Louisburg College - Oak Yearbook (Louisburg, NC)

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1948 volume:

THE 1948 OAK LOUISBURG COLLEGE LOUISBURG, NORTH CAROLINA . i ■-.«%■ $ffijj % • Bill Sanders Editor JiniN BlXRCHE 1 I Business Managa Miss Louise Matthews. Mr. Dan Bowers. Faculty Advisers ZJIte 25tk a4nniver£ary, 1923 - 1948 of THE OAK Published By The Student Body of LOL ' ISBURG COLLEGE. Louisburg. North Carolina 1923 Foreword It is with both feai and pleasure thai we publish this the firsi issue I I in I ) k. We realize that we ill have as critii s nol mils our schoolmates but also those who have gone before us. With this in mind we have tried t live up to the besl thai is in us and have made this number, as nearly ;is possible, .1 complete summary of both this year and the foregoing yens. We hope you will not be tOO harsh in your criticisms, for as pioneers we have nol had such .in easy road to travel, and II has been only by the co-operation ni both faculty and students thai we have succeeded in publishing this issue. 1924 Foreword It has hern our purpose to present, in this the sci (mil volume of The Oak. a picture, .is correct as possible, of our life here at Louisburg College. We aim to picture ourselves, not so good as our fond mothers may think us. and nol as wicked and incapable as the faculty may think us. but just as we feel ourselves to be live, human beings with joys, sorrows, faults, ideals and ambitions. 1948 Foreword With this, the 1948 edition, The Oak celebrates iis silver anniversary. Throughout twenty-five years, The Oak has faithfully continued to depict and record the faculty, students, activities, and general life of Louisburg College. Proudly we have accepted the rich heritage be- gun in [923. Humbly we add this book to the volumes that have preceded it. CONTENTS Administration and Faculty Classes Activities Athletics Campus Life Advertisements We Dedicate This 1948 Oak 11N recognition of his Long, faithful service and his undying devotion to education, the staff respectfully dedi- cates this, the twenty-fifth anniversary edition of the Oak to DR. THOMAS C. AMICK We can dedicate only this hook — he has dedicated his life. To Thomas C. Amick L.I., A.B., M.A., Ph.D. Samuel M. Hm ri in I of [.clashing College President ' s Message This volume of The Oak presents a composite picture of Louisburg College in 1947-1948. Louisburg College dates hack one-hundred-and-sixty years to its beginnings as Franklin Aca- demy in 1787. Age, however, does not make a college. Louis- burg College is what her Students, Faculty, Administration, Trustees, and Patrons make her as a result of their actions and activities. A growing world is ever in a state of change; and Louisburg College has been and, I hope, will continue to be in a state of growth. May each coming generation Bring rick gifts th y heart to cheer. Stand Old College, Alma Main, Through the changing rears abide. Administration and Faculty l.t i M i Stipe, A.B. Dean oj II ' omen Scott Boyd. AH. MA Dean of Men Id I III IM s ( !. Amick I..I . A.B., M..V. Ph.D. MtllllfHIillh S Jewel ( !. Bar iik h i mew A.B. English FACULTY Anna Blumenfeld Ph.D. Modern Languages Edith Boone R.N. College . v 11 I ) w S. B ' IW1 kv A.B., B.I). Religion Ki in ( i. Boyd I: iilrat ADMINISTRATION Ethei. B. Finster A.B., MA. Science Sarah E. Foster B.M. Music • -f . ■ , 12 ( !] Ill  RD C rREEN A.B., M.A. Histot v I.i 1 heth Johnson A.B.. M.A. Mathematics Johnson AND FACULTY Charlotte Mann Assistant to the Treasurer Louise Matthews B.S.S.A. Commercial St ient e 13 Poi 1 Mil 51 ' N 5 retary to the I ' n sident Ri in . Mi i i 1 1 i AH. MA. English ADMINISTRATION [ssac D. Moon A.B., B.Mus., M.A. Musi and Psyt hology i i i if. I . Mi ii A.B. Hornr Ei onomu i 14 Sarah K. Pa i i in AH. Libra) tan ( il 1 VIEVE PERRV reawrer AND FACULTY Edgar E. Randolph A.B., M.A., Ph.D. Science Bessie H. Scher Dietitian Randolph 15 Mildred Smith B.S.S.A. Commert ml St ient e Betty W. Tarpey A.B., MA. English FACULTY Helen W. Tucker A.B. M itlirniiilii 1 16 Wright Dormitory 17 18 CLASSES Page Introducing the CLASSES from the 1923 Oak CLASSES 1!) SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS Earl Rogers President Richard Cole Vice President Dot Midgett Secretary-Treasurer Miss Elizabeth Johnson Sponsor 20 Seniors Benjamin F. Allen Louisburg Veterans ( Hub. I 1 1 . 