St Helena Extension School - Saint Yearbook (Norfolk, VA)

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StucCetit Officers: A. Lewis I). Morrison. Members; A. Ayers, A. Renzi, E. Clark, E. Bryant, M. Rudisill, B. A ' ixon, C. Ingle, B. Rehlaender. Sponsor: Mr. Klaus Schaeffer. The Student Christian Association was organized in October, 1947, through the efforts of Mr. Klaus Shaeffer. It began as a religious discussion group, considering in its programs such questions as “How do we know God?’’ and “How can we distinguish between good and evil?’’ In December, Douglas Morrison and Alvin Lewis journeyed to Atlanta, Georgia, where they represented the St. Helena group at the Atlanta Conference of Student Y. M. C. A.’s of ten Southern states. As a result of their report upon returning from the Conference, the program of the S. C. A. was modified, and Bible study became its main function. The clear understanding of various religious problems and Bible interpretations afforded by Mr. Schaeffer’s guidance, given without qualification whenev ' er “two or three were gathered together,” will remain in our memories to serve as one of the cornerstones upon which the future structure of our lives will be built. THE 1948 SAINT I 80 I

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Officers: . Stamper, S. Maddox, J. Fisher. Members: R. Wihnore, L. Barnes, J. Fisher, IF. Skelton, JV. Vaughan, J. Underwood, R. Bowles, D. Lemon, IF. McGhee, II. Newman. Sponsors: Mr. Carl Tobey and Mr. Franklin S. Kingdon. The Saint Helena Extension Roanoke Association, better known as the Roanoke Club, was organized at the beginning of the school year. The purpose of the organization was to promote closer fellowship among the students from Roanoke, and the membership was restricted to those students from Roanoke and its vicinity. The constitution of the Club was drawn up and the officers for the first semester were elected at a special meeting in October. The Club was noted for its activity and yet was undoubtedly the most secret organization at Saint Helena. The social activities for the year included a house party in Roanoke during the Christmas holidays and another one during spring vacation. Several stag parties were also held in Norfolk. The Club finished its social season with a dinner-dance held in Norfolk. SAINT HELENA EXTENSION [ 79 ]

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S cce Officer: B. Elliott. Members: W. Jones, A. Flick, C. French, D. Morrison, J. Faulkner, J. Stamper, J. Montgomery, J. Greenley, A. Renzi, H. Bradley, F. French, IF. Riley, S. Kozak, C. Ingle, M. JVebb, C. Barry. Sponsor: Mr. William Ehrman. The Biology Society was organized in February, 1948, under the direction of Mr. William Ehrman. Membership in the Society was open to all students interested in science. Several com- mittees were set up whose functions were to contact guest speakers, plan guest trips, and publicize club activities. During the year weekly meetings were held, movies on the many fields of science were shown, and lectures were given by Mr. Ehrman. A number of visiting scientists appeared before the club. The most notable guest was Dr. Nordheim, a member of the Staff at Oak Ridge and professor of physics at Duke University, who spoke on the present day pro blems of atomic energy. A field trip was conducted to a nearby shore site where the members collected specimens and made practical use of their knowledge acquired in the laboratory and lecture hall. A second field trip, made to Dismal Swamp, was the most successful venture of the entire year. This trip was made by boat through the inland canal and across Lake Drummond. The Biology Society served as an outlet for the interests of the students who were scientifically minded, giving them an opportunity to apply their school knowledge in the laboratory of nature. SAINT HELENA EXTENSION [ 81 ]