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She was Jane Sophomore this year, and a member of the B. S. U. Council; so she had to come to school early for a council retreat. She felt dignified, but not too dignified to help her little sister to learn. The big campaign for the enlargement of our school was under way. Five hundred thousand dollars— Jane just couldn ' t conceive of that much money. But some people could— Mr. Easom and other members of the campaign committee assured us that such a huge amount of money existed, and the campaign progressed nicely. At last Jane had a chance to pay off the damage done to her pride at initiation last year. This day was full of fun and tricks, hut how her little sister ' s eyes bulged when she realized she had another day of it: she had expected only one. But they were good sports, and so were the boys. In October, everything led to a big reception for President and Mrs, Elliott, It was a glorious success, and many distinguished guests attended. The A. R. ' s and the K. L. ' s were just as big rivals as ever: each tried to lure the most new members. That splendid chapel program at the end of the Rush Week tallied an almost equal score for the societies. Then the old and new members alike joined in the competition of making their society THE society of the school. The annual holidays promised about the same joy and sorrow as last year. But on Thanks- giving Day Jane got a letter from Bill Co-ed saying he expected his furlough about the middle of December. Then, with the thrilling expectation of what Christmas Holidays and the fur- lough would bring. Jane went about singing. This is so nice to come home to. And she wasn ' t disappointed in the least. After sufficient cramming and the relief of learning that she had passed those colossal exami- nations. Jane realized there was only one more semester of school. But how glorious that .semester would be! Yes. it would be filled with thrilling experiences that Jane would never forget as long as she lived. Spring; There was warmth in that word, and along with the usual blooming flowers and green grass which beautify our campus came many important events. Among these was a mag- nificent production of Stephen Foster under the direction of Miss Cuthbertson and Miss Jcssup. Young in the field of dramatics, Gardner- ' Webb was proud of the splendid work of the young Classic Entertainers. The Junior-Senior Banquet was the eventful beginning of the end of the most glorious year of Jane ' s life. Thanks, frcshies. it was a wonderful affair. But Jane could hardly grasp the thought of graduation and departure, although she knew it had to come. May brought a May Queen? No. a new idea was included in the inauguration ceremonies. The beginning of these festivities was a banquet featuring the Honorable O, Max Gardner as guest speaker. The formal Investiture which was accepted by President Elli ott was followed by an address by Dr. Frank Graham. President of the University of North Carolina. Greetings were extended from colleges and universities throughout the South. As a culmination of the inauguration ceremonies, a pageant depicting the history of the college was presented and Miss Gardner-Webb was crowned. Graduation was on its way. and how proud Jane was to don the robe that signified that she had accomplished her work on this campus. It was a sad. yet joyous occasion— to be among the first class to have completed two years in this institution under the powerful new name of Gardner-Webb College. The Baccalaureate sermon was delivered by Dr. R. C, Campbell, pastor of the First Baptist Church of Columbia. South Carolina, followed by the graduation exercises on Monday morning, Jane then said a farewell to her dear Alma Mater and journeyed along life ' s highway. SADIE Clark, Historian Page Nineteen