1 EN AYSC1 1. Henderson Columns, Delta Psi Omega, Dramatic Club, French Club, International Rela- tions Club, Physical Ed Club. Student Government, Y.W.C.A. Wn i iam R. Allen Charlotte ( Ihari ye Arnette Broadway Commercial Club, Veterans Glee Club, Junior Class Club. Secretary, Physical Ed Club, Y.W.C.A. William D. Ayscue Kittrell Veterans ' Club. James M. Bailey Carthage Columns, Veterans ' Club, V.M.C.A. H. Ayscue W. Ayscue 21 Thomas L. Barms Garysburg Veterans ' ( Hub. I ' m m D(.i, W. Bi i i ick I )urham E Mil W. Bl NN1 R Aurora Dramatic Club, Monogram Veterans ' ( ' lul . Y.M.C.A. Club, Phi Theta Kappa, Veterans ' Club, Y.M.C.A. Edith G. Boone Nashville Y.W.C.A. Bill Bramell John W. Burchi i i Elmer. New Jersey Norlina Columns, Delta Psi Omega, Alpha Pi Epsilon, Com- Dramatic C:iul . Veterans ' mercial Club, The ().ik. Club, Y.M.C.A. Veterans ' Club, Y.M.C.A. Seniors 22 Seniors Clyde L. Burns Pa, i E. Byrui Sanford Edenton Veterans ' ( Hub. E. Richard Coi i Pinehursl Alpha Pi Epsilon, Columns. Commercial Club, Delta Psi Omega, Dramatic Club, Glee Club, Veterans ' Club, Y.M.C.A. Lew S. Coley Rocky Mount Veterans ' Club. Julia F. Carroi i Garner Alpha Pi Epsilon, Com- mercial Club, Delta Psi Omega, Dramatic Club, Glee Club, Physical Educa- tion Club, Student Govern- ment, Y.W.C.A. W. E. Cooper Staley International Relation? Club, Student Government, Veterans ' Club. Carroll Cole Coley Coope 23 I taught] Edward N. Crews Oxford ( I ' J ' I Y M. D SMI I S Durham Ellington BlI I II. Daughtry Smithfield Columns, Commercial Veterans ' Ciul Club, Physical Education Club, V.W.C.A. Bobby C. Davis Emory H. Duncan Eleanor L. El LlNGTi in Clayton Woodsdale Manson Alpha Pi Epsilon, Columns, ( lommercial ( Hub, Drama- tic Club, Veterans ' Club. Glee C ' hil . Physical Educa tion Club, Y.W.C.A. Seniors 24 Seniors Marshall H. Fields Thomas P. Fisher Wallace G. Fi.vnt Goldsboro Rocky Mount Germanton Monogram Club. E. Louis Fore James A. Fournier Orlando Fransi Sanford Swansboro Cuba The Oak, Monogram Club, Veterans ' Club. Fisher 25 iravel) Hargro Martin Garrett ( lartersville Student Council. Veterans Club, Y.M.C.A. Harris N. Gibson Nichols French Club, Veterans ' Club. John Gravely Woodsdale W ' ll ! [AM J. H IR Elizabethtown Grace Hamnk ind Wilmington Herman R. Hargrove Weldon Delia Psi Omega, Dramatic Glee Club, Physical Educa- International Relations Club, Veterans 1 Club. tion Club, Student Govern- Club, Monogram Club. Phi ment, Y.W.C.A. Thcta Kappa, Veterans ' Club. Seniors 26 Seniors Wii i ii. Francis Harrelson Edwin S. Harrington Fair Bluff Lillington Commercial Club, Mono- Veterans ' Club. Gram Club. Baxter B. Harris Spring Hope Columns, International Re- lations Club, Y.M.C.A. T. H. Harris Siler Citv Wii ham M. Harris Edmond G. H krison Roanoke Rapids Old Trap Alpha Pi Epsilon, Com- Dramatic Club, Interna- mercial Club. Veterans ' tional Relations Club, Vete- Club. rans Club, Y.M.C.A. W. Harris 27 II. , Robert W. Hartsoe Weldon Grace W. Haves Xorlina Alpha Pi Epsilon, Com- mercial Club, Dram, nil ( Hub, Physical Education Club, Y.W.C. V Paul W. Hi am iv Louisl ii ii e Oliver B. Howell Sanford Y.M.C.A. Clyde A. Hunter Rocky Mount Billy W. Lassiter Apex Phi Theta Kappa, Veterans ' Columns, Veterans Club. Club. Seniors 28 Seniors George W. Laws Durham Delta Psi Omega, Dramatic Club, The Oak, Veterans 1 Club. Hl ' I DAH L. LlNEBERRY Franklinville Athletic Association, Beta Phi Gamma, Columns, Delta Psi Omega, Dramatic Club, International Rela- tions Club, Physical Educa- tion Club, Student Govern- ment, Y.W.C.A. A. K. McDonm d Star Monogram Club, Veterans ' Club. Ivey G. Maness Roxboro Samuel C. Mann Lillington Monogram Club, Veterans ' Club. Earl Marcom Kinston Lineberry Maness Mann Marcom 29 Midgett Wn i [am H. Melson Elizabeth City Columns, Delta Psi Omega, Dramatic Club, French Club, Glee Club, Interna- tional Relations Club, Phi Theta Kappa, Student Council. Veterans ' Club. Dorothy L. Midgett Waves Athletic Association, Inter- national Relations Club, Senior Class Secretary- Treasurer, The Oak, Phi Theta Kappa. Physical Edu- cation Club, Student Gov- ernment. Y.W ' .C !.A. W. 1 1 VRDY Mil LS Raleigh Beta Phi ( lamma, Delta Psi Omega, Dramatic Club. Veterans ' ( Hub. Howard W. Oliver Burlington Commercial Club, Vet- erans Clul . Harih d C. Parrish Mt. Gilead Columns, Glee Club. T, M. Pa rrERSON Wallace 1 Qternational Relations Club, Veterans