Blackstone College - Acorn Yearbook (Blackstone, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 170 of the 1943 volume:

PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO t j THE FLAG AND TO THE NATION FOR WHICH IT STANDS-ONE NATION UNDIVIDED-WITH LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL. XK 23 23 . . ; - ' ’■ w £■ ■ . . . - . v A ’t: • _. v • -V ' v -• V , 7 4 . 1. ■� - • Sk V ' -« ' . - ■ 06 ' i .-. •. ' -i r -- Ann Beryl Hawks Editor ★ Margaret Evelyn Wei Business Manager the Senior Class of 1943, wish to dedicate our Acorn to one who has en¬ deared herself in each of our hearts, who has made our greatest problems seem small, and in whom we have confided the things closest to us; to the one who always has a sunny smile and a cherry hello for everyone; to one who has always extended a helping hand and given us the inspiration to attain higher goals . . . so proudly we hail—Miss Lillian Wingo. FOREWORD D ear Reader: We have written a history in this book—not of a great nation, but a history of our life here in Blackstone College in the year of our Lord, nineteen hundred and forty-three. You may remember this year by the great war our nation is engaged in, but we hope you will remember Blackstone, too. This book has been written for the future; it is a history of our happy college days that we have lived and now are gone. We may only re¬ capture these days again in our memory. If this book can help you to remember, we shall be happy. v,: ' � r : v • A Ise: ■ . . V- % HMdHHnn .r SaM J. Paul Glick President { 13 } George P. Adams Secretary-Treasurer •{ 14 }- BOARD OF TRUSTEE ★ Dr. T. F. Carroll, President S. H. Short, Vice-President Petersburg, Virginia Richmond, Virginia George P. Adams, Secretary-Treasurer Blackstone, Virginia Rev. R. H. Bennett, D.D. Lake Junaluska, North Carolina O. C. Peers Richmond, Virginia Rev. W. E. Thomas B lackstone, Virginia Rev. J. W. Dixon Parksley, Virginia Lucius Gregory Chase City, Virginia Rev. E. L. Woolf, D.D. Clifton Forge, Virginia |. R. Crowder B lackstone, Virginia J. F. Small Norfolk, Virginia J. C. Elliott B lackstone, Virginia Rev. Bernard S. Via C ovington, Virginia Dr. J. P. Irby B lackstone, Virginia Edwin S. Clay Blackstone, Virginia M. M. Carver South Hill, Virginia B. T. Taylor, Jr. Farmville, Virginia . 16 CARRIE B. VAUGHAN M. A. NORVELLE GOODWIN FRANK L. SPINDLER M. A. LILLIAN WINGO MRS. R. H. BEVILLE DEANE BARROW Carrie B. Vaughan, M.A. Dean - Psychology A.B., Winthrop College; A.M., Columbia University Lillian Wingo Director of Enrollment Graduate, Blackstone College Norvelle Goodwin Assistant Dean - Social Science A.B., William and Mary; M.A., Duke University Mrs. R. H. Beville Assistant Secretary-Treasurer Graduate, Blackstone College Frank L. Spindler Dean of Curriculum A.B., Hampden-Sydney; M.B., University of Virginia; Graduate Work, George Peabody { 17 } Deane Barrow Assistant Bookkeeper Blackstone College ELOISE SMITH MARGARET ROGERS MINNIE D. TOWNSEND A.B. MARY MCCLUNG READ B.S. MARGUERITE GRAHAM A.B. M. LUCILE HORNE M. A. Eloise Smith Physical Education B.S., Peabody College, Nashville, Tennessee Mary McClung Read, B.S. Commerce Graduate, Smithdeal Business College; B.S., Farmville State Teachers College; University of Virginia Margaret Rogers Home Economics B.S., Columbia College, Columbia, South Carolina Marguerite Graham, A.B. History and Spanish Graduate, Blackstone College; A.B., Lvnchburg College; Graduate Work, University of Michigan Minnie Drake Townsend, A.B. Commerce A.B., Winthrop College; St. John ' s School M. Lucile Horne English A.B., Greensboro College; M.A., George Peabodv College {18 ) ' JOSEPHINE STEELE ESTHER HILTON RICHMOND SEAY CATHE RINE M. LEWIS MARTHA FULLER MRS. C. MORRISON Josephine Steele Religious Education A.B., Emory and Henry, Emory, Virginia; M.A., Scarritt College, Nashville, Tennessee Esther Hilton Biology and Chemistry B.S., Columbia University; M.A., Columbia University Richmond Seay Violin and Music Theory Peabody Conservatory of Music; Violin under ). C. van Hulsteyn; Harmony and Composition with Otto Ortmann; Master Instruction in Violin; Master Instruction in Violin, Cincinnati Con¬ servatory, under Jean ten Have Catherine Marie Lewis Secretary to President - Commerce B.S., Mary Washington College Martha Fuller Piano Teacher ' s Certificate and Artist ' s Diploma in Piano, Peabody Conservatory of Music; Harmony and Composition under Gustav Strube and Katherine E. Lucke; Pupil of Austin Conradi Mrs. Catherine Morrison Voice and Organ A.B., University of Illinois; M.M., Northwestern University ' {19 MRS. A. C. FELLERS MRS. W. R. GRAHAM JESSIE HENDERSIIOT A. B. ANNA FLANNAGAN MRS. LOUISE EVANS R.N. J. M. HURT, M.D. Mrs. A. C. Fellers Mrs. Anna Flannagan Dietitian Greenbriar College, Clifton Forge Seminary House Mother Mrs. Louise Evans, R.N. Nurse Pre-Nursing; Graduate, Edmunds Hospital; Two Years Private Duty; Three Years Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat; Stuart Circle Hospital; Grace Hos¬ pital; Special Work in Surgery Jessie FIendershot Journalism J. M. Hurt, M.D. A.B., Howard College, Birmingham, Alabama; College Physician A.B., Library Science, Emory University, Emory, Georgia Mrs. W. R. Graham Assistant House Mother { 20 } JUDITH MAYES CHRISTY SNEAD, M.A. Judith Mayes Art and Dramatics A.B., Central College, Fayette, Missouri; Grad¬ uate Study, Columbia University, Northwestern University Christy Snead, M.A. Commerce A.B., Bowling Green College of Commerce; M.A., University of Kentucky Lucy Hazelwood Mathematics A.B., Randolph-Macon Woman’s College, M.A., Duke University {21 jin jUiMimrtam Miss Mary Lee Bennett Miss Mary Lee Bennett’s unselfish devotion to Blackstone College has endeared her to all. Her high ideals have challenged each and every one of us to lead a full and rich life. •1 22 ]- Jin Jttemunam To: Mr. S. L. Barrow for his distin¬ guished service to Blackstone College for Girls. His loyalty and help have left an impression that can never he erased. { 23 1 - Senior Class Song ☆ ' Tis soon far etc ell, dear B. C. G. We can no longer dwell with thee. Through smiles and heartaches You have been our guiding star , Not caring what we own but just what we are. Hearts will retrace each coming year Back to the place we hold so dear: We’ll meet again in memory s lane. Each daisy linked anew. Till then, Earewell forever, B. C. G! 24 SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS Dorothy Aseltine. President Betty Gruendike. Vice-President Lyn Weir .Secretary Mary Hunter Allen. Treasurer Sponsor Miss Norvelle Goodwin Hlary Hunter Hi lien Boydton, Virginia Liberal Arts SIX; Treasurer of Senior Class; Y. W. C. A. Cabinet, ' 43; Art Club, ' 42, ' 43; Hockey Varsity Team, ' 43; Spanish Club, ' 43 Dorothy Hseltine West Springfield, Massachusetts Merchandising SIX, Secretary-Treasurer; President of Senior Class; Mask and Wig, 42, Vice-President, ’43; Art Club, ’42; Vice-President, ’43; Student Council, ' 42, ' 43; Glee Club, ' 42, ' 43; Panhellenic Board, Secretary, ' 43; Hockey Team, ' 42, Varsity, Captain, ' 43; President’s Forum, ' 43; Tiger, ' 42; Mohawk { 26 } 8 Helen zBMlarilyn B ally Wilmington, North Carolina Liberal Arts A V F Q, President; Day Students Club, ' 