Southwest Mississippi Community College - Whispering Pines Yearbook (Summit, MS)

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1941 volume:

37 1541 SJC 33 r 4 WHISPERING PINES The Yearbook of - SOUTHWEST JUNIOR COLLEGE at SUMMIT, MISSISSIPPI 3 39033 So 29to PUBLISHED BY THE STUDENT BODY Copyright T ELK A GUY, Editor - in - Chief CARY ANDREWS, Business Mgr. y I FOREWORD Through aid of pictures and an explanation here and there, we have tried to mirror for you the happy year 1940-41—the people whom you associated with, the activities of which you were a part, and the scenes you helped make complete. May there abide with you al¬ ways the pleasant memories, the en¬ during friendships, and the inspiring spirit of Southwest. ' DEDICATION MR. SHELDON A. DUNAWAY To him whose words are ever filled with cheer, whose optimism brightens our every day, whose friendship is shared by all alike to “Shelly”—we lovingly dedicate the 1941 edition cf The Whispering Pines. u r GILLIS HALL o TRUSTEES PIKE COUNTY W. M. Davis .Magnolia, Mississippi Mrs. Mildred Ellzey Magnolia, Mississippi Burton Godbold Magnolia, Mississippi J. T. Hutchinson Summit, Mississippi W. C. Price .Pricedale, Mississippi C. A. Reeves.Magnolia, Mississippi A. B. Williams .McComb, Mississippi AMITE COUNTY W. V. Caulfield.Glcster, Mississippi Jack Ewing Liberty, Mississippi H. L. Lewis .Street, Mississippi J. A. Robertson Liberty, Mississippi Kenneth Stewart Osyka, Mississippi R. L. Wilson .Summit, Mississippi President’s Message MR. J. M. KENNA, President To Southwest Friends Greetings, These are troublesome times. It is such a pity, such a tragedy, that so much ma¬ terial wealth, and so much irreplaceable values in human lives are being hopelessly destroyed in and by means of war. The only consoling thought is that there are some things more precious than wealth, than life even. Our way of life, our free¬ dom, our ideals, our institutions are a trust handed down tc us by our forebears who purchased these things with their blood, their t ears, their suffering, and we, their ancestors, will not measure up to this trust, unless we preserve our inheritance at all costs. Let there be no question— American manhcod and womanhood will forever be worthy of this trust. Our schools are American and will carry forward Amer¬ ican ideals to future generations. Southwest will hold high the torch of freedom, along with other American institutions. Youth of America, I Salute You. IX MISS ANABEL COX B. S. Tennessee State Teachers College M. A. Peabody College Music, Physical Education MISS STELLA MARIE COX B. E. Tennessee State Teachers M. A. Peabody College Home Economics MISS THELMA EDWARDS B. A. E. Cniversity of Mississippi M. A. (pending) Peabody College Commercial MISS ANNA L. EVERETT B. S. Georgia State College for Women B. S. in L. S. Peabody Library School Librarian MRS. GRACE G. FELDER B. S. Mississippi Woman’s College M. A. Louisiana State University French—Registrar MISS MINNIE C. FLEMING B. A. Mississippi State College for Women Dean of Women MR. WILLIS B. GLOVER, JR. B. A. Mississippi College M. A. University of Virginia History—Psychology MR. WILLIAM B. GOODWIN B. A. Southwestern Louisiana Institute Band Director MR. JAMES C. HENSON B. S. Mississippi State College Science—Ccach MRS. EDNA WATKINS HEWITT B. A. Hilman College M. A. University of Mexico Spanish—History—Speech THE FACULTY MR. JOHN I. HURST B. S. Mississippi State M- S. Louisiana State University Dean—Agriculture MR. NEWTON H. JAMES B. A. Mississippi College M. A. University of Mississippi History MRS. L. FERN MILLER A. B. Simpson College M. A. Colorado State School of Education Mathematics MR. WILLIAM E. MOORE Coach REV. J. B. QUIN B. A. Mississippi College D. D Louisville Theological Seminary MISS ERNESTINE THOMAE B. A. Mississippi State College for Women M. A. Peabcdy College English MR. SHELDON A. DUNAWAY Student Labor Foreman MRS. LUNA MAY JOHNSON Dietitian DR. E. M. GIVENS College Physician MISS MILDRED GENT (Picture not shown) Secretary to President 1. “Oh my picture ' s never any guid. 2. “Erp there—W-O-R-K 3. “My clock was ten minutes slow. 4. “You girls listen to Aunt Minnie. 5. “The following students please see me. 6. “I ' m strickly for the fresh- ' man. —“Hey AS WE KNOW THEM 7. “Hellc there, girls.” 8. “If I have to come get you, it’ll be a campus. 9. “It’s like this, boys—see? 10. “Carry your social conver¬ sations outside. 11. “You lcok so nice—just matches your eyes. 12. “Band rehearsal at 3:30— if you’re not there, you’re out. 13. “I know I’m not as good a scldier as Preacher Page. 14. “Well, Miss Tom-Mie, by golly, that’s good. Ha, Ha, Ha, ’Tis so. 15. “I know how it is—I was young once. 16. “Miss Fleming, let’s take a walk and bring the girls in. THE WHISPERING PINES . 19 4 1 U COLLEGE OFFICERS Student Body Officers: PAUL HOFF President JACK NOECHEL Vice President MILDRED SMITH Secretary and Treasurer LILLIAN DILLON Vice President NELLIE PRESTRIDGE Secretary and Tr easurer Freshman Class Officers: LEON EUBANKS President BOBBY GERALD WILSON Vice President HAPPY ROBINSON Sophomore Class Officers: NORWOOD PRESTRIDGE President Secretary and Treasurer . I � I i 1 i � SOPHOMORES W. D. ABERNATHY.Hugh Springs, Texas A short man with a large manner. Flying is his favorite game. Secretary and Treasurer Mystic Knights, Cheerleader, C.A.A. DONIS ALFORD.Progress, Miss. Always willing to try to do anything that needs to be done Christian Council, Spanish Club LAURA JANE ALFORD Progress, Miss. Petite and neat; friendly and cheerful Delta Gamma Delta KARY ANDREWS.McComb, M ss. Liked by everyone, handsome, lots of fun, very ambitious Delta Chi Theta, Glee Club, C.A.A., Business Manager of Whispering Pines, Who’s Who, Dramatic Club MARY LEE BARRON.East Fork, Miss. A combination of gracefulness, modesty and sincerity Delta Gamma Delta, Glee Club, Amite Club, Who’s Who GEORGE BIRDSONG.Clarksdale, Miss. Ambition rules my brain, and love, my heart. Delta Chi Theta, Football, Baseball, Tennis, S Club PAUL BIRI...New Orleans, La. Silence is gold—no wonder I’m always broke Southern Beaus, C.A.A. LARUE BLACKWELL.Tylertcwn, Miss. The way to have a friend is to be one Southern Beaus, Basketball, Band, Christian Council. I SOPHOMORES MARY BURRIS.McComb, Miss. RUTH CAMPBELL Monroe, La. As good natured as the days are long. Chi Delia, Spanish Club, Basketball