Club, Y.M.C.A. Seniors 30 Seniors Russell I. Pergerson Edgar L. Perry Herbert A. Regan Louisburg Louisburg Leasburg Veterans ' ( Hub. Dramatic Club, Veterans ' Club. Veterans ' Club. Earl S. Rogers Bill Sanders Gordon M. Sanderson Roxboro Roanoke Rapids Rose Hill International Relations Club, Senior Class Presi- dent. Delta Psi Omesja, Dramatic Club, Glee Club, The Oak Phi Theta Kappa, Vet- erans Club. Veterans ' Club, Pergerson Perry Regan 31 Linwood E. Sherlock Emma Deane Simmons Chari is 1. Skiwi r Elizabeth City Burgaw Hertford Commercial Club, Drama- Commercial Club, Glee Commercial Club, Vet- tic Club, Y.M.C.A. Club, International Rela- erans ' Club, tions Club, Physical Educa- tion Club, Y.W.C.A. Jarvis W. Smith Cameron Clinton B. Smithdeal Raleigh Commercial Club. The Oak, Student Council, Yet- James E. Sneeden Wilmington Phi Theta Kappa, Y.M.C.A erans Club. Y.M.C.A. Y.M.C.A. Seniors 32 John H. Stallings Nashville Henry J. Stari ing Rocky Mount Seniors George E. Stiles Elizabeth City Columns, Dramatic Club, Alpha Pi Epsilon, Veterans ' Glee Club, Veterans ' Club. Club. Roger E. Stricki and Cerro Gordo Commercial Club, Vet- erans ' Club. Curtis W. Vaughan Hassel L. Vester Durham Rocky Mount Beta Phi Gamma, Columns, Columns, International Re- Dramatic Club, Interna- lations Club, Student Coun- tional Relations Club, Phi cil. Veterans ' Club, Theta Kappa, Veterans ' V.M.C.A Club, Y.M.C.A. Starling Stiles Strickland Vaughan Vester 33 Weldou Gilbert L. Watkins Rocky Mount Tollie H. Wei d in Henderson ( .11 RI IS I.. Wills Wallace Columns, Glee Club, Vet- Commercial Club, Vet- Veterans ' Club. erans ' Club. erans ' Club. David M. Whitaker .Scotland Neck Edmund T. White Norlina Ai ice M kii. Wmii m rsi South Mills Commercial Club, Mono- Commercial Club, Vet- Columns, Commercial gram Club, Student Coun- erans ' Club, Y.M.C.A. Club. Physical Education cil, Veterans ' Club. Club. Y.W.C.A. Seniors 34 Seniors Russei i A. Wilcock E . W. Win iams Ray H. Womble Brooklyn. New York Elizabeth City Lillington Delta Psi Omega, Dramatic Commercial Club, Vet- Veterans ' Club. ( Hub, Y.M. :.A. erans Club, Y.M.C.A. Barabara R. Wi ii i) Hickory. Virginia Y.W.C.A. Stanley E. Yelverton Eureka Leelan A. Wi II ID] [EF Youngsville Monogram Club, Veterans ' Veterans ' Club Club. Williams Womble Wood Woodlief Not Pictured: George Ballance, Russell Barnes, R. A. Bostick, Robert Bounds, Philip Broughton, Calvin Caviness, Jack Cloninger, Gordon Etheridge, John Foust, Brant Hackney, A. R. Hooker, Eugene James, Sidney Johnston, Byron McNeil, Thomas McPhail, Clarence Parkin, James Parkin, Charles Pai vin, Edgar Pennell, Clyde Perdue, Stewart Pool, Marvin Single- ton, David Williams. 35 JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS Fred Davenport President Lorene Murphy Via President Hilary Worthington Secretary-Treasure) Mr. Dan Bowers Sponsor 36 Juniors Robert L. Alexander Durham John L. Amick Graham Mary Louise Arrington Hollister Ralfii Arthurs Apex Thelma Autre v Yass Lola D. Bailey Goldsboro Robert C. Ballance Elizabeth City Yancey Ballance Hatteras Robert S. Barnes Orrum Aileen Barnette Roxboro W lton N. Bass Goldsboro Reuben W. Berry Swan Quarter Elmer Dean Best Stumpy Point Evelyn H. Blake Durham Annie Belle Blount Mackeys 37 Juniors M i.i. w Br di Woodland Mii i ii. Br [i I ,11 boro Pegcv m Brown Jack Spi iii - I ) VPHNl ( r. BRY n Raleigh I.c his M. Bry Sciutli Hill. Virginia Evi.ui i i 15k i i Pitts boro Frank Ray Bry n i Lumberton ( I ARENCE C. BURRI IW Troy Thomas I.. Bi i i Aurora ii i i i C. Byrd Warsaw Daniel W. ( iampbell Council R AY DlCKERSON ( ! WN VD1 Raleigh Charles H. Carr Farmville Mary F.i i m rnC kp. kvgh Henderson Ernesi R. C riir Powells ille 38 I uniors Norm Y. Chambliss Rocky Mount |l Al I I 1 1 ( HANDLER Roxboro Ri i h Chandler Roxboro Ann Newton Cherry Rocky Mount Elton X. Choplin Youngsville Marlie Choplin Youngsville Donald M. Clark Hobbsville V. W. Clark Hobbsville Edwin E. Collins Elizabethtown Joseph S. Collins Mackeys Ruth Dare Cook Fayetteville Velvis H. Cooper Staley Lida Mae Couch Durham Curtis Cheek Craig Wilmington Romie W. Darden Emporia, Virginia 39 Juniors Ji I RED B. I ) I NPI IR I Mackeys All IIIR 1 I. I) WIS I ,i etteville Wn i lam Ri I is i ,i ildsboi u Rosemary Dawson I .aurinburg L. H. I )ll M Ns Louisburg Ki ISI I IE A. I )■ IRS1 Roper l.i n Mm Edwards Louis!  