the American public. College life should not consist of study exclusively. There should be social life in college to develop and train the student for his future as well as studies to aid his mental development. 1 he student must be able to mingle with his fellowmen. He is expected to, do so. One of the leading business firms of New York City refused a position to a holder of a Phi Beta Kappa key, saying that anyone who had this distinction must have had to study hard for it, thereby missing much of the social life the college had to offer. The corporation further said that the man whom the firm wanted must have a winning personality combined with natural ahility in order to advance the work of the firm. It seemed to think that a Phi Beta Kappa could not come up to these requirements. Was it right? While there is much danger of the so-called bookworm’s neglecting his social development, it remains to be proved that the holder of the Phi Beta Kappa key is universally of this bookworm type. Indeed, many incidents have proved that he is not; however, the case cited serves to point out a danger from which the college student should be safe-guarded. Athletics, also, have a place in the college curriculum. The student has a right to give vent to his fighting instinct, a natural, inborn characteristic which can be developed into a spirit of cooperation through supervised athletic training. If a student does not play with his team, he usually shows his loyalty to his alma mater by cheering for her on the side¬ lines. After graduating, a college athlete soon loses interest in college sports, except per¬ haps, for a casual glance at the sport page of the morning newspaper or an occasional class reunion on Thanksgiving or Founder’s Day. In spite of all that the professors can say or do, college youth is going to have its sway. Ihese young boys at Yale and other college boys and girls are fitting themselves for the future. r l hen and not until then can they be expected to settle down. They must not be judged [110 1 too harshly. They are working for their degrees at the same time that they are playing. [Universities do not grant degrees without a certain amount of work being done by the can¬ didates. Do not fear for the future because it must he left in the college youth’s hands: when it comes, the college youth of today will show itself capable of handling it. Virginia Shewey, ' 30. 1 am convinced that a junior college has more advantages for a young student than a large college. Where there are hundreds of students, one is very likely to lose his individu¬ ality and become only a part of a great mass of humanity. In the smaller colleges there is an opportunity for the students to know each other intimately; many friendships are made there which last through life. In the larger college a student generally has two, or perhaps three, close friends, but he has very little personal contact with the majority of the student body. There is in a junior college an opportunity for the students’ association with the members of the faculty. In most of the larger colleges the classes are taught as a unit, while in the smaller colleges students have individual attention given them. They are on a friendly basis with the teachers. In all the social affairs of the small college each student again has the opportunity of being intimately associated with the teachers and other adults of experience, culture, and refinement. Ibis contact is necessary in order that the roughness of youth may be worn off and in order that the charm and poise which is expected of all college-bred people may be cultivated. In most of the large colleges the students have class standing; usually only the most brilliant of them take part in the social and collegiate affairs. In the junior college each student is given a chance to develop his or her talents. ' there are even further advantages which arise from a young girl’s attending a junior college. There is a wide gap between the work in high school and the work in college which is bridged by the work of a junior college. The expenses of a junior college are much less, for there is less pretense and show. A student in a junior college requires a comparatively simple ward robe, as a result of there being