Central Wesleyan College - Centralian Yearbook (Central, SC)

Text from Pages 1 - 80 of the 1938 volume:

EX LIBRIS VV. DAVID .ARGO EARL T. GENTRY 1:fdz't01'-In-Clziff Business Manager Tivo Tl-IE CENTRALIAN ' 'VIX ,ga VOLUME FOUR I 9 3 8 u W PUBLISHED BY THE STUDENT BODY OF CENTRAL COLLEGE Three FOREWORD Seven years have elapsed since a creditable yearbook has been published by the students of Central College. Because of this fact the staff of this book was without experienced students to take the initiative in this publication. Being convinced of the need of a good animal for the school, the student body took steps to publish such a book. Une of the hrst things to be accomplished was the selection of a more suitable name. CENTRALIAN was chosen to take the place of VVE-ME-CO. Wie are not discrediting the work done by former staffs. In numbering this book Volume Four we recognize the comend- able work done by former students. It is our sincere desire that this book will serve its purpose by keeping alive happy and profitable memories of the school year 1937-1938. Four ORDER OF BOOKS COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL FEATURES ACTIVITIES ADVERTISEMENTS I DEDICATION TO A YOUNG MAN, A GODLY MAN, AN ALUM NUS OF CENTRAL COLLEGE XVHO HAS BEEN A SOURCE OF INSPIRATION. EN- COURAGEMENT, AND ADVICE TO AN UN- TOLD NUMBER OF YOUNG PEOPLE OF THE SOUTHLAND, AND XV HO HAS MADE A GREAT CONTRIBUTION TO THE CHURCH AS A VVHOLE, XYE, IN DEEP APPRECIATION, DEDI- CATE THIS VOLUME OF THE CENTRALIAN. Six R1-tv. ROY S. N1CHOI.SON Seven TREES I think that I shall never see A poem lovely as a tree. A tree whose hungry month is prest Against the eartlfs sweet flowing breastg A tree that looks at God all day, Ana' lifts her leafy arms to pray,- A tree that may in Suminer wear A nest of robins in lzer lzairg U pon whose bosom snow has laing W lio intimately Iizfes with rain. Poems are made by fools like me, But only God can make a tree. Joyce Kilmer Eight XIII H10 icays that lead fo S07llf?TU1l6I'!7 Eflzo fvitlz ffm Il'Zll'Vyi1Zg feet Of 1110 Siruggliizg and tim ,S'f1'ifzfi1zg,, But the way I find so sweet H1'a's 1110 dl'E'lI1'1l and bids me 1'i71gL'l'-- Joy and Beauty are its g0al,' CD11 the fmfh ilmf Imds to Nowhcrc I lzaw S0l1Zf?fi111C5 f0'ZHl6i my soul. N me ADMINISTRATICJN BUILDING Te 71' PRESIDEN 'S MESSAGE ' Continued application to great undertakings brings great experiences into the lives of determined workers. Great ex- periences produce true educa- tion when they are together directed to some great end. It is a fine thing to begin great and good projects in youth. It extends and broadens the vision, reveals personal pos- sibilities, and challenges to walk into open doors of op- portunity in service. A new sense of duty to do better and greater things follows, and, USO nigh is fjl'CZ7ILllt'lH' to our dust, So Jimi' is Goa' lo 111071, ll 7flC'7l dzrfy rc11i.s'f1m's, 10, 11,1071 11z'zfst, The youth l'f'flII'f'S, I call. I feel that it is commend- able of the student body to ' enter upon and to complete JOHN FRANK CHILQS. A. B. the publication of this annual. Pmssmicxr Q,l'fN'l'RAl. Lor,1,1cm2 It bespeaks heroic effort, and 11.0 I... . GV 4. N I fum af M ' sacrihce on the part of some, to record here in unchanging type and proof something of the various experiences which are being recorded and woven into the patterns of growing developing lives. 'llhcse images in the individuals will become somewhat indistinct and less readily recognizable because those of new experiences will combine with themf, but it will be a pleasure to turn the pages of this book and review in clear outline the experiences as they were. lVe are too near the events of our school life as we pass them to recognize their significance in our making but in after years a more distant perspective will enable us to see more clearly the value of these experiences and whether they helped us. Such a review will doubtless provide pleasure, inspiration, and a challenge to press onward in the increasing situations in life. The makers of this book are not only laying up for themselves a goodly heritage in these pages, but they are also doing something to lead others to take the way they have taken in preparation for lives of service. Central College stands ready to help every young person possible to grow for Cod, right, and Christian service. l appreciate the labors of the staff and Of the student body to preserve by record something of the progress they are making and to thus challenge others to come and to do as great or greater things. May these and those who follow ever go forward following the Divine plan. JOHN FRANK CHILDS, President Eleven T . HOWARD B. GOLIGHTLY A. B. 8: B. S. in EDUCATION EdllCfIfI.01Z, History, and R. C. MULLINAX, A. B., M. A. Theology and Public FACULTY Sj5CllkZ'11g F ranch RUTH C. UEBELE, A. B. . English, Matlzcmafifs, and Frcuclz RUTH E. HAMES, A. B. Englislz, Social Srlffzrfe, cmd Latin Twelve MRS. I. B. CHILDS, B. MUS. Plano, Voice, and Theory FACULTY MRS. T. C. HARVEY Dicfifiruz, and Mafrou of Ijillillg Hull RUTH KZIBSON, R. N. Dean of lV011zr11 tI11dCOIll'gU Nurse T, C. HARVEY, A. B. Dean of Afcn and W'0rk Szapcrvisoz' .TAAIICS ll. CHILDS, A. B. Natural 54l'l.C1lCC' and .Uaflzmzatics MRS. XV. NV. XYARREN LibVfIl'fG7l Tlzirtccn MEMORIAL The life of Miss Janet MacGregor was spent in heroic service. Her deep concern for the lost and needy prompted her to live a life of self-sacrifice that caused many to think of Him who was called wonderful. Feeling the warmth and tenderness of her intelligent sympathy, one was reminded of the softness and beauty of a bright morning in May. Because of her radiant spirit of fellowship, she had a magnetic personality that drew people to her irresistibly. Even when she gave a hint or word of correction, it i seemed to strengthen the bond of affection so that one felt as though Miss MacGregor had a personal interest in him. 'fSister Mac knew the faults of the students, yet she loved them. Her rod of correction was wreathed in roses. As Dean of Vllomen at the college she became endeared to the hearts of many boys as well as girls. Her interest for the well- being of the school was manifested in her ' devotion to every part of her work. If she had not served so persistently as she did she would have been with us yet. perhaps. Hut there is the truth that Jesus expressed when He had to choose between the easy road to Athens and the road of death that led to jerusalem. He said, He that loveth his life shall lose itg and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal. If any man serve me let him follow mef' If there is any word that characterized the life of Sister Mac it was service, in which re- - ' spect she followed the illustrious example of MISS JANET MCGREGOR the Master. She might have. lived longer if she had served less, but she will live longer in our rememberance because she served more. She was never too tired or over- burdened with her regular duties to aid someone. Diligently she guarded both the interest of the school and pupil with jealous care. HA gracious woman retaineth