Meredith College - Oak Leaves Yearbook (Raleigh, NC)

Text from Pages 1 - 184 of the 1952 volume:

CARLYLE CAMPBELL LIBRARY A 376. M54v 1952 ACCESSION 35707 CARLYLE CAMPBELL LIBRARY Meredith College Raleigh, NC 27607-5298 MEREDITH COLLEGE JANE SLATE Editor CAROLYN BRADY Business Manager THIS BOOK WAS PRINTED BY EDWARDS BROUGHTON OF RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA. THE PAPER USED WAS WARREN ' s LUSTRO AND THE TYPE BASKERVILLE. ENGRAVINGS WERE MADE BY THE LYNCHBURG ENGRAVING COMPANY OF VIRGINIA. THE ART WORK WAS DONE BY K.ATHERINE BARBEHENN, AND THE PHOTOGRAPHY BY THE WALLER AND SMITH STUDIOS OF RALEIGH, AND HARRY E. COOPER. The 1952 OAK LEAVES The Yearbook of Meredith Colleire Raleigh, N. C. CARLYLE CAMPBI MEREDITH Dedication Not so much for the tangible as for the intangible joy which you have afforded us through the years; not so much for the results as for the undaunted efforts in achieving them; not so much for the person as for that spirit that has inspired so many; but most of all for the giving of yourself, for your untiring hours of service to the school in bringing to us the gift of the gods — we dedicate the 1952 volume of the Oak Leaves to MISS BEATRICE DONLEY Miss Beatrice Donley 5 Foreword An the past the Oak Leaves has been presented to us in many different forms ... a pictorial liistory of Meredith, Mered.th at night, memories of Meredith tied togetiier with the school songs, a typical day at Meredith, a diary, a scrap- book. This year the Oak Le.aves once again comes to you, not in any form other than that intended ... a college annual to bring back to you in years to come forgotten faces; to re- store to you forgotten memories — a book of cherished days gone by, and one, which I hope will c er remain dear to your hearts. Contents Now as you turn through these pages and watch the oak leaves fall, one by one may you be reminded of 1. The Campus; 2. The Administration; 3. The Classes; 4. Athletics; 5. The Activities; Organizations, C:lubs, Honorary Or- ganizations; 6. The Features; 7. The C andid Camera. Campus Views Entiance to the Campi The Grove 10 Faircloth Dorm, Courtside Archway by Jones Dorm 12 Faculty Board of Trustees L. M. Massey, President Zebulon Madeline May Allen, Vice-President Troy Zeno Martin, Secretary-Treasurer Raleigh Terms Expire 1952 Claude U. Broach Charlotte Maude Davis Bonn - Raleigh H. M. Roland Wilmington James B. Turner Laurinburg W. H. Weatherspoon Raleigh Eph VVhisenhunt Clayton Terms Expire 1953 E. J. Britt Lumberton C. T. Council Durham Foy J. Farmer Raleigh Grace Olive Lane Asheville L. M. Massey Zebulon Raymond A. Bryan Goldsboro Terms Expire 1954 Madeline May Allen Troy R. G. Deyton Brevard R. Elmore Earp Selma J. B. Efird Charlotte Lydia Josey Kitchin Scotland Neck C. Gordon Maddre - Ahoskie Terms Expire 1955 Annie Sarah B. Abbott Elizabeth City L.N. Bagnal Winston-Salem R. T. Howerton Lincolnton Wm. T. Joyner Raleigh lone K. Knight Madison Carlton S. Prickett Burlington J. D. Wilkins Greensboro Executive Committee W. H. Weatherspoon, Chairman R. Elmore Earp Foy J. Farmer, Secretary Wm. T. Joyner Maude Davis Bunn L. M. Massey C. T. Council Eph Whisenhunt To Meredith College Students This review of the year 1951-52 at Meredith is treasured as a record of happy fellowship and worthy achievement, each deriving its real alue from the other. We believe and hope that, faithful to the discipline and ideals represented herein, in the years ahead You shall see greater things than these. Cordially yours, Carlyle Campbell President Administration Zeno Martin, A.B. Bursar M Leishman a. Peacock, Ph D. Dean of the College Louise E. Fleming, A.M. Dean oj Students 16 Administration Schwartz, Margaret, A.M. Assistant Dean of Students Yeager, Bett-1 ' Jean, A.B. Secretary to the Dean nj Students Rhodes, Lattie Secretary to President Marsh, ' era Tart Registrar Liverman, Carolyn Secretary to Registrar Taylor, Anabel S. Secretary to the Dean Gwyer, Betty Secretary to Bursar English, Elizabeth W., A.B. Secretary to the Business Manager Baity, Hazel, A.B. in L.S. Lilnarian Greene, Jane, A.B. in L.S. Assistant Librarian Bone, Shirley, A. Assistant Librarian Walker, Helen, A.B. Manager of Student Supply Stor Walker, Nancy, A.B. Publicity Director Bell, Janet Teague, R.N. JVurse Harkins, Ruby, R.N. Assistant Nurse Senter, William, M.D. College Physician Faculty Adams, Mrs. Katharine, A.B., A.M. hntr tutor in Phy steal Edticattott .Anderson, Janet, A.B., B.M. Instrtuior in Music Bei.l, Lila, M.Ed. Assistant Professor in Education Bissette, Doris West, A.M. Iiistrtictor in Sociology and Economics Boyce, Helen Ashley, M.Mus. Instructor in Mustc Brewer, Ellen Dozier, A.M. Professor in Home Economies C ' .anadav, Ernest F., Ph.D. Professor in Malhematies Collins, Helen Jo, M.S. Instrtictor in Chemisty Cooper, Harry E., Mus.D., F.A.G.O. Professor in Music Crook, Roger H., Th.D. Associate Professor in Religion Cunningham, Phyllis, A.M. Instrtictor in Physical Education Pri ' in, Billie Ruth, A.M. Instructor in Religion D.wis, Marion, A.M. Instructor in Art Donley, Beatrice, B.M. Associate Professor in Music DoRSETT, Harry K., A.M. Assistant Professor in Edtication Freund, .Suanne H., Ph.D. Assistant Professor in Modern Languages Gregory-, Margaret H., A.M. Instructor in Business Hanyen, Jennie M., A.M. Associate Professor in Home Economics Harris, Julia Hamlet, Ph.D. Professor in English HucKABEE, Elizabeth R., A.M. Instrtictor in Modern Languages Johnson, Mary Lynch, Ph.D. Professor in English 18 Faculty Keith, Alice Barnwell, Ph.D. Associale Professor in History Kelm. n, Helen P., A.M. Instructor in Biolos) ' L. NH. M, Louise, Ph.D. Assistant Professor in Englis i Lemmon, Sarah McCulloh, A.M. Assistant Professor in History McAllister, Quentin Oliver, Ph.D. Professor in Modern Languages McLain, Ralph E., Ph.D. Professor in Religion Neblett, Lucy Ann, A.M. Assistant Professor in Modern Languages Pasewark, William R., A.M. Assistant Professor in Business Pratt, Stuart, Mus.M. Professor in Music Price, Helen, Ph.D. Professor in Ancient Languages Rose, Norma, Ph.D. Assistant Professor in English SvRON, Leslie W., Ph.D. Instructor in Sociology and Eo Tilley, Ethel, Ph.D. Associate Professor in Psyc and Philosophy Tyner, Bunyan Yates, A.M. Professor in Education X ' aughn, Elizabeth, Ph.D. Professor in Sociology Vallace, Lillian Parker, Ph.D. Professor in History Weyer, Phyllis, A.M. Assistant Professor in Music Whit.aker, Forrestine, A.M. Professional Diploma in Musical Education; Instructor in Music Woodman, Ruth S., A.M. Instructor in Music Yarbrough, John A., Ph.D. Professor of Biology Yarbrough, Mary E., Ph.D. Professor in Physics and Chemistry Scenes from Alice In Wonderland I Gryphon (Dr. Hams), Doimc.u I lliiici and Alice (Mi s il.iiurn. l)i . Canaday, Mrs. Kelman,) Walius mdC iipcnui (Mi Pashvvach and Dr. lillcy): Duchess (Miss Lemon). Tiddle-dee and Tiddle-dum (Miss Grimmer and Miss Bell); Fairy (Miss Whitaker); Rabbit (Dr. Wallace); scene of entire cast. 20 Classes The Senior Class Freshmen to seniors — how long those four years stretched ahead of us at first and how sliort they seem now. The years ha e dimmed tlic terrifying aspects of that first year with oriental on week, the mad rush for chaperones. and tliose frightening term papers, but have n.ade tliem a part of our most treasured memories of Meredith. Winning stimt as sophomores; planning the Junior-Senior with the help of our little sisters as juniors; and wearing those long-awaited caps and gowns as seniors, make us reflect with pride on the part of our life which is completed. It is with a mixed feeling of sadness and eagerness that we lea e to take our places in a new part of our li es. hoping to give to others something of that which Meredith has given to us. 22 OFFICERS President Dorothy Fisher Secretary Mary Evelyn Hensley Vice-President Ruth Ann Simmons Treasurer Lynette Adcock 23 Class of 1952 LYNETTE ADCOCK Oxford, N. C. Phi History and Government Phi Treasurer 2, Chief Marshal 4; Student League of Women Voters 3, President 4; International Relations Club 3, 4; Little Theatre 3, 4; State Student Legislature Representative 3. Interim Council 4; Oak Leaves Staff 4, Class Treasurer 4. DORIE ANN ATKINS Raleigh, N. C. BARBARA BALLENGER Raleigh, N. .C Folk Dance Club 2, 3, 4; Committee for Religious Emphasis Week 3; Tomorrow ' s Business Women 3, 4, Program Chairman 4; Third ice-President of Day Students 4. Freshman Counselor 2; Third ' ice-President of Day Students 2; Badminton Champion 2; Student Govern- ment 2, 3, 4; Tomorrow ' s Business Women 2, 3, 4; Transfer Counselor 3: Second Vice-President of Day Students 3, President 4; Nominating Committee 4; Sigma Pi Alpha 2, Secretary 3. President 4; Superlative 24 CAROLYN ALSTON BALLENTINE Fuquay Springs and Fayetteville, N. C Stunt 1 ; Art C:iub 2, 3 Publicity CUiaiiman 3: Court 3. Sociology Club 3, 4: Hoofpnnt C Spanish Club 4; Education Club Sociology ub 3, 4, FRANCENE KING BARBER Asheville, N. C. Astro History Folk Dance Club 3; Student League of Women Voters 3, 4; North Carolina Student Legislature 3, 4; Inter- national Relations Club 3, Secretary-Treasurer 4; Astr Senior Marshal ' Mr Club Dean ' i BARBARA BONE Nashville, N. C. ' Voice and Public School Music Choir 2; Freshman Play i; Freshman Counselor 2- Glee Club 2; Sextet 2; B.S.U. Council, Music Chairman 2; Granddaughter ' s Club 1, 2, 3, 4, President 4; Folk Dance Club 3; Madrigal Group 3; MENC 3, 4; Chorus 3, 4: Oak Leaves Staff 4, Photography Editor; Class President 3: Nominating Committee 3; Sigma Alpha Iota 2, 3, 4, Pledge Vice-President 2, Vice-President 4- Superlative: Dean ' s List. 25 Meredith College Class of 1952 EMILY PARKER BOONE Jackson, N. C. McDowell Music Club 2; Chorus 2, 3: Y.W.A. 1, 2, 3, 4: Freeman Religion Club 3: Stunt 3; Education Club 3, 4. MOLLY BRITT Fairmont, N. C. Y.W.A. 1, 2; Education Club 3, President 4. MARY EVELYN BROWN Wallace, N. C. Phi RetigUv Glee Club 1, 2, Secretary 2: Freshman Counselor 2; B.S.U. Council, Church Representative 2, Training Union Director 3, President 4; Y.W.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Circle Leader f; Religion Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Treasurer 2, Secretary 3; Sociology Club 4; Little Theatre 4; Nomi- nating Committee 4; Superlative. 26 ONA ALLENE BROWN Asheboio, N. C. Freeman Religion Club 2; Colton English Club 2, 3, 4; Sociology Club 2, 3, 4; Education Club 3; Twig Advertising Staff, Typist. POLLY SUE BUNN Emporia, ' irginia May Court 2: Psi Chi Club 2; Folk Dance Club 3: Y.W.A. 2, 3; Education Club 2, 3, 4. CORNEIL BYRNE Ft. McClellan, Alabama Packer Collegiate Institute, Brooklyn, N. Y., . History 27 Meredith College Class of 1952 EMILY BURDEN CASTELLOE Aulander, N. C. Home Economics Club 1, 2; Education Club 3, Relations Club 4; Student League of Women Vo NANCY ANN CHEEK Chapel Hill, N. C. Phi Edmat Choir 1; Acorn Staff, Class Editor 2: Education CI 3, 4; Y.W.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Freeman Religion Club 1, 3, 4; Sigma Pi Alpha 2, 3. CAROLINE MERRITT CHILDRESS Mount Airv, N. C. 2; Saddle Club 2; Mrs. Clu 28 KATHLEEN CHRISCOE Seagrove, N. C. Soccer Varsity 1 ; Basketball 1, 2; Y.W.A. 1, 2, 3; Twig Staff 3, Chief Typist 4; Tomorrow ' s Business Women 2, 3, 4; President 4. SALLY SUE CLARK Valdese, N. C. Ph, Art Freshman Counselor 2, 3; Acorn Staff, Assistant Art Editor 3; Twig, Art Editor 3, 4; Publicity Committee, Religious Emphasis Week 3; Phi Treasurer 3; Y.W.A. Hall Secretary 4; Education Club 4; Alpha Rho Tau I, 2, 3; Silver Shield 4. ELIZABETH ANN COOPER Raleigh, N. C. W. C.U.N. C. 1: Aletheian Society 1; Colton English Club 2; Education Club 4; Hoof-Print Club 4. Meredith College MARIE EDWARDS Miss Meredith Most Original SALLY MASSEY 31 Class of 1952 KATHRVN ANNE CREECH Four Oaks, N. C. Pin Educalii Freshman Counselor 2, 3, 4, Chief Counselor 4: Hoof-Print Club 1, 2, Secretary 1, ice-President 2; Twig Reporter 2; Folk Dance Club 2, 3, 4; Tomorrow ' s Business Women 2; Student Government 3, 4; Nominating Committee Chairman 4; Education Club 4; Who s Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities; Super- lative; Dean ' s List. JACQUELINE MARIE CREEP Norfolk, Nirginia Astro 1 ' oice Basketball 1; German Club 1, 2, 3; Folk Dance Club 3; Freshman and Transfer Counselor 2; Astro Head Cheerleader 2, 3, 4; Astro Council 4: Astro Music Director 4; Chorus 3, 4, Business Manager 4; Madrigal Group 3; Choir 2; McDowell Music Club 1, 4; YAV.A. Hall Secretary 1, Devotional Chairman 2, Vice-Presi- dent 3; College Head Cheerleader 3. ROBERTA DA ENPORT Alexandria, ' irginia Astro ■ History Hockey N ' arsitv 1, 2; Soccer Varsity 1; Softball Varsity; Hoof Print Club 2; Folk Dance Club 2, 3, 4; Inter- national Relations Club 3, 4; Student League of Women X ' oters 3, 4; Education Club 4. Day bernic:e day Murfrcesboro, N. C. His Hoof-Print Club 1, 2, 3. 