Central Wesleyan College - Centralian Yearbook (Central, SC)

Text from Pages 1 - 76 of the 1930 volume:

WE-ME-CO Volume I. 1930 Published by the College Department of WESLEYAN METHODIST COLLEGE Central, South Carolina i FOR EU OR I) IN SENDING FOETH THIS VOLUME OF THE WeME-CO , WE. the Staff, have endeavored to fill its pages with inci- dents of human interest, not only to those who have been active participants, but also to those who may come after us. And. if in years to come, this book makes some heart cheery, or brings back sweet memories of High School and College days, ouk efforts will have been of SOME AVAIL. coxr ixz's V THE COLLEGE ACADEMY THEOLOGY MUSIC CLASSES AND ORGANIZATIONS IOKES AND ADVERTISEMENTS v V I ■C� DEDICATION to PRESIDENT ARTHUR L. VESS whose unselfish interest, untiring efforts, and sincere Chris- tian loyalty have meant much in making our beloved Alma Mater what it is today; whose sincerity of purpose and high Christian ideals have had untold influence upon all those with whom he has come in contact; to our beloved president, we respectfully dedicate our first annual, the 1929-1930 We-Me-Co. President Arthur L. Yess A D MINISTRA T10 N BVILDIN G (Recent doner of $5000.00 for a new dormitory FOR GIRLS OF W. M. C.) We take pleasure in announcing to our friends that Mrs. Rosa McDonald of Gastonia, N. C., has recently given $5000.00 on the annuity plan to aid in the erection of a dormitory for girls at W. M. C. The dormitory will lie known as THE MCDONALD HALL. We appreciate very deeply this gracious gift. By so doing Mrs. McDonald has made sure the use of her money for a sacred use after she has gone to her reward. We are praying that God will touch the hearts of others who will make a like contribution to help finish the dormitory. We will need it next fall. Mrs Rosa McDonald Miss Jennie Smith Dean of College and Head of Education Department Wilfred C. Bain Professor of Music Mrs. Mary F. Bain Head of English Department Jacob E. Hunter Principal of High School and Dean of Men Miss Janette MacGregor Dean of Women Miss Edna McMichael Professor of High School History and French Miss Ruth Ernest Professor of High School Science and Mathematics ANNUAL STAFF Editor-in-Chief______________ Assistant Editor_____________ Associate Editor_____________ Business Manager_____________ Assistant Business Manager Associate Business Manager High School Editor___________ Theological Editor___________ Literary Editor______________ Poetry Editor _______________ Social Editor________________ Athletic Editor______________ Wit Editor___________________ Art Editor___________________ Faculty Advisor______________ ____Verna Teachey ________Paul Hollis Evangeline Hames _____James Hilson ___Gaines Evatt ____Wayne Kelley ____Velma Murphy ____Roberta Wylie _____Velma Owen ___ Crealie Steele Willie Grace Center ______John Kelley _________Lois Earle _____Florace Sides Mrs. Mary F. Bain w Class Sponsor Mrs. Mary F. Bain CLASS OFFICERS Velma Murphy President. Wayne Kelley ______ _ _ . _ Vice-President Verna Teachey __ _____ Secretary Willie Grace Center _ _ _ ______ .__ _ Treasurer Paul Hollis Prophet Crealie Steele Poetess Ruth Gibson __ Testator Velma Murphy _ . _ Valedictorian Velma Owen Salutatorian CLASS COLORS Pink and White CLASS FLOWER Pink Rose CLASS MOTTO One step forward every day, and the goal is won. VELMA MURPHY “A kind heart is a fountain of glad- ness, making everything in its vicinity freshen with smiles.” President class 29, '30 ; President P. L. S. '29; Vice-President P. L. S. 30: Secretary Girls Athletic Club 29; H. S. Editor of We Me-Co 30. Velma is a true specimen of a genuine girl She posseses many noble trails that we all ad- mire in a lovely character. Her face bespeaks the purity of her heart. Her sunny smile- combined with her modest and studious ways will Jong be remembered. WAYNE KELLEY “He had no wish hut to be glad, he hated naught but to be sad.” Associate Iius. Mgr. We-Me-Co 30 : Pres. K. L. S. 30; Vice Pres, class 30; Joke Editor Star of Hope” ‘30; Vice Pres. Webster De- bating Club 29; Athletic Club. Gazing at his apparently angelic counten- ance as he nonchalantly parades the halls, they who know him not are unaware of the humor and mischief lurking in lhe hidden recesses of his brain Wayne's many friends will ever view with interest any attainments he may achieve in the future. VERNA TEACHEY “Pretty to walk with, witty to ta k with, and pleasant to think on.” Sec. class 30; Sec. K. L. S 29; Sec. Girls Glee Club '30; Athletic Club; Assistant Editor Star of Hope ’30. Kditor-in-Chief We-Me-Co 30. Verna, verily, thou art the rainbow to the storms of life. Whether you choose for your field of endeavor the great outdoors, the cot- tage. or the Senate, you cannot help being a success. WILLIE GRACE CENTER “She seems a part of joyous Spring.” Pres. Girls Glee Club 30; Social Editor We-Me-Co 30; Chorister P. L. S. 30; Treas. class 30; Assistant Circulation Mgr. Star of Hope 