Rutherford College - Foot Hills Yearbook (Rutherford College, NC)

Text from Pages 1 - 106 of the 1930 volume:

Copyright 1930 By Fred Hedgepath Editor-in-Ch ief and Caldwell Nixon Business Manager F©ifew(rpif(dl IT is not our purpose in publishing this volume of the Foot Hills to try to publish a large book or to create a masterpiece. We publish it merel y for the benefit of the students who have attended this noble school for a number of years, and who are leaving its sacred walls of learning forever as a student. In later years as we turn the pages of this volume and live over again in fond memory our happy days spent at Rutherford College, then the publica- tion of this volume will not be in vain. J lil lliiiiiiiiiiiirT-r mii lliiiini)ii |ii| LUiMiiiiMllllllllir m ii iii iiii in rr DHU TTTTTV DEDICATION WE hereby dedicate, with affectionate kindness, this little volume, to D. D. Holt, our faithful friend, advisor and teacher; feeling that as an honored and illustrious son of our Alma Mater, he rightly deserves and is due our deepest gratitudes. We hope that this will in some way portray our tokens of esteem and respect to him who has inspired us with his beauty of character, noble ideals, brotherly love, and tender sympathies, and who has done so much to in- still into us such high and worthy ideals. To him, whose untiring patience and help- ful advice made possible the publication of this book, we deem it a privilege to dedicate the Nineteen-Thirtv edition of the FOOT HILLS. k y! yi«w ri-M ivi givi wwiviT r ] THE SCHOOL FOOT HILLS vivivmri ' M ' ivi ' wvivi ' Vfvr, L [ 9 1 1930 vii wi i n vi vi vi ' M ' i r in i 1930 i mrrM ' wi«iri nvivwiviv. vivivrvi ' vi ' vi vi vortvi vr FOOT HILLS — i —an HISTORICAL SKETCH 1 11 i THE origin of Rutherford College antedates by several years the great civil strife among the States. The school was begun in order to meet a local need, and was conducted distinctly as a local school until the year 1871. In 1871, after the war clouds had passed away and the soldiers returned to their homes from the contest to regain their lost fortunes, the institution entered upon the second stage of its history. Through the generosity of Mr. John Rutherford, two hundred acres of land were set aside and given to the authorities on condition that the school be made an academy. The offer was accepted, and the sch ool received the name of Rutherford Academy. It continued to be known by this name until 1873, when an additional offer of two hundred acres of land was made on condition that the school be made into a college. The authorities accepted the grant of land, made improvements on the buildings, greatly enlarged the curriculum, and acquired a charter from the Legislature of North Carolina. From that time till the school passed into the hands of the Conference, it was conducted under the charter as Rutherford College. Dr. R. L. Abernethy, a man of strong character and great intellect, had the school in charge from the time of its foundation until his death, which occurred on November 29, 1894. The school was very ably governed under the administration of Dr. Abernethy. He was succeeded in the presidency by his son, Prof. W. E. Abernethy, who managed the school until 1900, when the school passed into the hands of the Western North Carolina Conference of the Methodist Church, South. Many useful men were educated under the old regime. The Conference decided to conduct the institution as a secondary school of high order. Dr. C. C. Weaver was chosen President. He continued in control of the school until 1903, when Prof. A. C. Reynolds was elected to the presidency of the college. In 1905, Rev. J. H. West, presiding elder of the Morganton District, was chosen by the Board of Trustees as successor to Prof. Reynolds, to serve until the con- vening of the approaching Annual Conference in November, at which time Prof. Loy D. Thompson was elected to take charge of the school. In December, 1906, Prof. Thompson resigned because of ill health. Prof. W. W. Peele was elected as his successor. In 1909 Prof. Peele resigned in order to enter pastorial work, and Prof. I. B. McKay was elected to take his place. Prof. McKay served two years and Prof. M. T. Hinshaw was elected to succeed him. Prof. Hinshaw re- signed in 1925 and was succeeded by W. F. Starnes. Mr. Starnes served for two years and upon his resignation in 1927, the present incumbent was elected. ¥ [12] 1930 cTfoot HILLS J| l n K Rev. John Pons, A.B., B.U. Secretary, Professor of Foreign Languages Professor Cornelius Cathey, B.S., M.A. Assistant Coach and Professor of History Professor W. B. Garrett, A.B., M.A. Professor of English [ 15] USa w%ri r ' r ' n ' rt ' %ri ri ' Vi ri rt | |«V| ' M-| ' V|« | |V| |VI ' W|V. [ ig] 1930 FOOT HILLS ; V Senior Class Officers Caldwell Nixon President William Black Vice-President Wendell Faw Secretary Flower: Pink Rose Colors: Blue and White Motto: Duty First ■ k«= frwnwi ri ' vi ' ri iFi ' M ' i Mri pr ri ; [ 17] 1930 FOOT HILLS George W. Bates Prof Gilkey, N. C. Platonic Literary Society, Vice-President, ' 30, Secretary, ' 29, Social Committee, ' 30; President Dramatic Club, ' 30; Glee Club; Y. M. C. A.; Secretary Student Council, ' 30; Annual Staff, ' 30; Exchange Editor RECTANGLE, ' 30; Friends of Rutherford Club. Everyone considers it an honor to have known George. His winning smile and pleasing personality is seen everywhere on the campus. He is the un- usual type of person who can smile in the face of difficulty, and certainly his friends (who are many) envy his carefree and jovial nature to which are added seriousness, dependability, and ambition. No one is