Library State Teachers College Farmville, Virginia.
The Rotunda
Happy Easter Vacation .VOLUME XXVI
Congratulations New (lass Heads
FARMVILLE, VA., WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2, 1947
S T. C. Representative
Dance Chaperones, Receivers Named By Cotillion Head Affair Takes Place Saturday, April 12
MARTHA RUSSELL EAST
Cotillion Club. S. T. C.'s dance dub, will hold their spring formal on Saturday. April 12. in the college gymnasium from 8:30 until 12 o'clock. They will al<-o observe Ooat Week at which time all new member'; will be initiated on April 4 and 15. Chaperons and Hie receiving Hne for the dance have been anno need by Barbara Lee Myers, president. The chaperones will be Mr. and Mrs. M. B Coyner, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel T. Graham, Mrs. Halite Laing. Mrs. Eva Warren. Mrs. Kathcrinc Tabb. Miss Virginia Wall, Mrs. Mabel McCoy. Dean Martha Smith. Miss Evelyn Hammer. Mr. Raymond French. Dr and Mrs George Jeffers, and Dr and Mrs. Gordon Mass. The receiving Una will consist of Dr. and Mrs. Dabney S. Lancaster; Mr and Mrs. M. B. Coyner: Dean Martha Smith: Barbara Let Myers, president: Jane Johnson, secretary and treasurer; Nancy Whitehead. leader: and Doris Rose Ramsey, business manager.
last Selected To Represent STC In Apple Blossom Court victoria, Ashland Annual Festival Will Be Held Soon
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i Win Play Contest Victoria and Henry Clay High of Ashland took top honthe one-act play contest
School Ahernatliv Elected g^ "-__ ors in
Martha Russell East, senior T». from South Boston, has been se- i I \JcillUllcl ITIU IKW here Thursday and Friday. March lected as the representative of S. !27 and 28. T. C to serve on the court of Hillda Abernathy. junior from^ On Thursday night. Altavista. honor at the annual Apple Bios- I Cochran, was elected president of New London Academy. Victoria, aom Festival to be held in Win-' f' °armm,a Mu at n lrcent meet" and Halifax contended for the che.ster May 1 and 2. '!"--' Tucker Winn' Junior flom r»P ™e judges were Mr. King. Wilson, will serve as vice-presi- Hampden-Sydney: Miss Ethel Martha Russell has been promt-; dent for the coming year, and Dodson. Danville: and Mrs. Milnent in college affairs. She served Martha Frances Morrison, junior jdred Davis of Farmville STC Viclast year as president of the Y. W. from Collierstown will be secre-Uorla's winning play was "A WedC. A and vice-president of Alpha 'ary; P°rris Balance. Junior from ding." -»„„„.> r* ov. u ,. ' Norfolk, was elected treasurer. on p. day. Farmville High Kappa Gamma, "ted aTrnbe, Jf the MTV 'I'?7™ ^I, isa national SO,ZoJ\ Clarksville. Blackstone. m elected ■tod a membe. of the May cial fraternity and its members and Hpnry CIay partlclpated ,n Cou iurt. For her activities here she are majors and minors in history |the contest. The Judg-s were Mrs hass won mention in Who's Who and social science. Mildred Sollenberger. Sollenher™- Mary Ma, v Wash WashMildred among college students in Amer-, Among the retiring officers are ington: Miss Elizabeth Eggleston. lean Colleges and Universities. Mary Stewart Buford, president: Hampden-Sydney: and Miss EthEach year the faculty and ad- Barbara Graham, vice-president; el Dodson of Danville. The play ministration choose the girl to re- M: '":,ret Wilson' ""-"-tary: and winning honors on Friday night Betty Bennett, treasurer. was Henry Clay's "Box and Cox" present the college. Last yeai Dr. James Elliott Walmsley is a comedy. Martha Wells was the S. T. C. sponsorer of Pi Gamma Mu. The This contest is spon ored each princess. organization sponsors several pro- year by the Dramatic Club to prois that are held on oampusjmote greater interest in dramat"ach year. |ir- tn high schools.