30. If you are looking for a good heart, a true friend and u jolly companion you will find them all in “Ullie Grace. We are sure that her winning ways and ability to make strangers friends will lead her to some great success. t k VELMA LEONA OWEN Fair and gentle, pood and true, Dignified and witty, too.” Girl� Glee Club; Keewanis Literary Society; Literary Editor We-Me-Co '30. Efficient and dependable—that’ll the Vclmn wt’ know. Willing to lend n helping hand and to comfort all that’s the Velma we love. If sterling worth, splendid intellect and charm- ing personality win well, watch Velma! ( REALIE ALENE STEELE “Lead m© not where the voice of poetry is silent.” Class Poet 29. ’30; Class Sec. ’29; Sec K L. S. 29; Pianist K. L S. 80; Poeto Editor We-Me-Co ’SO; Poetry Editor ’’Star of Hope ’30; Athletic Club; Glee Cluh. While she dcaires to at lain succeeds, it is never at the sacrifice of others. She |m emes a charm in it personality and winsome way and thot-e eyes will talk whether she does or not- PAUL HOLLIS “To say little and perform much shows the characteristics of a great mind.” Assistant Editor We Me-Co '30; Pres. Boys Alhlelic Club 30; Vice Pre� . K L. S. ‘29; Vice-Pres. Webster Debating Club 30; Sec. Webster Debating Club ’29; Assistant Sec. Webster Debating Club '28; Viovl'ni cla « 29 Firmness in purpose , steadfastness in that which he conceives to be right, boastful of nothing, hut thankful for everything these are the terms thut adequately characteriz • Paul, RUTH GIBSON Grace is in her every step, Heaven is in her eyes, In every gesture, dignity and love.” Sec. K L. S. 28; Vice-Press. K L. S. ‘29; Troas. K. L. S. 30; Glee Cluh; Girl� ' Athletic Club To know Ruth in to love her. The signs of her noble character written upon her face, encourage her associates to strive harder to plenae their Maker. She is always ready anti willing to help someone. SENIOR CLASS POEM Our journey began in ’28 We determined to win success; On this voyage, though we were Freshmen, We found hard work and happiness. Seniors then, we renewed our journey, The large waves seem harder to ride; But still we kept on rowing our boat, Determined to win in our fight. These two short years we’ve worked together With contentment and sometimes tears; And now in sadness we must leave you For the trials of coming years. Now to the place that comes next to home It is time for us to depart; Our ship shall sail; the tide is our foe; Though sadness lies deep in our hearts. Our Wesleyan Methodist College Has given us privileges true; And we shall remember those dear days W’e all spent in pleasure with you. Now let us keep “Rowing, not Drifting,” And all our privileges claim; Then some glad day in the future years We’ll be most sure to reach our fame. Now farewell, dear teachers and school mates, We are saying our last adieu; But in a1! the future years we pledge To each of you we will be true. —Crealie Steele. SENIOR CLASS PROPHECY It was on May 24, 1938, just exactly eight years since our graduation exercises at Wesleyan Methodist College. Often had I recalled the old days when our class walked about the college campus; but on this particular day I had a very strong desire to learn of the whereabouts of my former classmates of '30. As 1 sat there in my office thinking about each of them, a sudden knock at the door awoke me from my day dreaming; and what a pleasant surprise awaited me. On opening the door, there stood Wayne Kelley, I would hardly believe my eyes, but on further notice I knew that I was not deceived. After many handshakes we began to discuss our classmates of W. M. C. I learned that Wayne had made a mark in the world since we last met and was now one of the leading lawyers of Greenville, South Carolina. In spite of his busi- ness affairs he had always had a penchant for keeping in touch with his classmates and as we talked, I learned how many were married, engaged to be married, and otherwise engaged. Crealie Steele's poetical ability has attracted world wide attention. After publish- ing two volumes of poems, she began a tour of Europe, where -he wishes to obtain inspiration and material for many more. If one were to walk down the shady streets of those small Italian towns, he would, no doubt, see Crealie sitting with pen and paper, pouring out her soul in words that may be well classed with those of Shake- speare and Browning. Willie Grace Center began her career as a Home Economics teacher, hut after two or three years, she decided that she had rather practice than teach it. and when last heard from, she was happy in her new home at Central, South Carolina. Velma Murphy had become a famous nerve specialist, whose sunny smiles benefited her patients almost as much as her skilful treatment. Verna Teachey, who had always had strong journalistic tendencies, was making a name for herself as social editor of the Wilmington Morning Star.” She was still living up to her slogan of an “Old Maid, to the utter