Montreat Anderson College - Agape / Sundial Yearbook (Montreat, NC)

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THE SUN DIAL FRIENDS TO US IN A SPECIAL WAY We are often inclined to think of the student body as The School. and the faculty as only a secondary feature, but if we consider what our teachers have done for us, what they are doing for us, and what they will mean to us in our future lives, we will soon realize that, after all, per- haps this all-important student body could not very well do with- out them. Besides the fact that they have unceasingly striven to inject enough learning to make us appear respectfully educated in the eyes of the world, we might also say that each one of our teachers has rendered us some peculiar service for which we are especially indebted to him or her. Through this whole school year Mr. Woodward has been like a father to us, always ready with help and advice, always tak- ing the most heartfelt interest in our joys and sorrows, and. in short, doing everything possible to make this school seem like a real home to us. Mrs. Woodward has ever been ready to give us kind and wise advice. It was she who planned a birthday celebration each month. She has also spent much time and energy in helping us edit this little paper, which might never have been done but for her efforts. What can we not say of Mrs. Dorsey who has worked so faith- fully in helping us learn the shorter catechism and many por- tions of the Bible or of Miss Belk who has been teaching both a Sunday School class and a mis- sion study class? What has Miss Crocheron not done in forwarding the work of the Christian Endeavor Society, by helping us prepare programs, make posters, and by teaching the Christian Endeavor expert class ? We would never be able to say enough for our nurse, Miss Mar- garet Dickinson, who has tended us through every illness, always showing ' a friendly sympathy, and doing everything she could to ease our suffering. Miss McGirt, our domestic science teacher, has done a great deal in teaching us how to cook and sew, to make us more effi- cient housekeepers and home- makers. Miss Miller is the one who has had a most important part in our lives, for it is she who has at- tended to our physical needs and has seen to it that we have had nourishing and well cooked meals three times a day and has pre- pared many picnic lunches that we have enjoyed on all our hikes. The girls who have been tak- ing the normal course, will al- ways remember Miss Dickinson as holding up to them the high- JUNIOR-SENIOR BANQUET S. L. WOODWARD. PRINCIPAL OF MONTREAT NORMAL SCHOOL est and noblest ideals in teach- ing and which they hope to pass on to their pupils. Mrs. Miller, one of the moth- ers of our faculty .aside from making our studies in Latin most interesting, has contribut- ed much to our home life in the dormitory. We remember es- pecially her marches and drills in physical education period. Miss Watkins. our imi ' , h- l v ' ' lady principal a part of the year, taught us all the good and noble by her precept and example. The only unkind thing she ever did us was leaving us to teach in Cuba. We are grateful to Mr. Farrior for coming to our rescue after Miss Watkins left and helping us finish our Bible course. We thank him for his wise instruc- tion. Dr. Lord, in addition to pre- scribing pills and castor oil, for which we forgive her most heart- ily, has been our fairy godmoth- er and came to help our Athlet- ic Association with bats, balls, mitts and gloves. Miss Hadley, our music teach- er, has been most patient in training our choir and helping in every way with the music for church services, C. E. meetings, and especially for Commence- ment. DR. AND MRS. ANDERSON ENTERTAIN GRADUATES On Tuesday afternoon, May 19 Dr. and Mrs. Anderson enter- tained the graduating classes at their beautiful home, Montozone. On arriving, the guests were greeted by Dr. and Mrs. Ander- son and Mrs. Gaither, and were ushered into the spacious living- room made even more attractive by the beautiful spring flowers here and there. Conversation was enjoyed, to which Dr. An- derson contributed greatly by his never-failing supply of squibs and jokes. Mrs. Anderson took pictures of the classes and pre- sented each girl with what seem- ed to be miniature diplomas tied with ribbons, but when opened, were copies of some beautiful sentiment in verse. Delicious block cream and cake was served and each girl was given a picture of the Alba Hotel tied with class colors. The members of the graduat- ing classes were delighted to have spent this time in the hos- pitable home of Dr. and Mrs. An- deison and to have had