KENNETH CARRUTH McComb, Miss. Sincere and friendly; his influence is always for the right. Midterm Transfer frem Co-Lin Junior College MARY CASSELS.Gloster, Miss. A sweet girl we all enjoy knowing. Delta Gamma Delta, Spanish Club, Amite Club Dignified sfophomore with mischief in her eye Delta Gamma Delta, Pep Squad, Dramatic Club WALTER CAMP. Selma, Ala. Talks a lot, friendly, and the best of football players Vice President, Delta Chi Theta; Football, S Club, Glee Club, Dramatic Club BETTYE CAMPBELL.East Fork, Miss. She’s the cheering, the helping, the ever- believing kind. Southern Belles, House president, Glee Club, Amite Club, President Y.W.C.A. CLAUDE CAMPBELL.Selma, Ala. Dark haired and eye; loves argument; Devoted to football, flying, Suzybella. Secretary and Treasurer Delta Chi Theta; Glee Club, Football, S. Club, C.A.A. A likacle person, a regular fellow in every way Mystic Knights, Vice president of Amite Club, C.A.A. ri ROBERT LEE CAMPBELL.Liberty, Miss. II 1 SOPHOMORES BOBBY COVINGTON.Summit, Miss. A quiet boy who speaks thro’ his trumpet. Southern Beaus, Band. HAROLD COWART.Meadville, Miss. As an athlete he’s all there, and as a friend he can’t be beat. Mystic Knights, Football, S Club. AURELIA CUTRER.Osyka, Miss. Amiable disposition; enthusiasm for everything. Southern Belles, International Relations Club, Spanish Club. MARY LOU DICKEY.Osyka, Miss. She brightens our path with her calm delight in life. Mid-term transfer from Jones Junior College. LILLIAN DILLON.Meadville, Miss. A personality that is never undecided; Good on the basketball court and in the classrocm Delta Gamma Delta, Cheer-leader, Whispering Pines Staff, Vice-President of Sophomore Class, Basketball, Who’s Who, Miss Southwest. GENTRY DOWLAND.Magnolia, Miss. From the crown of his head to the sole of his feet, he is all mirth. Delta Chi Theta, Foctball, S Club, Tennis, Basketball, Baseball. y ' RAY EDWARDS.New Orleans, La. Tall, blonde, warm hearted; “City” has a host of friends. Mystic Knights, Glee Club, Vice-president Spanish Club, Manager Football, Basketball and Baseball teams. BILLIE GENE FELDER.Summit, Miss. Neat and exact in all things; small only in size. Delta Gamma Delta, President Y.W.C.A.; Christian Council, Pep Squad, International Relations Club, Who’s Who. jp SOPHOMORES EDITH FELDER.jl ....S ummit, Miss. A girl of few words but high ideals. President Southern Belles, Basketball, International Re¬ lations Club. ELIZABETH GERALD.McComb, Miss. A blonle beauty who makes cheerfulness her vccation. Chi Delta, Who’s Who. GORMAN GILL.Kentwood, La. All great men are dead: I don’t feel so well myself. Mystic Knights. PAT GULLEDGE ..Tylertown, Miss. He is kind, polite, courteous to all. Southern Beaus, Band, Christian Council, Dramatic Club ’TELKA GUY...Summit, Miss. She is efficient and she is smart; What’s more, she has won a young man’s heart. Secretary and Treasurer Delta Gama Delta, Editor- in-Chief Whispering Pines, Glee Club, Spanish Club, In¬ ternational Relations Club. BOB HACH...Tampa, Florida A personality that wins and keeps friends. Delta Chi Theta, Fo:tball, Secretary S Club, Presi¬ dent Spanish Club, International Relations Club. NELLE HOAR ... .McComb, Miss. She is chuck full of fun and wit. Transfer from M.S.C.W. PAUL HOFF. Gloster, Miss. His willingness, versatility, and genial good nature bring admiration from all. Mystic Knights, P resident Student Body, President In¬ ternational Relations Club, President Amite Club, Christian Council, Who’s Who. SOPHOMORES ELIZABETH HOWELL.McComb, Miss. If ever I’m needed, don’t fail to call. Southern Belles, Christian Council, Band, Spanish Club, Glee Club, Pep Squad, Dramatic Club. WALTER HUFFMAN.Selma, Ala. Name the sport—he’s the star. Delta Chi Theta, Football, Basketball, Baseball, S Club, C.A.A. BERNICE JOHNSTON.Summit, Miss. Her words are ' few, but her thoughts are many. Southern Belles. MARIE KNOWLTON.McCcmb, Miss. Little in stature, bubbling over with happiness. Chi Delta WILLIE LAIRD..Liberty, Miss. A most reserved, studious person. Southern Belles, International Relations Club. HENRY LEE LAIRD.Meadville, Miss. Ever-ready smile; anxi us to help; loves football. Mystic Knights, Football, Basketball, Baseball, Chris¬ tian Council, S Club. LUTHER LEWIS.McComb, Miss. Ambitious, studious, a wee bit shy. He is sure to succeed. ERNEST LOCKETT.Selma, Ala. A gentleman in every respect; an excellent athlete. Delta Chi Theta, Football, S Club, Glee Club, Who’s Who. SOPHOMORES MARY NELL MAY.McComb, Miss. A quiet, winning manner with the knack of getting ahead. GERALD McMILLAN. McComb, Miss. Reads a lot, knows a lot and excels in journalism. President Delta Chi Theta, Editor-in-Chief Pine Burr, Tennis, C.A.A. MARTHA JANE MILLER.Summit, Miss. Real capability under cover cf languid good nature. Skillful with needle and measuring cup. President Chi Delta, Pine Burr Staff, International Re¬ lations Club, Secretary Dramatic Club. DAVID MOAK...McComb, Miss. His world is made of two things—girls and football. Delta Chi Theta, Football, S Club, C.A.A. VIRGINIA MOAK.McComb, Miss. Possessor of a cute, dimpled chin and Gentry. Mid term Transfer Ccpiah-Lincoln Junior College, Dra¬ matic Club. ROBERT NEUKIRCH.McComb, Miss. A person whose wcrk is as widely known as his voice. Delta Chi Theta, Debate, Vice President Glee Club, Spanish Club. GERALDINE NEYLAND.Gloster, Miss. Short in stature, loud in voice, loves only one. Delta Gamma Delta, Spanish Club, Amite Club. JACK NOECHEL.Pocahontas, Va. Clean hearted, strong hearted all the way through Delta Chi Theta, Football, President S Club, Interna¬ tional Relations Club, C.A.A., Christian Council, Vice President Student Body. SOPHOMORES IRENE NORMAN.Holmesville, Miss. Somehow she has time to do everything well. Southern Belles, Glee Club. RANDOLPH NUNNERY.Liberty, Miss. “Angel” performs with equal ease on the ground and in the air. President Mystic Knights, Football, S Club, Baseball, C.A.A. LINDA PIGOTT.Tylertown, Miss. Mild manners, grand sport, always the same Linda. Southern Belles, Glee Club. ROBERT PIGOTT.Tylertown, Miss. One who gets the most out of life. Mystic Knights. NELLIE PRESTRIDGE.Summit, Miss. Always on hand when needed, but never in the way. President Delta Gamma Delta, Secretary Sophomore Class, Secretary Glee Club, Tennis, Basketball, Amite Club, Who ' s Who, Treasurer