honour, for the desire of the righteous is only good. As she scattered her life it increased abundantly in hearts. She was loyal, faithful, and sacrificial in her services, both to God and the church with which she was affiliated. In faith she was a 'believer on the Lord Jesus Christ, in knowledge, a disciple, in character, a saint, in influence, a light, in conflict, a soldierg in communion, a friend, in progress, a pilgrimg in relation- ship, a child, in expectation, an heir of God, joint heir with Christ jesus. Miss MacGregor was born in Prince Edward Island, February 8, 1882, and departed this life from the Anderson County Hospital in Anderson, South Carolina, March Z, 1937, at 9:20 P. M. Pneumonia was the fatal affliction. For a number of years she lived in New Bedford, Massachusetts, after which she moved to North Carolina. About thirty years ago she took a definite stand during a mis- sionary service which was held at the Smith Mills camp meeting to give her life to rescue work. Leaving her employment, she went to Asheville, North Carolina, where she served faithfully for twenty years as Matron of Faith Cottage. During her eight years of unstinted service to the Vlfesleyan Methodist College, she successfully endeavored to increase the beauty of the campus, to improve the appearance of the dining room, and to make the girls' dormitory more homelike. Her passing was ,keenly felt, and it brought forth the unanswered question, VVho can take her place ? , Un Sunday, March 7, at high noon, in Greenwood Cemetery at Asheville, North Carolina, we laid to rest all that was mortal of this good woman. Her kind Izcarf was a garden, Her kind flzouglzfs were as roofs, Her kind words were as flowers, Her kind deeds were as fruits. Fourteen SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS Prcsidmzt, FRANCIS Ev,xT'r - Vz'cv-l'1'vsz'dmzf, D1xoN Woon Sccrctary, RUTH .ADAMS - Trvzxsurrw, RUTH BUTTS Fifteen SOPI-ICMORES GENEYIEYE IIERRING Gaxtoilia, Xnrllz CSIIVHIIIIIII li. L. S. Sec. X385 Debate Clubg Music Clubg College Chorus. RUTH HlLDA ADAMS Macon, Citftlfjlifl K. L. S. Sec. '37g Sec. Fresh- man Class: College Chorusg Debate Clubg Sec. Sophomore Class. EDVVIN R.-XXI S BURG Canton, Ohio P. L. S.g Vice-Pres. Col. Conf. '38. JAMES CALHOUN ROBERTSON Pickens, South Cm'0Iirz.a K. L. S5 Vice-Pres. Student Body H383 Debate Club: Star of Hopeg Centraliang French Clubg Athl. Assn. 4 fr ISERTHA ELIZABETH RICE Jliddlvtnu, Georgia P. L. S3 Athl. Assn.g Debate Club. SARA TNTAE BOVVLING Central, Smltlz Carolina K. L. S. Sec. ,38Q Debate Clubg Music Clubg Athl, Assng Col- lege Chorus. Sl-.l'fCt'lL EDWARD PARKER BUCK JR. IJCIIHS Grow, New Jvzarcy Theology. P. L. S.g Malt Quartetg Debate Clubg Collegi Chorusg Music Clubg Cen' traliang French Clubg Athll Assn. SGPHOMORES RELAND RUERA ICLAM lirmzf, Alabama- Theology. K. L. S. Pro. Com 137: Pres. Theo. Class: Pres Y. KI. VV. li. 137. LOIS lRlfNl'2 HARDY lXYlIl1lIl1f?Ulf.Y, North Cumfilza Theology. li. L. S. Pro. Com. v f r Y 1 m 385 See. X. M. NN. B. 385 Debate Clubg Star of Hope. ANDRIQVV DIXON VVOUIJ CjU.YflHlI'lI, North Curoliflzl K. L. S. Pres. '38, Treas. '37g Debate Club. Treas. 237: lixee. Com. Stu. Body: Yiee- Pres. Sophomore Classg Star of Hope. liclitorg Ceutraliaug Athl. Assu.g Music Clubg NN'ho's VVho. FRANClS H. ICVATT Crrzfral, Snutlz Cfzrnlizza P. L. S.: Athl. Assn. Pres. '38g Debate Club Pres. '38. Team X373 Star of Hopeg Pres. of Freshman Classg Pres. of Sophomore Class. VVILMA l5lCTH POYYICLL lI'a1l1ullr1, .Ymfflz Ct1I'f7jiIItI K. L. S3 lfreuch Clubg Athl. Assn. RUTH l':l4lZ.4Xl3l':TH BUTTS IIYUHIKIHLI, Snzzllz Carolilla K. L. 3.5 Class Trcas, '38g French Club Vice-Pres. '38, Sl Z't'llfCCll SOPI-IOMORE CLASS In spite of the fact that the sophomore college class of '37-'38 is not the largest to graduate from XY. M. C., it is one of the best. Under the devoted leadership of our faithful president, Mr. Francis Evatt, we have made marked progress. NV e cannot boast any superlative members but we can say that we are a successful unit working toward 0116 end-that being to glorify God by serving our fellowman. W'hen issues of our class have confronted us, we have conquered them as a combined class instead of as individuals. Every member can be given honor for our success. Some of our achievements while still freshmen were to place three members on the varsity debating team and to fill many other responsible positions, such as president of the student body. As sophomores we have furnished one literary society president and the editor of the school paper. VV e gave presidents to both athletic associationsg two of our members were voted the most intellectual students in schoolg we also had two contestants in the final declamatory reading contest. The above is not given as a boast from the class but rather to show to you the high calibre of our members. XVe feel that we have one of the most brilliant classes ever to be graduated from Central College. Most of our graduates plan to continue their work in higher education. VVe realize that an education is a good stepping-stone to success in life. Since we possess a great variety of individual differences in our class we have all profited by the experiences of each other. Each one has contributed his share in placing our class at the top. Eighteen ANDREW DIXON WOOD NICKNAME: Dick AMBITION: To serve others FAVORITE SAYING: Where's Ruth? i-lyl FRANCIS HARTSON EVATT NICKNAMEZ Deacon AMBITION: Lawyer FAVORITE SAYING: HI know you do. l.Q1 BERTHA ELIZABETH RICE NICKNAME: Puff AMBITION: Teacher FAVORITE SAYING: AIO, go on. .441 GENEVIEVE HERRING NICKNAME: Johnnie AMBITION: To get married FAVORITE SAYING: Ruth rome and turn on my light. i JAMES CALHOUN ROBERTSON NICKNAME: Jamie AMBITION: Teacher FAVORITE SAYING: That's right. -,Y9..., SARA MAE BOWLING NICKNAME: Din1pIes AMBITION: To be pretty FAVORITE SAYING: Do you want to know what time it is? WILMA BETH POWELL NICKNAME: Bill AMBITION: Teacher FAVORITE SAYING: I saw Russell Saturday' RUTH ESTELLE BUTTS NICKNALIEZ Ruthie .AMBITIONZ Teacher FAVORITE SAYING: Hllyf My. ' RUTH HILDA ADAMS NICKNAME: .S'no0ks'l AMBITION: Teacher for azclzile and then?? FAVORITE SAYING: I don't want to. -LQ- IRENE LOIS HARDY NICKNAME: Duchess AMBITION: To understand life FAVORITE SAYING: f'Hfurry up. ..-4-- EDWIN EUGENE RAMSBURG NICKNAME: Ed AMBITION: College Professor FAVORITE SAYING: Boy, oh boy -...Q RELAND RUERA ELAM NIGKNAME: Skelan AZVIBITIONZ Minister FAVORITE SAYING: 'fOh, now. 1-4- EDWARD PARKER BUCK, Jr. NICKNAME: Buck AMBITION: Missionary to Africa FAVORITE SAYING: I'll deelareJ Nineteen 1 FRESI-IMEN VV. DAVID ARGO Karzuafmlis, N. C. Class Pzvsiclezzt EVELYN TUCKER Colfax, N. C. Class ,S'cc1'vtaz'y EARL GENTRY Iligh Paint, N. C. Class Trcasu1'u1 NELLE HAMICS S. D. HIQRRON GEORGIA DILLARD cfm-, si C. C' Aldr-ivlz, ffzazwma sa- Milf, s. C. MARGARIQT IMLLARD VIRGINIA HQLLINGS- HELEN ANDERSON Cuutral, S. C. VVORTH Hz'ghPoi1zt,N. C. lliglz. Paint, N. C. VVILLIE GRACE EADIYS LOUHS HARTLEY BLANCHE ARMSTRONG Six Milf, S. C. Central, S. C. Clzcwyzfillv, N. C. 7'wc1zty FRESI-IMEN IYIQLYN ELLIOTT DOROTHY II.