a chance to greet Mrs. Gaither, whom they number among their real friends. On Saturday evening, April 18th, the Junior Normal Class delightfully entertained the Se- nior Class, their sponsor, mascot and Mr. and Mrs. Woodward with a banquet at McGraw ' s Cof- fee House. The dining room was most attractive wtih its decora- tions of cut flowers and potted plants and the beautifully ap- pointed banquet table. Great bowls of long stemmed wild vio- lets, the Senior Class flower, were used on the tables in bas- kets tied with fluffy bows of lav- ender tulle. The place cards were dainty little ladies, dressed in the class colors and at each plate were hand painted booklets containing the officers and roll of each class, the program for the evening and the menu. The following program was carried out, Elizabeth Miller act- ing as toastmistress: Welcome Ruby Burton Response Myrtle Foster Toast to Seniors Lynette Green Response John Farrior Last Will and Testament-A yce Frazure Toast to the Woodwards-Zone Campbell Response — Reading- Jessie Jones Junior Class Song- and Tell. Toast to Sponsors Bernice Calhoun Responses — Prophecy Carolyn McElreen Senior Class Song- and Yell. Alma Plater. A delicious and beautiful four course dinner was served, con- sisting of the following: Fruit Cocktail Creamed Chicken Hot Rolls Rice and Gravy Peas in Patties Iced Tea Sunbonnet Sue Salad Ice Cream Cake Demitasse Lost — a hair cut. Murphy Starbuck. Mrs. Dorsey, in Biology class : Girls, name all the lower order of animals beginning with Pris- cilla Hastings. APRIL FOOL! On the morning of April First the student body enjoyed a most delightful surprise when Mr. Woodward announced at break- fast that instead of classes that day all should have holiday and enjoy hiking to Blue Ridge for picnic dinner. At nine o ' clock all the girls and the nine boys of our number set out for Blue Ridge and a glorious day in the woods. About eleven o ' clock all had arrived and, after resting a while a search was made for a place to build a fire, roast weiners and spread lunch. An ideal place was found near a beautiful spring- where there was a large circle of rustic benches in the middle of which was a place for a fire. Miss Miller had prepared a bountiful lunch of all kinds of good things and every one was ready to enjoy the eats after ] the six miles of hiking. The afternoon was spent in games and contests and explor- ing the places of interest around the Blue Ridge grounds. A vote of thanks to Mr. Wood- ward for a most delightful April Fool.

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THE SUN DIAL MONTREAT NORMAL SCHOOL Vol. 2 MONTREAT, N. C. JUNE,, 192.1 No. 1 CAMPUS AND DORMITORY, MONTREAT NORMAL SCHOOL ANNUAL COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES AT MONTREAT NORMAL SCHOOL Commencement Calendar Saturday afternoon — Recep- tion to public and exhibit of Household Arts. Saturday night — Senior Class Play. Sunday morning, May 31 — Baccalaureate Sermon. Monday morning, June 1 — Graduating Exercises. The Commencement Exercises of the Montreat Normal will bring to a close a very success- ful year ' s work. The exercises will begin with a play given by the graduating classes, Satur- day evening. On Sunday morn- ing the baccalaureate sermon will be delivered by the Rev. Wilds, pastor of the First Pres- byterian Church of Henderson- ville, N. C. The program for this occasion will be as follows : Processional — Student Body. Doxology. Invocation — Dr. R. C. Ander- son. Hymn — Congregation. Scripture Reading. Prayer — Mr. S. J. Crouch. Hymn — Congregation. Offertory. Anthem — Choral Class. Sermon — Dr. Wilds. Hymn — Congregation. Benediction. Recessional. The graduating exercises will be held Monday morning in the Anderson Auditorium, beginning at 10:30 o ' clock. The address at this time will be delivered by the Hon. Samuel R. Sells, of John- son City, Tennessee. The follow- ing program will be carried out: Processional. Invocation — Dr. R. C. Ander- son. Vocal Duet — Misses Belk and , Emilie Miller. Address — Hon. Samuel R. Sells. Awarding of Latin Prizes — Mrs. J. I. Miller. Presentation of Bibles to Cat- echism Class — Mrs. C. E. Dorsey. Presentation o f Certificates and Diplomas to Graduates — Prin. S. L. Woodward. Alma Mater. Benediction. Recessional. Those receiving diplomas this year from the Normal depart- ment are: Vela Smith, Mary Kimbreli, Myrtle Foster, Pauline Whitlow and Clara Lee Wilson. Those receiving certificates from the High School are : Kath- leen Wallace, Elizabeth Worrall, Mary Ford Miller, Alice Daniels, Helen Beck, Priscilla Kincaid, Annie Bell McDonald and Mar- garet Twittv. GRADUATING