VEA Group Plan* Education Meeting Here April 11, 12
Easier Runny Spreads Joy Ry Fulfilling Girls' Wishes
Department <>f Teacher Education of the Virginia Education Association will meet on S.T.C.'s campus April 11 and 12. Have you seen the Easter Bun- and ready for all comers, Registration will begin at 2:30 ny? We haven't seen him either, j "Bunny" is in his full glory ,p. m. on Friday. April 11. Progress but he's here. You tan just bet when Easter time comes. He simreports for the coUegi I of Virgin- your life he is Haven't you no- | ply revels In doing nice things for la will be given from 3 p. m. until ticed the beautiful spring wea-j people. Why. the other day he 6 p. in. on Friday afternoon. At 8 ther he brought us? Maybe his | came up to S. T. C. and told all p. m. Fridny night. Dr. J. L. Blair snow was a lit He out of season, the girls that it is time they took Buck. Dr. Dabm-y S l,am but everybody Baku mistakes L vacation. He said it is time to and C. Clement French will speak Underneath all this you can see forget stuffy classrooms and go in the Student Lounge. Dr. Bucks the gay sprme, flowers blooming' home. Holiday time is here! Time subject will be "State Scholar-1 shyly and the trees beginning to ! to be joyful, care-free, and gay. ships while Dr. Lancaster will bud. Soon the I Hatter of lawn Time to enjoy the wonders of Nal.ave a^ his topic "Teacher Re-1 mowers will be heard snipping the j lUre and rejoice in our many c.ultmcnt Committee." Mr. French; tender new shoots of grass. The' blessings. The S T. C. girls gladly v.ill speak on Improvement of renowned robin has returned, and welcomed his advice. "That rabbit I -.ll.-gc Teaching Study of the I even the air has that "springy" has got sense", they said. Southern University Conference." odor So tomorrow we are all closing On Saturday, there will be This obliging little rabbit has our books, packing our newest discussion on the topic "Selection ' brought us a new quarter. *We'clothes, and hurrying home to and Professional Education of El- ran start a clean sheet and make j celebrate spring and Easter time. ementary Teachers." This discus-1 all those wonderful grades we According to "Bunny" we will slon will be held in the student have been dreaming about You either be cured or killed of spring ILounge at 9 o'clock in the morn-! *"' first have to overcome that fever and we will come back to • Ing. Robert F. Williams will speak little disease known as spring! school with renewed energy and St 10:30 a. m. on the subject "Co-1 fever. It is very contagious, how- light hearts. operating in the Program for Ac-! ever, and the Easter Bunny is We will leave you now with tlon of the V E A." Dr Oeorge i well known for spreading it. every good wish that the Easter .Oliver, dean of Educaton at Will"Bunny" has many wonderful Bunny will visit you all Easter lam and Mary College, will lead a things packed in his little bag— Sunday morning and surprise you dlsi ; urn on "Selection and Pro-1 delicious new suits, crisp cotton with a corsage of your favorite fessional Education of Secondary dresses, exciting and foolish straw flowers. "Bunny" joins all of us Teachers" Immediately following hats, and scores of other spring in wishing everyone of you a hapclothes to make anyone feel new py Easter! Mr. Williams' addr
Brooks, Ritchie Elected Presidents Of Incoming Senior, Junior Classes Other Girls Named
Motley Announces Colonnade Staff
As Minor Officers
Kem staff members of the Colonnade have been announced by Anne Motley, recently appointed editor-in-chief of the magazine. Virginia Tindall and Anne East "■ill -erve a I,ii rary editors while Virginia Bailey and Dorothv Dodd will be Essay editors. Bettv I'p'ndler. Barbara Andrews, nnl Ana" Langbein were named Poetry editor'- M'ldred Davis and Jacqueline Eagle will be In charge of book reviews. Hebe Qeyer, Jo Ann Brittinghari. II l"n Arrington. Sue Davis, and Imogen Farmer wer° named Art editors. Grace Kappes v ill write Campus Capers. Jeanne Bentley will serve as photographer. The short storv editors will be announced at a later date. Typists for the masazlne will include Dorothy Bradley. Anne Fulgham. Edith Jane Kirkland. and Wilda Hunt. Business assistants will be Norm?1 Soyars. Mary Lou Graham, Betty Jefferson. Margaret Jones, and Pankle ColAcordlng to an announcement lie. jmade by the registrar'! orfice, 15 The board of contributors will [girls