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

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Left to Right: Bi o Woodward. Joan Brown Bov Lainq. Prlicilla Lord. Gusta Messer, Sherry Amidon. Annette Mac- Donald. Left to Right. First Row: Bill Hubbard, Ed Tom- linson, BUI Still. Bob Soencor. Wilmor Davis. Dave HedricL. Glynn Bauqher. Jim Jaclson HasVell Fox. Second Row: Larry Dye, Lee Pemberton. James War- den, Bill Burnett, Bill Micou. THALIAN LITERARY SOCIETY who would later serve as ministers, lawyers, politicians, teachers, and doctors. The societies provided not only train- ing but social life. The annual debates provided a full day of activities culminating in the announcement of the winner. Young ladies from girls' schools in the area would arrive on CALLIOPE AN LITERARY SOCIETY the campus to support their favorite society. Today the aura of the nineteenth century has gone from the halls of the literary societies, but the tradition is still carried on. providing a place for friends to meet and learn the proud arts of public speaking and debate. 119

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ALETHI AN LITERARY SOCIETY The oldest traditions of the college have their roots in the halls of the literary societies. The grand old halls have echoed for over a hundred years with serious and light attempts at promoting the fine art of public speaking. The two societies for men were established in 1838. The HERMESI AN LITERARY SOCIETY Calliopean Society was the first by several months. The women's societies were established on the campus in the late I920's. In the early days of the college emphasis on public speak- ing was strong and the literary societies trained young men Fir Row, Loft to Right: Miriam Ma c f a r Ian , Nancy Saunders, Jo Ann Guthrie. Charlotto Ed- words. Botto Harding, Betty Boyd, Martha Kiser, Second Row: Karen Roncqar, Ann Ehlshloger. Lee Powell. Candy Dilliard. Judy Graham. first Row. Left to Right: James Wriqht James Catron. Grove Teates. John Hendricks. Frank Clayton Georae Arm- b'ister. Second Row: Rov B'eke, John Hiqh- f Jim Givens. Third Row: Bob Powell. Tom Gentry. B II Loose Fred Hale. Cloude Dean. Frank Bormon.

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WOMEN'S ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION Open for membership to all women students participating in enough athletic events, the Women s Athletic Association co-ordinates women athletic events and provides sponsorship for the annual May Day activities. Kneeling, Left to Right. First Row: Cindv Whittaker. Norma Dinkins. Bcv Laing, B. J. Moddu- Paqc Brickoy. Second Row: Carolo McNoil, Body Hurst. Susan Armistoad, Saro Ooan, Judv Tumlin. Sharon Chambors. Mrs. Botto Loeso. Soonsor. Third Row: Gail Chase. Doris Kilgore. Phyllis Kidd. Carolyn Steadman. Carolo Robinson. First Row: John Anderson. Charlie Naqie, Jackie Huqhos. Jim Huqhes. Craiq Bar brow. 8:i Jones. Socond Row: Larry Nave, Wav- land Ovorstreet. Wolter Hite Ron Fowler. Bobby MaqiH R W Mul ins. Third Row: Tom Spralor. Bill Bolling. Bobby Tucker. Jer', Beck. Curt Campbci . Fourth Row: Tommy Enqloman Ron Via, Gone Hurst. Jock Thomas, Gerald Burke. Bob Huqhes. VARSITY CLUB The Varsity Club is open to all men who have earned a letter in intercollegiate athletics, either as a player or manager. The club provides concessions at all home athletic events. 120