4. Secretary 3; Y.W.A. 2; Relations C;lub 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 4; ue of Women ' oters 2, 3, 4, Reporter 4; ub 4; Little Theatre 4. JANIE ELIZABETH DILLARD Marion, irginia Astro Biology Marion Junior College 1, 2; Reporter Choir I, 2; Student Council Treasurer 2; Halchet Business Manager 2; Twig Reporter 1: Barber Science Club 3, President 4; Student Government 4. NL RIE LOULSE EDWARDS Portsmouth, X ' irginia Phi Student Government Council Secretary 3, President 4: Ow porter 2, 3; Colton Eni;li.|i ( li Student League of Wniii ' : mittee of 100 3, 4; Sil . i - Among Students in Ainni. . Dean ' s List. Histo Sophomore Representative 2, i. Class Editor 1,2; Tw,g Rc- . rnational Relations Club 3, 4; Student Legislature 4: C:om- ice-President 4; ITAo ' s Who ' ind L ' mversitiis; .Superlative; 33 Meredith College Class of 1952 ASHA FARRIOR Wallace, N. C. Phi Class Treasurer 1; Y.W.A. 1, 2, Circle Leader 2, House Council; Tomorrcw ' s Business Wcincn 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 3; Phi Marshal 2, 3; Chorus 3: Ncminating Ccmmittee 4; Education Club 4; College Marshal 4: May Court 1, 4. I ' hi Hoof-Piinl CI 3; Psi Chi Chi Counsel, u 3: Treasurer, Si Nominatini, ' t 3. 4: .Superlati DOROTHY MOS.S FI.SHER Charlotte, N. C. May Court 2: Student Leai m hlirity Chairman 3; Commitl.-. i( r-Presidcnt 3; Student Go I School; Tomorrow ' s Busiii ittee 4; Chorus 4; Class Preside Pin FRANCIES SUE FITZGERALD Gretna, ' irginia Rttii Student Government C;ouncil 1, 3, 4, Treasurer 3; .Soccer X ' arsity 1; Hockey Varsity 1, 2, 3, 4; Softball N ' arsity 1, 2, 3; Basketball Varsity 1, i; .Speedball Varsity 2, 3; A. A. Board Secretary 2; Monogram C:i.ih 1, 2, 3, 4; Freeman Religion C:lub 1, 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 3; Y.W.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Community Missions Chairman 3; Superlative. Fisher Fitzgerald 34 MARY 1 AITH FRYE Orlando, Florida Aiho Mary Washintcton College 1; Choir 2, 3; Clioi Folk Dance Club 3, 4; Astro Chief Marshal 4. MARY RUIH GODFREY StatesviUe, N. C. Am II Reltgu Mitchell College 1, 2; Basketball 1, 2: Kirkpatrick Athletic Award 1; Student Christian Association 1, President 2; Historical Society 2; Co-Business Manager of Yearbook 2; Student Government 2; Su- perlative 2; Freeman Religion Club 3, 4; Y.W.A. 3, 4; Monogram Club 4; Hockey Varsity 4. P u Mars Hill College List 2; Y.W.A. 1, : Acurn Assistant Edil 4; Y.W.A. 3, 4. BARBARA ETHEL HALE Loyall, Kentucky 1, 2; Glee Club 1; Scribblers Club 1, 2; Dean ' 2; B.T.U. 1, 2; Student Government Council 4 Colton English Club, Secretary-Treasure c Godfrey Meredith College Class of 1952 LOU GRIFFIN HALE Raleigh, N. C. Mars Hill Oollrijc 1, 2: oluntccis for Christ 1, 2; Clio Literary Society 2; International Relations Club 1, 2; Education Club 3, 4, President 4. BOBBIE ANNE HALL Roxboro, N. C. Averett College 1, 2; Y.W.A. 1, 2; Zeta Sigma Chi 1, 2; Memo, Choral Choir 1; C.S.U. Council 2; Chan- licleer 1, 2; Pendulum 1, 2: Modern Dance Club 1, 2; Chorus 3, 4; B.S.U. 4: MacDowell Music Club 4; Edu- cation Club 4. VIRGINIA ELAINE HANCOCK Siler City, N. C. Asiro ' Education Campbell College 1, 2; Pine Burr 2; Dramatics Club 1, 2; Business Club 1, 2, 3; Home Economics Club 2; Hoof-Print Club 3; Education Club 3, 4; Y.W.A. I, 2, 3, 4. BARBARA COX HARPER Galax, X ' iieinia Plu Public School Mush Class Vice-President 1; Y.W.A. Hall President 1; Little Theatre 1, 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 2, President 4; Committee of 100 1, 2, 3; Mc- Dowell Music Club 1, 2, 3; Student Government Council 2; Counselor 2: Phi Sgt.-at-Arms 2; Choir 2; Glee Club 2; Ensemble 2; Chorus 3, 4; Secretary 3; Colton English Club 2; Madrigal Group 3; M.E.N.C. 3, 4; Mrs. Club 4; Nominating Con ' Phi DOROTHY HART Salemburg, N. C. Ediu Pineland College 1 ; Theta Kappa Sigma, Secretary- Treasurer 1; B.S.U. Council 3; Freeman Religion Club 2, 3, 4; Education Club 3, 4; Folk Dance Club 4; Transfer Counselor 4; Secretary of Counselors 4: Y.W.A. 1, 2, 3. 4, Hall Program Chairman 2; Hall Devotional Chairman 4. MARY E -ELYN HENSLEY Burnsville, N. C. Phi Education Mars Hill College 1. 2; CUio Literary Society 1, 2; Glee Club 1, 2; Y.W.A. 1, 2; .Softball Club 2; Student League of Women X ' oters 3: Chorus 3, 4; Y.W.A. 3, 4; Student Government C:ouncil 4; Class Secretary 4; Counselor 4: Education Club 4: Colton English Club 4. Meredith College B k ' -tt V ' I ¥z B ?j 1  . tf 9 V ' . J- IIP ... - .L. | 1 W 1 ASHA FARRIOR CoUeofe Marshal 38 Most Attractive DOROTHY FISHER Class of 1952 MARTHA HOLLAND Claroleen, N. C. Phi History Freeman Religion Club 1, 2; International Relations Club 1, 3, 4, Secretary-Treasurer 3, President 4; Sociology Club 2; Y.W.A. 1, 2, 3: House Council 3: Student Government Council 3: Student League of Women N ' oters 4; North Carolina Student Legislature 4. ANNE MOLLIS ELMA ELIZABETH HOLT Laurinburg, N. C. Princeton, X. C:. Astro Education Phi Business Mars Hill College 1; YAV.A. 1: German Club 1; YAV.A. I, 2: Tomorrow ' s Business Women 2, 3. 4: Club 2, 3, 4, ice-President 4. Education Club 4. Johnson LOUISE HORN Shelby, N. C. Asiro Sociology Hoof-Print Club, Officer 1; Sociology Club 3, 4, Vice- President 4; Little Theatre 3, 4; Spanish Club 4; Acorn, Assistant Business Manager 4; International Relations Club 4; Student League of Women ' oters 4. JEAN CAUSEY JOHNSON Four Oaks, N. C. Phi Business Soccer Varsity 1; Basketball 1, 2, Manager 2; Freshman Counselor 2; A.A. Board 2, 3; Tennis Manager 3; Twig Typist 3; Tomorrow ' s Business Women 2, 3, 4; Folk Dance Club 2, 3, 4; Education Club 4; Monogram Club 3, 4; Student Government Council 4, Social Standards Chairman. JEANETTE WHITFIELD JOVNER Asheville, N. C. Pkz English Hoof-Print Club 1; V.W.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Hall Program C:hairman 1; Colton English Club 2, 3, 4, President 4; Freeman Religion Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Sociology Club 2; Committee of 100 3; Sociaf Emphasis Week Chairman 4; Student Government Council 3, 4; House Council 3, 4; Education Club 3, 4; Dean ' s List. Joyr 41 Meredith College Class of 1952 LEATRICE ELIZABETH KING Richlands. N. C. MARV JANE KING Nashville, N. C. Peace CloUegc 1, 2; Rho Delta Glii Society 1, 2. Secie Secretary 2; Sisjma Pi Alpha 2: Stunt Night 2; Bus Ihf Lotus 2: Education Glub 3, 4, Secretary 4. IRIS GARLENE KINLAVV Lumberton, N. C. ' „ Biology Folk Dance Glub 1, 2, 3, 4: Barber Science Club 2, 3, 4, Secretary 3; Colton English Club 2; CUass Treasurer 3; Twig Business Manager 4; Education Club 4; Dean ' s List. M. King Kinlaw .E EL Frank .EN KINSI.AND n. N. C. Economics Glub 1, 2, Secretary 2; Inter- 2: Home Economics Club 3, 4; Y.W.A. Phi EVELYN KRAUSE Union Mills, N. C. Educatii Gardner-Webb College 1, 2; B.S.U. Council, Devotional Vi President 2; Honor Society 2; College Marshal 2; Y.W.A. 1, 2, 3, Hall President 3, Secretary 2: McDowell Music Club 3; Educati C:lub 3, 4; Student Government Council 4; Dorm President Deans List. HELEN ANN LEATHERWOOD Bryson City, N. C. Sociology Club 2; Hoof-Pr Club 2, 3, 4: Student Leagi :ional Relations 43 Meredith College Class of 1952 LUCY ANN LIDDV Washington, D. C:. Phi RfUnwn Freeman RcliKion C:lub 1, 2, 3. 4, ice-Presidpnt 4: Y.VV.A. 2, 3, 4; Folk Dance Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Tivis;, Staff 3; Stunt 3; B.S.U. Council 4; Colton English Club 4 VIRCINI A HARRIS McCRANAHAN Raleigh, N. C. As English Greensboro College 1,2; Emerson Society 1,2: Music Club 1, 2; G.C. Daughters 1, 2: Education Club 3, 4: -Mrs. Club 3, 4: Colton English Club 3, 4; May MARTHA UPC:HURCH MARTIN Raleigh, N. C. Aslro Bus. St. Mary ' s 1 ; Assistant Organist Scholarship 1 : Glee Club 1; Orchesis 1; Peabody Conseryatory 2: Johns Hopkins University 2; Mrs. C:iub 3, 4, Secretary 3, 4; Tomorrow ' s Business Women 4. o 44 JEAN MASON Newport, N. C:. Granddaughters ' Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Sociology Club 2; Folk Dance Club 2, 3, 4; Canaday Math Club 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 4; Edu- cation Club 3, 4; Barber Science Club 3, 4; Acorn 4. Phi SALLY MASSEY Raleigh, N. C. Chemii A. A, Board. Freshman Representative 1, Treasurer 2, Vice-President 3, President 4; Class Vice-President 2; Acorn Distribution Manager 2; Monogram Club 2, 3, 4; Hoof-Print Club 2, 3; Folk Dance Club 2, 3, 4; Barber Science Club 2, 3, 4; Little Theatre 3, 4; Re- ligious Emphasis Week 1, 2, 3, Treasurer 2, Chairman 3- Hockey Varsity 1, 2, 3, 4: Softball ' arsity 1, 2, 3; Specdball ' arsity 3; Silver Shield 3, 4, President 4; Kappa Nu Sigma Secretary 4; Who ' s Who Among Sludenls in American Colleges and Univer sides: Superlative; Dean ' s List. DOTT MILLER Ahoskie, N. C. Edm Colton English Club 2: Education Club 2, 3, 4; Little Theatre 3, 4; Oak Leaves Business Staff 3, Associate Editor 4; Twig Reporter 4; A.A. Board, Swimming Manager 4; Sigma Pi .Alpha 2, 3, 4, Secretary 4; Alpha Psi Omega 3, 4; Kappa Nu Sigma 3, 4, Vice-President 4; Dean ' s List. Massey 45 Meredith College BARBARA BALLENGER Best All ' Round Town Student 46 Most Versatile JAXE SLATE 47. Class of 1952 JEAN MILLER Burlington, N. C. Vo nd Public School Mu resident 2; Clhoir 2; Glee Club 2: Sextet 2: MacDowell Music 3; Committee of 100, 2, 3; Clionn 3. 4, Librarian 3, President Leaves Staff 3, 4, Businrss Wauk-v Sr.ii,, Class Editor nan Club 3: Madri£;al C;n,u|) 3: ( ., ai. , KLvilnns Cilub 2, 3: 3, 4; Nominating Coninmi. , i. Phi Marslial 4: Sigma Pi L . .. I Ni ■111,1 l|)ha Ii.ta 2. 3, 4. Pledge President 2, Vice- I ' . i Kappa Nil Sigma 3, 4, President 4; Silver i II ■ II ' niuiii Slnil nl 111 American Colleges and Um J. Miller ALICE WARD MILTON DRULYNN MORGAN Hopewell, N ' irginia Phi Socwlogr Spring Hope, N. C. Phi ReUgwn Averett College 1, 2; Y.W.A. 1, 2: C.S.U. Red Cross 2: Sociology Club 3, 4; Fren, Y.W.A. 3, 4; Tmg Staff 4. Council 2; di Club 3: Mars Hill College 1, 2; Clin I.i„,aiN Snriety 1, 2, Clensor, Secretary 2; B.S.U. C.iin.il Mii.lrni Council President Summer .School :. i.iil, ( Immi: Freeman Religion Club 3, 4: .Sociologv Clul. ■., 1, Chorus 3, 4, Chorus Treasurer 4; Y.W.. . 3, 4, Treasurer 4; . . Board, .Social Chairman 4; Education Club 3. Morgan 48 BARBARA ANGELIA MORRIS Durham, N. C. Voice Mars Hill College 1, 2; JuUiard School of Music Sum- mer School; Music Honor Club 1, 2, President 2; Glee Club 1, 2, President 2, Student Conductor 2; Band Majorette 1 ; Nonpareil Literary Society, Pianist 1 , Secretary 2; B.S.U. Council 1, 2; Chorus 3, 4, Librarian 4; MacDowell Music Club 3, 4; Madrigal Group 3; S.A.L 3, 4, Program Chairman 4; Folk Dance Club 3; MENC 3, 4, President 4; Dean ' s List. ZETA ELIZABETH MORTON Jacksonville, N. C. Barber Science Club 2, 3, 4; Canaday Mathoi C:lub 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 3, President 4; Edu( Club 4. JANE WEBB MURPHY Asheville, N. C. Y.VV.A. 1; Hoof-Print Club I, 2; Alpha Rho Tau 1, 2, 3; Psi Chi C:lub 2; Little Theatre 4; Student League of Women Voters 4; Art Editor of Acorn. Murphy Meredith College Class of 1952 NORMA LEE MURRAY Burgavv, N. C. Y.W.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Education Club 3, 4; Dean-s Li Murray JOAN NEIGHBORS Benson, N. C. Choir 2; Sigma Alpha Iota 2, 3, 4, Chaplain 3, Sgt.