-i2
Lte
1 -* College ■armviUc VirginiaCONGRATULATIONS MINOR OFFICERS
The Rotunda
VOLUME XXV
Margaret Ellett, Jennings Ordinary: Louise Brooks, Farmville, and Cornelia Hamilton, West Point, were elected presidents of the incoming senior, junior, and sophomore classes at class meetings held last night. Elected as vice-prsidents of the of the incoming senior class was Grace Loyd, Lynchburg; while Betty Bibb, Lynchburg, was named secretary: and Anna Headlee, Norfolk, was named treasurer. Student Government representatives are Margaret Skelton. Lynchburg. and Luclle Upshur. Chenton. Representing the senior class on student standards will be Helen Lacy. Richmond, and Ann Pullen. Danville. Margaret has been president of her class for the past three years, is a member of Alpha Kappa Gamma. Beorc Eh Thorn, and Kappa Delta Pi Louise is a member of the J L. Jarman chapter of the Future Teachers of America, and Alpha Phi Sigma She served as president of her class her freshman und sophomore years. Cornelia Hamilton was elected president of the freshman class at the beginning of this year. Julia Booher, Abington, was elected vice-president of the incoming junior class: Mary Lou Bagley. Virginia Beach, secretary. Doris Ballance, Norfolk, treasurer: and Virginia Tindall. Hatton. and Rebecca Winn, Wilson, representatives to Student Government Association. Janie Hanks Hampton, and Peggy Cabaniss Farmville will represent this class on student standards. Jean Cake. Hilton Village, was elected vice-president of the incoming sophmore class; Marjorie Miller. Christianburg, secretary and Lee Staples, Lynchburg, treasurer. The freshman class will elect government representatives and student standard representatives at a later date.
A KG To Convene Here April 12-14 The National Spring Convention of Alpha Kappa Gamma, will be held on this campus April 12. 13, 14. This is Its first of such meetings since the war. There will be delegates here from the University of South Carolina, Columbia. S. C; Queens College. Charlotte. N. C: and Columbia College, Columbia. S. C. The national officers will be present also. Th convention will convene Friday afternoon. Meetings will be held Saturday, then the delegates will go to Longwood for a banquet Saturday night. They will remain at Longwood for the remainder of the weekend. Alpha Kappa Qamma, National honor society for leadership was organized in 1928. It represents the merging of local societies which had been founded in order to bring together groups of representative students and faculty members, whose purpose was to foster high ideals and standards of leadership. Alpha Delta Rho, organized In 1925. became the Joan Circle of Alpha Kappa Gamma and was one of the charter members of the organization Its field of work Is the promotion of desirable coordination of various activities an Interests of the college. The officers of Alpha Kappa Gamma are president. Ann Martin; vice-president, Shirley Cruser. secretary. Virginia Treakle: treasurer. Eleanor BIsese.
CLASS OFFICERS
No. 21
FARMVILLE, Va., WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27, 1946
Ellett, Brooks, Hamilton Named Class Presidents Other Officers Chosen Last Night
CONGRATULATIONS
Freshmen To Giive Class Production On March 28 Show To Center Around Magazine "The Freshman Gazette'- will be the theme of the annual freshman production which will be held in the auditorium Thursday night, March 28, at 8 o'clock. This presentation will center around a magazine, and according to Jean Cake, production head, "There will be pages and pages of good entertainment, and everyone should get their subscription as early as possible."
Vagabonds to Play For Cotillion Club Saturday Night Spring Cotillion dance with music by the Vagabonds o? Lynchburg will be held from 8:30 to 12 Saturday night. March 30, in the gymnasium. Tickets, which will be $2.40, Man or drag, will go on sale this week. Chaperones for the dance will be Dean Martha Smith, Mr. and Mrs. T. A. McCorkle. Mrs Hallie Lalng. Mrs. Eva Warren, Mrs. Katherine Tabb, Mrs. Mabel McCoy. Miss Pauline Camper, Mr. and Mrs. M. B. Coyner. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Oraham, Dr. and Mrs. F. B Simkins. Mr. Raymond French. Miss Evelyn Hamner, and Dr. and Mrs. O. W. Jeffers. Mr. and Mrs. M B. Coyner. Dean Martha Smith, and officers of the Cotillion Club will compose the receiving line. The offLers are Anne Summers, president; Katharine Prebble treasurer; Nancy Pitts, figure leader; and Peggy T. Ross, business manager. Nancy Pitts will lead the figure at 9.45 and an intermission will be held immediately after until 10:30. The gym will be decorated in green and yellow. Jane Philhower is chairman of the decorating committee and she will be assisted by the Goats. Other committee working on the dance are music, Peggy T. Ross, chairman; and program and figure chairman. Nancy Pitts.
$2,500 Received For Organ Fund JEAN CAKE The cast has been practicing for some time and are ready with monolouges dialogues, songs, dances and various other forms of entertainment. The script is literally filled with gags. Jokes, and laughs, and a merry time is guaranteed. The usual food will be sold during Intermission. Tickets for the performance will be sold by members of the class, and at the table in the hall. A special section will be reserved for members of the freshmen's "Sister Class." the Juniors. Serving under Jean are Ann Galoway, who heads a large staging and properties committee; Owen Cress, who is in charge of make-up and costumes; Evelyn Patterson who is in charge of publicity and tickets: Ann East and Lee Staples who head the refreshment committee; and Ethel Shockley and Jean Bell who will handle the music.