-XXIKfIfT SIILIFFURIP I,-YXYS IIICLEN LINGO IXVKIIIIIKTPIYIIIJ, X. C. Pvll Cily, ,'l1lII70ll1fI Gaxlmziu, X. C. lhlmaz, Gmzyrlz MARY XY.-XRRIQN YIOLICT KTOORE FRANCES KIKIOR PICRRIE LUSK Cz'IIfl'l1I, S. C. Six Jlilw, S. C. l'if'du1m1t, .Sf C. 1JI'FA'I'J1.S',,S1. C. LELAND MITCHELL 511' Jfzlv, 5. C. TTn'K'IIf.X'-l7lIt' COLLEGE SONG L....91 Chl VVesleyan College, we love thee, Thy name we sincerely adore, Praise, honor and laud do we give thee, To thee will we sing evermore. Un the breast of the Wide, surging ocean, In the forest, on mountain and plain, Men shall know of our heart's true devotion, QFinej And list to our song of thy fame. QD. SQ :And list to our song of thy fame: Oh! NVesleyan College, we love thee, Thy halls and thy campus are dear, May no harm over come to molest thee, And God always bless thee with cheer. Thou fountain of wisdom and learning, XVe will drink of thy clear, crystal Hood, Then out to the great world returning, fFinej VVe will fight for the true and the good. QD. SQ :XYe will fight for the true and good: Oh! VVesleyan College, we'll love thee, VVhen out from thy halls we have gone, Still bright may the skies 'be above thee, Wlhile we up life's pathway press on. VVhen others our places have taken, And strangers have entered thy door, In our menfry thou'lt ne'er be forsaken, fFinej And thy praises we'll sing evermore. go. sy :And thy praises we'll sing evermore: Tztienfy-fu'0 I S C570 SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS I'rvsidvnt, POLLY WOOLDRIDGE - Vice-Prfsidcut, DOROTHY HARREI,I, Srvcrvtary, GERALDINE BAILEY - Trrasurer, KARL JOHNSTON' Twenty-tlzrce EN TZUC11 ty-four IORS EMORY KELLEY RUARK Atlzcus, Georgia P. L. S, Athl. Assn. DOROTHY LEE HARREL Hortezzsc, Georgia P. L. S. Sec. '36, Vice-Pres. Jr. Sz Sr. Class, Music Club Pres. '38, Vice-Pres. '37, College Chorus, Athl. Assn. MABEI. VIRGINIA ,IENKINS flxlzvvilte, North Carolina P. I.. S. Treas. '37, Sec. Jr. Class '36, Sec. French Club '36, Vice-Pres. '36, Music Club. CARL VERNON SPARKS GU.Yf0Ill'fl, North Carolina K. L. S. Pres. '37, '38, Vice- Pres. '36, '37, Prom. Com. '36, Treas. of Stu. I-Iofly '34 '35, Star of Hope '36, '37' r v Pres. of W. Y. P. S. '37, Pres. Col. Conf. '35, POLLY ELIZABETH VVOOLDRIDGE Lynchburg, Virginia P. L. S. Sec. '35, Pres. Jr. Class '37, Pres. Sr. Class, Music Club, College Chorus. CHRISTA LEE HOPKINS Cmztral, South Carolina K. L. S. Pro. Com. '38, Col. Chorus, Ladies Trio '36, Music Club Vice-Pres. '38, Athl. Assn, VVim1er De- :lamatory Contest '38. VVl'10's Who. KARL WESLEY JOHNSTON Jlacon, Georgia P. L. S. Pres. '38, Treas. Sr. Class, French Club, Star of Hope, Athl. Assn, College Chorus, W'ho's VVl'1o. MARJORIE HEIN Palm yra, New Jersey P. L. S. CLYDE THOMAS BRYANT Ro.1'b0r0, North Carolina K. I.. S. Vice-Pres. '36, Treas. '34, Pro. Com. '35, Col. Vice-Pres. '35. EN TTL'FlIf5'-jqT'C IORS BESSU2 BEULAH HILSON .ILl.f1.1I1U7lF, Alalzama .. S. JQSEPH AUBRICY XVATKINS Roanoke, I7lI'fjI'll1.l1 Disfiplilzary C:I'lIti1llIf0 P. L. S.: College Conf, Pres 138. PERRY HUTCHESON l'ivd1110711', South Ctlfllllhlld I L. S. JESSIE RAY XVOOLD- RIDGE Lyzlrlzlfzzrg, lfll'-flI'llI.ll 171-Sflfllllllllxl' Gllllillllfl' P. L. S. Vice-Pres. '35. '37, '383 Treas. of Stu. liotly. '35, ,373 'Winner of Annual Sales Contest. FRANCES COCHRAN Alfllv, Sozzflz Clllftlllllll P. l.. S. Prom. Com. '38: X. M. XY. B. Pre' l 5. 31, College Conf. Sec. '37g VV. Y. P. S. Sec. '37. JAMES GRANT ALLRTCD Gn'f'1z.v1m1'0, Nnrflz C:lIl'01l'lltI Disfijvlizllzlj' Cfradmzfu K. L. S.g Malt' Qnartctg Athl. Assn: College Chorusg VVinner of lleclznnmtnry Contest. GICRALDIXE B.-Xll.liY Hrmzf, filalfanlzl P L. S. Sec. '37: Sec. Senior Classg College Trio ' H 1585 College Chorus. FRED LEIC l':l.ROll CPllfl'lIl, .Slnutfz Cltlfllllllll Di.vc1'pIz'11a1'y G1'f1d1mlv li. L. S: Debateg Col. Chorusg Music Club. A HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF I938 Four short years ago, a group of boys and girls from various states of the Union enrolled in W. M. C. as members of the freshman class. From this motley group, some have fallen and others have joined our ranks. until today, we have a groupi of serious and energetic seniors, The Class of l938. Our first problem in this. new-atmosphere was to become acquainted with high school routine. It was not as difficult as was expected because of the pleasing contact with students and faculty. Many interesting activities occurred during our first year at Central, such as mountain trips, hikes, socials and other joyous occasions. Finally the months rolled aroundg examination were over Qpassed or otherwisebg and we bade farewell to NV. M. C., books, and friends for a few months. September opened the doors of W. M. C. and it was surprising what one summer could do to a freshman class. Here was a most intelligent group of sophomores, looking down upon those froml whose shoes we had just stepped. Our class was organized and many happy festivities were enjoyed, but with sultry days came the intense desire to be elsewhere than in the classroom. Our wishes were finally fulfilled and we again turned homeward to pursue our various means of obtaining and enjoying vacation. Surviving spring examinations and the relaxation of the summer months, the majority of the class of '38 returned as juniors in September 1936. In the organization of our class we elected Mrs. Betty Wooldridge as our President, Dorothy Lee Harrell, as Vice-President, and the offices of secretary and treasurer were filled by Mabel jenkins. Our classl sponsor, Professor C. G. Lawrence, capably filled his place and cooperated with us. Professor Lawrence gave us a lovely outing near the close of the year. Finding it customary for the juniors to entertain the seniors at two social affairs during the school year, we were soon lost in plans and anticipation of the coming events. This culminatedl in a social and a mountain trip to Lays Bridge which was enjoyed by all. june found us assuming an air of seriousness and responsibility, since we were left to take the places of the seniors then graduating. june turned to September as if by magic and we returned to pick up the reins of the senior class, and to assume as much dignity and pride as was consistent. Mrs. Wooldridge, because of her capable efficiency in leading our class the previous year was again elected president. Dorothy Lee Harrell. was elected vice-president, Geraldine Bailey, secretary, while Karl Johnson held the office of treasurer. Mrs. J. B. Childs was elected class sponsor. Our mountain trip due to unfavorable weather was enjoyed on College Hill. A fall social was a festive affair and the bacon' and egg fry proved to be a delightful event. We are looking forward to the Junior Senior affair which promises much. Our schooh days nearly finished we must? close our episode and take this opportunity to extend our heartiest good wishes to our successors. May every graduate this year, by facing life squarely and being honest with ourselves and with the world we meet, make our Alma Mater proud to call us her children. W. M. C. now you're part of us, It will be different-when zt'e've gone d lot . . We'll miss being here,' And then All the old days 'will become colorful and gay and happy Will forget all the sad things Only reineznber the glad things. Thafs as it should be Isn't it? Greater doors than these can open wide to us And may we climb for steeper broader steps But if these echoing halls could talle We would not let them say That we forgot you. Twenty-six MABEL VIRGINIA JENKINS NICRNAME: Jenks AMBITION: To Travel FAVORITE SAYING: 1'Let's make candy. ...,, SARAH FRANCES COCHRAN NICKNAME: Frankie AMBITION: Missionary FAVORITE SAYING: Dear me. H.,-- POLLY ELIZABETH WOOLDRIDGE NICKN.1XMEf Ma AMBITION: To have a large happy home FAVORITE SAYING: Great Day. CHRISTA LEE HOPKINS NIGKNAME: Chris AMBITION: To be domestic FAVORITE SAYING: It could be worse. .i.9.l EMORY KELLEY RUARK NICKNIAMEI Rabbit ANIBITIONZ Famous Aviator FAVORITE SAYING: Aw go crazy. 