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t X LbtL THE VIRGINIA KEARLEY Editor-in-Chief MARYBETH DOWNS Business Manager r Columbia Scholastic Press Assn. Virginia Intercollegiate Press Assn. Year-book of Sullins College, Virginia Park, Bristol, Va. Published by The Senior Class of Nineteen Thirty -nine RRrsTOL PTnrir r trrarv 701 (iootic Slrcct Bristol, Virginia 24201 C y l llA.i . —tuiunXu UttLS ct . . . OUR TEACHER AND OUR FRIEND, WE DEDICATE THIS, THE 1939 SAMPLER To her, we owe much. She has given us glimpses into the life of the past and has encouraged us to continue our search for knowledge. Inspired by her interest in the past, we have chosen the history of our college as our theme. So it is around her that we build the theme of this book. AND ABROAD BRISTOL BEFORE As early as the Revolutionary War, the section of Virginia and Tennessee around Bristol was the scene of many historical events and the source of many interesting stories. The most interesting event, perhaps, was con- nected with the battle of Kings Mountain. The sol- diers who went from this region to play so gallant a part in the battle gathered under the Pemberton Oak. Since that time, the soldiers of many wars, even as recently as the World War, have assembled un- der the Pemberton Oak before setting out on their dangerous missions. In his Recollections of an Old Man,” Dr. David Sullins tells us that in 1847 he passed through what is now Bristol on his way to Emory and Henry Col- Sapling Grove King ' s Meadows lege. The lumbering old stage coach in which he was riding stopped at Sapling Grove Post-Office, now known as Bristol. Where the main business part of the city now stands were the meadows of Mr. James King, a Pres- byterian minister. His house was on the Virginia and his meadows on the Tennessee side of the state line. Page 6 COLLEGE SULLINS A few years later the coming of the Virginia and Tennessee railroad helped to determine the loca- tion of the town of Bristol. It is said that the shortest and best route would have passed through Paper- ville, two or three miles east of Bristol. Mr. King entertains the surveyors. But the story goes that Mr. King had plenty of ham and eggs and Colonel Goodson, who owned the land on the Virginia side, had some fine brandy in his cellar. Both gentlemen were very hospitable, and, it is further said, the engineers who were locat- ing the road had a liking for these good things and often lodged where they were. The railroad comes to Bristol. That good ham and eggs and old rye were a deciding factor in locating the railroad— and the city — is not a known truth; but, where there had been only a little hamlet, a city began to grow. People came from far and near to grow with the city. Among them was Dr. David Sullins, a Methodist minister who came to preach at a little church on Lee Street. Dr. Sullins passes through Sapling Grove on his way to Emory and Henry. Page 7 The Dr. David Sullins tells us, in his Recol- lections of an Old Man, that when he came to Bristol in 1868 he found here Mrs. Lou Chanceaulme, the widow of a former Hol- ston Conference M. E. preacher, conducting a school for boys and girls. Dr. Sullins, who had been teacher as well as preacher, assisted her in her work from time to time. Some of the thoughtful business men of the town, seeing the need of a good academy, suggested that Mrs. Sullins College Chanceaulme and Dr. Sullins open a school together under the name of the Mountain View High School. Mrs. Chanceaulme was to be lady prin- cipal, and Dr. Sullins was to be headmaster, managing the business department and do- ing what teaching he could in connection with his pastorate. In making preparations for the school, they rented what was then known as the James King property, which stood on the hill just above the location chosen a little later for the old Sullins. The property consisted of a large, old- fashioned family residence and two other good-sized brick houses in the yard near by, and four acres of land for a truck-patch. With three assistants. Dr. Sullins and Mrs. Chanceaulme conducted an academic department, with music and art. The en- rollment included twenty boarding pupils from a distance. A little later friends of the school bought three acres of land for school purposes and built a modest, good house of brick, two stories high, with chapel and recitation The original college building, which was erected in 1869. It was divided into a chapel, music rooms, dormitory rooms, and parlor. After the addition of other buildings, it was used as the college chapel until the old Sullins burned. Page 8 was established in 1870 by DR. DAVID SULLINS who was its president from 1870 to 1880. rooms below and rooms for boarding pupils above. Dr. Sullins himself bought two acres just between the school property and Cumberland Street, and built a plain wooden house of eight or nine rooms, with dining room and kitchen in the basement. With this house and the upper story of the new school building they were able to accommodate fifty boarders. In 1870, the school opened in its own buildings with an enrollment of about forty boarding pupils and over a hundred day pupils, many of whom were from a distance boarding in town. And the trustees called the school Sullins College. As the years passed, the enrollment increased and new buildings were added — a north wing and a south wing to the old building and in 1899, a splen- did new four-story building. And then, near the end of the Christmas holidays in 1915, the Old Sul- lins burned to the ground. Above: The Old Sullins burns. At Left: The Main building of the old Sul- lins College, erected in 1899. Before the erection of this building, two wings had been added to the original building. Page 9 and this is the Sullins of On September 27, 1917, the new Sullins College opened. Situated in Virginia Park, about a mile out of Bristol, it has grown from three buildings on a thirty-five acre campus to thirteen buildings on a two hundred sixty-nine acre campus. DR. WILLIAM E. MARTIN . . . who was closely associ- ated with the old Sullins, was a moving force in the build- ing of the new Sullins. He has been its beloved presi- dent since its opening in 1917 . FOREWORD It is with hope and pride that we, the Sampler staff of 1939, present this book to you — a hope that you will like the book and a pride in the accomplish- ments of our college during fhese sixty-nine years. In recording, in picture and story, the events of this past year, we have tried to suggest the back- ground and the influences which have made fhe Sullins of today. We hope, too, that we have caught something of fhe spirif of Sullins College fhat if may live for you in fhe years fo come. CONTENTS Current History « Administration Civic Organization « Who ' s Who The Populace WmSiHi The record of one year at Sullins must, of necessity, include ac- counts of a wide variety of activities, ranging all the way from a sandwich and a coke” at the Hut to the birthday dinners and the for- mal banquets at the Hotel Bristol, or from Lake Day in the Fall to the formiol Proms in the Spring. With its 269-acre campus, Sullins naturally places the emphasis on out-of-door life. Sullins girls hike and ride, swim and play tennis. Sometimes they study and write letters on the campus. Sometimes they just loaf. On almost any sunny afternoon, one may find a group of them on the Hut steps. From the opening of the college in the Fall until the final days of the Commencement period, they follow a well-balanced plan of work and recreation, including many social occasions both formal and informal. The girls at the old Sullins en- joyed many of the things that we enjoy: basket-ball, tennis, dates with the King College boys, parties, forbidden feasts after lights out! View from Sullins in 1917. View from Sullins today. Page 16 Sullins students and alumnae are always welcome guests in the Martin home. From the Main Building we may look beyond the Campus to Bristol and the Holston Mountains. Page 18 Page 19 Study in sunlight. In the early days of Fall the Campus provides many delightful retr eats in which to write those important letters home. Page 20 West Wing is the home of the High School students — and the Library. Page 21 1 Page 22 IN HIG A H SPIRITS WE BEGI NEW YEAR AT SUL N LINS We arrive — and eagerly await our friends. In turning through one of Miss Miller ' s history books, we see that In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue. Of more recent importance, we see in turning through Sampler 1939 that In September ' 38, Sullins opened her gate. There was also Miss Turner, an old girl back to assist in music; Mrs. Burns and her talkative daughters; Miss Simmons; Miss Mast; Miss Goodman; and Mr. Martin. Or is it Admiral Martin? Down through the ages — There ' must be some mistake, for now it seems like mere days since September fourteenth. But then, in retrospect, we find that it has been ages — well, nine school months is a part of ages. It is these ages that make our pages. a word she says. I call her Floyd Gibbons, are heard. From the other half comes the complaint, My roommate is from Georgia. I was late to din- ner waiting for her to tell me that the bell had rung. The confusion, bustle, and excited spirits lasted far into the night. Martha Donald, Nancy Peebles, and Mary Jane Aston helped it along by get- ting in at two-thirty in the morning. Thus was laid the scene for the Mrs. Cowden, I want you to meet Martha Donald episode. Our newcomers included not only students but many hostesses and teachers. There was Miss Lampkin, who gave Sullins a compliment the first day she was here by saying that this school has the friendliest spirit of any school which she had attended or visited. Through these gates came not only the most beautiful girls in the world — quote courtesy Ziegfield — but girls from all over the country. The railroad station and the front hall took turns at being the greatest scene of confusion. Number forty-eight, commonly known as the three o ' clock train, brought back scads of old girls and more new ones. Wasn ' t it great to see some of those back who were so positive last May that they wouldn ' t be back? The new girls were a sight with tears in their eyes and bouquets of flowers in their arms. Shall we ever forget Audrey Buchanan ' s bunch? After getting out to the college, each one became her roommate ' s chief topic of interest. Frequent cries of My roommate ' s a Yankee, and I can ' t understand dr. and Mrs. Martin greet us. Page 23 We go to Dean Metts ' office to register for our classes. In the home department, Mis. Cowden was new in Senior Wing, and Mrs. Cuniff on third floor. Junior Wing, where she had the hard job of holding Mar- garet Kerr, Blossom Bankhead, and a few others down. Other new hostesses included Mrs. Robinson on second floor. Junior Wing, and Mrs. Collins and Miss Wilkerson in High School Wing. Mrs. Johnston was the new supervisor of dormitories. Next day, the line in front of Dean Metts ' office was longer than the one Jim — or Bill or Jack — handed out this summer. Many, wiser than others, registered early and then went shopping. Pretty soon new curtains, pennants, lamps, signs, and picture galler- ies made the rooms livable. The get-together at the Hut was the first all-school social of the year. This party, sponsored by Mrs. And then to the Hut , where we relax and become acquainted with our fellow students. Then to the Student Bank and the Bookstore to deposit our money and buy supplies. Zachry, was put on by the various state groups. Each state gave a stunt. There were many meller drammers, but Patsy McCann ' s Georgia Peach won the first prize. Sally Lee let us in on that super singing of hers, and Nancy Peebles gave a humorous reading. It certainly was fun at the Hut that night. The old girls took time out to notice the new fur- niture and the other new decorations of the loafing ground. Miss Lampkin, the new dancing teacher, led the girls in a folk dance and recited some poetry which she had composed. Time passed on as time will, and even the new girls became accustomed to the routine. In their first day of full-time classes, the Juniors had to sit down again after discovering that quaint custom of ringing half-period bells. They learned that at Sullins one rises with the rising bell at seven o ' clock — or, if her roommate doesn ' t awaken her, waits until the seven-thirty bell rings for breakfast. They learned also that first-period classes begin at eight o ' clock, and that chapel begins at nine-fifty. In chapel, they soon become aware that Dr. Martin ' s chief interest, next to the Sullins girls and — just pos- sibly — horses, is current events. Even the most uninterested soon came to realize that the problems of the outside world have their significance in the life of a Susie Smith at Sullins. After leaving classes, every one found it the nec- essary and proper thing to make a trip to the Book- store. Here she bought not only the materials and books needed for work but also many attractive Page 24 pennants, bracelets, and other articles marked with the college seal. While in the bookstore, the girls opened accounts in the college bank. During these past months they have made many trips down there, asking Mr. Harry hopefully and sometimes doubtfully, How much money do I have in the bank? On Saturday, September 17, came Lake Day — or, more appropriately. Play Day. The soft-ball game between the old girls and the new girls proved to be no less exciting than the World Series. The old girls were victorious by a slight margin, the final score being 18 to 17. Dr. Martin nobly helped each side by letting the Babe Ruth in him predominate as he got several home runs across for each. We line up for supper on Lake Day. Three tennis courts on the hilltop were filled with enthusiasts as Helen Sears and Peggy White downed two Juniors. Eleanore Heeman and Isabel Bullock followed their example and defeated the high school players. On Lake Sycamore canoe racing took place. Adella and Betty Jaspert showed their prowess, but Dr. Martin and Miss Granberry were close seconds. Eleanor Mabry, Annabelle Dean, Wese Miller, and Katherine Taylor were good lasts. Maybe they didn ' t know that only two people in a canoe is the general custom in canoe racing. Riding and swimming were also enjoyed by the sportswomen, but the real climax of the day was the barbecue supper. Late arrivals looked hope- fully for friends in the long line. The ride back to Canoeing is one of the favorite sports on Lake Day. the hill in the truck was a happy if somewhat bumpy one. That night all the Juniors who weren ' t too tired rushed off to the King College football game. The somewhat wiser Seniors stayed at home and talked things over. This was but the first of many picnics and outings which we enjoyed during the Fall. On October 4, for instance. Dr. Martin gave a picnic at the Pine Cone. The picnic was an enjoyable one, even though Becky, Honce, Kearley, and a few others did get lost in the woods, almost missing the picnic supper. Dr. Martin tried to get every one to walk home, but the girls preferred to wait for George and the truck and bounce home. Even in our first days at college — or should we say especially in our first days at college? — the post- office was one of our favorite haunts. There Mary rules supreme, giving us our mail at eleven o ' clock Picnics at the Pine Cone are popular Fall events. Page 25 in the morning and again at four o ' clock in the afternoon. We certainly do watch the grand- father clock in the hall closely as these hours approach. Some of us emerge from the postoffice laden with letters and packages. Others merely dust their postoffice boxes and con- sole themselves with the thought that maybe their roommates have al- ready got their mail. Every one, both students and members of the faculty, was enter- tained at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Martin on Sunday afternoon, Septem- ber 18, with an informal tea. Mary is one of our best friends. (P. S. She gives us our mail.) We can hardly wait to open our letters from home — and elsewhere. The friendly atmosphere of the Martin home went a long way to- ward preventing the homesickness that might have come upon us on that first Sunday afternoon. Then, too, each of us made several new friends, for each Senior escorted a group of new girls to the tea. With Sunday night came the first Vesper service of the year. These simple, yet inspiring services mean a great deal to the religious life of Sullins. Mr. Paul Worley, a young Methodist minister who has been a favorite with the Sullins girls for some time, presented the first message. His talk about the responsibility of the individual made an appropriate beginning for the new year. Mr. Worley took his text from the following poem, which he quoted: We all enjoy Mrs. Martin ' s teas. But we were not limited to the campus for our enjoyment of the beauty of Fall in the mountains. Those of us who wished might take trips to places of interest. There was, for instance, the trip to the Great Ships sail east, and ships sail west While the self-same breezes blow; It ' s the set of the sails, And not the gales. That determines the way they go. Like ihe winds of the sea Are the ways of fate. As we journey along through life. It ' s the set of the soul That determines the goal And not the calm nor the strife. The Vested Choir, which was to contribute so much to these services throughout the year, made its first appearance on this occasion. As the Fall went on, we found ourselves making many new friends, with whom we strolled about the campus, enjoying its many beautiful trees and flow- ers, as well as the view of the not-so-far distant mountains. Page 26 Sullins party as much as anything on the trip, for they were dressed in colonial costumes, and conducted people about the town in carriages drawn by horses. Other interesting cities visited were Lexing- ton, Richmond, Yorktown, and Appomattox. Along came September 24. Along came Rhoda Mae Steele, Marjorie Ayers, and Mary Virginia Ward. Along came Don Bestor. They all add up to the Fall Prom, our first outstanding social activity, which was sponsored by the Sampler staff. For this dance, the dining room was espe- cially attractive in its decorative coloring of Some times we study on the Campus — and sometimes we just , „ r ,i r- ' it , rich autumn flowers from the Sulims gardens. dream. The girls taking the trip were Sara Clements, Marian Bankhead, Marian Bell, Judy Ritter, Jeanette Salzer, Bettie Middleton, Alice White, Betty Gene Young, Jean Daker, Eleanore Hee- man, Frances Lister, Marjorie Hoffman, Trula Wells, and Nona Pearsall. They were accompanied by Miss Hattie Mae Wilkerson, High School hostess, and Miss Mary Weber. And there was the trip that Lane Carlson, Jane Adams, Lucky Chance, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Osborne, and daughter Amelia made to Williamsburg and other points in Eastern Vir- ginia a little later. The group first visited Jam,estown and from there went to Williamsburg. The guides in Williamsburg impressed the members of the Moie often, we stroll about enjoying the trees and the flowers. Smoky Mountain National Park early in October. Several cab-loads of girls went on this trip. The caravan journeyed to the village of Norris, where lunch vras served, and then to Norris Dam and the old eighteenth-century grist mill nearby. A hasty tour of the campus of the University of Tennessee caused a few minutes of excitement. Gatlinburg, reached at sundown, was the end of the day ' s journey. Starting again on Monday morning, the group journeyed into the Great Smokies, viewing the beautiful scenery. They ate lunch at the Indian Reservation, and on their way home, visited Biltmore, the beautiful Vanderbilt estate near Asheville, North Garolina. In addition to the many young men from Bristol and towns near by, there were many representatives of well-known Southern colleges among the guests at this first dance. Among the colleges represented were Virginia Military Institute, Virginia Polytechnic Institute, Washington and Lee University, King Col- lege, and the Universities of Tennessee, Virginia, Alabama, Georgia, and Oklahoma. The mixture of sweet and hot music by Don Bestor, famed dance maestro, and his orchestra was greatly enjoyed by all the jitterbugs in attendance. Janie Cooper, having stumped her toe, appeared Page 27 Jane is ready to have a good time at the first dance. on crutches, But Janie ' s friend, D. Bestor,” helped to console her by dedicating several numbers to her. It didn ' t take long for the nev girls to get the swing of things— -or should we say the cut of things? Just ask the Seniors. One might think that Vivian Vogue, Helen Harper, and Betty Bazaar were present, for practically every- body and her sister had their hair piled on top of their heads. A few die-hards let their tresses cover their necks. As usual, the dance ended too soon, but feasts in the rooms began soon afterwards. Watch your weight, Susie! If you eat too much while you are talking over this dance and telling what he said you will have to diet before the next dance comes around. The combination of picnics, teas on the lawn — wiih all the good things Miss Bertha prepares for us, and midnight spreads is likely to defeat the most determined dieter. About this time the campaigning began. Why? Because it ' s election time at Sullins. Contrary to the custom in most elections there was no mudslinging (it ' s been awfully dry here), so the elections came off with little or no friction. Frances Adams was elected president of the Sen- ior Class. The other Senior officers elected were Annie Laura Beckmann, vice-president; Florence Bradshaw, treasurer; and Dodo Davies with her quote refreshing personality end of quote, secretary. We hoped that with this new office Dodo would acquire dignity and not fall up the steps every day. The Juniors elected Betty Joyce Cole, president; Nancy Peebles, secretary; and Dorothy Jackson, treasurer. Later in the year, Jane Jackson was elected vice-president. The High School officers elected were Nancy Idell, president; Eleanor Townsend, vice-president; and Anna Sue Wallace, secretary-treasurer. Ruth Bryan Rohde, daughter of William Jennings Bryan, came to Bristol on October 6, and spoke to us at the Virginia High School. Mrs. Rohde was intro- duced by Mrs. Martin. She talked about This Busi- ness of Diplomacy and about Greenland. More of our Seniors came to visit us about this time. Helaine Goodpasture, Chris Miller, and Jean Walsh came back to see Kat Hines, their old suite- mate. Just a week before, Little Anne Cole and Betty Waldron had paid their respects to their Alma Mater. It seems as if we have the nicest surprises every week. Rose Bampton, the beautiful young concert artist, came to Bristol on October 10. She is one of the youngest stars of the Metropolitan Opera Company and is considered one of the most beautiful of our women singers. We enjoyed her very much, for she has an un- usually beautiful voice. She sang arias from great Don Bestor ' s music makes the dance an extra-special one. Page 28 It ' s fun to have tea on the lawn. operas for us, but she also sang, with beauty and charm, many of the simpler songs. The members of the faculty in the Music and Expression departments gave their annual recital on Friday, October 14. Those of us who heard the recital last year were quite prepared for the beauty and brilliance of the program, but even we received a delightful surprise in the harp solos played by Mrs. Mary Luter Wright, a new member of our faculty. The Seniors entertained the Juniors v.hth a lovely reception on Sunday, October 16, from seven-thirty until nine-thirty. The reception was held in the Sen- ior dining room, which was artistically decorated with autumn leaves. The tea tables were centered with colorful ar- rangements of fruit, and burning tapers cast soft lights on the girls in their lovely evening gowns. The guests were received by Mrs. W. E. Martin, Mrs. Janie M. Baskervill, Mrs. Walter Cowden, Miss Ruth V. Milbrandt, Miss Amanda H. Miller, Miss Bess Ava Guthrie, Mrs. Wharton Cheairs, Mrs. G. L. Robinson, Mrs. Fay Cuniff, Margaret Etchison, Frances Adams, and Betty Joyce Cole. Dainty sandwiches and cakes, coffee, tea, nuts, and candies were served by the Seniors. The com- mittee in charge of th e arrangements for this tradi- tional event included Margaret Etchison, chairman, Eleanor Mabry, Isabel Bullock, Martha Minhinnette, and Mary Anne Davant. A word of appreciation is also due to Mrs. Cow- den, who was largely responsible for the artistic decorations, and to the students and teachers in Home Economics, who prepared the delicious re- freshments. We see by the bulletin board that Tich has been elected president of the Student Council. Maybe Tich will be able to hold fourth floor down — or it it up? The social butterflies have dusted off their wings and made a flight to the Washington and Lee open- ing dances. They laughed and played heartily with their friend, Paul Whiteman. For further informa- tion see Jinny Fox, Lenore Warner, Ruth Riley, Rosa- lie Ann Meador, Janet Smith, Deanie, and Mrs. Cuniff. Another group took in the V. P. 1. opening dances at about the same time. Kay Litton led the figure. And they all seem to be enjoying themselves — and each other. Page 29 Baautiful girls and beautiful bouquets make our flower show. Sue Wimbish, Maryjane Metz, Margaret Ann Ram- sey, Jean Jennings, Betty Peters, Toddy, Janet Hartz, Patte Henderson, and Mrs. Cuniff were among those present. The first student recital, given on Friday evening, October 21, revealed the fact that we have a great deal of talent in our midst. The program, which included piano, organ, and vocal solos, concluded with Estudianta (Lacome), sung by a chorus of forty-six voices. Miss Dorothy Turner played the accompaniments for the soloists. Miss Edith Wenger joined Miss Turner to accompany the Chorus. Mr. Miller di- rected the Chorus. The complete program follows. Scarf Dance - Chaminade I Love Life Mary Sumners Mnnna-7.nrra Scotch Poem __ __ Eloise Davis MacDowell Canto Soainato Elaine Norton Marchesi The Angelus Martha Minhinnette Massenet Morning Ruth Bachman Speaks Adelaide Lawler Piachmaninoff The Star Arlene Hoy -Rogers Toccata Juanita Webster . Kinder The Sleigh Ann Phillips Kountz Mary L. Miller The Heart and the Rain Neidlinger Mazurka Marie Elliott Godard Just Been WondTing Marjorie Handwerk Canning Estudianta Mary Robertson Lacome Chorus Isn ' t it nice to have such an array of talent in school? Take, for instance, Sally Lee and Mary- beth Downs. Sally, the deep-throated Texan, pre- sents a program of songs and piano selections over WOPI — our local radio station — each Monday and Thursday. Mackie sings each Tuesday over the same station. Marian Hager is her accompanist. On Wednesday evening, October 26, the Smith Floral Company entertained us with a flower show. Flowers for all occasions were modeled by nineteen girls, and new ideas as to how and when to wear flowers were illustrated. The bridal bouquets were especially lovely. Bar- bara Sobel and Ruth Riley made charming brides. Others who took part in the flower show were Frances Adams, Marie Elliott, Isabel Rainer, Anita Roberts, Elsie Lou Robinson. Terry Wessels, Gladys Galloway, Emma D. Shel- ton, Adella Jaspert, Shirley Ann Waters, Sara Jane Putman, Lucia Bellinger, Rowena Woods, Sarah Col- lins, Betty Sisk, and Sarah Camp. Betty McCollum, Lillian Rhodes, and Isabel Rainer represen ted the Sampler and the Reflector at the twelfth annual convention of the Virginia In- tercollegiate Press Association, held at Mary Wash- ington College, Fredericksburg, on October 28 and 29. With the Virginia Interment representatives, they drove to Fredericksburg as the guests of Mr. F. Blair Preston of the King Printing Company. Our representatives and Mr. F. Blair Preston leave for Fredericksburg, where they attend the annual convention of V. I. P. A. Page 30 I I The annual black-and-white ball is, cs usual, a great success. The Reflector was awarded first place among the Junior College newspapers, and the Sampler second place among Junior College annuals. We celebrate our birthdays — if we were born in September or October. They started arriving early in the day. Who? Why, the dates for the Black and White Ball. This dance, sponsored by the Senior Class on October 29, attracted young men from far and near. Frankie Reynolds ' orchestra was in the groove for this dance. Frankie lived up to the admirable reputation he made for himself at Mardi Gras last year. The gym looked plenty neat in the black and white color scheme. At one end of the gym was a scene representing a Southern plantation. Not far away, a boy and a girl were silhouetted against a white background. The ducks in the pool enjoy visitors too. At the opposite end of the gym, a colored mammy carried a basket of cotton on her head, and an old darky played a banjo. In order to complete the ef- fect, most of the guests wore either black or white. On Sunday evening, October 30, instead of the usual Vesper Service, we enjoyed one of Mr. Loomis ' organ recitals. As we sat quietly in the twilight chapel, he played many beautiful and familiar com- positions. On October 31, the girls whose birthdays occur in September or October were guests of honor at a birthday dinner. Pumpkins, leaves, cornstalks — all suggestive of Hallowe ' en — decorated the dining room. Place cards and napkins also featured the Hallowe ' en season. Informal singing and the Sullins orchestra fur- nished entertainment. Lane Carlson presided over the drums. Marian Hager, Sally Lee, and Mary Robertson sang. On November 1, she went riding down the ave- nue. Who? Why, Janie Cooper. Need we men- tion that the journey was completed by a ride back in the ambulance? Yes, that was the night of Janie ' s bicycle accident. The florists put in an extension garden to the infirmary. Still, it wasn ' t much fun, was it, Janie? Early in November, Mary Rosenthal and Mildred Royster journeyed to Cincinnati to participate in the annual convention of the Associated Collegiate Press. Both girls are members of the Reflector staff. Page 31 There ' s real melodrama in the Curry Club production, Gold in the Hills. Before the meeting started, they made a tour of the city, including a visit to the University of Cincin- nati and to the Times-Star building. While there they attended round table discussions and heard many distinguished speakers. They brought back many ideas for the improvement of the Reflector. In the Sullins auditorium on November 2, for one night only, the Curry Club presented “Gold in the Hills, or The Dead Sister ' s Secret. This nineteenth- century melodrama by J. Frank Davis was produced under the direction of Mrs. Harry H. Martin. The theme of the play was that of the simple country girl apparently caught by the wiles of the city slicker. The plot thickened noticeably in the opening lines of the play and was not thinned until three stirring acts had been completed. We chatter a bit as we gather for the Junior-Senior banquet. Katherine King played the simple country girl in a convincing manner. Helen Sears scored a hit with her portrayal of John Dalton, Nature ' s nobleman, who arrived just in time to save Nell and the old homestead. Mary Brooks, as the city slicker, was a typi- cal villain, even to the little black mustache, diamond rings, and arrogant swagger. Florence Weintraub played the forceful and domineering housekeeper with spirit. Nancy Idell as Barbara Stanley, Nell ' s young and in- nocent sister, wrung the hearts of her hearers with her interpretation of I cannot sing the old songs. Hiram Stanley, Nell ' s father, old and gray and bent with age, was well portrayed by Melba Isbell. The scene in Big Mike ' s beer garden was, per- haps, the most colorful. Patsy McCann was aided in her portrayal of Big Mike by a drooping mustache. The actions of the Bowery swells drew many laughs. Sally Lee as Rose Robinson brought cheers from her audience. Anne Ward as Pete the Rat was as mean a swindler as one would care to meet, and Cecilia Pflanze created a most convincing character as Old Kate. These players were ably supported by a large and talented cast. Mildred Royster, suave and smil- ing in tails and top hat, was the speaker of the prologue. Susannah Wimbish, as the company man- Betty Cole, Junior President, proposes a toast to the Seniors. Page 32 Miss Blackwell and her Bible students present a series of lovely tableaux. ager, gave the typical between-acts announcements of the good old days of the melodrama. Clever stage business, excellent make-up, costum- ing, and stage sets contributed to the success of the play. The responsive audience broke into cheers at the sight of the hero and hissed at the appearance of the villain. The applause which resounded after the final curtain was proof of the play ' s success. The Juniors were hostesses at the beautiful Junior- Senior banquet held in the Crystal Ballroom of the Hotel Bristol on Monday evening, November 21. The theme of the banquet was the success of Sullins graduates. The decorations were in the col- lege colors, maroon and gold, and the favors were little maroon-and-gold booklets containing the Sul- lins Who ' s Who, the menu, and a list of the officers of each class. Betty Joyce Cole, Junior Class president, intro- duced