Oakwood University - Acorn Yearbook (Huntsville, AL)

Text from Pages 1 - 102 of the 1929 volume:

ft • ■■■1 EX-LIBRIS 86140 PHOTOGRAPHERS Judd ' s Huntsville, Alabama ENGRAVERS Capitol Engraving Company Nashville. Tennessee PRINTERS Southern Publishing Associatk Nashville Tennessee Entrance of Oakwood Junior College THE OAKS Published by The Student Promoters ' Association ? ' Oakwood Junior College Huntsville, Alabama VOLUME II 3 3 iSS ?3 ? ■ Tl ■li 1494 7 Bird ' s-eye View of the Campus Fo d rewori To aid those who are to follow in realization that education is not con- cerned with accomplishment, but is an aid toward a harmonious expan- sion of the physical, the mental, and the spiritual nature. £2 -mZ r Z 2 - £ l The Administration Building Qontents LEAF I Around the Campus LEAF II Administration LEAF III Classes LEAF IV Commencement Week LEAF V Juniors LEAF VI Arts and Crafts LEAF VII Organizations LEAF VIII Alumni LEAF IX Features of College Life LEAF X Our Business Friends Who, through his kind, untiring efforts, his wise counsel, his under- standing heart, and his great interest, has done much to encourage student endeavor and to develop individu- ality, this volume of The Oaks is gratefully dedicated. • « President J. A. Tucker Oaklawn — the Home of Our President Butler Hall, Our School Library Sanitarium , Irwin Hall, the Home of Our Young Women Henderson Hall, the Home of Our Youna Men a : ' The Normal Building The Orphanage I ' mm Squirrel House Leaf II Administration O. B. Edwards, B. A. ' Music is the art of the prophets and the interpretation oj his soul. Julia F. Baugh, B. A. ' Gentle of speech, beneficent of mind, a truer friend you ' ll never find. F. J. Bryant, Ph. B. He puts sunshine into the lives oj others, therefore, he can ' t keep it from himself. ■-; ' ■ Charles Degering 1 He makes up in brain what he lacks in height. Viola C. Rivers ; Everything in this world depends upon will R. A. Jorgenson, B. A. He thinks — and thought is silence. C. R. Wood .4 silent tongue and a true heart are the most admirable things on earth. Mrs. L. E. Cunningham True to her word, her work, her jriends and her God. Celestine E. Reid To know her is to love her. Alice M. Frazier, B. A. ' So mild, so merciful, so good, so patient, peaceful, loving and pure. H. D. Dobbins - c speaks Words of encouragement. Mrs. H. D. Dobbins ' In every gesture dignity and love. Leo Thiel, B. A. ' A man remarkable for his practical virtues. A. N. Atteberry, B. A. ' God bless the good natured, for they bless everybody else. Mrs. R. D. Musselman, B. A. Mrs. A. N. Atteberry ' She is neat and sweet, from the crown of her head to the sole of her feet. Mrs. Washington The air of good humor is always about her. Roy Cole ' A sunny temper gilds the edges of life ' s darkest clouds. J. M. SWOFFORD ' Honest, kind, generous, and true. W. C. Martin Energy and determination are manifest in his lije. Myrtle Bain, R. N. ' Smile, and you ' ll be sure to win. ' Corine Bass .4 face with gladness overspread, soft smiles by human kindness bred. - Those Who Graduate Leaf III Classes SENIORS Motto We Have Launched, Shall If e Anchor? Co lors Flowers Copenhagen Blue an d Silver Pink Carnation a) d Ferns Aim To Serve Junior College Senior Class L. O. Irons, President Cristobal, Canal Zone Hero Optimistic and energetic. Ob- stacles will never stop him. President Peerless Literary Club ' 28 Leader, Y. P. M. V. S. ' 28- ' 2g Treasurer, Student Promoters ' Assn. ' 29 President Senior Class ' 29 Aim: To live for God and others. Edythe S. Crawford, Vice- President, San Antonio, Texas Ekie To live with a high ideal is a successful life. Secretary Y. P. M. V. S. ' 28 Vice-President Y. W. L. C. ' 28 Asst. Circulating Manager S. P. A. ' 28 Editor .Student Promoters ' Assn. ' 29 Vice-President Senior Class ' 29 Aim : To do deeds rather than give words. Mrya LuVada Lockhart, Secretary, Columbia, Miss. Vada Willing to help some one in need, kind and cheerful, a friend indeed. Secretary Student Promoters ' Assn. ' 28, ' 29 Secretary Sabbath School ' 28 Devotional Secretary Y. P. M. V. S. ' 28 Prayer Band Leader ' 28 Secretary-Treasurer Senior Class ' 29 Aim: To work lest others hear my load. Academic Class Officers Emma Wilson, President Chattanooga, Tenn. Lialand She sang and the oak leaves waved to echo back the lyric tones. Asst. Sabbath School Sec. ' 24 Asst. Secretary Y. P. M. V. S. ' 25, ' 29 Vice-President Y. W. L. C. ' 26 Secretary Y. P. M. V. S. ' 26 President Y. W. L. C. ' 27, ' 28, ' 29 Asst. Leader Y. P. M. V. S. ' 28 .Student Representative S. P. A. ' 29 President Senior Class ' 29 Aim: To live for others. Daisy L. Cooke, Vice-President Raleigh, N. C. Cookie Good humor is the health of the soul. Treasurer Y. W. L. C. ' 27 Secretary Sabbath School ' 28 Vice-President Senior Class ' 29 Aim: Simplicity and Service. Mildred E. Baker, Secretary Birmingham, Ala. Jim A bright and active mind has she; and where fun is, she ' s sure to be. Member of Y. W. L. C. ' 28, ' 29 .Secretary Senior Class ' 29 Aim : A nurse. Mary Gary, Treasurer Muskogee, Okla. Doc Simplicity and plainness- are the soul of elegance. Asst. Secretary Y. P. M.V.S. ' 28 Treasurer Junior Class ' 28 Treasurer Senior Class ' 29 Aim: To push upward regard- less of difficulties. ■ Acade??iic Seniors Corine Harris, Detroit, Mich. Chole She ' s as dear as she is neat; by being such a little bit, she ' s very, very sweet. Secretary