urg Marguerj II, I.I I Is Princeton Rudoi i ' ii I.. El iii.kidge Roanoke Rapids Burwell A. Ia ans Tyner Is M. l. s Tyner Jam, R. Evans Murfreesboro Aaron H. Farm i i Jacksonville John C. Fields Goldsboro Carle W. Forsyth Henderson 40 Juniors Charles L. Foster Louisburg Hugh Magi. in Fi 1 1 er Raleigh Ai i red A. Gilbert Four Oaks R ay W. Godwin Kenley Frances Goldston Goldston Gilfredo Gonzalez ( !uba Sarah Elizabeth Grainger Louisburg Sam Long Guthrie VVanchese Beatrice Hair Raeford Betty Marie Hardwick Louisburg Grover C. Harris Louisburg James L. Hatlev Lillington Brown W. Hofler Gatesville Worthe Seymour Holt Apex Gerald Hunt Durham ' 4 41 Juniors Mary Jo Jai km in Roxboro Sarah Jernigan Lewiston ( !l ki M I l,m | |i IHNSI i Smithfield Sarah I i i iri ni i Ji ihnsi in 1 ouisburg Anne W, [ones Neuse I) N1! 1 W. ] ' INKS Raleigh Deli irks M. Jordan Goldsboro Erlene W. Jordan Goldsboro Elinor Kiv. Fayetteville Julian U. Kittrell Henderson Jean (J. Lancaster Louisburg Martha Lassiter Woodland Alden Leonard Tabor City Joy Lee Lewter Washingtonj D. C. John H. Liverm w Woodland 42 Juniors Mary McCi ees Columbia Betty McFadyen Raeford .hi ma Mace Sanford James H. Maness Fayetteville Susie G. Manning Williamston Thelma Manning Williamston Olivia M. Martin East Bend Winfrey Thomas Martin Graham Ralph E. Medlin Benson Lloyd C. Meekins Engelhard Pervist M. Miles Woodland Wn mam P. Mitchell Trotville Lorene Murphy Rose Hill Garland E. Mustian Louisburg Albert A. Page Biltmore 43 Juniors J n ( ;. Pappas Ahoskie I. AW I REM 1 I II NRY PaRRBH Benson Mil I ARD I PaTTON Mebane Dougi s Pergersi is I ,ouisl urg John Perry Louisburg Bernard ( ' •. I ' i rn Halifax Bi RKi L. Petty Halifax W ' ii 1 1 wi E. Phelps Neuse Roberi M. I ' i ace Bunn Anna Poe New Hill Frederick fames Porter Plymouth Julian H. Priest ( ouncil Ralph L. Ray Fayetteville Thomas B. Reck r Galax, Virginia Perry W. Regal Emporia. Virginia 44 Shirley Ann Register Cove City Julius C. Rice Lumberton Lattie W. Rice Lumberton James H. Rivers Newport News, Virginia Charles C. Roberts Henderson W. D. Robertson Scotland Neck Ed Floyd Rogers Fair Bluff William B. Rowland Kittrell Robert O. Sanderson Magnolia John H. Sawyer Bryson City Martha Shearon Wake Forest John E. Small Fair Bluff Joyce R. Smith Fayetteville Fenner N. Spivey Louisburg Edgar A. Stallings Youngsville 45 Juniors Wll I [AM I ' M 1 S 1 PHI NSI is Bensi mi Mn K i ( in mi wi Stem m i l.rw in |i iii.n I ). Si EWART Swansboro MAR Sui Nil iNI Rocky Mount ' i ii I vyi or Stoi I Star | ni D. Strangi Louisburg James G. Streetman Lexington ( !, R] I). Si ricki nd Fayetteville STARKEY III M-iklNi . 1 1 A I [enderson fOSEPH E. I in M VS Jonesboro Marie Th im vs Jonesboro I [ARRY Ii CKER Fair Bluff |i r i i. Turner Louisburg Jennie E. Tyson Lucama | wiis E. Underwi h id Youngsville 46 Juniors ] i :k E. Vance Fair Bluff Vernelle Vaughan Louisburg Jasper R. ' easey Fuquay Springs James Morris Warner Council Charles Watkins Durham Julia Watkins Manson Geraldine Watson Bear Creek John B. White Norlina Glenn J. Wilder Woodland Kathleen Wilkins Roxboro George M. Williams Rocky Mount Lon R. Williams Elizabethtown Wilton H. Williams Raleigh Donald W. Wilson Green, South Carolina Maynard S. Wilson Louisburg 47 J uniors First row, left to right: Ray C. Wilson, Timberlake; Wai n r Larry Winborne, Scotland Neck; Lob Wins i i, n. Roxboro; MaryAi hi Woodard, Margarettsville. Second row: |i m: D. W s, Roxboro; Betty Worrell, Newsoms, Va.; James H. Worthinoton, Enfield. .  Pictured: William Alston, Joseph Cooper, George Dozier, John Finch, James Hatch, Robert Greene, Hilbert Harris, Wilfred Johnson, Winfred Johnson, James Lee, James McGeady, Durwood Peele, Delano Ray, Marvin Shamb- ley. William Steele, Wiley Thompson, Paul Westhers, Roscoe Whceless. 48 ACTIVITIES 49 WOMEN ' S STUDENT COUNCIL MEN ' S STUDENT COUNCIL 50 Women ' s Student Council Grace 1 1 ammi ind President Julia Carroll IV,,, Pri Wr „ ; Huldah Lintbtrn . y . i Helen Avscue Treasure! 1)1,1 Mjdgett Senior Representative Men ' s Student Council Bill Melson President W. E. Cooper vice p resident Clinton Smithdeal Secretary-Treasurer David Whitaker Senior Representative John Amick Dick Cannady Hilary Worthington . „ Junior Representatives Student Government Self-government is the American way. Louisburg College follows this democratic principle through her Student Councils, elected by the student body. This organiza- tion strives to act in behalf of the student body and to promote its general welfare. 