Meredith College - Oak Leaves Yearbook (Raleigh, NC)

Text from Pages 1 - 188 of the 1954 volume:

CARLYLE CAMPBELL LIBRARY CLASS BOdK A 376.8 ACCESSION 37695 M54V 1954 MEREDITH COLLEGE CARLYLE CAMPBELL LIBIRARY Meredith College Raleigh, NC 27607-5298 T H E 1 9 5 4 OAK LEAVES THE YEARBOOK OF MEREDITH COLLEGE R A L E I G H Peggy Jo Dalrymple Editor Patty Melvin Business Manager This book was printed by Edwards KT Broughton of Raleigh, North - ■ Carolina. Engravings were made . by the Lynchburg Engraving ( Company of ' irginia. The work was done by Dorothy White and the photography by the ' j gREOlfH COtLBIE Waller and Smith Studios of Raleigh, and Harry E. Cooper. CARLYLECAMPBCULUWAflY • U] ,4=- , -r The Enduring Past • •• ••• ••• •• The Ever-Meaningful Present • • • THE CHALLl . 3ING FUTURE DEDICATION Because of her unaltcring love for Meredith, her quiet and smiling service, we dedicate the 1954 volume of our Oak Leaves to Dr. Louise Lanham. -K 3n illemoriam In memory of Mr. Zeno Martin, bursar at Meredith College from 1943 to September 1, 1953, A man who was a friend, Who in work and play Enriched the lives of all he touched. FOREWORD Past, present, future — these three words describe our lives. Through this medium, the 1954 Oak Leaves, we hope to present some sketches of the enduring past, some aspects of the ever- meaningful present, and a brief look at the challenging future. contents -!S • ••• • ••• 10 • FACULTY • • BOARD OF TRUSTEES Carlton S. Prickett, President Burlington Alva L. James, Vice-President Elkin V.H. Belcher, Secretary-Treasurer Raleigh Terms Expire 1954 Madeline May Allen Troy W. R. Coleman Rocky Mount R. Elmore Earp Selma J. B. Efird Charlotte Lydia Josey Kitchin Scotland Neck C. Gordon Maddrey Ahoskie E. McNeill Poteat Raleigh 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 Terms Expire 1956 Claudilene S. Bone Nashville Lidie P. Freeman Wilmington Lloyd Griffin Edenton Alva L. James Elkin William C. Lassiter Raleigh H. Pat Taylor Wadesboro D. J. Thurston, Jr Wilson Terms Expire 1957 W. H. Weatherspoon Raleigh Eph Whisenhunt Clayton LeRoy Martin Raleigh Maude D. Bunn Raleigh J. M. Kesler Winston-Salem Randolph Gregory Wilmington Executive Committee Lloyd Griffin, Chairman E. McNeill Poteat Wm. T. Joyner, ] ' ice-Chairman Carlton S. Prickett Maude D. Bunn LeRoy Martin R. Elmore Earp W. H. Weatherspoon William C. Lassiter Eph Whisenhunt 12 13 ADMINISTRATION Leishman a. Peacock, Ph.D. Dean of the College Louise Fleming, A.M. Dean of Sturlents V. H. Belcher, B.S. Business Manager ADMINISTRATION Mrs. Naomi Beamon Secretary to the Deaf} Mrs. Agnes Deviney Bursars Office Miss Jane Greene Assistant Librarian Miss Mattie Green Nurse Miss Mae Grimmer Alumnae Secretary Miss Mary Bland Josey Asst. in Dep. of Public Relations Mrs. Vera T. Marsh Registrar Mrs. Agnes Mayes House Director Mrs. Laurel Perry Bursar s Office Mrs. Lois Renfrovv Secretary to President Dr. William Senter College Physician Mrs. Carolyn Spell Secretary to Registrar Mrs. M, rilyn Upchurch Assistant Librarian Miss Betty Vance JVurse Mrs. C. M. Whilden Assistant to House Director Miss Edith Zinn Assistant Dean of Students FACULTY ART DEPARTMENT This is a department which intrigues all of us. The gallery with its exhibits, the bulletin boards with their creations from Art Education — these check our pace as we dash to or from class. Memories are connected with this department, whether they be of a headhunter ' s mask or a lyric in pastels. DouGL. s Reynolds, B.F.A.: Chester Colson, A.M. BUSINESS DEPARTMENT Here is the gateway to the world of commerce. Students in this department learn about many of the phases of their broad field. In the professional club. Tomorrow ' s Business Women, they learn firsthand through such projects as a trip to see the inside story of Miller and Rhoads, the large Rich- mond department store. Martha F. Hill, A.M.; Ruth B. Robinson 3 9 EDUCATION DEPARTMENT Many of us at Meredith take courses here. They are, as any learning ex- perience should e. quite meaningful. In fact they arc almost unforgettable. Won ' t you alwa s remember Mr. Dorsett ' s current e ents discussions, Mr. Tyner ' s perfect posture, and the excursions to the surrounding schools with Miss Bell? Student teachers can yet get chills as they think of their all-day teaching. This is one of our outstanding departments. Bunyan Y. Tyner, A.m.; Harry K. Dorsett, A.M.; Lila Bell, M.Ed. 16 FACULTY ENGLISH DEPARTMENT Here everyone of us is affected, and each remembers time spent here; for the experiences and the growth stimulated are lasting in importance and effect. Conferences, book teas, and plays are a part of this department ' s wide scope. M. ' Rv Lynch Johnson, Ph.D.; Louise Lanham, Ph.D.; Norma Rose, Ph.D.; Evelyn da Parma, A.B.; Mamie Hafner, M.A. HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEPART- MENT Remember Toe, heel, toe, and away you go? We weren ' t going back to childhood games, just learning a new folk- dance step. The trips taken by Miss Peterson and the Folk Dance Club were great fun; and of course preparation for May Day was wonderful. The varsity teams and their in- tramural games will also be remembered. Doris Peterson, A.M.; Phyllis Cunningham, A.M. Williams, B.S.; Mary Mackay. y FACULTY HISTORY AND SOCIAL SCIENCE DEPARTMENT This is a large department and all of us have had some contact with it. Remember history notebooks and collateral, E;eograph - maps, and sociology collateral? And of course Dr. Tilley ' s dreams and Mr. Wendt ' s jokes could not be forgotten. Lillian P. W. llace, Ph.D.; Alice B. Keith, Ph.D.; Sarah M. Lemmon, Ph.D.; Leslie V. Syron, Ph.D.; Ethel TiLLEv, Ph.D.; Robert L. Wendt, A.M.; Shirley Strick- land, .A.M. HOME ECONOMICS DEPARTMENT A delightful aroma greets you as you approach the rear of the Science Building. A laboratory group studying foods must be making a practical and probably delicious experi- ment. Senior majors in this department climax their colle ge work by applying it during a month ' s residence in the practice house. Ellen Brewer, A.M.; Jennie M. Hanyen, A.M. 18 FACULTY LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT French, German, Spanish, or Roman, we felt like natives after om- courses, whether we could speak like them or not. C:iubs representing the various language groups highlighted the courses. Songs, dances, and games representative of the countr - imder studv enliven classes. QuENTiN O. McAllister, Ph.D.: Suz. nne D. Freund Ph.D.; Lucy Ann Neblett, A.M.; Shirley VVhit.aker, A.M. M.ARGARET C. M. RTIN, A.M. I MUSIC DEPARTMENT Listen to those noises ! .AH the music majors must be practic- ing simultaneously. But isn ' t it wonderful to have our fine auditorium in use? As the old one was razed this fall, we were grateful for this well-equipped and well-built structure. Harry E. Cooper, Mus.D., F.A.G.O.; Beatrice Donley, B.M.; FoRRESTiNE Whitaker, A.m.; Edwin K. Blanchard, M.Mus. Lit.; Phyllis Weyer, M.Mus.; Suzanne Axworthy, A.M.; Stuart Pratt, Mus.M.; John O ' Steen, M.Mus. 19 FACULTY NATURAL AND PHYSICAL SCIENCES DEPARTMENT Here in our minds eye and ear, we will always retain the memory of the white slips foreboding a Biology ' pop, the aroma of a chemistry experiment on sulphur, or the boom of Dr. Canaday ' s Erase. A varied department of varied memories. I. R • Y.ARBROUGH, Ph.D.: Helen Jo Collins, M.S.: John A. Y. lRbrough, Ph.D.; Robert N. Tulloch, M.S.: Ernest F. C. N. D.AY, Ph.D. RELIGION DEPARTMENT Another department with experiences for all of us is this one. Dr. Mac ' s jokes and maps, and Dr. Crook ' s pops and discussion sessions make lasting impressions. Remember the B.S.U. trips with Miss Garner, the Christmas chapel program with the Crook family on the stage, and the sunrise Easter service! These were high spots in an c entful year. R.ALPH E. McL.MN, Ph.D.: Roger H. Crook, Th.D.; M. xine Corner, Ph.D. 20 LOOK FAMILIAR? • • • ••• 22 • • CLASSES • • HISTORY OF THE SENIOR CLASS You walk slowly, vaguely aware of the tassel tickling your cheek. The moving rhythm seemingly carries you down the aisle . . . a seat between each . . . not too fast now . . . hope my cap is straight. People and more people, yet not one face can you distinguish. Daring not to turn your head you search almost desperately for Mom and Dad . . . Well old gal, this is it! You sit. Someone speaks. But you? Your thoughts are a million miles across the last four years. Remember that first day . . . meeting all those new people. . . . finding new friends and wondering with awe just what the next four years would bring. Those first classes . . . books and more books . . . papers and more papers . . . Palio . . . (and we won that Sophomore year . . . Bells we were!) . . . the Corn Huskin ' Bee . . . and the graduation of our big sisters . . . picking daisies and serenading, and our Junior year, watch- ing with awe once again as the Seniors went through the year . . . wondering if the next year we could even begin to take their place. May Day and sun bathing at the swimming pool . . . lazy spring afternoons and hen parties . . . and now, these days are past and Meredith — every inch covered with happiness — is a part of our past. . . We have covered four college years — we are the seniors. You stand . . . names are called . . . you listen . . . and suddenly you feel bound with loyalty and devotion to each name — each face — and for all the girls before you who must yet walk down this same aisle . . . bound by memories and faces . . . bound by sadness, yet anticipating the years to come, you, a Meredith Senior, accepting with your diploma the responsibility to continue living and teaching as you have been taught. You walk out . . . back up the aisle and out into the sunlight — no longer a Senior, but a college graduate. 24 I SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS Caroline Jackson President Bonny Morgan Vice-President LaVerne Bell Secretary Doris Page Treasurer 25 Meredith College BLANCHE ALLEN ALDRIDGE Kinston, N. C. Phi Business French Club 1, 2; A.A. Board, Soccer Manager 2; Hockey Varsity 2, 3; Soccer Varsity 2, 3: Softball Varsity 2, 3; Monogram Club 2, 3, 4: Folk Dance Club 2, 3; Tyner Education Club 3, 4; V.W.A. Hall Chairman 2, 3; Committee of 100 3; Tomorrow ' s Business Women 3, 4; Student Government Council, Vice-President of ' ann 3, President of Stringfield 4; Nominating Cor DORIS IRENE ALLEN Smithfield, N. C. Phi Religion Freeman Religion Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Counselor 2; B.S.U. Council, Secretary 2, Third ice-President 3, President 4; German Club 3; Committee of 100 3: Chairman Religious Emphasis Week 3; Silver Shield, President 4; Nominating Committee 4; Who Ulio; Dean ' s List. NANCY MIRIAM ALLEN Cherryville, N. C. Phi Stunt 1 ; German Club 2; Astro Secretary 2; Barber Science Club 2, 3, Canaday Math Club 2, 3, 4; Chorus 3: Class Presi dent 3; Dean ' s List. Chemistry 2, Secretary-Treasurer JACQUELYN NELL AMMONS Mars Hill, N. C. Phi Public School Music Mars Hill CoUege: Glee Club 1, 2; Orpheon Club 1, 2, Secretary 1, Vice-President, President 2; Clio Literary Society. Meredith: Chorus 3, 4: Tvner Education Club 3; Folk Dance Club 3, 4; M.E.N.C, 4. Class of Fifty-four MELBA FRANCES BARBOUR Willow Springs, N. C. Astro Biology Barber Science Club 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 4; Chorus 2; Colton English Club 2; German Club 1, 2, Vice- President 2; Y.W.A. 1, 2, 3, 4. MARJORIE ANNE BARNES Smithfield, N. C. Pki Pia May Court 1; Phi Marshal 1; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4, Secretary 3; Folk Dance Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Y.W.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; B.S.U. Council, Music Chairman 2, Second Vice-President 3; MacDowell Music Club 2, 3, 4; S.A.I. 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 3, President 4; M.T.N.A. 3, 4; College Marshal 4; Nominating Committee 4. NELLIE RUTH BARNES Charlotte, N. C. Phi History Committee of 100 1; Freeman Religion Club 1; Phi Literary Award 1; Y.W.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Hall Secretary 3; Palio Award 2; Playhouse 2, 3, 4; Student Govern- ment Council, Sophomore Representative 2, Vice- President of ann 3, President of Vann 4; Stunt Script 3; Kappa Nu Sigma 4, Vice-President; Student League of Women Voters 4; Whos Who; Dean ' s List. MYRA JEAN BATTEN Micro, N. C. Phi Organ Chorus 2, 3; Freeman Religion Club 1, 3, 4, Vice- President 4; German Club 1, 2, 3, President 3; Organ Class President 4; S.A.I. 2, 3, 4, Program Chairman 3, Vice-President 4; Y.W.