Correspondence Band ' 28 Secretary Junior Class ' 28 Asst. Sec. Sabbath School ' 28 Secretary Y. W. L. C. ' 29 Leader Northern Band of S. P. A. ' 29 Aim: To press onward and up- ivard. .Theodore R. Mason Howard Murray, Kentucky Parky A big man in many ways. He willingly tackles the task before him with a merry heart. Founder and President Y. M. B. S. ' 26, ' 28 Leader Foreign Mission Band ' 28 President Oratorical Club ' 28 Vice-President S. P. A. ' 28 Delegate to Student Volunteer Convention ' 28 President S. P. A. ' 29 Aim: To be a help to Humanity. Stella Webb, Canton, Georgia Webby Wise to resolve and patient to perform. Prayer Band Leader ' 28 Aim: To climb though the rocks be rugged. Academic Seniors Athea A. Sweedenberg Savannah, Georgia Burdens The music she plays, she bears in her heart. Pianist of Sabbath School ' 26, ' 28 Pianist of Y. P. M. V. S 27, ' 29 Secretary Sabbath School ' 27 Pianist Y. W. L. C. ' 28, ' 29 Chorister Y. P. M. V. S. ' 29 Pianist Senior Class ' 29 Aim: To develop along musical lines Annie Haynes, Atlanta, Ga. Baby Diligent in work, joyful in play, a right good girl she is, I say. Secretary Sabbath School ' 29 Aim : To be useful. Jessie Haynes, Atlanta, Ga. Jassimine A combination of dignity and a fine sense of humor. Secretary Correspondence Band ' 29 Aim: To be efficient. Lawrence Fletcher Indianapolis, Ind. Fletch Music can noble hints impart, and manage all the man with secret art. Asst. Leader Y. P. M. V. S. ' 27. ' 28 Correspondence Band Leader ' 27 Prayer Band Leader ' 29 Adviser Y. P. M. V. S. Program Committee ' 26-27 Aim: To give service at all times. i i Leaf IV Commencement Week Commencement Week Programs Consecration Service, Mav 17, 1929, 7:00 p.m. MARCH Professor O. B. P dwards INVOCATION - Professor Leo Thiel ADDRESS - - President J. A. Tucker CONSECRATION PRAYER - - Miss Julia Baugh CONSECRATION SONG Class RESPONSES - - - Seniors and Juniors .SONG - - ... Congregation BENEDICTION Professor R. A. Jorgenson Baccalaureate Service, May 18, 1929, 1 1:00 a.m. MARCH - Professor O. B. Edwards INVOCATION ----- - - Professor F. J. Bryant PIANO SOLO - Athea Sweedenberg SERMON - - Elder G. E. Peters VOCAL SOLO - Emma Wilson BENEDICTION - - Elder L. H. Bland Class Night Program, Mav 19, 1929, 8:00 p.m. MARCH - - Professor O. B. Edwards INVOCATION - - - Mrs. L. E. Cunningham SONG - - - - - Class WELCOME ADDRESS ------ Emma Wilson CLASS HISTORY - - Annie Haynes SONG -_....___---- Class PRESIDENTS ADDRESS - - L. O. Irons MOTTO ------------ Jessie Haynes MUSIC .--- - ... . . Quartet CLASS ORATION - - Theodore Howard CLASS POEM ..___-- . . Corine Harris CLASS ASPIRATIONS - - - - - - - - Mildred Baker PRESENTATION OF GIFT -------- L. Fletcher CLASS AIM ---- ' -•-•-- . . Stella Webb FAREWELL ADDRESS - Edythe Crawford BENEDICTION .... .... Mr. W. C. Martin Commencement Program, Mav 20, 1929, 8:00 p.m. MARCH - Professor O. B. Edwards INVOCATION - - - ... Professor A. N. Atteberry VOCAL SOLO - .._..-- Myra L. Lockhart ADDRESS --------- Elder J. L. McElhany PRESENTATION OF DIPLOMAS - President J. A. Tucker BENEDICTION -------- Professor F. L. Peterson Welcome Address By Emma Wilson 1% yTR. PRESIDENT, members of the faculty, students, and friends. We, the - - members of the class of ' 29, welcome you to our exercises tonight. Were it not for you who have helped, encouraged, loved, and prayed for us, we would not occupy these chairs tonight. You have made it possible. And we thank you. To you this may be an hour of pleasant entertainment, at least we hope that it will be pleasant, but to us it is a scene of triumph. Having fought a long, drawn-out battle with our books, we are to be crowned with diplomas which pronounce the well done, thou good and faithful student. In behalf of the members of the class of ' 29, I welcome you to this, the scene of our final efforts. The many faces before us, beaming with admiration and interest, thrill us with satisfaction. It makes us feel as if you, too, regard this as an important occasion. We welcome you, dear friends, and we hope that you have a welcome for us. We are about to leave our places in Oakwood Junior College to come and work among you as teachers, nurses, Bible workers, ministers, and home builders. As we welcome you, dear friends, we hope that you will respond with a kindly welcome to us. As we join your ranks in life ' s b road school of experience we shall need not only your welcome, but a helping hand. The inspiration and encourage- ment once given us by the capable and patient members of the faculty will now have to be given by you. They have done their best for us, but we shall need further help from you, dear friends, who have learned wisdom through actual contact with life. If you are not very much impressed with our looks, remember that True great- ness is within, not without. Should you not be greatly moved by our words of oratory, I would remind you that still water runs deep. At any rate, if we are not distinguished as a class, we are proud to be here tonight. We are both proud and pleased to welcome you to these, our ceremonies of victory. £ -£ £ -r £ -£ We Have Launched, Shall We Anchor? By Jessie Haynes WE HAVE launched, shall we anchor? This is the question that confronts the class of ' 29. A few weeks ago, in the legislative halls of this country, there was passed a bill known as the cruiser bill. There are large battleships, but before these massive ships