51 YWCA YMCA Helen Ayscue TWCA President Oliver Howeli YMi ' A Pri ndeni Through worship, recreation, service, and an intelligent and Christian approach to daily living, the YWCA and YMCA of Louisburg College promote religious life on the campus. The Y ' s supplant the Student Christian Association of 1946-47, working together as one organization and departing from this plan only in instances where needs can be better met by separate action. 52 DRAMATIC CLUB Richard Cole President Bobby Davis I ' ice President Polly Melson Secretary Linwood Sherlock Treasurer Grace Hayes Program Chairman Mrs. Betty Tarpey Sponsor The Dramatic Club, sponsor of college plays, is a student group interested in the study of the various phases of dramatic art. The only requirement for membership is a definite and active interest in dramatics. Cast of Peter, Beware ! COMMERCIAL CLUB Bn i Harris P An i i Barni hi 5 Carolyn Daniels Bobby Davis v ram ( hairman Rk ii ki Cole Publicity Chairman Miss Mildred Smith Sponsor The Commercial Club is a social and educational group organized for the benefit ol c - mercial students. Membership is open to any student enrolled in tin- Commercial Depart- 54 ' $ |j|f C PI u - ' . p w i t L. d (HttfAt lb - Ubl B c GLEE CLUB Charlye Arnette President Richard Cole Vice President Julia Carroll Secretary- Treasurer Miss Sarah Foster Director The Glee Club is composed of students possessing vocal talent. Membership, acquired through tryouts, is open to any student indicating a sincere interest in the study of vocal 55 VETERANS CLUB Hardy Mm is President ( i k i is i ,n Vice President George I . wvs v W. I Coi iper Treasure! ( i [NTON Smithdb i Entertainment Committet Chairman John Bi rchei i Corresponding s Mr. Green Sponsor The William M. McFadden Memorial Club is composed of student veterans ol World War II. The purpose of the club is to promote understanding and cooperation between the ex- serviceman and the school. 56 INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS CLUB Mr. Clifford Green Sponsor The International Relations Club, sponsored by the History Department, is organized and directed by the students of the College. Its aim is to create and develop interest in na- tional and international affairs by the promotion of a comprehensive understanding of do- mestic and foreign relations, and by the encouragement of critical analysis and discussion on these subjects. 57 COLUMNS WW STAFF The Columns began in the fall of 1941 as a publication under the supervision of the jour- nalism class of Louisburg College. It has sought to provide a source of campus enjoyment, to furnish a medium of student expression, to offer an opportunity for practice in journalistic writing, to lead campus thought, and to preserve a record of campus life. 58 Curtis Vaughan Editor-in-Chief Mac Fuller Managing Editor Billy Lassiter Business Manager STAFF Curtis Vaughn Editor-in-Chief Sam Guthrie Associate Editor Mac Fuller Managing Editor William Byrd Assistant Managing Editor Richard Cole News Editor Richard Cannady Feature Editor Wilbur Jones, Gerald Hunt, Hassel Yester, Harold Parrish Assistant Feature Editors Bill Bramell. Marguerite Ellis. Anna Poe, Gordon Sanderson, Graham Stewart News Reporters John Amick, Baxter Harris, Harry Tucker Men ' s Sports Reporters Huldah Lineberry, Marie Thomas, Betty Worrell Women ' s Sports Reporters Helen Ayscue Exchange Editor Billy Lassiter Business Manager Bobby Davis Jim Streetman Assistant Business Managers James Worthington Photographic Manager Fred Davenport Assistant Photographic Manager Jim Bailey, Anne Jones Proof Readers Carolyn Daniels, Betty McFadyen, Alice Whitehurst Typists Mary Arrington, Henry Starling, Joy Lewter Circulation Managers Miss Ruth Merritt Faculty Adviser Miss Ruth Merritt Faculty Adviser 59 THE OAK John Burchett Bili Sanders Business Manage) Ediloi STAFF Editor 4sso( inii ' Editor Literary Editor Walton Bass. . . . Assistant Literary Editm Oi [VIA Martin . . Women ' s Sports Editor |lM FoURNIER .... Men ' s Sports Editm 1 1 kl)Y Mil IS... Photographic and ■Valine Editor John Burchett. . Business Managt i Elinor King .... Assistant Business Manage) Clinton Smithdeai Idvertising Manage) Evelyn Blake, Mac Fuller, George Laws, Kathleen Wilkins, Shirley