little rivalry in dress and social affairs. All of these attributes convince me that I was not only wise but also fortunate in selecting Black- stone College for my first two years of college work. Dorothy Dalton, ’30. [117J The Sailor r ‘ 117 ny weep ye so, my fair lassie f Why sit ye all day by the. sea? Why grow your red. cheeks pale .4s ye sit and watch by the dee?” “I weep for my long lost, lover, My dear lov er who sailed the sea, My red ' cheeks grow pale with fear, .is I sit and watch by the sea: ' “But wont your love come bye and bye. Your lover who sailed the sea? And won ' t your love come back to you. If you sit and watch by the dee?” “0 yes! He will come back to me, My lover who sails the sea., 0 yes, he will come bach again, Hs l sit and watch by the dee... Randolph Hardy, ’29. Representative of the Ten Pens. I 118 ] I. Features CINDERELLA represented by Mary Mullins TIIK I’!! 1N( ' K ( ' 11 A1! M I (i represented by Mary Ki i ick Lkk FAIRY GODMOTHER represented by Audrey Trevey THE l‘A(JK represented by Barbara Fisher LADY-IN-WAITING represented by Agxes .Texxixgs COUKT LADY represented by Virginia Compton Susan Howell. Audrey Trevey. Lucille Veitch . Prett iest . Campus Queen Most Charming VllUJiMA XliKI. Ai.dink Hkkky Nellie 11 hi 1 ost I worn pi i shed Best Sport losl Original Alma Mater Oh dear Blackstone, Alma Mater, We fin daughters come to thee. Seeking friends that make us nobler, Seeking truth lliat makes us free, Seeking courage, faith and wisdom, And the strength to triumph wrong, Hear, oh, hear us, loving mother, As we lift to thee our song. CHORUS Guide, oh guide us, mother dear, Mug we ever feel thee near, Mag Ihg daughters lire and love And grow forever, mother dear, Oh-Oh Blackstone, here ' s to thee, Here ' s to truth that makes us free, Here ' s to fame and praise and honor, And a student ' s love for thee. II. Hail—oh Blackstone, Alma Mater. We with grateful hearts do sing. For we called and thou didst answer, Did Hug treasures to us bring. Did unfold to us the mysteries, Both of books and friendships true, Now thg daughters answer glad 1 , FI eve ' s our love, Blackstone, to gou. III. Oh—Oh Blackstone. Alma Mater, .1 .s ' we sing our parting lug. Life’s work calls, we dare not linger, Though with thee, we fain would stag. Girling comes, bill we ' ll remember These our hnppg college dags. And be true to thee, dear mother, Guide us with thg love, we pray. Words by JEAN F. CRAIG. Tune of Alma Mater of McTyeire School, China. I 128 ] The Flight of Time Humor Advertisements The Flight of Time SEPTEMBER 12. —Back to B. ( ' . G.! How good it is to see friends again, and don’t the new girls look interesting? Where’s the homesick bunch we had visioned? 13. —The Y. W. gave a party tonight. Looks as if this year is going to he fine fun. 14. —The Kid Party really was a success. These girls aren’t as sophisticated as they first seemed. Many looked almost bashful as they assumed their childish garb. 15. —We hadn’t realized how many of the teachers were new until we attended classes today. They tried us out,—and we tried them. 20.—Everything is running smoothly. Work has started in full swing but it isn’t so bad. 23. —Miss Craig is visiting B. (4 G. The vesper service which she held on the front steps will long he remembered, for new friendships are already being f ormed. 24. —The Council is meeting tonight. What new rules will he made? The.se inno¬ cent new girls don’t know enough to be worried yet. 25. —Everyone is allowed to go to the High School to hear Bishop Cannon make a campaign speech. It seems that Hoover has an able champion. 28.—The first football game at the Academy! The array of bright costumes certi¬ fies the fact that the old girls will revive old flames and the new girls will make conquests. OCTOBER 6. —The Y. W. gave a Hare and Hound Chase today. It proved a success in more ways than one. 7. —The Bats and Tigers received reinforcements today from the new girls. The old Blackstone spirit was certainly not dead—“Dem bones done riz again.” 11.— The faculty hiked to Rocky Bump and had supper there. 16. —Mr. Gates left for Conference today. The Virginia Co nference P. K.’s are all excited. 20.—Miss Gary called for Glee Club tryouts today. From all the queer noises issuing from her studio, we conclude that she had some responses. 