44, CLYDE THOMAS BRYANT NICKNAME: Maw AMBITION: To 'win Lilly's white hand. FAVORITE SAYING: Heart trouble. H.,-- KARL WESLEY JOHNSTON NICKNAME: Crock .AMBITIONZ To be a bishop FAVORITE SAYING: He 'lowed as how- -19i DOROTHY LEE HARRELL NICKNAME: Dot i , AMBITION: Music Teacher FAVORITE SAYING: 'lllyf My! BESSIE BEULAH HILSON NICKNAME: 'fBeckie AMBITION: Cook FAVORITE SAYING: Why shore. ..w,..- CARL VERNON SPARKS NICKNAME: Sparkie AMBITION: To be a man FAVORITE SAYING: Goodie. i4- RUSSELL PERRY HUTCHENSON NICKNAME: Tiny AMBITION: To be a merchant FAVORITE SAYING: Come in, boys. L+? GERALDINE BAILEY NICKNAME: Gerry AMBITION: Evangelistic Singer FAVORITE SAYING: Aw go 'way, Dub. . JAMES GRANT ALLRED NICKNAME: Jim AMBITION: Evangelist FAVORITE SAYING: Oh.' 'cuse me. .1-....,. JESSIE RAY VVOOLDRIDGE NICKNAME: Babe AMBITION: Soul Winner FAVORITE SAYING: How much are you going 'low me. l,, FRED LEE ELROD NICKNAME: Fredie-gee AMRITION: Evangelist FAVORITE SAYING: How you're feeling? H.,T JOSEPH AUBREY WATKINS NICKNAME: Orb AMBITION: Soul Winner FAVORITE SAYING: Fm getting better. Twenty-seven JUNIORS TOP ROXY LEFT-TO-R I Gl IT 7 , . RUTH IKJLICN 1-Islzvlvorfw, Xfwill Clllkllllltl Class llI'CSlClk'I1l Y, , , NAOMI STICPIIANY l'1zil11d1'lj1l11'11, l'v11r1.vyli'a11i11 7,,,, ROSE Sl'IAPliLY Camdun, Xml' frzxvvy .A ,..A,,,,, , , EDNION D CROWE ,ll1'11t1u1z', .Allalzauzu EUNICIC SCOGGIN Caufral, ,Sluulh Carolina Ylfumzfy-e'1'gl1f BOTTOM ROXV l,EFT-TO-RIGHT 7,,,,,,, CORJX lil lJlJl.lf ,llulzcz-zvk, T1'11111'.v.vU1 , x,,, ALTON TODD lx'1111r111p111ix, ,Ynrilz C111'11Ii1r11 .Mfg-ni lNlARGARlfT l'llfVV l'ffl:1'11s, 51111111 CtlI'l7Ill1f1 ,, ? LILLIAN BRYANT 1'ifkv11s, .Slfillfjl CtlI'17l1.7lU RALPH lfl.ROD Euslfy, ,Smrllz Cazroliua SOPI-IOMORES TOP ROXY MIDDLE ROXY IKUTTOM ROXY LEFT-TO-RIGHT l.ICIfT-TO-RIGHT I.EI T-TO-RIGHT IQEXNETH DEL,-XNEY FAITH NEXYTON LUCY SUTTON Cn11zn1Ivia, Sozlflz Cczrolirza C1'l1f1'llI, ,Slvullz COI'01I'1Ill Cuuzdvlz, New fvrscy VIOLA MAE WILLIAMS CHARLES ROBERTSON RUTH LUSK lX't1IIIltIf70HS, Xorfll CCIVOITVIII lfdrzz, .-Ilalrama C1'mc'r, Virgirzia HELEN BROVVN JOSEPH ALLRED EYERETT TURNER .I.vln'fHH'o, ,Yorffz Carolilza .llm'k.vT'i!lv, .Yorifz CIIVOHIIU ' Tzmljwrzl, 5014111 Carolizza MARY MILLER MATTIE ISRAEL ,S1fN1I'flIIII71'll'f1, ,S'zmtlz Carolina Sf'l1I'ftIII!71H'fl, South Carolina T-zuvzzfy-111510 FRESI-IMEN x TOP ROVV LEFT-TO-RIGHT .g.1. ADDIE BRYANT Danville, Virginia ,i.4 .- FRED LEE Kamzapolis, North Carolina - LOREFA HARVEY Central, South Carolina Q.--. MILTON LAFAYETTE CATHEY Greenville, South Carolina Thirty BOTTOM ROVV LEFT-TO-RIGHT 4,1 RALPH SMALLWOOD Roaiiolee, Virginia 1-,, MARY RAMPEY Piedmont, South Carolina , T? EDGAR BALLARD Wallace, North Carolina .-LQl.. TREVA BROWN Asheboro, North Carolina SCENE NEAR CIiN'l'1x T11 iffy-0110 ruining 1:11 104301::in11014:1n2u:uc:niu1o1n4 BEST ALL-ROUND GI RL. ITELEN LINGO 1,7 BEST ALL-ROUND ROY: EARL GENTRY SUPERLATIVES D4-14ng:vimuifvim-101030101011-:Ang:-14-1010301 MUST IN'lxIiI.l.IC1lCNT GIRL: RUTH .XIIARIS 0 W MUST lN'l'IiI,l,ICZl2N'Ix BOY: Ihxux Woou 5 as 19: i Tlzirty-fwo 1 -11101011rin:Quvimvioiuiuiuiuiuirx iuinioiua SUPERLATIVES MOST 'lf-XLENTEIJ GIRI CuR1s'1',x LION HOPKINS ,,,,9, M6 BST 'IYXLIQNTEIJ ROY: XV. DAVID .ARGO Y Thirty-three Mt JST R IQPR I'1SEN'l'A'1'IVE SOPHOMORIE: DIXON XYOOD , ,,M9 KU HST RIfPRI':SENT.-XTIVE SENIOR: IQARL JOHNSTON TYPICAL SCHOOL DAY ' xmwfsi 1XMft??Vi2'4+T5?'3f' A V -W2iav'e:?sAff .qw fi 3Mg,M,,, .f JW .,Qy:,y. .1 T11 liffj'-f0 zu' I w I 6.00 .-X. ll. Rising bell rings :md it is time to arise :uid n ,ni 2 Begin pm-pa1':1tio11 fm' the clay. 7 :OO 4 8 :3 V-V-f 4 AX. M. lirczikfzist is scrvccl in the wcll lightvcl dining hall a scction of whitli is slwwn. Xftc-1' Imrezzkfnst In-ds are nizule and rooms ticlicd. n , U .X. M. The clziily chzlpcl scrvicc is ubsclwcfl in thc College ,Xurlitm-inm. Such :1 service is pictnrecl licrc. A TYPICAL SCHOOL DAY T11 Iil'fj'-fl'L'0 5. 9:00 6. 5 :-15 7. 1:00 8. 10:15 QX. M. Classes convene! continue until 12:00 noon when the noonrlay meal is served. Classes meet again at 1 115 nfeloek. , W 70 f., At I'. Rl. Classes are clis- missed and the stuclents are free for work, study or recreation. At 5:30 the evening meal is servecl after which claily clevotionals are conducted. , ,W 74+ ,. l'. Bl. Stucly hours hegin at the dormitories. This young man was caught sleeping on one of his text hooks. He will possibly succeed in keeping awake until ., l'. Nl. XYhen the lights out hell will souncl and all lights must he out. Come to Wesleyan College There's a sehool on a beautiful l1illt0p, Iii tlze hills af the paluietto state. lu sight of the old Blue Ridge Mouutairis, With environs that always are great. CHORUS Oh, came, rome, come, ta the llfesleyau College Oh, eoufie to the sehool ou the hill It is there we obtaiu precious knowledge, And training and wisdom and skill. lu the dining hall where we gather To feast ou tlze pure food supply, There is eheer, there is joy, there is laughter And the burdens and fares say gaoa'-bye. lu tlze chapel with its iiwoeatioiri Wlzere all of the sehaol meet to pray, It is there we receive inspiration From God for tlze work of tlze day. Thirty-six fuf A IELUIQ RIDGE SCENE T11 iffy-sm'c11 STUDENT BODY OlfFlCERS W. DAVID ARQZO JAMES ROBERTSON N14:r,Lu: Hixivncs Jussi: 'WooLDRInc:1Q President Vice-I'rfsiflm1l ,Slt'Cl'! ftl7'j' Treamrm' E44- EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE DIXON VVooD RUTH BoLr:N Piciuuif: Lusk THE STUDENT BODY AT CENTRAL 1 Should you like just a little peep into the student life at Central? Perhaps you would enjoy going with us on a hike, taking a meal with us in the dining hall, visiting some of our classes, or meeting with us some Tuesday evening in student prayer-meeting. We are all fond of the old Proverb, All work and no play makes jack a dull boy. It takes atheletic activities to keep the students physically able to carry on successfully the work they find to do. Both girls' an,d boys' athletic associations have been provided for this purpose. Several organizations give the students opportunity to appear in public. Two literary societies, the Keewanis and the Philomathia, conduct programs every Friday evening. Others. such as the Presto