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I CLASS HISTORY As 1 strong group of green freshmen coming from many towns and communities, we began our college life on Gardner-Webb campus in September. 1942. Let us look for a while at Jane Freshman and her ' big sister. Alice Sophomore, and some of their experiences. Alice Sophomore made it much easier for Jane Freshman to get accustomed to college life and introduced her to numbers of new people. Thanks. Alice, you kept me from getting homesick. But little did Jane realize she was still green until Alice dragged her from peaceful sleep about six o ' clock one morning shouting. Rat Day ! Queer sights were seen that day. and Alice Sophomore, with her friend Bill Co-ed. got some good laughs from the freshmen ' s strange apparel and their horror of rat court. Vc were then full-fledged college lads and lassies. ■We had a lovely fall, and Jane and lots of other freshmen picked cotton in the community as a patriotic duty. It was time for Thanksgiving Holidays before Jane knew it. But feasting just wasn ' t the order of the day now, because here Jane stopped to remember that only a short time ago some little yellow men hurled bombs on Pearl Harbor. With Johnny and Ted away at war, the usual feast and frolic was a bit passe: and there was nothing left for Jane to do but be obedient to the beckoning call of the classroom. Only three more weeks til Christmas, but Alice and Jane again noted that the meaning of holiday was changed. The former light- hearted connotation of this word now had a darker tinge which denoted sadness. Things weren ' t like they used to be. The New Year found Jane more light-hearted and ready for a year ' s work. She proved it when exam time came, and she pulled through with an unexpected number of quality points. February brought the dedication of the E. B. Hamrick Auditorium as the main event on the calendar. In March. Jane had to say Good-bye to Bill Co-ed who was leaving for the army. Many other co-eds dropped out like ants, cause Uncle Sammy needed them to help carry a gun. Jane poured out heart, soul, mind and body to give Alice Sophomore and the others a swell banquet- The patriotic idea seemed to be very successful, and everyone had a wonderful time. May, the month of Queens! Katherinc was ours, and a lovelier one couldn ' t be found Jane realized that school days were fastly fleeting: however, she couldn t mar the beauty and splendor of Katherine and her court with tear drops, even if she did have to exercise will power. Again Jane was thrilled down to her very toes when she learned of the dedication of the E. B, Hamrick Building, that magnificent, new white structure which dominated the campus. But this was to be a part of the commencement exercises, and that would be the end. Yes, it would be the end, but what a glorious end it would be with three governors on the scene at one time — Former Governor O. Max Gardner, Former Governor Clyde R. Hoey, and Governor Melville Broughton. This was too good to be true, but alas, it was true! The day arrived after months of careful preparation. Jane, serving as hostess on this eventful day, felt now as never before that she was a vital part of Gardner-Webb. Now she must carry on because Alice had donned the long, bl ck, academic robe signifying her almost immediate departure. With the last day of May came graduation and a fond farewell to Alice. September, 1943. My! The campus looked all ready to receive the new additions to our college. Jane just knew she was going to love our new President. Mr. Elliott, and what a treat to have a splendid person like Mrs, James P, Morgan as Dean of Women. Page Eighteen

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mammmmm mm mmmmmuwi ggg gl LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT Wc. the Sophomores of Cardncr-WeltJt. are Hearing the end of a short journey of college life. Before launching out into the unknown waters of the future, we wish to pause briefly and glance back on the exciting and momentous days here. So, as we hastily drop Anchor ' and reminisce, we. the Class of 1944, do hereby make and declare this to be our Last Will and Testament. Lifting Anchor and renewing our course, we. the Sophomore Class of Gardner-Weltli College. Cleveland County. City of Boiling Springs, State of North Carolina, do hereby will to those who harbor here our prized possessions as follows: Article I — To President Elliott 1. To Mr. Elliott, our beloved Captain, we leave our sincerest thanks for the expert guidance in steering us safely through rough waters. We also leave our best wishes for a future of many successful voyages, free from tempests and troubled seas. Article II — To Oi ' R Successors 1. To you. we leave our ideals— to cherish, to reach, and even to surpass. 