Salisbury University - Evergreen Yearbook (Salisbury, MD)

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 1941 volume:

PROPERTY OF AUJMI ASSOCIATION S T«C THE NEW YEAR a TO THE members of the senior class in the State Teachers College at Salisbury, Maryland, the year 1941 was in no way a usual one. From September to June the days were full of activity — of college life in all of its phases. SEPTEMBER found some students hesitant, some willing, and others anxious to return to college. As September 6, the great day, ar¬ rived, the very portals of our Alma Mater seemed to tremble with excitement and ex¬ pectation. The first infectious laughter of returning students resounded up the drive¬ way. Faint, from far away, our listening ears seemed to catch the echoing twang-g-g” as Diana, Queen of the Campus, let fly the arrows that brought the sleeping school to life. Immediately, the bustle began. Classrooms called, beau corners beckoned, brick walls began to buzz! A surge of youth, and the new year was on! Suitcases and happy seniors ★ ★ DEDICA +3 pledge allegiance to the flacj of the Ignited States of sdmerica, and to the republic for which it stands, 4 one — Written in 1892 by Francis Bellamy noN 5 EIGHTY-FIVE would-be freshmen from twelve counties and thirty-live high schools jammed the main corridor on September 5, waiting in line for the chairman of reg¬ istration to explain the order and proce¬ dures involved in that all-confusing task. At least, it apparently was complicated and perturbing to those wide-eved indi¬ viduals — and, perhaps, somewhat fa¬ tiguing to those faculty members that assisted. Touring college halls First day routine Snatches of comments most frequently made by these newcomers were — “What next?’’ “Do I actually have to stand in line to pay these fees?’’ “That girl has scarcely gained two yards in two hours!” “Do you like your schedule?” “Isn’t that girl cute, wonder where she’s from?” “What does Dr. Blackwell look like?” Late in the afternoon a group of sore-footed freshies were taken on a tour of the building and the campus by a few complacent senior men. These strangers, as yet, viewed points of interest — even the dorms. 6 THE FOLLOWING clay upper classmen, sophis¬ ticated old-timers, cheerily greeted one another and the faculty members. Knowing the intricacies of registration, that business was soon dispatched. Big sisters and brothers sought their little sisters and brothers. You know, that custom of upper classmen helping freshmen! And wasn’t it fun for sophomores, with memories of their own freshman days still ringing in their ears, to play the role of hosts and counselors? to them BUSY days followed for both freshmen and upper classmen. The night after registration found the faculty “on display ’ arranged in a formidable line from which there was no escaping. The ordeal wasn’t so bad, however, for everyone was friendly. Soon, freshmen, faculty, and upper classmen were chatting together amicably. “Miss Ruth ’ ever the hostess, dispensed punch generously. Dr. Blackwell, may I present . . . Another high spot of the frosh orientation program was the FRESHMEN - FACULTY - PARENT dinner. Parents from “The Upper Shore,” “The Lower Shore,” and from across “The Bay” chatted with their sons and daughters, and enjoyed Emma’s fried chicken and ice cream. They listened to the music of the String Ensemble, the songs of the Col¬ lege Chorus, and the good advice of the speaker, Mr. Howard Clark. 8 leamina The rats, freshmen to you, left home, as every rat does, with a sense of foreboding about college initiation. Upon finding that their sentence had been post¬ poned for the duration of the first week, the frosh proceeded to enjoy themselves. Postponed, yes, but not long enough! For, Monday of the second week found a typewritten sheet of paper, conspicu¬ ously tacked on the bulletin board! In¬ scribed thereon were certain RULES — such things as: NO DATES, name cards, pigtails, odd socks, wrong-side-out trous¬ ers, eight o’clock inspection, and so on — ad infinitum, or so it seemed to the freshmen. THE NEXT MORNING at eight o’clock, the sense of foreboding, which had been forgotten for a brief space, came back full force, and materialized into an embarrassing reality. And not only that — this “embarrassing reality persisted for T EN WHOLE DAYS! A “Party” AT THE END OF THIS “rat rule” period, a “party” was given and I do mean a party! The girls fared rather well. About all they had to endure was the elephant walk, a few extra smears of lip¬ stick and eyebrow pencil over the face, and a few other minor “incidents.” BUT THE MEN - “the gods” were against them! Few of them will ever for¬ get raw eggs, corn flakes and molasses in the hair, sandburrs, paddles, castor oil, and the famous “operations performed by the sophs. (Ask any freshman if ice doesn’t make a good knife, and if mer- curoehrome doesn’t look like real blood!) A Real Party T he last scene of freshmen initiation was laid in the gymnasium. Time — Friday night, September 20, the last night of rat rules ; occasion — a real party, where everyone danced and punch was served. Pen days of slavery (being slaves for sophs), although a little uncomfortable, left no visible mark on the freshmen ex¬ cept, perhaps, to mellow them. And besides, they’re remembering that — THERE’S ALWAYS ANOTHER YEAR! Sophs and frosh clash 9 NEW! STRANGE! HOMESICK! These words are mildly descriptive of the feelings which pervaded the new mem¬ bers of onr student body last September. Most of them had had only a vague idea of rat rules, Awdrey Christopher, presi¬ dent of the Student Council, called the first meeting of the freshman class on September 14, for the purpose of electing class officers and a class adviser. The out- The Newcomers Row 1 (Left to right ) — Corkran, Streett, Stirling, Laws, Wanex, Jones, Taylor, Fuller, Ford, Pnsey, Ruark. Row 2 — Dryden, Noble, Evans, Hutchison, Keplinger, Whaley, Spies, Hyslop, Riley, Randall. Row 3 — Pennewell, Russell, Adkins, Truitt, Pittman, Hanna, Messick, Schmick, Murphy, Brown, Wood, Fatzer. Row 4 — Roberts, Morris, Reinhold, Young, Downing, Cooper, Travers, Evans, W ood, Hales. Standing — Smith, Day, Harcum, Ball, Twilley, Sehoolfield, _Clark, Potter, White, Flurer, Rittenhouse, Hudson, Straughn (adviser), Leiby, Adair, Pike, Williams, Smith, Brinsfield, Haddaway, Luff, Collins, Kemp, Long, Cawley. of college life, most of them had never been far from home, and few of them knew many of the other students here at college. All of these things combined to form a nostalgic group of freshmen students. Rat rules did their bit, as rat rules always do, to take away this feeling and substi¬ tute one of friendship, kinship — perhaps we may say, esprit de corps! Officers To cement this feeling at the conclusion come of the election was as follows: George H. Jones, of Hughesville, presi¬ dent; Hugh M. Smith, of Greensboro, vice-president; Florence Laws, of Snow Hill, secretary; and Preston Fuller, of Easton, treasurer. Mr. J. Llovd Straughn, instructor of chemistry and mathematics, was chosen class adviser. At the end of the first semester, however, Mr. Straughn was granted a leave of absence for the remainder of the school year in order to continue graduate studv toward a doc¬ tor’s degree at The Johns Hopkins Uni- 10 versity. Dr. Richard N. Current, in¬ structor of sociology, economics, and history, was then selected as class adviser for the second semester. The Formal Perhaps the outstanding social event of the freshmen’s first vear at college was THE FRESHMAN FORMAL, held on Friday, December the sixth. Lew Startt’s orchestra, engaged for the occasion, fur¬ nished scintillating rhythm, a feature which helped to form the opinion, among all who attended, that the first attempt by our newest class was a “huge” success. Honor Roll To the chagrin of some of the upper classmen, the freshmen also proved out¬ standing scholastically. At the end of the first semester when Dr. Blackwell an¬ nounced the names of the students who had made the honor roll, it was found that one-fourth of these students were freshmen. These hard-working frosh were: Marian Pranis, Edgar Ryle, Mil¬ dred Murphy. Athletes Members of the class who did not dis¬ tinguish themselves in this field, found plenty of room in another one — the ath¬ letic field! Here they were well repre¬ sented on various athletic teams. Five freshmen were outstanding on the soccer squad and two in varsity basketball. The soccer men were: Edgar Ryle, Norris Twilley, Edward Fatzer, Kirby Smith, and George Jones. Basketball topnotch- ers were: Edward Fatzer and Elwood Day. Besides these athletes several mem¬ bers of the class were excellent in gym work. Debators In addition to participation in athletic competition, the freshmen were keen for competition of another sort. Several members of the class took part in Bag- lean-Carnean debates at home and at other colleges. T hese notables were: II. Smith, Potter, Baugher, G. Long, Luff, and Cawley. Among the other activities sponsored by this versatile freshman class was a tea given on the afternoon of February 26, with Mrs. J. D. Blackwell as hostess. A successful class — here’s to you, Freshmen! Diversified fun 11 Alumni President — Photo by Bachracli Miss Margaret Laws rads come dome WARM sunshine, a cloudless skv, and a gentle breeze greeted former graduates and present students on October 12, 1940, in the bleachers bordering the ath¬ letic field. The occasion was the annual fall homecoming when the grads meet and greet each other as well as the faculty and students of S. T. C. They See S. T. C. Defeat Goldey 1 Iomecoming Day was officially begun at 2: 30 when the Teachers College varsity soccer squad met the Goldey Business College boys in a noteworthy encounter. Up and down the field they raced with neither side having a distinct advantage. Through a few clever maneuvers and some fast playing, the S. T. C. squad made four goals leaving the score at the close of the fourth quarter at 4-0 in favor of our home team, thrilling old and new students alike. They Chat Over Tea Following this first successful game of the season, everyone gathered in the So¬ cial Room where chatter and tea were close allies. An hour of hailing old friends, comparing notes, and meeting new friends left the alumni and students ready for one of “Miss Ruth’s” six o’clock dinners. They Honor the Class of ’31 The class of ’31, with fifteen members present, was featured all during the day in honor of its tenth anniversary. Next largest in attendance was the class of ’40, with ten members present. Margaret Laws, president of the Alumni Association, presided over the short busi¬ ness meeting which concluded Fall Homecoming. Long to be Remembered To the sixty-two grads who returned to their Alma Muter, some for the first time since their graduation, Homecoming Day was one long to be remembered! 12 A crack soccer team Row 1 (Left to right) — Newcomb, Fatzer, Hayman, Kirby, Jones. Row 2 — Tyler, Christopher, Dougherty, Kircher. Row 3 — Laverv, Ryle, Twilley, Hudson. Standing — “Coach” Benn Maggs an d see an excitina aame UNDISMAYED by the loss of the fol¬ lowing 1939-40 men: Horsey, Oakley, Lockerman, Elliott, Garrison and Kehne, Coach Benn Maggs proceeded to turn out another crack soccer team. As the team made its appearance for the first time on Homecoming Day, inter¬ ested spectators sat on the bleachers con¬ sidering possibilities of the new line-up. “What changes will there be in the team this vear?’’ “How will this team compare with last year ' s team? These questions, and many more, were answered in this first game of the season, to say nothing of the games that followed. A Strong Line-up As the 1940-41 soccer squad ran onto the field, eager for the fray, the following line-up was cheered by the fans in the bleachers: goalie, Kircher; fullbacks, Lav- erv and Newcomb; halfbacks, Dough¬ erty, Tyler, and Twilley; forwards, Hay- man, Kirby, Ward, Hyde, and Jones. Other dcpendables who were used off and on in the game were: Wright, Fatzer, Christopher, K. Smith, Hudson, and Ryle. Victory Over Towson Losing only one game in the State, Salis¬ bury, for the first time in its history of men’s athletics, defeated a traditional rival, Towson Teachers College. This feat was especially gratifying and led to other successes. The Close of the Season The season’s totals showed four victories over Goldey (two games), Beacom, and Towson; and two one-point defeats at the hands of West Chester and Frost- burg. As a tribute to one of S. T. C.’s strongest soccer teams, the squad was entertained at a special dinner. Victories and defeats (just two, remember) were reviewed, and group and individual rec¬ ognition was given Coach Maggs and his men through speeches, cheers, and band music. Success to the 1941-42 squad! 13 THE HOLLY LEAF in neuj ari? OFTEN, IN the history of publications at S. T. C., the powers-that-be have pro¬ posed a change from the college news¬ paper to a magazine, but they always met with opposition. The year 1940-41 dawned with a pro¬ gressive staff, headed bv Barbara Willing, Editor-in-Chief, and Charles Lavery, Business Manager. Upon inquiry into the financial and other aspects of the situa¬ tion, the time seemed ripe to again at¬ tempt this change. October found every member of the editorial staff tearing his hair over an article for this first magazine. You may also be sure that the members of the business staff, with eighty dollars to raise, were dashing around thoroughly canvassing the town. A Success! And, the first issue was a success! You can imagine the thrills that came to the members of the staff from the comments of the students. “Say, this is all right! , and “Isn’t the cover pretty?’’ Of course there were dissenters, as there always are in every venture, and when the yellow-and- black publication had reached their hands, they said, “Since there is such a radical change, why don’t they change the name also?” Of course, with all the mania for change, the question of a new title did come up. After serious consideration and a great deal of discussion, it was decided that the reasons and tradition behind the name, The Holly Leaf, were too fine to be lightly discarded. A little research dis¬ closed the fact that the Eastern Shore is noted for its holly trees and evergreens, and indeed, is called “The Land of the Evergreens.” Therefore, we are, perhaps, the only teachers college in existence that can use these two names The Holly Leaf and the Evergreen for publications. And so, the name remained unchanged! Our “Land of the Evergreens” Through many trying moments, the Publications Staff has produced four well-received issues of The Holly Leaf. The colorful covers, yellow for autumn, red and green for Christmas, green for spring, and light blue for Commence¬ ment received favorable comment and reflected careful planning. We believe this attempt has been successful. Do you? Enjoying S. T. C.’s first magazine 14 GYM CLASSES! Practice and compet¬ itive games! Meetings! Informal parties! Formal dances! These are representative of the many activities which are carried on in onr adaptable and spacious gym¬ nasium. On Friday night, November 1, 1940, our gvm was the scene of one of these affairs when it was ' ‘dressed up a trifle” for the annual Hallowe’en party. What a fright some newcomer might have had at the sight of all of those unusual costumes and masked faces! On the stroke of eight, when “Coach’s” orchestra began to play, the masquer- A week later, the men and women ath¬ letes joined in sponsoring a formal dance. When the dust settled in the gym at 8: 30 P. M., November the eighth, a trans¬ formation met our eyes, for the gym re¬ sembled a miniature corn field, where pumpkins also grew. Stan I Listings Maryland Cavaliers furnished music from nine to twelve o’clock. This formal, however, was only one of the many activities sponsored by the Ath¬ letic Association. Soccer, basketball, base¬ ball, the athletic demonstration, spring sports, pep meetings — all of these are regular duties of the busy A. A. Glimpses of Hallowe’en fun aders fell into line for the Grand March. Prizes were awarded to Tommy Flowers for the funniest costume. Arianna Rob¬ erts for the prettiest, and Dick Williams and Nancy Spies for the most original ones. Games, Paul Joneses and refresh¬ ments combined to make this a night. Because Horsey, president of the Men’s A. A., did not return to school this year, minor officers were moved up one posi¬ tion and one new officer was elected. Kirby, Hoge, and Custis, elected to the major positions, have been very success¬ ful in performing their duties. 15 orts pc 6po ciS ore or women cl lu the y4. y4. . . THE AIM of the Women’s Athletic As¬ sociation, headed by Evelyn Vincent, was to present a program of seasonal sports. In the fall when hockey season was in the fore, the juniors copped the intramural championship for the third straight year. Right on the heels of this popular sport came basketball. Curiously enough, the freshmen were a decided asset to the squad. Games with Berlin, East New Market, and Wicomico High School, and the Pepsi-Cola team resulted in four victories out of the total eight games. Bettv Carev, captain of the team, won the title of BEST WOMAN ATHLETE in the election of Campus Leaders. Two outside events helped put S. T. C. on the athletic map of Maryland. One was the Baltimore City Winter Carnival in which Carey, Bouchelle, and Vincent participated; the other was the Eastern Shore Championship Athletic Meet held on our campus, in which all athletes par¬ ticipated in official capacities and which contributed to the buzz of spring sports. Interest in women’s sports: hockey, bas¬ ketball, field ball, and softball, furthered bv intramural contests, compensate to some degree for the death of intercolle¬ giate contests. Individual sports which offer keen and close competition are: ping-pong, tennis, and badminton. Versatile athletes Other activities sponsored by the A. A. were: the assembly program, an athletic version of “Truth and Consequences’’ with ping-pong balls for prizes, the “harvest” dance in collaboration with the men, and “jitterbug” cheerleading bv Emilv Clinard and Evelyn Vincent. 16 was observe L • • • . . . in conjunction with the Wicomico Historical Society. That organization seems to be an especial part of our col¬ lege, since it has a room set apart in our halls for its growing museum. One of the purposes of the Armistice Day program this year was to add another historical relic to that fine collection. The boys of Company I marched to the college bear¬ ing their historic Maryland Flag, which had been sent them as a gift from the community while they were in service on the Mexican border in 1916, and pre¬ sented it to the Wicomico Historical Society. In accepting the flag from General Woodcock of Company I, Miss Maria Louise Ellegood said: “We count it an unusual privilege to have it placed in our custody and we pledge you that we will preserve it to the very best of our ability. This flag will be a challenge to duty to us and to those who follow us. Its worn folds and faded colors have gone with you of Companv I through your months of watchful service on the Mexican bor¬ der in 1916. It has been with you through bursting shrapnel, deadly gas, exposure and fearful strain of trench life in Europe An historic Maryland flag during the first World War in 1917-18, and it disembarked with you in Norfolk. “When the call comes to you again for larger duties, we know you will lead your men with that same gallantry of spirit and earnestness of pur¬ pose that characterized you and your leadership throughout the other years. ...” If and when a call for service comes to the bovs of S. T. C. may “that same gallantry of spirit and earnestness of purpose” belong to them. 17 tu den t teacL er5 reme inner L A philosophical interpretation of the elementary school curriculum IN KEEPING with most of the Ameri¬ can schools the College Elementary School is endeavoring to assume part of the responsibility for the total life of the child. A flexible curriculum has been planned to include the child’s total ex¬ periences in school, and utilize as many as possible outside of school, during his time of receiving organized instruction. Therefore, the teaching is done with ref¬ erence to his social and natural environ¬ ment and with respect to his total per¬ sonality. The school places much emphasis on a philosophy of education and basic princi¬ ples rather than on subjects listed on a time schedule and on grade levels. abow v.i ! a w t here are fundamental general unifying themes, which are used in every school, but it has been found that the child is best served and educated when these or¬ ganized subject matter themes are corre¬ lated in a practical way with his total environment. This organization main¬ tains a situation in which a mastery of a particular bodv of knowledge is obtained through a logical and orderly arrange¬ ment of essential facts. At the same time the learner is given an opportunitv to READING CLASS Reading activities in the first grade open up a new world to the little folk and to the student teachers, also. LIBRARY HOUR One of the essential ways of stimulating a love and joy for reading is to equip the schoolroom with at¬ tractive and interesting books which has been the goal this year. 18 MARBLE GAME When the first signs of spring come children put aside all other play activities to engage in many games of marbles until the tournament has been played. ART From love of art in all its phases occasionally great artists emerge when youth is given freedom to do creative work under the guidance of a specialist. uAMPUSSCHOOL make these facts and experiences func¬ tional and vital by participating in group or individual activities. Such a plan leaves the child with a unified school experience. The school has determined that the pro¬ cedures adapted to this type of teaching depend upon the philosophy of educa¬ tion, the nature of the subject to be taught, and the personal characteristics of the teacher and the pupils. In using any of the procedures today which have developed from a scientific, philosophical, and psychological basis, each child is taught the kind of living in which every person comes to understand every other person as an operating per¬ sonality. The kind of personality an indi¬ vidual builds is more important in deter¬ mining the quality of his behavior than the pure subject matter knowledge. It helps each individual pupil to understand himself — his capacity, attitude, and pur¬ pose. He is also given some basis on which to act on his own judgment in any set of circumstances. This development comes best in a social setting where individuals acting together, democratically, are trying, sympathetic¬ ally, to solve some problem for the better¬ ment and further progress of the group. 19 so soon S. T. C. STUDENTS, with days brim¬ ming with activities both academic and social, little realized that t heir days of hubbub would soon resolve into calm and peace — mornings in bed, football games, turkey dinners, parties — in other words, the Thanksgiving Holidays! It seemed such a short time since they had packed their suitcases and departed, leav¬ ing one home for another. But, with the tang of the frostv air, the scarlet and golden leaves, and the feel of Thanks¬ giving creeping into the air, everyone agreed that a few days of diversion would furnish the zest necessary for the And so, on November 20, amid best wishes and farewells, everyone said good- bve to “Miss Ruth’’ and other friends and left happily for HOME. There isn’t room enough on these pages to tell of all the good times enjoyed dur¬ ing the holidays. However, Monday morning, November 25, found some bright faces — others not so bright — back in college ready for more work, and more fun — readv for activity! J j t he weather was excellent for competi¬ tive sports, and November found our soccer squad, about whom you have al- The last step before the feast crowded days between Thanksgiving and Christmas. On Tuesdav night, November 19, everv- one gathered in the dining hall for the annual turkey dinner. Appropriate dec¬ orations, turkey and all the “fixin’s’’ added to the holiday cheer and happiness. ready read, winding up a successful sea¬ son. No small part in sports this year has been played bv the student body as a whole. For, COLLEGE SPIRIT, once such a vital, integral part of S. T. C., has returned, and every game found the bleachers crowded with cheering fans! 20 “DORMIES ’ (dormitory students to you), seeking activity, found ample op¬ portunity in the days that followed to expend the dash and verve they had ac¬ cumulated over the holidays. For, every year, under “Miss Ruth’s” supervision, members of the I Iome Association act as hosts and hostesses to social organizations who care to use our beautifully-paneled dining-hall. One of the first organizations to express such a desire was the Rotarv Club of Salisbury who, on November 28, were to have as guests other Rotary Clubs of this district. Squeezing in and out between pushed- back chairs, breathing in the smoke-laden air, hurrying to and fro, men and women students generously meted out equal por¬ tions of tasty food and cheery greetings. This, however, was only one of the many accomplishments of the Home Associa¬ tion. Their aim this year had been to pro¬ vide pleasant and wholesome recreation for each student, and an excellent begin¬ ning was made with the annual Septem¬ ber picnic at Ocean City. Driving on toward their aim, room 135 was opened as a recreation room where ping-pong, cards, and other games could be partici¬ pated in freelv. Everyone recognized this as a much-needed innovation. Popping corn, making fudge, talking in the Social Room — all activities featuring the Home Association — were rivaled only by the Hallowe’en Party, the im¬ pressive Candle-lighting Service, and Vespers. Annabelle Dulin, Marcella Smith, Louise Graybeal, and Florence Laws headed this thriving organization, •Sir A • 1 Sv 1 M % • 4 In the college home which this year donated an electric corn-popper and an electric water fountain to the college. 