42; North Carolina Club, ’43; Glee Club, ' 42, ' 43; Mask and Wig, ' 42, President, ' 43; International Relations Club, ' 42, ' 43; Spanish Club, ' 42; Bat, ' 42; Mohawk; Acorn Staff, ' 42, ' 43; Onyx Staff, ' 42, ' 43; Speaking Choir, ' 43; President’s Forum, ' 43 ' Patricia B rooks St. Albans, Vermont Liberal Arts ZM E, Secretary; Glee Club, ' 42, ' 43; Student Council, Vice-President, ' 43; Bat, ' 42; Choctaw; Hockey Team, ' 42, ' 43; Basketball Varsity, ' 42, ' 43; Volley Ball Team, ' 43 { 27 } 3 [orma j( Qhandler Tallahassee, Florida Physical Education SIX; Athletic Board, ' 43; Mask and Wig, ' 42, ' 43; Manager of Volley Ball Team, ' 43; Cherokee; Hockey Team, ’42, Varsity, ' 43; Home Economics Club, ' 43; International Relations Club, ’43; Art Club, ’43; Basketball Team, ' 42, Varsity, ' 43; Volleyball Team, ' 42; Softball Team, ' 42 ' ine J ucille Knoxville, Tennessee Home Economics K A f , Treasurer; Athletic Board, ' 43; Choctaw, Captain, ’43; Home Economics Club, ’42, President, ' 43; Hockey Team, ' 43; Basketball Team, ' 43; Volley¬ ball Team, ' 42; Softball Team, ' 42; Cheer Leader, ’42; Mask and Wig, ’42, ' 43; Onyx Staff, Business Manager, ’43; Board of Publications, ' 43; President’s Forum, ' 43; Panhellenic Council, ’43; International Rela¬ tions Club, ’42, ' 43, Vice-President Qhesney C 28 J Troche ‘Jeanette Divers Newport News, Virginia Commerce S I X; Y. W. C. A. Cabinet, Vice-President, ' 42, ' 43; Mask and Wig, ' 42, Treasurer, ' 43; International Relations Club, ' 42; Speaking Choir, President, ’42, ' 43; Glee Club, ' 42; Librarian, ' 43; Home Economics Club, ' 42; President’s Forum, ' 43; Cherokee Eona EACae Fair Elizabeth, New Jersey Art K A t , President; Social Standards Committee, President, ' 43; Y. W. C. A. Cabinet, ' 43; International Relations Club, ' 42, Vice-President, ' 43; New Jersey Club, ’42, Secretary-Treasurer, ' 43; Art Club, ' 42, ' 43; Mask and Wig, ' 42; Glee Club, ' 42; Handbook Staff, ' 42; Home Economics Club, ' 43; Acorn Staff , Art Editor, ' 43; President ' s Forum, ' 43; Panhellenic Board, President, ' 43; Bat, ' 42; Mohawk; Hockey Team, ' 42, Captain, ’43, Varsity Team, ' 43; Basket¬ ball Team, ' 42, ’43; Volleyball Team, ' 42, ' 43 {29 } T uth Isabel Hale Blackstone, Virginia Liberal Arts 4 30 Day Student ' s Club, ' 42; Y. W. C. A. Cabinet, Treasurer, ' 43; Glee Club, Secretary-Treasurer, ' 43; Mohawk cc Ann Beryl Hawks Petersburg, Virginia Liberal Arts K A 4’, Treasurer; Panhellenic Council, ' 43; Presi¬ dent ' s Forum, ' 43; Social Standards Committee, 42, Treasurer; Y. W. C. A. Cabinet, Secretary, ' 43, Acorn Staff, ' 42, Editor-in-Chief, ' 43; Mask and Wig, ' 42, Secretary, ' 43; Handbook Staff, ' 42; Board of Publications, ' 43; Tiger, ' 42; Choctaw; Basket¬ ball Team, ’43 HCargaret Jggcile Hays Mullens, West Virginia Liberal Arts Z M E, Treasurer; Onyx Staff, ’43; West Virginia Club, President, ’43; Glee Club, ’43; Athletic Board, ’43; Cherokee, Captain, ' 43; Cheer Leader, ' 42; Hockey Team, ' 43; Basketball Varsity, 43 ■i 31 }• ' s U ancy demise Howard University City, Missouri Commerce K A t , Secretary; A I, President, ' 43; Social Stand¬ ards, ' 42; Mask and Wig, ’42, ' 43; International Relations Club, ' 42; President, Junior Commercial Class; President’s Forum, ' 42, ' 43; Bat; Student Council, Secretary, ' 43; Athletic Board, Secretary- Treasurer, ' 43; Home Economics Club, ' 43; Cherokee; Hockey Varsity Team, ' 42, ' 43; Volley Ball Team, Varsity, ' 42, Captain, ' 43 -dhtarie ' Johnson Reidsvillh, North Carolina Merchandising K A t ; Social Standards Committee, Secretary, ' 43; Onyx Staff , Associate Society Editor, ' 43; Acorn Staff, Advertising Manager, ' 43; Carolina Club, President, ' 43; Mask and Wig, ' 42, ' 43; Home Economics Club, Treasurer, ' 43; Art Club, ' 43; Cherokee; Tiger, ' 42; Hockey Team, ' 43; Basketball Varsity Team, ' 43, President ' s Forum, ' 43 { 32 } i n s Berkeley, California Liberal Arts ( 1 ( M ) K, President, ' 43; B I B, Vice-President, ' 43; Onyx, ' 42, Co-Editor, ’43; Y. W. C. A. Cabinet, Vice-President, ’43; Spanish Club, ’43; International Relations Club, ’43; Mask and Wig, ' 43; Mohawk Victoria J uo-fen Frances FMcQarty Titusville, Pennsylvania Commerce X I X, President; Panhellenic Council, Vice-Presi¬ dent, ' 43; Student Council, ’43; President’s Forum, ' 43; Mask and Wig, ' 42, ’43; Y. W. C. A. Cabinet, ' 43; Acorn Staff, Co-Organization Editor, ' 43; Glee Club, ’42, ' 43; Ensemble; Art Club, ' 42, Secretary, ’43; Cherokee; Bat, ' 42; Basketball Team, ' 43; Hockey Team, ’43 33 } Helen HHlcQlung Ronceverte, West Virginia Physical Education Z M E; Panhellenic Council, ’43; Mask and Wig, ' 42, ' 43; West Virginia Club, ' 42, ' 43, Secretary; President ' s Forum, ' 43; Handbook Staff, ' 42; Athletic Board, President, 43; Hockey Varsity Team, ' 43; Basketball Varsity Team, ' 42, ' 43; Volley Ball Team, ' 42, ' 43; Softball Team, ' 42 Virginia U (ayior Gatun, Canal Zone Liberal Arts Zj M E; Onyx Staff, Society Editor, ' 43, Mask and Wig, ' 42, ' 43; International Relations Club, President, 43; Glee Club, Business Manager, ' 43; President ' s Forum, ' 43; Tiger; Home Economics Club, ' 43, Athletic Board, ' 43; Manager of Softball, ' 43; Hockey Varsitv Team, ' 43; Mohawk { 34 } Frances Hunter ' Payne Nutley, New Jersey Pre-Nursing 5 I X; B i r, ' 43; Horae Economics Club, ' 42, President, ' 43; New Jersey Club, ’42, President, ' 43; President’s Forum; International Relations Club, Treasurer, ' 43; Onyx Staff, Sports Editor, ’43; Athletic Board, 43; Manager of Hockey, ' 43, Hockey Varsity Team, ' 43; Hockey Team, ' 42; Basketball Team, ' 43; Choctaw; Bat, ' 42 F [hia Foelle ‘pedclitt Greenville, North Carolina Liberal Arts { 35 }• International Relations Club, ' 42, ' 43; Art Club, 42, ' 43; Home Economics Club, ' 43; Choctaw Fiji c Page Shap land St. Albans, Vermont Physical Education Z M E, Vice-President; Onyx Staff, Business Manager, ' 43; Art Club, ' 43; Athletic Board, ' 43; Mohawk, Captain, ’43; Speaking Choir, Vice-President, 43; Hockey Team, ’42, Varsity, ' 43; Volley Ball Team. ' 42; Basketball Varsity, ' 42, ' 43; Softball Team, ' 42 F{uth Souter Buffalo, New York Liberal Arts il I X, Vice-President; B I E; Student Council, President, ' 43; West Virginia Club, ' 42, ' 43; Presi¬ dent’s Forum, ' 43; Onyx Staff, Feature Editor, ' 43; Spanish Club, ' 43; Handbook Staff, ’42; Mask and Wig, ' 42, ’43;Choctaw;Tiger, ' 42; Speaking Choir,’43 { 36 }• Beverly c l ose Stevens Varina, North Carolina Liberal Arts Z M K, President; Panhellenic Council, 43; Mask and Wig, ’42; Glee Club, ’42, President, ’43; Cherokee; Y. W. C. A. Cabinet, ' 43; Onyx Staff, Co-Editor, ' 43; Riding Club, ' 42; Social Standards Committee, Treasurer, ' 43; North Carolina Club, ’42, ' 43; Spanish Club, ’43; President’s Forum, ' 43; Board of Publi¬ cations, 43 (ancy vAverton Tabor Princeton, West Virginia Physical Education Z M R; Mohawk; Athletic Board, ' 43; Tennis, Captain; Basketball, Varsity, ' 43; Mohawk, Basket¬ ball; Onyx, Photographer; Acorn Staff; West Virginia Club; Hockey, Varsity; Softball, ' 42 { 37 )• Evelyn Heir New York City Commercial K A t ; B $ F, Treasurer; Board of Publications, Chairman; Les Coquettes; I. R. C., Secretary; News