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

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IHI . aU.N LllAl. Senior Normal Prophecy As I turned off the noiseless engine of my “Sun Dial Flier” on May 28, 1948, I was quite amazed at what I saw. Montreat had grown until it had almost reached the towns of Old Fort and Swannanoa. Black Mountain was a relic of the past. New buildings? Well I should say! They were dotted here, there, and everywhere. My! but what a change in the girl’s domitory. It was run on the self-government plan and the girls seemed to be good, compared with us. While looking through the domitory, I stepped into one of the rooms and saw a sweet looking lady powdering her nose. I begged her pardon for intruding; but she invited me in. I went and talked for a few minutes with her and found that it was my old classmate, Mary Hamrick, who had come back for a class reunion that we were to have that day. After talking over her past with her I found that she had become a great musician and was now famous and wealthy, but she had at last decided to retire from public life. I succeeded in persuading Mary to go with me to look over the place as we had a few hours left before the class meeting. We had gone only a little distance when we were alarmed by a cry we heard; “Johnny, if you don’t come back here I’ll certainly switch you.” Upon investigating we found it to be no other than Vienna Jones, one of our classmates, calling her mischievous little grandson. We all knew Vienna would be a good disciplinarian. We talked with her until we had only a few minutes left to go to the Auditorium. On our way over there whom should we meet but Elaine Hatchell who was then a special worker? She seemed to be in quite a hurry. We asked her why she was hurrying so and she said that she couldn’t stay any longer than necessary as she has to hasten back to Washington, for she was giv- ing a tea in honor of the President, Frances McAnally. We hastened on to the Auditorium. First we beheld our beloved president, Lucia Phillips on the stage. She has for several years been—in Dr. Pep’s hospital. She had called the meeting to order and was having the roll call when suddenly we were interrupted by Faye Sherrill’s coming in. After leaving Montreat she had taught Phychology in colleges and universities, futhermore she had written a Psychology text book. To go on with the roll call, as each name was called the member, if present, was to tell what she was doing at the present time. First on the roll was Mattie Johnson, better known as “Nurse Kill ’em Quick.” She has been in several hospitals but has finally decided to settle down. Then there was another interruption! An argument between Agnes Foster, candidate for State governor and Maye Leslie, a lawyer, over the exact number of years before there would be a winter in July. Although both were beginning to show signs of old age. they still knew how to argue. Finally they were quieted, and we proceeded with our meeting. Next on our roll was June Hum- ph ries and Ruth Faires who were both doing missionary work in Africa, and were now home on a fur- lough. There was Elsie Morgan. Elsie, after leaving Montreat, had spent her time working at the Old Ladies’ Home in Roseman, N. C., enjoying her work very much. Last, but not least, on the roll was Mary McDaniel who will certainly be rewarded for her work. She had loved Montreat so much she couldn’t be satisfied elsewhere. She returned, after getting her M. A. at Georgia State, to teach Normal Work in the college here. Why does everyone look fright- ened? A bell! Sounds as though someone were in distress. Suddenly I awoke to hear the breakfast bell ringing. Oh! it was only a dream! —Ethel Petty

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2 ; THE SUN DIAL Article 3—Agnes Foster thrusts upon Mae McDonald her ability to gossip, hoping that Mae will have the same success that she has had. She wills to Mildred Rice her long hair and to Lucile Oliver her ability to set a table in five minutes. Article 4—Ethel Petty politely gives to Nancy Ward and Ruth Hames her room so that they will have less trouble in getting into Pearl’s room after light-bell and at other times. Article 5—Vienna Jones bequeaths to Nancy Ward and Pearl Reese the red thirteen of her rook deck. She bestows upon Inez Davis the privilege of sleeping under June Humphrie’s bed. Article 6—Mary Hamrick leaves to Elizabeth Duncan her talent, for playing “Jazz.” She wills to Ruth Hewitt the privilege of skipping church if she can get away with it. Article 7—Lucia Phillips wills to the president of the Senior class of ’29 the ability to make announce- ments. To Margaret Siceloff she gives all of her old love letters from the doctor. Article 8—Elaine Hatchcll leaves to Eveyln Roberts her new fur coat and to Hilda Hindman her new wardrobe. Article 9—Ruth Faires lays upon Gertrude Bartell’s shoulders her boisterous behavior and upon Ever- ett Halcombe her ability to break rules. To Margaret Hill, she wills her place in this school, requesting that she stay as long as Ruth has stayed. Article 10—Elsie Morgan bequeaths to Hattie Hill her ability to vamp Mr. Black. She wills to Margaret Hill her ability to get into mischief. Article 11—Maye Leslie gives to any one that will have him. Bill Nanney. She wills to Pearl Reese her privilege to ride to Black Mountain in a car every time she goes. Article 12—Mary McDaniel will to the Juniors her cunning way of getting A on deportment every month. She wills to Louise Bird her wardrobe so Mrs. Woodward will not get after her for borrowing any more. Article 13—Faye Sherrill wills to Ruth McLain her dimples. She also wills to Louise Bird her bed. Article I I—Mattie Johnson wills to Thelma, her ability to get along with Miss Miller in the pantry. She wills to Gertrude Bartell her quiet ways. AMMENDMENTS Article 1—Any old stocking, chewing gum, cosmetics, long dresses, or old love letters which we may leave in our rooms we leave to the girls who will occupy our rooms next year. Article 2—We will to the Juniors on the upper hall a nice clean plate on which they may put some more candy. Article 3—We extend to all teachers and classmates the privilege of writing to us. We do therefore affix our seal in witness: paper, pen, ink, dictionary, and Frances McAnally’s picture. Signed. June Humphries, Class Lawyer.

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28 THE SUN DIAL Senior Horoscope Name What we call her Wants to be (Ambition) Likely to be. Faye Sherrill “Fouchelle” A student in Music conservatory Married Vienna Jones “Vena” School teacher Somebody’s boss Frances McAnally “Frank” Surgeon Mcst Anything Elsie Morgan Elsie” School teacher Still Undecided June Humphries “Brick” Foreign Missionary Dewey’s Wife Mary Hamrick “Mary Ham” A musician An Old Maid Agnes Foster “Ag” Important Idiot Lucia Phillips “Luke” A Nurse Never Can Tell Mattie Johnson “Maggie” A Business Lady A Homemaker Mary McDaniel “Merrimac” A Dancer Stenographer Ruth Faires Ruth” To Help Somebody What she wants to be Maye Leslie “May” School Teacher Time will decide Ethel Petty “Eppie” A Lady of Leisure Mrs. Turner Elaine Hatchell “Kippy” Missionary A Flapper.