disappointment of several young men. After finishing her theological work at W. M. C., Ruth Gibson has fulfilled her sincerest desire to help those hungry souls in Africa. During the four years spent in that “Dark Continent” she helped to establish a girls’ school in a small village completely surrounded by jungles and wild beasts. Here where the heat is terrific and the wild beasts wander about the streets, she is happy with the knowledge that she is helping mankind. Velma Owen had become a successful supervisor of one of the Kindergartens in New York City. While there the many children have learned to love her with the same profound love that the students of W. M. C. had for her in 1930. As we finished talking, Wayne departed with the promise to call again in the near future. Then I was left alone to ponder over that which I had just heard and to live over again in my memory the days so happily spent at W. M, C. PAUL HOLLIS, Prophet. LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT We the Senior class of nineteen hundred and thirty, of the Wesleyan Methodist Junior College, being in full possession of sound mind and understanding, and being cognizant of the deteriorating physiological changes in nature, do make and publish this, our Last Will and Testament, hereby revoking and declaring void any and all wills heretofore executed by us. ITEM 1 1. We give many thanks to our dear Saviour, who has protected our lives and brought us safely to the present hour. ITEM II 1. To our beloved school, we the Senior class, leave curtains for the stage. 2. To our tireless President, Rev. A. L. Vess, we will some of our spare moments so that he may have some rest. 3. We the Senior class, leave to Mrs. Bain, our Sponsor, a picture of the class, hoping that the memory of each individual will hecome engraved in her heart. 4. To the Faculty, we bequeath our sincere admiration and appreciation of their earnest efforts, and pray God’s blessings will be upon them. 5. To Miss Jennie Smith, our Practice Teacher Supervisor, a book “How to Train Young Teachers. ITEM III 1. To the class of 1931, we the Senior class, will our sincere desire that God’s richest blessing may rest upon them. 2. To this class, we solemnly bequeath the privilege of leaving the study hall directly after classes. 3. To this class, we also leave our dignity of writing up an English note-book. ITEM TV 1. Velma Murphy wills to the incoming Senior President her power of ruling with an iron hand and remaining human at the same time. 2. Paul Hollis wills his serious-mindedness to John Kelley, hoping that he will make good use of it. 3. Verna Teaehey wills her opportunity to help in any musical program to Evangeline Humes. 4. Ruth Gibson wishes Roberta Wylie great success in training for Foreign Missionary work. 5. Velma Owen wills her fondness for making “A” on English tests to Virginia Alexander, hoping that she will get as much pleasure out of doing this as she has. 6. Willie Grace Center wills to James Hilson her “position of wrapping and addressing the “Star of Hope” papers. 7. Wayne Kelley wills to Gaines Evatt his ability in Astronomy, with a desire that he will discover a new planet. 8. Crealie Steele wishes to leave to Mary Patrick her faithful black dress with shiny buttons and hopes that she will not be called to the stage to apologize for shin- ing lights on the wall during chapel. RUTH GIBSON, Testator. ¥ i— 6 = =jg •v 1 “One Step Forward Every Day, And the Goal is Won” As we look over the history of mankind from the earliest period of civilization to the present, we find characters that have risen from posi- tions of obscurity to others in which they have exerted a marked influence upon their associates, and upon the age in which they lived. There were no carefully constructed steps to assist them in climbing to these positions, but upon some sure foundation they began the construction of a ladder, and rising step by step, till they reached a place where no others were able to stand. We are sometimes inclined to think that the little incidents of common, every-day life, are of little consequence, and if we could only do something of some importance, we would be happy. Great things are not done in a day. Twenty-four hours are far too short to do anything that will make one famous, but it is not too short to do something, and the many little things added together make the great ones. If we expect to reach a higher position, such common tasks must be performed, and perhaps after these we will find our greater life-work. Life would hardly be worth living if our thoughts were for ourselves. All the beauty in nature was ' made for our enjoyment, so our action should be for the good of those around us. The present alone is ours, and wasted opportunities are never presented to us again. We may not be building a structure by means of which we expect to make our names famous, but we are all building the invisible frame work of character. May the material of which it is composed be the best. Life is made up of success and failure, and those who are the most successful are the best workers. We all expect success, and this stimulates us to greater activity. Often, however, instead of our efforts being crowned with success, we meet with failure, but our failures, as well as our suc- cesses, should be steps by which we rise to greater usefulness. “The sweetest flowers are guarded by the sharpest thorns” so our greatest achievements may be surrounded by the most trying difficulties. WILLIE GRACE CENTER. : -A - ■ ■■■■ ... ■ ■� , V ■ — ■ - « — y— '?