-at-Arms 4; Chorus 3, 4, Accompanist 3, 4; Kappa Nu Sigma, Reporter 4; Dean ' s List. HONORE MAYME PARKER Raleigh, N. C. Astro Sociology Freeman Religion Club 2, 3, 4; Sociology Club 2, 3, 4, President 4. Neighbor Parker c PEGGY POOLE Clavton, N. C. f Alpha Rho Tau 1, 2, 3, Secretary-Treasurer 2; Y.W.A. 1, 2, 4; Freshman Counsellor 2; Astro Marshal 2; Hoof-Print Club 2; Edu- cation Club 2, 3, 4; Chorus 4; International Relations Club 4; Little Theatre 4; May Queen. ROSALYN LUC:ILLE POOLE Dunn, N. C. EducaUo Class President 1; Nominating Committee 1; Committee of 10C 1, 2, 3; Oak Leaves Staff 2, Photography Editor; Freshman Counsel- lor; Chairman of Seminar Committee 2; Little Theatre Pledge 1, 2; B.S.U. Council 2, Secretary; Student Government Council 3, 4, Treasurer 3, Vice-President 4, President in Summer School; Edu- cation Club 3, 4; Colton English Club 2, 4; International Relations Club 4; Bee Hive Committee 2, 3; Twig Reporter 3; Silver Shield 4; Who ' s Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities. English GRACE ELIZABETH POW Cramerton, N. C. Astro Campbell College 1, 2: I.R.C. 1, 2, Reporter 2; Greater B.S.U. Council 1; Committee of 100, 1; Dramateers 2; Creek Pebbles StafT 2; Student Legislature 2; International Relations Club 3, 4; Little Theatre 3, 4; Student League of Women Voters 3, 4, Vice-Presi- dent 4; Colton English Club 3, 4; Acorn Class Editor 4; Committee of 100, 3. 51 Meredith College Class of 1952 Pin JULIA PRESSON Charlotte, N. C. spa. International Relations Club 1; Sigma Pi Alpha 1, 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 3, 4; Sociology Club 2; Psi Chi Club Associate Member 3; Colton English Club 3, 4, Vice-President 3; Oak Leaves Staff 3; Acorn Staff 3, Editor 4; Spanish Club 4; Nominating Committee 4; Kappa Nu Sigma 4, Treasurer; Dean s List. n. IRCIN IA RIITH PRICE Clil ' tun, N. C. Home Ea Phi LOIS ODELL PRITCHETT Fredericksburg, Virginia Brevard College I , Club 1, 2; Hous. ( ation, 1, 2; Home Circle Chairman 4; , 2; Folk Dane Athletic Associ 4: V.VV.A. 3, Choir 2; Glee Club 2; Hoof-Print Club 2; MacDowell Music Club 2, 3, 4, President 4; Creative Rhythms Club 3; German Club 3; Student Government Council 4; House Council 4. Phi ALICE JEANNE RAMSEY Kinston, N. C. RetigK Mars Hill College 1,2; Clio Literary Society President 2; Mission Council 2; Classical Club 1, 2; Forensic Club 1, 2; M-Club 2; Volun- teers for Christ 1,2; Basketball 1,2; Softball 1,2; Tennis 1,2; Hiking 1, 2; Dormitory Officer 2; Y.W.A. 1, 2; Dean ' s List; Twig Staff 3, Editor 4; Freeman Religion Club 3, 4; International Relations Club 3, 4; Student League of Women Voters 3, 4; Nominating Com- mittee 4. MARY ALICE RANDALL Spartanburg, South Carolina Asiro Business Mars Hill College 1, 2; Nonpareil Literary Society 1, 2; Business Club 2; Athletic Association 1, 2; To- morrow ' s Business Women 3, 4; May Court 3; Dean ' s List. IRMA BLANCHE RAY Raeford, N. C. Phi History Home Economics Club 1 ; International Relations Club 2, 3, 4, Social Chairman 4; Student League of Women Voters 3, 4. Meredith College ANN CREECH Cutest 54 Most Intellectual JEAN MILLER 55 Class of 1952 ANNE KATHERINE REAGAN AsheviUe, N. C. Phi Education Mars Hill College 1, 2: Clio Literary Society 1, 2; Scriblerus Club 1, 2; ' olunteers for Christ 1. 2; Student League of Women V ' oters 3; Education Club 3, 4, Treasurer 4; Y.W.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Publicity Chairman 4; Counsellor 4; Dean ' s List. LANE ROBERSON Washington, N. C. MARTHA PATRICL ROBERTS Lenoir, N. C. Sociology Club 2, 3, 4; Creatl Education Club 4; Psi Chi CUul; Women Voters 4. Rhythms Club 3: Student League of Mars Hill College 1, 2: Nonpareil Literary Society 1,2; Orphean Music Club 1, 2; Glee Club 2; Sigma Alpha Iota 3, 4; Hoof-Print Club 3, 4; Choir 3; Chorus 4. 56 Royal Phi LYDIA IRGINIA RODVVELL Charlotte, N. C. Home Econ Choir 1 ; Glee Club 1 ; International Relations Club 1; Home Economics Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Y.W.A. 1, 2, 3, 4: Sigma Pi Alpha 2, 3, 4; Freeman ReUgion Club 3, 4: Education Club 4; Student Government Association 4; Dorm President 4. Y.W.A. 1, 2, 3, cation Club 3, 4. MATEL ROYAL Roseboro, N. C. Education 4; Freeman Religion Club 3; Edu MARY ELLYN ROYER Bishopville, S. C. Home Economics Club 2, 3; Chorus 2, 3; Educ, Club 1, 2, 3; Spanish Club 4; Colton English Club 3, 4. Royer 57 Meredith College Class of 1952 BARBARA C:AROL SCHETTLER Knoxville, Tennessee Aslro Twig Staffl, 2, 3, Feature Editor 2, Managing Editor 3; International Relations Club 2, 3, 4; Student League of Women Voters 2, 3, 4; Y.W.A. 1, 2; Freshman Counsellor 2, 3: Colton English Chib 2; Stunt 2, 3; N. C. Student Legislature 3, 4, Recording Clerk, House of Representatives 3, Interim Council 4; N. C. Collegiate Press Association 3, 4, Secretary 3; Nominating Committee 4; Astro President 4; Dean ' s List. MARCARET GRAHAM SCOTT Haw River, N. C. Peace College 1, 2; Education Club 3, 4; Y.W.A. 3, 4. MARY JO SHAW Raleigh, N. C. Phi Home Etono Sigma Pi Alpha 1, 2, 3, 4; Home Economics Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 2, Foreign Service Chairman 3, President 4; Transfer Counsellor 4; Colton English Club 4; State Home Economics Club, Treasurer 4: Y.W.A. Hall Publicity C:hairman 4: Dean ' s List. 58 RUTH ANN SIMMONS Martinsville, N ' irginia Phi Sociology Committee of 100, 1; Freeman Relie;ion Club 1, 2; Little Theatre 1, 2, 3, 4, Make-up Chairman 2, 3, 4; Chorus 2, 3, 4, Publicity Manager 4; Colton English Club 2, 3, Reporter 3; Twig Staff 1, 2, 4, Sports Editor 4; Education Club 3, 4; Sociology Club 3, 4; A.A. Board 4, Publicity Manager 4; Alpha Psi Omega 3, 4, Vice-President 4; Class Vice-President 4. MILDRED WALLACE SIMPSON Beaufort, N. C. Club 1 ; Canaday Math Club : on Club 2, 3, 4. Mathematics 3, 4, Secretary-Treasurer KATHERINE ORA SITES Hickory, N. C. Phi Education Mars Hill College 1, 2; Y.W.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Hall Leader 1, 2, Secre- tary 4; Y.T.C. 1, 2; Volunteers for Christ 1, 2; Scriblerus Club 2; Twig Staff, Typist 4; Education Club 3, 4. Simpson Sites Meredith College Class of 1952 Phi BETTY JANE SLATE Burlington, N. C. Voice and Public School Music Hoof-Print Cllub 2; Choir 2; Glee Club 2; Sextet 2; Committee of 100, 2; Chorus 3, 4, Business Manager 3; Madrigal Group 3; Sigma Alpha Iota 2, 3, 4, Pledge Secretary-Treasurer 2, Treasurer 3, 4: MacDowell Music Club 3: MENC 3, 4; Little Theatre Pledge 2; Little Theatre 3, 4: Alpha Psi Omega 4; Class Vice-President 3; Folk Dance Club 3; Creative Rhythms Club 3; A. A. Board 3, Mono- gram Club 4; Twig Staff 3; Oak Leaves Editor 4; Nominating Com- mittee 4; Silver Shield 4; Who ' s Who Among Students in Americiin Colleges and Universities; Superlative; Dean ' s List. Phi BETTY JO SMITH High Point, N. C:. Vcne and Public School Musi ) 1, 2; McDowi-ll Music Cl.ib . 2. Hoof-Print C:l Little Theatre 2, 3, 4; Glee Chil, 2: Clio,, 2; Chonis 3, 4, Treasurer 3. -ice-Presid -,u 4: S.xir, 2; HSf. Council 3: Madrigal CJroup 3, MLXC 3, 4; (.:oll m- Songleader 3, 4; Committee fur Religious Emphasis Week 3: Phi Society Secretary 3, President 4; Hall Proctor 1, 2, 3; Alpha Psi Omega 3, 4; Folk Dance Club 3; Nominating Committee 4; Superlative. J. NET HAZEL SMITH Windsor, Connecticut H,H Economics Wrmont Junior College 1, 2; International Relations C:lub 1, 2; Glee Club 1, 2; Choir 1, 2; Citizenship List 1, 2; Social Committee 2; Camera Club 2; Dean ' s List; Home Economics Club 3, 4; Student League of Women oters 3, 4; Barber Science Club 3, 4; French C:iub 3. 4: Y.W.A. 3, 4. BETTY SUE SPENCE Raleigh, N. C. CamplK-U College 1, 2; B.S.U. Council Tr 3, 4; Education Club 4. Educa 2; Y.W.A. 1 Spence META MAY SPENCE MARTHA POWELL SPIERS OveiluUs, N. C. Tarboro, N. C. Ailio Education Asin, Educatum Freeman Religion Club 1; Granddaughters Club 1, 2, Hool-Print Club I, 2, 3, President 2; Granddaughter ' s 3, 4; Education Club 2, 3. Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Co-Chairman of Needlework Guild 2, Reporter 3; Tmig Staff 2; Committee for Religious Emphasis Week 2; Colton English Club 2, 3, 4; A.A. Board 2, 4; Tomorrow ' s Business Women 2; Mono- gram Club, President 4: Education Club 3, 4; Psi Chi Club 4, Vice-President; Folk Dance Club 2, 3, 4; Counsellor 4; Oak Leaves Staff 4; Student Govern- ment Social Chairman, Summer School; Dean ' s List; Chorus 4. M. Spence Meredith College SUE irl IZCtKRALD 62 Most Athletic Friendliest MARY EVELYN BROWN 63 Class of 1952 BARBARA ELAINE STALLINGS Louisburg, N. C. Hoof-Piint C:liib 1; Y.VV.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Education Club 3, 4; Counsel. Stallings MARTHA LALLA STALLINGS Winston-Salem, N. C. Phi Rdigwn Mars Hill College 1, 2; Clio Literary Society 1, 2: Glee C:lub 1, 2; YAV.A. 1, 2; Soccer Club 1; Archery Club 2: Orpheon Club; Education Club 1; Freeman Re- ligion C:lub 3, 4, President; Chorus 3; Y.W.A. 3, 4; B.S.U. Council 4. Flu AMANDA LOUISE STEWART Hamilton, N. C. Puhltc School M„ Mars Hill College 1, 2; Volunteers for Christ 1, 2; V.TX:. 1, 2: Mission Council. Musi, n .nM,i.n,: Glee C;iub 1. 2; Music Club 1, 2, Pr.s,,|,ni ' I ,(. ..iry Socic-lw (:rnscii and Secretary 2; C:h - ■ ( Immi i. 4; Rcligiiiiis Emphasis Week Committee V lis I I hird -ice-Prcsidcnt 4; Y.W.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Education Club 3; MacDowell Music Club 3, 4; MENC 3, 4; Sigma . lpha Iota 3, 4. M. Stallings PHYLLIS KELLY STRICKLAND Raleigh, N. C. Orga St. Mary ' s 1, 2: Assistant Organist 2; Dramatics Club 1 : Glee Club 1 ; N ' arsity Basketball 1 ; Varsity Baseball 1 : Senior Skit 2; Salem College 3; Glee Club 3. P ii PATRICIA SULLIVAN Nashville, Tennessee Ward-Belmont 1, 2; Choir and College Octet 1, 2; Certificate in Voice and Piano 1,2; Del Vers Society 1, 2; French Club 1, 2; GrinncU College 3; Women ' s Glee Club 3; Chorus 4. LINDA ELIZABETH SWANN Buic ' s Creek, N. C. Ph, PuhUc School Music Campbell College 1, 2; Epsilon Pi Eta Honor Society 1, 2; Dra- matics Club 1, 2; Student Volunteers 1; Creek Pebbles 2: Choir 2; Chorus 3, 4: Twig 4; Y.W.A. Officer 4. 65 Meredith College Class of 1952 DWAN ANN SWINDELL Washington, N. C. Aslin Religion Freeman Rclision Club L 2, 4; Twig Staff 2; YAV.A. Circle Enlist- ment ChairiTian 2; Sociology Club 3, 4; Transfer Counsellor 3; Astro Marshal 3: Student Government Council 3, 4; Dorm President 4; Astro Council 3, 4; Silver Shield 4. JANET TATUM Cloolecmee, N. C. Phi Home Ecotiomics Freeman Religion CUub 1; Student Budget Committee 2; Class Secretary 2: A.A. Board 2: Granddaughters Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Home Economics Club 2, 3, 4: Acorn 3: FolkDance Club 3; Y.W.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Government Council 3; Dean ' s List. LIB TAYLOR Chocowinity, N. C. ' s Business Women 2, 3, 4: Education CI Business n, Staff 4. Tatum Religin DOROTHY THOMAS Leaksville, N. C. Astro Home Economics Club 1; Glee Club 2; Chorus Vice-President 3; Twig Advertising Staff 3, Advertising Manager 4; Y.W.A. Literary Chairman 3, President 4; B.S.U. Council 4; Freeman Religion Club 3, 4. MARILYN MORRLSSETTE UPCHURCH Raleigh, N. C. P ,i English W.C.U.N.C. 1, 2; College Choir 1; Cornelian Society 1, 2; Sigma Pi Alpha 3, 4; Colton English Club 3, 4, Vice-President 4; French Club 3, 4, President 4; Education Club 4; Dean ' s List. MARY ANN WESTBROOK Astro Educatit St. Mary ' s 1; Stane Coach and Bullelin Business Staffs; Chapel Choir 1; Glee Club iTY.W.A. 1: Mu Society 1; Choir 2; Chorus 3, 4, Librarian 3; Freeman Religion Club 2, 3, 4; Elections Official 3; Education Club 3, 4; Y.W.A. 2, 3, 4, Circle Devotional Chairman 2, Circle President 3; Student Government Treasurer, Summer School; Committee for Religious Emphasis Week 2, 3, 4, Discussion Group Chairman 3; B.S.U. Council, Program Chairman 3, Vice-President 4; International Relations Club 4; Silver Shield Secretary-Treasurer 4; Dean ' s List. Upchurch Westbrook Meredith College BARBARA BONE th Wittiest -- Most Popular . BEriV JO SMITH 69 Class of 1952 ANGERLANE WHITFIELD Rocky Mount, i . C. ELSIE BROOKS WICKER Sanford, N. C. Flora Macclnnald College 1: Chorus 3, 4; MacDowell VAV. A. 1, 2, 3: Hoof-Print Club 1, 2; Spanish Club 2 3 Music Club 4. 4; Education C.Uih 3, 4; Little Theatre 3, 4. Phi ELSIE JOYCE WILLIAMS Fredericksburg, Virginia Orga Greater B.S.U. Council 1,2; Committee of 100, 1 ; Sextet Accompanist 2, 3, 4; Twig Reporter 2, Photography Editor 3, 4; Choir 2; Chorus 3; Cheerleader 3, Head Cheerleader 4; MacDowell Music Club 4: House Council 4: Little Theatre 3, 4; Phi Pianist 2, 3, 4: V.W.A. Social Chairman 2: B.S.U. Convention Organist 2. 