Greensboro College - Echo Yearbook (Greensboro, NC)

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The Nineteen Hundred Thirty-Eight Year Book of the Senior Class of Greensboro College.. Greensboro N. C

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Copyright 1938 FRANCES GRIFFIN Editor WINIFRED GRAY Business Manager

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Through The Years + + + ' And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him. Luke 2:40 FROM a scrap of charter paper the child Greensboro College grew — grew for a century from that scrap of paper to the beloved educational institu- tion which today we are proud to claim as our Alma Mater. The growth has not been easy. Early nineteenth century southerners were not convinced of the need for female education. Money was scarce. But loyal friends fought valiantly and tirelessly and success crowned their efforts. Greens- boro College became more than a charter. She became an actual institution whose halls resounded with the activity of girls. Two decades saw her growth unhampered. Students and faculty in- creased. The building was improved. But not for long did she prosper, for soon the lapping flames of fire destroyed the entire main building, and the devastating war between the states prevented any attempts at rebuilding. Again, however, friends came to the rescue and managed to reconstruct the college which once more began an upward climb. She continued to grow, gaining friends, students, recognition, and esteem. At the turn of the century financial conditions and another fire threatened to destroy her existence, but alumnae and friends prevented the disaster. Since that time, unimpeded the old institution has steadily grown. Throughout her hundred years Greensboro College has been sheathed in a spirit that has steadily waxed stronger. That spirit which goaded her founders has been transmitted by her children from those pioneers to us today who are celebrating her centennial. Without that spirit she could never have survived the many misfortunes that have come to her. Christian atmosphere, refinement, loyalty, intimacy, wholesome fun. fellowship, and true friendship belong to her — and to her alone, for there is a certain indescribable something found on the old college hill that cannot be discovered anywhere else. Girls have entered her doors for nearly a century, and girls have come out filled with those traditions which have clung to them long after their col- lege days are over. Her heritage is dear , and her spirit strong. One hundred years ago some few men had the wisdom to realize that education for women was. r - and is. just as important as educa- tion for men. And those men had the courage to fight for their belief. Greensboro College has ever been filled with the wisdom which prompted her founders. Her presi- dents have administered wisely