Approximately $2,500 has been contributed to the Jarman Organ Fund which was launched by the Alumnae Association on Founders Day according to an announcement made this week by Mrs. M. Boyd Coyner, alumnae secretary. Half of this sum was contributed by the alumnae. The faculty, student body, and college organizations contributed the remainder. The largest single contribution was received from the Norfolk Alumnae chapter. The Jarman loving cup was presented to the Class of 1928 for having the largest number present for the Founders Day exercises. The cup was received by Mrs. Ann Smith Greene of Chevy Chase, Maryland, president of the class. About 300 Alumnae were back for the annual celebration, and 250 attended the business luncheon in the college recreation hall. Mrs. Louis Ford Waller. Richmond, president of the National Asociation of Farmville Alumnae, presided at all meetings during Continued on Page 4
Sighs of Relief Are Familiar As Students Finish Exams By JEAN CAKE Once upon a quarter there were four little days, extremely feared by everyone—not that there was anything drastically wrong with those bright sunny little days. It was just an ominous air that seemed to hang over them. For weeks everyone knew they were coming, but other things crowded them out of mind. It wasn't until a few days before that students decided to do anything about them. Numerous little "busy signs" went up in defense of any intruder who might divert good intentions of preparing to protect herself against those 'lil days. Complete i ?) silence reigned on the halls, and lights burned late. Some isolated themselves in classrooms surrounded by books and notes. Girls staggered down to breakfast with notebooks In hand. still cramming for the Important event. According to the teachers, cramming never does any good, but sometimes girls wonder.
The only cause of this strange behavior could be exams. It seems that the teachers feel it necessary to probe into minds, and get a few facts that students have gathered during the quarter down on paper. Despite many protests, students still have to suffer these days all through school. It was wonderful to have them all over, but there were still the grades to face. All dashed to the class rooms as soon as they were posted. "Whew! I passed!'' was most often heard, but there some who had to face the disappointment of failure. Now, there are still the grades for the quarter to go through with. Jeepers! The best part about those four little aays is that freshmen can go down town anytime, and there is no "lights out." Believe your reporter tho' girls had rather have a week of campus than to struggle through examinations.
Minetree, Dale, Bridgforth, Parrish Named Vice-Heads Others Named To Minor Offices Elections Conducted Yesterday Evening Betty Minetree, Petersburg; Patsy Dale, Homeville; Kitty Sue Bridgforth. Kenbrldge; and Nancy Parrish, Manassas, were elected vice-president respectively of the Student Government Association, Y, W. C. A., Athletic Asociation, and House Council as a result of minor elections yesterday. Betty served as secretary of Student Government last year, and she is chairman of the acting group of the Dramatic Club. Patsy served as chairman of the Service committee for the past year, and she will succeed Anne Martin. Kitty Sue will succeed Margaret Orange. She served as treasurer of the A. A. during last year. Nancy Parrish held the office of treasurer of the House Council before her election as vice-president of the House Council. Other officers of Student Government are Jeane Bentley, Roanok, secretary; Alice Anne Abernathy, Stony Creek, treasurer. Jackie Bobbilt, South Hill was elected head of Campus League. Katherine Hundley. Lynchburg. will serve as head dining room hotess for next year. Virginia Tindall, Hatton, was named as secretary of the Y. W. C. A. and Nancy Chambers. Tillman. S. C. was named treasurer, Annu Headlee, Norfolk, was elected freshman councilor. Jane Burchett, Suffolk, and Mary Ann Morris, Richmond Pictured above are the vice-presidents of the major organization were elected secretary and treaselected yesterday. First row from left to right are Betty Mini-tree, urer of the Athletic Association respectively. Patsy Dale; second row, Kitty Sue Bridgeforth, Nancy Parrish. Other officers for the House Council are Martha Oillum, Charlottesvllle. and Ellen McMullen, Culpeper, secretary and treasurer respectively. In major elections two weeks ago Margaret Lohr, Brlghtwood. Five girls were recognized as Beorc Eh Thorn, Gamma Psi was elected president of Student Government Association; Martha new members of Beorc Eh Thorn and the Spanish Club will spons- Russell East, South Boston, pre.-,English honor society, in chapel or a Latin American Institute on dent of the Y. W. C. A.; Betty Parrish, Manassass, president of Thursday, March 14. Ann Martin, this campus April 2 and 3. On April 2 at the regular chap- the Athletic Asociation, and Kitty president of the society presided el hour, Richard E. Smith from Parham. Petersburg, president of over the chapel. House Council. Those girls who received bids Sweet Briur Collene will how colare Carolyn Bobbitt, senior from ored lides. At 8:00 p. m. Mrs. Mu South Hill; Kitty Maddox. senior na Lee de Munoz Marin will lecfrom Lynchburg; Emily Neal jun- ture in the large auditorium. She will also lecture at the ior from Chatham; Nancy Parrish. Gwen Ackiss, junior from Newjunior from Manassas; and Lorene chapel hour April 3 and at port News, will take the place on 8:00 p. m. that evening in the Thomas, senior from Lawrencethe May Court of Virginia Travville. large auditorium. is, junior from Lynchburg. who Beorc Eh Thorn Is a local honor Mrs. Muna Lee de Munoz Mar- did not return to school this quarsociety In English founded at in received her B. S. degree from ter. Owen received the next highState Teachers College in October, est amount of votes in the elec1936. The society seeks to encour- the University of Mississippi. She tion which was held January 30. age creative writing and the study is the wife of the president of the Anne Carter will reign over the of literature. It gives support to senate of Puerto Rico, and has annual May Day celebration the publication of