3, 4. JBERTY BUNN WILSON Mrs. Club 4; Tomorrow ' s Business Women Williams Wilson Meredith College The Silver Shield Westbrook, Edwards, Creech, Slate, Massey, Smathers, Stall It is the aim of the members of the Sih-er Shield, honorary leadership soeiet -, to try to prornote, by example and by precept, devotion to the ideals of Meredith. For achieving this goal the society has no set program, but each year it strives in various ways to further the ideals of a well-rounded student life, a high type of Christian activity, and a high standard of honor and co-operation in the student bodv. Membership is limited to nine senior members, some of whom are chosen in the spring of the junior year and some in the spring of the senior year. Two associate members are selected every fall from the Junior Class. J. Miller Neighbors Kappa Nu Sigma Massey Pressor! Those Students who have achie ed a high scholastic standing over a period of two years make up the membership of Kappa Nu Sigma. This society takes its name from the Greek words, h ' allos, A ' oiis, Sophia — beauty, sound-mindedness, and intelligence. In order to further the kind of scholarship expressed in these words. Kappa Nu Sigma sponsors a chapel speaker, an annual spring banquet and leclure, and the awarding of a scholarship to the freshman having the highest scholastic standing in her class. 72 Who ' s Who J. Miller 73 Junior Class Our third year at Meredith has been the brightest yet. As juniors, we realized that our goals were nearer than ever before and at last, each of us could be a big sister. To help us get better acquainted, we gave our little sisters a party in October, and. though we had forgotten how many cjuestions a freshman can ask about college, as big sisters we were delighted to supply answers from our impressive two years ' experience. With typical enthusiasm we went to work on Stunt and Palio in the spring. Excitement from the colorful celebration had hardly left us before we were busily planning for one of the great e ' ents of our college years — the Junior-Senior Banquet. That evening already has a prominent place in our fa orite college memories. The significance of this )ear is shown not by any one event, but rather by the many xaried actixit ' es we have shared. As a class and as indiN ' iduals we have grown through these college experiences, and with confidence we look forward to the challenge of our Senior Year at Meredith. 74 Betty Ann Highsmith President Elizabeth Hamrick Vice-President Connie Moore Secretary ' enetia Stallings Tn 75 The Class Allred, Betty Jean, South Boston, ' a.; Astro Andrews, Frances Marie, Graham; Phi Baird, Martha, Shelby; Astro Barbehenn, Katherine Anna, Plainfield, N. J. P u Baucom, Ann Elizabeth, Wihnington; Phi Benner, Glvndora, Carthage; Astro Betts, Lillian ' ann, Ivor, ' a.; Astro Blalock, Olive Grace, Kinston; Astro BowDEN, Penina Slaven, Kinston; Phi iADLEV, Edith Josephine, Scotland Neck; Phi 76 Meredith f 1953 Bradi ' , Erma Caroiin, Raleigh; Astro Brigman, Alma Olivia, Raleigh; As ro Brigman, Dorothy Evelyn, Rowland; Phi Brown, Ethel Joyce, Elizabeth City; Phi Bruton, Anne, Mount Gilead; Phi BuENiNG, Adele Anne, Charlotte; Astro Bullard, June Arden, Raleigh Burgh, Mary, Charlotte; Phi Caines, Mona Faye, Bolton; Phi Cannady, Melrose, Bunnlevel; Phi College Cannadv, Elizabeth Ann, Richlands: Phi C:asev, Mary Ann, North Wilkcsboro; Astro Casstevens, Helen Beth, Shelby; Astro Caudle, Sarah Lou, Aberdeen: Astro Chalk, MAR ■ E a, Dunedin, Fla.: Astro Cll tt, Shirley Elizabeth, Msrtle Beach, S. C; Phi CkjLE, Ruth Jeannette, Faycitevillc; Astro Covington, Joyce Kathryn, Rockingham; Phi Cox, Betty Lou, PampUco, S. C; Phi CoxE, Sarah Jessie, Wagram; Astro 78 Meredith of 1953 Crawford, Nancy Anne, Hillsboro; Phi Crvmes, Ellen, Meherrin, V ' a.; Phi Davis, Louise Patricia, Winston-Salem; Phi Dawson, Beverly Janne, Charlotte; Astro Dixon, Elizabeth Ann, Mount Vernon Springs; Astro Dula, Jean Bradley, Kipling; Phi DuLA, Patricia Dean, Durham; Astro Earp, Peggy Hill, Richmond, Va.; Phi Edge, Mary Rebecca, Aberdeen; Phi Eller, Margaret June, Chilhowie, ' a.; Pht College 79 The Class EsTES, MAR • Berry, Chase Citv, ' a.: Aslm Faucette, Emzabeth Kendrick, Durham; Asiro FiNKi.EA, Betty Jean, Pamplico, S. C; Phi Fisher, Johnnie May, Concord; Astm Fisher, Mar ' Ida, Concord; Astro FosHEE, Dixie N ' irginia, Dunedin, Fla.; Astro Francis, Bessie Sue, Vaynes ille; Astro Garrett, Trevah Louise, Moyock: Phi George, Louise, Raleigh Godwin, Mary Ann, Ahoskie; Astro Meredith of 1953 GouMA, Glairy, Athens, Greece; Plii Hall, Mary Ella, Asheboro; Phi Hamrick, Elizabeth Ann, Shelljy; Astro Harris, Virginia, Vaughan; Flu Hart, Allen Wilkinson, Waynesville; Astro Henry, Eleanor Minerva, Hendersonville; Phi Henson, Helen Carthage, Carthage; Astro HiGHSMiTH, Betty Ann, Jacksonville; Phi Hooks, Lynette, Fremont; Astro Hoots, Rebecca Ann, Raleigh College The Class HoRNE, Gwendolyn Grey, Atkinson; Plu Hough, Julia SoPHL , Charlotte; Phi House, Nancy Elizabeth, Asheboro; Phi Howard, Holly Lee, Winston-Salem; Astro Ipock, JuANiTA Florence, Ernul; Phi IssAcs, Mar ' i- Jo, W ' inston-Salein; Phi James, ' irginia Catherine, Waynesville; Phi Johnson, Willie Mabel, Conway, N. C; Phi King, Evelyn Cole, Seagrove; Astro King, Marion Frances, Henderson; Phi 82 Meredith of 1953 KiSTi.ER, Nancy Lee, Charlotte; Phi Langi.ev, Joan Gordon, Lynchburg, Ve Aslru Leopard, Jeannette Alice, VVaynesville; Phi LiMER, Berniece Watkins, Norlina; Phi Long, Betsy, Roxboro; Astro Lu, Lillian Sung-hsi, Durham; Phi McGee, Betsy Brooks, Winston-Salem; Phi McGowAN, Kathleen Dameron, Faison; Phi McGuGAN, Louise Annette, Cordele, Ga. Astro McLamb, Doris Jean, Benson; Phi College The Class Maddrei ' , Emma Jean, Seaboard; Astro Massengii.l, Peggy Ann, Benson; Phi MiD -ETTE, Beulah Anne, Kioston; Aslio MiLMCAN, Shelley Hart, Roxboro; Phi Mi ELLE, BiLLiE LouisE, Charlotte; Phi MdODi ' , Frances Harriett, Sanford; Astro Moore, Mary Constance, Mvrtle Beach, S. C; Phi Nicholson, Mrs. Sarah Ridgell, Raleigh; Nottingham, Phyllis, Exmore, Va.; Astro O ' QuiNN, Anne Howe, Lillington; Phi 84 Meredith of 1953 Palmer, Mary Ann, Jacksoinillc, Fla.; ' ; Parker, Lucy Virginia, Lasker; Astro Partin, Virginia Ann, Chadbourn; Aslro Pendegraft, Patricia Ann, VVaynesljoro, V; Astro Perry, Doris Marie, Elizabeth Gity; Phi Phillips, Joyce Ellen, Fort Mill, S. C; Phi Ratliff, Susan Ann, Wadesboro; Phi Rouse, Marrie Gore, Raleigh Schruggs, Millie Jean, Morganton; Phi Seagrove, Ann Doughty, Clinton; Aslro CoUe ge 85 The Class Smathers, Patricia KAR ■NE, C anton: Phi Smith, Elizabeth Marshall, Bladenljoro:, Smith, Irma Louise, Fremont; Phi Smith, Sarah Lee, Whitakers; Phi Smith, Sara Lynn, Raleigh; Astrn Stainback, Doris Ann, Henderson; Astro Stanfield, Mary Katheryn, Nashville; Phi Stallings, Beulah ' enetia, Jamcsville; Astro Stallings, Elma Janet, Fayetteville; Phi Stell, Dorothy Wiggins, Wake Forest; Phi Meredith of 1953 Stephenson, Daphine, Raleigh; Astro Stough, Shirley, Raleigh; Astro Tate, Mary Louise, Salisbury; P ii Taylor, Charlotte Vance, Raleigh; Astro Thomas, CIamille Anne, Wilmington; Astro Thomas, Norma Kathleen, Brvson City; Phi Thomas, Sarah Elizabeth, Roxboro; Phi Trippeer, Marion Irene, Roanoke, ' a.; Phi Waller, Lois Estelle, Mount Olive; Phi Wallis, Nancy Jo, Harrisburg, 111.; Astro College The Class of 1953 Welch, Betty Jo, Vashins;ton, D. C: Phi West, Mary Jean, Vaynes ille; Astro Westmoreland, Ellen Pearl, Thoniasville; Plu Whisnant, Mary Dunn, Raleisfh; Astro WurrEHL ' RST, Annabelle Lee, Elizabeth Citv: Pin WiooiNs, Charlotte Isabel, Dudley; Astro WiLLL MS, Meta Mae, Kinston; Phi WiNSLOw, Harriet Ann, Scotland Neck; Astro VooD, Celia Jane, Troy; Phi Wrenn, Jean, Siler C:ity; Phi Meredith College Honored Juniors SILVER SHIELD anet Stallings and Pat Smathers with Sally Massey, President. KAPPA NU SIGMA— Elizabeth Hamrick and Shirley Cliatt with Jean Miller, President. Sophomore Class Once upon a time — in the middle of September — many sophomores arrived on the Meredith C ' ampus to help the Orientation Week pro- gram which was quickly ended by the arrival of the entire student bcdy. Remember liow much fun it was to see all your old friends, to meet new ones, to decorate the room as you had planned during the sum- mer, and to catch up on all the latest news in the jam sessions? Not long after we had settled down to our studies, the Corn Husking Bee, with its tall tales and its chicken calling and hog round-up, was in full swing. With the turn of the year and with Palio and Stunt just ahead, everyone worked hard in order to have good performances for the class. It was not long before the Sophomore Cllass Party was to us a memory, which could be labeled, a good time had by all. And then — spring was here with the May Clourt entertaining the Royal Queen. In Jime we watched our B ig Sisters graduate and, with a small catch in our throat, but happiness in our hearts, we wished that they would live happily ever after. Patsy Bland Carolvnn Little. .... President Ann Clark Secretary Vice President Phyllis .Trible Treasurer 91 The Class Addy, Roberta Ann, Stow, Mass.; Ald- ridge, Blanche Allen, Kinston, N. C; Allen, Doris Irene, Smithfield, N. C; Allen, Nancv Miriam, Cherrv -ille, N C. An,E;lin, Elizabeth Reynolds, Winston- Salem, N. C; Averre, Elinor Anne, San Jose, Costa Rica; Bailey, Mary Alice, Everetts, N. C; Barbour, Melba Frances, Willow Springs, N. C. Barnes, Marjorie Anne, Smithfield, N. C; Barnes, Nellie Ruth, Charlotte, N. C; Batten, Myra Jean, Selma, N. C; Bed- dingfield, Cherrie Barnes, Clayton, N. C. Belton, June Carolyn, Mount Airy, N. C, Blalock, Sara Ann, Black Creek, N. C. Bland, Patricia Setzer, Greensboro, N. C, Booker, Mary Lou, Brookneal, Va. Bowman, Frances Jacqueline, Hickory, N. C:.; Brasvvell, Billie Anne, Mocksville, N. C; Briggs, Dorothy Anne, Asheville, N. C; Brown, Joanne Weathers, South- port, N. C. Brown, Nancy Franklin, Wilkesboro, N. C; Buchanan, Rebecca Jane, Dover, Del.; Bullard, Barbara, Raleigh, N. C; Campbell, Norma Jane, Fieldale, ' a. Meredith 92 )f 1954 Burges, Thea Ann, Pinetops, N. C. C;arter, Betty Kathryn, Reidsville, N. C. C:hampion, Ruth Moore, Raleigh, N. C. C:handler, Marv Ann, Graham, N. C. Clark, Anne Johnson, Varina, N. C; Condrey, Jane Purdy, Enfield, N. C; Corbett, Virginia Brooks, Fayettevillc, N. C; Curry, Irma Jean, Anniston, Ala. Cutts, Luctta Jane, Stovall, N. C; Dale, Sarah May, Homeville, Va.; Dalrymple, Peggy Jo, Raleigh, N. C; Dean, Sally Cooper, Loui sburg, N. C. Deans, Sylvia Tolar, Saint Pauls, N. C; Dickens, Barijara Jean, Mount Gilcad, N. C; Draughon, Ann BurwcU, Whit- akers, N. C; Edwards, Margaret Larue, Raleigh, N. C. Edwards, Sara Elizabeth, Savannah, Ga.; Epley, Alyce Marie, Valdese, N. C; Galloway, Ruth, Supply, N. C; Gamble, Greta Joan, Greensboro, N. C. Gardner, Betty Lee, Angier, N. C; Gardner, Lou Ellen, Pinetops, N. C; Garrell, Fannie Nell, Clarendon, N. C; Garris, Audrey Elizabeth, Goldsboro, N. C. P Pij College The Class Gillies, Margaret Palmer, Arlington, ' a.; Graham, Shirley Anne, Windsor, N. C; Green, Mildred Ivans, Tarboro, N. C; Griliin, Mary Jocilc, Rocky Mount, N. C. Hall, Carolyn Wallace, Clarthage, N. C.; Hampton, Dorothy Estelle, Winston-Sa- lem, N. C; Haynes, Rebecca Womble, Raleigh, N. C.; Hodge, Nellie Blanche, Raleigh, N. C. Honeycutt, Martha Ncal, Oak Ridge, N. C.; Huneycutt, Mary Ann, Raleigh, N. C.; Hunter, Elizabeth Irene, Gary, N. C:.: Ipock, Ann Ward, New Bern, N. C. Jackson, Caroline Lupo, Tabor City, N. C; Johnson, Nancy McMillan, Tar- boro, N. C; Journigan, Mildred Jean, Henderson, N. C; Kerlce, Wilhelmina Burnette, Black Mountain, N. C. Knott, Doris, Knightdale, N. C; Knott. Dorothy, Knightdale, N. G.; Lane, Bett Aileen, Greensboro, N. G.; Lane, Mar- jorie Ann, Selina, N. C. Lennon, Euia Ruth, Boardman, N. C; Little, Carolynn Joan, Concord, N. C.; Loliin, Pattie Marie, Weaverville, N. C; Lovell, Ardelia Ann, Clinton, N. C. Meredith 94 f 1954 McMillan, Kathryn Doris, Faycttcville, N. C; McRackan, Catherine Thomason, Southport, N. C; McRackan, Rebecca Douglas, Southport, N. C; Matthews, Jessie Melissa, Laurinburg, N. C. Maxwell, Mary Gordon, High Point, N. C; Miller, Betty Ann, Florence, S. C; Mills, Shirley Gibson, Fayetteville, N. C.; Moore, Anne Carol, Raleigh, N. C. Morgan, Bonny Lynn, Benson, N. C; Morgan, Elizabeth Anne, Colonial Beach, Va.; Morrison, Lucy Kate, Roseboro, N. C; Morton, Jean Evonne, Jackson- ville, N. C. Norris, Jacquelyn Ann, Raleigh, N. C.; O ' Quinn, Patricia Davis, Lillington, N. C; Oglesby, Lorette Hobbs, Hamil- ton, N. C; Olive, Betty Lou, Apex, N. C. Owen, Mary Elizabeth, Greenville, S. C: Pace, Jean Shirley, Millbrook, N. C: Page, Fallie Doris, Morrisville, N. C; Par- ker, Secunda Clyde, Raleigh, N. C. Pate, Sarah Ann, New Bern, N. C: Phil- lips, Hazel Rac, Scotland Neck, N. C; Prickett, Dorothy Lucille, Burlington, N. C; Propst, Barbara Anne, Charlotte, N. C. pi l v .w 1 1 T ■N _.X