Sweet Briar College - Briar Patch Yearbook (Sweet Briar, VA)

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BRIAH PATCH ( ' . A. made great strides bj starting the Indian Mission and i hristmas celebration for the Indian children. And for the first time Sweet Briai was represented by two delegates at the convention. The Dramatic Association was divided into two chapters, the Merry Jesters and the Billikins, who changed their name to Ripplers, which resulted in the most desirable rivalry and raised the standard of our dramatic productions. Under the supervision of the history depart- ment a Current Events Club was formed, together with a de- bating club, which provided for interclass debates. Tliis cluh soon showed signs of suspended animation, and was not re- vived until in 1915. Mi Sparrow and m Elliott brought it to life again and made it an influential feature of college life. To all lovers of peace at any price, this year brings one misfortune, the starting of class fights. We are rather glad that there are some lovers of a good fight, because where would all the pleasure of our Freshman ami Sophomore years have gone, had there been no bannei rushes! Josephine .Murray was the queen for both the years 1909 ami lulu, an honor which no other girl has had. This year the first out- door play wa- given in 1 hi ' dell. The fourth year wa- the greatest year in the history, be- cause e then celebrated our first Founder ' s Day. at which Dr. E. I ' .. Craighead of Tulane University ami Mr. N. ( . Manson spoke. This was a great day for the live who donned their caps ami gowns for the first time. At this athletic- found sufficient funds for the erection of a boat house. Through the untiring efforts of Dr. Harley, the beginnings of the hockey field were made, ' lie- honor system was organized in cot ction with the s. ;. A. Literarj life blossomed out in form of first magazine and annual. Dramatic Association was mil far behind them with plan- for two outdoor plays in our dell. Work was begun on the construction of Man-on Dormitory, which was finished l . the opening of school in fall. 23

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BBIAR PATC1- of the elaborate evening dresses which are won, at present, the members cf the court were clad in white summer dresses, l ut much ■ it i he beauty of this occasion lay in its sim- plicity. The Queen, Anne Rural, marched at the head of tin ' procession, and the peacock, by voluntarily following the Queen, added greatly to the dignity of the coronation. Ihey gave some old English folk dances, and the music was furnished by an old Amherst fiddler, who could find no one in the eounty able to keep up with him. The second year brought new life to the struggling activities of the college, and with the increase in the student body the S. (i. A. gradually formed now rules to meet the changing conditions. Ihis year s;n the greatest improvements made during the history of the college. Wo acquired a new Mis. a now station, and a tea house. We must acknowledge that we owe L907-08 an immense debt in founding the tea house, which has saved main- lives during its short career. The second May Queen was Mary Brooke. The year 1908-09 was another year of fortunate beginnings and great progress. Ran- dolph Ball was built to accomi late the one hundred and eleven students who brought in an intense college spirit, which was especially noticeable in athletics, [nterelass basket- ball games were held, and Field Day exercises took place for the first time. The faculty gave the Athletic Association a cup to In- presented to the winner of the day. Ellen V. Hayes. Furthermore, new clubs were organized, the Boating (lull. Tennis Club, and Golf Club. Y. Y.

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BRIAR PATCH In the year 11)10-11 no matters of great importance occurred; yet the college activities grew in every respect, The May Queen was Margaret Cobb, who lent much grace and beauty to the scene. I he coronation ot the queen was followed by a pageant, Romance of the Rose. Eugenia Buffington was president of S. ;. A. an honor which she held for two successive rear-,. In marking the mile- stones of success m S. a. A., her administration stands foremost In the same year -.lie made a lovely May Queen, and the Awaken- ing ot the Daffodil charmed the audience by its beautiful dancing In the year 1912-13 athletics took a new lease on life under Miss Gascoigne, and lacrosse was added to our list of outdoor games. The four basket-ball courts and the hockey field were af last finished. The Dramatic Association planned more plays than ever before, and made outdoor plays a permanent feature of the college calendar. Mary Tyler was the May Queen of the year burthermore, the foundations of Grammer Dormitory were dug win,!, completed tin- present group of buildings. We are very grateful to the year 1913-14, which brought us ;, ,.,,.„. ,. ■ t t - , 0Ur P resent Senior Class. Furthermore, this year was noted for «pa iu.-,i ni.iutitul guls. thiss fighting became more strenuous than ever inrl InVin, ■■• leiatrvelj few, and to then successes we owe all that is best in the college of to-dav.