the college litwhich will be held this year on Continued on Page 3 erary quarterly and sponsors visits May 4. Jackie Parden will attend of distinguished writers to the the queen as maid of honor, and college. other members elected to the court are Minnie Lee Crumpler. Prances Lee, Beverly Peebles, Jane Philhower, Peggy T. Ross, There are twelve new students Martha Russell East, Mary Jane enrolled for spring quarter. Of this King. Nellie Smith. Nancy WhiteMr. Alfred H. Strick, professor number, five are former students head. Martha Wells, Julia Boohof music, attended the Fourth dis- of S. T. C. and include the follow- er. Peepsle Brooks. Peggy Moore, trlct of Virginia Music Festival ing girls; Ella Banks Abraham, Dolly Ann Freeman, and Margarcontest which was held In the high Richmond; Mrs. Nell M. Buck. et Wall. school auditorium at Front Roy- Farmville; Gladys Christine al, March 22 and 23. Mr. Strick Bunch, Lynchburg; Eva Chappell judged solo voices, girls' glee Cobb, Richmond; Lucy Evelyn clubs, boys' glee clubs, and mixed Perry. Fort Spring. W. Va. voices. Others entering college here Among the towns represented for the first time are Katherine Mr. S. M. Holton, Jr., Director were Harrisonburg. Fredericks- Dew Acree, Petersburg;01ive Ger- of Personnel, has gone to Memburg. Arlington and Front Royal aldine Berg, Minneapolis. Minn.; phis, Tennessee to attend a meetThe chairman of the festival Emma Jacqueline Black, Sea ing of the Southern Association was Mrs. Elise Shirey. Co-chalr-' View; Lucy Taylor Capel. Rich- of Colleges and Secondary men were Mr. F. R. Warren and mond; Betty Clement Clement Schools Mr. Holton left Monday. Professor Parker. Judge for the Ararat; Mrs Mary Riggan Down- March 25, and will return Friday. instrumentalists was Professor ing, Waverly; Ellen Marie Rlg- March 29. He will be in his office Satuday morning, March 30 Paul Wurath of New Jersey. ; gan, Waverly.
BET Recognizes Croups Sponsor Five New Members American Institute
Ackiss Takes Place On May Day Court
New Students Enroll Strick Acts as Judge For Soring Quarter For Music Contest
Personnel Director Attends Meeting
Page 2
Support New Officers We, on this campus, recently elected major officers for the next school year. These officers are capable ones, but they need our support. In order to have the best possible organizations on our campus, each of us has to do her part. The officers of the organizations guide it, but without our cooperation little can be done. We owe it to our school, our fellow students, and our officers to give our best. If each student takes an active part in the organizations, we can count on them to be good. When we vote for an officer, we automatically pledge her our support. This pledge is not made for that moment, but for the term of office. We put our trust in the major officers of our school, and they, in turn, feel free to call on us. When we are called upon, let's do our best. We, at Farmville, have always been noted for our school spirit, and one of the things that make up school spirit is loyalty. We must be loyal to our officers and organizations, if we are to retain this distinction. Let's do our part, and make this next school year the best one possible. We can do this, only if we do our part. We are fortunate to have such capable leaders at the heads of our organizations. However, they alone can not run the student affairs of the school. They need not only the backing of a few faithful followers, but of the entire student body. The job that lies ahead of these leaders is a large one, and we must be good followers, so that their term of office will be a successful one.
We Need Your Help With this issue of the paper, we, the new staff of the Rotunda, take over our new positions. We are faced with a hard job, a job to live up to the high standard that staffs in the past have set up for us. In our weekly newspaper we strive to express the opinion of the majority of students in college, and to keep the students informed as to the school happenings. Often
THE ROTUNDA Established November 26. 192* Published each Weaneaaay evening of the college fear, except during holidays and examination periods, by the students of State Teachers College, rannvllle, Virginia.
THE ROTUNDA, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27, 1946 the editors of the Rotunda do not agree with all of the opinions expressed in this paper, but it is our polity to take the middle course. We want you to be interested enough in your school and in your school paper to tell us what you think. Your suggestions are always appreciated and considered. Often we have our heads so far in copy paper, and our faces so smeared with printer's ink that we fail to see room for improvement. This is your paper; we try to make it the best for you, so it is up to you to help. The staff alone can not put out a newspaper. We need the cooperation of administration, faculty, and students. When a member of the staff comes to you for a story, cooperate with her. Do not fail to meet appointments, and give ker the full information that she needs. We can not put out the kind of paper you want unless you are willing to help. One person who fails to do her job can hold up the entire paper, and there are dozens of jobs, large and small, that must be done each week. It is hard for everyone to realize that our little appointment not met can hold up the "wheels of progress." Sometimes an article might not have the position in the paper that you think it should. We show no favoritism. A news story is given its place with regard to the other news of that week. Our work on the paper never stops. Before you get your paper we have started to work on the next issue. The midnight oil never ceases to burn. Don't do a good job this week and disappoint us the next. We don't lay aside our copy paper on Wednesday night, and say, "Thank goodness, that is over.'' We will try to keep you up with the news the best we know how, and we need your support not only this week, but in the weeks and months that lie ahead. Remember we have a "deadline'' to meet. Those dreaded words, "come back later" turn our hair grey. If you will help us, we will strive to give you a paper that you will be proud to say is yours.
