Meredith College - Oak Leaves Yearbook (Raleigh, NC)

Text from Pages 1 - 264 of the 1927 volume:

: v -) ,-r? ■ C.Nf , THE OAK LEAVES Volume Twenfy-Four 1927 Illuslratcd b ) THE ART DEPARTMENT AND STUDENTS ' Published by the ASTROTEKTON AND PhILARETIAN SOCIETIES MEREDITH COLLEGE RALEIGH, N. C. CARLYLE CAMPBEU LlBflAW MERECH ' m COLLEGE O xy s g r i r J I i i a i i m (SB s m Miss Helen Hull La ?( m I If i WKose faithfulness in all Ker duties, WKose unfailing good counsel, and wKose gentle influence sKed on all wKo come in contact witK Ker, have taught us to love and honor her, we affectionately dedicate this 24th vol- ume of the Oak Leaves 1 gj] [c [ sfe u] [u pr Fantas7e J zcas dozing one lay on u tlljf by the sea Listening to ivaves in their rhythntie rages, PFhen I saw sailing high in the tieep blue sky The U ' hite ii ' iiiged ships of ail the ages: First came the sloiv barge of Egypt ' s queen Trailing its silken splendor. Then danced amain a Grecian barque — Athene, perhaps, its sender. And here a Spanish galleon hold, With heavy guns and a heavier hold, Weighted doivn in the uater uilh gold, Moved stately on, iihile in pursuit FleiL a pirate brig, bent on loot. And the panoply of ivar sailed high On the beautiful ocean of the sty. And I thought, as I lay on the soft green grass. We are the ships that forever pass — Some bold, some stately, some gay. some shy — Along life ' s ocean sailing by. m27 UPK IcE MES FACULT7 M27 ± PK ILE M5S 1 PRESIDENT CHARLES E. BREWER 12 upK mmE feU iis]27 DEAN J. GREGORY BOOMHOl R 13 7 UPK K MBS Faculty Helex H. Law, A R., M.A., Ph D. Profrssor of Lalin an.] Grr,- ' ; L E. I I. Freemax, A.R , M.A, Th B. Profrssor of Ri-l ' ci ' nus Ediuarwn Lena A. Barber, A.B., R S , ALS. Profrssor of Bio ' o v Julia H. Harris, A.R., ALA., Ph D. Professor of EngVuh Samiei. G. Rilev, A.B., ALA. Professor of History n-id Eionimiis Lc LA G. WixsTox, R S , Ph D. Processor of Chnnislrv Ellex D. Brewer, A B., ALA. Professor of Home Eeonom-es Ernest F. Canadav, A.B., ALA. Professor of Malliematirs W. J. Ferrell, A.R. Bursar Mary L. Porter, A.R., ALA. Assotiale Professor of Freiieh mmm£gmf . lig)27 _ lt e K IcEiWES Facult ' ' Mary Loomis Smith, A.B., M.A. Associate Professor of Einjiuli Mary Spri ill, A.H., M.h. Assistant Professor of Etn Usli ELiZAnETH Parkrr, A.B., M.A. Assistant Professor of English Ella Thomi ' sox, A.R. Professor of Emjlis, Hi-rmixe Stuevex, A.B., M.A. ■ssor f ' f German an,! Assistant Professor of French COXSTAXCE Horxe, A.B. Assistant Professor of French H. Junsox Perry, A.B., M.A. Professor of EJucalion Nettie Herxdox, A.H., M.A. Associate Professor of Economics and Sociolocjy: Assistant in History LiLLiAX Parker Wallace, A.B. Assotiate Professor of History Mary Martix Johxsox, A.B., M.A. Associate Professor of Chemistry ff ,...CB ... -y.ff Facult- E. Delia Dixon-Carroll, M.D. Colli- (I r Physician ; Professor of P iysiolnt y Caroline Biggf.rs, A.B. Assistant Dean oj Women Mrs. Mary Smith, A.B. Assistant Dean of Women Margaret Williams, A.B., M.A. Associate Professor of Latin Anne Brownlee, A.B. Associate Professor of liiolocjy ] Iary Tillerv Assistant Professor of Ar Margaret Forgeus, A. Librarian Gladys Leonard, A.B., B.S. Librarian Ruth Arimstrong Voice 5ernice Stringfield Piano UMi HE MES li _ liS]2J Faculty Doris Tilli-rv, A.H. ,i il,- Profrssor „i Malhnr Kl.OREXCH HOAGI.AN ' I), A.H., M.A. .Issinintr Profrssor oj Ediuat ' wn Martha Galt, A.H. GeRTRI DI- SOLSELRY Piano EivriLv Parsons Voice Reva McAIii.i.ax rioli,, atid Music History LOL ISE Walsworth J ' oice LoL ISE OWSLEI- Public School Music Fraxces Welch, B.S. P iysioloff} Collese Dii ' tilian Mrs. Octavia Norwood Nurse 11S127 UM. K MES Facult- Lottie Rhodes Secretary to President Hattie Ferrell .Issistant lo Bursar Anxie L. White House Director UM. HEiWES m27 .M -i m T ' M d OAK LEAVES 192,7 OAK LEAVES -fc «w  w « . v w w i Tk ' Tfc ' W ' fc ' fc ' fc ' ■fc fc 9 2,7 Miss Melissa McNeill Turner Senior Class Colors: Pastel Rainbow Colors Flo-u.;-r.- Sueet Pea Mascot: Melissa McNeill Turner Officers Carolyn Placock Pnsidinl Maude Bowers liic-Picsidtnt LoRENA Helms S,ir,-l,iry Ruth Lili.ev Ticasurcr Frances Harris • Historian Ruth I.earv • Prop ,,1 Mary Herring Testator Clarissa Poteat • I ' ' ' 32 J 9Z7 - OAK LEAVES ar iT r r r rf r Senior Class Carolyn Arnold Peacock, A.B Raleigh, N. C. Phiia Parnits: Dr. and Mrs. J. R. Pfacock Major: English Minor: French Town Girls Club (i, 2, 3) ; French Club (2, 3, 4) ; Wake Forest Brothers Club (2, 3) English Club (3, 4) ; Associate Editor • ' Acorn (3) ; Nominating Committee (4) ; Pre ' ident Senior Class (4) ; President Alliance Francais (4). OAK LEAVES li ' 9 7 Senior Class Odessa Arxette, A.B Wagram, N. C. Philaretian Parents: Dr. and Mrs. J. M. Arnette Major: Math Minor: English Vice-President Y. W. A. (2) ; B. Y. P. U. Officer (2, 3, 4) ; Y. W. C. A. Cabinet (2, 4); College Usher (2); Junior Class President (3); Nominating Committee (3); Classical Club (4); English Club (3, 4); Math Club (3, 4); B. S. U. Council (4); President Math Club (4); President V. V. C. A. (4); Basketball Team {4). 192.7 - OAK LEAVES Senior CIe Emily Cheek, A.B Sanford, N. C. PhWaretian Parents: Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Cheek Major: English Minor: German Class Treasurer (2) ; CnlleRe U her (2) ; Y. V. C. A. Cabinet (3) ; Treasurer Phila- retian Society (3) ; Granddaughter ' s Club (2, 3) ; German Club (2) ; Classical Club (3, 4); English Club (3, 4); Member Nominating Committee (4); President Philaretian Society (4) ; Official Chaperon (4). OAK LEAVES _-fc - ' '  - ' W W  W . V W«W «W %. % W «   ' . « .W -  W « l fc. 192,7 Senior Class Mabel Licii.i.e Andri High Point, N. C. Pan-nls: Mr. ami Mrs. O. T. Andrews Major: Chemistry Minor: Economics Editor-in-Chief of Handbook, ' 26, ' 27; Y. V. C. A. Cabinet (3); President B. V. P. U. (4) ; Officer Chemistry Club (3) ; Home Economics Club (2, 3, 4) ; Assistant in Chemistry (3, 4) ; Chemistry Club {2, 3). 192.7 r r T OAK LEAVES irrf Senior Class Mary AxxAnni. AvscL E, A.B Carthage, N. C. A$trotckton Parents: Rev. and Mrs. J. E. AvscuE Major: History Minor: English Basketball (i, 2, 3, +) ; Secretarv Classical Club (3) ; Classical Club (2) ; International Relations Club (3) ; Director B. Y. P. C. ( + ) ; English Club (3) ; Vice-President V. W. A. (3) ; Y. W. C. A. Cabinet (3) ; B. S. C. Council (4). OAK LEAVES 9Z7 Senior Class Ruth Best, A.B. Stantonsburgh, N. C. Parenis: Mr. aiul Mrs. R. L. Best Major: Engli h Minor: Historv French Club (2); Hntne Eronomics Club (5, 4.) ; English Club (3, +) ; Vice-President English Club (4) ; International Relations Club (4) ; Senior Editor Oak Leaves (4). 9 2.7 OAK LEAVES Senior Class Julia Cooke, A.B Stantonsburg, N. C. Astroteklon Parents: Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Cooke Major: History Minor: English French Club (2) : Home Economics Club; Classical Club; English Club (3, 4) ; Treas- urer Classical Club (4) ; B. Y. P. U. President (4) ; International Relations Club (4). OAK LEAVES 9 2.7 Senior Class Marv Frances Riggers, A.B Mars Hill, N. C. .IslroU-kloii Pan-nl: Mrs. C. J. Bigcers Major: French Minor: English Mars Hill College (i, 2); Associate Editor Laurel (i); Chorus (i, 2); Intercol- legiate Debates (2); Editor-in-Chief Senior Laurel (2); Glee Club (i, 3); V. W. A. Cabinet (3) ; Officer B. Y. P. U. (i, 2, 3, +) ; French Club (2, 3, 4) ; English Club (2, 3, 4); Classical Club (3, 4): Official Chaperon (4); President B. S. V. (4). 192.7 OAK LEAVES Senior Class Fannie Cleone Cooper, A.B Sanford, Florida .-hirolektnn Parent: Mrs. Annie T. Cooper Major: Education Minor: Home Economics Mars Hill College (i, 2) ; President of Y. V. A. (i) ; Secretary of Class (2) ; Officer of Society (i, 2); Officer B. Y. P. U. (i, 2, 3, +) ; Commencement Representative (i); Dramatic Club (i, 2) ; Vice-President of V. W. A. (4) ; Home Economics Club (3) ; Secretary of Home Economics Club (4); Mars Hill Club (3); Vice-President Mars Hill Club (4) ; Officer Sunday School (i, 2, 3). OAK LEAVES 9 2,7 Senior Class Dora Mildred Hraswei W ingate, N. C. Parents: Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Braswell Major: Religious Education Minor: Greek Wingate Junior College (i, 2); Secretary McNeil Literary Society (i); Critic McNeil Literary Societv (2) ; Secretary Ministers and Volunteer Bank (i, 2) ; Meredith (3, 4) ; Wingate Club (5, 4); ClasMcal Club (4); B. S. V. Council (4); President Student Volunteer Band (4). 192,7 r OAK LEAVES Senior Class Mamie Leona Brewer, A.B Marshville, N. C. P iilaretian Parents: Mr. and Mrs. H. Brewer Major: History Minor: Chemistry Wingate Junior College; President of Athletic Association, ' lyz ; Captain Basketball Team, ' 23- ' 24; President O. Henrv Society, ' 2+- ' 25; Chemistry Club; N. C. C. W., ' 25- ' 26; Basketball, ' 26- ' 27; Secretary of Wingate Club, ' 26- ' 27; International Relations Club, ' 26- ' 27. OAK LEAVES ij ' 92.7 Senior Class Jewell Pritchard Askew, A.B Lewiston, N. C. Parents: ' .jr. and Mrs. V. C. Askew Major: Latin Minor: Eilucatim Ch.iwan College (i, 2, 5) ; Alatheiiian l.iterarv Socletv ; Treasurer Society (i) ; Ceiiso Alathcniaii Literary Society (2) ; General President B. V. P. U. (3). 19 7 OAK LEAVES Senior Class WiLi.iA Thomi ' sox, A.B Mount Hope, W. Va. Asiroickion I ' arcnis: Mr. and Mrs. V. C. Thompson ' Major: History Minor: Latin rhoxvan Collese (i, 2); Treasnrcr Classical Club (i); Soccer Team (2, 3); West Hampton College (3); Classical Club; International Relations Club (4); Classical Club (+). OAK LEAVES 192.7 Senior Class Flora Mae Cavexaugh, A.B. Wallace, N. C. Parents: Mr. and Mrs. M. thew J. C.avenaugh Major: Math General Science Classical Club (2, 3); Math Club (2, 3, +) ; B. V. P. V. Oflkcr (3, 4); Basketball Team (2, 3, 4) ; Monogram Club (3, 4) ; Fire Department (2) ; Vice-House President (3); Executive Committee (3). 1927 OAK LEAVES Senior CL Gladys Eloise Cox, Music Manns Harbor. N. C. Asirotcliton I ' arents: Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Co.Y Major: Public School Music Officer B. Y. P. U. (2, 4); Assistant Circulation Manager Twig (i); Sophomore Representative to Student Executive Committee (2) ; Secretary Student Government (3) ; President Student Government (4); College Usher (4). OAK LEAVES • -- ' 1li ' ' ' kTfc W knh ' l ' Ti a Senior Class Nelle Rives Cheek, Piano C1ki|u-1 Hill. N. C. Aslrotekt Farcnl: Mr. V. H. Cheek Major: Piano Chnir (i, 2, 3, 4); Monosr.im Club (2 ; French Club 3, 4); PreMilent Huie ' s Creek Club ( + ). Rule ' s Creek Club (i 9Z7 OAK LEAVES - - - Senior Class DeLesline Elberta Tvner Lowe, N. C. Parents: Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Tyner Major: Voice Tennis Club (i, 2) ; College Choir; Walking Club (i, 2) ; President Roberson County Club (3, 4) ; Vice-President B. Y. P. U. (4). OAK LEAVES - ' ' « w . . ' w . % « ' i 9Z7 Senior Class Nancy Ei.izarkth Graham, Public School Mi .Islioli-klori Rennert. X. C. Harm : Mrs. Mary F. Grahan Major: Public School Music Minor: Piano Wingate College (i); President Y. V. A. (i); Meredith College (2, 3, 4); German Club (2) ; Roberson County Club (3, 4) ; Wingate Club (3, 4) ; Choir {2, 3, 4) ; Glee Club (4) ; Y. W. C. A. Cabinet (3, 4). 192,7 drrf rf 4C OAK LEAVES Senior Ch LoREXE Wooin-, Public Scliool lusic Deiiiiiston, Va. Varenls: Mr. and Mrs. G. G. Woody Ma]or: Public School Music Officer Celia Herring B. Y. P. V. (i, 2) ; Wake Forest Summer School Club (i, 2) ; General Choirister B. Y. P. U. (3) ; Member Glee Club (3, 3, 4) ; Chapel Proctor (3, 4); College Choir (i, 2, 3, 4); First Baptist Choir (2, 3). OAK LEAVES li T ' ' Senior Class Mary Wolmsley Nelson, B.S Raleigh, N. C. Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Nelson Major: Home Economics Home p;conomics Club (2, 3, 4); Town Girls Club (2, 4); Chemistry Club (3, 4); Mars Hill Club (i, 2, 3, 4). 192,7 r ' r OAK LEAVES Senior Class Charlotte Ruth Nelson, A.B Raleigh, N. C. Parents: Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Nelson Major: Math Minor: Education Duke, ' 22; Math Cluh (2, 3. 4) ; Home Economics Club (4) ; Town Girls Club (; Mars Hill Club (2, 3, 4). OAK LEAVES iTi - ' W «W . w  . %. w W «fc. W -W lL 9 2.7 • - w.  « . W Senior CL Margaret Lorhxa Hi;lms, A.H Monroe, N. C. .htrotckton Parents: Mr. and Mrs. I.. S. Helms Major: Biolog Mi Wingate Junior College (i, 2) ; O. Henry Society (i, 2) ; Society Officer (2) ; Choir (i, 2) ; Glee Club (i, 2) ; B. V. P. U. Officer (i, 2) ; Tennis Club (2) ; Intercollegiate De- hater (2) ; Meredith College (3, 4) ; Wingate Club (3, 4) ; House Presilent (4) ; Sec- retary Senior Class (4) ; English Club (3, 4). I9Z7 OAK LEAVES  J ' ' r r r rf c Senior Class Laura Bell Weatherspoon, A. Raleigh, N. C. Parents: Mr. and Mrs. James R. vmokd Weatherspoon Major: English Minor: Lati Peace Institute (i, i) ; Academic Honor Roll (i); Basketball Team (i); Dramati. Club (i); Commencement Concert (i, 2); Oav Student Club (i, 2); Class Historiai (2); Meredith (3, 4); Classical Club (3, +) ; Colton English Club (3, 4); Treasure B. Y. P. U. (3) ; Vice-President B. V. P. U. (4) ; Business Manager Acorn (4). OAK LEAVES 192.7 Senior Class Catherine Louise Grimshaw, A.B Raleigh, N. C. Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Albert H. Grimshaw Majors: Education, History Bridgewatcr Normal College, Bridgewater, Mass. (i, 2, 3). 192,7 OAK LEAVES Senior Ch Catherine Frances Harris, A.B Wadeville, N. C. Philaretian Parents: Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Harris Major: French Minor: English B. Y. P. U. Officer (3, 4) ; French Club (2, 3, 4) ; Y. W. C. A. Cabinet (3) ; Asso- ciate Director B. Y. P. U. (3) ; English Club (3, 4) ; Secretary and Treasurer English Club (3) ; Treasurer Class (3) ; Chaplain Phi Society (4) ; Classical Club (4) ; Treas- urer B. S. U. (4) ; Official Chaperon (4) ; Class Historian (4). OAK LEAVES 9 2.7 Senior Class Rl BV Kathleen- Davis, A.B Raleigh, N. C. .hirolekton I arrnts: Mr. and Mrs. R. G. D. vis Major: English Minor: Greek Town Girls Club, ' 24; Reading Honors, ' 2+, ' 25, ' 26; Letters (Walking), ' 25; Mono- gram, ' 26; Home Economics Club, ' 27; Classical Club, ' 26, ' 27; English Club, ' 26, ' 27; President English Club, ' 27. 192,7 OAK LEAVES Senior Class Julia Virgixia Eddins, A.R Palmerville, N. C. Astrotckton farcnls: Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Eddins Major: Latin Minor: History Tennis Club (2); Classical Club (2, 3, +) ; International Relations Club (3, 4); As- sistant Librarian (3, 4) I B. Y. P. U. Officer (4). OAK LEAVES I9Z7 ■ ' •fc ' ' lfc ' w ' fc ' fc Senior Class Mabel Jlrev James, Piano Lawrinburg, N. C. Parents: Mr. and Mrs. A. A. James Major: Piano B. Y. P. U. Officer (2, 3, +) ; First Honor Roll (i, 2, 3) ; Junior Editor of Acorn (3) Treasurer Student Government {3); Vice-President Student Government (4); Cho (i, 2, 3, 4) ; Head Music Proctor (4) ; Official Chaperon (4). 19 7 iT r ' 4t OAK LEAVES y iC (T r rf it 4r . Senior Class Mary Garnette Martin, Piano Tabor, N. C. Astroiikion Parents: Rev. and Mrs. J. L. M. rtin- Major: Piano Choir (i, 2, 3, 4) ; B. Y. P. U. Officer (2, 4) ; PreMdent B. Y. P. U. (3) ; Y. VV. C. A. Cabinet (4). OAK LEAVES I9Z7 Senior C i Sarah Elizabeth Thomas, Public School Music . . Jslrolikton Pari-nls: Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Thomas Major: Public School Music College Choir (i, 2, 3, 4); Glee Club (4); Vice-President Astrotekto ciety (4). Morven, N. C. 192,7 . e-A. OAK LEAVES Senior Class Mary Elizabeth Larkins, A.B Wilmington, N. C. Astroleklon Parents: Mr. and Mrs. T. D. Larkiks Major: French Minor: Latin Shorter College (i); N. C. C. W. (2); President Classical CUib (4); Alliance Fran- caise (3, 4) ; Classical Club (3, 4). OAK LEAVES - - ■ . ' ' k ' k ' ■ ' ■i nk ' ' W-fci ' fc ' ' fc ' ' fc ' 9 2,7 Senior Class Elise Fogle Matthews, Mus Elliott, S. C. Parents: Dr. and Mrs. H. J. Matthews Major: Piano Glee Club (i, 2, 3, 4) ; Choir (i, 2, 3, +) ; Cheer Leader (4) ; German Chib (i, 2). I9Z7 r OAK LEAVES •rr Senior Ch Marguerite Coxiers Harrison, Public School Mus .-Islroliklon Parents: Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Harrison ' Major: Public Schoo] Music Wake Forest, N. C. Officer B. Y. P. U. (i, 2, 3, +) ; President Fov Willingham B. V. P. V . (2) ; Mars Hill Club (i, 2, 3, 4) ; Member Glee Club (3, 4) ; Secretary Mars Hill Club (2) ; President Glee Club (4) ; Choir (i, 2, 3, 4) ; Director B. V. P. C. (3) ; V. V. C. A. Cabinet (3, 4); Sunday School Director (4); Ofhcial Chaperon (4); Undergraduate Repre- sentative {+). OAK LEAVES 9 2.7 Senior Ch Odessa Hightower, A.B Raleigh, N. C. Pliilaretian Parents: Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Hightower Major: Biology Minor: History 192.7 - OAK LEAVES Senior CL Mary L. Little, A.B Raleigh, N. C. Aslrotckton Parent: Mr. J. W. Liitle Major: Math Minor: General Science Walking Club, ' 22, ' 23; Y. W. C. A. Cabinet, ' 23; Assistant to Dean, ' 22, ' 23; Math Club, ' 23, ' 27; Chemistry Club, ' 23; Monogram Club since ' 23; Special Student since ' 2+. OAK LEAVES 9Z7 Senior Class Ai.MER EsTHCR Moose, A.B. I ' InUiri ' lian Charlotte, X. C. Pan-nis: Rev. and Mrs. J. D. MoosH Major: Religimi Education Minor: Creek Wingate Junior College (i, 2); Class Secretary, -2+; Critic of O. Henrv Societv Class Secretary, ' 25; Meredith (3, +) ; Classical Club; Wingate Club. OAK LEAVES Senior CL Valeria Belle Nichols, A.B North Wilkesboro, N. C. PhWarchan Parent: Mr. J. W. Nichols Majors: English, Science Mars Hill College (i, 2) ; English Club (3. +) ; M. H. C. Club (3, 4) ; Volunteer lianci (3, 4) ; Officer B. Y. P. U. (3) ; Classical Club (4) ; Student Assistant Librarv (3, 4) ; Pnllen B. S. C. (4); House President (4); Executive Committee (4); College C ouncil (4); President B. V. P. U. (4). OAK LEAVES •fc - ■ - ' ifc ' fc v ' fc w lk Tb k ' ' 1i 192.7 Ti  - K k Senior Class Margaret Elizabeth Lassiter, A.B. . .Islroleklo Rich Square, N. C. t ' arriil: Mrs. Mary V. Lassiter Major: History Mi, Ho Economics B. V. P. I ' . Officer (2, 3, 4) ; Twig Staff (3) ; Tri-County Club (3) ; Home Economics Club (3, 4) ; International Relations Club (3, 4) ; President Home Economics Club (4) ; Secretary and Treasurer International Relations Club (4) ; Corresponding Secretary Astrotekton Society (4) ; Y. V. C. A. Cabinet (4). 9 2.7 .JJU)})e OAK LEAVES Senior Class Mary Lucile Joxes, A.B Red Oak, N. C. Philaretian Parents: Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Jonls Major: English Minor: French Classical Club (3); English Club (3, 4); B. Y. P. U. Officer (2, 3); Y. W. C. A. Officer (3, 4); Secretary Class (3); Vice-President Society (4); President Kappa Nu Sigma Honor Society (4). OAK LEAVES 1 - — r - ' %. %. « w bTi 9Z7 •n -fc -fc ii a Senior Class MiLDRKi) Pa I 1,1 xi; Oliver, A.B. Pine Level, N. C. Parents: Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Oliver Major: Ediic:iticin Inhnston H.n lege (,, 2). Oninty Club; In Minnr: Ilistcr; Relations Club; Nnrth Carolina Col 192,7 OAK LEAVES Senior Class Clvda Eva Parrish, A.B. Coats, N. C. Parent: Mrs. Rufls Parrish Major: French M ' lnnr: Latir H. V. P. U. (3, 4) ; Home Econnmics Club (3, +) ; ClasMcal Cluh (3, 4) ; «■ V. P. U Officer (4) ; V. W. C. A. Cabinet (4) ; Secretary Jo. Ha CKib (4). OAK LEAVES 192,7 Senior Ch Learv, A.B Morehead City, X. C. Aslroieklon Farenis: Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Le.a Major: History Minor: English Class Cheer Leader (2, 4); Cercle Francais; College Cheer Leader (3); Assistant Business Manager Twig {3); Colton English Club; Home Economics Club; College I ' eher (3); Business Manager Twig (4); Chief Marshal of Astrotekton Society; Classical Club; Intern.itional Relations Club; Class Prophet; Basketball (4); President of Glee Club. 9Z7 OAK LEAVES ' ' ' iT 4C r rf- c 6 Senior Class Ruth Lillev, A.B Fentress, Va. Parents: Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Lilley Major: History Minor: Education Basketball, ' 24, ' 25, ' 26; German Club; International Relations Club; B. Y. P. V. Pres- ident, ' 26; House President, ' 27; Class Treasurer, ' 27; Coach, ' 27; B. S. U., ' 27; Mono- gram Club. OAK LEAVES 9Z7 Senior Class Henry Nm,i. Ri A.B. Wingate, N. G. Parents: Mr. ami Mrs. II. A. Rhi)fe. rn Major: English Mhwr: Edu.-ruidi Wingate Junior College, ' zy ' z ; Intercollegiate Debater, ' 25; Treasurer (). lleiin Society; N. C. C. W., ' 25- ' 26; German Club; Meredith, ' zh- ' ij; Cnlton English Club Wingate Club; International Relations Club. 9 2,7 oj Jf? OAK LEAVES Senior Class IzoRAH Dorothy Reese, A.B Hendersonville, N. C. Asirotckion Parents: Rev. and Mrs. A. . Ri:ese Major: English Minor: Education Mars Hill College (i, 2) : English Club (3, +) ; V. V. A. (3, +) ; B. Y. P. V. (3, 4) : Seeretarv Mars Hill Cluh (3); 15. Y. P. U. President (3); Y. W. A. Oihcer ( + ) ; Walking Club (4) ; B. Y. P. V. Officer {4) ; President Mars Hill Club ( + ). OAK LEAVES 192.7 .rCh Addie V ' ictoria Si ' RiXKi.E, A.H Lewisville, N. C. Parent: Major: C. O. Spri English Minor: History Mars Hill College (i, 2) ; Summer School Wake Forest and University of North Caro- lina (3) ; Meredith (4) ; Officer of B. Y. P. U. (i, 2, 3, 4) ; Officer Sunday School (i) ; Y. W. A. Officer (i, 2, 4); Home Mission Bank Officer (i, 2); Group Leader (4); Officer Society (i, 2); B. S. U. Cabinet (2); Anniversary Debater (2); Intercollegiate Debater (2) ; International Relations Club {4) ; Classical ' Club {4) ; English Club (4) ; Walking Club (4) ; Mars Hill Club (4). 192.7 OAK LEAVES Senior Class Glady Lee Tucker, A. Monroe, N. C. Parents: Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Tucker Major: Education Minor: Religious Education Wingate Junior College (i, 2) ; Glee Club (i, 2) ; Choir (i, 2) ; Chief Society Marshal (2) ; Society Officer (2) ; Member O. Henry Society; Meredith College (3, 4) ; English Club (3, 4); Wingate Club (3, 4). OAK LEAVES 9 2.7 Senior Claj Nancy Am - Woods, A.H Greensboro, N. C. .htroli-klon Parents: Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Woods Major: Greek Minor: Latin ' o1untecr Band (i, 2, 3, +) ; Classical Club (2, 3, 4) ; Secretary of B. V. P. U. (2) ; Vice-President B. Y. P. V. (3); Treasurer Volunteer Band (3); Basketball (3, 4); President B. V. P. V. (4) ; Vice-President Classical Club {4) ; Treasurer V. W. C. A. (4). 9 2.7 rf € ' € € ' OAK LEAVES ir ir€ r r rf r Senior Class Mary Robert Seawell, A.B Carthage, N. C. P nlarelian Parents: Mr. and Mrs. J. W, Seawki.i. Afajor: Math Minor: History Officer of B. Y. P. V. (2) ; General Secretary B. Y. P. V. (3) ; Classical Club (2, 3) ; Officer of Math Club (2, 3) ; Math Club (4) ; Honor Society. OAK LEAVES 9Z7 Senior Class Alice Olivia Browx, H.S. Statesville, N. C. Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Oscorne Brow: Majors: Biology, History 1927 OAK LEAVES Senior Class Virginia Gordox Murchisox, A.B Gulf, N. C. Philarellan Parents: Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Murchisox Majors: History, Education Vice-President Class (i); B. Y. P. U. Officer (i, 3); Home Economics Club (2, 4); Monogram Club (2). OAK LEAVES Senior Class Mary Clvde Crawford, A.B. Parrnis: Mr. and Mrs. J. R. CR. ' iwi Major: Chemistry Goldsboro, N. C. idem Class (i); Chemistrv Club (i, 2); Nominating Committee (i); Comme Marshal (3); Managing Editor nf •■Twig (3); Chief Commencement Mar ; Editor of Twig (4); Nominating Committee ( + ). 192,7 - OAK LEAVES Senior Class Geneva Benthal, B.S Woodland, N. C. Aslroteklon Parents: Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Benthal Major: General Science Sisters Club (i); Vice-Presidei Blue Ridge Committee (2) ; Set Tri-Countv Club; President Ti Minor: Home Economics : Class (2) ; Y. W. C. A. Cabinet (2, 3); Chairman etary Y. W. C. A. (3) ; Home Economics Club (3, +) ; -County Club; President Astrotekton Society (4). OAK LEAVES n-Th - ' ' « '  . «  %.  s. w w .w w «i V ' i L iw. w« « « « 192,7 Senior Class Malde Hlxter Bowers, A.H. Wake Forest, N. C. Parent: Mrs. J. Paim. Bowers Major: History Minnr: Economics Sophomore Editor Annual (2); Alliance Francaise (2); English Club (3); Associate Editor Annual (3): Home Economics Club (3, 4); Vice-President Senior Class ( + ) ; Kappa Nu Sigma Honor Society (4). 192.7 OAK LEAVES Senior Class AxxiE Will Kexdrick. A.B Cherryville, N. C. Asirotekton Parent: J. W. Kexdrick Major: Math Minor- Education Converse College, ' i - ' zh; Duke Univerdtv Summer School, Math Club ' •■y Class •24- ' 27. OAK LEAVES 9Z7 Senior Class MaRIi ElIZARITTH JONFS, A.B Raleigh. X. C. Pan-Ills: Mr. and Mrs. A. Jones Major: Bible Minor: Home Economics Middleton Bible Chih (2); Town Ciirls Club (i, 4); Monogram Club (3); Ho Economics Club (3, 4). 9Z7 OAK LEAVES Senior Ch Martha Foy Lineberry, A.B Raleigh, N. C. Astrolekton Parrnis: Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Lineberry Major: Math Minor: English Astrotekton Literary Society (2, 3, +) ; Colton English Club (3, 4) ; French Club (2, 3) ; Math Club (2, 3, 4) ; Kappa Nu Sigma Honor Society; Secretary and Treasurer; Junioi Editor of the Acorn (3). OAK LEAVES 9Z7 Senior Class I ' earle Cvnthia Caxadv, a. Hope Mills, N. C. Parents: Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Qh Major: History Mino French International Relations Club (3, 4;) Ofiicer Middlcton Mission Training Class (3); Sisters Club (2, 3, +) ; Vice-President Cumberland County Club (3); Wake Forest Summer School Club (3); Winner Monogram (4); Home Service Band (4); B. Y. P. U. Officer {3, 4). OAK LEAVES a Senior Class Mamie Candice Horner, A.B. Hope Mills, N. C. Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Horner Major: General Science Minor: French Sisters Club (i, 2, 3) ; Winner of Monogram (3) ; Cumberland County Club (3) ; In- ternational Relations Club (3, 4). OAK LEAVES - - - ■ '  « ' ' ■k w k ' ii l ' ' h Tfc Senior Class Lorraine SA v i:r, A.R Belcross, N. C. .Islrotrklon Parrnts: Mr. ami Mrs. A. S.awvfr Major: History Minor: Education Basl ctball (i, 2, 3, 4) ; Sisters Club (i) ; Monogram Club (2, 3, 4) ; Home Economics Club (3, 4); Secretary Athletic Association (3); ' ice-President Athletic Association (4); Captain Basketball Team (3, 4); International Relations Club (3, 4). 192.7 OAK LEAVES Senior Class Mary Love Davis, A.B Wake Forest, N. C. Pliilaretian Parent: J. E. Davis Major: History Minor: Education Alliance Francaise (2, 3) ; Marshal Philaretian Literary Society (2) ; Wake Forest Sum- mer School Club (2); Secretary Philaretian Literary Society (3); Home Economics Club (3, 4); College Usher (3); Assistant Business Manager of T yig (3); In- ternational Relations Club (4); Basketball (4). OAK LEAVES 9Z7 Senior Class Lucv Eatox Perkixsox. A.B. Parent: Mrs. C. W. Perkixsox Major: History Classical Club (2, 3, +) Minor: General Science Club (3, 4). J 9 2.7 OAK LEAVES Senior Class Candis Olive Pitt.max, A.B Raleigh, N. C. Ph ' daretian Parents: Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Pittm. ' Major: English Minor: Greek Peace Institute; Dav Students Cluh (i, 2); Dramatic Club (i, 2); Phi Theta Mu Literary Societv (i, 2) ; Editor-in-Chief of Voices of Peace (2) ; Meredith; English Club (3, 4) ; Classical Club (4) ; B. Y. P. U. Officer (4) ; Oak Leaves Staff, Photo Editor (4). OAK LEAVES 192.7 Q Senior Clc Marv Lke Herring, A.B. Chfiitichow, Honaii, China Parents: Mr. an Major: English Mrs. D. W. Hkrri Mi Class Secretary (i); Class President (2); Vice-President of Y. W. C. A. (3); Vice- House President (3); Editor-in-Chief of Acorn ( + ) ; Member of Nominating Com- mittee (2, 4); Classical Club (2, 3, 4); English Club (3, 4); German Club (1, 2); Monogram Club (i) ; Glee Club {3) ; Class Testator (4) ; Basketball Team (2, 3, 4) ; Tennis Team (., 2, 3,4). 9 2.7 OAK LEAVES i C Senior Class Clarissa Hale Poteat, A.B Lynchburg, Va. .Isfroti ' klon Parent: Dr. E. M. Poteat Majors: English, French, History French Club (2, 3) ; President French Club (2) ; Classical Club (2, 3, 4) ; English Club (3, 4) ; Y. W. C. A. Cabinet (2) ; Annual Staff (3) ; Nominating Committee (4) ; Glee Club (2, 3); Choir (I, 2, 3); K. K. K. (i, 2, 3, 4); Editor-in-Chief Oak Leaves (4); Treasurer Glee Club (3) ; Treasurer Astrotekton Society (3) ; Class Poet (4). OAK LEAVES 192.7 Senior Class Virginia Carolvx Pen-n , Art . Raleigh, N. C. I ' an-nts: Or. and Mrs. O. P. Penny Majnr: Art Art Editor Oak Leaves (3, 4) ; Assistant Art Editor (3) ; K. K. K. (2, 3, 4) ; Toun Cirls Clul (3). 9Z7 rf rf r jTirtr OAK LEAVES Senior Class Katharine Parmerle Harden, A.B. . . Philarctian Farcnt: Mrs. J. W. Har Major: General Scienct Town Girl Cluh (i, 2, 3, 4) Raleigh, N. C. OAK LEAVES Senior Class Lena Covixgtox, A.B. riinnts: Mr. aiid Mrs. B. C. Covin(7ton Major: History Twig Staff (3) ; Classical Club (3, 4) ; Internatinnal Re Relations Club (4). Wadesboro, N. C. Mirwr: Education :,s Club (3,4); President 192.7 - - OAK LEAVES - Senior Class Margaret McAulav Haywood, A.H Mt. Gilead, N. C. Philarelian Parents: Mr. and Mrs. C. Haywood Major: History Minor: Home Economics B. V. P. U. Officer (2, 3, +) ; Vice-President Class (3) ; Junior Editor of Oak Leaves (3); V. W. C. A. Cabinet (3); Assistant Home Economics (4); Business Manager Annual (4); Home Economics Club (3, 4); International Relations Club (3, 4). OAK LEAVES w w .  w « .  . w «w «%.« . w i  V ' . w  w «.. w 9Z7 Senior Class Glrxnie Lee Morgan, A.B Maishville, N. C. Astroiekton Parnil: Y. VV. D. Morga Major: General Science Minor: Hi Sisters Club (i, 2, 4); Hikers Club (i); Vice-President B. Y. P. U. (2); Vice-Pres- ident Evelvn Campbell B. Y. P. U. (3); President B. Y. P. U. (4); Curie Chemistry Club (3); Vice-President Heme Service Band (3); International Relations Club (3, 4); Wingate Club (3, 4); President Wingate Club (4); Tennis Club (2); Biology Assistant (4). 19 2.7 - OAK LEAVES Senior Clas Virginia Penn Fitzpatrick Harris, A.B. Parent: Metellus Fitzpatrick Major: History Raleigh, N. C. OAK LEAVES 9Z7 Senior Class Lena Elizabeth Wixherry, A.H Richlands, N. C. Parents: Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Winbef Major: History Minor: Education Onslow County Club, ' 24; French Club, ' 25; International Relations Club, ' 27; Home Economics Club, ' 27. 9 2.7 OAK LEAVES id! Ch Alberta Harris, A.B Gibson, N. C. PhWarelian ind Mrs. Eugene Harris Major: Greek Minor: English Ball Team (2, 3, 4); B. Y. P. U. Group Captain (3); Fire Lieutenant (3); Wake Forest Brothers Club (2, 3) ; Classical Club (2, 3, 4) ; English Club (3, 4) ; Monogram Club (3, 4); College Usher (3); Y. W. C. A. Cabinet (3); Vice-President Athletic Association (3) ; President Athletic Association (4) ; Nominating Committee (4). OAK LEAVES 19 2,7 Senior Class Mellie Pexder Daniels Maiiteo, Roanoke Island Parents: Mr. and Mrs. John T. D.aniels Major: Public School Music College Choir (i, 2, 3, 4); Cheer Leader (2); Middleton Mission Bible CI.tss (2); B. Y. P. U. Officer (2); Twig Staff (3); Lieutenant Fire Department (3); Walking Club (3); International Relations Club (3, 4). 192.7 OAK LEAVES Senior Ch Raleigh, N. C. Mildred Louise Brockvvell, Voice Astrotekton Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Sherwood Brockwell Major: Voice Choir (I, 2, 3, 4); Town Girls Club (i, 2, 3, 4); President Town Girls Club (4); Glee Club (2, 3, 4) ; Acting Business Manager Glee Club (3) ; Business Manager Glee Club (4). OAK LEAVES Senior Class M. Rv LrciLE Sf ' Krr, A.B. ramus: Mr. ami Mrs. A. S. Speer Major: Math ]?oone ille, N. C. Math Club (2, 3, 4) ; Home Economics Club (3, +) ; President Math Club (3) ; Pi ident Alda Grayson B. Y. P. V. ( + ) ; Y. V. A. Circle Leader ( + ) ; Fire Chief ( + ) ; ternational Relations Club (4). 9Z7 r rf rf r ir liT OAK LEAVES rf g Senior Ch Bkulah Benton Stroud, A.B Kinston, N. C. Pliilarclian Parents: Mr. and Mrs. F. V. Stroi d Major: Latin Minor.- English Classical Club (2, 3, 4); English Club (3, 4); Hime Economics Club (3 4)- Wake Forest Brothers Club (2, 3, 4); Kappa Nu Sigma Honor Society (4); Vice-President Kappa Nu Sigma Honor Society (4) ; Student Council (4) ; House Presidci.t u dent Government Executive Committee (4). Stu- OAK LEAVES Senior Class Mari Elizahhth T am.or, A.R Burgaw, N. C. Aslrotekton Parents: Dr. and Mrs. C. R. Taylor Miijor: Pxlucation Minor: r.iiglivh Bavlor College (i, 2) ; Summer School (3) ; B. V. P. V. (4) ; Y. W. A. (4) ; English Club ( + ). 9 2.7 JJn)]](? OAK LEAVES History of tke Senior Class 1927 g RAINBOW has intrinsic beauty in «hich there is value, hut without thf rain to form its beautiful colors and to enhance the loneliness of the whole, it would be useless for us to go in search of it. Even if true happiness does have to be striven for, the re- ward is always sweeter in the end. Thus, to find the end of a rainbow it is only natural that we should follow the course of nature and wait patiently for the clearing away of all clouds while working diligently in search of our reward. In the fall of nineteen hundred and twenty-three, we, one hundred and sixty-nine strong, en- tered the doors of Meredith as carefree as a crowd of children. The atmosphere, however, was as uncertain as that of the month of April, and in the strenuous days of Freshman classification we came less carefree and aware that some storm cloud was brewing. It was merely a feathery haze on the western horizon, but we did not as yet know the evil portents it bore. Being away from home for the first time, we were easily frightened, and had it not been for our Big Sisters, of ' 25, we would never have been able to withstand the fiery darts which were to be hurled upon us later from above. And, too, our Sisters chose one from our midst as leader — Mary Crawford, who led our large host faithfully. Then we felt somewhat proud of ourselves and, with an ap- parent disregard for the oncoming storm, planned to give a stunt, It Pays to Advertise. The gods above us, however, were angered at our disregard, and with thunderings loud and mighty they came down amongst us and pried into our plans. Then, in a mocking way, they tried to assist us in the performance. Afterwards we were very much aware of the definite formation which the cloud had taken, and there was much rumbling of thunder as the bear-cat Sophs gave us to understand that they were queens of the upper air and had complete control over the weather situation. We realized this more and more as time passed, but were powerless to rid ourselves of the fear of the growing storm, for every minute it was becoming more ominous. Then, all at once, came a terrific flash of lightning — Soph Night Off — by which we were severely shocked. The mid-term exams came in fierce se(|uence to the lightning as the boldest thunder peal of all. Then there was an ominous lull in our existence — a tense quietness pervaded the air like that which precedes every severe storm. As the end of our Freshman year grew near, we received a message from the queens of the skies that we were to take their places as captains of the weather, because they preferred the more dignified realm of Juniority. Our final exams were the gusts of wind which bore us into the mysterious world, and it took us only a short time to prepare ourselves to bring to pass this storm which had been brewing now for quite a while. As Sophomores we were as goddesses of Olympia, and under the leadership of our queen, Mary Herring, we felt confident in our command of the storm, and, therefore, enjoved the terrific din we caused for the mortals of ' 28. As the omen of the evil to be visited upon them we chose the owl for our mascot, whose hooting through the rumbling of our thunder was distinctlv fore- boding. Having issued this warning early, we did not hesitate to force the tempest upon them. The hair of the Freshmen stood on end, and their souls were sorely dismayed, for again the lightnings flashed in the sky, and thunder, peal on peal, came in rapid succession. These fearful maidens knew that all their foreboding was significant when the goddesses sent such a storm, and they began to await the climatic onslaught — Soph Night Off, the second in our history but first in our hearts. It was a gust of rushing hail in its fiercest onset. With this past, the swift strength of the storm was over, but for fear that the Freshmen would rejoice too much in this, we watched their actions carefully and thus found they were planning something among themselves of which we were supposed to be ignorant. Consequently, we resumed our fury so that it was hard for them to see their way, and from a few v ho were severely pelted with the rain, we found the whole meaning of what they were plaiming to do. With this knowledge we gave as our second OAK LEAVES lim 19 2.7 stunt Spark Plug. Then, probably because of a sense of justice, we slacked the ferocity of the storm and reveled together with our Big Sisters at a cabaret, where we told them of Christmas and all the good that can be found therein. Later, feeling that this was not quite sufficient to celebrate our former victories, we invited our own kith and kin from State College to share our feasting with us. However, we continued to let the storm rage below, lest in allowing too much freedom the Freshmen might interfere in some way with our revelries. Almost as a fare- well meeting came that one afforded us by our dear Sisters; it was a mixture of sunshine and rain during which we felt joy as well as sadness. Under this last downpour we carried rain- bow colored umbrellas with us everywhere, and the croaking of rainfrogs could be heard in every nook and corner crying out against our separation. While all this was in progress, we could hear the voice from a radio in all of its calmness giving us the weather forecast for the ensuing days. As a final act of love to ' 25, we carried a daisy chain for them to pass through into a newer world. Through the still falling rain there was a supplementary shower of tears — unnecessary, yet significant, which we felt was appreciated, for they gave us a song all our own to be sung by other tribes like us in number and spirit. Soon, with the swiftness with which all storms pass, we found our Sophomore year over, and a gentler spirit was pervading our souls as we gave way to others as lords of the sky and withdrew, not into the background, but to a higher The storm of our Sophomore year was swept over new lands, and only the soft pitter-patter was left when we, as Juniors, with new ones to jcin our ranks, came face to face with the fact that we were old enough to have Little Sisters. It was natural that a calm should rapidly fol- low this storm