more loyal to his school than George, and we hope for him the most success, knowing that if he continues to pursue his course that he will ultimately attain the heights of success peculiar to Rutherford men. William Watson Beack Son Scotland Neck, N. C. Newtonian Literary Society, President, ' 30 ; Vice- President, ' 30, Treasurer. Marshal ; Vice-President of Class. Son came to us from Scotland Neck, North Caro- lina, and has proved to be a worthy lad with much ability. He has determination that is hard to ex- cel, and with this quality he knows no defeat in any- thing that he undertakes to do. Furthermore, he reminds us of some of our outstanding authors in literature for the reason that he is profound and somewhat dogmatic in his beliefs and in expressing his sentiments. By his outspoken nature and sim- plicity of manner, we predict that William will make his mark in the world in whatever profession he may see fit to choose. Ralph Brown Rabbit Kingstree., S. C. Newtonian Literary Society, Mock Trial, ' 29- ' 30, Chaplain, Marshal, Reporter; Manager Football, ' 30 ; Orchestra ; Vice-President South Carolina Club ; Commencement Play, ' 29 ; Dramatic Club, ' 29. Yes, he is from South Carolina, but since being here he has made many friends, especially by his wonderful way of handling the violin and his gift as black face comedian. His room is a Rendez- vour for all the boys. He says it isn ' t any use to worry about what you have to do or what you haven ' t done, so he doesn ' t worry but faces life with a smile. If Rabbit has a motto I believe this is it, If at first you don ' t succeed, try, try again. As for his future, we must say it looks bright and prosperous. $ [ 18] r JOOT HILL S :s= Wo n Cornelia L. Campbell Neil Rutherford College, N. C. Victorian Literary Society, Vice-President, ' 29; Glee Club, ' 30; Dramatic Club, 30; Co-ed Editor of RECTANGLE; Co-ed Representative of Student Council. Cornelia has distinguished herself in various fields of activity, her chief one being basketball, in which she was a star player. She personifies good nature and geniality. Cornelia ' s ideas are very unusual and in everything she is very energetic, putting her very heart into her work. Her grades prove that she takes her work seriously, and that she is an excel- lent student. Joseph Howard Connor Joe High Point, N. C, Platonic Literary Society, Secretary, ' 30; Foot- ball, ' 29- ' 30; Glee Club, ' 29- ' 30; Dramatic Club, ' 30; Monogram Club; Y. M. C. A. The class of 30 has been fortunate in having Joe as one of its members. He not only has the physical greatness which enables him to fill his place on the gridiron so well, but he also has a greatness of personality which causes him to be liked by all his acquaintances. Joe is considered the champion arguer of the class. His ambition is to become a lawyer and we are confident that his college career will be a success, and that in the days to come he will be among the greatest barristers of the day. Joseph Ernest Doavless JLrme Council, N. C. Platonic Literary Society, Vice-President, ' 30; Treasurer, ' 30; Ministerial Band, President, ' 30, Vice-President, 30, Secretary, ' 29; Student Council, ' 30; Glee Club, ' 29- ' 30; Dramatic Club, ' 30; Y. M. C. A. Ernie hails from the eastern part of our noble state. He comes to us as a candidate for the ministry and ha.s proven his unlimited abilities by his participation in college activities. He has the rare combination of a sunny, pleasure-loving dis- position, determination and ability. There is a ray of sunshine to be found in the darkest places when he is around. He has great individuality of per- sonality. He is another whose going will cause wide- spread regret, and when he departs from these peace- ful FOOT HILLS, woe be to the fairer ones of the Rast 1 For he is practically irresistible. ? US ' FOOT HILLS M Wendell Greene Faw Green North Wilkeshoro, N. C. Platonic Literary Society, President, ' 30, Secretary, ' 30 ; Class Secretary ; Associate Editor The FOOT HILLS; Associate Editor RECTANGLE; Glee Club, ' 30; Dramatic Club, ' 30; Member Y. M. C. A. Quiet and unassuming but a possessor of a keen mind and a strong will. Wendell has added much to college life by taking an active part in various activi- ties. In the class room he has proven himself an excellent student. Wendell is not too serious and not too gay, but is what is termed a well balanced student. With his genius to do the great things in life, his success and accomplishments will be un- limited. Wellington David Fong Ambassador Quebec, P. Q., Canada Platonic Literary Society, Officer, ' 29- 30. Kong is certainly to be commended for the re- markable scholastic record he has made while work- ing under the handicap of having to learn our lan- guage. In spite of this handicap he has one of the best vocabularies of anyone in school. Though he was a first lieutenant in his former school and expects to continue the study of military tactics, he also expects to become an ambassador, and we know he will be an effective diplomat in helping to establish peace, understanding, and sympathy between the nations of the world. Rollin Parker Gibbs Red Greensboro, N. C. Platonic Literary Society, Secretary. ' 30, Treasurer, ' 29, Critic, ' 29, Improvement Medal Judge, ' 30; Min- isterial Band, Vice-President, Secretary; Student Council; Varsity Football, ' 29- ' 30; Associate Editor RECTANGLE; President Y. M. C. A. ; Debate Council, ' 29; President Boys ' Sunday School Class, ' 29; Publication Committee, ' 29; Class Prophet; As- sistant in Science. Everyone will agree that Rollin is one of the most, if not the most valuable student