will be able to battle the waves of the seas, many months of hard work, ministered by skillful hands, will have to be spent, and then these ships will launch out into the sea to defend this country of ours. Dear classmates, tonight marks the beginning of our launching out upon the sea of experience. We have been at Oakwood a number of years preparing ourselves to enter upon this great sea. The question is: Shall we anchor? No, we shall not anchor. We shall sail on, and on, and on, until we reach the goal. We have launched, shall we anchor? Tonight, classmates, let us think of ourselves as being ships, and dear teachers, may we call you the builders, because we know that it is through your efforts and patience that we are able to launch out upon the sea of experience. We feel that the material you have put into these ships is Strong and sure, with a firm and ample base, and ascending and secure will tomorrow find its place. Realizing that some day the ships would launch, you tried to put the best material in them. Tonight we launch with courage because we feel that the ships shall not anchor until they reach the mark of higher calling which is in Christ Jesus. We have launched, shall we anchor? When a ship is launched upon the great sea there is usually a destiny in view. Tonight we launch out upon the sea of experience. Our destiny is before us. Whither are we tending? The journey that we are beginning tonight, we have never traveled before. We cannot travel it alone. God is our Captain, faith our compass, and reason our guide. We are navigating upon the sea of life, and the success of our voyage depends upon our visions and purposes of mind. If we float along thoughtlessly, obtaining a feeble existence in a haphazard way, we shall soon run aground. But if we look ahead, and follow a high ideal, success is ours. We have launched, shall we anchor? There are many men and women who have launched out on this sea — whose integrity was as gold — men like Frederick Douglas, Paul Lawrence Dunbar, and Booker T. Washington. Women as Phyllis Wheatley and Sojourner Truth. They did not anchor, why should we? May our motto ever be before us. We have launched, shall we anchor? -3M 3 JS3 p-.p - 3N3- iS3 2S3 p S y Presentation of Gift :-)• ' By Lawrence Fletcher 1 v v T T 7E, the class of ' 29, feel in our hearts the highest appreciation and the deepest regard for what our loyal teachers have done for us. We know no language but whose words are unable to express our heart-felt gratitude. On the great sea of life — in which we shall so soon take our places — left on our own resources and placed before the critical eyes of a candid world, we resolve to be true to the ideals and standards of our Alma Mater. We shall stand firm for the principles which it has taught us, measuring our loyalty by the length of our days. The greatest want of our age is men and women who under all circumstances will be loyal and true to principle. As we view the world ' s great need, the want of suffering humanity passes as it were in a panoramic view before our eyes. It creates a desire in our minds, the desire to serve. To our Alma Mater, our kind teachers, our schoolmates and friends, we feel that no gift, however appropiate it may seem to be, could express our deep and sincere feeling. We present to you that which is held in common by all men as a treasure — the Holy Bible. We sincerely hope that it will ever preserve in your memories our resolve to remain true and loval to our Alma Mater. -£ - £ - - « 3 ' --p - 3N3 I - l - ■3 — — ' v Farewell Address By Edythe Crawford TONIGHT our long cherished hopes are realized. All our lives we have striven to reach this goal. Having completed this course, the time to say farewell is come. We are happy, but a feeling of sadness and loneliness creeps over us at the thought of parting from our many friends, and our dear Alma Mater. We are happy for the degree of success which is ours. We are happy that we have had the privilege of attending an institution that holds such standards and ideals as does Oakwood junior College. We would that we could be associated together always, but our paths cannot always lie in the same direction. We must part and though our hearts ache at the thought, we endeavor to be cheerful. Schoolmates, though we separate, we will not forget you. In our memories you will remain, and though our parting be regretful, we may some day meet again. We feel that you are our friends. We love you and wish for you a future joy and success. Junior s and fellow students, we have had joyous times together. Together we have laughed for sheer joy. Together we have shared each other ' s trials and sorrows. It has been a pleasant association. We appreciate your friendship, and thank you for having made our senior year so pleasant. Now as you fill our places, aspire to greater heights than we have reached and make perfection your aim. To you, our dear teachers, how can we express our heart-felt appreciation for your efforts in our behalf? There are times when words are inadequate and so they are tonight. We can show by our lives how grateful we are to you. As we look into the long avenue of the future and see the good there is for each of us to do, we purpose anew to stand true and steadfast to the sacred principles instilled in our hearts by you. Dear classmates, we know not what the future holds in store, but we say with the poet, If we would see the color of our future, we must look for it in our present. Therefore no matter where our paths of service lead us, let us follow with our eyes ever upon Christ as our pattern. With Christ as our guide, we cannot fail, but will continue our course of education in after life with Christ as our teacher. £2 : ' £! ? 