the speakers: Mrs. Baskervill, Mrs. Martin, Mr. William Martin, Dean Metis, Susannah Wimbish, Lucia Bellinger, Mildred Royster, and Mary Cather- ine Sullins. Frances Adams, Senior Class president. concluded the program with a description of the ideal Sullins girl of 1939. Bible scenes in costume were presented by Miss Edith S. Blackwell and her class in Bible during the Vesper service on Sunday evening, December 4. The period of the Patriarchs was represented by Mary Anne Davant in an account of Rebecca ' s Court- ship. Life in Egypt was described by Cecilia Pflanze as Miriam, the sister of Moses. Three impressive scenes pictured the period of the Judges: Marjorie Hoffman and Frances Qualls as the Prophetess Deborah and Joel the Deliverer; Edith Ratcliffe and little Alice Marie Rouse as Han- nah and the child Samuel; and Sarah Jane Putman, Mary McCord Galloway, and Louise Howell as Ruth, Orpah, and Naomi. The period of the Kings was represented by El- eanor Mabry as David, the shepherd boy; and the period of the Divided Kingdom was most impres- sively portrayed by Miss Blackwell and little Amelia Osborne as the Shunammite widow and her little son. During the latter scene Mary Robertson sang a lament. The period of the Captivity was represented by a living picture, the Waters of Babylon. Those taking part in this picture were Jean Daker, Mary Ann Mitchell, Julia Warren, Susannah Wimbish, Amelia Osborne, and Alice Marie Rouse. As Miss Struble sang the Ave Maria, Virginia Giles and Sara Jane Putman portrayed the Annuncia- tion. The audience sang Silent Night as Virginia Giles posed the final picture in this series, that of the Madonna and the Child. The High School banquet was held early in De- cember in the Crystal Ballroom of the Hotel Bristol. The High School girls enjoy their annual banquet. Page 33 Dr. Martin leads us all in singing Silent Night . Helen Sears, who achieved an excellent character- ization of the carpenter. These players were ably supported by Patsy Mc- Cann, Evelyn Ann Bradsher, and Sally Lee as the shepherds; Anne Davis, Susannah Wimbish, and Anne Ward as the three Wise men; Mary Brooks as Herod; and Martha Minhinnette, Elaine Norton, Patte Henderson, Virginia Smith, Jeanne Albright, Isabel Bullock, and Margaret Ann Ramsey. The Villagers ' Club sponsored the pre-holiday dance. For this occasion, the gymnasium was beau- tifully decorated. The windows, with tapering white candles in front of the grilled bars, lent a cathedral- The pre-holiday dance, sponsored by the Villagers ' Club, is a gala occasion. like effect; and the wreaths at either end of the room suggested the Christmas season. Just inside the upstairs entrance, a Christmas tree with glittering ornaments greeted the guests. The Until the eagerly awaited Santa appears. The Curry Club presents the York Nativity Play. The guests included Dr. and Mrs. W. E. Martin, Mrs. Janie M. Baskervill, Dean and Mrs. D. L. Metis, Miss Jane Gregg, High School sponsor. Miss Margaret Mast, Miss Nancy Carr, Miss Imogene Claiborne, Miss Hattie Mae Wilkerson, and Mrs. Collins. The Christmas theme was suggested by silver bells, blue candles, and centerpieces of silvered ivy leaves and pine needles. Nancy Idell, president of the High School, wel- comed the guests. After the banquet, every one went to see The Great Waltz at the Paramount theater. On December 7, the Curry Club presented The York Nativity, a miracle play based on translations from the York cycle. The story of the Nativity, taken directly from the Bible, was fold by the narrators, Katherine King and Mildred Royster. Mary, the mother of Jesus, was beautifully por- trayed by Sara Jane Putman. Joseph was played by Page 34 We have a party for the servants, who sing negro spirituals for us. It was not an unusual sight to see Phyllis and Shally stop a little boy and ask him what he wanted for Christmas, then rush to one of the stores. It looked as if many girls bought their toys early so that they could play v ith them longer. You should have seen Marie and Gigi with their wagon. As the seventy-nine children, starry eyed and happy, walked into the chapel, they saw a stage filled to capacity with a brightly lighted tree and seventy-nine boxes or wagons filled with toys and warm clothing. While they waited for Santa, Dr. Martin led them in singing Joy to the World and other Christmas songs. When the jingling of bells was heard, how- ever, all eyes turned to the door through which Santa appeared. After Santa had greeted them and asked about their schools, he led them in singing first America and then Silent Night. Then, with the aid of Miss Blackwell, who has sponsored the Christmas tree for Every one enjoys the Christmas dinner. Mr. Miller directs the carol singing. dance was well attended and greatly enjoyed by every one. On Sunday evening, December 17, students and teachers in the college took part in the community presentation of Handel ' s Messiah, directed by Mr. Miller of the Sullins Music Department. Ith yuth like Hebbin. Yes, it is just like Heaven when the underpriv- ileged children of Bristol enjoy the warm building of Sullins and the even warmer hearts of the Sullins girls — to say nothing of the warm, sturdy clothing and the toys they receive. The children enjoy their treat, too. All week long up to December 12, enthusiastic girls shopped for their Christmas children. Beauts, Phoebe, and Marion continued their shopping even later than usual, for only at the last minute did they rush in, pulling a huge wagon behind them. Page 35 twenty years, and members of her Bible and Art History Classes, Santa distributed not only the gift boxes but also bags of candy and fruit. Then the mothers took their children into the halls and parlors, where they unwrapped the gifts. Nancy Peebles could almost have had a date with her child. He was almost as large as she; so they played football. Some of the children were shy, but others were in their glory. Marge Honce ' s little ruffian had a fine time kicking his new football around in the red parlor. Mackie ' s Gladys Miller took the place by storm with her English accent. At eight-thirty the children left with happy smiles on their faces because of the good time they had had and because of the gifts they were carrying home. The girls were smiling too, but it was a rather queer smile as they realized how much happiness they had given with so little effort. We like the servants! That ' s why we give the party and have the tree lor them at the Hut every Christmas. This year the tree was sponsored by Mrs. Zachry, assisted by the Georgia girls. The children of the servants were there, and every one received gifts. The grown people received individual gifts from the girls as well as gifts of money from both students and teachers. Then, to show us their appreciation, they sang for us — quaint negro spirituals as well as the more familiar Christmas songs. Keyed to the highest pitch of excitement, we en- tered the chapel on Thursday afternoon just before dinner to enjoy the carol singing. The chapel was appropriately decorated with the Christmas tree in the .background and candle light casting a soft glow over the singers. The Christmas dinner was served after the carol singing. The girls whose birthdays occur in Decem- ber were the honored guests. The spirit of Christmas prevailed in the dining room. The decorations were in keeping with the season, and every one sang Jingle Bells and carols. After dinner, the students adjourned to the chapel, where every one sang Christmas carols. This pro- gram was sponsored by the Virginia Club. The servants sang Silent Night and Jesus is Risen. Dan played harmonica solos, and David sang Ave Maria. The quartet sang The Animal Fair. The servants concluded their part of the pro- gram with Swing Low, Sweet Chariot. ' Twas the night before Christmas vacation, and all through the school — we laughed and played. Wasn ' t it fun, though, trying to pack, hunting up the clothes we had lent out, and chasing after Mr. Os- borne to get our trunks off? Friday, December 15, finally came. We think it must have taken the long way ' round, though. Con- fusion, cabs, goodbyes, and Merry Christmas be- gan at seven in the morning with Izzy Helmly and ended at seven-thirty in the evening with Dotty Brazel on the last train out. The American History class deserves a line or two for its performance on that last day. The papers read were just grand, weren ' t they, Miss Miller? The two-ten just pulled away — hours pass — the five-fifteen pulled out — more hours pass — there goes the seven-thirty. We ' re gone! See you next year! P.S. Anne Lewis and Mary Upchurch got left in Knoxville. Page 36 Each season lends the Campus a new beauty. Every one hurried out to play in the snow. Page 38 Some one is in danger of getting hit by a snowball. This tree wears its snowblooms proudly. Page 39 Page 40 AFTER THE HOLIDAYS COME MIDYEARS AND MARDI GRAS Have you forgotten so soon? It wasn ' t much longer than soon that we at- tempted to put our glorious holidays in the backs of our minds. But some of those Christmas stories per- sisted for weeks, and weren ' t they good ones? It seems that we gained a few and lost a few in the Christmas rush. Our newcomers were Mr. Leggette, Adelaide Hargrave, Jackie Kennedy, Jane Overstreet, and Bonnie Joy Snodgrass. Mention should be made, of course, of those who left us for the ranks of marriage. How ' bout that, Mitzi Otey and Beauts Potishman? It didn ' t take us long to get back in the swing of things, for on Friday evening, Lisa Parnova gave a dance recital at the Paramount Theater. Miss Parnova, famed dancer of America and European countries, was greeted by a most enthusiastic audi- ence. Equally at home with the classic dances, in inter- pretations in the modern idiom, and as a choreogra- pher, she is regarded by critics as one of the out- standing dancers now before the public. We liked her because she was so graceful and charming and because she seemed to enter com- pletely into the spirit of the many types of dances she interpreted. Other kinds of community concerts — or should they be called Swing Sessions? — sprang up as soon as trunks containing electric vies and new records arrived. All the new radios added to our musical confusion. On Tuesday evening, January 10, many of us went to see the members of the Clare Tree Major Company in Peter Pan at the Virginia High School. There Peter Pan himself, Wendy, and the other charming characters of Barrie ' s immortal play came to life again. The Hoofprints Club made another imprint on the pages of their well-known log when, on Janu- ary 15, they entertained the other students and the members of the faculty with a reception in their new clubhouse. Receiving were Miss Marie Stevens, riding in- structor, Betty Sisk, and the club officers: Marybeth Downs, Helen Tichenor, Nancy Idell, Patte Hender- son, and Betty Camp. On Saturday evening, January 21, the Curry Club presented a light comedy, Uplifting Sadie . Study- ing for exams was neglected as every one went to see this amusing one-act play. Preceding the play, students in expression read a series of monologues. Katherine King gave an unusual version of orphanage life in The Unthank- ful Orphan . Cecilia Pflanze proved to be a far- from-uplifting visitor of the sick in the Cheerful Little Earful . In A Philadelphia Mother Visits School , Flor- ence Weintraub ably portrayed the doting mother. Mildred Royster convulsed her audience as she gave an account of Her First Ride in an Attymobile . The scene of the play itself was the directors ' room of a woman ' s club. As Sadie, the page girl of the club, Adelaide Goldberg kept the audience in a constant state of hysteria. The members of the club were Melba Isbell, Flor- ence Weintraub, Julia Walker, Edith Ratcliffe, Doris Mossbarger, Eleanor Harshman, Maryjane Metz, Ed- die Lennep, and Hortense Padgett. Bobbie Sobel Mary Ann and Marge study for final exams. Page 41 Above: Dr. Martin entertains — and is entertained — at the February birthday dinner. Below: Mrs. Martin is guest of honor at the January birthday dinner. was especially beautiful as Lady Fitz Roy, the En- glish poetess. Lolly Smalshof played the part of the cook. On Thursday evening, January 26, the January birthday dinner was held. The guests of honor were the girls and the teachers whose birthdays oc- cur in January. Mrs. Martin presided at the birth- day table. Mrs. Metts, Mrs. Loomis, Miss Milbrandt, Miss Dobyns, and Miss Stevens were also guests. This dinner proved a pleasant relief from the ten- sion of studying for exams — which, Janie Cooper in- sists, are just a farce. Immediately following those evils of a schoolgirl ' s life, Mrs. Martin entertained several groups of Sen- iors with after-dinner coffee and dessert at her home. These informal affairs were especially enjoyable as the girls played ping pong and billiards with Dr. Martin and listened to the latest music on the radio. In the first week of February, the students on the different floors held open house. Who can forget the dignified Seniors calling on the occupants of first floor with immense calling cards made of shirt boards? In High School Wing, it was quite phenomenal to find Marge Wolfe at home. Fourth Floor of Senior Wing had the added attraction of a ballroom in what is generally known as the Bookkeeping Room. Leave it to the F. F. G. ' s! Hold the PressI On Saturday evening, Febru- ary 11, the Reflector staff sponsored a dance which was nothing short of being a scoop. The gym was decorated in a most original and unusual fashion, yet in keeping with the Valentine spirit. Valentines cut from newspapers lined the walls. On one wall was a huge valentine called the re- flector , which recorded many bits of interesting gossip. It was amusing indeed to watch some of the girls, notably Flossie Miller, steer their dates away from this valentine. February is a very important month, for in it we celebrate the birthdays of George Washington and Dr. W. E. Martin. (In the picture, George Washing- ton is represented by the American flag.) Making a speech during the course of the dinner. Dr. Martin, with characteristic humor, compared himself and the other guest of honor. At the dinner a most entertaining floor snow, sponsored by the Junior Class, was presented. Dr. Martin ' s granddaughter, little Amelia Osborne, and Sweetsie Hines danced a graceful minuet. The dancing class prepares for Mardi Gras. Page 42 Geneva Hoffman excelled in a toe dance, her sister Jean Ann playing the accompaniment. Kath- erine King and Isabel Rainer made a lovely picture as they danced a gavotte, and our vocal trio — Rose Marie Elliott, Mary Robertson, and Marguerite Mc- Neal — sang a group of old-fashioned songs. The Clef and Staff Club was organized early in February; but more important to the college public was the party they sponsored at the Hut on Febru- ary 25. Bridge, Chinese checkers, cake auctions, and dancing contests were the forms of entertain- ment. All nooks and corners of the college hummed with activity as time for the annual Mardi Gras ball and pageant approached. Upstairs in the dancing studio Miss Fampkin put her dancers through many rehearsals in order to secure the lovely effects which were so important a part of the pageant. Here one could often see the ballet dancers in the red costumes which they ex- changed for fluffy green costumes in the actual pres- entation. King Beverly and Queen Betty reign over Mardi Gras. Or one could see Patsy training the younger ' members of the dance group — the children from town. Patsy says that the children take directions better than the college girls. There ' s the revolt of adolescence for you! The dancers who took part in the presentation were Nancy Allen, June Armstrong, Jane Aston, Joyce Dent Burk, Caroline Cecil, Betty Clark, Nita Cohen, Mary Amelia Copenhaver, Shirley Copen- haver, Patricia Echols, Barbara Ann Galliher, Milli- cent Gardener. Virginia Giles, Barbara Hagan, Betty Hammer, The art students transform the gymnasium into a medieval palace. Fouise Hall, Marjorie Handwork, Fetitia Haney, Car- oline Hassinger, Sweetsie Hines, Jean Ann Hoffman, Sara Hoover, Fouise Howell, Fucille Howell, Arline Hoy, Martha Carol Hudson. Ruth Clay Jones, Joan King, Katherine King, Faura Ann King, Nancy Jane King, Betty Fegg, Eddie Fennep, Marie Cranz Fewis, Edith Fockett, Mary Alice Fow, Ann Massengill, Patsy McCann, Winona McCord, Betty Middleton, Mary Taylor Minor, Betty Moore, Barbara Myers. Marjorie Orrill, Amelia Osborne, Jane Overstreet, Hortense Padgett, Rebecca Petty, Fan Piper, Sara Jane Putman, Isabel Rainer, Theresa Rainero, Mar ; garet Ann Ramsey, Fillian Rhodes, Judy Ritter, Wayne Sanders, Eleanor Sc hertzer, Barbara Simp- son, Mary Anne Torbett, Julia Walker, Mary Wide- ner, Sally T. Wilson, and Joan Zimmerman. Members of the Duo-Art Club burned the mid- night oil many a night preparing the decorations which were, later, to transform the gymnasium into a medieval hall and the dining room into a ball- room. The plan of decoration was worked out in full detail by Mrs. Futher Hodge, art director, assisted Page 43 Back Row (left to right): Hudgens, Buchanan, Bass, Waters, F. Miller, B. Jaspert. Front Row: Robinson, J. Jackson, Peterson, Randall, E. Shelton, Farr. The King and his court reflect the spirit of Mardi Gras. by Miss Betty McCollum and the club members. Colorful flags, banners, and tapestries were hung from casements on both sides of the gymnasium. A large stone fireplace with brass andirons covered the north wall. From the ceiling were hung chande- liers filled with candles. In the hall leading to the gym, many colorful banners were hung, and several men in armor were placed near the entrances. The result of all this work was more than worth the effort, for the gymnasium underwent a complete transformation and became a perfect setting for the Mardi Gras pageant. The pageant itself was, perhaps, of greatest in- terest. First came the ladies-in-waiting and the gen- tlemen of the court, heralded by Connie Page and Vyrl Farr. The members of the court were attired in period costumes, which gave the scene a truly medieval effect. As they entered, the college orchestra, under the direction of Miss Tula Whorton, played selections from Verdi. Immediately following the members of their court came their majesties. Queen Betty and King Beverly, truly regal in satin and velvet and ermine, followed by a bevy of little train-bearers in royal purple. Their entrance, accompanied by the stirring roll of drums, was most impressive. After the ladies-in-waiting and the gentlemen of the court had bowed low in token of submission to Page 44 Page 45 Back Row (left to right): Hodge, Hopper, Wimbish, Breeding Litton, Bradley, A. Jaspert, Pearsall. The Queen and her Court enjoy the dance program. their majesties, they proceeded to the thrones at either side of the room. The ladies-in-waiting were Betty Bradley, Jane Jackson, Adella Jaspert, Lucile Kenyon, Mary Clay helper, Kathleen Litton, Nona Pearsall, Julia Peter- son, Gladys Randall, Elsie Lou Robinson, and Emma D. Shelton. The gentlemen of the court were Dorothy Brazel, Lorine Breeding, Audrey Buchanan, Mildred Hodge, Phoebe Jane Hopper, Peggy Hudgens, Betty Jaspert, Florence Miller, Shirley Waters, Susanna Wimbish, and Betty Gene Young. The Court and the audience were entertained by the dancers and the vocalists. The theme of the pageant, The Dance through the Ages, permitted , Todd, Brazel, B. Young. Front Row: Page, Kenyon, Leiper, a wide range of dances from the Astral Dance of Egypt to modern classical numbers and the Lambeth Walk. The Astral Dance represented the signs of the zodiac. The unusual looking headdresses worn in this dance were made by the class in costume de- sign and were facsimiles of the headdresses worn in Egypt. Virginia Giles, Jane Overstreet, and Sara Jane Putman were the three graces in a dance from the Isadora Duncan School representing dancing in Classic Greece. Medieval Europe was suggested by a group of folk dances — the Mazurka of Poland, the Hopak of Hungary, the Strasak of Czechoslovakia, th e Peasant The program illustrates dancing through the ages . Dance of Bohemia, the Seguidillas of Spain — and a medieval court dance. Colorful costumes, special lighting effects, and appropriate music added to the atmosphere of each dance. The exuberant vitality of the Hungarian peas- ant girl was interpreted by Isabel Rainer as she danced the Hopak. Arline Hoy, Katherine King, and Isabel Rainer danced the Seguidillas in Spanish cos- tumes of white trimmed with red. The King, the Queen, and the members of their courts then came down from the thrones to partici- pate in a medieval court dance. Preceding the folk dances, Miss Jean Struble sang. Juanita Webster introduced the court figure by singing an aria from Hernani. The Court Ballet of the French Renaissance pe- riod was gracefully presented by dancers in green ballet dresses trimmed with pink flowers. This, from the Denishawn school, was one of the loveliest of the dances. The seventeenth century was represented by Queen Anne ' s Gavotte, danced by Katherine King and Isabel Rainer, also in costume. America in the Civil War period was portrayed by Qh! Susannah! Two Little Colonels, and the Gone with the Wind Suite, composed of Scarlet Q ' Hara and Bonnie Butler ' s Party. This 1860 group was enhanced by the singing of Qh Susannah by the college chorus, under the direction of Mr. DeWitt P. Miller. Amelia Qsborne and Sweetsie Hines were charm- ing as the two little colonels. Katherine King inter- preted the Scarlet Q ' Hara dance with grace and spirit. Wayne Sanders danced a solo in Bonnie Butler ' s Party. Modern America was represented by the Lam- beth Walk, the Dance for the World ' s Qppressed, and Leadership. The Recessional of the Court followed the modern dances, and another Mardi Gras pageant became history. Miss Lucy Lampkin, instructor in the dance, di- rected the pageant. She also designed the costumes for the dancers. The lighting effects were planned and supervised by Mr. Lubin Leggette, who made himself indispensable in other ways. Mardi Gras, one of the most colorful social events of the year, is sponsored by the Junior Class. The King and Queen, who must be Juniors in good stand- ing, are nominated by the class and elected by the student body. Many out-of-town visitors, including a large group of alumnae and of young men from neighboring colleges, were present to enjoy the pageant and the ball which followed. After the pageant, the scene shifted from the gym- nasium to the dining room, which was adorned with Joe Haymes ' orchestra plays while Sullins dances — the Mardi Gras ball. Page 46 numerous shields and banners of the medieval pe- riod. The delicate lights cast a soft glow on the lovely dresses of the girls and made the dance a most colorful one. Joe Haymes ' orchestra swung out for the dance. Our friend Joe was hardly recognizable in his dark glasses. The room was overflowing with old girls. There were Elise Stroud, the Moore twins, Betty Gay Reeves, Dot Sample, Anne Cole, Janet Skelly, Peg Miller, Kit Doughty, Margaret Woods, and Ann Put- nam. An early Spring fashion parade was presented as each Susie Smith marched gaily about, accom- panied by her uniformed or tuxedoed escort. The uniforms were in quite a majority, for V. P. I. spent the week-end in the Hoofprints Clubhouse. Did you see Nancy Peebles looking ceiling-ward at her tall date? And, Mabry, how Jack has grown! Maryjane Metz ' date seemed to prefer the corridor in which to do his dancing, but the girls seemed to find their way to him easily enough. As usual, the Washington and Lee boys were get- ting a good rush. Wese ' s Shep was leading them all, with Jinny Fox ' s and Ruth Riley ' s dates not far behind. Bluefield came en masse much to Shunk ' s, Pete ' s, and Chris ' delight. It may be said that Bluefield is the most talented when it comes to jitterbugging. Summing it all up, the dance was just grand! The many guests at the pageant and the ball were received in the drawing rooms of the college by Dr. and Mrs. Martin, Mrs. Baskervill, Miss Bess Ava Guthrie, Dean and Mrs. Metis, Mr. and Mrs. Loomis, Mr. and Mrs. Osborne, Mr. William Martin The Curry Club presents The Fool . Left to Right: Peterson, Skaggs, Becker. This group of Juniors is largely responsible for the success of the March Gras ball. Betty Cole, Nancy Peebles, Dorothy Jackson, Jane Jackson, Frances Adams, Nancy Idell, Miss Ruth V. Milbrandt, and Miss Jane Gregg. Julia Peterson was chairman of the committee which decorated for the ball. She was assisted by Anita Roberts, Annie Laura Beckmann, Jeanette Salzer, Ann Brooks, and Lois Johnson. Invitations were sent out far and near by the in- vitation committee, which included Kay Litton, chair- man, Opal Skaggs, Mary Sumners, Jean Daker, Ann Brooks, Betty Camp, and Virginia Giles. The high finances of the event were handled by Mary Lou Becker, chairman of the finance com- mittee, Isabel Bullock, Nancy Rawls, and Charlene Young. The Juniors who ushered at the pageant included Betty Jane Beard, Janet Hartz, Mary Cross, Lucia Bellinger, Eleanor Mason, Jeanne Albright, Barbara Warren, Mimi Gove, Rowena Woods, and Janet Smith. General arrangements tor the Mardi Gras pag- Page 47 eant and ball were made by the Junior Class officers and their sponsor, Miss Bess Ava Guthrie. There were no absences for chapel the day Cap- tain Arthur Cundy spoke to us. Captain Cundy, Ex- ecutive Secretary of Civitan International, estab- lished his reputation with Sullins students last year. He is not only highly amusing but also very informa- tive. This year he told us many interesting facts about our own country. The first basket-ball game of the season was played between the Juniors and the High School. The High School team was victorious. That was no comet- -that was Peggy Shunk! Betty Gene Young almost proved to be the best player the High School had, as she shot for a basket while playing guard. On March 17, Piatigorsky presented a program of ' cello music. This remarkable Russian ' cellist gave us one of the most entertaining of the concert programs for the year. Mr. Loomis said of him that he appealed not only to other musicians but also to the simplest of his hearers. Piatigorsky played with skill numbers that are usually confined to the violin. He was completely absorbed in his playing. He seemed to be playing for himself and not merely showing off for our ben- efit. On Saturday afternoon, March 18, the Seniors mowed down the Juniors in a basket-ball game. Not all the credit belongs to the players, however, for the Seniors might never have accomplished this feat without a cheering section to spur them on. Lane surely showed remarkable talent as a cheer- leader. Then, on Tuesday, in order to complete their sec- ond year of no defeats, the Seniors beat the High School. This success must have been due to those famous hope sessions and those lucky gold safety pins, not to mention Martha and the menagerie of mascots. March the twenty-third! They left in the morn- ing, they left at noon, they left at night; they left on the ' bus, they left on the train, and they left on the plane. Spring vacation! But Dodo, Daker, Lewis, Deanie, and a few others missed every way out. At least that ' s their story. The stay-at-homes had fun anyway, running the school their way for a change. There was a dance at the Hut one night, and a most entertaining com- bination of a chapel and vespers program. On those newsy (?) postcards they learned that Fran Adams got lost in the subway; that Nancy Peebles missed the Smithsonian Institute while in Washington ' cause she thought it was in New York; and that one of the ' busses had a fire — a small one, but enough of one to write home about. On the Saturday night after every one returned from Spring vacation, the S. S. Sullins weighed an- chor in the gym for one night only. It was the scene of one of the most novel dances of the year, spon- sored by the High School. Entering by a gangplank at the foot of the stairs, we saw that the gymnasium had been transformed into a ship. Once we had acquired our sea legs the usual operating be- gan. Soapy ' s date from W. L. seemed to create the most excitement. Heem ' s Dick did all right in his own quiet way. And wasn ' t it peculiar how young several persons immediately became when the High School no-breaks were announced? All in all, it was a good orchestra and a good dance with none overboard. What was, perhaps, the best play of the year was presented by the Curry Club on April 8. The play — Channing Pollock ' s The Fool — has a religious theme and a plot never to be forgotten by those who have seen it. Its theme is the biggest that can oc- cupy the human mind, the emergence of the human being out of the material into or towards the spiritual. The play was directed by Mrs. Harry Martin, and the cast which she selected and trained gave a splen- did performance. Helen Sears as Daniel Gilchrist, the fool, Sara Jane Putman as Claire Jewett, and Mary Brooks as Jerry Goodkind took the principal parts. They were ably supported by Elaine Norton, Melba Isbell, Sally Lee, Ann Davis, Margaret Kerr, Jeanne Albright, Katherine King, Patte Henderson, Edith Ratcliff, Florence Weintraub, Adelaide Gold- berg, Betty Cole, Jean Schwab, Mildred Royster, Evelyn Ann Bradsher, Nancy Idell, Maryjane Metz, and Cecilia Pflanze. Page 48 One of the early May Festivals on the East Campus of the New Sullins. Lent by Dr. W. E. Martin. We are off for a canter. Page 50 From the upper windows of Senior Wing we look beyond the Campus to Bristol. Page 51 We stroll on the Campus after the tea dance. We are going on a picnic — when our friends join us. Page 52 WE LOOK FORWARD TO PROMS AND COMMENCEMENT EVENTS With the coming of Spring, our thoughts turn nat- urally to Proms and Commencement events. Since the Sampler must go to press before many of these events actually occur, we must emulate our friends in Journalism and write an advance story, illus- trating it with photographs of similar events in the Spring of ' 38. Gay Mexico is the theme of the ' 38 tea dance. Proms, the last and the most easily remembered dances of the year, will take place on April 29. There are to be, as usual, two dances. The tea dance will be held in the gymnasium from 2:30 to 4:30, and the formal dance in the dining room from 8:30 until midnight. This year the music for the dances will be fur- nished by Johnny Hamp ' s orchestra. This orchestra, known to all, has been featured in the Rainbow Room in New York City, the Kit-Kat Club in London, the Netherland-Plaza in Cincinnati, the Book-Cadillac in Detroit, the Cocoanut Grove in Hollywood. It also played for Heem ' s high school graduation dance — to give it that personal touch! The theme for the decorations in the gymnasium and in the dining room will be taken from Alice in Wonderland. The Mad Hatter ' s Tea Party will be featured in the gymnasium, and an equally appro- priate scene in the dining room. Since proms is an all-school affair, Helen Tiche- nor, the president of the student body, is in charge of the arrangements. She has appointed a number of committees to assist her. Elsie Lou Robinson is chairman of the Decoration Committee. She will be assisted by Mary Lou Becker, Lois Johnson, and Gigi Fuller. Mimi Gove has charge of sending out invitations. The other members of the Invitation Committee are Lane Carlson and Ann Brooks. Margaret Etchison is chairman of the Finance Committee. Her collectors include Isabel Bullock, Margaret Summers, Lucile Peavy, Eleanor Townsend, Lois Cohen, Lucile Kenycn, and Georgina Butts. Tony Thompson is chairman of the Floor Com- mittee. Other members of this see-that-they-don ' t- get-stuck committee are Virginia Giles, June Arm- strong, Anita Roberts, Isabel Rainer, Harriet Hen- dricks, Marguerite McNeal, Isabel Wolff, and Pat Echols. Between the tea dance and the formal dance, an al fresco supper will be served to the girls and their out-of-town guests. On May 10, the day students, assisted by boys from King College, will present Spring Dance (Philip Barry), a comedy satirizing college youth. The members of the cast are as follows: Mildred, Louise Hall; Mady Platt, Cora Baldwin; Frances Tenn, Laverne Riddle; Alex Benson, Winifred Moody; Kate McKim, Ada Belle Jones; Sally Prescott, Ruth Charlie Barnette ' s orchestra plays for our ' 38 Proms. Page 53 There will be no one to emulate Susan Coolidge in an ex- pression recital. Bachman; Miss Ritche, Margaret Hall. John Jolston, Ralph Simmons; The Lippincott, Wil- liam Aaron; Doc Boyd, Michael Pepi; Bush Bucan, John Galloway; Walter Bechet, Jimmy Lyle; and Sam Thatcher, Humes Flyns. The play will be produced under the direction of Mr. Lubin Leggette. Maggie, Isabel Rainer; Lady Catherine de Bourgh, Lucia Bellinger; Colonel Guy Fitzwilliam, Ann Davis; Mrs. Lake, Mildred Royster. On February 20, a most important Senior Class meeting was held, for at this time the May Queen and her Maid of Honor were elected by the members of the Senior Class. As a result of the election, Florence Bradshaw will reign as Queen over the annual May Festival to be held during Senior Week. This brown-haired, blue-eyed, Norfolk, Virginia, girl is a student in the secretarial department. For the past two years she has been a member of the Commercial Club. This year, she is secretary of the Club. In her