23. —Mr. Via moves to Blackstone, and we are all thrilled over having him. 24. —The faculty gets more versatile every day. Tonight they tried possum hunting. 27. —Spooks have walked all day—even before breakfast. The Hallowe’en party was a crowning success. We aren’t superstitious, but circumstantial evidence is usually convincing. 30.—The Squad played their first basket-ball game today. Result: B. C. G., 47; Darville High School, 6. [ 130 ] NOVEMBER 1.—Everyone is looking forward to the election, Thanksgiving and then—Christ¬ inas. 4.—The Glee Club Sextet performed at Trinity Church in Petersburg tonight, with pipe organ accompaniment and everything. 6. —We held an election today too, and isn’t it queer that both B. C. G. and the nation went for Hoover? 8.—Rat Week began today. What are these queer looking creatures? Rats! They are being such good sports that they actually seem to enjoy the experience. 10.—Rat Court tonight was a scream. 12.—Miss Martha Fuller and Mr. Richmond Seay gave their recital tonight. Aren’t we proud to have such artists among us? 14.—Mr. Hardy began to take the annual pictures today, but it isn’t much fun after all. No classes have been excused yet. 17. —Another victory! Petersburg High, 13; B. C. G., 20. 19.—Bus trip to Richmond to hear Edward Johnson. Splendid program! 24.—The Dramatic and Glee Clubs pulled a program tonight, and it was plenty good. 27.—-“College History 1 will meet in the Study Hall at two o’clock for exam. We wish them luck. 29.—Thanksgiving Day! Don’t have time to write. Races: Tigers, 0; Bats, 4. Soccer game won by Bats 5-1. Banquet—Speeches and plenty to eat. We de¬ feated Blackstone High 32-25. Many visitors. Exciting time. DECEMBER 3.—Sorority Rush Week begins. Parties! Teas! “Do your Christmas shopping early”—the Japanese bazaar opened today. Kriesler played in Richmond and twenty-five members of our family went to hear him. 7. —The Spanish Serenaders from Lynchburg were with us tonight. It seems that certain teachers were more excited than the girls. 14. —Petersburg High School, Ifi; B. C. G., 31. 15. —Two big events today: College History II exam was held and Hubert the magician was here. Kh—Music is in the air! The Christmas cantata just expressed the way we feel. The stage has never looked quite so beautiful before. Lots of town folks came and we were so pleased. 18. —The Christmas tree in the library was such fun. We sang, laughed and play¬ ed to our hearts’ content—and there were presents for all of us. 19. — Is everybody happy? We’re leaving for home! “Back to civilization! L mi ] JANUARY 3. —Back at school and everybody is happy. We’re lucky! Very few girls re¬ mained at home with “flu,” and we haven ' t had a case-in school. 1(5.—The exam, schedule was posted today. 21.—B. C. G. rouses itself. The Board of Trustees visited the school today. Hope they were favorably impressed. We had chicken for dinner and it wasn’t Sunday! 25.—Exams begin. Enough said! 2(5.—Our team romped on Petersburg Epworth League Union, 3(5-24. 30. —The Boston Symphony Orchestra in Richmond certainly thrilled our group there last night. They can hardly talk of anything else. The Faculty played the Squad tonight but not as many were knocked out as we expected. 31. —It surely gives you the creeps to sit in a class which you know that you flunked only last week. FEBRUARY 4. —Have the reports gone in? 12. —The music and expression students gave a splendid public recital tonight. 13. —The V. W. gave Miss Bagley a tea this afternoon in honor of her appointment to Japan. 14. —Seems cruel to display hearts but that’s what we did at the Valentine party tonight. 15..—Still winning! Petersburg Epworth League, 18; B. C. G., -30. We decided to he peaceful after hearing Dr. Harris’ lectures on World Peace. 23.—Our first, defeat, but the score wasn’t had. William and Mary Extension School, 29; B. 0. G., 28. 25.—The Charm School begins tonight. We shall try to he beautiful by Easter. 27.—The Bats won the final basketball game today, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that they’ll win the cup. Pep up, Tigers ! MARCH 2.—Our representatives left for Washington today to join the throng of Hoover’s admirers. 