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

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28 THE SUN DIAL Winners of Prizes MARY VANCE VOTED BEST ALL-ROUNI) GIRL The highest honor that can be bestowed upon any student is to be voted the best all-round member of the student body. This honor means that one who receives it has made her influence felt for good in all activities of the school; she has taken part in the religious, social, and athletic life of the school; she has been loyal in obeying regulations and upholding the ideals; she has been generally helpful to fellow students and has applied herself in her scholartic work. Mrs. M. T. Paris of Sarasota. Florida offered a reward of $5.00 to the student who should receive this honor during the session 1920-1027. Our heartiest congratulations to Mary our best all-round student whom we love and respect for what she has meant to M. N. S. this session. ENGLISH AND BIBLE CONTESTS When school opened in September it was announced that Mrs. Felix T. McWhirter of Indianapolis, Indiana, had offered three prizes to the students for special work in English and Bible. The prizes were to be a wardrobe trunk and two ten-dollar gold pieces. The offer of these rewards has been an incentive throughout the session for better work in these two courses. We are glad to announce the winners and congratulate them for their success and we thank Mrs. McWhirter most heartily for her interest in our school as manifested in her liberality. These prizes were awarded as follows: Best Bible Theme ................... Wardrobe trunk.......................... Ruby Carter Best Short Story .................... Ten dollar gold piece--------- Alma Jane McWhirter Best Prophecy----------------------- - Ten dollar gold piece -------- Kathleen Wallace and Norwood Whitlock deserve honorable mention for their excellent Bible themes and the judges accorded them second and third places respectively. MYRTICE SMITH MAKES HIGHEST AVERAGE FOR YEAR Myrtice Smith is the student making the highest average in her school work for the nine months. Myrtice has had a heavy course and has applied herself to such an extent as to make the unusual average of 96'«. We take our hats off to Myrtice for this very fine record and are glad to claim her as our own. At the beginning of the session Mr. and Mrs. Woodward offered $5.00 for the girl winning this honor and the prize goes to Myrtice Smith. FRANCES Me AN ALLY STUDENT-BODY PRESIDENT For 1927 - 28 The following officers have been elected to manage the affairs of the Student-body for another session: Frances Me Anally----------------President Faye Sherrill--------------------Vice President Mary Vance-----------------------Secretary Princie Maphet Treasurer We appreciate the worth of each of these girls and feel sure that with their capable manage- ment the affairs of the school will move along smoothly during another year. McELROY SISTERS HAVE BEST KEPT ROOM A friend of the school, who asks that her na or girls keeping the cleanest, neatest room for The judges have agreed that this honor , students sanction the decision. Julia and Evely: it has ever been a real joy to visit them. Other girls deserving honorable mention fo Ammie Ross Andrews Ruby Carter Bessie Cozart Irma Henry Dorothy Hamer Ida Bell Loven Ida Lutterell Helen Hall Fannie Gilreath ne not be given, offered a prize of $5.00 to the girl the nine months. oes to Julia and Evelyn McElroy and I am sure the have kept such an emmaculate room at all times that ■ splendidly kept rooms are: Janie Beall Mattie Johnson Vienna Jones Agnes Foster Ethel Petty Mary Vance Mary McCall Sara Harper Abernathy