21 owers in MUSIC THE DIST RICT 1 Rotary Club dinner was not the first occasion at which the Chorus made a successful appearance, for thev first introduced themselves at J the Freshman - Parent - Faculty Dinner, and later at the Princess Anne High School. A small group was organized to sing at the Wicomico FIigh School without ben¬ efit of pitch-pipe or piano, and then at Easton High School to the accompani¬ ment of sneezes, sniffles and sips of lemon juice. Formal clothes were first donned by the entire Chorus for the annual appearance at the Young Business Men’s meeting in the Wicomico Hotel Ball Room. The Russian “rash’’ broke out among the men after they witnessed the spectacular performance of the Don Cossack Chorus —the net result being an hilarious if slight¬ ly screwy production known as “General Totalloff’s Don Cossack Chorus.” Early in the spring, the same small group mentioned before made appearances at twenty high schools. Shirley Powell and din Bedsworth, co-presidents, were both members of this group as were also: Bradley, Johnson, Willing, Wright, New¬ comb, and Williams. June concluded a busy year for the Chorus, for, besides their numerous per¬ formances, they were featured at the Bac¬ calaureate Service at Commencement. Row 1 (left to right) — Martin, Crockett, Willing, Powell, Bedsworth, Collison, Fogwell, Tilghman, Wright. Row 2 — McVey, Young, Heath, Marvil, Christopher, Bradley, Keplinger, S ' tandiford. Row 3 — Breneman, Rencher, R. Williams, Haddaway, Deen, Slnigart, Bounds, Pennewell, Streett, Kerr, Siddons, Brandon. Row -f — Cooper, Dulin, Bowen, Appleton, Seese, D. Gross, II. Smith, Tyler, Taylor. Row 5 — Hayman, T. illiams. Speck, C. Gross, Bowman, E. Gross, Holloway, Sharp, Newcomb, Lavery. DRAMA! A thrilling moment with Carroll Speck, Stokes Sharp, Donna Hoyt, Arthur Ward, in In the Shadow of the Glen” THE MUSES, indeed, could not have been disappointed this year in the inter¬ est and effort expended in dramatics, for at each bi-monthly meeting, an experi¬ mental play directed by one of the mem¬ bers of the group was presented. Two especially good productions were: Wild Hobby Horses , directed bv Georgia White, and The Bad Penny , directed by Marjorie Wright. On March 29, at “All - High - School Seniors’ Day,” the Sophanes Players went “Hindustanic” with Jack Stuart Knapp’s Command Performance. The Hindu setting of a Maharajah’s palace, and the colorful costumes, captivated the audience at the very beginning, and rightly so, for many of the properties, the property of Mrs. Beulah Allen, came directly from India. J The production of In the Shadow of the Glen, a one-act play by John Millington Synge, was proof of the fine work of this club. The ability of the playwright to capture the poetry and cadence of the Irish peasant speech, made him the most distinguished writer of the Irish Renais¬ sance. Phe Board of Directors of the Sophanes Players consisted of the officers: Wright, Newcomb, Jones, and Johnson, as well as Mrs. William Howard Bennett, ad¬ viser and director, and Speck, Keilholtz, Walsh, Clinard, and Marvil. Phe dramatic club, under the guidance of Mrs. Bennett, has continued to main¬ tain its high standards of producing only the best plays and of doing them well. 23 Shirley Powell conducts one of the weekly Sunday Evening Vesper Hours THE FRESHMEN reversed procedures a bit to play hosts to upper classmen at the Freshman Formal on December the sixth. A week later satin and taffeta “formals” and “tuxes” were exchanged for short dresses, socks, hair bows, knickers, and lollypops, for at this time the Christian Association entertained at a “Kiddie Party.” Perhaps the novelty of blase students returning to childhood days made the evening such a tremendous success. “Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understand¬ ing,” the theme of the Christian Associa¬ tion, has characterized all of their 1940- 41 activities. For, they have indeed “found wisdom” and received ‘binder- standing” in the Vesper Hour, presided over bv members of this association every Sunday evening at 6 o’clock. At the first meeting of the organization, Miss Beatrice Milligan, of the Asbury Methodist Church, presented valuable guides for the year’s program. Developed from this were the monthly meeting topics, which were “Missions of China, India, and Africa.” A wealth of material has been gleaned from these informal discussions. Officers who served this year were: Pres¬ ident, Billie Shugart; Vice-President, Robert Gibson; Secretarv, Frances Dur¬ ham; Treasurer, Thomas Flowers; and Adviser, Miss Ruth Powell. 24 THE ASSEMBLY Program Planning Committee consisted of an adviser, Mrs. Thomas, and two senior eo-workers, Catharine Appleton and Goldv Tyler. Mrs. Thomas interviewed the facnltv; Catharine Appleton did a little publicity work by drawing a poster, weekly, which told of the coming assembly program; and Goldy Tyler did his bit bv acting as chairman at each of the assemblies. Of course there was a slight mix-up when these two seniors were teaching, for a nine-week period, at the same time. How¬ ever, Carroll Speck came to the rescue bv acting as chairman for Goldv. Catharine was not fortunate enough to find a handy “stand-in” so she continued making posters, which were probably influenced by her first-grade environment those “fateful” nine weeks. Among the outstanding assembly pro¬ grams this year were: the discussion of national defense by E. Paul Burkholder; the Irish play, “In the Shadow of the Glen”; the Freshman Speech Class na¬ tivity play; the Princess Anne College Ouartet; and the program of instrument¬ al music under direction of Benn Maggs. Toward the end of the year, arrange¬ ments were made with the radio station, YBOC, to broadcast the weekly assem¬ bly. This helped to bring S. T. C.’s ac¬ tivities closer to the citizen of the com¬ munity and acted as a great inspiration to the students themselves. Freshman speech class presents a nativity play 25 IN THE changing world of today there is a certain security in being a part of something, however small, which re¬ mains unchanged. Perhaps that accounts, in part, for the feelings of zest, commu¬ nion, and fellowship in the observance at S. T. C. of those Christmas rites, which through the years, have become known as tradition. Candlelight service, decora¬ tions, carolling, Christmas dinner, faculty party — all of these are traditions at S. T. C. As the students gathered in the Social Room for the impressive Candlelighting service, perhaps some of them thought of another group back in 1925 who partici¬ pated in the first service of this sort. At this memorable meeting some sixteen years ago, a small group of girls met in the library to commune for a short while in a Christmas vesper service. On this occasion a candle was lighted and a tra¬ dition founded both of which have lived until the present day, and will live as long as there is a feeling of fellowship between men at Christmas. For, it was at this meeting that our candle, the Spirit of S. T. C., was lighted and its light has con¬ tinued to glow in the hearts of all who have ever been connected with the col- lege. Candlelight service, December 19, 1940, although more elaborate, maintained the same spirit and inspiration begun in that meeting sixteen years ago. As the stu¬ dents solemnly and silently filed into the Social Room to light their candles from the large one, enthusiasm and inspiration were transmitted from one to the other. And as they sat upon the floor, sang carols, and listened to the first Christmas 26 story, everyone felt and expressed gen¬ uine humility. Unselfishness and gener¬ osity, also a part of this service, were ex¬ pressed in the gifts piled under the Christmas tree. These gifts were later given to the welfare association for dis¬ tribution to underprivileged children. Other traditions are no small part of the Yuletide season at S. T. C. For, the ex¬ cellent turkey dinner, carolling, decora¬ tions, and the faculty tea all add to the fullness of this holiday season. Inspiration, enthusiasm, humility, gen¬ erosity, unselfishness — small words in themselves, but infinite when grasped in their full significance. In this way S. T. C. students perpetuate the true meaning of Christmas. 27 THESE TWO pages might have been blank if some members of the faculty had not remained near the college and been particularly active during the Christmas season, while students were “resting” in their homes. I fowever, before the last bus or car loaded with students and parcels left on Decem¬ ber 20, “Coach” and Mary Maggs had wished each one a Merry Christmas — at least they had permitted their beauti¬ ful Kerry Blue, “Tuffy” to do so for them. Almost a tradition by this time is Miss Matthews’ blue spruce tree which she always lights in time to sav “Merry Christmas,” not only to all the students, but especiallv to the carollers who, on their last day in college before the holi- dav season, awake faculty folk. And Mrs. Thomas — Well, evervone knows what a seasoned traveler she is! Almost as soon as the doors of the col¬ lege were closed, she hopped a train — headed for the “suns” and shores of Miami Beach. Boston cream, fudge, sea foam, almost every kind of candy, to sav nothing of stuffed dates and stuffed — well, you finish it — helped make the Christmas Variety of interests 28 fun at the Caruthers’ household for their family, for the neighbors — ves, for the community! After “Miss Ruth” kissed us all good-bye for the holidays, we understand that she had one grand time going here and there in her black Dodge. Angel food cakes and parcels containing other goodies and gifts were delivered to the home of this friend and that. The picture here reprinted — just be¬ cause we wanted one of Dr. Blackwell and his family — is proof positive that he enjoys his home as much as he enjoys us college folk. We are quite sure that our president had the same kind of happy Christinas that he wished us. our re5i dent and lu rami i: inh Or e u, M, rs ■ Bl. ac W e ’ and o ick SLOW DAYS! NOTHING eventful! Gloomy faces! Broken New Year’s Res¬ olutions! After the scurrying clays before Christ¬ mas, the days following the Christmas vacation, as usual, seemed slow. But, there were some organizations in school that were busier than ever before. THE MEN’S ASSOCIATION pre¬ pared themselves to do without their ad¬ viser, Mr. J. Lloyd Straughn. This associ¬ ation whose purpose is to organize, to discipline, and to plan entertainment for the men students, has elected Mr. Straughn as their adviser for the past three years. However, with his approach¬ ing leave of absence, the officers—Walsh, Hoge and Reed—felt it necessary to hold an election for a new adviser, and at this time selected Dr. John B. May. The Men’s Association this year has func¬ tioned very efficiently in sponsoring rec¬ reation for men, for they have charge of the ping-pong tables, boxing gloves, and other eciuipment used for socialized rec¬ reation. THE GIRLS’ DAY ASSOCIATION, their “sister” organization, has also had a busy year. When they walked into the Girls’ Day Student Room earlv in the year, they noticed that the names on the boxes were all upper class women, for the freshies had a different room. Naturally enough, the upper class day students felt that something had been put over on them when thev learned that the best¬ looking sofa (you know, the softer one) had been moved to the freshman room. However, with the help of their adviser, Miss Henrietta S. Purnell, they managed to substitute a cot for their old sofa; and Carrie Carr made a clean copy of the “Requirements of a Real Member,” as the old one looked like a fossil of the Azoic Age, preserved in oil. A new cover for the cot, a stitch in the seat of the easy chair, some extra tables, chairs, pictures, pillows, and flowers helped make the room seem more like “a home at school. Of course everyone can’t sit down to eat her lunch as there are not enough chairs for the 74 members, but they take turns perching about on anything available, and manage to have lots of fun. The good health of the president, Kath¬ leen Tilghman, left the other officers, Wright, Siddons, and Hollowav, with little to do. Jean Travers, freshman rep¬ resentative, helped maintain the high standards of their organization in the freshman room. When asked if she approved of a separate room for freshmen, one senior girl re¬ plied, “I wonder if it’s better for the frosh not to hear the unguarded remarks of the upper classmen or never to have known them at all!” At any rate, our hats are off to this or¬ ganization which has, on their own initi¬ ative, had the “spunk” to improve the appearance of their room. 30 General Platoff’s Don Cossack Chorus . . . a high spot, in the slow, dull days immediately following Christmas was, perhaps, the best of the Cooperative Concerts —the Don Cossack Chorus. Every year the college and the commu¬ nity work together in an effort to bring the best in music to Salisbury for the edi¬ fication of all who care to attend — pro¬ vided they buy their tickets at the time of the campaign. Although members of the community support this enterprise, the college faculty serves in many capacities: Miss Margaret Black is a member of the Artists’ Com¬ mittee, whose job it is to select the artists to perform; Dr. Blackwell and Mrs. T. J. Caruthers are both vice-presidents of the association; and Miss Anne Matthews is a captain of one of the teams in the campaign. However, students also play a definite part in this organization. Every year a committee of four is selected to promote sale of tickets among the students. The committee this year, G. (ones, Hollis, Newcomb, and Appleton, should be com¬ plimented on the number of tickets that were sold. Hie Cooperative Concert Association this vear sponsored three concerts. The first, on October 21, featured a young violinist, Robert Yirovai. Of course, ev¬ eryone enjoyed the singing and dancing of the exiled Russians in the Don Cossack Chorus on January 9. And, the name Lansing Hatfield, whose rich baritone voice pulsed through the auditorium on April 28, speaks for itself. We wish this thriving organization manv vears of success in its worthy endeavor. 31 enoas pre-exam da NOTHING POKEY about these days! Everyone found it necessary to burrow beneath a load of books and slowly eat his way out. Everywhere one saw books— stacks of books—notebooks, papers, and if you looked closely, you would usually find the student. With the coming of the ultimatum the third week in January, worried students rushed about the halls asking each other, “What do you know — ?” “Who was Boccaccio?” “What is a fulcrum?” and we even wondered if maybe there might be someone asking, “Does an adjective modify a verb?” or “Does 3x3 = 6?” “Nonetheless,” at 2:20 every afternoon, a visitor might have noticed hordes of stu¬ dents meandering toward the Social Room. For, every afternoon at this time, “Miss Ruth” presided at the tea table. And, talk about quick pick-up — well, just trv a cup of tea and a cookie! We wonder if, at the end of exam week, stu¬ dents remembered to express their ap¬ preciation for this thoughtfulness for our comfort and welfare! So the week dragged by with lower class¬ men worrying about such minor matters as math, zoology, chemistry and lit., and juniors and seniors tearing their locks about cjuite different matters. Of course the juniors were handing in card cata¬ logue and picture collections, and wor¬ rying about the difference between a fairv story and a fable. But the seniors — poor dears! A few tears at parting were their No recreation these days! especial worry (well, some of them at least!), for they were completing their student teaching. However, the men stu¬ dents found enough time after making lesson plans to visit “Johnny ' s” several times. Nevertheless, the hours and days of dreaded exam week finally passed and the new semester found — well, read about that on the next page. nrece, e Semester tonic , But after exams — YES, THE new semester found different actions — different attitudes. Keved-up students relaxed into what, we must ad¬ mit, was a decided slump. But can you blame them? After all, “burning the can¬ dle at both ends” as well as in the middle is no bargain! Study hours until 2: 30 A. M., continuous cramming at Floyd’s, no dates — well, you understand, it’s enough to get a fellow down! And so, with the new semester, visits home began, frequent just-for-fun trips to Floyd’s, lunches up town, jam sessions in the Social Room, and talk fests in the dorm. Because everyone was happy, there was a general tendency to make everyone else happy, so “Miss Ruth’’ decided that Mr. Straughn should be “sent upon his way rejoicing.’’ Hence the dinner with only men students and men faculty members invited. Jokes, talk, laughter — keynotes of this dinner — combined to form con¬ flicting emotions, sorrow at his going and joy that it was for only a half-year. Classes continued much the same. Stu¬ dents relaxed (after all, they had nine whole weeks before another exam), fac¬ ulty members worked , and the time passed very quickly. Under classmen con¬ tinued much the same kind of work, jun¬ iors began teaching, and seniors merged again into one class for the first time in a year. Imagine the mixed feelings of the senior who has been engaged, off and on, in student teaching for more than a year and then to be suddenly a member of a class of which each was only a small part. Deflation? Yes, to the nth degree, but a welcome change for a while. I ' hus a new semester was successfully begun, happily for some, but with an ele¬ ment of sadness as seniors realized that this was the beginning of the end. 33 Soft lights, rhythm, and happiness TO MAKE UP for the grind of exams, term papers, card catalogues, and note¬ books, on January 31, everyone forgot daily affairs for an evening of scintillating rhythm at the annual soph formal dance. But — why should we tell you about it? Let this soph’s yearly diary, that we man¬ aged to secure, recount all the events in the life of an average member of the group. September 6— Back at School! It’s a fa¬ miliar sight to see Dick Williams in the gym, Lorraine Flail with her books, and to hear Bill Slemmer singing. September Just got through straight¬ ening out schedules. Imagine having ehem., botany, lit., drama, government, economics, and sociology in one semes¬ ter. I said imagine; nice that we don’t! September 9— Kireher, president of the class; Seidel, Standiford, and Williams, other officers, called a meeting today. Why? Rat rules in the offing! September 10—Round-up time for all “rodents” today. You should have seen Dyson and Llowers setting the bovs off in a peanut race ... By the way, I won¬ der where the rain comes from when freshies pray for it? . . . Those frosh can reallv flatten out for an “air raid” . . . and say, don’t the girls look nice — natural beauty, and stuff! September 19—Boy, are we tired! Just got home from the “rat party.” l ea and crumpets were served after the “recep¬ tion.” September 20— Just sent home for some money. October l - —Say, didn’t our soph boys — Hudson, Hyde, Kireher, Kirby, and Ward — plav a good game against Tow- son! Maybe that “cheering” that Edna Mae does helped after all. October 31— Can still see Stokes as Co¬ lumbus stalking up to stately Ruth Baugher and Bill Davton in their special adaptation of Columbus (1941 convert¬ ible, four-door sedan) for assembly. Of course, Slemmer made a perfect imita¬ tion of I Iitler. 34 narm December 20—It’s time for a vacation! January 3—School! Oh! Me! January 19—Exams . . . This is the time of the year when instead of hearing, “have you heard — ”, we hear, “do you know — . ” January 31—Just got home from the soph dance. This draft is great stuff! February 18—Of course Seidel, Kirbv, and Ward were part of the winning com¬ bination in basketball tonight. By the way, Betty Carev and Ruth Baugher really can step in girls’ basketball, too. February 20—Resolved that . . . ! (I agree) Daisev and Kireher debated against U. of M. tonight. Clinard and Hollis also keep up the debating banner for the sophs. M arch 29—1 guess we showed them! Williams, Wright, and the other sophs really took over in the gym exhibition. April 1— We sophs don’t consider all the open-book tests an April Fool’s joke. May 1—Thanks, Adviser, Dr. Simonds, for the swell “hot dog roast.’’ May 30— Exams over! Nothing to do! But, there’s always next year for some; and all of us will carrv away an inescap¬ able band of memories — of our work, our play, our “scraps,’’ and of each other. SO FONG - Standing (Left to right) — Slennner, Nelson, Payne, Calhoun, Nock, Somers, C. Gross, Breneman, Bailey, Hall, Daisy, R. Williams, M. Williams, Walter, Col- gain, Dayton, Kirby, Renshaw, Clendaniel, DeVoe, True, Barton, Hickman, G. White, M. Moore. Sitting (Row 1 ) — Standiford, B. Carev, N. Todd, Hoyt, Dr. Florence Simonds (adviser), Kireher, Col- lison, M. Lewis, Ellis, Hahn. (Row 2) — Ward, Hudson, Hollis, Mills, Crockett, Cordrev, Jenkins, N. Clark, Pennewell, Graybeal. (Row 3) — Yale, Garvin, Clinard, Sharp, 1. Parks, E. Todd, Gardner, Hardy, Adkins, Seidel, Rhodes. (Row 4) — Wheatley, Beauchamp, Flowers, Dulin, Holloway, Baugher, J. Wright, Harcum. The “gay young sophs” 35 MEMBERS OF the Baglean-Carnean Debating Society definitely should not be classed among the loafers for they be¬ gan planning and practicing early in the semester. In one sense of the word the Baglean- Carnean Society is the youngest organi¬ zation in the school, in another it is the oldest. Formed bv a merger of two of the oldest organizations at S. T. C. — The Baglean and the Carnean Literary So¬ cieties — this old-new organization be¬ came a debating society. It is the privi¬ lege of this group to discuss honestly and fairly current problems of the day, either in the form of debates or forums. The year 1940-41 marked progress for this society, for many freshmen became active members. Some of the outstanding debaters were: Shawn, Potter, Clark, R., Jones, G., and Smith, K. Upper classmen w ho also did notable work were: Kircher, Clinard, president of the club, Daisev, and Hollis. All were ably coached by Dr. Richard Current, the adviser. The regular college question for the nu¬ merous debates this year concerned a union of the nations of the western hem¬ isphere. Participants while preparing for debates with West Chester, Western Maryland, University of Maryland, and Washington College, acquired a broad education on Latin America. Radio forums, the Valentine Dance, the tea — all these were special activities sponsored bv the Baglean-Carnean. The debates, arranged bv manager Marie Steffens, were all non-decision, judgment of them resting with the observers. This is the true merit of a debate and an im¬ portant characteristic of democracy. The Baglean - Carnean Debating Society e Sitting (left to right ) — Nelson, Clark, Siddons, Wootten, Baugher, G. White, Steffens, Clinard, Dr. Richard Current (adviser), Kircher, Custis, Newcomb, Cawley, Vincent. Standing — H. Smith, Potter, Carr, Appleton, Williams, Long, Luff, Hollis, Speck, Sharp. (Left to right ) — Miss Helen L. Jamart, School field, Walsh, Horsman, Christopher, Clinard, Shawn, Mr, 1 ' . J. Caruthers, and Powell. UPON RETURNING to college in the fall, everyone was soon aware that the father organization of the college, the Student Council, was still alive and func¬ tioning. As soon as the first few days of hubbub were over, the Council, under the direction of its officers: Awdrey Christopher, president; Shirley Powell, vice-president; Olie Horsman, secretary; and Dr. T. J. Caruthers, treasurer, took steps to acquaint new students with the problem of electing class officers. Of course, the function of this organization was onlv in a supervisorv capacity. Few real problems arose this year. Such situations were handled in a manner which endeavored to promote the welfare of evervone. In addition to such measures which must necessarilv confront this advisory board, the Student Council took upon itself the sole responsibility of the election of Campus Leaders. This year, for the first time, the ballots were cast as at a typical election. All-High-School Seniors’ Day, formerlv designated The Student Conference, and held annually at the college, is guided by the combined efforts of the Student Council and the Christian Association. Realizing the importance of this event, the Council put forth every effort to make it a successful one. 1’he cooperation of the entire student bodv and the fac- ultv resulted in a day enjoved by college students as well as by high school seniors. Congratulations, Council, you have had a successful vear. Next year’s members will, no doubt, complete the revision of the constitution which you have begun — 37 oun jSsjlMl VARSITY BASKETBALL SQUAD Sitting (left to right) — Kirby, Tvler, Newcomb, Day, Dougherty. Standing — Coach Ylaggs, Latzer, Atkinson, Seidel, Ward, Clendaniel. ANNUAL ATHLETIC DEMONSTRATION JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL SQUAD Row 1 — Pike, Adair, Collins, Potter. Row 2 — Hoge, Smith, Hudson. Kireher. Row 3 — Jones, Ryle, Daisy, Gutherie, Long. . . . basketball in the hearts of the sports-minded to such an extent that for the first practice twenty men, enough for four good teams, reported. Only three men remained from last year’s squad: Tyler, known for his expert ball- handling; Dougherty, whose tenacity and fight wearied many an opponent; and Newcomb, whose keen eye helps make many baskets. So much for old liners — Real timber for an aggressive squad, Seidel, Day, Ward, Atkinson, Fatzer, and Kirby, brought new zest and enthu¬ siasm to the squad. Of course, basketball season was not so successful as was soc¬ cer, but the games were vigorously fought to the final whistle. As in soccer, a junior varsity team was organized, on which many of the men played excellent ball, even though they were inexperienced. Outstanding among them were: Hudson, Jones, Kireher, H. Smith, Adair, Long, Daisey, Potter, Ryle, Hoge, Collins, and Pike. At the end of basketball season, attention was turned toward the big gym demon¬ stration on March 29. Because this is the first time the gym demonstration has been competitive, members of each class spent hours work¬ ing in the gym, for each hoped to carry off the laurels for himself and his class. However, you’ll remember that the sophs scored highest and that Dick Williams was top scorer for them. CRAMMING activities and more activ¬ ities into every hour of the day, partici¬ pating in more than seemed humanly possible, the college students enjoyed every minute of February and March. The Baglean-Carnean Dance, held on February 14, in the delightfully decorated gym, started the weeks of pleasure and fun. As one walked into the gym amid swishing dresses and soft strains of music, he saw evidence of previous hours of toil. Lace valentines, painted sweethearts on valentines — valentines of all descrip¬ tions! As usual, the Baglean-Carnean Valentine Dance was one long to be re¬ membered. On February 18, elementary children, parents, teachers, and students gathered in the auditorium to see the delightful unfolding of an ever-enjovable storv, “Alice in Wonderland.” This plav was one of a group of three, sponsored by the Parent-Teachers Association and pre¬ sented by the Claire Tree Majors’ Thea¬ tres of New York, producers of children’s plays. Other presentations this vear were: “Heidi” and “Hans Brinker.” Perhaps one of the most enjovable of pro¬ grams presented at school was the pa¬ geant given by the sophomores in observ¬ ance of Maryland Day. This program was originally planned by a group of last year’s juniors headed bv Olin Bedsworth. The days flashed by! And each day found the athletic directors, Miss Jamart and Mr. Maggs, giving instructions for the gym exhibition, Miss Black practicing with the Chorus, and Mrs. Bennett di¬ recting the plav for All-High-School Seniors’ Day. Turn the page for further informa¬ tion concerning what happened on that occasion — 39 L weeks o peep a ration — dull and tiresome repetition, the long- awaited dav arrived. j Early risers on the morning of March 29 rejoiced to see the lovely weather which would greet the number of visitors at the college. Those high school seniors who came in the morning registered at 10 o’clock. Soon after they went into the auditorium where Dr. Richard N. Current, adviser to the Baglean-Carnean Society, led a panel on “S. T. C. in a 1941 Democ¬ racy.” Immediately following the panel, those who were interested attended a forum presided over by Mrs. Stanley G. Cook in the Little Theater on ‘The Home and Democracy.” Twelve o’clock came none too soon for visitors and students alike, and as every¬ one retired to the dining hall, feelings of comfort and well-being were transmitted from one person to another. Following the luncheon, everyone en¬ joyed a short session in the auditorium at which time Dr. Blackwell expressed to the visitors a welcome from students and faculty. The College Baud, about whom you will read later, plaved several selec¬ tions. Scrambling for points of vantage on the bleachers in the gymnasium, high school seniors vied with each other for the best seats, while waiting for the exhibition at 2 o’clock. Thrills and spills were enjoyed by participants as well as on-lookers as college students went through their paces. The remainder of the afternoon was spent in the Social Room, where tea was served, and in other parts of the building, Busy times for organizations where demonstrations in art, biological science, psychology, physical science, so¬ cial science, campus school, and library, were conducted by specialists of those various departments. Following the banquet, at which Dr. John B. May was toastmaster, Campus Leaders were announced, the College Chorus performed, and the Sophanes Players’ production “Command Perform¬ ance” was presented. Tired but happy, everyone hurried to the gymnasium to become tireder and hap¬ pier to the tunes of Lew Startt’s orchestra. 