V 1 loUege 95 The Class Pulley, Doris Madeline, Ivor, ' a.; Quay, Margaret Anne, Harrisburg, N. C; Ray- nor, Theresa Julia, Powellsville, N. C; Rcid, Mary Bryan, Whitakcrs, N. C. Renfro, Martha Alice, Wendell, N. C; Rice, Barbara Anne, Rocky Mount, N. C; Rummage, Mary Rose, Albemarle, N. C; Salter, Alstine Fay, Bass River, Mass. Sanderlin, Betty Joyce, Windsor, N. C; Sawyer, Cecilia C ' .arohn, Bellcross, N. C; Scott, Jeannette, Wilmington, N. C; Seate, Jane Scales, Wilson, N. C. Smith, Betty Louise, Holland, ' a.; Spi- vey, Mary Olive, Wilson, N. C; Stephens, Mary Louise, Raleigh, N. C; Stewart, Margelee, Lillington, N. C. Stone, Mar - Brooks, Shelb , N. C; Sugg, Sallie Kay, Snow Hill, N. C; Swanzey, Frances Charleen, Charlotte, N. C; Taslor, Dorothy Ann, Raleigh, N. C. Tcachcy, Emma Grey, Rose Hill, N. C; Trible, Phyllis Lou, Richmond, ' a.; Tur- pin, Lois Winston, Hopewell, ' a.; Up- church, Mary Ellen, Durham, N. C. Meredith af 1954 Walker, Ethel Fay, Halifax, N. C; Wallace, Evelyn Richardson, Star, N. C; Warrick, Mary Jane, Smithfield, N. C; Waynick, Katherine Evangeline, Weldon, N. C. Wells, C. ' lia Townsend, Florence, S. C; West, Shirley, Currituck, N. C; White, Barbara Dee, Franklinton, N. C; White, Bernice Lucrctia, Hobbsville, N. C. White, Dorothy Elizalx-lh, Fayelteville, N. C; White, Ruthanna, Fayetteville, N. C; Willcox, Mary Ruth, Enfield, N. C; Willetts, Verna Arlene, Winna- bow, N. C. Williams, Deloris Ann, Charlotte, N. C; Williamson, Jane Elizabeth, Clinton, N. C; Withcrington, Janis, Vanceboro, N. C; Wooten, Lillian Elizabeth, Prince- ton, N. C. P Ff College 97 The Freshman Class We can still ividly remember the eager anticipation with which we awaited our first weekend at home; the warm intimacies of family life were constantly diverting our thoughts from our new college experiences. But during the year wc have found a place in a new family; and now, as wc pass the fountain, Johnson Hall, the audi- torium, and the Bee-Hive, a thousand happy times come to mind, and we sav, We can ' t wait till we come home to Meredith in the fall ! President .... Vice-President CLASS OFFICERS Nancy Doherty Secretary Betty Jean Wells . Jennie Barbour Treasurer Patsy Cromartie The Class PUa tl vppp Adams, Annie Inez, Raleigh; Adams, Emily De, La Grange; Allen, Dessie Joan, Lincoln- ton; Allen, Patricia Anne, Rockingham; Allen, Ruth Jeanne, Creedmoor; Aman, Sylva Dale, Dunn; Andrews, Barbara Martin, Pittsboro. Bell, Mary Lou, Rocky Mount; Bennett, Peggy Ross, Raleigh; Best, Elizabeth Ann, Goldsboro; Blankenship, Marjorie Allen, Charlotte; Boland, Elizabeth Anne, Burling- ton; Boone, Evelyn Carole, Scotland Neck; Bradshaw, Jettie Rea, Gastonia. Row five: Byrd, Barl)ara Katherine, Durham; Callahan, Betsy Jean, Baskerville, Va.; Calloway, Reljccca Anne, Concord; Carpenter, Phyllis Lucille, Kinston; Carr, Edna Frances, Ply- mouth; Carson, Marianne, Greensboro; Cau- dle, Annette, Peachland. Andrews, Gladys Karen, Fuquay Springs; Bailey, Barbara, Wilmington; Bailey, Joyce Ann, Benson; Ball, Betty Joan, Scotland Neck; Barbour, Jennie Ruth, Dunn: Barbrey, Anne Jane, Clinton; Earnhardt, Rebecca, New Bern. Row Jour: Bristol, Myra Clarissa, Edisto Beach, S. C; Brock, Jo Bond, Conway, S. C; Brown, Betty Carolyn, Florence, S. C; Bryan, Sallie Margaret, Newton Grove; Bryson, Helen, Rome, Ga.; Burkhalter, Frances Loujean, Nashville; Burns, Joyce Anne, Siler City. Meredith of 1955 Causey, Joyce Anne, Tarhoro; Clemmons, Hazel Kathleen, Supply; Cochrane, Anna Katherine, West End; Colby, Helen Eileen, Charlotte; Cook, Grace Sheldon, New Bern: Cottle, Kathryn Jane, Rose Hill: C ' ottrell, Ruth Ernestine, Lenoir. Cromartie, Patricia Blanche, Dunn; Currin, Katie Lee, Roxboro; Davis, Ellen Ruth, Erwin; Delbridge, Mary Elizabeth, Spring- Hope; Dickens, Mary ' Cobb, Nashville; Doherty, Nancv Ellen, New Bern; Dornian, Edith Rose, Smiihlicld. Row four: Greene, Cora Ann, West End; Griffin, Lou Ann, Shawboro; Haithwaite, Sally Joan, Rome, N. Y.; Hall, Nancy Mae, Roxboro; Hall, Nina Jean, Lexington; Hall, Phoebe Anne, Mt. Ulla; Hamrick, Galena Ann, Boiling Springs. Drake, Sallie Linn, Washington, D. C; Faires, K.allii n jane, Clharlotte; Fisher, ' irginia S -lcia, W ' liiiakers; Forbes, Wilma Jean, Morris illc: (ietzen, Dolly Florence, Dade City, Fla.; Goodyear, Sara Lloyd, Tryon; Green, Barbara Madeline, Phila- delphia, Pa. Rmv five: Harrill, Barbara Caroline, Lincolnton; Hin- son, Dorothy, Fair Bluff; Hinson, ' ernon Lee, Fair Bluff; Ingram, Margaret McNeil, Lilesville; Johnston, Kay Frances, Nashville; Jones, Anne Amelia, Polkton; Joyner, Celia Frances, Rocky Mount. XB ' • I ' CoUe g« mi The Class j ' t § EcmqoaEi Joyner, Georganne, Winston-Salem: Kelly, Sarah Virginia, Spencer; King, Helen Lina, Troy; Knight, Margaret Lowe, VVhitakers; Lane, Mary Elizabeth, Camp Lejeune; Langdon, Sara Johanna, Monroe; Langston, Ruth Joyce, Newton Grove. McLean, Margaret Ophelia, Maxton; Mc- Neill, Martha Jane, Camp Lejeune; Mahler, Cynthia Ann, Tarboro; Mallos, Georgia Ann, Raleigh; Mangum, Sarah Gene, Stem; Martin, Mary Earline, Eagle Springs; May- ton, Gladys Daphine, Durham. Row five: Murray, Helen Jane, Burgaw; O ' Neal, Billie Jean, Wilmington; Overton, Martha Louise, Hendersonville; Owen, Edna Lou, Roseboro; Patterson, Frances Jean, Ken- ansville; Peterson, Mona Blanche, Wilming- ton; Peterson, Sandra Jean, Clinton. Laxton, Ann, Durham; Leary, Lillian Webij, Edenton; Mc Arthur, Margaret Marsh, Fay- etteville; McConnell, Jean Ava, Raleigh; McGinnis, Nancy Carolyn, Ellenboro; Mc- Kay, Shirley Ann, South Mill; McLean, Beatrice Shirlcv, Maxton. Row Jour: Melvin, Lela Mae, Harrells; Mchin, Patty Ray, Harrells; Mitchell, Lucy ' irginia, Youngsville; Moore, Betty Frances, Spencer; Moore, Dora Ellen, Belmont; Moore, Mary Dare, Salisbury; Murphy, Patricia West- brook, Asheville. Meredith of 1955 Rmv one: Porter, Betty Jane, Jefferson; Prince, Joyce, Raleigh; Pruitt, Rose Marie, Raleigh ; Rid- dick, Lula Carolyn, New Bern; Royster, Mary Louise, .Shclliy; Rucker, Emma Sue, Shelln-; Riiclisill, Jan Dcloris, Lincolnton. Salmon, Emily Anne, Rome, Ga.; Scar- borough, Leah Olive, Mt. Gilead; Simmons, Mary Alice, Roseboro; Small, Mildred Ann, Edenton; Smithwick, Velma Dwaine, Ponzer; Sneeden, Effie Irene, Wilmington; Snow, Martha Caroline, Raleigh. Row four: Suiter, Mary Jo, Ahoskie; Sylvester, Vir- ginia Nannette, Elizabeth City; Thomas, June Carolyn, Raleigh; Triplett, Gwyn, Lenoir; Tyson, Anna Ruthe, Farmville; Upchurch, Rebekah Williams, Raleigh; Wal- ker, Marjorie Jean, Gastonia. Spell, Alice Johnson, Clinton; Spence, Sara Jane, Greensboro; Spencer, Evelyn Gertrude, Raleigh; Stanley, Vivian Delores, Clarendon; Staples, Lorna Lee, Belcross; Stephens, Joyce Lynn, Whiteville; Strickland, Doris May, Supply. Row five: Weaver, Adelia Ann, Hopewell, Va.; Weaver, Sarah i ' age, Raleigh; Wiggins, Ruby Doris, Fayetteville; Wiggs, Hortense, Smithfield; Williams, Lois Ann, Clarendon; Wood, Car- olyn Marie, Troy. Pfipj CoUe ge Scenes of ' 51 Class Da ; Swimmina;; Dot Cutts, May Queen; Crowning the King of Play Day (Mr. Simmons); Dr. Cooper in Commencement Recital; Faculty vs Students in Softball on Play Day; Yes, it rained on May Dav. 104 Athletics Athletic Association Sally Massey President The Meredith Cjllege Athletic Association has as its aims the development of a sound mind in a sound body, the promotion of happiness through heakh, the development of fair play and good sportsmanship, and the promotion of skills in wholesome leisure time activities. The memljership of the Athletic Association consists of the entire student body, with a board of twenty members, chosen for knowledge of, and proficiency in, the various sports. Miss Doris Peterson, Director of Health and Physical Edu- cation, Miss Phyllis Cunningham and Mrs. Kath- erine Adams, instructors in Physical Education ser -e as faculty advisers. Besides conducting a full program of compe- tition in the many seasonal sports, the A. A. also sponsors such all-campus projects as the Monogram Club, Palio, Stunt Night, Christmas Caroling, The Folk Dance Concert, Faculty-Student Play Day, Posture Week, the Corn Huskin ' Bee, the Horse .Show, and Mav Dav. 106 MABEL JOHNSON Archery Tournament JOYCE BAILEY Freshman Hockey Stick A. A. Awards SHIRLEY CLIATT Horsemanship ' K H()D(,KS Cimnmsiham I ruphy and Besl-All-RoumI Athlete ' 51 107 Hockey jB-5 f-«HW « jR BONNY MORGAN Wks ' f K ' ' CHAMPION FITZGERALD MORGAN GODFREY COVINGTON ' ' - t % f I 1 e f WILLIAMSON MASSEY PACE LOVELL FRANCIS Softball 1951 108 Basketball 1951 Soccer JAMES FITZGERMD GODFREY SALTER M RACKAN Swimming DOTT MILLER, Manager Archery BETTY LANE, Manage. 110 Tennis MARY JEAN WEST, Manager Badminton ADELE BUENING, Manager Folk Dance KATHERINE JAMES, President 111 Hoof-Print Club OFFICERS Nancy Johnson President Jane Seate Vice-President Sally Dean Secretary LiLLL N WooTEN Treasurer ' ■Lo c me, lo c my horse. This is the vinwrilten motto of each member of the Hoof-Print Cllub. In their pine-paneled club house the sta l;usy the year round, planning wonderful trips through the scenic bridle-paths that surround the college. In the fall the club of some t vent -five members sponsors a gymkhana and in the spring, a horse show. Other acti ities include participation in the Palio Parade and a delightful breakfast ride gi en by Mr. Zeno Martin. The inspiration of the Hoof-Print members is their sponsor and instructor, Mrs. Miriam T. Hitt. 112 Activities Organizations Student Government Association F K Democratic campus lUing is the goal toward which the HJPP 1 b Student Government Association of Meredith College r J B directs its efforts. With a finger on the campus pulse, the 1 - j m council attempts to anticipate needs, and works towards jK S V the understanding and possible integration of all college Wttf This year has seen a re-emphasis on the honor code Hw and its operation in all phases of college experience. A Ifflkik,,, ' ' special half-week was set aside for discussions and for talks from visiting speakers. Open student body meetings, in which problems and interpretations of rules were freely discussed, have given a feeling of unity to the campus. Each week the council has met in the new student gov- ernment room. House Council meetings and office hours ' during which suggestions can be voiced precede the regular M.vRiE Ed v. rds meeting time. Meetings with the Faculty Committee on President Student Government have brought about a sharing of interpretations and viewpoints of student matters. An addition to the membership of the council this year has been the Chairman of Social Standards, whose work is the promotion of a well-rounded social life on the campus. Co-operating with near-by colleges, the chairman arranges for attendance of Meredith girls at such functions as the Wake Forest football game, the State College dorm dances and pep rallies, and for get-togethers at the recreation center. A still more important phase of her work is looking into the needs and aims of all extra-cur- riculum activities. The Student Government Association is the voice of the students. Each memijcr of the campus family must apply to her life the principles underlying Meredith; each memijcr of the council must feel the interests and needs of the campus she represents. Student Government reaches out into all phases of the college communitv and seeks to bring the integration of Christian harmons into campus life. 114 Freshman and Transfer Counselors Oh dear, what Ijewildering world have I stepped into? This question of Ijeginning students at Meredith soon changes to College is so much fun! How could I ever have been so confused ! One of the reasons for this change is the work of the freshman and transfer counselors. On their arrival, the new students are greeted by their counselors, who con- tinue to guide them through Orientation Week. From that time, the work of the counselors branches out into personal visits during the year, in addition to the regular monthly meeting. Such topics as the honor code, social graces , Meredith traditions, and vocations are discussed. Anne Creech President Our main wish and reward is that we have done our part to make the ideals of Meredith theirs. 