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Music Chairman 2, Vice-President 3; Dean ' s List 27 Meredith College CHERRIE BARNES BEDDINGFIELD Clayton, N. C. Astro FJmalwn Freeman Religion Club 1 : Spanish Club 1,2; Colton English Club 2, 3; Counselor 2, 3; Tyner Education Club 3, 4; Student Government Council, Vice- President of Stringfield 3, President of Faircloth 4: Dean ' s List. FLORENCE LaVERNE BELL Pittsboro, N. C. Asirn Education Mars Hill College: Archery Club 1, 2; Basketball Club 1, 2: M-Blem Club 1, 2, President 2; Sunday School Officer 2: W.A.A. 2; Superlative; Clio Literary Society. Meredith: Basketball Varsity 3; Hoofprint C:lub 3, 4, Treasurer 4; Tyner Education Club 3, 4, Treasurer 4; .A.. . Board, Basketball Manager 4; Playhouse 4; Class Secretary 4; Y.W.A. 4; Dean ' s List. JUNE CAROLYN BELTON Mount Airy, N. C. Phi Biology French Club 1,2; Committee of 100 1, 2, 3; Folk Dance Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Playhouse 1, 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 4; Y. V..A. 1, 2, 3, 4; A.A. Board, Soccer Manager 3; May Court 3; Soccer arsity 3; Barber Science Club 3, 4; Tyner Education Club 3, 4; Chorus 4; Monogram Club 4; Nominating Committee 4; Phi President 4; Social Standards Committee 4. SARA ANN BLALOCK Lucama, N. C. Voice and Public School Music W 28 Class of Fifty-four PATSY SETZER BLAND Greensboro, N. C. Edu. Class Secretary 1; Folk Dance Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Play- house 1, 2, 3, 4; Stunt 1; Y.W.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Class President 2; Colton English Club 2, 3; Nominating Committee 2, 4; Alpha Psi Omega 3, 4; Silver Shield 3, 4; Student Government Council, Secre- tary 3, President 4; Tyner Religion Club 3, 4; Superlative; Dean ' s List. ANNE LORETTA BRIGGS Leasburg, N. C. Phi Education Mars Hill College: Nonpareil Literary Society; Dean ' s List. Meredith: Y.W.A. 3, 4; Tvner Edu- cation Club 4. [OANNE WEATHERS BROWN Southport, N. C. Phi Religion Hoofprint Club 1: Spanish Club 1; Playhouse 1, 2, 3, 4; May Court 2; Y.W.A. 2, 3; Committee of 100 3; Sextet 3; Stunt 3; Freeman ReUgion Club 3, 4; Chorus 3, 4, President 4; Triple Trio 4; May Queen 4; Phi Chief Marshal 4; Superlative. N.ANCY FRANKLIN BROWN Wilkesboro, N. C. Phi Religion Y.W.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Devotional Chairman 3; Colton English Club 2: Chorus 2, 4; International Re- lations Club 2, 4; Twig Staff 2, 3, 4; Psi Chi Club 3; Freeman Religion Club 3, 4; Playhouse 3, 4; Student League of Women X ' oters 3, 4; Student Government Council, Vice-President of V ' ann 4; Kappa Nu Sigma 4, Secretary-Treasurer. 4 Meredith College THEA ANN BURGESS Pinetops, N. C. PATRICIA ANN BYRD Mamers, N. C. Phi Education Campbell College: Chorus 1, 2, Secretary 2; Dra- matics Club 1, 2, Secretary 2; Y.W.A. 1, 2; B.S.U. Executive Council 2; College Marshal 2; Epsilon Pi Eta Honor Society 2; May Queen 2; Pme Burr Annual Staff, Co-Editor 2; Superlative. Meredith: Freeman Religion Club 3, 4; Tyner Edu Club 3, 4: Y.W.A. 3, 4, Program Chairman Dean ' s List. VIVIAN ANN BYRD Bunnlevel, N. C. Phi English Campbell College: College Marshal 1; Student Government Representative 1; Y.W.A. 1, 2: B.S.U. Executive Council 2; Epsilon Pi Eta Honor Societv 2: Superlative. Meredith: Stunt 3; Colton English Club 3, 4; Y.W.A. 3, 4, Hall Leader 3; Twig Staff 4, .Assistant Editor. BEULAH CAMERON Gary, N. C. L. MISS MEREDITH Patricia Bland 31 • if Meredith College NORMA JANE CAMPBELL Fieldale, Va. Aslr, Rrlii Madison College: Glee Club 1; Y.W.C.A. Cabinet 1. Meredith: Chorus 2, 4; Committee of 100 2. 3; Freeman Religion Club 2, 3, 4, Social Chairman: Y.W.A. 2, 3, 4, Hall Chairman 2; Summer School Student Government Council 3: B.S.U. Council, Treasurer 3, Second Vice-President 4; Tyner Edu- cation Club 3, 4; International Relations Club 4: May Court 4; JVho ' s Who. ANNE CARROLL CARTER Reidsville, N. C. Plii Education Mars Hill College: Volunteers for Christ 1. 2; Y.W.A. 1, 2: Dramateers 2; Folk Dance Club 2; Glee Club 2: Science Honor Club 2; Sunday School Officer 2: B.T.U. President 2; Clio Literary Society. Meredith: Y.W.A. 3, 4; Tyner Education Club 4. BETTY KATHRYN CARTER Reidsville, N. C. Astro Education Colton English Club 2: Tyner Education Club 3. 4. RUTH MOORE CHAMPION Raleigh, N. C. Astro Religion . stro Council 1; Canterbury Club 1, 2, 3, 4— Regional Canterbury Commission 2, 3, 4, Secre- tary 3, Delegate-at-Large 4; National Canterbury Association Delegate 3; A. A. Board 2; Hockey Varsity 1, 2, 3, 4; Speedball Varsity 2; Soccer Varsity 3; Softball Varsity 3; Monogram Club 2, 3, 4. 32 Class of Fifty-four Phi Stun 3, 4; 2, 3 Co MARY ANN CHANDLER Burlington, N. C. Chaii Education Program Committee Cast : Y.W.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Hall Chairman 2; Counselor Committee of 100 3; Student Government cil, Vice-President of Stringfield 3, Chief Counselor 4; Tyner Education Club 3, 4; Nominating Committee 4; Superlative; Who-s Who; Dean ' s List. ANNE JOHNSON CLARK Varina, N. C. Pht Mathematics Class Secretary 2: Canaday Math Club 2, 3, 4, Re- porter 3; Sigma Pi Alpha 2, 3; Barber Science Club 3, 4, Vice-President 3: Chorus 3, 4; Student Govern- ment Council, ' ice-President of Faircloth 3, Council Vice-President 4; Tyner Education Club 3, 4; Silver Shield 4; ]S ' ho ' s Who; Dean ' s List. J. NE PURDY CONDREY Enfield, N. C. Phi Committee of 100 1; Freeman Religion Club 1; House Council 1; Y.W.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Devotional Vice-President 4; Folk Dance Club 2, 3; Chorus 2, 3, 4; MacDowell Music Club 2, 3, 4, Vice-Presi- dent 4; International Relations Club 2, 3, 4, Secre- tary 4; Playhouse 3, 4; Tyner Education Club 3, 4; Twig Staff 4. VIRGINIA BROOKS CORBETT Fayetteville, N. C. History 33 4.- Meredith College ELIZABETH JEANNETTE CRENSHAW Spartanburg, S. C. Astro Business Astro Marshal 2, Chief Marshal 4; May Court 2, Maid of Honor 4; Counselor 2, 3; Playhouse 2, 3, 4; Tomorrow ' s Business Women 3, 4; A.A. Board 4; Acorn Staff 4. IRMA JEAN CURRY Anniston, Ala. Astro Chemistry Jacksonville State College. Meredith: Folk Dance Club 2, 3, 4; Canaday Math Club 3; Spanish Club 3; Barber Science Club 3, 4. LUETTA JANE CUTTS Stovall, N. C. Folk Dance Club 3, 4; Tyner Ed SARAH MAY DALE HomeviUe. ' a. Education Phi Home Economics Club 3, 4. Freeman Religion Club 1. 2; Home Economics Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Y.W.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Colton English Club 2; Counselor 2; Playhouse 2, 3, 4. W 34 MOST POPULAR Ann Lovell 35 Meredith College PEGGY JO DALRYMPLE Raleigh, N. C. Phi Busim-ss French Club 1, 2; Colton EngUsh Club 2, 3; To- morrow ' s Business Women 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 3: Registrar for Elections 3; Oak Leaves Staff 3, Editor Playhouse Dean ' s List. Nominating Co SALLY COOPER DEAN Louisburg, N. C. Astro Education Hoofprint Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Secretary 1, 2, President 3, 4; Spanish Club 1. 2; Horsemanship Award 3; A. A. Board 3, 4; Tyner Education Club 3, 4; Dean ' s List. S-iXVL TOLAR DEANS St. Pauls, N. C. Phi Religion Committee of 100 1, 2, 3; Y.W.A. 1, 2, 3, 4: Colton English Club 2; B.S.U. Council 2, 3, 4; Freeman Religion Club 2, 3, 4; Tyner Education Club 3; Chorus 4; International Relations Club 4. BARBARA JEAN DICKENS Mount Gilead, N. C. Astro Education Freeman ReUgion Club 1; Y.W.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior- Senior Banquet Committee 3; Stunt Committee 3; Tyner Education Club 3, 4; Acorn Staff 4. f Class of Fifty-four RUTH LENNON DOWELL Boardman, N. C. Astro Education Mars Hill College: B.T.U. President; Orpheon Club; Volunteers for Christ; Nonpareil Literary Society; Y.W.A. Meredith: Chorus 2; Sociology Club 2; German Club 2, 3; Student League of Women ' oters 3; Tyner Education Club 3, 4; Mrs. Club 4. ANN BURWELL DRAUGHON WMtakers, N. C. ■■istro Educatk Spanish Club 1; Y.W.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Folk Dane Club 3; Tyner Education Club 3, 4, Secretary ' PATRICIA JE.AN EBERHART Raleigh, N. C. Astro English Astro Council 2; Vice-President of Day Students 2; Counselor 2; Twig Staff 3; Colton English Club 3, 4, President 4; Oak Leaves Staff 4; Playhouse 4, Cast of As You Like It. CORNELIA .ANNE EDWARDS Charleston, S. C. Astro Mathematics Mars Hill College: Spanish Club 2; Nonpareil Literary Society 2. Meredith: Canaday Math Club 3, 4. 37 fl Meredith College MARGARET LARUE EDWARDS Raleigh, N. C. Pl„ Educalion Astro Tyner Education Club 4. SARA ELIZABETH EDWARDS Savannah, Ga. Art Greensboro College 3: Irving Society; Art Club; Church Choir; United Daughters of the Confed- eracy. Meredith: French Club 1; Modern Dance Group 1; B.S.U. Council, Episcopal Church Repre- sentative 2; Canterbury Club 1, 2, 4, Secretary 2; Acorn Staff 4. ALYCE MARIE EPLEY N ' aldese, N. C. Ph, Bimms! Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Y.W.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Colton English Club 2; Sociology Club 2; Twig Staff 2, 3; Folk Dance Club 2, 3, 4; Chairman Junior-Senior Banquet 3; Junior Guide 3; Phi Vice-President 3; Playhouse 3, 4; Tomorrow ' s Business Women 3, 4, Program Chairman 4; Student League of Women Voters 3, 4; N.C. State Student Legislature 3, 4, Registrar 4; Interim Council S.S.L. 3, 4; Oak Leaves Staff, Associate Editor 4; Dean ' s List. RUTH GALLOWAY Supply, N. C. Phi Mathematics Y.W.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, HaU Chairman 1, Hall Secretary 4; Canaday Math Club 2, 3, 4; International Re- lations Club 3; Chorus 4; Student League of Women X ' oters 4. FRIENDLIEST Alstine Salter Meredith College BETTY LEE GARDNER Angler, N. C. Astro An Hoofprint Club 1, 2, 3, Publicity Chairman 3: Y.VV.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Hall Chairman 1; Spanish Club 2; Tyner Education Club 4. LOU ELLEN GARDNER Pinetops, N. C. Astro Education French Club 1; Y.W.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Hall Secretary 1 : Colton English Club 3: Folk Dance Club 3; Tyner Education Club 3, 4; Freeman Religion Club 4; International Relations Club 4; House Council 4; Student Government Council, President of Brewer 4; Dean ' s List. SHIRLEY ANNE GRAHAM Windsor, N. C. Astro Home Economics Home Economics Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 1, 2, President 2: Hoofprint Club 2, 3, 4, Secretary 3: May Court 3; Tvner Education Club 4; Astro Marshal 4. MILDRED IV.ANS GREEN Tarboro, N. C. Astro Home Economics Home Economics Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Chairman Social Committee 3, Chairman Scrap-Book Committee 4: Colton English Club 2, 3; Folk Dance Club 2, 3; Playhouse 2, 3, 4, Chairman Props Committee 3, Chairman Costumes Committee 4; Junior-Senior Banquet Committee 3; Student Government As- sociation, ' ice-President of ' ann 4; Dean ' s List. Class of Fifty-four BETTY ANN GRIFFIN Marshville, N. C. MARY JOGILE GRIFFIN Red Oak, N. C. Phi Home Economics Y.W.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 2; Sigma Pi Alpha 2, 3; Home Economics Club 2, 3, 4; Chorus 3; Summer School Student Government Council 3; Barber Science Club 3, 4, Secretary 4; Hoofprint Club 3, 4; Playhouse 3, 4, Treasurer 4; Tyner Education Club 4; Dean ' s List. CAROLYN WALLACE HALL Carthage, N. C. Astro Granddaughters ' Club ? and Public School Music 3, 4; German Club; Chorus 2, 3, 4; Sextet 3; Triple Trio 4; Tyner SONNYA CHRISTINE HAMILTON Walterboro, S. C. itional Relations Club; Sigma Pi Alpha Education Club 3, 4; MacDowell Music Club 4; M.E.N.C. 4. 41 Meredith College DOROTHY ESTELLE HAMPTON Winston-Salem, N. C. Astro History Y.VV.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Hall Chairman 1; Colton English Club: Chorus 2, 4; Meredith Ensemble; B.S.U. Council, Publicity Chairman 2, Church Repre- sentative 3, B.T.U. Representative 4: International Relations Club 3, 4, Vice-President 3: N.C. Inter- national Relations Club, Secretary 4; Playhouse 4; Cast of As You Like It. Pki Mars Hill College: STATHA ZOE HARMON Bessemer City, N. C. Edu, l.T.U. Officer 1,2; Co-Chairman Mission Council 2; Volunteers for Christ 1, 2, Officer 2; Y.T.C. 1, 2; Y.W.A. 1, 2; Clio Literary Society. Meredith: Y.W.A. 3, 4, Hall Chairman 3, 4; Chorus 4; Tyner Education Club 4. REBECCA WOMBLE HAYNES Raleigh, N. C. Astro Education Spanish Club 1,2: Wesley Foundation Council and Board 1; Counselor 2; Tyner Education Club 4; Dean ' s List. P.ATSY CAROLINE HINSON Lancaster, S. C. P ii English Mars Hill College: Clio Literary Society. Meredith: Colton English Club 3, 4; Y.W.A. 3, 4; Tyner Education Club 4. BEST ALL-ROUND TOWN STUDENT Jacqueline Norris Meredith College NELLIE BLANCHE HODGE Raleigh, N. C. Phi Religion Freeman Religion Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Treas urer 4; Y.W.