Dramatic Club. NORWOOD PRESTRIDGE.Summit, Miss. Efficient and thorough in every small thing; Inspires confidence and cooperation. Mystic Knights, President Sophomore Class, Secretary Y.M.C.A., Amite Club, Glee, Club, Christian Council, Basketball, Who’s Who. PAULINE REEVES.Summit, Miss. One can never forget her quiet ways, her friendliness. Southern Belles M. R. REEVES.Summit, Miss. Everyone likes him—he’s just plain “Moses;’ Mystic Knights, Glee Club, Football, S Club, Interna- ti nal Relations Club, Christian Council, Vice-president Y.M.C.A. SOPHOMORES MARY FRANCES ROBERTSON McComb, Miss. She’ll do anything for a friend; an excellent tennis player. Southern Belles, Tennis. TINY SANDELL.Fernwood, Miss. Blushes on short notice; has beautiful sun-touched hair. Delta Gamma Delta. WAYNE SAULS.McComb, Miss. Rather reserved, but a pal worth having. Mystic Knights, Who’s Who. B. SMITH......Tylertown, Miss. Well-mixed ingredients give a well-liked person. Southern Beaus, C.A.A., International Relations Club. DAHLY SMITH.Tylertown, Miss. A good prescription for anything, a keen sense cf humor. Vice president Chi Delta, Amite Club. MILDRED SMITH.McComb, Miss. Sense and sensibility; sense of humor; sense of rightness. Delta Gamma Delta, International Relations Club, Christian Council, Secretary Student Body. GENE STAFFORD.McCcmb, Miss. Quiet worker; balanced by a love of fun and appreciation of the ridiculous. Delta Gamma Delta, Whispering Pines Staff, Glee Club. OLSON STOGNER.Tylertown, Miss. Uprightness, deep integrity, true friend. Mystic Knights, President Glee Club, President Band, Christian Council, President Y.M.C.A., President Y.M C.A. of State Junior Colleges. i SOPHOMORES DONIS THOMAS...:..McComb, Miss. Speedy speaker, a sparkling smile; Chi Delta, Debate. EVELYN THORNHILL.Pricedale, Missk Champions anything, everything worth while; jolly good girl. Delta Gamma Delta, Christian Council, Pep Squad, Vice president, Y.M.C.A. THERMAN TOLAR..Tylertown, Miss. Inclined toward fun and frolic; a very likable person. ■ ■ Mystic Knights; Band. BURKE TRAVIS.Magnolia, Miss. A boy worth while, whose ideals run toward medicine. Delta Chi Theta, Debate, Band. NORMAN TRAVIS...Gillsburg, Miss. Always going or coming, friendly. Mystic Knights, Spanish Club. ELMA TYNES.Sandy Hook, Miss. Ever agreeable, always cooperative. Delta Gamma Delta, Whispering Pines Staff, Christian Council, Glee Club, Pep Squad, International Relations Club. RUBY TYNES.Gloster, Miss. Great at mimicry; always looking for a laugh. Delta Gamma Delta, Pep Squad, Amite Club, Dramatic Club. HAROLD WAGNER Summit, Miss. Reserved and quiet; we sometimes wonder what he is thinking. Band, Southern Beaus, C.A.A. SOPHOMORES WINTON WALKER.McComb, Miss. A good student and a sincere friend. Southern Beaus. MARY WHITE....Summit, Miss. She’s an animated flow of words that out-peps the peppiest. Delta Gamma Delta, International Relations Club, Spanish Club, Pep Squad. EVA LEE WHITTINGTON.Fernwood, Miss. Rapid fire conversation; definite opinions. Delta Gamma Delta, International Relations Club, Pep Squad, Glee Club, Pine Burr Staff, Christian Council. L. D. WILLIAMS.Gillsburg, Miss. Air-minded; mental wanderer. Mystic Knights, Glee Club, Spanish Club, C.A.A. MARTIN LEE WILLOUGHBY McComb, Miss. Works while he works, plays while he plays, loves while he loves. Mystic Knights, Football, S Club. WILLIAM WOOD.McComb, Miss. Serious student, possessor of high ideals. Southern Beaus. HAROLD YOUMAN.Shreveport, La. His weapon is wit; interested in sports; a great tease. Delta Chi Theta, Football, Spanish Club, S Club FRESHMEN CHARLES AARON.Liberty, Miss. Southern Beaus, Christian Council RUTH BACOT.Jayess, Miss. Secretary-Treasurer Southern Belles, Debate Club, Pine Burr Staff, Dramatic Club BETTY BAKER.McComb, Miss. Chi Delta, Pep Squad, Drum-Majorette, Who’s Who, Dramatic Club VIRGIL BALES.Smithdale, Miss. Southern Beaus, Amite Club VIRGIE NELLE BEARDEN Summit, Miss. Delta Gamma Delta, Glee Club, Pep Squad, Secretary Y.M.C.A. CHARLES BREWER Johnston Station, Miss. Southern Beaus, Christian Ccuncil, Debate Club. VIVIAN BREWER.Summit, Miss. Southern Belles, Christian Council, Glee Club MATTIE JOHN BUCHANAN McComb, Miss. Chi Delta, Band, Cheerleader, Homecoming Queen, Who’s Who ANNA LLOYD BURRIS Smithdale, Miss. Delta Gamma Delta, Basketball, Pep Squad, Amite Club RAIFORD BURRIS .Magnolia, Miss. Southern Beaus, Glee Club, Basketball. 3 FRESHMEN SAM CAMPBELL.Liberty, Miss. Southern Beaus, Glee Club, Amite Club A. J. CAUSEY.Liberty, Miss. Mystic Knights, Glee Club, Amite Club DOROTHY COLEMAN .Liberty, Miss. Southern Belles, Glee Club, Pep Squad, Amite Club BIX CONEY.Magnolia, Miss. Chi Delta, Dramatic Club CLAUDIA LEE COTHERN Holmesville, Miss. Southern Beaus, Band, Spanish Club CARROLL COTTEN.McCcmb, Miss. Chi Delta, Cheerleader, Who’s Who CARLOS DAWSON.Gloster, Miss. Southern Beaus ICTOE DENISON.Foxworth, Miss. Mystic Knights, Spanish Club, Band ANNIE RAE DENMAN.Summit, Miss. Southern Belles, Pep Squad EMMA JANE DICKSON.Terrell, Ark. Chi Delta, Basketball, Tennis, Drum-Majorette i FRESHMEN AVANELL DYKES.McComb, Miss. Southern Belles, Pep Squad, Dramatic Club INA MAE EDWARDS. Summit, Miss. Chi Delta VIRGIE ERVIN.Tylertown, Miss. Southern Belles, Pep Squad, Band EMILY ESTESS.McComb, Miss. Delta Gamma Delta, Band LEON EUBANKS...Mobile, Ala. Secretary-Treasurer Southern Beaus, Business Manager Pine Burr, President Freshman Class, Christian Council, Vice President Y.M.C.A. J. B. FARE.Camden, Ark. Delta Chi Theta, S Club, Pine Burr Staff, Fiotball, Who’s Who, Dramatic Club ELIZABETH FINCH.McComb, Miss. Chi Delta, Debate Club, Glee Club, Christian Council, President Dramatic Club LOIS FITZGERALD..McComb, Miss. Southern Belles, Glee Club, Pep Squad, Basketball, Vice-President Dramatic Club BIRDIE FORTENBERRY.Osyka, Miss. Southern Belles, Basketball, Band BILLIE FORTNER.McComb, Miss. Southern Belles FRESHMEN BLANCHE FORTNER.McComb, Miss. Southern Belles LYNEILLE GALVANI.McComb, Miss. Chi Delta, Glee Club JOHN GILBERT.Tylertown, Miss. Southern Beaus, Spanish Club, Glee Club, Band, Dramatic Club, Secretary Y.M.C.A. GRACE GODBOLD.Magnolia, Miss. Southern Belles, Spanish Club, International Relations Club JOHN B. GREER.Pricedale, Miss. Mystic Knights, Football, Spanish Club GEORGE HARKINS.Crosby, Miss. Southern Beaus, Spanish Club, Amite