Mt Zion Institute - Tusitala Yearbook (Winnsboro, SC)

Text from Pages 1 - 64 of the 1941 volume:

Loyal students ever loving Honor and obey, All hail to thee, our Alma Mater, Mount Zion., all hail! And the Lord will create upon every dwelling place of Mount Zion, and upon her assemblies, a cloud and smoke by day, and the shining of a flaming fire by night”— Isaiah 4:5. 51tr |tear’B latnttB morbeii iu an illnstrateii (Chronicle kmmrn an ©usitala utljirij in ye nlii Samoan tongue means '‘tellpr of tales” mount Hunt Jnstitutr the high srtjonl iorateii in tl|e tomne of IBinnaburo, tlje statp of Soutt; (Carolina flnhlislfeii hy the (Class of Nineteen liitniireii anil Jfnrfy-COnp for tlje stu ent boiiy of mount 2ion Jlnstitnte Jfnmtuirii Located in the historic town of old Winnsboro overlooking the beautiful, rolling hills of Fair- field County, stands our Alma Mater. Directly descended from Mount Zion Academy, a school of higher education, founded in 1777, Mount Zion Institute preserves the spirit of cooperation and fellowship which it has fortunately in- herited. Steeped in tradition and historic back- ground, Mount Zion is a symbol of the better institutions of learning. In this, our first issue of Tusitala, may we help in some small way to continue the spirit of good will and fellowship that has for so long characterized our institution. To The Spirit of Mount Zion ” we owe our first annual. May this spirit live forever! ®o 01u Spirit of Mount 2 urn So shall the Lord of hosts come down to fight for Mount Zion, and for the hill thereof Isaiah 31:4. To those men of the distant past in Charleston and Winnsboro, who, seeing the need of unity and education in His Majesty's colony of South Carolina, formed the Mount Zion Society and founded Mount Zion Institute; to their sue cessor s, who, in prosperity and in adversity, in war and in peace, in the bright sunshine of glorious victory and in the dark shadow of utter defeat, have kept the light on the hill” aflame for these one hundred and sixty-eight years; and to the radiant spirit that inspired and guided them, and in the fullness of time, has made Mount Zion stately and beautiful; we, with abiding gratitude and admiration, dedi- cate this volume. 31jp ®isturi( of iliuutt Zion The Mount Zion Society was formed at Charlestown on January 29, 1777, and on Feb- ruary 13 following was incorporated for the purpose of founding, endowing and supporting a public school in the district of Camden,” Thus, Mount Zion Institute was conceived, and thus for the first time, perhaps, Low Country and Up Country in South Carolina engaged in a common scheme for the general welfare. This purpose of unity in the colony is nowhere expressly stated in the Articles of Incorporation, but it is strongly implied in the personnel of The Board of Directors of thirteen members: seven of these were from the up country, and six from the city of Charlestown. The first President of the Society was John Winn of Winnsboro, the wardens, General Strother and Captain Robert Ellison. The relation of education to religion appears by implication in the preamble to The Constitution: Arise! Shine! For thy light is come and the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee.” To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called the trees of righteousness, the planting of the Lord that he might be glorified.” This identity of Christianity with education is shown, too, by the close relationship that existed between Mount Zion Society and Sion Presbyterian church in Winnsboro. Those early men of vision saw very clearly what many modern educators have forgotten —education without religion is vanity. Thus, in the very beginning they inculcated the spirit that has always animated Mount Zion throughout her long and honorable history. Before the Society built a school in Winnsboro, perhaps as early as 1767, a certain William Humphrey held classes in a small building located, probably, near where the post office now stands. It is likely, however, that Humphreys became the employee of the Society, At any rate, instruction went regularly on until the British army under Lord Cornwallis occupied Winnsboro in 1780. This event disrupted classes, but in 1783 the Society met, reorganized, and continued its work. In 1784 Rev. Thomas Harris McCants was placed in charge of the institution. He was an able man, and with the assistance of W. S. Yongne, W. M. Davy, and William Humphreys, he enlarged and improved the school. In 178 5 the General Assembly of South Carolina granted, on the same day, charters to three colleges, one of which was Mount Zion College at Winns- boro.” Mount Zion never, perhaps, functioned under this charter, but the people of Winnsboro still call Mount Zion The College.” From the re-opening of the school after the departure of Lord Cornwallis until 1834 nothing noteworthy happened. Able teachers during the period enlarged and improved the school, quietly