Sullins College - Sampler Yearbook (Bristol, VA)

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During the first semester, Miss Mary Esther Roberson of Arcadia, Louisiana, was clothing instructor in the home economics department. She taught textiles, sewing, and costume design. Miss Roberson re- ceived her B. S. degree from Louisiana Tech and her M. A. degree from Columbia. As sponsor of the Home Economics Club, she was respon- sible for some of the best parties and programs given during the semester. Miss Sarah Hawley of Red Creek, New York, came to Sullins at the beginning of the second semester, to teach Home Economics. She received her B. S. degree from Syracuse University and her M. A. de- gree from Columbia University. Miss Hawley sponsored the Home Economics Club the second semester. Outside of her work, she likes to read, collect antiques, and walk. One of our librarians is Miss Eunice Sayre of Huntington, West Virginia. She attended Marshall College, where she received her A. B. degree, and Columbia University, where she received her B. S. degree in Library Science. She has been helpful to us in gathering informa- tion for our various reports. Miss Sayre says that besides reading she likes to ride horseback and go to the theatre. Another one of our librarians is Miss Pearl Baldwin of New York. She received her B. A. degree from New York University and her M. A. degree from Columbia University. Miss Baldwin has been a help to us all in finding books and material that we need in making those re- ports and writing our term papers. We shall long remember her quiet and sweet manner. Mrs. Earl Johnson of Bristol, Virginia, is an assistant in our library. She attended the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Vir- ginia. Mrs. Johnson, who is new to us this year, has proved a great help to us all. She says she enjoys all sports, and also likes to dance. Her friendly smile and pleasing ways make knowing her a joy. At Right (top to bottom): Miss Roberson, Miss Hawley, Mrs. Johnson. Below (left): Miss Eunice Sayre; (center): Miss Pearl Baldwin. r Page 27

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Miss Margaret Johnson of Fortville, Indiana, is head of the com- mercial department. She teaches accounting, advanced shorthand, business law, and business efficiency. Miss Johnson received her B. A. degree from DePauw University and her M. A. degree from North- western University. She also studied at Gregg College and the Uni- versity of Wisconsin. Miss Johnson sponsors the Commercial Club. Miss Mary Nicholson of Columbia, Tennessee, is new at Sullins this year. She teaches accounting, business arithmetic, and typing in the college, and common law, office training, and business English in the academy. Miss Nicholson received her A. B. degree from Bowling Green College. She is taking correspondence training toward her C. P. A. She likes to travel and to collect antiques. Miss Helen Walker of Birmingham, Alabama, teaches stenography and typing in the college and first-year Latin in the academy. She attended Birmingham-Southern College, where she received her A. B. and A. M. degrees. She also did graduate work at the University of Alabama and Columbia University. Besides sponsoring the Commer- cial Club, she likes to write short stories. Another new member in the secretarial department is Miss Betsy Gilliam of Statesville, North Carolina. She teaches business English and typing in the college. Miss Gilliam received her B. S. S. A. from Woman ' s College of the University of North Carolina. Besides joining in on the college fun, she likes to read, travel, and listen to good music. Teacher of home management, foods, and home nursing and child care is Miss Lottie Simmons of Dover, North Carolina. Miss Simmons received her B. A. degree from Atlantic Christian College and her M. A. degree from Columbia University. She has done graduate work at the University of Wisconsin. She is known to us all for the delicious food she prepares for teas and dinners. At Right (top to bottom): Miss Walker, Miss Gilliam, Miss Simmons. Above (left): Miss Johnson; (center): Miss Mary Nicholson. Page 26

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Miss Caroline Liles of Brewton, Alabama, is one of our physical education instructors. She is also an active director in the afternoon seasonal sports and co-sponsor of the Athletic Association. Miss Liles came to Sullins last year after serving overseas in the Army Athletic School and other schools in France and in Germany. She received her B. S. degree from Alabama College. Miss Myra Stowe of Belmont, North Carolina, is a member of the physical education department. She received her B. S. degree from the University of North Carolina. Miss Stowe, who is co-sponsor of the Athletic Association, also helps in the afternoon seasonal sports. Her cheerful and friendly manner and her sincere interest in all the girls have made her a place in our hearts. Mrs. Helen Cooper of Bristol, Tennessee, is the capable accom- panist for the dance department. Mrs. Cooper is a graduate of Sullins, where she received her certificate in piano. She is a fine musician and a great help in making the Mardi Gras pageant and the May Day festival successful. One of her activities is playing the console organ. Heading the dance department is Miss Constance Hardinge. She says she has no real native state, for she has lived and studied in New York and London. She is a graduate of the Chalif Normal School. Miss Hardinge, who has taught all kinds of dancing, considers dancing also her hobby. Each year she thrills us with the splendor and grace of Mardi Gras and the May Festival. Miss Jennie Lou Crockett, who heads the riding department this year, was graduated from Sullins in 1943 and came back last year to teach. Miss Crockett is a native of Wytheville, Virginia; like a true Virginian, she says her hobby is horses and more horses. Her friendly, cheerful personality and interest in her work and in the girls make her classes a joy to attend. At Left (top to bottom): Miss Liles, Miss Stowe, Mrs. Cooper. Below (center): Miss Hardinge; (right): Miss Crockett. Page 28