Central Wesleyan College - Centralian Yearbook (Central, SC)

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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.

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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.

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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.