Editor of Onyx; Mask and Wig, ’42 and ' 43; Reporter on Onyx, ’42; Business Manager of Acorn; Senior Class, Secretary; President ' s Forum; Volley Ball, ' 43; Tiger, ' 42; Choctaw, ' 43 Qarolyn Ann IV ' lHams Richmond, Virginia Music Glee Club, ' 42, ' 43; Art Club, ' 43, President, ' 43; I. R. C., ' 42; Ensemble, ' 42, ' 43; Junior Class, Vice- President, ' 42; Gables, Vice-President; Bat, ’42; Cherokee 38 ZJtfyrtle Qatherine IVilson Vi rgilina, Virginia Commerce A I, ' 42, Vice-President, ’43; Art Club, ’42; Speaking Choir, ' 42, ’43; Acorn Staff, Head Typist; Onyx Staff, Typist; Choctaw c Dolores T uth Zane Camden, New Jersey Merchandising K A l , Vice-President, ' 43; Mask and Wig, ’42, ' 43; New Jersey Club, ' 42, ' 43; Cheer Leader, ' 42, ' 43; Softball, Varsity, ' 42; Captain Volley Ball, Varsity, ' 42; Captain Choctaws, ' 43; Athletic Board, ' 43; Choctaw Basketball; Les Coquettes, ' 43; Acorn Staff, Co-Manager Advertising •{ 39 }- { 41 } Two years have passed by, the way years do, Into the great unknown. Two years of joy in being here Have swiftly, deftly flown. But still remain the memories sweet Of all the fun we’ve shared; Of joys and heartaches, smiles and tears: Of friends who really cared. Nailing pennants and hanging drapes, In those first few busy days; Of hockey, basketball and tennis; That peroxide craze. Of rat week, with its foolish fun; Of cramming all the facts To pass those English Lit. exams; Of all those midnight snacks. Of bells that ring throughout the day; Those long hours in the lab; Of the daily rush to the canteen— The last cake we slyly grab. Of nights in which we ' ve gaily danced, Played bridge, just sat and talked; Of our campus, sweet-scented in spring, Of paths and lanes we’ve walked. Those long-awaited week-ends home; Saturday matinees; Of long distance calls and Sunday dates; Of the early morning daze In which we staggered down to breakfast. The themes we’ve had to write; Of hot dogs and cokes by the fireplace; Singing in the twilight. Of laughter ringing through the halls; Of the fun we had Acting like morons in our class night skit; Our song—so sweet and sad. Of sorority house parties and lectures, Glee Club recitals; of May Day. Picking daisies in the early morn, The parting of the way; Of commencement—tears we cannot hide. We can never forget you, Alma Mater, Our hears belong to thee; We’ll love and cherish you forever, Our own dear B. C. G. —Written April 19 , 1943, by Eona Fair, ' 43. UNIOR CLASS OFFICER; Hilda Richards June Payson Barbara Rogers Betty Jo Thornton President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Sponsor Miss Lillian Wingo 43 } Sybil Bower Bethesda, Maryland Liberal Arts Virginia Brooks St. Albans, Vermont Liberal Arts Cora May Brown Detroit, Michigan Liberal Arts Elinor Dobson Millsboro, Delaware Liberal Arts Augusta Franke Drake Darlington, South Carolina Liberal Arts •{ 44 Rebecca Farnham Morrisville, Vermont Liberal Arts Anne Farrar Verona, New Jersey Liberal Arts Florence Fowler Blackstone, Virginia Commerce Alma Goolsby Schuyler, Virginia Commerce Martha Howard Silver Spring, Maryland Liberal Arts 4 45 )■ Peggy Lou Tanquary Marsh Hagerstown, Maryland Liberal Arts Carolyn Mills Needham, Massachusetts Liberal Arts Betty Irby Blackstone, Virginia Liberal Arts Barbara Keller Mount Vernon, New York Merchandising Julia Kuo-fang Ling Shanghai, China Liberal Arts ' ' ' :: t - ■ ! . . • % { 46 } Marian Louise McLaughlin Meriden, Connecticut Commercial Doris Moring Crewe, Virginia Commercial Carolyn Pantaenius Somerville, New Jersey Physical Education VlRGIE PAULETT Blackstone, Virginia Commercial June Payson Needham, Massachusetts Liberal Arts LV -L; e-VC. J47 Hildred Louise Richards Glen White, West Virginia Liberal Arts Barbara Rogers Waterbury, Connecticut Commerce Evelyn Short Emporia, Virginia Liberal Arts Clarise Smith Richwood, West Virginia Commerce Elaine Starr Narberth, Pennsylvania i 48 } Anna Belle Taylor Gretna, Virginia Commerce Ethel Thomas Schley, Virginia Liberal Arts Betty Jo Thornton Kermit, West Virginia Elizabeth Lucille Tomlinson Dover, Delaware Liberal Arts Ellen Todd Darlington, South Carolina Commerce Helen Vernon Blackstone, Virginia Martha Watkins Blackstone, Virginia Commerce Lenora Ellen Williams Romney, West Virginia Libera! Arts { 50 } Junior Class Song (Tune, West Virginia ) ☆ It ' s Blackstone Juniors, It ' s Blackstone Juniors, The pride of every girl we know. Come on, you old girls, Join with us new girls, It ' s Blackstone College now toe cheer. Now is the time, girls, to make a big noise No matter what the teachers say. For there is none to fear — Class night is here, So hail to Blackstone Juniors, hail! { 52 }- HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS Lucretia Riel . Betty Hardgrove Jean Holland Janice Smith President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Sponsor Miss Esther Hilton -{ V } Ruth Bowie Hyattsville, Maryland Jane Brothers Rockingham, North Carolina Betty Hardgrove Westfield, New Jersey Jean Holland Silver Spring, Maryland HIGH C H O O L E M I I 54 I Elaine Keyes Eileen Landon Springfield, Massachusetts Miami, Florida Margaret EIoover Mendenhall Thomasville, North Carolina Raquel Mitrani Havana, Cuba HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS I 55 } Dawn Morrow Margaret Pleasants Washington, D. C. Wilson, North Carolina Lucretia Riel Judith Shapiro LaGrange, Illinois Brooklyn, New York HIGH C H L E N I R S I M ) ' Janice Smith Lebanon, New Jersey Betty Spriggs Washington, D. C. Nancy Williams Baltimore, Maryland Colleen Maynard Dlackstone, Virginia O O L ■( 57 ]• HIGH S C H SENIORS ( A Pretty Girl Is Like a Melody”) (Words by Nancy Littman) ☆ We near the end — A happy school year o ' er. Once more we say adieu; In our hearts we pray To come back here some day; Each moon that shines will make us pine For Blackstone once again. Our B. C. G. has left its memories Imprinted in our hearts; Through the summer we ' ll yearn For our happy return To B. C. G. and our loving friendships there. HIGH SCHOOL UNDERCLASS OFFICER Ann Minton . Patricia Bursley Joan Patter . Marion Hodges . President Vice-President . Secretary . Treasurer Sponsor Miss Deanne Barrow { 59 )- Joyce Bailey Richmond, Virginia Mary Baker Washington, D. C. Mattie Eure Banks Norfolk, Virginia Betty Lou Barger Washington, D. C. Patricia Bursley Brentwood, Pennsylvania C H O O L I 60 } HIGH UNDERCLASS Betty Cooper Washington, D. C. Jewel Cooper Birchton, West Virginia Emma Douthat Washington, D. C. Betty Mae Egan Washington, D. C. Ruth Graham kiiNHRiDGE, Virginia SCHOOL 01 1 ' HIGH UNDERCLASS Louise Hardy Washington, D. C. Marion Hodges Norfolk, Virginia Regine Jensen Pe.nttwater, Michigan Grace Kim Honolulu, Hawaii Nancy Littman Cleveland, Ohio HIGH C H L UNDERCLASS J 62 } Ann Van Riper Minton Red Bank, New Jersey Kathryn Westfall Neel Silver Spring, Maryland Grace Nielsen Washington, D. C. Eileen Noland Washington C. H., Ohio Sylvia Oiil Little Silver, New Jersey SCHOOL I 6! )- HIGH UNDERCLASS Marguerite Oppolos Norfolk, Virginia Mary Ann Parker Washington, D. C. Joan Patter Cornwall-on-Hudson, New York Alice Payne Silver Spring, Maryland Barbara Patricia Pedersen Washington, D. C. HIGH SCHOOL UNOERCLAS {)• Roberta Vida Racionzer Valley Stream, New York Betty Louise Richardson Washington, D. C. Ruth Rivery Havana, Cuba Louise Sells Washington, D. C. Laura Helen Snow Orleans, Massachusetts SCHOOL UNDERCLASS 165 I HIGH Peggy Tippin Washington, D. C. OL UNBERCLA •{ 66 }• HIGH S C H { 67 }• Our House { 68 } Miss Vaughan Souter Howard Brooks Miss Goodwin Aseltine McCarty Riel Dobson Todd TUBENT COUNCIL ORIENTATION WEEK: Council acquainted all new students with the regulations and helped them to adjust themselves to their new surroundings. In all its activities, this group endeavored to make campus life one of happiness for each individual. The Student Council is elected by the student body and acts as the governing body. The two groups work together in unison, striving for what is best for all. Officers Ruth Souter .President Patricia Brooks .Vice-President Nancy Howard .Secretary Members Frances McCarty Eleanor Dobson Dorothy Aseltine Ellen Todd Lucretia Riel Faculty Advisers { 71 Miss Carrie B. Vaughan Miss Norvelle Goodwin Miss Steele Williams Ling Hawks Hale Divers McCarty Allen Gruendike Stevens Fair Y. W. C. A. CABINET A T THE beginning of the 1942-43 session, the Y. W. C. A. Cabinet had the privilege of making the new students feel at home in B. C. G. Recognizing that all work and no play proves to be dull, the Cabinet took advantage of the opportunities to sponsor activities of a light vein, such as birthday dinners and etiquette teas. Among its traditional parties are the Big Sister Party, Hallowe’en Party, and P-Nut Party. Broad in scope were the social service projects of this year which not only aided the less fortu¬ nate in these United States, but also gave a helping hand to refugees in war-torn Europe. The vital religious program of the Y. W. C. A. included weekly Chapel and Candlelight Services. The latter, with their quiet, meditative atmosphere, provided by soft organ music and tapering candles, were especially thought-uplifting and heart-stirring. During days of study, the Cabinet has had the interest of the students at heart and has en¬ deavored to render them the largest possible service through worth-while and beneficial campus activities. Officers Carolyn Williams .President Victoria Ling .Vice-President Ann Hawks .Secretary Ruth Hale .Treasurer Rachel Divers Frances McCarty . Mary Hunter Allen Sponsor Miss Steele Committee Chairmen . Worship . Social Social Service Betty Gruendike Beverly Stevens Eona Fair . Finance Charm U. S. O. { 72 Fair McLaughlin Riel Payson Johnson Bailey Stevens Miss Horne OCIAL STANDARD HE main aim of the Social Standards Committee is to be of aid in developing in each Blackstone ■ - girl a more charming and well-rounded personality. Were you told the appropriate dress for various occasions? Were you reminded to dress for dinner on Saturday evenings? Did you attend the dances with a feeling of new poise and assurance? As an organization, the S. S. C. has done much to help the girls in all points of etiquette and manners. Thev now leave their future in the hands of the class of ’44 for further development. Officers Eona Fair .... Chris Riel .... Marie Johnson Beverly Stevens Marion McLaughlin June Payson . Lucretia Riel Joyce Bailey . President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer . Junior Class Commerce Representative Junior Class Liberal Arts Representative High School Senior Class Representative High School Underclass Representative ACORN STAFF Hawks Weir Fair Miss Mayes Landon McCarty Richards Tabor Morrow Howard, M. Thomas Pleasants Johnson Zane Rogers Brown Baily Thornton Wilson Watkins { 74 ACORN STAFF Ann Hawks . Hilda Richards Frances McCarty Cora May Brown Nancy Tabor Eileen Landon . Eona Fair Dawn Morrow . Martha Howard Editorial Staff .Editor .Co-Organization . Humor Editor .Athletic Editor .Assistant Athletic Editor .Art Editor .Snapshot Editor . Assistant Snapshot Editor Class Representatives Marilyn Baily. Ethel Thomas . Barbara Rogers. Peggy Pleasants . Martha Watkins. Senior Junior Liberal Arts Junior Commercial High School Day Student Lyn Weir Marie Johnson Dolores Zane ) Betty Jo Thornton Katherine Wilson Business Staff .Business Manager .Co-Advertising Managers Assistant Advertising Manager . Typist Facuity Adviser Miss Judith Mayes { 75 }• ONYX STAFF Ling, V. Stevens Chesney Richards Miss Horne Weir Souter Payne Naylor Landon Shapland Keller Dobson Howard Thomas Tabor Hays Morrow Minton Keyes Johnson Kim Ling,J. Thornton Brown Snow Pleasants Holland Wilson Todd Drake Smith { 76 } ONYX STAFF Editorial Staff Victoria Ling, Beverly Stevens. Hilda Richards. Lyn Weir. Elinor Dobson, Ethel Thomas. Ruth Souter. Peggy Hays. Frances Payne. Fifi Shapland, Ann Minton. Hilda Richards. Virginia Naylor. Marie Johnson. Julia Ling, Cora May Brown. Eileen Landon. Peggy Pleasants. Elaine Keyes, Grace Kim. Nancy Tabor . .Co-Editors . Assistant Editor .News Editor . ' Reporters Feature Editor Assistant Feature Editor .Sports Editor .Reporters Club Reporter Society Editor Assistant Society Editor .Reporters High School Editor Assistant High School Editor .Reporters Photographic Editor Business Staff Katherine Chesney. Business Manager Barbara Keller. Advertising Manager Betty Jo Thornton. Assistant Advertising Manager Helen Snow . Stall Martha Howard. Circulation Manager Elaine Keyes. Assistant Circulation Manager Ann Minton, Grace Kim, Jean Holland, Fifi Shapland, Betty Hardgrove . Stall Dawn Morrow. Head Typist Catherine Wilson, Ellen Todd, Augusta Drake, Julia Ling, Janice Smith . Typists Faculty Advisers Miss Lucile Horne . Miss Deane Barrow. Literary Adviser Business Adviser {11 GLEE CLUB Mrs. Catherine Morrison. Director First Sopranos Eure Banks Betty Cooper Rachel Divers Grace Kim June King Clarise Smith Beverly Stevens Peggy Tippin Second Sopranos Marilyn Baily Ruth Bowie Patricia Brooks Elinor Dobson Eileen Noland June Payson Martha Watkins Julia Ling Victoria Ling First Alto Joyce Bailey Ruth Hale Frances McCarty Grace Nielson Barbara Rogers Helen Snow Elaine Starr Carolyn Williams Second Alto Dorothy Aseltine Ruth Graham Jean Holland Peggy Hays Betty Richardson i 78 GLEE CLUB npHE Glee Club is one of the most active groups on the campus, taking part in all chapel programs. In December the Glee Club visited the hospital out at Camp Pickett and caroled for the soldiers. Before the Christmas holidays the Glee Club had its annual Christmas Candlelight Vesper Service. During the remainder of the year, the Glee Club rendered valuable service in various programs and culminated its year’s program with the June Festival and with the annual Twilight Vesper Service during Commencement. Officers Beverly Stevens .President Ruth Hale .Secretary and Treasurer Rachel Divers .Librarian Sponsor Mrs. Catherine Morrison Beverly Stevens June King Ensemble Patricia Brooks Carolyn Williams Trio Carolyn Williams Frances McCarty Jean Holland Frances McCarty J 79 Beverly Stevens MASK AND WIG Miss Mayes Chandler Weir Naylor Howard McCarty Hardgrove Landon Riel Pleasants Zane Ling Johnson McClung Starr Littman Sells Neel Banks Racionzer Bursley Patter Graham Morrow Brothers Richards Souter Brown { 80 } MASK AND WIG A TASK AND WIG, the dramatic club, is open to all members of the