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

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THE SUN DIAL CALENDAR Sept. 9 — Howdy, Everybody ! New girls welcome ! Glad to have you! Sept. 10 — Classes organized and trouble begins ! Sept. 13 — Christian Endeavor Reception to new pupils. Each Freshman receives a kiss. Sept. 15 — Election of Staff for Sun Dial. Sept. 17 — Mrs. Motte Martin gives interesting talk on Af- rica. Sept. 18 — Miss Wheatley visits Mrs. Woodward and gives program of readings. Sept. 20 — First issue of Sun Dial. International news on all subjects. Sept. 23 — Dr. Lord entertains Faculty with elaborate six o ' clock dinner at McGraw ' s Coffee House, Black Mountain. Oct. 3 — Everybody who is physically fit hikes to Mt. Mit- chell to spend the night. Oct. 4 — Blistered heels and sunburned noses. Souvenirs of Mitchell trip. Oct. 6 — Biology Class attends unveiling of Warrington Monument. Oct. 9 — Election of Student Body Officers. Mary Kim- brell is President. Oct. 12 — Pauline Whitlow takes unceremonious dip in lake. Oct. 15 — Celebration of September and October birthdays. Birthday cake, candles, ice cream, and all. Thanks to Mrs. Woodward. Oct. 23 — Dr. and Airs. Anderson return from Rochester. Everybody happy ! Oct. 25 — Mrs. A. B. Buckner entertains with afternoon tea in honor of Mrs. Woodward. Oct. 31 — Hallowe ' en Party. Ghosts, apples, jack-o ' -lanterns, peanuts, and popcorn. Nov. 1 — Dr. Lord presents Athletic Association with basketball and baseball equipment. Three rahs for our dear Doctor. Nov. 3 — Bertha and Evelyn rescue Lad from icy water of lake. Nov. 8 — Junior Normal and Senior Classes enjoy straw ride. Thaifks to Misses McGirt and Belk. Nov. 14 — Birthdav celeoration for Misses Miller and Mc- Girt. Nov. 15 — Our first moving (when it did move) picture. Thrills! Nov. 22 — Junior Normal Class entertains with reception in honor of Senior Normal. Faculty and school officials invited. Nov. 23 — Everybody getting appetites sharpened for tur- key and punkin pie. Nov. 23 — Normal girls attend Teachers ' Meeting at Swan- nanoa. Nov. 26 — Marion Cole enters school. Welcome, Kpntueky Belle! Nov. 27— Thanksgiving, turkey, and all the fixiiis. Din- ing room beautiful, dinner sumptuous, toasts most appropriate. Thanks, Miss Miller! Nov. 29 — More moving pictures. More thrills ! Dec. 2 — Doris Josey carried to Biltmore Hospital for oper- ation. Dec. 13 — C. E. Society send Xmas box to mountain mission. Dec. 14 — Miss Miller called home on account of sister ' s serious illness. C. E. Pageant, The Birth of Christ. Dec. 15 — Everybody darning stockings, getting ready for Santa ! Dec. 16 — Christian Endeavor observes consecration ser- vice. Dec. 17 — Each table has its own Xmas tree and celebration. Dr. and Mrs. Anderson, Miss Annie and Miss Edith our guests at supper. Dec. 18 — Everybody leaves for Home, Sweet Home. Jan. 1 — Everybody back for work. Could they have been gone two weeks? New year resolutions. Jan. 8 — Mr. Woodward ' s birthday. December and Janu- ary girls help him and Mrs. Dosey celebrate. Pretty decorations, good eats, everyone happy. Jan. 13- Jan. 14- Jan. 18- Jan. 21- Jan. 24- Jan. 26- Jan. 27- Jan. 28- Jan. 29- Feb. 3- Feb. 12- Feb. 14- Feb. 15- Feb. 17- Feb. 22- Feb. 25- Mar. 6- Mar. 12- Mar. 14- Mar. 21- Mar. 23 Mar. 27- Apr. 1- Apr. 3- Apr. 9- Apr. 12- Apr. 18- Apr. 19- Apr. 21- Apr. 26- May 2 May 6- May 7- Mav 9- May 13- May 14- May 16 May 19 May 22 Ma 23 -Mrs. Woodward and Josephine leave for Florida. -Dr. and Mrs. Anderson and Mrs. Gaither leave for Florida. -Everybody cramming for mid-term exams. Trou- ble ahead. -Exams start, also weeping, wailing and gnashing of teeth. -Eclipse of sun, also the hope of passing among some of our number. -New girls arrive for second semester. -Every one starts in with renewed determination to be exempt this time. -Lucile Gladney carried to hospital for operation. -Small pox ! Quarantine plus vaccinations ! —Everybody runs when they see us coming. —Mr. Woodward decides to entertain flu. — C. E. gives valentine party. Mr. Woodward couldn ' t come but sends kisses. —Ruth Sikes marries. —Mrs. Willis gives talk on Bernard Shaw. —Birthday Greetings to Geo. Washington, Miss Belk and Mrs. Woodward. —Junior Class party at Girls ' Club. —Sunrise prayer service on Piney. —Faculty gives farewell party for Miss Watkins. —Mrs. Watkins leaves for mission work in Cuba, Our love, good wishes and prayers follow you, Miss Watkins. —Air. Farrior added to faculty. to 29 — Evangelistic services conducted by Mr. S. H. Hay of Morristown, Tenn. —Delegates leave for C. E. Convention at Hender- sonville. —Hike to Blue Ridge. Picnic dinner, hot dog con- tests, ball game and all. —Mrs. Woodward and Josephine welcomed home from Florida. Mr. Woodward wears a smile. -Baseball game with Swannanoa. Score 27 to 13, Montreat ' s favor. —Lamar ' s birthdav. Sweet sixteen. Partv at Girls ' Club. —Junior-Senior Banquet at McGraw ' s Coffee House. Great event to all concerned. —Mr. and Mrs. Dorsey entertain Catechism class with house party. —Mrs. Buckner entertains Executive Committee of C. E. —Missionary Pageant, Two Masters, Mr. Pepper gives talk. —Junior Hi entertains Senior Hi with partv at