Emory and Henry College - Sphinx Yearbook (Emory, VA)

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R. N. Lawrence C. B. Hagan R. A. Taylor - L. B. Tate - - J. C. Slack - C. G. Combs C. F. Medley - tilin' Sphinx § taff EDITORIAL BOARD - - - Editor-in-C nef ..................Literary Editor - - --------- Associate Editor .................Associate Editor ..............Departmental Editor -----------Art Editor ---------Art Editor H. L. Babcock R. J. Boyd - F. E. Taylor C. E. Arnbtte W. A. Earley BUSINESS STAFF ------ Business Manager ............................Asst. Business Mgr. ............................Asst. Business Mgr. ------- Advertising Manager ..................Subscription Manager Page One Hundred Seventeen

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(itlje Sphinx Each year in college is an epoch in your life. The things that you have accomplished, the friends which you have made, and the studies that you have pursued have made their impression upon your memory. Some of these you may wish to forget, but the remainder are priceless memories which you wish to retain. It is with this in view that each year the Senior Class publishes a new volume of the Sphinx. It has been in only recent years that this was made a precedent at Emory and Henry College. The first annual was published in nineteen hundred one under the name of The Boomerang.’’ This was bound in the form of a plain book but is replete with many attractive pages. Then the sand dial was reversed several times before the next edition appeared. It came in nineteen hundred seven under the name of the “Sphinx , which was the first to bear that name. Since that time there have been several lapses in the regularity of the volumes until nineteen hundred twenty-two, since when they have appeared each year. It is interesting to know the motive in the selection of the name which characterizes the book so well. As one legend attributes the position of the Sphinx among the many pyramids, so it is that we attribute our Sphinx as the silent monitor over the memories of old E. H. C. It is with this in mind that we have endeavored to instil into these pages those things which we believe to be worthy of such a watchman. Page One Hundred Sixteen

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tiiiu' White ©oppw The White Topper has been the official organ of the college for the past few years. Previous to that time, the official publication of the college had endured a precarious existence. The first publication of any sort by the college was in 1853. This was, at that time, the oldest college paper in the South. During the period immediately preceding the Civil War, this paper flourished only to die down at the eve of the conflict between the States. Coming out of the chaos of this war, the college again went to work and instituted another publication. Again forces combined to wreck an illustrious career, and the paper was discontinued. A few years later, the two societies produced separately two publications, which lived for several years. Each editing its organ, this plan prospered for some years. In the meanwhile, the two societies got together and decided to publish one paper, namely the Era. This act was suc- cessful and continued as a working basis. This new paper assumed the form of a magazine which catered to the literary productions of the students for the years intervening. It was highly successful in its field, but there was a sentiment prevalent to publish also a news bulletin which should concern itself with the activities and interests of the student body. This soon gained ground and the sentiment prevailed. The News Bulletin succeeded the Era. The News Bulletin served the purpose of the college until late years. Recently a rupture occurred, and the Athletic Council staged a contest for a new name, and the soubriquet “White Topper was chosen. During the years since, the publication has been successful and continually growing. The White Topper has become one of the integral parts of every loyal Emory and Henry man. It takes part in all activities and reports all the interests of student life. New depart- ments have recently been added which will contribute materially to the benefits to be derived from it. The competition for the position of Editor is strong each year, and as each student realizes the advantages to be secured from the paper it is safe to predict that there will be a greater competition in the future. Page One Hundred Eighteen