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

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June 2, 1933 THE CHALK LINE 25 athletic career to Tom Howze, knowing that Tom will ' ' carry on’ ' . Item VI. George Fox wishes his scholastic record to be divided equally between the follow¬ ing: Alyne Smelcer, Agnes Musick, Harry Shull, Paul Nicely, Mary Laws, and Ralph Barkley. Item VII. Bessie McNees wishes to bequeath her unusual artistic ability to Martha Prater. Item VIII. Gertrude Huggins wishes to will her quiet, easy manner to Margaret Brabson, hoping that she will make as good use of it as possible. Item IX. To Wilma Been Sherrod Lib Lacy wills her deadly fear of Mr. Rogers’ history class. Item X. Josephine Divine gladly bequeaths her musical ability to Mr. Jake Seaton. Item XI. Bertha Hundley wishes Emily Lacy to take and use wisely her cooking talent. Item XII. Bill Cox leaves his headaches that have made his many excused absences possible, to Mr. Robert Grindstaff. Item XIII. Joe Ridenour thinks it unfair to carry his unusual speaking ability out in the world, and he requests that Charles Keener be its future custodian. Item XIV. Since Bill Belew is aspiring to a stage career, Frank Hoss wishes to assure his success by leaving at his disposal an unusual musical and dramatic ability. Item XV. Rose Garvin bequeaths to Monte Shull her ability to dream of certain fair damsels. Item XVI. Winnie Legge bequeaths her gift of speech to Hope Davis. Item XVII. Connie Maloney bequeaths her tact used in getting by the Dean to Dean Bailey. Item XVIII. The Senior Class, as a whole, be¬ queaths that Miss Mathews place all our excessive A’s in the archives of the museum. Item XIX. The Senior girls gladly grant to the girls of ’34 the unusual privileges which have been so graciously bestowed upon us, namely: keeping on lights after 11:00 o’clock, missing meals, going to town in cars, dating every night, and staying out of chapel. Item XX. We do hereby appoint the rising Junior Class as sole executioner of this last will and testament, giving, in reward for their efforts, the never-dying gratitude of the immortal spirit of the class of ’33. Given under our hand and seal this, the eighteenth day of May, in the year of our Lord, one thousand nine hundred and thirty-three. CLASS OF ’33 (Seal) Elizabeth Lacy, Testator. Duly witnessed and attes ted by: 1— Rose Garvin. 2— Nelle Caldwell. FACULTY-SENIOR BREAKFAST Could anyone tell the meaning of that group of sleepy-eyed people out in front of the Main Building on Monday morning ? It looked as though about all the faculty and seniors were present. One by one they gathered, yawning. stretching, riding, and hiking. Yes, you guessed it! Seniors and faculty. It certainly was thoughtful of the faculty to disturb our sleep at such an hour. Maybe they thought that they would get to go by themselves but we fooled them! It was a real thrill to see Mr. Bible, Rogers, Mathes, Dr. Sherrod, and the rest of them—you all know them—working. Mr. Vance was the of¬ ficial wood-chopper; he could hit more of his senior guests in the head with chips than any one else. For fear that there was some senior present, that had been transferred from another school, the faculty decorated themselves with dainty lit¬ tle breakfast caps of pastel shades. These little caps were especiallly becoming to Dr. Field and Mr. Bible, along with the other bald-headed mem¬ bers of the faculty. Oh, yes, and, we demanded that they pose for a snap shot to be used on the front page of the Chalk Line. If it is good enough we may have one enlarged, tinted and framed for the museum. For the benefit of the Fresh¬ men, ni explain the meaning of museum. It is a part of a building for a collection of natural, scientific, or literary curiosities or objects of in¬ terest, or of works of art. Now you check any one of the above when you have seen the pic¬ tures. It was a great satisfaction to have Miss Yoakley, Mrs. Earnest, Dr. Wheeler, etc., waiting on us. We did not fail to keep them busy either. Mr. Alexander achieved perfection at scram¬ bling eggs and frying bacon. Coach was a very good waiter, too, but Dean Burleson served with more ease and grace, I believe. Feature the Training School teachers bothering themselves long enough to serve us. Well, they did, and how? The menu, oh boy! Just all the good things that can be imagined for an outdoor breakfast. We might suggest that our coffee be hot the next time, that is, if there is a next time. Horse Cove was an ideal spot. The mud was just right to make mud pies and stick to our shoes. We are so glad that we did not have to ankle out there. Some of the Seniors really thought Dr. Sherrod meant for us to walk. I, as a member of the Senior class, want to say for all the class—eighty-nine—thanks for the delightful breakfast; we thoroughly enjoyed it all. STUDENT’S SOLILOQUAY Break, break, break At the foot of thy crags, 0 sea! But if you should break for a thousand years You’d never get broke like me. When a bunch of girls get together, pity the first to leave. Bill Grigsby: Why does my girl always close her eyes when I kiss her?” Dot S.: Look in the mirror.”