Music Club and the French Club, meet monthly. The officers of these societies and clubs with our beloved student body President, VV. D. Argo, have worked faithfully to make 1937-38 a very successful year at Central. Another and more important phase of the student life is the spiritual one. Through the influence of a godly faculty and the fellowship of fine Christian young people. there is a desirable atmosphere prevalent here. It is our desire as a student body to put God first in all our activities. We are moulding character every day and are moulding it for God. Nine states are represented in our student body, the larger number of students coming from North and South Carolina. The friendly rivalry between the two societies furnish plenty of competition in all the literary and athletic activities. It is our desire as a student body to develop mentally, physically, and. spiritually so that we may be better prepared for our work, whether it be on the mission held or in the homeland, whether it be in a church, in school or in an office. You will find. at Central a selected group of the finest, most spiritual boys and girls of the Southland. Tlzirty-eiglzt Tl-IE ATI-IENIAN DEBATIN6 CLUB The object of this cluh shall he to promote literary research and to develop the oratorical and argumentative ahilities of its miemhers. These words taken from the constitution of the Athenian Debating Cluh express the reason why the cluh was formed. ln N30 some students saw the need of giving the college student a chance to express himself. These students organized the cluh and gave it its name. Not only does it promote these ahilities mentioned in the students but, hy sending out a dehating teami, it also gives the college its only form of inter- collegiate competition. XYe have not had teams every year since the organization in 19303 hut in the years that we have placed teams in competition with other colleges, we have always won our share of honors. These debates have created much interest among the students and have promoted and increased our school spirit. The last year that we sent out dehaters was in 1037. That year, in Your dehates, the atliirmative side won two decisions and lost two, while the negative won all four decisions. XYe hope that in the future the Athenian llehating Cluh will again participate in intercollegiate dehating, thus hringing our own school to the front rank of junior colleges. Q, f- f .r-sfgv. ,,-,-, 1 st - DEBATE CLUB Sitting: Anderson, Lingo, Howling. livatt tl'residentj. Adams. Herring. Hammett. lfirst row: XYood. lflliot, llames, Laws, Major, Rice. Gentry. Second row: Argo. Mitchell, lflrod, Buch. Robertson. T11 iffy'-11111 c V TOP ROVV LEFT-TO-RIGHT VV. DAVID ARGO Editor-In-Chicf NELLE HAMES Associate Editor EARL GENTRY Busz'1ze.r.v .Uanager CENTRALTAN STAFF MIDDLE ROXV LEFT-TO-RIGHT PROF. HOVVARD GOLIGHTLY Family A dzfisvr RUTH ADATNI S Literary Editor DIXON WOOD Feature Editor SHUFFORD LAVVS JAMES ROBERTSON ASSl'A'f071f Businvss Manager Athlvtic Editor Forty BOTTOM ROW LEFT-TO-RIGHT EVELYN TUCKER Art Editor EDNVARD BUCK Snap-Simi Editor HELEN LINGO Typist THIC ST.-XR OF l-IOPIC TOP ROVV I,I'1l7T-TO-RIGHT IJIXON NYOOIJ Editor'-111-Clzivf KARL SPARKS . l.YSl2Cl'tIf1' Editor FRANCIS EVATT lfzmilzfrss ,Ualluyvr ICARI. CENTRE' .klssisfunl Editm' PROF. , W , , MW, STA FF BOTTOM ROW' I.liFT-TO-RIGHT HOVVARIJ GOLIG lrllflllfj' .'ldz'i.wf' RUTH BOLICN .S1HI7.VL'7'if7filHl Q'UlllIt1jll'7' KARL JOHNSTON fl.r.vi.vfr111f Edifm' SHUFFORD LAXVS Cirrnlafimz .1It17llIflL'l' RI11POR'l'ERS CUNPHOTOGRAP1 IEDJ HTI .-Il.I',1l.X'l ...,, ,,,, I DRLJF. ,l. B. CHILDS AY'llI,ET1C,S' .... .... j Amis Rom Rlsov NELVS ..... f..A. N I-QI,I,E H-xM1is EXCHANGE ..,,..., DoRo'r1n' Hxmw ll 1 Ef1Tl'lx'E --- ..... NLXRY VVARRICN Olx'ff.A1fV1Z,'lTION ....,,...H XV D Amo i...,..YL TYPISTS Hum-iN Lmco Lois HARDY I HE STAR U HOPE A CENTRAL COLLEGE PUBLICATIGN Vfgwsxi ev c-FREN., smfml mmu.1S.x maui X , mm Nxgzumqu Forty-one ' - ' f V treaty., KIQICXYJXNIS l.l'lllQRARY SOCIETY FRONT: Ballard. First row: Wood ll'res. 2nd Semjb, Herring, Adams, Powell, T. lirown, H. lirown, Williams, Harvey, Golightly ll'ritiei, Bowling, Sparks tl'res. lst. Sem.l. Second row: Hopkins, Newton, Robertson, Scoyzgins, liryant, L. Few, A. Bryant., Hames, Elam. Third row: Dillard, l.ing:o, Elrod, Moore, Laws, Major, Hardy, Hammett, Anderson. Fourth row: Todd, Robertson, Hartley, Lusk, Herron, Allred. Rear: Delaney, Turner. ,,4..,.T KEEWANIS LITERARY SOCIETY W, ,, Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm. Tlllf li liliNYANlS l.l'1lliRARY SOCI ICTY possesses enthusiasm, and it is securing more greatness each year. One of the integral parts of a stndent's education at Central is member- ship in one of the literary societies. The lieewanis Literary Society is one of the major organiza- tions in the school. Although it is an extra curricnfar activity of the college, it does not merely furnish entertainment in which to pass leisure time. The purposes of the programs of the society are to encourage team work. to exhibit student talent. and to train students to develop their personality and seff-expression. The members are reputed for the quality of their programs which have been educational, literary. and worthwhile. Through the constructive reports of the critics. Professors Howard Golightly and R, C. Mullinax. the standard has been raised. livery successful enterprise nmst have a capable leader to assume the heaviest load of responsibility. For the first half of the year leadership was vested in Carl Sparks. while for the latter half Dixon NYood was chosen as president. Throughout the year a spirit of loyalty and cooperation has characterized each member of the society. Keexvanians are proud of their society because they are proud of its accomplishments. For the past two consecutive years the lieewanis l.iterary Society has won iirst places for the boys and girls in the annual Ueclamation Contest. Forty-fit'0 THE PI-IILOMATI-IIA LITERARY SGCIETY THE I'llIl.OlXI.fXTHlA LITERARY SOCIETY has, throughout another year main- tained her standards of high literary achievement. lts aim has been the development of the mental. the spiritual. and the social aspects of life. The l'hilomathians have sponsored many interesting, and instructive programs through- out the year. Members of the society were generally used on these programs. which was a means of discovering and developing talent that would have otherwise remained unnoticed. lispecially outstanding were the musical and literary programs. Guest speakers andsingers have visited us and have added interest to our programs. A cooperative spirit which is characteristic of the Philomathians resulted in their winning the Centralian sales contest. A silver loving cup was awarded to the society. lfriendliness and fairness have marked the society's efforts. The ideals for which she is known have won for her a noble place in the life of the school. Her members have won many victories animated by the past record, and the present spirit of devotion. The stated purpose of this society is to increase the knowledge and Christian education. develop the faculties and strengthen the love of learning of all its members. This ideal has had fruitage in a history rich in fellowship, and has been productive of some outstanding alumni of the college. P Il I l.OMATl'llA LIT ERARY SOCl IQTY First row: Johnston IPres. 