Junior year, she was a member of the Mardi Gras Court. This year, she is treasurer of the Senior Class. Rose Marie Elliott will be Maid of Honor to the Queen. She is from Suffolk, Virginia, and is a can- didate for the diploma in voice. Last year, she was one of the principals in the ballet chorus in Mardi Gras and Junior nominee for Apple Blossom Princess. The characters in this three-act play, listed in the order of their appearance, will be as fol- lows: Mr. Bennet, Mary Brooks; Hill, Margaret Kerr; Mrs. Bennet, Patsy McCann; Lady Lucas, Florence Weintraub. Charlotte Lucas, Cecilia Pflanze; Jane Ben- net, Katherine King; Elizabeth Bennet, Sara Jane Putman; Lydia Bennet, Nancy Idell; Mr. Darcy, Helen Sears; Mr. Bingley, Melba Isbell; Mr. Collins, Evelyn Ann Bradsher. Mr. Wickham, Betty Joyce Cole; Amanda, Florence Bradshaw (left) and Rose Marie Elliott, as queen and Elaine Norton; Miss Bingley, Maryjane Metz, maid of honor, will grace the May Festival. The members of the Curry Club are already busy rehearsing the Commencement Play, which will be presented on Saturday evening. May 27. The play to be presented this Commencement is Helen Jerome ' s dramatization of Jane Austen ' s novel, Pride and Prejudice . Pride and Prejudice is the story of the duel be- tween Elizabeth Bennet ' s pride and Mr. Darcy ' s prejudice. The play concentrates on Mrs. Bennet ' s de- termination to get her daughters married. And, by the way, she is Florence ' s roommate. The girls were chosen because of beauty, grace, and popularity. Since being May Queen is a major hon- or, scholarship and deportment were also taken into consideration. A little later the members of the May Court were also chosen. They are Frances Adams, Jane Adams, Caroline Ambrister, Annie Laura Beckman, Isabel Page 54 Bullock, Jean Daker, Annabelle Dean, Mary Ann Davant, Dorothy Davies, Martha Donald, Virginia Giles, Eleanore Heeman, Virginia Kearley, Betty Jane Martin, Maryjane Metz, Mary Louise Miller, Sara Jane Putman, Mary Robertson, Bobby Settles, Nell Smyth, Helen Tichenor, and Helen White. While the honors were being handed out, Isabel Bullock gained another laurel. Skippy was elect- ed to represent Sullins as a princess at the sixteenth annual Apple Blossom Festival to be held in Win- chester, Virginia, on April 27 and 28. On March 31, the annual Ensemble Recital was presented by advanced students of Mr. Loomis. The poise and artistry of the performers and the whole- hearted appreciation of the listeners were evidence of the place that music plays in Sullins College life. Especially notable throughou t the program was the precision of attack, the beautiful shading, and the complete co-operation displayed by the performers. At the close of the program, Mr. and Mrs. Loomis entertained the performers and a few additional guests in the studio. The Ensemble Recital was only the first of many beautiful programs to be presented by the music students during the Spring and the Commencement season. On May 2, Mr. Loomis will present a number of his advanced students in the annual Concerto Re- cital. The effect of these concertos will be heightened by the orchestral accompaniments played by Mr. Loomis at the second piano. In the second complete week in May, Music Week will be observed at Sullins. Members of the faculty of the Music department will present programs dur- ing the chapel periods of that week. On May 16, Mr. Loomis will present some of his most talented students in the annual Symphony Concert. Members of the Music faculty will assist in this concert. The program will include the following sym- phonies: 1. Seventh Symphony — Beethoven II. Andante Cantabile (Fifth Symphony) — Tschaikowsky III. Death and Transfiguration — Strauss Those taking part in this concert include Mr. Loomis, Miss Gemmell, Miss Turner, Miss Wenger, Mrs. R. F. Woodson, Grace Poulston, Ruth Bachman, Marjorie Simpson, Marjorie Handwerk, and Mary Alice Low. The Symphony Concert is one of the outstanding events of the Commencement season. Page 55 Bois Epais , Ariette -Lully Vidal Above: Joan Baker wins the jumping trophy as she takes Maude over this one. Below: Eleanore Heeman is another proud prize-winner in the ' 38 Horse Show. III Adieu forets (Aria from Jeanne d ' Arc) IV Als die alte Mutter Es War ein Traum Ich Liebe Dich V Love is the Wind Sometimes — Somewhere Come Away! Tschaikowsky Dvorak Lassen Grieg --Mac Fadyen Huhn Vanderpool Another recital of great interest will be a combi- nation of vocal and piano selections. Mr. Miller will present Mary Robertson in a certificate recital in voice; and on the same program, Mr. Loomis will present Marjorie Handwerk in a certificate recital in piano. Since there will naturally be many beautiful days for a ride, as Dr. Martin would express it, and since a second riding instructor has been engaged, the members of the Hoofprints Club are looking for- ward to a busy Spring. From sixteen advanced riders, four girls have been chosen to represent Sullins in the V. P. I. Horse Show on Saturday, May 13. The girls who will wear the maroon and gold on this occasion are Tony Thompson, Isabel Rainer, Betty Sisk, and Maryjane Metz. Janet Hartz has been selected as alternate. The horses to be entered are Mountain Model, Cricket, Kenmores ' Edna May, and Sullins Doc. As is her usual custom, Mrs. Martin will explain the themes of these concertos to us during the morn- ing chapel hour preceding the program. Many graduation recitals will be presented in the month of May. Mr. Loomis will present Ann Phillips in a graduating recital in organ on the evening of May 22. She will play the following numbers: 1. Sonata in E Flat __ __ Bach 2. Sonata in A „ __ .Borowski I Allegro ma non troppro II Andante III Allegro con fuoco 3. Dreams Stoughton 4. Toccato in F-_ -Fifth Symphony by Widor 5. Concerto in A Minor __ .. Handel This program includes both classical and modern compositions. Mr. Miller will present Rose Marie Elliott in a graduating recital in voice on another May evening. Her program follows: I Stornellatrice . Respighi Estrellita Ponce Come raggio di sol . Caldara II Ouvre tes yeux bleux - . _ . . Massenet The show will be held from one o ' clock in the afternoon until ten o ' clock at night. Sullins girls are showing in the night classes only. Twelve of our best riders will also take part in the Dogwood Festival Parade on May 11. Plans are already under way for a bigger and better horse show to be held at the Riding Ring on Saturday afternoon of Commencement Week. Trophies to be presented to the winners in the various events include a large bronze horse on an onyx base, a pair of horse-head book ends, and the statue of a horse. There will also be blue, red, and yellow ribbons for first, second, and third places in each class. The riders will be classified as beginners, inter- mediate, and advanced riders. Prizes will also be awarded to the winners in the Gymkhana, which will consist of relay races and musical chairs, and to the best riders in the three classes of Texas or Western riders. Page 56 At the Commencement exercises a cup will be awarded to the beginner who has shown most prog- ress in riding. Betty Camp was awarded this cup at the ' 38 Commencement exercises. Other athletic events of the Spring include the badminton, tenniquoit, archery, and tennis tourna- ments. In the finals of the badminton singles. Lane Carlson defeated Jean Daker. In the badminton doubles, Jean Daker and Betty Jaspert defeated Knock Elliott and Ruby Jacobs. In the tenniquoit tournament, the Juniors were the champions. The Seniors defeated the High School, but were defeated by the Juniors. In the finals of the tennis singles, Isabel Bullock defeated Ruth Riley. Isabel was runner-up in last year ' s tennis finals. In the tennis doubles, Isabel Bullock and Eleanore Heeman defeated both the High School and the Jun- ior players. Isabel and Eleanore were also winners in the ' 38 tennis doubles tournament. The members of the Life Saving Class in swim- ming passed their tests successfully and were awarded their Senior Life-Saving badges. The girls in this class were Betty Jane Beard, Ann Brooks, Winnie Heiskell, Marjorie Hoffman, Myrtle Mae Hubele, Dorothy Ours, Martha Peery, Peggy Page, Frances Qualls, Lillie Raney, Judy Ritter, Mary Rosenthal, and Margaret Summers. To win the badge, the candidate is required to swim a mile and to demon- strate the various carriages and breaks. We ' d go over to the lakes with these girls any time feeling perfectly safe — as soon as they let the water in. On Wednesday evening, April 19, we shall be privileged to hear Lawrence Tibbett sing in the final concert spon- sored by the Community Concert As- sociation. The Juniors of the Home Economics Club will be hostesses at an al fresco tea on May 20. The Senior members of the Club, the guests of honor, will stand in the receiving line to welcome the other members of the Senior Class and the members of the faculty. In the meantime, the Senior Home Economics students will be busy planning the formal dinners, which each of them must plan and prepare as one of the requirements toward the Home Economics di- ploma. To these dinners, they are privileged to invite their friends. Lucille Sullivan will entertain Dr. and Mrs. Martin, Grace Alderson, Jane Fickes, and Arline Hoy. Betty Freeman will have as her guests Mrs Cow- den, Miss Blackwell, Sara Camp, Florene Carpenter, and Viola Worley. Martha Donald will entertain Miss Guthrie, Mary Louise Miller, Caroline Ambris- ter, Eleanore Heeman, and Annabelle Dean. Ruby Jacobs ' guests will be Miss Claiborne, Marjorie Handwerk, Marybeth Downs, Genevieve Fuller, and Marie Lewis. Lucille Howell will entertain Miss Simmons, Ruth Fulcher, Mary Ward Gabbard, and Louise Howell. Christine Fleenor ' s guests will include Mrs. Loomis, Miss Goodman, and three town girls. At eleven o ' clock on May 26, we shall attend - -well, not a showing of Paris fashions exactly, but a showing of Sullins fashions. The students in Do- mestic Art will present a style show at that time. The fruits of the labors of the art students and the science students will be exhibited on Thursday afternoon. May 25, when the Arts and Science Ex- hibits are held. Left: Anne Cole defeats Liz Prouty in the ' 38 badminton finals. Right: Isabel Bullock and Eleanore Heeman are winners in the ' 38 tennis doubles tournament. Page 57 The Home Economics Juniors entertain the Seniors at an al fresco tea. Upstairs the door between Miss Nourse ' s and Mrs. Hodge ' s studios will be opened, and a galaxy of sketches, designs, and paintings will be opened to us. Annie Laura Beckman, Edna Davis, Ruth Fulcher, Mary McCord Galloway, and Marjorie Simpson will have special exhibits in which their work at Sullins will be displayed. These Seniors are graduating in art. In Miss Nourse ' s studio, we shall see a number of attractive posters made by the students in Commer- cial Art, as well as p en-and-ink sketches, charcoal drawings, — both from cast and from life — pastel stud- ies, and oil paintings. The latter are the work of the students in General Art. In Mrs. Hodge ' s studio, we shall find on display notebooks in which the principles of Interior Deco- ration and Costume Design are set forth. We shall Every one joins in the step singing. also see many interesting posters and sketches made by students in these courses. In the science laboratories visitors will be re- ceived by Mrs. Loomis, Miss Claiborne, and the stu- dents in Science. Here we shall find drawings and charts of interest to the scientist. There will also be many illustrated notebooks, made by students in Botany and Biology and containing detailed studies of plants and animals. On Friday evening, after the May Festival, an event which was observed for the first time last year will again be carried out. This recent addition to the Senior Week program is Step Singing. The High School students, the Junior Class, and the Senior Class will gather in three groups on and about the front steps to sing. Each group will sing a special song, and the entire body will sing to- gether many old favorites. One of the most beautiful and colorful presenta- tions of Senior Week will take place on the after- noon of May 26, for on this afternoon the May Fes- tival will be held on the East Campus. Oueen Florence will wear a dress of white mar- quisette, trimmed with a narrow white lace design. This design will also be used in the short sleeves and the train. Florence will wear long white gloves. Rose Marie, Maid of Honor to the Queen, will wear a white net dress with a trimming of tiny blue forget-me-nots on the shoulder. The dress has off- the-shoulder puff sleeves. Around the full skirt a blue velvet ribbon is caught with a pink rosebud. The ladies of the court will wear net dresses in pastel shades. These dresses will be fashioned with puff sleeves, a fitted bodice, and a full skirt deco- The art students proudly exhibit their accomplishments in the art studio. Page 58 rated with many tiny satin bows. With these dresses, the ladies of the court will wear leghorn picture hats trimmed in satin ribbon to match the dresses. The Court will enter as follows: Maryjane Metz and Sara Jane Putman, Frances Adams and Dorothy Davies, Caroline Ambrister and Martha Donald, An- nabelle Dean and Mary Louise Miller. Virginia Giles and Mary Ann Davant, Betty Jane Martin and Bobby Settles, Eleanore Heeman and Isa- bel Bullock, Nell Smyth and Helen Tichenor, Helen White and Virginia Kearley, Jean Daker and Annie Laura Beckmann, and Jane Adams and Mary Rob- ertson. ’ After the Court procession. Miss Lucy Lampkin will present her dance students in a series of dances representing an American May Day. In the first episode, the Colonial period will be represented by the minuet and the ballet; for, when the colonists first came to this country they brought with them the eighteenth-century dances of the con- tinent, dominated by the French Court. In the second episode, the next glamorous period of our nation — the Civil War period — will be repre- sented by the quadrille. In the third episode, the folk dances of various European countries will represent the influx of for- eign peoples which took place in the latter part of the nineteenth century. In episode four, the Varsovienne will represent the Gay Nineties; and in episode five, the twentieth century will be represented by dances showing the influence of Isadora Duncan. The Dance of the Future, originated by the stu- dents in dancing as their project for the Spring, will celebrate the courage, leadership, and aspiration which is the part of our great nation in international life. This program will be witnessed by a large num- ber of spectators including the members of the col- lege household, the townspeople, and the many Commencement guests. In the evening following the May Festival, the Final Concert will be held. This climax of the year in music will be participated in by members of the faculty and students in the music department and will be enjoyed not only by the students but by many visiting parents and friends. Above: An old-fashioned Maypole dance adds charm to the May Festival. Below: Visitors from far and near enjoy the Fes- tival. On Saturday, May 27, the High School Seniors will don their gray caps and gowns to receive their diplomas. At noon on Saturday, the Senior Class will be among the guests of honor at the Alumnae Luncheon. In the afternoon, at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Martin, the Alumnae, the Seniors, the members of the faculty, and all Commencement visitors will be guests at a tea. At 6:30 on the same evening the Daisy Chain will take place. The Seniors, in their black caps and gowns, will come from Senior Wing and march to the Vamp Circle singing Hail Sullins College. The Juniors, dressed in white, will come from West Wing, singing and carrying the Daisy Chain. When they have formed an S on the lawn before the Vamp Circle, they will sing farewells to the Seniors. The song Seniors of Our College, written by a Page 59 Above: The Queen and her Court make a beautiful picture, Below: The entertainers include Southern belles as well as clowns and village folk. Junior last year, has been adopted as part of the ceremony. The Juniors will sing it to the Seniors, who sang it for the first time when they were the Juniors. Frances Adams, president of the Senior Class, will present her cap and gown to the president-elect of next year ' s Senior Class. Virginia Kearley, editor of Sampler 1939, will present the first copy of the Sampler to Emma D. Shelton, editor-elect of Sampler 1940, and Marybeth Downs, business manager of Sampler 1939, will present her account books to Mary Lou Becker, business manager-elect. Helen Tichenor, president of the Student Body, will present a gavel to the president-elect. Frances will then present the class gifts to Mrs. Martin, Mrs. Walter Cowden, Senior hostess, and to Miss Ruth V. Milbrandt, Senior sponsor. The Senior officers will carry out the old tradition by filing out to plant the ivy. On their return, both Seniors and Juniors will turn toward the college and sing the Alma Mater. The Baccalaureate Service will be held at State Street M. E. Church on Sunday morning, May 28. The address will be delivered by Dr. Russell Stroup, Page 60 who will also speak to the students at the final Ves- per service held in the chapel that morning. On Monday, May 29, the Seniors will receive their diplomas. Preceding the announcement of hon- ors and the presentation of diplomas, the Honorable John Temple Graves, II, of Birmingham, Alabama, will deliver the address to the graduating class. When the Commencement exercises are over, the halls will be filled with the hustle and bustle of leave- taking — and also, probably, with tears. It ' s very hard, especially for the Seniors, to leave their college home and the friends they have made here. The Seniors, marching from East Wing, and the Juniors, marching from West Wing, meet in the oval before the building and take part in the Class Day ceremonies. Page 61 Dean Metts at work in his office. I I Under the capable and experienced leadership of Dr. William E. Martin, president, and of Mrs. Martin, vice-president and dean of girls, who have devoted twenty-nine years to Sullins College, the present ad- ministration functions smoothly and well. Dr. and Mrs. Martin are assisted .by a corps of capable and highly trained officers and teachers, with Mr. Daniel Lamar Metts as dean of the academic department. Each student who comes to Sullins receives individual attention in whatever type of work she underfakes. A wide variety of courses is offered in the various departments: music, vocal and instrumental; art, fine and applied; dramatic art, ex- pression, and speech; secretarial studies; home economics; physical education; and the academic, both high school and junior college. Until 1876, Sullins College was a local enterprise. Then it came under the joint control of a Board of Curators, appointed by the M. E. Church South, and a Board of Trustees. Delegates to an M. E. Conference held at the Old Sullins in 1907. Lent by Dr. W. E. Martin. I I I President Dr. W. E. Martin first came to the old Sullins as vice-president in September, 1904. A year later he became president, a position which he held until he resigned in 1910 to accept a similar position in Ala- bama, and, later, at Ward-Belmont in Nashville, Tennessee. Since the new Sullins opened in 1917, he and Mrs. Martin have been its guiding spirits. Page 64 Dean of Girls As Miss Amelia Baskervill, teacher of English j and History, Mrs. W. E. Martin first came to the old ‘ Sullins in 1903. Here she met Dr. Martin, and they ' were married in September, 1907. She accompan- 4 ied him to Alabama and then to Tennessee, return- ing to Bristol with him in 1916. Since the opening of the new Sullins she has been actively associated with it, both as teacher and as Dean of Girls. Page 65 I Dr. W. E. Martin traces lost trunks, takes Sunday afternoon horseback rides, and serves as presi- dent of Sullins College with equal facility. We shall remember with deep affection his kind and sincere advice from the chapel platform. He has offered sympathy, encouragement, and patient guidance throughout the year. ... In Mrs. W. E. Martin we find not only the director of the Home Department but an inspiration to all. Charming in her dignity she makes college life more pleas- ant as she guides us through our varied problems. The Seniors learn much in Shakespeare under Mrs. Martin, whose rare understanding makes the course invaluable. Dean D. L. Metts gives to us the outline of our scholo’stic work. As a member of the executive committee, he influences many other phases of our life at Sullins. His effectiveness as a teacher is indicated by the fact that to his students the King ' s English develops new meaning as the Dean ' s English. . . . Mrs. D. L. Metts turns her kind and understanding attention to the intricacies of high school geometry and Latin. Her compe- tent and assured guidance relieves the strain of comprehending rectangles and geometric equa- tions. Her quiet interest and intellectual alertness are well known to all her students and to every one in the college. Miss Virginia Benson ' s efficiency, popularity, and charm make her an ideal secretary. She makes business letters an art and typewriting a true accomplishment. Her poise and personality are distinct attributes to the commercial depart- ment as well as to the Commercial Club. . . . Miss Edith Sumter Blackwell takes us on romantic tours through the history of art. We see her Liv- ing Pictures as the works of the great masters, and thrill to her discussions of Ancient Civiliza- tion. Her charming humor is equal to her unusual vivacity. She sponsors the Sullins Christmas Tree and is a member of the Executive Committee. Mrs. Maud W. Boggess is known to every Sul- lins girl as Aunt Maud. She is the director of Camp Sequoya and is a Sullins field representa- tive. Commanding our love and admiration by her sunny smile, she has endeared herself to all. When seeking a willing ear for our confidences, we often find her at the Y Hut. . . . Mrs. Virginia Colley Burns, after long absence from Sullins, has returned to teach Spanish. Her gay friendliness adds interest even to the grammar in which she drills her classes. Knowing Spanish thoroughly and possessing an understanding and companion- able nature, Mrs. Burns helps her students master this popular language. Page 66 Miss Nancy Carr surrounds her high school French students with brilliant pictures of gay Paris, and guides them through their language study with the musical accent perfected through study in France. Through use of French songs and tales, she transforms her classes into hours of pleasant interest. She is characterized by her patience and constant good humor. . . . Mrs. Wharton Cheairs is the one we picture most often in the office, for it is here she spends much of her time. She keeps the first floor in Junior Wing in perfect order dur- ing study hall, and also manages late telephone calls — a task indeed. She may often be seen post- ing specials and telegrams on the bulletin board. Miss Imogene Claiborne is as much at home over a microscope as she is in front of a trigo- nometry class. Her courses are thorough and her interest sincere. She is a member of the Execu- tive Committee, but seemingly forgets her more serious duties as she takes her students out for a botany tour of the campus. . . . Mrs. Howard Collins, who was with us only half the year, has left a warm spot in our hearts. Although she had a daughter in Junior Wing and served as hostess to the high school girls, she had many friends over in the East Wing. We all enjoyed her friendly chats when she was on duty. Mrs. Waller Cowden is the gracious hostess of Senior Wing. As she knits or sews at her desk during study hall she receives many confidences and offers ready sympathy for real and some- times imagined ills. Besides caring for Senior Wing, she is often responsible for the artistic flower arrangements in the front hall. . . . Mrs. Fay Cuniff. by her charm and friendliness, makes the third floor in Junior Wing a delightful place to live. Besides seeing that her girls keep their rooms tidy, she also chapercns many of the social outings. Her genuine interest and warm friend- ship will be remembered when her Lights out, girls! is forgotten. Miss Ethel Dobyns not only acts as book-keeper of Sullins College, but also takes the responsibil- ity of safeguarding our railroad tickets and valu- able jewelry. She occupies the office near High School Wing and is hostess to many girls who drop in for a friendly word from her. . . . Miss Isabelle Gemmell was once a student under Mr. Loomis, but, being the gifted pianist that she is, she now assists him. Her ability to train the be- ginner is shown in the recitals given by little boys and girls whose toes won ' t quite touch the floor. Her quiet smile is an evidence of her assurance, and her musical interpretation a proof of her tal- ent. i Page 67 Miss Josephine Goodman ' s ability to take over the Domestic Science Department is proved by the tantalizing aromas which daily are wafted through Senior Wing from the cooking rooms be- low. Her receptions and dinners for the students and faculty also have been delightful evidences of the success of the department. . . . Miss Eloise Cranberry, entering enthusiastically into all activi- ties of her gym classes, sets a shining example for her students. Her serve in tennis and her back hand in badminton are things of beauty and joys forever. A member of the Executive Committee, she assists in planning the Mardi Gras program, the May Festival, and the Daisy Chain. Miss Jane Gregg seems to be gifted with the ability to teach and to direct girls. Her high school classes of history and second-year Latin keep her, as well as her students, constantly alert. One may be sure that these earnest young workers receive capable instruction. She is high school sponsor and a member of the Executive Committee. . . . Miss Bess Ava Guthrie has — be- sides her classes in psychology, sociology, educa- tion, and philosophy — the position of sponsor of the Junior class. She is also a member of the Executive Committee. In spite of this busy sched- ule, she always has time for a friendly chat that oftentimes turns into a long discussion. Mrs. Nona Bunn Hodge, who received her early training at the old Sullins, starts many girls on the road to success as Interior Decorators or Costume Designers. She gives to her students a firm foun- dation in art as well as an understanding of the finer points and of technique. . . . Miss Alla Horn is one person we are all glad to see in the dining room, for if she is coming toward us with note- book in hand, we know we are on time for an- other meal. Besides being responsible for the routine of meal checking, she assists in planning the birthday and special dinners which are appre- ciated by all the girls. Miss Bertha Horn may usually be found in her huge kitchen supervising preparation of the meals she has planned to satisfy the well-known Sullins appetite. She is responsible for the paper-thin cookies and other delicious desserts that are so popular with the girls, and that disappear so quickly at our teas and on other occasions. . . . Miss Margaret Johnson is an excellent sponsor for the Commercial Club. As head of the Secretarial Department, she teaches prospective business women the art of bookkeeping and the science of stenography. In all that she teaches she sets a shining example by her thorough knowledge of her subjects. Page 68 Mrs. Ethel Johnston resides in Junior Wing, but she is dormitory supervisor for the whole school. Her plans for our comfort are evident throughout the buildings. Her fresh curtains and attractive flower arrangements remind us of a regular spring cleaning at home, but her friendly smile is strictly Sullins. . . . Miss Mary Kempe may usually be found either helping a student with reference work or locating an elusive book. She has the knack of knowing just what is wanted and where to find it, so what would the library be without her? Her interests are not limited to the library, for she shares our enthusiasm for all phases of college life. Miss Florence Konold ' s schedule is almost as varied as one of her students ' , since she teaches bookkeeping to those who wish to pursue account- ing careers, public speaking to those who wish to follow her example and speak well, and journal- ism to those who aspire to a writing career. She is adviser to the Reflector Staff. . . . Mr. Lubin Leggetts, who teaches courses in freshman Eng- lish and in public speaking, has been an addition to Sullins in many ways. He was light technician at Mardi Gras and, there as elsewhere, an invalu- able assistant. His ability is evident in announc- ing radio concerts and in preparing programs. Mr. Cliiiord C. Loomis says little but is heard much, for he presides at the organ in chapel and also brings us delightful organ recitals for Vespers. As director of the Music Department, he assures us of finished work in the student recitals, and instils in his students an exquisite appreciation of beautiful music. . . . Mrs. Irma Baldwin Loomis, in spite of her femininity and charm, is thoroughly efficient in her biology and chemistry laboratories. Her students reflect her knowledge and interest by their willingness to look once more at that slide and to try again that combination of cells and tis- sues. She is very much interested in the wild flower garden. Miss Amelia Martin, between the times she is traveling around with Mrs. Boggess, proves her- self an efficient member of the office force. Once a student at Sullins, she has not yet lost the cama- raderie that makes her so popular with the girls. She is always ready and willing to enter into their plans. . . . Mrs. Harry Martin, a former student of the Curry School of Expression, is director of the Dramatic Art Department. The Curry Club, made up of her classes in Expression and Dramatic Art, provides the excellent plays and programs which are presented at different times throughout the year. Page 69 Mr. William Martin delves into the problems of economics for the enlightenment of those students who want a more expansive view of the modern business world. His experience as a lawyer helps make his commercial law classes more realistic, giving a suggestion of a court room rather than a class room. . . . Miss Margaret Mast is a new addition to the High School faculty. She has all the classes in high school English, thereby carry- ing a very full schedule. Though she spends much of her spare time, during the mornings and afternoons, in the library, she may often be seen with the girls at the Hut or holding a small class out-of-doors. Miss Ruth V. Milbrandt is one of the busiest and most efficient persons at Sullins, for she has classes in English literature and English V and carries a full schedule of outside duties. She is a member of the Executive Committee, Senior Class sponsor, and adviser to the Sampler Staff. This leaves little time for her hobby of photography. . , . Miss Amanda H. Miller, a charming and de- lightful faculty member, proves to us that woman may be both human and highly intellectual. Her lectures on American and European history reflect her interest in current affairs and her knowledge of modern biography. Her humor is contagious, and her courses thoroughly enjoyable. Mr. DeWitt P. Miller ' s students show in their finished voices the result of hard work and excel- lent training. The recitals for which Mr. Miller prepares these students are always enjoyed by everyone, for they include beautiful compositions beautifully interpreted. The excellence of the Chorus and the appealing quality of the Vested Choir are also due to his influence. . . . Miss Betty McCollum, not so long ago a student at Sullins, now assists Mrs. Hodge in the art studio. Her work has always been outstanding and she shows great promise for the future. In the meantime, she encourages students and assists with a deft stroke of the brush or a suggestion. Her work in Mardi Gras was admired by all. Miss Louisa A. Nourse is an excellent sponsor for the Sky-Lite Art Club, for she is a capable artist in her own right as well as an excellent teacher of general and commercial art courses. Her exhibits are always delightful events; for her own, as well as her students ' work, is known for beauty of composition and technique. . . . Miss Katherine Peebles ' soft voice is capable of vast amounts of excellent French. Her fluency is a worthy goal for her advanced students, and her accent the envy and despair of all beginners in French. Having a deep appreciation of French literature, she transmits her enthusiasm to her stu- dents. Page 70 Mrs. G. L. Robinson, better known as Mrs. Rob- bie, is the ruling power of second floor, Junior Wing. She looks like a page from Vogue, and yet might as easily personify a page from How to Win Friends and Influence People, for she is charming and sincere. Her Quiet! sign at the classroom stairs is well known to all, though re- garded by few. . . . Miss Lottie Simmons is small but competent, for she has charge of the Domestic Art Department. Her sewing classes are both enjoyable and profitable; the evening dresses and sports suits which result are lovely additions to any girl ' s wardrobe. The