Fayetteville State University - Fayettevillian Bronco Yearbook (Fayetteville, NC)

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JUNIOR CLASS MM JUNIORS The happy medium of a student ' s life is the attainment of Junior standing for it is in this third year of school life that the end of the educational journey is in sight and plans for the world of business begin to mature. The first year was hard and required much study and time; the second year was a little easier but still in the complicated class, but the third year, so far, is best and passing with good grades is a sure thing . The class of ' 51 selected leaders who were most capable of upholding the formidable responsibility thrust upon them Large in number, this class showed their ability to cope with th e harder subjectsfound in their third year at college and began preparing themselves for the senior year. They were well represented in the publications, athletics, religious activities, and honor societies; many officers being selected from the Junior class. Miss Eunice George of Whiteville, N.C. had the honor of representing this class as Homecoming Queen for 1949. The majority of the men of this year ' s junior class had just returned from the services and found numerous changes in coUege life at State. Co-eds were present, an asset which was not available during their first year or two here, new professors were teaching, and the registration line was longer than ever, but completion of education was important and in spite of the difficulties present, this field was pursued. Studying in the library, stops in the canteen, walking under the pines, meetings at allfamiliarspots, all are more than occurrences now; they are pleasant memories which will be carried for many years and will be thought of in connection with college days at State. The spirit of this institution has now dented itself mto your life, addinga little each year and really showing a mark in the Junior year, not that your love for freedom of the human spirit, for truth and justice, and of the recognition of moral values will be an asset to you in every phase of life, and a resource which cannot be taken away from you.

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THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT We, The Seniors of Fayetteville State Teachers College, being of more or less sound minds and bodies, do in this nineteen hundred and fiftieth year hereby dedicate, bestow, be- queath, will, transmit or just give away, to the faculty, and our fellow students the following possessions. Article I To dear F.S.T,C. we leave our deepest love and appreciation for the fond rememberances received in the time honored walls. To Dr. Seabrook »« leave our heartiest thanks for the guiding hand he e. tended to us upon our arrival, wh ich we found need for during the remainder of our stay. To the Good Doctor and faculty we also leave thanks for the patience and knowledge shared with us. Article IV To the Junior Class we leave Newbold Training School and its occupants, our seats in the Good Doctor ' s classroom and all philosophy books available, also we leave Blue Biddy and pray that you get to the country safely. To our Sister Class we leave our love and our ability to progress and not retrogress. To the Freshmen we simply leave the motto Broncos Drive (A word to the wise is sufficient). Article V The following individuals leave these traits and abilities to lower classmen so that they may follow in the footsteps of their predecessors: William Hill leaves his ability to make speeches to Robert Small, and to Annie Wither- spoon he leaves his position in the Student Council. Gladys Bland leaves her walk to anyone who thinks they can use it. Harold Cushenberry and Herbert Spruill bequeath their brains to anyone fool enough to accept the burden. To Grover Hannon, Gaither Perkins leaves twelve inches. To any male with a timid voice Ed. Taylor leaves his deep baritone. Dot Crawley leaves her wit to Hilda Willdns. Mickey Reid bequeaths her height to Christine Moore. Thomas Barnes leaves his position as bus driver to the country to William Lide. Willie Carter leaves his ability to play basketball to Tom Rutherford. Lottie Munn bequeaths her scholarship to her sister Estella. Ethel Sutton wills her position in the Y.W.C.A. to Queen Pitt. La Von Haithman leaves his reverendly ability to Jonathan Smith. Lucille Brown wills her position as worship committee chairman to Mary Tucker. Dewitt Reid leaves his acting ability to James Eargle. John Gaines bequeaths his speed to John Brown. Emmett Parker bequeaths his drawing ability to James Pelham. Colethia Faison wills her ability to recite poems by Paul Lawrence Dunbar to Bernice Sellers. Resea Andrews leaves her alto voice to Julia Bowen. Corine Deberry leaves her singing ability to Rosa Venable. George Coburn leaves his coolness to Lynwood Flowers. Dorothy Cushenberry leaves her pleasing disposition to Connie Callender. EUaree Cunningham leaves her ability to wear smart clothes to Ruth Benjamin. Malcolm Hawkins wills his dignity to Sylevester Morton. To Wilhelmina Yelverton, Pearlie Worthy leaves her speaking ability. James Bellamy leaves his dramatic ability to Huie Parrish. Zebulon Gordon bequeaths his friendliness to Clifton Arrington. Thad McCurry wills his seat in the dining hall to any entering freshman. To James Pelham, Gus McLaughlin wills his football position. Note: TTiere are many of us who would like to leave something to someone, but due to the fact there are over one hundred seniors we have limited our will. WITNESS Mildred Reid Willie Carter Julia P. Juhah June McCown TESTORS EUaree Cunningham

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SOPHOMORE CLASS SOPHOMORES One year nearer the goal, the Sophomores found that after that first year the going was not bad, and that they could get along just fine by doing ex- actly what the professors order. Their position in college was no longer new and with the Sophomore classification, they could run things their way . The class had the largest enrollment of any Sophomore group at Fayetteville State and was second largest in number during this year ex- ceeded only by the Freshman enrollment. Class officers are as follows: President-Charles A. Stevens; Vice President -Prince Drake; Secretary- Thelma Robinson; Ass ' t Secretary-Alice Bennett; Treasurer-Ruth McNair. The Sophs took an active part in the affairs of the college and were well represented in extra-curricular activities. Composed of mature young men and women, they showed their abUity to meet the obligations cast upon them in their second year at Fayetteville State and they proved to be deserving of the spiritual values and sterling character present at this school. The majority of the class was made up of men who were returning to school after spending several years with Uncle Sam in defense of their country, and getting back to studies and classes was no easy task. Many adjustments had to be made, but no time was lost by these resolved men, who were also faced with many of the inconveniences existing in colleges this year. The Sophomores could always find time to take in a movie, or run to town and spend a few hours for entertainment, but the majority of their time was spent trying to satisfy the professors. They had been told that after their Freshman year they could become Alpha Kappa Mu without studying, but unfortunately they found this to be college propaganda so they decided the best thing to do was study at least one night a week, especially if they wanted to become Juniors and get all the choice privileges. Out of this class will come teachers, and many others and the prediction for the future is certainly bright with the prospect of their leadership. State en- courages an adequate purpose in life, calmness and confidence amid con- fusion, and Faith in God and your fellowman, and it is in the Sophomore year that students really begin to feel the effects of their Christian educa- tion.