—’—’—7—t—7—r r i v k ----------- F'lof'C CC ’30 ff] v V ■■■ :■ CLASS OFFICERS Florace Sides __ President John Kelley Vice-President Lois Earle ___ Secretary Roberta Wylie _____________________________________Treasurer CLASS MOTTO “At the foothills, climbing.” CLASS COLORS Blue and Gold CLASS FLOWER Pansy FLOR ACE SIDES Girl's Athletic Club: Art Editor Wc-Me Co;- K. L. S, ; Girl� ’ Glee Club; Art Editor -Star of Hope. EVANGELINE HAMES P- L. S.; Editor-in-Cttief Star of Hope ; Girls’ Athletic Club; Girl Glee Club: Asso- ciate Editor We MoCo. JAMES HILSON P- L. S. ; Webster Debuting Club; Boy� Athletic Club; Itus. Mgr. Wc-Me-Co ; Cir culat ion Mgr. Star of Hope. MILDRED MILLER Girls' Glee Club ; Typist Star of Hope ; P. L. S. ROBERTA WYLIE K. L. S. ; Girls’ Glee Club; Girls Athletic Club; Religious Editor Star of Hope '; Theo- logical Editor WoMe-Co.” CLIFFORD PAYNE “May his wisdom prove a passport through the gate of difficulty into the land of success.” Webster Debating Club; K. L. S. GAINES EVATT P. L. S. ; Webster Debating Club ; Boys Athletic Club; Local News Editor Star of Hope ; Associate Bub. Mgr. We-Me-Co. MARY PATRICK “To know her is to love her.” K. L. S.; Girls Athletic Club. LOIS EARLE “Never over-ambitious to speak, but her words, when spoken, are not to be lightly brushed aside.” Claas Sec.; Joke Editor We Me-Co. ZIPHIE MOORE K. L. S.: Wehjitfr Debating Club: Boy� Athletic Club. VIRGINIA ALEXANDER Virtue is that perfect good which is the compliment of a happy life. Philomathean Literary Society. MARY LOIS BINNS “Never jolly, never sad, but always a good fellow. P. L. S.: Girl ' Athletic Club, GEORGE HILSON I' L. S. ; Boy� ' Athletic Club: Hu . Mitr. “Slur of Hope. LEOLA STEWART “A sunny disposition is a fund of real capital.” K L. S. : Girl� ' Athletic Club. VIVIAN YOUNGBLOOD “Here is the charm of common good sense.” Kvewnni� Literary Society. GERTRUDE MAHAFFEY “The reputation of modesty is held in honor by the gods. P. L. S.: Girls' Glee Club. JOHN KELLEY K. L. S.: Boys Athletic Club; Webster Debating Club; Athletic Editor We Me-Co. NORENE ADAMS Have more than thou showest, know more than thou sayest.” K cowan is Literary Society. AD E MY Class Sponsor Class Mascot Miss Edna McMichael Reuben MacGregor CLASS OFFICERS WILLY NE Correll__________________________ President Charles Fowler ______________________ Vice-President NEVA Segrest -----------------Secretary and Treasurer Eber Hobson____________________________________ Poet Charles Fowler______________________________H Neva Segrest______________________________ Prophetess Calvin Mickel________________________________Attorney CLASS COLORS Pink and Green CLASS FLOWER Pink Rosebud CLASS MOTTO “With the rope of Experience we will toll the bell of Success.’ EBER HOBSON K. L. S,; Boys’ Athletic Club; Webster Debating Club; Class Poet. Eber’s cheery disposition brings sunshine to his assoc in te� . We nre sure that ho has the ability to make a wonderful success in life. NEVA LA VERNE SEGREST K. L. S.: French Club; Girls' Athletic Club. Girl� ' Glee Club: Sec. Treas. Class '30; Class Prophetess. Neva is a very brilliant girl, she knows how to greet everyone with a smile ami how- to use part of her time in study. CHARLES FOWLER French Club; Webster Debating Club; Vice- Pres. Class ‘30; K. L. S. ; Class Salutatorum. Although Charles may not be the valedic- torian of his class, we believe that with his good naLured! smile his willingness to work and strength of character, he will win a place in life that will not be surpassed by many. RUTH WILLYNE CORRELL P. L. S. ; Girls’ Glee Club; Girls’ Athletic Club; French Club; Sec. Trans. Class '29; Pres, Class 30. Willyne has indeed been a true worker as well as president of her class. In school, Ilillie is quiet and studious, but she likes her fun too. We always meet Billie with a smiling face and we will miss her when she has gone from W. ML C. CALVIN HARMON MICK EL K. L. S.; Webster Debating Club; Pres. Class ‘29; Class Valedictorian. Cal will always be remembered for his promptness and sincerity in work, and, his faithfulness to the spiritual activities of the school. We bespeak for him a life of useful- ness in God’s kingdom. OUR FAREWELL How pleasant to call back the memories, Happy thoughts of the past four years. Those enduring hours together, As our day of departing nears. The pleasure we