5. —Student recital—very enjoyable. 7.—We went in a body to the Rotary Minstrel at the High School. Those songs and jokes! 9.—The faculty played the Tigers tonight. Score: Faculty, 39; Tigers, 17. And those stunts! 11.—Happy day for Blackstone! Our Glee Club is telling the world—WRVA, Richmond, Virginia. 15. —Many sleepy-eyed, pale-faced girls took their places in class today. They arc the staff. The Acorn has gone to press. [ 132 j The Little Store How dear to our hearts unit he the scenes of our College. W hen fond recollection presents them to view. The, halls and, the classrooms, T he office and lobby , The gym and the library, The dining room too, The Council room, chapel, parlor, and lab And out on the campus how many more! But there’ll not be. one nearer And not be one dearer, Than our own little square And our own Little Store. II ith ds lollies and lollies And hundreds of lollies — And, thousands of hot dogs, And then plenty more; Pickles and peanuts, And millions of peanuts. And then coca-colas. And Black Coirs galore. So, when we have left our dear A Ima Mater, And mem’ries come back by the score. There ' ll not be. one nearer. There’ll not be one dearer, ' Thun our own little square And our own Little Store. Helen Hudson, ? 29. I 133 I Did You Ever Hear? Of the Scotchmen who were found crying on a corner recently, because they had spent their youth together; Of the Scotchman who stopped his children from school because they had to pay attention; Of the Scotchman who sat up all night to watch his wife’s vanishing cream; Of the Scotchman who sold his watch for two dollars and a half when he was on a sinking ship; Of the Scotchmen, who held their heads under water to win a bet of fifty cents, and both were drowned; Of the Scotchman who killed his father in order to attend the orphan’s ball; Of the Scotchman who told his children Christmas came on December 27th so he cOuld take advantage of the clearance sales; Of the Scotchman who killed his son because he bought an all-day sucker at four o’clock in the afternoon; Of the Scotchman who licked his glasses after eating a grapefruit; Of the Scotchman who made his daughter get married in the chicken yard so the rice would not he wasted ? Do you know how they take the census in Scotland?” “No, how?” “Roll a penny down the street.” t 1 4 | Exams Why worry over exams? You have two alternatives—your professor is either easy or hard. If lie is easy you have nothing to worry about. If he is hard, you have two alternatives—either yon study hard or you bluff. If you study hard you don’t have to worry. If you bluff, you have two alternatives— either your bluff works or it doesn’t. If it works you don ' t have to worry. If it doesn’t, you have two alternatives—either you are conditioned or you filing: If you are conditioned, you needn’t worry. If you Hunk, you won ' t have to wor¬ ry anv longer. Therefore, why worry? • « O v d Why Study? Why study? The more you study The more you know, The more you know The more you forget, The more you forget The less you know, Therefore, why study? Why study ? The less you study Th e less you know, The less you know The less you forget, The less you forget The more you know . Therefore, why study? [ 135 1 Boses are red Violets are Line, But they’re too expensive For me to give you. Miss Hanna: “What is a vacuum?” Kathryn Eye: “1 have it in my head but 1 just can ' t tell you what it is.” Miss Mueller in Science Class: What is this?” pointing to a picture of a zebra. Helen Hudson: “Oh, that’s a horse in a bathing suit.” Dear Dad: Am returning the check you sent me for the Senior hop, amounting to fifty dollars. If you’re that hard up you’ll need it more than I do. Confidentially yours, Maggie Purdiun. Georgie, Porgie, pudding and pie. Kissed the girls and made ' em cry. The time this happened is far away, Kisses don’t make girls cry to-day. [ 13G 1 Virginia Shewey, as she lost her shoe heel: “There are only two unlucky people in the world; and I’m both of those.” Miss Heflin: “Why did you wake me out of a sound sleep ?” Miss Douglas: “Because the sound was too disturbing.” Helen Hawthorne: “Will you join me in a howl of soup?” Alma Lowance: “Do you think there will he room for both of us ?” Love is like a trunk—if you don ' t check