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Community Missions Chairman 4; Committee of 100 3; Psi Chi Club 4. ELIZ.-VBETH IRENE HUNTER Cary, N. C. Plii Business Committee of 100 2; French Club 2; Y.W.A. 2; Tomorrow ' s Business Women 2, 3, 4; Folk Dance Club 3; Junior Guide 3; Junior-Senior Banquet Committee 3; Student League of Women Voters 3; Psi Chi Club 3, 4; Kappa Nu Sigma 4; Sigma Pi Alpha 4, Secretary 4; Twig Staff 4. ANN WARD IPOCK New Bern, N. C. Astro Busimss Spanish Club 1, 2, 3; Granddaughters ' Club 1, 2, 3, 4, President 4; Sigma Pi Alpha 1, 2, 3, 4: Play- house 2, 3; Twig Staff 2, 3; Colton English Club 2, 3, 4; Folk Dance Club 3; Tomorrow ' s Business Women 3, 4, President 4; Tyner Education Club 3, 4; Dean ' s List. CAROLINE LUPO JACKSON Tabor City, N. C. Phi Spanish Stunt 1, 2; Spanish Club 1, 2, 3, 4, President 3; Y.W.A. 2, 3, 4, Hall Secretary 2; A.A. Board, Swimming Manager 3; Class Secretary 3; Sigma Pi Alpha 3, 4; Class President 4; Chorus 4; Free- man Religion Club 4; Nominating Committee 4; Phi Sergeant-at-.- rms 3; Social Standards Com- mittee 4; Tyner Education Club 4. 44 Class of Fifty-four DORIS BLAIR JAMES Marshville, N. C. Phi Religion Wingate Jr. College: B.S.U. Executive Council 2; Masque and Wig Club 2, 3, Drama Productions; O ' Henry Society 2, Secretary-Treasurer 2, Sponsor 2; Student Government Council, President of Stewart 2; Volunteer Band 2, Vice-President 2; W.K. Club 2, President 2; Y.W.A. 2, Vice-President 2; Miss Wingate of 1952. Meredith: Y.W.A. Circle Leader 3; Freeman Religion Club 3, 4; Psi Chi aub4. NANCY McMillan johnson Tarboro, N. C. A stro Business Granddaughters ' Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Secretary 2; Hoofprint Club 1, 2, 3, 4, President 2, Treasurer 3; .A. A. Board, Riding Manager 2; Tomorrow ' s Business Women 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 4; Chorus 3, 4; Social Standards Committee 3, 4; .4™™ Staff, Business Manager 4. MELISSA MATTHEWS JONES Laurinburg, N. C. Phi English Sigma Pi Alpha 1; Granddaughters ' Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Counselor 2, 3; Folk Dance Club 3; International Relations Club 3; Colton English Club 3, 4, Vice- President 4; Kappa Nu Sigma 3, 4; Dean ' s List. JEAN JOURNIGAN JOYNER Henderson, N. C. Phi History German Club 1,2; Chorus 2, 3, 4; Canaday Math Club 2, 3; International Relations Club 3; Student League of Women Voters 3, 4, Publicity Chairman 3, President 4; N.C. State Student Legislature 3, 4; Interim Council S.S.L. 3, 4; Dean ' s List. 45 Meredith College EDNA GENENERETTE KEENE Mt. Olive, N. C. Astro Eiiiicalinn East Carolina College: Home Economics Club 1; W.A.A. 1, 2; Education Club 2. Meredith; Basket- ball Varsity 3, Captain: Chorus 3: Playhouse 3, 4; Tyner Education Club 4. PEGGY SHERARD KIRBY Charlotte, N. C. Sociology ANNE KIRKMAN Raleigh, N. C. DORIS KNOTT Knightdale, N. C. Ph, Hutory French Club 1; Granddaughters ' Club 1, 2, 3, 4. Reporter 2, ice-President 3; Y.W.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Circle Leader 1; Sigma Pi Alpha 2, 3, 4, Secretary 3; Freeman Religion Club 3; International Relations Club 3, 4; Student League of Women X ' oters 3, 4, Secretary-Treasurer 3; N.C. State Student Legis- lature 3. 4. WITTIEST Mary Thorp 47 Meredith College Phi French Club Y.W.A. 1, 2, Club 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 3; DOROTHY KNOTT Knightdale, N. C. Mathematics 1; Granddaughters ' Club 1, 2, 3, 4; 3, 4, Hall Secretary 4; Canaday Math President 3, Social Chairman 4; Phi Sarber Science Club 3, 4. BETTY AILEEN LANE Greensboro, N. C. Astro Chemistry Alpha Rho Tau 1 ; Spanish Club 1 ; Palio Costume Committee 1, 2; Stunt Costume Committee 1, 3: Counselor 2; Sociology Club 2, 3: A. A. Board, Archerv Manager 2, Hockey Manager 3; Y.W.A. 2, 3, 4: ' Astro Marshal 3; Barber Science Club 3, 4; Folk Dance Club 3; Psi Chi Club 3; Astro President 4; Nominating Committee 4; Social Standards Committee 4. MARJORIE ANN LANE Selma, N. C. Phi Religion MacDowell Music Club 1; Y.W.A. 1, 2, 3, Hall Secretary 2; Barber Science Club 2; Freeman Re- ligion Club 2, 3, 4, Secretary 2; Tyner Education Club 3, 4; Canaday Math Club 4; Dean ' s List. SARA JOHANNA LANGDON Monroe, N. C. Class of Fifty-four 1 PATTIE MARIE LOFTIN Weaverville, N. C. Aslro History Hoofprint Club 1; International Relations Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Publicity Chairman 3, Vice-President 4; Colton English Club 2; Sociology Club 2, 3; Student League of Women Voters 3; A. A. Board, College Health Chairman 4; Dean ' s List. ARDELIA ANN LOVELL Clinton, N. C. Astro Education A. A. Board, Freshman Representative 1, Secretary 2, Monogram Club President 3, A. A. Board Presi- dent 4; Monogram Club 2, 3, 4; Soccer Varsity 1,2; Hockey Varsity 1, 2, 3, 4; Softball Varsity 1,3; Basketball ' arsity 2, 3; Best-All-Round Athlete 2; Stunt 1; Colton English Club 2; Spanish Club 2; Tyner Education Club 3, 4; Nominating Com- mittee 4; Superlative; Dean ' s List. NANCY CAROLYN McGINNIS Ellenboro, N. C. Phi Home Economics Home Economics Club 1, 2, 3; Spanish Club 1, 2, 3, Treasurer 3; Tyner Education Club 2; Y.W.A. 1, 2, 3; Dean ' s List. KATHRYN DORIS McMILLAN Fayetteville, N. C. Phi Education Palio Costume Committee Chairman 1; Stunt Costume Committee Chairman 2, Props Committee 3: Committee of 100 2; Colton English Club 2, 3, 4; Playhouse 2, 3, 4; Y.W.A. 2, 3, 4; B.S.U. Council, Church Representative 3; Class Treasurer 3; Student Government Council, Vice-President of Faircloth 4; Treasurer of Religious Focus Week 3; Tyner Edu- cation Club 3, 4, Vice-President 4; House Council 4. 1 - t1 Meredith College CATHERINE THOMSON McRACKAN Southport, N. C. Phi Education Spanish Club 1; Granddaughters ' Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Reporter 3; Y.W.A. 2, 3, 4; Soccer Varsity 2; Speed- ball Varsity 3; Hockey Varsity 3, 4; Monogram Club 3, 4; Tyner Education Club 3, 4; A.A. Board, Hockey Manager 4; Psi Chi Club 4; Dean ' s List. REBECCA DOUGLAS McRACKAN Southport, N. C. Phi Education Spanish Club 1; Granddaughters Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Secretary 3: YAV.A. 2, 3, 4; Soccer arsity 2; Speed- ball X ' arsitv 3; Hockey Varsity 3, 4; Monogram Club 3, 4; Tyner Education Club 3, 4; A.A. Board. Individual Sports Manager 4; Psi Chi Club 4; Dean ' s List. MARY GORDON MAXWELL High Point. N. C. Phi Religion Freeman Religion Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Mce-President 3; Granddaughters ' Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Govern- ment Council, Freshman Representative 1, ' ice- PresidentofBrewer4;Y.W.. ' . 1,2, 3, 4, Vice-President 2; Counselor 2, 3, 4; Committee ol 100 3; Dean ' s List. Phi BETTY . NN MILLER Florence, S. C. gan Y.W.A. 1; Palio Committee 1: German Club 1, 2; Chorus 2, 3, 4, Accompanist 4; Folk Dance Club 2, 3, 4; S.A.I. 2, 3, 4; Twi! Staff 3; Manager S.A.I. Music Store 3, 4; Organ Class Program Chairman 4. 50 MOST INTELLECTUAL Phyllis Trible 5f Meredith College ANNE CAROL MOORE Raleigh, N. C. Astro Busim-ss Oak Leaves Staff 1, 2, 3, 4; Sigma Pi Alpha 1, 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 3; Spanish 1, 2; Colton English Club 2; Tomorrow ' s Business Women 2, 3, 4; Y.W.A. 3, 4; Acorn Staff, Assistant Editor 4; Dean ' s BONNY LYNN MORGAN Benson, N. C. Phi Biology Chorus 1: Folk Dance Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Y.W.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Counselor 2, 3; .A. A. Board 2, 3, 4; Soccer Varsity 2: Hockey N ' arsity 2, 4; Monogram Club 2, 3, 4. Vice-President 4: Barber Science Club 2, 3, 4; Hoofprint Club 2, 3, 4; Playhouse 2, 3, 4; Class Vice-President 4; Silver Shield 4, Vice-Presi- dent 4; Sup erlative; Who s Who; Dean ' s List. DOROTHY TAYLOR MORGAN Raleigh, N. C. Phi Educalio Y.W.A. 1, 2, 3, Hall Officer 3: Freeman Religio; Club 2, 3; Tvner Education Club 3, 4. ELIZABETH .ANNE MORG. N Colonial Beach, Va. Phi Chemistry Home Economics Club 1, 2; Playhouse 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 3, President 4; Sigma Pi . lpha 1, 2, 3, 4, President 3; Twig Staff 1, 2, .Associate Editor 2; Y.W.A. 1, 2, 3; Committee of 100 2, Counselor 2, 3; Folk Dance Club 2, 3; Barber Science Club 2, 3, 4; Nominating Committee 4; Dean ' s List. 52 Class of Fifty-four LUCY KATE MORRISON Roseboro, N. C. Sociology Basketball 1; Hockey 1; Spanish Club 1, 2, 3: Colton English Club 2; Sociology Club : Club 3, 4. 3, 4; Folk Dance JEAN EVONNE MORTON Jacksonville, N. C. Phi Spanish Spanish Club 1, 2. 3, 4, Secretary 4; V.W.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Colton English Club 2; Stunt 2; Wes Ral Presby Staff, Editor 2; Junior Guide 3: Sigma Pi Alpha 3, 4, Treasurer 4: Tyner Education Club 3, 4; Oak Leaves Staff 4; Dean ' s List. FREIDA MAXCINE MOSS Aberdeen, N. C. Phi Education Gardner Webb College; B.S.U. Council 2; Inter- national Relations Club 2; Marshal 2: Y.W.A. 1, 2. Meredith: Y.W.A. 3, 4; Tyner Education Club 4. JACQUELYN ANN NORRIS Raleigh, N. C. Phi Religion German Club 1; Committee of 100 1, 2, 3; Freeman Religion Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Counselor 2; Colton English Club 2, 3; Y.W.A. 3, Program Chairman 3; Student Government Council, 1st Vice-President of Day Students 3, President of Day Students 4; Psi Chi Club 3, 4, Secretary 3; Chorus 4; Nominating Committee 4; Superlative; Dean ' s List. itt- 53 Meredith College PATRICIA DA TS O ' QUINN Lillington, N. C. Granddaughters Club 1, 2, 3 Home Economics Club 2, 3, Club 2, 3, 4, Social Chairman Home E(omim Spanish Club Tvner Educatit LORETTE HOBBS OGLESBY Hamilton, N. C. Aslro hiiolii i Freeman Religion C:iub 1: Tui Staff 1 . 2. 3. 4. Editor 4; Y. .A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Stunt Script Committee 2; Colton English Club 2, 3, 4, Publicity Chairman 3; A.A. Board 3; Hoofprint Club 3, 4; Playhouse 3, 4: Psi Chi Club 3, 4; Tyner Education Club 3, 4: Nominating Committee 4; Silver Shield 4. BETTY LOU OLI E Apex, N. C. Phi Organ German Club 1, 2; Y.W.A. I, 2, 3, 4, Hall Chairman 3; Chorus 2, 3; S.A.I. 2, 3, 4; B.S.U. Council 4; Freeman Religion Club 4. BETTY ROSE OWENS Whitev-ille, N. C. Phi Educolnm Mars Hill College: Y.W.A. 1, 2; Sunday School Officer 2; Clio Literary Society. Meredith: Tyner Education Club 3, 4; Y. W.A. 3, 4. MOST ATHLETIC Jean Pace Meredith College JEAN SHIRLEY PACE Millbrook, N. C. Phi Biology Playhouse 1, 2, 3, 4; Colton English Club 2; Alpha Psi Omega 2, 3, Treasurer 4; Barber Science Club 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 3, 4; A. A. Board 2, 3, V ' ice- President 4; Monogram Club 2, 3, 4; Soccer N ' arsity 1, 2, 3; Softball ' arsity 1, 2, 3; Hockey N ' arsity 2, 3, 4: Best-All-Round Athlete 3: Superlative; Dean ' s List. FALLIE DORIS PAGE MorrisviUe, N. C. Phi EducaUon Spanish Club 1, 2, Secretary 2; Granddaughters Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Y.W.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Hall Secretary 3: Tyner Education Club 3, 4; Class Treasurer 4. BETTY LOU PASCHALL Durham, N, C. Phi Religion Mars Hill College: B.T.U. Officer 1, 2; Glee Club 1, 2; Sunday School Officer 1, 2; Y.W.A. 1, 2; Cheerleader 2; M-Blem Club 2; Clio Literary Society, Officer 2. Meredith: Freeman Religion Club 3, 4; Y.W.A. 3, 4; Chorus 4; Folk Dance Club 4. HAZEL RAE PHILLIPS Scotland Neck, N. C. Phi Business Y.W.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Hall Chairman 3; Tomorrow ' s Business Women 3, 4; Tyner Education Club 3, 4; Student League of Women Voters 4; Dean ' s List. 56 Class of Fifty-four FLORENCE ELIZABETH POWERS Cerro Gordo, N. C. Aslro Education Campbell College: Basketball 1, 2: Chorus 1, 2; Spanish Club 1, 2; Y.W.A. 1, 2; Dramatics 2; Women ' s House Council. Meredith: Y.W.A. 3, 4; Tyner Education Club 4. DOROTHY LUCILLE PRICKET Burlington, N. C. P ii Religion Home Economics Club 1, 2; Y.W.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Circle Program Chairman 1, Campus Program Chairman 2, President 4; Colton English Club 2; Oak Leaves Staff 2; Committee of 100 2, 3; Coun- selor 2, 3; Freeman Religion Club 2, 3, 4, Publicity Chairman 3; Tyner Education Club 2, 3, 4; B.S.U. Council, Program Chairman 3, Y.W.A. President 4; Chorus 4. BARBARA ANNE PROPST Charlotte, N. C. Astro Education Stunt Committee 1; Folk Dance Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 2; Chorus 2, 3, 4; Junior Guide 3; Twig Staff 3, 4, Business Manager 4. MARGARET ANN QUAY Harrisburg, N. C. Aslro Mathematics Spanish Club 1, 2; Canaday Math Club 2, 3, 4, Vice-President 3, Reporter 4; Barber Science Club 3, 4; Student Government Council, Vice-President of Faircloth 4. 