40 DREAMY waltzes! Militant marches! Boogie-woogie! Our College Band of many moods was featured at the after¬ noon session of All-High-School Seniors Day on March 29. As visitors, students, and faculty sat in the auditorium listen- made real progress. A ‘ ' five-man sax sec¬ tion” was formed (just like Glenn Mil¬ ler) . New tenor and baritone saxophones were purchased for this purpose. Because of these additions, it was also possible this year to add a new unit, composed of (Left to right) — Keplinger, Benn Maggs (director), M. Smith, Custis, Colgain, R. Williams, II. Smith, Long, D. Gross, C. Gross, T. Williams, Lavery, Streett, and Clark. ing to the band selections, no thought came to them of the terrific odds against which that organization has been work¬ ing all year. Indeed, few people realize the problems they were forced to en¬ counter. Music for the year 1939-40 had been arranged for a string orchestra. All who reported for orchestra at the begin¬ ning of the year played brass, wood-wind, or percussion instruments. The dearth of strings resulted in a necessary adjustment from an orchestra to a band. Now at the end of the year 1940-41, Mr. Maggs and his band feel that they have a violin, piano, and a baritone sax to the organization for the purpose of playing dinner music. Since there were so many difficulties this ear, the band has made no apologies for their small repertoire. Mr. Maggs secured the services of the Messrs. Brewington and Yohe for the College Band assembly program, and their performance was delightful. Assembly programs, broadcast in the lat¬ ter part of the year, just would not seem the same without the College Band. 41 Carroll Speck — The Most Literary Betty Carey — Best Woman Athlete Goldy Tyler — Best Man Athlete Edward Hayman — Best All-Around Man Catharine Appleton — Queen of May Shirley Powell — Miss S. T. C. Frederick Marvil — Queen’s Escort Campus Leaders . . . WHEN THE first of March rolls around and these two words, “campus leaders,” become by-words, rarely do freshmen understand the thought and significance of them. And, we must ad¬ mit, some upper classmen are a bit hazy as to their purport. So, a meeting of each class is held, and each class president stands before Ins fellow classmates and, perhaps, he says something like this: “Sit down, everybody, and keep quiet! We’ ve some important business and Ed like to have your full attention. Every year about this time we hold an election in which we select seven outstanding stu¬ dents known thereafter as Campus Lead¬ ers. Now, in order to prevent this being a popularity contest, the Publications Staff and Student Council through the years have set up certain titles and quali¬ fications for their leaders. And, if you’ll sit down, ‘Slemmer I’ll read them to you. An understanding of them will lead to ‘fair and square’ choices. “MISS S. T. C. and the BEST ALL- AROUND MAN are the titles of highest rank. Because they are equal in rank, they must have the same qualifications. “ Phe individuals selected for this honor must, first of all, have done something outstanding for the college, and in so doing, display qualities of good leader¬ ship. Personal qualifications include: character above reproach, a pleasing per¬ sonality, and such things as cooperative¬ ness, physical fitness, and trustworthi¬ ness. “Next in line, the MAY OUEEN (here we go, boys!) must possess the “very air of a queen” in poise, dignity, charm, grace, and beauty of face and figure. She must also dress appropriately and neatly. Pretty large order, don’t you think? “Well, of course, every queen has an ES¬ CORT, but ours must be something special, because he, too, must be hand¬ some, in both countenance (face, to you) and physique. He must have an outstand¬ ing personality and dress appropriately and neatly. “Then we honor our athletes. Remember all those soccer, hockey, and basketball games? The BEST MAN ATHLETE and BEST WOMAN ATHLETE must be stars in the athletic field to the extent that they are regular participants in the majority of sports, attend practice regu¬ larly and willingly and, in general, further the athletic interests of the school. At all times they must be fair, skillful players and, above all, good sports! “The last of our Campus Leaders empha¬ sizes a different phase of college life for he is the MOST LITERARY. He must be widely acquainted with and appreci¬ ative of good literature, and be able to write an article possessing literary merit! “Well, there you are, kids! Select the stu¬ dents at S. T. C. whom you think meet these qualifications.” And so, these two pages are dedicated to our leaders and the leaders in other years who have carried on the traditions and duties of college life so well that their fellow students have deemed them worthy of honor. 43 AS USUAL, pre-Easter days brought thoughts of new spring outfits (espe¬ cially Easter bonnets), home, and vaca¬ tion. Shopping orgies began early in April! Mysterious packages arrived from home! Girls began to sport new brown and white, blue and white, black and white shoes! But, the poor men! With all of the chatter about clothes among the fair ones, none of the fervor had been transmitted to them (and, reallv, they were a little bored with it all) ! But, dawn on Wednesday, April 9, found friends on the tennis courts, sorry to leave the Alma Mater now that the time had arrived. Nevertheless, every minute of the Easter interlude between April 9 and 15 was filled for faculty and students alike. Ob¬ servance of the Easter season at church was mixed with entertainment, so that everyone came back to college refreshed and invigorated. Soon after, the dining hall assumed an air of gaiety, as men and women alumni of Western Maryland College at West¬ minster, Maryland, drifted in arrayed in stylish evening clothes. “Miss Ruth” and the I lome Association served an excellent dinner to this association. The latter part of April found three not¬ able events on the S. T. C. calendar. Two were in the nature of college-community entertainment. On April 22, the last Claire d ree Major play, “Hans Brinker,” was presented. Monday night, April 28, found virile Lansing Hatfield’s rich bari¬ tone voice filling all the corners of the au¬ ditorium in the last of the Cooperative Concerts. • The third event took place on April 25, and again the college gymnasium was the scene of gay, infectious laughter, and dancing feet. The juniors, hosts at the JUNIOR PROM, had decorated the gym with red and yellow streamers. An interesting combination of colors ar¬ ranged by interesting people! Read on about them! 44 CHANGE MARKS progress! If this philosophical statement is true then the junior class has reallv progressed. For, September, 1940, opened new and un¬ told vistas for this new group of prospec¬ tive teachers. The days of academic in¬ vestigation had passed; the days of pro¬ fessional research and practice had be¬ gun. Imagine the immediate effect of such a change. Bewildered would not fully describe the situation; unsettled gives only a faint impression; but per¬ haps petrified most accurately describes this state of mind. During the second semester actual teach¬ ing practically “tied everyone in knots!’’ Motivation, correlation, integration, unit plans — wise juniors quickly picked up the new “lingo,’’ much to the amaze¬ ment of the mystified sophs, and the amusement of the wise seniors. But the juniors progressed in other ways also, for the Junior Prom was one to “rave” about. Decorations were begun a day ahead of time and there was no last-minute hur¬ ried preparation. The result — well, you should have been there! In fact, in all ways the juniors have proved themselves to be well-rounded and progressive. Standing (left to right) — Taylor, Carr, Bouchelle, Bounds, Heath, Jones, McVey, Gibson, M. Smith, Siddons, D. Gross, Seese, Rencher, Brandon, Martin, M. Johnson, B. Todd, Dryden, Durham. Sitting — Iloge, Kerr, Custis, Atkinson, V. Vincent, Marvil, Newcomb, Walsh, Kuenzle, R. Gibson, Dr. John B. May, and Wootten. 45 bif Versatile juniors AN EXAMPLE of this was their victory in the spelling bee held in assembly. The junior tea, the gym meet — oh, what’s the use, you remember them! And athletics — “Swiv” Newcomb, presi¬ dent of the class, starred in both basket¬ ball and soccer. “Al” Atkinson also played a prominent part. The junior girls’ hockey team won the school cham¬ pionship for the third successive year. Special credit should be given Bouchelle and Horsman for their work on the women’s basketball team. With the close of this year, juniors be¬ gan to recall all the fun and frolic and, incidentally, the worry, but most of all they are looking forward to next year when they can “take it easy” (?) as seniors. A little ditty which was dedicated to this up-and-coming class at the recep¬ tion which Dr. May gave for them, seems to us appropos: “Of all the good classes of these Eastern parts , At work or at play or in plving the arts , For starting new movements and showing the wav , The JUNIORS excel bv a year and a day.” Don’t you think so? “IN THE spring a young man’s fancy . . . “The flowers that bloom in the spring, tra la . . . Well, anyway, the drift is that it’s spring! Everywhere lovey-doveys stroll, talking earnestly! The tennis courts are crowded with men and women students, while others wait impatiently on the sidelines! T he front steps are filled with exuberant youth perched precariously at different angles! And even the instructors take to the outdoors — Miss Matthews with her junior reading class (sh — sh!), and Dr. Cooper with his cigarette! Cameras click, bees buzz, flowers flower, and S. T. C. students studv (one night a month) . Oh, what’s the use of rambling on? You know what I mean — IT ’S SPRING! About people and places 47 SPRING OF every year brings excite¬ ment and pleasure to athletic-minded students all over the country. But spring at S. T. C. means special pleasure, for the season of field meets and refereeing And, finally, white-attired sportsters climbed into the station wagon to be car¬ ried to Marion Station, Princess Anne, Cambridge, or Wicomico High School. They returned with attires not quite so brings stimulation and thrills to the up¬ per classmen selected for these trips. May the first found anxious students daily scanning the bulletin boards for news of when, where, and what they would referee. Books of rules were hauled out and thumbed through bv those who wished to brush up on softball, volley ball, and other field events. SPRING, HOWEVER, is not entirely athletic. For every day the wind would blow into the college classrooms sounds of another activity. And that was the College Elementary School Music Festival. white, but happy over having rendered a service. The Eastern Shore Championship Ath¬ letic Meet was held at the college on Saturday, Mav 24. This meet was the plav-off for the annual state meet. Many of the members of the athletic associa¬ tions acted as referees and helped in numerous other wavs. Hours of preparation for songs and dances from the various grades resulted in a performance of which the children, the training teachers, the student teach¬ ers, Miss Margaret H. Black, Music In¬ structor, and Miss Helen Jamart, Athletic Instructor, were proud. 48 Ladies of the May Queen’s court were: Jean Nock, Shirley Powell, Betty Carev, Barbara Willing, Helen Johnson, Evelyn Vincent, and Marie Steffens. Their at¬ tending gentlemen were: Awdrey Chris¬ topher, Ed. Hayman, Goldv Tyler, Car- roll Speck, Carroll Walsh, William New¬ comb, Charles Laverv, and Richard Wil¬ liams. Other members of the court in¬ cluded: the heralds, the flower girls, the crown bearer, and the train bearer — all from the College Elementary School. % aueen l 5 cmume ALL HAIL to every Oueen of the May, but especially to Catharine Appleton who, amid pomp and ceremony, was crowned on May the third! rhe first part of the program introduced an innovation into the usual May Day ceremonies. Doris Lee Elliott, May Queen of 1940, representing Queen Eliz¬ abeth, presided over the festivities. After this prelude, Miss Appleton and her court entered and were paid proper homage by the dancers, the jester, and on-lookers. Edward Hayman crowns the queen Doris Lee Elliott — 1940 May Queen The queen and her court Former May Queens seniors prepare NEVER DID college friends, scenes, and events seem dearer to seniors than when they began to realize fully that un¬ dergraduate college days were practically over. Prior to this year, the members of this class had always had someone to look up to. What a change to be the “looked-up- to ones” — the leaders of the school! Positions of leadership were well distrib¬ uted among the seniors. “Chris” headed the Student Council; Marjorie, the So- phanes Players; Shirley and Olin, the Chorus; “Ev”, the Women’s A. A.; Bar¬ bara, the Publications Staff; Kathleen, the Day Association; Annabelle, the Home Association; and Goldv and Cath¬ arine, the Student Assembly. And Ed. Hayman, of course, led the senior class. Even in a year of rich memories, some of them stand out in bolder relief than others. What senior could possible forget the nine weeks’ student teaching — the time when even the least serious became serious over the broader aspects of teach¬ ing. At this time the class was divided into two sections, one madly waving batons and delving into children’s stories while the others were planning lessons and conferring with Dr. Matthews or Dr. Caruthers. All work and no plav, however, would never do — even for a teaching senior. And they cherish many • memories of light-hearted fun. In the fall soccer took the spotlight. Spirit — enthusiasm — cheering — band music — torchlight parades — the like was never seen before at S. T. C. The