style show given under her direction shows the student body what the student body is wearing. Miss Alice Dean Spalding is noted for her ex- cellent posture, which all of us should strive to copy. Her students in gymnasium classes, as well as in hygiene, may well profit by listening to her advice, given in that clear, clipped accent. Hik- ing with Miss Spalding ceases to be the lazy girl ' s stroll. . . . Miss Marie Stevens is perfectly at home on a horse, a fact which proves that she is an excellent instructor. Her ease in handling even the most difficult horse makes the beginner feel more confident. She is an enthusiastic sponsor of the Hoofprints Club, entering into all its activities including the planning and furnishing of the new club house. Miss Jean Struble ' s blond beauty is in keeping with her lovely soprano voice. She sings with the chorus and is always a welcome guest in pro- grams, performing well as a soloist. She assists Mr. Miller in teaching students the fundamentals of singing and sets the students an excellent ex- ample in technique and in stage presence. . . . Miss Dorothy Turner, who is a Sullins graduate in piano, is well known to all the voice students, tor she accompanies them in their recitals. She is also the perfect accompanist for Chorus and Vested Choir. Even though this is her first year at Sullins in this capacity, she has made many friends by her charming ways. Mrs. Elizabeth Wall is the charming friend in need in the library; for she is never too busy to help with research and nothing is ever more im- portant to her than a student ' s needs. Her inter- ests being wide and varied, she is always well up on current events. Her exquisite taste is shown by the interesting and artistic displays in the library. . . . Miss Edith Wenger ' s serene dignity conceals a decided talent for the piano. Her accompani- ments give confidence to the frightened voice stu- dent, and her ability as a teacher assures her own students of a good foundation in piano. An in- fectious laugh and pleasant manner make her a well-liked member of the faculty. Page 71 Departments In Sullins College there are two types of students. To the first type belong those who expect to use the credits earned at Sullins toward a degree in some higher college or university. To the second type belong those students who do not plan to complete the four years of college, but who do desire to spend one or two years on subjects of special interest. The records of Sullins graduates doing advanced work in other schools show clearly that the college gives thorough preparation for the more advanced work. At the same time, it responds effectively to the demands of the girl who desires certain subjects, not because they are pre-requisites but because they are essential in her life. To enter this life at Sullins, one must register with Dean Metts, who advises each student in the selection of those subjects best suited to her talents and her plans. She may work toward a general diploma in aca- demic subjects or toward a special diploma in music, Miss Tula Whorton is capable of giving a fin- ished performance on many string instruments. That she is a talented teacher as well is shown by the student recital numbers in violin and by the string ensemble and orchestra programs. She is director of the College Orchestra and sponsor of the Clef and Staff Club. . . . Miss Hattie Mae Wilkerson is in charge of the high school wing and does an admirable job, as admitted by the girls themselves. Her quietness and firmness keep a peaceful study hall and also the respect and ad- miration of the girls — a combination not readily attained. Her association with the students has not been restricted to the Academy. Mrs. Mary Luter Wright, although living in John- son City, is seen frequently at Sullins. She is in- structor for the harp and makes the Red Parlor ring out with tinkling melody. We all appreciated her fine performance in the Faculty Recital at the be- ginning of the year. Mrs. Kathryn Zachry is noted for her vivacious manner and her ability to enter into the fun at the Hut, for which she is hostess. She always has for us the things which tempt us off our diets, and she plans many parties for small groups as well as for the whole college. She is a well-known ping-pong shark. and Classes art, expression and dramatic art, home economics, secretarial studies, or physical education. If she wishes to take the special subjects without fulfilling the academic requirements, she may work toward a certificate in any of the special subjects. The difference between a certificate and a di- ploma lies in the amount of academic work done in addition to the work of the department in which she specializes. A candidate for a certificate in music, for instance, takes as much work in the music department as the candidate for the diploma in music; but she does not fulfil the same academic requirements. Many students work for a general diploma with a certificate in music or art or whatever subject in- terests them most. In the college enrollment of 1938-39, there are ninety-five girls working toward a general diploma. In the commercial department, forty-two girls are working toward a diploma or certificate; and in the home economics department, thirty-eight. Page 72 Eighteen students are specializing in music - - piano, voice, or violin; and thirty-one in art — com- mercial art, general art, costume design, or interior decoration. Eleven students are working toward a diploma or certificate in expression and dramatic art, and seven in physical education. These, with the seventy-one high school students, make up the total of Sullins students working for credit. Besides these, there are a number of girls who prefer to specialize in one or two courses without reference to credit. Credit is given in any department for a limited amount of work in other departments. Hence, we find the number of students in any department much larger than the number enrolled for a diploma or certificate in that department. There are, for instance, a great many students registered in the various departments, who take ad- vantage of the splendid training offered in music, both vocal and instrumental. Sullins College also offers a standard high school course of four years preparing the student for en- trance without examination to college or university. The high school curriculum includes a certificate course requiring sixteen units but allowing more free- dom of choice to pupils who are studying for special ends rather than for college or university entrance. One of the most interesting programs presented in connection with our departments during the year was a lecture followed by three dances given in the college auditorium by Ruth St. Denis, the dean of American dancers. The dance, said Miss St. Denis, is the highest manifestation of the physical, and the greatest sym- bol of the spiritual being. Her interesting lecture was followed by three of her best-known dances; Clair de Lune, Black and Gold Sari, and the Gold Madonna. Debussy ' s Claire de Lune was marked by its exquisite poetic quality; the Black and Gold Sari was a beautiful Oriental dance; and the Gold Madonna, with its religious theme, was very moving in its in- terpretation of the sufferings as well as the joys of Mary, the mother of Christ. Miss Lucy Lampkin, director of the Sullins dance department, is a former student of the Denishawn School. On December 3, Miss Lampkin was presented in a dance appreciation evening. The purpose of her program was to create an appreciation of the dance as a fine art and as a contribution to modern edu- cation. The program opened with the showing of a num- ber of illustrations of the dance from different Amer- ican and European schools, after which Miss Lamp- kin and her pupils illustrated a number of different types of dances. At the beginning of the second semester, Miss Jane Jones became a member of our faculty. Miss Jones, who is a graduate of Randolph-Macon Wom- an ' s College, not only instructs the beginners in shorthand and typing but also assists in the college office. Miss Lampkin illustrates her teaching. Miss Jones assists in the office. Page 73 Students in every department are given an op- portunity to make use of what they have learned, either for the entertainment of their fellow-students or in their every-day lives. Students in Miss Blackwell ' s Art Appreciation class, for instance, appear in living pictures . In these living pictures, the students themselves pose to represent the paintings of the masters. In this way, the students not only deepen their own sense of color and form and composition but also contribute to the understanding and appreciation of their fellow-students. The high school students also have an oppor- tunity to make some application of their studies. Various projects of interest are planned for them. The English class, for instance, edits one issue of the Reflector, the college newspaper. The students in the commercial department dem- onstrate their skill in many ways. Some of them as- sist in the office; others mimeograph letters to the graduates in the department. Students in art make posters for various events in the college and in the city. The students in in- terior decoration transformed the gymnasium into a medieval castle for the Mardi Gras pageant. Top: Miss Blackwell points out the good qualities of a pic- ture for her class in Art Appreciation. Middle: Miss Carr per- suades the High School students to parley-voo. Bottom: Mrs, Burns teaches the Sullins senoritas Spanish. Below (left to right): Miss Benson observes Rowena Wood ' s typewriting; Mrs. Hodge pauses to criticise Ruth Riley ' s work in art; and Miss Nourse approves Mary McCord Galloway ' s painting. Page 74 Music students acquire poise and stage presence by appearing in the bi-weekly recitals. They also take part in other programs in the college and else- where, either individually or in groups. As members of the Vested Choir and the Chorus, the voice students gain experience and training in group singing. Through the college orchestra, stu- dents of instrumental music acquire similar experi- ence. The dramatic art students appear regularly in the splendid plays staged by the department. Stu- dents in expression and in public speaking take part in programs in the college and in the city. The physical education majors gain practical ex- perience supervising the playground hour in the pub- lic schools of the city. Science students put their knowledge to practical use in the home economics laboratories and else- where. Students in domestic art make many of their own costumes; and the students in domestic science, by giving frequent dinners and receptions, put their knowledge of cooking to a use which delights their friends. Top: Mr. Miller trains Mary Louise Miller to reach that high note. Middle; Mrs. Harry Martin gives a lesson in ex- pression to Sara Jane Putman. Bottom: Miss Spalding teaches the playground class how to teach London Bridge. Below (left to right): Miss Simmons shows Martha Donald how to adjust the sewing machine; Miss Goodman and Christine Fleenor take the Thanksgiving turkey out of the oven; and Mrs. Loomis and Bobby Settles perform an experiment in Chemistry. Page 75 The Senior Class Officers, ' 38- ' 39. V ' , I No matter what the interests of the student may be, Sullins College offers a wide variefy of activifies in which she can develop not only her talents but also the qualifies of co-operation and leadership, and in which she may find recreation. For the musically inclined, there are the Chorus, the Vested Choir, and the Clef-and-Staff Club; for the artist, the Sky-Lite and the Duo-Art Clubs; and for the student interested in attaining skill in speaking or in dramatics, the Curry Club. For the student whose main interest is in sports and for the recre- ation of all students, there are many opportunities to enjoy the out-of- doors and to develop skill in one or more sports. One may join the Riding Club, for instance, and enjoy the many trails around Bristol; or one may engage in tournaments on the tennis and the badminton courts. The Annals of 1896-7 men- tions Baseball and Tennis Clubs, the Missionary Society and the Y. W. C. A., and the Virginia and Tennessee Clubs. j Hail, Sullins College! faithful and true To thee with loyal hearts we raise our song. Down through the ages the echo lingers on. Hail, Sullins College! to thee all hail! Page 78 From the Editorial Staff, Rosemary 1909. Lent by Miss Harriet Fillinger, ex- ' 10. Orgrantj Cl o n f Ethel Chance (left) and Helen White Julia Walker studies Athletics sec- gaily set out on an advertising cam- tions for new ideas, paign. Louise Howell tries to identify the photographs. The Sampler Staff The Sampler Staff, organized early in October, met regularly in the Press Room on Wednesday after- noons until the book was ready to go to press. Above: Marybeth Downs receives the first student assess- ment from Dorothy Brazel. Below: Janie Cooper (left) and Nell Smyth discuss the Class section. After numerous discussions, some of them heated, the plan of the book was finally decided upon and the members of the staff settled down to their indi- vidual tasks. Virginia Kearley, as editor-in-chief, had the chief responsibility in planning the book and in correlating the work of the departmental editors. She also pre- pared some of the copy and assisted in reading both copy and proof. Marybeth Downs, as business manager, was re- sponsible for financing the book. She kept all rec- ords of money received and paid out, and made fi- nancial reports to the sponsor. She also collected both individual and group assessments. She had the chief responsibility for the Sampler dance, at which Don Bestor ' s orchestra played, and for the Sampler party in May. Not satisfied with these many and arduous duties, she also assisted in preparing copy and reading proof. Helen White and Ethel Chance, serving as adver- tising manager and assistant, contacted the busi- ness men of Bristol and other communities and per- suaded them to advertise in Sampler 1939. They also wrote advertising copy and collected for the advertising. Louise Howell, as photograph editor, made out the schedule according to which the students were photographed , submitted the proofs for approval, and kept a record of the photographs made and ap- proved. Janie Cooper and Nell Smyth, the class editor and her assistant, collected information and pre- pared copy for the Senior summaries and for the Junior Class and High School album sections. Julia Walker, organizations and athletics editor, was kept busy interviewing club officers and spon- Page 80 Annie Laura Beckmann strives for Virginia Kearley wonders which Margaret Etchison (right) and Mary page balance — not too obvious. plan would be better. Ward Gabbard prepare copy for the sors and attending athletic contests and other activi- ties of the physical education department. Annie Laura Beckmann, make-up editor, spent many hours in the Press Room trying to decide which picture would look better on a given page, to say nothing of what would balance with what. Margaret Etchison, administration editor, and her assistant, Mary Ward Gabbard, planned the faculty section, gleaned all those interesting facts about the teachers and courses, and wrote copy. Rumor has it that they did more of their work sitting on the floor in Marge ' s room than in the Press Room. Ruth Fulcher, our art editor, studied old-fashioned designs and photographs until she was able to catch the spirit of the later nineteenth century in her sketches and lettering. She is responsible for the tint sketches in the book as well as for the make-up of the opening section, the division pages, and the subdivision pages. Last, but by no means least, Annabelle Dean, feature editor, and her assistant, Betty Camp, la- bored over the story of the year found in Current History. Every one in Senior Wing will remember Annabelle ' s announcement, Winter is over, on completion of that section of her work. We venture to say that both Betty and Annabelle were delighted to turn to the student division of Who ' s Who for a change. Sampler 1939, like the Samplers of preceding years, is a member of the Virginia Intercollegiate Press Association, of the Columbia Scholastic Press Association, and of the year-book division of the As- sociated Collegiate Press. Sampler 1938 received second place among junior college annuals in the contest sponsored by the V. 1. P. A.; Medalist Honors in the critical service Administration section. conducted by the C. S. P. A.; and All-American honor rating among women ' s colleges with an enrollment of less than five hundred in the critical service con- ducted by the National Scholastic Press Association of which the A. C. P. is a division. Miss Ruth V. Milbrandt is sponsor of the Sampler. Above: Ruth Fulcher works out those tint backgrounds. Be- low: Annabelle Dean (right) interprets her handwriting for Betty Camp. Page 81 The Student Council Back Row (left to right); Tichenor, Fuller, Fulcher. Middle R ow: Johnson, Hoffman, Sullins, Armstrong. Front Row: Hudgens, Henley, Shelton, Jackson, Jenkins. The Student Council is composed of representa- tives elected by the Senior Class, the Junior Class, the High School, and the day students. The day students elect one representative, the High School three, the Junior Class four, and the Senior Class five. The president and the vice-president of the Coun- cil are chosen from among the Senior representa- tives; the secretary from among the Junior representa- tives. The president of the Council is also president of the student body. In this capacity she, with an advisory committee composed of the class officers and sponsors, plans and makes arrangements for such all-school events as Proms. The Student Council meets regularly on Tuesday evenings in Miss Blackwell ' s classroom with the Faculty Executive Committee. Together they form the Co-operative Council, which considers problems of discipline and other matters of interest. Students guilty of breaking rules or other infringe- ments of discipline appear before the Co-operative Council. Petitions from the students to the faculty committee are made regularly through the Student Council. The life of a Council member is not all serious- ness, however, for the Council is entertained at such delightful affairs as the Home Economics Club din- ner on November 19. June Armstrong, Lane Carlson (second semester), Ruth Fulcher, Genevieve Fuller, Martha Jenkins (first semester), and Helen Tichenor are the Senior repre- sentatives on the Council. Christine Fleenor, also a Senior, is day-student representative. Peggy Hudgens, Jane Jackson, Emma D. Shelton, and Mary Catherine Sullins are Junior representa- tives. Sara Henley, Jean Ann Hoffman, and Lois Johnson are High School representatives. Helen Tichenor is president; Ruth Fulcher, vice- president; and Peggy Hudgens, secretary. The members of the Faculty Executive Com- mittee are Dr. W. E. Martin, Mrs. Martin, Dean D. L. Metis, Miss Edith S. Blackwell, Miss Imogene Clai- borne, Miss Eloise Cranberry, Miss Jane Gregg, High School sponsor. Miss Bess Ava Guthrie, Junior Class sponsor, and Miss Ruth V. Milbrandt, Senior Class sponsor. Standing (left to right): Jackson, Hoffman, Henley, Johnson, Shelton, Sullins. Seated: Tichenor, Hudgens, Fulcher, Carl- son, Fuller, Armstrong. The Student Council meets in Miss Blackwell ' s classroom. Page 82 The Reflector Staff Left to Right: Ambrister, Settles, Royster, Carpenter, Ours. Making up the paper. Through the untiring efforts of the Reflector staff, the many phases of college life, both gay and serious, are mirrored in our college newspaper. Mildred Royster, the editor-in-chief, assumes the responsibility for editing the paper. She writes editorials, head- lines, and stories. Assisted by the staff, she also serves as make-up editor. Bobby Settles, assistant editor, also writes editorials and stories. She as- sists in the make-up and in writing headlines. Caroline Ambrister, the business manager, handles the finances of the paper and sees that all bills are paid. She also takes care of the advertising. Florene Carpenter, exchange editor, selects from the publications of other schools material that we all enjoy. Her unusual wit is displayed in many of our stories. Dorothy Lee Ours, alumnae editor, must have a nose for news about our old graduates. She also mails copies of the Reflector to the alumnae who subscribe. These members of the staff are assisted by a group of reporters who contribute regularly to the paper. Standing (left to right): Woodward, Goldberg, Riley, Rainer, Jackson, Hoffman, Rosenthal, Katz, Rhodes, Smith. Seated Cleft to right); Ours, Ambrister, Royster, Settles, Carpenter. The reporters include Adelaide Goldberg, Mar- jorie Hoffman, Dorothy Jackson, Barbara Katz, Isabel Rainer, Lillian Rhodes, Ruth Riley, Mary Rosenthal, Jojean Smith, Barbara Sobel, and Marguerite Wood- ward. Miss Florence Konold is sponsor. The Reflector staff holds a membership in both the Virginia Intercollegiate Press Association and the Associated Collegiate Press. Lillian Rhodes and Isabel Rainer represented the Reflector at the twelfth annual convention of the Virginia Intercollegiate Press Association held at Mary Washington College, Fredericksburg, on Oc- tober 28 and 29. At this convention, the Reflector was awarded first place among junior college news- papers in Virginia. Mildred Royster and Mary Rosenthal represented the Reflector at the annual convention of the asso- ciated Collegiate Press, which was held in Cincin- nati, Ohio, on November 3 and 4. While there they attended round-table discussions and heard lectures by distinguished speakers. They also attended the convention banquet and dance. At the close of the convention on Saturday, the delegates were guests of the University of Cin- cinnati at the Ohio Wesleyan-University of Cincin- nati football game. Page 83 The Science Club Left to Right: Hudgens, Cooper, Bass. The Science Club Officers. The Science Club, the oldest club at Sullins, lim- its its membership to those students in science who make a scholarship average of B. This club was organized to give the students a better understanding and appreciation of the im- portance of science and the scientifi c attitude in mod- ern life. At the meetings, held on alternate Monday eve- nings, interesting programs are given. Once a month, a social meeting is he ' d. The Science Club is also responsible for one of the most attractive places on the campus, the col- lege arboretum, where one may find not only an interesting variety of shrubs and trees but also a large number of rare wild flowers. These flowers were brought to the arboretum by members of the Science Club in recent years. The members this year are planning to build a second pool belov the present pool and to extend the boundaries of the arboretum. The Science Club also sponsors Science Day, on which an interesting program suggestive of Spring is given in chapel. On Thursday of Commencement week, the club also sponsors an exhibit of work done in the science department during the year. The members of the Science Club are Grace Al- derson, Betty Jane Beard, Annie Laura Beckmann, Lucia Bellinger, Molly Briggs, Martha Brooks, Isa- bel Bullock, Lane Carlson, Cynthia Davis, Nancy Dixon, Mary Jo Epstein, Jane Fickes. Virginia Fox, Glady Galloway, Eleanor Harsh- man, Eleanore Heeman, Lucille Howell, Lois In- galls, Dorothy Jackson, Jane Jackson, Betty Jane King, Adele Meddin, Maryjane Metz, Mary Ann Mor- ison, Marie Louise Nye, Marjorie Reid, Judy Ritter, Mary Dulin Russell. Helen Sears, Bobby Settles, Emma D. Shelton, Jo Jean Smith, Betty Todd, Mary Upchurch, Julia Walker, Lenore Warner, Terry Wessels, Trula Wells, Betty Gene Young. The officers of the Science Club are Janie Cooper, president; Beverly Bass, vice-president; and Peggy Hudgens, secretary and treasurer. Mrs. C. C. Loomis and Miss Imogene Claiborne are sponsors. Above: Lucille Kenyon (left) and Annie Laura Beckmann find materials for laboratory work in the arboretum. Below: After the initiation, the members of the club enjoy a social hour. Page 84 The Curry Club The Curry Club, which is composed of the students in Ex- pression and Dramatic Art, has for its main purpose to further an interest in good speech and to inspire a greater art of acting. During the year, the Club has presented a number of splendid plays, including Chan- ning Pollock ' s The Fool. They have also presented a number of programs in observance of special occasions. Members of the club often appear on pro- grams in the city. At present, the members of the club are busy rehearsing the Commencement play, Helen Jerome ' s dramatiza- Above: The Expression Class plans a program. Below: Dramatic Art students present Uplifting Sadie. tion of Jane Austen ' s novel, Pride and Prejudice. The members of the Curry Club are Jeanne Al- bright, Lucia Bellinger, Evelyn Ann Bradsher, Mary Brooks, Isabel Bullock, Mildred Byrd, Margaret Carver, Betty Cole, Ann Davis, Frances Denny, Nancy Dixon, Eleanor Harshman, Patte Henderson, Nancy Idell, Melba Isbell. Evelyn Judge, Margaret Kerr, Dorothy Klein, Kath- erine King, Sally Lee, Eddie Lennep, Mary Kathleen Martin, Patsy McCann, Maryjane Metz, Doris Moss- barger, Elaine Norton, Hortense Padgett, Cecilia Pflanze, Sara Jane Putman, Isabel Rainer, Margaret Ann Ramsey. Lillie Raney, Edith Ratcliffe, Ann Reid, Judy Ritter, Mildred Royster, Jean Schwab, Helen Sears, Laura May Smalshof, Virginia Smith, Bobbie Sobel, Julia Walker, Anne Ward, Florence Weintraub, Sue Wim- bish, Joan Zetosch. The officers cf the Curry Clube are Patsy McCann, president; Katherine King, secretary; Sara Jane Put- man, treasurer; Ann Davis, first critic; Cecilia Pflanze, second critic; and Mary Kathleen Martin, third critic. Mrs. Harry Hood Martin is sponsor of the Curry Club. Page 85 The Clef-and-Staff Club ¥ I, Left to Right: Peavy, Cooksey, Martin, Gabbard. Clef-and-Staff Club Officers. The purpose of the Clef-and-Staff Club is to pro- mote interest in music, to give the orchestra a defi- nite place in college life, to prepare musical enter- tainment and recreation for the student body, and to encourage friendships among music lovers. The orchestra, which has played for us often at the Saturday-morning sings , at student recitals, and at birthday dinners, also played the Aida March (Verdi) as the processional and the recessional of the Mardi Gras Court. The instrumental quartet — Lucile Peavy, violin; Betty Robertson, ' cello; Miss Tula Whorton, violin; and Miss Dorothy Turner, piano — played for several of the Mardi Gras dances. The quartet also plays frequently at social events in town. The members of the Clef-and-Staff Club are Martha Cooksey, Mary Ward Gab- bard, Miss Florence Konold, Barbara Palkes, Lucile Peavy, and Betty Peters, first violins; Cora Baldwin, Louise Findlay, Anneva French, Geneva Hoffman, Miss Amanda Miller, and Viola Worley, second violins. Betty Robertson, ' cello; Nancy Dixon, Jean Ann Hoffman, Rebecca Petty, and Charlene Young, saxophones; Betty Jane Martin, clarinet; Peggy White, trumpet; Lane Carlson, drums; and Sally Lee. piano. The officers of the club are Lucile Peavy, presi- dent; Betty Jane Martin, vice-president; Mary Ward Gabbard, secretary and news-reporter; and Martha Cooksey, treasurer. Miss Tula Whorton, instructor in violin and other strings, is director of the orchestra and sponsor of the Clef-and-Staff Club. Left to Right: Miss Konold, Miss Whorton (standing), Gabbard, Cooksey, Young, Peavy, Peters, Petty, Robertson, Dixon, Worley, Baldwin, Martin, Findlay, Lennep, Johnson, Carlson, Lee. The Orchestra prepares to give a concert. Page 86 The Chorus and Vested Choir Back Row (left to right); Davis, Low, Clements, Young, Peebles, Webster, Bankhead, Lennep, Thompson, Wurts, Miller, Bayes, Wells, Konold, Goodman, Taylor, Cowden, Rhodes, Elliott, Adams, Glover. Front Row (left to right): Collins, Goebel, Smalshof, McNeal, Buchanan, Horn, M. Robertson, Brazel, Bellinger, Lawler, A. Jaspert, Peavy, Shelton, Perry, B. Robertson, Sullins, Dosser. Miss Turner (left) and Miss Wenger at pianos. Mr. Miller directing. The Chorus. To the Vested Choir, we are all indebted for the beautiful music which contribufes so much fo our Sunday vesper service. To the Chorus, we owe many beautiful programs given throughout the year as well as the joint concert with the Kingsport Male Chorus. ertson, second sopranos. Lucia Bellinger, Peggy Dosser, Emma D. Shelton, Mary Catherine Sullins, first altos; Miss Josephine Goodman, Miss Florence Konold, Irene Wells, second altos. The members of the Vested Choir are Eloise Da- vis, Marguerite McNeal, Mary Louise Miller, Miss Jean Struble, Juanita Webster, Dorothy Wurts, Char- lene Young, first sopranos; Jane Adams, Marie El- liott, Adelaide Lawler, Mary Robertson, Betty Rob- The members of the Vested Choir also belong to the Chorus. Other members of the Chorus are Betty Bayes, Christine Bonta, Audrey Buchanan, Dorothy Brazel, Jean Cowden, Sara Clements. Marguerite Collins, Betty Cummins, Jean Daker, Pauline Glover, Elsie Goebel, Christine Holloway, Jacqueline Ham, Adella Jaspert, Betty Jas- pert, Eddie Lennep, Mary Alice Low. Marguerite Loomis, Caroline Metzger, Winifred Moody, Doris Mossbarger, Emily Neese, Lucile Peavy, Nancy Peebles, Mary Dent Perry, Gladys Randall, Laverne Riddle, Lillian Rhodes, Parke Shields, Laura May Smalshof, Kathryn Taylor, and Audrey Thompson. Left to Right: Miss Whorton, Webster, Wurts, Davis, Miller, Young, Elliott, M. Robertson, Lawler, Adams, B. Robertson, Dosser, Sullins, Bel- linger, Shelton, Goodman, Wells, Konold, Miss Turner. Mr. Loomis at the organ and Mr. Miller directing. The Vested Choir meets. Mr. DeWitt P. Miller is director of both these groups. Mr. Glifford G. Loomis is or- ganist; Misses Dorothy Turner and Edith Wenger, pianists; and Miss Tula Whorton, violinist. Page 87 The Duo-Art Club Left to Right: Beckmann, Davis, Robinson. Officers of the Duo Art Club. The Duo-Art Club is composed of students in Costume Design and Interior Decoration. The pur- pose of this club is to foster an interest in the arts and to encourage social activity among its members. The Club opened the year ' s activities with a trip to Asheville, North Carolina, to visit Biltmore, the Vanderbilt estate, with its beautifully planned adap- tation of the French chateau to modern architecture and interior decoration. In the course of the year, the members made many field trips to other places of interest, including homes in Bristol. The most important project undertaken by the Club this year was the decoration of the gymnasium for Mardi Gras. Here they were eminently success- ful, for they succeeded in turning the gymnasium into a medieval castle. Rumor says that Dorothy Blackman spent hours painting lines on the gym wall, only to find them covered by the decorations the very next day. Though the task was a complicated one, they found much enjoyment while working at it. They worked to the accompaniment of radio music, or, in the case of the Shakespeare students, to Shake- speare ' s noble lines, read by Cecilia Pflanze. And one evening Mrs. Hodge gave them a studio party. During Senior Week the members of the Club will exhibit their work in the studio. This exhibit will include notebooks illustrating the principles of both Costume Design and Interior Decoration as well as striking posters and perspectives of interiors. In its lighter moments, the Club indulges in such frivolous amusements as steak fries at the Crystal Pool and teas and bridge parties. The members of the Duo-Art Club are Adnea Ad- ams, Irma Aspitz, Cora Baldwin, Blossom Bankhead, Mary Lou Becker, Dorothy Blackman, Edna Davis, Shirley Hartzell, Janet Hartz, Isabel Helmly, Chris- tine Holloway, Betty Hutcheson, Arthur Hooks, Lois Ruth Ingalls, Adella Jaspert, Betty Jaspert, Christine Jobe. Mary Clay Leiper, Marguerite Loomis, Phyllis Marshall, Lorraine Morris, Peggy Page, Mary Pat- terson, Sanford Pinkerton, Ruth Riley, Elsie Lou Rob- inson, Margaret Rothberger, Parke Shields, Marjorie Simpson, Kathryne Speyer, Sidney Thomas, Mary Thompson, Marifred Vaughn, Sue Wimbish, Mar- guerite Woodward. The officers of the Duo-Art Club are Edna Davis, president; Annie Laura Beckmann, vice-president; and Elsie Lou Robinson, secretary-treasurer. Ruth Riley is reporter. Mrs. Luther Hodge and Miss Betty McCollum are sponsors of the club. Mary Clay Leiper acts as model for the class in Costume Design. Page 88 The Sky -Lite Art Club The Sky-Lite Art Club is composed of students in General and Commercial Art. The purpose of the club is to encourage social activity among the stu- dents and to give them an opportunity of becoming better acquainted. Although some of the members are studying art for their own pleasure, many are planning careers in the varied field of art. The meetings of the club give these girls an opportunity to discuss their am- bitions and plans for the future as well as to learn something of the openings in their chosen work. On almost any fine day in Fall or Spring, one may see groups of the General Art students out on the campus sketching or painting. With the Sullins campus for a subject, they make some very attrac- tive pictures. One may drop into the studio at almost any time and find the members of the club busily at work. Some of them make