CLASSES PRESENT PLAY SHORTER CATECHISM CONTESTS M.N.S. Student Appointed to District C. E. Office Marguerite White, one of the faithful workers in the Christian Endeavor Society, was recently appointed superintendent of the Comrades of the Quiet Hour and Life Recruits of Western North Carolina. We appreciate this honor coming to our school and are sure that Marguerite will pel term her duties faithfully in this special line. The graduating classes of the Montreat Normal, presented on Saturday evening, May 30th. some scenes from the famous play of Oliver Goldsmith, She Stoops to Conquer. This play is notable for being one of the first two plays to sur- vive after the passing of the great Shakespearian era, more than a century and a half before, the other one being The Rivals by Sheridan. Its rolicking. whole- some English fun makes it an excellent drama for youth to pre- sent, and the young ladies of the Normal acquitted themselves creditably in what was to many of them, their first histronic at- tempt. WINNERS OF LATIN PRIZES Lost — one shoe shine — Lamar Woodward. Mrs. J. 1. Miller, teacher of Latin, offered prizes in her vari- ious classes at the beginning of school, to the ones who should acquire the largest Latin vocab- ulary by the end of the year. Much interest has been manifest- ed in chis phase of the work throughout the session and all congratulate the winning pupils. The prizes are souvenirs direct from Rome, having been pur- chased last summer by Mrs. Webb, our former Bible teacher, while she was touring the con- tinent. The fortunate winners in these contests are: first year class, Cumi Rhodes: second year class, Kathleen Wallace; third year class, Elizabeth Hamilton fourth year class, Elizabeth Wor- i all. As an incentive to the study of the Shorter Catechism, in Oc- lober a house party was prom- ised by Mrs. C. E. Dorsey, to all those who would memorize the Catechism in four weeks. Many entered the contest, but only three of the girls finished it in the required time; Florence Miller, Evelyn Roberts and Lu- ciie Gladney, the latter perform- ing the unusual feat of reciting the entir e Catechism after a study of only five days. These three girls had a most enjoyable week-end at Twin Oaks, the hos- pitable home of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Dorsey. Again in the spring, Mrs. Dor- sey repeated her offer and 12 girls qualified for the house- party, which was held during the Easter holidays. The 12 suc- cessful contestants were Mae Kent, Laura Dillingham, Kath- leen Wallace, Vela Smith, Elaine Hatchell, Alice Daniels, Eliza- beth Twitty, Ruby Burton and Marion Cole. These girls were entertained as the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Dorsey for a week-end house- party and were loud in their praises of the good time they en- joyed. Mr. Perrin Huggins, of Rich- mond, Va., was a visitor to Mon- treat the last week of school. Dr. Marjery J. Lord has been away two weeks on a visit to Bridgeport, Conn., and attending the American Medical Associa- tion which met this year at At- lantic City.

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THE SUN DIAL Domestic Art Department Gives Exhibit STATISTICS All Round Girl— Vela EVANGELISTIC SERVICES Mr.- The annual reception and ex- hibit of the Domestic Arts was held Saturday afternoon, May 30th, in the Domestic Science Department. The large room was most at- tractive with a profusion of ton. mountain laurel and evergreens. ! As the guests entered they wore served fruit punch and wafers by some of the girls in this de- partment. The front of the room was de- voted to Foods and Cookery. In the center was a table attractive- ly arranged for a buffet lunch- eon. On other tables were dishes of vegetables, salads, cakes, pies and all the good things to a peal to one ' s appetite. All th food was most tempting in its appearance and showed skill its preparation. Hanging around the walls and on tables in the rear of the room were the various articles of clothing made by the Domestic One of the greatest blessings that has come to us as a school Buckner Entertains At Girls ' Club Best Smith. that has come to us as a school The Executive Committee of Most Sensible Girl — Mary ! during the past year , was the se- 1 the Christian Endeavor Society Kimbrell. ' ries of evangelistic services held ' was delightfully entertained by Most Attractive Girls — Sara during March and conducted by Mrs. A. B. Buckner at the Girls ' Jenkins, Doris Perkins. I Dr. S. H. Hay, of Morristown i Club on Saturday evening, April Politest Girl — Elizabeth Ham- Tenn. 25th. The evening was spent in Some time before the meeting