57 Meredith College JULIA THERESA RAYNOR Ahoskie, N. C. Y.W.A.; Freeman Religion Club; Tyner Edt Club; Playhouse, Committee Chairman 3; Barber Science Club, President 4; Twig Staff, Chorus 3. BARBARA JONES REDDEN Liberty, N. C. Wake Forest College 1, 2. Meredith: Tyner Edu cation Club 3, 4, President 4; Dean ' s List. MARY BRYAN REID Whitakers, N. C. Phi Voice German Club 1,2; Folk Dance Club 2, 3; Chorus 2, 3, 4, Librarian 3, Vice-President 4; MacDowell Music Club 2, 3, 4, President 4; Y.W.A. 2, 3, 4; Committee of 100 3; Stunt Committee 3; Sextet 3; Phi Sergeant-at-Arms 4; Triple Trio 4. MARTHA ALICE RENFRO Wendell. N, C. Phi Chemistry Hoofprint Club 1 ; French Club 1, 2; Colton English Club 2; Phi Treasurer 2; Counselor 3; Stunt Com- mittee 3; Barber .Science Club 3, 4, Reporter 3, Vice- President 4; Phi Marshal 4; Student Go- Council, Vice-President of Faircloth 4. 58 MOST ORIGINAL Charleen Swanzey Meredith College BARBARA ANN RICE Rocky Mount, N. C. Phi English Stunt Committee 1, 2, 3; Chorus 2, 3, 4; Folk Dance Club 2, 3, 4; Twig Staff 2, 3, 4; Junior Guide 3; Rush Week Chairman 3; Acorn Staff 3, 4; Colton English Club 3, 4, Browsing Room Chairman 3, Nice-President 4; Playhouse 3, 4; Tyner Edu- cation Club 3, 4. DOROTHY JE. N ROBERTSON Union Mills, N. C. Phi Education Gardner Webb College: International Relations Club 1 ; Glee Club 1,2; Literary Club 1, 2; Woman ' s Athletic Program 1, 2; Y.W.A. 1, 2; Choir 2; Dramatics Club 2; Mental Hygiene Society 2. Meredith: Tyner Education Club 3, 4; Y.W.A. 2, 3, Hall Chairman 4. MARY ROSE RUMMAGE Albemarle, N. C. pfii Public School Music MacDowell Music Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Y.W.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Council 3; Folk Dance Club 2, 3; M.T.N.A. 3; M.E.N.C. 4. Astro Class Co . LSTINE FAY S. LTER Bass River, Mass. Hislorjy President 1; Committee of 100 1; Nominating German Club 2, 3; Student Govern- ment Council, Sophomore Representative 2, Treas- urer 3: Monogram Club 2, 3, 4. President 4; Folk Dance Club 3: International Relations Club 3; Sigma Pi . lpha 3, 4, ice-President 3; Soccer Varsity 1, 2; Hockey ' arsity 4; Softball ' arsity 1, 2, 3; Freeman Religion Club 4; Superlative. 60 Class of Fifty-four BETTY JOYCE SANDERLIN Windsor, N. C. French Club 1, 2; Y.W.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 2, 3, ' 5. A. I. 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 3; Freeman Religion Club ' CELIA CAROLYN SAWYER Elizabeth City, N. C. Phi Education Freeman Religion Club 1 ; Spanish Club 1 ; Cheer- JEANNETTE SCOTT Wilmington, N. C. Phi Mathematics Granddaughters ' Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Y.W.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Council 3; Canaday Math Club 2, 3, 4, Secretary- Treasurer 3, President 4; Junior Guide 3; Barber Science Club 3, 4; B.S.U. Council 4. BETTY LOUISE SMITH Holland, Va. Astro Soci ology Chowan College: Class Vice-President 1; Chowanoka Editor 1; Women ' s Judiciary Secretary 1. Meredith: Chorus 2; Twig Staff 3; Sociology Club 3, 4, Presi- dent 4; Counselor 4; Psi Chi Club 4; Kappa Nu Sigma 4; Dean ' s List. 61 I? © Meredith College ELIZABETH MARSHALL SMITH Bladenboio, N. C:. Astro Eilucalion Mars Hill Colletie: Glee Club 2; Nonpareil Literary Society. Meredith; Chorus 3, 4; Y W.A. 3, 4. Hall Chairman 4; Tyner Education Club 4. ALICE JOHNSON SPELL Clinton, N. C. Phi Religion YAV.A. 1, 2. 3: Colton English Club 2, 3; Freeman Religion Club 2, 3; Student Government Council. ice-President of Brewer 3. MARY OLIVE SPIXEY MARY LOUISE STEPHENS Wilson, N. C. Garner, N. C. istn Education . Phi [nternational Relations Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Librarian 1; Spanish Club 1, 2; Y.W.A. 1, 2, Devotional Chairman 1: Tyner Education Club 3, 4, Publicity Chairman 4; A. A. Board, Badminton Manager 4. 62 li M MOST VERSATILE Bonny Morgan Meredith College MARGELEE STEWART LiUington, N. C. Phi Religion Basketball 1 ; Stunt Cast 1 ; Freeman Religion Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Y.W.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Hall Chairman 1; International Relations Club 2; Phi Chaplain 2; Twig Staff 2; Folk Dance Club 2, 3; Chorus 2, 3, 4; Playhouse 2, 3, 4; Tyner Education Club 3, 4; Colton EngUsh Qub 4. MARY BROOKS STONE Shelby, N. C. Astro Sociology Palio Committee 1; Spanish Club 1, 2; Playhouse 2, 3; Counselor 2, 4; Sociology Club 2, 3, 4; Astro Secretary 3; Y.W.A. 3; Student Government Coun- cil, Vice-President of Stringfield 3; Psi Chi Club 3, 4; A. A. Board, Tennis Manager 4. SALLIE KAY SUGG Snow Hill, N. C. Astro Education East CaroUna College: Y.W.C.A. 1. Meredith: French Club 2, 3; Tyner Education Club 3, 4; Wesley Foundation Secretary 3, Dorm Organization 3, 4, Paper Staff 3, 4, Vice-President 4; Y. V.. , 2, 3, 4. FRANCES CHARLEEN SWANZEY Charlotte, N. C. Astro English . stro Sergeant-at-Arms 2, Vice-President 3; Chorus 2; Acorn Staff 2, 3, 4; Colton English Club 2, 3, 4; Playhouse 2, 3, 4; Class ' ice-President 3; Stunt Cast 4; Alpha Psi Omega 3, 4; Tyner Education Club 4; Superlative; Dean ' s List. 64 Class of Fifty-four CHARLOTTE VANCE TAYLOR Raleigh, N. C. Asirn ' Hnhoy Spanish Club 1, 2; Vice-President of Day Students 2, 3: Iwig Staff 3; Colton English Club 4; Inter- national Relations Club 4; Tyner Education Club 4. EVELYN WAUGH TAYLOR Astro Home Economics W.C.U.N.C: 4-H Club 1, 2, Vice-President 2; Home Economics Club 1, 2; Alethian Society. Meredith: Home Economics Club 3, 4, President 4; Mrs. Club 3, 4, Treasurer 3; Colton English Club 4; Tyner Education Club 4; May Court 4; Dean ' s List. BOBBYE MARIE TEACHEY Rose Hill, N. C. J.- NE WILLIAMSON TEAGUE Clinton, N. C. Astro Home Economics Freshman Hockey Stick 1 ; Spanish Club 1 ; Y.W.A. 1, 2, 3; Hockey Varsity 1, 2, 3; Home Economics Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Committee of 100, Treasurer 2: Counselor 2; A. A. Board, Treasurer 2, Vice-President 3; Folk Dance Club 2, 3; Monogram Club 2, 3, 4; Hoofprint Club 3; Home Economics Province III, Vice-President 3; Student Government Council Social Standards Chairman 4: Who ' s Who. Meredith College ANNE RUTH THAMES Star, N. C. Pht Education Mars Hill College: International Relations Club 1, 2; Sunday School Officer 2: Y.T.C. 1, 2, Nice- President 2; Clio Literary Society, Literary Critic 2. Meredith: Tyner Education Club 4; Y.W.A. 4. MARY EUGENL THORP Oxford, N. C. Astro Education Peace College: Sigma Phi Kappa 1, 2; Phi Theta Kappa Honorary Society 2; International Re- lations Club 2; Lotus Staff 2; Papyrus Club 2; Honor Roll. Meredith: Tyner Education Club 3, 4; Super- lative. AUDREY GARRIS TODD Raleigh, N. C:. EVA NL RGARET TOWNSEND Fair Bluff, N. C. Phi Campbell College: Creek Pebbles Staff 1; B.S.U. Council 2; Choir, .Accompanist 2; House Council 2; Epsilon Pi Eta Honor .Society 2: May Court 2; Spanish Club, N ' ice-President 2: Superlative; Dean s List. Meredith: Sigma Pi .Alpha 3, 4, ' ice-President 4; Spanish Club 3, 4, President 4; Tvner Edu Club 4. k ; ; 5 zm CUTEST Mary Ann Chandler 67 Meredith College PHYLLIS LOU TRIBBLE Richmond, ' a. Asiro Religion Freeman Religion C:lub 1, 2, 3, 4; Y.VV.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Devotional Chairman 2; Class Treasurer 2; Folk Dance Club 2, 3; Colton English Club 2, 3, 4; Committee of 100 3; Kappa Nu Sigma 3, 4, Presi- dent 4: B.S.U. Council, Program Chairman 4; International Relations Club 4; Superlative; Dean ' s List. JEAN WEBB TROGDEN Asheboro, N. C. Astro Home Economics Lees-McRac College 1, 2. Meredith: Home Club 3. 4; Mrs. t:lub 3, 4, President 4; Dean ' s List. MARY ELLEN UPCHLRC:H Durham, N. C. Astro Education Spanish Club 1, 2, Vice-President 2; Y.W.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Colton English Club 2; International Relations Club 2; Student Government Council, Vice-Presi- dent of Faircloth 3; Tyner Education Club 3, 4. MARY JANE WARRICK Smithfield, N. C. Phi Public School Music Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4, Secretary 4; Folk Dance Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Committee of 100 2; Counselor 2; Y.W.A. 3; MacDowell Music Club 2, 3, 4; M.T.N. A. 3, 4: .Summer School Student Government Council 3, 4: M.E.N.C; O.- k Le.wes StaflT 4. Class of Fifty-four KATHERINE EVANGELINE WAYNICK Weldon, N. C. Astro Sociology Playhouse 1, 2, 3, 4; Twig Staff 2; International Relations Club 2, 3; Sociology Club 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 3; Stunt Cast 3; Acorn Staff 4; Alpha Psi Omega 4; Psi Chi Club 4, Vice-President; Dean ' s List. CELIA TOWNSEND WELLS Florence, S. C. Astro Acorn Staff, Edi List. 4; Kappa Nu Sigma English Dean ' s SHIRLEY WE.ST Currituck, N. C. Astro Home Economics Stunt Committee 1; Folk Dance Club 1, 2, 3; Home Economics Club 1,2,3, 4, Secretary 3, ' ice-President 4; Playhouse 1, 2, 3, 4, Reporter 2; Colton English Club 2; Sociology Club 2; Tivig Staff 2, 3, 4; Coun- selor 3; .Mpha Psi Omega 3, 4, President 4. Phi Y.W.A. ;arbar a dee white Washington, D. C. Hall Chaii History Religion Club 1, 2, 3; Colton English Club 2; I Relations Club 2, 3, 4, President 3; N.C. Inter- national Relations Club, President 4; Raleigh International Relations Club 2, 3, 4; C-vk Le. lVes Staff 3; Student League of Women Voters 3, 4; Twig Staff 3, 4. Meredith College BERNICE LUCRETIA WHITE Hobbsvillf, N. C:. Phi Soriology Y.W.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; French C:iub 2: Chorus 2, 3; MacDowell Music Ckib 3, 4; M.T.N. A. 3, 4; Sociology Club 4. DOROTHY ELIZ. BETH WHITE Favctteville, N. C. Phi An French Club 1, 2, 3; Stunt Committee 2, 3: Folk Dance Club 2, 3, 4, Co-Chairman 4; Committee of 100 3; Y.W.A. 3; Tyner Education Club 3, 4; . .A. Board 4; Barber Science Club 4: International Relations Club 4; MacDowell Music Club 4; 0.«lK Le.aves Staff 4. REBECCA WICKER Sanford. N. C. Phi Education Spanish Club 1, 2; Sii?ma Pi Alpha 2, 3, 4; Student League of Women Voters 2, 3, 4; Y.W.A. 2, 3, 4, Hall Secretary 4; N.C. State Student Legislature 4; Tyner Education Club 4; Dean ' s List. NL RY RUTH WILLCOX Enfield, N. C. Astro Religion Freeman Religion Club 1, 2, 3, 4, President 4; German Club 1, 2; Y.W.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Council 2, 3, 4; B.S.U. Council 2; Chorus 2, 3, 4; Folk Dance Club 3. 70 MOST ATTRACTIVE Joanne Brown 71 Meredith College DELORIS ANN WILLIAMS JANIS ELIZABETH WITHERINGTON Charlotte. N. C. Vanceboro, N. C:. ,, Ediicaliim Phi Clumislry YAV. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 2; Tyner Education Home Economics Club 1, 2; YAV.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Club 3, 4; Student League of Women oters 4. Barber Science Club 2, 3, 4: Folk Dance C:lub 3, 4. LILLIAN ELIZABETH WOOTEN Princeton, N. C. Astro Sociology Stunt Cast 1: Hoofprint CUub 1, 2, Treasurer 2; Colton English CMub 3: Sociology Club 3, 4, Vice- President 4: Tyner Education Club 4. ih 72 COLLEGE MARSHAL Marjorie Barnes 73 THE SILVER SHIELD c ' ■ AAORGAN CHANDLER Doris Allen . President BoNNY Morgan , Mary Ann Chandler. .Secretary-Treasurer The Silver Shield is the honorary leadership society on our campus that seeks to develop a well-rounded student life at Meredith. It stri -es in various ua s to further the ideals of this well- rounded life in its emphasis on meaningful Christian living;, a high standard of honor, and co-operation in the student communit)-. Each year the Society recognizes girls from the Junior and Senior classes who have proved them- selves outstanding in constructive leadership, Christian character, and scholarship. 74 KAPPA NU SIGMA Phyllis Trible President Ruth Barnes I ' ice-President Nancy Brown Secretary-Treasurer Cella Wells Reporter Kallos, Nous, Sophia — beauty, sound-mindedness, and intelligence are the Greek words from which Kappa Nu Sigma Honor Society takes its name. Only those students who have achieved a high scholastic standing over a period of two years are elected to membership. Kappa Nu Sigma encourages intellectual pursuits by sponsoring a chapel speaker, an annual spring banquet and lecture, and by awarding the Helen Price Scholarship to the freshman having the highest scholastic standing in her class. 75 WHO ' S WHO f CHANDLER CLARK CAAAPBELL IP 76 DAYS TO REMEMBER HISTORY OF THE JUNIOR CLASS It came as a shock to most of us this sudden and delightful realiza- tion that we were juniors with two whole years of college behind us. As juniors we had unlimited pri ileges, chaperone duties and e en little sisters. We especially enjoyed planning for and attending the Junior-Senior Bancjuet. Such a thrill we got walking down to the dining hall vuider the gaze of envious under-classmen. As the end of the year came, and we were running for prominent offices and having first choice of rooms, we realized distinctly that there was only one year left. And we were practically seniors. 