Lenoir Rhyne College - Hacawa Yearbook (Hickory, NC)

Text from Pages 1 - 166 of the 1912 volume:

Carl A. Rudisill Library 117b DD3S3S7 1 o V e -ta-tae J cr W.Wvaw. SPECIAL COLLECTION LD 3061 •L3U25 H3 1912 kh63 c 1 DATE DUE - 1 , SPECIAL COLLECTION PRESSES OF CLAY PRINTING CO. H IC KORY, N. C. H o Olls i MPUS W A_ LLS Ho lump 4 19 12 Publtahci Annually by Ibr mxxm- (Ulafifl nf IGrnmr (Enllrrir Bitrknry. Nnrtb. (Earolina CARL A. RUDu LIBRARY LENOIR RHYNE COLLEGE UI0 3 ru. Unbrrt Auiirramt Uniirr, S. 3. 3ht grateful rrmrmbraurr at lita srrtrirr aa a SUmnbrr, Prraturut, ulruatw, utuunrtrr anil iFarthfnl ifirtrnii of Urtuitr ttollrgr Mr iirfiiratr tins iaaur nf iBarauia jfllT- 3- - REV. ROBERT ANDERSON YODER, D. D. Dedication History Robert Anderson Yoder was born eight miles west of Lincolnton, N. C, August 16, 1853. After pursuing his studies in the public schools, one year being spent in Hickory, and, having decided early in life to devote himself to the work of the ministry, he entered North Carolina College, Mt. Pleasant, N. C. , in the Fall of 1872. He studied for two years. Because of a lack of money, he went to Illinois in search of work. While there he attended the Univer- sity of Illinois during the session of ' 74- ' 75 and taught in the public school the following year. He returned to N. C, College and studied in both classical and theological courses, graduating in 1877 with the degree of Bachelor of Arts. He then came to Hickory in search of work. Finding none he went to Conover. Two Lutheran Pastors decided to make use of him and the three men planned to establish a school which had just made a feeble start. On a warm day in July 1877, nineteen pupils met t he new and only In- structor in a private house to begin work. Prof. Yoder was married on the ninth of May, 1878, to Rosa E. Fisher, daughter of the late Captain J. A. Fisher, of Salisbury, N. C. By this alliance a true help-mate was secured, the wife spending many years as an officer in the schools which her husband sought to found and at the same time giving able attention to her duties in the home. In September, 1878, the school was opened in its own new building under the name of Concordia High School. Through the first four years, Prof. Yoder as Principal and his wife as Matron and Teacher of Mu.sic were the only Instructors. In 1881 the school was chartered with the name of Concordia College and Prof. Yoder was continued as Principal, though Dr. P. C. Henkel was President in name. During this period the school enjoyed a moderate patronage and seems to have had a healthful outlook. In the Spring of 1883, Prof. Yoder resigned in order to pursue a special course in theology and spent one year at the Lutheran theological Seminary in Philadelphia. After his return he was elected a member of the Board of Trustees of Concordia College and continued in this relation until, in 1888, he was again called to the Institution and made President of the Faculty. He served in this capacity at Conover to the end of the session of ' 90- ' 91. Under his incumbency the school enjoyed its most prosperous season, the enrollment reaching as high as 120 and increasing almost continuously in the Collegiate department. The Fall of 1890 commemorates the offer of what was known as the Lenoir school site to the Tennessee Synod of the Lutheran Church. The offer was rejected. The entire Faculty of Concordia College, with one ex- ception, resigned. Under the leadership of Prof. Yoder, Dr. J. C. Moser, Revs. W. P. Cline and A. L. Crouse, the Lenoir offer was accepted, these four men making themselves financially responsible for the erection of the required building, School was opened in old Highland Hall in the Fall of 1831. The following- summer the Administration building, planned and supervised by President Yoder, was erected. The school was incorporated Jan. 4, 1892, under the name of Lenoir College, and was adopted as the College of the Tennessee Synod in 1895. Then from 1891 to 1901 Prof. Yoder was President of Lenoir College, resigning in the latter year after which he spent his whole time in the Pastorate. In October 1907, he was elected to membership on the Board of Trustees of L moir C )lle e and was re-elected regularly until his death which occurred in the early morning of May 16, 1911. In all, he give nineteen years of service as head of the school work of the Tennessee Synod, in its beginnings, thro ' the period of strife and divi- sion, in the time of re-establishment and vindication and always with heroic self-sacrifice Early in the year 1879, Prof. Yoder accepted a call to become Pastor of St. James Lutheran Church, near Newton, N. C. From that time until the time of his dea h he sustained the relation of Pastor of some congregation or parish along with his labors in the class-room. In this office he served twatve diff rant congregations, all except two being in Catawba county. This long period of service in the ministry, his prominent service as an offher of synod and the fact that his name appears on nearly every special program of the Synod during the past thirty years show that he was a Mas- ter in the pulpit and a leader in the Synod. In the larger field he served as President of the United Synod from 1902 to 1906 and Chairman of the H: m3 Mission and Church Extension Board from 1908 to 1910. Recognizing in this Preacher-Professor a man of genius, the public call- ed upon him for more service. Accordingly, he was made County Superin- tendant of schools for Catawba county in the summer of 1884 and continued until the summer of 1893. As a Student, he took high rank, especially in Mathematics, for which he had native talent, and in which he distinguished himself in later life. Every step was paved by hard work. He favorably impressed his superiors both n ar and far. The ups and downs of his own College days taught him to labor for and exercise an interest in his students. He was the first beneficiary s ' udent of the Tennessee Synod and he was ever elert and active in the support of others who followed him. He was studious. He finished his classical course and laid the foundation of a ' theological education at the same time. Though deprived of a regular theological course he neverthe- less made himself a capable theologian after he left College so that he serv- ed as Professor of Theology in connection with his school work, and was honored in 1899 by his Alma Mater with the Degree of Doctor of Divinity. As a Professor, Dr. Yoder found the largest opportunity to exercise his native talent. He was, by nature, a teacher. Having a strong intellect trained to a logical method and being deeply interested in the education of the youth he found his greatest work in exercising these faculties. He was abundantly able to analyze thoroughly the most abstract problems connected with his numerous subjects. He possessed a fluency of speech by which he was able to convey his own clear conceptions in a simple, easily understood and interesting manner. And withal, his teaching rested upon a basis of thorough personal conviction of truth and was saturated with a certitude beyond which his students never cared to inquire and with which he could in a signal way draw out, shape and build up character. As a College President, Dr. Yoder rendered Lenoir College and the Lutheran Church an immeasurable service. The period during which he served was one of peculiar severity and uncertainty. It was the period of beginnings in which mountain-like obstacles were many. Tact, a genial nature, sound judgement, far-sighted wisdom, strong faith, dignity and large executive ability constitute the equipment of this successful pioneer in educational work. A man of such a mould, at the head of an Institution, could not but make an impression on his work. Lenoir College stands as a monument to, and, in many ways, reveals this great educator. In her stand for positive Christianity, broad culture, accurate scholarship, co-education, and the development of Christian character, Lenoir College shows forth the dominant educational principles of her former beloved President. As a Member of the Board, his varied and successful experience, ripe scholarship, sound judgement, devoted heart, and active life made him an increasingly valuable member whose counsels were sought, whose advice was gladly received and place will not be easily filled. Many Ministers, School-teachers, Lawyers, and other professional men owe a large part of their success to the inspiration and interest for their work which was excited in them by Dr. Yoder. Hosts of men and women possess their spiritual heritage because he lived among them. These his intellectual and spiritual children, through whom he, though dead, yet liveth, will unite with the Hacawa in the recognition that his was a life well spent in the service of his fellow countrymen. M. L. Stirewalt. rig Br. 1 J ■ mm HACAWA STAFF FRANCES GLASS H. J. SHEALY A. M. HUFFMAN F. J. ELLER Editor-in-Chief Assistant Editor-in-Chief Art-Editor Business Manager ar THE friends of the Hacawa we wish to sub- mit this, the fourth volume of our Annual. We are aware that many weaknesses will be found, but we trust we shall not be doubted when we say: We have done what we could. We have tried to represent different phases of college life. If in looking through these pages you will be drawn closer together in the spirit of love and comradeship for Old Lenoir, and the things for which she stands, we shall have accomplished our purpose. THE EDITOES $6 Po S TK FACULTY ROBERT LINDSAY FRITZ, A. M. PRESIDENT Professor of Philosophy WILLIAM HERBERT LITTLE, A. M. Dean Professor of History and Modern Lan- guages. GEORGE HERMAN HARTWIG, A.B. Librarian Prof ssor of English Language and Literature. WILLIAM JACOB STIREWALT, A B. Professor of Latin MARTIN LUTHER STIREWALT, A M. Professor of Greek and Economics KARL BERNARD PATTERSON. A. M. Secretary Professor of Mathematics and Astron- omy. WILLIAM AUGUSTUS RUDISILL, A. M. Profjssar of Chemistry and Physics KILLIAN AUGUSTUS PRICE, A. B., M. D. Professor of Physiology LILLIE BELLE HALLMAN A Music Professor of Practical and Theoretical Music. SOLOMON GRANT LOHR, Superintendent of Highland Hal ELLA BELLE SHIREY Lady Principal BARBARA RUDISILL A Music, Lenoir College Assistant Piano Teacher STELLA MESSENGER Art ELEANOR STECHER, Professor of Voice and Expression MRS. S. G. LOHR Matron Highland Hall Alma Mater Fairest jewel, dear Lenoir, Hail to thee! Thou art divine! For the spirit we adore Is embosomed in thy shrine, Thou dost heed the call to duty, Seek for goodness, truth and beauty. Thou vvast cradled, dear Lenoir, In Obstructions swelling - tide; But the Watchman on the shore Taught the Pilot how to guide, May the God who nurtured thee Guard thy future destiny. Though thy sisters, dear Lenoir, Have excelled thee in renown, Tis the Past they glory o ' er; In the Future is thy crown. Time has saved his rarest gem To adorn thy diadem. Alma Mater, dear Lenoir, Home of love and Friendship ' s birth, Fondest mem ' ries evermore Linger round thy sacred hearth. Mem ' ries of youth ' s brightest day Fast, how fast, it fades away. Hail! 0, Hail! Then, dear Lenoir, Spirit of pure joy and mirth, Gird thyself forever more With the truth that gave thee birth; May ' st thou heed the call to duty- Seek for goodness, truth and beauty. G. ' l r K Wi y 7! TKe © Ye. Ol vn. oi CL IO T Preparatory Department Mary Snarr Terry Shell - Mabel Powlas OFFICERS President Vice-President Secretary and Treasurer ROLL Sallie Fisher Mary Snarr Jeretta Miller Eloise McCoy Ninna Leonard Lillie