last game of the season terminated the soccer careers of: Christopher, Dougherty, Hay- man, Lavery, and Tyler. Fall turned into winter. The soccer field gave way to the basketball court. Dough¬ erty and Tyler starred for the seniors. Doubly significant were other events and activities because they were recognized as the “last.” The Candlelight service, All-High-School Seniors’ Dav and espe- ciallv the gym exhibition, the Hindu play starring Appleton, Keilholtz, II. Johnson, Speck, Bedsworth, and Dougherty — May Day, with Catharine Appleton as queen — and other memories will live for these seniors. Often the work-a-day world was forgotten in the rush of dances, teas, picnics, and the like, of which “Miss Ruth’s” buffet supper was a memorable example. For seniors remember flickering candle light, a glowing fireplace, flowers, swank even¬ ing clothes, delicious food, congenial friends, while outside a “blizzard” raged! There were other all-senior affairs — the picnic, featuring a boat ride to the islands of the lower Chesapeake, and the Black¬ well’s buffet supper. Then the grand fina e — the Senior Ball with dim lights, soft music, swishing dresses — a picture of gavetv and happiness, but beneath all, an undercurrent of sadness. The notes of the last dance faded away and college davs were over — onlv memories were left. With the close of this final year at S. T. C. a new 7 life for the seniors opens, others move up to take their places and life con¬ tinues, for, “The moving finger writes and having written moves on — ” 50 EDWARD DAYMAN Kingston, Maryland “Litt’l Edard’s” popularity and versatility made him the logical person for the title, “Best All-Around Man” in his senior year. Partici¬ pation in all phases of athletics — captaincy of the soccer and baseball teams — presidency of the A. A. and senior class — these are the high points of his college career. SARA ELLEN BRADLEY Xlardela, Maryland “Achievement” has been Sara’s keynote while in college. She won an achievement key in 1938-39 and has usually been on the honor roll. She has also been prominent in extra-curricu¬ lar activities such as: The A. A., in which she held several offices; the Publications Staff; the Glee Club; and the women’s trio. MARY ALOIS COUGHLIN Crapo, Maryland EDWARD FARREL BOWEN II Pocomoke City, Maryland Alois, in her four years of “dorm life” at S. T. C., has had a full college career. She made the honor roll several times, has been a member of the Dramatic Club, Baglean-Carnean Society, and Christian Association; and in her last year has managed the “money matters” of the senior class. “Eddie B” calls Pocomoke his home town. Athletics — soccer and basketball in particu¬ lar — took much of his interest in his first three years. lie was president of the Men’s Association in 1939-40; was senior class secre¬ tary in 1940-41 and has been a member of the Dramatic and Glee Clubs. 51 ANNA CATHARINE APPLETON Pocomoke City, Maryland Catharine’s four years of college have been crowded with one activity after another. She has starred in Dramatic Club plays, sung in the Glee Club, drawn numberless posters, and been co-chairman of the Assembly Program Committee. On May the third, she climaxed her college career bv being crowned Oueen of the May. OLIN BEDSWORTH Baltimore, Maryland Olin has used his talents well: he wrote plays and short stories; he acted in major Dramatic Club productions; he made the honor roll sev¬ eral times; but most of all he sang, and is re¬ membered for his rich tenor voice. In his sen¬ ior vear he was president of the Men’s Chorus. THELMA BOWMAN Ridgley , Maryland Thelma’s sincere love of teaching has domi¬ nated her career at S. T. C. In fact, she con¬ siders the teaching of her first successful lesson her most important day in college. She has been a loyal member of the Christian Associa¬ tion for four years. She was secretary of that body during her sophomore year. Her soprano voice has been an asset to the Chorus. AWDREY CALVIN CHRISTOPHER East New Market, Maryland It’s difficult to summarize Chris’s college career in a few words, for he has been a leader throughout his four years. Queen’s escort in 1939-40 and again in 1940-41; president of the junior class; president of the Student Council; and member of the soccer and baseball teams — these are his most outstanding honors. MABEL SWANN DICKEY Lanham, Maryland Looks can certainly be deceiving. On first appearance, one would probably mistake di¬ minutive Mabel Dickey for a freshman, but in reality she is one of those who has returned to S. T. C. for a degree, after several years of teaching experiences. A. EDWARD DOUGHERTY II Cambridge, Maryland Whether it’s on the basketball court, the soc¬ cer field, the baseball diamond, or the gvm, we find this one of the three “Eds” starring. He has been very active in the Men’s A. A. and has made appearances in major Dramatic Club productions. We especially remember him as the American in ‘‘Command Performance.” ANNABELLE DULIN Cordova, Maryland Although a member of the Baglean-Carnean, Athletic, and Dramatic Clubs, Annabelle seemed to have found her place of leadership in the Home Association. She held minor of¬ fices in this association during her sophomore and junior years and, in her senior year, was president. Quietly, capably, she aided “Miss Ruth” in making the dormitory a “Home.” DOROTHY EOGWELL Galena, Maryland “Let’s go get a coke.” “Let’s talk it over in the day students’ room.” That’s probablv “Dot” talking. A day student for four vears, she has been in for fun, work, and activities — the Christian Association, the Glee Club for four years, and the Dramatic Club. 53 CAMILLA HEINS Bivalve, Maryland In the day students’ room — at the store — in the library — these are the places we most often find Camilla after class hours. Ever an earnest student she has, also, during her four years at S. T. C., been a member of the Bag- lean-Carnean Society and of the Dramatic Club. HELEN MARIE JOHNSON Cambridge , Maryland “Clever” is an adjective which fittingly de¬ scribes “Johnny.” She has dramatic ability and in 1939-40 was president of the Sophanes Players. She has musical talent and for four years has been a member of the Quartet. She has demonstrated her artistic bent in w 7 ork on stage sets, and in the classroom. MAXINE JOHNSON Galena, Maryland College life — all four years of it — has been fun for Maxine, who has many friends. But more than this, it has been work — in class and out. As a member of the Baglean-Carnean So¬ ciety, Dramatic Club, and Women’s A. A., she has “done her share.” CATHERINE EMMA KEILHOLTZ Rising Sun, Maryland Catherine has seemingly laughed her way through college. However, she has been seri¬ ous enough to be on the Board of Directors of the Sophanes Players, of which she w ' as a particularly valuable member, and to be vice- president of the Christian Association. She will also be long remembered for her talent in telling children’s stories. 54 CHARLES LINCOLN LA VERY Salisbury, Maryland For steady, hard work, no man in the class can touch “Mike.” Athletics, the Orchestra, the Chorus, the Publications Staff, and the Stu¬ dent Council have all claimed his attention, lie has been president of the sophomore class, president of the Orchestra, captain of the soc¬ cer team, and business manager of the staff. ETHEL MARIE MARKLEY Rocks, Maryland Marie is another former S. T. C. student who has returned to work for a degree. She is par¬ ticularly well known by the third-floor girls, for it is she who comes “tapping on the door” at ten o’clock for lights out. Marie, for the past year, had served as one of “Miss Ruth’s” assistants. MRS. EMILY MORRIS Salisbury, Maryland Each morning one may see Mrs. Ernilv Morris and her son and daughter coming to S. T. C., M rs. M orris to attend college classes, and her son and daughter to take their places in the College Elementary School. Kirs. Morris served as substitute in the campus school for one vear. DOROTHY NEWMAN Massey, Maryland “Dot” has been fortunate in that she has en¬ joyed the privileges of both day students and “dorm” students, for in her junior and senior years she moved to the “dorm.” In all the or¬ ganizations to which she has belonged — the Dramatic Club, Baglean-Carnean Society, and Women’s A. A. — she has always been an en¬ thusiastic, cooperative, “live-wire” member. 55 LUCILLE CALLENA PARKS Wingate, Maryland With a ready, cheerful smile, Lucille has al¬ ways done her part in college activities — cur¬ ricular, extra-curricular, and social. She has, at various times, been a member of the Bag- lean-Carnean Society, the Dramatic Club, the Christian Association, the Grange, and the Women’s A. A. MARTHA ANN PETERS Easton, Maryland Martha Ann’s intense interest in books of all kinds has made her work in the library both a pleasure and a profit to her and to others whom she so willingly helped. She was a mem¬ ber of the Dramatic Club in her sophomore and senior years. SHIRLEY MARIE POWELL Frnitland, Maryland By quiet, unassuming work and leadership throughout her four years in the Glee Club, in academic work, on the Student Council, in the Dramatic Club, and in the Christian Associa¬ tion, Shirley fully deserves the highest honor a girl can attain — that of being chosen “Miss S. T. C.” VIRGIL EVELYN ROBERTS Ouantico, Maryland Eor four years Virgil had commuted to school from nearby Ouantico. Many there are who are grateful for the convenient “lifts down town’’ that she so readily gave. She has done her work quietly and well in class and in extra¬ curricular activities — the Dramatic Club, the Baglean-Carnean Society, and the Christian Association. 56 MARIE STEFFENS Bryantown, Maryland “Come to me, sweet Marie,” one thinks when¬ ever there is any regular or extra task to be clone. Versatile Marie is ever willing to further a good cause. She did her first two years of college work in St. Mary’s Seminary and while in S. T. C. has proved her scholastic ability and her interests in dramatics and debates. KATHLEEN FRANCIS TILGHMAN Salisbury, Maryland When we think of S. 1’. C.’s school store, we think of Kathleen’s business ability and cheery greetings. Her amiable disposition secured for her the presidency of the Girls’ Day Associa¬ tion in her senior year. For four years she was a member of the Dramatic Club, Glee Club, and Christian Association. KATHLEEN SHARP TURNER Sf. Michaels, Maryland Mrs. Turner came from the mountains of Western Maryland to the level Eastern Shore to study at S. T. C. She was originally grad¬ uated from what is now the State Teachers College at Frostburg and after several years of teaching service, she came to Salisbury in 1940 to earn her degree. GOLDY TYLER Cambridge, Maryland In everyone of his college years, Goldy has starred in athletics, for he made every varsity team. It was only natural that he should be “Best Man Athlete” in his senior year. He also developed into a radio announcer as co-chair¬ man of the Assembly Committee. He was sports editor of the magazine, and a member of the Chorus. 57 PAULINE VAN PELT Brunswick, Maryland “Polly,” as she is affectionately called by the students, has been “Miss Ruth’s” capable and efficient assistant for the past two years. While going about her “dorm” duties, she has not neglected her major aim in coming back to S. T. C. — that of obtaining a degree. MARY EVELYN VINCENT East New Market, Maryland In front of the cheering section — directing the band — on the basketball court — pre¬ siding over the Women’s A. A. — Evelyn has always been in the forefront of women’s ath¬ letics. She has, however, entered into many other phases of college life. BARBARA ANN WILLING Salisbury, Maryland “What’s news?” As assistant editor and editor- in-chief of the Publications Staff during her last two years, Barbara has ever been busy with this question. Besides having “a nose for news,” she has been active in the Glee Club, has been a member of the Quartet and has belonged to the Dramatic Club. One always sees her name on the honor roll. MARJORIE COOPER WRIGHT Hebron, Maryland With Majorie “the play’s the thing” to such an extent that in her senior year she was pres¬ ident of the Sophanes Players. Her voice won her a place in both the Glee Club and the women’s trio. She has also made the honor roll and been active in the Baglean - Carnean Society. 58 HIGHEST SCHOLASTIC RECORD FOR THE FOUR YEARS IN COLLEGE CARROLL LEE SPECK Honor Student Salisbury, Maryland Photography — stage lighting — dramatics — wide and varied reading — these are a few of “Speck ' s” many interests. Twice, in his years at S. T. C. has he been voted “most literary.” He has been a particularly valuable member of the Dramatic Club. “Speck’s” almost straight “A” record for the four-year period made him THE HONOR STUDENT of the class. 