student body. This year - “ - the Mask and Wig presented one three-act play and three one-act plays. The fall play was Letters to Lucerne, by Fritz Rotter and Allen Vincent. The one-act plays were: The Mouse Trap, by Dean Howells; The Stronger, by August Strindberg; They’re None of Them Perfect, by Sophie Kerr. Officers Marilyn Baily. Dorothy Aseltine. Rachel Divers. Ann Hawks. President Vice-President Treasurer Secretary Sponsor Miss Judith Mayes J 81 j- INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS CLUB Miss Goodwin Baily Chandler Ling, V. Ling,J. Redditt Dobson Short Taylor Drake Williams { 82 }- Weir Naylor Payne Fair INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS CLUB I HE International Relations Club in co-operation with the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace has the following aims: To gain a greater knowledge of international affairs; To promote free discussions; To concentrate on the needs of others; To think toward the future. The chapter at Blackstone was established in 1937 and has been especially active during the past year. This club sponsored the special Red Cross Drive, chapel programs, and helped in the war effort in every way possible. Officers Virginia Naylor. Eona Fair. Lyn Weir. Frances Payne. President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Sponsor Miss Norvelle Goodwin •{ 83 )• Chesney Payne Payson { 84 } Weir Drake Johnson Miss Rogers Todd Fair Howard Zane Redditt Landon Chandler Naylor T ES COQUETTES includes students who are interested in furthering their social graces in the ' home or in any situation which might arise. Its objectives are: To develop individual initia¬ tive and leadership within the club; to develop an appreciation of the finer things of life; to provide opportunities for recreation and social contact. Officers Katherine Chesney. Frances Payne. June Payson. Marie Johnson. Lyn Weir. President . Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Program Chairman Sponsor Miss MarctAret Rogers •{ S5 )• PRESIDENT’S FORUM Members Ruth Souter . Student Council Carolyn Williams . . Y. W. C. A. Eona Fair . Social Standards Ann Hawks . Acorn Editor Victoria Ling ( Beverly Stevens f Onyx Editors Beverly Stevens .Glee Club Marilyn Baily . Mask and Wig Virginia Naylor . International Relations Club Katherine Chesney . Les Coquettes Betty Spriggs Capitol Club Ruth Bowie . Riding Club Eona Fair . Panhellenic Council Frances McCarty . Sigma Iota Chi Eona Fair Kappa Delta Phi Beverly Stevens Zeta Mu Epsilon Nancy Howard Alpha Iota Ruth Souter Beta Phi Gamma Marilyn Baily . Delta Psi Omega Lucretia Riel Helen McClung Athletic Council Fifi Shapland Mohawk Dolores Zane Choctaws Peggy Hays .... Cherokees Dorothy Aseltine . Senior Class Hilda Richards . Lucretia Riel High School Senior Class Ann Minton High School Underclass Lyn Weir ... Board of Publications Rachel Divers . . Speaking Choir Frances Payne . New Jersey Club Peggy Hays .... . West Virginia Club Carolyn Williams . Art Club juLi a Ling .... Science Club Katherine Chesney Les Coquettes i 86 HANDBOOK STAFF Julia Ling. Lenora Williams . Ellen Todd. Clarise Smith . Hilda Richards Cora May Brown Miss Carrie B. Vaughan .Editor Student Government Representative . Y. W. C. A. Representative Athletic Association Representative Onyx Representative Acorn Representative .Faculty Advisor -{ s Miss Horne Stevens Weir Souter Chesney Mr. Glick Ann Hawxs Victoria Lino Williams Mr. Spindler Miss Goodwin Miss Mayes Miss Vaughan Miss Barrow BOARD OF PUBLICATIONS Lyn Weir. Chairman Members Dean of Students Miss Carrie B. Vaughan President J. Paul Glick Editor of Acorn Ann Hawks Assistant Dean Miss Norvelle Goodwin Business Manager of Acorn Lyn Weir Dean of Curriculum Mr. Frank Spindler Co-Editors of Onyx Victoria Ling - Beverly Stevens Acorn Adviser Miss Judith Mayes Onyx Literary Adviser Miss Lucile Horne Onyx Business Manager Katherine Chesney President of Student Body Ruth Souter Onyx Business Adviser Miss Deane Barrow President of Y. W. C. A. Carolyn Williams i 88 )- CAPITOL CLUB Officer Betty Spriggs. President Mary Baker Betty Lou Barger Rosemary Boal Dorothy Camp Katherine Camp Betty Cooper Emma Douthat Members Betty Mae Egan Louise Hardy Gloria Havey Jean Jamison June King Mary Louise Montgomery Dawn Morrow Grace Nielsen Mary Ann Parker Patricia Pederson Betty Richardson Peggy Tippin Elaine Walker Jonna May Wood Sponsor Mr. Frank Spindler J 89 )- THE CAROLINA CLUB r T 1 HE Carolina Club was organized this year at Blackstone for all girls who live in North and South Carolina. Throughout the year there have been numerous parties and get-togethers both here at school and on vacations. Traveling to and from school have been made more pleasant by this relationship. Marie Johnson Peggy Pleasants Ellen Todd Beverly Stevens Officers President Vice-President . Secretary Treasurer Members Marilyn Baily Peggy Mendenhall Augusta Drake Jane Brothers Nina Redditt Miss Vaughan Miss Rogers Miss Barrow Sponsor Miss Minnie Drake Townsend J 90 RIDING CLUB Officers Ruth Bowie. Cora May Brown. President Vice-President Members Regine Jensen Sylvia Ohl Janice Smith Louise Sells Lloyd Marshall Marion McLaughlin Kay Pantanius NEW JERSEY CLUB f | ' HE New Jersey Club has established a record of high character and achievement in its activities this year. The purpose of the club is to promote a closer feeling of unity between the girls from this state. Throughout the year there have been parties and get-togethers both here at school and home on vacations. Traveling to and from school has been made more pleasant by this relationship. Officers Frances Payne .President Betty Hardgrove .Vice-President Eona Fair .Secretary and Treasurer Sponsor Miss Esther Hilton Frances Payne Eona Fair Betty Hardgrove Members Dolores Zane Ann Minton Janice Smith Ann Farrar Kay Pantaneius Sylvia Ohl i 92 } ART CLUB r T i HE Art Club is for those who are interested or talented in art. The club activities include both social and practical opportunities. Officers Carolyn Williams Dorothy Aseltine Lenora Williams . President . Vice-President Secretary-Treasurer Sponsor Miss Judith Mayes Carolyn Williams Dorothy Aseltine Lenora Williams Carolyn Mills Peggy Marsh Members Cora May Brown Julia Ling Emma Douthet Victoria Ling Marik Johnson Patricia Brooks Ruth Souter Grace Kim Eileen Noland Norma Chandler Ruth Hale 03 } WEST VIRGINIA CLUB TT TEST VIRGINIA has one of the largest populations on the campus of B. C. G. These girls love to talk about “them hills of West Virginia.’’ Officers Peggy Hays .President Clarise Smith .Secretary Members Lenora Williams Jewel Cooper Nancy Tabor Peggy Lou Marsh Ruth Souter Helen McClung Hilda Richards Betty Jo Thornton -f 94 }• Riel Landon Pleasants Hardgrove Miss Graham Kim Hodges Keyes Racionzer Oppolos Graham, R. THE NATIONAL BETA CLUB Honorary High School Sorority T ETA CLUB is a non-secret leadership organization of high school students of America. Its objects are to encourage effort, to promote character, and to stimulate achievement among its efforts. 