Settlemyre Paul Ashby Fred Russell Blair Yount Charlie Dowell Terry Shell Collins Horney Clarence Lael Earl Smyre Robert Price Eugenia Long Anna Wike Mabel Powlas Winnie Leonard Edith Settlemyre Annie Barringer J. M. Patterson Edward Shuford Craig Yoder Vandora Stuck Neely Kincade Earnest Seitz Bert B. Bodenhamer J. Walter Miller Lucian Bain Sub-Freshman Class H. L. Faggart J. E. Shealy Blooma Glass Colors Garnet and Grey OFFICERS President Vice-President Secretary ROLL H. L. Faggart G. E. Rockett J. W. Mosteller G. O. Miller R. J. Plyler R. C. Huffman J. F. Shafer J. B. Stevens Ora Miller Blooma Glass J. E. Rendleman H. E. Bonds R. M. Cook F. S. Conrad J. C. Ingold O. M. Litaker A. L. Pence Louis Sease Winnie Stine Bertie Huitt Daisy Agner Freshman Class Motto Wisdom rather thin wealth Colors Garnet and Gold Flower Narcissus Yell Nineteen-fifteen Rah! Rah! Rah! Nineteen-flfteen Ha! Ha! Ha! Are we in it? Well I guess, Nineteen-fifteen Yes! Yes! Yes! Grover E. Harward Annie P. Powlas James A. Fry Dora C. Rhodes Lucy E. Yoder Elon A. Abernethy Mary G. Abernethy B. Katherine Aderholt B. Chloe Aderholt Victor D. Aderholt John W. Aiken Orie Lee Black Nettie G. Black Minnie E. Beam Carl V. Cline Harold S. Deal J. Leroy Deaton Mildred M. Derrick Lila C. Duke Paul Greene Lelia A. Hagood B. Thomas Hale Luke P. Hahn Sam W. Hahn Blakley B. Harris O. Newel Haigler Casper A. Kipps M. Celeste Lippard Carl O. Lippard OFFICERS President Vice-President Secretary and Treasurer Poet Historian CLASS ROLL W. Pearl Mackie Brantly L. Newsome Ruth Parrott L. Ode Parker Charlie Parker A. Nannette Rudisill John A. Rudisill Justus C. Rudisill Aubery B. Rudisill Clarence L. Rhyne Cebar C. Sheely M. Elvira Sheely W. Hill Smith Ernest E. Smith Lewis W. Shimpock Roy T. Troutman Weston L. Taylor Roy C. Turbyfill H. Miller Williams Earl D. Whisenhunt Carrol N. Yount Noah D. Yount Freshman Class Poem First all was strange and very queer, Though boys were nice and girls were dear. And oh! so kindly welcomed us! But— yet, in spite of all the fuss— We felt a bit homesick and bad And hard work made us blue and sad. Now things slide smooth and sometimes gay, Keep growing nicer day by day: We ' ve ceased to stare like kiddies green. But put on airs, and as we seem To feel at home in this dear place, We settle down to work apace. You Juniors and you Sophs— pshaw!— At first of you we stood in awe. But now- ah me! it is quite clear You ' re as mortal as a Freshman here. Of Seniors still we feel a little shy. But they will be different by and by. Don ' t laugh at us if we are shy, Don ' t tease us when we fret or cry. What did you do when you were new? The selfsame thing that we now do. — And the generations that shall come Will do the same as we have done. Where ' er the schools, where ' er the places, There ' ll be strange folks and strange faces. In every school in all the world There is a Freshman boy and a Freshman girl. Dora Rhodes -Poet Freshman Class History Three of us have finished the two years of preparatory work here. Last year our class consisted of twenty-five members. Seventeen of us having been successful, entered this year as Freshmen. A large number of new students, whom we gladly welcomed, joined us. Shortly after the opening we held our first class meeting, and elected our officers. At this meeting fifty-one members were en rolled. Several other meetings were held during the year, when there was any business to transact. At first the higher classes laughed at us, and called us Freshies, but what did we care for that. We soon showed them what a Freshie could do. They — especially the Sophs— were soon compelled to respect us after we had shown them that we were game enough to protect ourselves. We were well represented in athletics. Our boys took leading places in base-ball, foot-ball and track-team. In tennis they took the lead. The Varsity Tennis Team was constituted of members from our class. Our girls did fine playing in basket-ball and tennis. We are proud of our class, for we know that it is the largest in the history of the College; we feel that the Faculty is proud of us because they have been so kind to us. We have toiled patiently and persistently with our work during the year, and tried to live up to our motto Wisdom rather than wealth. ' ' We have spent a very pleasant and successful year together. The majority of us expect to return in the fall. Lucy Emma Yoder Sophomore Class Colors Green and Gold Motto Labor conguers all things Yell A buvo, and a bivo, And a buvo, bivo bum! Bum get a rat trap bigger than a cat trap! Bum get a rat trap bigger than a cat trap! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah!-Freshman! Flower Carnation OFFICERS L. L. Lohr Stella Wessinger Lula Rudisill J. D. Rudisill President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer CLASS ROLL L. L. Lohr J. D. Rudisill J. L. Sox T. P. Rhyne D. P. Whitley H. K. Drye J. J. Stuck C. E. Fritz C. M. Ada-ns C. C. Carpenter G. H. Huffman J. L. Henderson Fred Rudisill L. E. Bolick D. M. Long Flossie Gilbert Ethel Tussing Stella Wessinger Edna Hammon Lillian Plonk Maud Powlas Lula Rudisill Edna Stuck Rosa Wertz Willie Ash by Sophomore Class Poem Earnest thoughts within me rise When I behold afar, The dear old class of fourteen Shining like a star. The Juniors seem to be all right, The Seniors we adore; The class we like the best Is our dear Sophomore. The class of unconquered will, A class that does its best; Serene and resolute and still And calm and self possessed. Our class is brave and bold; W3 move in comely manner; Indeed the reason must be told We ' re loyal to the Sophomore banner. A class that ' s very industrious We never shun our work; And we hope to be real famous. For our duty we do not shirk. We do not claim we ' re so smart But we do have a little knowledge; And we are vain enough to think, We are the best at Lenoir College. Fred Rudisill Sophomore History On September the sixth, nineteen hundred and ten, thirty-two Fresh- men entered Lenoir College, faithfully believing ' that there remained worlds yet unconquered, and that by labor alone we may hope to conquer them. With these thoughts dorminant in our minds all the perplexing problems were unflinchingly met. Many difficulties and stumbling-blocks were en- countered, but we tried manfully to make of them stepping stones to future success, September of 1911 again found us at our post, with our number slightly decreased, although several recruits filled the places of part of the deserters. Now we were looked up to, and feared by the Freshmen; looked down up- on and ridiculed by the higher classes, because in us they saw their own superiors. Whether it is in the Class-Room, Society Hall, or on the Athletic Field we have proved ourselves second to no class in school. And especially in athletics have we out classed them all. While Freshman we triumphed over the Sophomores in base-ball, the score of which would startle you. On the gridiron the combined forces of the Freshmen and Preps fought nobly and scored only a goose-egg against us. With the successes of the past, who doubt that we may not be more successful in the future since we believe that labor conquers all. T. P. Rhyne Sj The Spirit of Unrest (Permission to print this poem was granted by the author, and the Cosmopolitan Mag-azine. through the request of the Editors of the Hacawa ) A ghostly band, that revels below, Laughs loud, as we plough through the main. A spirit hand at the helm I know, Fears naught from the hurricane; And never a sail is reefed to the gale Though the waves roll, mountain high. The skipper pale, will never quail At a blood, threatening sky. For staunch and strong we ride the foam To the shores of No Man ' s Land. To us belong no thoughts of home, On the decks no mortals stand. A ghostly guest, from prow to stern Walks ever, from dark to dawn. From wearied unrest, we may never turn. For the anchor chaims are gone. In coral caves, sea-spirits awake And watch with a wondering guest, On the crested waves, at the course we take, To the wandering Isle Unrest. And no one knows and no one cares If the cruise be wisely planned — Where each one goes — how each one fares Or who shall voice command. The sky may gleam, like burnished brass, Or shroud with its inky black; In a soulless dream, the eyeless pass, As we follow an endless track. For naught avails, if the bellying sails Should plunge us down in the days Though seas overwhelm, the ghost at his helm, Is a thing that never sleeps. Richard F. Little, ' 13 ' JUNIOR CLASS JUNIOR CLASS-Continued Colors Black and Gold Junior Class Emblem Marechal Neil Rose Yell Hobble, gobble, razzle, dazzle, Sis! bcom! bah! One nine one three Rah! Rah! Rah! OFFICERS Richard H. Shuford Corvie Lou man Naomi Cline Daniel C. Holt John L. Morgan - J. Allison Abernathy Michael M. Ki| ps Richard F. Little R. Campbell Lake John Mouser Edgar Z Pence Gertrude F. Deal Conie B. Lowman Jettie R. Plonk President Vice-President Secretary and Treasurtr Poet Historian CLASS POLL Howard S. Rh} ne Rich id II. fhnford G. G. L. Sawyer Lottie E. Cline K. Naomi Cline Nora Coulter Louise M. Eargle Mamie Lee Miller Daniel C. Holt Junior Class Poem Juniors, Juniors, fifteen are we! Juniors, Juniors, one nine one three! For three long years we ' ve struggled on, And now, the goal, we ' ve almost won. But why rush on with so great haste? For here we may our efforts waste. If we could live those days again, No doubt we ' d see how weak and vain Our fight has been, although we hope, Not many things but much in scope, And seek for all that ' s due to us In Love, in Honor and in Trust. At last when College life is o ' er, And we must leave dear old Lenoir. We ' ll Rally ' round the flag alone And here for all our faults atone By yelling loud for old L. C. With thankful hearts: One Nine One Three . D. C. Holt Junior History The fall of 1909 marked the advent of twenty-six mighty fresh Freshmen into this institution. The following fall we returned with eighteen old members and seven enlisted recruits to act as wise fools. And now we come back only fifteen strong, tis true, but with fifteen whole-souled bright Juniors to fight the batll js now forced upon us. We started off with new resolutions and with the determination of ac- complishing great things. But during the session we have struck many steep hills and much tough mud. Still, regardless of the many stumbling- blocks, pitfalls, cuts and ruts, blue feelings and accusations, both true and untrue, we have decided that after all we have not been so far outstripped by any preceding Junior class. Thus we come to the close of our third year. Our class has furnished during the session: seven Literary Society Presidents, and Vice-President of the Young Men ' s Bible Society, Secretary and Treasurer of the Athletic Association, Tennis manager, Foot-Ball Manager and the champion runner of the South. We all have plenty of nerve, but none of us have enough to ask the Faculty what they think of us. We sincerely hope to see all of our class return next year with that dignified Senior look. J. L. Morgan ARTHUR MILTON HUFFMAN, R. A. Hickory, N. C. Our wills are our? 1 know not why. Entered Sophomore Class; Class President (2) Chrestonian Anniversary (3); In She Stoops to Conquer (3); Junior Orator ' s Medal (3); President Chrestonian Society (3); Hacawa Art Editor (4) , Class President (4) ; Lenor- ian Business Mgr. (4). Huff is a very reserved young man, but good-natured and accomodating:. Has high am- bitions, and expects to reach the goal by tenaci- ousty holding on. He is the old maid