as it does all others. Between the cracks of the once angry clouds the blue began to peep through, and we were glad, because our studies had a newness and freshness as a result of the stormy period of training we had just come through. Under the guidance of Odessa Arnette we came down from our home in the skies and led our younger Sisters across the fresh, green turfs of land entirely new to them. We helped them over the bridge of classification, under which was rushing an angry, full swollen torrent — homesickness. Soon the sun began to peep through, making sunbeams across the way and glistening diamonds of all the raindrops caused by us only the year before, and then our new girls found a theater party awaiting them. Our number being so much increased, it was decided that several days later we should be transferred to a new land — a new home which was larger and a better safegiiard against any other storms which might arise. For a while in the new country we, like Freshmen, knew none of the hills and valleys nor the small streams running along the way. Soon, however, we felt at home, and each realized the benefit derived from the new surroundings. With the daintiness of a last little sprinkle of rain from an April shower came our stunt, To Be or Not to Be. The lurking clouds were quickly banished into the background by the sun which burst forth in all its radiance, and which came in the form of a banquet given by our Little Sisters. Suddenly we heard a rustling of leaves — was it possible that another cloud was forming? No, it was only a gentle breeze causing the trees to shed their rainbow drops upon us as we sped along the way. Then this breeze grew stronger, but with gentleness it wafted all the fragrance of the sweet-scented lands to us — this was our Junior-Senior Banquet, a breath of April Showers. With the passing of the mild, yet forceful breeze, we were brought to a clear realization that there were lands we had not yet explored. We had rumors that there was a mysterious journey awaiting us. With a sense of adventure and a great deal of expectancy we were ushered into a fuller life— Seniorhood. Across the fields we saw a wonderful sight — what a glorious spectacle it was! A rainbow was forming on the eastern horizon. We hailed it with delight. Life as a Senior was more in- teresting because we had our reward in view, for isn ' t there a pot of gold at the end of every rainbow? Under the direction of Carolyn Peacock we started out on this our last expedition in search of the rainbow. Naturally, some had doubts as to the success of their quest, but all were willing to follow the course nature had laid out for them. The skv soon became clear and the OAK LEAVES land was radiant with the glean of our group had fallen by the Because of the uncertainty of the more plainly seen. As the colors overjoyed to find our goal so ne: un upon it. It was with regret that we saw that many ide, leaving only seventy-eight to complete the journey, many cast their lots where rewards could, perhaps, be of our rainbow became more distinct and beautiful, we were r at hand. In this happy frame of mind we gave a stunt in which girls in rainbow-hued shawls pointed out to all our companions that Gentlemen Prefer Ear Bobs, and because of the successful demonstration we obtained a prize, the envy of all who viewed it. During this strange, yet happy journey, fairies darted across our path many times and spread feasts for us, while duties, which once seemed tedious, were now easy to perform. To some the %vay still had thorns and briars, but to all who looked for them, flowers could be seen n the radiant light of the rainbow before us. Now, In, we are nearing the end, and all things seem possible to us who have labored and waited. Victory is sweet and a reward that is hard von fills one with pride. After a long journey we have now arrived at the rainbow ' s end, where ve have found in our pot of gold the diploma for which  e have labored. Proud are we, for hough valueless in itself, it is a key to unlock the future to us in which we hope to obtain hap- liness, freedom and a larger life! HiSiORIAN. OAK LEAVES SiIW 19 2.7 Propkecy gl-REE TRANSLATION of the prophecy concerning the members of the Class of 1927 nf Meredith College, as revealed and written hy Mea, Cloddess of Destiny, and found in the Pot of Gold at the End of the Rainbow: 1, Mea, Goddess of Destiny, have carefully watched and taken note of the long, hard journev of the Class of ' 27 as they have followed the path of their rainbow, guided by their patron gnddess, Iris. I have seen how thev have braved the storms, have come through the calm, and have endured all the hardships of their tour college years. Only a few have had the courage and ambition to follow this ever-changing pathway to the end, and I, Mea, wishing to show mv favor for this attainment, herein reveal to the inembers of the class their future fate and destiny. Noting the first leader of this band of pilgrims, Mary Crawford, I realized that here is a girl of wisdom, and one who deserves much in later life. As I gaze into the future with my all-seeing eye, my glance alights on a spacious New York home. Here Mary Crawford, on the afternoon of May 3, 1935, is giving a birthday party for her ycung daughter. Her husband is on his way up from Wall Street to enjoy the party, bringing a five-pound box of all-day suckers to add to the fun . . . Others, too, of this class seem to have decided that this role is the best in life. In the same year, 1935, 1 see Margaret Lassiter presiding over a happy home in Rich Square, N. C, with a successful business man as her companion. Jewell Askew, Virgi[iia Murchison, Olive Pittman, Cleone Cooper, and Willia Thompson are all happily placed in similar circumstances. Julia Cooke has been married since 1928, and she and her husband are prospering greatly in a West- ern town . . There rises before me an immense and gorgeous stage which I recognize as that of the Aeolian Hall in New York. The building is filled with an admiring throng which bursts into applause at the entrance of Miss Elise Matthews, who seats herself at the piano for the opening strains of My Honnie Lies Over the Ocean, the first number of the program of her debut . . . The scene changes to a very exclusive shop on Fifth Avenue. Lorraine Sawyer is the pro- prietor, known to the long suffering husbands of her smart patrons as the Lorelei. Strolling about like the Lirds of Paradise are her favorite mannequins, Mary Love Davis and Lorena Helms. Just at this moment Geneva Benthall, famous commedienne, just returned from a tour wi;h Will Rogers, drops in to renew acquaintances and replenish her wardrobe at the Maison Lorraine . ■ . Suddenly I hear a faint sound as if of static on a radio. Soon the atmosphere clears, and I hear, Station BLl ' B broadcasting, introducing Miss Lena Covington and her three assistants in the League of Women Voters, Julia Eddins, Margaret Haywood and Flora Cavenaugh. Lena makes a speech on Why CSirls Leave Home, followed by a talk on By Their Voices Ye Shall Know Them, by Julia Eddins. At this point there is an interruption— Station BOMB obtrudes itself on my hearing, and Izorah Reese ' s voice coming ringing through the air talking on Mod- ern Problems. Addie Sprinkle and Beulah Stroud, prominent members of the S. P. C. A., are making speeches on Cruelty to Animals . . . As I gaze once more into the book of the year 1935 I see Mabel Andrews, Mildred Brockwell, and Alma Moose going from town to town coaching and producing amateur performances of the Old Homestead for the benefit of Parent-Teachers Associations . . . My vision again wanders and finally settles on a college in a small Western town, where 1 discover Mary Frances Biggers to be Dean of Women, Odessa Hightower to be instructor of Homeopathy, and .Mberta Harris to be professor of English and Greek. They are expecting a visit shortly from Foy Lineberry, Glennie Morgan, and Mabel James, who are bonk agents, crafty enough to sell (lower seeds to Eskimos . 9 2.7 JJnJM OAK LEAVES This vision grows dim and misty, and I see arising a lovely moonlit scene. In one part of the picture I see Pearl Canaday with a companion sitting by a babbling brook ; in another part of the picture is Mildred Braswell sitting on a park bench. While each is in a different town, both are sweet-talking their young swains right on down . . . A number of the applications sent out in 1927 seem to have borne fruit, because I see various members of this class ensconced in chairs of learning. Mary Taylor, Mary Little, Lucy Perkin- son, Virginia Harris, and Mary Jones are teaching the young their A B C ' s, while Lucile Jones, Ruth Best, and Mamie Brewer, after having gotten their Ph.D. ' s at Cornell, are professors in various universities. At this point I see Mary Herring, second leader of the hoard of 1927, as- serting her gentle influence and tact on the girls of her school as well as teaching them the fine things of life. She and Elizabeth Larkins are the heads of the Most Exclusive School for Young Ladies East of the Rockies. Mary is general manager as well as professor of English, German, and Household Arts; while Elizabeth is president and professor of French and Latin. Bill Ken- drick occupies the chair of mathematics and science . . . A fog descends ; looming out of it I see a ship steaming up the Hudson river. As the steamer docks I notice two distinguished looking ladies. These two are none other than Carolyn Peacock and Gladys Cox, two leaders of the Class of 1927, who have attained fame in the political world. They are returning from a secret mission to England, where they were sent as special envoys of the TI. S. Government. There are two other members of the class who have attained political prestige — Mary Robert Seawell is postmistress-general, while Frances Harris is Secretary of the Treasury. Although presumably good friends in college, there seems to be much strife between them in politics . . . As much talked of as Queen Marie was in 1926, is Clarissa Poteat, the most talked of woman in Europe. She is known and referred to as the Wonder Woman, the woman who seems to have a mind and intellect far surpassing any known at this time. The greatest statesmen of the greatest nations of the world bring their problems to her and ask her advice . . . My eye travels to a small Souihesn lown. It is circus day. All the people have turned out for the big occasion. Inside of the tent the ring leader is announcing the Nelson Sisters, Charlotte and Mary, daredevil acrobats. Their proficiency is a direct outgrowth of their excellence in basketball while at college. Maude Bowers, bareback rider, is also traveling with the circus. She is quite famous as an educator of horses. Olivia Brown and she have continued their friendship, as Olivia is a far-famed tightrope walker in the same circus. Mary Ayscue is quite a success as a lion tamer, while outside the tent are found Henry Nell Ledfearn, the juggler, and Mary Speer, the fortune teller . . . A mass of colors whirling hither and yon blinds my view. Gradually these colors take shape, and before me I see the chorus girls in the Models of 1935. They are what might be termed in the language of their school days, strutting their stuff. Among this bevy of fair creatures I discern three members of the Class of ' 27 in the front row— Ruth Leary, Marguerite Harrison, and Sarah Thomas. They have all made a great hit in this show . , At last Meredith has a very competent bus system. Virginia Penny and Katharine Harden have organized a de luxe bus service running to Fayetteville Street every ten minutes, with a round-trip fare of ten cents. The corporation is flourishing mightily, owing to the efficient management of Laura Witherspoon, who handles the business end of the companv, ably assisted by Nancy Woods ... Now I see on Tuesday night at the State Theater a bill called Tyner and Davis, the World ' s Most High Hat Comediennes. It is none other than DeLesline and Ruby, who have a verv witty skit called Laugh and Grow Tall. DeLesline does a song and dance while Ruby handles the jokes . . . Once again I look into my crystal ball and see a very luxuriously appointed office. Through much red tape one may finally penetrate into the Sanctum Sanctorum of the great corporation 5 OAK LEAVES ' ilm 19 7 lawyer, Odessa Arnette, who was the third very successful leader of the class. Clyda Parrish assists her by translating documents that are sent from foreign countries for her approval . . . Gurgling waters hide my view; now I discern two figures moving rhythmically through the waves. They are Catherine Grimshsaw and Glady Tucker, who are attempting to swim the Mediterranean Sea . . . A sudden roaring deafens me, but after a bit I begin to recognize a certain harmony. I trace it to a girl pecking away on a piano in a city studio. I discover this to be Nelle Cheek, who is a famous composer of jazz and a rival of Irving Berlin. Three other members of this class seem to have penetrated the realms of jazz. Mary Martin, Mellie Daniels, and Lena Winberry have become apostles of Gene Austin, and are making very popular and much sought after phono- graph records . . . As Mildred Oliver lies exhausted after defeating Helen Wills in the world ' s championship tennis matches, a noted physician is called to attend her. This is Dr. V. B. Nichols. Yes, the one you knew as Valeria Belle. She has as her special aide, Mamie Horner, who will soon give up the business of nursing, however, for the business of home-making . . . There seems to be those in this class who have very high ambitions, for as I am gazing into the future, an airplane comes speeding into view. Lo, I behold a dot on each wing. As the plane comes nearer I recognize Lorene Woody and Elizabeth Graham, a daring team of acrobats, who seem to value their lives as much as they would two rats ' . . . Everyone in the Class of ' 27 is receiving through the mails circulars on the subject of trips to Europe. Exclusive tours under the personal and efficient direction of Ruth Lilly, who has had long experience in this line, we read . . . Last, but by no means leasst, in this illustrious class is Miss Emilie Cheek (she spells it with ie instead of y now) who, as we know, is one of the foremost actresses of the day. She is known especially for her beautiful clothes and her ultra sophistication. She prefers the roles of women of the world, and does these best . . . The fight fades from my crystal ball ; the rainbow disappears. May the golden good things of this world to be found by following the beauty of the rainbow fall the share of the members of the Class of 1927, whose future I, Mea, have seen fit to disclose. -Translated by The Prophet. 