and inconspicuously. Among them was a Mr. Fitz, a northern man, but a fine teacher and scholar,” Mr. Robert Munforce, and a Mr. Stafford of North Carolina. Among the trustees of this period were such familiar names as John McMaster, David Aiken, John Buchanan, P. E. Pearson, Caleb Clark, and William Moose. It was during this period, too, in 1824, that the Society began to hold its meetings in Winns- boro. Until this year it had met in Charleston. James W. Hudson came to Mount Zion in 1834. He was a dominant character and a great teacher. Students came to Mount Zion from all over the Southern States. Hudson made Mount Zion famous. It became the ambition of favored young men to avail themselves of the Superior Advantage of Mount Zion.” Among Hudson’s assistants were William Bratton, Thomas McCants, D. Wyatt Aiken, George H. McMaster, James H. Rion, and Wood Davidson. Hudson is buried under a monument erected to his memory just in front of the present graded school building. During the period of the war between the states Mount Zion never closed its doors. In the latter part of the war the buildings were used as a military hospital, and at the last were occupied by Federal troops. Meeting disaster with unfaltering courage, the trustees continued the school, the classes meeting in the Baptist Church, Thespian Hall, anywhere where a roof to cover the pupils could be found. In 1867 there came the crowning blow. Fire destroyed the building completely. The Society, still reeling from the shock of war and in the midst of the terrible reconstruc- tion era, suffered a loss of thirty thousand dollars. But the spirit instilled by the founders was indomitable. In 1873 a smaller building was erected and the school continued. In 1878 Mount Zion was changed from an academy to a public graded school, still con- nected, however, with Mount Zion Society. This was undoubtedly the first public school in the state outside of Charleston. Professor R. Means Davis, great gentleman and be- loved teacher, was the guiding spirit in this innovation. About 1880, an attempt was made to revive the collegiate features of the school. A joint meeting of the Society and the citizens was held. The town issued its bonds for some seven thousand dollars, giving the proceeds to Mount Zion. Funds were raised in other ways and the session of 1881 was opened in a large and well arranged brick building, furnished with improved seats, chemical laboratory, etc.” W. H. Witherow became Superintendent, and for sixteen years under bis leadership the school grew in usefulness. From Witherow’s time until the present, the school has been a public graded and high school under the laws of the State of South Carolina. In 1922, the building, which was so large and well arranged” in 1881, was torn away and the present grammar school building was erected. This structure was used by both graded and high schools until 1936, when a new high school building was erected. The light on the hill,” as Dr. Jas. H. Carlisle called Mount Zion, still shines. We hope that the spirit of the founders still animates us, who use the tools they forged. Honor, reverence, courage, loyalty, sound learning, courtesy, and consideration for others—these are the things Mount Zion has stood for. The fads and frills and foolish fancies of education of these latter days are not a part of her spirit and her tradition. Let us hope that she will hold fast to her ideals: changing her methods, but not her 'purposes, slowly and sanely as the years go by. DR. PATTERSON WARDLAW University of South Carolina Former Superintendent of Mount Zion Institute. flatting of ifflnmtt lion What is the meaning of Mount Zion—its spirit? What picture does the name bring to mind? It means a background of God-fearing, brave, intelligent men and women, who believe in education for knowledge and for righteousness. It means a noble struggle by a state-wide Society, to bring all the people of South Carolina together —to unify sections and sects. It means a brave adventure, during the hardships and terrors of the Revolution, to provide for the people the education that independence would demand. It means generations of unswerving loyalty to the principle of seeking first the things of mind and soul, of subordinating all things, even parental partiality, to the highest good of their children. It means one of the greatest preparatory schools of its day, sending to the colleges future leaders for the whole state. In its later function—-humbler but nobler—of teaching all the children of all the people,” it has meant, in town and county, a folk of remarkably high intelligence and character—a character shaped by the fear of God applied to the common affairs of life. It means numbers of worthy and efficient young people, out of all proportion to the size of the. town, filling positions throughout South Carolina—and making good.” It is related that Dr. James H. Carlisle was asked, What made