2nd Sem.I, Hollingsworth, Tucker, Sutton, Miller, Harrell, Jenkins, Joe Allred, Harvey lCriticI, Bailey, Gentry tPres. lst Sem.l. Second TONVZ Warren, Bolen, Lusk, Rampey, Armstrong, Cochran, B. Wooldridge, Shapely, Rice. Third row: Ste-phany, Israel. Elliot, Eades, Dillard, Hilson, Biddle, Evatt., J. Wooldridge, Watkins, Lee. Fourth row: Cathay, Argo, Ramsburg, Buck, Hutcheson, Mitchell, Ruark, Crow, Smallwood, Elrod. Forty-flzree HOLINESS 50 THE LORD THE VARSITY QUARTET JAlNIlCS ALLRICD -Y ..,,. ................ .........,..Y..... ...... - , - l ir.vI 'l'm10r NV. lilxvm Ammo -s ....g .....,,ffff ............ , S 'mwzd Twmr Elmxxxli Bum: -- -,- .,.f.. .... l 1'z'xl lfuss E.-nu. GICNTRY - .... -- Swmzfi Bam , CHRISTMAS CANT.-XTA Front: Miss Uebele: 1Pia.nistb George Allred 1Directorb First row: Ste-phnny, Hollingsworth, liowling, Scuggrins, Newton, Anderson, Wooldridge, L. Harvey, Elliot, Herring, Warren. Second row: Tucker, Adams, liolen, Hopkins, Bailey, Hamcs, Harrell. Third row: Hartley, Golightly, Gentry, Harvey, Buck, Johnston, Argo, Elrod, Allred, Laws. Forty-folrr LADIES TRIO RUT11 Hom-:N .... ..... ........... - . nllfn NAUMI STIQPIIANY ......ff --- - --, ..,.............. ...................... T wwf' GERAl,lJlNE BA1l,11:x' .......... ......... ..... - ...,.A. ........... - .... , S' 1 vprmm -fi: PRICSTO MUSIC CLUB Sitting: Ballard, Childs. First row: Powvll, Hamas, Harrell 1Prr-sidentl, Hopkins, Wooldridge. Second row: Dillard, Tucker, Warren, Uulwclv. Mrs. J. B. Childs flnstructorl, Buck. Third row: Newton, Miller, Harvey, H. Brown, T. Brown, Bowling. F arty- five On january 18. 1909. a brown eyed baby girl lirst made her appearance in the home of Rev. 8: Mrs. l.. H. Kelley near Pickens. South Carolina. Ruth. for that was her name, was fortunate in being born in a holiness home and grew up in a very religious atmosphere. her father being a minister of the gospel and her mother possessing qualities which titted her for being a true mis- sionary mother. 'llhe parents of this girl, realizing the danger ol' the public school system felt led to move to Central where their children might attend our own school. Here Ruth sought spasmodically for a delinite experience of grace. liinally. coming to the realization that hers was a losing battle, her stubborn will was broken and with sobs of genuine repentance another soul was welcomed into the ranks of those who are determined to follow where He leads. During the spring revival of her freshman year in college she was clelinitely sanctitied. After tinishing her sophomore year at Central she attended a college very different in standards to Central and it was here she had to summon extra courage to face the problems and for her senior year she felt led of the l.ord to attend Asbury. XYhile there the call to the mis- sionary service in the dark continent came clearly RUTH ic. liIiI.l,IEY wsli'-. . Alter graduating from Asbury she taught one year in a public high school. Then she joined the faculty at Central College where she taught until the way was opened for her to take up the work so dear to her heart. On September 18. N30 she sailed for Africa and is now enjoying her labor in the Masters vineyard. ln school with Miss Kelley was another one whose call had also been to go to Africa. That was Miss Roberta VVylie. Miss Vl'ylie had many difficulties in getting her education but worked faithfully to overcome all obstacles. She completed her junior college work at Central and entered Gooth Memorial Hospital in New York where she graduated in nursing. VVhen she felt she was fully prepared to answer the call the way was closed. She then prayed that God would send her or remove the burden. ln less than a year plans were being made for her going. One year after Miss Kelley sailed. Miss NYylie was also sailing for the place God had called her to fill. Students of Central College are deeply interested in their two missionaries who have gone out to tell the glad story and. they are holding them up in their prayers and also praying that many more shall go from the institution called of God and wiiling to go where He may send. YOUNG MISSIONARY VVORKICRS BAND Forfy-51'.r Tl-IE WESLEYAN COLLEGE CCJNFERENCE This organization is doing a great deal toward intensifying the religious life of the students and inspiring and training Christian workers. The present conference is the outsgrowth of an organization which was known as The Ministerial Association. Many of our former students who are now in Christian work were once members of the present conference or of the former association. Some date their first attempt to preach back to the time when they appeared on the chapel platform as a member of the conference. One of the purposes of this organization is to train Christian workers for the future On each Monday evening the conference gathers in the college chapel for .a brief period o worship, and on this occasion some young man or woman brings a short Gospel message. Following the sermon, the conference sponsor makes a friendly criticism of the message and gives valuable suggestions which are very beneficial. i llut training for Christian service is not the sole purpose of the conference. Of recent years, greater stress is being placed upon the evangelistic service which the conference renders to the community, At the beginning of each quarter. every member of the organization is assigned some appointment at which he is expected to labor. Then at the close of the quarter, each member fills out a blank, showing what work he has done and what has been accomplished by his efforts. These reports are read publicly at the regular quarterly conference. It seems that a greater amount of Christian work has been done this year than at any period i11 the history of the conference. A number of street meetings have been held at Central. Then, too, a group has done excellent work in visiting the homes of the people. Though Central is a town of only 1.500 inhabitants. there are many neglected homes-homes of poverty. ignorance, and sin. As a group sings, prays. reads Gods word. and testifies in these homes they find many hungry hearts. and some pray through to victory. At Symmes, a near-by rural school building. a Sunday School has been operated. One Sunday in each month. a group goes to Pickens and has service with the prisoners, Then, on each Sunday afternoon a group broadcasts from a small radio station in a neighboring town. Occasionally a group has service at Six Mile Hospital. The prospects for the future of our college conference are very bright. First row: Herron fPres. 2nd Termj, Dillard, Herring, Adams, Miller, Cochran, Warren, Hammett, Hardy, Watkins fPres. 