19 2.7 JJVmi? OAK LEAVES State of NortK Carolina County of Wake Y ' - ' THE SENIOR CLASS of Alc-iedith College, being in undisputed pos- I session of intellect and sound character, realizing our deficiencies but fully v. X aware of the superb relief from excessive brain work, and conscious of the uncertainty of future careers, upon leaving this realm of activity do make and declare this our Last ' ill and Testament. Section I. Item I. To our Alma IVIater we bequeath the unfailing love and loyalty due her name. The happy hours which she gave us we cherish as our most valued treasures, and commit them to the safekeeping of each member. Item 2. To the faculty, who have untiringly guided us in the paths of knowledge, we give our highest veneration and esteem. Item 3. To the faculty, we bequeath such valuable information as they may have gathered from our tests and examinations to impart to the succeeding classes as they see fit. Scctio i II. Item I. To the Class of 1928 we leave our dignity and sophistication. May this responsibility rest heavily upon you, and never be flippantly cast aside. Whoso violates this section of our will, we commit to the discretion of the worthy executors to be dealt with accordingly. Moreover, we leave to them all senior pleasures, both intellectual and social, which shall remain with them till their last days together. Item 2. To the Class of 1929 we offer our constant faith and love. To them we entrust the noble standards of the odds. May they preserve and enrich our heritage. Furthermore, all heirlooms, traditions, and songs, we make their lawful possessions. Item 3. To the Class of 1930, who ha e deprived themselves of Sophomore fol- lies, we bequeath the surplus dignity of Seniorhood. The honors which have been their lot, we increase with interest, provided the incoming Freshmen receive like re- spect from their hands. Item 4. To the Class of 1931, we leave a hearty welcome with the wish for long life and happiness. Sntion III. Item I. Ruth Leary leaves her knack of chewing gum to Sara Mewbern. Item 2. Emily Cheek offers the expression Well, lemme tell you to Paige Leonard for use in the place of the much worn Well, I declare. Item 3. Elise Matthews relinquishes her monopoly on jazz chords to Dr. Rrown that he may vary the chapel recessionals. 7 OAK LEAVES ([Wk 9Z7 Itfiii 4. Clarissa Poteat gives a mirror to the student body that they may see themselves as others see them, and not grumble with the Annual photo grapher. Item 5. Geneva Benthall bequeaths her dignity to Xanie Mae Jackson. Item 6. Mellie Daniels leaves her fortune as an endowment of the office of Dean of Vomen to perpetuate the keeping of accurate social records. Item 7. Lena Winberry bequeaths her reducing exercises to Mildred Allen. M«y she follow them with diligence. Item 8. ]VIary Frances Biggers leaves with explicit instructions her gift of bluffing to Bess Thomas. Item 9. Odessa Arnette bequeaths her fondness for official chaperons to Peggy Lupton. Item III. Mary Ayscue wills her love for Lucile Jones to Bill Ricks. Item II. Alberta Harris, Lib Larkins, and Nancy Woods bequeath their love for a certain member of the faculty to Christine Herring, Mary Louise Huffman, How- ard Mumford, and Ethel Fry. Item 2. Lorraine Sawyer offers the resolution that from henceforth all seniors be allowed a daily trip to town free gratis. Item l. Mary Robert Seawell gives the postoffice keep to Alberta Atkinson, that she may receive her mail without delay. Item 14. Lena Covington bequeaths her boisterous and obstreperous behavior to Constance Ellis. Item IS- Ruth Best leaves her petting privileges to Mary Lib Cheek. Item 16. Carolyn Peacock bequeaths the family pet, Peter as a friend and com- panion to Miss Polly Wiggles. Item 17. Babe Ruth leaves her athletic ability to Lora Dills. Item iS. Lorena Helms gives Mr. McConnell a slicker with the words Keep Out painted across the back so that his duties ma ' be lighter on rainy days. Test. tor. Witness: The Bi.ack. H.and. 9 2,7 OAK LEAVES Senior Class Poem Riding a sky of radiant blue, The bow, which marked our path for four long .years, At last grows dim and fades from view. In varied hues of colors rare, It told of joy and wee, of work and pla}- — And with its loss comes weary care. To guide us, new paths must be found ; O may we all look skyward for our way, Nor stumble, eyes upon the ground. Poet. OAK LEAVES A 192.7 192,7 OAK LEAVES {? i h UORRA INEr YPICA CA-P lxYN m m Ell OAK LEAVES - ' W ' K W ' fc ' ' V fc 192,7 ' lili ' fc ' ' fc-fc ' k 9Z7 OAK LEAVES OAK LEAVES OAK LEAVES Mildred Allen of WARRENTON, N. C. Is fond of a good time. Leah Andrews GREENSBORO, N-. C. Likes to bus-ride. Bertha Bethea lumberton, n. c. Likes to pass College Court. AlLLEEN BlAVLOCK of GREENSBORO, N. C. Loves Sugar. Ruth Bowden RALEIGH, X. C. Drives a Ford happily. Elizabeth Brewer ot WINGATE, N. C. Likes to sing. MixxiE Brilev POLKTON, X. C. Is a flirt for fair. Ellen Broadwell fuquay springs, n. c. Schemes schemes. Mary Browning of MONROE, N. C. Likes to play basketbal Mar - Brockwell Likes to play a fiddle. Ruth Brookshire of ASHEVILLE, N. C. Is addicted to procrastinating. Elizabeth Buffalo RALEIGH, N. C. Is a pianist. OAK LEAVES 192.7 Margaret Blrgin asheville, n. c. Likes ball games. Ethel Caxady hope mills, k. c. Sleeps as much as possible. Mar ' Cheeves BUNK, . c. Is an architect of air castles. Charlotte Curtis MA. TON-, N ' . C. Lo es a clean room. RiTH Davis CHARLOTTE, N . C. Is another flirt. Lora Dills SVLVA, N. C. Likes to call Mary Speer Sparky. Madaline Elliott erenton-, n. c. Is addicted to giggling. Lexxa Gamrill west jefferson-, n. c. Adores to sleep. Jessie Gambill of WEST JEFFERSON-, N. C. Is artistic. Hilda Godwin raleigh, n. c. Likes to read. .Mary Ruth Greaves raleigh, n. c. Likes to go downtown. Eloise Greexwood statesville, x. c. Is fond of State College. 192.7 OAK LEAVES Mae Griffin polkton, n. c. [s partial to riding. Thelma Hales Hopes all the wlii! Ruth Hilliard NIGHrnALF,, N. c. Likes to make folks laugh. Zelma Hocltt ashton, n. c. Just whistles and whistles. Ruby Horner GATESVILLE, N. C. Builds air castles. EuLAH Hodges BOONE, N. C. Likes long hair. LA EL Claire Hoccarh AHOSKIE, N. C. Ls fond of Wake Forest. HORTENSE HONEYCUTT CLIKTON, N. C. Looks after her Freshmen children. Blanche Horton VILAS, N. C. Is a day dreamer. Mary Rodwell Hunter KINSTON, N. C. Likes to lead yells. Nannie Mae Jackson winterville, n. c. Loves physiology quizzes. Ellen Johnson siler city, n. c. Is a letter addict. OAK LEAVES 192,7 Ruth Jones GREENSBORO, N. C. Also likes sugar. Anxie Mildred Kelly Tn -s to COLDSBORO, N. lake the ■. W .Ml SETTE KiTCHIX SCOTLAND NECK, N ' . C. Laughs always. Alice Lairexce APEX, N. c. Likes to sleep. Paige Leoxard of RAMSEWO, N. C. Adores riding. ALartha MA XAR RALEIGH, N. C. Is addicted to talking. LoL ISE McCoMB HICKORY, . . C. Also likes to sleep. -Annie Ree McGolgax cordele, ga. (joes to Garner frequently Lottie Mitch em raleigh, n. c. Likes German. Paige Morehead WELDON, N. c. Is partial to Jewels. Ia CV MORETZ BOnNE, N-. C. Is addicted to lovin ' Sam. Howard Ml.mford of wali.burg, n. c. Is always exaggerating. a success. 9Z7 OAK LEAVES ' % rf rf £ ' r € 4t 4S iA Annie Bell Noel Likes to sing. Helen Oldham wendell, x. c. Is a great reader. Mary Peebles raleigh, n. c. Also reads a lot. Dorothy- Ritzel high point, n. c. Is a movie fan. Elizabeth Richardson of WAKE FOREST, X. C. Likes to talk. Is a window shopper. IVIarv Lee Sears RALEIGH, N. C. Goes downtown. Florence Stakes of SUFFOLK, VA. Waits for dreams to come true. Loi ISE Sullivan- Wilmington, N. c. Likes to drive a car. Viola Thomas micaville, n. c. Likes Math. Bess Thomas ramseur, n. c. Reads rapidly. Dorothy Turlington salemburc, n. c. Is nice to everybody. OAK LEAVES SidV 19 2.7 Lexa Tittle Likes to paint. RlTH L ' i ' CHLRCH OXFORD, S . C. Likes Alt Education. Katie Lee Waltox jacksonville, x. c. Is a book lover. Alma Webb mount airv, n. c. Keeps store for us. ALaRV VlLLIS ASHEVILLE, N. C. ries a parrot on rainy days. Sallie Willlams WINGATE, N. C. Is a dreamer. Elizabeth Wheeles rockv mount, n. c. Likes music. E ELVX Rhea Wood ENFIELD, N. C. Is partial to thinking. Geneva Yeargax Likes to go to town. Lexa Allex st. pauls, n. c. Is also a day dreamer. Paii.ixe Freemax rafford, n. c. Likes lollopops. Estelle WlLKIXS BAHAMA, N. C. Likes basketball. IL 192,7 OAK LEAVES Isabel McLeod lumberton, x. c. Likes to sit in Room 14. Lois Jacobs roxobel, v. c. Is given to dreaming. Nelle Coffey of BOONE, N . C. Is fond of green. Jess.amixe Che.ath.a.m voung;vii.le, x. c. Reads a lot. K.ATHERIXE MaDDREV RALEIGH, N ' . C. Makes faces. Madelixe Moore CASTONIA, N. C. Likes a good book, music, and tir Margaret Nash elizabeth city, n. c. Loves skating. Sarah Wisemax SPENCER, N. c. Keeps store sometimes. Christine Herring warren, ark. Is a wisher. Virginia Branch enfield, .n. c. Plays the piano. Norine Ratley of ST. PAULS, N. C. Likes to swim. Ruth Lowdermilk morgantown, n. c. Likes to argue. OAK LEAVES « - W  %. v s w «ww w « L 192.7 « - ■w. -. - mm ' m :. ? K-V i:.y ' N ! : fmkm iSh ' WK- -■ 1,1 i:i,jci 1 vv ' M 9Z7 OAK LEAVES OAK LEAVES 9 2,7 OAK LEAVES DC D PEVEEHART _ s, VBAMt R MlTCf FuL V 5% LSCARBORCUGH I f ROLL M CHEEK E MORTOK ' LV GROVES P GOODWIN iUp ENCE E.JOLLi OAK LEAVES 9 2.7 9 2.7 - - - ' - - - irVf OAK LEAVES OAK LEAVES - - % ' % «  v ' v s w « ' ifc ' nfc ' nk ' ' ' ' « ' « ' 9 2,7 LEAVES ifPisiiiiiiiiyi ' ffiMiimaii SOPHOMORE SNAPS OAK LEAVES I9Z7 Sfc ' -fcTii nk ' ib ' ' fc fji j-t jMAiZ ' - z jXrXriz mm mm f g i I FRESHMAN SNAPSHOTS 140 192,7 OAK LEAVES OAK LEAVES 192.7 OAK LEAVES OAK LEAVES 9 2,7 OAK LEAVES OAK LEAVES 192,7 19 7 ' OAK LEAVES ■resnman Ch Atchison-, Mildred Bumgardn- ER, M. L. Edwards, M. L Alford, Patite BusH, M. T. Ellis, C. Allex, B. Byrd, B. Evans, D. Apple, E. Callis, E. Everett, M. G. Bagbv, M. Carter, L. Falls, B. Barker, N. Clark, J. Fender, C. Barkwell, a. S. COVINGTON- E. Ferebee, M. Barrier, N. Cox, H. B Fowler, M. Beavers, L. Craig, M. Fox, B. L. Beeker, M. Craven-, L Franklin, N. Black, E. M Cree, a. FULCHUM, F. Blaylock, G. Cross, M. Gibson, N. C. Bloodworth, E. Culler, A B. Gill, B. S. BONEY, A. G. Culler, E B. Gillie, D. BONEY, V. Curtis, S. Gray, L. C. BULLARD, E. Daniel, E. Grigg, K. Bullard, M. S. Deans, E. Grimes, J. BUMCARDNER, E. Dover, K. Hamrick, F. Bumgardner, H. C. Downing, M. F. Herring, A. M. OAK LE VES SUM 192,7 Freskman Class HOCUTT, A. Rovster, R. Bricgs, L HOOCARU, R. Sanders, M. E. Caudell, G. Honevclitt, E. Sexton, J. B. Chesson, G. HORD, N. Sharpe, W. B. CUMMINGS, S. Huffman, M. L. Smith, L Day, E. Hurley, K. Sorrell, R. Dowell, C. Jackson, A. M. Suttle, L. M. Dunn, E. Jackson, N. J. Shearon, L. Finch, D. Jackson, V. H. Sherwin, E. Fitzgerald, P. James, E. M. Tedder, C. Glenn, V. Jennings, D. Tedder, L. Gribble, M. S. Johnson, L. Tilley, N. p. Hall, E. K. Johnston, M. P. Turner, M. L. Harris, N. TOIINSON, M. W. rPCMURCH, N. Hatcher, C. JOILV, G. Uren, D. R. Herring, M. Kei.lum, C. White, L. Holding, E. KncHiN, P. Wilder, E. Holding, L. Leake, O. WILKINS, E. Jones, L. Lewis