Chicora College for Women - Nods and Becks Yearbook (Columbia, SC)

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! FACULTY Dr. William Henry Frazer is a president in every sense of the word. He is the head of the college, the helper of each student, the lover of knowledge. Rightfully, at all times he is the commander of the situation and a just law maker. Queens-Chicora College owes to him her standing, in collegiate circles today, her growth of curriculum, her fine type of students. In giving his in- stitution these advantages, he has taken no glory for himself; instead, he has wanted in return only a peculiar joy and pride in watching his college develop into a home, equipped with knowledge and companionship, and under the guidance of God and His teachings. Aside from his contributions, he himself is an interesting personality and an asset to his college. Have you heard his famous negro stories, or his 1 uncanny imitation of dialects ? He delights in the droll situation and the comic, and is an extremely popular speaker. And when he calls you sister”, j you’ll find, implied in that one word, I his love of his work, his interest in his students, his kindly fellowship, I his religious teachings, and his genial ; humor. Dean Edwards She is the sweetest person imagi- nable. Students never find her without a serene smile on her face. As the dean of women she is a jewel. Picture a counsellor to whom stu- dents come for advice, on whom they depend, and you see Miss Edwards. Now visualize a professor, patiently teaching the classic language and delving into Latin research, and that is Miss Edwards also. A cultured, sincere, energetic, in- telligent lady—this is our Dean Ed- wards. Dr. Kratz A newcomer and a gogetter and a lively charmer and there you have Dr. Kratz. She smiles at you in her mis- chievous fashion and says huskily, Hello there,” and you’ve caught something. Behind that impish grin, there's a wealth of intelligence, intuition, and knowledge of humanity. There is also a love for Queens and Charlotte, that is manifested by her work and happiness here. Cultivate her as a friend, and you will enjoy hours of mental stimulus and years of friendly understanding.

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WE RECOGNIZE l(» E SMITH. because—well, if we said just be cause”, no one would offer any argu- ment. lone is a girl who deserves praise, because she works her mind like a dray horse on a project and then backs off when resolutions of thanks are being passed. We're pointing her out because she is afire with ideas, be- cause her disposition is even, because she sketches artistically, because she does what she promises. As a rat” she performed the mira- cle of appearing as a Chinese dragon— her first step of individuality in the horde of freshmen. From then on it was a steady climb to the position of leader of leaders—president of Alpha Kappa Gamma. She never appears in public as a leader, she never advances herself to her rightful place, and we think it’s all wrong. The Coronet is pushing her up on the pedestal—now you keep her there. IIlsii: setzeii for her value to our college and for her cleaned, brushed and straighten- ed” personality. Her frankness and naturalness are evident in her clear voice, the easy swing in her walk, the expression of her face. She's a clever girl, and by working with Mrs. Lyon, has succeeded in landing the debating team in a south- ern debating society. And that consti- tutes the neatest piece of work we’ve seen to date. To the outsider, she has waved a little wand and changed a pumpkin into a coach, but to one who knows, she has pulled up, inch by inch, a semblance of a team, composed of earnest debaters, but stifled by a lack of enthusiasm on the part of the campus for debates, to such a live-wire organization that it has received an in- vitation to become a part of the Strawberry Leaf”. You probably didn't know all of this. Elsie doesn't talk about herself. IT! AII4.AIIET LAND. not as the most outstanding girl in the freshman class, but as a person of unusual talents and responsiveness. She is gifted dramatically, musically, and phvM'.illy, and is most gracious in performing on any program with the poise and grace of an artist. Although .1 special” at Queens last year, she seems to be making a very good rat now and is applying her en- ergy anil originality to the freshman class. And after all this technical ex- planation for recognizing her, we still have the desire, juvenile, perhaps, to run around in circles about her glow- ing smile, her distinct voice, her warm slow manner. Can she take it? This praise has not been strewn over her carelessly, but with the realization that she could drown her standing on the campus in it. Margaret Land won't though; we believe that after four years of this mush she'll still be RECOGNIZ- ABLE. The Coronft will recognize a trio of students in each issue u ho have shown outstanding loyalty to Queens-Chic or a.

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Booker Kratz King Edwards Thomas FACULTY Mrs. Warren H. Booker—She is the perfect professor of home economics, who lives and breathes her title— flowers outside her door, bright vases and attractive what-nots in her room, taste and charm in her dress. Dr. Althea H. Kratz—She is our new dean of instruction, whose un- usual ideas have been used for prac- tically every organization here. She just belongs at Queens. Miss Ethel M. King—Our dramatic instructor has inspired many of her pupils to a fine appreciation of drama and to a correct interpretation of it, because she, herself, is gifted. Miss Alma T. Edwards—She is charming. The ideal dean of women is realized in her gracious manner and sincerity. Students know that, in Dean Edwards, they have a friend. Miss Mary Louise Thomas—She is the faithful co-worker of Dean Kratz, and efficiency is her first, last, and middle name. Jtlerrp C f) r t t m a 3 [4]