shared together, In this place we loved so well, Are pleasures we like to remember, Moments with praise to tell. Father Time, with hand, is swiftly moving, Us farther and farther away, From each other each day we are roving, Each lacking his choice of the way. Then when friendly farewells are bidden Though for one night that may be, Who can tell what caprice is hidden, Which would part us forever from thee. As we travel each day life’s highway, O’er the road to fame and success, May it be only His way, That after trial is even the best. Classmates, may we ever be faithful. Be true to all that we meet, Do naught but that which is helpful. Toward making our lives complete. WHO WASN’T WHO IN 1930 I arrived in New York it one o’clock in the afternoon of a depressing, rainy day; the connecting train would not leave until ten minutes after three. The weather conditions made sight-seeing impracticable, so 1 decided to spend my two hours brows- ing through the library. Presently 1 glanced at my watch; it was ten minutes after two, I decided to take a look through the reference book room and then hurry back to the railroad station. Between two large, drah-looking volumes stood a somewhat smaller one in bright red binding with its title printed in gold letters: “Who's Who In 1940. Perhaps the color caught my eye. and I took down the book from its resting place. Opening it, and glancing down the column, my eye eaught a line of print that startled me so sharply that I almost let the book drop to the floor. Fowler, Charles Dewey. Graduated Wesleyan Methodist Academy 1930. Admit ted to the bar in 1933. Appointed Assistant United States Attorney in 1935. Honor- ary degree of L.L.D. conferred in 193(5 in recognition of distinguished contribution lo development of aviation jurisprudence Appointed Solicitor General of the United States in 1938, which post he still holds. As I looked up from that Who’s Who hook I almost expected to see Mis- Mc- Michael’s desk in front of the room, just as it was in our Senior year. To get on with my story, after I recovered from my surprise at finding Charles in Who's Who, I turned to the front of the book, determined to go through it systematically from A to Z. Right there, well, toward the last of the C's was Correll, Willyne Ruth. 'Correll, Willyne Ruth. Kindergartener. Graduated Wesleyan Methodist Academy 1930. Trained in Kngland, 1931-1934; taught in France, 1934-1935; rested, 193(5; since, has been teaching in America in New York City. Her fame is world known. She receives letters every day asking her to teach.” I hurried to the H’s and soon found the name I was looking for. The paragraph was brief but comprehensive: “Hobson, Eber Carrol. Engineer, Graduated Wesleyan Methodist Academy 1930. Construction engineer. State and municipal projects, 1933- -193(5; % aluation engineer. Interstate Commerce Commission, 1937-1938; President, American Engineering Society 1939; since 1939 Chief Engineer, Federal Power Commission. I was somewhat astonished, but indeed glad to read of Eber’s avocation. I felt certain that one of the boy member of our class would be among the M's in “Who’s Who, and, sure enough, there he was. “Mickel, Calvin H., Evangelist. Graduated Wesleyan Methodist Academy 1930. Pastor, Georgia, 1932-1933; Attended Asbury 1934-1938; President, Pastors' Asso- ciation 1937; since 1937, doing the greatest evangelistic work in the United States A church clock across the street from the library boomed out the hour of three. As if suddenly galvanized into activity. I closed the book, replaced it on the shelf and literally dashed through the library door. NEVA EaVKRNK SEGREST, Class Prophetess. '30. LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT We, the Senior High-School Class of 11130, at W. M. C., realizing that our happy high school career with its joys and sorrows, toils and blessings, battles and victories will soon be history, do bequeath our estate as follows: ITEM I 1. Our unexpressible thanks and praises to our Heavenly Father who is the source of all the blessings of our high school days. 2. To dear old W. M. C., God’s richest blessings. May her young people be standard bearers of scriptural holiness to every nation. ITEM II 1. To the faculty, our sincere appreciation for their sacrifice, patience and labor of love. May they be rewarded from above. 2. To Rev. Vess, our president, our warmest love and wishes of greatest success in training students for the kingdom of God. May his influence live on in their lives. 3. To Miss McMichael, our sponsor, our good will and compliments for her pleasantness. 4. To Professor Hunter, dean of men, a demerit book, hoping that he will not need it. We shall remember him for his practical, radical preaching. 5. To Miss MacGregor, a larger number of lovely girls, and plenty of beans, potatoes, and gravy material. We shall remember her for her splendid cooking. 