115 Evelyn Brown President that Meredith .student Baptist Student Union The Baptist Student Union of Meredith C ollege is composed of all Meredith students who are active in church life. The union has as its steering committee an executive council, which, in co-operation with the Di- rector of Religious Activities, plans and presents a program providing opportunities for worship, study, and action. Vespers and Family Altar provide opportunities for wor- ship; study groups on the campus and in the Raleigh churches, opportunities for individual growth; and the missionary organization, the Y.W.A., opportunities for action. Once each year leaders in Christian living are invited to the campus for what is known as Religious Focus Week or Religious Emphasis Week. The purpose of this week is to deepen the spiritual life of every indi- vidual on the campus. The Baptist Student Union is using for its theme in 1951-1952 Abundant Living in Christ, with the hope jrgenc) ' and will respond w ' lXh C.hrist-centercd lives. 116 OFFICERS (Baptist Student Union Council) Mary Evelyn Brown Presiden Jean Dula ht Vice-Presiden Louise Stewart 2nd Vice-Presiden Mary Ann Westbrook 3rd Vice-President Doris Allen Secretary Sylvia Deans Treasurer DoROTH ' i ' Thomas } . [( ' ..1. President Martha Stallings Simdnv Sihiml Director Janet Stallings Trannmj I ' liimi Dncctnr Jeanette Leopard l ' iil lii ily Editor Dorothy Hampton Publicity Artist Marjorie Barnes Music Chairman Lucy Ann Liddy Arrangments Chairman Betty Jo VVelgh Program Chairman Bii.i.ie R. Pruyn . . Director of Religious Activities ' 3 ' MAKING BIG PLANS ■I jt c jI e ' i idUiiaill RELIGIOUS EMPHASIS WEEK Rev. J. C. Herrin OFF TO CHURCH VESPER TIME The Philaretia Society PHILARETIAN OFFICERS Betty Jo Smith President Meta Mae Williams Secretary Nanc ! ' House Vice-President Bootsv Renfro Treasurer Elinor Averre Seriieant-at-Arms Betty Jo Smith President Welcome signs and Phido, our mascot, were on hand to greet the freshmen when they arrived last fall. A few- days later, the Phi Bonfire was given at the Hut with the State Sigma Chis furnishing special entertainment for the evening. Another highlight of the week was the Phi Fash- ion Show, which introduced our old members to the new students. This week was no sooner ended than Rush Week was upon us. The activities of rush days consisted of waking up the freshmen with Phi songs, giving out favors, illustrating the story of Purple Locks and the Three Bears, serving Phi Juice, providing the Supper Club entertainment, and forming the Phi shield by candle light. The Great Day finally arrived, and the Phis won for the second consecutive year. Our year has been a very eventful one, with teas, square dances, lectures, making new draperies for the hall, and business meetings. Old and new students alike have enjoyed participating in society activities this year. May our motto those who sta ' , as ' ' Plain living and high thinking serve ' ell as it has serxed those of us who go. 118 ■■! B 1 f ' H m m wjIb ' ifV Hi H H MB Jl mm 1 mSm vUf The Astro Society ASTROTEKTON OFFICERS Barbara Schettler Presidei.t Miriam Allen Secretary Adele Buening Vice-President Celia Wells Treasurer Charleen Swanzev Sergeant-at-Arms He builds too low who builds beneath the stars has always set the standard for the Astrotekton Society. Our motto is a challenge to every member — not to win or lose — but a challenge to do her best for Meredith, for her society, and for herself. Rush Week is a necessary part, but only a part, of the activities of the society. Though we treasure the memories of ringing cheers, morning serenades, and a burning star, Rush Week was only a prelude to a wonderful year of working and playing under the ideals of Mother Astro. We ate spaghetti, got cricks at slumber parties, made Astro Hall into a ' ' li ing room; but we discovered a world not bounded by the limits of the Meredith campus nor of the vear ' 52. . Schettler President 119 L The Oak Leaves STAFF Jane Slate Editor DoTT Miller Associate Editor Barbara Bone Photography Editor |f,an Miller Senior Editor I KAN Wrenn Junior Editor Dorothy Prickett Sophomore Editor Jane Spence Freshman Editor Katherine Barbehenn Art Editor BUSINESS STAFF ( :aroian Brady Business Manager Ianette Adcock, ' enetia Stallings, Patsy Spiers Assistants Anne Moore Typist Smitty, Dott ! Oh, for goodness ' sake! Patsy, have you seen m - little black noteijook? How am I going to know when those pictures are to be made? Dr. Cooper is waiting for me now. Barbara, have you that picture schedule for 120 mc? You didn ' t know — Why editors get gray? (At this point I should like to offer my apologies to all those who think I have been unfriendly. I didn ' t mean to ignore anyone in the scramble; I really didn ' t see you.) Anything happens on the average day of an editor who is trying to meet that first deadline. Suddenly she finds that there is a lull and the staff is sitting idly by. Bingo, the fireworks begin ! How could this happen to us? Three days to get the copy in and nothing done. Get the mid- night oil ready! Call the staff together and start the as- semly line rolling! It certainly is nice to know we have a fine reliable staff. Ours is not an easy job, ijut we of the staff feel it is a ery rewarding; one. Our ideas have been inspired by all of ynu; we Ikinc Ljonc ahead because of a desire to give you an annual ou like; our reward is your pleasure. We do hope that this, the ' 52 O. ' k Le.wes, has pleased e ' eryone of you in some small way and, in pleasing you, has made a book that, while not perfect, will be for you a permanent reminder of your life at Meredith for the year 1951 — 1952. Last of all, we thank you for your help and co-operation — especially the unmentioned, who have given of their time and effort. Julia Presson Editor The Acorn STAFF JuMA Presson Editor Barbara Hale Assistant Editor Jane Murphv Art Editor Grace Povv 1 Allen Hart Phyllis Nottingham | Class Editors Chari.een Swanzev I ClEi.iA Wells J BUSINESS STAFF Pairicia Dlh.a Business Manager Louise Horn Assistant Business Manager Jean Mason Circulation Manager Lib Taylor and Lur:YANN Liddy Typists 122 This year The Aioin has done something a httlc different — the size, the co er, and the paper of the inagazine have all been changed. The staff sincerely hopes you have liked these changes. But things like size and paper are just outward appear- ances. Essentially The Acorn has remained the same — an expression of what Meredith thinks and dreams and hopes. We of the staff have done our best to bring you the best of each type of e.xpre.ssion, be it short stories, poems, book reviews, or art work. There ' s just one thing to remember: the staff doesn ' t write The Aenrn. Ve merely collect ma- terial and see that it is all put together in a magazine. The real creators of The Acorn are you, the readers. P. i Dui business Ma 123 The Twig EDITORIAL STAFF Jeanne Ramsey Editor Beth Morgan, Doris Perry, Bobbie Auhy . Associate Editors Joan Langley Managing Editor Elsie Williams Photo Editor Sally Clark Art Editor Shelley Millican Music Editor Ruth Ann Simmons Sports Editor Betsy Cannady, Phyllis Nottingham Columnists Allen Hart, Celia Wells, Lorette Oglesby, Katherine Vaynick, Nancy Brown, Ann Ipock, Dott Miller, Linda Swann, Alyce Epley, Susan Ratliff, Dot Helms Reporters Kathleen Chriscoe Chief Typist Katherine Sites, Allene Brown, Alice Milton, Joyce Phillips Typists Dr. Norma Rose Faculty Sponsor BUSINESS STAFF Carlene Kinlaw Business Manai n Dot Thomas Advertising Afaiiiii;n- Allene Brown, Bernice Limer, Shirley West, March-; Stewart Advertising Staff Sarah Pate Circulation Manager The Twig, a hi-weckly puljlicatioii, is the official news- paper of the students of Meredith College. Providing an outlet for student and faculty opinions, recording current campus events, and presenting features of general interest are among the aims of The Twig. The paper also serves as a teaching agent. Staff members learn how to co-operate with printers and advertisers and and to assume the responsibilities that business relation- ships require. Lasting friendships are molded and experience is gained as the staff members participate in this journalistic activity. Carlene Kinlaw Business Manager 125 Nominating Committee To carry out democratic procedure at Meredith, our elections are under the direction of the Nomi- nating Committee, which is composed of the presidents of all the major organizations and classes, editors-in-chief of the publications, the college marshal, the Dean of Students and three facult - mem- bers chosen by the committee, with the Chief Counselor as chairman. This committee evaluates the qualifications of the nominees for all major campus offices, except class presidencies, before presenting them to be otcd upon by the student body. The Nominating Committee seeks to uphold democratic ideals in student election by sound election procedure and by careful consideration of candidates presented to the student body. 126 Little Theatre Barbara Cox Harper President Ellen Westmoreland ' ice-President Elinor Averre Secretary Bets ' ! ' Cannad ' i ' Treasurer On stage or off stage, with the curtain up or down, the 1 , K Little Theatre members continued their work unflaggingly -t i J r in 1951-1952. The large number of students who partici- L im r patcd in the major productions this year is evidence of the work being done by the Little Theatre. In the fall the members produced Tonight at Eight, four one-act plays, - _ which included They re Aone of Them Perfect, by Sophie Kerr The Stronger by August Strindberg, The Happy Journey by Thornton Wilder, and The Mousetrap by William Dean Howells. With the coming of the spring, old ideas and new interests blossomed in the Little Theatre. Ladies in Retire- ment was presented by the college group, and Alice in Wonderland, by the faculty. - H Membership in the Little Theatre is open to enthusiastic Barbara Cox Harper students who earn a place on the roll through participation President jj., 2 major production. There are innumerable committees open to both experienced and non-experienced students. Vork is carried on throughout the year in building sets, in learning make-up, in acting, in doing publicity, costuming, and lighting. Not only does a real drama enthusiast earn full-fledged membership in the Little Theatre organization, but she also earns points toward membership in Alpha Psi Omega, the national honorary dramatic fraternity on the Meredith campus and the ultimate goal of all Little Theatre members. 127 Little Theatre at Wor The Mouse Trap ' ' They ' re None of Them Perfect Backstage Crew at Vork 128 nd in Action ' The Stronger The Happy Journey ' 129 Making-up is Quite a Joij, Eh, Dott? Day Student Officers Barbara Bailenger President Charlotte Taylor ht Vice-President Pat Eberhart 2nd Vice-President DoRiE Ann Atkins 3rd Vne-President The two rooms designated for the Day Students pro ide a second home for many Raleigh girls, and even for sonic from other places. The provcrljial procrastination of the upperclassmen, the eagerness of the freshmen, the bright tempestuous lunch hour, the lockers crowded with precariously balanced ijooks, and the new friend- ships between day students and resident students add up to a year of pleasant memories. Because of oiu ' strenuous rovuine — getting up before sunrise, packing our lunch, dragging our books to a bus stop, shifting weight from foot to foot until our ride comes, recci ing that bettcr- late-than-never look from teachers, and plodding home — we can certainly say that there was never a dull moment. We who are leaving, look back on the years at Meredith with pleasure, and leave the things that go into making a successful college career to those who are left and to those who will come. 130 Clubs Education Club Molly Britt President Anne Hollis Vice-President Jane King Secretary Anne Reagan Treasurer Students today — teachers tomorrow. The Meredith Education Club, one of the largest clubs on our campus, seeks to bridge the gap between life as a student and experience as a teacher. The pur- pose of the club is to acquaint the student of education with aims, objectives, accomplishments, and materials of modern education so as to create in the future teacher a desire to raise the standards of modern education. Our prospective teachers enjoy this opportunity to participate in cluij activities, which arc directed toward jjuilding more informed and well-rounded teachers. Included in our program topics have been studies of several foreign educational systems, of visual aids in education, of mental health in the school, and of many other worthwhile areas concerning the field of professional education. One activity of especial interest was our annual Christmas party for children at the Methodist Orphanage. This year three dramatizations of children ' s stories were presented and enthusiastically received by our young visitors. Always there is an emphasis upon the fact that successful teachers are teachers of boys and girls, rather than of mere subject matter. 