of the class; very precise as to details, and possesses a will of his own. Strong Class Spirit is oneof his virtues. In music he is especially gifted and will continue his study of piano. MARY ELIZARETH STROUP, B. A. Hickory, N. C. A sweet and virtuous soul Member of Eumenean Society; Vice- President Senior Class. Chaplain of Eumenean Society (4). Mary is a faithful worker; conscientious and careful of details. Life to her is a serious matter. She has been accused by some of having one frivolus thought, hut this report is not generally believed. Having faith in patience and persis- tence as the powers by which results are reached we shall expect to hear; before many years, of Mary ' s having accomplished wondeis. HORACE JULIAN SHEALY, B. A. Little Mountain, S. C. No lapse of moons can canker love whatever fickle tongues may say. Entered Senior 1911. Member of Euronian Literary Society, and Bible Society. Assistant Editor in Chief of Hacawa, class prophet and class poet 1911-12. President of Society one term, Debator for anniversary; Anto- nio in The Merchant of Venice; ex- p?cts to scudy medicine. Rastus came to us from Newberry in October but he is truly one of us. He will win his de- gree in the special course of Flirtation, Economy, and Campustry if he continues his present course and incidently he will win his A. B.. by applying himself just a few periods in the week. This is a man of force and talent, during this short year he has made for himself here a place as an actor, an artist, an orator and a writer; but not being sufficiently moved by his gifts in these lines, he will b- ' gin next year a battle for his M. D. and we are sure he will win. FRANCES SETTLE GLASS. A. B. JSxpret gi.otl R -idsville, N. C. A perfect wo nan, nobly planned. To warn, to comfort, and command. E itared Jumir from Monmouth, [11. F in 1910; Class Sec. (3,4) ; President Eume- nean Society two terms, and Sec. one term (3); V.-Pres. Glee Club (3,4); Sec. and Treas. of Oak View Missionary Guild(4);Vics-Pres. Dramatic Club (3); President Dramtic Club (4); Member Ladies Athletic Association (3, 4); Ex- pression Medal 3 ; Pres. Vice-Pres. and Sec. Eumenean Society (4) ; Lenorian Exchange J ditor (4); Editor-in- Chief of Hacawa (4). Patsy annexed herself to us in our Junior year, without elaborate ceremonies, yet welcome we her. Like a good sister she has been carefu of her own business in our family, and truly it may be said she is ours. She is one of the hardest workers in the class, has gone into nearly every thing, and has come out on t op. We cannot speak in too high terms of her, for she has been a loyal and steadfast member of the class of ' 12. By her winning personality and amiable disposi- tion she has endeared herself to everyone who has made her acquaintance. We wish her much suc- cess in the future as an expression teacher FORREST JAVIE ELLER, B. A. Salisbury, N. C. How pure at heart and sound in head. Entered L. C. 1907; Student ' s Com- mission (Prep., 2, 3, 4,) Fresh-Soph Debate (1, 2); Treas. Athletic Associa- tions (2) Euronian Anniversary (3) ; Lenorian Staff; (3) Sec. Athletic As- sociation (3) ; Junior Orator (3) ; Pres. Student Commission, (4); Business Mgr. of Hacawa(4) ; Base ball Mgr. (4) ; V-Pres. Athletic Association (4) ; Pres. Mission Study Class (4); Sec. Young Men s Bible Society (4) ; Has held every office in the Euronian Literary Society. ' Javie is one member of our class whose na- ture cai.not be sounded in a short time, nor ex- pressed in a few words. But he is as good as sold, and. with but few exceptions, a favori ' e with students and faculty alike. He has marked executive and business ability. Many college or- pranizatiors nave, in turbulent seas, felt hiss eady hand at the helm. On the gridiron he is always in evidence. lie attends Chapel, S. S-, and KibleSoeiety regularly, Javie stands for what is best at L moir C illeper For the simple fact that what h _■ does speaks louder than what he says. ANNIE REEVES BARBER Music Barber. N. C. Your words have virtue such as draws a faith- ful answer from the breast. Entered as Music Student 19J8; mem- ber of Philalethean Literary Society; Athletic Association; Rowan County Club; Glee Club; Literary work until mid-term of 1911. Held every office of Phili Society. Betsey walksin baauty like the night Of cloudless climes aud starry skies. And all that ' s best of dark and bright Meet in her aspect, and her eyes, Thus mellowed to that tender light Which heaven to gaudy day denies. LILLIAN GERTRUDE HARRILL Forest City, N. C. Who battled for the true, the just. Entered Sophomore Class in 1909-10; Member of Philalethean Literary So- ciety; Oakview Missionary Guild; Glee Club; Athletic Association; Captain of Basket Ball Team 1911-12; held every office in Philalethean Literary Society Except Treasurer; President of Glee Club 1910-11; President of Athletic As- sociation 1911-12; Secretary of Athletic Association 1910-11; President of Class 1910-11; Secretary of Class 1909-10; Played the part of Nerissa in The Mer- chant of Venice 1911-12. Ted is a jolly jrirl, she enjoys life, and makes everyone around her enjoy it. Her motto might be What I think 1 must speak, and she is admir- ed for her frankness. No girl could be a tiuer friend. She always doe.-s her own work well, and has time left over te help others A leader in Athletics. Very proficient in German. ELLA MAIE RHODES Music and Expression Lincolnton, N. C. And melt the waxen hearts of men. Portia in The Merchant of Venice (4) Pres. Philalethean Society (1911); Treasurer of P. L. Society (1909-10) ; Sec. Dramatic Club (10-12) ; Vice- Pres. P. L. Society (1911-1912); Orchestra ( ' 09-10); Vice-Pres. Crescendo Music Club (1911-12); Oakview Missionary Guild; Glee Club: Athletic Association. Peg is a queenly girl who unconsciously com- pells the homage of all those who know her. Her talents are many and varied. Her charming voice and personality would make it easy for her to attain any aspiration she might have in the line of public reading; while her most natural position is before a piano. She is very hard to become ac- quainted with, but the longer one knows her the better they like her. ROBERT ANDERSON YODER, Jr. Hickory, N. C. And he, he knew a thousand things Chrestonian Society; has held every office in the Society, Football Team (2,3, 4); Track 3) ; Football captain (4) Editor-in-Chief Lenorian; (4) Class His- torian (3), Mr. Hastings, in She Stoops to Conquer (3) Chrestonian Anniversary (3); Junior Orator (3). Ft. A. is always well informed on every subject that can be broached. He has a remarkable mem- ory: is a born mathematician; is noted for his absentmindedness A handsome and popular fellow. His enthusiasm when once aroused knows no bounds. He is capable of winning any laurels upon which he may fix his desire, but he is young: yet and needs to learn m ire thoroughly the lesson of stick-to-it-ive ness. ETHEL PLONK Kings Mountain, N. C. Wearing all that weight of learning- lightly like a Mower. Entered Sophomore Class from the Normal, 1909: Class Sec. (2); Class Pres (3) ; Treas. Athletic Association (3); Sec. Cresendo Music Club (3). Pres. Missionary Guild (4). Member Missionary Guild (2,3,4); Athletic As- sociation (2, 3, 4) ; Oakview Orchestra (3, 4) ; Jessica in The Merchant of Venice (4); Has held every office in the Philalethean Literary Society. Spid is our little sister. Womanly dignity and childlike simplicity are so blended in her com- posite nature that we cannot analyze it perfectly, but the class of nineteen twelve is proud of her. whether she will ultimately become a celebrated violinist, of which there is promise, a society bell, a missionary, or a seamstress. Class History of 1912. History, it has been said, is philosophy teaching by examples, and yet some distinguished critics have spoken in a very contemptuous manner of history. General Lee, said, The historian tells either what is false, or what is true; in the former case he is no historian; in the latter he has no opportunity for displaying his abilities; for the truth is one, and all who tell the truth must tell it alike. But great writers since Lee ' s time have certainly shown that there are several different ways of telling it, and that it is possible to elude both horns of his dilemma. Indeed it is not usual now to hear of the Romance of history, and nothing could give us greater pleasure than to weave a little romance into ours; but alas, we are short on romance at this time. At all events, be it delightful or dull, reliable or the contrary, history is now the subject of our story. A mere chapter of current history, it is true; neither ponderous nor dignified, but accurate enough for all practical purposes. Anno Domini 1908 was a famous year, so are all the years of man, us- ing that phrase in a broad sense to include him and his superiors also. It was the first year of the mental perplexity and mental auguish of the class of 1912, for it was in the fall of that year, in the mild days of September, that we began our college career. We may be allowed to compare it to a long and delightful sea voyage, for indeed it was, so far as we are concern- ed, a four year ' s cruise on the great ocean of discovery. No ship that ever sailed the waters of the deep was better officered than ours, a matchless captain and a splendid staff. Under such guidance we could not fail to reach our final destination with our pennants flying grandly. All honor to them. But, gentle reader, we must come to books, in fact, did come to them, (this celebrated class of 1912) on that long ago September day. Books! My don ' t speak of them! How wi read them, devourd them, digested them, we were about to say, when we were halted by the truth of history. For do we not, now, vividly recall some fearful attacks of acute indigestion which came on at times, and which we had not then learned to avoid. But no- thing could stay the enthusiam of those early days. With that charm we moved all obstacles, 0 harp of a thousand strings, Freshmen don ' t you forget it! All is well that ends well. We made our first port, for the most part in fine form, and then came the home run, that wonderful pan- acea for all ills. When the curtain rises again on histoiy in 1909, we find our- selves on deck about thirty strong. The time to sail had come again and our captain never dallies. A few of our dearest jewels had dropped out and a few were added to our roll. It was always thus, yet we love them none the less. And what, it may be asked, had we discovered by this time. We answer among other things, this, that the question is not so much to know a thing as to know where to find it and how to use it. But history must be a narrative of real events, or in the language of Gen. Lee It is no history. So we hasten to say a word about our banquet. It was not intended to be any cold wave and it was not. The extreme tense condition of the Sophomore mind demands some relaxative and this annual affair certainly serves that purpose well. Our third year was, to a certain extent, a glad one. Plenty of work, but some recreation for that variety which is said to be the spice of life, and it came. Books and lectures having been reckoned with, there came in their turn our delightful functions of this year. It was rumored on the deck of the ship (otherwise called the campus) that cupid was again busy, on this, as on all other similar occasions. We will call no names, ' but we must sound a note of warning to the impressionable to avoid all diversions which interfere with the pursuit of knowledge. The other events of