at Rutherford. He has shown his genius in many ways, serving his college in almost every capacity, from machinist to assistant in science, but perhaps he has displayed his greatest talent on the gridiron. He is one of the few who was able to make the team and yet main- tain his high average in grades. We will miss Rollin when he is gone. He has been with us for five years, but we sincerely hope for him a brilliant career, and we are confident he will succeed. [20] !3 !5 rw nwi Fivi M?i , « i ; FOOT HILLS Yf William Fred Hedgepath Rev Clover, S. C. Platonic Literary Society, President, 29- ' 30, Critic. ■30: Editor-in-Chief The FOOT HILLS, ' 30; Presi- dent Glee Club, ' 30; Vice-President Student Council, ' 30; Associate Business Manager RECTANGLE; Ministerial Band, Secretary, ' 29- ' 30 ; Chairman the Friends of Rutherford Club; Merry Makers, ' 29- ' 30; Y. M. C. A.; Class Poet. Long after our school days are over we will ever hold in our memory Fred ' s charming personality. Yes, he ' s another of the South Carolina boys, but, as he says, he can ' t help that. He is one of our most promising ministerial students. He is a leader :n many of the activities around the school, and it will, indeed, be hard to find some one to take his place. He has all the qualities of manhood needed for success in life and the class of ' 30 expects much of him. We feel that he will not disappoint us. Lawrence W. Lee Bishop Lawndale, N. C. Newtonian Literary Society ; Ministerial Club, President of Program Committee; Secretary and Treasurer Dramatic Club; Superintendent of Fourth Department Epworth League ; Glee Club. Lawrence comes to us from Lawndale. He took freshman work at Weaver College, but decided to leave the mountains and come to Rutherford. Al- though we have not known Lawrence very long, we have found him to be an all-around fellow, and all that can be desired in a friend. He is always anxious to help those who need help and is noted tor his genius in the field of leadership. We have reason to believe that he will become a success and sometime make the world sit up and take notice that he has accomplished something worth while, for Cleveland County is noted for its great men. Caldwell W. Nixon Nick Charlotte, N. C. Platonic Literary Society, President, ' 30 ; Football ; Basketball; Manager Baseball, ' 29- ' 30; Member Stu- dent Council ; Sports Editor RECTANGLE ; Busi- ness Manager The FOOT HILLS; Member of Publication Committee; Class President; De Molay. Cheerful and optimistic — that ' s Nick. He possesses a strong will, and meets everyone with a word of good cheer. He has an ideal philosophy of life ; therefore, the field of law affords a great future for him. Caldwell has been actively engaged in all col- lege activities from the athletic field to the formality of society president. Due to his wide range of ability, he has gained many life-long friends, and he will meet life four-square like a man who knows no defeat. vi ri M ' i i i i Pi ' i ri inrr FOOT HIL William Robert Ormond Bill Indian Trail, N. C. Newtonian Literary Society, President, ' 29, Vice- President, ' 30, Critic, ' 29- ' 30; Debate Council, ' 29- ' 30;; Merry Makers, ' 29- ' 30; President Glee Club, ' 29; Advertising Manaffer Glee Club, ' 30; Class His- torian; President Student Council; Ministerial Band, President, ' 30, Corresponding Secretary, ' 30. Many of the honors of our class have gone to Bill, but he rightfully deserves them. He never has a set rule by which to do anything but has a distinct way of his own. He cannot be surpassed when it comes to wit, He has a personality that will in all cases fit. He is a ready mixer with all. but especially with the fairer sex, and to be sure his motto is To live, love and laugh. His persistence and ability are sure to bring him successs in whatever he under- takes, be it running for President or what-not. Edith Moore Wagg Ed Rutherford College, N. C. Victorian Literary Society, President, ' 29; Glee Club. ' 30; Dramatic Club, ' 30; Girls ' Basketball team. If one has the blues, Ed ' s company is to be desired, for she seems to possess some sort of magical charm by which blues are dispelled instantly. Her quick wit, ready smile, and pleasing personality have made for her a host of friends at Rutherford . On the basketball court Ed was a star, and her active part in the many college activities has placed her in a place of distinction which can never be filled by another. Walter Ralph Whitley Whit Kannapolis, N. C. Newtonian Literary Society, President, ' 30. Critic ' 30; Sport Editor RECTANGLE, ' 29; Editor-in- Chief RECTANGLE, ' 30; Art Editor The FOOT HILLS. A quiet step, a smile and then Whit. Is he re- served? No, in this respect he keeps a happy medium. A true sport, a friendly fellow, a good student — combine these and you have Whit. As a friend he is ever loyal and sincere. As a student, he has a great love for the higher arts, especially artistic drawing. He has been a help to our class in many ways, but perhaps most of all by being Editor-in-Chief of th- RECTANGLE, and too, by being Art Editor of The FOOT HILLS. We predict a great and distinguished future for him. f rwTviwivnrivi ' viviiirw FOOT HILL v Theodore Eli Wilsox Theo Hendersonville, N. C. Newtonian Literary Society, President, ' 29 - ' 30. Chaplain, Critic, Marshal; Inter-society Debate, ' 29 ; Member Debate Council ; Friends of Rutherford Club; Literary Editor The FOOT KILLS. Theo hails from the land of the sky, Henderson- ville, North Carolina. He is always bubbling over with life and fun and it is a rare thing to see him without a smile. He is very talented not only in his books, but in