Club, Who’s Who, Dramatic Club J. R. HOLMES...Darbun, Miss. Southern Beaus, Band BETTY HOLT.McComb, Miss. Delta Gamma Delta ADENE HURST.Summit, Miss. Southern Belles, Basketball, Tennis, Dramatic club, Drum-Majorette, Christian Council, Secretary Y. W. C. A., International Relations Club AYLENE HURST.Summit, Miss. Southern Belles, Basketball, Tennis, Dramatic Club, Drum-Majorette, International Relations Club FRESHMEN FRANK HURST.Macon, Miss. Delta Chi Theta, Football, S Club MYRTICE HURST. Mashulaville, Miss. Southern Belles, Band, Christian Council BURNETT HUTCHINSON. Liberty, Miss. Southern Beaus, Amite Club MARY ALICE HUTSON. Southern Belles .McComb, Miss. MARGUERITE KENNA. .Summit, Miss. Southern Belles, Band, International Relations Club GOLMAN LEE.Monrce, La. Delta Chi Theta, Football, S Club ELSIE LEWIS.McComb, Miss. Southern Belles, Glee Club CATHERINE MARKIM Baton Rouge, La. Delta Gamma Delta, Pep Squad EDNA MARTIN.Jayess, Miss. Southern Belles, Glee Club JESSIE McDANIEL.Enterprise Miss. Southern Belles FRESHMEN EVELYN McEWEN.McComb, Miss. Delta Gamma Delta, Basketball HELEN MERLE McINNIS.Tyronza, Ark. Chi Delta, Basketball, Drum Majorette PERCY McPHERSON.Gloster, Miss. Mystic Knights, Vice President Band, Presi¬ dent Y.M.C.A., Christian Council, International Relations Club M. H. NEWMAN. ' .Magnolia, Miss. Mystic Knights, Football, Baseball DORIS NORMAN..Holmesville, Miss. Southern Belles, Glee Club, Basketball MARY EVELYN NORMAN.McComb, Miss. Chi Delta HANSFORD POPE.Magnolia, Miss. Mystic Knights GERALDINE POOLE.Gloster, Miss. Southern Belles OLIVE POWELL.Jayess, Miss. Southern Belles, Christian Council, Secretary Y.M.C.A., International Relations Club LEE RAILSBACK.McComb, Miss. Delta Chi Theta, Pine Burr Staff ATHALEE RAYBORN Jayess, Miss. Southern Belles, Spanish Club, Glee Club CHARLES RAY RIALS.Jayess, Miss. Mystic Knights, Spanish Club, Glee Club 1 a i FRESHMEN KENNETH ROBERTS.McComb, Miss. Mystic Knights, Basketball, Christian Council, Dramatic Club, International Relations Club HAPPY ROBINSON...Gloster, Miss. Delta Gamma Delta, Glee Club, Pep Squad, Secretary-Treasurer Freshman Class, Amite Club, Christian Council IRA LEE ROBINSON.Smithdale, Miss. Southern Beaus SAMMY RUSHING.Summit Miss. Chi Delta, Pine Burr Staff DOROTHY SANDELL Fernwood, Miss. Delta Gamma Delta NONA DELL SMITH.Meadville, Miss. Delta Gamma Delta, Glee Club, Pep Squad, Basketball, Dramatic Club JULIA LEE SPURLOCK.McComb, Miss. Basketball FRANCES STERLING Crosby, Miss. Southern Belles, Band JUNE STORM.McComb, Miss. Chi Delta, Glee Club, Pep Squad, International Relations Club HAZEL STRICKLAND.Magnolia, Miss. Southern Belles, Pep Squad, Whispering Pines Staff JEAN STRICKLAND.Liberty, Miss. Southern Belles, Pep Squad ,Amite Club MIGNON TAYLOR.Gloster, Miss. Chi Delta, Glee Club, Pep Squad, Amite Club, Dramatic Club FRESHMEN LUCILLE THORNHILL.Jayess, Miss. Southern Belles, Basketball, Glee Club LOUISE WARNER.Tylertown, Miss. Delta Gamma Delta, Pep Squad, Who’s Who, Dramatic Club BOBBIE GERALD WILSON.Summit, Miss. Mystic Knights, Cheerleader, Glee Club, Vice President Freshman Class, Amite Club, Christian Council DORA BELLE WILSON.Smithdale, Miss. Southern Belles, Amite Club, Christian Council, International Relations Club FRANCES WILSON.Fernwood, Miss. Delta Gamma Delta, Dramatic Club EHU WILSON.Liberty, Miss. Mystic Knights TYNES WILLOUGHBY.Jayess, Miss. Southern Beaus ELMEAS WOLFE Southern Belles Fernwood, Miss. THE WHISPERING PINES . 1941 I FOOT Dick Willoughby Back Walter Huffman Back Ernest Lockett Guard Harold Youman J. c. Henson TackIe Coach M. H. Newman End Gentry Dowland Back Randolph Nunnery Back Harold Cowart Guard 1 ■ M. R. Reeves Tackle Claude Campbell End J. B. Fare Back BALL W. E. Moore Assistant Coach Wally Camp Back Frank Hurst Center Jack Ncechel Guard David Moak Center Bob Hack End Wallace Pate Back George Birdsong Back Golman Lee Tackle Henry Lee Laird Center Jchn B. Greer End Victor Vervizzi Guard FOOTBALL Practice began two weeks before the opening of school with sixteen sopho¬ mores and ten freshmen. The team got off to a good start with the boys showing fine team spirit and a grim determination to win. They kept this fighting spirit throughout the season, and although they did not win a majority of the games, they gave a good account of themselves in every battle. The greatest thrills of the season came in the games with Southeastern, Scooba and Decatur. The game with Southeastern was played on a mud-soaked field. The Pilots had victory snatched from then only in the last few minutes of the game. The Scooba game was characterized by superb running on the part of the Pilots, making the game more one-sided than the 19-12 victory indicates. The Decatur homecoming day furnished a chance for the Southwest team to get revenge for the defeat on their own home-coming day the previous year. The Pilots scored twice in the third quarter and triumphed with a 14-6 victory. The fine showing made by this year ' s team may be attributed to their “all for one, one for all” cooperation and their “never say die” spirit. 5 CLUB George Birdsong, Wally Camp, Claude Campbell, Harold Cowart, Gentry Dowland, Bob Hach, secretary and treasurer; Walter Huffman, Henry Lee Laird, Golman Lee, Ernest Lockett, vice president; David Moak, Jack Ncechel, president; Randolph Nunnery, M. R. Reeves, Dick Willoughby, Harold Youman, Wallace Pate; Frank Singleton and Earl Lambert, pictures not shown. CHEER LEADERS MATTIE JOHN BUCHANAN W. D. ABERNATHY BOBBIE GERALD WILSON CARROLL COTTEN LILLIAN DILLON Opening the season with the strong Ellisville team, the Pilot basketeers got off to a good start by coming back the second night to win 37-35 after losing the first encounter by several points. Then followed games with Goodman, Wesson, Poplarville, in which the opposition proved too experienced for the Pilots. In the late season two thrillers were won from Poplarville when Huffman scored the winning points in the last minute of play, and a fast game from Ray¬ mond in which all members of the team scored freely. Prestridge, Huffman, Roberts, Blackwell and Singleton scored most consist¬ ently for the Pilots. Dowland, Blackwell, Huffman, Prestridge were back from last season’s squad and were depended on for a great share of the duties. Roberts, Whittington, Sin¬ gleton, Rials, Burris and DeCoux made good