59 These snaps give evidence that the busy seniors sometimes loafed! © 0 • “Little” Dickey was one of the five special members of the senior class, returning to complete work for a degree. • 0 • Without a doubt, Goldy was better in athletics than in music. Olin was only one of the members of the senior class and faculty who struggled to teach Goldy to play a simple tune. • 0 • In exchange for services rendered, Goldy gave Olin a few lessons in typing. • © • A queen and a princess do not always act the part. • • • Wonder who “Dot’s” waiting for? Your guess is as good as mine! 0 a © Stars! Not in Hollywood but in athletic events were Sara and “Ev”. • • A long - to - be - remembered event was “Miss Ruth’s” buffet supper. We hope seniors in future years will be as for¬ tunate! • • • A long bus ride — dust — heat — whistles — excited children — these are some of the things seniors who refereed at Field Meets remember. • • 0 “Dorm” seniors enjoved a meal together every night of their last month at college. It was a long call from the head to the foot of a table set for twenty at the end of the dining hall! 60 AT LAST ! The culmination of a college career! To the seniors approaching the time when undergraduate college days would no longer figure in their scheme of things, the future, amid existing world conditions, loomed as a vast unknown — at least for the men. Baccalaureate Service on June 1, 1941, offered a new outlook on approaching re¬ sponsibilities. As men and women sen¬ iors, clad in caps and gowns, reverently took their places in the college audito¬ rium, heads were bowed as they felt the solemnity and peace of the occasion. The hymns, the prayers, the responsive reading — all added to the beauty of this service. Whatever doubt, whatever sad¬ ness, or regret had been a part of the sen¬ iors for the weeks past were forgotten as Dr. J. Leas Green offered words of faith and encouragement to this graduating class. June the second. Commencement Day, was the climax of a week of senior activi¬ ties. Ihe traditional academic procession, consisting of speaker and guests, facultv and graduates, formed in the hall prior to the processional. The splendor of the col¬ legiate robes helped to impress on seniors the magnitude of the degree which was about to be conferred on them. And then the music! What is there about a slow, solemn processional that always brings tears to the eyes of awed graduates, parents, and friends? The invocation, by The Reverend John M. Donahoe of the St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church at Salisbury, Maryland, and the address bv a noted speaker, The Honorable Herbert R. O’Conor, Gov¬ ernor of the State of Maryland, as well as the music by the College Chorus were all enjoyed by the graduates. At the conclusion of the program, as the audience rose to sing the Alma Mater, throats swelled, and eyes filled, as the truth of the words of the song were more fully realized. Another class graduated! More teachers taking up their duties as a necessary part of democracy! As each senior sat on the stage on this, his last day as an integral part of the college, he thought over the short span of his college career — the joys, the work, the final satisfaction in com¬ pleting an effort well begun. He gazed about him at the spacious auditorium, the clock, the velvet curtains. His thoughts went beyond the doors to the dining hall, the social room, the class¬ rooms, material things, to be sure, but representing — college. He glanced over at the instructors on his left — people with whom he had argued, disagreed, and for whom he had labored — but, for whom he could find nothing in his soul but admiration and respect. Four vears! A short time to have contained a com¬ plete life — a life which would enrich many hours following this brief sojourn. So ran the thoughts in each senior’s mind as he realized that here at S. T. C. he had found the way — a way of truth, investigation, deep thought, and social participation. 61 were WINNERS OF THE ACHIEVEMENT AWARD 1941 Key Winners EDGAR RYLE — East New Market, Md. AUGUSTA HEATH — Nanticoke, Md. BARBARA WILLING — Salisbury, Md. JEANETTE RENCHER — Nanticoke, Md FOUR COLUMNS inscribed on a rec- tangular-shaped gold key, the achieve¬ ment award, each year is presented to students who have proved themselves worthy of the distinction. T his tiny key is an emblem representing high standards and lofty ideals. Judgment of students for this honor is based on two major standards. The first, naturally, is scholarship, for achievement key winners must have a three-point av¬ erage — honor roll status — to be eligible. But, not every honor roll student is a key winner, for other qualifications are neces ¬ sary. In addition, each person must have accumulated honor points by being ac¬ tive in athletics, music, publications, dra¬ matics, or in other clubs and organiza¬ tions of the school. Because students so honored have achieved success in their college careers, they are considered worthy of a reminder of their excellent leadership. However, according to Student Council regula¬ tions, not more than five per cent of the entire student body ranking highest in honor points and having a “B”, or better, average, may receive this merit award. On Commencement Day, 1941, the stu¬ dents who have been considered worthy of this tiny key fully realize its largeness of meaning. 62 k oaorea as 1 • • SCHOLASTIC LEADERS I N THEIR CLASSES EDGAR RYLE - Freshman There is much evidence that “Cowboy” Ryle not only excels in singing hill billy songs and in being faithful in soccer practice, but in maintaining schol¬ astic record. One might say, in the words of his fa¬ vorite song, that he is “Back in the Saddle Again” for we understand that he made a straight “A” record in East New Market High School. DOROTHY SIDDONS - Junior Three years’ highest scholastic standing! That is the record “Dot” has made during her freshman, sopho¬ more, and junior years. Our records show that she is the first student to achieve this honor. Then, too, stately, friendly Dorothy from Princess Anne, is ac¬ tive in extra-curricular activities and she is never too busy to assist in any worthy cause. LORAINE HALL — Sophomore Members of her group insist that Loraine is very quiet and unassuming. However, she makes her quiz papers talk, evidently, for a huge “A” usually adorns each one. The library is her favorite haunt and one usually sees her carrying interesting looking books and papers to and from class. Congratulations, Loraine — you have led that up-and-coming class of yours scholastically. BARBARA WILLING - Senior Perhaps Barbara’s last name has something to do with her many activities, all of which she does not only willingly, but she inspires others, too. “If ‘Barb’ asks me to try to write an article for The Holly Leaf or The Evergreen,” students remark, “I’ll do my best.” Barbara, the versatile and capable, has not only been a leader especially in publications and in music, but she heads the senior class in her scholastic record for the year. 63 ones will wear 11 IN ORDER to recognize accurately and fairlv students who excel in athletics, a system of COLLEGE LETTERS has been devised, whereby the status in ath¬ letic achievement of each wearer of the “S” can be elearlv seen. The highest award an athlete can receive is the maroon-and-gold “S’ on which is a gold double bar. To students at S. T. C. this means that this man is worthy of honor because he is an active participant in two major sports. Those who earned this distinction in the year 1940-41 were: Dougherty, Fatzer, Kirby, Newcomb, Tyler, and Ward. Besides the double-bar “S”, Newcomb also received a STAR to denote his captaincy of the varsity basket¬ ball squad. Next in progression of the wearers of the “S” are those who received a single major letter, indicating that these men took part in one major sport. Atkinson, Christopher, Clendanicl, Day, I layman, Hudson, Hyde, Jones, Kireher, Laverv, Seidel, Twillev, and Wright were awarded this letter. A starred “S” was presented to Mayman for he, too, was a captain — captain of the soccer squad. There were some students who showed superior ability in one sport and J. V. ability in another. These were Hudson, Jones, Kireher, and Seidel. A new type of letter has been awarded this year to those people who have aided school spirit so ereditablv by composing and leading new cheers. Their “S” is at¬ tached to a chenille, maroon-and-gold megaphone and clearly shows their posi¬ tion in the athletic field, t hese notables are: Clinard, Hudson, Marvil, Potter, Reed, Vincent, and R. Williams. Those who, because of inexperience and lesser ability, earned a minor letter are: Adair, J. Clark, Clendaniel, Collins, Cus- tis, Daisey, Dayton, Gibson, Guthrie, Hoge, Kerr, Long, Luff, Nelson, Pike, Potter, Rvle, Reed, Reid, Renshaw, II. Smith, and K. Smith. The sophomore class, which performed in such a superior manner in the athletic demonstration on All-High-School Sen¬ iors’ Day, has been praised for their prowess. Especial praise went to R. Wil¬ liams of this class who won first place for individual ability. A high point of the athletic program on March 29 was the announcement of the Best Man Athlete, Goldy Tyler. Of all the men in college, he was the one who most jostlv deserved this honor. Recognition of athletic honors would not be complete without mention of those who helped our star players on to victory through band music. The constituents of this small, peppy band were: J. Clark, Colgain, Haddaway, Laverv, Long, Dr. John B. May, H. Smith, Evelyn Vincent (conductor), D. Williams, and 4 . Williams. HERE’S TO YOU, WEARERS OP THE “S”! 64 ' %ese now, we ese an a tk e following pages State Superintendent of Schools DR. ALBERT S. COOK As State Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Cook is an integral part of our college. We always look forward with genuine pleasure to his attendance at our Commencements. The photo¬ graph, here reproduced, was taken from the recent oil painting bv Stanislav Rembski, Polish artist. The portrait was presented by members of the State Department of Education, the presi¬ dents of teachers colleges, and the county superintendents and the supervisors of schools to the State Board of Education. The original portrait hangs in the office of the State Board of Education in Baltimore. 66 DR. J. D. BLACKWELL Six years ago Dr. Blackwell came to us from the State Department of Education where he had been State Director of Vocational Education for twelve years. During the period that he has headed our college, President Blackwell has furthered its growth and development. In addition to his many administrative duties, he teaches classes in guidance and serves as guide and counselor to each student enrolled in the college. From the University of Mis¬ souri he obtained his B.S. degree, from Teachers College, Columbia University, the degree A.M., and from The Johns Hopkins University the degree Ph.D. 67 Director of student teaching DR. T. J. CARUTHERS As Director of Teacher-Education, Dr. Caruthers has many administrative duties. In addition to those tasks he teaches mathematics, psychology, philosophy of education, and shares in the supervision of student teaching, llis extra-curricular activities include The Student Council, and T he College Store. Originally a Westerner, he earned his undergraduate de¬ gree at the Southeast Missouri State Teachers College, his A.M. at Teachers College, Columbia University, and his Ed.D. at New York University. 68 Social director MISS RUTH F. C. POWELL Truly, the motive power in making a home at college is “Miss Ruth”, as she is known, not only to faculty and students, but to community folk as well. Our busy social director is also dietitian, has charge of health service to the students, and teaches the art of sewing to junior women. Then, she “sandwiches in time” to help the members of the Christian Association plan Vesper Service and the Home Association with its problems and purchases. She studied at Columbia University, earning a B.S. degree from Teachers College. 69 FACULTY MRS. WILLIAM HOWARD BENNETT Our literature aird speech instructor earned her first degree, A.B., in Randolph-Macon Woman’s College, and her second, A.M., in Columbia College, Columbia University. Her abiding interest in dramatics, and her excellence as a speech and dramatic coach have made her invaluable to the Sophanes Players as their sponsor. MISS MARGARET H. BLACK As instructor in music and director of the College Chorus, the Glee Club, the trio, and the quartet, Miss Black aids many students to understand and appre¬ ciate the fine art of music. Then, too, she serves as music adviser in the College Elementary School and stages the popular Spring Music Festival. A graduate in music, Miss Black also holds a B.S. degree from the University of Delaware. MRS. ANNA JONES COOPER Assistant librarian seems to be an appropriate title for “Anna May” who is usually to be found giving real assistance in the library. In “spare moments” she super¬ vises The College Store and orders in accordance with student needs. She was graduated from S. T. C. and has studied library technique in Teachers College, Columbia University. 70 DR. DENSIL COOPER The second semester of this year. Dr. Cooper, who hails from the West, came to teacli chemistry and math, acting as substitute for Mr. Lloyd Straughn, who is on a leave of absence. Dr. Cooper holds the degree B.S. from the Northwest State Teachers Col¬ lege at Maryville, Missouri, and the A.M. and Pli.D. degrees from the University of Missouri. DR. RICHARD N. CURRENT Dr. Current came to us three years ago to teach eco nomics, sociology, and government. Instructional tasks are not his only responsibility for he helps to train the Baglean-Carnean debators and, this semester, in the absence of Mr. Straughn, he has taken over the ad visorship of the freshman class. His degrees are: A.B. from Oberlin College; A.M. from Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy; and Pli.D. from the University of Wisconsin. MISS LUCY B. GARDNER To begin to understand the infinite details involved in the many tasks of our registrar, one would neces¬ sarily spend not only days, but weeks, observing Miss Gardner at work. She came to us in 1939 from the University of Kentucky. She earned her degrees, A.B. and A.M., at the University of Kentucky. MRS. MARGARET MOORE HOPKINS Mrs. Hopkins serves not only as secretary to President Blackwell, but she directs the N. Y. A. helpers who arc enrolled for stenographic work, meets the many requests of faculty members for mimeographed ma¬ terials, and acts as chairman of publicity. She is a graduate of Mary Washington College, from which she holds the degree of B.S. 71 FACULTY MR. PAUL HYDE If a student wishes to learn the fine art of teaching upper-grade work, he seeks admission to Mr. Hyde’s room. This member of the “education staff” teaches grades six and seven in the campus school and guides the observation and participation of student teachers in his room. Mr. Hyde is a graduate of the State Teachers College at Towson and Western Maryland College and, we understand, will complete require¬ ments for a Master’s Degree in Teachers College, Columbia University, this summer. MISS GLADYS LEWIS MISS HELEN JAMART Our teacher of health and of physical education for women is Miss Helen Jamart. As adviser to the Women’s Athletic Association and director of wom en’s sports, she coaches all intramural sports, directs the annual athletic demonstration for women, participates in county field meets, and plans the traditional May Day Festival. Miss Jamart specialized in physical edu¬ cation in Harvard University School of Physical Edu¬ cation and in Columbia University, w ' here she expects to complete requirements for a degree in the summer of 1941. Quickly and willingly Assistant Librarian Miss Lewis serves at the charging desk in the library reading room. She is one of our own number, since she was gradu¬ ated from S. T. C. when it was a three-year college. 