0 fjicers Lucretia Riel .President Eileen Landon .Vice-President Peggy Pleasants .Secretary Betty Hardgrove .Treasurer Sponsor Miss Marguerite Graham Members Marguerite Oppolos Martha Davis Grace Kim Ruth Graham Marion Hodges Elaine Keyes Roberta Racionzer -( 95 )• PEAKING CHOIR Rachel Divers Fifi Shapland Joyce Bailey Officers .President .Vice-President . Secretary and Treasurer Sponsor Miss Marguerite Graham Ruth Graham Peggy Lou Marsh Lenora Williams Members Katherine Wilson Anna Belle Taylor Ruth Souter Peggy Hays Patricia Brooks Marion Hodges Peggy Pleasants J 96 } Mrs. Townsend Frances McCarty Miss Goodwin Eona Fair Beverly Stevens Miss Fuller Ann Hawks Dorothy Aseltine Miss Smith Miss Rogers Helen McClung Miss Wingo PANHELLENIC COUNCIL T)ANHELLENIC COUNCIL is composed of two representatives and the sponsors of each social sorority. This council sets up any rules and regu¬ lations concerning rushing and pledging, and settles any questions which may arise regarding any phase of sorority life. d 99 }- KAPPA DELTA PHI Fair Hawks Howard Johnson Mrs. Townsend Richards Brown Miss Rogers Weir Zane Chesney { 100 KAPPA DELTA PH! Colors: Orchid, Straw, and Bronze Flowers: Orchid, Sweet Pea Publications: The Torch, The Eagle ' s Wing Eta Chapter (Established 1928) Eona Fair . Dolores Zane Nancy Howard Ann Hawks Officers . President Vice-President . Secretary . Treasurer Sponsors Mrs. Minnie D. Townsend Miss Margaret Rogers Members Actives Lyn Weir Marie Johnson Katherine Chesney Pledges Hilda Richards Cora May Brown J 101 } SIGMA IOTA CHI McCarty Miss Wingo Aseltine Payne Souter Allen Howard, M. Chandler Thornton Payson Divers Miss Goodwin Rogers Williams { 102 } IGMA IOTA CHI Colors: Purple and Gold Flower: Violet Publications: The Parchment, The Scroll Mu Chapter (Established 1928) Frances McCarty Dorothy Aseltine Ruth Souter . Officers .President .Vice-President . Secretary and Treasurer J Sponsors Miss Lillian Wingo Miss Norvelle Goodwin Norma Chandler Members Actives Frances Payne Mary Hunter Allen June Payson Rachel Divers Pledges Martha Howard Betty Jo Thornton Barbara Rogers Lenora Williams J 10} }- ZETA MU EPSILON McClung Hays Brooks Miss Smith Mtss Fuller Tabor Shapland Smith, C. Stevens Keller Naylor Watkins Todd { 104 } ZETA MU EPSILON Colors: Orchid and Silver Flower : Wood Violet Publications: The Evergreen , Zeta Mule Eta Chapter (Established 1911) Beverly Stevens Officers .President Fifi Shapland .Vice-President Patricia Brooks . . Secretary Peggy Hays . Treasurer Sponsors Miss Eloise Smith Miss Martha Fuller Helen McClung Members Actives Virginia Naylor Nancy Tabor Clarice Smith Pledges Barbara Keller Ellen Todd Martha Watkins •{ 105 } { 106 } { 107 Zetas •{ 108 } HONORARY Howard Wilson Mrs. Townsend Todd ALPHA IOTA TAELTA PI Chapter of Alpha Iota International Commercial Fraternity was established at Blackstone College in 1938. Alpha Iota encourages the attainment of increased efficiency, highest standards, and greater progress in the field of commerce. There are over 140 chapters of Alpha Iota in the United States and Canada. The official publication is the Notebook ; the official colors are blue and white. Officers Nancy Howard Katherine Wilson Ellen Todd . President Vice-President . Secretary-Treasurer Sponsor Mrs. Minnie Drake Townsend { 110 Ling, V. Miss Goodwin Thomas Souter Ling, J. Vernon Dobson PHI THETA KAPPA Phi Theta Kappa National Junior College Fraternity Phi Beta Kappa National Senior College Fraternity T)HI THETA KAPPA is a national honorary junior college fraternity for high achievement in scholastic work. Victoria Ling Officer President Sponsor Miss Norvelle Goodwin Ruth Souter Julia Ling Members Elinor Dobson Ethel Thomas Helen Vernon Hi )• Souter Ling Weir Miss Horne Payne Stevens Richards Dobson BETA PHI GAMMA National Journalistic Fraternity Beta Phi Gamma, Junior College Alpha Phi Gamma, Senior College DETA PHI GAMMA is a journalistic fraternity whose purpose is to recognize individual ability and achievement in journalistic pursuits; to serve and promote the junior college through journalism; and to unite in a fraternity, congenial students interested in journalism. The Zeta Chapter of Beta Phi Gamma was established at Blackstone College in April, 194T Zeta Chapter (Established 19+1) Officers .President . Secretary .Treasurer Ruth Souter Victoria Ling Lyn Weir Sponsor Miss Lucile Horne Members Frances Payne Eleanor Dobson Beverly Stevens Hilda Richards { 112 } Daily Souter Ling, V. Brown DELTA PSi OMEGA HP HE purposes of this fraternity are: To stimulate interest in dramatica ctivities; to secure for the college all the advantages of a large national honorary fraternity; and by selecting worthy students to membership, to serve as a reward for their participation in the dramatic organization of the college. This cast in no way aims to take the place of the regular dramatic club. Officer Marilyn Baily. President Victoria Ling Elaine Starr Members Cora May Brown Dawn Morrow Ruth Souter i ID ☆ O dear Blackstone, Alma Mater, • We, thy daughters, come to thee, Seeking friends that make us nobler, Seeking truth that 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! May we ever feel thee near; May thy daughters live 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! Oh, oh, Blackstone, Alma Mater! As we sing our parting lay, Life’s work calls; we dare not linger, Tho’ with thee we fain would stay. Parting comes, but we’ll remember These our happy college days, And be true to thee, dear Mother; Guide us with thy love, we pray. Blackstone, Home of Our Hearts Home of our hearts! With thee will ever dwell Our happy thoughts, Dear School we love so well. From our distant paths And through each year Our hearts return to thee, Blackstone, Alma Mater dear! •{ 114 ATHLETIC COUNCIL Q PORTS are an important part in the life at B. C. G. The Athletic Council plays a definite part O ' in all athletic activities. The whole school, guided by them, has developed a high standard of competition, friendly rivalry, and hardy enthusiasm. We appreciate the spirit of sportsmanship which they exemplify. Helen McClung Nancy Howard Miss Eloise Smith Officers .President .Secretary and Treasurer .Athletic Director Members Fifi Shapland . Dolores Zane . Peggy Hays Betty Hardgrove Nancy Tabor Norma Chandler . Clarise Smith Virginia Naylor . Frances Payne . Barbara Rogers Mohawk Captain Choctaw Captain . Cherokee Captain High School Representative . Tennis Captain . Volley Ball Manager Basketball Manager Softball Manager Hockey Manager Swimming Manager i ID ]- CHOCTAW; Dolores Zane Captain Roberta Racionzer Raquel Mitrani Helen Snow Van Bonney Ruth Souter Evelyn Short Nancy Littman Barbara Keller Hilda Richards Marion Hodges Jean Holland Eileen Noland Members Elaine Starr Betty Spriggs Julia Ling Mary Ann Parker Alma Goolsby Dorothy Camp Marguerite Opolos Carol Mills Nina Redditt Lucretia Riel Lyn Weir Catherine Wilson Martha Davis Eure Banks Ann Hawks Pat Brooks Pat Pederson Frances Payne Cora May Brown Louise Sells Dolores Zane Nancy Williams Rosemary Boal Katherine Chesney J 118 CHEROKEE! Peggy Hays Captain Rachel Divers Nancy Howard Jewel Cooper Lenora Williams Joyce Bailey Clarise Smith Betty Egan Carolyn Williams Mary Hunter Allen Members Betty Cooper Elaine Keyes Eileen Landon Norma Chandler Beverly Stevens Peggy Mendenhall Betty Jo Thornton Tillie Drake Grace Nielson Ellen