East Tennessee State University - Buccaneer Yearbook (Johnson City, TN)

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June 2, 1933 THE CHALK LINE 23 FRESHMAN CLASS

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22 THE CHALK LINE June 2, 1933 SOPHOMORE CLASS

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24 THE CHALK LINE June 2, 193S LARGE UNIVERSITY VS. SMALL COLLEGE As my sojourn at the East Tennessee State Teachers College is drawing to a close, the much discussed question comes to my mind: which is better, the large or the small college? I realize that as I come in contact with people who are of the higher type, who are really sincere and have the welfare of their children at heart, who are broadminded, eager to hear the right for the betterment, not only of their children, but of society in general, it makes me want to express my views on this question. I realize that the large university seems rath¬ er grand with its stately buildings in all their dignity towering above the campus, and its so¬ cial functions seem enticing. But travel on to our own small school, (small in only one sense) on a beautiful spring morning, to view the pic¬ turesque campus with its attractive and efficient¬ ly equipped buildings, which fairly speak a wel¬ come to us, but these factors in all their glory are not the outstanding qualities of our school. To find these we must go to the very heart of our school, its administration. In the large university would you find the President a real friend, one to whom you might carry your problems, one with whom you would feel like sitting down and talking, and be sure of the kindest and most willing consideration? I ' m afraid not. Space will not permit me to mention each of our faculty, but just to show the real spirit of our institution may I mention a few? Is our beloved Dean or our efficient Registrar ever too busy to have you present your case? TTiey give their verdicts in ever-patient, kind, and considerate ways, even when they should be busy in much more important work of their own. Then to think of the wonderful inspiration given by our most efficient geography instruc¬ tor, who has not only inspired us to be a real geography teacher (as she is) but also to be a world traveler, making our teaching a real live something. And not only does she impart to us knowledge and inspiration, but that which is per¬ haps the greatest something of all, the feeling that somehow she cares whether we win or lose. Who but the always composed, smiling, help¬ ful, sincere and capable Mrs. Earnest could grace the Home Economics department so efficiently? What a reassuring feeling her confidence gives one and how it inspires one to prove worthy of her faith! Then let ' s not forget Prof. Bible who always has the students ' interests first, and Prof. Mathes whom everyone loves; and let ' s not forget Dr. Wheeler, for without him we would fail to under¬ stand each other. In the small institution this personal feeling, this feeling of real friendship exists, and the possibility of just ‘ ' getting by is less since the teacher knows each student individually and gives the student confidence, courage, and inspiration. Now, aside from the feeling existing between the faculty and students we must consider the student body alone. In the small school everyone is known, thus creating and cultivating more school spirit and love among the students. After considering both kinds of institutions,, don ' t you believe you like ours better? LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT We, the seniors of State Teachers College of the year 1932-33, realizing that the time for our departure from this institution of learning is swiftly approaching, desire to brighten the path and lighten the load of the oncoming pursuers of knowledge by leaving all of our valuable posses¬ sions at the disposal of those who follow in our footsteps and do hereby draw up this, our last will and testament. SECTION I Item 1. To our parents and friends who have permitted us to spend these happy days of prep¬ aration at State Teachers College, we bequeath our most sincere thanks and deepest appreciation. Item IL To our dear Alma Mater we leave a multitude of fond memories of the days spent here in both toil and pleasure. Item III. To the faculty we bequeath our love and esteem, with the assurance that not all of their labor has been fruitless. Item IV. To the student body of the year 1933-34 we bequeath our school spirit, our obedi¬ ence to the rules and regulations of the school, our serious purpose in study, and the realization of our many opportunities. Item V. To Dr. Sherrod and Dean Burleson we bequeath our love, admiration, and respect. Item VI. To the senior class of ' 34 we wish to will all our extraordinary intellectual abilities, our outstanding ability to overcome difficulties, our high scholastic standing, and all other exces¬ sive virtues. SECTION II Item I. Earl Sams reluctantly wills his versa¬ tility in making public announcements and speech¬ es to Frank Hawkins. Item II. Kegley Graves leaves his everlasting abihty to argue and “his girls to the care of Jack Swan, knowing that Jack will endeavor to love each one equally. Item III. Red Carr bequeaths with much re¬ gret to the future female inmates of said institu¬ tion her sole and inherent (the perfect) right to sit in any of the Administration Building windows they desire, allowing them to watch the busy, changing scenes that take place between classes. Item IV. Isa Lee Sherrod bequeaths with pleasure her rate of speed used in getting to class almost on time to one most needful of it— Virginia McCorkle. Item V. Roy Ledwell leaves his unfinished