Longwood College - Virginian Yearbook (Farmville, VA)

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Winnie Hiner, Miss Mary Clay Hiner, and Mr. Boyd Coyner. Cabinet retreat was a success in every way. We met in the cabin at Longwood, and as we sat around the fire eating a picnic supper after our business meet- ing-, we felt that we had made excellent plans for a very profitable year. Dr. G. Ray Jordan, sponsored by the World Fel- lowship Committee, came in JSTovember as our first inspirational speaker. Speaking on the part which Christianity should play in our lives, he thrilled us with his enthusiasm and earnestness. He gave the key note for our freshman week, which was climaxed by a beautiful candle-light installation service in Joan I eft to right: Pierpont, Gresham, Noblin, Whelchel, Moyer, Nelson, Cline, Harvey. Jean Moyer, President of the Y. ' . C. A. Court. As Jean read again the purpose of the Y. W. C. A. and Follow the Gleam was played softly, we pledged ourselves anew to the high ideals of Chris- tian service on our campus. Right after Thanksgiving we plunged into preparations for our World Service Drive. The funds were to be used to aid our fellow students in China and to send workers to bring new hope into the lives of men in the Concentration Camps in Europe. Mr. Luther Tucker, who had just returned from the Orient, was on campus to give us first-hand information about conditions there. And it was first-hand, for he had spent two months as gTiest of the Japanese Emperor for ' ' confusing the public mind. We were de- lighted with the response of the student body both in their sj)irit and in their financial aid. Over $600.00 was raised — three times as much as last year ' s contribu- tion. December broiight with it those Christmas traditions which mean so much. Caralie ' s beautiful telling of Why the Chimes Rang and Miss Rice ' s traditional story of The Other AVise Man recalled to oiir minds once again the time spirit of Christmas. The hanging of the Christmas greens gave the Rotunda a new atmosphere of warmth and festivity that was the very embodiment of the holiday season. Remembering that the wa} ' to feel Christmas is to bring happiness to some one less fortunate, the student body gave their unselfish con- tributions at the annual White Christmas service. The Prayers Committee added a great deal to our observance of Christmas by presenting an effective pageant which combined the favorite carols auditories. We were unusually fortunate this year in the

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Bui b]) Mp spirit ... Y. W. C. A. WHAT would an opoiiinii ' day at S. T. C. be without white-clad Y girls dashing to meet the trains and buses, carrying sviit cases from the station to third floor Library or Student, explaining the mysteries of second floor Annex — in short trying to bring order out of chaos ? This year was no ex- ception. Although the freshmen arri -cd two days be- fore the upperclassmen, there was still confusion. The second night of school an informal party helped ns to get acquainted with the new girls. Sadie Cline presided as capable mistress of ceremonies and administered a Professor Quizz contest which truly baffled the freshmen. How conld they know that Joan of Arc, and not Miss Mary, was the patron saint of Farmville ? The Big Sister - Little Sister reception was as al- ways a gala occasion with girls in stylish evening- dresses, the gym transformed by bine and white crepe paper, delicioiis refreshments, and a delightfnl pro- gram. Directing this } ' ear ' s work were Jean Mover, onr president; Martha AVhelchel, vice-president; Lucy Tnrnbnll, secretary; (Virolvn Harvev. treasurer, and Left io rii lil : Chambers, Ebel, Hajnies, Folk, Rosebro. Left to right: Dunlap. Heitrd. Kiblcr, Ellett. Turnbull. two counselors — Frances Rosebro, sophomore coun- selor, and Ellen Ebel, freshman counselor. Sara Cline was chairman of the Membership Committee; Eleanor Folk, the Prayers Committee ; N ancy Pier- pont, the Service Committee ; Sue Dunlap, the Chvirch Cooperative Committee. Charlotte Gresham was in charge of World Fellowship ; Sarah Chambers, the Music Committee; Anne Ellett, the Social Com- mittee, and Chubby Heard, Sing. Publicity was managed by Jeanne Haymes ; the Town Girls Com- mittee, by Emma !N oblin, and the Library Committee by Tiachael Kibler. Caralie N elson was ex - officio member. The advisory board consisted of ] Irs. A. H. Watkiiis, chairman ; Miss Lucille Jennings, Miss

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speakers we were able to secure. The opportunity to hear Sherwood Eddy, a recognized authority on world affairs, delighted us, especially at such a time when conditions are more and more uncertain. Equally well known in her field is Mrs. Eubank, who was with us in the spring. Her wholesome out- look on life, her valuable tips on personality, and the fact that she was a living example of what she taught — all endeared her to us. It was an unexpect- ed treat to have her with us three days. Race Relations week, also in the spring, was a new feature of the Y program and what ' s more, a highly successful one. We not only felt more tolerant toward those of other races, but learned to admire them for their invaluable contributions to civiliza- tion. B ) IVa of Getting Acquainted- Freshman Reception WHERE she led nie 1 would follow, and believe it or not she led me dowai the Colonnade, right to Student Lounge, where Dr. Jarman, the faculty, and students of importance stood waiting to give to each of us a cheery smile and a welcoming hand- shake — Big-sister was indeed a treasure, for with- out her we would never have found the gate to all this happiness and — what ? — stairs down to the gym. We descended into the gym- nasium, where we saw silhouettes of loveliness floating around with all the grace and ease of queens. Speaking of queens, we soon found that in our happy family there were many who would have been classified as such, for right before our very eyes May Wertz was dashing to a tea in a lovely red jersey, and Betty Fahr, in a stun- ning black silk, showed is the church-stroll . All the new styles were fashioned — even those knee- high socks that Helen Mcllwaine wore with her good-looking tweed suit. We also got our first glimpse of those southern beauties who are so traditional at S. T. C. and of whom we boast so proudly. It was indeed a treat, not only for the newcomers but for all, to see just what was worn at Farmville and just when and how it should be worn. The pleasure was all ours ! We ' d always heard that the way to a man ' s heart was through his tummy, but big-sister must have it was a grand approach to any friendly relation, for we had the loveliest cookies and luscious punch. Just between yovi and me, they didn ' t stare disapprovingly when we humbly held out our empty cup for more. Smiles — gay conversations. The bell. Thanks- and good-night. Lefl io right: Sutton, Carter, Apperley, Rucker, Turner, Ott. Left to right: Edmunds. Vaughan. Waid, Hatton. Lawrence, Hardin, Owen.