Winnsboro and Fairfield men notable?” He replied, That light on the hill,” meaning Mount Zion. The Mount Zion of today means the powerful instrument that this same strong stock is employing to fit its children, not for the times of their forbears, but for tasks confronting them in the days soon to come. And what of the future? As in the past it has striven to meet the needs of the age in which its pupils were to live, so the Mount Zion of tomorrow must, with equal breadth of mind, dare to face the inconceivably wonderful changes thrust on us by the approaching years, and fit our youth to be bigger than anything that can happen to them.” Mount Zion is historic, but not old. Let us will that she shall be a vigorously developing youth, having the prowess to meet new onslaughts with weapons ever freshly forged. And so, finally, Mount Zion means HOPE. Among (3liosp Hfjn lEmhniitj QJlj? spirit of ilonnt 2imt Professor R. Means Davis Former Superintendent Mount Zion Institute Dr. James Henry Carlisle Rev. William Porcher Dubose Educated at Mount Zion Insti- Former Mount Zion pupil and tute. Identified with Wofford world famous theologian. College for more than 50 years. Dr. James Henly Thorn well Harts ville, S. C. Former Superintendent of Mount Zion Institute Miss Emily Obear Col. David Dubose Gaillard Teacher at Mount Zion for 50 Washington, D. C, years. Former Mount Zion pupil. Army Engineer who excavated Gaillard Cut, Panama Canal. up?ruit?nft?nt m h ©hr Hoard of ©rustrra Dr. C. S. McCants, Chairman and Treasurer A. E. Davis M. H. Doty Mrs. T. H. Ketchin U. G. DesPortbs R. M. Frew Rhett Sanders T. K. McDonald Grover Folsom Patton Superintendent Miss Irma Berry Mathematics Mrs. H. E. Caldwell English and Latin Miss Myrtle Rowe Biology and Physical Education C S. Watson Coach and Mathematics Miss Ethel Brucf. Social Science Miss Pattie Parker English and Dramatics jftaniltu Mrs. John McSwain Commercial Course Mrs. F. E. Propst, Jr. Chemistry and English Mjss Ruth Webster Home Economics and Art Miss Sara Symmes General Science and Physical Education Miss Pauline Roberts French and English Miss Mary Grey Withers Librarian ulitsilala 8 taff F.rnf.st Ferguson ..... Editor-m-Chief Mary Boulware.............................Historian Livian Wylie......................Assistant Editor Caroline McMasthr .... Literary Editor Katherine Elliott .... Business Manager Rae Morris ...... Art Editor Isabel Bratton - • Assistant Business Manager Willette Lucas.........................Typing Staff Louise Pope ....................Joke Editor Maude Timms............................Typing Staff Isabel McCants........................Local Editor Mary Shaw..............................Typing Staff Sarah Francis Wylie - ■ Circulation Manager Ruth Walsh.............................Typing Staff Carol Berthold........................Typing Staff A large and ivell arranged brick building” was construe ted in 1880, after Mount Zion Academy was destroyed by fire in 1867. ■: . ■ • ••• ■ ■■■ -• V';-' ' -p Senior CEiaas ODfftrrra Rae Morris.....................................,................... President Ernest Ferguson............................................... Vice-President Katherine Elliott................................................... Secretary Killough Patrick.....................................................Treasurer OUaaa Btatnry The class of 41! Seniors at last ... at the end of our high school days. Four years gone . . . flown really . . . and now we sit in retrospect and call back those years. . . . Freshmen . . . and we really were! . . . trying to act as if schedules, heavy books and long assignments were our daily dozen ... so proud to be the first class in the new building . . . yet overawed, bewildered . . . the Latin Club ... its terrors” of initiation „ . . our first lessons in sportsmanship . . . lustily singing On the hills . . Sophistomores” . . . quite sure of ourselves these days . . . making the rats” of Latin Club say ma’am” and sir” . . . going in for Athletics (with a capital A) . . . being examples” all over the place to the incoming Freshmen . . . high and mighty . . . carrying high the torch. Juniors . . . businesslike , . . money-making schemes to finance the Junior-Senior . . . proud of having so many members in the Beta Club . . . outstanding athletes . . . our stage debut in Oh Susanne” . . . the climax: Junior-Senior . . . banquet and dance . . . best ever! Seniors . . . dignified, ambitious, dreamy-eyed . . . An Annual ... to «further the Spirit of Mount Zion” . . . work, fun, more work . . . stage struck again: Girl-Shy” . . . time out for Beta Club Convention in Columbia • . • our own Junior-Senior . , . then the culmination of all our efforts . . . Tusitala . . . the record of our joys and tribulations . . . the emblem of our feeling toward Mount Zion. The spirit that has guided us for four years will surely lead us on. Mary Boulware. DAVID AMICK AIKEN Band I, 