St Augustines College - Falcon Yearbook (Raleigh, NC)

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CLASS POEM We started out together, Alma Mater, dear: All of us stood together, as we now stand here,- Tho' some have left us, and now we're miles apart, We'll never forget that you gave us our start. Where'er we may be, in air, on sea, or on the land, We'll always remember your constant guiding hand: Though we may serve 'neath the red, the white and the blue To the Blue and the White we shall always be true. Within our hearts we'll carry strength and purity, And wear the shield of truth as our security: It matters not how dark the clouds may seem above, Our paths will be brightened by your unflinching love. So, to you who have kept us always by your side, To you, whose charity we know will abide May your radiant beams, forever shining bright, Continue to lead us into the paths of right. ELIZABETH C. MILLS, '44. Class Colors: GREEN AND WHITE Class Flower: WHITE ROSE G00 CLASS SONG Our work is over, Four years have rolled by. Our love, Alma Mater Will never, never die. Your ideals will haunt us And guide us on our trail,- We'll strive to keep them Our Alma Mater hail. Memories we hold dear Throughout coming years- We never shall forget them, We'll always be so near. The class of forty-four Now bids you all adieu. Our mother, St. Augustine's And Alma Mater true. Words By MARGARET ELOISE DONALDSON Music By DELORES LOUISE LEWIS.

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CLASS HISTORY As wi: SIT and soliloquise, fingering our much worn books which are really scrapbooks con- taining bits of diaries, autographs. cartoons, and souvenirs-all dated from the never-to-be for- gotten day of September 23, 1940: a panorama of memories-memories that thrill and burn are awakened. From various parts of the world hailed seventy-one green, eager, zealous and aspiring indi- viduals seeking to attain certain goals which they were to pursue for the next four years. Complying to the name of dog and undergoing a, hilarious week of freshman initiation, we finally settled down to more serious adventures. Under the guidance of the president of the Student Council we became organized with the election of the following officers: Aaron Herring- ton, president: Elsie Hunt, secretary: William McKenney, treasurer. Full of zeal and courage. we at once became active in student activities-showing our capabilities in the social clubs, choral club, dramatics and sports. In order to promote a more friendly relationship between Shaw and St. Augustine's, we sponsored a debate between the two freshman classes under the direction of Miss Baird. This was unanimously won by our class. Looking back over our first year at St. Augustine's, we can say that the fruits of our labor were obvious by the number of prizes awarded to our classmates for outstanding scholarship as well as for exemplyfying traits of manhood and character. As the fall of 1941 rolled in we were fifty in number. although some were not members of the original freshman class. Being wise fools, with a feeling of superiority. we could hardly wait to plan for the orientation of the incoming freshmen. Under the piloting of our oriicers. William McKenney, president: Elsie Hunt, secretaryg Aaron Herrington, treasurer. we soon plunged into an ocean of activities, Proving our worth to the institution, we found ourselves occupying lead- ing positions in every organization or activity in which we had soared. The high scholarship of many members of the class stood firm. During the latter part of the year we could feel the pangs of the war, for several of the male members of our class were called into active duty. At the close of this school year We selected our ofiicers for the incoming year. The following officers were elected: Aaron Herrington, president: Carolyn Jones, secretary, William McKinney, treasurer. With the clouds of war hanging over our heads we returned our junior year with more determina- tion to fulfill our obligations. Realizing the enormous decrease in size, the remaining few resolved to double their strength and courage. With Aaron Herrington leaving for the Air Force, Robert Hunt was chosen to guide us through the remaining school term, This year, feeling a need for more social activities, Annie K. Spencer founded the Veleda Society. Literary prizes were awarded to Marion Dupree, Dora Hawkins and Mattie Evans. May found us making plans for our Junior- Senior Prom, which was most successful, By this time most of the young men had already joined the armed forces. Full of zeal and ambition, we entered our senior year by first electing the following officers: Dora Hawkins, president: Dorothy Clark, secretary: and Dora Woodbury, treasurer. This cour- ageous group had decreased to twenty-three. Ever conscious of the increasing expectations and responsibilities before us, most of us become leaders in whatever activity we participated. Dorothy Clark, President of the Delany House Governmentg Ada Dance, President of the Girls Service League: Delores Lewis, President of the Zeta Sigma Rho Society: Annie Spencer, President of the Veleda Societyg Charles Stevens, Director of the Brotherhood of Saint Andrew: Carolyn Jones. President of the Big Sisters Club, and Robert Hunt, President of the Acies Club, Many other members held respected ofdces in these organizations, After four years of gallant marching for- ward, most of us still rank high in scholarship, athletics, spiritual and social activities. As our size constantly declined we still fought bravely without ceasing. Realizing our weaknesses and many faults, it may be said of us that in whatever we undertook we gave the best we had. fAlthough we gave much we received morel. And now as we complete the College chapter of our history we are happy and yet sad. We are happy to graduate and yet sad to leave so many of our friends and our Alma Mater to which we owe so much. Traveling along our separate roads of life to success, we shall always keep in mind the qualities for which Saint Augustine's stands. Class Historians-, EI.oIsI-: DoNALosoN ANNIE SPENCI-:R Am I. DANCE