historic interest of this year need not be mentioned, as the sudden death of Dr. Yoder caused a dark cloud of bereavement to spread over the institution and our banquet was abandoned. September 4, 1911. Like the mariner who had been tossed for many a day in thick weather and on an unknown sea, we began now to want to know where we were. The course of our collegiate latitude and longitude was accordingly reckoned for us by those who had directed our progress; and we were probably informed that we had reached the degree of grave and dignified seniors. Imagine if you can our delight about this time. It has been said that only those who knew what it was to be a Roman citizen were those who could estimate the proud privilege which that title conferred, but if the Roman citizen felt any larger over his privilege than we did over ours he must have been a giant figure (in his imagination) indeed. We lead the line now instead of coming second or third as heretofore. Like our predecessors have, we provided ourselves with that mystic bond of union, and symbol of triumph, the class-ring. There is in ours too that invisible inscription which reads, ' ' Praemium Fidelium est certum. If there be any delinquents among our alumnae we may use this magician ' s wand to give them the absent treatment. So let all such take heed. Of course it will be understood that this narrative is intended to touch only upon the salient points of our college life. Many incidents of exquisite loveliness and beauty must remain unwritten history to be handed down only by sacred tradition. We suppose that all are not entirely agreed as to what does constitute the highest culture. It is not for us to say what we have accomplished here. It is true that our initial voyage has about ended but the inspirations which it has kindled remain with us. When the mind has been aroused, it knows something of the aversion which the old gypsy feels for a stationary abode. Our course still lies out over life ' s inviting sea. We cannot tell what the fortune holds in store for us- whether sunshine or storm. We know not how high the great waves may rise nor whether our frail craft will successfully ride them. We trust that all will be well. But this we do know, that if there should, at some time, break upon us some great sea of troubles, there will come to us from our Alma Mater, across that troubled sea, this far heard whisper of a cherished Mother: Daughters and Sons, be of good cheer the Kingdom of the Most High is within you. F. J. E. Bonfire Poem Dear Analytic, disturb my peace no more, I lay you at Prometheus ' door. Of you I now have had my share. The God of fire shall take my care. Merited torture he will give, Until Old Analytic, you shall not live. My dreadful frowns no more shall be, When in the flames your form I see, Till the break of day I will sleep, And no more zeroe will I reap. H. J. S. Prophecy When the honor of forecasting the destinies of this intellectual, ambi- tious, and aweinspiring body of Seniors was assigned to me, I realized fully my inability to perform this stupendous task. Wandering along through the woods for rest and reflection, I gathered a bunch of flowers, and suddenly came upon a beautiful, babbling stream. Here I stopped to rest and to be soothed by the music of the stream. Sud- denly a beautiful silver-winged Fairy danced up to me, and seeing my dis- consolate face she inquired the cause. When I unburdened my heart to her she said in her sweetest accents, Do not despair, burdened one, if that is your only sorrow I can quickly bring back sunshine. Then to my amazement she touched with her magic wand the tiny rose clutched tightly in my feverish hand. She said, To secure the gift of prophecy you need only to gaze upon the petals of this rose, and you may see the destinies of that brilliant class of nineteen twelve — destinies blending sunshine and shadows, luxury and poverty, and yet destinies as changeless as the Law of the Medes and Persians. The rustling of her wings then told me that she had gone. Senior Class of nineteen twelve, comrades, who for years have toiled together up the difficult hill of knowledge; who have conquored German with unblanched cheek, who have studied by daylight, moonlight, starlight and cometlight, the fathonless heavens, I hold in my hand that which may de- mand in you steadier nerve, kee ner penetration, gi eater braveiy, and more courage than ever your checkered past has demanded— fcr ij.cn each petal of this rose is inscribed the destiny of each of you. On this petal I see a small schoolhouse on the crest of a hill. Children are playing in the woods near by. Soon the queen of that establishment appears in the doorway to announce to her young hopefuls that play-time is ov er. Her hair, parted in the middle, is diawn down tightly on each side of her face, her spectacles are adjusted with the greatest precision — indeed her whole appearance proclaims to the most careless observer thrt she has long since discarded all the frivloties of youth. Classmates you will not be suprised when I tell you that this is none other than Frances Glass. The Pres. of this harmonous class rfter pi ' otirg us safely thiough so many stormy billows could not contentedly return to themotomony of every day life, but must go forward to find new conquests. It is a beautiful Sabbath, the flowers are blooming, the birds are singing, and all nature seems to have decked herself in the beauties of Spring. When I enter a small but artistic structure, I behold in the pulpit a slender man who looks strangely familiar to me. Surely I ' m not mistaken, this is none other than Arthur Huffman of that brilliant class of nineteen hur.c ' ied twelve. Upon this petal appears the destincy of that one of our number who was always a belle, but who cared naught for the affections lavished upon her. In nineteen hundred seventeen there will be seen a lonely log hut in the mountains of the west boasting of but one room in which may be found a single inhabitant, that erswhile dainty figure is shrunken and d rooped, the roses on her soft cheeks have been supplanted by saffron tints and wrinkles, the beautiful eyes from which Cupid so often sent his fatal darts are dimned and faded. Ever and Anon Mary Stroup croons there these lines to herself. Backward, turn backward, time in thy flight. And give me one beau if but for tonight. Through this petal I see a cabin in the mountains of North Carolina. Some distance from the house a man is gathering vegetables to carry to the market. In front of the house his wife has been picking flowers and is standing in fear and trembling awaiting further orders from her better half who soon appears upon the domestic scene. From the clouded coun- tenance and the commanding air it is perfectly apparent that F. J. Eller is master of the situation. On the wharf in New York City I am watching a large ocean steamer about to leave the continent. Thousands of people are rushing hither and thither as hundreds are entering the great boat. Among those hastening with headlong speed I behold a young woman with a traveling bag in her hand. How fam liar seems the carriage! I hurry after her, why old girl, where on earth are you going, I ask. I? why I am racing around the world on the greatest mission of m?rcy since the fountation of the world. May I ask what it is? You can ' t guess? Well it is this to burn into ashes every book in ex- istence upon that most detestable of all subjects- Math., were the en- thusiastic words of Ethel Plonk. The next petal revealed a magnificient six-story marble structure in a suberb of Washington. It attracts the attention of ever - passerby for miles around. I enter those beautiful grounds with their green velvet carpets dotted here and there with exquesite flower beds. I gaze with ope admiration upon this wonderful building, and as my eyes wonder over it I am attracted by an inscription over the front cnterance. I diaw near and read a Saintorium for Unfortunates consumed with curiosity, I enter and ask, who has charge of this unique institution. With utter contempt this reply was flur.g into my face, Do you mean to tell me that you ' ve never heard of the world renowned specialist who owns this hospital? Then read that, he scournfully said, as he thrust a card into my outstretched hand. I read, Lillian Harrill, M. D., Dissapointed in Love All at once I seemed to he hurled into the busy City of Boston. Pick- ing up the morning paper I was si ruck by the big heavy print, The Ball of the season. Looking at it for a moment I found it to be one of the most prominent homes of the city. The place was all gayety and frivolty. Many were paying respects to the lost and hostess, Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Yoder, the former of whom I at once recognized as my old classmate, R. A. Yo.ler, whose chief delight was cutting classes and recitations while in college. This could not have lead to anything ir.oie than a frivolous society life for Yoder. It was peculiar, yet interesting, to note the change in one of the petals into a bright and sparkling appearance when it took the form of Music. In the course of twelve years the whole South will be stirred by the musical festivals given in all the different states. The citizens of Hickory, North Carolina, and our dear old Alma Mater will feel proud to know that the principal pianist of the occasion is our classmate, Annie Barber. On this petal I see a beautiful temple in Germany. As I strolled through the Temple of Fame and gazed upon the famous men and women of Amei-- ica, I saw a face that was familiar. Time with its never ceasing flight had wrought many changes, and the face I now see bears only a slight resemblance to the girl that I once knew. Her picture had been placed on those walls as a result of her great achievements as a musician. It is need- less to add that this is our old classmate, Mae Rhodes. Classmates, the time has slipped away. So, in reviewing the past, Thinking of the dear ones with me When I saw the College last, Here ' s a leaf to keep in memory, Of the days of long ago. Now the happy day is ended— They are calling and I go. Class Prophet : au.i Senior Class Poem Oh, Proudly we come together, The class of nineteen twelve. Our voices we send rebounding Over hill and dell. Naught of grief or sadness Among us can you name, What else can there be for us, Save honor, love and fame? Rise up, oh class so mighty, And let thy name be known, Four years thou hast bravely battled. Now sweet reward thine own, Who else can there be like thee? Who with thee can compare? The answer cometh softly, None else, such honors bear. TlIOJ hast not turned back, nor faltered, Nor with air castles dids ' t thou play; And when Love did gently whisper, Thou dids ' t send her quickly away, Bidding her wait with patience, Till fame was won, and fell, Tnera might be pleasure anew For the class of nineteen twelve. Shall we who have toiled together Keep these days in memories ' store? Or, shall no thoughts ever thrill us Of the days that are no more? Need we pledge one to another, Or whisper, Forget-me-not? Rather let the birds cease singing Tnan we should say, I forgot. As College life has ended, And we emb irk upon a new, We need no word of parting. With which to keep us true, Among the gems in memories store In the centre let these days be set, We scorn all vows to bind us, And to remind Lest we forget. What there is before us, Tis not for us to know! It may be the serpent ' s hiss. Or sweetest praises may flow Yet we are not to falter. In this battle of life, But