Todd Marie Johnson Ruth Graham Louise Hardy Dawn Morrow Betty Richardson Janice Smith Lou Montgomery Dorine Mercer Lloyd Marshall { 119 } MOHAWKS Fifi Shapland .. Captain Dorothy Aseltine Marilyn Baily Betty Lou Barger Sybil Bower Ruth Bowie Jane Brothers Pat Bursley Eleanor Dobson Emma Jean Douthat Eona Fair Ruth Hale M.e???bers Betty Hardgrove Martha Howard Grace Kim Victoria Ling Peggy Lou Marsh Helen McClung Marion McLaughlin Anne Minton Virginia Naylor Kay Neel Joan Patter Alice Payne June Payson Peggy Pleasants Barbara Rogers Nancy Tabor Anna Belle Taylor Ethel Thomas Ruth Rivery Peggy Tippin June King Elaine Walker { 120 } BASKETBALL Officers Fifi Shapland. Captain Clarice Smith. Manager Miss Smith. Coach Helen McClung Norma Chandler Nancy Tabor Marie Johnson Squad Eileen Landon Martha Davis Ann Minton Peggy Hays Frances Payne Barbara Rogers Janice Smith Martha Watkins Patty Brooks i 121 HOCKEY Officers Dorothy Aseltine . Captain Frances Payne. Manager Nancy Howard Virginia Naylor Fifi Shapland Helen McClung Norma Chandler Squad Cora May Brown Hilda Richards Betty Lu Tomlinson Mary Hunter Allen Ann Minton Gloria Havey Barbara Rogers Betty Hardgrove Eona Fair i 122 - . ■AS Si ISBi miMm CHEER LEADERS Jewel Cooper Dawn Morrow Dee Zane Betty Hardgrove SWIMMING npHE pool is one of the most popular spots in the building. The girls may practice swimming or diving, or just float around and relax. { 123 }• { 124 }• { 125 MISS BLACKSTONE 4129 { 130 }- MOST INTELLECTUAL {131 } MOST ATTRACTIVE cJ-ra wk± ■mi { 132 } { 133 )• MOST ATHLETIC i 134 )• 7 [ancy Williams MOST BEAUTIFUL ■ . Lucretia G Ri MOST POPULAR AND BEST-ALL-AROUND Peggy ' Pleasants MOST INTELLECTUAL { 135 } Elaine Keys MOST ATTRACTIVE Jean Holland WITTIEST ★ Hetty Hard grove MOST ATHLETIC ml T 136 •{137}- ( 138 } 139 }• mm { 140 }- DIR THE CTORY STUDENT DIRECTORY ☆ Allen, Mary Hunter . Aseltine, Dorothy Janet Bailey, Joyce Alease Baily, Helen Marilyn Baker, Mary Kaaren . Banks, Mattie Eure Barger, Betty Lou . Boal, Rosemary .... Bonney, Van Delia Bower, Sybil Marie Bowie, Ruth Lutetia . Brooks, Patricia Brooks, Virginia Farwell Brothers, Jane Virginia . Brown, Cora Mae . Bursley, Patricia Elizabeth Camp, Dorothy Ann Camp, Virginia Catherine Chandler, Norma Lois Chesney, Katherine Lucille Cooper, Betty .... Cooper, Jewel Florence . Davis, Martha Marie Divers, Rachel Jeanette . Dobson, Elinor Mae Douthat, Emma James Drake, Augusta Franke . Drew, Dorothy Wilton . Duncan, Mary Charles Egan, Betty Mae Ephrain, Carol Louise Fair, Eona Mae .... Farnham, Rebecca Joyce . Farrar, Anne Jeanette Gerson, Mariann Rose Goolsby, Alma Bertha Graham, Ruth Gretchen Groves, Nancy Lee Gruendike, Betty Marie Hale, Ruth Isabel . Hardgrove, Betty Landon Hardy, Louise Ann Havey, Gloria Frances Hawks, Ann Beryl Hays, Margaret Lucille . Hodges, Marion Cross Holland, Erma Jean Howard, Martha Elise Howard, Nancy Louise Jensen, Regine Marie Johnson, Florence Marie Keller, Barbara Florence Keyes, Elaine Frances Kim, Grace. King, June Bernice Landon, Eileen Marjorie Lima, Delfina Rodriguez Ling, Julia Kua-fang Ling, Victoria .... .Boyd ton, Virginia .62 Talcott Avenue, West Springfield, Massachusetts .Route 10, Richmond, Virginia . 501 South 17th Street, Wilmington, North Carolina .1210 13th Street, N. W., Washington, D. C. . 334 West Olney Road, Norfolk, Virginia . 1223 Tennessee Avenue, S. E., Washington, D. C. . 5201 Chevy Chase Parkway, Washington, D. 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C. . 3604 Springdale Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland .149 West Jersey Street, Elizabeth, New Jersey .Elmore Road, Morrisville, Vermont .18 Beechwood Road, Verona, New Jersey .76 Seneca Avenue, Bronxville, New York .Schuyler, Virginia .Kenbridge, Virginia . 3900 Brook Road, Richmond, Virginia . 3208 Chili Road, Churchville, New York .Route 2, Crewe, Virginia .16 Stoneleigh Park, Westfield, New Jersey .119 8th, S. E., Washington, D. C. . 3420 16th Street, N. W., Washington, D. C. .216 North Jefferson Street, Petersburg, Virginia .Mullens, West Virginia . 906 Godwin Avenue, Norfolk, Virginia . 1203 Camden Avenue, Salisbury, Maryland .8913 Second Street, Silver Spring, Maryland . 7503 Gannon Street, University City, Missouri .Pentwater, Michigan .Danville Road, Reidsville, North Carolina .531 East Lincoln Avenue, Mt. Vernon, New York 350 Nottingham Street, Springfield, Massachusetts . 1249 Fort Street, Honolulu, Hawaii . 3936 Blaine Street, N. E., Washington, D. C. . 2232 S. W. 5th Street, Miami, Florida .Milagros No. 413, Havana, Cuba . 2429 Channing Way, Berkeley, California . 2429 Channing Way, Berkeley, California J 142 STUDENT DIRECTORY ☆ Littman, Nancy Ann .... McCarty, Frances. McClung, Mary Helen . McLaughlin, Marion Louise Marsh, Peggy Lou. Marshall, Virginia Lloyd . Mendenhall, Margaret Hoover Mercer, Dorine Marie Mills, Carolyn Ruth .... Minton, Ann Van Riper Mitrani, Raquel. Montgomery, Mary Louise . Morrow, Dawn. Naylor, Virginia Elizabeth Neel, Kathryn Westfall Nielson, Grace Marie Noland, Erma Eileen Ohl, Sylvia Fredrica .... Opolos, Marguerite Ann Pantaenius, Carolyn Kathryn Parker, Mary Ann .... Patter, Joan Elizabeth Payne, Alice LaCombe Payne, Frances Hunter . Payson, June. Pedersen, Barbara Patricia Pleasants, Peggy. Racionzer, Roberta Vida Redditt, Nina Belle .... Richards, Hildred Louise Richardson, Betty Louise Riel, Lucretia. Rivery, Ruth . Rogers, Barbara Lois .... Sahlman, Shirley Sussanne . Sells, Clara Louise .... Shapiro, Judith. Shapland, Fifi Page .... Short, Evelyn Norfleet Smith, Verna Clarise .... Smith, Janice Marjorie Snow, Laura Helen .... Souter, Isabel Ruth .... Spriggs, Betty Jane .... Starr, Elaine Estep .... Stevens, Beverly Rose Tabor, Nancy Overton Taylor, Anna Belle .... Thomas, Ethel Lloyd .... Thornton, Betty Jo .... Tippin, Margaret Jean Todd, Ellen Elizabeth Tomlinson, Elizabeth Lucille . Vhrsnel, Juliana. Walker, Elaine Windsor Weikel, Dennie Carey Weir, Lyn. Williams, Anna Grace Williams, Carolyn Ann . .1515 East 108 Street, Cleveland, Ohio . 103 North Drake Street, Titusville, Pennsylvania .Ronceverte, West Virginia .19 Bronson Avenue, Meriden, Connecticut . 131 North Potomac Street, Hagerstown, Maryland . 1405 North Jefferson Street, Arlington, Virginia . 406 Lexington Avenue, Thomasville, North Carolina .3015 Bruce Street, Alexandria, Virginia .52 Wilshire Park, Needham, Massachusetts .231 Spring Street, Red Bank, New Jersey . 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C. . 345 Sixth Avenue, LaGrange, Illinois .Neptuno 619 Primer Piso, Havana, Cuba .39 Euclid Avenue, Waterbury, Connecticut 315 South Seventh Street, Fernandina, Florida . 1745 K Street, N. W., Washington, D. C. 1711 East 21st Street, Brooklyn, New York .11 Brainerd Street, St. Albans, Vermont .Emporia, Virginia . 15 East Walnut Street, Richwood, West Virginia .Box 123, Lebanon, New Jersey .Tonset Road, Orleans, Massachusetts . 228 Landon Street, Buffalo, New York . 3012 25th Street, N. E., Washington, D. C. .Wynnewood Court, Narberth, Pennsylvania .Varina, North Carolina .College Avenue, Princeton, West Virginia .Gretna, Virginia .Schley, Virginia .Kermit, West Virginia . 3900Connecticut Avenue, N. W., Washington, D. C. . 