78 ci: JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS Rebecca C allovvav President Sandra Peterson I ' ice-President Bett ' Ball Secretary Anne Jane Barbrey Treasurer 79 F rv row: Adams, Annie Inez, Astro Raleigh, N. C. Allen, Dessie Joan, Phi Lincolnton, N. C:. Allen, Patricla. Anne, Phi Rockingham, N. C. Allen, Ruth Jeanne. Phi C ' rccdmour, N. C. Second row: Andrews, Barbara Martif Pittsboro, N. C. Bailey, Joyce Ann, Phi Benson, N. C. Ball, Betty Joan, Phi Scotland Neck, N. C. Barbour, Jennie Ruth, Astro Dunn, N. C. Istro Meredith Colleee 80 Class of 1955 First row: Barbrey, Anne Jane, Astro Clinton, N. C. Second row: Bell, Mary Lou, Flu Rocky Mount, N. C. Barnhardt, Phoebe Jean, Astro Bennett, Peggy Ross, Flu Concord, N. C. Raleigh, N. C. Earnhardt, Rebecca, Astro New Bern, N. C. Best, Elizabeth Ann, Astro Goldsboro, N. C. Bateman, Billie Blanton, Astro Boone, Evelyn Carole, Flu Tarboro, N. C. Scotland Neck, N. C. ' ■ ' ■ r 81 Fir.sl row: Bowman, Barbara Anne, Astro Raleigh, N. C. Bradshaw, Jettie Rea, Phi Gastonia, N. C. Bristol, Mvra Clarissa, Astro Edisto Beach, S. C. Brock, Josephine Bond, Phi Conway, S. C. Second row: Brown, (jeraldine Devan, Phi Fort Mill, S. C. Brunson. Margaret Ruth Florence, S. C. Bunn, Clara Rav, Phi Raleigh, N. C. Burns, Cristel Lois, Astro Raleigh, N. C. Astro Meredith College Class of 1955 First row: Burns, Joyce Anne Raleigh, N. C. Cadle, Mary Lois, Phi Apex, N. C. Callaway, Rebecca Anne, Phi Concord, N. C. Cannady, Margaret Frances Phi Richlands, N. C. Second row: Cashwell, Veronica Ann, Phi Parkersburg, N. C. Caudle, Annette, Astro Peachland, N. C. Causey, Joyce Anne, Astro Tarboro, N. C. Chappell, Emma Lou, Astro Fuquay Springs, N. C. o First rmv: Clemmons, Hazel Kathleen Phi Supply, N. C. Colby, Helen Eileen, Phi Charlotte, N. C. Collins, Mary Jane, Astro Nashville. N. C. Cooper, Charlotte Edith, Laurinburg, N. C. Astro Second row: Cottrell, Ruth Ernestine, Phi Lenoir, N. C. CuRRiN, Katie Lee, Phi Roxboro, N. C. Davis, Rosalind Griggs, Phi Red Springs, N. C. Delbridge, Mary Elizabeth Astro Spring Hope, N. C. Meredith College Class of 1955 First row: Dickens, Mary Cobb, Astro Nashville, N. C. DoHERTY, Nancy Ellen, Astro Chinquapin, N. C. DowELL, Patricia Burnett Astr Raleigh, N. C. Drake, Sally Linn, Phi Washington, D. C. Second roiv: Edge, Margaret Louise, P ii Aberdeen, N. C. Farouharson, Bennie Bryan Washington, N. C. Fitzgerald, Gertrude, Phi Gretna, Va. Forbes, Wilma Jean, Astro Morrisville, N. C. Phi 1 85 First row: Gore, Kathrvn Fannette, Phi Raeford, N. C. Second row: Hamrick, Galena Ann, Astro Boiling Springs, N. G. Griffin, Lou Ann, Astro Shawboro, N. G. Hamrick, Joyce Ann, Phi Winston-Salem, N. G. Hall, Nancy Mae, Phi Woodsdale, N. G. HiNSON, Vernon Lee, Astro Fair Bluff, N. G. Halstead, Oveta June, Astro Durham, N. G. Horne, Anne Grethe, Phi Denmark Meredith College Class of 1955 First row. HUNEYCUTT, ESTELLE JaNETTE Phi Oaksboro, N. C. Hunt, Dorothy Elizabeth Kinston, N. C. Ingram, Margaret McNeil Lilesville, N. C. Astro Phi Jones, Maryann Cleo, Astro Garner, N. C Second row: Kime, Virginia Hope, Astro Raleigh, N. C. King, Reba Raye, Astro Fayetteville, N. C. Lancaster, Jane Elizabeth, Phi Raleigh, N. CI. Leach, Dorothy Faye, Astro Raleigh, N. C. 1 87 ' V lf 5 r ' 1 %- L-..- ,... F ' ,f ro!v: Learv. Lillian Webb, Aslro Edenton, N. C. McArthur, Margaret Marsh Astro Faycttcvillc, N. C. McCall. Martha Louise, Phi Lenoir, N. C. McLean, Margaret Ophelia P u Maxton, N. C:. Second row: McLean, Beatrice Shirley. Phi Maxton, N. C. Mahler, Cynthia Anne, Astro Tarboro, N. C. Mangum, Sarah Gene, Astro Stem, N. C. Martin, Mary Earline, Phi Eagle Springs, N. C. Meredith College Class of 1955 First roiv: Mayton, Gladys Daphine, Phi Durham, N. C. Second row: Moore, Mary Dare, Astro Salisbury, N. C. Melvin, Lela Mae, Phi Kerr, N. C. Mumford, Virginia Anne, Phi Raleigh, N. C. Melvin, Patty Ray, Phi Harrells, N. C. Patterson, Frances Jean, Astro Kenansville, N. C. Moore, Dora Ellen, Astro Belmont, N. C. Peeler, Bess Lenora, Astro Raleioh, N. C. f Of 3 at © r F r5 roiv: Peterson, Sandra Jean, P ii Clinton, N. C. PiCKARD, DoROTH - FRANCES, Phi Liberty, N. C. Randall, Mary Glenn, Astro Raleigh, N. C:. Riddic:k, Lula Carolyn, Astro New Bern, N. C. Second row: RoYSTER, Mary Loulse, Astro Shelby, N. C. RucKER, Emma Sue, Astro Shelby, N. C. RuppELT, Nina Frances, Phi Charlotte, N. C. Scarborough, Leah Olive, Phi Mt. Gilead, N. C. Meredith College 90 Class of 1955 First row: Sheets, Clara Jean, Astro Lexington, N. C. Simmons, Mary Alice, Phi Roseboro, N. C. Smith, Gladys Andrews, Phi Raleigh, N. C. Smith, Margaret Louise, Phi Charlotte, N. C. Second row: Smithwick, Velma Dwaine, Phi Ponzer, N. C. Sneeden, Effie Irene, Phi Wilmington, N. C. Spence, Sara Jane, Phi Greensboro, N. C. Stanley, Vivian Delores, Phi Clarendon, N. C. ■ • P ' ' • ' i f a Si ■f J 91 1 O IT m ,€ - 1 F f roiv: Staples, Lorn a Lee, Phi Bclcross, N. CI. Stephens, Joyce Lynn, Phi Whitcvillc. N. C. Stowe, Marjorie, Phi Wake Forest, N. C. Swisher. Dorothy Ann, Phi Southern Pines, N. C. Triplett, Gwyn Olivia Second row: Tyson, Anna Ritthe, Phi Farm -ille, N. C:. Upchurch, Rebekah Williams Astro Raleigh, N. C. WiGGS, Hortense. Astro Smithfield, N. C. Williams, Lois Ann, Phi Clarendon, N. C. Wood, CIarolyn Marie, Phi Lenoir, N. C. Troy, N. C. Meredith College 92 THE HONORED JUNIORS Last No -cmber, these two honored juniors, Rebecca C alloway and Ruth Jean Allen, were tapped into one of the most outstanding organizations here on the campus. The Sihcr Shield. Each fall The Silver Shield taps those members of the junior class who have been selected to become associate members of the organization. HISTORY OF THE SOPHOMORE CLASS As we sat working on the daisy chain, we thought back o cr the fun we had had our sophomore year. It was quite an experience to come back early to help the incoming freshmen struggle through the Orientation Week program which we had already conquered. We got right to work rushing the new students, each of us working loyally for her own socict) . A lot of work and a lot of play kept us busy all year — even though many of us did take time out to get ourselves pinned or engaged. We will never forget May Day — the hard work decorating the court and the fun serenading Joanne. Then graduation rolled around and we were together for the last time our sophomore year weaving the daisies we had picked into a tremendous chain to carry for our graduating big sisters. Now with only two more years to go, our own graduation doesn ' t seem like such a complete miracle. We have reached the half-way mark, and our college days are slipping happily from realities to memories. 94 I m:.d : irvr : 1 I p. hi I -1 LJ j2M 5 ;- | c , st .  N ' JX. .1-i SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS Mary Jon Gerald President Margaret Lavne ] ' ice-President Mary Louise C:ornwall Secretary Ellen Scofield Treasurer 95 9 a fl w € ?© Andrews, Harriett Ladd, Raleigh, N. C; Andrews, Sandra Joan, Bonlee, N. C; Atkins, Catherine Mercer, Albemarle, N. C; Austin, Anne, Clayton, N .C. A cuck, Ph llis Dale, C:oncord, N. C: Baglcv, Carol Anne, Raleigh, N. C: Barwick, Ann, Clinton, N. C; Bissette, Sarah Gertrude, Spring Hope, N .C. Blackinon, Betty Jean, Luniberton, N. C.: Blanton, Frances Delores, Shelby, N. C; Blowe, Joan Claire, Weldon, N. C; Booth, Janis, Shawboro, N. C. Bowen, Patricia Ann, Henderson, N. C; Brantlev, Barbara, Spring Hope, N. C; Britt, Ruby Niva, Lumberton, N. C; Bryant, Amor- ette Jane, Woodland, N, C. Bullock, Lorrenne V onne, Delco, N. C: Bunn, Bettie Lou, Pike- ville, N. C; Calhoun, Mary Lillian, Kernersville, N. C; Carpenter, . anc - Elizabeth, Charlotte, N. C. Caspari, Sherry Jayne, Lake Ron- konkama. Long Island, N. Y.: Chandler, Eleanor Kathryn, Rain- seur, N. C: Colston, Mary Frances, . ash ille, N. C; Cooper, Edna Earle, Cary, N. C. Meredith College Cornwell, Mary Louise, Morganton, N. C; DaParma, Delores, Raleigh, N. C; Darden, Peggy Wayne, Plymouth, N. C; Daughtrv, Doris Grev. Raleigh. N .C. Da is, Harriettc Suzanne, Se en Springs, N. C; Deloatch, Betty lean, Roanoke Rapids, N. C; Dial, Ruth Elaine, Pembroke, N. C; Dickens, Barljara Ann, Louishurg, N. c:. Doster, M ra Clochran, Raleigh, N. C; Drake, Nancy Ellen, Wash- ington, D. C; English, Margaret Anne, Gary, N. G.: E -erett, Garole Linda, Gharlotte, N. G. l ' lanegan, Winnie Jean, Sigourney, Iowa; Freeze, June Marlene, Gon- cord, N. G.; Fr e, Helen Ernestine, Saltville, ' a; Gantt, Phyllis Raye, Wadesboro, N. G. Garrett, Garoline Knight, Durham, N. G.: Gerald, Mary John, Wen- dell, N. G.; Grant, Laurel Maxine, Marshville, N. G.: Haislip, Gvnthia Lvnette, Oak Citv, N. G. Hampe, Neil, Mooresville, N. G. Helmick, Pat, Taylors, N. G.; Hieks Jean Roddev, Charlotte, N. C:. Holland, Mildred, Pacolet Mills, S. G. Q e f p ■ w © p • .1 Class of 1956 -tr- € e a 0 a a '  o •- .1 Si O i V 1 f House, Patricia Louise, Roanoke Rapids, N. C; Jackson, Frances Priscilla, Clinton, N. C: James, Derlie Deane, Roanoke Rapids, N. C;.; Jernigan, Margaret Jo, Tabor Citv, N. C. Johnson. Barbara Jean, Jackson- illc-. X ( ' ■.: Johnson. Barbara Kav, Midfllcs.x, N. C; Johnson, Kay Ann, Kinston, N. C: Jones, Eliza- beth Lindler, Asheville, N. C. Jones, JoNce Ann, Warsaw, N. C; Keen, Constance Loree, Mt. Olive, N. C; Kimbrell, Millicent Nell. Charlotte, N. C: Kiser, Marv Elizabeth, Fork, N. C. Kniuht, Mirani Mcintosh. Cheraw, S. C.; Lambert, Helen Jane, Al- bemarle, N. C; Layne, Bessie Mar- garet, Ca-Vel, N. C; Lee, Pansy Mae. Norwood, N. C. Lee. X ' irginia C arolyn, Polkton, N. C: Liles, Patricia Grey, Raleigh, N. C; McArthur, Marilyn, Winter- villc, N. C; McCoslev, Kav Monica, Morehead Citv, N. C. McDonald, Lucy Margaret, Erwin, N. C; McRoy, Maxine, Tar- i)oro, N. C; McWhorter, Van Lee, Bethel, N. C; Matthews, Kathleen Mickie, Raleigh, N. C. Meredith College Mav, Phvllis, Spring Hope, N. C: Merritt, Iris, Chapel Hill, N. C: Middleton, Chloe Anne, Winston- Salem, N. C: Miller, Janet Bent- hall, Rich Square, N. C. Moncrief, Frances Mae, Washing- ton, D. C: Moore, Trudi, Rocking- ham, N. C; Morris, ' irginia Anne, Henderson, N. C; Moss, Mary Lou, Hoffman, N. C. Myers, Rovilla, Thomasville, N. C; Nye, Lenora, Fairmont, N. C; Out- land, Gwendolyn Sawyer, Raleigh, N. C; Outlaw, Sarah West, Ken- ansviUe. N. C. Page, Rachel, Clarkton, N. C:.: Parker, Frances, Pollocks ille, N. C. Parr, Anne Channing, Wasliington, Penn.; Patterson, Patti York, Lib- erty, N. C. Peele, Lois Florette, Roxobel, N. C: Pierce, Rose Ellen, Madison, N. C: Pinner, Marv Jo, Tabor Cit -, N. C; Poole, Shirlev Clvde, Raleigh, N. C. Puckett, Jean Elizabeth, Raleigh, N. C; Rand, Betty, Garner, N, C.; Recce, Nanc - Carroll, Mt. Airy, N. C; Richardson, Polly Ann, Kenly, N. C. A f l 1 9 ( Class of 1956 Ricks, Judith Daniel, Roanoke Rapids, N. C; Riley, Patricia Ann, Lynchburg, V ' a.; Roberts, Sara Sue, Shelby, N. C; Rogers, Betty Lee, Charlotte, N. C. Russell, Jacqueline Elaine, Wash- ington, X. C; Scofield, Mary Ellen, Richiiioiul, ' a.; Seay, Mary Susan, i.,-.iksvill,-, N. C; Shepard, Lois, W.iruick, ' a. Sink, Jane Kirkses , Lexington, N. C:.; Small, AlphiaAlcthia, Eden- ton, N. C; Smith, Annice Marie, Jacksonville, N. C; Smith, Betty Esther, Hendcrsonville, N. C. Smith, C ' .harlene, Ayden, N. C; Smith, Dorothy Elizabeth, Raleigh, N. C; Southworth, Barbara Ann, Culpeper, Va.; Spoon, Shirley Marie, Charlotte, N. C. Stockstill, Barbara Jean, Raleigh, N. C; Stockton, Martha Ann, Franklin, N. C; Strawn, Thera Ann, Wilmington, N. C; Stickland, Mary Jo, Wilson, N. C. Taylor, La Rue, Snow Hill, N. C; Taylor, Mary Brooks, Whitakers, N. C; Taylor, Shirley Bell, Den- beigh, Va.; Taylor, ' erna Mac, Faison, N. C. Meredith College 100 Thompson, Mary Ann, Roanoke Rapids, N. C; Thore, Marjorie, Pilot Mountain, N. C; Trexlcr, Marion Nell, Morristown, Tenn.; Tuck, Regina Ann, Reidsville, N. C. Tucker, Margaret Ann, Cleveland, Ohio; Turlington, Sharon Lind, Lil- lington, N. C; Turnage, Rachel Ann, Charlotte, N. C.; Vance, Elizabeth Baird, Macon, Ga. Vann, June Hope, Washington, N. C: Weeks, Leah Jean, Whit- akers, N. C; Wehunt, Elizabeth, Cherrvville, N. C; Whisenhunt, Adair, ' Clayton, N. C. White, Shirley Ann, Washington, D. C; Whittington, Martha, Flor- ence, S. C; Williams, Virginia Blanche, New Bern, N. C; Wilson, Cathrvn Sue, Rural Hall, N. C. Woodall, Constance Lee, Greer, S. C; Workman, Mary Jo, Salis- bury, N .C. © C) 1 P Class of 1956 HISTORY OF THE FRESHMAN CLASS Eagerly, we as freshmen, entered upon a year that was to begin a wholly new life for us. Our self-confidence, howexer, was badly shaken by the great number of students, the entrance tests, the rules (one slip and S. G. came crashing down on our heads!), and the huge amount of studying that loomed before us. Two