2, 3; Football 2, 3; Boxing 1. JOE AMEEN Latin Club 1, 2; French Club 4; Band 2, 3, 4. MARTHA BOLICK Transfer from Monticello. MARY BOULWARE Beta Club 4; Latin Club 1, 2; French Club 3; Glee Club 1, 3, 4; Band 2, 3; Camera Club 4; J. H A. 2; Class Play 3, 4; Historian Tusitaia. LUCY BEVERLY BRATTON Latin Club 1, 2; French Club 3; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; J. H. A. 2; Basketball 1, ’ 2, 3. ISABEL DUBOSE BRATTON Latin Club 1, 2; French Club 3; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; J, H, A. 2; Basketball 1, 2y 3, 4, Manager 4; Most Dependable 4; Assistant Business Manager Tnsitala. DEWEY GLENN CARTER Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Camera Club 4; Basket- ball 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Captain 4; Boxing Manager 2, 3; Class Play 3, 4; Most Athletic 4. EVELYN CASSIDY French Club 3; Glee Club 1, 2; J. H. A. 3. MARTHA ELIZABETH CATHCART Latin Club 1; J. H. A. 3. DAVE CRAWFORD Latin Club I, 2; Band 1; Camera Club 3; Football 3, 4; Class Play 4. FRANK DOTY French Club 3; Band 1; Football 3; Most Popular 4. SUSAN DOTY Beta Club 3, 4; Latin Club 1, 2; French Club 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Basket- ball 1; Class Play 4; Most Popular 4. DOROTHY DOUGLASS Beta Club 4; Latin Club 1, 2; French Club 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; J. H. A. 2; Basketball 1, 2. ALICE EDENF1ELD Glee Club 1, 2; J. H, A, 3. KATHERINE FLENNIKEN ELLIOTT Class Secretary 4; Beta Club 3, 4; Latin Club I, 2; French Club 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Most Intel- lectual 4; Business Manager Tttsilala. REBECCA WOODWARD ELLISON Latin Club I; French Club 3; Glee Club 1, 2; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Camera Club 3, 4� President 3, Vice-President 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Varsity 2, 3, 4, Captain 4; Most Athletic 4. ERNEST P. FERGUSON Class Treasurer 3; Class Vice-President 4; Beta Club 4; Football 4; Class Play 3, 4; Best-all-Round 1, 4; Most Dependable 4; Editor-in-Chief Tusitala. DEMPSEY GUNTER Basketball I, 2, 3, 4. JOSEPH RION HAYNES, JR. MARGARET ANN HUGHES French Club 3; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; J. H. A. 2; Basketball 3. FLOSSIE MAE JACKSON Basketball I, 2, 3, 4, Varsity 2, 3, 4; Typing Staff Tnsitala. DOROTHY JOHNSON Transfer from Dublin Senior High. GEORGE RUSSEL LAUDERDALE, JR. Camera Club 4; Basketball Manager 4; Football I, 3, 4. MARY LEE LEVINER Basketball 1, 2; Glee Club 1. WILLETTE LUCAS Beta Club 3, 4; French Club 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4, Varsity 3, 4; Chairman Typing Staff Tnsitala. MARY ALICE LYLES Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4. SUSANNE LYLES Beta Club 3, 4; Latin Club 1, 2; French Club 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Sextet 2, 3; Class Play 3. ISABEL ELLIOTT McCANTS Beta Club 3, 4, Vice-President 4; Latin Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 2, 3; French Club 3, 4, President 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 2, 3, 4; Camera Club 4, Secretary 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Varsity 3, 4; .Class Play 3, 4; Best-all-Round 1, 4; Local Editor Tnsitala; Miss Hi Miss. MARGIE McCLINTOCK French Club 3, 4. CAROLINE AIKEN McMASTER Beta Club 3, 4; Latin Club I, 2; French Club 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Sextet 2, 3; J. H. A. 2; Basketball 3; Class Play, Stage Manager 3, 4;' Literary Editor Tnsi- tala. DUDLEY MAIN Football 2, 3, 4, Alternate Captain 4; Box- ing 2, 3; Class Play 4. WILLIAM MERCER French Club 3. RAF STEVENSON MORRIS Class President 1, 3, 4; Beta Club 3, 4; Latin Club. 1, 2, 3; French Club 3; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Sextet 2, 3; Class Play 3, 4; Art Editor Tusitala. KILLOUGH PATRICK, JR. Beta Club 3, 4, President 4; Latin Club 1, 2; French Club 3, 4, President 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Camera Club 3, 4, President 4; Football 3, 4; Class Treasurer 4; Class Play 3, 4; Most Intellectual 4. LOUISE POPE French Club 3j J. H. A. 2; Basketball 2, 3; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Camera Club 4; Class Play 3, 4; joke Editor Tmitala. EDITH PORTER Latin Club 1, 2; French Club 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; J. H. A. 2; Basketball h 2, 3, 4. RUTH REED Beta Club 3, 4; Latin Club I, 2; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; J. H. A. 2j Basketball 1. EVELYN REEVES French Club 3; J. H. A. 3. MARION RODDEY French Club 3; Football 3, 4. MARY ELIZABETH SHAW J. H. A. 3; Typing Staff Tmitala. MAUDE TIMMS Latin Club 1, 2; Glee Club 1, 2; J, H. A. 2; Typing Staff Tusitala. JAMES TURNER French Club 3, 4; Camera Club 4; Foot- ball 4. DAVID CAMPBELL WYLIE Latin Club 1, 2; French Club 3; Band 1, 2. JAMES CRAWFORD WYLIE Latin Club I, 2; French Club 3; Band I, 2. MARGARET LIVIAN WYLIE Class Vice-President 3; Beta Club 3, 