charcoal drawings of casts, while others work at the more colorful water color sketches or oil paintings. During Senior Week the members of the Club will exhibit their work in the studio. This exhibit will include examples of all phases of Commercial and General Art. Though the Art students are mainly devoted to their work, they do not spend all their time with brush or pencil in hand. On April 22, for instance. Miss Nourse entertained them with a fudge party. Though the candy-making At work in the studio. Left to Right: Galloway, Fulcher, Fuller. Sky-Lite Art Club Officers. was the chief attraction, the Ouija board, Chinese checkers, and bridge received their share of atten- tion. And, of course, they did take part in one contest suggestive of art. Each member was given a slip of paper with the title of a popular song written on it, a sheet of paper and a piece of charcoal — and a few minutes to illustrate the song. The sketches were then tacked on the wall, and each one tried to guess the titles of the songs illus- trated. Betty Joyce Cole guessed twelve out of six- teen correctly and won the prize. The members of the Sky-Lite Art Club are Annie Laura Beckmann, Jeanne Burdette, Betty Cole, Char- lotte Dailey, Ruth Fulcher, Genevieve Fuller, Mary Galloway, Betty Hoar, Jean Ann Hoffman, Lois John- son, Lucille Kenyon, Caroline Metzger, Doris Moss- barger. Mary Francis Nicholls, Dorothy Ours, Jane Over- street, Connie Page, Virginia Reynolds, Anita Rob- erts, Jeannette Salzer, Eleanor Schertzer, Laura May Smalshof, Barbara Sobel, Chester Sustare, Isabel Wolff. The officers of the Sky-Lite Art Club are Ruth Fulcher, president; Mary McCord Galloway, vice- president; and Genevieve Fuller, secretary-treasurer. Miss Louisa A. Nourse is sponsor. Page 89 The Home Economics Club Left to Right: Donald, Rucker, Freeman. Home Economics Club Officers. The Home Economics Club is composed of stu- dents in Domestic Art and Domestic Science. Need- less to say, their interests are of a domestic nature. And, being merely feminine, we are more than envious when the Style Show, held during Senior Week, gives each of them an opportunity to display not one but three or four — or even five — costumes! Our most envious moments, perhaps, are caused by those tantalizing odors that steal up through Sen- ior Wing from the domestic science kitchen. But the members of the Club are generous with their talents. Their dainty sandwiches and cakes have contributed to the success of all our social oc- casions. Nor have they been satisfied to stop with assist- ing us in entertaining. They have entertained ex- tensively, each one serving in turn as cook, maid, or hostess. On December 3, for instance, they entertained the Executive Committee and a number of other guests at a delicious five-course dinner in the Home Eco- nomics dining room. Among the guests on this occasion were Dr. and Mrs. Martin, Dean and Mrs. D. L. Metis, Mrs. Janie M. Baskervill, Miss Ruth St. Denis, and Miss Lucy Lampkin. Martha Donald was hostess at this dinner. On a later date, when the Club entertained the members of the faculty at a buffet dinner, Martha assisted in serving, and Lucile Howell, Lucille Sullivan, and Ruby Jacobs presided at the table. And then there were the graduation dinners, with the most intimate friends as guests. Each dinner was planned and prepared by the hostess. After the graduation dinners were over, the Sen- iors were guests of honor at the tea given by the Junior members of the Club. Lest you think that the members of the Home Economics Club spend all their time entertaining, they should invite you to drop in when the Juniors cook, serve, and eat brunch. Or, perhaps, you would prefer to go on a picnic with the club mem- bers and eat one of those sizzling hot steaks. The members of the Home Economics Club are Pat Alcott, Mary Jane Aston, Beverly Bass, Betty Jane Beard, Georgina Butts, Mildred Byrd, Margue- rite Collins, Martha Cooksey, Mary Cross, Ann Da- vis, Martha Donald, Helen Engmann, Christine Flee- nor, Betty Freeman. Eleanor Harshman, Eleanor Hedges, Florence Hill, Mildred Hodge, Lucile Howell, Peggy Hudgens, Ruby Jacobs, Adella Jaspert, Betty Kirkpatrick, Fran- ces Lister, Bernice Loving, Patsy McCann, Adele Meddin, Jackie Montgomery, Mary Ann Morison. Hortense Padgett, Nona Pearsall, Mary Dent Perry, Julia Peterson, Gladys Randall, June Reeves, Catherine Rucker, Janet Smith, Mary Catherine Sul- lins, Chester Sustare, Norman Tuten, Mary Upchurch, Marifred Vaughn. The officers of the Home Economics Club are Martha Donald, president; Catherine Rucker, vice- president; and Betty Freeman, secretary-treasurer. Miss Lottie Simmons and Miss Josephine Goodman are sponsors. The Home Economics Club entertains the members of the faculty. Page 90 The Commercial Club Left to Right: Brad- shaw, F. Miller, Tiche- NOR, Smyth, Jones. The object of the Commercial Club is to create and foster an interest in secretarial work and to pro- vide a medium for social activity. The membership is limited to Seniors who were members last year and to Juniors and those Seniors not members last year who are carrying at least two secretarial subjects with an average of A or B. The Club began the year with an initiation party in the course of which all new members, having been initiated, were presented with the club colors. One of the projects undertaken by the club was to send out mimeographed letters to graduates of the department, giving them news of the college and asking for news of themselves in return. Replies to these letters indicate that the grads were pleased to hear from their Alma Mater, and that they are engaged in many types of secretarial work. The most interesting of these replies will play a large part in the program at the annual banquet of the Club to be held at the Colonial Grill in May. Among the many other activities of the Club were a Christmas party, a typing bridge party, and a trip to Kingsport, Tennessee, where they visited the Eastman plant and the Kingsport Press. The members of the Commercial Club are Mar- garet Barker, Florence Bradshaw, Lorine Breeding, Betty Camp, Ellen Emmert, Billy Dungan, Mary Ward Gabbard, Eleanore Heeman, Marjorie Honce, Jean Jennings, Ada Belle Jones, Elizabeth Kernan, Anne Lewis, Mae McClellan. Ruth McClellan, Florence Miller, Carolyn Reed, Marian Richards, Dorothy Shankel, Margaret Simp- son, Nell Smyth, Marilyn Spinks. The officers of the Commercial Club are Nell Smyth, president; Ada Belle Jones, vice-president; Florence Bradshaw, secretary; and Florence Miller, treasurer. Miss Margaret Johnson, Miss Virginia Benson, and Miss Florence Konold are sponsors. Marjorie Honce (right) and Margaret Barker mimeograph a letter to the grads. Page 91 The Left to Right: Kernan, McClellan, Morison. Villagers ' Club Officers. Though the members of the Villagers ' Club are day students, they play an active part in college life. One may find them everywhere — in the Curry Club productions, in the Chorus, in the Orchestra. Edna Davis is president of the Duo-Art Club, and Ada Belle Jones is vice-president of the Commercial Club. Christine Fleenor is day-student representa- tive on the Student Council. Katherine King not only takes prominent parts in the plays but also dances in Mardi Gras and ap- pears in recitals. Betty Bradley was an attractive member of the Mardi Gras Court. The Villagers ' Club first stepped into the lime- light as a group when it sponsored the pre-holiday dance. For this dance the gym was beautifully dec- orated in keeping with the holiday season. The windows, with tapering white candles in front of the grilled bars, gave a cathedral-like effect to the room. Dave Stuart ' s orchestra, featuring Sonny Adams, provided music for the dancing. The villagers also co-operated with Miss Black- well and the boarding students in caring for the Christmas children. In the winter, they assisted in redecorating their clubroom, where they have a great many good times. This year they have selected for the first time a club pin — an attractive oval-shaped pin in the col- lege colors. Villagers ' Club Now they are busy planning two Commencement events. The first is a play, which members of their club, assisted by boys from King College, will give early in May. The second is a tea, at which they will entertain the boarding students. The cast of characters in the play includes Fouise Hall as Mildred, Cora Elizabeth Baldwin as Mady Platt, Faverne Riddle as Frances Tenn, Winifred Moody as Alex Benson. Ada Belle Jones as Kate McKim, Ruth Bachman as Sally Prescott, Margaret Hall as Miss Ritche, Ralph Simmons as John Jolston, William Aaron as The Lippincot, Michael Pepi as Doc Boyd. John Galloway as Bush Buchan, Jimmy Lyle as Walter Bechet, and Humes Flynn as Sam Thatcher. Mr. Lubin Leggette will direct the play. The members of the Villagers ' Club are Gladys Alley, Ruth Bachman, Cora Baldwin, Mary Baird, Margaret Barker, Betty Bradley, Rachel Carter, Golden Cantwell, Edna Davis, Billy Dungan, Ellen Emmert, Christine Fleenor, Pauline Glover, Elizabeth Gwinn, Louise Hall. Margaret Hall, Katherine Hines, Christine Jobe, Ada Belle Jones, Elizabeth Kernan, Katherine King, Lorraine Kinkead, Mae McClellan, Ruth McClellan, Mary Ann Mitchell, Winifred Moody, Marian Rich- ards, LaVerne Riddle, Anita Shipley, Marjorie Simp- son, Helen Smith, Marilyn Spink, Julia Warren. The officers of the Villagers ' Club are Mae Mc- Clellan, president; Mary Ann Morison, vice-presi- dent; and Elizabeth Kernan, secretary-treasurer. Miss Virginia Benson is sponsor. Left to Right: Warren, Jones, Bradley, Hines, Mitchell, Engmann, The day students relax for a moment. Page 92 The Hoofprints Club Left to Right: Camp, Downs, Tichenor, Idell, Henderson. Officers of the Hoofprints Club. The Hoofprints Club is the largest club on the Sullins campus. Its motto is In Omnia Paratis. The object of the club is to develop an interest in good horsemanship. A well equipped clubhouse has been built and attractively furnished this year. Here the club meets reg- ularly once a month. Members of the Hoofprints Club are Jeanne Albright, Pat Alcott, Grace Alderson, Mary Jane Aston, Marion Bankhead, Virginia Barnes, Beverly Bass, Betty Bayes, Louise Beaver, Annie Laura Beckman, Willa Benson, Elizabeth Black, Dorothy Blackman, Evelyn Ann Bradsher. Mildred Byrd, Ann Brooks, Martha Brooks, Isabel Bullock, Georgina Butts, Betty Cable, Betty Camp, Sara Camp, Lane Carlson, Elorence Carpenter, Marguerite Collins, Sara Brown Collins, Mary Cross, Betty Cum- mins, Ethel Chance. Jean Daker, Ann Davis, Cynthia Davis, Anna- belle Dean, Erances Denny, Nancy Dixon, Doris Douglas, Marybeth Downs, Evelyn Eggert, Mary Jo Epstein, Virginia Fox, Jean Gibbs, Adelaide Gold- berg, Gladys Goldburg, Barbara Hagan, Marjorie Handwerk, Betty Hardy, Eleanor Harshman. Janet Hartz, Eleanore Heeman, Patte Henderson, Betty Hoar, Mildred Hodge, Geneva Hoffman, Jean Ann Hoffman, Margery Hoffman, Sara Hoover, Phoebe Hopper, Jackie Horn, Nancy Idell, Lois Ruth Ingalls, Dorothy Jackson, Martha Jenkins, Lois John- Members of the Hoofprints Club — and their clubhouse. son, Lucille Kenyon, Margaret Kerr. Sally Lee, Betty Legg, Eddie Lennep, Marie Lewis, Frances Lister, Bernice Loving, Marguerite McNeal, Rosalie Ann Meador, Adele Meddin, Maryjane Metz, Martha Minhinnette, Winifred Moody, Lorraine Mor- ris, Nancy Morrow, Doris Mossbarger. Emily Neese, Mary Francis Nicholls, Elaine Nor- ton, Mitzi Otey, Connie Page, Peggy Page, Nona Pearsall, Lucille Peavy, Beauts Potishman, Sara Jane Putman, Frances Qualls, Isabel Rainer, Edith Rat- cliffe, June Reeves, Ann Reid, Ruth Riley, Lillian Rhodes. Anita Roberts, Rema Roseman, Jeannette Salzer, Geraldine Schatz, Marjorie Schatz, Nancy Schnerr, Eleanor Schertzer, Helen Sears, Parke Shields, Peggy Shunk, Margaret Simpson, Betty Sisk, Janet Smith, Jojean Smith, Barbara Sobel, Kathryne Speyer, Jerry Stewart, Enid Strafford, Mary Sumners. Katherine Taylor, Grace Thompson, Helen Tiche- nor, Betty Todd, Julia Walker, Anna Sue Wallace, Anne Ward, Lenore Warner, Trula Wells, Terry Wes- sels, Peggy White, Jane Williams, Marguerite Wood- ward, Isabel Wolff, Mary Semmes Wright, Betty Gene Young, Joan Zetosch. The officers of the Hoofprints Club are Marybeth Downs, president; Betty Camp, vice-president; Nancy Idell, secretary; Helen Tichenor, treasurer; and Patte Henderson, publicity manager. Miss Marie Stevens, riding instructor, is sponsor. Page 93 Athletic Creed The Sullins athlete ' s creed is this: To fight the battle fairly, To win or lose, but squarely. To play because she loves the sport. To be respected on the court. To do her best in every game. To help her team-mates on to fame. To prize her honors as of old. To love the crimson and the gold. Service Ball and Tenniquoit Service ball and tenniquoit are two popular mid- winter sports taught by Miss Alice Dean Spalding. Although no interclass tournaments are held in serv- ice ball, this sport seems to be very popular with the girls. In the tenniquoit tournament, the Junior Class team won the championship. Individual Gym The aim of the class in Individual Gymnastics is to help correct faults in posture and to establish good body mechanics. Included in the class work are many types of exercises for the development of every part of the body as well as exercises for grace and poise. Individual gymnastics is expertly conducted by Miss Alice Dean Spalding. Archery Archery, one of our early Fall sports, comes into the limelight again in the Spring. Increasing interest is shown in archery each year. Among the many enthusiasts this year are Lucia Bellinger, Florence Bradshaw, Audrey Buchanan, Isabel Bullock, Adella and Betty Jaspert, Lillie Raney, Helen Sears, Julia Walker, and Betty-Gene Young. These girls have handled well the bow and ar- row. Tournaments will be held during the latter part of May to determine the college championship. Page 96 Badminton Badminton proves a popular indoor sport. Badminton is another sport which is very much enjoyed by Sullins students. We have a great many good players, and much interest and enthusiasm is shown in this game. Miss Eloise Granberry is in- structor in badminton. Tournaments, both singles and doubles, are held in the Spring to determine the winners. In the singles tournament, the semi-finals were won by Lane Carlson, who defeated Betty Jaspert, 11-2, 11-4; and Jean Daker, who defeated Eleanor Mabry, 11-5, 11-2. By defeating Jean Daker, 11-7, 5-1, Lane Carlson won the singles championship. In the doubles tournament, the semi-finals were won by Rose Marie Elliott and Ruby Jacobs, who de- feated Lane Carlson and Ethel Chance, 15-9, 15-7; and by Jean Daker and Betty Jaspert, who defeated Betty Todd and Janet Hartz, 15-6, 15-7. In the finals, Jean Daker and Betty Jaspert won the doubles championship by defeating Rose Marie Elliott and Ruby Jacobs, 3-5, 15-7, 15-8. Lane Carlson (left) and Jean Daker are winners in the semi-finals. Page 97 Riding Betty Sisk gets her horse successfully over the bars. The activities of the riding department begin dur- ing the first week of school and continue throughout the year. Each member of the department is sched- uled for two rides a week. Instruction is given in riding both in the ring and over the surrounding hills. In case of rain the classes meet at the new clubhouse and learn the technique of good horsemanship from informative lectures and discussions. On beautiful fall and spring days, the members enjoy special Sunday trips and breakfast rides. Dr. Martin often accompanies the riding groups, for rid- ing is his favorite sport. Last year the girls interested in riding organized, calling themselves The Hoofprints Club. At the be- ginning of this year a beautiful new clubhouse was constructed just behind the school for use of the Page 98 Riding members only. Here the log is kept, recording the achievements of the club, and of its individual mem- bers. The activities of the club reach their climax in a horseshow during the last week of school. Ribbons are awarded to the winners in each class, a cham- pionship trophy to the winner in the ribbon class, a trophy to the winner in the jumping class, and a prize to the winner in the game of musical chairs. In the ' 38 show Ann Hait won the ribbon in the beginners ' class; Maryjane Metz won the ribbon in the intermediate class; and Dorothy Sample won the ribbon in the advanced class, thus winning the cham- pionship trophy. The jumping trophy was won by loan Baker, and Sonne Aloe was winner in the game of musical chairs. Members of the riding classes enjoy frequent picnics. Page 99 Basket-Ball Left to Right: Shunk, Nye, Dean. Captains of the Teams. Teams The starting line-ups were: Juniors: Forwards — Marie Louise Nye, Geneva Hoffman, and Parke Shields; Guards — Margaret Kerr, Nancy Dixon, and Terry Wessels. High School: Forwards — Nancy Rawls, Peggy Shunk, and Eloise Davis; Guards — Marjorie Wolfe, Pat Echols, and Dorothy Wurts. Seniors: Forwards — Caroline Ambrister, Isabel Bullock, and Ruby Jacobs; Guards — Annabelle Dean, Betty Jane Martin, and Eleanor Mabry. Basket-ball, which comes to the forefront among Sullins sports after Mardi Gras, remains there through March. Each class has its team, and during the season, much inter-class rivalry is evidenced, especially in the games which determine the class championship. Miss Alice Dean Spalding coaches the players until the games, when the class managers and cap- tains take charge of their teams, choosing the line- ups, making substitutions and selecting officials. Caroline Ambrister was manager of the Senior team, Geneva Hoffman of the Junior team, and Nancy Rawls of the High School team. Annabelle Dean was elected captain of the Senior team, Marie Louise Nye of the Junior team, and Peggy Shunk of the High School team. Left to Right: Rawls, Ambrister, Hoffman. Managers of the Teams. Page 100 Basket-Ball Games In the first of the games to determine the cham- pionship, the High School defeated the Juniors, 25-15. In the second game, the Seniors defeated the Juniors, 21-11. In the final game of the series, the Seniors de- feated the High School, 28-7, thereby winning the championship. The games were all hard fought and exciting, but the Seniors, who won the championship as Jun- iors in the ' 38 season, took the lead again this year and held it until the end of the season. Above: An exciting mo- ment in the High School- Senior game. At Right: An equally exciting moment in the Junior-Senior game. Page 101 Swimming Above: The life-saving class in a drill. Below: A swimming class practices the flutter kick. Swimming and water sports play an important part in the athletic schedule at Sullins, for the stu- dents have both an indoor heated pool and the lake at Camp Sequoya provided for them. The ability to swim is the accomplishment of every Sullins student, for every one must include swimming in her physical education program until she has passed the swimming test. At the beginning of the year, the students are enrolled, according to their ability, in beginners ' and advanced classes. In the beginners ' class all the fundamental strokes are taught. When a girl graduates into the ad- vanced class, she is permitted to concentrate on any stroke or phase of swimming she prefers. Although diving is not required, instruction is available, and very few Sullins students are unable to dive. It is interesting to note that several girls who practically fell into the pool in September had ac- quired an enviable form by Spring. The classes in swimming are made more interest- ing by frequent contests and by timing. A swimming meet may be held in May. The life-saving classes are no less popular than the swimming classes. This year eleven girls won their senior life-saving badges. In the first part of April, these girls were given the test by Mr. Henry A. White, an examiner at the Bristol Y. M. C. A. In order to win the badge, they were required to swim a mile and to demonstrate various carriages and breaks. The girls who passed the test and won the badge were Betty Jane Beard, Ann Brooks, Winnie Heiskell, Dorothy Ours, Martha Peery, Peggy Page, Frances Qualls, Lillie Raney, Judy Ritter, Mary Rosenthal, and Margaret Summers. Both the swimming and the life-saving classes are under the direction of Miss Eloise Granberry. Lollie Smalshof takes a dive. Page 102 Tennis Tennis, one of fhe most popular sports in our physical education program, may be engaged in all the year round. There are tennis classes for beginners, for inter- mediate players, and for advanced players. These classes are given instruction by Miss Eloise Gran- berry and Miss Alice Dean Spalding. Inter-class tournaments are held each Spring. This Spring separate tournaments, both singles and doubles, were held for the High School, the Junior Class, and the Senior Class. The winners in the class tournaments then played to determine the school tennis champions. In the finals of the High School doubles tourna- ment, Eloise Davis and Nancy Rawls defeated Lois Johnson and Marion Bankhead, 11-9, 6-4. In the finals of the Junior Class doubles tourna- ment, Ruth Riley and Georgina Butts defeated Vir- ginia Reynolds and Terry Wessels, 6-1, 6-2. In the finals of the Senior Class doubles tourna- ment, Grace Alderson and Lucille Sullivan de- faulted to Isabel Bullock and Eleanore Heeman. In the all-school doubles tournament, Eleanore Heeman and Isabel Bullock defeated Ruth Riley and Georgina Butts, 5-7, 7-5, 6-4. A tense moment in the finals of the ' 38 tournament. Above: The Physical Education majors play a game of tennis. Below: The tennis class meets on the court. In the finals, Eleanore and Isabel defeated Eloise Davis and Nancy Rawls, 6-3, 6-3, and be- came the champions in tennis doubles, an honor which they had also won in the ' 38 tournament. In the finals of the High School singles tourna- ment, Nancy Rawls defeated Lois Johnson, 6-0, 6-2. In the finals of the Junior Class singles, Ruth Riley defeated Dorothy Ours, 6-4, 6-8, 6-2. In the Senior Class finals, Isabel Bullock defeated Eleanore Hee- man, 6-4, 6-3. In the all-school tournament, Isabel defeated Ruth Riley, 6-2, 4-6, 6-3; and, in the final match, Nancy Rawls, 8-6, 6-1. Isabel, the runner-up in the ' 38 singles, thereby became the ' 39 tennis cham- pion. Page 103 Until recently, the Sampler has included the conventional sta- tistics section: the most beautiful, the most popular, the most stylish . . . But we came to realize that our statistics section did not always include truly representative students. So we asked each student to vote for the ten people whom she personally considered most interesting. Nearly two hundred people received at least one vote each. We then asked each student to choose fifteen from among the fifty listed most often on the first ballot. Of these, the twenty-three receiving the highest number of votes have been chosen to represent their fellow-students in this Who ' s Who section. We are happy this year to include an alumnae and a faculty Who ' s Who. In Omega 1902 we find our first record of statistics in o Sul- lins College year-book. Here, apparently, the girls were chosen because of stated quali- ties. From Omega 1902. Lent by Mrs. Thurman Smith (Rowena Hobson, ' 00) M art HA W ' liiii;, T’lu.- .Most .Aurartive (liii CoK.A Li;k Ni:n,S()N, TTie Cutest ( lirl M.visv W N, The Leanest ( liii K. 1 H.tRiM ' . S, in II, Most Colletfe-.Spirited Cirl I ' aculty l ' a orile M. kii-; C ' iiw.vn, ' I ' he Most Uiyiiitieii In the Who Who ' s of Samplr 1939 we wish first of all fo honor the great host of alumnae who have carried the traditions of Sullins College out into the world. We only wish that we might have included all these alumnae in our pages, but since lack of space prevents our doing so, we have chosen a few of fhe alumnae fo represent the many. Among our early graduates was Dr. Sullins ' own daughter, Zollie Sullins, ' 78, who, soon after her graduation, married Dr. George R. Stewart, an evangelist. She is living in Birmingham, Alabama. In the same class with Mrs. Stewart, Mrs. W. K. Vance (Mary Doriot) was graduated. Mrs. Vance has lived all her life in Bristol, Tennessee. A few years later, Mrs. W. H. Thomas (Minnie Folsom, ' 85) was graduated. Her home is in Bluefield, West Virginia. Though Mrs. Frank Dosser (Annie Sullins) was too young to grad- uate from Sullins College — she was the very first to receive a di- Above (left to right); Mrs. W. H. Thomas (Minnie Folsom, ’85), Mrs. G. R. Stewart (Zollie Sullins, 78), and Mrs. W. K. Vance (Mary Dor- iot, 78). Middle: Anne Sullins Dosser, ' 34. Bottom (left): Mrs. Frank Dosser (Annie Sullins). Bottom (right): Peggy Dosser, ' 40 (left) and Mary Catherine Sullins, ' 40. Page 106 ploma from Centenary College — she has sent two granddaughters to Sullins. Anne Sullins Do sser made an enviable record at Sullins during two years as an undergraduate and one year as a graduate assis- tant. Upon leaving Sullins, Anne attended the social science school of William and Mary College, from which she was graduated in 1937. After graduation, she became girls ' counselor at the Y. W. C. A. in Knoxville, Tennessee. Since January, 1939, she has been director of the Wesley Foundaticn at the Woman ' s College of the University of North Carolina. Peggy Dosser, the other granddaughter, is a Junior at Sullins this year. Mary Catherine Sullins, also a Junior this year, is the third great-granddaughter of Dr. David Sullins to attend the college which he founded. Upper Left: Mrs. W. K. Vance ' s graduation photograph. Middle Left: Mrs. J. a. Wallace (Sue Tadlock, ' 83) as a student at Sullins. Upper Right: Sullins students in the early ' 80 ' s. Lower Right: Graduation photograph of Miss Sarah Pet Fain, ' 86. Below: A dinner party at the Old Sullins in May, ' 93. Mrs. Fred Greer (Kathleen Mimms, ' 94) is seated at extreme left. Mrs. J. A. Wallace, another of our early graduates, is the daugh- ter of Dr. James Doak Tadlock, the first president of King College, which was founded shortly after Sullins. Mrs. Wallace received the medal she is wearing in the picture from Dr. Sullins for good deportment. She received an- other in elocution. Page 107 When the new Sullins was built, the alumnae association undertook to raise money to buy a pipe organ for the new chapel. At that time, Miss Sarah Pet Fain, ' 86, was secretary of the association. Speaking of the early days, do you realize that the clock in the front hall is a heritage from the old Sullins? It was presented to the college, with appropriate ceremonies, by the Farisonian Literary Society in December, 1913. Mrs. Arthur King (Geneva Livesay, ex- ' 14) was a member of the society at the time. Dr. Martin is at his best before a group of girls, making a speech or merely talking to them. His Let ' s have one more song and his Yes, — yes are familiar to all Sullins girls, past and present. His interests are varied, but one may easily ob- serve that the girls are concerned in most of them. The tinkle of a bell during Sunday dinner means that Dr. Martin is about to begin his regular an- nouncement, It ' s a tine afternoon for a ride — and it is no uncommon sight to see him leading a group of horseback riders in a brisk canter. In contrast to this life. Dr. Martin takes an active part in the life of Bristol, being a member of the Ro- tary Club. Ht ' is also a prominent member of State Street M. E. Church, where he has taught the men ' s Bible class for years. Because of his keen wit and his genial sense of Her interest in the affairs of today is evident in the impromptu speeches she so often makes in chap- el. She is always well informed on topics of current interest and often attends important meetings, such as the Forum conducted by the Herald-Tribune in New York last Fall. She also has a ready fund of stories about the past of Virginia and of America. Her talks about the presidents ' wives are always interesting. Mrs. Martin, well known for her delightful man- ner of speaking, is often guest speaker before or- ganizations in Bristol and in towns nearby. She is very active in both club work and church work. The girls always enjoy being entertained in her home, for she is as gracious and charming a hostess as one could desire. The new garden in which she is taking so much interest promises to be another delightful retreat for the Sullins girls. humor he is in great demand as a speaker in Bristol and in neighboring towns. Each year he sponsors a number of trips to points of interest nearby. He is always one of the most en- thusiastic of the travelers, especially when there are pictures to be made. Mrs. Martin spends much of her time in the office, giving special permissions for trips to town and straightening out seemingly impossible situations. She can find a solution to all problems. Page 108 All Sullins admires Mr. Clilford Clark Loomis, the director of the music department. In the hush of a Sunday evening in the chapel, we pause for a brief hour to listen to the compositions of the great com- posers brought forth from the organ with all Mr. Loomis ' skill and appreciation for music. Mrs. Janie McTyiere Baskervill, some one once remarked, is a member of the High School, the Junior Class, and the Senior Class, all in one year. Her interest is impartial and, in her role of social director, she is always willing to help in planning for special events. Her charming and unusual sitting room, with its marvelous collection of objets d ' art, has formed the basis of many of her chapel talks. Her talks are not based entirely on the past, how- ever, for she has proved her ability to speak on cur- rent topics by her comments on modern events. She can tell us, too, many tales of the old Sullins, when the girls wore uniforms and had fewer social privileges than we have now. And we are always interested in hearing her tell of her arrival at the new Sullins, when plumbing fixtures dotted the lawn and even shared the draw- ing room with the grand piano. Mrs. Baskervill came to the old Sullins as lady principal in 1909 and remained there for two years. While there, she allowed Dr. Martin to persuade her to teach English literature. We can imagine how vivid she made the lives and the works of the poets appear to her students. Since the opening of the new Sullins, Mrs. Bas- kervill has been closely associated with the college. No visit to Sullins is complete without a chat with her. The beautiful flower arrangements at the door of her apartment are characteristic of her apprecia- tion of everything beautiful. His days are filled with music les- sons, choir practices at the First Presby- terian Church, the King College Glee Club, and his own practicing. His students not only master the technicalities of music in his classes but also become more conscious of what the world of music has to offer them. During his vacations, Mr. Loomis studies in many places and under many great teachers. Among the latter have been Wallace Goodrich, Pietro Yon, Carl Weinrich, Willard Nevins, and Ed- win Hughes. Last summer he studied abroad with Marcel Dupre and Ludovic Panel. His deep voice, his magnetic per- sonality, and his talent find a whole- hearted response among the girls at Sullins. Page 109 Mrs. Walter Cowden, our Senior mother, spent last summer at Sullins preparing for our arrival. She had never before been at Sullins, and yet she says she feels perfectly at home. Her lovely room, always bedecked with flora, is the bright- est spot on second floor of the Senior sanctuary. In it we find many beautiful examples of antique glass. Apparently the Senior mother is intensely interested in an- tiques, in spite of her constant association with les jeunes filles. She says that she is constantly kept alert by the personalities about her, from which there is always something to learn. She divides her time between encouraging and helping the girls and attending to work in the home department. Miss Ruth V. Mil- brandt, without her cam- era, is teacher of fresh- man English and of English literature. With her camera, she assumes many roles. She is sponsor of the Senior Class and adviser to the Sampler staff. In the latter capacity she proves invaluable not only for the advice and assistance she gives but also for the attractive pictures she takes. On almost any bright day she may be seen on the campus, camera in hand, carrying out plans that have been made at a much earlier date. In contrast to this hobby, she is known for her ability to read poetry aloud and for her success in showing her students both sides of a question. That twinkle in her eye is a tell-tale sign of her ready wit. Dean Daniel L. Metis takes time off from his duties at Sullins to engage in his hobby — cabinet-making. To up- hold his theory that one should be expert with his hands as well as with his head, he has many beautiful pieces of his hand work, all completed in his leisure time. At the college he not only teaches freshman English — with vim and vigor — but also supervises the courses of some three hundred girls. Around examination time, he is as busy as the girls, for he first schedules the exams and then records the grades. Incidentally, Dean Metts may be the one who starts the fad each year among the girls for a deep sun tan, for he always returns from his Christmas vacation in Florida with a remarkable tan. While in Florida, he and his son Dan spend their time fishing in the Gulf of Mexico, looking for unusual shells and sea