consoling factors brought us through the crisis that others before us had managed to accomplish the said feat, and that all two hundred of us were in the same boat. Many new friends were made in our ranks, and together we experienced the highlights of a Meredith College year: Decision Day, the Big Sister — Little Sister party, the Corn Husking Bee, our first weekend at home, State fraternity rush parties (Weren ' t those pins gorgeous?), the Christmas caroling and hall parties, exams. Stunt Night, and May Day celebration. At the end of the year, we found that we had regained our self-confidence and could look back oxer this first year with a modest amount of pride and satisfaction. FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS Barbara Jean Deans President Susan Walker Vice-President Nancy Young Secretary Mary Edna Grimes Treasurer 103 5 ' ir €v f ' ■jr 3 f i € f Finl in:c. hjl In right: Ahernathy, Julia Isadora, Shelby, N. C; Adcock, Julia Ann, Oxford, N. C; Adkins, Jane Kearns, Draper, N. C: Anthony, Frances Ann, Gastonia, X. C; Atkinson, Lucy Meade, McKenncy, ' a.; Austin, Mary Ann, Sanford, N. C: Ayscue, Hazel Gray, Henderson, N. C. Second row: Baker, Judith Gay. Kinston, X. C.: Ballard, Joyce Rayc, W ' adesboro. X. C.: Barljrey, Lyde White, Clinton, N. C.; Barefoot, Loretta Jean, Ashexille, X. C:.; Batchelor, Lester Jean, Sharpsburg, X. C.; Beam, Shirley, Cherryville, X. C.; Boone, Bett Jane, Jackson, X. C. Third row: Braswell, Mary Ann, Rocky Mount, X. C.: Bright, Mary Kathryn, Whiteville, X. C; Brown, Cath- erine, Goldsboro, X. C; Brown, Edna Fay, Raleigh, X. C; Brown, Mar Jo, Concord, X. C;.: Browne, Eileen, Tarboro, X. C.; Bullock, Betsy Clarice, Fairmont, X. C. Fourth row: Bunting, Nancy Bunn, Xash ille, X. C: Burrus, Wanda Dale, Manns Harbor. X. C:.; Butts, Judith Ann, Delray Beach, Florida: Capps, Mrginia . nn. Rock Mount, . . C; Churchill, Bari;ara Lee, ' arina, X. C: Clark, Eleanor, X ' arina. X. C:.; Clark, Frances Jane, Fuquay Springs, X. C. Fifth row: Clay, Parrieleigh Bol)i)itt, Rocky Mount, X. C; Clayton. Mildred Lee, Bunnlevel, X. C: Cline, Josephine Rand, Raleigh, X. C; Coble, Nancy Ann, Kannapolis, X. C; Cochrane, Xanc Lee, Candler, X. C: Codas Bessie, Henderson, N. C; Cole, .• nne, Pinetops, N. C. Meredith College B ■ a r a 3 v) 1 ? a a . ? l  ' First row, left to right: Cole, Mary Katherine, Wilmington, N. C; Cooke, Carol Phillips, Raleigh, N. C; Cooper, Alice Caroline, Raleigh, N. C; Cooper, Mary Helen, Louisburg, N. C.; Corbett, Patricia Jean, Kenly, N. C; Corbett, X ' irginia Janette, Middlesex, N. C; Corn, Jacklyn Annette, High Point, N. C. Second row: Corzine, Nancv Carolyn, Charlotte, N. C; Cozart, Barbara June, Greenville, N. C; Crawford, Sarah Jeanette, Raleigh, N. C; Culberson, Eliza Lee, Raleigh, N. C: Davis, Bettie Jean, Norlina, N. C; Deans, Barbara Jean, Wilson, N. C; Dobson, Berta Lois, Snow Hill, N. C. Third row: Draughon, Patricia Ann, Clinton, N. C; Eason, Nancy Lee, Monroe, N. C; Ennis, Peggy Anne, Morrisville, N. C; Everton, Patricia Ann, Columbia, N. C; Ferguson, Sue Rose, Long Island, N. Y.; Flowers, Kitty Cline, Kinston, N. C; Floyd, Mrs. Constance, Lumberton, N. C. Fourth row: Floyd, Virginia Evelyn, Raleigh, N. C; Fulcher, Janet, Rocky Mount, N, C: Fulchcr, Joyce Eliza- beth, Asheboro, N. C; Gibson, Joanne Thelma, Fayetteville, N. C; Gooch, Erlene, Durham, N. C; Gossett, Annette Joy, Gastonia, N. C; Grealish, Sammy Jeanne, Shelby, N. C. Fifth row: Greene, Marylin Letitia, Albemarle, N. C: Griffith, Angela Estelle, Raleigh, N. C; Grigg, Patsy Lynn, Gastonia, N. C; Grimes, Mary Edna, Smithfield, N. C; Guthrie, Julia Annette, Morehead C:it -, N. C; Hanes, Patricia Ann, Gastonia, N. C; Hare, Jean, Holly Springs, N. C. Class of 1957 .0 1 4 CI s. A ' ' , :4 € € t m _ i 1 Si- First row, left lo right: Harris, Shirley Ann, Enfield, N. C; Harvey, Jane Marilyn, Raleigh, N. C; Harwell, Nancv Caro- lynne, Kinston, N. C; Hatcher, Dorcas, Gaffney, S. C; Herndon, Jovce. Apex. N. C: Hiatt. Anita Paige, Winston-Salem, N. C; Holt, Katherine, Greensboro, N. C. Second row: Honeycutt, Ann Southerland, Mount Olive, N. C.; Horrell, Marcia, Atkinson, N. C; House, Har- riette Ann, Greenville, S. C: Jackson, Marjorie, Dunn, X. C; Jackson, Patricia Rav, Raleigh, N. C.; Johnson, Edith Brewer, Raleigh, N. C; Johnson, EUadene, Erwin, N. C. Third row: Johnson, Emily Fay, Angier, N. C.; Jones, Jo Ann, Kinston, N. C; Jones, Margaret Sue, Rocky Mount, N. C; Jordan, Shirley Jean, Mount Olive, N. C; Jovner, ' ideau, Farmville, N. C; Kerlev, Mary Frances, Kittrcll, N. C.; Kiff, Betty Jo, Ahoskie, N. €. ' Fourth row: Kimrey, Janie Lou, Norwood, N. C:.: Kimrev. Nancv Leigh, Norwood, N. C:.: Kinkead, Dorothv Myrl, Rocky Mount, N. C: Knight, Lynda Ruth, Columbia, N. C: Knight, Mildred Rebecca, Raleigh, N. C; Laine, Carolyn Ann, Morehead, N. C; Lassiter, Ann Elizabeth, Plymouth, N. C. Fifth row: Lawrence, Sara Gorham, Tarboro, N. C; Lawson, Shirlev Anne, Salisburv, N. C; Lay, Martha Anne, Huntersville, N. C; Lee, Annette, Arapahoe, N. C; Lee, Sara Cornelia, Greenville, N. C; Litde, Jacqueline Louise, Ayden, N. C; Lloyd, Betsv Carol, Raleigh, N. C. Meredith College © c f o  ■ ¥ e ? a €► a i3 i) n -a, 1 -T FiVi row, left to right: Lowder, Shirley Lee, Fayetteville, N. C; Lowery, Corinne Little, Wingate, N. C; McDonald, Katherine, Raeford, N. C.; McLamb, Sarah Elizabeth, Newton Grove, N. C; Maddrey, Edna Gwendolyn, Raleigh, N. C.; Marshall, Kathryn, Asheville, N, C.; Martin, Sara Ann, Swannanoa, N. C. Second row: Mattocks, Barbara Ellen, Maysville, N. C.; Mayo, Ann Lee, Plymouth, N. C.; Miles, Rebekah Anne, Burlington, N. C; Miller, Frances, Rich Square, N. C; Mitchiner, Joyce Ann, Henderson, N. C; Morris, Delores Diane, Creswell, N. C; Munch, Emily, Gary, N. C. Third row: Nelms, Jocelyn, Nashville, N. C; Newberry, Mary Alice, Raleigh, N. G.; Newman, Emily Florence, Wilmington, N. G.; Newsom, Mary Virginia, Salisbury, N. C; Newton, Shirley Faye, Burlington, N. G.; Owens, Wilma Grace, Fountain, N. C; Page, Nancy Lee, Lakeview, S. C. Fourth row: Palmer, Eleanor Anne, Raleigh, N. G.; Paschal, Dorothy Eugenia, Siler Gity, N. G.; Pearce, Lois Faye, Manteo, N. G.; Peele, Lillian Marie, Williamston, N. G.; Penny, Alma ' Ann, Raleigh, N. C; Peoples, Peggy Joyce, Statesville, N. C; Pickelsimer, Alyce Moore, Leaksville, N. G. Fifth row: Pierce, Alma Lou, Wendell, N. G.; Pond, Lois Lee, Lynchburg, Va.: Pope, Lula Ann, Wadesboro, N. C; Proctor, Rae Vernell, Rocky Mount, N. G.; Ransone, Annie, Enfield, N. G.; Raynor, Libbv, Dunn, N. C; Reep, Marlene Norrita, Raleigh, N. C. Class of 1957 a da J € fi, , r ia 4 V 1 Vl. 4 J % F V First raw, left h no , .- Roherson, Sarah Elizabeth, Williamston, N. C:.; Roberts, Martha Ann, Luniberton, N. C; Rowand, Beverly Mace, Morristovvn, Tenn.; Saunders, Carolvn Jeannette, Willow Springs, N C ■ Savvver ' Rebecca Jo, Kelford, N. C; Sawyer, Willa Fave. ' Belcross, N. C: Schanck. Svlvia Ann. LonJ Branch, N.J. Second row: Selley, Jo Ann, Cherryville, N. C: Shelton, Elizabeth Anne, Swan Quarter, N. C; Shutt, Mamie Alice, Roanoke Rapids, N. C: Simons, Donnie Honevcutt, Harts ille, S. C: Smith, Betty Ann, Zebulon, N. C; Smith, Betty Frances, Fuquay Springs, X. C:.: Smith, Rebecca Ann, New Hill. N. c ' Third row: Spell, Faye Brown, Roseboro, N. C; Stallings, Barbara Ruth, Durham, N. C; Stanlev, Barbara Leigh, Four Oaks, N. C: Stewart, Margaret Ann, High Point, N. C; Stravhorn, Carolyn Louise, Hillsboro, N. C; Sullivan, Iris Faye, Roanoke Rapids, N. C:.: Swann, Patty Sue, Madison, N. C. Fourth row: Thompson, Percy Ann, PikeviUe, N. C: Timberlake, Jo Ann, Greenville, N. C: Tunstall, Anne Stephenson, Raleigh, N. C: Tuttle, Peggy Jane, Charlotte, N. C; Wells, Betsy Carter, Elm Citv, N. C; Wheeler, Mattie Faye, Raleigh, N. C.; Widenhou.se, Kate Gibson. Midland, N. C. Fifth row: Wilder, Jo Ann, Wendell, N. C; Williams, Jo Ellen, Monroe, N. C; Williams, Peggy Jo, Black Mountain, N. C; Wooten, XCrn.i Hddges, Kinston, N. C; Worth, Ada Lou, Warwick Va.; Var- borough, Bobbie Ann, Gastuni.i. . C.; ' oung, Nancy Morgan, Henderson, N. C. Meredith College IS THAT YOU? 109 ,.,,4-: • •••••••••••••- 110 ORGANIZATIONS • • 111 STUDENT GOVERNMENT COUNCIL Thr Student Ciincininont Association of Meredith Clollesjc is an orgiazation of which every student is a niember. With its •?;oal as democratic sclf-gox ' ernment, the Association attempts integration of all campus life, workina; alvva s toward understanding and co- operation. When it is time for freshmen to arris ' e in the fall, council memb ers are already on campus — full of enthusiastic welcome and helpful guidance. Through handbook classes, informal gatherings, teas, and open houses the new student is given her first introduction to com- munity living on the college campus. During Orientation this year the council members served for the first time as guides for the week ' s activities. The council brings the ideas and the problems of the students to the meeting each Monday night. The student body is always in ited to participate and to voice suggestions, not only at this session, but also during office hours and House Council meetings which precede the regular meeting time. Through joint meetings with the Faculty Committee on Student Government a clear understanding of student problems and a close working harmony between faculty and students have been maintained. To work with the Social Standards Chairman, a Social Standards Committee was organized I, si spriiiu. It is made up of the Class Presidents, the Society Presidents, and Class Representatives. Tlirough this committee a more extensi -e social education program has ijeen established. Emphasis has ijeen placed on the best social conduct Ijoth on and off the campus. To de elop thinking, participating citizens who are loyal to the democratic way of harmonious living, and to encourage the application of the principles of the Honor Code in each individual in order to make the Christian spirit of love and friendship uppermost at Meredith — these are aims of our student government. BAPTIST STUDENT UNION Each month of the 1953-54 college year emphasized some application of the theme of the year, Our Calling as Christians, a focus for the eflforts and plans of the Baptist Student Union. From September through May, Christian calling was interpreted as a demand on each member to make a good beginning, to understand our faith, to live in community, to live as world citizens, to live in the fellowship of the church, to worship, to be worthy of friendship, to dedicate our work life, and to give as we have received. Vespers, chapel programs, a library display table, in- tercollegiate discussions, and open worship at council meetings had these imperatives for starting points. Participation in the Convention in the autumn and in the Planning Conference in the spring gave insight into state-wide goals. Identification with the local church gave an understanding of Baptist principles and re- sources. Inclusion of all who make up the Meredith community gave each student some sense of the universal Christian fellowship. A new intercollegiate, interracial project began in November. Response to the new LISTEN venture in the ministry of giving gave promise of a growing sense of steward- ship. Study, worship, parties, and action all helped to show the relevance of Christianity to the choices of the believer whose vocation is that of learner. 