E. C. Williamson, n. Jones, R. McDaniel, M. Woodard, M. B. Ledford, L. Mason, M. Wo:n-MAN, n. McNeil, E. B. MOITE, E. ■ elvkrton, L. Maney, G. Morgan, M. S. l-:ovi., C ,. Martin, L. Morgan, M. E. BnvKiN, P. Matthews, E, P. NOLEN, C. Bradley, J. L. Neal, M. Odum, a. W. Bradsher, E. Paul, G. 0:(R, E. G. Broadhurst M. r. Register, A. E. Parham, E. Buchanan, E. Roberson, E. Parker, L. Buchanan, M. E. Satterfield, n Parris, B. S. Craven, E, E. SiSKE, B. Patton, L. IIIMIS, B. Stone, L L. Peele, M. II(l r cl•[T, N. Suttle, L. M. Perry, S. JniiNSON, M. W. Tew, N. Pruette, D. G. Memory, R. Trotman, M. Raiford, J. Parker, M. L. Twiddy, S. E. Richard, D. t ' MBERCER. L. Walters, L. Robertson, L. M. Warner, B. Williams, L. L Robertson, D. L. Whittemore, M. Winberry, C. Rowland, D. Abernathy, H. Bray, N. Wooley, L. - .48 Book THREE S U y U Oa] ileaii e« Oa] ILtaii e ' Si ) t Student Government Association Gladys Cox PnsLI,- Mabel James I ' ke-Prrsidcnl Mary Roowell Hunter Secretary Charlotte Curtis Treasurer ) ii f 0aj iLtat eis Student Executive Committee HoLSE Presidexts RENA Helms Beulah Stroud Ruth Lilly V ' ice-Presidexts Nanxie Mae Jackson- Louise Sullivan Marion- Fiske, Mabel Bagbv C ass Representati=ves 153 Valeria B. Nichols Ellen- Johnson Oa llta e-s 192 Nominating Committee Faculty ' Members Carolvx Peacock Gladys Cox Sarah Oliver Edith Waters Ealeanor CoviyCTON Alberta Harris Geneva Benthal Mary HhRRisn Mary Crawford Clarissa Poteat Mary Frances Riggers J a ' f Oai lltai is OaJt ILtai[ e« 192 Y. W. C. A. Odessa Arnette ISABELLE McLeOD .... Martha McClllen . Nancv Woods ... . . Pr.sU,- . . . ric,-Prcsid,nt . . . Si-cretary Treasurer S ' t 0a3 3ieat «« Oalt Utaioe-g 192 ■SiflSSSS ' : ' Ol-l-l(.LK.S Mary Frances Biccers J Florekxe Stakes rice-Pri-sui Helen Oldham Secretary Frances Harris Treasurer Bess Tho.mas . . . Correspond ' ; Secretary .58 J93- Oaft. 3Ltai eis ;;ffli : Y. W. A. Ankie Mildred Kelly Preside Cleoxe Cooper I ' kc-President Ellen Jqhxson Secretary Oaitt ILtai[ eis 193 J a ' T 0aJx neaick is Oa 3ltaii) t« 192 SNAPPED AT RIDG JSS-t Oiiis. iLtaiDe« Oa t ILtaD iS 4A IUw 92 ' Song of the Astrotehtons Sec thy children. Mother Astro. Sisters of the yold anil nhite. Boic bejorc thee in thy hcaiity. Thankful for thy uondrous iiyht. Nov. ' ICC bring our girlhood treasures, And ive lay them at thy feet — Waiting for thy benediction And thy bidding, alivays sweet. Chorus Astro. Mother Astro, From the mountains to the sea; Astro, Mother Astro, We have come in love and gladness To be led by thee. Noiv ive feel thy hands upon us. Hands so loving and so strong. That the touch fills every daughter Jl ' ith a purpose and a song. Lift your heads, ye Astro maidens, Look into her starlit eyes. Then go forth to life and duty, Jf ' ith a zeal that never dies. ' Astro, Mother Astro, With a love that gron ' s not old; Astro, Mother Astro See us rally ' round thy banner. Dear old 7rhitc and gold. • i l f Oa] lLtai « Oah- lltftii) i t •I ' S KO ' j ' . J ' J ' I ' i ' ! , ' ' ? ' ! Astro Marshals, 1926 Hesta KncHiN Elizadetii Dameis, C nef Virginia Link Mildred Alle s :i t 0aJ iLeaii eis Pliilaretian Literary Society MiLv Cheek lucile joxes [■ Florence Stakes 5,. Annie Rea McGoucan Treasurer 003 3Ltaii t« J92 r ■ im c ' cf,«. ' . ' rV, ' .. i,h,i 1.1 I fl ! ,it ' t ' tl. ' ' ' f v ' f: yui ' t ' :t!i:k ' jf fh ' i: _ ' ?iiif.( ' ' ' iM:i; Phi Marshals, 1926 Madeline Moore Mari- Cravvkoro, C nrf JAN-.E Burns EVELVN White ) t Oa] Heaic ei Hernice Hamrici Medal Winn ' The Celtic Spirit in Literatur Carter-Upchurch Medal Browning, the Optimist Minnie Jackson Bowling Medal Oaitt lltak e« MlUw ) t Philaretia Behold in ihimnu raiment drcncd. She stands; in silence bow High honor sits upon her breast; A ivhite flame blazes in her breast. And stars upon her brow. Look up and listen ichile she spetd-s, In solemn tones and sloic. She points to radiant mountain feats. Where iitorn reveals her first e rey streaks To ueary souls beloic. She ealh lis to her house of lujht Beneath her azure dome; Come, dauijhters, walk with me in whitCj Alxive the jloomino renlius of niqht : Build here your highland home. Let J ' irtue feed her vestal fire Within each holy fane. Let fearless Truth with flaming ire Consume the breath of base desire. And rule without a stain. Lead on, O Philaretia fair. Lead upirard day by day: Thy violet banner in the air. ' Thy daughters all veill hiahly dare. Brave mother, had th way. 93 0 J neaiD Oai ILeat e« i a-t Oak Leaves Staff Clarissa Poteat Editor-in-Cliirf Margaret Haywood litisiiiiss Mamu er Eloise Greenwood .hsociale Editor Olive Pittmax Photo Editor Virginma Penny Art Editor Ruth Best Senior Editor Mar - Willis Junior Editor Elizabeth Richardson Junior Editor LoiisE Hill Sophomore Editor Pal line Newton Sophomore Editor LoNiE Gordon Assistant Art Edito, LOLISE McCoMB Assistant Art Editor J9:i 0HJ iieak) IHE 0 K LFWES ST XFF Oa t 1Ltftli e« 192 U.BotHl ' . J .! UlF M W ) t 0aj iieat e« THE TWIG STAFF Oal 1ltai()e« i H ' t J S ' T 0a3x Utaio i Oalk- 3leaii e« )9 t Athletic Association I.ORRAiM- Sawyer . ; ; I.OKA Dills S, Sara Cobb Treasure Vice-PresUe -ereUiry i Ht Oa) Heaio is Oal 3Ltaii e« 193 Senior Basketball Team Lorraine Sawyer, Cu ' luiii Foruanls Gunrils Mary Ayscue Mary Herring Mamie Brewer Odessa Arnette Lorraine Sawyer Alberta Harris Substitutes Nancy Woods Ruth Leary Flora Cavenauch J a ' T 0ia neaick is Junior Basketball Team LoRA Dills, Captain Forivwds (juants Marv Browning Lora Dills ESTELLE WiLKIXS ZeLMA HOCUTT Mary Cheves Katie Lee Walton ' Suhstifutes Jessie Gambill Ethel Can ' aday Sara Oliver Oat 1leaii « J9a r Sophomore Basketball Team Guards Foratvils AWKTIE BOXEV Miriam Dalciiterv ViRc;iMA Bane Frances Scarborolc Edith Waters Sara Cobb Suh tit i cs Ai.rerta Atkins JS Louise Ange Emilv Carney Mattie Lee Eaci.es J a ' T Oai iLeaii is Freshman Bask etball Team DOROTH V ROWLA D, Capiat n 0 near (is DOROTHV ROVVI.AVII LuLA Umberckk Elizabeth Apple c ' uards Glexn Marv Marg IE Paul Morgan ' RET Peele ViCTORI V BOKEV Fra Suhstiti NXES Fu tes Elizae LGHUM ETH James OeOA. lltaii) t« j a f BASKETBALL CAPTIANS CAPTAIN SA ER CAPT I DILL! CAPTAIN ROWLAND S ' t Oa) tAi i Oalt 3Ltat) « i t Wearers of the M Annette Bonev Kaue Lee Walton Lorraine Sawyer Ruby Davis Ruth Cone Baines Mary Herring Mamie Horner Ruth Lilly LoRA Dills Flora Cavenaugh Alberta Harris 190 j a-f Oais. lltai( « Oalt 3ltaii t« 193 S H ' t Oaft ILtaDe Oott ILtak) J92 r S H ' t 0 3 fieat) HOME ECONOMICS CLUBS Oaft. 3ltaii « $ t Classical Club Faciltv Members Miss Helen Hull Law Miss Margaret Williav Miss Ella Thompson Marv Frances Riggers Laura Witherspoon Clyda Parrish Katie Lee Walton Addie Sprinkle Mattie Lee Eagles Alma Moose Elizabeth Edwards Lois Jacobs Clarissa Poteat Helen Oldham Odessa Arnette Olive Pittman Beulah Stroud Nancy Woods Julia Cooke IvA Carroll Mildred Braswell Ruth Brookshire HORTENSE HoNEVCUTT P ' .thel Frve Julia Eddins J S ' T Oai lltai S Robeson County Club Officers De Lesume E. Tyner ., Charlotte Curtis „. , NORENE Ratley Trcanirer Members Bertha RPTHP. ■ ' ' ' ' ™ McMillan Bertha Bethea Charlotte Curtis Worth Odum Margerie Black Sarah Curtis Norene Ratley Nettie Barnes Elizabeth Graham DeLesline E. Tynek Grace Cauoell Vera McGougan Zula Walters Isabel MacLeod Frances MacNeil Oatt lltay is 192 t CLUB || 4 WARGAR£T CARROU ViAKE POREST S 1 )9:it Oaft iLtat eis Cleveland County Club EVEL N JOLL. , Pr csident Louise Ledford Florence Hamrick Charlotte Tedder Mary Burns Evelyn Jolly Nell Hord Roberta Rovster Darlas Wortman Helen Falls DosHiA Richard Master Hord Mascot Oaitt fltai( is 192 Mars Hill Club ve the spi a greater for Meredith. IZORAH ReKSE . . Cleone Cooper Officers .... PresiJenI MiiDRED Careen . . . I ' ice-Pres ' uii-nt Rum Brookshire . Howard Mumford Seiiflary Trecuurir Reporter Caroline Biggers BeRNICE bTRINCFIELD Mary Frances Bigcers Addie Sprinkle Ethel Frye Valeria Belle Nichol; Dorothy Satterfield Mrs. B. W. Cooper Annie Cooper Mrs. T. M. Nelson Members Christine Herring Marguerite Harrison FoBBiE Jones Dorothy Plalock Blanche Horton Beulah Sisk Nell Franklin Mary Ware Jessamine Cheatham Charlotte Nelson Mary Nelson Lenna Gambill Jessie Gambill Lena Tuttle Catherine Hurley Lois Ross Mrs. Katherine Dora Jean Pruett Winona Hooper Lucy Green J93 ' r Oa) lttaiOi i$ II MgiW ' Johnson-Harnette County Club Officers Mattie Lassiter Clvda Parrish Secretary-Tr,an,r Members Charlotte Hatcher Maisie Patterson Mildred Oliver Louise Parker Sarah Olivsk Mary Ayjcle Annie Iva Carroll Ruth Jones Beulah Byrd Vernie Wood Eva Wocdall Margaret Buchanan Noel Oal lltaii e« 192 Le Cercle Francais Meredith Chapter of the Alliance Francaise of the Uni Officers ted States and Canada Pres ' uicnl Clvda Parrish .... . . . nce-Pr,sulcnt Catherine Allen . S, Members retary-Treasurcr Mary Frances Bicgers Alice Lawrence Hesta Kitchin Frances Harris Katherine Nelson Martha Maynard Elizabeth Larkiss Mary Lee Sears . Mary Peebles Clyda Parrish Bess Thomas Frances Scarborough Carolyn Peacock Mary Glenn Julia Scarborough Madeline Elliott Ethel Day Mary Burns Doris Hewlett Mary Ruth Greaves Lois Jacobs Sarah Cooke QTf Pl fTV 9 liW) w. J V_ g Ij - - -— £ --d .i - - e -e Z Z ys c 202 i l ' t Oaft- ileat eis Kappa Nu Sigma Honor Society LuciLE Jones Preside. Beulah Stroud rice-President FoY LiNEBERRY Secretary and Treasurer Mary Robert Seawell Maude Bowers Resident Alumnae Members Miss Ellen Brewer Miss Mary M. Johnson Miss Ella Thompson Miss Gladys Leonard Oa Ceaii e« 192 The Capture of the Booty-Ship The winds whirled ' round with playful glee And sent the wild waves tossing, When a jolly good ship rode dow n the sea— With a Hey-ho and a Merry-0 ! Look yonder where the broad sea bends, Where the highest waves are tossing, ' Tis there our long, long journey ends. Yea— a Hey-ho and a Merry-O! A crimson flag was waving high, Above the white foam tossing. ' Tis a mighty pirate ship, quoth I, With a Hey-ho and a Merry-O ! The proud ship KNOWLEDGE holds her Despite the great waves tossing. For four long years she ' s ' scaped our force. On! Hey-ho, and a Merry-O! ... The Captain scorned the wind that blew To send the waves a-tossing. Loud ' v he called his pirate crew ih a Hey-ho and a Merry-O! Each pirate bold for fight prepares; They brave the bright waves tossing; The battle comes— the fight is theirs, Wi;h a Hey-ho .and a Merry-O! Ho! Comrades, calls the captain bold, The waves have stopped their tossing. KNOWLEDGE is ours to have and hold. Sing Hey-ho and a Merry-O! Mary Avscue, ' 27. i eL 204 S H ' t OaJ 1ltai eis 0ais. Ctaweis i t Art Students Ida Poteat P ' ofc. Marv Tiilery Assistant ' IRC1. IA Penny, ' 27 Jessie Gambill, ' 28 Louise McComb, ' 28 Lena Tuttle, ' 28 LoN ' iE Gordon, ' 28 Kate Higdon-, ' 28 Sarah Cooke, ' 29 Emily Carney, ' 29 Ruth Mitchell, ' 29 Maisie Patterson-, ' 29 Davie Belle Eaton. ' 29 Lily Collins, ' 29 Lula Umberger, ' 30 Ruth Memory, ' 30 Bertha Warner, ' 30 Bessie Himes, ' 30 Margaret Whittemore, ' 30 Louise Parker, ' 30 Nell Honecutt, ' 30 J a-t 0 ] %,tai tis K. K. K. KrarU- Kriluism: It is pretty, but is it Kombhiation: Krorne Yellow and Kobait Blue Kulminalion: Kapability -Kipling Kronic Konditions: Klimbing Kaptains of the Klax I. hoRELLA POTEAT ..The Man with the Red Tie M. TiLiERY La Parisienne KOMRADES J- Gambill Angelica K. - Herring Hai Deh Wun M. R. Seawell The Lady of High Degree M. Patterson The Sketcher L- Tl TTLE P ,i C- Peacock j, M. F. BiGGERS The Rhododendron Blossom O- P ' TTMAN The Peace Maker K- HiGDON Koo Koo Kate L- Gordon Father William C- POTEAT Conella L. Gambill Puck N. HONEYCUTT The Evergreen C. Parrish Pinkie Miss McDonald Our Genial Scotch Lady V- Pe nv A bit of Dresden E. Carney F. F. V. S- Cook p t r Pan Konfab Kalends March 9— The Clivette Sensation in New York. March 15— Lectures— The Parthenon and ' The March 23 — Monet and His Art. March 30 — Stereopticon Views from the Pennsviv of Fine A April 7 — Art in North Carolina. April 14— The Southern States League Exhibit at Charleston. April 21 — Social Meeting. April 27— The Pioneer Woman Sculpture Contest. May 4 — Gaugin and Modern Art. May II— Art Evening. Konsis cncy is the IlohgrihUii of little minds. oa .3iea eis 4m114w i a ' T Heard in tke Studio XT WAS FIN ' E O ' CLOCK. The studio seemed entirely deserted, not a sound, no nioxement txcept the quiet play of shadows about the room. A move- ment that terminated in a joyous frolic of dancing and radiant darting from corner to corner, hovering over the antique plasters, tickling their noses, whispering the latest gossip, parleying about the weather. One might say that shadows love an- tiques. They hover over them, they make for them adornment, tenderly caress