the forensic field of literary endeavor. He takes a prominent part in all school activities, but displays his ability best when working for the Xewtonian Literary Society. He is serious enough to realize the importance of school work, but he possesses a keen sense of humor, too. Without a doubt, we feel that in this hectic game of life, Theodore will come out on top. Senior Class Mascot Catherine Kirby M [23] v.i , vi i r ' rt i i riwt rtmrt- FOOT HILLS ISTORT OF CRHRo IXTH YEAR GL AcAf rj HE sequencies of human experiences which we call life have been compared ■ ■ to a drama, and men and women merely players who trip with light fantastic toe across the stage of the world. Father Time has presented innumerable char- acters on his terrestrial stage; some seem to appear entirely in comedy; others in tragedy; but all take their places in the historical play. Father Time deals with classes as well as individuals. He is now presenting on the stage of life the Sixth Year Class of Rutherford College. On the platform there are a number who have been here during their high school years, and there are others who have come into our midst as Freshmen or Sophomores, nevertheless, we are one united class; we are singing to the glory of our dear Alma Mater, and are trusting that our last year together will be one of happiness and success. We are moving and not one wave of trouble shall cross our peaceful breast . The personnel of our class is varied. In every organization of the College there is at least a representative from this Class. We are proud to say that in football, we furnished one of the best. Our Class is well represented in the Ministerial Band, Glee Club, Dramatic Club, Y.M.C.A., the Male Quartette, and other extra curricular activities. The Student Government is controlled largely by members of the Sixth Year Class. The curtains may rise on the stage of our life and present us in semi-darkness, but always there is an enthusiastic feeling within this Class which can not be mas- tered. Difficult assignments may be given to us. but, instead of letting the White Elephant step on us, we shall use him as the war horse which will inevitably carry the Class on to victory and to fame. Our professions, as a class, are many and varied, but we shall, nevertheless, play in the great orchestra of life, I trust, in perfect harmony. All the world ' s a stage, and all the men and women merely players. They have their exits and their entrances, and one man in his turn plays many parts. Now that our span of scholastic years is near a close, we look back and see our fortunes and misfortunes. Perhaps our dreams shall never culminate into a happy reality; yet we look out upon the mystic stage of life with the enthusiasm of a Spartan, and the determination of a Desmosthenes. The curtains on the Rutherford stage are slowly falling behind us, the College bell, College life, and the College song shall forever be inculcated in our memory. Bill R. Ormond, Historian. V T24] , rwv r (rY%r nr ' wx rx rv r PROPHECY OF GTHE9 OFAefef OF ' 30 Scene: Bachelor quarters of R. P. Gibbs. Time: 1910 Class of 1930: Then Gibbs: (Lounging in Morris chair for an evening of reading and enjoyment.) Now that I have finished my work I think I ' ll read some. (Settles down to enjoy evening reading, but suddenly exclaims with enthusiasm). By the way, tonight my old classmate Theo Wilson is to talk and appear over the television radio. (Tunes in on radio, and Wilson appears). Wilson: This is Theo Wilson speaking from station S. A. P. Since 1930 I have mastered the art of juggling by the application of Einstein ' s theory of relativity to Houdini ' s theory of spirit life as portrayed in evolution. Hedgepath: This is Fred Hedgepath speaking from station Z. U. My aim at graduation was to preach to the heathen, and since nothing seemed more heathenish to me than wild animals, I chose to be a circus master. Ormond: From station Z. I. P. I shall sing, School Days . Fong: I am now pastor of First Church, Icard, and preach annually. Campbell: I represent the Salvation Army in behalf of negro children. Wagg; Silence has always been my motto regardless of the occasion. Speak- ing over station W. A. G., I appeal to you for silence. Dozcless: In behalf of station E. A. T., I offer you the very best food and service available this side of the kitchen. Fare: Over station M. E. I express my theory of success as All-American tackle as due to diligent negligence and strenuous resting. Connor: Station T. N. T. A quiet life with nothing to say and no arguing at all is my policy for a successful career. Whitley: Station B. U. G. As janitor of R. C, I admonish everyone to always shine his hair and comb his shoes before flying. Nixon : Station H. O. W. A tramp ' s life is fine, as walking isn ' t crowded. Lee: Sympathy for bootleggers led me to enter that profession. If you need shoe polish, wire station N. U. T., and I ' ll furnish the flowers any time. Powell: Station M. T. Y. As cheer leader for Jale I give you our yells. Black: Advice to farmers from station N. A. G., by Dr. Black. My experience as a horse doctor has led me to conclude, if your horse is not well it is very apt to be sick or — dead. Bales: My success as beauty specialist is due to Bates ' granulated complexion syrup, and publicity over station W. O. P. Brozcn: My unusual eloquence as an orator led me to become head of the story hour department at station Koo Koo. Gibbs: That seems to be the last speaker from the class of ' 30, so I must turn in. I wish I could see them all, and if I had $5 more I ' d lack only $24,995.02 of having this place paid for and could have