6. To Mrs. Bain, a new box of red and blue pencils for correcting French papers, 7. To Professor Bain, the good will of his voice and piano students. 8. To Miss Ruth Ernest, a puppy and a dozen different English text books from which she may assign lessons to the Senior Class of ’31. When we think of themes, we will think of her. 9. To Miss Jennie Smith, a new book of etiquette to be used in the dining room. 10. To Mrs. Matheny, our hopes of great success in preparing and polishing the sixth and seventh graders for high school. ITEM III 1. To Rev. D. G. Matheny, our faithful pastor, our reverence and wishes of great success in the harvest of souls. ITEM IV 1. To the Juniors, our class dignity and the privileges restricted to the Seniors. 2. To the Sophomores, the privilege of attending the Junior and Senior reception of ’31. 3. To the Freshmen, the following advice: “Be patient and faithful for you will reap if you faint not.” ITEM V 1. To the Literary Societies, our spirit of loyalty and friendly competition. 2. To the Senioj Y. M. W. B., the blessings that follow faithful labor. May it continually impress the needs of missions on the minds and hearts of the people. 3. To the Missionary and Students’ Prayer Meetings, the right of freedom in God to sing, pray, testify or shout, as the Lord leads. 4. To the Boys’ Debating Club, “Webster,” the right to stage an intercollegiate debate as often as it desires. 5. The worn out baseballs, tennis racket, and baseball bats that have been broken, and the worn basket-ball to the Boys’ and Girls’ Athletic Clubs. We name the president of W. M. C. sole executor. In witness whereof, we, the class of 1930, testators have made our last will and testament, signed, sealed and published April 5, 1930. Class Attorney, CALVIN MICKEL. Witnesses: WILLYNE CORRELL CHARLES FOWLER CLASS HISTORY The class of nineteen and thirty will soon depart from the beloved old walls of the Wesleyan Methodist Academy which we entered four years ago, saying like Caesar The die is cast. We entered high school with ten green freshies, twice as many as we have graduating. Oh, how short were those days of pride—for there had followed freshman’s year in which each member had drunk deeply the bitter cup of hard labor. But who would have thought such sweetness as lay in the bitter drugs. The reward was the joy of becoming Sophomores. After passing through our sophmore year we looked forward to our Junior year with great anticipation. The most important event of that year was the Junior-Senior reception. Upon entering this year as Seniors, there has been formed a tender place within our hearts for our Alma Mater, the school of high ideals, kind hearts and strong characters. Charles Fowler. Historian. PRESIDENT S ADDRESS Classmates: There are many times in every lifetime when things seem dark and disheartening. Even as young as we are, we have had our glimpses of the universal experiences of mankind in our existence. We have in our high school days learned the meaning of disappointment and sorrow to some degree at least, and we must learn that it is true that no matter what comes to us as a class we must believe that “God never does, nor suffers to be done, Aught but thyself wouldest do, couldest thou foresee The end of all events so well as He.” It is grand to feel that we are a necessary part of the divine plan of creation: that every one of us, no matter how humble of origin or meek of spirit is placed upon the earth in our own particular spheres for a definite purpose with an individual mission that can be performed by no one but ourselves. Let us then give to these services nothing less than our very best efforts, and not only do the big things of our daily occupa- tions thoroughly and efficiently, but be as faithful in attention to the little things. None of us imagine that we have passed the zenith of our glory. Our day has only well begun, our career is still before us. We have not yet put forth our strength. If we use the powers God has given us we can help mold the world. We, therefore, should pay attention to our attitudes, conscious of their ultimate consequences. We must not live in a corner, but put quality into every thought, word and deed. Oh! Classmates, as we slip out into new fields of endeavor, let us go forth with the determination to do cheerfuly the work that God ap- points, whatever that work may be. Let us resolve to be true to the ideals, and principles that we have been taught, and to keep our record stainless, and our standards lofty. Let me. in giving this last word, propose this new toast and thus voice the higher sentiments that should animate us all. “Our Class! Here’s that she always may be in the right! Here’s that her standard may ever be white! Here’s that whatever our future may be, Steady and fearlessly God-like may be— Our Class!” —Ruth Willyne Correll. JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS Prank Wakren Pretidtnt Weston Newton Vice-President Eunice Thompson ___________________________ Secretary Dovn