2. We leave you the privileges that we have enjoyed, hoping you will have even more. 3. We leave you our hopes for the brightest future possible. Article III— To Ovr Teachers 1. To our sponsor. Mr. Stacey, we leave our thanks and appreciation for bis splendid leadership and noble support throughout these two years, 2. To all the faculty we leave our fond remembrances for all your kindness and helpfulness in our hours of need. i. The Sophs of Minerva Hall will to the faculty of Minerva Hall one peaceful night without noise overhead. Article IV — -To ariovs Sttdents i. I. Met Hamrick, leave my key to chemistry lab to any deserving freshman. 2. We. R0S.-1 Philbeck and Raye Seism, do hereby will to Dorothy Franklin and Ovella Benfield our memorable room of ■4.V44. including the artistically decorated door which we personally designed. 3. I, Pig Grigg. do hereby will to .MilHc Causby my ability to make announcements in the dining room. 4. I, Clyde McAIister, do hereby will and bequeath to J. T. Jones, Jr., my diplomatic wavs and Pennsyl- vania Railroads. 5. I, Sadie Clark, do will my drug-store sun tan to Hal Pratt. 6. I, Blanche Whitaker. do hereby will my Evening-in-Paris makeup to Colcen Hill. 7. I. Jeanne Blanton. will my shorthand ability to Polly Costner. 8. I. Guy E. Johnson, do will my popularity and history books to Samuel Hill. 9. I. Gerry Walker, will my excess telephone calls to Florida to Louise Edwards. 10. I. Mabel Spangler, will to Sara Elam my taking ways. 11. I. Virginia Seism, will to Pauline Costner the thrill of writing to an unseen friend. 12. I, Gwen Biggerstaff. will my red sweater to Sara Elam. 1. ' . I. Sara Bankhead. will my vice-presidency in the Tookers Club to Pollyanna Camp. 14. I, Frances Gillespie, wish to will my piano pl.iying and esi ecially my own composition to .Margaret Roberts, who so appreciates good music, 15. I, Mary Olga Watson, leave my innocent countenance to Lib Seism, 1 . I. Lucy Fortune, will my roommate to Ozclle Martin with hopes that she can manage her. 17. I. Kathryn .McKinney. will Hilton Hamrick to Ruby Connor. 18. I. Mae Chapman, will my curls to Mary Kale Boslic. 19. I. Mavin Boyles. will my ability to giggle to Bernicc McMurry. 20. I. Helen Lancaster, will Polly Costner my banking establishment. 2L I. -Merle Butler, will my presidency of W. A. A. to a most athlelic girt. 22. I. Lucirlle Causby. will my ability to handle three leaves in one week-end to Jeanne Rollins, 23. 1 Louise (larrctt, will my position in basketball to Luciclle Cash. 24. I. Marjoric Hammett. will my speed to anyone who can find it. 25. I. Miriam Hamrick, leave my pleasing personality to Margaret Wacastcr, 26. I. Meredith McGinnis. leave my graceful walk to Prue Parker. 27. 1. Ruth Moscly, leave my daily (news) letter to Ozclle .Martin. 28. I. Mabel Padgett. leave my originality to Celeste McGinnis. 29. I. Margaret W.ishburn, will my musical voice to Evelyn Harrill. 30. L Joyce Tate, leave my unsurpassable interest in dramatics to Jackie Huskey and Elwanda Scruggs. 31. I. J.-jync Elliott, leave my knowledge of literature to Coli-en Talbcrt. 32. 1. M.Trgarcl Whitaker, leave my athletic interests to Nell .Shytlc. Earleen Washburn, and Miriam Lipscomb. 3.1. I. Boltby Cr.ipps. leave to Bt b Beason some of my jovial ways. 34. c. Mr. and Sirs. L. L Kani| e. will to Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Dameron our interest in school activities. 35. I. Carolyn Hill, leave my literature book to Mary .Sue Keeter. hoping she can get more out of it than I did. 36. I, Verdie Chapman, do will my endless chatting ability to Ruth Ware. 37. I. Thelma Cash, do will some of my modest ways to Earleen Towcry and Martha Ann Walker, 38. I, Bertie Lee Spurling. will my ability to diet to H.-il Pr.itt. Jr. In Witness Whereof, we. the Senior Class of 1944, the testators, have set our hand and seal hereto this twenty-r th day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and forty-four (1944 . THE SENIOR CLASS (SealI Signed, seated, published and declared as and for their last will and testament by the Senior Class of 1944. the above-named tesutors. in the presence of us. who. at their request and in the presence of them and of each other, have subscribed our names, hereto as witnesses on the day and year last aforesaid. It ' itnesscs: Heave AllOV, Pbogg Horne, An.ve Cuor Mabel Padgett, Attorney Page Twenty