th: m, or mischievously provoke them to sneeze or to sigh. Moses sneezed and so frightened Venus that she almost had hysterics and lost all her dignity. Minerva emitted a girlish giggle for she, with her discerning eye, had foreseen the motive of the elusive shadow and had dodged it so that Moses might enjoy the rare sensation of sneezing. Dear old Moses — so serious and conscientious. He had commanded that there should be no gossip in the studio. But Venus had been the recipient of much information, and Minerva absorbed a great deal from mere observation, so woman-like, the temptation to tell what they knew grew too great for them, and hence they dropped these choice morsels. Maisie Patterson and Sarah Cook have been hobnobbing with the out-of-doors lately, and sometimes they bring in some pretty good sketches. Just what landscape painter do you suppose they are running a race with? asks Venus. I don ' t know, said the rabbit on the shelf, but I ' ve been out with them several times and I like the way they work. When Apollo and Donatello ' s Laughing Boy and Ophelia heard these voices across the hall, they stepped down from their pedestals, feeling that they were surely miss- ing something, and hurried into the western room to see what was going on. Say, cried Apollo, if you ' re discussing these mortal maids about the studio, I want to get in a word. We are to have a senior exhibit this year, aren ' t we? Now it has been noticed by all the habitues of the studio, and especially by Venus, that Apollo for four years has paid especial attention to Virginia Penny. And it is not surprising that he spoke of her the first thing. Well, we just don ' t vmderstand it unless it is that gentlemen have always preferred blondes. Blondes arc all right, beautiful god, but I like a bit more color, said Ophelia. Kate Higdon adds quite a charming note to all occasions — monochromatic harmony — And she is a great lover of block prints. Yes, I guess she will be a great woodcutter some day. This was from Moses, who had unconsciously joined in the conversation, and was interested enough to add : I like those girls from Mars Hill and Ashevillc — Jessie and Lena, Bertha and Bessie. Why. they ' re like a breeze from the mountains, and good workers, too! So are the two from Virginia, said Venus. Ruth Mitchell and Emily Carney have some imagination. $9 t Oaft Utaioe I should say that Lula Umberger has imagination. She and Bertha have been mak- ing some round things that they call decorative landscapes, using the most fantastic color. They ' d make a good disc for me, said the Discobulus. A new one wouldn ' t be bad for these modern athletic contests. By the way, they want a poster for Field Day, said Minerva, and they have called on Lily Collins as usual to make it. Poor Lily, she has to make posters for every occasion. I hear that she has proposed a course in poster making for the whole student body so that some one else can lend a hand when the various organizations send out an SOS for posters. A good idea, assented St. Jerome, and I think he had something to say about Davie Belle Eaton, but was suddenly interrupted by a hearty Ha, ha from Donetello ' s Laughing Boy. Pardon me, dear saint, but I was just thinking of the time when Lonie Gordon was locked up in the Pee Wee ' s Nest and didn ' t know any way to get out except through the window. Gee, she was terribly set up. Why, she was as much at sea as when fhe tried to paint the transparent bowl in that still life study. That was quite funny, little boy, and speaking of being at sea, I have never seen anybody more puzzled than Louise, Margaret, Nell and Ruth when they were told to ' look for the values ' in their first still life study. But they are beginning now to know the value of things. Yes, they are, and they are all promising young artists, flapped the Victory of Samothrace. But we must stop our chatter and get back to our corners, or we will soon be lost in shadows. Darkness and quiet — suddenly a flashlight and Mr. Newsome was winding his watch. Oatt neaiDieis 4a Uw J 92 rang uihty One fcrjiit tiling I knoic, a rustic spot PVhosc beauty nothing mars, a plaee unspailed Though not untouched by ivanton hand of man — J tiny stream, betiveen its rugged banks Hemmed in with straggling roots and yelloiv sand. ■■Ibove it toivers on one side a hill. In verdure clothed of gnarled oak and pine, A hillside which great craggy rocks bescar; And bending dowmvard. form zvith ledges crude A grey stone staircase, decked ivith hardy shrubs And delicate blue flags. The other side A gentler slope descends, with furrows green, To umbered iL ' ave and banks of treamy sand Upon ivhich nestle strangely dwarfed pines. With liquid grace the darkened icater swirls From shallow banks to stiller, deeper pools Imbroivned ivith shadows. Such simple beauty Age doth not desecrate, but deepens still. Mary Burns, ' 29. 1827 OAH LCf [f€S om LEtms AW 1827 Famous Women of Fact and Fiction Cleopatra Mary Herring Most Queenly Diana Lorraine Sawyer Most Athletic Terpsichore Edith Waters Most Graceful Elaine of Astolat Virginia Link Most Beautiful Isabella d ' Este Clarissa Poteat Most Intellectual Jeanne d ' Arc Gladys Cox Most Influential Clarissa Harlowe Nell McClllen Most Dainty Miss Meredith Sarah Oliver Best Ail-Round (Motor Car Courtesy of Carolina Cadillac Co.) om LEfves Our Year ' s Voyage in Review A rime and photograph review, We show you for your pleasure; We give you views and high lights rare, Of memories that you may treasure. OAh LEfmS 1827 When we arrived here in the fall. The first one near to greet us V: s Dr. Brewer, calm and tall, To help lest fear defeat us. Soon we are deep in classes ' care; Ve find friends old and new ; Among these the deans and dear Miss Welch Are friends who always see us through. In mid October from the woods, A savory smell arises ; A barbecue is spread to view, The nicest of surprises. On the horizon of the Fresh, The Soph is ever looming; Rut it fun we ' ll all agree, And keeps the Freshman unas- suming. ;:; ?5 jW??( 1827 OAh LCWES November comes with frosty nights And whisperings in hiding; For stunt night comes on double quick, With loads of thrills that are abiding. The happiest time of all the year Is when we leave for holidaj ' s; The bus is full, our hearts are light. On thoughts of home our fancy plays. After Christmas comes exams, But they ' re not as bad as they might be. Because there ' s the thought of the masquerade Which follows, pleasing us mightily. II Om LZOfES 1827 Once more a veil of green enfolds the glen, Once more the violets hide be- neath the grass ; The birds are singing in the woods again, And all because th? spring has com? to pass. When we arc stirred by nature ' s wakening. And spring fills all our hearts with jubilance ; ' Tis then we choose our queen fair- er than fair, And serve h?r all the day with song and dance. 182 7 Om L£(if£S After exams there ' s a grind for a while, But then when spring comes stealing, We all go home for a romp in the woods, Which brings to our spirits healing. At last the fatal day has come, The time for graduation ; Farewell, dear seniors, luck to you, May you escape all tribulation. Then after the 24th comes rest. And the good old summer time ; We say good-bye to our friends — then play All summer — so we end the rime. Om LZWeS A 1827 Gentlemen Prefer Ear BoLs Presented by ' ij Odd programs, in the shape of an ear bob tied with white ribbon, which had been distributed in advance, informed the audience that the Class of ' 27 was to present Gentlemen Prefer Ear Bobs. The first scene took place in the home of Jack Langston, who seemed to be ex- tremely provoked because his sister and her friends insisted on wearing ear bobs. He said to her, Why do you wear those hideous things? Men don ' t like them. I detest them. A dispute followed, and Jack called for his mother to settle it — lo, and be- hold, in came the elderly Mrs. Langston with a huge ear bob dangling from each ear, and before she left the room, the cook appeared, wearing still larger ear bobs. Jack became disgusted and declared that he was going to leave home, and go to a place where he ' d never see an ear bob again. In the second scene we found that Jack really had left home, but the girls were still wearing ear bobs. A general discussion of ear bobs followed, during which it was found that ear bobs are of various sizes, shapes, colors, and range in price from ten cents up. We were also informed that all movie stars wear them; Queen Marie wears them, and that no girl who wears them is ever left on the shelf. Then followed a peppy chorus, I know that the Gentlemen Prefer Ear Bobs. The third scene gave a glimpse of romantic Spain on a festival night. There we found Jack Langston rejoicing because he is at last away from silly girls wearing ear bobs. Just then he saw a glittering object on the floor, which proved to be an ear bob. In finding the owner of the ear bob, he also found the girl of his dreams, and the stunt ended with a chorus, I ' ll marry the girl that wears ear bobs. Tke Masque Presented by ' jS To begin with, BeKidor College was in quarantine for the mumps, and had been for quite a while. But at last it looked as if the long desired freedom was to become a reality. In two days the dreaful quarantine was to be over. Hence, we have a general case of rejoicing among the girls. But in De Withe Hall there is a pall hang- ing over room 28. Wilma, Barbara and Ann are in the throes of a case of Indigo Blues. Wilma is trying to find out the cube root of ninety-eight squared, while Bar- bara and Ann arc condoning Jim ' s sense of humor about being quarantined for the mumps. Suddenly Jane comes in running from the proctor. She pants, Why all the funeral? Wilma replies, Math, oh, I hate it, and that old Mr. Wharton, I de- spise him! I guess I ' ll take it four years. Oh, no, not majoring. It ' ll just take me that long to finish this year ' s course. Jane bursts out, Oh, have you heard about the Masquerade Ball at the Magic Lantern Inn tomorrow night? Before anyone can answer, Joan, the college monkey, comes in with a towel tied 2Zi L£a)£S around her head, and says, Ladiez and Gentlemen, I present my own interpretation of Zee Ziegfeld Follies in celebration of that long anticipated day— Saturday. She turns around, and in comes a chorus of eight girls. They hold their jaws, their heads being swathed in towels. They do a little dance, singing a song on the subject of the mumps. Just as the mumpsy chorus leaves, Esther comes in and asks: Why the celebration? Haven ' t you heard that there are three more cases and that we have two more weeks of quarantine? Everybody groans; just then light bell rings. Barbara, sitting on the bed, says: What was that she said about the masquerade ball? They exchange glances; then Wilma whispers: We could slip out after light bell. Miss Harby sleeps like a log. I ' ll go as Maid Marion and find Robin Hood. Barbara sighs, I ' ll go as Cleopatra. Ann adds, Then I ' ll go as Mark Antony, and murmurs drowsily, Good night. Scene II shows the Magic Lantern Inn. The ballroom is decorated with palms and soft lights ; the masqueraders move about gaily. Ann is musing about how wonderful it all is, and Barbara comes rushing from the opposite side, whispering, Where is she? Oh, he ' s been here, and they seen to meet. Ann replies, What in the world is the matter with you; who is he? Barbara pants, Oh, he ' s Mr. Wharton, and he ' s dressed as Robin Hood. We must find Wilma. Wilma comes in searching for something. Robin Hood strolls in from the opposite direction. He is carrying a necklace and saying, How queer that I should have found this. Maid Marion would have worn something like this. He sees Wilma and savs: Fair lady, you seem to be in distress. Ah! You are Maid Marion. Command me as you will. She replies, Well, Sir Robin, I have lost my necklace. Please find it. Showing the chain, Robin says, Is this it? Seeing her surprise, he continues: It is a long story how I found it. Suppose we sit down. While they are sitting down chatting, five butterflies of various colors dance. Just as the back curtain is pulled, Wilma and Mr. Wharton stroll off. In a few minutes Wilma comes back and very agitatedly cries, Oh, what shall I do? I must get away. Why didn ' t I recognize him? She tries to run away but gets her mask caught in one of the palms. She is strug- gling to eet it freed when Robin Hood enters. He runs toward her, saying: Fate has indeed been kind. He helns to disengage the mask, and in some way the mask slips off. Wilma begs him not to report h-r. He takes Maid Marion in his arni : an mnrmurs, Don ' t worry. I won ' t. Th third cene revepls a very dark stage. Three forms can be distinguished stum- blins; along. _ Wilma rapturously si-hs : Oh. girls, I have changed mv mind. I ' m going to major m math. Om LEAVES 1827 The Black Cat Present fd by ' 2 ) nAROLD GRAHAM had at last had the good luck of finishing high school, and the day had dawned when he must bid his old friends adieu and launch himself into a sea of new faces and new ideals. He was leaving for college! Linda, his sweetheart, hs was leaving behind, but that did not tend to rub away any of the glorious anticipation. He left with a parent ' s and sweetheart ' s advice of strict morality ringing into his ears. Within three years Harold had undergone a thorough transforma- tion. The spirit of the fraternity had gotten him, and in spite of the fact that Linda was now in college ' ith him, he was going to the dogs. He was no longer known as Harold, but as the Black Cat. One day it seemed to dawn upon him that he was a waster, so he sought Linda and talked with her. She was doing her best to show him the right way when in rushed the frat bunch, who demanded gayety and frivolity and scorned the two ' s seriousness. Mrs. Weston, the fraternity chaperon, caught the underlying spirit which had gripped Harold, so she offered some matronly and wholesome advice. No one took her serious- ly and Harold himself was at the point of succumbing to the gayety when he received a telegram. In this atmosphere of irreverence and boisterous- ness Harold first learned of his father ' s death. From that moment he was reborn and he went to work with all the energy that he possessed. He was going to show the world that he was not a rotter, after all. Diligence is always rewarded, and among the graduation class of ' 29 was Harold Graham. Through all his trials and tribulations Linda was there to help him, and on the eve of his graduation she told him how proud she was of his success. I leave the rest to your imagination. 