2 An Invitation Come, dear friend, to O. J. C, O. J. C, grand and lovely, Where the breezes from the hilltop Tinge the cheek with health and beauty ; Where the mountains, grand, majestic, Rise above a fertile valley, Stretching out into the distance, Clad in colors green and golden; Where the trees are heavy laden With the ripened fruit of autumn, Fruit of varied species growing, Gift of love from God to mankind; Where the birds are gayly warbling Songs of praise to God the Father, And the honey bees are buzzing ' Mid the fragrance of the flowers. Come and rest beneath the shadow Of the large and spreading oak tree, Of the maple tree so friendly On the summit of the hilltop; And behold the smiling valley And the distant, green-capped mountains, In the rosy mist of morning, In the golden light of evening. Come and spend your peaceful season In this glorious realm of nature; Nestle to her heart confiding, Learn her secrets and her wisdom. She will give you of her treasures, Teach you of the great Creator, Fill your heart with joy of living, Come, Oh come, to O. J. C. — Adapted by Edythe Jarrean. -3- ! -3 ' -3- -£ - £ -«d- ( Leaf V Juniors • 1 i Junior Class Roll Effie Kibble Stanley Huddleston Martha Heyward L. S. Follette Reba Scott Bessie Powers Amy Gilcrease - D. J. Dixon - Mattie Walker Ruth Blake - Preston Mc Daniels L. R. Hastings Lillian Adams - Viola Hamilton Alberta Lonza - Huntsville, Alabama Muskogee, Oklahoma Summerville, vSouth Carolina Jamaica Atlanta, Georgia Tampa, Florida Mobile, Alabama Chicago, Illinois Columbus, Georgia Mobile, Alabama Houston, Texas Raleigh, North Carolina Huntsville, Alabama Knoxville, Tennessee Wilson, North Carolina In absentia. -£ e - -£? -s f -£ - : e I Leaf VI Arts and Crafts Bible Department History Department Teachers ' Training Department Language Department K English Department Science Department Interior of Kitchen Interior of Shop Chorus Simple Treatment Class Departments By H. D. Singleton VWV MANUAL occupation for the youth is essential. The mind is not to be con- stantly taxed to the neglect of the physical powers. The above quotation is from the Spirit of Prophecy. This is a principle upon which Oakwood is built. We have our industrial departments, headed by skilled directors who teach the students to perform different assignments efficiently. At our planing mill, we take the raw material from the woods and convert it into beautiful furniture, and other articles of woodwork. In connection with our mill is the building department. This department erects and repairs our buildings. Butler Hall has been lately remodeled, and work on the new barn begun by this department. All of our plumbing, heating, and electrical work is done by our Heat, Light and Water department. The dairy consists of about sixty Jersey cows. These are well housed in the dairy barn. The milk is well cared for. A large force of young men work on the farm. Our farm department is planting this year: ioo acres of corn 20 acres of rye 10 acres of oats 40 acres of alfalfa 20 acres of soy beans and grasses 5 acres of sorghum 50 acres of cotton There are also several acres of wheat planted. Along with the farm, are orchards containing 2,000 peach trees and 300 pear trees. Our farm and garden supply much of our food. The principal industries for the girls are the laundry and boarding club. At the laundry, most of our school laundering is done. At the Boarding Club, attention is paid to the preparation of foods best suited for students. We feel proud in saving that we have an excellent boarding club. Other departments on the campus are the apiary and the poultry departments. We believe that in the promotion of these industries, our education is well balanced. ,. Leaf VII Organizations :X:- r.%. :.r ■ ■ . - : ' :. ' .■-■ ■ ■ . . ■ Colporteur Band By H. D. Singleton I always feel like lifting my hat to a book agent, because he is doing more good than I can ever hope to do. This is a quotation from a noted preacher. Realizing the truthfulness of this state- ment, we at Oakwood, are trying by God ' s help to better prepare ourselves for the noble work of bookselling. Once every week we hold our colporteur meeting. In this meeting we study the principles given by God concerning this work. To these principles we add the benefits of experience. Thus some are trained who perhaps will engage in the colporteur work as their life work. Others obtain train- ing to enter the field for the summer in order to gain scholarships and at the same time help men from darkness into the marvelous light, and also gain experiences that will help them in any line of endeavor which they might follow. •3- 5-- -P8- -P ' £2 -PMr - . . ;, - ' .. ■ bung Men ' s Betterment Society By D. J. Dixon, Vice-President The greatest want of the world is the want of men, — men who will not be bought or sold; men who in their inmost souls are true and honest; men who do not fear to call sin by its right name; men whose conscience is as true to duty as the needle to the pole; men who will stand for the right though the heavens fall. Education, page $7. In the school