the class meet here some time. 4 ' - i [25] yi ri w n , i rnwrviwi ' i FtT FOOT HILL etAe df SONG I When at last zee must part From the college of our heart, As daylight fades area; — Tis then our spirits cherish Fond joys that never perish With thoughts kind and true, Classmates, dear, of you. Chorus Farewell dear classmates, Pals of our college days; We ' ll ere be loyal Upon life ' s many ways; Long may our love last Till life ' s short day is passed Farewell, class so true, Farewell, to you. II We ' ll oft recall our meetings, Our hopes, our love, our greetings, Of days and years gone by; And nozv ' tis time to part We pledge a loyal heart But still ' we ' ll yearn, dear Classmates, true for you. Chorus Farewell, Rutherford, Our school, so kind and true. We ' ll ere remember The love we owe to you; Sadly we leave thee, But to thee our praise we raise, Guide us, thy children — Through all our days. Fred Hkdgepath, Class Poet. I [26] VIVIVIVIVIVIVIVIVI ' iv}vr«ri ' vi««rivivi vi v 11 I v. Freshman Class Officers Hugh Efird President Jack Scott Vice-President Bertys Hinshaw Secretary [27] vrvivi n ' vivi wviwt wvr n r ] , vivi  nvivi«vivivi ' vw FOOT HIL James Abernethy Hilderbran, N. C. James Aaett Norwood, N. C. Teixis Bumgarner Hickory, N. C. Ralph Bridges Salisbury, N. C. Otis Buff Hickory, N. C. egj i I ks [28] r c Wn T HILLS n Ray Cody Albemarle, N. C. Worth Cotton Sanford, N. C. Fred Cox Fort Worth, Texas Hugh Efird Albemarle, N. C. Pierce Evans Lexington, N. C. f La. y [29] k« vi yi yi yi i rt fi ri ri mri : 1930 l rp e ri i ri nvrvivriwrnr foo t hilQ !j| Lester Furr New London, N. C. Scott Huneycutt New London, N. C. Lester Hill Charlotte, N. C. Bertys Hinshaav Rutherford College, N. C. Smith Johnson Barnesville, N. C. i t r n l yt rivivi ' i ' iv r FOOT Hl TTT ' ' i ' t Charles Koone Union Mills. N. C. Alex Lax Denton, N. C. Dolly Lowry Rutherford College, N. C. Leon Maness Ramseur, N. C. jNIervin McGee Claremont, N. C. [31] vivivewvi ri ' wviwi Pivr FOOT HILLS Howard McLamb Clinton, N. C. Edward Pons Rutherford College, N. C. Arnaldo Pons Rutherford College, N. C. Charles S. Plyler Connelly Springs, N. C. Edgar Price Hayesville, N. C. k  [32] r rt ' r , 4rinn r nri ir nr ' wm. FOOT HILLS v Virgil Queen Bridge water, N. C. Lewis Ross Norwood, N. C. Fred Ross Norwood, N. C. Richard Rice Travelers Rest, S. C. Jack Scott Norwood, N. C. n V l kf= [33] l l ' IVI ' VIVIVIVI ' VIVI ' VIV. FOOT HILL Gilmer Sides Newton, N. C. Roy Sinclair Peachland, N. C. JlMMIE SHEKRILL Mooresville, N. C. Powell Sherrill Iron Station, N. C. Wesley Spargo Stanley, N. C. $ rvivivivmiriviviviviwiv. FOOT HILLS Clarence Satterwhite Rutherford College, N. C. Scott Stamey Newton, N. C. Hoyee Thomas Albemarle, N. C. Philip Weaver Winston-Salem, N. C. James Wentz Norwood, N. C. n ? u = [35] vivrvi rcvivi u ' vivi i rr FOOT HIL James Wilson Ramseur, N. C. Holroyd Wilson Ramseur, N. C. Carl E. Wilson Fort Mill, S. C. Edward Travis Newton, N. C. Charles Rackard Lawndale, N. C. $ viviv ri ' i rivivi ' viwi- FOOT HILLS Earl Adams Bolick Rutherford College, N. C. Frederick Ray Barber Mill Spring, N. C. William F. Eaker Lawndale, X. C. Herrert Clemmer Stanley, N. C. James E. Pierce Fort Mill, S. C. . k  [37] FOOT HIL rvi-vivivi rw i i rr, [38] 1930 « High School Senior Class Officers Grover Hope President Thelma Goode Vice-President Harriett Wagg Secretary and Treasurer Roll Anna Mary Abernethy Harry Jensen Braxton Craven Francis Selden Cathrine Cassells Walter Saunders Lewis Carpenter Charlie Tate Mary Dew Harriett Wagg Thelma Goode Grover Hope vrw ' W ' Vi ' wvi WM ' iww ' i ' vr [39] 1930 1 ACTIVITIES s Newtonian Literary Society Theodore Wilson Roy Sinclair Smith .Johnson Worth Cotton Lawrence Lee Lester Furr Alex Lax Tom Harris Hugh Efird Scott Huneycutt Burgin Hovis Brevard Goode Donald Rockett Fred Barber Charles Rackard William Eaker Lois Lambert Howard McLamb William Black C. W. Kirby Johnnie Johnson Ralph Whitley William Ormond Ray Cody Ralph Brown Carl Wilson B. W. Crouch [41] Vl ' M ' lvivi iviwivi ' M ' i rivr Platonic Literary Society Charles S. Plyer Edgar Price Wellington Fong Fred Ross Arthur Futrelle Tom Brockman Lewis Ross James Wentz Jack Scott Ralph Bridges Fred Hedgepath Lewis Carpenter Virgil Queen Fred Cox Lester Hill Grover Hope Braxton Craven Gilmer Sides Wendell Faw Otis Buff Tellis Bumgarner Caldwell Nixon Lee Powell Scott Stamey Holroyd Wilson Joe Connor Mervin McGee Tom Gribble James Abernethy George W. Bates Powell Sherrill James Avett Ernest Dowless Rollin Gibbs Edward Travis Charles Tate Arnaldo Pons Edward Pons Richard Rice Tom Bunch James Wilson Charles Koone J. S. Bumgarner Russom Ledbetter u Ministerial Club Fred Hedgepath Charles Raekard Virgil Queen Powell Sherrill William Ormond Lee Powell Richard Rice Ernest Dowless Rollin Gibbs Rav Codv Howard McLamb William Eaker Ralph Bridges Charles Plyler Edgar Price Lester Furr Lawrence Lee Worth Cotton Scott Huneycutt Alex Lax [43] 1930 vi ' yi ) i i nvi i j ' i i rr 1930 i w vivwrr nvin ivi«M , ' iv. jj |trFOOT HILL S jpa o College Glee Club Mrs. Vena Little Goode, Director Cornelia Campbell Harriett Wagg Evelyn Pons Pauline Satterwhite Dorothy Johnson Mary Dew Albert Blanton Worth Cotton Thelma Goode Anna Mary Abernethy Cathrine Cassells Edith Wagg Bertys Hinshaw Wendell Faw Lester Hill Russom Ledbetter Arthur Futrelle Powell Sherrill Fred Ross James Avett Burgin Hovis Johnnie Johnson Fred Cox Brevard Goode Richard Rice Ralph Bridges Howard McLamb Lois Lambert Ernest Dowless Lewis Ross Charles Koone George Bates William Ormond Fred Hedgepath ♦ [45] vi ym inyi ' M ' i ri i n ri ' M ' t ' mrr « Dramatic Club f I