creatures in Sarasota Bay, or just loafing and acquiring the tan which is the envy of all his students. Page 1 1 0 Miss Bess Ava Guthrie ' s classes in Psychology, Philosophy, and Education do not end in the classroom. And, in accord- ance with the advice she gives, she does constant research work. Her great interest in her work is infectious, as can easily be noted in the response she receives from her students. Her fund of information is matched only by her ability to explain difficult ideas to her students. One may always expect a discussion in her class to be en- thusiastic and worthwhile. Groups of students often remain after class to discuss questions which have come up in the class period. An interesting lecturer. Miss Guthrie is also a fine listener — one reason, perhaps, why she is such a popular teacher and valued confidante. Mrs. Wharton Cheairs has been closely associated with Sullins College for seven years. In those years she has lived on all the floors of Junior Build- ing and in Sen- ior Wing. So she feels that this is truly her home. In the sum- mer she lives in Spring Hill, Tennessee, where her interest turns toward quiet country life. She also spends much time with her daughter, Jane Cheai rs West, who is a Sullins graduate. Her hobby runs toward cross-word puzzles, quiz books, and contests in which her goal is an average of eighty. Mrs. Cheairs says that the most impressive part of the whole session comes at the end of each year as the Senior preces- sional starts down the chapel aisle singing Farewell, Sullins. To her it is the sweetest and saddest, yet most beautiful picture of Sullins, and she has not yet managed to be quite casual about it. On her hand she wears her mother ' s engagement ring, a lovely piece of jewelry which we have all admired. Miss Jane Gregg ' s interest in Sullins began when she was a student here. Her interest in girls of high school age has drawn her back to be a popular teacher of history and high-school Latin. She is happy to be back, for, besides being very much interested in her work, she considers the Sullins campus in the Spring one of the loveliest in the country. She spends the summer months in Michigan with her family, busy with sports and life in the open. Her special hobby is knitting, and the re- sults indicate that she is highly proficient in this art. When she is not busy knitting or help- ing the high school children, she is dashing about in her car. Page 1 1 1 A flash of bicycle wheels, long hair, and short white skirts- Janie Cooper, of course. This picture of Janie has become an integral part of Sullins. Janie has stayed off her trusty little wheel” long enough to fit into an important niche in our college affairs. It is, however, for her smile, her charming personality, and her gracious manner that Janie will be long remembered by her Sullins friends. Friendly and charming is Isabel Bullock. Last year she won the cup awarded the best all-round sportswoman, for she excels in them all — swimming, tennis, basket-ball, riding. In her Junior year, she was Queen of Mardi Gras. This year, she has been chosen to represent Sullins as a princess at the Apple Blossom Festival in Win- chester. Poise, good looks, sportsmanship, and studi- ousness make Skippy ' s personality. There are very few people who can keep smiling all the time, but Isabel Rainer seems to be one of these rare creatures. You have only to be around her a few minutes, and you will be smiling too. Vivacious is, perhaps, the word that most nearly describes Izzy; for she dances with spirit ( ' member the Hopak in Mardi Gras?), rides so well that she will represent us at V. P. I., and plays wholeheart- edly. And — when she has time — she studies. Betty Todd ' s beauty is not her only fine point, for we all know of her sweetness and sincerity. Toddy strikes a happy medium in the collegiate type; for when she is not laughing and playing, she may be found studying and making use of her in- telligence. An ardent horsewoman. Toddy spends hours in the saddle. Last, but not least, we shall always re- member her as a most charming and gracious Mardi Gras Queen. Top to Bottom (at right): Janie Cooper, Isabel Bullock, Isa- bel Rainer. Below: Betty Todd. Page 1 1 2 Peggy Hudgens Peggy Hudgens is best described as a swell girl. Her quiet ways and her unusual common sense have made her outstanding at Sullins. Perhaps another of the reasons for her popularity is the fact that she works at the Hut and really gives smiling service. We like least to come into con- tact with Peggy when she is serving as secretary of Student Council, but even then she is not too hard on us. Peggy White is an F. F. G. (Fourth-Floor Goody), and that fact alone would rank her as interesting, but it is not the real reason we find her here. She is here because of her radiant smile, and because she can make us all smile. Peggy is certainly peppy. She distributes her pep indoors and out. Ask Mrs. Cowden about the indoors, and see the outdoors for yourself as she rides horseback, plays tennis, and maneuvers a rifle. We all admire Helen Tichenor for her readiness to take on responsibility, for her leadership, and for her dependability. As president of the student body, Tich has led us through a successful year. Her brunette attractiveness graced the Mardi Gras Court last year and will grace the May Court this year. Tich loves to ride, too, and she is treasurer of the Hoofprints Club this year. Her all-round per- sonality has won her many friends. Annabelle Dean has come to be known as Meanie Deanie but that is just another of those meaningless rimes. We will admit that Deanie is constantly thinking up new tricks — but just for fun. Perhaps that three-letter word describes Anna- belle better than any other, for she has fun and provides lots of fun for others even though she does claim to be an introvert. Slacks, dippy crew hat, a nice even tan, a ready wit — that ' s Deanie. Top to Bottom: Peg A. White, Helen Tichenor, Annabelle Dean. Page 113 Nancy Idell Nan is quite a talented actress as we have seen in her stage performances, but her real aspirations take a quite different turn, for she wishes to be a veterinarian when she grows up. Because she played the part so well in Gold in the Hills, Mary Brooks sometimes suggests the villain to our minds. But it must be her super act- ing, for every one knows that slow-talking, witty Mary is anything but cruel. There used to be a saying that brunettes never blush, but Mary must be a decided exception to the old rule, for she turns red as a beet at the slightest provocation. Watch out, Patty Berg, ' cause here comes Anita Roberts. Not only is Pickle proficient in the art of golf, but she is an active participant in many other sports. Anita ' s room is full of sketches she has made. With her many other talents, she is at home on the public platform, taking part in many chapel pro- grams. Versatile is the word for Anita! That most natural of persons who bustles around with such a busy manner is Nancy Idell. Nan is president of the High School, which is noted for keeping in step. She ' s a good leader! Her election as secretary of the Hoofprints Club indicates her interest in riding. She also plays ten- nis and says that she watches the other sports quite well. Is there any one at Sullins who doesn ' t recognize that tall, slender figure walking briskly across the campus on Sunday afternoon — or any other after- noon, for that matter? As leader of the hiking group, Georgina Butts sets a fine example. Gigi wields a mean tennis racket, goes in for swimming, and rides. We believe that with her vi- vacious smile, her dear people, and her friend) ness, she could talk her way into any position. Mary Brooks Anita Roberts Page 1 1 4 Margaret Kerr Marybeth Downs Patsy McCann Patsy McCann is sweet and thoughtful even at the wee hour of seven in the morning, for it is then that she wakes up the F. F. G. ' s. Her ingenious methods will long be remembered. Patsy seems to have an uncanny way of remem- bering the birthdays of the students, the teachers, and every one else. Those little remembrances, given with that friendly smile, have meant a great deal to us all. Where there ' s an argument, there ' s Mackie. With her common sense, her intelligence, and her tendency toward radicalism, Marybeth Downs usu- ally emerges victorious. Perhaps she has transferred her ability to man- age people to the riding ring, for she certainly can handle those horses. As president of the Hoofprints Club, she has done much toward building up that organization. In spite of her duties as business manager of the Sampler, Mackie always has time for her friends. Sometimes we can even coax her to sing for us. That tall individual in riding clothes ambling over to Senior Wing could not possibly be taken for any other than Margaret Kerr. Good-natured Kerr is ever smiling and without a care — except as to which horse she should ride. She is a rider from way back. Included in her sports activities are ping-pong, basket-ball, and swimming. Her dancing face will be remembered by all frequenters of the Hut. Nancy Peebles doesn ' t take up much space in our rooms, but she has won a large place in our hearts. Jitterbug number one, she is often seen dancing the latest steps at the Hut. With her magnetic personality, Nancy has drawn to herself many friends, who will always remember her intriguing wit and vivacity. It is seldom that we see Nancy when she is not smiling. Nancy Peebles Page 115 J J i.r people possess. Are not the cheerfulness and cour- age which she showed after her fall a talenf? Dottie seems to have no hard feeling against Doc and wishes to continue her favorite sport — riding — as soon as she is able. Despite her accident, she seems to find time to keep up her studies, to contribute a great many- clever articles to the Reflector, and to dabble in modeling clay. We became acquainted with Sally Lee at the get-acquainted party at the Hut, when she sang sev- eral songs for us. Many afternoons during the year, she has added to our enjoyment by singing over WOPl or at the Hut. Sally Lee Sally is not stingy with her talent, for she has caused the nickelodeon at the Hut to be abandoned many times, while she sang and played her own compositions. She is a member of the Hoofprints Club and of the Chorus. It was Sally who started the fad which has caused such a change in the appearance of many of our golden-haired lasses. Frances Adams, one of our most charming South- ern belles, is also one of the leaders in the college. As president of the Senior Class, she has had an unusually good opportunity to show her qualities of leadership. Because of her sincerity and her deep interest in every one, she has won the admiration and the love of the other Sullins girls. Fran is noted for her beauty, which graced the There have been many ad- ditions — such as the riding club- house and new shrubbery — to the beauty of our campus this year, but one of the loveliest ad- ditions is a liv- ing one — Doro- thy Brazel. Dottie has endeared her- self to every one not only be- cause of her beauty and charm but also because of her friendliness. A student in the secretarial Dorothy Brazel course, she was recently voted one of the best- dressed secretaries. She was also a member of the Mardi Gras Court, and, more recently, she has been elected the Sullins Princess in the Bristol Dogwood Festival. Dorothy Iackson claims that she is very untal- ented, but we feel that she has a talent that few Dorothy Jackson Page 116 Mardi Gras Court last year and will grace the May Court this year. Rose Marie Elliott is interested in many and varied things, such as dancing, music, and sports. For two years, she has sung in the Chorus and the Vested Choir. In May she will receive a di- ploma in Voice, and we are all looking forward to her graduation recital. Because of her beauty and charm, she was elected Maid of Honor to the May Queen, and we are sure she will be a graceful addition to the May Festival. Blue eyes, golden hair, and a fetching smile! Immediately we think of none other than Sara Jane Putman. During her two years at Sullins, Sara Jane has spent quite a bit of time before the public. We shall long remember her as the Madonna in the York Nativity . Then there was The Fool, in which she also played a leading part. Sara Jane has high ambi- tions for a career on the stage, and we are sure that, if her interest and determination continue, she will realize them. Helen White is noted for her gift of gab, which has helped her into and out of some rather difficult situations — due largely, we must admit, to her own daring. She has made use of this same gift of gab as Rose Marie Elliott Frances Adams advertising manager of the Sampler, for which she has managed to secure copy even from the most reluctant. She has spent enough time here at the college, however, for us to become familiar with her lilting soprano voice — even if it did take some coaxing. Last year Helen sang with the college orchestra. Helen White Sara Jane Putman Page 117 When Sullins College opened in the Fall of 1938, more than three hundred students enrolled. These included three hundred and two boarding students and thirty-three day students enrolled in regular high school and college classes. Of these, about sixty registered for high school work and the remainder for college work. In addition to these regular students, a large number of students from Bristol and neighboring communities enrolled in special courses, such as music and dancing. Included in this group were the fifty-odd children in the dancing classes. The regular enrollment included students from thirty-three states, from points as widely separated as Minnesota in the North, Oregon in the West, Massachusetts in the Northeast, Florida in the Southeast, and Texas in the Southwest. When Sullins College opened in 1870, there were about forty boarding pupils and over a hun- dred day pupils, many of whom came from a distance but boarded in town. Alma Mater On the hill stands Sullins College ' Neath fair skies of blue; May she ever stand so proudly, Glorious to view. Through her halls the echoes linger Of our college days, Comradeship and love and courage. Loyalty and praise. Dearest Sullins in her glory Ever be our pride. And her name we ' ll ever cherish. Spread it far and wide. Lift the chorus, speed it onward Over hill and dale; Hail to thee, our Alma Mater, Hail to thee, all hail! The High School We may be the youngsters of Sullins just as we are most certainly the smallest in point of numbers; but with Miss Gregg as sponsor and Nancy Idell as president, we have taken part in most of the Sullins activities this year. At the beginning of the year we elected Nancy Idell president, Eleanor Townsend vice-president, and Anna Sue Wallace secretary-treasurer. We also elected Sara Henley, Jean Ann Hoffman, and Lois Johnson to represent us on the Student Council. We rode and danced, played and studied through- out the fall with the other Sullins students; and on December 5, we held our first distinctively High School affair — a banquet in the Crystal Ballroom of the Hotel Bristol. After the banquet, we went to the Paramount to see The Great Waltz. The few days between our banquet and the Christ- mas holidays passed all too quickly. And so did the holidays. Almost before we knew it, we were in the midst of the semester examinations. After the examinations, Jane Overstreet became one of us. On April 1, we were hostesses at one of the monthly dances. Every one said that the gym was unusually lovely. Our guests entered the gym by way of a cleverly constructed gangplank. Once inside, they felt as if they were truly enjoying a festive occasion on S. S. Sullins. The success of the dance was due largely to the committee in charge; Sara Henley, Nancy Idell, Lois Johnson, Marjorie Schatz, Jean Schwab, Tony Thomp- son, and Isabel Wolff. On April 15, with the assistance of Miss Mast, we edited the Academy Issue of the Sullins Reflector. Pie Martin was editor-in-chief, and Mary Sumners was her assistant. Eloise Davis was make-up editor. The reporters were Sara Clements, Dorothy Klein, Lucile Peavy, Nancy Rawls, and Katherine Taylor. And now we are looking forward to Saturday morning. May 27, when our Seniors — the largest class to graduate from Sullins High School in years, says Dean Metis — will receive their diplomas. We shall be proud to see them graduate, but sorry to lose them to the college department. Upper Group, left to right: Townsend, Wallace, Idell. Second Group (back row), left to right; Clements, Sumners, Martin, Da- vis, Peavy; (front row): Taylor, Klein, Rawls. Third Group, left to right: Schatz, Johnson, Henley, Idell, I. Wolff, Thompson. Lower Group: High School students enjoy the Spring sunshine. Page 122 Patty Alcott Senior Forest City, North Carolina Joan Baker Senior Urbana, Illinois Betty Cable Senior Canton, Ohio Lois Cohen Senior Hempstead, New York Betty Lou Cummins Senior High Point, North Carolina Charlotte Dailey Senior Clarksville, Tennessee Eloise Davis Senior Marfa, Texas Elsie Goebel Senior Bristol, Tennessee Tish Haney Senior Ada, Oklahoma Page 123 Sara Henley Senior Macon, Mississippi Nancy Idell Senior Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Lois Johnson Senior CoNNEAUT, Ohio Dorothy Klein Senior Montgomery, Alabama Mary Kathleen Martin Senior Bristol, Virginia Peggy Page Senior Clanton, Alabama Lucile Peavy Senior Dobbs Ferry, New York Claiborne Perrow Senior Lynchburg, Virginia Nancy Jane Rawls Senior Marfa, Texas Rema Roseman Senior Birmingham, Alabama Marjorie Schatz Senior Chicago, Illinois Page 124 Jean Schwab Senior New York, New York Laura May Smalshof Senior Columbus, Georgia Virginia Smith Senior Big Stone Gap, Virginia Tony Thompson Senior Washington, D. C. Eleanor Townsend Senior Nutley, New Jersey Anna Sue Wallace Senior West Palm Beach, Florida Irene Wells Senior Paintsville, Kentucky Dorothy Wurtz Senior Ashland, Kentucky Nancy Allen Junior Ashland, Kentucky Page 125 WiLLA Benson Junior Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania Sara Clements Junior Matoaka, West Virginia Hilda Coffey Junior Roanoke, Virginia Patricia Echols Junior Houston, Texas Evelyn Eggert Junior Ironton, Ohio Jean Gibbs Junior Indianapolis, Indiana Jean Ann Hoffman Junior Miami, Oklahoma Jacqueline Horn Junior Nashville, Tennessee Juanita Humphrey Junior Fort Hamilton, New York Jacqueline Kennedy Junior High Point, North Carolina Betty Peters Junior Mayberry, West Virginia Page 126 Peggy Shunk Junior Bluefield, West Virginia Mary D. Sumners Junior Houston, Texas Jane Williams Junior Benton Harbor, Michigan Marjorie Wolf Junior New York, New York Marion Bankhead Sopliomore Jasper, Alabama Betty Bayes Sophomore Montgomery, West Virginia Elizabeth Black Sophomore Cedar Grove, West Virginia Jean Cowden Sophomore Lewisburg, Tennessee Marjorie Shelton Sophomore Ada, Oklahoma Page 127 Ida Kreis Freshman Knoxville, Tennessee Geraldine Schatz Freshman Chicago, Illinois Bonnie Joy Snodgrass Freshman Lebanon, Virginia Geraldine Stewart Freshman Galesburg, Illinois Kathryn Taylor Freshman Austin, Virginia Isabel Wolff Freshman Elizabethton, Tennessee Mary Dent Perry Special Hollywood, Mississippi Page 128 Seated: Cole (left) and Jane Jackson. Standing: D. Jackson ( left) and Peebles. The Junior Class officers enjoy an informal chat. We, the Juniors The first year of college is always listed as a mile- stone in a girl ' s life. Everywhere it is the same — getting acquainted, settling down, arranging courses, and the inevitable rat week. It ' s all been fun, and we ' ve had a great many good times together. In September we all met for the first time. It was wonderful to make so many new friends all at once. Then, of course, there was the excitement of getting acquainted with the new roommate. Oftentimes the first few days away at school are uncomfortable ones, but here every one is so helpful and friendly that adjustment was not at all difficult. There was really little time for homesickness, and very soon we were all settled down and ready for a year of hard work with a generous sprinkling of good times. By the end of the first week in October, we were pretty well organized, for we had elected temporary officers. Later, we decided that they were doing a grand job; so we made them our permanent officers. Betty Jane Cole — we all know her better as Bee- gie — was made president; Nancy Peebles, secre- tary; and Dorothy Jackson, treasurer. Later in the year we made Jane Jackson vice-president. These officers have done a splendid piece of work. No sooner had we settled peaceably down to work, however, than the once friendly Seniors became the bane of our existence. We lost our names and identities and became merely rats. For a whole week, we wore our hair in pigtails and dressed in set costumes: dark skirts, white cotton stockings, and white shirts (the same ones all week and no washing allowed). The most difficult feat that those dreaded Seniors thought up was singing the laundry list to the tune of America. And, of course, many of us had to scramble like eggs and wrestle with our emo- tions. When we were once more allowed to become human beings and leave thoughts of rcdents far be- hind us, we found that midsemester examinations were bearing down upon us with great speed. At any rate we were all a-quiver, for the time had come to do or die. There seemed little point in going to bed, for ru- mors of Dean Metts ' English exam dismissed the possibility of sleep. Great was the rejoicing at the Hut on Saturday afternoon, when all the exams were over. At that point no one seemed to care what her grades were. The time had come for us to pay our respects to the Senior Class at the annual Junior-Senior banquet. The tea with which the Seniors had honored us had been so delightful that we knew we had a very high standard to follow. If we can believe the lovely things that every one said, however, our banquet was really a success. At any rate we, the Juniors, enjoyed it. Eating out is great fun anyway, and the Crystal Ballroom at the Hotel Bristol made a very effective background for this festive occasion. It is unfair of us to take all the honors as a class, however, and, perhaps, not a little conceited. Our officers and our social chairman. Marguerite McNeal, worked hard; and poor Miss Guthrie was a total wreck when the banquet was over. With the coming of November, our collective thoughts turned to turkey and the Army-Navy game. Some of our luckier classmates got to enjoy both. When Thanksgiving Day dawned, cold and rainy, these same lucky people left for Washington to spend two days before going on to Philadelphia. Those of us who stayed at home ate our fill of turkey and cranberry sauce; and, as an added at- traction, we were allowed to go to town for dinner and to a show that night. Page 130 No sooner had the girls stopped talking about their Thanksgiving week-end than Christmas vacation loomed ahead. Many of us had not been home since September, so it was with no little joy that we crossed the days off our calendars. Chapel became a daily delight, for we all sang carols with gusto. Merry Christmas and Same to you made up most of our conversation during those last few days. While in high school we dreaded the return to classes after vacation, but not so now that we are college girls. In fact, most of us were eager to get back and compare good times. Some Juniors, who came back flashing engagement rings, found the thought of studies almost unbearable. Semester ex- aminations were in the offing, however, and we all began to work like mad. Adelaide Hargrave joined us at the beginning of the new semester. With exams behind us, we focused our attention on Mardi Gras, the big Junior Class event of the year. We had elected Betty Todd Queen and Beverly Bass King before we went home for the holidays. The Court had also been selected, and Miss Lampkin was busy training the dancers. We were all delighted with the Mardi Gras festival. Miss Lampkin ' s dance students presented a pageant of the dance through the ages and Juanita Webster, our talented songstress, sang. Although the Mardi Gras festival was the main attraction of this week-end, the dance afterward comes in for no small share of attention. Joe Haymes ' orchestra provided the music, and we danced ' til dawn — well, ' til midnight anyway. It is no small task to undertake to thank every one who helped to make Mardi Gras a success; but we can at least try. First, we wish to thank the mem- bers of the Art Department, who so effectively deco- rated both the gymnasium and the dining room; second, Miss Lampkin and the participants in the program; and third. Miss Guthrie, the class officers, and the committee members who organized the whole thing so well. You may think that we are forgetting Mr. Leggett, who acted in the capacity of stage manager, electri- cian, and general handy man; but we merely feel that he deserves a sentence to himself. To those mentioned above and to the innumerable others who lent their aid, the heartfelt thanks of the Junior Glass. With Proms and the end of April, we came to a sudden realization that in just one more month we should have completed our first year of college. Sweet and yet sad was that thought; for we shall be back next year, but our friends, the Seniors, will be gone. In the first vreek of May, we, the Juniors, had our last fling before leaving center stage to the Seniors. This week was our week — Junior Week. Our social committee — Marguerite McNeal, Margaret Kerr, and Evelyn Ann Bradsher — outlined a full and interesting program. This program included chapel talks by Dr. and Mrs. Martin, by Dean Metts, and by our own Bee- gie, with vocal and instrumental selections by mem- bers of our class. It also included evening entertainments: orchestra music, games on the lawn, a picnic, a special din- ner, step-singing, and a cabaret. Most delightful of all was Mrs. Martin ' s garden party for us. It seems only yesterday that we entered Sullins; and yet, Commencement is here. Many of us have changed little in outward appearance; but in each of us have been developed high ideals, which, if we are true Sullins girls, will guide us always. Somehow, as the session closes, we cannot help wondering what next year will bring to us. No longer shall we be lowly Juniors. There will be others in the places which we hold now. Thus we say, Farewell, Junior days. Happy you were and filled to the brim with new experiences; but we must go on to better things. We, the Juniors, are the Sen- iors of tomorrow! Left to Right: Kerr. McNeal, Bradsher. The Social Committee plans a delightful surprise for Junior Week. Page 131 Betty Jane Beard Fort Smith, Arkansas Louise Beaver Concord, North Carolina Mary Lou Becker Des Moines, Iowa Lucia Bellinger Atlanta, Georgia Jean Albright Teaneck, New Jersey Jo Terry Archer Chattanooga, Tennessee Mary Jane Aston Dallas, Texas Blossom Bankhead Jasper, Alabama Virginia Barns Tazewell, Virginia Beverly Bas’s Binghamton, -New York Page 132 Dorothy Blackman Birmingham, Alabama Betty Jane Bohl Hillsboro, Ohio Christine Bonta Harrodsburg, Kentucky Betty Bradley Bristol, Virginia Evelyn Ann Bradsher Marked Tree, Arkansas Dorothy Brazel Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Lorine Breeding Grundy, Virginia Molly Briggs Bay Village, Ohio Martha Brooks Kansas City, Missouri Audrey Buchanan Memphis, Tennessee Page 133 Jeanne Burdette Jackson, Mississippi Georgina Butts Daytona Beach, Florida Mildred Byrd Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Betty Joyce Cole Okmulgee, Oklahoma Marguerite Collins Ashland, Kentucky Sara B. Collins Jasper, Alabama Mary Cross Lansdowne, Pennsylvania Ann Davis Lancaster, Pennsylvania Cyntkia Davis Goshen, Indiana Mary Frances Davis Memphis, Tennessee Page 134 Mary Jo Brooklyn, New Vyrl Greenville, Virginia Fox Grosse Pointe, Michigan Gladys Galloway Columbia, Tennessee Gladys Goldberg McKeesport, Pennsylvania Adelaide Goldburg Suffern, New York Page 135 Frances Denny Smyrna, Tennessee Nancy Dixon Belmont, North Carolina Peggy Dosser Birmingham, Alabama i IhK 1 1 Dorie Hauser New Orleans, Louisiana Eleanor Hedges Alderson, West Virginia Barbara Hagan Pulaski, Tennessee Marion Hager Ashland, Kentucky Eleanor Harshman Nutley, New Jersey Janet Hartz Edgemoor, Maryland Winnie Heiskell Morgantown, West Virginia Harriet Hendricks Tulsa, Oklahoma Page 136 Phoebe Jane Hopper Atlanta, Georgia Myrtle May Hubele Galveston, Texas Peggy Hudgens Flat Rock, North Carolina Ruth Ingalls Bedford, Indiana Florence Hill Memphis, Tennessee Betty Hoar Chicago, Illinois Mildred Hodge Kingsport, Tennessee Geneva Hoffman Miami, Oklahoma Margery Hoffman New Rochelle, New York Sara Hoover Viola, Tennessee Page 137 - t Melba Isbell Albertville, Alabama- - - - y ,.yfoP] W , Ks S TOIj ' ifj ' h Jan J feK 4 ' 4 ' - K ' (J t)ELLA JaSPERT Bridgeville, Pennsylvania Betty Jaspert RIDGEVILLE, PENte gX mj , Marion Judkins Savannah, Georgia Lucille Kenyon Dawson, Georgia Margaret Kerr Ada, Oklahoma Katherine King Bristol, Tennessee Betty Kirkpatrick Northfork, West Virginia Page 138 Eddis Lennep Moss Point, Mississippi Frances Lister Washington, D. C. Adelaide Lawler Memphis, Tennessee Sarah Evelyn Lee Tyler, Texas Betty Legg Charleston, West Virginia Mary Clay Leiper McMinnville, Tennessee Kathleen Litton Bluefielb, West Virginia Bernice Loving Covington, Virginia Phyllis Marshall Muskogee, Oklahoma Marguerite Loomis Avon Park, Florida Eleanor Mason Montezuma, Georgia I Jackie Montgomery Rayville, Louisiana Nancy Morrow Kokomo, Indiana Doris Mossbarger Evanston, Illinois Betsy Ann McMath Onley, Virginia Rosalie Meador Houston, Texas Adele Meddin Savannah, Georgia , !