made straight A records for Include Jack Lane. A. R. Scuthall. and La Verne Tuck. Jean I winter quarter. Girls attaining this record were Cake is the newly selected managing editor, and Katie Lawrence Lovice Altizer. Farmville; Betty was appointed business manager. Bennett. Keeling; Betty Bondurant. Farmville: Patsy Dale. Homevill< : Margaret Ellett, Jennings (Ordinary; Eve lyn Hair. Danville; Anna Headiee. Norfolk; Barbara 'Kellam. Norfolk: Elizabeth Maxley, Ransoms; Pauline Nasser. Richmond; Charlotte P i 11 a r d, Ninety one girls made the Buffalo Junction; Lucile Upshur. Dean's List for Spring quarter, Cheriton; Mrs. Myrna Vest. according to an announcement by Farmville; Annette Vincent-Viry, the registrar's office. Lyons. France: and Constance Those girls were listed as Hilda Young. Covington. Abernathy, Gweneth Ackiss. Maria Addleman. Lucie Addleman. Wllma Allen. Lovlce Altlzer. Grace Anderson. Eula Ayres. Virginia Bailey and Dorris Ballance. Also. Betty Bennett, Betty Bibb. Sutton Bland. Betty Bondurant. Gee Gee. Yonce, Junior from Beverly Boone. Lela Bouldln. Jeanne Boyd, Louise Biooks, Jane Greenville. S. C, was elected genBrowder. and Mary Stewart Bu- eral chairman of the May Day dance at-a recent meeting of the ford. Also. Jacqueline Burkholder. Junior class. The dance will be Lee Carter. Mary Catlett. Nancy sponsored by the juniors selected tn nerve with liai ai Chambers. Lorena Claiborne. June Clark. Laura Jean Comerford committee chairmen were Nancy June Cregar. Patsy Dale, and Dor- chambers, tickets; B'b ■ I decoration! Julia Booher, Door; othy Daniel. Also. Audrey Lee Davis. Mildred Peggy Moore, music, an.I .leiv Davis, Elizabeth Drewer, Gertrude Ann Morris, flov Rawlvtafl line Driver. Katie Dunevant. Anne Kast, Martha Russell East, Mar and the orchestra win b i tnott i garet Ellett. Mary Lou Feamster. ced at a later dale Tin will be an open dance lor the entire inand Julia Agnes Foster. Also. Jane Glenn. Mary Goode. dent body. Sarah Greene, Evelyn Hair. Janice Halstead. Jacqueline Hancock, Martha Hatcher. Anna Headlai Catherine Hogge. and (Catherine Hundley. Also, Sue Hundley. Margaret Jones. Barbara Kellam. Elizabeth I'M. Elizabeth Maxey. Mary Evelyn Miles, Agnes Millner. Olen"Spring has pi una ' be nis Moore. Mary Ellen Moore. has rll I wood' i ,le re the blrdWith that time-worn Anne Motley. Also. Bernice Nichols. Kather- tatt ment, on* can b.- fairly sure ine Parham. Mary BlMbetl] Par- that the mo i d' I "in(Hi eason of ham, Mabel Park, Bettle Parrish. the year la trub lure What Nancy Parrish. Charlotte Plttard. make 'Hi'- n '!!'■ thai l'i Dfl I tin Harriet Purcell. Eleanor Putnej here? Oh, the usual thing sunburn on the face- of si « and Shirley Reaves. Also. Margaret Skelton. Shirley girls, the fleam in OHM people Slaughter. Ella Stone Smith, Mar- eyes, and you ju t eani overlook tha Stringfield. Harrlette Suthei ■ that ola demon Boring fevei lln. Jean Thomasson. Virginia hits you with a banr. With that and Tindall, Jean Tolley. Dorothy long looked for IB) i cool bream Mowing, Spring Tuck, and Luclle Upshur i the be l time ot i In '.'ii *" 'I" Continued nn Pao* I anything, but work
15 Students Make Straight A Record
91 Students Make STC Dean's List
Yonce Named Head Of May Day Dance
West Announces Freshman Meeting Peapala
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Kaimulle. and Violet Ritchie, sophomore from Richmond, ware elected to lead the incoming senior and Junior classes at class 'Heelings held last week Peapala has served as president Of her class since her fresliin.in year, and she will be one of tlie representatives to May Court this real She is a member of the l-'u line Teachers of America, and Was lapped by Alpha Kappa Gamma, naii uiai leadership fraternity. Violet was recently elected
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mi- ion tins yea I Julia Bo.'her. Auingdon, was elected vice-p.esiuent of the incoming senior class. Mary Lou Bagley, Virginia Beach, and Dorris Ballance, Norfolk, will serve as •son ary and treasurer, respectively. .Student Government reI an atives are Alice Ann Abernathy. Stony Creek, and George Ann I.euis Petersburg. Joyce Hill Pulaskt, and Jean Babb. Ivor, will ail as Student Standards representatives Other officers of the Incoming minor class are Martini Oilliam. Chariotteswlle, vice - president; Frances DeBerry. Blackstone. secretary; Margaret Wall. Norfolk.
