Northwest Middle School - Flashback Yearbook (Greenville, SC)

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arm. rf-pug 29-Big athletic event of the year-boy's track meet. VVe didn't know we had such high jumpers and fast runners among us. 30-VVe walked to town to a defense program tonight-beautiful moon-social privileges granted -no wonder we enjoyed the walk. FEBRUARY 4-P. L. S. debate try-outs. 7-The senior class enjoyed a lovely partv at the home of their president. Bliss Lila Kendrick. 13-Deelamation Contest-hfly, those eight speeches! XVho said Friday 13 was an unlucky day? Some of these speakers would perhaps agree while others would disagree. 14-The Valentine social in the dining room was a great success-T hose clever games! 20-The K. L. S. sponsored a program of imitation of the Faculty. VVe discovered that we had some real mimics among us. 24-A stimulating chapel service was conducted by a man who is loved and always welcomed by the students, Rev. R. C. Kendrick. 25-The seating arrangement in dining room was changed today. Some didn't enjoy their dinner. Guess wby?? 26-How beautiful was the snow as it fell. but how quickly it vanished after falling! 27-Rev. J. A. VVood, father of our own Prof. VVood, was a visitor today. 2.8-The moonlight hike was a wonderful climax to the week's work. The junior class attended a surprise birthday party given in honor of one of their class, R. S. Nicholson. 28-The basketball game between the societies was very interesting. The P. L. S. was victorious t ns time. MARCH 2-A number of students returning from Spartanburg today after an enjoyable week-end at the Y. M. W. B. Convention were greeted by a blizzard. The Liddicks were reported to be very interesting speakers. 3-7-Review and examinations for second term. Rush your work--get your parallel reports, outlines, and term papers inl Everyone seems to be eramming. 15-A very interesting dramatization contrasting an eliicient and an ineliicient VV. Y. P. S. was presented at Young People's service tonight. 16-The K. L. S. worked diligently to get those needed Centralian sales but all to no avail. The P. L. S. won the sales contest by four sales. 20-The H. S. seniors sneaked away to Atlanta, where they enjoyed an entire day of sightseeing. 2.5-The K. L. S. girls won over the P. L. S. girls in a softball game today. 26-The students showed great interest in a temperance picture, Ten Nights in a 'Bar Room, presented by Mr. O. C. Christgan. 27-Rev. and Mrs. Liddick had charge of chapel service. Their talks and songs were inspirational. They were ably assisted by their small son. 29-Rev. Liddick delivered a stirring message in the Sunday morning service. APRIL 3-Spring holidays began. The students separated with anticipations of a pleasant week-end at home or with friends. 4-An Easter egg hunt was provided on Six Mile Mountain for those who remained at school. 6-Many returned reluctantly to school after a pleasant week-end vacation with friends at home. 7-The spring revival began with Rev. C. L. VVireman as evangelist. I2-The beautiful spring weather today makes one want to ramble through the woods. 27-Freshman-Sophomore trip to North Carolina. Grand scenery from the top of Wliiteside Mountain. ' 29-An unusual type of music recital was presented. Formal dresses were worn. MAY 2-Lake lsaqueena was again the scene of the high school senior picnic. 6-10-A number of our students enjoyed the Southern Area W. Y. P. S. Convention at Colfax, N. C. 16-H. S. junior-Senior Banquet. 23-The seniors enjoyed breakfast in the pasture. 27-VVhew, such a busy week! Visitors, exams, etc. My mind is in a whirl! 28-Final music recital of the year. A success, of course. 29-Alumni program and banquet. Old friends are here. 30-Graduation night. You can imagine our emotion at thoughts of leaving dear old Central. 31-Rev. james DeVVeerd delivered the baccalaureate address. Good-byeg dear old Alma hlater. We shall cherish fond memories of you. ' . r.v.l f. gif. , 64 ,IKE.,...- M- 1,1-Y I if Q fr'