year of 1925-26, the Young Men ' s Betterment Society was organized to encourage young men to accept such attributes as are revealed in the above paragraph. The desire for such a united body of young men did not come as a matter of chance, but through much prayer and deep determination to be true men of God. We expect our teachers to instruct us to live for right principles, and to show the proper respect and protection for our young women. Realizing that this responsibility should not be carried by our teachers alone, we should encourage one another to share this responsibility. Our corps of officers includes a president, vice-president, secretary-treasurer, and two other officers. Each year new officers are elected for the special purpose of enabling different students to acquire a training in leadership. Mr. Theodore Howard of Murray, Kentucky, served as our first president for the school year, 1925-26. Following him Messrs. Thorington Frazier and Stan- ley Huddleston have served as presidents. Mr. Huddleston is our present leader. Each school year we endeavor to present a planned program or entertainment to the school family. To say that as a group of young men we sincerely love each other, brings great joy to the writer. This is largely due to the fatherly companionship of our dean, Professor F. J. Bryant. Before long, several of our young men expect to meet the members of our churches in the field. ,£ - 3 3-,£l ,e - .p - 3 ,3- -P I! i o £ o P4 W . Sabbath School By L. Fletcher - DO WE have a good Sabbath school? Yes. We strive to be a model Sabbath school at Oakwood. For the Sabbath school should be one of the greatest instrumentalities and the most effective in bringing souls to Christ. Our Sabbath school workers need to be especially imbued with the spirit of Christ. They can not be co-workers with Christ unless they have Him abiding in their hearts. It is our aim to have a Sabbath school that can exert a controlling, uplifting, and inspir- ing influence over the young people. The Sabbath school is the church at study. The teachers are students working along with some of the faculty members whose duty is to lead out in this particular branch of the work. There are those of experience who are placed with the beginners and those who show special interest in this kind of work. Once every week they have teachers ' meeting. Here they discuss the problems that confront the Sabbath school as a whole; also the problems of the individual teachers are studied. Those who are trained thoroughly in the Oakwood Sabbath school encourage this work wherever they go, and as a result various Sabbath schools are raised up. Those who are not Christians are reached and thus many are given a knowledge of Jesus. The Sabbath school is divided into a number of different divisions, according to the ages of the students, ranging from the cradle roll to the Senior division. The offerings of the Sabbath school are used to carry on the work in foreign lands. With it, hospitals, churches, schools, and printing plants have been built, main- tained, and supported. Only in the great hereafter, in the world to come, will be seen clearly all the accomplishments that have been the result of work through this medium. Our offering to missions for the first quarter of 1929 was $352.93. Leaf VIII Alumni Alumni By Inez Brown WHO loves Oakwood best? We do! may be heard readily from a number of groups and organizations. But listen, wh o really does? The answer comes from the Alumni, We do, and can we doubt it? No, never. The devotion of the graduates of Oakwood is permanent. They feel that it is their duty, above the duty of all others, to defend, protect, and promote her interests as long as she lives. They remember how supremely blest they were when within her portals, and now they have gone out aiding fallen humanity in all parts of the land. From coast to coast, and from positions exalted and humble, their thoughts turn again to Oakwood. Happy memories are recalled, old ideals with new mean- ings return to the mind; prayers of thanksgiving ascend for the institution that has done so much in the molding of their lives. Perhaps they will never realize how much good they are doing for dear old Oakwood by the influence of their faithfulness and their personal contact with the young, turning them to Oakwood for a training for service. In this way the loyal sons and daughters of Oakwood are giving a twofold blessing, the value of which may never be known. The Alumni are doing all they can to strengthen and support their Alma Mater in every way possible. The organization of the Alumni will continue to grow. As the stately oaks spread their branches, giving shade and signifying strength, so shall Oakwood ' s Alumni grow and strengthen the institution. In the following list are the names of a few of those serving in positions named: w Professor O. B. Edwards Mr. W. C. Edwards - Elder F. A. Osterman Elder J. S. Green Pastor O. J. Trotter Pastor E. S. Dillett - Margaret Caldwell Lucile Heyward Miss Corine Bass - H. T. Saulter - Thelma Winston Miss Julia Baugh C. R. Wood - Mrs. H. D. Dobbins Mrs. O. B. Edwards Miss Viola C. Rivers - E. A. Jarreau R. E. Louden Miss Frances Fountain - Miss Blanche Palmer Pastor John Wagner Pastor B. H. Ewing Pastor E. Wilkins - Miss Effie Seard Oakwood Baltimore Academy Augusta, Georgia North Carolina Fort Smith, Arkansas Shreveport, Louisiana Wilson, North Carolina Knoxville, Tennessee Oakwood Nassau, B. W. A. Chattanooga, Tennessee Oakwood Oakwood Oakwood Oakwood Oakwood Chicago, Illinois Ardmore, Oklahoma Birmingham, Alabama Jacksonville, Florida Memphis, Tennessee Meridian, Mississippi Montgomery, Alabama Greenville, Mississippi O-sd- =E « -id•-£ -sd•-£ -« -£ -£ « « iif WJ. ' JSj .