4, Secretary 4; Latin Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice- President 3, 4; French Club 3 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Cap- tain 3; Cheerleader 3, 4; Class Play 4; Assistant Editor-in-Chief Tusitala. SARAH FRANCIS WYLIE Beta Club 3, 4, Treasurer 4; Latin Club 1, 2, 3, 4, President 4; French Club 3, 4, Secretary and Treasurer 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Best Citizen 4; Circulation Man- ager Tusitala. RUTH YOUNG Latin Club 1, 2. SENIORS WITHOUT PICTURES RALEIGH BOULWARE EDWARD BROWN JOHNNIE DRIGGERS ANNIE GEDDINGS BETTY GEORGE ROBERT PARK MARY FRANCES STEVENSON French Club 3; Glee Club 3; J- H. A. 2; Basketball 1. BOBBTE SWINDLER Latin Club I, 2; French Club 3; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 4; Football 3, 4; Class Play 4. MARY LOUISE WALKER Beta Club 3,4; Latin Club 1,2,3; French Club 3; Glee Club 1, 2, 4; Basketball 1, 2. Dick Ferguson...................................................................President Willie Heustess.......................................................... Vice-President Randolph Bratton.................................................Secretary and Treasurer The Junior year is perhaps the busiest of the four years in high school, most of the activities being centered around the traditional and all-important Junior-Senior banquet and dance. Proceeds from all Junior activities go to make the occasion something that will be remembered. Several dances and the Junior Class play are among the most im- portant activities of the class. Akins, Cassie Lee Ameen, Otis Bailey, Elizabeth Beckham, John Berthold, Carol Branham, Thelma Bratton, Randolph Bra'ziel, Wesley Brice, Mildred Broome, Jane Bryce, Nancy Jane Bunch, Margie Lee Cathcart, Ruth Cooper, Lily Mae Crosland Doris Douglass, Miriam Douglass, Robert T. Dove, Junior Ellenburc, Evelyn Estes, Audrey Freeman, Charles Ferguson, Dick Harden, John M., Ill Heustess, Joe Heustess, William Horne, Margaret Hudson, Bennie Johnson, Eloise Jones, Austin Levy, Harry McClintock, Jimmie McClintock, Nina McKay, Elleraine McKay, Loraine McLendon, Margaret McMaster, Addie Jeanne McMaster, Christine Mattox, Bernice Neely, 'Mildred Nelson, Elsie Park, Margaret Patrick, Sara Jane Pearson, Doris Pope, Imogene Plyler, Sara Pullen, Herbert Pullen, Hershel Rabb, William Richardson, Lewis Rish, Harold Rutland, Leonard Shaw, Doris Sitton, Junior Stevenson, Coleman Stevenson, Mittie Thompson, Irene Timms, Frank Traylor, C. T. Turner, Rebekah Turner, Sara Walker, Annie Walling, Margaret Walsh, Ruth Watson, Roberta Wells, Osborne Wylie, Margie Yancey, E, W. I opljmnnre dlass Allen, Thomas Arnette, Jack Baggott, Rernidene Beasley, E. J. Boone, Grady Brabham, Anne Mildred Bradwell, Guy Braswell, Mildred Cathcart, Charles Center, Katherine Center, Miriam Crosland, Ann Darby, Odell Driggers, Elmer Ellison, Kate Enloe, Charles Floyd, Maxine Funderburg, Caroline Goudelock, Betty Gresham, Gaynelle Hackle, Eldred ITaley, Edna Hatchell, Edith Harmon, John Haynes, John Haynes, Talmadge Henderson, Robert Hersey, Murphy EIudson, Dexter Hudson, Virginia Hughes, Forest Jackson, Viola Johnson, Ralph Leviner, Margaret Ligon, Betty Jean McGinnis, Doris McLendon, Margaret McMaster, Elizabeth McMaster, Norvelle McMaster, Rachel McMurray, Dudley Mercer, Anna Miller, Irene Parrish, Calvin Phillips, Betty Jo Porter, Billy Pullen, Oscar Ragsdale, Bob Robertson, Frances Smith, Eugene Spires, Bill Stevenson, Erleen Thigpen, Geneva Timms, Edward Turner, Margaret Walker, Leo � Waters, Harold Woods, Ethel Wilkes, Martin Williams, James Thomas Wylie, Lindsay IFrpaljmmt (Class Aiken, Marshall Allen, Allene Allen, W. L., Jr. Anderson, Joyce Ballard, C. A. Bass, Gary, Jr. Beckham, Billy Bennett, Jean Berry, W. C. Boulware, Mary Louise Branham, Kathleen Brown, Helen Carnell, Doris Cherry, Teddy Clayton, Eugene Clowney, George M. Collins, Alice Cooper, Clifford Craven, Leatha Craven, Lloyd Crawford, Arthuretta Crawford, David Crawford, Lilly B. Davis, Lucy B. Day, Louise DesPortes, Bobby Dominy, Walsteen Douglass, Ed Doty, Billy Enloe, Rachel Estes, Bobby Fowler, Clara Belle Freeman, Marie George, Hendrix Goodwin, Horace Goudelock, Ella V. Gresham, Mildred Hall, Betty Haygood, Margaret Hendrix, Earl Hoy, Tom Hutto, Homer Jeffcoat, Billy Johnson, Rothlyn Kirkland, Frederica Lane, S. W. Levy, Eva I.owe, David McClintock, Annie McMaster, Quay McMurray, Marie Marthers, Claude Marthers, Ella Mae Marthers, Eloise Mattox, Betty Miller, Pat Mitchell, Freida Molnar, Virginia Morgan, Virginia Morris, Eloise Norman, Hamdy Padgett, Virgil Park, Arthur Perry, John Henry Pate, Vivian Pittman, Mary Pope, Hayes Pope, John C. Porter, Boyd Prior, Edward Rabon, George Ramsey, Louise Reeves, Billy Reynolds, Pete Rutledge, Mary B. Sharpe, Evelyn Shaw, Natalie Shedd, George Sims, Margaret Sitton, Jack Slater, Lois Smith, J. C. Smith, Marie Stevenson, Elezabeth Stevenson, Katherine Tanner, Charlotte