192 7 K OAK LEAUES All m a Life Time Presented by ' jo - HE PROGRAMMES of the Freshman Stunt uere green and M J white, cut in the shape of little calendars. 11 The stunt cleverly presented three important periods of a girl ' s life. Act I represented Her First Date, depicting a young girl who, for the first time, was asked for a date. Glorious ex- citement caused her to rush to her mother and ask if she might go out with Percy, providing they would be back by nine o ' clock. The mother finally consented, knowing that it all comes in a lifetime. The daughter rushed back to the telephone and instructed her Romzo not to forget to come. At this point, a chorus of three little girls and three little boys came in, singing and dancing. The next scene showed the daughter waiting anxiously. At last he arrived— awkward and green— in Pa ' s flivver to take her to see Charlie Chaplin. The next act represented The Last High School Date. A modern flap- per was being wooed by the dejected suitor, when five more of her admirers descended upon the couple, and a lively evening was spent. The last act revealed to the audience A Meredith Date. The scene was very realistic. The curtain rose upon the girls waiting in the ro- tunda for the bus to arrive, and bring their dates. Impatience and disgust were revealed when the bus failed to arrive on time. Finally it rolled up, the men came in, and everyone retired to the parlors. As in reality, the chaperon came in to check up, and the flirt came through to do a little of her own checking. At last the chaperon rang the bell, which signified that the swains must leave. They all strolled out, except one lone couple, who were so engrossed in each other that they had failed to hear the bell. But the chaperon soon put an end to this spell when she gave one more loud ring, and the curtain fell as they sheepishly hur- ried out. oAf ams 1827 iliii OAH LEf [}£S om L£a}£S 1827 On i ' r -p-luZ 1 ne [volution oi dMGir clith (jirl If you ' if calmly e:itini; soup and ss-e the sus|H-cteil crack in the plate rise to the top — well, you ' ll know it ain ' t what it ' s cracked up to he. ■h (Vwe nie a sentence with kith and kin in it. I ' ll kith you as often as I kin. ■i- -i- ■{■ Ruth Leary wants to know if all dental students look down in the mouth. 4- + + Bertha to Sal: You ' re always talkinji ahout that song named after ()u: ' 1 Wonder What ' s Become of Sally. Well, they ' ve named one after me and 1 heard it down town today. It ' s called The Birth o ' the Bluw. Catrina: Is he a nice boy? Elise: No, dear— 1 think you ' ll like him. •h -i- Voman: Aren ' t you pretty young for a college girl? Little girl: I ain ' t no college girl; this is mama ' s dress. + 4- 4- Emory: Tell me, Janie, which has the greatest number of admirers, blontles or brunettes. Janie: I don ' t know. I ' ll ask Kva Hell, She ' s been both. Elizabeth: Win ' do they burn soft cc d in the locomoti Sara: So it won ' t hurt the tender. 1827 A OAh LEWES Miss Harris: Make a sentence using the word urchin. ' F. Fulghum: He used to chucic her under urchin. ■h + She: Thanks for the hugs and kisses. ' He: The pressure was all mine. Geneva: Let ' s go calhng somewhere. Lorraine: I thought that was a new hat you had on. •i- + 4- Be it ever so jumbled there ' s no place like your room. + 4- 4- A. Atkinson: Have you seen Stella Dallas today? H. Tudor: No, honey, I wouldn ' t know her if I saw her. ■i- -ir Emily: ALike a sentence using the word Poteat. Odessa: Here is a box of grepes. Pot-eat in de trash chuet. ' Alberta Atkinson: That man with the baldhead looks like one of th? nob ' litv. Helen Tudor: Yes, he is Baron Bean. Mary Herring: Did you know Alton got poisoned eating chicken? Odessa: Croquette? Mary: ot .vet, but he ' s pretty sick. Mother, what is that tramp doing with that wrapping paper ? Hush, darling, that ' s a college graduate with his diploma. One of Those Historical Jokes Norwood (as player is knocked out) : Husband: Knowest thou how to Gee! That ' s the end. bringe uppe thy childe ? Sara: But, I thought the game was Wife: Certainlie, sluggarde. J st starting. Husband : Then snappe to it. Thy •!• ■!• 4- childe is at the bottom of yon cisterne. 4- 4- 4- ' 27: I ' m not gonna teach. I ' m gonna work in a bank. Mary Love: Do you drink your ' 29: How come? coffee black? ' 27: Sh!Ha! ' Cause there ' s money Joe: No, gentlemen prefer blondes. in it. 23s OAH LCtms 1827 Famous Sayings of Famous Folks There will be ;i north and south as long as Northerners eat cold lljjlit bread and Southerners eat hot biscuits for breakfast. There is no prettier sight on earth than to see you girls romping and pla ing in the groves, but be sure and don ' t let your feet stay wet after you have come into th? house. I ' m glad you brought in this particular iioint about that particular play. What ' s the point about the outstanding idea in this passage? Oh, 1 think trees are so much nicer than folks. 4. 4. 4. f I Long, long ago ' twas with guitar That Pierrot wooed. But romance died, they say — Ah, no, the sax is merely king And woos for Hill todav. 4. 4. 4. Try This Flowers are pretty, Candy is sweet; But a busted drum Is har.l to beat. 4. 4, Dumb: That was a right pretty handkerchief I saw you buy in the store yesterday. Dora: Don ' t be silly. That was my dress for the S. G. reception. ' What Don ' know wl like a roai bug was It to call 1827 mta m am OAH LZWES • • i i i • om Lceues 1827 MEREDITH COLLEGE Raleigh, N. C. A Standard College for Young Women Offers A.B. 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North Carolina Wayne Laundry and Dry Cleaner, Goldsboro, North Carolina Henderson Steam Laundry, Henderson, North Carolina Cullins Dry Cleaning, Greenville, North Carolina CULLLINS BROTHERS, Proprietors J. B. cullins. President BOYLAN-PEARCE COMPANY Raleigh ' s Shopping Center College Days — Youth ' s Wonderful Hour The prestige of the Boylan-Pearce Company has gained with each succeeding year. It is the first choice of those who recognize distinction of service and the utmost elegance in Exclusive Ready-to-Wear for Women and Misses OAH LCfUES To be a guest at The Yarborough is to fully appre- ciate its envied reputation for genuine service and sincere hospitality. YARBOROUGH HOTEL Raleigh ' s Most Famous Hotel JOHN C. BRANTLEY, DRUGGIST Masonic Temple Phone 1 5 RALEIGH, N. C. Agents for Elizabeth Ardans Toilet Creams Guerlains Perfumes We Make Our Own Ice Cream. Don ' t Fail to Try It We Make It Every Day Royster ' s Candy A. D. ROYSTER BROTHERS RALEIGH, N. C. THE SIR WALTER Raleigh ' s New Million Dollar Hotel 240 Rooms— 240 Baths Where the Girls and Their Parents Are Always Welcome OAh Lzms 1927 SAFETY TRANSIT LINES. Incorporated tALElGH. NORTH CAROLINA Operating Motor Coach Servic RALEIGH AND GOLDSBORO RALEIGH AND WILMINGTON RALEIGH AND HENDERSON tween the Following Points: RALE;GH AND WELDON FRANKLINTON AND ROCKY MOUNT Coaches for Special Trips Furnished at Reasonable Rates on Short No Universally Accepted As the Best Electric Appliances Whether it ' s a curling iron, electric grill, percolator or any of the numerous electrical home needs. Universal ap- pliances are known for their dependability. No other appliance is more beautiful in design or constructed of more lasting material. Ask FOR THE Best and You ' ll Get a Universal On Display in All Our Stores CAROLINA POWER « LIGHT CO. Look the Facts in the Face You Buy the Newest and Smartest Clothes at Lower Prices from HUDSON-BELK COMPANY 1827 A OAh L£f [}£S GEO. MARSH COMPANY INCORPORATED Wholesale Distributors Fine Food Products RALEIGH, N. C. GUNN ' S Raleigh ' s Foremost Apparel Shop 122 Fayettevillc Street Phone 1 1 2 BETTER WEARING APPAREL For Ladies and Misses Ten Per Cent Discount to College Girls BROTAN ' S RALEIGH ' S STYLE CENTER 108 Fayelteville Street DUNN BROTHERS Distributors of Raleigh and Wake Brands Fancy Can Goods Om LEAVES y 1827 J. J. FALLON COMPANY Raleigh ' s Most Popular Florists RALEIGH. NORTH CAROLINA EAT PINE STATE ICE CREAM FOR HEALTH ' ' It ' s Pure That Is Phone 717-718 Sure ' ' WARNER BROTHERS Designers and Builders of Fine Cemetery Memorials of Granite Marble and Bronze HiLLSBORO Road Raleigh. North Carolina (Adjoining Meredith College) •Our Wor is Done for Those Who Love and Who Remembec ' 1827 Om LmJES HOWARD CLEANERS 3108 Hillsboro Street Neighbors of Meredith and Special Attention Meredith Work Smart Individuality, Finest Quality and Beautiful Workmanship Characteristic of all EQUELS ' DRESSES. GOWNS AND WRAPS KNOX HATS EQUELS STYLE SHOP, INC. 117 ' 4 Fayetteville Street Raleigh, N. C. WILSON BROTHERS COMPANY CATERERS Mothers ' Only Competitor RALEIGH. NORTH CAROLINA OAh LEAVES 1927 ELLISBERCS Raleigh ' s Smartest Shop Youthfu Iness and Smartness always predominate in our showing of Ready-to Wear at prices that will surprise you. The | rendezvous of the college girls 1 26 Fayc teville Stree Raleigh North Carolina THE PERSONIFICATION Of Good Taste is Exemplified in Our Wearing Apparel for Milady Ten Pec Cent Discount Allowed All College Girls The Shop of Original Modes LUCIELLE SHOP INCORPORATED gDlXIES in the OFFICE and HOME I the health of family and employees Other Fountain Supplies Fancy Candies and Specialties We Are Exclusice Distributors for Dixie Individual Drinking Cups Garland C. Norris Company Grocers and Confectioners Wholesale Only 1827 Om LCW£S THOMPSON ELECTRIC CO. Electrical Supplies and Appliances 122 Fayetteville Street 70 RALEIGH. NORTH CAROLINA When you ' re hungry, thirsty or tired. Your presence at the Y Store is desired. We sell ice cream, cold drinks, stationery, too. Everything you will need is here for you. MEREDITH Y STORE Busses May Be Chartered for Trips Anywhere For Terms Apply at the General Office Ride With Ease and Safety on the Busses of the CAROLINA COACH COMPANY 5 10 E. Davie Street RALEIGH. N. C. OAh LZOfCS 1827 TEACHEYS Where Style Quality and Price Predominate Sta dents ' Patronage Solicited 127 Fayettcville Street Raleigh, N. C. CAVENESS PRODUCE CO. BANANAS Inc. CABBAGE APPLES Wholesale Only POTATOES ORANGES Fruits and Produce ONIONS PEAS LEMONS RALEIGH. N. C. BEANS We wish to announce that Mrs. Q. V. Cadmus, formerly with the Waldorf Astoria Beauty Salon in New York, has been engaged to manage our Beauty Shop. World famous methods in Beauty Culture will be employed. Our prices remain unchanged. Permanent Waving Our Specialty KAPLAN S BEAUTY SHOP 206 Fayetteville Street Raleigh. N. C. Meredith Girls Let ' s Show Our Appreciation by Patronizing Our Advertisers 1927 OAH LEAUES A • ai rt OAH LZfves 1927 Photographers Equipped With Many Years Expeirience For Making Photographs of All Sorts Desirable For Illustrating College Annuals. Best Obtainable Artists, Workmanship, And The Capacitv For Prompt And Unequalled Service 220 West 42 2 St-rebt, N ' E.wr FIIC . iiiliiiiiiiiiHiTlllllllinillllllliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiinmiiiiiiiminiiiini ' I II m m ■Mgmfifiii IP 1827 iiri iMii OAh Lmjzs OAH L£af€S 1927 ■MiMMfe taiiai Om LZWES OAH L£f )£S 1827 FINIS ! ' dr V Cf s