Fight Spring Fever
A week ago today we had our heads Office: Student Building Phone 533. Box 108 buried in textbooks. Today we stand at the Printers: The Farmville Herald beginning of a new quarter. The last quarRepresented for national advertising by National ter for this school year is ahead of us. Advertising Service. Inc.. college publishers representative. 420 Madison Ave.. New York N. Y Spring is the hardest quarter for many students. Many people are contracting the Member dreaded disease, "Spring Fever". We are &SJOC ided Coneoiate Pres* thankful, however, that the disease is cur-, Diuributor of able. There is hope for the worst case. When Cblleftide Di6est the clear blue sky, the soft green grass, Member Virginia Intercollegiate Press Association and the luscious flowers call, it is hard not Entered as second class matter March 1, ltai in the to heed the call. There is a solution to the Post Office of Farmville. Virginia, under act of problem. Don't think we're a kill joy when March 8. 1934. we say this, but take a book out under the STAFF Shtrkw Penn Slaughter Editor-in-Chief tree and kill two birds with one stone. MayMan' Ellse Helmer Managing- Editor be the outdoor freshness will help to stimMary Agnes MUlner Business Manager ulate your minda. When spring comes you're tired of starBetty Ree Palret Ne*s Editor Muigaret Wilson Feature Editor ing at four bare walls, and you just must lela Bouldln So^la! Edltor get out. Well, if you can't mix books with Ann Pullen Advertising Manager the outdoors, prepare your lessons before Fiances Treakle Circulation Manager you go out. We guarantee you'll enjoy your ***** P*"1* Typing Manager stay in the fresh air more, if your lessons, Business Assistants lesson plans, and lab experiments are beHilda Abernathy. Mary Lou Bagley, Virginia Bailey, hind you. Marjone Burns. Dorothy Chambers. Cornelia Those who have done well the past two Davidson, Sue Davis. Vivian Elmore, Betty (luarters, do not want to fall down the last. Epperson. Lorena Evans, Lee Ewlng. Andrea Garrison. Esther George, Betty Jefferson, Edith They have a record to live up to during the Pemberton, Evelyn Rogers, Norma Soyars. preceding quarters. Don't be discouraged, Alice Smith. don't quit the job now. Start off this quarter Editorial Assistants with a new determination to come out on Martha Prances Morrison. Chief Editorial Assist- top. "You can't ke.ep a good man down." ant; Jean Cake. Charlotte Orlzzard. Mary Har- This is the last quarter in college for our rison, Anna Headlee, Carmen Low, Ruth Radogna, Betty Lewis Shank. Betty Spindler, Mnion, Make this your best quarter yet. Virginia Treakle Fight the battle against "Spring Fever". We haven't got much longer before we can WEDNESDAY. MARCH 27. 1946 loll in the sun all day.
HEARD AFTER
Bed-Check Tra la, tra la! Spring has at last sprung—or at least the calendar says so. The roof Is the new setting for the U!y white maidens—who return looking like lobsters—all but one and that is KaUiryn Mosteller and we hear she has hours now for people who wish to get her sun-tan formula. And, speaking of spring, we don't know what it is. but ask Mary Ellen Hoge all about It. She may be able to explain Just what it is that gives her that certain sparkle. Saturday night the Rotunda was buzzin' with excitment. Boxes of flowers eagerly awaited their owners to claim them, and the air was filled with the low murmurs of voices and the rustling of formals. For particulars of the dance at Hampden Sydney see Margaret Wall and Jennie Sue Webb. Mary Stuart is still walking around in a daze over last weekend. That sailor sure was attractive. Stuart. Where did you find him? It sure was good to see Dody Jones and "Boo" Giesen back here for the weekend, but we hear It wasn't so much S. T. C. that welcomed them as did others. Who in the world was the Hubba Hubba boy you were with Sunday, Page? Your public demands an answer. Margo Skelton makes dates through the room-mate these days. The dates talk to "roomie" and she makes the dates for her. How did you study for exams, and what do you think the Must be nice. results were? Shirley Cruser perked up considerably Friday when "Lu Lu" Teddie Diggs: Ah yes—Exams a "hoping heart.'' Result—Time called. Seems as if she was kind —If I told then we'd all be ignor- will tell! of down and out before that, enLou Rives: With Joe on my vying Bessy, Bob, Jackie and Kil- ant' ! by in Norfolk. Evelyn Goodman: Give away mind and in my heart—and I'll Lynchburg was the center of atlet you kno' if exams did a good traction for Margaret Lohr and my secrets ! I Ha. Ha! Job of taking care of themselves! Turner last Sunday. Maybe they Evelyn Mahanes: Don't bother wanted to get away from it all. Pat Carter: At the bridge table. What could the attraction be me, I'm asleep. The result Is the sixty four dollar that holds Ann Carter's attention in Richmond—It couldn't be Mary Morton Fontaine: In the question. senior kitchen with a cup of cofFrank perchance, could it? Heidi Lacy: By staying up all "Ecky" Gianini is still up in the fee, and high hopes, and I dunno. night drinking Nescafs. and reclouds over "Toney"—but then, Cile Sarver: At a bridge table, sult—same ole grades. who wouldn't be! Norma Soyars and Leddie Fos- and you can guess the rest. Carmen Low: Borrowed Bug's ter's attentions have been attrac- Judy Rieck: With a book in wabbitt brain—the result's wabted by the fair town of Crewe— We