showings as first year men and are counted on to be the nucleus of a much better team next season. Back row: Norwood Prestridge, Frank Singleton, Charles Rials, La Rue Blackwell. Front row: Coach Henson, George DeCoux, Gentry Dowland, Kenneth Roberts, Hen¬ ry Lee Laird—Manager. BOYS’ BASKETBALL GIRLS’ BASKETBALL Without a single regular from last year’s team and with only three players that had any experience last year, the girls’ basketball team made an excellent record. In conference play, the team won nine games, lost seven and tied one. Four of the games lest were to the strong Goodman championship team. The other three lost were to Ellisville which also had a very strong team. The team ranked fourth in Conference standing which is a very fine showing, considering the number of stronger teams. The girls played Ellisville in the first game of the state tournament and were eliminated 27 to 20 after a hard fought game. Southwest was leading at the half, but Ellisville overcame this lead in the second half to eliminate our team. Fitzgerald, Prestridge, and Dickson were the highest scorers. Felder, Forten¬ berry, Dillon, and Thornhill did fine work at the guard positions while a number of others made fine progress in their first year. The team has the distinction of being the last team to represent Southwest in inter-school girls’ basketball as the conference voted this year to eliminate this sport. Back row: Aylene Hurst, Birdie Fortenberry, Lois Fitzgerald, Nona Dell Smith, Adene Hurst. Middle Row: Coach Hurst, Evelyn McEwen, Ruby Tynes, Lillian Dillon, Nellie Prestridge, Edith Felder, Jane Dickson, Ray Edwards, Manager. Front row: Julia Lee Spurlock, Marguerite Kenna, Doris Norman, Annie Lloyd Bur¬ ris, Lucille Thornhill. 4 TENNIS Girls: Jane Dixon, Elsie Lewis, Nellie Prestridge, Aylene Hurst, Adene Hurst; Miss Anabel Cox, Coach. Boys: Winton Walker, Gentry Dowland; Mr. James. Coach; Gerald McMillan, Charles Wall BASEBALL Back row: Wallace Pate, George Birdsong, Jack Parkman, Henry Lee Laird, Victor Cervizzi, Coach Moore. Front row: John B. Greer, Burnett Hutchison, Wally Camp, Harold Cowart, J. B. Fare. THE WHISPERING PINES . 1941 THE ' ' hand Snaps Shirley Felder Miriam Kenna Virginia Anne Holmes Co ngraulations Louis Hammock Margaret Page Blackboard Drill Hurst Twins—Xylophone soloists and flag bearers Mr. W. H. Goodwin, Jr. Frances Sterling Pastiel Gulledge John L. Gilbert Olson Stogner. Percy McPherson Bill Kenna . Bobby Covington Billy Richmond Miriam Kenna . Clarinets: Joe Cotton Victor Dennison J. B. Fare Birdie Fortenerry Elizabeth Howell Joe Johnston Margaret Page Frances Sterling Flute: Mattie John Buchanan Soprano Saxophone: Texter Jackson Alto Saxophone: Thomas Cotton Marguerite Kenna Miriam Kenna BAND PERSONNEL .. Director Student Directors OFFICERS . President . Vice-president Secy-Treasurer . Reporter ..... Drill Sargeant . Business Manager BAND MEMBERS Tenor Saxophone: Therman Tolar Xylophone: Adene Hurst Aylene Hurst Cornets: Junior Brown Bobby Covington Jack Fortenberry Percy McPherson Billy Richmond Trombones: Lois Fitzgerald Vergie Ervin John L. Gilbert Baritones: Paul Hoff Bill Kenna Bass: Pat Gulledge Drums: LaRue Blackwell Claude Campbell Claudie Lee Cothern J. C. Culotta Buddy Wagner Horns: Bobby Fortenberry Grace Godbold Grady Jackson Olive Powell R AVi BAND-PEP SQUAD The band was organized at the beginning of the session with eight mem¬ bers as a nucleus. Through his untiring efforts, Mr. Goodwin added constantly to this number throughout the football season. In the fall, the band played for all home football games and accompanied the football team on several trips away from home. The band was also seen on nearby fairgrounds during the fall. When basketball season came on, the band proved to be a great support to the teams. The band also played for the high school tournaments held in the College gymnasium. It was thought at first that the band would be merely a marching band, as the experience and knowledge re¬ quired for a concert band were lacking. But soon after football season, the band appeared in a Sunday afternoon concert. Thereafter, concerts were given on the average of one each six weeks throughout the year. These concerts were a great success and created much enthusiasm on the campus and in town. The band made several tours of Southwestern Mississippi and has become well known for the musicianship and showmanship of its members. The climax of the season’s work came at the music festival held in Jackson on April 12, when the band received rating with some of the best junior college bands in the state. Much of the success of the band may be given to the application of informa¬ tion learned in the theory and harmony classes which were introduced at the be¬ ginning of the second semester. The pep-squad consists of thirty-six members directed by Miss Anabel Cox. It was organized to work hand in hand with the band and has performed with ex¬ cellency on every occasion at which the band has performed. Together the two have won recognition not only in Pike County but throughout Southwest Missis¬ sippi. The blue and white costumes of the pep-squad with the maroon and white combination of the band uniforms, present in the exhibition performances a pic¬ ture of loveliness—one that lingers in the memories of spectators for months to come. CjLEE CLUB Miss Anabel Cox, Director Bob Neukirch, president .Nellie Prestridge, secretary Soprano Alto Tenor Bass Ruth Bacot Vivian Brewer Kary Andrews Raiford Burris Betty Baker Bettye Campbell Wally Camp Claudie Lee Cothern Mary Lee Barron Edith Felder Sam Campbell John Gilbert Virgie Nelle Bearden Lyneille Galvani A. J. Causey Bob Neukirch Bix Coney Elsie Lewis Ray Edwards M. R. Reeves Dorothy Coleman Edna Martin J. B. Fare Bobbie Gerald Wilson Vergie Ervin Olive Powell Ernest Lockett ’Telka Guy Elizabeth Finch Lois Fitzgerald Willie Laird Doris Norman Irene Norman Nellie Prestridge Athalee Rayborn Happy Robinson Gene Stafford June Storm Mignon Taylor Elma Tynes Ruby Tynes Lucille Thornhill Louise Warner Nona Dell Smith Kenneth Roberts Norwood Prestridge CHI DELTA Martha Jane Miller. Dahly Smith. June-,. Stcrm. Misses Stella and Anabel Cox. Betty Baker Mattie John Buchanan Ruth Campbell Bix Coney Carroll Cotten Jane Dickson Ina Mae Edwards Elizabeth Finch Lyneille Galvani Elizabeth Gerald ... . President .. Vice President . Secretary and Treasurer .... Sponsors Marie Knowlton Helen Mclnnis Martha Jane Miller Mary Evelyn Norman Sammy Rushing Dahly Smith June Storm Mignon Taylor Donis Nelle Thomas Miss Stella Cox Miss Anabel Cox AMITE CLUB Members of the Amite County Club did a fine piece of work this year in helping to put before the public the advantages of having Amite county join with Pike county in the support of Southwest Junior College. Amite always has a large enrollment at Southwest and the incoming stud¬ ents will find it very convenient not to have to pay the customary tuition fee. CHARLES AARON MARY LEE BARRON ANNIE LLOYD BURRIS MARY BURRIS RAIFORD BURRIS BETTYE CAMPBELL ROBERT CAMPBELL SAM CAMPBELL MARY CASSELS A. J. CAUSEY DOROTHY COLEMAN CARLOS DAWSON GEORGE HARKINS PAUL HOFF BURNETT HUTCHINSON WILLIE LAIRD percy McPherson M. H. NEWMAN GERALDINE NEYLAND NELLIE PRESTRIDGE NORWOOD PRESTRIDGE GERALDINE POOLE HAPPY ROBINSON IRA LEE ROBINSON DAHLY SMITH NONA DELL SMITH JULIA LEE SPURLOCK FRANCES STERLING JEAN STRICKLAND MIGNON TAYLOR RUBY TYNES BOBBIE GERALD WILSON DORA BELLE WILSON JEHU WILSON L. D. WILLIAMS MR. KENNA, SPONSOR THE CIVIL PILOT’S TRAINING W. D. Abernathy, Kary An¬ drews, Claude Campbell, David Moak, N. B. Smith. The class in aviation began in October. Under James G. Guess, flight instructor, the first class finished the course in January. Five Southwest students—W. D. Abernathy, Kary Andrews, Claude Campbell, David Moak and N. B. Smith—completed the require¬ ments for pilot’s licenses. The second semester’s class consists of Charles Wall, Robert Lee Campbell, L. D. Williams, Walter Huffman, Randolph Nun¬ nery, Joe Culotta, Buddy Wag¬ ner, Paul Biri and Jack Noechel. I MYSTIC KNIGHTS RANDOLPH NUNNERY President ROBERT LEE CAMPBELL . Vice President W. D. ABERNATHY ... Secretary and Treasurer MR. JAMES HENSON ... Sponsor W. D. ABERNATHY ROBERT LEE CAMPBELL A. J. CAUSEY HAROLD COWART VICTOR DENISON RAY EDWARDS GORMAN GILL JOHN B. GREER PAUL HOFF HENRY LEE LAIRD percy McPherson M. H. NEWMAN RANDOLPH NUNNERY ROBERT PIGOTT HANSFORD POPE NORWOOD PRESTRIDGE M. R. REEVES CHARLES RIALS KENNETH ROBERTS WAYNE SAULS THERMAN TOLAR NORMAN TRAVIS BOBBIE GERALD WILSON JEHU WILSON L. D. WILLIAMS DICK WILLOUGHBY MR. HENSON SOUTHERN BELLES EDITH FELDER LOIS FITZGERALD RUTH BACOT . MRS. FERN MILLER . President . Vice President Secretary and Treasurer . Sponsor RUTH BACOT VIVIAN BREWER BETTYE CAMPBELL DOROTHY COLEMAN AURELIA CUTRER ANNIE RAE DENMAN AVANELL DYKES VERGIE ERVIN EDITH FELDER LOIS FITZGERALD BIRDIE FORTENBERRY BILLIE FORTNER BLANCHE FORTNER GRACE GODBOLD ELIZABETH HOWELL ADENE HURST AYLEEN HURST MYRTICE HURST MARY ALICE HUTSON BERNICE JOHNSTON MARGUERITE KENNA WILLIE LAIRD ELSIE LEWIS EDNA MARTIN MARY NELLE MAY jessie McDaniel MARY EVELYN NORMAN LINDA PIGOTT OLIVE POWELL GERALDINE POLOE ATHALEE RAYBORN PAULINE REEVES FRANCES ROBERTSON FRANCES STERLING HAZEL STRICKLAND JEAN STRICKLAND LUCILLE THORNHILL DORA BELLE WILSON ELMEAS WOLFE MRS. FERN MILLER SOUTHERN BEAUS LARUE BLACKWELL .... PAT GULLEDGE . LEON EUBANKS . MR. W. B. GLOVER, JR. . President .. Vice President Secretary and Treasurer . Sponsor CHARLES AARON VIRGIL BALES LARUE BLACKWELL PAUL BIRI CHARLES BREWER SAM CAMPBELL CLAUDIE LEE COTHERN BOB COVINGTON CARLOS DAWSON LEON EUBANKS JOHN GILBERT PAT GULLEDGE GEORGE HARKINS J. R. HOLMES BURNETT HUTCHINSON IRA LEE ROBINSON OLSON STOGNER HAROLD WAGNER WINTON WALKER TYNES WILLOUGHBY WILLIAM WOOD MR. W. B. GLOVER, JR. 5 The Y.W.C.A. and Y.M.C.A. Officers 1st semester: Billie Gene Felder, President Evelyn Thornhill, Vice President Adene Hurst, Secretary 2nd semester: Bettye Campbell, President Virgie Nelle Bearden, Vice President Olive Powell, Secretary 1st semester: Olson Stogner, President Leon Eubanks, Vice President John Gilbert, Secretary 2nd semester: Percy McPherson, President Norwood Prestridge, Vice President M. R. Reeves, Secretary n THE CHRISTIAN COUNCIL Motto-Service This group, chosen by the students, plan such activities as Religious Em¬ phasis Week, the annual Christmas party, Easter activities, and the sending of delegates to various conferences. It serves as a sort of clearing house for all religious organizations. “The years are flowers and bloom within Eternity’s wide garden; The rose for joy, the thorn for sin, The gardener, God, to pardon”- Burton CHARLES AARON DONIS ALFORD VIRGIE NELLE BEARDEN LARUE BLACKWELL CHARLES BREWER VIVIAN BREWER BETTYE CAMPBELL LEON EUBANKS BILLIE GENE FELDER ELIZABETH FINCH JOHN GILBERT PAT GULLEDGE GEORGE HARKINS PAUL HOFF ELIZABETH HOWELL ADENE HURST MYRTICE HURST HENRY LEE LAIRD percy McPherson JACK NOECHEL NORWOOD PRESTRIDGE M. R. REEVES KENNETH ROBERTS HAPPY ROBINSON MILDRED SMITH OLSON STOGNER EVELYN THORNHILL ELMA TYNES EVA LEE WHITTINGTON BOBBIE GERALD WILSON DORA BELLE WILSON MISS THELMA EDWARDS MR. W. B. GLOVER, JR. MRS. FERN MILLER fU. International Relations Club The International Relations Club under the direction of Mr. W. B. Glover Jr. was organized to facilitate the study and understanding of international rela¬ tionship. Its membership is limited to those students who have a B average for the preceding semester and who have demonstrated their interest in an Interna¬ tional Relations Club. Aurelia Cutrer, Billie Gene Felder, Edith Felder, ’Telka Guy, Paul Hoff, Willie Laird, Martha Jane Miller, Mildred Smith, N. B. Smith, Elma Tynes, Mary White, Eva Lee Whittington, Mr. W. B. Glover Jr. SPANISH CLUB BOB HACH . RAY EDWARDS . RUTH CAMPBELL . MRS. EDNA W. HEWITT . President . Vice President Secretary and Treasurer . Sponsor DONIS ALFORD RUTH CAMPBELL MARY CASSELS CLAUDIE LEE COTHERN CARROLL COTTEN AURELIA CUTRER VICTOR DENISON INA MAE EDWARDS LYNEILLE GALVANI JOHN GILBERT GRACE GODBOLD JOHN B. GREER ’TELKA GUY BOB HACH GEORGE HARKINS BETTY HOLT ELIZABETH HOWELL LUTHER LEWIS GERALD McMILLAN DAVID MOAK BOB NEUKIRCH GERALDINE NEYLAND OLIVE POWELL ATHALEE RAYBORN CHARLES RIALS FRANCES ROBERTSON NORMAN TRAVIS MARY WHITE L. D. WILLIAMS HAROLD YOUMAN MRS. EDNA HEWITT Home Economics Department Martha Jane Miller, Mary Cassels, Billie Gene Felder, Edith Felder, Irene Norman. Avanell Dykes, Happy Robinson, Catherine Markim, Elizabeth Finch, Louise Warner, Edna Martin, Bix Coney, Virgie Nelle Bearden, Vivian Brewer, Ruth Bacot. DELTA CHI THETA y GERALD McMILLAN... WALLY CAMP. CLAUDE