it in time, you have to express it. Betsy: “What do you mean by saying that the diamond ring that Clair gave me isn ' t genuine? I don’t believe it! My faith in him is as firm as a rock.” Hattie Mae: “Then ask an expert,” Betsy: “I did last week.” The photographer to Miss -Tones: “Young lady, do you want to sit, stand, or bust ?” Some men were born for great things, Some were horn for small. But of some, it is not recorded Why they were born at all. Helen Hawthorne: “Louemma, I think it ' s up to you to tell that girl that she has halitosis.” Louemma Gresham: “1 don’t know what you mean.” Helen: “You don’t know what halitosis means?” Louemma: “No, I don’t take psychology.” Mary Hardesty and Mary Kellam visited the zoo while they were in Wash¬ ington in March. Mary Kellam: “Why is the man feeding the elephant moth balls?” Mary Hardesty: “To keep the moths out of his trunk.” “What’s the trouble with that young Scotch student ?” “Oh, he just got a shine and then remembered that lie had on his room¬ mate’s shoes.” We editors may dig and toil Till our fingers are sore; But some poor fish will always say: “I’ve seen that one before.” [ 137 ] The Nursee of Everich Maladye Among our learned f acid t eye A nursee there is of everich maladye, Not a ivorde speaks she more than node Yet all discreet he ire to hede. All the days throughe She mixes her ftnie Of suich lie our, She fixes a doseye Of sal hepatica and. Vcause And provide the patients a cure. Neat is she, clothed in white liverye With, crisper white cap on her heade, Fid dciinte and fair is her dresse Wh ile her shoes are all black and well kepc. Everich day our Miss Ote We find on her sote A-viewing the crowds go hyee. She sees our hare, arm eye and, looks her alarme. For our coats we hasten to flye. Mildred Pxjrdum. [ 138 1 Blackstone College for GIRLS BLACKSTONE, VIRGINIA A Standard Junior College Member of the American Association of Junior Colleges Departments COLLEGE TEACHER TRAINING COLLEGE PREPARATORY COMMERCIAL FINE ARTS Catalogue Sent on Request W. B. Gates, President GEORGE P. Adams, Secretary-Treasurer fC( f PICKLES, CANDY AND EVERYTHING GOOD WHERE? Y. W. C. A. CANTEEN ON THE CAMPUS GUARANTEED FILLMENT COMPLIMENTS OF E. HARDY ftyotograpfjer STAUNTON VIRGINIA l HOP THE LITTLE STORE Is Your Store FRUIT CAKES ICE CREAM CANDIES HOT DOGS Everything for the Supper Clubs E. L. Waddell, Proprietor :tr Oj s ■i • =. . ? SEAY - BAGLE Y CO. Dry Goods, Notions, Clothing and Shoes BLACKSTONE, VA. Biggest and Best Department Store in Blacfystone Always on hand: Attractive lines of Dresses, Coats, Shoes, Hosiery, Gloves, and Fancy Articles. We call attention to our big line of Allen-A Hosiery which is one of the best lines to be had. All of our goods are guaranteed as represented and to be as good as your money can buy. College Girls and Teachers are invited to call on us for any service that we can render. I .Aftermath The annual ' s off to press ;; As cries of relief ascend! To this for manp weeks Our efforts rve did bend. For pou who ' ve painted, written, worked The manp long weeks through, The staff asks of the fairies Manp special gifts for pou. The fairp tale is over. Love has won the Jap; As our heroine, so map pou Live happilp for ape. J =r S)3« SCgbJ - ? Nottoway Drug .- ? Company BLACKSTONE VIRGINIA Blackstone College Stationery Belts, Rings and Pins WHITMAN’S CANDIES EASTMAN’S KODAKS Agents for the famous Velvet-Kind Ice Cream Ann FRUIT: “I expect to graduate Cum Laude.” VIRGINIA HalligaN: “Well, I expect to graduate come June, 1929.’’ Tomorrow’s Dollar May Miss The Train! Today’s Dollar is a very sober, steady going individual and you can depend on his being right there when you need him. Tomorrow’s Dollar, however, is a different sort of chap. Don t trust Tomorrow’s Dollar too much. Paying for everything with Today’s Dollar not only keeps you out of debt, but saves a bit on every purchase, if you shop at our store. Instead of “charge it’ say, “I’ll pay for it now,’’ Tomorrow’s Dollar may never arrive. J. C. PENNY CO. PETERSBURG VIRGINIA C. F. Lauterbach’s Sons DIAMONDS , WATCHES JEWELRY , CHINA NOVELTIES REPAIRING A SPECIALTY 1 22 Sycamore Street PETERSBURG, VIRGINIA YOUR DIPLOMA A PRECIOUS KEY Commencement Day marks the ending of one period