Randolph Macon College - Helianthus Yearbook (Lynchburg, VA)

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I he element of mystery is too clear to the human heart, especially the school girl heart, to he discarded entirely, and it is guarded and expressed in the secret societies that are woven within the fraternities. On certain days in the week members of these select orders appear in white, if the laundry does not fail them, decorated with a ribbon badge of the color dear to their order. The Am Sams alone have no special day in the week for appearing- in color, but make up for the somber-toned past on St. Patrick’s Day. These societies have their purpose in college life in serving as a never- failing stimu- lus to public interest, furnishing the fascinating unmentionable that offers many opportunities for public jokes, and many pitfalls for green Freshmen. hat is the inspiration they give to their members, what their real raison d etre is a profound secret shrouded in an impenetrable veil that the hands of the irreverent may not tear aside. To offset this obscurity in our midst are the publications whose-aim it is to leave nothing unportrayed in our college world. The Sun Dial is pub- lished weekly, and becomes as indispensable as Father’s Publications. morning Post. The Tattler , published monthly, repre- sents the literary talent of the students, and through it Randolph-Macon is known to other colleges. The Helianthus is an annual, endeavoring to reveal something of the spirit of a college where life is pleasant and inspiring; where knowledge is a chief end, yet gives place by her side to other aims that are likewise noble and high. o 20

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Tireless pilgrim on the starry road ! She fully realizes its glory and dignity, but the starlight does not confuse her competent mind, nor the star dust blind her clear eye. Motto: “We ' ll find a way or make one Colors : Red and Gray Flower : Red Carnation Officers LUCY AMES - President BOBBIE PORTER ’ Vice-President THELMA BROWN ..Business Manager ELIZABETH FULLILOVE - Secretary ISABELLE CARROLL - Treasurer CONSTANCE SMITH. - - Athletic Manager DOROTHY WOODWARD - ...Cheer Leader 22