CAMPBELL... MR. NEWTON JAMES KARY ANDREWS GEORGE BIRDSONG WALLY CAMP CLAUDE CAMPBELL GENTRY DOWLAND J. B. FARE BOB HACH WALTER HUFFMAN FRANK HURST GOLMAN LEE ERNEST LOCKETT GERALD McMILLAN DAVID MOAK BOB NEUKIRCH JACK NOECHEL LEE RAILSBACK BURKE TRAVIS HAROLD YOUMAN MR. JAMES . President . Vice President Secretary and Treasurer .. Sponsor 60 DELTA GAMMA DELTA NELLIE PRESTRIDGE . President RUBY TYNES ...Vice President . Secretary and Treasurer ... Sponsor ’TELKA GUY MRS. EDNA WATKINS HEWITT LAURA JANE ALFORD MARY LEE BARRON VIRGIE NELLE BEARDEN ANNA LLOYD BURRIS MARY BURRIS MARY KATHRYN CASSELS LILLIAN DILLON EMILY ESTESS BILLIE GENE FELDER ’TELKA GUY BETTY HOLT MARKIM EWEN YLAND NELLIE PRESTRIDGE HAPPY ROBINSON DOROTHY SANDELL TINY SANDELL GENE STAFFORD MILDRED SMITH NONA DELL SMITH EVELYN THORNHILL ELMA TYNES RUBY TYNES LOUISE WARNER MARY WHITE EVA LEE WHITTINGTON FRANCES WILSON MRS. EDNA HEWITT Debate Club Ruth Bacot, Charles Brewer, Elizabeth Finch, Bob Neukirch, Mr. W. B. Glover, Jr. Last year we did not have a debating team, and consequently, this year’s work has been ground-breaking. The team this year was composed of one sopho¬ more, Bob Neukirch, and three freshmen—Elizabeth Finch, Charles Brewer, and Ruth Bacot. They made a very creditable showing against Mississippi College and Millsaps freshmen and in the junior college tournament. Next year, with the ex¬ perience they now have, they should do even better. UK THE EYES OF SOUTHWEST The eyes of Southwest are upon ycu All the live long day. The eyes of Southwest are upon you You can not get away. Do not think you can escape them At night or early in the morn. The eyes of Southwest are upon you Till Gabriel bluws his horn. College Yells Yea team, say team We’re proud of you! Yea team fight! Say team fight! Yea team, say team Fight! Fight! Fight! Fight Song Fight ’em Pilots! Fight ’em Pilots! Plunge right through that line. Come on boys for old Southwest Is backing you this time— Rah! Rah! Rah! Hit ’em high boys, Hit ’em low boys! Don’t let them get by! We’ll make this a victory We’ll win or die! Rah! Rah! Rah! S—rah, rah, rah! 0—rah, rah, rah! U—rah, rah, rah! T—rah, rah, rah! H—rah, rah, rah! W—rah, rah, rah! E—rah, rah, rah! S—rah, rah, rah! T—rah, rah, rah! Southwest, Scuthwest, Southwest! S-O-U-T-H-W-E-S-T S-O-U-T-H-W-E-S-T S-O-U-T-H-W-E-S-T Scuthwest-Southwest-Southwest! We’re for you, we love you We’ll stick to you tight Come on Pilots, fight, fight, fight! flno G fH£ $TflFfO BD ' OJD Pr£ 5TRI 0 e !£a 5 tmckl| WHISPERING PINES STAFF THE PINE BURR VOLUMES 0 Students Given Test Frosh To Edit | By Knox Broom Next Paper flu ft seientifte test designed w hi an effort to find a successor recover what tile junior college for Editor Gerald McMillan, the [udent thinks (there has been writers of the freshman class ome question about that) about will put out the next edition of |ery thing from carers to dating, The Pine linrr. ■LSoutlm-m Student passed over This edition will be headed by mie.nr Wednesday afternoon Uv Hnilsimek, member of tils ' the dowBoanalN glv-. present staff, and Butt, Baeat, aft ihem b.v Mr. Knox Broom. outstanding member of the fresh fl ' his results of this .question- man class. aire are to be used in a doctor’s AH freshmen will be asked to Nine . nt physical for entr l school. V] In bis talk to the students, Dr, Konst commented upon the ira- prorement made in the - Missis sippi junior colleges since his la t visis some ixvaui, :r .,, A( _ other m W not a school W students B4Busrn that this PBrsNiblc for the, f jThc personnel present is N Bptano. -clarinet and sax, :hum clarinet and [ePherson Hi . M. C A. lings sfv experience takeoffs ? recent moot lug of % Rn election of officers fol gB Pe -on | semester was held. BBP newly installed group numbers: Percy McPherson, president; Paul Hoff, first vice president; M. H- The prospects of a successful Beeves, second vice-president; net season wore greatly augment- on Eubanks, Third viee-presi ed this past week with the regia- Woodie rrest ridge, secretary M tration of one Ctnu% Wa ll, Jtgr u treasurer; Pat Gulledge. jl at South ter; Ollv . Powell. pi an JjP welcome reporter; 7 w r. sponsor, B officers of the lied their posK H aide manner, nmy ' iBkjj jfiolers will ’ha X to achieve n bopA (that made by ?bf J. Warren Hiatt—clarinet and sax, ’• -trombone. h|]l.-drums. S’West Huysm Kc Land Tract jyington-.trnmp- According to Mayor .T. T. Hutch- Ihnss. ison, who is a member of the Ml. -Southwest: CoIiego«J g _pf Trust- ' B give Glenn a � rc� x- Ps- v. him? It -c:-- largely It; ■ TS|% (Bl mt each the K other , mBfJr m from wi another Hatigo the bnyi and Gen service j other ii Fowler. ele Sarii Prof. V fut recoi to com ments, I runnehq ar Jack- liefer fc F Bwug the fresh then ex pet-led P� h:y are Atycnc and Adene Bf June Dickinson. atul s •- pral others. l lt in all, it looks Like tennis Is going to bo a winning racquet (punt this season,: P. S. Prof. James says, we quote, “Pm all for it. So there Way on n girls’ prospi turning left ridge and M promising i. Ee- Prest- Eobinson, Geraid McMillan, Editor-in-chief; Leon Eubanks, Business Manager; Ruth Bacot, J. B. Fare, Martha Jane Miller, Lee Railsback, Sammy Rushing, Eva Lee Whittington. ( ALMA MATER In Southwestern Mississippi, Towering toward the sky, Proudly stands our Alma Mater As the years go by. Forward ever be our watchword, Conquer and prevail. Hail to thee, our Alma Mater All Southwest! All Hail! THE WHISPERING PINES . 1941 WHO’S ERNEST LOCKETT Most Popu lar MATTIE JOHN BUCHANAN Most Popular, Best Dressed, Most Charming WAYNE SAULS Best Dressed GEORGE HARKINS Most Typical Freshman KARY ANDREWS Most Handsome LOUISE WARNER Cutest WHO NORWOOD PRESTRIDGE Best All Round LILLIAN DILLON Best All Round PAUL HOFF Most Courteous NELLIE PRESTRIDGE Best Athlete WALTER HUFFMAN Best Athlete J. B. FARE Wittiest BETTY BAKER Most Original i Home Coming Linda Pigott, Vivian Brewer, Elizabeth Gerald, Olive Powell, Carroll Cotten, Ruth Campbell, Mattie John Buchanan, Paul Hoff, Donis Nell Thomas, Lillian Dillon, Betty Holt, Happy Robinson, Laura Jane Alford, Louise Warner, Mary Cain, Mignon Taylor, June Storm, Ava Burton Alford. Homecoming Day is an annual red letter day at Southwest. Each year more and more graduates return to mingle with former classmates and teachers, to re¬ vive memories of past days, to become acquainted with the student body, the faculty, and the new features of campus life. Homecoming this year was celebrated on November 15. Approximately one hundred and fifty former students enjoyed the activities of the day—a splendid program featuring the crowning of the Homecoming Queen, Miss Mattie John Buchanan; a tasty lunch, and a rousing good football game between the Co-Lin Wolves and the Southwest Pilots. 