Girls ' Club. —First year English class gives play on lawn. — Mattie Straughn marries. Who ' s next? — C. E. Give picnic supper. —Our lucky day. Strawberries and cake for supper! —Baseball game with Biltmore girls. We won again! —Seniors give books to Library. —Dr. and Mrs. Anderson entertain Seniors with af- ternoon tea. —Mr. Woodward leaves for General Assembly. to June 1 — Everybody happy regardless of exam- inations. Home just ahead! EIGHT LITTLE CICEROS Eight little Ciceros in a Latin heaven, Mattie fell by the wayside, and then there were seven; Seven little Ciceros, think they ' re in a fix, It was too much for P. C, and then there were six ; Six little Ciceros kick to keep alive, Annie Sue went under and then there were five; Five little Ciceros now their fate deplore, Bill dropped out, and then there were four ; Four little Ciceros working day by day, Elizabeth and Emilie, Ruby and May; Swimming on, swimming on, they see a little land. Maybe they will make it with Mrs. Miller ' s helping hand. — Elizabeth Hamilton.

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THE SIN DIAL CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR ACTIVITIES The Christian Endeavor So- ciety of the Montreat Normal, has been a vital force for good in the lives of the girls this ses- sion, not only through the splen- did programs given each Sunday evening, but through the mid- week prayer services and the many social events planned dur- ing the year for the pleasure of the students. There has been keen interest manifested in all phases of the work. Those who have been re- sponsible for planning the pro- grams have been faithful and earnest in their efforts and the ones attending the meetings reg- ularly have been greatly streng- thened and inspired by the good things they have heard. The ones taking part on the programs have done so willingly and capa- bly at all times. Some special phases of the work have been the study class- es held during the year. There was a Christian Endeavor Ex- pert class, a Mission Study class, and a class in Stewardship. All these were well ' attended and much interest manifested in each special work. At the close of the Mission Study class a most im- pressive pageant was presented by those who had taken this study Another interesting feature of the work has been the beautiful posters of each week ' s program, prepared by Florence Harrison, and placed where they could be seen by the public as an adver- tisement of the meeting. A col- lection of these posters will ' ■ sent to the International C. E. Convention to be held in Port- land, Oregon, this spring, and the Montreat Society is expecting to win the first place. At the mid-week prayer serv- ices the Society has had the plea- sure of having talks by several missionaries who have been in Montreat some time during the winter. The Efficiency Chart has been brought up to a high standard after much effort on the part of the officers and sponsor. Tenth Legion pledge cards, Comrades of the Quiet Hour pledge cards, and Christian Endeavor member pledge cards have been signed by a large number of the girls. A social feature of some kind was planned for each month of school ; these consisted of parties appropriate to the season, pic- nics and mountain hikes. All these occasions were entered into whole-heartedly by the Faculty and Student Body and have con- tributed much to the happiness of all. The officers who have so suc- cessfully managed the C. E . So- ciety this year are : William Buckner, President. Annie Bell McDonald, Vice- President. Marguerite White, Cor. Secre- tary. Emilie Miller, Recording Sec- retary. Evelyn McElroy, Treasurer. Miss Crocheron, Faculty Ad- viser. THE STUDENTS ' ORGANIZATION On September 9th our school opened with an enrollment of 90 splendid girls and boys, all ready for work, as evidenced by the look on their faces, and this readiness has been kept up all through the year. On October the 9th we elected our Student Body officers and the attitude of girls toward the officers has been one of helpful co-operation at all times. The spirit of loyalty and the high ideals for which the students stood have been manifest on all occasions and the co-operation of each boy and girl has made our school year a joy. First of all, we stood for Christian princi- ples and we are grateful that each member of the school is a professed Christian and many are planning for definite Chris- tian woi ' k in home or foreign field. Mary Kimbre.ll served as pres- ident of the Student Body this year and we are grateful to her for the splendid way she lias managed all our common inter- ests. Mary is a Senior and has been a member of Montreat Nor- mal for two years. She has won the love and respect of all by her gentle, loving ways and her wil- lingness to always sacrifice her pleasure for what help she might be to some fellow student or teacher. It is with a heavy heart that we bid her farewell and send her out into the great, big world, but we are sure that she will lie blessed in bringing hap- piness to other lives as she has brought to ours. Vela Smith, our vice-president, has been a constant help to each of us and one whose unselfish character has been felt by all. Of her it might