630 East Hampton, Darlington, South Carolina .Queen and Mary Streets, Dover, Delaware . 1020 Pennsylvania Avenue, Wyomissing, Pennsylvania . 812 Ingram Street, N. W., Washi ngton, D. C. .312 Hawthorne Street, Covington, Virginia . 6298 Saunders Street, Elmhurst, Long Island, New York .13 Clarke Avenue, Milford, Delaware . 3504 Moody Avenue, Richmond, Virginia { 143 f STUDENT DIRECTORY ☆ Williams, Lenora Ellen . Williams, Nancy Winifred Wilson, Myrtle Catherine Wood, Jonna Mae . Zane, Dolores Ruth Ahr, Mrs. L. A. Beach, Jane Clifton Davis, Rosemary .... Fowler, Florence Spears Irby, Betty Hardaway Maynard, Margaret Colleen Monti, Mrs. Marie Moring, Doris Eugenia . Paulett, Yirgie May . Sammer, Mrs. Miriam . Slate, Lily Mae . . . Stein, Mrs. Lucy .... Vernon, Helen Marie Watkins, Martha Elise .Box 232, Romney, West Virginia 11 Elmwood Road, Roland Park, Baltimore, Maryland .Route 3, Virgilina, Virginia . 1312 11th Street, S. E., Washington, D. C. .251 Kaighn Avenue, Camden, New Jersey Day Students .Hotel Belfonte, Blackstone, Virginia . 705 Brunswick Avenue, Blackstone, Virginia . 705 South Main Street, Blackstone, Virginia .Route 3, Blackstone, Virginia . 220 West Broad Street, Blackstone, Virginia . 304 South High Street, Blackstone, Virginia . 401 South Main Street, Blackstone, Virginia . 315 East Virginia Avenue, Crewe, Virginia .211 High Street, Blackstone, Virginia . 610 South Main Street, Blackstone, Virginia .Box 154, Route 2, Crewe, Virginia . 310 Brunswick Avenue, Blackstone, Virginia .R. F. D. No. 1, Blackstone, Virginia . 801 South Main Street, Blackstone, Virginia FACULTY DIRECTORY Adams, George P. Barrow, Miss Deane Beville, Mrs. R. H. . . Evans, Mrs. Louise Fellers, Mrs. A. C. . . Flannagan, Mrs. Anna . Fuller, Miss Martha . Glick, J. Paul .... Goodwin, Miss Norvelle Graham, Mrs. W. R. Graham, Miss Marguerite Hazelwood, Miss Lucy Hilton, Miss Esther Hendershot, Miss Jessie Horne, Miss Lucille Lewis, Miss Marie . Mayes, Miss Judith Morrison, Mrs. Catherine Rogers, Miss Margaret Read, Miss Mary McClung Seay, Richmond .... Snead, Christy .... Spindler, Frank W. Smith, Miss Eloise . Steele, Miss Josephine Thompson, Mrs. Lowell . Townsend, Mrs. Minnie D. Vaughan, Miss Carrie B. Wingo, Miss Lillian . ☆ . Blackstone, Virginia . Jackson, North Carolina .. ' . Blackstone, Virginia .Blackstone College, Blackstone, Virginia . 2800 Hackworth, Ashland, Kentucky .Wayne, West Virginia .Blackstone College, Blackstone, Virginia . Blackstone, Virginia .Louisa, Virginia .Kenbridge, Virginia .Kenbridge, Virginia . Kenbridge, Virginia . Hiltons, Virginia . 2300 New Jersey Road, Lakeland, Florida . 1205 Bash Circle, Birmingham, Alabama .30 Church Street, Keyport, New Jersey . 304 East 4th Street, Caruthersville, Missouri . c o Lt. H. J. Morrison, OBMT, Fort Monmouth, New Jersey . 708 Picken Street, Columbus, South Carolina .Route No. 1, Forest, Virginia .Blackstone, Virginia .Blackstone, Virginia .Blackstone, Virginia .Blythe, Georgia .Chilhowie, Virginia .Blackstone College, Blackstone, Virginia . 258 Grove Street, Darlington, South Carolina . 2315 Buena Vista Road, Winston-Salem, North Carolina .Drakes Branch, Virginia J 144 } ADS AND HUMOR SHEPHERD’S MARKET Everything Good to Eat Phone 46 or 47 Compliments of THE ECONOMY STORE For VICTORY Compliments op PALACE CAFE Compliments of PEOPLES DEPARTMENT STORE Stop! Think! And you ll drink ROYAL CROWN COLA NEHI BOTTLING COMPANY Blackstone, Virginia •{ 146 I Compliments of J. H. MARTIN Jeweler WALLACE CHEVROLET SALES CORPORATION ★ Phone 45 ★ Blackstone, Virginia NOTTOWAY DRUG COMPANY The Community Drug Store We are in business for your health In Blackstone, Virginia Phone 175 R. Maclin Smith, Pharmacist In Kenbridge, Virginia Phone 2421 R. Maclin Smith, Owner •{147 Compliments of YELLOW CAB COMPANY OF BLACKSTONE THE UNITED STATES STANDARD Phone 829 ★ “We Cater to Blacks tone People” 148 Compliments of AMERICAN RESTAURANT Compliments of WILLIAMS DEPARTMENT STORE AND STOKES-WILLIAMS HARDWARE STORE PATTERSON CAB COMPANY Phone 15 BLACKSTONE, VIRGINIA ★ ★ Ride in Safety and Comfort in Insured Cabs ■{ 149 )• Established 1900 Barrow Grocery Company INCORPORATED Wholesale Grocers ★ Dealers in HEAVY and FANCY GROCERIES Manufacturers’ Agents Distributors of Fairfax Hall - William Byrd Just Suits Goods Phone 53 BLACKSTONE, VIRGINIA Compliments of VIRGINIA STEAM LAUNDRY For Distinctive Printing Let THE NOTTOWAY PUBLISHING COMPANY BLACKSTONE, VIRGINIA Quote you on your next order. We print the Courier-Record. Compliments of THE HUB STORE FAIR VIEW DAIRY FARM “Drink more milk for health’ W. K. Fowler, Proprietor Florence Fowler, Asst. Mgr. 1150 BLACKSTONE CAMP PICKETT BUS LINE SCHEDULE Buses leave for Camp Pickett at — 5:00 a.m. - 6:00 a.m. - 6:30 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. From 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.— Buses leave Every 15 to 30 Minutes ★ ★ Phone 300 - Taxi Service - 300 I 151 I You Cannot Patent It . . . or Copyright It You Cannot Install It . . . Like a Piece of Machinery You Cannot Accurately Measure It ... or the Lack of It Yet it is your most important consideration when you choose your Year-Book Photographer. IT IS ★ EXPERIENCE is the one thing that will meet the unusual emergency with the comforting statement—“We know just what to do; we’ve been through this before.” Our complete organization offers you this background of experience in creative photography and consultation on all problems relating to year-book photography. It costs nothing to talk it over with us. ★ Zamsky Studios PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA I 152 Compliments Compliments of BLACKSTONE FUEL CO. O. E. FONG INCORPORATED County Treasurer Compliments of WINN BROTHERS FURNITURE COMPANY Compliments of POLICE DEPARTMENT L. A. GRAVATT CHARTERED BUS SERVICE AND CAB ★ Phone 233-J ENGRAVINGS FOR THIS BOOK PRODUCED BY 101 GOVERNOR STREET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA { 154 } Appreciation ☆ HE 1943 Acorn Staff wishes to express its appreciation to the following for their co-operation and interest in this book: The Administration; Faculty and Student Body; Mr. A. C. Ford of the Virginia Engraving Company; Mr. Edgar Nash of the Everett Waddey Company; and Mr. H. Zamsky, Jr., and Mr. Theodore Perskie of Zamsky Studios. TT7TTH the cessation of Blackstone College for the duration, we want to acknowledge with appreciation the services and enthusiasm rendered by the faculty of Blackstone College. We also wish to express our particular appreci¬ ation to Mr. George P. Adams for the many years of service he has given to the school. —The Student Body. Nickel, nickel , nickel . . . CANTEEN { 155 }■ f College Annual JL requires the undivided interest and attention of Editor, Business Manager and Publisher if it is to present that much desired appearance of Character. ([For that reason, Everett Waddey Company handles only a limited number of annuals each year — a limited number so as to permit proper service. ([ Everett Waddey Company of Richmond, Virginia, alone was responsible to the Staff of The Acorn for 1943 for the correct manufacture of The Acorn. { 156 ' H SAY CAN YOU SEE BY THE DAWN ' S EARLY LIGHT WHAT SO PROUDLY WE HAILED AT THE TWILIGHT ' S LAST GLEAMING £}