press bravely forward, In the thickest of the strife, May God his richest blessings Most bountifully swell Upon the brave, united, Class of nineteen twelve, H. J. S. LITERARY Philalethe an Literary Society Colors— Blue and While OFFICERS Nora Coulter Jettie Plonk Naomi Cline President Vice-President Secretary MEMBERS Annie Barber Flossie Gilbert Jettie Plonk Ethel Plonk Lillian Harrill Naomi Cline Lillian Plonk Nora Coulter Mamie Lee Miller Maie Rhodes Annie Powlas Lula Rudisill Maude Powlas Ethel Mosteller Chloe Aderholt Catherine Aderholt Nannette Rudisill Velma Hauss Sallie Fisher Irene Tickle Mable Powlas Ora Cobb Ruth Parrott CARL A. RUDi. LIBRARY JEN01R RHYNE COLLEGE Eumenean Literary Society OFFICERS Charlotte Cline Louise Eargle Stella Wessinger President Vice-President Secretary ROLL Daisy Agner Nettie Black Orie Lee Black Charlotte Cline Mildred Derrick Louise Eargle Edna Hammon Lelia Hagood Corrie Lowman Edith Shell Mary Stroup Rosa Wertz Mary Abernethy Elvira Sheely Ethel Tussing Margaret McCoy Stella Wessinger Frances Glass Edna Stuck Nell Rudisill Lucy Yoder Stella Yoder Clara Yoder Dora Rhodes Lila Duke Blooma Glass Minnie Bean Willie Maie Lineberger Willie Ashby Annie Maie Wike Mary Snarr Eloise McCoy Chrestonian Literary Society OFFICERS J. L. Morgan A. M. Huffman R. C. Lake L. L. Lohr B. T. Hale E. Z. Pence M. M. Kipps President Vice-President Recording Secretary Treasurer Chaplain Censor •Janitor ROLL R. A. Yoder A. M. Huffman M. M. Kipps E. Z. Pence R. C. Lake J. L. Morgan H. S. Rhyne J A. Abernethy J. J. Stuck B. T. Hale C. A. Kipps Fred Rudisill L. L. Lohr J. D. Rudisill J. E. Shealy G. H. Huffman H. M. Williams C. 0. Lippard J. W. Mosteller R. T. Troutman C. C. Carpenter C. L. Rhyne A. L. Pence U. M. Currie G. E. Rockette J. C. Rudisill J. P. Rhyne H. N. Troutman V. V. Aderholdt S. L. Sease C. B. Yount J. H. Blair A. C. Henderson H. E. Whitener John Henderson C. M. Adams R. J. Plyler R. H. Turbyfill P. R. Ashby G. M. Long J. C. Rudisill A. B. Rudisill •J i I i,i i i i- I i;i I I i l wmm i ]! pf  «!( ! li: ' rl Jl!; ' PP1L ..I ' M [« ' «!i ' ■ ' si 1 ! ii ' imIi ' IiJi fiiiliii 1 ilfciWf □ pit h ji i |{t;ti 2 i;i ill l 1 l;i I liZZi !iV ' n l f ! ; i ' ' 5 1 ' : ' ' W-ysm Mm m !iP ■ V I I ' • ' I I I :, ' l ■ l ' l i I l ' l l ' l iV t;i ' ; ' i ilili! M wills ' % : 1 1 ,:i ' ' ■ i ' -ifi! Euronian Literary Society D. C. Holt H. K. Drye C. N. Yount C. E. Fritz N. D. Yount J. L. Sox President Vice-President Secretary Censor Treasurer Janitor ROLL L. E. Bolick F. L. Conard C. V. Cline H. K. Drye Leroy Deaton F. J. Filer H. L. Faggart P. L. Finger C. E. Fritz J. A. Frye Paul Greene Luke P. Hahn G. E. Harward D. C. Holt J. C. Horney R. S. Howie Roy C. Huffman J. W. Mouser L O. Parker G. G. L. Sawyer H. J. Shealy L. W. Shimpock R. H. Shuford E. E. Smith J. L. Sox A. K. Stevens E. 1). Wlnsenant 1). P. Whitley G. N. Yount N. D. Yount M. (J. Yoder Art Department Miss Estelle Messenger, Teacher Colors Lavender and Gold Nell Rudisill Irene Tickle - Birdie Huitt Maude Crowell Ethel Mosteller Flower Violet Motto Perseverance OFFICERS President Vice-President Secretary - Treasurer Cartoonist ROLL Clara Yoder Annie Mae Kite Nell Rudisill Irene Tickle Flossie Gilbert Mrs. Ed Shu ford Bertie Huitt Willie Ashby Ethel Mosteller Eloise McCoy Miss Stecher Maud Crowell Pearl Moretz ART CLASS The Presto and Crescendo Music Club Motto Through difficulties we reach the stars Colors Flower Lavender and Gold Lilac OFFICERS Barbara Rudisill President Maie Rhodes Vice-President Miriam Deaton Secretary ROLL Naomi Cline Barbara Rudisill Miriam Deaton Mary Snarr Annie Barber Estelle Wolff Lillian Plonk Mildred Derrick Louise Eargle Willie Mae Lineberger Nell Rudisill Ora Lee Black Edna Stuck Cora Sease Stella Wessinger Geretta Miller Maie Rhodes Laura Mill, r Corrie Lowman Maud Powlas Ethel Plonk Annie Powlas Katherine Fritz Mabel Powlas Irene Tickle Bertha Rhodes Lela Hagood Pearl Moretz SalUe Fisher Essie Robinson Annie Maie Kite Minnie Beam Nanette Rudisill Newell Haigler Willie Ashby Arthur Huffman Ethel Mosteller Pauline Bischoff Nettie Black Mabel Bark ley Margaret McCoy Eloise McCoy C. M. Adams Colors Green and Gold Voice Class Motto Use the mirror Flower Goldenrod OFFICERS Barbara Rudisill Corrie Lowman Nell Rudisill President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer ROLL Barbara Rudisill Ethel Mosteller Willie Mae Lineberger Willie Ashby Mabel Little Maude Powlas Margaret McCoy Mr. Max Long Mable Powlas Corrie Lowman Mildred Derrick Mrs. R. L. Fritz Nell Rudisill Annie Powlas Lela Miller Mr. Clarence Ingold Stella Wessinger Ruth Parrott Frances Glass Oak View Orchestra DIRECTOR Prof. Karl B. Patterson ROLL Prof. K. B. Patterson Mariam Deaton Miss Hallman Ethel Plonk Howard Rhyne John Henderson Everett Fritz Newell Haigler Luke Hahn Clarence Ingold Barbara Rudisill . tMM. Dramatic Club Colors Flower Light Blue and Gold White Daisy Motto Esse ij a am vedri OFFICERS Frances Glass - President Maie Rhodes - - - Vice-President Lula Rudisill - - - Secretary ROLL Corrie Low man Willie Ashby Edna Hammon Maie Rhodes Clara Yoder Lula Rudisill Annie Powlas Stella Yoder Frances Glass Nell Rudisill Pearl Miller Mabel Barkley Ruth Parrott Pearl Moretz Business Class OFFICERS Jamts Blair Elsie Miller - Velma Hauss Robert Howie Motto Work makes life sweet President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Colors Violet and White ROLL James Blair Maude Crowell Ryan Dreher Ora Alva Cobb Robert Howie Velma Hauss Aldis Henderson Edna Huffman Bertha Harris Alice Witherspoon Willie Mae Lineberger Elsie Miller Laura Frye Miller Lois Peterson Ora Sigmon Cora Sease Hill Smith Bertha Rhodes Roy Turbyfill Birdie Yonce Girls Glee Club Colors Green and White Flower Dogwood Motto Always smiling and singing OFFICERS Annie Barbel- Nellie Rudisill Lottie Cline President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer ROLL Jettie Plonk Lottie Cline Mary Abernethy Minnie Beam Ethel Mostellf r Louise Eargle Naomi Cline Miriam Deaton Nellie Rudisill Mary Snarr Stella Yoder Willie Ashby Blooma Glass Edna Hammon Mildred Derrick Cora Sease Chloe Aderholt Cathaiine Aderholt Clara Yoder Corrie Lowman Lucy Yoder Irene Tickle Flossie Gilbert Lillian Plonk Bertie Hewitt Willie Mae Lineberger Elvira Shealey Lila Duke Lelia Hogood Nettie Black Ora Lee Black Annie Barringer Sallie Fischer Ethel Tussing Annie Mae Kite Velma Hauss Daisey Agnes Mammie Lee Miller Nannette Rudisill Pearl Moretz Bertha Rhodes Frances Glass Elsie Miller Eugenia Long Young Men ' s Glee Club Prof. Rudisill L. L. Lohr J. L. Morgan C. M. Adams H. L. Rhyne L. E Bolick L. P. Hahn Clarence Ingold C. E. Fritz C. Lippard John Henderson ( ' . N. Yount N. D. Yount ' fiteiK — Oakview Missionary Guild OFFICERS Ethel Plonk Maie Rhodes Ethel Tussing Frances Glass President Vice-President Secreaary Treasurer ROLL Nettie Black Orie Lee Block Blooma Glass Flossie Gilbert Irene Tickle Ethel Mosteller Maie Rhodes Ethel Plonk Frances Glass Lottie Cline Miss Shirey Miss Rudisill Corrie Lowman Louise Eargle Naomi Cline Miriam Deaton Edna Stuck Stella Wessinger Ethel Tussing Mamie Lee Miller Lela Hagood Edna Hammon Mildred Derrick Nell Rudisill Lillian Harrill Catharyn Aderholdt Lula Rudisill Willie Ashby Honorary Member Carrie Housenflook Young Men ' s Bible Society OFFICERS M. M. Kipps J. L. Morgan F. J. Eller President Vice-President Secretary ROLL M. M. Kipps J . L. Morgan F. J. Eller J. E. Shealey A. O. Lippard C. E. Fritz L. W. Shimpock B. T. Hale R. C. Lake C. A. Kipps F. Conrad J. L. Rudisill V. V. Aderholdt S. L. Sease E. Z. Pence H. S. Rhyne M. C. Yoder R. J. Plyler J. M. Patterson R. T. Troutman G. E. Rockett D. M. Currie Leroy Deaton P. R. Ashby J . C. Horney O. N. Haigler C. M. Adams D. C. Holt HONARARY MEMBERS Miriam Deaton Frances Glass Annie Barber Corrie Lowman Student Commission J. F. Eller - - - President J. L. Morgan -.-•.-- Secretary R. C. Lake - Junior Representarive T. P. Rhyne - - Sophomore Representative C. L. Rhyne - - Freshman Representative S. G. Lohr - - Officiary Member Watch Yourself Go By Just stand aside, and watch yourself go by; Think of yourself as He instead of I. Pick flaws, find fault; forget the man is you, And strive to make your estimate ring true, The faults of others then will dwarf and shrink, Love ' s chain grow strong by one mighty link, When you with He as substitute for I Have stood aside and watched yourself go by. -Stickland W. Gill Ulan To the Men Who Hold the Line (A Foot Ball Toast) 0, the fullback bows to the cheering crowd And the halves, and the quarters, too, And the praise ascends to the plucky ends Who fight for the red or blue; To none so great do I dedicate This poor little verse of mine — But here ' s to those in the fighting rows, To the men who hold the line! You watch the game and you ' ll all exclaim; Just look at that fellow run! And you ' ll shout and roar when the struggle ' s o ' er That the game was only won By the fullback ' s pluck in that splendid buck That carried him to the goal; But you don ' t see fit to think a bit Of the man who made the hole, Yes, the fullback has his meed of thanks, And the quarter did it all And the halves are praised and a voice is raised For the ends who took the ball; Now take your cup and fill it up To the brim with the dancing wine; A toast to those in the fighting rows, To the men who hold the line!— Ex. Foot Ball Team OFFICERS Coach Captain Manager Fleet Williams L. L. Lohr J. A. Abernethy LINE-UP Center C. L. Rhyne Right Guard Roy Turbyfill Right Tackle V. V. Aderholdt Right End G. M. Long Right Halfback J. H.Blair Fullback L. L. Lohr Left Guard H. E. Bands Left Tackle B. Green Left End Fred Rudisill Left Halfback G. E. Rockett Quarter Back R. A. Yoder SUBS J. D. Rudisill, J. L. Henderson, R. S. Howie, J. L. Sox, L. W. Shimpock, Base Ball Line-Up OFFICERS Coach Captain Manager Fleet Williams Fred Rudisill F. J. Eller PLAYERS Fleet Williams 1st base Fred Rudisill 2nd base Dave Williams S. S. P. C. Mackie 3rd base J. J. Stuck Catcher R. Poole Pitcher J. L. Sox Left Field R. J. Plyler Center Field P. Green Right Field SUBS L. L. Lohr, O. L. Parker, J. A. Frye, R. S Howie Track Team Johh S. Henderson Manager Richard S. Little Coach Hundred yard dash J. S. Sox 220 yard dash John S. Henderson J. N. Kincaid 440 yard dash John S. Henderson Oliver Litiker Half mile run H. G. Henderson L. L. Lohr One mile G. H. Huffman N. C. Yoder Standing high jump Carl Whistenhunt Standing broad jump Fred Rudisill Running high jump C. E. Fritz Running broad jump H. C. Henderson Shot put J. A. Abernethy Young Ladies Athletic Associa- tion OFFICERS Lillian Harill Miriam Deaton Naomi Cline Louise Eargle Miriam Deaton ROLL Lula Rudisill Louise Eargle Annie Barber Corrie Lowman Miriam Deaton Ethel Plonk Stella Wessinger Nannette Rudisill Annie Rarringer Rose Wertz Willie Ashby President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Manager Nell Rudisill Lillian Harrill Lelia Hagood Edna Stuck Elvira Shealey Lila Duke Naomi Cline Jettie Plonk Frances Glass Maie Rhodes Edna Hammond Varsity Tennis E. Z. Pence - - - Manager B. I. Newsom ) ,, , , B. T. Hale ■ Double M. M. Kipps - - - Single Rowan County Club Motto Git up and git, and not sit up and sit. Colors Emblem Dark green and white White Carnation Yell Rah, Rah! Ma, Ma! Pa, Pa! Help! OFFICERS F. J. Eller - President Annie Powlas ... Vice-President J. L. Morgan - - Secretary and Treasurer ROLL Prof. K. B. Patterson F. .7. Filer Annie Barber Mabel Powlas H. L. Faggert C. C. Dowel Maude Powlas J. W. Kinkaid R. J. Plyer J. A. Rendleman Daisy Agner .1. F. Shafer F. R. Bailey B. I. Newsom Rudisill Club Colors Flower Light blue and Gold Blue Jorget-me not Motto Vergesscn vir ims nicht! OFFICERS Fred Rudisill - President Nell Rudisill - Vice-President Aubrey Rudisill - ' -.