Campbell University - Pine Burr Yearbook (Buies Creek, NC)

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Sn itlcmoriam ly iUiam enrsion 1835-1015 A Soldier , a Statesman, a Philanthropist and Christ ian Gentleman. A man who loved his fellow-man. His life was an inspiring example of devotion. To know him was to 1 ove him; for su( h were his noble qualities they commanded re- spect and emulation. All rejoice in the enc uring quality of his work an d the surety of his reward.

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pa(;e Frontispiece 2 Dedication 5 Faculty Editor 6 In Memoriam S William Pearson 9 Faculty 10 Commencement Repre.sentatives 11 Editorial Staff 12 Editorial 13 Classes Senior Organization 14 Sketches 18 Class Poem 39 Class Oration— The Trained Mind . 40 Clll-olllrlcs 42 Prophecy 44 Will and Testament 46 Goldenrod 49 Junior Class 50 •!:. I ' u.ni 52 -|:i- lli-i.iry 51 Su|jhuuiorr Class 54 Class Poem 5(3 Class History 57 Organizations page P utrophiaii Society 60 Afliriiiaii S..i-ii ty 62 Pliil.ili.mai, Society 64 ' :i liim;iiiiii.in Society 66 Mll-I. ' CI;,-- 67 Expr.-Mnii Cla.ss 68 Art Class 69 Band 70 Leap Year Club 66 Literary Clul) : 71 Suffragctic Club 72 Y. iM. C. A 74 B. Y. P. U 77 Athletics 77 Prospective Medical Class 81 Ministerial Class 82 Prospective Law Class 83 Boarding Clubs 84 Halifax County Club 85 Johnston County Club 85 Robeson County Club 86 Commercial Department 87 Elite Club 88 Literary A Romance of the Road 89 When the Heart Speaks Late 92

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William ear on It is most befitting that the Editorial Staff of the Pine Burr endeavor to remember our late William Pearson, the father-in-law of our principal, and friend and supporter of the institution. Pallid Death, who visits impartially the hovel and the palace, has knocked at the door of a faithful saint, and one of our most distinguished, most useful, most loyal supporters has answered the call. At his death, June 6, 1915, the county, community, and school lost a most faithful friend, and a progressive supporter of all that is worthy and upright. Mr. Pearson was born in Wake County and later moved to Harnett, where he spent the rest of his days. His activities as a public man meant much in the promotion of education in Harnett County. He took the initiative in cooperating with the founder of Buie ' s Creek School, and since the day it began with sixteen students he has been a loyal friend to the work, giving means and lending his support in any way he coukl. Mr. Pearson was a lieutenant in the Civil War ami served the Confederacy faithfully throughout the conflict. After the surrender he was active in recon- structing and l)uilding upon the ruins of his county. He was a member of the Board of Education and, with the cooperation of the other members of the board, effected a good public school system in the county. Later, as commissioner, he served his county well, and not long after the people, recognizing his work as a public man, sent him to the State Senate. Here he exhibited the talent of a statesman and patriot. As a Christian gentleman Mr. Pearson was a jieer in this community. In early life, while yet a citizen of Wake, he joined the Baptist Church, and through- out his life was loyal to the faith and consecrated to the work. Upon moving to Harnett County he united witli the Neil ' s Creek Church and was there made a deacon. He was instrumental in organizing Buie ' s Creek Church, and from that time on was closely affiliated with it. The history of the church and of this man, since its organization, are almost one and the same. For many years he was clerk, conserving the interests of the church greatly to the support of the pastor. As superintendent of the Sunday School also for many years, he sheiiherded the flock of little children of the community as well as the older ones. The work of this man did not die with him. His influence i mil from soul to soul Ami grow forevt ' r ;ind forever.