Pfeiffer University - Chimes Yearbook (Misenheimer, NC)

Page 7 text:

3

Page 6 text:

Dedication When the dedication of a yearbook is to be made, many things must be taken into consideration. These things range from a sincere interest in the students and the college to an active participation in the various facets of life. There are many such people to be-found on the Pfeiffer campus; this year we have chosen a man who excels in varied as- pects of life. He is known for the concrete interest he has taken in the justice of decisions relating to students; many students, whether or not he is their teacher, have found in him a friend when they really needed one. He is at home in any situation, varying from the political to the intellectual. Because of his wealth of experience in so many things, he is a much sought after speaker for civic organizations. A native of Bryson City, he attended the United States Naval Academy where he was a member of the football squad. He also wrestled professionally for several years. His B.A. and M.A. degrees were earned from Appalachian State Teachers’ College in 1949 and 1951 respectively. He has always taken a vital interest in politics and served in the State House as a representative from Swain County. Prior to coming to Pfeiffer in 1955, he was a high school principal. At Pfeiffer he is an associate professor of business administration and serves as a coach for both the tennis and wrest- ling teams. For several summers he held the posi- tion of supervisor of the waterfront at Lake Junaluska; in this capacity he became an unofficial recruiter for Pfeiffer and was the cause of many students’ deciding to come here. Because of his interest in the school and the com- munity, he has been secretary of the Water Associa- tion which was responsible for bringing the water supply from Albemarle to Pfeiffer and has spent much time with this. At present he lives on the campus with his wife and three children. It is thus that we are proud to dedicate this, the 1963 Chimes, to a man who has been so much a part of Pfeiffer’s growth and has spent such a large por- tion of his time in the students’ interest, W. Wallace Martin. 2

Page 8 text:

FALL Summer gracefully yields as time instructs nature to resume the splendor of fall. September summons the arrival of students to the gates of Pfeiffer and ushers in a new year of college life. For some, college is a new and stimulating experience. And those who manage to survive the bustle of Freshman Orientation Week usually find the rest of the year endurable. After d'etermining the location of Goode Hall, the post office, women’s dorms and the less interesting classroom buildings, the typical freshman male surveys the town. “And what do we do on weekends?” he invariably asks, hoping that no one will suggest studying. As upperclassmen return and the dormitories fill up, the year gets under way and Pfeiffer resumes its familiar appearance. Handshakes and embraces soon over, routine sets in. Students tread again on man-made paths, and drivers proceed at their own risk on winding, one-way streets. The campus is once again alive with activity; there are trips to the post office, to the dining hall for meals, back to the post office, and on to the Rec. As they make their way from one building to another, students passing the sundial touch it for luck. If one cares to venture farther, he may pass the library and the laundry, cross the bridge at Curly Tail, stroll past the soccer field and a row of faculty houses and find himself at the Pfeiffer lake. The filtering apparatus there would almost lead one to conclude that the water in the lake was actually being used for drinking purposes. Day darkens, and sounds of the chapel chimes, which can be heard all over campus, pierce the stillness and yet add to the serenity of evening. Soon students will be retiring to their rooms to contemplate the new year ahead of them.