Register, Ralph Medlin, Willie Rowland Advertising Stuff Miss Louise Matthews, Mr. Dan Bowers Faculty Advisers Hardy Mm i s Photographii and Feature Ediloi Miss Louisi Matthews, Mr. Dan Bowers • ' acuity Advisers SENIOR ' S SOLILOQUY i With apologies to Bill Shakespeare) To have, or not to have— that was the question; Whether ' twas nobler in the mind to work And exert our brain to put forth a good annual. Or to avoid the sea of troubles By buying new front porch steps. To rest — to enjoy ourselves — And by this rest to say we forget The thousand petty troubles Thai an annual staff is heir to — ' tis a con- summation Devoutly to be wished. To be at ease — to rest — To rest ! perchance to regret ! Aye, there ' s the rub: For in that period of rest what dreams may come Of a good annual that we might have pro- duced 3 For who would bear the whips and scorns of unbelieving schoolmates. The pangs of dispriz ' d work, the photo- graphers ' delay, The publishers ' nagging, and the numerous Troubles of a first effort, When we ourselves might our peace assure By merely wishing it? Who would these troubles bear, To grunt and sweat under a weary life, But for the hope of seeing at the end The Oak? Thus ambition doth make workers of us all; And thus the desire of rest and ease is cast aside. And enterprises of great pith and moment are begun. The Oak, 1923 THE STAFF 61 BETA PHI GAMMA Curtis Vaughan Icting Pn sident Hardy Mills I ' ice President Huldah Lineberrv Sa ifi n i- Treasurer Miss Ruth Merritt Spon an The Beta Phi Gamma, honorary journalistic fraternity, is the Junior College division of the Alpha Phi Gamma. Membership is obtained through a scholastic average in the upper two- thirds of one ' s class and active service on the staff of a college publication for at least one semester. 62 PHI THETA KAPPA Tai madge Blalock Pri ridenl Jarvis Smith Secretary Dorothy Midgett Treasurer William Melson Publicity Miss Elizabeth Johnson Sponsor Phi Theta Kappa is the character-scholarship fraternity for students of the Liberal-Arts Department. To be eligible for membership, a student must make an average grade of B or above and show continuous good citizenship. 63 ALPHA PI EPSILON Bobby Davis President Grace Hayes Secretary Richard Cole Treasurer Polly Melson Chairman oj Six ial Committee Mrs. Genevieve Perry ' Sponsm The Alpha Pi Epsilon is the national honorary secretarial fraternity. To become a mem- ber, a student must be enrolled in the Commercial Department, make an average grade of B, and be elected unanimously by the members. 64 DELTA PSI OMEGA George Laws President Russell Wilcock Vict President Helen Ayscue Secretary-Treasurei Mrs. Betty Tarpey Sponsor The newest fraternity on the campus is the Delta Psi Omega, the Junior College division of the Alpha Psi Omega — a national dramatic fraternity. This organization is formed of students who have demonstrated their ability in dramatic art. To be eligible for member- ship, a student must have played a major role in one play or supporting roles in two plays; efficient work as stage hand or make-up artist is also acceptable. 65 David Whitaker Most Atkletit Boy HUI.DAH LlNEBERRV Most At ilrii, Girl Outstanding Seniors III I EN Aysci I Most Versatili ' - 66 o f 1947 - J 948 Richard ( le Most Versatile Boy Grace Haves Most Conscientious Girl Oliver Howell Most Conscientious Boy Olivia Martin is crowned Queen of the Halloween Party, sponsored by the Junioi Class. Homecoming Dance, October 25, 1947 68 ATHLETICS 69 70 BASKETBALL TEAM, 1947-48 Joe Cooper, Wallace Flynt, Jim Fournier, Winfred Johnson, Julian Kittrell. Sam Mann, Pervist Miles, Ed Rogers, Marvin Shambley, Joe Thomas, David Whitaker, Larry Winborne. 71 _ JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL TEAM Left to right: Gordon Etheridge, Reuben Berry, Bill Alien. Everett Bryant, John Small, Bill Phelps, Ralph Authurs. 