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12 17 20 27 11 12 15 20 22 29 14 21 ...mia Q5 1941-1042 SEPTEMBER 11-Registration Day-New faces, new courses, and a new dormitory! 12- Have you ever attended a party where all were strangers? Well, that is what we did tonight, but after an enjoyable evening of entertainment few remained strangers. 21-Miss Stella Wood, returned missionary to India, was a welcome visitor. 22-First hike of the year. Real interest was shown. Some students were too busy to go, but those who went gave enthusiastic reports. 26-First K. L. S. program was presented. Invitations were given to the new students by both society presidents. The K. L. S. received one more member than the P. L. S. 27-junior class picnic at Symmes Mill. We turned back to childhood days-went barefoot and waded water. 28-Fall revival begins with Rev. I. A. Clement as evangelist. OCTOBER 6-The H. S. junior class went cotton picking. They came back with full sacks and tired backs, but light and happy hearts and reports of a day of real fun. -W. Y. P. S. Rally at Anderson, S. C. Rev. I-1. Robb French delivered an inspiring message. VV e were made especially happy because our society won the banner. 14-Ex-Congressman Honorable Wm. D. Upshaw spoke in chapel. Thank you for your advice -1 1 2 6 to old maids, Mr. Upshaw. We shall never forget our promise not to quit school till we get through. 9-W. Y. P. S. Conventions at Whitmire, S. C., and Brent, Alabama, took a toll from our student body. Central became a lonesome place for those left behind. , -The junior class made and sold candy. Their policy is do things and have things. Student body mountain trip. Did the rain spoil our good time? No, not at all! Clothes and hair became wet, but friendships grew warmer. NOVEMBER Hiking club social in dining room. Group of girls-plenty of giggling. -The wiener roast in the pasture was a great factor in arousing school spirit. Thanks to the Centralian sta ff. -Harvest Day-great success! It was good to see old students, friends, and parents. We ap- preciate the generous contributions. The students won over the alumni in a softball game. -The A. L. Deason family from Brent, Alabama, favored us with special music and singing in the chapel. -Football game between societies. Prof. Wood and the K. L. S. won. -Thanksgiving Day with a prayer service in the morning. My, what a dinner! The college freshmen and guests enjoyed a picnic at Synnnes Mill. -Candy pulling in the dining room sponsored by the junior class. A sweet, sticky time for all! -Nloonlight stroll-enough said. V DECEMBER -The high school junior scavenger hunt at Mrs. Wood's was great fun. Guess what they found? , 12-The high school seniors had a real social, or shall we call it a banquet, at Mrs. Sparks'. They tell me that Santa visited them there. 13-The college freshman class enjoyed a visit with St. Nick in the dining room. It is a real pleasure to invite Santa to your party. 19-After saying good-bye to Central, with heavy bags and light hearts we all began our home- ward journey for Christmas holidays. JANUARY 5-The students returned to the campus after a wonderful time at home. We wish Christmas 6-1 would come more often. 3-Miss Roberta VVylie, returned missionary to Africa, was a welcome and interesting visitor. Her many talks were very interesting and enlightening. 7-The local board of managers met. Every student displayed his best conduct. 8-Miss Wylie and Mrs. Argo prepared a real African supper for the students. Some could live well there but others might starve if they had to reside there permanently. -Try-outs for the K. L. S. debate team were held in the college auditorium. Two of the girls proved that men require more attention than women. -The first music recital of the year proved a success. Nimble fingers and alert minds resulted in an excellent performance. 25-A bus load of students went to Walhalla to a VV. Y. P. S. Convention. Again we were the proud winners of the banner. Hindu 322' 63 1 .pant-...fr

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K. Oh, VVes1eyczn College, we'Il love thee, ,Vlfhen out from thy halls we have gone, Still bright may the skies he above thee, VVhi1e we up life's pathway press 011. VVhe11 others 0111' places have when A1101 strangers have entered thy door, In our 'l'l'I811'lOTy thm-z'l1' ne'e1' he forsaken And thy praises will sing ever-m01'e.