132 Home Economics Club Mary Jo Shaw President Jeannette Leopard Secretary Jane Luther : Vice-President Jane Williamson Treasurer Beth Morgan Reporter The mcmljcrs of the Home Economics Ckili chose the theme Widening Circles to guide them in their activities for 1951-1952. Believing that many fields of interest broaden the circle of living, they enjoyed and profited from a wide variety of projects throughout the year. Club members with unusual summer jobs explained the joy and ' aluc of a useful occupation; there were programs on campus courtesy and better speech; and a fashion show presented in chapel re-emphasized the opportunities in the clothing field. Highlights for the year included a tea for the high school students, continued contacts with foreign friends, and, finally, the service of the Betty Lamp, with the induction of the seniors into the American Home Economics A.ssociation, all of which added a wide ripple to the club ' s circle of hope for the future. 133 Canaday Mathematics Club Zeta Morton President Iean Mason Vice-President Mildred Simpson Secretary-Treasurer Camille Thomas Reporter A hit ;h school math teacher once said, Only the brave girls take math. The members of the Cana- day Math Club are proving they are not sissies ! The interest they have shown in the activities of the club — visiting the State College Statistics Laboratory and the Morehead Planetarium — have mani- fested that they are putting up a good fight to equal or surpass their brothers in the field. One of the most interesting discussions of the year concerned the many and varied paths a math major can take. The purpose of the club, to promote interest in mathematics and to pro ide information on current applications, has been realized in the activities of the club for the year. 134 Barber Science Club Jane Dii.i.ard PresiilenI Melrose C ' .anadav . . Shirley Clla.tt Vice-Prrsit enl Juanita Ipock Penina Bowden Reporter . Seer el dry Treasurer If your knowledge of a camera is meager indeed, or if you have never peered at a live starfish, the Barber Science Club can offer you new experiences. During the year we hear talks by outside speakers and by our own students, which acquaint us with late de -elopments in science. We also take pictures and develop them in our own dark-room. We enjoN- a party at Christmas and, in the spring, a picnic honoring the members of the club who are seniors. Field trips have included a visit to the Planetarium at Chapel Hill and tours of the hospital and of the medical school at Duke University. In the spring we look forward to the trip to the Duke Unixcrsity Marine Laboratory in Beaufort, North Carolina, where we collect and photograph such marine plants and animals as green and red seaweeds, ghost crabs, and large jellyfish. Members of the club are majors in science and those who elect advanced science courses. Through its varied activities, the club endeavors to gi ' e its members a better knowledge and understanding of their environment. 135 International Relations Club Martha Holland President Barbara Schettler. Francene King Barber. . . .Secretary-Treasurer The International Relations Club has a definite purpose on our campus. Although we do not consider ourselves rivals of Eleanor Roosevelt, vc do try to foster international good-will, as well as study America ' s relations with other nations. Our programs include informal talks by guest speakers, panel discussions, and various other forms of entertainment. The most important and exciting e ents are the exchange meetings with the Inter- national Relations Club chapters at Vake Forest, Shaw, Duke, State, and other colleges. The climax of our year comes in May when we ha -e a meeting and picnic with the Student League of Women Voters. Under the able leadership of Dr. Vallace, our sponsor, we ha -e had a most successful year. Student League of Women Voters Lynette Adcock President Grace Pow Eleanor Henry Secretary-Treasurer The Meredith Student League of Women Voters was organized on the campus in the spring of 1930 with the purpose of encouraging a more intelligent interest in local and national aflfairs, and of helping each member to become a better citizen. Each year representatives of the group are elected to the North Carolina State Student Legislature, ijefore which they present one or more Ijills. The League also encourages Meredith students to practice absentee oting and in other ways attempts to help them become capable voters, lawmakers, and office-holders. 137 Tomorrow ' s Business Women Kathi een Chriscoe President Edith Bradi E • Vice-President DnROTHV Stem Secretary Janne D wvson Treasurer DoRiE Atkin3 Program Chairman Rebecca Edge Reportei Tomorrow ' s Business Women seeks to promote and to encourage interest in business education and husintss administration, and to develop those qualities which are needed for success in the business world. This year, the programs, planned i)y Doric Atkins, the program chairman, have effectively carried out the theme, Enlightenment for Your Future. These programs have been varied through the co-operation of outside speakers, of a Wake Forest Business fraternity, by the student fashion show, and by the Clhristmas party in the Hut. ■- ' ' Fy ff ' - ' 138 MacDowell Music Club Lois Pritchett. President Estelle ' alker . . . Glyndora Benner Secretary- Treasurer I ' ue-President Membership in the MacDjvvell Music Club is open to anyone who is interested in music and in the promotion of interest in music on the Meredith campus. Our programs consist of re ' ie vs of future concerts, discussions of current music e ents, and performances bv visiting artists as well as by our members. Through our programs we strive to broaden our musical knowledge and to stay informed of coming music events. The club is a member of the North Carolina Federation of Music Clubs and is under the sponsorship of Mr. Stuart Pratt. 139 Meredith College Chorus BEATRICE DONLEY Jean Miller President Betty Jo Smith Vice-President Marjorie Barnes, Ellen Westmoreland Secretaries Dru Morgan Treasurer .AROLVN Joan Neighbors, Nancy Doherty . ■lRBARA Morris . Librarians Accompanists The Meredith College C!horus has enjoyed another successful year, with representatives from every major field on the campus numbered in its group of eighty voices. During the year the chorus made special appearances both for the Founders ' Day service and for the broadcast; for the traditional Christmas concert, the annual spring concert, and the Baccalaureate services. Smaller ensembles from the chorus sang on many occasions, among which was the Baptist Student Convention in Charlotte. A spring concert ended the activities for the year. Singing in a spirit of friendship and enjoyment, the chorus has learned to appreciate more fully the classic as well as the modern in music. 140 MENC iiRA Morris President Louise Stewart Secretary-Treasurer The Meredith Chapter of the Music Educators Conference is a comparatively new organization on our campus. During the spring term of 1951 those girls interested in music education organized themseK ' cs under the direction of Miss Forrestine VVhitaker, music instructor and head of the Public School Music Department. The group includes, primarily, girls who are student teaching or plannirg a teaching career in the field of music. This year the MENC has sponsored several panel discussions at which authorities in this field of teaching have been guest speakers. It is in such an organization that ideas and problems in the music teaching profession are discussed and considered. 141 Freeman Religion Club Martha Staliings President Ruth Barnes Secretary Llcvakn LiDDV Vice-President Janet Stallings Treasurer Jean Batten Publicity Chairman In endea oring to promote its purpose of studying the problems, techniques, and current trends in the field of religion, the Freeman Religion Club has placed emphasis this year upon Clhristian missions, religious literature, and the place of Christian young people in the world today. At out first meeting, Mrs. Flora Freeman of India increased our knowledge of the missionary work done in that country as she spoke concerning the relation of Christianity to Hinduism. She concluded by displaying the various costumes worn in India. Next vc turned our thoughts toward China as Lillian Lu, one of our own students, brought us some information about her native land. Later Dr. Hubert Poteat of the Latin Department at Wake Forest College presented his reading of Green Pastures. The entire student body was invited to this meeting as our guests. Beverly Neilson, a 1950 graduate of Wake Forest College, enlarged our vision of the religious work offered young people by relating to us her experiences as State Baptist Student Union summer missionary to Hawaii. 142 •Mrs. Club Caroline Childress . . . President Phyllis Strickland Vice-President Martha Martin Secretary Virginia McGranahan Treasurer The membership of the MRS. ckib is naturally limited to the select few who are lucky enough to ha c that certain ring on the third finger of the left hand. In the monthly meetings we shared budget hints, proislems, time-saving ideas, and recipes, which we immediately took home to try out on our husbands. At our socials, we had wonderful times getting to know the husbands better, eating our own con- coctions, playing bridge, and just gabbing. The highlights of the year were the Christmas party, which featured a visit from Saint Nick, the hen parties, the get- together following the Junior-Senior Banquet, and the tea given for all Meredith engagees, our prospective members. We feel that this club will be a permanent campus organization because — marriage is here to stay ! 143 Colton English Club Jean Jo •NER President Marilyn Morrissette Vicc-Presidetit Barbara Hale Secretary-Treasurer Allen Hart Browsing Rnmn Chairman Phyllis Nottingham. Reporter Dr. Julia H. Harris Faculty Sponsor I wish I knew more about contemporary writers. Some modern poetry is as haril to interpret as modern art. I should like to hear some of the poetry and prose written Ijy our own students! ' ' Statements such as these heard on the Meredith campus cau.sed the Cohon English Club to choose modern literature as its subject of study for this year. Student interest in the subject was proved at our first meeting when the Julia Hamlet Harris Browsing Room, vhere our meetings are held, was filled to oN-erflowing, and our membership was more than tripled! All year the members of the club remained enthusiastic and returned to hear programs on modern literature given by members of the faculty, by students, and by visiting speakers. .At one of our meetings Meredith students and their friends read some of their own poetry. The Colton English Club this year also sponsored several Book Teas. At these we came together to discuss books — both modern and classic — which we had read recently, and we all left inspired to read some of the exciting books discussed ! 144 The German Club Carol ' n Brady President Miriam Allen Melba Barbour . . . . . .Secretary-Treasurer The German Club is only one year old, hut its members feci that it will a;row in the future as it has grown in its initial year. Membership is open to all who arc studying, or have studied, German. The club seeks to create and establish a broader interest in the German people and their language. Our programs include participation in German songs and folk dances, talks by guest speakers, and movies. The most enjoyable event of the year is our Christmas party at the Freunds ' home, repre- senting a typical German CUiristmas. ■ sg - 145 Granddaughters ' Club Barbara Bone President Mary Ann Casey Vice-President Nancy Johnson Secretary Celia Wood Doris Knott Catherine McRackan) Rebecca McRackan Treasurer . Reporter Co-Chairmen oj Needlework Guild In 1930, a small group of girls found themselves uniquely distincti e from the rest of the student body and Ijanded together to form the Granddaughters ' CIuIj. Since that date, every year brings a new crop of girls who recognize their right to membership in this club. That privilege comes only when a girl ' s own mother or grandmother was a student at Meredith. While there is always interest in the heritage each girl brings from her mother to the club and Meredith, the Granddaughters do not confine themselves to social gatherings for talk: they sponsor many interesting and educational programs throughout the year, one of which is the collection, in co-operation with the Needlework Guild of clothes, or contriljutions to Ijuy clothes, for needy children. This year the club is proud of a further distinction — it claims its first great-granddaughter, Betsy Brooks McGee, whose mother and maternal grandmother both attended Meredith. 