72 1947 BASEBALL TEAM Front row, left to right: T. H. Weldon. Steve Creswell, Frank Ceruzzi, Ed Rogers, Bill Gay. Charles Wells. Back row, left to right: Coach Kilby. Leelan Woodlief, David Whitaker. Carlton Blackman. A. K. MacDonald, P. G. Havnaer, T. H. Morris, Al Hooker. Talmadge Blalock, Jack Roscoe. W. E. Cooper. Harry Tucker. Herman Hargrove. i.t A r iwzt; EXTRAMURAL FOOTBALL 73 I VI RAMURAL BASKE1 BALL 74 MONOGRAM CLUB Ed Rogers President Bobby Davis Vice President T, i, madge Blalock Secretary-Treasurer Mr. Scott Bdyd Sponsor The Monogram Club is composed of men who have won a letter through participation in intercollegiate athletics. The aim of this group is to promote athletics and good sportsman- ship. 75 76 PHYSICAL EDUCATION CLUB Huldah Lineberry President Eleanor Ellington Vice President Annie Belle Blount Secretary-Treasurer Olivia Martin Program Chairman Open not only to girls majoring in physical education, but to any girl sincerely interested i athletics, this club strives to promote interest and study in the field of sports. 77 _J« VOLLEYBALL TEAM FOOTBALL TEAM SOFTBALL TEAM BASKETBALL TEAM ffll m out LL 8K J ACTION SHOTS 79 sWrilffi ACTION SHOTS CHEER LEADERS •)« ; ■«,-( . V 7 o ngfa: Earl Bonner, Daphne Bryan. John Amick. Bad row, left to right: Dot Midgett, Mary Jo Jackson, Joyce Smith. CAMPUS LIFE 81 WHAT THE STUDENT SEES WHAT THE TEACHER SEES 82 83 CAMPUS LEADERS 84 85 86 ADVERTISEMENTS 87 Miss Guthrie: Who was the smallest man in history? Rebecca: The Roman Soldier who went to sleep on his watch. — (1926 Oak.) Louisburg College Under Control North Carolina Methodist Conference Accredited by THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION NORTH CAROLINA COLLEGE CONFERENCE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA Offering Two Years Terminal Courses — in — COMMERCIAL SCIENCE, MEDICAL SECRETARY, RELIGIOUS AND SOCIAL SECRETARIES — and — Two-Year Preparatory Courses Leading to Degrees in Senior Colleges in Engineering, Agriculture, Dentistry, Commerce, Home Economics and Liberal Arts A LABOR SCHOLARSHIP Will be granted to those who need to earn part of their college expense. For Details Write LOUISBURG COLLEGE : Louisburg, N.C. A Freshman went to hades once, A few more things to learn; Old Satan sent him back again, He was too green to burn. — (1927 Oak.) PRUITT LUMBER CO. WE OFFER YOU A COMPLETE BUILDING SERVICE PHONE 433-1 EAST NASH STREET LOUISBURG, NORTH CAROLINA ALLEN SALES CO. Sales : Service General Repairs Telephone Dial 314-1 Louisburg, North Carolina G. W. MURPHY SON Louisburg, N. C. Dealers in GROCERIES : MEATS FEEDS : SEEDS Everything Good To Eat Your Patronage is Appreciated JOHNSON COTTON COMPANY of Louisburg, Inc. TRACTORS, IMPLEMENTS, FARM SUPPLIES, PARTS, FURNITURE and SERVICE Cash — Credit JOHN E. KOI SI Hospital Insurance Louisburg, N. C. Jane: I ' ve just had my hair shingled. Nannie: What ' s the matter ' . ' Does your roof leak?-- ( 1928 Oak. BEST WISHES YOUR DOWNTOWN MEETING PLACE BODDIE DRUG STORE LOUISBURG, NORTH CAROLINA With ill Best Wishes to the Students of LOUISBURG COLLEGE Afternoon Chases Begin at 3:30 Each Day THE LOUISBURG THEATRE HOME FURNITURE CO. Complete Furnishings for the Home PHONE 459-1 FURNITURE APPLIANCES Louisburg, North Carolina Buck: Could I have a date tonight? Rachel: Yes, if vou could find any one dumb enough to date you. Buck: Well, I ' ll see vou about eight o ' clock. — (1928 Oak.) O ' NEAL DRUG CO. Your Drug Store The Best of Everything for You SERVICE WITH A SMILE Hollingsworth Candies Prescriptions LOUISBURG, NORTH CAROLINA FIRST-CITIZENS CHESSON ' S ELORIST BANK Flowers to Please PHONE 3371 LOUISBURG, N. C. Louisburg, N. C. Franklin Farmer ' s DR. A. H. FLEMING Exehang ' e FCX Feeds and Seeds Louisburg, N. C. Farm Machinery HOME APPLIANCES Louisburg, North Carolina Ed (in Chemistry): What ' s that smell? Jerry (also in Chemistry Lab): Fresh Air. Somebody opened the window. ( 1938 ' Oak. ) The Home of Better Values LEGGETT ' S DEPARTMENT STORE LOUISBURG, NORTH CAROLINA Phone 3531 The Smith ' s Leading Distributo rs of Reliable Merchandise? 9 HAZEL ROBERSON FLORIST 211 Court Street Louisburg, North Carolina Flouers for Decorations, Funerals and All Occasions RAYNOR ' S RADIO JEWELRY CO. Louisburg, N. C. WEBB ' S Henderson Shoe Store TONKEL ' S Department Store Outfitters for Men. Women and Children Louisburg, N. C. Clinton, N. C. Shoes for the Entire Family HENDERSON, N. C. I ' m Mr. Brown ' s wife, said a brunette, introducing herself to a blonde at a party. I ' m his secretary, said the blonde. Oh, said the brunette, arching her eyebrows slightly, were you? LOUISBURG, N. C RICH IN HISTORY, HEALTH, AND HOSPITALITY There is not a more ideal place of residence in the world for a student than Louisburg. There exists here at all times an atmosphere of quiet, culture, and refinement, that encourages study and accomplishment. The