progressive games of various tarted special prayer services kinds, all those present taking Mary Kim- brell. Most Popular Girl— Sara Jen- kins. Cutest Girl — Maria Godina. The Freshest Freshman — Sa- rah Noland. Most Dignified Senior — Myrtle Foster. Neatest Girl — Doris Perkins. Prettiest Girl — Marjorie Gray. Maria Godina. Handsomest Boy ner. Most Intellectual Student — Elizabeth Worrall. biggest Flirt — Mae Walker. Most Energetic Girl — Maria Godina. William were held each day by the girls part most enthusiastically, and teachers, banded together in Late in the evening delightful different groups. These prayer refreshments were served con- services were continued durin sisting of a salad course with the meeting and all were great- brown bread sandwiches, nuts, ly blessed spiritually, mints and punch. Mrs. Buckner Dr. Hay ' s sermons were the was assisted in entertaining by simple gospel truths, presented Mrs. Woodward and Mrs. Dor- in a most convincing manner. At jsey. Little Misses Josephine the close of the meeting every Woodward, Bessie and Virginia girl had made a profession oi Wilson assisted in serving. Frank Buck- faith in Christ and by the clos of school every one had bee a member of the church. DORIS JOSEY . McElveen. Most Ambitious Boy Most Ambitious Girl 1 aires. Quietest Gir Art classes. The beautiful anc 7 1 Buckner. many colored spring dresses on first appearance were quite sty] ish and on close inspection show ed that they were neatly made : Buckner. and trimmed with dainty hand work. A number of posters show- ing the value of foods, simplicity of dress, and other phases of the e1 ' , work were displayed. Besides the work done by the students there were exhibits showing the evolution of various articles such as spool cotton, scis- sors, teaspoons and of sugar products made from corn. Miss McGirt, the efficient teacher in the department, and her classes deserve much cred for the attractive exhibits whii showed that the students h done a good year of hard w along these special lines. The Christian Service Band In the Montreat Normal there is an organization called the Christian Service Band and. the members are girls who plan to give their lives in a special way home and foreign missions havo William to Christian service. The ban meets on Sunday evenings — Ruth i the programs this year on both been interesting and instructvie. Mary Ford Mil- New members have been added to the group during the year an; ' Most Bashful Girl — Mattie it now numbers fourteen mem- Johnson, bers. Love of Nature Beside the brooklet ' s flowing stream, Where violets bloom and daisies dream, Where sunbeams fleck the glint- ing waves of gold ; I wander thru the shining day And fritter fruitless hours away. Forgetting winter winds and dreary cold. But when the winter comes, ' tis then I wander by the stream again And view its icy waves and snow- bound shore ; Each season seems the best to me, For beauties in them all I see. And love each day their beauties more and more. —Ruth Sikes. We Speak for Your Trade HALL ' S Wearing Apparel for the Family Camping - Outfits — and — ufitge Assortment of Hiking Clothes The only difference between a girl chewing gum and a cow chewing her cud, is that the cow usually looks thoughtful. HALL MERCANTILE CO PHONE 57 BLACK MOUNTAIN, N. C. In Memoriam Little did we realize at the be- ginning of the year that our .joy- would so soon be turned to sor- row. The Angel of Death vis- ited our school and took from us one of our choicest spirits, Doris Josey, bright, vivacious, beauti- ful of face and beautiful in character, but our loss is Heav- en ' s gain. Montreat Normal School pays tribute to this one, whom we loved for her genial, happy dis- position ; one whose face was al- ways wreathed in smiles; one whose heart was full of love for others. One of her teachers, who knew her intimately and valued her for her sterling qualities, has often said that in all her inti- mate associations she had never heard Doris say an unkind re- mark about any one. To her loved ones, we would say: Oh, you have had a lovely child. Who is with you now no more, Soon you shall be reconciled When life ' s brief time is o ' er; For Heaven is made of those we love, The beautiful and true ; God has Taken Doris above To build a Heaven for you. Others Just a little whispered prayer, Just a little kindness here, Just a little word of cheer For others. Just a little bit of jest, Just a smile for all the rest Just give it all, your very best To others. —Elizabeth Miller. Mary Kimbrell (addressing- student body) : Girls, you must stop wearing- such short dresses. You must do away with them en- tirely.