1. Oh “Jaw-urge.” 2. Timid, June? 3. Bob and Bix. 4. Extra curriculum. 5. Rho Car in Homecoming parade. 6. I bet my pants on Wesson. 7. Capt’n Hurst and “Baby Jane.” 8. Who’s this guy Charles Atlas ? 9. “Big Mamma” on his way to practice. 10. Mr. Glover helping Miss Thomae pack f:r vacation. 11. Sit still, Aunt Minnie. 12. Three little maids in shorts 13. Lou and her protege Dah ly. 14. Fair day. 15. “Hugger” catching at Per¬ cy Quin. 16. Scotch lassies Homecoming Day. 1. Tuesday afternoon 3:20. 2. “Food” James 3. W-O-R-K that’s what you’re here for. 4. Wooten and Linda moving home. 5. Deanie at the mike. 6. Two typical freshmen. 7. He has on trunks. 8. New Bus 9. Practice Makes Perfect. 10. “Possum-head” 11. Don’t throw the bottle down. 12. Assembling Suzabella for the homeward trek. 13. Joe-Joe. 14. Sunning 15. Inseparable as ham and eggs 1G. Waiting for a street car? 17. Homecoming for Alumni. 1. I m just a sugar hound. 2. They lived happily evei after. o. Breaking in a new pair of shoes. 4. Tot and Nona. 5. Picknicking at Percy 6. Little Donald Duck. 7. Queenie 8. “Dawson’’ Dannie and Dill 9. Flat fixing Fuzzy. 10. Oh Johnny!!! 11. Darst, I believe 12. Bat in the belfrey 13. Tutti. 14. Little Ava. 15. Pitching pennies. 16. Love is a wonderful thing 17. Watch the birdie, please THE WHISPERING PINES . 1941 o 4DV. 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When you use your range, when you want hot water, or when you need to drive away the winter’s chills, this Service is always at hand—ready and waiting for you! United Gas Service is a pioneer of Better Living in your community! The United Gas way is the path to Better Living! UNITED GAS C O R P O R A T I ■. O N HVp ■ CHRONOLOGICAL CALENDAR Sept. 9—Once more school opens; “Fuzzy” calls assembly. Sept. 12—Freshman stunt night; Hutchinson and Burris running neck and neck for beauties. Everyone in favor of cutting Cervizzi’s hair. Sept. 16—“Angel” loses teeth in football practice. Sept. 28—Majority still in favor of cutting Cervizzi’s hair. Sept. 29—Cervizzi gets hair cut. Oct. 5—Prcf. James explains technique of “cat-napping” or sleeping. Oct. 6—“Hell’s Corner” makes preparation for election—“Cricket” Gill head of ballot stuffing. Oct. 15—Prof. James teaches Education by Sears, Roebuck Catalogue. Oct. 16—Canine assists cheerleaders in pep meeting—Mattie John thrilled over bite. Oct. 21—“Stork” Lawrence withdraws—“HelPs Corner” Mourns—Dillon’s heart breaks. Nov. 2—“Angel” gets new teeth. Nov. 8—Inspection—Everyone scrubs! Nov. 14—Pep meeting—Wesson burned at practice field. Nov. 15—Mr. Glover inspects girls dormitory; chins transom to find dust; he finds it. Nov. 15—Home coming; Alumni welcomed; Pilots defeated by Wesson—no holiday, Boo! Social hour 7 to 8. Nov. 16—“Tradition Broken!” First campus dance, large attendance. Nov. 20—Thanksgiving holidays—Mr. Kenna says, “We will observe only one Thanksgiving!” Nov. 25—Special assembly called! President Kenna announces holidays are ove and everyone must Work! Work! Work! Nov. 26—Lit. classes dramatize “Paradise Lost.” Paul Biri chosen “Satan.” Dec. 6—Dedication of trees by Billie Gene—Trees dubbed “Pike and Amite.” Dec. 9—Lyceum attraction. Spanish Dancers. “Cricket” fell for the blonde. Dec. 10—“Poss” Sauls, “Doc” Travis, “Cricket Gestapo” Gill go hunting in Paul Hoff’s car; Results: wrecked car—Minus game. Dec. 14—Be sure to shop early so you will avoid the people who shop late to avoid the people who shop early. Dec. 16—Dillon and Danny coming from the rock garden loaded down with mis¬ tletoe. Tee-Hee. Dev. 20—Student body leaves for Xmas Holidays; Carlos weeps; says phooey on the cows. Jan. 1—Dawson still weeping. Jan. 12 —Lieutenant comes down with flu—“Doc” Travis administers washing powder and aspirin. Lieutenant recovers. ft Jan. 20—Roosevelt elected for third term! Everybody happy. Jan. 21—Exams start, students cram; ail flunk. Jan. 25—Stogner leaves, greatly missed by all. Jan. 27—Second Semester starts. “Fuzzy” calls assembly. Talks on pantitis and calicoitis. Announces contest on for the three couples. Guess who? Feb. 3—Mr. Kenna goes to Washington! Very excited over tall buildings. Feb. 25—Mardi Gras—several attended; “City” and Danny went as far as McComb. Mar. 3—Mr. Glover launches Ernestine—Miss Thomae gets ride. Mar. 7—Delta Gamma Delta—Mystic Knight party at Percy Quin; good time had by all despite the foggy weather which proved to be a great ad¬ vantage for some. Woodie, Quot, “No Cooperation!” Mar. 12—Spring Holidays! Mar. 14—Harkins glasses broken by “City”; for a few days he couldn’t do jus¬ tice to Hazel. Mar. 15—“Beautician” Cassels turns T. G. into glamour girl. Mar. 16—Faculty versus students in basketball game; Dillon gets revenge on Mr. Glover. April 1—Gene discovers turtle and grasshoppers in ’Telka’s bed—’Telka collapses. April 9—Sophomore party at Percy Quin! Lots of food! Big Moon and guess what?????! April 11—Senior day. Womanless wedding! Mr. Glcver was prettiest of the “girls.” April 17—Ike Willoughby makes 4 words a minute in typing. A great day! April 18—“Chief” presents Neyland with a picture. Neyland goes wild. April 26—Annual picnic at Percy Quin. April 29—“There You are-Hay “Harkins reads to speech class Milton’s “On His Blindness” which reminded him of the time when his glasses were broken. April 30—“Tot” Tynes swallows glass; survives, but definitely! May 1—“In the Spring a young man’s fancy lightly turns to thoughts of love, so Came Live with me and Be my Love” Says some of our best boy and girl friends; B. and B., K. and E., V. and G., A. and G., W. and M., or ’T.??? May 2—Listen my children and you shall hear the midnight ride of some maniac riding around the loop in a T-Model at 100 per. May 5—Lieutenant Williams decides that he can’t get any girl on the campus. May 6—Nights of all nights! Everything was thrown including utensils and boulders. 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