✓ Caroline Metzger Jonesboro, Tennessee Bettie Middleton Norwood, Ohio lSSEE : ' t ‘ y Florence Miller Peru, New York cnTC ' (v Page 140 Marguerite McNeal Bluefield, West Virginia I Emilie Neese Burlington, North Carolina Mary Francis Nicholls Birmingham, Alabama Elaine Norton Corpus Christi, Texas Marie Louise Nye Waverly, Ohio Mitzi Otey Wytheville, Virginia Hortense Padgett Roanoke, Virginia Dorothy Lee Ours Parsons, West Virginia Connie Page ga, Tennessee Mary Patterson Greensboro, North Carolina i ii Page 141 Nona Pearsall Bay City, Michigan Nancy Peebles Dallas, Texas Mary Martha Peery Tazewell, Virginia Julia Peterson Roanoke, Virginia Rebecca Pettey Decatur, Alabama Beauts Potishman Fort Worth, Texas Frances Qualls Fort Benning, Georgia Isabel Rainer Montgomery, Alabama Margaret Ann Ramsey Holdenville, Oklahoma Gladys Randall Atlanta, Georgia Page 142 Betty Robertson Blue Earth, Minnesota Nell Rogers Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Ann Reid Chicago, Illinois Virginia Reynolds Bluefield, West Virginia Judy Ritter Elmira, New York Lillian Rhodes Jackson, Mississippi Ruth Riley Orlando, Florida IITH RaTCLIFFE Corpus Christi, Texas June Reeves Gulfport, Mississippi Page 143 Jeannette Salzer Rocky River, Ohio Rosanne Samter Elkins Park, Pennsylvania Eleanor Schertzer Bellaire, Ohio Nancy Schnerr Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Mildred Rosenberg Pendleton, Oregon Mary Rosenthal Spencer, Massachusetts Margaret Rothberger Chattanooga, Tennessee Mildred Royster Riddleton, Tennessee Catherine Rucker Shelbyville, Kentucky Mary Dulin Russell Paris, Illinois Page 144 Joan Shallenberger Tulsa, Oklahoma Emma D. Shelton Columbia, Tennessee Parke Shiel ds Chickamauga, Georgia Margaret Short Spring Hill, Tennessee Thelma Simmons Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Betty Sisk Knoxville, Tennessee Opal Skaggs Fleming, Kentucky Janet Smith Kingston, Pennsylvania JojEAN Smith Hernando, Mississippi Bobbie Sobel New York, New York Page 145 Kathryne Speyer Wilmington, Delaware Enid Strafford Clarendon Hills, Illinois Mary Catherine Sullins Fountain City, Tennessee Chester Sustare Norfolk, Virginia Audrey Thompson Chicago, Illinois Betty Todd j , Salisbury, Maryland Tuten f,? ESviLLE, North Carolina Mary Upchurch Thomasville, Georgia Marifred Vaughn Memphis, Tennessee Anne Ward Cuba, Alabama Page 146 Detroit, Michigan Barbara Warren Auburn, New York Marguerite Woodward Pulaski, Tennessee Shirley Ann Waters Bluefield, West Virginia Juanita Webster Canton, North Carolina Alyce White Scranton, Pennsylvania Susannah Wimeish Greensboro, North Carolina Rowena Woods ' Pearisburg, Virginia Trula Wells Columbus, Texas Terry Wessels Bloomington, Indiana Page 147 Virginia Worden Fort Wayne, Indiana Mary Semmes Wright Memphis, Tennessee Betty-Gene Young Pittsfield, Massachusetts Charlene Young Paris, Kentucky Joan Zetosch New York, New York Miss Bess Ava Guthrie Sponsor Graham, North Carolina Page 148 Left to Right: Bradshaw, Adams, Beckmann, Davies. The Senior Class Officers rest from their labors. A Backward Look It seems only a few months since we were Juniors stepping off the train in Bristol, the city which has been our home for the past two years. A little bewildered and more than a little excited we greeted every one with a would-be nonchalant air. But Sullins proved to be all and even more than we had expected it to be. We made many new friends immediately, shopped with our new room- mates for furnishings for our rooms, and arranged our couises. After a short time we fell easily into the routine of our new environment. We elected Mary Louise Miller our first class president, Annie Laura Beck- mann vice-president, Virginia Stephens secretary, and Marybeth Downs treasurer. With Margaret Etchison as a most efficient social chairman, we entertained the Seniors at the annual Junior-Senior banquet. We carried out the theme. Vanity Fair, by using cellophane hat-boxes filled with flowers as decorations and small cellophane boxes of dainty powder puffs as favors. Soon after the banquet, we began to plan the an- nual Mardi Gras pageant and ball. Isabel Bullock was elected Queen and Jean Daker King. The Na- poleonic-Directoire period was chosen as the theme of the pageant. Our first semester examinations over, we contin- ued preparations in earnest. Some of us, as mem- bers of the Duo-Art Club, assisted in decorating the gymnasium. Annie Laura Beckmann was chairman of the committee which decorated the dining room for the ball. Many of us took part in the pageant as members of the dance groups, of the orchestra, or of the chorus or as ladies and gentlemen in the royal court. Eleanor Mabry and Cecilia Pflanze were light tech- nicians. Music for the ball which followed the pageant was provided by Frankie Reynolds ' orchestra. Margaret Etchison was chairman of the floor committee, and Marybeth Downs of the invitation committee. Not long after Mardi Gras came Junior Week and then Commencement. We envied the Seniors that last v eek of freedom while we poor Juniors were cramming for examinations, but we all enjoyed the lovely May Festival so much that we began to dream of the next year, when we should be Seniors. Class Day and the Daisy Chain brought us the realization that we were on the verge of becoming Seniors. When Helaine gave her cap and gown to Mary Louise and Peggy gave the first copy of Sam- pler 1938 to Virginia, we realized also that becom- ing Seniors meant losing our friends in the Class of ' 38. Soon we were saying good-byes amid laughter and tears — good-bye to those whom we might never see again and just a careless so long to those whom we expected to meet again in September. And then it was September. We left our homes, eagerly this time, for we knew where we were going and what was expected of us. We were Seniors! What a thrill the very sound of the word sent through us! But being Seniors meant more than a mere thrill that would wear off in the routine of every day life. It meant new responsibilities, new honors, and a de- termination to achieve more than had any class be- fore us. Our first responsibility — and pleasure — was be- coming acquainted with the new Juniors. We laughed sympathetically with them when they re- peated the mistakes we had made the year before, and we tried to help them over the rough spots. Part of becoming acquainted was rat week with its tests of their sportsmanship and good nature. Each and every one of them proved herself a true Sullins girl — even through the goat court, which was the climax of the week. And who of us will ever forget that night after the court session, when we Seniors, standing on the run- v ay connecting Junior and Senior Wings, sang our beloved processional, and the Juniors responded with the Alma Mater? Page 150 In October we entertained the Juniors at the Senior- Junior tea, and a few weeks later we were their guests at the Junior-Senior Banquet. The theme of their banquet was the successful graduates of Sul- lins. We were very proud of being guests of honor at such a lovely banquet, but the idea that we should soon be graduates — successful or otherwise — made us a wee bit thoughtful. Early in December our thoughts turned toward home, and on December 16 we again boarded the train with bags and boxes galore. After three weeks of either basking in the Florida sun or skiing on the Northern snows, we were ready to return to Sullins and get down to some real work — semester examina- tions this time. With cakes and crackers piled high on our desks, lights on until the wee sma ' hours, eyes closed in an effort to concentrate, and lips constantly moving in order to fix some elusive fact by repetition, we made it. But one act of our Senior year was over. We were just a step closer to graduation, and the final pull was just around the corner. Apparently, life went on as usual, with its good times and its bad times. But about this time we all began to think about graduation, not only because of the diploma but also because it meant that we, as a class at Sullins, would be no more. So we found friendships more precious than before. We would talk with our roommates and suite-mates far into the night; we would smile and be more friendly with those whom we had been taking for granted. Sundays were especially our days, for we had a chance to be together throughout the day. Some- times we would sit quietly together in Vespers and think how very fortunate we were. Then our mood would change, and we ' d dash upstairs to listen to Charlie McCarthy, to laugh together, and to forget about separating. Time flew by with basket-ball tournaments — imagine the excitement in Senior Wing when we again became class champions! — badminton tourna- ments, an d tennis tournaments. The end of April came and with it Proms, and Johnny Hamp ' s orches- tra, AND out-of-town dates. Proms over, we settled down to work in earnest, for our final examinations were only two weeks away. One week of these, and our study at Sullins was over. But, at least, we had one week more in which to be here. Senior Week — our week! Each morning we would march down the chapel aisle in our caps and gowns singing Hail, Sullins College! faithful and true to Thee with loyal hearts we raise our song. Afternoons we would dash madly about, entertain- ing our guests, and going to teas and receptions. In the evenings we attended graduation recitals and other Commencement events. Within a few short days the week-end was here bringing with it our May Festival. Florence Brad- shaw made a lovely queen, and Marie Elliott a charming maid of honor. On Saturday evening at twilight, we took part in the Daisy Chain. Now it was our turn to give up our places to the Juniors. Sunday we attended the Baccalaureate service; and then came Monday, the day toward which we had been working for two years. As we marched down the aisle for the last time, we sang our song — our Sullins song — straight from our hearts. We listened to the address and, finally, walked up to the front of the chapel to receive our diplomas. It was over. With full hearts we looked at each other. We thought of our life together. Each of us read the one thought written in every Senior ' s face: Good-bye, dear friend. I ' ve known you, and I ' ve loved you. Let ' s not say ' Good-bye. ' Let ' s just say ' Au revoir. ' And now as we turn the pages of Sampler 1939, we can relive those days in Senior Wing. We can almost imagine that we are visiting the girls in their old suites. Here they are: Frances, Jane, Lane, Lucky — all of them! Left to Right: Daker, Bullock, Sears, Heeman, Giles. An informal chat in Jean ' s room. Page 151 [ I i Jane Adams Bryan, Texas Certificate in Voice Who could ever forget Jane in her black velvet hoop skirt with the pink rose Didn ' t she make an attractive picture? During her two years at Sul- lins she has added much to our enjoyment with her lovely voice and charming manners. But don ' t get the impression that she is all choir music and velvet, for she is a daughter of Texas and runs true to form by taking an active interest in riding and other outdoor sports. Frances Adams Jacksonville, Florida General Diploma There is so much to be said about our beloved class president that it is difficult to know just where to start. Her glowing beauty and executive ability have made of her one of Sullins ' most popular girls and a friend the Seniors are all very proud to have. Fran was a charming addition to the Mardi Gras court in her Junior year. She also served most efficiently on the Student Council. Page 152 I i J ! i I I ! i i ; Ethel Chance Detroit, Michigan General Diploma Lucky has had a very active life at Sullins. In her Junior year she seems to have been a joiner ; she was a member of the Reflector staff, the Spanish Club, the Camera Club, the Science Club, and the Hiking Club. Yet she found time to take part in Mardi Gras. This year finds her busy assisting Helen in soliciting ads for the Sampler and taking part in Hoofprints Club ac- tivities. She is the Lucky Chance of Sullins. Lane Carlson Scottsbluff, Nebraska General Diploma Here is a girl who is a happy combination of seriousness and fun. During her Junior year she was not only a most efficient editor-in-chief of the Reflector, but also a member of the Vested Choir, the Chorus, the Camera Club, the Hoofprints Club, and the Orchestra. Her Senior year finds her in- terested in the Hoofprints Club, the Science Club, and the Clef and Staff Club -not to mention de- bating and the radio. Page 153 Jane Fickes Duncannon, Pennsylvania General Diploma Jane lists her hobbies as science, music, and politics. A creator of stick men, she has deco- rated her English book in original water colors. Because she is naturally a witty person, her suc- cess in that memorable debate on the New Deal question was cleverly achieved. Her most diffi- cult task at Sullins has been keeping Arline awake. Being a good sport, clever, and original, Jane is well liked by every one. General Diploma Arline is one of our most accomplished Seniors. Her interests are divided between music, the dance, and study. Her beautiful performances in Mardi Gras added much to the enjoyment of the spectators. An accomplished pianist, she is also studying voice. Her ability to do all this, make the grades she does, and still find time to be a good fellow — it ' s amazing! Arline Hoy Midland, Michigan Page 154 Lucille Sullivan Gary, West Virginia Diploma in Home Economics Maybe the fact that ' ' Sully ' ' has been a valued member of the Home Economics Club for two years ties up with the fact that her heart lies deep in the Beta fraternity. We wouldn ' t want to imply, however, that her studies suffer as a result of other interests, for they don ' t. But again we wouldn ' t want to suggest that her life ' s all study, for she is reckoned as a master of the art of jitterbugging in these here parts. Betty Hardy Detroit, Michigan Love finds Betty Hardy, and the farmer takes a wife. Never mind, Betty, we ' ve heard there are wonderful opportunities for painting down on the farm. Bes ides, you ' d have plenty of time to sleep and play Chinese Checkers. An interest in the horses on the farm would come natural to a mem- ber of the Hoofprints Club; and a membership in the Fourth Floor Goodies is guaranteed to pre- pare one for any emergency in later life. Good luck, Betty! j i I Page 155 I Florene Carpenter Wichita Falls, Texas General Diploma Flo is also a transfer, and this time it’s from Hardin Junior College in the wide open plains of Texas. It didn ' t take her long, however, to be- come acquainted with Sullins and to be known for her vivacious personality. She has been prom- inent in her work on the Reflector staff, but her real interest is riding in the Hoofprints Club. Re- member the back of her doors with those clever cartoons on the specials? Sara Camp White Springs, Florida Sara has been with us for only one year as she is a transfer from Florida State College for Women; but in that one year, we have become very fond of her. Along with her winsome personality and lovable disposition, she possesses an innate beauty. Hailing from Florida, she enjoys swim- ming and boating. We understand that she has good intentions about her riding; but, in view of her career as a horsewoman, we ' ll take odds on her being an animal trainer. Page 156 Betty Freeman Chattanooga, Tennessee Certificate in Home Economics Another girl who has her mind on the home in the not-so-distant future is Betts. A member of the Home Economics Club for two years, she is secretary and treasurer this year. She is an ex- cellent housekeeper and an unusually good cook. Last year she danced in Mardi Gras. Betts ' fa- vorite occupations at Sullins are listening to the radio when Nelson Eddy sings and joining a group for a hike. Viola Worley Tampa, Florida General Diploma Devoted to Chinese Checkers and sailboating in the moonlight, Vi is one of those tall, bronze girls that everyone envies. Her interests are many and varied, for she has taken an active part in the Clef and Staff Club and the Hoofprints Club for two years, collects miniature shoes, and simply adores beach parties. Moody? Well, yes, but that only serves to make her more interesting. Page 157 Mary Ward Gabbard Buckhorn, Kentucky Diploma in Secretarial Studies In her three years at Sullins, Mary Ward has made many friends. A talented musician, she studies piano under Mr. Loomis and plays the violin in the Orchestra. She is an active member of the Commercial Club and is secretary and nev s reporter for the Clef and Staff Club. Mary Ward has had ample opportunity to display her knowl- edge of shorthand in interviewing the faculty members for the Sampler. Lucille Howell Big Rock. Tennessee Diploma in Home Economics Lucille, the one with the tumbled curls, is one half of the Howell combination. The constancy of her good humor has won for her the affection of all. Lucille is very much interested in the Home Economics Club and the Science Club, flowers, and art — to say nothing at all of Vanderbilt Uni- versity. Remember her demure face framed in a bonnet with a veil? But there ' s determination under that demureness. I i Page 158 Louise Howell Big Rock, Tennessee General Diploma Louise (the other half) is a most conscientious student. When it comes to answering questions, whether it be in Chemistry or in Survey, she is always there. Being photograph editor of the Sampler and working on Mardi Gras have kept her busy this year; but she still finds time, some- how, to talk about Dunbar ' s Cave and U. T. Pos- sessor of a brilliant mind, Louise has our vote as most promising student. Grace Alderson Columbia. Tennessee General Diploma Grace is known for her unselfish interest in the welfare of others. That she is fond of riding — of all kinds — may be seen in the fact that she has been an active member of the Hoofprints Club for two years and that she rides in an airplane to and from home. She possesses two admirable requi- sites of the woman of tomorrow — a well-groomed appearance and an educated and open mind. Happy landing! I Page 159 Certificate in piano Music hath charms — especially when it ' s Marjorie at the piano. However, her hands have nothing on her low, expressive voice, which has been responsible for many charming chapel pro- grams. A member of the Curry Club last year and of the Hoofprints Club and her class basket- ball team for two years, she has also taken up dancing and is playing in the Symphony. Her love is perfume. Marybeth Downs Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas General Diploma Marybeth spells capability to everyone. Hav- ing had early experience as treasurer of the Junior class, she has managed the finances of the annual admirably. She is also an ardent equestrienne and president of the Hoofprints Club. But, even so, Mackie finds time to make good grades and to develop her very individual tastes. Who could ever forget Mackie and her James Lang theory? Marjorie Handwerk Ft. Monroe, Virginia Page 160 Martha Minhinnette Greensboro, North Carolina Martha came to Sullins in the middle of her Junior year and left in the middle of her Senior year. We were sorry to see her leave; but when we think of the great opportunities ahead of her, we are only glad that she has so much ambition and determination. In her Junior year she was a member of the Reflector staff and a dancer in Mardi Gras. This year she was also a member of the vocal quartet. All in all, she is a grand girl. Page 161 Ruby Jacobs Roxobel, North Carolina Certificate in Home Economics Ruby is a true personification of athletic fun, for she possesses unlimited pep and a contagious giggle. Her favorite pastimes are playing practi- cal jokes, basket-ball, and tennis. During her two years at Sullins, she has been a member of the Home Economics Club and the Chorus. She was captain of the basket-ball team during her Junior year and a member this year. She also danced in Mardi Gras. Mary Brooks Montezuma, Georgia Certificate in Expression and Dramatic Art Mary — definite accent on the South — is one of the personalities on the Sullins campus. A very versatile girl, her talents range all the way from impersonating the bold bad villain in a good melo- drama to personifying a breathtaking grace in the corps de ballet of Mardi Gras. Her unusual ver- satility takes yet another turn for the vocal, for she has been a valued member of the Chorus for two years. Anita Roberts National City, Caliiornia Nita is one of those happy-go-lucky beings that everyone envies. Given to quick laughter and ready wit, she is a favorite among her class- mates. Her specialties are art, clothes, dancing, movie stars, and trying to discover a way to work all her dates into one short week-end. She is a member of the Science Club, the Art Club, and the Hoofprints Club. For some reason or other we all call her Pickles. Of course we mean the sweet kind. Page 162 Helen Sears Binghamton, New York Diploma in Physical Education Certificate in Expression Helen ' s activities range from the more conven- tional memberships in the Science Club, the Hoof- prints Club, the Curry Club, and a part in Mardi Gras to a more unique habit of collecting bears, thereby gaining the name of Teddy. We ' ll long remember her performance as Honest John in There ' s Gold in the Hills. Earnest, a good sport, and witty, Teddy has meant a great deal to Sul- lins. Margaret Summers Richmond, Virginia General Diploma Margaret, noted for her Indian moccasins and the gorgeous lavender sweater with a dubonnet skirt, is a valued member of the Science Club. Tony ' s charm and beauty won for her the honor of being a member of the Court in last year ' s Mardi Gras. A line of poetry flashes into mind to describe Tony — Elegant as simplicity, Warm as ecstasy. Page 163 1 Polly Ambrister Prague, Oklahoma General Diploma With the mind of a bookworm and the soul of a butterfly, Polly adds up to quite an interesting combination. She has been a member of the Spanish Club and the Science Club and has per- formed in several dance recitals. Her butterfly soul craves perfume, bridge, and sleep. Don ' t tell anybody, but she has at last become the vic- tim of the fat little boy with the bow and arrow. Happy hunting, Polly! General Diploma Janie has a happy combination of traits makes the world go round. Her wide range of in- terests includes dramatics, dancing, writing, paint- ing, debating, singing, and bicycle-riding. Inci- dentally, she isn ' t bad in any of them. This year she has been Class Editor of the Sampler and president of the Science Club. She was also voted one of our most interesting personalities. What would we do without Janie? Page 164 Genevieve Fuller Gastonia. North Carolina General Diploma Definitely sweet and fun, Lambchop still has her more serious moments, for she takes her posi- tion as a member of the Student Council seriously. Gigi ' s hidden talent is debating (what she lacks in actual information she more than makes up for by determination plus), but the one that the world knows of is her ability as a charcoal artist. Her heart belongs to the little green elf. Marie Cranz Lewis Beckley, West Virginia Marie ' s characteristics are not revealed on first acquaintance; however, once known, she endears herself to every one. As a student of dancing, she has taken part in Mardi Gras for two years. Though she is very fond of tripping the light fan- tastic, she still finds time for her music and for riding. She is a member of the Hoofprints Club. Her hobbies are dogs, shoes, and archery. Page 165 Rose Marie Elliott Suffolk, Virginia Diploma in Voice Knock, one of the songbirds of fhe Senior class, has been a valued member of the Vested Choir and Chorus for fwo years. Her graceful dancing added much to Mardi Gras and May Day last year, and her fresh beaufy will make her a lovely Maid of Honor this year. Though she does have trouble with spelling, her worst trouble in typing is trying to decide just who IT is — n ' est- ce-pas? Florence Bradshaw Norfolk, Virginia Diploma in Secretarial Studies Long live the Queen! Flop, with her beauty, clothes, and good sportsmanship is cer- tainly the queenly type. Her beauty and person- ality won for her a place as a court lady in Mardi Gras last year; and her efficiency, the part of sec- refary of the Commercial Club and treasurer of the Senior class this year. Her problem is to keep the right hand from knowing whaf the left hand is doing. Page 166 1 1 Peg a. White Hopkinsville, Kentucky Certificate in Physical Education Peggy, an odd mixture of girlish charm and boyish frankness, is one of the most lovable girls in the Senior class. She has been for two years a member of the Hoofprints Club, of the Spanish Club, and of the Curry Club. She was president of the Orchestra in her Junior year. With her im- petuous grin and her dark eyes, Peggy has laughed her way into our hearts. Margaret Simpson Rutherfordton, North Carolina Diploma in Secretarial Studies Marge has a little shadow that follows where she goes and everywhere that Peggy — It won ' t rhyme, but the point is that Peggy and Marge are inseparable. When Marge can spare time from her letter writing, she rides horseback. She danced in the ' 38 Mardi Gras and this year is a member of the Commercial Club and the Hoof- prints Club. Oh, we almost forgot. In case you have, she has an utterly charming voice. (Re- ally and truly. Marge.) Page 167 Betty Jane Martin Dundee, Mississippi General Diploma B. I. goes in for music in a big way. A member of the orchestra for two years, she is vice-presi- dent of the Clef and Staff Club this year. Her favorite orchestra is T. Dorsey playing Stardust. Though she is fond of all sports, tennis claims most of her time. Strangely enough, she likes everything that has anyihing to do with Missis- sippi. She also likes Indiscreet perfume and onion sandwiches — but daf.nilely! Carolyn Reed Atlania, Georgia Diploma in Secretarial Studies Carolyn will likely become Sullins ' shining star in business, for she is a conscientious student and really makes the grades. For two years she has been a member of the Commercial Club. At pres- ent she is in love with a love at Georgia Tech. Strangely enough, she eats cold spinach, loves gardenia perfume, and doesn ' t like onion sand- wiches — but definitely! Page 168 a • 7 Jc C A ida. V yc y . W ( J jUa ' • Maryjane C. Metz York, Pennsylvania General Diploma Certificate in Expression and Dramatic Art Maryjane ' s chief interests here at Sullins are dramatics and riding. Besides her career with the Curry Club, she has been a member of the Hoofprints Club for two years. She possesses a dramatic temperament, a dashing appearance, and an inexhaustible fund of enthusiasms. She made her debut on the Sullins stage as Kate Hardcastle in She Stoops to Conquer. ] Bobby Settles • ' .y y ' -V- V Chattanooga, Tennessee General Diploma Bobby has accomplished much during her two years at Sullins. In addition to being assistant editor of the Reflector and a member of the Science Club this year, she has found time to make many friends in her gracious manner. Last year she danced in the Dogwood Festival and was a member of the Mardi Gras Court. Her favorite recreations are reading poetry and trying to de- cide who really comes first. Page 169 Marjorie Honce Nulley, New Jersey Diploma in Stenography Marjo, a girl of the happy-go-lucky type, is a sure cure for the blues. Last year she was treasurer of the Commercial Club, and a dancer in May Day. This year finds her again active in the affairs of the Commercial Club, and working hard on the Mardi Gras committee. If you hear the call of Ma echoing through third floor, you ' ll know it ' s Marjo looking for Becky. Annie Laura Beckman San Antonio, Texas Diploma in Costume Design Becky has a startling list of accomplishments: being vice-president of her class for both years, chairman of the decoration committee for proms and Mardi Gras (incidentally, she did a beautiful job) her Junior year, vice-president of the Duo- Art Club and make-up editor of the Sampler this year. Still she finds time for the Sky-Lite Art Club, the Science Club, and the Hoofprints Club. i General Diploma Her chief features: a charming personality, a sweet disposition, high ideals, and executive abil- ity. Kearley leaves a shining record at Sullins. During her Junior year she was a member of the Science Club, a member of the Reflector staff, and secretary of the Student Council. We could not have found a better editor of Sampler 1939 than Kearley has proved to be. Photographers ' delight — it ' s easy to see why Isabel was chosen queen of the 1938 Mardi Gras. She was voted one of our most interesting person- alities in both her Junior and her Senior years. Outstanding in both tennis and basket-ball, she was winner of the athletic cup in 1938. This year she is a member of the Hoofprints Club and the Curry Club. An indefatigable worker, she has served on Mardi Gras and Senior Tea committees. Virginia Kearley West Palm Beach, Florida Isabel Bullock Binghamton, New York Diploma in Physical Education Page 171 Julia Walker Crewe, Virginia Diploma in Physical Education Especially interested in horseback riding, Julia has been a member of the Hoofprints Club for two years. Next to her love for horses comes dra- matics, for she has also been a member of the Curry Club. This year she is busy writing up athletic activities for the Sampler. Frank and friendly, Julia has made many friends. Her fa- vorite subject is playground methods! Virginia Giles Huntsville, Alabama General Diploma Copper colored hair — dancing feet — charming personality — boys, boys, boys period. Very popular with Bristol people, Ginny is constantly on the go; but she is kept pretty busy on the hill with dance practice. Result; some beautiful per- formances in Mardi Gras for two years and a lovely southern belle in May Day last year. Still Ginny is also interested in more academic sub- jects and is a valued member of the Science Club. Page 172 Eleanore Heeman Cleveland. Ohio Diploma in Secretarial Studies A girl of striking beauty, Heem enhances her exquisite cameo face with equally striking en- sembles. She seems inclined to go in for clubs. Last year, she was a member of the Curry Club, and a dancer in the Dogwood Festival. This year she belongs to the Commercial Club, the Science Club, and the Hoofprints Club. She plays a beau- tiful game of tennis — all the way ' round, she ' s hard to beat. Jean Daker Pittsburgh. Pennsylvania General Diploma Jean is one of the beauties of the class of ' 39. Soft, dark hair and eyes and a quiet, tall dignity make a combination that ' s hard to beat. And right there are several reasons why she reigned as King over Mardi Gras our Junior year. This year finds her busy in the Hoofprints Club and working on the Mardi Gras Committee. One of the school ' s outstanding sportswomen, she is a particularly good tennis and badminton player. Page 173 Nell Knox Smyth Uvalde, Texas Diploma in Secretarial Studies “The face is the window of the soul. Such is the perfect description of Sweet Nellie Ely, our true Texan from ' way back. She is one of these rare dual personalities: a combination of swing music and jitterbugging on one hand, and of rosebuds, lavender, and old lace on the other. And with all that, she is an A student and presi- dent of the Commercial Club. Sara Jane Putman Beckley, West Virginia Certificate in Expression and Dramatic Art A youthful Kit Cornell, Jane has an impressive list of plays in which she has taken important roles. Aside from her histrionic ability, her beauty in such plays as the York Nativity has the fresh loveliness of spring. She belongs to the Hoof- prints Club and the Science Club, and has played in living pictures and danced in Mardi Gras. With her firm determination, Jane will be a success. Page 174 Mary Anne Davant Bay City, Texas General Diploma Now at graduation time we are safe in wishing Booga the best of luck in regard to — Well, it makes no difference now. Mary Anne is our nomination for Sullins ' glamour girl, for her dusky beauty strikes a keynote of sophistication. Mary Anne is always ready to do a good deed for some poor soul in distress. Still she manages to pull down good grades, apparently without any effort. i Marge Orrill Port Arthur, Texas i General Diploma Aside from being a member of the Hoofprints Club and of the Science Club, Spaz does so ! many things that it is impossible to keep up with all of them. Between periods of oil painting, she cuts up all the hats she can beg, borrow, or steak- collects elephants; and dabbles in water colors. Noted for her wide belts, her flared skirts, and her infectious giggle. Marge is cute fun. Page 175 T Caroline Ambrister Muskogee, Oklahoma General Diploma This is Caroline, says Soapy, with the em- phasis on the line. And Soapy with her laughing sophistication, is really emphasis. Mix- ing quick laughter, sparkling brown eyes, and a snowy-white complexion with ultra sophistication, topped by clothes quite as smart, Caroline is well equipped for success. (We ' ve got a secret, we ' ve got a secret.) Martha Donald Dallas, Texas Certificate in Home Economics As president of the Home Economics Club, Mar- tha has surprised us. We hadn ' t realized that she had such a domestic attitude toward life, and yet, when we stop to think about- -well, it ' s all per- fectly clear. Chubbins hobby is costume jew- elry — much to the thankfulness of third floor. She possesses a fine sense of humor and a grand spirit of friendliness. Page 176 Mary Louise Miller Searcy. Arkansas General Diploma Wese ' s popularity is well deserved, for every- thing she does is done well. A member of the Vested Choir and the Chorus for two years, she has meant much to our Vesper services and re- citals. In her Junior year she was president of her class. She also took part in Mardi Gras. Noted for her dimples and her unusually beautiful coloring, she might well be called the Irish rose of her class. Margaret Etchison Tulsa, Oklahoma General Diploma We know that Marge is one of the social geni- uses of Sullins, for she did such an excellent job as social chairman of her class her Junior year. This year found her back in swing as chairman of the Junior-Senior Tea. With her unfailing good taste, she is one of the best dressed in the class of ' 39. She has also been working as faculty editor of the Sampler. Marge is our choice for the smooth Senior. Page 177 I Dorothy Davies Gary, Indiana General Diploma As assistant to Dean Metis, secretary of the Senior class, and a member of the Science Club, Dodo has been unusually busy. She has a pair of the most beautiful eyes that ever were and, to go with them, a peaches-and-cream complexion, a charming personality, and a delightful sense of humor. Add laughter, a quick mind, imitations — it equals spontaneous combustion, which, in its turn, equals Dodo. Helen White Gary, Indiana General Diploma Efficient in everything she does, Helen is one of our outstanding girls. Last year she was a mem- ber of the Hoofprints Club, the Science Club, and the Spanish Club. This year she has made a fine advertising manager for the Sampler. Her ability to combine velvet and pearls with the principles of Sociology and extremely good grades marks her for success. In other words — quote — she has a sense of proportion — end quote. Page 178 Martha Wilson Cooksey Lebanon, Tennessee Diploma in Domestic Science If a serious attitude toward life makes for suc- cess, Cooksey will be right on top. Though Martha transferred from Cumberland University only last fall, she has become a prominent mem- ber of the Home Economics Club and the Clef and Staff Club, of which she is treasurer, during her one year at Sullins. Her intimates know her as the O. K. Kid, and everybody else speaks of her as one good kid. Cecilia Lord Pflanze Maryville, Tennessee Cehtificate in Expression And Cecilia gets 100. What for? -her wonder- ful work in dramatic art, her sincerity, her willing- ness to go out of her way for others, her high spirits, her ability as a debater, and her high sense of duty. Strangely enough, her hobby is eating, with dramatics running a dose second, and clothes a close third. Dramatic even in her wit, Cecilia is always the life of any group. Page 179 Ruth Fulcher N orfolk, Virginia Diploma in General Art As charming as one of her sketches for the Sampler, Ruth is a leading spirit in the artistic clan of Sullins, for she is the president of the Sky- Lite Club. Most of her time in the studio is spent working with oils. She is also vice-president of the Student Council. Still she finds time to make many trips to U. T. and, after seeing her blonde curls and blue eyes, we do not wonder why. Martha Jenkins Montgomery, Alabama We are sorry to have known Martha for such a short time, but happy to have known her at all. Unfortunately, illness forced her to leave Sullins before the end of the year. A transfer from the University of Alabama, Martha made herself one of us. She was a member of the Student Council, the Hoofprints Club, and last, but by no means least, the Fourth Floor Goodies. Quietness, sim- plicity, and