-- Secretary Lula Rudisill - Treasurer ROLL Prof. W. A. Rudisill Lula Rudisill Miss Barbara Rudisill Aubrey Rudisill John Rudisill Justus Rudisill Nannette Rudisill Fred Rudisill David Rudisill Nell Ru. isill Pip!i!i!!!i!!!i!i!!! The Sancllappers Emblem Palmetto Motto Dumspirospero Yell Colors Navy HI ae and White Ripper- rapper, ripper- rapper! Sand-lapper, Sandlapper! Ripper-rapper, ripper-rapper! Sandlapper, Sandlappier! Who are we? what are we? S. C. at L. C! Rah! OFFICERS H. J . Sheely Corrie Lowman - Stella Wessinger H. K. Drye Stuck, J. J. Shealey, J. E. Shealy, Ceber Williams, Miller Haigler, O. N. Suygert, O merle Dreher, Rhyne Sawyer, George Lake, R. C. Drye, H.K. Shealy, H. J. Sox, J. S, Stuck, Edna Duke Lila Big Sand Fiddler Little Sand Fiddler Sand Seratcher Sand Banker ROLL Wessinger, Stella Shealy, Elvira Hagood, Lelia Lineherger, Willie May Long, Eugenia Eargle, Louise Cline, Naomi Deaton, Mariam Slock. II. E. Wertz, R( se Sease, Cora Black, Nettie Lowman, Corrie Derrick, Mildred Black, Ora Lee (Sandlappers In Facultate) Miss Lillie Belle Hallman - Music Dr. K. A. Price - Physiology and Hygiene Old Dominion Club Motto Libertas et Aeqnalitas Colors Emblem Light Blue and Old Gold Lily of the Valley Song Mid the green fields of Old Virginia Drink Merry Mixer of the Mints Mint Julep Will Ashby Yell Hul-lo-go-lee! Hul-lo-go-lee! Virginians — Virginians, At Old L. C. v Willie Ashby v E. Z. Pence President v Anna Kite v v v v v v Paul Ashby v Edna Hammon, v. P. v Ethel Mosteller v V V V V v B. T. Hale v B.T. Hale.Sec. v E. Z. Pence v V V V V v Edna Hammon v v May Snarr v v v v v v M. M. Kipps v v Ethel Tus ' sing v v v v v V C. A. Kipps v V Katherine Stirewalt v V V V V v v Prof. M. L. Stirewalt, A. M. v v v v Prof. W. J. Stirewalt v v v vvvvvvvvvvv Lincoln County Club OFFICERS L. L. Lohf - President J. D. Rudisill ... Vice President Maude Crowell --.,-- Secretary Nell Rudisill - - - Treasurer Motto Vivere et disc.ere Colors Flower 7 rink ami White Pink Sir. el I ' ea MEMBERS Minnie Beam Nanette Rudisill Nell Rudisill Mable Barkley Maude Crowell Blair Yount Velma Hauss Arthur Pence Mae Rhodes L. L. Lohr Bertha Rhodes J D. Rudisill Pearl Moretz Clayton Carpenter The Lenoirian Published Monthly by the Literary Societies of Lenoir College Subscription $1 a Year Single Copies 15 cents Entered as second-class matter October 21, 1907, at the post office at Hickory, N.C., Under the Act of Congress of March 6, 1879. ' ' EDITORIAL STAFF R. A. Yoder, 1912 Editor-in-Chief J. L. Morgan, 1913 .... Assistant Editor-in-Chief M. L. Stirewalt Faculty Assistant A. M. Huffman, 1912 l d - ™ J. L Sox, 1914 i • • • • Business Managers ASSOCIATE EDITORS Frances Glass, 1912 Exchanges Maie Rhodes, 1912 l T , E. Z. Pence, 1913 i ■. - ■ Locals Annie Barber, 1912 I „., , M M. Kipps, 1913 I mDle Uorrie Lowman, 1913 i „ , ., .. R. H. Shuford, 1913 i Contnbut.ons Lillian Harrill, 1912 I . ., . .. R. C. Lake, 1913 I AthleUcs F. G. Morgan, 190S Alumni Class Spirit Where have you been Charles Bunks? cried Henry Calix bursting: into Charles ' room out of breath. Why haven ' t you been out to help de- fend the Soph flag? Henry Calix was an athletic fellow of eighteen with red hair and small sharp red eyes. Feeling his importance, he always ran his mouth into everything. He was liked, only by a few. But when they let him play fullback he could get a crowd together to play football better than anyone on the campus. Cal, you know what I told you before you began all this, replied Bunks, a rather quiet boy with brown eyes, and brown wavy hair. I don ' t care if you did get beat, you very well know I don ' t propose taking any part in scrapping for an old flag. You have no class spirit, that is all, snapped Cal again. Yes, as long as there is useless scrapping in it, said Charles, calmly taking his eyes off his book, and looking at Calix who was wiping the blood off his face. Say, is that all you got, reddy Cal? Is that all? asked Bunks laugh- ing. No, just look here, he said, showing several bruises which had been given him by the Freshmen. Charles looked at him several times and laughed. When Calix saw him laughing, it made him angry. He said roughly, You are nothing but a coward, Charles Bunks, and you know it. Who are you calling a coward, Cal? Do you mean that for me? ex- claimed Charles, his eyes sparkling, and his calm face changed to that of a stern man. Rising from his seat he walked over to Calix, and said looking straight into his little red eyes, When I have done something for which to be called a coward, you may call me one, but not until then, I have just as much class spirit as you, you torch head. Wait and see if I haven ' t! No you haven ' t, you coward! cried Calix, as he was running out of the room. Shortly afterwards two of Calix ' s Soph, chums and a Prep, his room- mate, were gathered in his room. That old Charles Bunks is nothing but a coward, and I told him so too, said Calix. And what did he say? asked Jake Halley. Ah, he flew up and said he was just as good as I and had just as much class spirit. Well he hasn ' t, said the other chum, Paul Miller, a boy of about the same temperement, If he had he would have come out and helped us and not have let us get beat so badly. How badly did you get beat? asked Sam Pickens the little Prep who thought the world was like the red-headed Calix. They just ran over us and each one has a hat band out of our flag. spoke out Jake. No they didn ' t either, for I whipped two of them so badly that they weren ' t able to tear a piece of our flag, said Calix with a dignified air. Now you know that is not true for I saw Jack Jenking knock you down three times as fast as you got up. It was you who could not tear that flag, said Paul laughing. No, you are wrong Paul Miller, said Sam, Calix ' s worshiper. What do you know about it, Prep. You were in bed when it all hap- pened, retorted Miller. Well I was taking his word for it, said Sam. After a few minutes silence, Calix said, And I ' ll bet they ' ll get that old coward Bunks as fullback in the class game against the Freshmen too. If they did I wouldn ' t play; said the little prep with his eyeson Calix. Just then the bell rang and the boys went down to breakfast. The day had come at last for the class game betwetn the Freshmen and Sophomores. Charles Bunks had been given fullback as Calix had ex- pected. Being hurt over this he would not play at all although he 1. ad been given right halfback. Soon after the line up was published Calix went around, and told that Bunks was a coward for he would not defend his own flag. He did not see why they had to put him in such a responsible position. This caused the Manager and Captain to consider the matter with the Coach. But it was decided that since they had placed him in the position they would let it go and see how it would come out. This troubling the Captain and making the Sophs feel anxious about Bunks pleased Calix. The hour had at last arrived and both teams were on the field. Calix and his crowd were to themselves and in a sulky mood; but before the game started all left Calix to go root for one or the other side. Calix remained at the Freshman goal. The game began. During the first quarter the ball was given to Bunks several times and he lost every time. This pleased Henry Caiix so much that he arose to his feet, and ran along the side line, in the spiiit of the game. The second quarter did not progress any better although the ball was passed to the halfbacks. It seemed that the Sophs wculd never gain any ground. The third quarter was more exciting although the fullback did not touch the ball. And at the end of this quarter the score was eleven for the Sopho- mores and fifteen for the Freshmen. Just before beginning the fourth quarter there was wild rooting on both sides. But on the Freshmen side, the rooting seemed the louder. This drew Calix for just as the quarter was taking up he joined the Freshmen, poking fun at Bunks. As the game was close to the Freshmen side of the field he could see the cool, set face of Bunks. Almost the whole quarter was spent in going back and forth in the centre of the field. It happened that Bunks had not had the ball for the last two quarters. The quarterback remembering what had been said of him, hesitated in giving the ball to Bunks, but the two halfbacks were out of breath, so he quickly threw it to Bunks. He went through the line and gained fifteen yards. As this was done Calix seemed stuned. He wanted to yell for him, but couldn ' t, for he remembered what he had done against him. It was only half a minute until time would be up and forty yards were to be made. The quarterback threw the ball again to Bunks, this time for an end run. He got around the end by dodging several Freshmen. Now the field was open to him, except for Jack Jenkins the Freshman fullback. About five yards from the goal he met this player. How he would pass Jack he did not know, but he kept or. When he was near him he started to dodere to the right of his apponent, but finding that impossible he turned to the left and as he passed Jack, Jack fell down grabling at Bunks ' heels triping him and sending him head long at the goal. The crowd held their breath, Bunks fell with his arms stretched; the ball in the end of his fingers. Placing the ball just on the line he rolled over, stunned. Times up! yelled the time keeper. Then the crowd carried Bunks to his room where he soon recovered and was listening to the story of the game. After doing all they could for him the boys left feeling that he would like to rest. Soon after the noise had quieted down, Bunks heard someone come softly to his door and knock lightly. Come in, said Bunks, in his own sweet tone. The door opened and Calix came in with his head down. He walked to the side of the bed and said, Say Bunks, you do have class spirit; lots more than I do. Then turn- ed around and left. A. M. Huffman Heard in Song Leroy Deaton — Have you Seen My Kitty? Abvrey Rudisill— Perhaps. Blooma Glass— Of What is my Heart Singing? John Morgan — If I but Knew. Sease— I ' ve Taken Quite a Fancy to you Dear. Eugenia Long — Oh Paradise! 0. E. Fritz— Put me Amongst the Girls. Bill Ash by— When I ' m Gone. Ora Cobb — Does Anybody Want a Blonde? .1. A. Abernethy— I ' m Looking for a Sweetheart, and I Think You ' ll Do. Bob Price — Meet me in Rosetime Rosie. Rosie Wertz— Make a Noise Like a Hoop, and Roll Away. Clempson Lenoir— 0! Maiden, Thou Hast Eyes of Blue. Naomi Cline - Soldier, Take My Heart With You. F. J. Eller— Everybody Loves Me but the one I Love, Lillian Harrill — Never Give Up. Monkey Sheely — How ' d you Like to Spoon With Me? Polly Parrott- Could I? R. A. Yoder— Gee, its Great to be in Love. ' ' Miss Rudisill- 1 Know. Paul Green — Every One You Meet has Troubles. Lillian Plonk - And have You, too? They Kissed, I Saw Them do it. — Gossip. Somebody I Know and You Know too. —Gossip. H. L. Faggart — Say Boys, I ' ve Found a Girl. John Stuck — I ' m Awfully Afraid of Girls. Margaret McCoy — I Love You Tru- ly. John Henderson— Who ' ll be the Next? Spid — Come out Mr. Sunshine. Doc - If You are There. Senior Bon Fire Spectators may ask what curious and ancient ceremony we now propose to celebrate. A Fantasy, we would answer, by means of which we hope to rid ourselves of some unpleasant possessions. From an ancient custom, the purpose of which was to burn heretical or forbidden books, we get our idea of a bon fire. It is not our purpose, however, to destroy books of this nature but those that we feel will mar the freedom of school life. Thanks and gratitude we must render to Prometheus, in passing, for his brave deed in obtaining fire for mankind. Against the command of Zeus, the sopreme god. he ascended the Olympian height to secure the blessing for which he was severly punished. But for him we could not enjoy this triumph tonight. May we not ascribe all honor to Prometheus? Classmates, we hold the sceptre tonight! The battle is over! The victory is ours! We have climed the strenuous upward way, Though not without hard fight, And the precious palms of victory, We bear this precious night. We are not selfish enough to wish all happiness for ourselves, but victory is so sweet when the conquered are books and teachers! 