72 MR. BENN MAGGS Director of health and physical education for men, he is known as “Coach,” although he also directs the College Band and string ensemble and, too, some of the pictures in our Year Book came from his camera. He is a graduate of the Teachers College in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, having received the degree of B.S. from that institution. During the summer he is doing graduate wwk in physical education in New York University. He expects to receive his A.M. degree this summer. DR. JOHN B. MAY ' Carry Me Back to Ole Virginnv” is perhaps not Dr. May’s theme song since he seems to have adopted Maryland during his two years at our college. He has been an active supporter of athletics and has served as business adviser to the Publications Staff. His degrees, A.B., A.M. and Ph.D., were earned at the University of Virginia. He teaches English, psychology, and philosophy. DR. ANNE H. MATTHEWS — Photo by Bachrach Our instructor in English and supervisor of student teaching completed her document for her Doctor’s degree last October. Extensive study and travel have characterized her career as witnessed by these facts: she earned an A.B. degree from Colorado College of Education, an A.M. from Columbia Uniersity, an Ed.D. from New York University, and spent one sum¬ mer of study in Cambridge University, England. The Publications Staff claims her as guide and counselor. MR. HENRY E. NELSON Mr. Nelson’s position as superintendent of buildings and grounds bespeaks a varied and a busy life in college halls and on the campus. However, if a chauffeur is required to transport students, if a shade is to be ad¬ justed, a “bit of scenery” shifted, or decorations se¬ cured for a social affair, all one has to do is to inform Mr. Nelson and his ever-willing assistants. 73 MISS HENRIETTA S. PURNELL Instructor in art and geography, Miss Purnell also serves as adviser to the Women’s Day Student organi¬ zation and keeps the bulletin board in the main hall artistic. She obtained her degrees, B.S. and A.M., from Teachers College, Columbia University. She has also studied in The Johns Hopkins University and in Clark University. MISS JEAN SANFORD Two years ago Miss Sanford came to us from the South. She received the degrees A.B. from the Uni¬ versity of Kentucky and A.M. from Peabody College. The first and second graders think of her only as their teacher, but to juniors desiring aid in primary methods she is their training teacher. MISS PAULINE RIALL Miss Riall, a member of the “education staff,” is a graduate of the S. T. C. at Towson, attended the University of Maryland and the University of Chicago, and received a B.S. degree from Teachers College, Columbia University, where she is doing graduate study during summer “vacation.” She expects to receive her A.M. degree this summer. Perhaps she is best known as teacher of the third and fourth grades in the campus school and as training teacher by some of the juniors who observe and learn to teach in her room. DR. FLORENCE T. SIMONDS ' “Doc,” especially to the “frosh,” teaches zoology and botany to “those frosh,” and general science to the seniors. Usually, she acts as adviser to each freshman class. This year the “sophs” claimed her. Her degrees, B.S., M.S., and Ph.D., were obtained from the Uni¬ versity of Maryland. 74 MISS GRACE STRICKLAND Library and our librarian. Miss Strickland, are almost synonomous terms to S. T. C. folk. Advising and as- sisting students with reference work, directing the ac¬ tivities of N. Y. A. students in the library, cataloging new books, and striving to make our library a “stand ard” one according to criteria formulated by the Amer¬ ican Association of Teachers Colleges — all these give a vague idea of her tasks. She has an A.B. degree from M ashington College and a B.S. in Library Science from Drexel Institute. MR. LLOYD STRAUGHN Our instructor of chemistry and math was granted a leave of absence during the second semester to con¬ tinue graduate study at The Johns Hopkins University. Soon another doctor will be added to our faculty. He earned a B.S. degree from the State Teachers College, Mansfield, Pennsylvania, and an A.M. in The Johns Hopkins University. “Doc” Straughn has served as adviser to the men’s association and to the freshman class. MRS. IDABELLE WILSON THOMAS Eor accurate information concerning details of the facts of history consult Mrs. Thomas. She knows its fiction, too. She teaches not only the social studies program, but guides seniors in learning the history of education. Her B.S. and A.M. degrees were earned at leathers College, Columbia University, and she is doing additional graduate study in New York Uni¬ versity. Mrs. Thomas is faculty representative on the committee for Assembly Programs. MISS MARGARET V. WEANT Miss Weant demonstrates that she is a member of the “education staff” to the fifth and sixth graders, who are her direct responsibility, and to the student teachers who learn principles underlying the teaching of those grades under her guidance. Although not an athlete herself, she is skillful in directing children’s play activities. She received the degree B.S. from The Johns Hopkins University. During the summer time is studying for an advanced degree at Teachers Col¬ lege, Columbia University. 75 COLLEGE CASH MARKET MEATS GROCERIES NOTIONS College Avenue Phone 688 The SALISBURY NATIONAL BANK FHA MORTGAGE LOANS Complete Automobile Financing Facilities Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation JOHNNY’S CONFECTIONERY S. DIVISION ST. OPPOSITE FIRE HOUSE SODAS SANDWICHES CURB SERVICE Phone 184 Compliments FARMERS AND MERCHANTS BANK SALISBURY, MD. Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. Guard Your Health by Drinking More Pasteurized Golden Guernsey Milk and Cream HOMESTEAD DAIRY FARMS, Inc. SALISBURY. MARYLAND Phone 1041 President T. S. Holt Vice-President John T. Holt Secretary-T reasurer W. H. Jackson II 76 DRYDEN HASTINGS CAB HATCHERY COMPANY PARSONSRURG Phone 90 MARYLAND TO THE EVERGREEN OF 1941 We extend our Sincerest Regards and Best Wishes CITIZENS GAS COMPANY SALISBURY, MARYLAND W. S. Gordy, Jr. L. G. Balfour Company 1601 Chestnut Street INSURANCE Philadelphia, Pennsylvania AND PROTECTION Efficient Service Given to CLASS RINGS AND PINS All Lines of Insurance Coverage COMMENCEMENT ANNOUNCEMENTS W. S. Gordy, Jr. Howard H. Ruark PERSONAL CARDS WICOMICO HOTEL BUILDING DIPLOMAS Salisbury Maryland Maryland State Teachers College standard rings are made by Balfour. 77 DEL - MAR - VA Compliments MASTER — of — CLEANERS and DYERS R. E. POWELL CO. Phone 42 230 S. DIVISION ST. SALISBURY, MD. ... IN SALISBURY, MD. KINNEY SHOES EDUCATOR SHOES R. D. GRIER SONS CO. G. R. KINNEY CO., Inc. GOODYEAR TIRES AND TUBES Main Street Salisbury, Md. 318 East Main St. Salisbury, Md. RECREATION CENTRE E. S. ADKINS CO. 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LANGRALL Home Furnishings SMITH DRESS SHOP Phone 668-W Market Street Salisbury, Md. 244 Main Street Salisbury, Md. ROYAL BEAUTY SALON JOHNNY ADKINS BARBER SHOP 400 Poplar Hill Ave. 514 East Church Street Phone 864 Salisbury, Md. Salisbury, Md. All Kinds of Seafood — Retail and Wholesale SALISBURY OYSTER PACKING COMPANY SALISBURY DRY CLEANING and DYE WORKS J. Paul Phillips, Prop. Phone 990 Camden Avenue Salisbury, Md. STUDENTS OF S. T. C. PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS Russell P. White JEWELER DIVISION ST. at MAIN SALISBURY, MD. KIRK STERLING SILVER RALPH and GASKILL, Inc. CLOTHING and MEN’S FURNISHINGS 127 MAIN STREET SALISBURY, MD. CONTINENTAL AMERICAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY Harland W. Huston, Manager SALISBURY, MD. 84 JAHN OLLIER AGAIN This crest of service and quality is the hallmark of America’s largest Yearbook designing and photoengraving organization. JAHN OILIER ENGRAVING CO. Makers of Fine Printing Plates for Black and Color Artists and Photographers 817 W. WASHINGTON BLVD. CHICAGO, ILL. 85 m ma lism was • • IF, ABOUT the time a new IIollv Leaf is clue, you happen to see students with half-closed eyes (and other evidences of nights without sleep), walking about the campus, you may rest assured that they are members of the Publications Staff. The year 1940-41, found an iconoclastic but progressive staff filling the chairs in the staff office. As early as the first meet- ing, the possibility of a magazine instead of a newspaper was discussed and agreed upon, with the provision that it could be financed. Work — hard work — on the parts of both editorial and business staff led to success in this new venture. What a thrill it was to be a part of a staff which produced the first magazine at S. T. C.! And then, Year Book time rolled around! Revolting against the old, formal type of Year Book which heretofore had been simulated each year, again the Publica¬ tions Staff was progressive in introducing a new type of Year Book. Forsaking all the trite themes of yesteryear, one motif took the foreground — and that, of cre¬ ating a true reproduction of college life in sparkling pictures and in copy. The year is past; our work is over! True, it has been work. But, because everything that is vital in life entails certain elements of hardship and effort, we appreciate the privilege and honor of producing these publications for our college. We pass on to you — the Publications Staff of 1941- 42 — the right, the privilege, the honor of carrying on these things which we have begun. Success to you! Standing (left to right) — E. Vincent, Bradley, Speck, Tyler, Mrs. Anne Jones Cooper, Reneher, V. Vincent, Bedsworth, Carey, Newcomb, and Kireher. Sitting — Beauchamp, Lavery, Dr. John B. May, Dr. Anne II. Matthews, Willing, Heath, Taylor, Clinard, and Rhodes. 86 1TS COMPLETE! But, as I sit here alone in the Staff office, my befuddled mind remembers so many things, the cluttered table, the overflowing trash can, the paper- strewn floor are all reminders of the many hours of work behind this book. But more than that, they remind me of other things: the satisfaction of a finished product, the many pleasant associations with faculty and students, but mostly, they remind me of the many people without whom there would have been no Year Book.. To these people this page is dedicated: 1 Or. J. D. Blackwell, whose cooperation and encouragement aid every publication. Dr. Anne Matthews, without whose advice, help, cooperation, and friendship the editor would have been completely lost. Charles Lavery, whose keen business ability, dependability, and pleasant association with the editor and members of the staff have, to a great extent, made possible this book. Gene Sterling, whose use of the arts of photography lend the illustrations whatever sparkle they might have. Leon Sklar, whose group shots show originality. Olin Bedsworth and Carroll Speck, without whose help many photographs would lack configuration. Augusta Heath, whose judgment and friendship have brightened many dark hours. A Iarie Steffens, to whom we are indebted for much of the material concerning seniors. Catharine Appleton, whose artistic powers have aided greatly. William Newcomb, Edwin Kircher, and George Jones, for their willingness to submit material concerning their respective classes. Miss Pauline Riall, whose account of the Campus School gives it the emphasis it properly deserves. Catharine Appleton, Olin Bedsworth, Awdrey Christopher, Emily Clinard, Annabelle Dulin, Ralph Kirby, Shirley Powell, Billie Shugart, Kathleen Tilghman, Evelyn Vincent, Carroll Walsh, Richard Williams, Marjorie V right, and Dorothy Fogwell, whose cooperation in submitting material con¬ cerning their organizations has greatly lightened the burden on the editor. All faculty advisers, who readily gave their time to approve the literary efforts of these presidents of classes and organizations. C. Gordon Brightman, representative of the engraving company, and Ben Meeks, representative of the printing company, to whom we owe thanks for their valuable sug¬ gestions and patience in helping an inexperienced staff. Betsy Collison, Mary Lee Moore, Betty Carey, Kathryn Wieland, Juanita Lvans, and Orpah Pusey deserve appreciation for soliciting advertisements to par¬ tially finance The Evergreen. Ruefully, I sit back in my chair and realize that there are yet others to whom I might owe thanks, but my tired mind refuses to phrase additional words of appreciation! And so, to all at S. T. C. for their abiding and encouraging interest — I extend my sincere thanks. _ Barbara Willing. 87 the students, faculty, alumni, and friends of the State Teachers College at Salisbury, we present The 1941 Evergreen, in the hope that its pages will relive for you each day of this year. To make this possible, we have followed you into your classrooms, on the athletic field, on the dance floor, into your many clubs and organizations — for we wanted to portray YOU, as you are! The conception of this book, as a year at S. T. C. in story form, has necessarily in¬ volved many changes from The Evergreen of former years. We realize that we have not attained perfection, but for our efforts we offer no excuses. We merely hope that you Like ' ' The 19 4 1 Evergreen. 88