wonder what the outcome will one hand, and a coke in the other blt stew. and hope in my heart. Results: be. Ann Shufflebarger: Kept the Seen at Osburn's Friday night Ugh! midnight oil burning all night were "Peepsie" Brooks. Bill Wail. Hope Worsham: Well—and long. Results? Missed the Honor Peggy Cabiness and Earl AnRoll again! drews. It looked like a fine time dont' print that! was had by all. Andrea Garrison took in the Mary Anne Loving: I didn't— Ann Baer: My goodness—what sights at THE University last Had the pleasure of giving a few a question! week end, and what sights! for a change. Kitty Sue Bridgeforth: I stayed Sounds like a good time to us. Barbara Lee Myers: A letter up all night thinking about 'em. Betty Ellis did a fine Job as chaperone for the group that went from Ray Baby in one hand and Hope I never find out. to Greensboro last week. She attempted to chaperone the whole group including the chaperone. And speaking of this trip to Greensboro, ask Carolyn if she still likes shrimp cocktails. Bye for now—See you again next week — meanwhile — watch i Editor's Note—This is the first The mystery of the plains, like out for that Spring Fever. It's li- in a series of articles written that of the sea to which it is ofable to sneak up on you. about the West in order that the students may better understand ten compared, still remains unsolthe May Day festival which will ved. We do know that the plains be held on the campus this ses- give man new and novel sensasion.) tions of elation, of vastness, of ANNA HEADLEE In America we have had two romance, of awe, and often of A group of Baptist girls will at- types, as well as two epochs, of nauseating loneliness. tend the Association Meeting of pioneering, first of the forest and For the first time in our history the Baptist Training Union to be last of the plain. As we look back men, whether they were from the held Thursday night at Darling- on these two contrasting adven- East, the South, or the North, ton Heights. Tonight at 8 o'clock tures, the plains experience seems met common problems whether in Mid-week Prayer Services will be held at the Baptist Church. All more remote and unusual, soften- western Texas or the Dakotas. ed by the glamour that diffuses There was no North and South students are invited to attend. The Methodists had a very nice and sometimes makes grotesque in the West. The whole nation supper last Sunday night follow- our view of distant things. came to look on the West In the ed by a musical program presented by Hampden Sydney students. In a given region the frontier same way as to Indians, as to The Canterbury Club announces has but a brief and transient ex- cattle, later as to wheat and that Miss Helen Turnbull, direc- istence, and the experiences in dry farming, as to Its romantic tor of Wlndham House. N. Y. will that region are not repeated or and spectacular aspect, and as to be her April 5 through 7 to meet even approximated by generaIts lawlessness. with the girls and to tell them tions that follow. For this reason The West then represents picsomething about vocations open to a certain glamour diffuses Itself tures of survival of the land itwomen In the church. the frontier. People look Rev. Dick Glllesple will speak around back upon its hardships and suf- self, of the Indians.of wild aniat Westminster Fellowship meet- ferings with a feeling of vicarious mals, of the early American ing next Sunday night. The asso- adventure. stock. We are too close to It to ciation meeting was held last week The frontier experiences on the see these pictures. We can only for the election of officers for the Great Plains were not a repitltlon sense them. It Is our Far Country. coming year. of frontier experiences in the re- It Is a land of innovation and The theme for the week at gion East, South or North from survival. It is different. Things go Prayers Is "Christian Faith for which the settlers came. A fron- on there as they should In a far Today and Tomorrow." Tonight tiersman from the woodland re- country—the prairies <Mid-west). the topic will be "Modem Affirm- gion found on the Oreat Plains It Is for us essentially to view it ation of Faith," tomorrow "Di- many novelties, many new exper- not as an outsider looking on. It mensions of Our Faith, followed iences. Woodcraft was there dis- Is our heritage, too. But it is nawith "By Faith" on Friday. placed by Plaincraft. tive to us. E. M. X.
Spring Cotillion Dance
Question of the Week
Frontier Days Will Make For Interesting May Day
THE ROTUNDA, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27, 1946
S. T. C. Students View Greek Play
Lucille Jones Places First In Annual Ping-Pong Tourney i
Red and White Win 5 Color CUD Points .. . i
Lucille Jones, senior from Staunton, placed first In the annual ping-pong tournament, according to an announcemet made this week by Phyllis Watts, manager of ping-pong. Jeane Bentley, sophomore from Pvoanoke, placed second and Prances Lee. senior from Richmond, placed tnird. Lucille won all 30 games that she played. Jeane won 29 games, and Prances won 27 games. Lucille, a Red and White player won five points toward the color cup for her class colors. She has held the title of ping-pong champion since her freshman year. Annually, the ping-pong tournament is played and counted for points toward the color cup. Red and White has held the title for the past four years: Oreen and White four years prior to that.