146 Sociology Club HoNORE Parker . LuuiSE HORNE . . . Presiilnil BETT • Finklea Secretary-Treasurer -President Pat Dula Reporter Study to Serve expresses the inoti ating spirit behind the Meredith Sociology Club. We like people, and our interest centers in working with them and for them. The Sociology Club gives us a chance to understand people, lor in our meetings we study various cultural backgrounds, share experiences from social work, and join in discussions led by well-known sociologists. Some club mem- bers serve in local agencies while students, and through this study, our aim ultimately becomes De- part to Serve. Vherever people are found, the social side of life is important, and our cluij does not overlook this fact. Joint meetings are held with the sociologists of State College, Wake Forest, and of other nearbv schools. This sociological theory is also put into practice at informal Dutch luncheons, the Christmas dinner, the April breakfast, and the May picnic. Psi Chi Clul) Ann O ' Quinn Patsy Spiers I ' ic . President -President Sarah Thomas Secretary Carolyn Little Treasurer Are you dying to discover the underlyins; causes of your roommate ' s idiosyncrasies? Do you spend many perplexed moments trying; in ain to learn the reasons for occasional quirks in the personalities of friends? Do you enjoy discussions on hypnotism, dream analysis, and other issues in psychology? Are ou interested in the possil)ilities that psychology can offer you in the future? Then you, my friend, are the kind of creature that belongs, or should belong, to the Psi Chi CUui)! We have, in the clui), discussions on subjects such as the aforementioned discussions which follow- naturally from interest aroused in the classroom. There are also reports on student projects, as well as demonstrations by members of the faculty and by outside speakers. Members of the staff at Dix Hill, the State School for the Blind, Duke University, and the State Woman ' s Prison have also helped to make our meetings a success. Additional interest is gained through informing visits made to the various institutions in the citv. 148 Honoraries Sigma Alpha Iota Jean Mii.i.er Presiilni Jane Slate Treas-rer Barbara Bone Vice-Prendent Shelley Millican Chaplain Carolyn Brady Secretary Joan Neighbors Sergeant-al-Arms Sigma Alpha Iota, a national professional music fraternity for women, emphasizes the fact that life is short, but art is long. Members of our chapter, Beta Zeta, are music majors, chosen upon faculty recommendation, for excellence in scholarship, musical ability, and for a vital interest in music. Presenting capable musicians to the public, participating in public performances in our chapter chorus and vespers, and working in the music store are a few of our many acti -ities. The fraternity, a national organization, offers its members social and professional contacts which aid them in enjoying a broader field of music. 150 Alpha Psi Omega Betsy Cannady President Ruth Ann Simmons . . Ellen Westmoreland Secretary-Treasurer Vice-President Alpha Psi Omega, the national honorary dramatics fraternity, was organized to recognize those whose work in dramatics on the campus has been beyond the line of duty. Membership in the Eta Nu chapter at Meredith is won when a student has made fifty points Ijy working in the Little Theatre. These fifty points are given for exceptional work both on-stage and backstage, and to those who hold a certificate of membership the extra work is well worth the effort. For a real enthusiast, winning an Alpha Psi membership is not just hard work— it is the reward for those hours spent in making the footlights shine brighter on each opening night. 151 Sigma Pi Alpha Barbara Ballenger , Grace Autry . . . .President Vice-President DoTT Miller Secretary Jl ' Llji Presson Treasurer The Phi Kappa Chapter of Sigma Pi Alpha seeks to stimulate an interest in, and to acquire a more intimate knowledge of, the geography, people, life, customs, history, industries, and culture of foreign countries, and to make a contribution towards bringing about a iaetter understanding between these countries and ours. Membership is determined by scholastic achie ' ement and interest in foreign languages. The chapter has established the policy of four programs a year: a tea for foreign students in the educational institutions of Raleigh; a Christmas party with the local chapters of Sigma Pi Alpha: joint initiation with the Alpha chapter at State College; and a formal dinner with a talk on an inter- national situation by a guest speaker. 152 Features J. Miller, Adcock, M. Barnes, Stell Phi Marshals 154 F. King, Crenshaw, J. Fisher, Frye Astro Marshals 155 PEGGY POOLE May Queen 156 ASHA FARRIOR Maid of Honor 157 JANE LUTHER Senior Attendants 158 NANCY JO WALLIS MARY ANN GODWIN Junior Attendants ELIZABETH CRENSHAW Sophomore Attendants 160 MARGARET BRUNSON JEAN McCONNELL Freshman Attendants 161 Class Day ' 51 162 The Candid Camera The Meredith year of 1951-1952 started oft ' like any other college year with freshmen arri ing, looking just a little overwhelmed; with sophomores and juniors busy counseling and guiding. For some of us, though, this year began differently. The difference was subtle and yet it was there, like an undercurrent. For some of us this year was our last year at Meredith. We didn ' t quite realize it until Found- ers ' Day, when the seniors marched down the aisle in caps and gowns — and we were the seniors. Still the year advanced like the other college vears we had known. Rush week came, and with it, scurrying groups of society members bearing gifts for freshmen and transfers; drowsy-eyed girls sloshing through the early-morning dew to sing under dormitory windows; beneath gala balloons and garlands of purple and gold crepe paper eating doughnuts at breakfast on Decision Day. But Decision Day brought a change — the Phi ' s won for the second time in as many years, something rather unusual in school annals. Founders ' Day produced the usual exuberance over no afternoon classes, the usual excitement over the unfamiliar caps and gowns, and the usual settling dov n as Dr. Mary Lynch Johnson made the yesterday behind Meredith ' s today live again for us, and as Dr. Winston Pearce, pastor of First Baptist Church in Durham in quoting lo ely words from Robert Frost made us realize our responsibilities. After Founders ' Day, the year sort of drifted along into deep autumn. E -ery Saturday the campus was deserted — since most of the girls were away cheering the eleven of the b. f. ' s alma mater. Corn Huskin ' Bee brought forth gap-toothed farmers in jeans, farmerettes with too much rouge on their cheeks and petticoat lace droop- ing an inch or so beneath hemlines. The faculty corn huskin ' team was graced by an addition, the new faculty member from the Bronx (you can tell he ' s a Yankee — the man just can ' t shuck corn!). Somehow or other Thanks- gi -ing had rolled around, and we all journeyed homeward to partake of that Home- cookin ' . And we all came back with that stuffed look, the result of too much turkey and too many biscuits. Then suddenly it was time for Christmas. The music that Elsie played at dinner was accompanied by the sound of silver striking glass, and the air rang with happy ' oices shouting, Two more clays ' til acation. and the bus will carry us home! There was the yearly excitement over the dining hall tree, and everybody felt a mad desire to pick the silvered berries destined for dec- orations just because Miss Lou ' s little signs told us not to. We all dressed in our best for the formal dinner, and later changed to our wo St (but warmest) to go caroling. We sang God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen, but nobody rested much, merry or otherwise, that night — if they say we can stay up all night, we ' re gonna stay up all night ! After Christmas the time before exams was just too short for the amount of work we had to do. Furtive bathroom lights Hickered late at night, and the lunch-line standees were a studious bunch. But finally exams were over, and the between-semesters holiday was all too short before we were back in the old grind again. Second semester, as always, seemed to fly. Gradually spring came to the campus. Shouts of Slide, slide! drifted from the softball diamond; the pool was opened and members of swimming classes stood dabbling their toes in that co-o-ld water; a few hardy souls ventured out onto the porches in shorts and halters, determined to get an early start on sunbaths. This spring was marked by Palio and Stunt. Somehow it was harder to work on costumes, et cetera, with spring fever germs floating; around in the air. In February came the faculty presentation of Alice in ]Vonderland. We didn ' t know that Meredith possessed such a talented faculty! The play was a tribute to Miss Mayes ' directing; as to the individual perform- ances, we couldn ' t single out any one for special praise. Every member of the cast played his (or her) role to perfection, as attested by howls of laughter from the audience. Mrs. Kelman made a delightful Alice; the Blue Caterpillar valiantly smoked his her hookah throughout the perform- ance; the voice of the Queen shouted magnificently, if somewhat indiscriminately, Off with his head! the King, only slightly hen- pecked exhibited a polished courtly manner; the Gry- phon and the Mock Turtle, the Mad Hatter, the March Hare, the drowsy Dor- mouse, the rotund Humpty- Dumpty, the squeaky-xoiced Cheshire Cat, the tearful Walrus, the red- nosed Carpenter, the plumpish and captivating Tweedledum and Tweedledee, the Duchess with her piglet-child, the pepper-slinging cook — all were masterpieces of hilarity. And what fun we had trying to decide which faculty member played which Wonderland inhabitant! That can ' t be Dr. Harris saying T ain ' t done nothin ' to nobody, ' can it? I certainly didn ' t know Dr. Canaday could clog like that! I wonder if Miss Fleming got sick smoking that contraption for two hours? These were typical comments. Our thanks went to the faculty — we hadn ' t laughed so hard and so long in ages! May Day rolled around with Peggy and Asha making lovely rulers of the May, tra-la. The campus was crowded with visiting high school seniors. Then came exams again, preceded by term papers, catching up on those as- signments you somehow neglected to do and which had to be handed in, and last-minute cramming. Commence- ment and all the excitement it entails held sway, and suddenly, strangely, it was all over. Another year had gone. The college year 1951-1952 was only a memory. 1 167 And what will you remem- ber, you who packed away the pennants, the twin-bed sheets, the caps and gowns? The rush to make that 8:30 class on time; the laziness of warm Saturday afternoons — you couldn ' t study; the time you had a term paper, an oral report, and a Shake- __=_ speare resume due on one and L l l l same day; the blind date -4 H l that was so utterly creepy (or the one you later became en- gaged to); the fragrant flowers beside the porches and near the class buildings; the day you actually got A on room check: the time Dr. Harris whispered, Listen! and a bird ' s silver notes floated into the midst of a discussion on the Aristotelian theory of tragedy; the riotous p. j. parties; Dr. Canaday ' s stentorian voice booming 0 i A Erase! echoing through the Arts Building. What will vou remember? Julia Prcsson END J ?je i tee Designers and engravers of the South ' s finest school publications T LYNCHBURG, VIRGINIA WALLER AND SMITH PHOTOGRAPHERS OFFICIAL OAK LEAVES PHOTOGRAPHERS 12 East Hargett Street RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA AUTOGRAPHS AUTDGRAPH5 AUTOGRAPHS AUTDGRAPHS