material needs of every student can be purchased in Louisburg at most reasonable prices; therefore, it is an economic and otherwise desirable home for students. Louisburg Sincerely Welcomes Everyone At All Times TOWN OF LOU ISBURG W. C. WEBB, Mayor The Capital Bottling Company, Inc. Raleigh, N. C. FULLERS ESSO SERVICE ESSO PRODUCTS : ATLAS TIRES : BATTERIES ACCESSORIES (Opposite Post Office I Dial 357-1 Louisburg, N. C. At All Good Grocers SUPER SOFT BELL, WHITE BREAD It ' s Super Soft and Enrichetl ' May I ask what your son is doing now? one clubwoman asked another. But of course, ' ' was the reply. He ' s a naval surgeon. ' ( , iluess! cried the first, how doctors do specialize! EVERYTHING for the School and College Files Desks Chairs Tobies Pens Pencils Inks Mucilage Gem Clips Staples Stapling Machines Typewriter Ribbons Carbon Paper Duplicating Machines Both Gelatin and Fluid Type Indexes Transfer Cases Card Filing Boxes Stenographer ' s Notebooks, Etc. CAPITAL PRINTING COMPANY PRINTERS for College and School Papers Catalogs and Yearbooks DIAL 8316 110 WEST HARGETT ST. RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA DILLON SUPPLY CO. RALEIGH : DURHAM : ROCKY MOUNT and ;OLDSBORO INDUSTRIAL AND FARM MACHINERY KW , V E IENT Never gained easily — the graduate ' s diploma is a symbol ot a truly great Achievement — one in which every graduate may take pride for all his life. The Achievement of gaining the confidence and friendship of students and faculty is one in which we not only take pride, but which we cherish and guard with constant vigilance. ; o %$ THE SHOW PLACE OF ' THE CAROLINAS Wife to husband — -I ' ll meet you halfway — I ' ll admit I ' m wrong if you ' ll admit I ' m right. SCHOOL SUPPLIES Loose Leof Books : Zipper Cases Fountain Pens : Dictionaries Recordings and Sheet Music JAMES E. THIEM Everything for the Office Dial 2-2913 RALEIGH, N. C. YARBOROUGH YARBOROUGH Attorneys and Counselors at Law Louisburg, N. C. The Vfiiiti Men ' s Shop East Main at Church DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA ' ' Smart Styles for ill Occasions THE TOGGERY SHOPPE We Welcome College Girls CALL . . . STANDARD TAXI CO. Dial 5211 24 Hour Dependable Service 3 Cabs Always Ready PERRY GILL Dependable Dry Cleaners Louisburg, N. C. BIEMANN ROWELL 401 West Martin Street RALEIGH, N. C. Pauline: Are you going to the fair? Inez: What fair? Pauline: The paper says: Fair here today and tomorrow! — (1926 Oak.) The Shopping Center of Eastern Carolina Main Street Durham, North Carolina INDIVIDUAL PHOTOGRAPHS for THE OAK by SIDDELL STUDIO RALEIGH NORTH CAROLINA Ruth: You remind me of the sea. Jack: Why? Because I ' m wild, restless and romantic? Ruth: No, because you make me sick. — (1938 Oak.) WHERE STYLES OF TOMORROW ARE SHOWN TODU Shop ut These Tiro Fine Stores FOX ' S Louisburg ' 8 Best Department Store THE FASHION SHOPPE 4 Smart Shop for Smart W omen LOUISBURG. N. C. QUALITY DRY CLEANERS PHONE 5181 For Quick and Dependable Service South Main Street Louisburg, North Carolina CAPITAL CAFE Famous for Our SIZZLING STEAKS HENDERSON, N. C. Compliments of A. W. PERSON and SYKES DRY CLEANING CICERO ' S Soft Drinks : Hot Dogs Hamburgers The Student ' s Refreshing Center Louisburg, N. C. 118 FAYETTEVILLE STREET • RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA Dot: Are late hours good for one ' . ' Buck: No, but they are good for two. — (1927 Oak ) WHITE ' S ICE CREAM THERE IS A DIFFERENCE HENDERSON GROCERY COMPANY WHOLESALE GROCERS Henderson, N. C. GENERAL LAUNDRY and CLEANERS Wake Forest and Henderson Service to Louisburg College Mary: What You flunked that course again? Hazel: What do you expect? They gave me the same exam. — (1928 Oak.) On your way to Raleigh Stop in at the DRIVE IN GRILL Louisburg Road RALEIGH, N. C. BURGERS - SHAKES - SUNDAES CHESSON CANDY COMPANY Sweets that Repeat LOUISBURG, N. C. PHONE 337-2 Best in Candy, Gum, Peanuts and Sandwiches Little River Ice Company ICE AND COAL Air Conditioned Ice Refrigerators Water Coolers Ice Cream Freezers : Stokers : Stoves Louisburg, N. C. The Franklin Times Your Home Town Newspaper Since 1870 Louisburg, North Carolina 0. T. Cole SMITH— CORONA SALES : SERVICE Phone 2-3241 Raleigh, North Carolina Commercial Printing That Pleases ROSE ' S 5-10-25c STORE QUALITY : SERVICE 105 Stores to Serve You R. W. 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