Bring Your Clothes for Prompt Service to KLEANWELL CLEANERS Opposite Post Office
Farmville Mfg. Company MILL WORK BUILDING MATERIALS
Taylor Mfg. Company MILL WORK BUILDING MATERIALS
BUTCHER'S The Convenient Store for Faculty and Student Body Good things to eat and drink High Street
MARY HARRISON'S
On the Ball
LEFT LEAD
"Don't believe a word we say." Basketball and volleyball, two Ask those who went. They journof our major sports are behind us ey all day to view a Greek play, now, at least the games are, with "Prometheus Bound," and sat a new quarter, and a fresh athtlirough the whole performance letic slate In view, this quarters tired, hungry, and a little forlorn. AFTER THE SWAN events should prove Just as interThat is true devotion to the arts, SONG—WHAT? esting. Softball will be one of the isn't it? Fair readers, now you must ex- leading sports this quarter, so fall Their professed intentions were to view all the arts collectively. pect the worst and hope for the in line and get "On the Ball." Sometimes it appeared that the best .since your former Pegasus ed- Come on down at once when practice gets under way. Some of arts tumd tables on them. itor has vacated the saddle, leav- you may think that's no sport for A tall, gaunt, sparsely greyhaired gentleman with twinkling ing a struggling junior to bring you. "Oh, but it is." and you'll b'ue eyes started the turn table you the news and views of the find you will have a jolly time . . . going. He was the Sheldon Chen- horsewomen of S. T. C. Before ball chasing and running bases. ed, a famous art critic.We under- further elaboration on said news To add to all this your appetite stand that a person has to be fam- and views, allow us to toss this will be upped 100 per cent. You ous before he can talk of the com- Pegasus fan, Betty Deuel Cock, a can come down to the A. A. field monplace. If it is true. Promethe- huge bouquet of hay and horse- and run it off the next day. us, who ever heard of hanging radishes for an excellent job of PING-PONG your best print in your bath- keeping this column in tip top Congratulations to Red and room? Why do we look for the fa- shape for so long. She's really miliar in a picture? You are sup- earned a rest, so here's to you, the White, and Lucille Jones in winposed to cast your roving eye thus Colonel, Eagle, and all the rest ing the ping-pong tourney. and "thereabouts" until it finds a you love, Betty Deuel . . . Good TENNIS rhythmic or organized path. We luck and good riding! The courts aren't ready for use Those that didn't hit the trail concluded that modern art had LUCILLE JONES early last week didn't ride at all, at this date, but look forward to something there. their opening. Spring tourney is Did you know there isn't an causa those grey, rainey skies are an annual event—the tournament American theatre? No. there isn't! made for sleeping and not trail It is schools like our own S. T. C. rides. However, a few braved the which Is the biggest force in keep- chilly winds to the early morning ing alnv an art which has hit —yes—the BEFORE class riders! rock bottom. Curiously, we started For proof, ask Mr. Holton's class Monday. April 1 looking for a rock pile. But it isn't if B. Cock and Martha Sours did2:50—Gym—Scouts, Hunters, in the rocks. It is up to man who n't rush in one morning, wearing Trappers full evidence of their morning 5:00—Gym—Indians. Lean Years holds the purse strings. We con- madness. Duekie and Anne seem MEMBER Of FEDERAL RESERVE cluded it was Hollywood We always thought a round to enjoy these refreshing 7 o'clock Tuesday, April 2 BANK 4:00—Rec—Singers and Chorus table discussion went around. rides, too, but Yours Truly is afraid she coudn't SEE that early This one had "televislc" sparks of Boom Town that the speakers' microphone in the morning. 4:00—Gym—Star by the light For real information, ask S. J. picked up. Imagine great men not FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE 7:30—Gym—Forward Up Six agreeing in public. What«do you Youngblood what NOT to do when and Eight you don't want your horse to run imagine they do in private? We CORPORATION 8:00—Gym—Court and Dandies wouldn't want to know. You away from you. Farmville, Virginia wouldn't either if you had been Changing the subject from Wednesday, April 3 there. Verbal atoms flew hither bleak, wintry weather to warm, 2:50—Gym—Scout, Hunters, and mostly yon about the kinds of spring skies, you'll be wanting to Trappers, Surveyors promises the arts of music, paint- go on those trail rides next quar5:00—Gym—All to Boom Town ing, and writing were making to- ter. The air is sweet and the world (Scout. Hunters, Trappers, Sta- day. is almost "mad with whiteness," king the Claim, Dandles, SingWriting being the oldest in the and a ride down a country lane er, Chorus, Preacher.) modern sense, took a middle is nearly perfection on a clear 7 to 9—Gym—Everybody in Part ground and a negavistic attitude. spring day—Therefore, without 1 (Trailbreaker, Indians, Scout, But our good friend. <by now) delay, you'd better sign up with Hunter, Trappers. Squaws and Mr. Chtney, j>aid what we always Jean right away. Indian Maiden) and Part II thought was true, painting points Spring brings note of the horse i Homesteader. Staking the the way for all the arts. We did show, which we hope will be bigClaim, Lean Years) arrive at a conclusion. No matter ger and better than ever before what the art may be, we. in To ride around that ring just one Thursday, April 4 America are to the point where we makes all the aches and saddle 4:00—Gym—Star by the Right are developing recreators as well burns worthwhile. 4:30—Gym—Forward Up Six and as creators. 'Til the next pretty day, I reEight The last day was gruelling. Have This schedule will also be posted you ever danced hours at stretch? main your weather-bound Pegasus on the A. A. Buletin Board and in Neither had we. The very thought the Home Office. of movement elicited a responsive it at the concert that evening. groan. We are still a little creaky What do you think? Will we in the joints, never knew we had have modernism? Nativism? RePat your order in for so many (creaks or joints). But gionalism. We like a little of each. Chrarles and Peter and Paul tas I. M K we were calling them after the lesson) showed us it was worth
May Day Practices Schedules
Graduation Visiting Cards at MARTIN'S
SPRING SHOWING SWEATERS and SKIRTS
SWEATERS
3.98
to
10-95
SKIRTS t0
*>V H
13MK:::3mS!!aMK!2NME:
Page 3
3.60 8.95 Second Floor
DAVIDSONS The House of Quality
PEOPLES NATIONAL BANK
will be doubles—so, start looking for a partner and sign up when the date for signing up is announced. Until the courts are open you can use the gym wall for practice. Don't for get to wear tennis shoes therealso, and be careful of windows and lights. Color cup points are awarded to the winning class, and there will be fun and competition.
Milk Once Holy Fluid Milk was used In Egypt before the time of Christ—as a sacred fluid for anointing the holy altars. When you think of flowertt think of ours
Coffin's Florist Night Phone No. 4 Day Phone No. 181
ENNIS RADIO SERVICE Now Located at 108 WEST 3RD ST. FARMVILLE, VA. Next to Foley's Bakery
Come here for repair work done expertly
Groups Sponsor Continued from Page 1 been Director of the Bureau of International Relations at the University of Puerto Rico since 1927. She is on leave of absence now for service in the cultural Cooperation Division of the State Department to follow the press opinion In Latin America. The speaker is also an author of poetry, and has made translations. She is a contributor to scholarly publication. She has lectured before a wide variety of audiences, as well as over the radio. Committee chairmen for the program are Publicity, Louise Rives; Reception. Virginia Shackleford and Virginia Tindall; Invitations, Connie Ozlin: Program, Virginia Treakle and Decorations. Lee Carter.