Willingham________________ _____________ Treasurer Motto: Success comes in ‘Cans.’ not in ‘Can'tsV’ Class Colors: Purple and Gold. Class Flower: Sweet Pea. CLASS ROLL Virginia Allred Spencer Capps Dora Tanner Eunice Thompson Weston Newton Dovie Willingham Frank Warren Mrs. Mary Harvey Clyde Jenkins Ruth Jones Lavaughn Seay SOPHOMORE CLASS Olivia Wood Mary Fowler _ Blanche Smith Clayton Evatt ----President Vice-President ____ Secretary ____Treasurer Motto: “There is no pathway of flowers leading to the Palace of Success. Class Colors: Orange and Green. Class Flower: Pansy. CLASS ROLL Ruth Newton Blanche Smith Mary Fowler Olivia Wood Clayton Evatt Sue Crook Mabel Scoggin Beth Kelley Margie Newton John Ernest FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS ARCHIE AK«;ii Prt.ndmt Fletcher Ball ______________________________ Vice-President Essie Mae Lei...... Secretary and Treasurer WILLIE Re:e HoB80N Assiston Secretary and Treasurer Motto: “Green but Growing.' Class Colors: Blue and Gold. Class Flower: Tulip. CLASS ROLL Fletcher Ball James Bowling Louise Burnette Winfred Gibson Edith Biddle Essie Mae Lee Paul Allred Willie Ree Hobson Archie Argo James Hollis Just Life lo tihw THEOLOGY Holiness Inio Lord CHRISTIAN WORKERS The young people of the Theological Department are among the finest we have in our student body and are making the wisest poasib'e plans loi life in choosing Christian work as the vocation for life. Among them aie preachers, missionaries, and other Christian workers of great promise. It is our conviction that no line of work brings such satisfaction and true happiness as giving one's self in willing sendee to God and others. We are continuously praying the Lord of the harvest to send forth Laborers into his vineyard,” feeling that the harvest truly is plenteous but the laborers are few.” It is the history of this institution and others cf like nature, that the students who choose Christian work for life are those who are happiest and most prosperous in every way. Most of those who train for other lines are soon lost sight of and remembered no more. We request the Prayers of all that we may remain deeply spiritual and be a light house set on a hill, shedding forth the light of the Gospel. ARTHUR L. VESS. Dean of Theology. CHRISTIAN WORKERS Ruth Newton Ruth Gibson Mildred Miller Robertu Wylie Florae Sides Verna Teachey Mrs. J. E. Hunter Mrs. L. A. Harvey Velma Owen Velma Murphy Archie Argo Calvin Mickel James Hilson George Hilson Ziphie Moore Rev, M. €. King Rev. A. J. Nix Paul Allred Charles Fowler Prof. J. E. Hunter PIANO STUDENTS Luise Burnette Roxie Tanner Willyne Gorrell Elva Selby Paul Allred Evangeline Hames Francis Cobb Florace Sides Edith Biddle Grace Jackson Crealie Steele Verna Teachey Mabel Scoggin Hugh Bridwell Olivia Wood Spencer Capps Virginia Alexander Lavaughn Seay George VOICE Eber Hobson Frank Warren Wayne Kelley Helen Rampey Crealie Steele Grace Jackson Neva Segrest Mrs. J. E. Hunter Dora Tanner Ruth Jones Mrs. F. K. Nalley Velma Owen Chloelene Angwin Gertrude MahafFey Beth Kelley Hattie Jackson Arbelle Sutton Mary Lois Binns Wayne Kelley Virginia Allred James Hilson Essie Mae Lee Helen Rampey Christa Lee Hopkins nna McDaniel STUDENTS Hattie Jackson Florace Sides Neva Segrest Rev. A. J. Nix Elva Selby Chloelene Angwin Dora Tanner W. M. C. QUARTETTE Paul Allred Frank Nalley J. B. Childs Wilfred C. Bain GLEE CLUB Willyne Correll Floraee Sides Sue Crook Mildred Miller Virginia Allred Blanche Smith Olivia Wood Mrs. Mary F. Bain Evangeline Haines Velma Owen Ruth Gibson Crealie Steele Willie Grace Center Verna Teachey Roberta Wylie Gertrude Mahaffey Ruth Jones Neva Segrest Professor W. C. Bain, Director 9 CLASSES AND ORGANIZATIONS DEBATING CLUB Spencer Capps, Clayton Evatt, Clyde Jenkins, Paul Mollis, Wayne Kelley. Rev. jM. C. King, Calvin Mickel, Gaines Evatt, Weston Newton, John Wei ley, Eber Hobson, Archie Argo, James Hilson, Ziphie Moore, Charles Fowler, Clifford Payne, Paul Allred. FRENCH CLUB Virginia Allred, Neva Segrest, Mary Fowler, Blanche Smith, Willyne Correll, Eunice Thompson, Ruth Jones, Dora Tenner, Louise Burnette, Margie Newton, Dovie Willingham, Olivia Wood, Ruth Newton, Sue Crook, Essie Mae Lee, Beth Kelley, Willie Ree Hobson, James Hollis, James Bowling, Clyde Jenkins, Fiber Hobson, Frank Warren, Winfred Gibson, Archie Argo, Fletcher Ball, Charles Fowler, Weston Newton, Paul Allred, Spencer Capps, Clayton Evatt, Miss Edna Me Michael, Sponsor. GIRLS’ ATHLETIC CLUB Blanche Smith, Louise Burnette, Sue Crook, Willyne Con-ell, Eunice Thompson, Ruth Jones, Leola Stewart, Sallie Evatt, Olivia Wood, Mary Patrick, Virginia Allred, FloraCe Sides, Neva Segrest, Ruth Gibson, Crealie Steele, Verna Teachey, Roberta Wylie, Lora Tanner. Velma Murphy, Beth Kelley, Evangeline Humes, Willie Ree Hobson, Lula Mae Rhodes, Mabel Seoggin, Essie Mae Lee. BOYS’ ATHLETIC CLUB James Bowling, Clayton Evatt, Clyde Jenkins, Eber Hobson, Frank Warren, Wesley Nalley, Hugh