truly be said. None knew her but to love her, none named her but to praise. Elizabeth Hamilton, who has served as secretary of the or- ganization, was voted our po- litest girl and she deserves that title w ith all its true meaning of thoughtfulness for others. She has meant much to the school as a whole by her positive influence for good. William Buckner, our faithful treasurer, has been our standby on all occasions. In every thing we undertook, Bill was always ready to lend a helping hand and when things went wrong and no one else seemed to know what to do we could always count on i him for a helpful suggestion. As we come to the close of our school year, we hope that some one can say of us, They tr their best. We hope, too, that we have been able to make some life just a little brighter and may we face all our tasks with the same determination that we have gone about our work this Now we come to end of our happy year, Near the time for departing, too, But it leaves a thought that is big and strong, With a wish that is kind and true. For memory has painted this happy year With colors that never fade. And we find at the end a thought so dear — The thought of the friends we have made. THE SPIRIT OF MONTREAT NORMAL SCHOOL It was just a small school sit- uated in one of the prettiest spots of the world but an ideal place in every respect. There was everything to make the girls happy, and happy they were most of the time. Yet there was a day in their life at school that loomed up as a nightmare. In this tiny cove there was a most beautiful figure that glid- ed here and there through th buildings and campus, leaving sunshine in her wake and scat- tering smiles to the entire com- munity. She was only a small image, clad in a long, shimmer- ing white robe and her face seemed to betray her inmost thoughts and feelings. One could always find her in a room of darkness and sorrow but when she did come gloom was always dispelled. She was present in every activity of the school : in both societies she took part, in Christian Endeavor she gave her best ; she was an active member in the athletic association play- ing in every game : she sang in the choir, was a member of the church and attended Sunday School regularly while she rigor- ously upheld all the other reli- gious activities. Last, but not least, she was a member of the wonderful student body and here as well as elsewhere her loyal support was felt. Myriads ' of light seemed to herald her ap- pearance and she was welcome everywhere by the ' parliament of wits as well as by the very wis- est. One day the sky was dark and misty and gloom reigned su- preme. There was a flurry in the buildings to straighten mat- ters. Here and there girls hur- ried to classes that were dry and uninteresting; to meetings ' that were complete failures, and to games that were played only to be lost. Nothing seemed to go right from the minute the day dawned to the close. Something- was missing and no one knew what. There were tears in some girls ' eyes as they realized that a whole day, had been wasted while other girls moped around without any definite aim in sight. Groups of girls huddled together mourning the loss of a day and the incident approach of disaster while others quarrel- ed and fussed over mere triviali- ties. Some of the braver girls decided to make an investigation to see what had happened to ruin their day — to oppress their feelings and to cloud each mo- ment with unhappiness. In and out they searched until they were about to give up their at- tempt as fruitless when one of the girls spied a little crumpled heap in the fartherest corner of the dark attic. It was such a dirty, crushed heap that it was hardly distinguishable, but the beautiful face that loomed up from tlie midst could not be mistaken. She was the maiden of sport, truth, love, sincerity, kindness, happiness, co-opera- tion and Christianity that had been cruelly pushed out of the lives of the girls and crowded into the dirty corner. No wonder the day had been a failure when the sunshine of the school had been so excluded from all. The girls helped her up, brushed off her robes and walked witli her to her room where they left her to change her garments and prepare for the morrow. The next day the sun came out in all its glory. Laughter w-as heard all through the rooms and corridors of the building and the girls went about their several tasks with light hearts and airy steps. That day was remembered for many, many years because peace had been re- stored, laughter, happiness and contentment installed and every- thing was at last in harmony. No wonder, for the beautiful maiden was again treading soft- ly around and everyone was happy in having back the glo- rious spirit of the Montreat Nor- mal School. LITERARY SOCIETY The two Literary Societies, Tritonia and Philathea, have done good work during the ses- sion. One phase of their activi- ties, that all have enjoyed, has been the special programs given on Saturday mornings at chapel by the Societies in turn. They have planned many stunts and plays that have delighted their audiences. Lost — one piece of chewing gum a month old from under my bed. Finder please return to Florence Beck and receive re- ward.