a discriminating intelligence are among her characteristics. Page 180 Betty Camp Westfield, New Jersey Diploma in Secretarial Studies Constantly on the go, Betts is a girl noted for her efficiency and frankness. Quife a sports- woman, she likes riding best; last year she won the beginners ' cup. She has been a member of the Commercial Club for two years. This year she has been a member of the Hoofprints Club and the F. F. G. ' s, and assistant feature editor of the Sampler. During her five weeks ' stay in the infirmary, she was swamped with tokens of friend- ship. 1 Helen Tichenor Westfield, New Jersey Diploma in Secretarial Studies . A member of the Mardi Gras Court, the hloot- as- ' rints Club, and the Commercial Club in her Junior year; treasurer of the Hoofprints Club and publicity manager of the Commercial Club this year — some rise in Tich ' s activities, climaxed by her election as president of the Student Council, to say nothing of her becoming a member of the F. F. G. ' s. Her dark beauty and her friendly man- ner make her the personification of charm. Page 181 Eleanor Mabry Newport News, Virginia General Diploma This half of Deanie and Mabry, Inc., is never bored with life — she simply doesn ' t have time to be. As a member of the Spanish Club, the Sci- ence Club, and the Camera Club, and manager of the Junior basket-ball team, she was one of our busiest Juniors. That she followed all her hobbies with finesse and charm is seen in her election as one of our most interesting personalities. This year she has assisted with programs and played basket-ball. Annabelle Dean Indianapolis, Indiana General Diploma Deanie has done so many cute things during her two years at Sullins that should girls ever be classified as library books, she would be classi- fied as ultrah supah fun. But — lest you get the wrong impression — she really has great ability and studiousness. Deanie spends much of her time at the Hut, where she gets dope for the feature section. (There will be a slight tax, Anna- belle.) Page 182 Isabel Helmly Savannah, Georgia The youngest of a big family, Izzie looks noth- ing like a baby, being the tall, willowy type, which enables her feet to tap out a sparkling rhythm in syncopated time. Secretary of the Duo-Art Club and a member of fhe Commercial Club, Izzie has made a place for herself by her fine work and co-operation. We shall always miss her giggle and inexhaustible stock of ideas under fhe sun. Anne Lewis Moultrie, Georgia When mischief is abroad, Anne with her infec- tious grin and her flaming curls is three steps ahead. Small but determined, she made a pre- cious page in Mardi Gras last year. She is one of the liveliest of the F. F. G. ' s. Whenever there ' s a crowd she is there, and she holds her own. Her laughing eagerness has made her one of the most popular girls in Senior Wing. We shall always remember Anne for her wit and her charm- ing friendliness. Page 183 Jean Jennings Rcanoke, Virginia Certificate in Bookkeeping Lovely to look at and delightful to know, Jean is one of the beauties of Sullins. This year she is a member of the Commercial Club. She is kept especially busy working on her bookkeeping, assisting in Mrs. Martin ' s office, and, to mention lesser things, playing April Fool jokes on her oh, so trusting friends. With stubby toes and spike heels, she goes tapping along her way on her fre- quent trips to see — wonder who? Mary Robertson Blue Earth, Minnesota Certificate in Voice Mary ' s lovely voice has meant much to us dur- ing our two years at Sullins, for, as a member of the Vested Choir and Chorus for two years, she has often sung for us. It is Mary ' s name that is always posted on the special board, morning, night, and noon. With her curly hair and brown eyes to match, she would inspire us, were we to go musical, to sing Sweet and Lovely. Page 184 Patte Henderson Memphis, Tennessee Certificate in Expression and Dramatic Art Who could ever forget Patte as a page in Mardi Gras last year? Though she is greatly interested in the Curry Club, Patte spends much of her time down at the Hoofprints Clubhouse, for she is pub- licity manager and chairman of the Log Com- mittee. Her curly top and dancing eyes plus her chatter make Patte one of Sullins ' most fascinating personalities. Ann Phillips Vernon, Pennsylvania Diploma in Organ A secretarial graduate of ' 38, Ann was more than welcome when she returned to Sullins. This year she emerges as a full-fledged organist, di- ploma and all. Everyone is looking eagerly for- ward to her graduating recital, for her splendid performances in the past have not been forgotten. With her sylph-like figure, she wears exquisitely tailored clothes with a nonchalance that is to be envied. Page 185 June Armstrong Mobile, Alabama General Diploma June is one of these versatile girls who do some- thing in everything. She sings, plays the piano, dances, and reads — all with great success. In her Junior year, she sang in the Chorus, danced in Mardi Gras, and was a member of the Hoof- prints Club. This year found her again dancing in Mardi Gras, and a Senior representative on the Student Council. She says that her special pas- times are dancing and eating. Mary McCord Galloway Columbia, Tennessee Diploma in General Art If anyone ever wants to find Mackie during working hours, there is one place she is sure to be — in the art studio. During her two years at Sullins, she has been prominent in the activities of the Sky-Lite Art Club, for she was treasurer last year and is vice-president this year. Aside from her art, she loves to sing and is very fond of con- certs. A two-word characterization would be — truly sweet. Page 186 Margaret McCann Atlanta, Georgia Certificate in Expression and Dramatic Art The general alarm clock of the F. F. G. ' s, alias Patsy McCann, has been elected one of Sullins ' most interesting personalities in both years. In her Junior year she was a member of the Science Club and the Camera Club, danced in Mardi Cras and May Day, and was secretary of the Curry Club. This year she is president of the Curry Club. A lover of poems and Scotties, Patsy is noted for her beaming face and ready sympathy. Lorraine Morris West Palm Beach, Florida Certificate in Interior Decoration Double it when you hear what a good sport Lorraine is, for it has a double meaning. An out- standing tennis player and equestrienne, Lorraine is just as good a sport in her dealings with class- mates. She is a member of the Duo-Art Club and the Hoofprints Club. Possessing a sense of humor, lots of pretty clothes, and a strong love for her native state of Florida, she is- well, well, but swell, of course. Page 187 Florence Weintraub Plainfield, New Jersey Certificate in Expression and Dramatic Art Extremely talented in dramatics, Flossie Bell has portrayed many unforgettable characters on the Sullins boards. Remember h er splendid per- formance as Mrs. Hardcastle and the dramatic monologues that gave us so many laughs? Her present joy is in the scrapbook she is making of the activities of the legitimate stage. A member of the Vested Choir and Chorus last year, Flossie also loves to sing. I I 1 1 i- ! S f ) Betty Jane King Fair Oaks, Pennsylvania | General Diploma ,, , ,, i B. J. s hobby is reading — reading anything — 1 but biographies in particular. Her favorite sport i is golf; and — while on the subject of sports — she is a pretty good one herself. A member of the j Science Club and the F. F. G. ' s, she has another hobby which is talking — talking about anything — but the field of social research in parficular. f Possessor of an original mind, she is an interesting ; young woman. Page 188 if j : % i Lillie Raney Little Rock, Arkansas Lillie, a newcomer in our midst, quickly found many friends here and many things to do. A major in physical education, she devotes most of her time and energy to sports, particularly to archery and dancing. She is actively interested in light technique and she enhances the lovely effects of the dramatic and dance programs pre- sented on the Sullins stage. Freckles, friendliness, fun — this Arkansas traveler is the tops, no less. Barbara Katz Sapulpa, Oklahoma Brown-haired, brown-eyed Barbara has one of the most unusual hobbies in the Senior class — she is a fanatic on the subject of collecting different types of dolls (and she ' s really got them, too). She manages to find enough time, however, to stay on the tennis court and play a grand game of tennis. Tres agreeable et tres douce, Barbara up- holds the Oklahoma tradition for sending lovely girls to Sullins. Page 189 I Mae McClellan Bristol. Virginia Diploma in Secretarial Studies Although Mae is a day student, she has taken an unusual amount of interest in life up on the hill. She has been a member of the Commercial Club and the Villagers ' Club for two years. This year she has made a fine president of the Vil- lagers ' Club. Still King College manages to re- ceive its share of her time and thought. Mae, with her unaffected manners, has one of the sweet- est dispositions in Sullins. Elizabeth Kernan Bristol. Virginia Diploma in Secretarial Studies I thought to my soul I would die when Shag answered our question as to the state of her heart with ' Fraid so. Though she is such a con- scientious student her theme song might be — Oh, how I hate to get up in the morning ! She is a member of the Commercial Club and is Secretary of the Villagers ' Club. Her magnificent sense of humor fits in well with her present plan of life. 1 [ Page 190 r Katherine Hines Abingdon, Virginia Diploma in Secretarial Studies “Katy was a boarding student last year, but this year she commutes to and from school. She was secretary of the Commercial Club in ' 38 and is now a member of the Villagers ' Club. This year she was elected Miss Senior Secretary because of her neat and trim appearance, but we always think of Katy with her gamin appeal as tiny fun. Julia Warren Bristol, Virginia General Diploma Julia is a member of long standing in the Vil- lagers ' Club. Last year she was a member of the Science Club and took part in Living Pictures — a role that well fitted her poise and charm. Beauti- ful in a regal way, Julia has an unusual speaking voice that just matches her appearance. And, to prove that beauty and freedom from diets do mix, she simply adores fudge cake. Page 191 Billy Wayne Dungan Bristol, Virginia Certificate in Stenography Strangely enough, Billy ' s hobby is eating and yet she dislikes people who are always eating — Willie adds including me. She has been a member of the Commercial Club and the Vil- lagers ' Club for two years. Seems as though all the day students have the same idea about ro- mance and she, too, plans to live happily ever after. Ada Belle Jones Bristol, Virginia Diploma in Secretarial Studies Apey, as she is best known, lists her favorite pastimes as eating and persuading someone to go to the Hut with her. That her pet aversion is peo- ple who just must get their sleep we can easily understand, for she is one girl who is always full of pep and energy. For two years she has been a member of the Villagers ' Club as well as of the Commercial Club. This year she is vice-president of the latter. Page 192 Margaret Barker Bristol, Virginia Diploma in Secretarial Studies Our nomination for the American play girl of 1940 is Margaret Barker. She is well equipped for this position with her demure beauty and love of fun. It ' s the cutest thing I ' ve ever seen, Mar- garet may be heard saying of her present heart throb, for it seems serious. Her hobby is going for the mail; her pet aversion, people who won ' t be good sports. They say Margaret is often seen knocking the dust off the Emory-Henry road. I I Edna Davis Bristol, Virginia Certificate in Costume Design Last year Edna made a beautiful princess in the Dogwood Eestival and was a member of the Or- chestra Club. She has also been a member of the Duo-Art Club and the Villagers ' Club for two years. When someone mentions Edna, visions, not of sugar plums, but of unusually beautiful clothes dance through our heads. With her quiet beauty and charming manners, she sets off her clothes. And she surely can play that violin! Pago 193 1 Shirley McFern Bristol. Tennessee Shirley, efficiency plus, was one of the best stu- dents in the Secretarial Department of the school and an enthusiastic member of the Commercial Club while at Sullins. In the first semester she was secretary-treasurer of the Villagers ' Club. As a member of the Hoofprints Club she was a fol- lower of the trail of the lonesome pine. Her gaiety and her vivacity were the delight of her friends during her stay at Sullins. Christine Fleenor Bristol. Tennessee Diploma in Domestic Science Christine is one of the most efficient students in the field of science, for she is not only a major in Domestic Science but also a very brilliant student in the Chemistry department. She has been a member of the Villagers ' Club and the Home Eco- nomics Club for two years. This year she is an assistant in the Science department and the repre- sentative of the day students on the Student Coun- cil. Page 194 ! 1 ,1 1 Marjorie Simpson Bristol, Virginic: Diploma in Intehioh Decoration Marjorie is what our elders would call an ac- complished young woman. Her two major studies are piano and interior decoration; needless to say, she does them both very well indeed. She has been a member of the Duo- Art Club and the Vil- lagers ' Club for three years. (She received a di- ploma in Costume Design last year.) Her capti- vating personality has won her many friends, who were glad to see her back again this year. Gladys Alley Bristol, Virginia General Diploma Gladys, a boarding student last year and a day student this year, is dependable, conscientious, and possessed of a quiet charm. Her hobby is books. As an efficient assistant in the library, she is in her happy hunting ground here in the school. A quiet manner and a sweet smile make Gladys a friend of many. We miss her in the college, but we know that the Villagers ' Club is glad to welcome her as a member. i I I Page 195 Program for May, 1939 May May May May May May May May May May May May May May May 1-8 — Junior Week 2 — Concerto Recital by advanced students of Mr. Loomis 6 — 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. — Mrs. Martin ' s Garden Party for Juniors 8:00 to 10:00 p.m. — Hoofprints Club ' s party for the students 8 — Joint Recital of Sullins Chorus and Kingsport Male Chorus, under the direction of Mr. Miller 10 — Day Students ' Play, Spring Dance, directed by Mr. Leggett 13 — Sampler Staff party for students 16 — Symphony Concert by advanced students of Mr. Loomis 20—3:00 to 5:00 p.m. — Home Economics Club tea for Seniors 8:00 p.m. — Joint certificate recital: Marjorie Handwerk in piano and Mary Rob- ertson in voice 22 — Graduation Recital in Organ — Ann Phillips 24 — Vesper Organ Recital — Mr. Loomis 25 — 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. — Art, Science, and Home Economics Exhibits 8:00 p.m. — Joint Recital in Voice — Jean Struble and Marjorie Allen Smith 26 — 11:00 a.m. — Domestic Art Style Show 4:00 p.m. — May Pageant 7:00 p.m. — Step Singing 8:15 p.m. — Final Concert 27 — 11:00 a.m. — High School Graduation 12:30 p.m. — Alumnae Luncheon 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. — Horse show 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. — Tea for Seniors, Alumnae, and visitors at Dr. and Mrs. Mar- tin ' s home 6:30 p.m. — Daisy Chain 8:00 p.m. — Commencement Play: Pride and Prejudice 28 — 11:00 a.m. — Baccalaureate Service at State Street M. E. Church with Dr. Russell Stroupe speaking 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. — A1 Fresco Tea for members of the household and Commence- ment guests 6:15 p.m. — Final Vespers 29 — College Graduation Exercises Page 196 Thank You — And Good-bye And now we have come to the final weeks of the college year and to the final pages of our Sampler. We leave it in your hands with the hope that in it you will find something to please each of you. We realize that we have not exhausted our theme. In the limited space of one book if would be im- possible to do so. Our hope is that some future staff will carry on the work we have begun and re- flect other phases of the rich background of our Alma Mater. We, the Class of ' 39, are on the eve of leaving Sullins as so many classes before us have left. We leave her with the knowledge that we shall always carry her gratefully in our hearts and with the hope that her future may be worthy of her past. But before we go, we should like to thank every one who has contributed to our happiness in these past two years. We shall ever be grateful fo Dr. and Mrs. Martin and to the members of the college faculty, who have meant much to us both in the class room and out. To the people of Bristol we also extend our thanks for the many occasions on which they have made us welcome to their community: in the stores, at the concerts and other community gatherings, in their churches, and in their homes. We should like especially to thank the alumnae who have responded so graciously to our requests for assistance in working out our theme. We are extremely grateful to Mrs. Madeline Bennett (Made- line Hobson, ' 93) and to Mrs. Arthur W. King (Geneva Livesay, ex- ' 14) for their generous aid in putting us in touch with other alumnae. For the loan of annuals and photographs we are indebted to Mrs. George R. Stewart (Zollie Sullins, ' 78), Mrs. W. K. Vance (Mary Doriot, ' 78), Mrs. J. A. Wallace (Sue Tadlock, ' 83), Mrs. W. H. Thomas (Min- nie Folsom, ' 85). Miss Sara Pet Fain, ' 86, Mrs. John 1. Cox (Lorena Butler, ex- ' 89), Mrs. Wilbur L. Sevier (beta Montague, ex- ' 93), Mrs. Fred Greer (Kathleen Mimms, ' 94). Mrs. Thurman Smith (Rowena Hobson, ' 00), Miss Harriet H. Fillinger, ex- ' 10, Miss Anne Sullins Dosser, ' 34, Mrs. Frank Dosser, Dr. W. E. Martin, and The King Printing Company. We wish also to thank those who have assisted in the actual making of this book. We are very grateful to Mr. Thomas W. Preston, Mr. F. Blair Pres- ton, and the staff of the King Printing Company for their unfailing interest and friendly co-operation in planning and printing Sampler 1939. Their interest in the Sullins College annual - whether Omega, Rosemary, or Sampler — extends over many years. We thank Mr. Keefe Hutcheson, who is responsible for fhe formal photography, for his aid and sympa- thetic interest; and the staff of Kelly and Green, who have often improved on our less formal pictures. We also thank Mr. Frank Bush and Mr. Fred Ger- berding of the Bush-Krebs Company, for their interest and co-operation in our engraving problems. Their interest, too, extends over many years. Last, but not least, we thank the business men of Bristol, who have given us their generous patronage and so have contributed to making Sampler 1939 financially possible. Bunting ' s and the H. P. King Company have the honor of being charter adver- tisers in our annual, for both advertised in Omega 1900, one as Bunting and Son, the other as H. P. King and Company. Sullins in 1890. Lent by Mrs. Wilbur L. 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Compliments of Dependable Laundry and Dry Cleaning Service CAMEO THEATRE Bristol, Tenn. Phone 956 Compliments of Compliments of COLONIAL GRILL COCA-COLA Every Meal a Pleasant Memory Bristol, Virginia MORLEY BROS. CO.. Inc. Wholesale MINOR ' S FRUITS AND VEGETABLES Phone 24 DRUG STORE Bristol, Virginia GRANT ' S NEW FASHION SHOP We Appreciate Your Patronage Smart Apparel Bristol Tennessee Athletic Goods and Luggage ROSE ' S 5— 10— 25c STORE MOORE-EARHART CO. 647 State Street Bristol, Va. Page 200 Smart Sullins Girls — Who Insist on First Fashions, Fine Ouality, Good Taste — Find the Fulfillment of Every Desire At THE H. P. KING COMPANY STYLE is the guiding light of most of your purchases . . . and style is the dom- inant consideration of the world ' s largest buying offices with which King ' s are affiliated. Sixty-nine stylists constantly in the New York market advise us as to style trends. Nine foreign offices give us infor- mation on every new style almost before it is born . . . that is what make KING ' S— The Dominant Fashion Center of Middle Appalachia BRISTOL DRUG COMPANY DRUGS « PRESCRIPTIONS TOILET ARTICLES KODAKS « CANDY Phone 5143 The College Girl ' s Favorite Drug Store State Street, Bristol, Virginia Page 201 Compliments of COX WHOLESALE CO. Bristol, Va.-Tenn. Compliments of COWAN BROS. Bristol, Va. Compliments of DR. W. M. SEXTON Bristol, Va.-Tenn. J. W. MOORE Manufacturer and Wholesale Dealer Potato Chips — Peanuts — Peanut Butter Sandwiches — Candies DARLING SHOP Bristol ' s Leading Style Center for Smart Clothes GLOVER ' S Tailors, Cleaners and Dyers 25 Sixth Street Phone 1687 Bristol, Tenn. Bristol Steel Iron Works, Inc. Structural Steel, Steel Plate and Miscellaneous Iron Work — Designers, Fabricators, Erectors Bristol, Va.-Tenn. LORDS, Inc. 634 State Street Where Smart Style Meets Moderate Price Dresses, Coats, Sportswear, Lingerie, Shoes BRISTOL OFFICE SUPPLY COMPANY incorporated Office Supplies and Equipment P. O. Box 174 Phone 200 529 State Street Bristol, Virginia FIELD ' S Studio of Beautiful Portraits 211 Mahoney Bldg. Bristol, Tennessee Compliments of GENERAL SHELBY HOTEL 175 Rooms Fireproof RADIO IN EVERY ROOM BRISTOL ' S SMARTEST Dining Room Coffee Shop Shelby Operating Corporation Walter S. Anderson, Manager COMPLIMENTS Paramount Theatre State Theatre The Pick of the Hits Bristol ' s Family Theatre Page 202 BUNTING ' S FINE TOILETRIES DELICIOUS SODAS TOASTED SANDWICHES DRUG STORE HOLLINGSWORTH CANDIES STATIONERY KODAKS AND FILMS j!« Let Us Finish Your Kodak Prints. You Will Like the Superb Work, the Pretty Borders and the Low Prices. Daily Service. HOTEL BRISTOL Newly Furnished and Decorated Featuring the . . . Beautiful Parisienne Room Crystal Ballroom Burgundy Coffee Room The Only Hotel in the City away from the Noise of the Railroad Phone 9112 Corner Moore and Cumberland Streets Page 203 BALL BROTHERS, Inc. FURNITURE Since 1905 — Easy Terms 506-510 State Street Bristol, Tenn.-Va. PHILCO AND CROSLEY RADIOS Better Service STONE LUMBER COMPANY General Builders ' Supplies Sash, Doors and Finish Bristol, Tenn.-Va. We Cater to Special Party and Birthday Cakes HECHT ' S BAKERY Bristol, Va.-Tenn. In Washington It ' s THE HOTEL RALEIGH On Famous Pennsylvania Avenue at Twelfth THREE EXCELLENT RESTAURANTS 450 Rooms with Bath from $3.50 Single The Perfect Hotel for Your Vacation Trip C. C. ScHiFFELER. General Manager INTERSTATE HARDWARE COMPANY, Inc. Jobbers of GENERAL HARDWARE MILL AND MINE SUPPLIES Electric, Radio and Automotive Supplies Heating and Plumbing Goods Bristol, Tenn.-Va. Compliments of HUNTSMAN BROS. CO., Inc. Bristol, Tenn. Page 204 5-10 AND 25 CENT STORE Specialize in School Requirements BIG VALUES— LITTLE PRICES STERCHI STOOTS, Inc. DURABILITY FURNITURE 710-714 State Street Bristol, Tenn.-Va. ' A Pleasant Place to Trade SULLINS PINS AND SENIOR RINGS Special Attention given to Repair Work on Diamonds and Watches. Sullins girls will always find a welcome at our store. Gift Shop on Second Floor with many attractive articles for Birthdays and Christmas. D. B. RYLAND COMPANY JEWELERS AND SILVERSMITHS 513 State Street THE MUTUAL INSURANCE AGENCY OF BRISTOL, INC. Fred E. Reuning, President Reynolds Arcade Building Telephone 861 Bristol, Va.-Tenn. Page 205 Chevrolet ' s the Choice Seventh and Shelby Bristol, Tennessee LYNN-KAYLOR CO., Inc. 642 State Street Bristol ' s Greatest Grocery Store Compliments of WATTS BAKERY BAKERS OF WATTS JUMBO BREAD AND WATTS PARKERHOUSE ROLLS BRISTOL GROCERY COMPANY. Inc. Wholesale Grocers KING KO CANNED FRUITS DOVE BRAND SPICES Bristol, Virginia YELLOW CAB TRANSPORTATION CO. Bristol, Virginia-Tennessee Bristol ' s Largest, Dependable, Up-to-Date Transportation Company « CAREFUL Courteous, Uniformed Drivers 5100 Phone « 5100 The Thinking Fellow Rides a Yellow Page 206 BUSH-KREBS COMPANY INCORPORATED Louisville, Kentucky The MARK of bK EXCELLENCE Designers, Engravers Page 207 Page 208 Index of Students Adams, Frances 152,117,150 Adams, Jane __ — 152,28,87 Albright, Jeanne 132,85,93 Alcott, Pat 123, 91, 93 Alderson, Grace 159, 84, 93 Allen, Nancy 125 Alley, Gladys 195,92 Ambrister, Carolyn___ 176,83,100 Ambrister, Margaret 164 Archer, Jo 132 Armstrong, June 186, 82 Aston, Mary Jane 132, 91, 93 Bachman, Ruth 92 Baird, Mary - 92 Baker, Joan 123, 56 Baldwin, Cora_ 86, 88, 92 Bankhead, Blosso ' 132, 88 Bankhead, Marion . __127, 93 Barker, Margaret 193, 90, 92 Barns, Virginia 132 Bass, Beverly 132,43,44,84,91,93 Bayes, Betty 127, 87, 93 Beard, Betty Jane 132, 84, 91 Beaver, Louise 132, 93 Becker, Mary Lou _ 132, 47, 88 Beckmann, Annie Laura_ 170, 81, 84, 88, 89, 93, 150 Bellinger, Lucia 132, 84, 85, 87 Benson, Willa 125,93 Black, Helen. 93 Blackman, Dorothy . 133,88,93 Bohl, Betty Jane 133 Bonta, Christine _133, 87 Bradley, Betty 133, 45, 92 Bradshaw Florence 166, 54, 90, 150 Bradsher, Evelyn Ann 133, 85, 93, 131 Brazel, Dorothy. .133,45,87,116 Breeding, Lorine 133,90 Briggs, Molly 133, 84 Brooks, Ann _ 93 Brooks, Martha 13 ' , 84, 93 Brooks, Mary 162,85,114 Buchanan, Audrey _ 133,44,87 Bullock, Isabel . 171, 57, 84, 85, 93, 112, 151 Burdette, Jeanne 134, 89 Butts, Georgina Byrd, Mildred. . Cable, Betty Camp, Betty Camp, Lara Carter, Rachel Carlson, Lane Carpenter, Fl rene Chance, Ethel Clements, Sara Coffey, Hilda Cohen, Lois Cole, Betty Collins, Marguerite Collins, Sara Cooksey, Martha . Cooper, Janie CowDEN, Jean Cross, I.Jary Cummins, Betty 134,91,93,114 134,85,91,93 123, 93 .181,81,90,93 156,93 92 153,82, 84, 86, 93, 97 156, 83,93 ...153,80,93 126, 87, 122 .126 123 _ .134, 85, 89, 130 134,87,91,93 134,93 .179,86,91 164, 80, 84, 112 .127, 87 134,91,93 123, 87,93 Daker, Jean . .. Dailey, Charlotte Davant, Mary Anne__, Davies, Dorothy Davis, Ann Davis, Edna Davis, Cynthia Davis, Eloise Davis, Mary Frances . Dean, Annabelle . . ... Denny, Frances Dixon, Nancy Donald, Martha Dosser, Peggy Douglas, Doris Downs, Marybeth Dungan, Billie Wayne 173,87, 93,97, 151 123, 89 ...175,41 - ..178, 150 134, 85, 91, 93 193, 88, 92 134, 84, 93 123, 87, 122 134 182, 81, 93, 100, 113 135, 85, 93 ..135, 84, 85, 86,93 176,91 135, 87, 106 135, 93 .... 160,80,93,115 192, 90, 92 Echols, Pat . . 126 Eggert, Evelyn. ... ... . . 126, 93 Elliott, Rose Marie . 166,87, 117 Page 209 INDEX OF STUDENTS (Cont.) Emmert, Ellen .. _ _ 90, 92 Engmann, Helen 91 Epstein, Mary Jo 135,84,93 Etchison, Margaret _ _ _177, 81 Earr, Vyrl _ -_135, 44 Fickes, Jane _ 154,84 Fleenor, Christine- _ 194,82,91,92 Fox, Virginia - _135, 84, 93 Freeman, Betty .. _157, 91 Fulcher, Ruth 180, 81, 82, 89 Fuller, Genevieve 165, 82, 89 Gabbard, Mary Ward 158,81,86,90 Galloway, Gladys .135,84 Galloway, Mary 186, 89 Gibbs, Jean .126,93 Giles, Virginia . 172, 151 Glover, Pauline 87, 92 Goebel, Elsie . .. . .123,87 Goldberg, Gladys.. .135,93 Goldburg, Adelaide . . 135, 83, 85, 93 Gove, Mimi. ... 136 Grover, Tilda Jayne .. .._136 Guinn, Elizabeth _ 92 Hagan, Barbara ...136,93 Hager, Marion - -136 Hall, Louise 92 Hall, Margaret . 92 Handwerk, Marjorie . .. 160,93 Haney, Tish .. 123 Hargrave, Adelaide .... 131 Hardy, Betty . . . 155,93 Harshman, Eleanor .. ... .136,84,85,91,93 Hartz, Janet ... ._ . 136,88,93 Hauser, Doris. 136 Hedges, Eleanor .. _ ..136,91 Herman, Eleanore . 173, 56, 57, 84, 90, 93 Heiskell, Winnifred .. ... ..... . ..136 Helmly, Isabel _ 183, 88 Henderson, Patte.. . . 185,85,93 Hendricks, Harriet .. 136 Henley, Sara _ 123,82,122 Hill, Florence Hines, Katherine Hoar, Betty Hodge, Mildred. Hoffman, Geneva ... Hoffman, Jean Ann Hoffman, Marjorie Holloway, Christine Honce, Marjorie . Hoover, Sara . Hopper, Phoebe Horn, Jacqueline Howell, Louise Howell, Lucille Hoy, Arline Hubele, Myrtle Hudgens, Peggy Humphrey, Juanita.. 137,91 191 137, 89, 93 137, 45,91,93 137, 86, 93, 100 126, 82, 86, 89, 93 137, 83, 93 87, 88 170,90 137,93 137, 45,93 ..126,87,93 159, 80 158, 84, 91 154 137 137, 44, 82, 84,91, 113 126 Idell, Nancy. . . 124,85,93,114,122 Ingalls, Lois Ruth 137,84,88,93 Isbell, Melba 138, 85 Jackson, Dorothy Jackson, Jane Jacobs, Ruby Jaspert, Adella._. Jaspert, Betty Jenkins, Martha. . Jennings, Jean Jobe, Christine . .. Jones, Ada Belle. Johnson, Lois Judkins, Marion... .138, 83, 84,93, 116, 130 138, 44, 82, 84, 130 161, 91 . .138,45,87,88,91 138, 44, 87, 88 180,82,93 184, 90 88, 92 ... . 192,90,92 . 124, 82, 89, 93, 122 138 Katz, Barbara .. .. . 189,83 Kearley, Virginia 171,81 Kennedy, Jacqueline 126 Kenyon, Lucille. .. ..138, 45, 89, 93 Kernan, Elizabeth .. ... _ 190,90,92 Kerr, Margaret. 138,85,93,115,131 King, Betty Jane .188,84 King, Katherine 138, 85, 92 Kinkead, Loraine 92 Page 210 INDEX OF STUDENTS (Cont.) Kirkpatrick, Betty. . Klein, Dorothy Kreis, Ida Lawler, Adelaide Lee, Sara Legg, Betty Leiper, Mary Clay_. Lennep, Eddie Lewis, Anne Lewis, Marie Cranz Lister, Frances Litton, Kathleen Loomis, Marguerite Loving, Bernice 138, 91 124, 85, 122 127 139, 87 139, 85, 86, 93, 116 139, 93 139, 45, 88 139, 85, 87, 93 183, 90 165, 93 139, 91, 93 139, 45 139, 87, 88 139, 91, 93 Mabry, Eleanor Marshall, Phyllis Martin, Betty Jane Martin, Mary Kathleen Mason, Eleanor Meador, Rosalie Meddin, Adele Metz, Maryjane Metzger, Caroline Middleton, Betty Miller, Florence Miller, Mary Louise . Minhinnette, Martha Mitchell, Mary Ann. Montgomery, Jackie Moody, Winifred Morison, Mary Ann Morris, Lorraine Morrow, Nancy Mossbarger, Doris McCann, Patsy McClellan, Mae McClellan, Ruth McFern, Shirley McMath, Betsy McNeal, Marguerite Neese, Emilie Nichols, Mary Frances.. Norton, Elaine Nye, Marie Louise ...182 139, 88 168, 86 124, 85, 122 140 140, 93 140, 84, 91, 93 ___169, 84, 85, 93 140, 87, 89 140 140,44,90 177, 87 161, 93 92 140, 91 87, 92, 93 84, 91, 92 187, 88, 93 140, 93 140, 85, 87, 89, 93 __.187, 85, 91, 115 190, 90, 92 92 194 140 __141,87, 93, 131 141, 87, 93 141, 89, 93 141, 85, 93 J41, 84, 100 Orrill, Marjorie 175, 41 Otey, Mitzi 141,93 Ours, Dorothy 141,83,89 Overstreet, Jane 130 Padgett, Hortense__. Page, Constance Page, Peggy Patterson, Mary Pearsall, Nona. Peavy, Lucille Peebles, Nancy Peery, Mary Martha Perrow, Claiborne.. Perry, Mary Dent Peters, Betty Peterson, Julia.. Pettey, Rebecca Pflanze, Cecilia Phillips, Ann PoTisHMAN, Boots Putman, Sara Jane.. 141, 85, 91 141, 45, 89, 93 124, 88, 93 141, 88 142, 45, 91, 93 124, 86, 87, 93, 122 -142, 87, 115, 130 .142 124 128, 87, 91 126, 85 142, 44, 47, 91 142, 86 ...179, 85 185 142, 93 174, 85, 93, 117 OuALLS, Frances. 142, 93 Rainer, Isabel Ramsey, Margaret Ann Randall, Gladys Raney, Lillie Ratcliffe, Edith Rawls, Nancy Reed, Carolyn Reeves, June Reid, Ann _. Reynolds, Virginia. ___. Rhodes, Lillian . Richard, Marian Riddle, Laverne Riley, Ruth Ritter, Judy Roberts, Anita Robertson, Betty Robertson, Mary Robinson, Elsie Lou 142, 83, 85,93, 112 142, 85 .. 142,44,87,91 189, 85 143,85,93 124, 122, 100 168, 90 143,91,93 143, 85, 93 143, 89 143, 83, 87, 93 90, 92 87, 92 143, 88, 93 143, 84, 85 ___162, 89, 93, 114 143, 86, 87 184, 87 143, 44, 88 Page 2 1 1 INDEX OF STUDENTS (Cont.) Rogers, Nell 143 Roseman, Rema 124, 93 Rosenberg, Mildred 144 Rosenthal, Mary 144, 83 Rothberger, Margaret 144, 88 Royster, Mildred 144, 83, 85 Rucker, Catherine 144, 91 Russell, Mary Dulin 144, 84 Salzer, Jeannette 144, 89, 93 Samter, Rosanne 144 ScHATZ, Geraldine 128,93 Schatz, Marjorie 124, 93, 122 Schertzer, Eleanor 144, 89, 93 ScHNERR, Nancy 144, 93 Schwab, Jean 125, 85 Sears, Helen 163, 84, 85, 151 Settles, Bobbie 169, 83, 84 Shankel, Dorothy 90 Shallenberger, Joan 145 Shelton, Emma D 145, 44, 82, 84, 87 Shelton, Marjorie 127 Shields, Parke 145, 87, 88, 93 Shipley, Anita 92 Short, Margaret 145 Shunk, Peggy 127,93,100 Simmons, Thelma 145 Simpson, Margaret 167, 90, 93 Simpson, Marjorie 195, 88, 92 Sisk, Betty 145, 93 Skaggs, Opal 145, 47 Smalshof, Laura 125, 85, 87, 89, 102 Smith, Helen 92 Smith, Janet 145,91,93 Smith, Jojean 145, 83, 84, 93 Smith, Virginia 125, 85 Smyth, Nell 174, 80, 90 Snodgrass, Bonnie 128 SoBEL, Barbara 145, 83, 85, 89, 93 Speyer, Kathryne 146, 88, 93 Stewart, Geraldine 128,93 Strafford, Enid 146,93 SuLLiNS, Mary Catherine 146, 87, 91, 106 Sullivan, Lucile 155 Summers, Margaret 163, 122 Sumners, Mary 127, 93 Sustare, Chester 146, 89, 91 Taylor, Katherine, Thompson, Jewell_. Thompson, Audrey— Thompson, Grace__. Tichenor, Helen Todd, Betty Townsend, Eleanor Tuten, Norman Upchurch, Mary 128, 87, 93, 122 87 146 125, 93, 122 181, 82, 90, 93, 113 146, 43, 45, 84, 93, 112 125, 122 146, 91 146, 84,91 Vaughn, Marifred 146, 88, 91 Walker, Julia 172, 84, 85, 80, 93 Wallace, Anna Sue 125, 93, 122 Ward, Annie May 146, 85, 93 Warner, Lenore 147, 84, 93 Warren, Barbara 147 Warren, Julia 191, 92 Waters, Shirley Ann 147, 44 Webster, Juanita 147, 87 Weintraub, Florence 188, 85 Wells, Irene 125, 87 Wells, Trula Joyce 147,84,93 Wessels, Terry 147, 84, 93 White, Alyce 147 White, Helen 178,80,117 White, Mildred 147 White, Peggy 167, 86, 93, 113 Williams, Jane 127, 93 WiMBisH, Susanna 147, 45, 85, 88 Wolf, Marjorie 127 Wolff, Isabel. 128,89,93, 122 Woods, Rowena 147 Woodward, Marguerite 147, 83, 88, 93 Worden, Virginia 148 Worley, Viola 157, 86 Wright, Mary Semmes 148, 93 WuRTS, Dorothy 125, 87, 93 Young, Betty Gene 148, 45, 84, 93 Young, Charlene 148, 86, 87 Zetosch, Joan 148, 85, 93 Page 212 fi ' ' I If ' r 1 i ■■ ' I FOR REFERENCE Do Not Take From This Room ms ' ' BRISTOL PUBLIC LIBRARY 3 0650 1015 8404 9


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