«. cT Leaf IX Features of College Life a Itinerary of the Quartet By CelestinE E. Reid AFTER giving us an excellent program in the chapel on Saturday evening, l March 9, our Quartet tuned every nerve to leaving on their long-extended trip on Sunday morning, March 10. Well, there was a rush here and a rush there by each of them, but in spite of this great rush it seemed as though they w ere reluctant to leave us, for the noon hour had arrived before they rolled away in the Studebaker. The itinerary for the trip up to and including March 24, was as follows: 16 March 10 March 1 1 March 12 March 12 March 17 March 18 - March 19 March 20 - March 21 March 22-23 March 24 March 24 - Chattanooga, Tennessee Graysville, Tennessee Ooltewah, Tennessee Atlanta, Georgia Augusta, Georgia Charleston, South Carolina Sumter, South Carolina Charlotte, North Carolina Winston-Salem, North Carolina Raleigh, North Carolina Fayetteville, North Carolina Wilson, North Carolina From the Carolinas our thoughts and prayers were turned to Virginia, where they visited Newport News, Norfolk, Richmond and also appeared at Shenandoah Valley Academy in New Market, Virginia. The next stop was Washington, D. C. They were in this vicinity over the week of March 3 1 , visiting Baltimore during the week. They were in Philadelphia week- end April 6; in New York over week-end April 13; in Pittsburg over week-end April 20, and in Cleveland over week-end April 27. Many other places were visited in the vicinity of the above-mentioned places. All concerned feel that this trip has meant and will mean a great deal to the Quartet as well as to the up-building of our school. -£ -£ -£ - -s 3 -g -s 3 s3- Calendar September 12 — Registration. 20 — Get-acquainted social. Annual handshake. October 12 — Harvest Ingathering campaign begins. iS — Young men of Henderson Hall entertain with open house. 26 — Period examinations. 27 — Open evening — informal march in dining hall. November 1 — Corn and marshmallow roast behind Irwin Hall. 10 — Dr. E- G. Norman of Battle Creek Sanitarium lectures on health. 23 — Beginning of Health Week. Lectures in chapel each morning. 27 — Thanksgiving sermon delivered by Elder Ashton, of Nashville. Dinner in dining hall with facultv and community friends. Informal march on campus in front of Henderson Hall. Even though this was no small pleasure, it was greater in the evening while attending the social in the dining hall. December 4 — Departure of Elder and Mrs. Perry to Texas. 7 — Exams ! Exams ! ! Exams ! ! ! 15-21 — The week of prayer that brought many blessings to us. 23 — Father and son banquet. 24 — Professor Edwards gives musical. 25 — Just another day to play, eat goodies and candy, and gather in the evening for a good social. January 1 — Happy New Year! In school, again. 3 — A wonderful harp recital by Mr. De Nufrio. 17 — Dr. G. W. Lewis, of Nashville, lectures on The Little Black Bottle in the Valley. 22 — Mr. Doolittle gives us a view of China. 27 — Mr. Soughs bakes. February 12 — Lincoln ' s birthday — Professor Atteberry ' s class in history orated in Chapel. 18-19 — Constituency meets. 22-24 — Church Officers ' Convention meets. I March 8 — Mr. Wm. Saulsbury returns to school 9 — Quartet gives program. Seniors organize. 10 — Quartet leaves inspired by midnight call. 1 1 — Professor Thiel becomes monarch of all he surveys. 14 — Mother and daughter banquet. iS — The mocking bird of O. J. C. whistles Tomorrow. 21 — Grand March in dining hall. 29 — Welcome Turner arrives at the Bryants. April 2 — Miss Hiatt of Union College gives an enjoyable program. She is a reader. 7 — Seniors hike to cave. S — In the young men ' s literary club Jean My Jean was the center of attraction. 9 — No classes in the room opposite library. 12 — Sextet from Knoxville renders program. 13 — Students from A. and M. give musical program. 15 — Senior picnic. May 2 — Annual school picnic. 5-12 — Musical Week. Done found my lost sheep. 17 — Consecration program. 18 — Baccalaureate. 19 — Senior class gives program. 20 — Commencement. 2 1 — Home again ! WMaM HHa S .-v O ? Home and Campus By H. D. Singleton TO VISIT Oakwood we must go five miles west of Huntsville. We pass two buildings as we come nearer the campus. These buildings are the sawmill and our boys ' trade building. Some of our furniture is made here. The beautiful cottage which we come to next is Sunrise. Here our business manager, Mr. Degering, gets a good view of the sun as it rises just behind Monte Sano. Mr. Degering ' s next door neighbor, Professor Thiel, resides at Sunnyside. It stands true to its name as there are scarcely any trees to shade it, but the shrub- bery and flowers make this home look very attractive. We are now at the school ' s entrance. The pillars and rods that support the sign are the gift of the class of 1927. Upon entering, we see on the sign these words: Oakwood Junior College. When leaving, we see the words, Come Again. Shadynook, the home of Mr. Cole, is shaded by the great oaks that tower above it. On the left we pass the Pines, the home of Professor Atteberry. This home