Thigpen, Ruth Traylor, Earl Turner, Bobby Turner, Carroll Watson, John Welch, Ernestine Wells, Reuben Wilson, Chris Wylie, Amos Young, Dorothy Young, Elizabeth Ann Snlm � mPB Urta dluh The Mount Zion Chapter of the National Beta Club was organized in 1934, and is composed of outstanding members of the Junior and Senior Classes Membership is based upon scholastic standing and character. It is the purpose of the club to promote ideals of honesty, service, and leadership. Berthold, Carol Boulware, Mary Braziel, Wesley Cathcart, Ruth Doty, Susan Douglass, Dorothy Elliott, Katherine Ferguson, Dick Ferguson, Ernest Hkustess, Willie MEMBERS Lucas, Willette Lyles, Susanne McCants, Isabel McLendon, Margaret McMaster, Addie Jeanne McMaster, Caroline Morris, Rae Park, Robert Patrick, Killough Plyler, Sara Reed, Ruth Stevenson, Mittie Turner, James Turner, Rebekah Walker, Mary Louise Walsh, Ruth Wells, Osborne Wylie, Liyian Wylie, Margie Wylie, Sarah Francis OFFICERS Killough Patrick President Isabel McCants V ice-Presiden t Livian Wylie Secretary Sarah Francis Wylie Treasurer Ethel Bruce Sponsor Pattie Parker Sponsor Mtnusboni IGatin (Ul«h Organized 1927 Nam ceterae neque temporum sunt neque aetatum omnium neque locorum; at haec studia adulescentiam acuunt, senectutem oblectant, secundas res ornant, adversis per- fugium ac solacium praebent, delectant domi, non impediunt foris, pernoctant nobiscum, perigrinantur, rusticantur.” Arnette, Jack Beckham, Billy Brabham, Ann Mildred Braswell, Mildred Center, Miriam Crawford, Retta Crosland, Ann Davis, Lucy Brown Day, Louise Doty, Billy DesPortes, Bobby Driggers, Elmer Ellison, Kate Enloe, Charles Ferguson, Dick MEMBERS Funderburc, Caroline Hendrix, George Goudelock, Betty Goudelock, Ella V. Hall, Betty Harmon, John Haynes, Talmadge Henderson, Robert C. Heustess, Willie Johnson, Ralph Jones, Austin Kirkland, Frederica McMaster, Elizabeth McMaster, Norvelle McMaster, Rachel McMaster, Quay Mercer, Anna Norman, Hamdy Park, Arthur Phillips, Betty Jo Ragsdale, Bob Rutledge, Mary Byrd Shedd, George Sitton, Jack Turner, Bobby Turner, Carrol Turner, Rebekah Wylie, Lindsay Wylie, Livian Wylie, Sarah Francis OFFICERS Sarah Francis Wylie President Livian Wylie Vice-President Willie Heustess Secretary Jack Arnette T reasurer Emilie H. Caldwell Sponsor OFFICERS Isabel McCants President Sarah Francis Wylie Vice-President Polly Roberts Sponsor IPmirh Club Organized last year, the French Club of Mount Zion is still in the experimental stages. Instead of having regular monthly meetings, it was agreed that the club would sponsor and bring before the school such things as French motion pictures, plays and good French literature. Part of this plan has been realized and the members this year are interested in continuing these objectives. Membership is confined to Seniors. Dory, Susan Dougi,ass, Dorothy Elliott, Katherine Lyles, Susanne MEMBERS McCants, Isabel McClintock, Margie McMasti-r, Caroline Patrick, Killough Porter, Edith Turner, James Wylie, Livian Wylie, Sarah Francis 3k 31 A The Junior Homemakers’ Association is a state organization for girls and by girls study- ing home economics. The letters J. H. A. represent three qualities of all good homemakers —Judgment, Health, and Achievement. Aim: A well-rounded personality for every girl and a happy home for every family. Motto: A live wire never gets stepped on.” Color: Gold and Maroon. MEMBERS Akins, Cassie Lee Hudson, Virginia Pearson, Doris Bagcott, Burnidene Jackson, Viola Pittman, Mary Branham, Thelma Leviner, Margaret Ramsey, Louise Craven, Leatha Levy, Eva Robertson, Francis Crawford, Lilly Belle Ligon, Betty Jean Stevenson, Erleen Enloe, Rachel McClintock, Annie Turner, Margaret Floyd, Maxinf. McGinnis, Doris Thigpen, Geneva Geddincs, Annie McLendon, Dorothy Watson, Roberta Hackle, Eldred Mattox, Betty Woods, Ethel Haley, Edna Mercer, Anna Young, Dorothy Hatchell, Edith Nelson, Elsie Young, Elizabeth Pate, Vivian Ruth Webster, Sponsor (Sir? GLhtii The Mount Zion Glee Club has as its purpose the installing of an appreciation for good music, not only in those students of particular musical ability, but also in the student body as a whole. This organization is open to any girl in the high school who is inter- ested in music. During the year several programs are presented. MEMBERS Aiken, Marshall Goudelock, Ella V. Morris, Rae Anderson, Joyce Hughes, Margaret A. Norman, Hamdy Boulware, Louise Johnson, Eloise Patrick, Sara J. Boulware, Mary Levy, Eva Phillips, Betty Jo Brabham, Anne M. Lyles, Mary A. Pope, Louise Bratton, Beverly Lyles, Susanne Porter, Edith Bratton, Isabel McCants, Isabel Ragsdale, Bob Brown, Helen McClintock, Nina Reed, Ruth Davis, Lucy McLendon, Dorothy Rutledge, Mary B. Doty, Susan McMaster, Elizabeth Shaw, Natalie Douglass, Dorothy McMaster, Caroline Stevenson, Erleen Ellison, Kate McMaster, Rachel Tanner, Charlotte Elliott, Katherine Marthers, Eloise ■Walker, Mary L. Freeman, Marie