treasurer; Marjorla Miller, Chrtatiansburg. and Evelyn Patterson, WinItOB -Sal, MI. N. C, Student Government representatives: and Anne Ford, l.ynchburg, and Nancy Dickinson, Oape Charles, student Standards representatives. The freshman class will elect their officers for next year on April 8 according to an announcement by Peggy West, president.
Kaster Holidays According to an announcement from Dr, Lancaster's office, the Ba ei holidays will begin at the end ot l he 19:06 class period on Thursday. April 3. Special bu as will leave the bus station after 11 o'clock There will be busses to Norfolk. Richmond and Roaimke A'! stud ills are expected to refof thS H Of Class (ill TIM , mot inn:'. April 8
STC Girls Greet Springtime With Joyous Anticipation
Correction Mary Ann Morris succeeds Nellie Smith of Norfolk as vice-president of the Athletic Association rather than Jane Burchett as was stated In last week's issue of the Rotunda.
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THE ROTUNDA, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2, 1947
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So You Want To Teach
expect to learn anything from classes when we attend them with a "Here 1 am, teach me if you can" attitude'.' The professor knows the material already. Is the class period supposed to be just an opportunity to see if he or she can talk fifty minutes on the days assignment? if we don't go to .lass prepared to take part in the discussion of the lesson, or to listen and ask questions intelligently, why do we go at all? Is it because we are just lazy and want someone to hand us an education with no work
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Bed-Check
Recently the Future Teachers of America sponsored a drive on our campus to find the besl prospective teacher. We think thai a drive of this kind does much to foster the teaching cause, and it really brings our future profession nearer to our hearts. Have you seriously thought about teaching? It is one of the noblest professions of all. The task of training the young mind of the nation can he entrusted Only to those on our part at all? Who are capable and interested in this type By this time, most of us know our grades Of work. How else can we become fully on last quarter's work. Some of these trained for the teaching profession than grades were good; others could be better. by making the most of our college life? Regardless of whether they are good or bad, Juniors and seniors perhaps feel closer they should act as an incentive to do better to teaching than do the underclassmen bework this quarter. cause they are doing practice teaching and The end of last quarter is not too far observing. What ■ tragedy it is, however, gone for us to forget the many tnings we to discover alter you are almost through had to do at the last minute merely because college life that you could have done better. we put them off until then. Let's keep this The realization that we must do our very in our minds and try not to do it again. Do besl should come early in college life. Therefore, we appeal to all of the student your daily assignments and do them thorbody to do well now. This is the time—it is oughly. It is you who will profit in the end. And you do want to profit from your years right now that counts. So we plead with you, don't waste tints-1 at college, don't you? Make every minute count. We have heard so many people say. "'Oh. if I had only done hotter when I first hegan school." For most people, this realization comes too late. Don't let it We wish ganizations so much to
happen to you. to express our thanks to all orand individuals who are doing promote the teaching cause.