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THE SUN' DIAI 27 Unusual Species I Have Known In M. N. S. Instructus Omnium: A ruminant inhabiting one of the death cells (the office) is the tallest of all animals (due to the length of the neck) and feeds mostly on permissions and re- ports. Pupil Modella: A once rare animal, now almost extinct - - Has been found to be very demure, avoiding all boys and other wild animals. Shuns the path to the picture show and, also, anything pertaining to unnatural coloring of the face. Feeds mostly on square roots. Latin verbs, and Domestic Science produce. Can be found in the dense jungles of the Library. Invicta Animal: At last a new animal has been discovered. It has not been classified as yet but is known as an amphibious Biped. Is distinguished by the hair being closely clipped all over the head. This animal thrives best before a mirror, and becomes very savage if any unfavorable remark is made about the hair. The color ranges from black to white. Instructa Domesticae: A Small, graceful, five-toed animal found in the tropical jungles of the Domestic Science room. Subject to the mania of sewing on buttons, mending tears, and wanting others to do likewise. Color - - something between a white and red. A rare specimen, first discovered in the wilds of M. N. S. by Dr. Anderson. Femina Principala: One of the unique specimen inhabiting the office. When alarmed it begins to snort and turn red and green. Is very rare and precious. We do not wish to lose this animal so please handle it carefully. Its avocation is helping others and it has been very successful so far. Instructa Latinae: An animal of some si .e but possessing the ability to move around without being heard. This animal is famous for its skillful detection of the slightest noise. It is usually found in the halls but has been found occasionally in room 94. Its favorite diet is Latin verbs and chewing-gum. Instructa Methoda: Directus Musicalus Physicala: A very demure little creature and known for its amiable smile although its ire may be raised. Its favorite haunts are the upstairs lobby and the library. It thrives best on lesson plans and nickels for ironing. Its avocation is pro- hibiting any running in the halls. A small, ferocious looking animal that is in reality absolutely harmless. This little animal may be found in its studio or at the Post Office most any time of the day. It has but one noticeable defect, its continuous practicing, and especially, its savage reactions if its pupils do not practice. This small and unpretentionus animal may have been heard of had it not been for the peculiar odor of its numerous little bottles of medicine which attracted attention to itself. Thrives best on a tennis court but has been found in the Infirmary Office at times. Shoveling Sampson: A domesticated animal thriving best in furnace rooms. A rare specimen of the genius Hytrix and is extremely useful for ringing rising bells. Stunt Night On Saturday night. October 23rd. the faculty and students of the Montreat Normal School, gave a very interesting program of stunts. The faculty came first in a fashion review of Queen Marie of Roumania. displaying some of her gorgeous costumes. Those taking part in the display were: Mrs. Webb, attired in a magnificent bridal costum •. she was attended by Miss Davis and Miss Owen as train bearers. Mrs. Miller next displayed many beautiful hats suitable for all occasions; Miss Webb gave a striking display of an up to date riding habit; Miss Franklin exhibited a complete rain outfit. Last, but not least, came Mr. Woodward as the Prince of Roumania. The High School Freshmen presented a stunt entitled “The Billy Goat.” This “fresh billy goat” was now followed by the Soph “Fountain of Youth. The Senior Highs suggested Safety First, but the Junior solemi .ed a “Negro Wedding.” After these exhibitions from the High School, the Senior Normals enacted a “Human Sacrifice;” then the Junior Normals astonished every one by their idea of a Wonder Man.” The judges awarded the very suitable prize, a box of lollypops, to the Junior Normals.

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THE SUN DIAL CATECHISM CLASS OF 1927 Catechism House Party % The annual Catechism house-party at Twin Oaks, the hospitable home of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Dorsey, occurred on the ninth, tenth and eleventh of April. The participants in this delightful occasion were twenty Montreat Normal students who had, this year, memorized the Shorter Catechism and recited it to Mrs. Dorsey, who inspires many to ac- complish this laudable feat, and afterward gives them a week-end party in her home. Those present were Sarah Harper Abernethy, Kathleen Roberts, Ruby Carter, Mary Dulaney, Elizabeth Duncan, Fannie Gilreath, Irma Henry. Cora Lee Harrison, Thelma Hazan, June Humphries. Ruth McClain, Mae McDonald, Mary McCall, Mary McDaniel, Fays Sherrill. Margaret SicelolT, Virginia Wilson. Bessie C. Wilson, Merle White, and Carl Williams.s, Elizabeth Worrall and Emilie Miller had also re- cited the Catechism to Mrs. Dorsey this year, but the former was prevented from attending by ill- ness and the latter by having recently gone to South Hadley, Mass., to continue her musical studies. The young people had much merriment in games, music, jokes, story telling and fortune tell- ing, besides the special privilege of helping in preparing and serving the bountiful and delicious meals. Dr. and Mrs. Anderson were invited to take dinner with them on Sunday, and Mr. and Mrs. Wood- ward, and Miss Jessie Stockard for supper. On Monday Dr. and Mrs. Wilson, with all students of the Montreat Normal School who had formerly recited the Shorter Catechism, were invited to dinner, making forty-six present for that event. One unique feature of the house party was its Shibboleth; each guest, upon entering the home, was asked to give an answer to some question of the Catechism. When the party broke up Monday afternoon, the girls expressed genuine appreciation to Mr. and Mrs. Dorsey for such gracious hospitality, and went back to their school life, with the feeling that they had made a step upward in the journey of life.