MILS club presented two very impressive pageants during the year. A Christmas Pageant, entitled the Prince of Peace, and an Easter Pageant entitled, the Message of the Cross, under the direction of Mrs. Vena Little Goode. ks [46] y;i:Mfi yivi ' M i n E i n  rt ' MTi rr 930 iviviviviviviviviviwiw. s r ===g FobT hillT Monogram Club football Ralph Brown. Mgr. Leroy Bronson Johnnie Johnson James Wilson Joe Connor Rollin Gibbs Leslie Tanner Francis Payne Willis Bumgarner Philip Weaver Francis Selden Otis Buff Tellis Bumgarner Richard Rice Charles Koone BASKETBALL Leslie Tanner Tellis Bumgarner Willis Bumgarner Philip Weaver Francis Selden . BASEBALL Caldwell Nixon, Mgr. Francis Payne Tellis Bumgarner Otis Buff Willis Bumgarner [47] vivt yi i- i ' unvt ri ' M ' t ' i rr 1930 r ivw ivi«vi rivivi«wM i ' isr. c£ o FQQT H I L L? ==== 1fcKo n Publication Committee Professor W. B. Garrett Professor D. D. Holt C. W. Kirby Fred Hedgepath Caldwell Nixon cfp [49] viiwi ' WM ' i ' vi HWPM ' iwi Fivr 1930 rrvi r ri i mnvi iviwiw FOOT HILL y 1 «Si Rectangle Staff Editorial Ralph Whitley.... .. Editor-in-Chief R. P. Gibbs Associate Editor Wendell Faw Associate Editor W. F. Eaker ...Associate Editor Cornelia Campbell Co-ed Editor Caldwell Nixon Sport Editor Hugh Efird Associate Sport Editor Prof. W. B. Garrett... Faculty Advisor Business C. W. Kirby Business Manager Fred Hedgepath ... Associate Manager George Bates Exchange Editor Prof. D. I). Holt Faculty Advisor [50] viwivmri -vi r i vrvi wri wvi ; 1930 ivivrvi ivivivin ivi ' Mriw. ft r F nnT H iLTTs =aa:=i Annual Staff Fred Hedgepath Editor-in-Chief Theodore Wilson Literary Editor Virgil Queen - Associate Editor Wendell Faw Associate Editor Ralph Whitley Art Editor Rollin Gibbs ' . r Sports Editor C. W. Nixon Business Manager Grover Hope Asst. Business Mgr. Walter Saunders Asst. Business Mgr. George Bates Secretary and Treasurer Prof. D. D. Holt Faculty Advisor Prof. W. B. Garrett Faculty Advisor . n [51] . wi i i , pri dri p r i?v?rw i 1930 ri n«vrvi wnirwivivivi!v Debate Council Prof. D. D. Holt Chair ma n Fred Hedgepath William Ormond Theodore Wilson Rollin Gibbs [52] l iri cM ' i ' viHri ri r ' i yi itP ' ixr. j t FOOT HI LLT v « Student Council Officers William Ormond ..... ...President Fred Hedgepath ...Vice-President George Bates.. ....Secretary Otis Buff Treasurer Councilmen Caldwell Nixon Lewis Carpenter C. W. Kirby Ernest Dowless Philip Weaver Cornelia Campbell Tellis Bumgarner Rollin Gibbs Virgil Queen Francis Selden Faculty Advisors Professors D. D. Holt and W. B. Garrett, [53] FOOT HILL iTUDRNT OVERNMEHT at RUTHERFORD CORRRGR R) UTHERFORD College has many organizations, but the one that is by all means serving Rutherford in the most useful manner is Student Government. This is the first year that Rutherford has had a form of government which is eon- trolled exclusively by the students. With the beginning of the school year 1929, a number of the students expressed a desire to have the conduct of the school entrusted to their care. To this the faculty was willing to consent, and immediately following a week of campaigning and selecting of candidates for the several offices was held. A number of efficient officers were elected. These men began at once to make plans in order to put the government to work. A trustworthy council of twelve men was appointed, these men were representatives from the various organizations of the school. Since or- ganizing student government the officers and councilmen have controlled the affairs and problems of the school in a most commendable way. Student government is exactly what Rutherford College has needed for these many years, and we trust that the students will never let it pass out of existence in Rutherford College. tf ATHLETICS FOOT HILLS L. S. Weaver, Coach lege Championship by only one touchdown, and in every one of his teams a spirit that shows he as the games of athletics. c OACH Weaver came to Rutherford in ' 24 to take charge of athletics. At that time Rutherford played only high school teams in baseball and basketball, there being no football team at all. Proof of his ability was shown by the fact that he collected material in one year and put out the N. C. State Junior College Cham- pionship team. That record was held for three succes- sive years, until last year, when he produced the South- ern Junior College Cham- pionship team. Basketball, under his di- rection, has gone through about the same changes; though the championship was not won in this, ou r team has given keen com- petition to all she met. Football has been under his direction only during the past two years. The team of his first year ' s coaching missed the State Junior Col- not only is it true in football, but has taught the game of life as well [55] £f .vivi ' M ' mri ' vivi wvi ' vivrvi 1930 mrr rr%rm0 ' t r ' r ' r{nr rw (Standing, Left to Right J Coach Weaver Charlie Tate J. S. Bumgarner Clarence Randall James Wentz John Hargett Russom Ledbetter Gilmer Sides Ralph Brown, Manager (Kneeling, Left to Right) Francis Selden Clarence Rhinehardt, Captain Leslie Tanner Claude Quick Herbert Randall Philip Weaver Leroy Bronson Francis Selden (Sitting, Left to Right) Johnnie Johnson Rollin Gibbs Richard Rice Joe Connor James Wilson Charles Koone Willis Bumgarner Wet- [56] 1930 , Ifoot hi lTs Members Basketball Club (Last Year) (Standing, Left to Right) Coach Weaver Bernie Pyatt (Sub. Center) Francis Selden (Forward) Cecil Pendleton (Forward) Arnold Killough (Guard) Luke Ward (Manager) (Sitting, Left to Right) Dock Aldridge (Forxcard) Harold Robinson (Center) Willis Bumgarner (Running Guard) Claude Quick (Forward) Tellis Bumgarner, Capt. (Stationary Guard) RESULTS At Rutherford College -Rutherford College 58 At Rutherford College ....Rutherford College.