Patronize Patterson's Norcross Signature Notes Colorful Pictures on lovely note Stationery PATTERSON DRUG CO. «8 Main Street PRESTRCIPTION SPECIALISTS
DUKE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF NURSING DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA e> Applications are now being considered for the next class which will be admitted October 3, 1946. Only one class is enrolled each year. Admission is granted only to students who have completed at least one year of College, including College Chemistry, and College Biology or Zoology. The B.8. degree in Nursing is conferred upon successful completion of the three-year nursing course and 60 semester hours of acceptable College credits. Tuition cost is $100 per year for three years. This covers the cost of instruction and maintenance. Loan Funds are available after the first year. The Duke University School of Nursing is loaated on the Duke University campus, and nursing students are entitled to all facilities of the University. For complete information writ* to The Dean, Duke Unirtrsity School of Nursing, Duke Hospital, Durham, North Carsliaa
•I"
More fun than a date with a dream on practical is "SPECTATOR," an all purpose
'A as l waist
CLASSIC in pastel rayon gabardine.
$12.98
Style 930 BALDWIN'S
\ I
THE ROTUNDA, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27, 1946
Page 4
Princeton Theological Seminary. On Saturday night the group had a social hour in the gym. The program was closed Sunday after'&' noon with a communion service "The book of John gives us The Reverend Philip Roberts, local ■firing has almost sprung again; samples of what Christ can do for Presbyterian minister, officiated I therefore it is time to be thinking us." stated Dr. Graham Gilmer. at the communion. of that new spring outfit. The rethe principal speaker for the anstrictions have been lifted a bit nual Inter-Varsity conference on the amount of material that which was held on the campus can be used in a suit, but the seMarch 23 and 24. Dr. Gilmer is lection this year is not any more pastor of the Kivermont Presbyvaried than in previous war years. terian Church of Lynchburg. The new big sleeve and wide Parmville S. T. C. Dramatic The Reverend Mr. Gilmer furshoulders are shown in almost all ther stated that John tells us of Club will again sponsor a one-act of the new suits. Here's a word to seven signs or miracles which Jes- play contest to be held April 5 the wise though, go easy on this us performed for other people lie type, you short girls, because they and 6. Six high schools will parrelated the story of Christ's turntend to make one wider and shorting the water into wine, the heal- ticipate. er. The new bulky type is very ing of the nobleman's son. the On Friday. April 5. the three good on you tall slender girls. healing of the man at the Pool of smallest schools. Clarksville. AltaBelted waist lines are back in Bethesda. th« feeding of the 3,000. Vista, and Randolph-Henry, will suits, ard so are the short ties in Christ's walking on the water, the front. The skim are straight and healing of the blind man. and La- perform. Vying for honors Saturnarrow in some and pleated in day night will be Culpepper, OrMTUt' return '>> lift. His enumeraothers. tion of these stories was in keep- ange, and Pamville high schools. The jackets may be very short ELEANOR B1SESE ing with the conference theme, Parmville High School won the or very long, bordering on the To know Him and to Make Him First in the hearts of the sen- shortie coat. contest in 1942, the last year it Known." The colors are more varied than was held. The school winning for ior class is its president, Eleanor Other apMkan were Mr. Robert the styles this year. Black, navy Bisese. Known to all as Bessy.' three consecutive years is allowed Spiro, of the Universisty of North she is the true embodiment of the blue, cherry, fuschia, lime green or Carolina and Mr. Albert Newport to keep the cup. friendly spirit for which our col- chartreuse, grey, tan, baby blue, hound's tooth check or pin striped, lege is so well renowned. Her un- can all be found. Patent leather tiring efforts for the class of accessories are very plentiful and which she has been an officer all seems to be in more favor than in four year, serving as vice-presi- previous years. Either simply cut dent her freshman year and as blouses or frilly ones are being worn, depending on the lines of pesident the other three years, as the uit and the occasion. well as her services to the college Get in step, .8 T. C.'ers and Join as a whole have made "Bessy" a the march of those suited for the valuable asset to S. T. C. Some spring. of the organizations which have claimed a greater part of her time and energy have been Pi ' COSTUME Gamma Mu, in which she has On Monday. April l, all goats served as secretary and Alpha must dress to portray faculty Kuntxm PI.KIH.I Kappa Gamma of which she is members, school administration, or town personalities. Regardless the treasurer. of costume, wear one green and History and biology are "Besone yellow stocking. Make up a sy's" main interests as far as poem of eight lines about the perstudies are concerned, and golf son you are portraying, and carry is her favorite sport. Her versatil- a large pocketbook with chewing ity also runs along the lines of gum and matches at all times. On Tuesday, you are coming to •ti.oiw *-©v9* mo too* he**#i f : cooking and of "fixing up" just Pounders Day at S. T. C. in 1970, about any and everything that bringing a gift for the'school. and ...h HENRY TRAVERS-WILLIAM GARGAN Prodm.J ..,J D,r,.t^ I,, LEO M,< AKt V • $...., pU, k, DUOUY MCHOU • *«, b» U. M.C.™, might be asked of her. In addi- a sign reading "Goat—". Make up tion to this, we cannot fail to a song about who and what you are to the tune of one verse of mention Bob Johnson who rates "Chickery Chick." Wear no makehigh among her partialities, and up and carry a box with your whom we finally had the pleas- books, matches, and peanuts or ure of meeting at Senior Dance popcorn in it. when he fulfilled "Bessy's" great- RULES Croats must call all Cotillion est desire to lead the figure with members "Miss" and must know her. "Bessy" has been teased a great the names of all members. Be as deal about her small stature, but polite and helpful as possible at all the ability with which she has al- times. Attend all meals, including ways been able to take a Joke, as breakfast, and do not enter the null as the ability and willingness post office until after lunch. Meet in all matters which we have in the gym both mornings at 6:45 found her to possess, have en- and in front of the Colonade at 12:30 and immediately after deared her to the hearts of all lunch. who know her. Goat rules are not In effect after 5:30 p. m. Goat Court, which must be attended by all new members, will be held in the small auditorium at 10 o'clock Tuesday night. Goats must The Spanish Club enterained dress in green and yellow and with a tea on Thursday, March wear their colored hose. 1 from 4 to 5 o'clock in the StuThis little pastel dent Lounge in honor of Mrs Marita Osuna de Sota, visiting suit is just what youteacher on campus from Venezuela. 'll want tot spring. Dean Martha Smith Smitr poured tea and girls from the All wool with cardiSpanish Club helped to serve. During the hour the Madrigal gan neck line and tie group sang several southern numbers, and Elaine Holder sang a front See ours lirsl. solo. June Cregar rendered a piano solo. "To Spring." All sizes.