3rd Termi. Second row: Buck, Bolen, Hilson, Sutton, Shapley, Lingo, Biddle, Bailey. Third row: Hartley, B. Wooldridge, J. Wooldridge lPres. lst Termj, Elliot, Stephany. Fourth row: Elrod, Argo, Gentry, R. Lusk, Anderson, Elam. Fifth row: Ramsburg, Turner, Crow, Lee, Todd, Allred. I'i01'fj'-5C'I'l'Jl TH EOLOGICAL DEPARTMENT An organization of paramount importance and of inestimatable value at Central is the Theological Department. Our Discipline fitly declares: We believe that it must be insisted upon that all our schools should function to produce trained Christian workers for our ranks. General education should be a secondary matter. Wie further purpose to put the pastoral and evangelistic emphasis and fervor into our teaching so as to send out well balanced. Haming exponents of Divine power and grace. Theology, when set on fire with the Holy Ghost, is no tame, stale, cold theoryg but it is a mighty unctionizing influence, and a fortress invincible against the mental and spiritual powers of darknessfl Prof. R. C. Mullinax is the capable and efficient instructor of this department. He is well qualified both scholastically and spiritually for this position. He holds an A. ll. degree from Asbury Collegge and an M. A. degree from XYofford College. For a number of years he has had wide experience in pastoral and evangelistic work. The students find in Prof. Mullinax one who is sympathetic and under- standing.. He knows the problems that youth will meet in the service of jesus. and he is interested in equipping them to successfully meet these problems. llis godly life and in- fluence are greatly appreciated by the students and are a great factor in shaping and developing the spiritual life of the school. Especially through its Theological Depart- ment Central is fulfilling its mission as a Christian school and its obligation to the Southern District and the XYesleyan Methodist Connection as a whole. From this department are coming a goodly number of preachers and PROF. R. C. MULLTNAX workers who are taking work in the various llcad Tlivwloyivflf Df'Pf 'f 1f'1f conferences, thus helping to carry forward the cause of holiness in Our lieloved Zion. The young people who prepare for their life's work in this department are becoming pastors, evangelists. officals of the various conferences, missionaries, and con- nectional ofhcals. Through the training received here, it is expected that they will be able to efficiently till these positions of responsibility. Not only is this department making its contribution to the Southern District and to the entire Wesleyan Methodist Connection, but it is making a contribution the influence of which reaches even beyond that. In contributing to our church, the students are instrumental in leading souls to Christ and in rescuing theme from sin. Thereby they are making a contributioni to the human race and the entire world. XYe feel that the Theological Department of Central has sufficient reason for its existence. It is proving to be an indispensable organization of our church and a blessing to the world. Forty-eight 'FIIEOLOGICAL AND MINISTERIAI, STUDENTS First row: Hardy, Hammett, Armstrong, Lingo, Elam, Cochran, Buck, Watkins. Second rnwz Sparks, Bryant, Cruw, Turner, Hartley, Smallwood, Ramsburgz. Third row: Lusk, Argo, Wooldridge, Herron, Gentry, Elrud, Johnston, Todd, Allred. Forty-nizze DECLAMATORY CONTEST WINNERS CHRISTA Llili HOPKINS JAMES ALLRICD For a number of years the l'l'lll,OM.-XTHIQX and KEEXYQXNIS LITER- ARY SOCTICTHQS have sponsored two contests during the school session-- the Declamatory and the Oratorical. Entlnisiasm has always run high at these annual events and many a thrill of delight has been experienced hy members of the winning societies. ln recent years this custom has narrowed down to only one contest, The Declainatory. Not so with the interest manifested, however, for the fact that only one opportunity is given for victory, seems to spur the contestants and other members of the societies on to even keener enthusiasm and interest. This year's contest was no exception. For weeks previous, animation was in evidence and the tide gradually rose until the final night. February 11th when the contestants who had survived the selection of the llttest' preliminaries took their places before an audience intense with feeling. As the program advanced, the judges' decision was eagerly awaited. and linally, when that breathless moment arrived and the announcement was made that the two first places were awarded to Christa Lee Hopkins and blames ,-Xllred. KEEVYA-XNl,VXNS 1 and second places to Betty lYooldridge and lfdward Buck. l'l IILGMATHI.-XNS, a storm of applause greeted our ears. And thus another declaniation contest was made history. YVC are thankful that our school affords this means of development and we are looking forward to future years and anticipating the pleasure which awaits those who struggle and win. Fifty LE CERCLE FRANCAIS TUE l RlfNCl'l CLUB, although a new organization, fills an important place in the lives of those studying French. Realizing that the work in the class- room needed to be supplemented hy opportunities for expression in language outside the classroom, the French students organized this cluh. lts purpose is to create greater interest in the study of French and to increase the proficiency of the students in speaking the language. Xllith this aim in view monthly programs in which the students learn to sing, to play games, and to work puzzles, all in French, are given. 'llhese programs have proved to he very instructive as well as entertaining, liach member present is given the opportunity to take some part in each program' presented. 'llhus he enlarges his vocahulary and, improves his ahility to understand the spoken word. The otlicers elected for thc year 1938 are as follows: lil'l',X'ldL'llf liviirvx l'll.l,lO'l'T l'irr-l'rm'i:Ic11t RUTH llu'r'rs ,Siuczvliiry Nl+Ql,l,lC l'lAMlfS .-I.v.ri.vlu:1t .S'crr'uIi1ry hlABliL JICNKINS fiftljjftllll Cnuzlzzitlui' KARL -lollNs'roN liL'TH Iiomcx This cluh is expected to grow and take its place among other permanent organization ot the college. - A 431 ...aa .. - TSM ff. FRENCH CLUB Sitting!! Warren, Powell, Elliot 1Presidc-ntl, Hames. Harrell, Jenkins, Halen. First row: Few, Bryant, Dillard, Shapley, Miss Uehele flnstructorj, Elam. Second row: Buck, Johnston, Biddle, Crow, Sparks. Fifiy-one COLLEGE CALENDAR 1937-1938 SEPTEMBER 7th-Dormitories open noon Sth-Registration for First Term 9 :OO A. M. Get Acquainted Gathering 7:00 P. M. 13th--First Hike . OCTOBER 4th-Proposed Mountain Trip Sth-Fall RevivalwRev. M. R. Harvey 18th-Junior High Wleiner Roast 26thQHarvest Day 31st-High School Senior Halloween Party E-,i NOVEMBER 5th-Concert by Duncan Sisters Sth-Freshman College Out o' Doors Supper 25th-Thanksgiving Freshman High School Social -Registration for Second Term, Close of First Term 27th 30th-NVork for Second Term Begins ,4.,, DECEMBER 15th-Christmas Party by Faculty 16th-Christmas Cantata 17th-Christmas Holidays Begins 30th-Christmas Holidays Ends --lQ- JANUARY , 18th-K. L. S. VVork Day Shrubbery Planted 24th-Sophomore College Social 1.iQ . FEBRUARY 14th-Sophomore High School Valentine Party F ifty-two Dtli Sill Utll ? P ? lSl+'SJ1'lllrT llolidavs BL-ffin h 4 F5 5th 28th 26th 27th 28th 20th KLXRCH Rcgistratioii for 'llliirml 'll-rin, Clusc ui Second Term 3:45 P l z11'cwcll Party to Russ Sllzlpcly XYork of 'llliircl Term Begins I fVisit of lxev. E. F. McCarty, lfurcigii Klissicmary SCCl'Cl111'j' fsllflllg' Revival flxlfllllltlllll Trip -'luiiior-Seiiior Banquet saws APR l L Spring lfloliflays End 774 MAY 'l'l1i1'cl 'llerm Exams Encl . ,. . CCJMNENCICKI ICNT l'ROGRABl Music Recital Alumni Assn. Southern District XY. Y. I'. S. Convention Grzuluation Exe1'cisesf8:O0 l'. M. llZlCCZllZ1llI'CZIlC Services at 10:30 A. Nl. Blissicmzwy Address at 7 :SO l'. Xl. Ffffy-ilzwu Fifty-four 1. Girls Dormitory, Hepzibali CJ1'1Jl1ZlllZlgC, Macon, Ca. , 4 2. lllemorial to Rev. L. H arrington, First Presi - dent of XV. N. C. 3. Grounds ln Front of Ad- ministration Building. Y . ,HQ-Q-YF 4. Fish Pond. 5. View From Steps of The lllain Building. -, ..T 6. Road Approacliing The Main Building. 