113 THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE Burning great quantities of midnight oil, the Nominating Clommittce works carefully and conscientiously to nominate candidates for all campus organizations, except the clubs, the four classes, and the three honor societies. The Chief Counselor is the chairman of the Nominating Committee. Other members are the presidents of major organizations, the editors-in-chief of the publications, and the College Marshal. Two faculty members, repre- sentatives from the classes, and the Dean of Students participate in the work, but do not vote. It is the constant endeaxor of the Nominating C:ommittee to aid in the conducting of fair and democratic campaigns. The qualifications of the candidates are at all times considered of utmost importance. FRESHMAN AND TRANSFER COUNSELORS The nevN- and exciting life a college freshman steps into is cjuite wonder- ful, but this challenging experience sometimes proves to be quite bewildering. The counseling program is set up to help the new students meet and overcome any discouragement that might prevail that first year. We hope to help to make possible for each new student a rich and mean- ingful four years, thus making the college experience a happy memory. We seek to accomplish these ends by being on hand to greet the girls and guiding them through Orientation Week. The program continues throughout the year with personal visits and individual concern, academic counseling, and monthly meetings centered around meaningful topics. Our discussions include Meredith traditions, manner of dress on and off campus, study habits, and parliamentary procedure. It is our desire to help each new student recognize and make her own the academic ideals. Christian principles, and fun and friendliness that symbolize Meredith. M. Rv Ann Chandler Chief Counselor DAY STUDENTS Jacqueline Norris President Dorothy Hunt First Vice-President Bett ' Smith Second Vice-President Jean Puckett Third ] ' ice-President As the Day Students look back on this, another year at Meredith, we are happy to reflect upon days of pleasant memories together. At the outset we found our furniture freshly painted and new draperies welcoming us to another year with friends old and new. Se ' enty strong we moved upon a new venture for the fall semester — that is, a Day Student assembly program to be given for the faculty and resident students. Never shall we forget the handsome Indian braves from among our number, as well as the palefaces, whom Dr. Campbell, incidentally, preferred to all the redskins. The ap- proaching Christmas holidays brought us forth in full strength as we joined the resident students for the annual Christmas caroling tour throughout the city of Raleigh. In the wee hours of the morning, as we gathered in the Hut, there was still a festive spirit glowing in the sleepy eyes of those who were trying to keep the home fires burning. (It was co-o-o-ld ! !) As the spring semester brought the realization that another school year was coming to a close all too quickly, we returned once more to the belo -ed Hut to hold an open house for the faculty and resident students. Then we came to ask our- selves the question: What has this year meant to us here at Meredith? The answer came freely; we have tried to give more of ourselves to Meredith, and she has blessed us as only an Alma Mater can. 116 ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION Each student at Meredith is a member of the Athletic Association. The A. A. Board is elected to organize and co-ordinate all the extracurricular athletic and recreational activities of the campus. In organizing sports we hope that many students are learning lessons in good health and sportsmanship and are acquiring a playing knowledge of various sports. Awards are given at the end of each season to the outstanding players, and trophies are pre- sented on Society Night to the best-all-around athlete and to the girl who has contributed most to equitation. Throughout the year the A. A. sponsors many activities which foster creativeness and sportsman- ship. Among these are Stunt, Faculty-Student Playday, The Corn Husking Bee, Christmas caroling, the Folk Dance concert. Horse shows, and May Day. We are advised by the faculty of the Depart- ment of Health and Physical Education, Doris Peterson, Phyllis Cunningham, Helena VVilliams, and Mary Mackay. Under the auspices of the A. A., the Folk Dance Club, Monogram Club, and the Hoof Print Club function separately with their own sets of officers. As a co-ordinating group the Athletic Association works to provide fun, foster sportsmanship, and make available to each girl recreational activities to fit her need. 117 MARY EDXA GRIMES Freshman Hockev Stick LOREE KEEN Most ' aluable Basketball Player A. A. AWARDS kJ ==T SALLY DEAN Horsemanship JEAN PACE ■All-Kound Athlete J  f 3i MORGAM MCRACKEN C. i LOVELL L, PACE VANCE MANAGER CATHERINE M ' RACKEN M ' RACKEN,R. SALTER 1 HW CHAMPION ALLEN MARTIN STRICKLAND HOCKEY VOLLEYBALL MANAGER KAV JOHNSON fe:. KINCAID MANAGER - BONNY MORGAN f BASKETBALL 1953 SOFTBALL 1953 cs MANAGER 1 ; JEAN PACE SALTER ALDRIDGE CHAMPION MONOGRAM CLUB Alstine Salter, President FOLK DANCE CLUB DoROTH ' Whitk. Pairiciia Hoi ' SE. Maiuwers f M K«% ' «5 1 •- ' « CRENSHAW V - INDIVIDUAL SPORTS BADMINTON . REBECCA M RACKEN MARY OLIVE SPIVEY . d k TENNIS MARY BROOKS STONE SWIMMING NANCY REESE MANAGERS HOOF PRINT CLUB Sally Dean. President B HSIsy MEREDITH COLLEGE PLAYHOUSE Beth Morgan Mary Cobb Dickens . OFFICERS .... President Anne Jane Barbrev Secretary Vice-President Mary Jo Griffin Treasurer The Playhouse, wishing to bring sonic of the best drama to Meredith during 1953-1954, sponsored the Barter Theatre in Eugene O ' NeilPs Ah, Wilderness! and in Shakespeare ' s Two Gentlemen of Verona. The Carolina Playmakers also came o er with the delightful comedy, On Borrowed Time. ' The fun and hard work which went into our own production of As You Like It will ne er be forgotten by its all-girl cast. With the end of this fall production, each new drama enthusiast who had participated either backstage or in the glory of the footlights was welcomed into full membership in the Playhouse. Immediately everyone began to look forward to the spring production which would give each girl additional points toward membership in Alpha Psi Omega, the national honorary dramatics fraternity, the final goal of all Playhouse members. ASTROTEKTON SOCIETY Betty Lane . . MiMI ROYSTER President . . . Vice-President Marjorie Thore . Mil LiCENT KiMBRELL Secretary Kay McC:osle - Treasurer . Sergeant-at-Arms Our motto, He builds too low who builds beneath the stars ' is the true inspiration of our society. It has been exident in every phase of our activities this year. Rush Week was a tense and wonderful week for us all with Allen ' s Pond, the pep rally, and the Mardi Gras as the highlights. What fun we had ! But that was only the beginning. Not only have there been socials, such as the open house, the spaghetti supper, and wonderful meetings, but each girl has helped through such deeds as playing Santa Glaus to the children at St. Agnes ' Hospital and in the epileptic ward at State Hospital. With this co-operation our society will live in the minds and hearts of all of us forever. 124 PHILARETIA SOCIETY Carolyn Belton President Nancy Reece Secretary Dorothy Swisher .... Vice-President Ann Cashewll Treasurer Mary Bryan Reid . Sergeant-at-Arms This year in the Phi society we discovered the heritage we had received in our name, Philaretia. It is derived from two Greek words — philos, loving, and areta, any excellence of person or property, mostly virtue of thought, feeling, or action. This inheritance is a challenge to each Phi. We strove in our pre-Rush Week and Rush Week activities to maintain an excellence of thought, feeling, and action. To introduce the new students to the Phi ' s our fashion show featured lovely clothes modeled by representatives from each class; and the Bonfire entertained by means of the talents of various Phi ' s. During Rush Week there were the usual early morning serenades, beds made, and favors. The Phi Supper Club was a big hit, particularly our Phi song sung as a solo. It had both beauty and a great deal of meaning for those of us who love the Phi ' s. There were Phi Juice, Purple Locks, telegrams. Dr. Milton, candlelight serenades, and visiting, all done with a great deal of enthusiasm and spirit. Decision Day passed with a victory for the Astros, but some wonderful new girls for the Phi ' s. The year passed with meetings, parties, more fashion shows, and varied other activities with the standard of excellence ever striven for. May the love of all that is good and fine inspire Phi ' s present and future as it has inspired those of us who leave our society and Meredith. 125 THE ACORN The Acuin is the Meredith College literary magazine published quarterly. The editors seek to provoke and utilize the best of the stories, essays, verse, and drawings produced by the students. EDITORIAL STAFF Celia Wells Editor Charleen Svvanzey Art Editor BoBBYE Rice, Susie Rucker, Jean Forbes, Margaret Tucker, Carol Anne Moore Assistant Editor Bagley Class Editors Business Staff Nancy Johnson Business Manager Lib Crenshaw, Barbara Jean Dickens Typists Katherine VVaynick Dr. Mary Lynch Johnson Circulation Manager Faculty Adviser 126 127 THE OAK LEAVES The Oak Leaves is your yearbook, and wc, the staff, want to thank you for your interest and assistance in helping us produce this 1954 edition. It is our hope that you will think of this yearbook as represent ative of your days here at Meredith, for in it we have tried to portray the many personalities, organizations, and actixities with which you were connected and which you will always want to remember. EDITORL L STAFF Peggy Jo Dalrymple Editor Betty Ball, Jean Forbes, Joyce Causey Junior Editors Alyce Epley Assistant Editor Connie Woodall, Barbara Dorothy White Art Editor Brantley Sophomore Editors Anne Moore, Patricia Eberhart Peggy Jo Williams, Lula Ann Pope Senior Editors Freshman Editors BUSINESS STAFF Patty Melvin Business Manager Je. n Morton, Becky Barnhardt, Jane Spence, Margaret Layne, Margaret Ingram. .Advertising Staff 128 129 THE TWIG The Twig, published e ery two weeks, is the campus newspaper. It offers a coverage of future and past happenings, interesting fea- tures, an opportunity for expre ssing individual student and faculty opinions, and training in journalism for its staff members. Any capable student with an interest in journalism and a willingness to work may become a staff member. The Twig is a member of the Associated Collegiate Press, and its editor attended the national convention and short course in Chicago this year. Delegates from the staff also attended the State Colle- giate Press Association LoRETTE Oglesby Editor Vivi.AN BvRD Associate Editor N.ANCv Brown, B.arbe White Managing Editors Kirkse - Sink Feature Editor S. LLY Drake 4 7 Editor Le.ah Scarborough Music Editor Nancy Hall Sports Editor Janice Witherington, Bobbye Rice Photo Editors Marg. ret Ann English, Shirley West Columnists Nancy Reese, Nancy Drake, Mary Frances Colston, Mary Jo Pinner, Lynette Haislip, Trudy Fitz- gerald, Ann Parr, Nancy Car- penter, Dorothy Elizabeth Smith, Jeanne Grealish. Joyce Herndon Reporters Betty Hunter, chief; Theresa Ray- NOR, Mary Lib Delbridge, Jane Condrey, Annette Caudle . Typists Dr. Norma Rose Faculty Sponsor BUSINESS STAFF Barbara Propst Business Manager June Vann, Frances Moncrief, Lucy MacDonald. Mary Louise Corn- Peggy Bennett .... Advertising Manager well, Anne Jane Barbrey, Jo Anne Selley, Sara Martin, Judy B.a.ker, Kay McCosley .... Circulation Manager Joyce Ballard Advertising Stajf 130 o no r) o 1% J • • CLUBS 133 GRANDDAUGHTERS ' CLUB Ann I pock President Joan Blowe Treasurer Margaret Tucker Reporter Ruth Jeanne Allen. . ' ice-Presideut Mary Jo Pinner Secretary JoDY Strickland, Florette Peele Co-Chairman of Needlework Guild The members of the Granddaughters ' CUub are special people. Theirs is the prixilege of coming to Meredith with traditions handed down by their mothers or grandmothers who attended Meredith. In co-operation with the Needlework Guild the club sponsors collection of clothes or contributions to buy clothes for needy children. 134 Jean Webb Trogdon President Jane Lovingood Collins. .Secretary The members of the Mrs. Club are the lucky ones who have found their Mr. Right and are keeping up with him in the education held. It seems that the modern trend is toward a combination of marriage and college. Our members vary from students ' wives and professors ' wives to teachers re- newing their certificates. We lead double lives; going to classes, keeping up with homework, keeping house, some caring for tiny tots, and in general, keeping up with the Mr. Right. It ' s fun and we love it. MRS. CLUB 135 M K vF fi 1 im[ i lS jI h . FREEMAN RELIGION CLUB Mar ' Ruth Willcox President Velma Smithwick Secretary Jean Batten Vice-President Effie Sneeden. . .Publicity Chairman Blanche Hodge Treasurer Jo Bond Brock Social Chairman Ellen Scofield Arrangements Chairman The Freeman Religion Club ' s purpose is to study problems, techniques and current trends in the field of religion. Special guests and students con- tribute to these undertakings. Members of the club are those who major in religion or have related woi-k in the field. 