is so called because of the number of pines that spread their boughs above it. Our Normal Building is next. It is here that young men and women are trained to teach others. We are near the campus proper now and the road divides. Taking the right hand read, we first come to the Sanitarium, where we have our treatment rooms and accommoda tions for several patients. On its lawn, shrubbery forms the initials of the College, O.J. C. Our next building is Oaklawn, the home of President Tucker. The beautiful lawn invites one to come and play. Next to Oaklawn is our chapel and administration building. On the first floor are the offices of the president, business manager, and registrar, also several class rooms. Upstairs is our auditorium. No doubt you have noticed that we have been gradually making a circle. Our campus is arranged in the form of a circle. The next building is Butler Hall. This is the old home of the boys, of which I am sure you have heard a great deal. It has been remodeled and now contains our library and several class rooms. Our school quartet has been traveling this year to obtain funds to help pay for the re- modeling. This concrete walk upon which we have been since we left the chapel is the gift of the National Colored Teachers ' Association. It ends at the next building, which is Irwin Hall, the home of our young ladies. Let us go inside. This building was built principally by student labor. On the right as we enter is the suite of rooms used by our dean of women, Mrs. H. D. Dobbins. On the left is the reception room. The assembly room and several music rooms are also on the first floor. Let us go down into the dining hall which is situated in the basement of Irwin Hall. This Z t y y l C is the most popular place on the campus. Notice the beautiful white tables. Each of them will seat ten persons. On the south end of the basement are the kitchen and serving rooms. As we emerge from the dining hall, let us stop and view the campus. It reminds one of a beautiful city park. Many city parks are not nearly so beautiful. It is spring; notice the flowers in bloom. The grass has been freshly mowed. There are maples, cedars, willows, and giant oaks dotting the campus. In the center of the campus is the fountain which was given by the class of 1925. Near it is the flagpole, the gift of the class of ' 28. The point from which we have been looking is the half-way point in the circle. You will notice that almost directly in front of us is the Sanitarium. The next building is West Hall. This is the home of several of our teachers. West of West Hall and out of the circle is the Orphanage. We now come to Old Mansion. This building was erected more than a centurv ago by slaves. It is now being used for the uplift of the sons and daughters of those who were once in slavery. Back of this home are industrial buildings and the cannery, laundry, printshop, and store. Leaving Old Mansion, we come to Henderson Hall, which is the last building in the circle. This is the home of the young men. As we enter this building, we notice at the right the apartment of the dean of men, Professor Bryant. On the first floor are the assembly, reception, and guest rooms, as in the girls ' home. The students live on the upper floors. The home life is our dormotories is very simple and well planned. Therefore,, every one is happy. We assure you that you will be happy, too. Come and visit our beautiful Oakwood. We welcome vou. ■HHM! Southwestern Band ;i , : Southeastern Band Southern Band Northern Band Faculty Band Can You Imagine: L. P. not calling A. L. Mother ? H. S. not being dignified? One of our professors not saying: Do you get the idea? ' T. H. not giving commands? C. R. being selfish? E. C. not dressing for work as she would for school? R. B. not calling A. C. Dolly ? H. F. calling E. C. anything but Mama ? The girls not saying scramble ? Professor O. B. E. not being musical? President J. A. T. not being considerate? Professor T. not teaching English? Mr. CD. not saying Have you got the trial balance? ■3 T3--3- 3-3 3-.pM -P - -p - 3 i -3-t -p Kampus Komedy New professor to president: Say, I don ' t know whether to be offended or not, what do the students mean by calling you Fess ? President: Oh, don ' t worry about that. That is a sign that you have been adopted, that ' s all. § § § @ § § Student (looking hard for a book): I don ' t see that book and I ' m looking everywhere. Another student: That ' s the trouble, you can ' t see for looking. You have it in your hand. § § § § § § Academic student: I ' m so worried. I don ' t have my lesson for today. Freshman: Boy, you ought to be in rhetoric class. Academic student: Why? Freshman: As soon as the assignments are made for the next day, the professor says, ' That ' ll be all for today. ' $ t $ §■ § § Freshman: We certainly are lucky this year. We flunked and they are letting us stay here. Sophomore: Yes, Greeni e; I bet your statement ' s behind, too. ■§ § § § § Professor to student who asked for a drop voucher for one of his classes : What ' s the matter? Have you been fired from class? Jacob Soughs Circulation Mgr. Edythe Crawford Editor-in-chief The OAKS EXECUTIVE STAFF 102 LUVADA LOCKHART Secretary 929 Francis Hunter A advertising Mgr. L. O. Iroxs Treasurer Emma Wilson Student Representative L. R. Hastings Vice-President T. R. M. Howard President The Associates of the Oaks Staff D. J. Dixon - Inez Brown Grace