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

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THE SUN DIM 5 Thk Staff this man was given the supreme test— defeat. He was indeed, “Caesar without his ambition, Frederick with- out his tyranny, Napoleon without his selfishness, and Washington without his reward.” Such was our great hero, and as time goes on and we honor his mem- ory, may the life of this man inspire us to sound more clearly in our own lives the keynote of his life—duty. As a military leader, he was un- surpassed. President Roosevelt said on one occasion. “The world has never seen better soldiers than those who followed Lee; and their leader will undoubtedly rank as, without any ex- ception, the very greatest of all great captains that the English-speaking people have ever brought forth, and this, although the last chief of his antagonists may himself claim to stand as the full equal of Marlbor- ough and Wellington.” The position which Lee occupied at the beginning of the war was unique and almost without parallel in human history. His high reputation for military skill and knowledge was so marked, his per- sonal and professional character so pure, his mind so sound, his faithful- ness to every duty so well established, that both governments sought to ob- tain his services. COMMENCEMENT CALENDAR Class Night, Saturday Evening, May 22nd at 8 o’clock. Class Plays, Friday Evening, May 28th at 8 o’clock Household Arts Exhibit and Re- ception, Saturday afternoon, May 29th, at 4 o’clock. Concert by Normal Choir and Piano Students, Saturday Evening, May 29th. at 8 o’clock. Baccalaureate Sermon. S u n d a y morning. May 30th, at 11 o’clock. Sermon before Christian Endeavor, Sunday Evening, May 30th, 7:30 o’clock. Commencement exercises, Monday Morning, May 31st, 10:00 o’clock. GRADUATING EXERCISES Processional “The Children of the King Are We” Mrs. Adams Invocation Scripture Reading Vocal Solos (a) O Sleep, Why Dost Thou Leave Me—from Semele” Handel (b) A Pastoral from “Rosalinda” Veracini (c) Sylvalin ............Sinding (d) The Star .............Rogers Mrs. Alice Cothran. Commencement Address Presentation of Diplomas Chorus—God of All Nature—“An- dante Cantabile” Tschaikowsky-Remick Normal Choir. Awarding of Bibles and Certificates Benediction

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4 THE SUN DIAL S. L. Woodward DEDICATION Asa token of our love and respect for Mr. Wood- ward, who by his kindly administration, his interest in the life of the students and his noble character, has won his nay into every heart, we affectionately dedicate this vol- ume of “ The Sun Dial. THE MONTREAT SUN DIAL Published Every Spring bp the Students of .Montreal Xo ratal School EDITORIAL STAFF Elizabeth Hamilton--Editor-in-chief Assistant Editor Editor N Social Editor Cinis Blaokbi rn.. Club Editor Umar Woodward Joke Editor Elizabeth Miller William Buckner Business Managers Mr . S. I.. Woof)ward Faculty Advisor The Lord bless thee, and keep thee: The Lord make His face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee: The Lord lift up His countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.' —Numbers 6:23-26. The Staff takes this opportunity to thank those advertisers who have so ably supported us in a financial way. making this issue of The Sun Dial possible. A happy, joyous vacation to each and every one! Editorial Life of Lee. ROBERT E. LEE The picture that is dearest to the people of the South is that of a straight, soldierly figure seated on a gray horse. His firm-set mouth shows strength of character and determina- tion : his kindly eyes, with a touch of sadness, speak more than tongue can utter of unselfishness, sacrifice, and compassion for his people and for a lost cause. This man is Robert E. Lee. beloved and respected through- out the world, not only by men of his own party and opinion who fought and thought with him. but also by those most violently opposed to his views. It is natural that his own peo- ple should love and honor him as their leader in a struggle of intense bitter- ness, but that his enemies should share this regard and admiration is due solely to the man. His was a mag- nanimous nature which drew all men to him. When General Lee was, for the first time, in supreme command of a powerful army, it did not take the world long to discover that a great commander had been born. He soon acquired and held unbroken to the last “the entire confidence of his gov- ernment and the unquestioned and enthusiastic devotion of the army.” His career as a soldier terminated at Appomattox on April the eighth, eighteen sixtv-five. and across the many years there comes a picture in which we perceive the highest type of a military commander and the noblest conception of a Christian gen- tleman. As a soldier he was great, but the man himself was greater. No one was ever simpler, truer or more hon- est. Never beat there a heart warmer or more kindly than that of Lee. It is said that some good is born of every evil, and if there is one consoling thought concerning the dark days of our civil war. it is the thought that they revealed Lee to the world. “He emerges from out the clouds and darkness of war victorious, although the leader of a lost cause. He plucked triumph from failure and wore de- feat as if it were a crown of laurel.” Many men are great and good when at the height of their power, but to

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6 THE SI N DIAL SENIOR NORMAL Carolin f McEi.velx .... President R i bn Burton.....V.-President Minx a McCali....Sec. Treas. Miss Setser ...........Sponsor Lucille Gladney Jessie Jones Jessie Johnson Ruby Griffith Mary Griffith Mariam Cole Bernice Calhoun Elizabeth Miller Class Motto—“To be and not to -1K seem.” Colors—Lavender and white. Normal and College Graduating Class Carolyn McElveen. Kingstrcc, S. C. Women give nothing so liberal as their advice.” Normal Course “Callie —but oh. how much that name means to those who know her! Strong, determined, and command- ing: a good sport, always ready lor a laugh at the laughing time, she is one of those rare girls who can do almost anything with little notice and less material. A born leader, she is sure to mean much to her community and friends throughout life. Manager of Athletic Association '25. President of Philathea Literary Society '25. Joke Editor of “The Sun Dial” ‘25. President Senior Class '26. Social Editor of “The Sun Dial” '26. Captain of Baseball Team ’25. Lucilc Gladney, Pacolet. S. C. “She accomplishes more by prudence than others do by force.” Normal Course. Whether it be work or play. “Cindie” enters into it with the full- est intention of doing her part. True to her ideals, dependable in all things, and sound in her judgment, we know her to be a very conscien- tious girl. She has shown her desire for wisdom by her faithful and earn- est work in all her classes. In her future we see only prosperity for she is a girl of ability, a loyal friend and a consistent worker. Social Editor of “The Sun Dial. ’25. Member of the Tritonian Literary Society ’25.