136 Barbara Jones Redden . . . President Ann Draughan Secretary Doris McMillan Vice-President La Verne Beli Treasurer Pat O ' Quinn Social Chairman The Tyner 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 purpose 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 edu- cation. Our prospective teachers enjoy this opportunity to participate in club activities, which are directed toward building more informed and well-rounded teachers. Mr. Tyner, who was head of the Education Department for many years, retired last fall. The members of the Education Club felt they would like to name the club in honor of Mr. Tyner; this year, therefore, we are happy to be known as the Tyner Education Club. We have had many interesting programs this year. Some of the topics were Teachers for North CaroUna, Negro Education in North Carolina, and Emotional Differences in Children. As always, one of the highlights of the year was the Christmas party for the children at the Methodist Or- phanage. The Children ' s Literature class presented our program based on The Night Before Christmas. TYNER EDUCATION CLUB 137 INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS ' CLUB Margaret McArthur. . . .President Jane Condrey Secretary Pat Loftin I ' ice-President Peggy Bennett Treasurer The International Relations C lub attempts to develop the interest of its members in world affairs by increasing their knowledge and helping them to understand more fully other peoples and cultures, and events of international importance. These objectives are attained by means of student panels, guest speakers, films, and exchange programs with similar clubs of other schools. This year we enjoyed entertaining foreign students from other schools at a party in their honor. The North Carolina International Relations Clubs organization kept us in touch with other active clubs throughout the state. The annual meeting in the spring was a highlight of the year ' s program. This year ' s president and secretary of the state organization were members of our club here at Meredith. The final meeting of the year was the annual picnic with the Student League of Women Voters. Under the able guidance of our sponsor. Dr. Lillian Parker Wallace, we have had another successful vear in international relations. 138 Jean Journigan Jovner. . .President Anne Jane Barbrev. . Vice-President Betty Griffin .... Secretary- Treasurer The M eredith Student League of Women Voters i.s a student organization to encourage an intelHgent interest in local and national affairs and to help each member become a better citizen. Membership in the Student League is open to all members of Meredith College interested in becoming better citizens. Representatives of this group are chosen to represent the college at the North Carolina State Student Legislature which usually meets in Raleigh. STUDENT LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS 139 MENC Mar ' Jane Warrick President The Meredith Chapter of the Music Educators National Conference is composed of girls who are student teaching or planning a teaching career in the field of music education. The purpose of this chapter is to help train the students in the teaching field. The chapter meets once a week to further its purpose by discussing and considering the ideas and problems in the teaching of music. This year the MENC has sponsored several panel discussions at which authorities in this field of teaching have been guest speakers. Another one of our important projects was obser ation in our field in other cities. The chapter carried on this year ' s activities under the enthusiastic guidance of Miss Forrestine Whitaker. 140 Mary Bryan Reid President Adair Whisenhunt Secretary- Treasurer Jane Condrey Vice-Presideul Kay McCosley . . . .Social Chairman Jettie Rea Bradshaw Phoebe Earnhardt Publicity Sergeant-al-Arms The McDowell Music Club has as its goal for the year to broaden our knowledge not only in the field of music, but in the whole field of art. Mem- bership is open to any Meredith student who is interested in music and in the promotion of music, not only on our campus, but outside as well. We hope through our meetings to gain a firm background for a musical future. The club is a member of the North Carolina Federation of Music Clubs and associated with the Music Teachers ' National Association. McDowell music club 141 CANADAY MATHEMATICS CLUB Jeannette Scott President Jo ce Causey . . . .Secretarr-Treasurer Eleanor Chandler. . . ] ' ice-Prcsident Dorothy Knot. . . .Social Chairman Ann Quay Reporter The purpose of the Canaday Mathematics Ckib is to promote interest in mathematics and to provide information on current applications. In- formative di.scussions on positions available for mathematics majors and on mathematics in other lands stimulate personal initiative. Some time is also spent in working out mathematical puzzles and problems to add to the enjoyment of the club. Meetings are not limited to such as studying the use of the telescope, visiting the Morehead Planetarium, and visiting the statistical laboratory. So to be sure of angles of fun and friendship tics to infinity, come to Arts 14. 142 Sara Langdon President Lois Shepherd. . .Secrelary-Treasurer Margaret Ann English Vice-President Frances Moncrief Reporter If you ha ' c envied the people who speak the beautiful and powerful German, you may join the favored ones by taking a course in German. This will be your passport to enter the German Club which was organized in 1950. The club has German Folk dances, sings German songs, plays games, and hears talks by well-informed people. There is a wonderful G.hristmas party given each year; at that time members of the club celebrate Christmas as the Germans do. GERMAN CLUB 143 FRENCH CLUB Pat House President Leah Weeks Secretary-Treasurer Joyce Stephens J ' ice-Presideiit Annette Lee Publicity Director The French Club is an organization open to all students who take French and who wTsh to obtain a better understanding of the French people and an appreciation of French literature. The club members enjoy French movies, singing French songs, and playing French games. Guest speakers create additional interest by telling of the customs, contributions, and litera- ture of the French people. Eva Townsend President Jean Morton Secretary Marjorie Stowe J ' ice-President Nancy McGinnis Treasurer La Tertidia Spanish C lub was organized in September 1950, with the purpose of promoting interest in the Spanish-speaking countries and peoples. Our club is composed of girls who have taken, or are taking, Spanish. Monthly programs, Halloween and C ' hristmas parties, and the Spring Fiesta give us personal contact with, and understanding of, our Spanish neighbors. LA TERTULIA SPANISH CLUB 145 SOCIOLOGY CLUB Betty Louise Smith President Frances Pickard Secretan-Treasurer Lillian Wooten Vice-President Frances Moncrief Reporter The aim of the Mereditli Sociology Club is to gi c to its members the opportunity to learn more about people by studying them, by working with them, and by hearing experts explain human beha ior. Membership is composed of students who ha e majors or related fields in sociology. The club ' s project for this year was working with residents of the Wake County Home and trying to bring somi- new interest into their lives. 146 Pat Eberhart President Margaret Tucker Secretary- 7 rea.surer Melissa Jones J ' ice-President Sandra Peterson Reporter Louise Edge Browsing Room Chairman The C olton English C ' lub chose as its tlicnie for the year Gonteinporary Writers. The club year opened with a survey of the modern writers and proceeded to special subjects such as the stream of consicousness and symbolism. At one meeting students read their works, and at another faculty members contributed their writings. During the first semester the club had as its project sending to Korea New Testaments translated into Korean. The C olton English Club also sponsored four Book Teas, the last of which was a Scottish Tea. COLTON ENGLISH CLUB PSI CHI CLUB Bess Peeler President Joyce Causey Secretary Kitty Waynick Mce-President Owen Triplett Treasurer The Psi Chi Club was organized on the campus in the spring of 1950 with the purpose of promoting interest in the Held of psychology, helping students in the development of well-rounded personalities, and providing avenues of contact with public and private institutions. Programs during the year included outside speakers, movies, student projects, and visits to observe the application of psychology. The membership of the club consists of students who have had three hours of psycholog)-. Theresa Raynor President Mary Jo Griffin Secretary BooTSY Renfro lice-President Melba Barbour Treasurer Thea Burgess Reporter If your knowledge of a camera is meager indeed, or if you have never peered at a li ' e starfish, the Barber Science Ckib can offer you new ex- periences. During the year we liear talks by outside speakers and by our own students, which acquaint us with late developments in science. We also take pictures and develop them in our own darkroom. We enjoy a party at Christmas and in the spring, a picture honoring the members of the club who are seniors. Field trips have included a visit to the Planaterium at Chapel Hill and tours of the hospital and of the medical school and research building at Duke University. In the spring we look forward to the trip to the Duke University Marine Laboratory at Beaufort, North Carolina, where we collect and photograph such marine plants and animals as green and red seaweed, 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 give its members a better knowledge and understanding of their environment. BARBER SCIENCE CLUB 149 TOMORROW ' S BUSINESS WOMEN Ann Ipock President Mimi Rovster Treasurer Nancy Johnson ' ice-President Aiace Epley . . . .Program Chairman Jane Spence Secretary Mvra Bristol Reporter Ann Adams . . Assistant Prooram Chairman Are you one of the girls whose dainty fingers can fly o ' er typewriter keys or soke the mysteries of shorthand and bookkeeping? Do you dream of being a success in the business world? If your answer to these questions is yes, then this club is for you. Tomorrow ' s Business Women was organized in the fall of 1943. Its members are juniors and seniors majoring or taking electi es in business. Its aim is to stimulate interest in business education and business adminis- tration. Joanne Brown President Mary Jane Warrick Secretary Mary Br ' an Reid . . . I ' ice-President Kattie Lee CIurrin Treasurer Betty Miller, Katie Lee Currin Accompanists Singing in a spirit of friendship and enjoyment, the Mereditli College Chorus has enjoyed another successful year. The group of seventy voices embodies representatives from every major field on the campus. The chorus made special appearances during the year on Founder ' s Day; at Campbell College; in the traditional Christmas concert when we presented Britten ' s Ceremonv of Carols; and in the annual Spring concert. Small ensembles from the chorus sang on many occasions, among which was the State Baptist Convention in Greensboro. These occasions and others, ?uch as our visit to the Governor ' s mansion for Christmas pictures, are a few of the remember when ' s that we hold so dear. MEREDITH COLLEGE CHORUS HOME ECONOMICS CLUB Evelyn 1 ' am.or Pit-sidnil Joan Ai.i.f.n. . Shirley West Mce-Presidenl Lela Melvin . . Secretary Treasurer Aware of their future responsibilities to the home and community as homemakers of career women, the club has chosen Foot Steps to the Future as its theme for the year. Throughout the year monthly meetings, including panel discussions on gracious living, talks from civic-minded homemakers on vocations and the importance of religion in the home, and projects by the club for needy families have interpreted and illustrated this theme and sought better to equip the members for future roles. The Meredith College Home Economics C ' lub was organized in 1922 and is affiliated with the North Carolina Home Economics Association and the American Home Economics Association. Members of the club consist of Home Economics students and those interested through related fields and activities. 152 m o ' m]y HONORARIES • -¥- -V mi Ok IHB09 : • c . ., ' T .s .■..: ?siiBi B B ALPH PSI OMEGA Shirley West . . President For those who love the theater and its activities. Alpha Psi Omega is the fra- ternity that recognizes their hopes and desires and puts them into a closer relationship with the stage. Membership in the Zeta Nu Chapter of the fraternity here on our campus is based on fifty points awarded for work on campus productions, either on stage or backstage. 154 SIGMA ALPHA IOTA Marjorie Barnes President Leah Scarborough Treasurer Jean Batten Vice-President Hortense Wiggs Chaplain Jettie Rea Bradshaw Secretary Katie Lee Currin . . . Program Chairman Marv Dare Moore . , . Sergeani-at-Arms Vita brevis, ars longa: life is short, but art is long. Sigma Alpha Iota is a national professional music fraternity for women. Members of our chapter. Beta Zeta, are music majors, chosen upon faculty recommendation for high character, scholarship, and musical ability. Presenting capable musicians to the public, parti- cipating in public performances, and operating the music store are a few of our many activities. 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