7. Presidenfs Home K Boys Dormitory. 4-9- 3. Boy's iDO1'11lll0l'y. 9. View ot Entrance. ....... 10. View From Second Story XYindow. 11. Campus Scene. Fifty-17110 1. l1uy's .Xthletic Club. - . 2. 1li1'1's .Xtllletic Club. 3. Ik-o1'giz1 Chilliuliklil Basket- lmzlll Tczuu. 4. 4. South CIll'O1i11ZI. llaskctball Tczlm. -YQ- 5. lluslcctbull A-Xml Tcuuis Courts. ,, ,, 6. Loser Cuugratulutes XYi1l11Cl'. 5,. . 7. lizmsebzlll Practice. LIFE - Q-- Look at it any old way you will, Life is merely the thing we make it, This is the truth about good or illg It all depends on the way we take it. Worse than liquor can money be, Some are utterly ruined by it, Others may struggle in poverty And bravely and gracefully glorify it. Life is not of a mouth or year, Wortli not merely one triumph splendid, Many and strange are the pitfalls here Till fame and the struggle for it are ended. Luck can fatteu the purse in a day, But luck won't teach us a thing worth learning. Vlfisdom is something which day by day lVe have to gain for ourselves by earning. On sweet and bitter we all must sup. By joy and sorrow we all are tested, And our lives are judged in tlze summing up By the growth we've made and tlze passions bested The good may be bad and the bad be good, For it all depends on tlze way we take And life itself when it's understood Becomes at the last just what we uzake it. Edgar A. Guest Fifty-six ff? swag The CENTRALIAN staff sincerely appreciates the cooperation of the various business firms and the churches which have aided us much in the publi- cation of this year book. Read these advertisements and patronize these firms. The Wesleyan Methodist College OF Central Offers Training Under Christian Enviroment In The Following Departments: -5-- THEOLOGY, three courses in practical Christian Training, one of which leads to the Th. B. Degree. JUNIOR COLLEGE, the work of which is accepted by the South Carolina Department of Education for Teacher Certification and by a nunilxer of Standard and Accredited Colleges toward the Baclielor's Degree. ACADEMY, a standard state-accredited private four-year high school. MUSIC, voice and piano under progressive leadership. EXPENSES ARE REASONABLE For catologue, apply to the President JOHN FRANK CHILDS CENTRAL, SOUTH CAROLINA A Hearty Welcome Awaits You at the COMPLIMENTS OF Wesleyan Methodist EASLEY LUMBER CO. Church The Friendly Church PHONE 116 EASLEY, S. C. OAK AND GAY STREETS KANNAPOLIS, N. C. ,EE SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:45 A. M. A Class For Every Member Of The Family E+-E Unusual Church Services At The Usual Hours CENTRAL LUMBER EACH SUNDAY 11:00 A. M. COMPANY AND 7:00 P. M. E - PRAYER MEETING WED. 7:00 P. M. PHONE 57 EE ' nt To CENTRAL, S. C. Come Once And Youll Wa. Come Again Q.-,.- R Complete Building Service REV. H. ET-IIATT, PAsro Mountain City Foundry COMPLIMENTS and H F - . rmture Machine Works averty u Incorporated Expert Consulting 8a Contracting H There Is No Place E-'Mr Like Home ENGINEERS AND MACHINISTS -A+- PHONES 3311 86 3195 MAIN AT MCBEE .-.-9.1. -EELQ., GREENVILLE, S. C. GREENVILLE, S. Gospel Tabernacle C f H t d 7 0rIl5I1u1EerryaIS11E'eceItsan S Department Stores ., High In Quality SERVICES ' 9 Friday as saturday 7:30 P. M. LOW In PFICCS Sunday Afternooon 3:00 P. M. H l , ,. GREENVILLE, S. C. EASLEY, LIBERTY n-,,,- soUTH CAROLINA Evangelist J. HAROLD SMITH First Wesleyan Methodist Church East Franklin Avenue And Church Street GASTONIA, N. C. THE FRIENDLY CHURCH S E R V I C E S EVERY SUNDAY 11:00 A.M. 85 7:30 P. M. .i. Q..i.i REV. J. A. WOOD, Pastor BALENTINE PACKING COMPANY HOME OF HARISTOCRATIC PIGS HAM - - - BACON A? PURE LARD .QQ PURE PORK SAUSAGE La, South Caro1ina's Own ff MEAT PACKERS A,,A 110 E. Court St. GREENVILLE, S. C. Phone 4300 COMPLIMENTS OF CITY MOTOR CO. Dodge 8: Plymouth DEALERS L,A EASLEY, SOUTH CAROLINA McDouga1d-Bleckley COMPANY -QQL. Anderson County's First Funeral Home - .,. Lady Attendant Phone ANDERSON, S. C. 378 Shady Grove Camp Meeting ..,. -4-A North Carolina Annual Conference Wesleyan Methodist Church AT COLFAX, N. C. Located On U. S. Highway No. 421 Midway 'Between Greensboro And NVinston Salem, N. C. iigj, Camp Begins Each Year On Tuesday After The Second Sunday In Julie Make Your Plans To Attend This Camp Bellwood Food Products For Institutions . DISTRIBUTED BY W. H. WILLIAMS 8: CO INC. RICHMOND, VA. Wesleyan Methodist Publishing Association F. R. EDDY, Manager PUBLISHERS OF Wesleyan Methodist, Wesleyan Missionary, Wesleyan Young' Peop1e's Journal, Sunday School Banner and Other Sunday School Supplies Job Printing of All Kinds Bibles and Other Religious Books Annuities are welcomed by this corporation of the church and the rates of interest are as follows: Annuity Rates Single Bond Age fone lifej Twenty to thirty 3 Wh rate Thirty to forty 4 70 rate Forty to fifty 5 'Zn rate Fifty to sixty 516921 rate Sixty to seventy 6 '75 rate Over seventy 7 'Zz rate Address F. R. Eddy, Survivorship ftwo livesj 3 W rate 35 1722 rate 416 fZn rate 5 '76 rate 516 727 rate 616 '73 rate Treasurer, 330 E. 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Lingo A Friend Alton Hall Mr. and Mrs. A. Mitchell Mr. F. W. Whitmire Wesleyan Methodist Church , ,,,i REV. J. D. SCOGGINS, Pastor ,411- CATEECHEE, S. C. SPERLlNG'S We invite you to make our stores your Headquarters and inspect our Stocks of Ready-to-wear, Millinery, Shoes, Notions, Etc. .TAQAA AT ALL TIMES YOU WILL FIND THAT WE OFFER GREATER VALUES! 1.41.- Come And See Is A11 We Ask Y,,t- SPERLINGS CENTRAL, S. C. OTHER STORES AT PICKEINS, WALHALLA, SENECA Parke's Orange Pekoe Tea Balls .l..,,... INDIVIDUAL SERVICE Every Cup A Treat --.797 COFFEES - TEAS -- SPICES CANNED FOODS FLAVORING EXTRACTS AWQT.. L. H. PARKE CO. Philadelphia-Pittsburg Humpy Service Station + + STANDARD GAS AND OIL ATLAS TIRES AND TUBES l4-.L Yours For Happy Motoring AF, WILLIAM LITTLETON, Mgr. . CENTRAL, S. C. COMPLIMENTS OF Carolina Drug Co. A+, ' 'Satisfaction Guaranteed or Your Money Back T+L. CENTRAL, S. C. SMlTH'S STUDIO i.Qi. OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHERS EASLEY, S. C. HILL STREET - GREER, S. C. 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