4h, no; for the only pleasure that we have derived from the study most hateful to us was its association with its only admirer, the teacher. In bondage these books have enthralled us! They have stolen the flesh from our bones, the bloom from our cheeks, and the gleam from our eyes. How we have struggled with triangles, with syllogisms, with historical dates and with productions of Shakespeare! It seemed to us that a chemical reaction would result, and that we would become atoms. We are certain that the candle-maker has become rich through our struggles. We would be free! But free from what? We would be free from form and letter, and enter into spirit and motion. We would see beyond the mere page and discover the truth behind the fact. Not that the very memory or thought of school is hateful to us, and that we wish forever to blot it out. By no means. Happy recollections, on the contrary, are so many and so sacred to us, that we are anxious to destroy anything that would detract from the perfect beauty of the picture. Extremely pleasant it is to us to know that we may now reduce to ashes the books which have troubled our dreams, lo, these many days. One thought still disturbs us! The Big Book in the Presidents office must remain undisturbed, with its story of varied success. We are only consoled by the fact that it contains the password for us all. Let us leave in these ashes all that we would forget, and may the smoke rising from them ever higher and higher be a symbol of our hopes and aspirations for the future! May their torment be a hundred-fold greater than that which they have inflicted upon us. Byron says that revenge is sweet- and, in support ' of Byron, I cast in- to this bon fire the book I would see no more. For There have been many horrid books, And many, many horrid looks, But surely this is now the limit— A roll-book with a zero in it. - H. J. S. Str ct y Uric er Chr st an v flu ev c e 3, See 7?o evi J; Heat -wo evil; Sjoeak no evil. Life at Oak View Freedom reigns at Oak View this year, and it may well be called a Do as you please land. Everyone goes around with a smiling counten- ance all the time. Miss Shirey bestows a pleasant smile on everyone she meets, and especially if she finds them hollowing or running in the halls. All the other teachers seem to have the same pleasant smile as Miss Shirey. In short Oak View is almost a heaven on earth, where peace and good will reign supreme. But for fear you get the idea that we don ' t have any rules or regula- tions at all, I had better give you a few of our don ' ts. Don ' t put your head out of your door except when requested to by a teacher. Don ' t be one minute late at your practice periods; if ycu r.re you get a reprimand. Don ' t hurry through the halls; not even to your practice periods. Don ' t go in anyone ' s room, and don ' t let anyone come in yours. Don ' t sneeze or cough unless in your room with the door shut. Don ' t call anyone by name. Don ' t go out at the front door. Don ' t make any noise if you get hurt; just grin and endure it. Don ' t drop your books in the hall. Don ' t look out at your window. Now how could anyone help feeling that they are almost in heaven when they realize how many just such things they must remember all the time. Now you might think that we could get out of keeping some of these requirements, but when you go through the hall almost any hour in the night and find Miss Woods perched on a trunk out in the hall up staiis, and have every teacher stick her head out of her door and ask you what you are doing, and then go down stairs and see Miss Shirey marching through all the halls, you are compelled to change your mind. We get the effects of all this watching on Friday evenings at prajeis. In fact, it is done for the benefit of the Friday evening programs. One of which I shall now give you. On Friday evenings we have a special program at prayers. First we sing a hymn, then Miss Shirely reads a scripture selection and leads in prayer. Next she reads the questions out of the question box. Some of these questions are very amusing, such as, Should a girl receive candy from a boy? If a girl is crazy about a boy and he goes with another girl should she try to stop them so as to get him herself ? Then Miss Shirey picks up a little memorandum book and reads. Ethel Plonk one reprimand for running through the hall January 20, Rose one reprimand for calling- Margaret in the hall, one for getting sugar from the kitchen, and one for looking out at her window when the door bell rang January 22, Frances Glass one reprimand for running in the hall January 21, and one for talk- ing to the boys January 23, Lillian Plonk two reprimands for falling dnow stairs and causing unnecessary disturbance January 23, Eloise one reprim- and for taking Tiny to see Nell during study period January 21. We all enjoy this special program very much and especially since it is so varied. There is one thing I don ' t understand at Oak View, and that is the very bad health of some of the girls. We have an excellent climate, wholesome food, and all that, and yet we have so much sickness of a very peculiar kind. They seem to take the disease on Saturday nights after light bell, and are very ill until after church time on Sunday evenings. Miss Shirey has tried many remedies, but none work so well as telling them that she is going to send for Dr. Shuford. Do you know, he must be a wonderful doc- tor for at the very mention of his name they recover immediately. Another thing that is somewhat peculiar is the way things get away from you here. Look out privileges! If you ever want to see your privi- leges any more, you had better lock them up in your trunk for the very first time Miss Shirey finds them out running around she snatches them, or puts them — — ? I don ' t know where, but if I ever find out I shall surely tell you. H Fussy Little Demon ' s Club OFFICERS Naomi Cline — Littlest member, and biggest demon. Lillian Plonk — Biggest F. L. D. and an angel of the diabolical kind. Rosa Wertz — The Guardian Angel. Louise Eargle — Bread Catcher. MEMBERS Annie Barber - M usic demon Jettie Plonk - True to the Club Nellie Rudisill - Biggest flirt Miriam Deaton - - Suffering from Cupids dart Lula Rudisill - - Always has her way Pearl Moretz - - - Fat little demon Constitution of the F. L.D. Club Preamble We, the ten F. L. D ' s. of Oak View Home, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic distur- bances, provide for our demon like dispositions, promote general teefing, secure the blessings of Prof. Fritz, and demerits of Miss Shirey, do ordain and establish this Constitution of the F. L. D. Club. ARTICLE I. This Club, of a very angelic nature, shall be called the F. L.D. Club. ARTICLE II. Sec. I. This Club shall be composed of Fussy, Little, and Demonish members. Sec. II. Any immate of Oak View Home who hasneverbeen a pet of Miss Shirey shall be eligible to active membership, and being initiated shall immediately become a member upon her tak- ing the required pledge. ARTICLE III. Sec. I Every member of this Club is required to take a part in each meeting of this Club, and faithfully to perform all duties assigned them. Sec. II, Each member is required to do the following: 1. D 3mm -like conduct on all occassions (especially in Church.) 2— Always be on time at meals, and put butter and bread in coat pocket before the arrival of Miss Shirey — Eat fast, and then discuss love. Be fifteen minutes late for classes, and practice periods, and receive a repiremand. 3 — Never study during study period. Get your knowledge from a novel. 4 — See that your room is always topsy-turvy. 5 — Slip out from afternoon walks after Miss Shirey has called the roll. 6 — Make it your duty to keep all lady teachers awake until the small hours of the morning, and wake them up before four o ' clock. 7 — M ake all noise that is possiple. If not able to make enough with mouth make it with feet. Sec. III. 1 — Never let a day pass without conversing with young men, even if they don ' t desire to converse with you. 2 — Walk beyond limits every day, when no teacher is insight. 3 — Break your bed, at least, once a week. 4 — When door bell rings your window is supposed to go up, (quite accidentally) and your head out. When phone bell ring fly to office door, put ear to key hole, and listen to conversation. 5 — Borrow everything you can, and never return. 6 — Run your bills high at Harrises, little store. If you are dunned just write to Papa. 7 — After Chapel never think of going to class room until you stand in the hall awhile so as to get a smile, wink, or grin, from the young men. INITIATORY PLEDGE The Club, placing confidence in your character as a Fussy Little Demon has elected you a member. Do you solemnly promise that as a true F. L. D. you will never let a chance pass to steal a loaf of bread, and on Saturday ' s visit the kitchen, and don ' t come out until you are well supplied with sugar, chocolate, eggs, spoons and plates so as to make candy and cocoa during quiet hour Sun- day afternoon; that you will obey the Constitution and By Laws of this Club; using all honorable means to promote its welfare? BY-LAWS ARTICLE I. Sec. I. This Club shall meet every Saturday night at twelve o ' clock. After all business has been transacted refreshments will be served. Sec. II. The teachers gentle, Girls, what are you doing? will not interfere with the meeting. TOAST TO THE F. L. D. CLUB Here ' s to the F. L. D ' s. Success to them in their Club. And may next year bring them as much pleasure As they have had in this. There ' s hoping — they will reform. And become angels of heaven. And not remain what they are now — Angels of Finis Class Will State of North Carolina, Lenoir College. In the name of Pres. Fritz, Amen Whereas, we the Senior Class of the College and State aforesaid, being of sound mind and doubtful age feel that we are about to depart from this life, we, the aforesaid class do hereby publish and declare this our last will and testament on this earth or on any other earth that may have been men- tioned in casual conversation heretofore. We feel a deep sympathy for the faculty and students that we leave behind, and to alleviate the misery that they will experience, we deem it necessary to make this our last will and testament. I, Arthur Huffman, do hereby will and bequeath to Corrie Lowman my presidency, responsibility, dignity and airs. The front seat in chapel will also belong to the same. I, Frances Glass, do will and bequeath to a sport my great grand- father ' s war shield that he may protect his Little self from the wrath of unconverted savages, while crossing their war path, in the deserts of the campus. I, F. J. Eller, do most truly and earnestly will and bequeath to the next unfortunate who accepts my seat at the table, the Highland Night- Mare (a dish of hash) on condition that he eat every bit, and not die — as others have. I. Mary Stroup, do will and bequeath all my text books and essays, used during my course to the Junior Class, hoping that they will be of some service to them. I, Lillian Harrill, do will and bequeath to the college, a basket of wild animals and rocks, hoping that they may serve next year ' s Geology class. I, R. A. Yoder, do hereby will and bequeath to Prof. Hartwig, my honored position in The Reading Circle and Tennyson ' s In Memoriam. I, Ethel Plonk, do will and bequeath to my room-mate my secret key to the Oak-View pantry with sincere hopes that she will find therein more than I did. I, Maie Rhodes, do hereby will and bequeath to the world my knowledge of music. I, Horace Sheely, do hereby will and bequeath my talking capacity to Miss Ruth Parrott. I, Annie Barber, do hereby will and bequeath to Miss Nellie Rudisill my dearly beloved History of Music, Harmony and Counterpoint books, all in good condition, having been used but little. In witness whereof, we hereunto subscribe our hands and seal on this, the twenty fourth day of May, nineteen hundred and twelve. (Signed) Class of 1912. Psalm of Science 1. Prof. Rudisill is my teacher, I shall not pass! 2. He maketh me, to walk in his displeasure; under the clouds of his wrath doth he hide me. 3. He restoreth me not from my failures: he leadeth me in the hard paths of wisdom for my own sake. 4. Yea, though thou flunketh me in the presence of my classmates, I shall rise again, for though thy rod and staff chastize me I shall not be conquered. 