Everett Bridwell, Paul Allred, Gaines Evatt, Weston Newton, Archie Argo, Charles Fowler, John Kelley, Spencer Capps, James Hilson, Clark Newton, Paul Hollis, Wayne Kelley. PRACTICE TEACHERS Miss Jennie Smith, Supervisor Velma Owen Ruth Gibson Crealie Steele Verna Teaehey Velma Murphy Willie Grace Center Wayne Kelley Robeita Wylie Paul Hollis PRACTICE TEACHING A very important feature has been added to the Education Depart- ment of the Wesleyan Methodist College, that of practice teaching. This work is done in the practice school, which is composed of the grade stu- dents attending the Wesleyan Methodist College, College students who are planning to become teachers are required to teach in the practice school, thus demonstrating the principles and methods learned in college classes. This gives them the benefit of practical experience in teaching before going into public schools. In this work they learn by doing.” The practice teachers have been train- ed in the best methods and their work is carefully supervised. Miss Jennie Smith, Head of the Education Department is the efficient super- visor. v PUBLIC SPEAKING DEPARTMENT Mrs. Mary F. Bain, Supervisor Gaines Evutt James Hilson Ziphie Moore Clifford Payne George Hilson John Kelley Virginia Alexander Gertrude Mahaffey Norene Adams Floraee Sides Roberta Wylie Evangeline Hames Mary Lois Binns Lois Earle Mildred Miller Mary Patrick Leola Stewart Vivian Y'oungblood The art of expressing one’s self wisely and well at all times is a requisite of a lady and gentleman. The lack of it leaves one’s life barren of a finess in social intercourse and relationships necessary in our golden age of a composite civilization. How to talk with people with a sincere refinement; before people with logical, exact diction; this indeed is a subject that the modern college student should master in a complete entirety. The Public Speaking Department of Wesleyan Methodist College devotes its study and class periods to learning good speech and its delivery. The service of this department extends into many fields: the theologian needs must have it: great benefit is given the literary societies; the student intending to continue a further course in the study of English should desire it; while all students planning to enter any field of public service, such as teacher, must study it. So, to you college students who desire the cultural training of our courses of expression, the Public Speaking Department extends to you a glad welcome. JOKES Some of our professors believe in routine; they use the same illustra- tions year after year, i'oi getting that some students failed to pass the course the year before. Miss Smith: Where was the battle of Bull Hun fought? Pau Hollis: Cowpens! Evangeline Hames: Why does an Englishman wear a monocle? Mary Lois Binns: I can't see the point. Evangeline: So that he can’t see more than he can unde.stand at one time. Women have all the faults, men only two; Every thing they do, And everything they say. EXAMINATION HASH Take a thorough smattering of the subject; mix lightly in the mind, and spread very thinly on paper. A TESTED RECIPE FOR PRESERVING LECTURE Take a half-listened-to lecture, boil it down, remove froth and gas from it by constant stirring, skim it, strain and serve with a lot of “raving.” Miss Ruth Ernest: We have a very difficult lesson today in Algebra. Look at the board and I wi 1 ran through it. Mildred: How would you define a transparent object? Virginia: Any object that you can see through. Mildred: Name an example. Virginia: A doughnut. Mr. Bain: If you want to put that song over you must sing louder. Paul Allred: I am singing as loud as I can. What more can I do? Mr. Bain: Be more enthusiastic. Open your mouth and throw your- self into. ♦ Charles Fowler walked into the back of Mr. Center’s store and asked, “How much do you charge for weighing hogs? Mr. Center: Oh, get on we’ll weigh you for nothing. Blanche Smith: I smell cabbage burning. Dovie Willingham: Well get your head away from the stove, Velma Owen stopped in front of the filling station. “Bring me your scales,” she told Joe. “Scales?” asked Joe. “Yes, said she. “See how many pounds of air I need in my tires.” ®lje iUralryatt lHetl|niUsl (Unllege Offers to You the Following Opportunities 1. A wholesome Christian atmosphere. 2. High class mental training, recognized by Accredited Colleges. 3. An association with noble, inspiring faculty. 4. The fellowship of the choicest young people known. 5. A home-like spirit that drives the blues away. 6. Practical training in Literary, Christian and Musical work. 7. In short, a real equipment, for a great life, at the lowest cost. WHY GO ELSEWHERE AND PAY MORE AND GET LESS? for information write ARTHUR L. HESS. President. Central, S. C. NOURISHING for it is made with Milk M E IU C A N B A KERIES C O M P A N Y W K. Livingston J. K. Livingston LIVINGSTON COMPANY WHOLESALE GROCERS P. 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