Davis and Elkins College - Senatus Yearbook (Elkins, WV)

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Above: ROB STEELE stars in Oedipus Rex as Croon. Left: HENRY GASSAWAY DAVIS—a familiar sight when entering the campus. Above: STUDENTS RELAX on a not-so- hectic day to discuss class schedulings and plans for the summer. Far left! AMY WARREN finds a comfort- able spot on the grounds during an outdoor picnic. Introduction 9

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Above: TAKING A WEEKEND off to go skiing is a refresher for students. 8 |ntroduction

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D E-a ‘I can’t wait to go on Woods Orientation!”’ Sherry exclaimed as she packed the last suit- case in the back of the stationwagon. ‘Me too! Do you have room for my ste- reo?”’ Mike asked as he stared at the interior of the already full automobile. “Sure. Pack it in so we can go. The roads aren't all that good on the way to Elkins.”’ And so the two young freshmen started on their merry way to Davis and Elkins College. Their drive passed smoothly and uneventfully until they got off the interstate in West Virgin- ia. Soon the roads narrowed... . “Good grief,’ muttered Sherry as she braked for another sharp curve, ‘‘You’d think they could straighten out these roads some!”’ The stationwagon slowed at they began the long climb over the first of a series of mountains. “‘The curves aren’t so bad’’ Mike disagreed. ‘‘I just don’t like having my ears pop like this. We’re up so high I’m gonna get a nosebleed.” “This is why West Virginia is called ‘Almost Heaven’: the high hills put them right up in the sky!” They drove on, and were quiet as they contemplated the beauty of the surround- ings. The breathtaking view from the top of the mountain was a deep green valley peo- pled with farmhouses and dots that must be 10 Introduction place in the cows and dogs. “| think we're lost’’ Sherry casually com- mented. ‘Why don’t you pay attention to the signs instead of the scenery?’’ Mike complained in exasperation. Sherry pulled off the road. ‘‘Let’s ask that man up there pushing the wheelbarrow for directions.” They got out and trudged along the side of the road not even noticing the wild flowers right at their feet. ‘‘Excuse us, sir’’ Sherry spoke as they ap- proached the farmer. ‘‘Could you tell us how to get to Elkins?” The man quite willingly gave them direc- tions. Sherry and Mike couldn't resist his of- fer to ‘‘visit a spell’ when the man suggested that they enjoy some lemonade and home- baked cookies. On the road again, Sherry and Mike re- sumed their conversation. “West Virginians sure are friendly’ Mike commented, remembering the delicious cookies. “They sure are. Mr. Collins was a trip, wasn’t he? | can’t believe his theory for these crooked winding roads . . .’’ Sherry laughed. Mike agreed, ‘‘He said that when they built the roads they were following the path of a mountains black snake. Makes sense to me.”’ They continued their drive without further inconveniences until they got into Elkins. “Where is this school anyway? We’ve been driving all day long!’ Mike snapped. “Well, | have to stop for gas. We can ask the attendant at the service station.’’ Sherry consoled. The tank filled, they pulled out onto the highway. ‘‘He said it’s not much farther. We're supposed to turn right at the Iron Horse’ Sherry explained the directions. Still in a bad mood, Mike asked, ‘‘What in the world is the Iron Horse?” “A statue.” Mike sat back in silence, waiting to arrive. “There it is!’ shrieked Sherry as they passed the Davis Memorial Presbyterian Church. “Look, there’s the campus. See those old buildings up on the hill on your left?’’ Mike began to get excited. Sherry slowed the car and entered the campus. “Welcome to D E” was the greeting from the smiling student guide posted at the Gatehouse. And their four-year stay at D E was begun.