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THE SUN DIAL BASKETBALL TEAM TENNIS PLAYERS BASEBALL TEAM ATHLETICS At the beginning of this ses- sion the girls of the Montreat Normal School organized them- selves into an athletic associa- tion with Carolyn McElveen as manager. The association has shown splendid spirit and done fine work. There have been teams in basketball, baseball, volleyball, a nd tennis and, for those who did not care for such vigorous exercise, there have been hiking groups who have en- joyed discovering new places of interest in the mountains and valleys around Montreat. When school opened in the fall the athletic activities were handicapped by lack of equip- ment, but Dr. Marjery J. Lord, the generous school physician, came to the assistance of the as- sociation and donated a splendid supply of basketball and baseball material. In addition to giving the equipment she generously gave her time to coaching the teams and as a result ot her care- ful training, they have kept up the record started when they were organized four years ago, and have won every game play- ed this session. The teams were organized into the Odds and Evens, and friendly rivalry between the groups has created quite a bit of interest. Volleyball and tennis have been enjoyed by a number of the girls, but there have been no games in these sports with vis- iting teams. During the spring there have been baseball games with Swan- nanoa there and here and with Biltmore here. The Montreat girls have won each of these games lay a good margin. During the session all the girls were given an opportunity to earn a school letter by making so many points in either hiking or playing some game . The goal was 350 points and they were to be earned between September 15 and May 15. Most of the girls started out to win a letter, but for various reasons they kept dropping out, and when May 15 came there were only 15 who | had reached the desired aim. ■ Three of this number received I stars as they had won letters last year. Those winning letters are: Vela Smith, Kathleen Wallace, Ruby Burton, Jessie Jones, Oris Blackburn, Mattie Johnson, Lillie ' Mae Gilstrap, Elizabeth Hender- son, Mary Vance, Carolyn McEl- veen, Alice Daniels and Elizabe. Miller. The three receiving stars are: i Bertha Bailey, Evelyn McElroy, ' and Julia McElrov. High School Juniors Entertain Seniors GRAGG ' S STUDIO BLACK MOUNTAIN, N. C. For Portraits of distinction and character Special prices to M. N. S. students - — — + • KODAK FINISHING On Saturday evening, May 2d, the Junior High School class en- tertained the Seniors, their spon- sor and a few friends, at the Girls Club Building. The large living room of the Club was made most attractive with a pro- fusion of spring flowers and the artistic use of the class colors. As the guests arrived they were welcomed by the officers and sponsor of the Junior Class. The evening was spent with all taking part in a series of stunts and games. An old time South- ern story was read by one of the Juniors and this added much to the amusement of the evening. Each one present was given miniature memory books, con- taining the names of the offi- cers, sponsor, roll and colors of each class and every one was re- quested to write their name in each book. At a late hour delicious re- freshments of pineapple sherbet and wafers were served, after which yells and songs from the classes were enjoyed. + ,„ GRADUATES The last year Normal gradu- ates have been teaching this year at the following places : Elizabeth Hood, Pacolet, S. C. ; Viola Hool, Kingsburg, S. C. : Blanche Wilhelm, Cleveland, N. C. : Lola West, Avondale, N. C. ; Pearl Wallace, Kingstree, S. C. : Ruby Wallace, Cades, S. C. To Each Member of the Faculty and Student Body, We Extend ' Our GOOD WISHES -M- BLACKMOUNTAINDRUGCO. Black Mountain, N. C.