5. Thou springeth upon us quizes without ceasing; in the nets of our ignorance doth thou entangle us. 6. Surely, algebra, chemistry, and physics will destroy me, and I shail return to L enoir College no more forever. £= J o September 6. Rats! Rats! Rats! 7. Everybody goes to chapel. 8. Rats get stung trying to flirt with the girls. 9. Hard at work. 12. M. M. Kippes flirts with a wax figure in show window down town. 17. All the Rats attend Sunday school and preaching. 18. Rats home-sick. 19. Thirty men go on the gridiron for varsity. 22. Rat reception. All the rats fall in love. 23. The Freshmen girls are going about with smiling faces. 25. Rats get stung on the war-path. 27. Freshman Rudisill, John (reading a weather forcast to himself) — Fair tonight and Tuesday. Well, I thought the fair was going to be from Nov. 8th to 10th. 29. Give Miss Shirey all the trouble possible— always sing Polly— Wolly Doodle, when you serenade Oak View for that is her favorite song. 30. Freshman vote down the Honor System. OCTOBER 1. Boys thinking of Oak View. 2. Ice-cream supper at Oak View. 3. Lessons are very poor. 6. Football squad leaves for Asheville, N. C. 8. Football Bingham, 28, Lenoir; 0. 9. Team enjoys itself in the park at Asheville. 11. Football Asheville School, 11, Lenoir; 0. 12. Football team arrives at Hickory, no one missing but several injured. 15. Goodwin had just returned from Asheville, and Russell asked him if that was the first time he had been out of the State 17. Concert at Highland Hall Fritz and Morgan. 18. Football team goes to Davidson. 19. Football Davidson 17, Lenoir 0. 21 Football game — Scrubs 44, Hickory Highschool 0. 23. Bottle Lippard is the best all-round athlet, with V. E. Stuck second. 30. Hallowen party at Oak-View Home. 31. Reformation sermon preached by Rev. McLaughin, of Albermale, N. C. NOVEMBER I. Rain Rain! Rain! 3. Bag ' gy for sale Apply to Prof. Little, for terms. 6. Stuck, V. E, his cleaned his ro)n up. Oh what a change.! 8. Fair Alarm; Boys, go out looking for the fire. 9. Holiday, so the students could take in the fair. II. Boys cut classes to go to the fair. 13. Track meet, Soph ' s win the Pennant. 17. Death of Rev. J. C. Moser, D. D. 20. No chapel exercises. Organ missing. 21. Tennis Team leaves for Rutherford. Rutherford, 0; Lenoir, 2. 23. Tennis game, Rutherford 0, Lenoir 3. 27. Football game, Newton 5, Lenoir 21, 29, Football game, M. P. C. I. 0, Lenoir, 35. 30. Turkey! Turkey! Turkey! DECEMBER 2. Ask, Prof. H. to tell you about the spider. 5. Only twenty more days until we will see mamma. 6. Miss Shirey asks all the girls to take a seat in the gallery. 8. Football, Newton 0; Lenoir 6. 10. Jake R. says, My headquarters are under my hat. See him for further information. 12. Oak-View says, Oliver Haigler, is the best looking boy at Highland Hall. (Isn ' t it awful to have such an ugly bunch to choose ficm ' ) 13. Paul Green-so wise and funny, he is a circus in himself. 15. Goat Horney — What all do you keep in here Prof. — Oh, a little of everything in the school supply line. 16. Horney— (next day) Well then give me some passing grades, please. 18. Lake (Jr)— Why is it that girls are always kifsirg one another ? Rosa- Because they do to one another as they would that men should do unto them. 19. Exams bagin. students study real hard. 20. Everybody takas a course in cheating. 23. Last day of Exams, Everybody leaves for ho.ne. JANUARY 4. After spending a pleasant vacation, and seeing their sweethearts, a large number of students gather for chapel services. 5. New and old students come in on every train. 7. Rain, sleet, snow and hail. 8. Oh Gee but I would like to see mamma! 10 Rat Stephens, decides to move to Oak-View, so sends his trunk down. 11. Rat Stephens is heart-broken. Miss Shirey sends his trunk back to Highland Hall. 13. Arrival of a new Sandlapper (Miss Ruth Parrott.) 16. Haigler is love-sick. 19 Goat Horney goes to see his Nellie. 21. Rat Hyde gave one of the professors his visiting card, when asked for his registration card. 22. Sleighs are still in demand. 24. Faggart starts to read the Bible through 26. Cook took a suit to the barber to have it pressed. 29. More snow. 30. Ask Paul Green about the oyster. FEBRUARY I. Why does RatHaigler punch for candy? 4. Luke Hahn — The Seniors study athletic (anylitic) geometry. 5. An abundance of peas were put on the table in order that all might eat and become peace-full. 7. Faggart gives up all hopes of reading through the Bible. 9. Rat Drye went to town and tried to buy an overcoat at the ten-cent store. 13. Jake R said that he would like his room very well if there were a transmitter over the door. 14. Lecture by Dr. King. 15. Senior girls. At home in honor of the Senior class. 18. Orchestra Concert. 20. Mr. Faggart to Kincaid— I think I shall go to the University next year. Kincaid— Yes— I would like to go with you, but I think papa is going to send me to Chapel Hill 22. Crestonian Anniversary. 25. Baseball practice begins. 27. Will some one please inform Ethel Mosteller where the water comes from that is in the radiator. MARCH 3. Fred R. — Ask Dr. Price, when are we going to bisect that dog. 5. Miss Mosteller, eating a piece of melon; There is not going to be any Rhyne when I get through. 6. Prof. H— to Earl Whisenant. — What gender is egg.? Whisenant— Wait until it is hatched and I will tell you. 8. Snow! Snow! Snow! 9. Extra Session of Faculty A special session of the faculty was called by Prof. Eller, director of the bell, on account of the last clapper. They met at 8:45 in the bell tower II. Euronian Anniversary. 13. Prof. Hartwig — It is a sin to pray when you ought to be at work? Miss Miller — Why Prof. Hartwig the bible says pray without ceasing 14. Dave Rudisill— What is L. L. Lohr, charged with, electricity, soda- water, or a two-months board bill? 16. Louise: You claim you love me. Dave: And so I do, darling, Louise: Would you die for me. Dave: Well, hardly. Mine is undying love. 18. Baseball, Rutherford 0, Lenoir 1. 19. Board of Trustees meet. 21. Annual goes to printer.— H. J. S. ' 12 (Diarist) Oakview Orchestra Concert LENOIR COLLEGE AUDITORIUM Feb: ruary Twelfth Nineteen-hundred twelve PROGRAMME (0 - March (2) Grieg- Norwegian Dance (3) Schubert Serenade Mr. Henderson (4) Haydn Symphony No. 2 in D. Major Adagio Allegro Andante Minuetto (5) Chopan Ballard in A Flat Miss Hallman (6) Shakespeare Scene I, Act III— The Tempest Miss Stecher (7) Bohm - - - - - Legende 1 Wieniawski Obertass Mr. Patterson (8) Dvorak Humsresque The Merchant of Venice A Comedy in four acts by William Shakespeare, given by the Euronian and Philalethean Literary Societies in the Lenoir College Auditorium Monday evening, November 27, 1911, 8:00 o ' clock. Duke of Venice Antonio, the Merchant of Venice Bassanio, his kinsman and friend Gratiano, 1 Mmda Antf nio Solanl0 ' i and Bassanio Salanno, ) Lorenzo, in love with Jessica - Shylock, a Jew - Tubal, a Jew. friend to Shylock Launcelot Gobbo, a clown, servant to Shylock Old Gobbo, father to Launcelot Leonardo, servant to Bassanio Balthazar, servant to Portia Portia, an heiress Nerissa, her waiting-maid Jessica, daughter to S lylock Magnificoes of Venice. Maskers, Etc. C. E. Fritz Horace J . Shealey D. C. Holt L. P. Hahn - H. E. Bonds Geo. L. Sawyer C. E. Fritz Karl B. Patterson G. E. Harward - Leo. E. Bolick H. L. Faggart G. E. Harward G. E. Harward Maie Rhodes Lillian Harrill Ethel Plonk SENIORS ON A PICNIC Farewell Dear Classmates, must we say Farewell To our friends so faithful and true, And to our dear old Alma Mater Where we have lingered a few years through? Alas, it is true, my Comrades. Let us bear it b ravely and well, And though we all depart from here In unknown places to dwell Dear Classmates, let us one and all With faces and hearts aglow Strive to look forward and upward, And do nobly the things here below. Until when our work we have finished In accents clear and pure, Will be heard our dear old motto. The reward of the faithful is sure. E. P.— ' 12 To be glad of life because it gives you the chance to lone, and to work, and to play, and to look up at the stars; to be satisfied with your possessions, but not content with yourself until you have made the best of them; to despise nothing in the world except falsehood and meaness, and to fear nothing except cowardice; to covet nothing of your neighbor ' s except his kindness of heart and gentleness of manner; to think seldom of your ene- mies, often of your friends, and every day of Christ; and to spend as much time as you can, with body and spirit, in God ' s out-of-doors- these are little guide posts to the footpath of peace. —Henry Van Dyke. St. Andrews Church Highland Hall, (.For Young Men) Oak View Hall, (For Young Worrier) Administration Building ADVERTISEMENTS The Correcl Dress for Young Men Can Always Be Found at Martin Clark Clo. Co. WHITE FRONT I 348 Union Square Hickory, N. C. 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Commercial, Music (Piano, Voice, Violin, Theory, History,) Art, and Prepatory Departments. A. B. Degree admits to Graduate Work in University of North Carolina without examination. Library and Reading Room, Chemical Laboratories. ABLE AND EXPERIENCED PROFESSORS WHO HAVE DONE POST - GRADUATE WORK IN THE LEADING AMERICAN UNIVERSITIES Eleven Churches (four Lutheran). Healthful location, on Southern and C. N. W. Railways, in the famous Piedmont section of North Carolina, 1,200 feet above sea level. Elegant new Brick and Stone Dormitory for Young Men. New wing added to Young Women ' s Dormitory. Beautiful new Chapel. BOARD AND LODGING AT COST In Men ' s Building ------- Per Month, $10.00 Steam Heat, Electric Light, City Water In Woman ' s Building ------ p e r Month, $10.00 Steam Heat, Electric Light, City Water NEXT SESSION OPENS SEPTEMBER 3RD, 1912 Hickory, R. L. FRITZ, President North Carolina