in your life—the beginning of another. Your diploma tells the world that you have equipped yourself with knowledge to help you to success. Opportunities are before you. Youth and strength and ambition are on your side. There’s another ally you want—a growing Bank Account. Start your account now—it will help you get ahead. There’s a cordial welcome here for you. The Farmers Merchants •� � Bank BURKEVILLE j_� cv±j.x VIRGINIA Where safety and real happiness are offered every friend ALICE Early: “Crafton is an awful flirt—I wouldn’t trust him too far.” Virginia Compton: “I wouldn’t trust him too near.” ”Special Attention Paid to Mail Orders ” For High-grade Distinctive Footwear Visit REINACH’S “Shoes That Satisfy “Hosiery Too 1 10 N. Sycamore Street PETERSBURG VIRGINIA .. Ripberger’s Cafe Confectionery, Ice Cream and Soft-Drinks. Try our Plate Lunch and Sandwiches of all kinds, toasted and plain Special Attention to Banquets RIPBERGER’S Just a good place to eat AUTHORIZED SALES AND SERVICE Main Street Motor Corporation BLACKSTONE VIRGINIA J. H. IRBY S. B. STEBBINS Lou VEITCH: “You look mournful; what’s the matter?’’ Frances Quarles: “That’s it—I’m more’n full.” The L. B. Spencer Drug Company The Rexall Store PRESCRIPTION DRUGGISTS We are always glad to see the college- girls and make a special effort to carry in slock their favorite perfumes, toilet articles, stationery and candies. We are local agents for L. E. Water¬ man’s, Conklin’s and Sheaffer s Fountain Pens, Liggett’s and Norris’ Exquisite Can¬ dies, Symphony Lawn, Lord Baltimore, and Kara Linen Stationery, Eastman Kodak supplies and the Velvet Kind Ice Cream. Prompt and Courteous to All MAIN AND BROAD STREETS BLACKSTONE VIRGINIA i - We cordially invite you to visit Skelton’s Barber Shop Prompt, Polite, Expert Service and all White Barbers Special attention given College Girls MAIN STREET BLACKSTONE VIRGINIA I ?: s v51 - ■ — f ? COLE - WILLIAMS CO., Inc. Department Store NEW STORE NEW STOCK BLACKSTONE, VIRGINIA 1 he newest can always be obtained in our store We give special attention to B. C. C. girls Hosiery, Gloves, Silk Underwear, Toilet Preparations, Shoes, Dresses, Coats Parasols, Notions, Dry Goods This Automobile Age is responsible for girls being driven away from home. J. H. Martin Optometrist ALL KINDS OL JEWELRY AND REPAIRING Silverware, China and all kinds of Watches QUALITY AND SERVICE Barker Printing Co. Established 1919 COMMERCIAL PRINTERS “Lei IVi ford Do Your Printing BLACKSTONE VIRGINIA BLACKSTONE VIRGINIA - — J. P. BAILEY :? FIVE CENTS TO-ON E-DOLLAR STORE Lavenstein’s “ n the heart of Petersburg ” BLACKSTONE VIRGINIA MlSS Reed: “What is a logarithm?” VOICE FROM THE Rear: “It’s a song of a lumberman.” THE LEADING DEPARTMENT STORE IN SOUTHSIDE VIRGINIA A. Rosenstock Co., Inc. Established 1859 PETERSBURG VIRGINIA Dr.W.V. Atkins DRUG STORE Drugs, Medicine, Toilet Articles Tobaccos and Cigars All Prescription Work Given the Most Careful Attention BLACKSTONE VIRGINIA fCG f EAT AT Little Tony’s Restaurant L. A. Domenichillo Proprietor 115 N. SYCAMORE STREET Phone 1426 - i l YOUR PHOTOGRAPH carries the most personal of all GREETINGS The First Leading Luncheonette in the City STRICTLY HOME COOKING Candies Sodas Cigars Crowder’s Studio BLACKSTONE VIRGINIA Virginia Neel (2:30 a. m.): “I’d like to see a good joke.” Anne Fruit: “Then look in that mirror.” S HEPHERD’S MARKET ANITARY ATISFACTORY ERVICE EVERYTHING TO EAT The Home Merchants Service and Quality. Money Spent Here Works for Blackstone. L - . — — Claughton Chevrolet Sales, Inc. BLACKSTONE, VA. Chevrolet Cars, Parts and Accessories E. P. Wallace . President W. L. Wallace . Vice-President C. W. Clauchton, Secretary and Manager M. E. Inge . Treasurer 3S Barrow Grocery Co. INCORPORATED Wholesale Groceries Established 1 900 Dealers in HEAVY AND FANCY GROCERIES MANUFACTURERS’ AGENTS Telephone 5 1 BLACKSTONE l VIRGINIA I — f BANK of CREWE Largest Bank in the County CREWE VIRGINIA ONE AND ONE-THIRD MILLION DOLLARS RESOURCES FORTY YEARS’ EXPERIENCE Bespeak Our Ability to Serve You Well. Try Us! I f % STOKES-WILLIAMS 6? COMPANY Headquarters for IMPLEMENTS, HARNESS, STOVES, RANGES AND BUILDING MATERIALS BLACKSTONE VIRGINIA VISITING Minister (during chapel service) : Are there any notices?” Miss Gary: 510, please.” Mills Brothers Garage BLACKSTONE, VA. Welding, Emergency Towing and Wrecking Service Body and Fender Repairs Starting—Lighting—Ignition £ — . ..