Sullins College - Sampler Yearbook (Bristol, VA)

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the only people still there are dissatisfied lassies who feel they made a mistake in registering. As early as possible this afternoon, I started for the Lake over at Camp Sequoya, for today is Lake Day, an event not to be missed. When I finally reached the Lake, however, there were loads of girls already there. Some of them were swimming in Lake Sycamore while others were canoeing. Soon after I arrived. Dr. Martin started a softball game, and those who didn ' t play gathered in the bleachers to watch the game. Mr. Ingram and Mr. Leggette showed the feminine element just how the game should be played, and then the Juniors and Seniors played a game which the Juniors won. We lined up for supper on Lake Day. As soon as the game was over, athletes and audience made a dash for the bread line only to find that the other half of the school was ahead of them. Barbecue sandwiches, potato salad, cookies, ice cream, and other delicacies helped satisfy the none- too-delicate appetites of the girls. When George began to show signs of taking the truck back to school, the nearest girls hastily swal- lowed their suppe rs and piled on the truck. In spite of nearly losing Barb Warren and Okie Byrd — who were decorating the headlights — George got us all safely back. I for one am dead tired, so good- night, Diary. Sunday, October 1. Dear Diary: Last Sunday morning as is customary here on the first Sunday the college went in a body to State Standing: Mrs. Robinson (left) and Mrs. Cowden. Seated (left to right): Mrs. Cuniff, Miss Wilicerson, Mrs. Jones, Mrs. Cheairs. We became acquainted with the hostesses. Street Church. Really, you know we Seniors felt quite important as we marched in just behind the faculty and before the Juniors. That afternoon Mrs. Martin held her usual lovely tea for the entire student body and faculty. Mrs. Martin received the girls and, of course, made them feel right at home. Tea was served both in the dining-room and outside in Mrs. Martin ' s lovely new garden. Afraid some of us had tea in both places, but it was really nice. Some of us went canoeing. Page 17

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start for breakfast when the 7:30 bell rang. However, in Senior wing, people dragged themselves from bed at 7:30 and still made breakfast. It ' s all in knowing how. When we started for classes we found that there are quite a few new teachers here this year. Spanish students were greeted by Mr. Ingram in- stead of Mrs. Burns, who is to be in the library in place of Mrs. Wall. Mrs. Lyle Smith is the new as- sistant voice teacher, for Jean Struble was married this summer. Three other teachers- -Miss McAnelly, domestic science; Miss Stickles, gym; and Miss Wingfield, dancing — are due to arrive soon. Ambiti- ous riding students like Smitty and Tony found a new stable and riding ring right down the hill. At the first opportunity everyone went down to the bookstore to deposit her money with Mr. Harry Martin, and to see the many bracelets, pennants, and pins with Sullins emblems on them. Mr. and Adele Denman gave amusing imitations at the get-acquainted party at the Hut. Mrs. Whatley were kept busy selling Sullins station- ery, for all the Juniors wanted to write their very first letters home on school stationery. When the 10:45 bell rang, and all Seniors rush- ed madly across the tennis courts to a small gray building at the end of the West wing, the Juniors ap- peared slightly bewildered, but they soon gathered that it meant mail, and at ten of four they led the stampede. Post-office Mary was kept busy giving out box numbers and assuring people that they real- ly did not have any mail yet. She greeted every Senior by name; I don ' t see how on earth she does it. We deposited our money in the student bank with Mr. Harry and Mr. Whatley. party at the Hut. It was loads of fun. Each state group put on a program, although some of the groups certainly had a hard time getting up their program. About ten of the forty-cdd members of the Tennessee group showed up for rehearsal, so while one member hurriedly brushed up on Swing Low, Sweet Char- iot , Mim Royster racked her brain for a read- ing. They arrived at the Hut just in time to go on. Highlights of the program were Adele Denman ' s animal imitations, Judy Ritter ' s reading, and the style (or lack of style) show put on by the North Carolina group. After all the groups had given their programs, cookies and punch were served, and ev- eryone got acquainted with her neighbors. Today classes were more regular, and the line of people outside the Dean ' s office has dwindled away. On Thursday the line of people outside the Dean ' s office filled that end of the hall, but today Page 16

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We went to the post office every day. After tea that evening the Juniors were introduced to a good old Sullins custom -the Sunday night Vesper Service. Dr. Mclver from Central Presby- terian Church was the first speaker of the year. As the choir hadn ' t been organized, Mr. Miller and Mrs. Smith sang a duet. When Vespers were over some of the Seniors decided to go over and cheer up the Juniors, but it seems that someone had been telling all about Rat Week, and the Juniors were more scared than cheered. After all, I suppose if 1 suddenly saw 5 feet, 9 inches of Ann Davis coming at me I ' d be scared too. These past few days everyone has been getting settled down and learning the routine of classes. I ' ve been getting acquainted with the new girls, and they are really swell. They ' re getting to be Sullins girls already, and in a few more days, I think, Post- office Mary will know all their names and then they ' ll really be full-pledged Sullinites. I declare I never saw anything like the way they get mail! Last night the Sampler sponsored the first dance of the year, held in the dining-room. The Sampler nearly always takes the responsibility of introducing new girls to the intricacies of girl-break dances, and I must say they had very apt pupils. The Juniors caught on in no time at all, and at this rate the Seniors are going to have to look to their laurels. The Juniors soon learned to go on looking calmly beautiful when Miss Milbrandt ' s flash bulbs went off too, while I still jump a foot. Some day her camera is going to blow up when I get in front of it! Harry Cundello ' s orchestra played for the dance, and Tm very much afraid the rest of the dance We were always happy when we got mail. committees will have to work hard to beat this first dance. Tonight Mr. Loomis gave the first beautiful organ recital of the year. As usual, Mrs. Loomis succeed- ed in making the stage look like the altar of a ca- thedral with flowers and tall candelabra before the organ pipes. Although the recital made me think of the one last year during Commencement week, I didn ' t cry as I did then. In fact hardly anyone cried — everyone seems to be taking hold right away this year and not wasting time on homesickness. » « Sunday, October 8. Dear Diary; On October 3, the Hoofprints Club had a picnic at Steele ' s Creek, and as there are approximately We had tea in Mrs. Martin ' s beautiful garden. Page 18