— 53 At Rutherford College Rutherford College... .42 At Rutherford College ... Rutherford College ... 24 At Lenoir Rutherford College .36 At Rutherford College.— Rutherford College. ...26 At Rutherford College... Rutherford College....36 At Rutherford College. Rutherford College.- 36 At Rutherford College Rutherford College ..37 At Boiling Springs Rutherford College.— 22 At Wingate .. Rutherford College ...33 At Belmont Rutherford College .24 At Rutherford College ..Rutherford College ...35 At Rutherford College ..Rutherford College ... 48 At Mars Hill . ...Rutherford College.... 27 At Biltmore . Rutherford College— .35 At Cullowhee Rutherford College —29 Total .... Rutherford College .601 West Hickorv _ —31 Valdese Y. M. Club— .13 Lenoir Ath. Club 20 Campbell College .. .23 Lenoir Ath. Club 34 Belmont Abbey 17 W. C. T. C._ 34 Mars Hill College... 31 Wingate College 39 Boiling Springs College .36 Wingate College 24 Belmont Abbey 34 Boiling Springs College. .41 Biltmore College 15 Mars Hill College 39 Biltmore College 34 Cullowhee College 45 Opponents 5 1 vrw w ri-w ' ivi nwi ' i ' i ; Southern Championship Baseball Club (Last Year) (Standing, Left to Right) Tellis Bumgarner Baxter Kirk Willis Bumgarner Francis Selden Claude Quick Hazel Baker Caldwell Nixon, Manager (Sitting, Left to Right) Spencer Agee Coach Weaver George Hartley Lynwood Smith Charles Weaver, Jr.. Mascot Paul Cox Gvvvn Berrv Max Ward Otis Buff Luke Ward BASEBALL SCORES (Last At Boiling Springs Rutherford College— 1 At Rutherford College .... Rutherford College.... 1 1 At Rutherford College ... Rutherford College.... 5 At Rutherford College ... Rutherford College .16 At Boone Rutherford College .11 At Emory Rutherford College.— 5 At Emory .. Rutherford College .18 At Rutherford College. .Rutherford College ...12 At Rutherford College ...Rutherford College ...16 At Rutherford College... Rutherford College.... 2 1 At Rutherford College .Rutherford College ... 9 At Davidson Rutherford College.— 16 At Weaverville Rutherford College ... 1 At Mars Hill .. Rutherford College... 6 At Rutherford College .Rutherford Coll ege 1 2 At Rutherford College. ..Rutherford College .. 13 At Wingate __ Rutherford College ... 7 At Wingate Rutherford College ... 8 At Wake Forest .. .Rutherford College ...10 At Durham .. Rutherford College ... 1 At Wake Forest Rutherford College .... 2 Total ... Rutherford College..201 f 58] Year) Boiling Springs . Belmont Abbey _ _ 3 Boiling Springs . Boiling Springs 1 A. S. T. C. 5 Emory and Henry .. Emory and Henry .... _ 3 A. S. ' T. C. Weaver Weaver 6 Wingate (Forfeit) .. Davidson Frosh . 5 Weaver 10 Mars Hill . . 3 Catawba . 5 Mars Hill .. 8 Wingate 5 Wingate 2 Wake Forest Frosh 1 Duke Frosh . 2 Wake Forest Frosh Opponents 59 i i fivivcvt ivi prvorfvivr «£ FOOT HILL lUMMART OF THM TIC T) UTHERFORD College holds a record unsurpassed by any Junior College in the South. Beginning in 1925, baseball came into its own here. Until then, Rutherford had played only high school teams, not having had a team strong enough to interest even the weakest Junior College teams of the state. A new change came about that year by our capturing the N. C. State Junior College Championship in Baseball. For three consecutive years that record was held, until 1929, when the Southern Junior College Championship was taken. George Hartley led the club with a batting average of 410, and was pushed closely by others. Tellis Bumgarner added to Rutherford ' s prestige by signing up with the Cleveland Indians at the close of the ' 29 season. Out of 21 games played, only two were lost. As a token of the meritorious playing, the Belk-Broome Company of Hickory, N. C. awarded the team with a beautiful loving cup. In basketball, our team won 1 1 games and lost six. Many very close games were played: the Campbell College team was defeated by only one point; Cullowhee by only two points in the last eight seconds to play; Lenoir Athletic Club by only two points; lost to Wingate in the last 15 seconds of an extra five-minute period by two points; and with one minute to play, and five points behind, we overcame Biltmore by one point. The whole season was one of unusual interest because of the fast working team that always had the comeback when its back was to the wall. Last year ' s football season was the most successful that the Ramblers have had since football was instituted here in 1925. There was always present a spirit that caused every player to give the best that he had at all times. In ' 28 we lost the State Junior College Championship by only one touchdown. In ' 29 our schedule was a great deal more difficult than any we had ever undertaken. Though not making the record by scores that we did the previous year, the season was a suc- cessful one. The standard of Rutherford will never fall as long as we have the spirit among the boys that was always present during this season. The team was clean and hard-working. Ut [59] MANAGERS Ialph Brown, Jack Scott, Caldwell Nixon, Football, ' 29. Basketball, ' 80. Baseball, ' 29. • [60] ADVERTISEMENTS CZTfOOT HILLS ====i n Gray Manufacturing Co. Arlington Cotton Mills Arrow Mills, Inc. Flint Manufacturing Co. Myrtle Mills, Inc. Arkray Mills, Inc. Home Office First National Bank Bldg. Gastonia, N. C General Sales Office 225 5th Avenue New York City Gray-Separk Group FINE COMBED YARNS Natural and Gassed Manufacturers of Fine Combed Peeler Yarns in Counts Ranging from 24s to 120s Gastonia, N. C. [61] Y diy LHiifCTl FOOT HILL BUMBARGERS Just A Good Book Store In a Good Town That ' s All HICKORY, N. C. Agents for the Following Well Known Lines: SOCIETY BRAND CLOTHES STETSON D CLOTHES DOBBS HATS NUNN BUSH SHOES ENRO SHIRTS Dressing Men Is Our Business HUD WOOD SHOP Tilings for Men MORGANTON, N. C. BELfcBKOOME CO. The Home of Better Values Hickory and Morganton Students Always Welcome at Our Stores [62] vivrvinri ' vivivi ' viwrvivi ; 1930 I ' CMT ri ' Vi ri riviviviviv. ClFOOT HIL LT =S= 1 I I This page is accompanied by our sincere wishes for the continued success of your splendid instil ution. MILL DEVICES CO., INC. Gaston i a, N. C.  ♦ i k£= [63] General Offices: Charlotte, N. C. SOUTHERN PUBLIC UTILITIES COMPANY Electricity the Servant in the Home Hickory Branch PHONE 118 HICKORY, N. C. Lighting - Heating - Power Ranges, Kelvinators, Appliances of All Kinds Lighting Engineering Free to Our Customers y ANY r IS SPORTS TIME SUMMER —WINTER — SPRING -- FALL We have sport goods for the year round — enjoyment of fun and health Morganton Hardware Co. Morganton, N. C. r 64] viwivi vi ' vi n  rvi:vri ivi ' ; TJLUWUk FOOT HIL LT . Photographs Live Forever and with Living retain that elusive something — called memory — and the most personal of all greetings GREENE STUDIO Walter L. Greene Portraits, Groups, Views, Copyi?ig and Enlarging Official Photographer for the FOOT HILLS BOST BUILDING MORGANTON, N. C. [ 6 5 ] v!i ri vi ' wvi ' w wi?vi! , vri Fi , n 1930 •I ' vivivi ivivivi rivi ' viw F7 FOOT HlLLT ' o =1 CAP ESTES GENERAL MERCHANDISE, DRINKS. SANDWICHES, SMOKES AND CANDIES That Campus Service for the Rutherford Boys THE TAM HEEL MORGANTON, NORTH CAROLINA A GOOD PLACE TO EAT PHONE U2-J Agents PARKER AND JNO. HOLLAND PENS WHITMANS, HOLLINGSWORTH ' S AND McPHAILS CANDIES Telephone and Mail Orders Receive Prompt Attention KIBLEM BMJG CO., INC. Morganton ' s Modern Drug Store PHONES 93-9119 MORGANTON, N. C. cfp [67] FOOT HILLS 4. Waldensian Baking Co VALDESE, NORTH CAROLINA Quality and Service The People ' s Drug Store VALDESE, N. C. Agents — NORMS ' CANDIES, PARKER PENS, KODAKS, FILMS, FINISHINGS We Appreciate Your Patronage Gg $Qgq £ bx? y erfo « r Atlantic IPaciiifiic TIEA CO. r= o TOQT HILLS2 ]| v CAROLINA SPORTING GOODS CO. Best Line of Football. Baseball, Basketball, Track. Tennis and Golf Equipment in the Carolinas Also Sweaters, Golf Stockings, Knickers, etc. 316 South Tryon Street CHARLOTTE, X. C. [69] ' 1930 rm i ' vr ri i jn ' M ' ivi ' iviwriw. Kirby ' s Music Store GASTONIA, N. C. Pianos, Records, Sheet Music SATISFACTION GUARANTEED OR YOUR MONEY BACK World-Wide Distributors of Quality Merchandise Operating Nine Great Mail Order Houses and Hundreds of Retail Stores Montgomery Ward Co. 1022-24 13th St. Phone 55 Hickory, N. C. f FOOT HILLS ALMOST UNANIMOUS 7 90 percent oi inhabitants o£ Crcssvfell.ETt laxvd. are named. Brown, A majority of the men pictured in this annual are wearing our clothes and fur- nishings. Nationally advertised lines cost no more than the un- known brands. Special courtesies shown to Rutherford College men. WEST DEAL CO. The Quality Shop ' Hickory N. Carolina You owe it to yourself and family to buy the best for the least money. This is why we invite you to our store when you wish to buy anything in home furnishings. We are proud of the friends we have made in the western part of the State since we opened a furniture store in Conover. We will feel it an honor to us if you will pay us a friendly visit ; we wish to know you. We deliver in any part of the State free. We are striving to be your friend. Saunders Drum Furn. Co. CONOVER. N. C. Furniture and Undertaking Day Phone ISJf-J Night Phone 302-M Y tTFOOT HILLS J =n Compliments of JOHN L. MOREHEAD CHARLOTTE, N. C. EPPS PRINTING CO, Quality Printing Let Us Quote on Your Printing NEWTON, N. C. Compliments L. C. JOHNSON ' S AUTO REPAIR SHOP RUTHERFORD COLLEGE, N. C Patronize Our A dvertisers - ov Sy = FO pH I L Lg ==s== jp o vivcvi pi ' vi ri wvcvi ivr 1930 ItTFOOT HILLSQ| yii ri myi- i i i ri ' M ' i rt ' vr 1930 ivivivivwri riviviviwiw q T oFt HIL L? =s:= i vii ' vi ' w ri ' vi ' vi P ' ivi rt ' ivr 1930 -i rM rvi mirrvivi i ' ivisr. VIVI ' MIVIVIVIVIVIVIVIVI ' 1930 |V|V(VI IVWWIVIV WIV. viwi ' wwvi ri i i! riw , w ri ; 5 i5 [ i i ' vi ' vi i ' vi:vri ' M ivi ; 1930 l yr rtn i iri ivi yivi yixr. ft FOOT HIL LS ====: i FOOT HILLS AUTOGRAPHS  [84] r ri ' ri ' r ri r ri ' wi ' r wir FOOT HILLS n IN APPRECIATION TX grateful appreciation and sincere - - gratitude, the Editorial Staff wishes to thank the following: Prof. D. D. Holt, who gave us his help and advice; C. W. Kirhy, who helped in the selling of advertisements to a great extent; the student body for its loyal support; our advertisers, for their financial backing, for without their support our Annual would not have been a success. To the Bush-Krebs Engravers for their loyal support; the Queen City Printing Com- pany for its kind co-operation. — The Staff. [85] r ft F QQT HILLS n THE TKUE ATMOSPHERE OF SCHOOL AND COLLEGE S W E endeavor, in producing school publications, to render a helpful and r J constructive service directed toward enabling a student staff to issue, within their budget, a distinctive and representative an- nual, newspaper or magazine. In connection with our new and modern printing plant we maintain a large Art and Service Department where page borders, cover designs, division pages, and complete decorative and illustrative motifs are created and worked out. QUEEN CITY PRINTING CO. Charlotte NorthCarolino ' i J . ! irjitoSSBc BEir. it .; 6fc • 1 H Bis r iM T. ' -- i - - Printers of the FOOT HILLS 1 [ST] 1930 D 1T34 JAMES ADDISON JONES L1BRAKY 1REVARD COLLEGE BREVARD NC