Molnar, Virginia Wylie, Livian Funderburg, Caroline Morris, Eloise Wylie, Margie Goudelock, Betty Wylie, Sara Francis Mt. Hintt (birr Glltth Nell McMaster Sprott, Director lanii The Mount Zion Band was organized in 193 5 by Mr. J. A. Allen, who did the pioneering under great difficulties. Mr. Allen left Mount Zion in the summer of 1940 to join the army. Mr. R. L. Jenkins of Union is now director. The band, composed of both grammar and high school pupils, furnishes music for athletic events and assemblies. MEMBERS Ameen, Joe Estes, Bobby Pope, John Arnette, Douglass Harden, John Rutledge, Mary Byrd Beckham, Billy Levy, Harry Swindler, Bobby Brabham, Neil McCants, Glenn Taylor, Sonny Carter, Glenn McCants, Isabel Turner, Sarah Ellison, Rebecca McDonald, Tom Patrick, Killough Phillips, Phil Mr. R. L. Jenkins, Director (Eamrra (JIIuli The Camera Club is the youngest of the campus clubs. It was organized in 1939 for the purpose of exploring a whole new world of camera fun. As a result, the members delight in making pictures which give a lasting pleasure to them and to their friends. Along with the fun they learn much of photography which is both an art and a science. Ameen, Joe Beckham, John Bratton, Isabel Carter, Glenn Ellison, Rebecca MEMBERS Freeman, Charles Haynf.s, John Lauderdale, George McCants, Isabel McClintock, James Patrick, Killough Pope, Louise Sitton, Junior Turner, James Turner, Sara OFFICERS Killough Patrick President Rebecca Ellison Vice-President Isabel McCants Secretary and Treasurer Onie Cochran Propst Sponsor Barstly iFnotball First row: Lowe, Ferguson, E., Rutland, Stevenson, Carter (Captain), Crawford, Jones, Rodclcy. . . . Second row: Watson (Coach), Berry, Heustess, Ferguson, D., McMurray, Lauderdale, Main (Alternate Captain), Patrick. . . . Third row: Wylie, Bratton, Turner, MeClintock. I Carter - back Ca t-aijc - £L' • - ftoddey - End Fergusoa,E,- End Lauder da le - Center Crawford - Guard Wylie -Tackle Bratton - Tackle Stevenson-lnd Rutland' End Berry - Guard uson.D - Tackle Me Murray - Back. First rent': Craven, Wells, Berry. . . . Not pictured: Gunter, Reynolds. . , . Second row: Lauderdale (Manager), Carter, Spires, Levy, Rutland, Watson (Coach). SCORES Winnsboro 14—-Jenkins ville . . . . 19 Winnsboro 23—Ridgeway . ■ - - 17 Winnsboro . 28—Monticello . . . 13 Winnsboro 5 4—Greenbrier . . . 6 Winnsboro 32—Ridgeway . . . 31 Winnsboro 25—Monticello . . . 12 Winnsboro 13—Great Falls . . . . 29 Winnsboro 40—Lexington . . . 24 Winnsboro 27—Kershaw . . . . 10 Winnsboro 22—Rock Hill • . . . . 16 Winnsboro 33—Chester . . . . 21 Winnsboro . . . . 25—Jenkins ville . . . 12 Winnsboro 31—Rock Hill . . . 26 Winnsboro 3 0—Great Falls . . . . 19 Winnsboro 3 1—Lexington . - . 32 Winnsboro 34—Newberry . . 33 Winnsboro 19—Kershaw . . - . 20 Catawba District Champions Barmly laakrtball First row: Shaw, Hudson, Hackle, Ellison, Lucas, Wylie, McCants. . . . Second row: Rowe (Coach), George, Cooper, Bratton, Turner, Watson, Walsh, Jackson. SCORES Winnsboro Winns boro Wmnsboro Wmnsboro Winnsboro Winns boro W innsboro Winnsboro Wmnsboro Winnsboro 27—Jenkins ville . 12—Monticello 32—Greenbrier 31—Monticello 21—Great Falls . 43—Lexington 21—Kershaw . 24—Rock Hill 29—Chester - 14—Jenkinsville . Winnsboro . . 29—Rock Hill Winnsboro . . . 39—Great Falls Winnsboro . . . 3 6—Lexington Winnsboro . . . 28—Newberry Winnsboro . . . 44—Kershaw . 35 15 17 11 18 6 7 34 41 19 14 23 13 15 17 Runners-up in District Finals C.DOMINY G£OR6G TftUeSDAL€ Jo N6S D. A. MAIN, Coach HUGHS tfayN€S SITTON WALTERS PARJA- G. DOMINY The oldest strik- ing town clock in the United States is located on the public square in Winns boro, South Carolina. � jn’a Ubu at il. 2. 3. ©lie dentin pay (Sirl-iyiy” Ernest Ferguson Dudley Main Susan Doty Rae Morris . Killough Patrick Livian Wylie Bobbie Swindler Dave Crawford Isabel McCants Louise Pope Glenn Carter Mary Boulware CAST ......................Tom Arsdale, who is girl-shy .................................Oke Stimson, who isn’t ■ • • Peaches Carter, Oke’s girl ..............................Aunt Caroline, Tom’s aunt ........................Anthony Arsdale, Tom’s father ..................Syl via Webster, the home town girl • Alfred Tennyson Murgatoyd, the class poet . Dean Marlow, dean of the college ................................Bubs Sanford, herself ...................Birdie LaVerne, a movie aspirant ....................Chuck Mayo, who is sweet on Birdie ..........................Asma, the colored rr wash-lady” Arknnnilpiigmenta The staff of the 1941 Tusitala wishes to express its appreciation to the following people and organizations for their assistance: To Our Faculty Advisors: Miss Ethel Bruce Mrs. Elliott Caldwell Miss Pattie Parker To Mrs. John McSwain and her Typewriting Department To Miss Ruth Webster, Art Advisor To the following for information and pictures: Mrs. Herbert Ruff Ridgeway, South Carolina Mr. James H. Thornwell Hartsville, South