Hamilton Reba Scott H. D. Singleton W. T. McGrew - Alyce Frazier CorinE Harris - L. S. FOLLETTE Faculty E ditor Alumni Editor Feature Editor Art Editor Literary Editor Assistant Circulation Manager Assistant Circulation Manager Assistant Circulation Manager Assistant Advertising Manager Our Business Friends o Jtlvrf The Editor and Managers of the IQ2g The Oaks wish to ex- press their sincere appreciation to the advertisers who have con- tributed so willingly to the success of the annual. J. W. Turner Motor Co. Hudson Essex Firestone Tires Phone 45 Huntsville, Ala. S. W. JUDD Photographer and X-Ray Specialist Kodaks - Supplies - Frames HUNTSVILLE ALABAMA The Tennessee Valley Bant Resources Over Seven Million Dollars • a The Big Bank at the Big Building Huntsville Alab ama King-Dobbs Co. J. C. Penney, Co., Inc. Wholesale Groceries Everything in ready- to-wear clothing and None Such Flour furnishings for men and women. 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HUNTSVILLE Telephones 1 I and I 2 ALABAMA Royal Undertaking Company, Inc. Funeral Directors and Embalmers C. K. Binford, Manager Phone 380 H. T. Harris, Embalmer 118 W. Holmes Street Huntsville, Alabama Residence Phone Office Phone Compliments of 971 1337 Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Reid Dr. R. S. Beard Over Citizens ' Drug Store Key West, Florida Huntsville - Alabama D. C. SHERRELL COMPANY Where your dollar has more cents Outfitters for the entire family 108-110 Jefferson Street HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA H. J. Certain Coal Co. Highest Quality Coal and Coke Phone 250 Yard Jefferson Street at Southern Ry. A. J. Moore Motors Oakland and Pontiac Dealers We Appreciate Your Patronage Huntsville, Alabama Noojin Hardware and Supply Co. A Good Place to Trade Gross-Stockton Chevrolet Co. The Outstanding Chevrolet of Chevrolet History A Six in the Price Range of the Four Ride in a New Chevrolet ii 6 ,t Huntsville .... Alabama Graduates of. Oakwood Junior College Find a Splendid Field of Labor in the Carolinas Correspondence Solicited Carolina Conference, S. D. A. 215 N. McDowell Street Charlotte, North Carolina FOSTER ' S We Clothe the Family on Cheerful Credit Terms Fifth Avenue Styles Await You Here 1 1 2 No. Jefferson Street Huntsville Alabama Dickson Paint Co. Paint, Glass, Wallpaper Floor Surfacing Phone 88 1 II South Side Square Huntsville Alabama Dr. H. C. Fearn Dentist Over Citizens ' Drug Store Huntsville Alab ama The Murphy Press ' ■ ' ■Thoughtful Printing ' Herman R. Murphy, Mgr. 513 N. Eighth Street Wilmington N. C. The Tennessee River Conference Cordially invites its students and young people to con- sider the opportunities for earning school expenses the Scholarship Way. Earnest persevering sales efforts put forth in the prosperous river valleys of western Tennessee will bring results financially and in souls saved for the kingdom. Hearty co-operation is assured. R. O. 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A Land-grant College, Founded in 1875, Supported by the State of Alabama and the Federal Government A Ten-weeks ' Summer School, June 3-August 12, 1929 The Fall Quarter Begins Monday, Sept. 23, 1929 For further information write: J. F. DRAKE, President ALABAMA Calls the Student Colporteur Agricultural and manufacturing sec- tions. City or country territory. A variety of climate from Huntsville ' s famous spring on the north to the Gulf on the south. ALABAMA with its nearly two and a half million population is a challenge to the ambitious, consecrated colpor- teur. ALABAMA CONFERENCE Drawer E CLANTON, ALABAMA Margaret: It ' s hard to think of leaving this old school. I don ' t see how I can ever get back another year. An education costs so much. Elizabeth: Oh no, don ' t let that worry you, Margaret, come along with me and earn a WATCHMAN MAGAZINE scholarship like I did last year. Your Education Assured Many students this spring know just how Margaret feels. They have given it some long serious thought. The prospect of another school year looks slim. But Elizabeth ' s suggestion is a life saver. After the summer is over and you are back in school with your expenses paid ahead for the entire school year, say Isn ' t that a grand and glorious feeling? A Christian education can be yours! Earn a WATCH- MAN MAGAZINE scholarship this summer. For further information consult your col 3ge president or write The Watchman Magazine Nashville, Tennessee The Oakwood Junior College . Offers the Following Courses Junior College — College Normal Theological — Bible Workers Academic Science — Academic Normal Preparatory Medical — Boys ' Vocational — Girls ' Vocational Music — Medical — Normal Missionary Seminar Write for Information J. A. TUCKER, President We believe in The strong, consecrated Faculty of Oak wood Junior College. The faithful workers throughout the Southern Union. The Southland itself, with its rapidly developing resources. Our greatest asset is Our consecrated young people who are in Oakwood preparing ior service. We earnestly desire that Many more of our young people everywhere may know the great satisfaction which comes to those who become a part of Oakwood Junior College. Southern Union Conference 200 i Twenty-fourth Avenue North Nashville, Tennessee mmmmm BBmrnMsmsmmaaKm i S65®fe Foremost •o T ±Autographs Autograph, SOUTHERN PUBLISHING ASSOCIATION NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE i ?