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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

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26 THE CHALK LINE June 2, 1933 WHO’S WHO IN THE SENIOR CLASS Most Musical Most Athletic Girl .. Best Natured ... Best Cook.. Most Humorous . Quietest .. Happiest Girl Shy ... Best Looking Boy Most Talkative .... Most Original Most Conscientious . Most Thoughtful.. Most Accurate ... Cutest.... Most Artistic... Peppiest ..... Biggest Hot Air Artist Most Business-Like . Neatest .. Happy-Go-Lucky . Best Speaker. Biggest Eater .... Best Lady ' s Man Most Athletic Boy Most Excitable .. .. Joe Ridenour . Red Carr ..Bessie Cagle ... Bertha Hundley Gertrude Huggins ....... Nell Caldwell Oscar Dalton . Sevier Sabin Ross Reed ... Isa Lee Sherrod Margaret Deakins Mary Elder Bernice Robertson Ruby Crookshank .Minnie Bray .. Jo Davidson .... Thelma Musick . Robert Hickey ... Thelma Drinnon .. Ruth Lee Moore ... Connie Maloney . Mr. Beers .Kegley Graves .... Bill Cox .Roy Ledwell .. Jackeline Butler CAN YOU IMAGINE? AFTER COLLEGE — WHAT? I am only one, but still I am one; I cannot do something and because I cannot do everything I will not refuse to do the something I can do. We may not all be lucky enough to get posi¬ tions as soon as we graduate so let ' s make the best of it wherever we go. June the second our school days end in holi¬ day ; friends must part and journeys start to new adventures far away. Some of us may get mar¬ ried and that will be a new type of experience while others may enter the teaching profession for life. Just because we have a college degree under our arm is no sign we know all there is to know; in fact, we have just completed another chapter of our lives. We must realize that we don ' t know anything. We are just one among many. Let ' s live to learn and remember we never get too old to learn. Our school days have been happy ones. We have formed many friendships here that will last forever. The teachers have all been so kind and good to us. Yes, they have made us work, but it was for our own benefit. Now, they won ' t ‘‘flunk us maybe as we are so near graduation. We seniors soon will all be parted; And each will enter into life ' s game; We ' ll all strive hard to be worthy; Of our dear Alma Mater ' s name! DO YOU KNOW? Lois Atchley tap-dancing? Mr. Mathes high hatting? Mr. Bible grumbling? Kegley Graves tickling the ivory? Miss Taylor drinking beer? Mr. Prince in a Baby Austin? Red Carr with straight hair? Margaret Deakins not smiling? Joe Ridenour agreeable? Grace Hawk smoking cigarettes? Pauline Shearer driving a bus? Sara Harville quiet? Rose Garvin flirting? Isa Lee taking her time? Josephine Davidson getting over her babyish ways? All students good like the Seniors? Jack Sevan bashful? Nell Keyes grown up? Frank Perry with a solemn face? Gert Huggins without her, “Howdy-folks I Salesman: “This book will do half your work. Ralph Mathes: “O.K. I’ll take two of them. Prof. Brown: “What ' s worse than a giraffe with a sore throat? Mr. Batey: “A centipede with corns. Bob Grindstaff: “Many a man who has had his M. A. and his B. A. is still living on his P. A. Do you know that if one does not have some life principles himself, no one will have any for him? That one can say yes to the crowd more easily than he can say no? That one only has a true friend by being true to him? That everyone treats a king handsomely, but it is only a gentleman who is courteous to a beg¬ gar? That after your death the world would con¬ tinue just the same? That your attitude in college will continue with your life work? That it does not matter how good you are, there is always some one just a little bit better? That it is not the “A student that always makes a success in life? That some one is watching each step you take, and that you are influential in some one ' s life? That it is much easier to criticize than to ac¬ cept criticism? That success is not achieved over night? That everyone should have a purpose and a goal in life? That you should not believe everything you hear? That you are not the brightest person in the world ? That the best policy is to be square with all whom you meet?