— — ic sS)33 H. P. Harrison Company Incorporated Distributors of Hart’s Canned Vegetables Pratlow’s Canned Fruits and Schrafft’s Chocolate Candies PETERSBURG VIRGINIA GOOD WILL AND GOOD BANKING at FIRST NATIONAL BANK BLACKSTONE, VIRGINIA Over $1,085,000 Assets Four Per Cent on Time Deposits Open an Account You Are Welcome Acts as Investor, Administrator, Guardian and Trustee MaGGIE Purdum: What did you write on your English exam? Allie Kelly: Blank verse.” Chero ' Cola Bottling Co. BOTTLERS NEHI BEVERAGES l BLACKSTONE VIRGINIA The Blackstone Courier Published where the pretty girls come to school Subscription: $1.50 per year $1.00 per session ( lrculates in every county in the Fourth Congressional District Quality Printing, Illustrated Printing J f E. D. Watkins BLACKSTONE, VA. We make a specialty of Ladies’ Shoes and Hose at the lowest prices 3S U System Grocery Store “Saves for the Nation” SATISFACTION and QUALITY SATISFACTION GUARANTEED A Chain Store Home Orvned BLACKSTONE VIRGINIA Lucy Perkins: “Have you a thumb tack?” Geneva Rash: “No, but I have a toe nail.” Headquarters for the Blackstone College Girls “If it is style you want, we have it” Outfitters for the whole family where price is lower than the quality The Hub Dept. Store BLACKSTONE VIRGINIA k Blackstone Beauty Shop All Kind of Beauty Worl( Finger Waving Marinello Facials Marcelling Manicuring Water Waving Frederic’s and Circuline Permanent Waves Scalp Treatments a Specialty Phone 30 Mrs L. S. Rowlett, Manager J — — ■ Randolph- Macon Academy BEDFORD, VA. A Select Boarding School for Bovs, Giving Thorough College Preparation William R. Phelps, Principal Blacks tone Fuel Company, Inc. Wholesale and Relail Coal, Wood, Hay, Grain Field Seeds Charlie’s Dairy Feed Charlie’s Faying Mash Charlie’s Growing Mash Charlie’s Scratch Feed Bran Middlings Red Dog Cottonseed Meal Brown St., BLACKSTONE, VA. FoVE— The feeling that makes a woman make a man make a fool of himself PLANTERS WAREHOUSE Perkins Ince, Proprietors FOR THE SALE OF LEAF TOBACCO Dillard - Crawley Hardware Co. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL Dealers in Also Hay, Gram, Mill-Feed, Flour Field Seed and Fertilizers BLACKSTONE, VA. For Top Prices Sell Your Dark 1 obacco With Us HARDWARE MACHINERY AND FARM IMPLEMENTS BLACKSTONE VIRGINIA To the PRESIDENT VICE-PRESIDENT FACULTY And the Entire Student Body of Blackstone College We wish to thank l iou for the business you have placed with our hank Your accounts are sincerely appreciated J Citizens Bank and Trust Co. BLACKSTONE VIRGINIA The Bant ,j that has served the college since its organization “Do you know the subject of the first slow motion picture?” “No.” “Two Scotchmen reaching for the soda check.” The Lyric Theatre BEST PHOTOPLAYS by Popular Artists Central Cleaning and Pressing Shop CALL US—PHONE—92 “PLe Know How ” BLACKSTONE VIRGINIA BLACKSTONE VIRGINIA = = • 3? f % Compliments Patronise of Our Friends Advertisers Mr. Gates (closing the psychology book with a bang) : “Class, for the next lesson, I want each of you to dream at least one joke.” Cream of the South Garrett Daniel The Velvet Kind ICE CREAM Milling Co. Proprietors New Roller Mills, Blackstone, Va. Manufacturers of A Product of FLA VO FLOUR — Nature Flavored. Made from Best Virginia Wheat, Latest SOUTHERN Bleaching Process OLD VIRGINIA STONE GROUND DAIRIES CORN MEAL—Bolted or Unboiled, Bellefonte Brand PETERSBURG VIRGINIA For Sale by Local Grocers in Convenient Size Bags ° DREAMS COME TRUE ° THE IMPRINT OF PRIDE T R IJ TIHG is the great con ' (O jy J structive force of the modern — y civilised world. It plays the indispensable part in the dissemination of news, in the expression and progression of political ideals, in the records and exchange of commerce and industry. It democratizes education, science, art, music —and broadens the scope of everything it touches. QTo appreciate its high place in the esteem of an enlightened world, Printing must be well done. Our offer ' ing to the cause of Better Printing is REPRESENTED IN THIS ANNUAL J. P. BELL COMPANY, Inc. 816 Main Street Lynchburg, Virginia