Longwood College - Virginian Yearbook (Farmville, VA)

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Mary Clay Hiner B. A., M. A. Professor of English Nancy Foster B. A., M. A. Assistanl Professor of English Miss J eter, the mainstay of the home ec. majors, overlooked our clumsy attempts at apple pie, and managed to rectify our mistakes. Frequent trips to Richmond have furnished Miss Tupper adequate suggestions and advice for us. In the field of music, our year has been successful, with an impressive re- cital in March by our choirs, under the direction of Annie F. Shelton Dietitian Willie R. McKee, R.N. Resident Nurse Mr. Strick. Mrs. Fitzpatrick, with tireless energy and initiative, has assisted with numerous programs, particularly that for May Day. Miss Wheeler taught us to be on our toes mentally and physically, in class and on stage. No one knows better than we what that shout of My darling child! means. In January, 1940, occurred an event unprece- Jean M. Martin M. D. Resident Physician

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Edgar Johnson B. S., B. D. Assistant Professor of Education Merle Landrum B. S., M. A. Professor of Business Education Edna Bolick B. S. Instructor in Hom Economics Carolyn Cogbill B. S., M. A. Associate Professor of Education and Principal of Elcnentarv School Sibyl Henry B. A., M. A. Supen ' isor of Second Grade Elemenlarn School Mary B. Haynes B. S., M. A. Supervisor of First Grade Elementarv School Alice E. Carter B. S., M. A. Supervisor of Sixth Grade Elementarv School Georgie Norris B. S., M. A. Supervisor of Fourth Grade Elementary School member Mr. Barnes and all those references? We loved ever y class with Dr. Walmsley, and especially the philosophical advice that v ' ent with them. The ten rules for living he gave us as freshmen have been inspiring and practical. Mrs. Martin, with her char- acteristic hurry and bustle, has helped us speed along in English grammar, or in Spanish declensions. The French Department welcomed Miss Draper, who re- turned after two years ' study in France. We ' ve spent many an afternoon in the out-of-doors with Miss Moran, absorbed in nature study, and then learned from Miss Waters the principles of climates and weather-belts. We ' ve long since learned to re- spect and value Miss Iler ' s lessons in sportsmanship, her invaluable advice, and her inspiration toward a greater school spirit.

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limb. Dressed in long white aprons, Mr. Coyner and Mr. Bell peddled candy. But the hit of the evening was the appearance of Mr. French and Dr. Simp in skull caps, the perfect college cheerleaders. The sight of our teachers, bereft of their dignity and thoroughly enjoying themselves, increased our ad- miration and respect for them immensely. Jane Royall B. S. Secretary to Head of Home dented in the history of the school. The faculty challenged the school athletes to a rousing game of basketball, and the entire student body crowded into the gym to witness their unique skill and technique in basketball. Miss Craddock was the team ' s star forward, and Miss Draper proved that her agility was in perfect form on a basketball court. Miss McKee was there with a cast for the first broken Lois F. Davis Staff of Home Department