Carolina Dr. Patterson Wardlaw University of South Carolina Columbia, South Carolina Mr. Pierre Gaillard Washington, D. C. Miss May Dubose Sewanee, Tennessee Dr. Henry N. Snyder Spartanburg, South Carolina To our many Friends and to the Business Firms of Winnsboro, who, through their con- tributions and advertisements, have helped to make our annual possible. Compliments of The Fairfield Inn WINNSBORO, S. C. Compliments of JOHN H. McMASTER AND CO. Prescription Druggists Nearly a Century of Service” and THE COLONIAL DRUG CO. THE NEWS AND HERALD Only Newspaper in Fairfield County Born 1844—Still Going Strong” Subscription: $1. per year JOB PRINTING OFFICE SUPPLIES Compliments Com pliments of °f CAROLINA BAKING CO. Winnsboro Chevrolet Co. Columbia, S. C. Winnsboro, S. C. Compliments Compliments of of WESTERN AUTO L C. HARDY, Jeweler ASSOCIATE STORE Winnsboro, S. C. The Store Where You Get Your Superior Granite Works Money’s Worth” Winnsboro, S. C. For Better Monuments FRANK NORMAN BRO. Winnsboro Blue Silk of the Trade WlNNSBORO, S. C. S. G. Clark Compliments Com pliments Of Ketchin Mercantile Co. Bloodworth's Pharmacy Phone 37 Winnsboro Mills Winnsboro, S. C. Best Wishes Compliments to the of CLASS OF 1941 HORNES ROSES 5-!0-25c STORE FURMAN UNIVERSITY Com pi intents Greenville, S, C, of CAROLINA THEATER Founded 1826 The Home of Better Pictures” JOHN LANEY PLYER, President BOYD BROWN U. G. DESPORTES COMPANY United States Tires Feed Stuff Hulls and Meal Hay and Farm Implements Wholesale and Retail Winnsboro, S. C. Lenox China Potek Philippe Rockwood Pottery Jules Jurgensen Watches Royal Doulton China m SYLVAN BROTHERS JEWELERS AND DIAMOND MERCHANTS J. B. Sylvan IS00 Main Street J. B. Sylvan, Jit. Corner Main Hampton Sts. W. C. Sylvan Columbia, South Carolina ECONOMY DRUG CO. Prescription Druggists Phone 15 Winnsboro, S. C. IN BUSINESS FOR YOUR HEALTH,f Congratulations to CLASS OF 19 4 1 BANK OF FAIRFIELD Member J. D. I. C. COMPLIMENTS of P R O P ST The Home of Better Values for Women” APPRECIATION IS EXPRESSED TO THE FOLLOWING CONCERNS: CHARLIE SAMS A. C TIMMS HAYNES SHOE SHOP W. A. ROBINSON MAXWELL BROTHERS BOLEN HANNA DOTY MRS. A. R. SMARR, INSURANCE LADY FAIRFIELD PORTER’S GROCERY MARKET COMPLIMENTS of FAIRFIELD'S FOREMOST DAIRY WlNNSBORO, S. C. SCHOOL CALENDAR September 2-16 . . Football workouts—skinned noses—-bruised knees—the season has sta rted! September 16 . . . Old faces—new faces—friends—three new teachers—school once more. September 20 . . . First football game—Union 26 to 0—night air—Winnsboro by morning. October b ... . . First Senior Class meeting-—-election of officers. October 14 . , . . . Junior Dance—prospects for Junior-Senior more hopeful. October 15 . . . . . Holiday for registration—unexpected pleasure. October 18 ... . . First football victory—we nose out Kershaw 7-6! October 22 ... . . Beta Club—installation services—-first m e e t i n g—initiations— hamburgers. October 24-25 . . . More holidays—this time State Fair. October 25 ... . . We lose to Great Falls 60-0—'nuff said. October 30 ... . . Reports go out—several students too! November 2-10 . . Seniors discuss Annual—we decide to have one—enthusiastic support. November 21-22 . . Thanksgiving Holidays—fun, food, frolicking. November 26 . . . . Ye Famous Animal Show -—first money for annual—whoopee! December 4 . . . . Bridge Tournament—in the money, again. December 6 . . . . First basketball game—boys win—girls bow to Jenkinsvifle. December 19 ... . Christmas pageant—Beta Club—Glee Club—patrons invited. December 20 ... . Christmas holidays—everybody's happy! January 6........Same ole grind again. January 9........Play cast selected—practice begins on Girl-Shy. January 13....... Flu —more holidays—question: are we sorry? January 29........Exams—What fun—oh, yeah! February II.......Annual pictures—what dressed-up people—watch the birdie! February 20.......Senior play—huge success! Box office receipts break record— Hollywood, here we come! March 14..........Basketball tournament—boys win district championship—girls lose finals to Kershaw. March 17.......... Tusitala goes to press! March 21-22 .... State Teachers' meeting—brief holiday—how nice! April 25..........Junior Class play—another good time—another good play. May 9.............Junior-Senior—that special night—that special memory! May 23............The Patton's Senior Party—wonderful time! June 6 ...........Educated at last! We graduate—farewell, Alma Mater! THINGS WE SHOULD LIKE TO SEE: Randolph Bratton running. George Lauderdale with a clean shave Miss Parker sitting down while coaching Senior play. Mr. Patton with a shoe shine. Dudley Main wearing a white shirt. Frank Doty awake. Rebecca Ellison with her hair curled. Betty George with her mouth shut. Margaret Ann Hughes in a bad humor. Raleigh Boulware about fifty pounds heavier. Isabel McCants without her grin. Miss Bruce without a joke. 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