• SENIOR • • PERSONALITY •
Dr. Gilmer Speaks At Annual Meeting of Inter Varsity
Spring Means Suits To College Girls
STC Dramatic Club to Sponsor Contest
CrrfL/ter... Best Actor... Best Actress... Best Director!
Goat Rules
Just Looking Thanks ■y LELA BOULDIN Taking their three day passes and five day leaves to recuperate after exams, we find Audrey Wilkinson. Marion Wlttkamp. Ann Verser, Betsy Scott. Virginia S'edd, Eloise stancell, Mildred Shepherd. Dorothy Poarch, Peggy Murray. Kitty Maddox, Heidi Lacy, Betty Jones, Bettle Ewell, Clair Clark, and Corinne Baker in Richmond. Enjoying themselves In Newport News were Audrey Pox. Lee Ewing. and Pat tie Page. Plashing the spotlight on Lynchburg we find Betty Curlee. Elizabeth Driver, Georgia Cardwell, Barbara Kreebbs. Shirley Slaughter, Marjorie Vaughn, and Yours Tru'y." Attracting the attention of Petersburg were Bobby Mitchell. Ann Martin, Doris Rose Ramsey, and Frances Shackelford. Norfolk proved attractive to Eleanor Bisese, Jean Cralg, Ann Terrell. Ann Headlee. Peggy Moore, and Earlye Lee Palmer. Venturing for fun In South Hill were Jane Paulette, Carolyn Bobbin and Ida Lee Allen. Portsmouth was reminded of 8. T. C. by Jackie Parden. Harriett Hill. Daphine Pittman. and Nancy Duncan. Tuning in on Roanoke we find Jean Bell. Nancy Holton. and Betty Mlnton. Having fun in Lawrencville
Buy your Flowers for Cotillion Dance at
CHAS. E. BURG Florist
%CROSBY^BERGMM
Get your Breakfast at the 2 Eggs—Tout—Jelly Ml
^-JCEO JtcCAREYS
The Bells of StMarys
College Shoppe
Dorothy May Store
Southside's 127 Size Cameras On Sale
$4.25 Farmville Electric Appliance Company Is your RADIO on the blink? Do You Have Appliances That Do Not Work? IF SO, BRING THEM TO U8 FOR REPAIRS
SHANNON'S Having a Specialty
In
A COMPLETE DRUG STORE
New TRIMAL Non-Dryinc—Non-Acid
Polish Remover
.■,,,*'i if V.
vttly , ,*,, :v
GRAY'S DRUG STORE
PHONE
528 WE MEET ALL TRAINS AND BUSES
With Nail Conditioner
25c ROSE'S
WELL'S TAXI Goes Anywhere Anytime
Now for Coke
Continued from Paoe 1 the day. The program for the day began in chapel at 11 o'clock in the auditorium. This year the reunion class presidents responded with short talks instead of having one speaker for the occasion.
S.:.>>
Lynn Jeweler
WILSON FIRESTONE STORE We have the latest
$2,500 Reward
Buy Easter GREETING CARDS CARDS of all kinds at NEWBERRY'S
And Watrh Bands at
Buy Your RECORDS at
Tea Given in Honor Visiting Teacher
$24.95
New flexible bracelets
Breakfast
Shop Here For Your Spring Needs
ONLY
JUST RECEIVED
Come and Bring Your friends
STATE THE4TRE
March 29 through April 2
were Dot Chambers, Alice Smith. Jane Brawder. and Thelma Hillier. Girls in Danville were Grace Anderson. Edith Apperson. and Betty Jefferson. Also Minnie Rose Hawthorne; Agnes Stokes, and Ann Johnson in Kenbridge; Sarah Hodges in Narthalie: Margaret Hewlett In Charlottesville; Helen McBride In Drakes Branch; Caroline Moon in Skyman: Ruthellen Mears in Cape Charles; Carolyn Murphy in Eastville; Carlotta Norfleet and Margaret ^levins in Victoria; June Poole and Oertrude Driver in Emporia: Jane Simmons in Virginia Beach: Virginia Shackelford in Gloucester; Ella Stone Smith in Amelia; Lillian Stables in Wilson, and Peggy Stevenson In Suffolk.
|l,M
III ,
KffTUD UNO* AUTHOMTV Of INI COCA-OXA CO*f AMT W
COCA-COLA BOTTLINa CO., FARMVTLLE. VA.