Study Diligently This quarter, which will be the final quarter Of their college career for some and just another quarter for many, began officially on March 21. How many of us started this quarter with a determination to study more, to get more than just a passing grade, to really get all we can from our classes and make what we do learn carry over into our futures? To get something from anything depends chiefly on what one puts into it. If we ignore assignments entirely or merely spend as little time on them as possible, are we being fair to ourselves? Do we really
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WEDNESDAY, A PR 11. 2, 1947
Here we are with the latest dirt. All the couples in the Rec seemed happy enough Saturday night, especially Mary Frances Hundley and her date Patterson and Koch sho" make a good-looking couple, don't you all agree? Please tell us more about this cute cadet from Tech that seems so devoted to you. Ruthellen! You and Cooper still get our vote for the happiest couple on campus, Lawless. It must be nice. Expressions on Jean Turner's and Jessie Waller's faces indicate that their's is a real romance. All of us have noticed stars in Jackie Bobbin's eyes lately. Could Johnny be the cause of this? Still seen quite often together are Peggy and Lee This Bibb—Ware affair must be getting serious. She was off to Petersburg again this week end. Especially excited over her bin week end in Richmond is Gris. A KA party is something to get excited about! Red Han and Marjorie Boswick were together as usual this week end. Winnie Beard had a time to top all times at the Medical College dance last week end. Tell us more about it. Winnie. Incidentally, the glowing look on Iris Coleman's face might be explained by Howard's unex- i This Sunday, April 6. we will again obpected early return from Florserve Easter. Tomorrow we will go home ida. for the holidays. At this time we naturally Sho' nuff having a wonderful time this week end were Nancy and think about the good times, food, and all Watkins. What about it Jessee. the things that going home includes. But Home was never like this", exlet us not forget the true meaning of Eastclaimed Miss Garnett's friend er. When Sunday morning comes and we, as he walked into the Rotunda Sunday afternoon. Incidentally go to church all decked out in our spring he really made a big hit with all best, let's not forget why we celebrate the girls. Exacllv who was that cute Easter. When we go to church, let us re"irl . _. . Frank Baldwin was with this member that we are going to commemorate week end? Gwen Smith really the resurrection of our Lord and not to crigets around, Since all good things must come ticize our neighbor's new outfit. to a close, so must bedcheck. Several years ago we were unable to go We'll leave you hoping the Easter Bunny's good to all of you! home for the holidays because of transportation difficulties during the war. We are ioruinate in this country this year to be able to go to a church that has not been Freshman class presented their I wrecked by war, and to be able to have a new dress. We are fortunate that we can production last night in the auditorium. eat a good breakfast before we go to church Pi Gamma Mu elected its offirather than just the meager fare that so cers at the meeting held Tuesday many people will still have to get by on! March 25. Hilda Abernathy, junior from Cochran, was elected Let us not forget this, and not forget to president. Cotillion Club will hold Its thank God for the blessings that He has dance Saturday April 12, from bestowed upon us. 8:30 o'clock until 12 o'clock in the S. T. C. gymnasium. S. T. C. Choir and the Hampden-Sydney Glee Club will sing in Portsmouth at the Federation of Music Clubs, Tuesday, April 15. The groups will be under the direction of Mr. Ned Crawley. Miss Kauzlarich spoke to the student body in chapel Friday, March 28. concerning the May Day program. Wesley Foundation held a supper meeting last night. Ah, at last it's Spring. And it's about B. S. U. gave an Easter party time. One feels like rhapsodising over Saturday night at the Student Spring it makes one think of violets and Center. The incoming senior and junior a new Kaster hat; of newly plowed earth classes elected their class officers and the nice fat ooey gooey earthworms one at a recent meeting. Martha Russell East has been finds to go fishing with; and one is forced selected to represent S. T. C. as aUo by the ever-present examples abounda princess at the Apple Blossom ing on our campus to think of love and sun- festival in Winchester. burn. In fact Spring is such a lovely season that one feels like beiffg poetic rather than prosaic-at least one did till some
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Letter to the Editor
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Dear Editor: would be a dreary season if there were We'd like to express our thanks naught else but—" Pooey on pessimistic to the freshman class for the fine entertainment they gave us last people. night. We think they did a swell (liniment on the general heart condition job. of the majority of the student body (strictFew of us realize what a hard ly off the record of course): Ain't love Job it is for the freshman class to organize their talents. Producgrand? tions take a lot of hard work and We weep salt tears over the fact that the freshmen have diligently applied themselves to the task. They this concoction must get hot on the press entered into the spirit of the afbefore Freshman Production because we fair Just as they have so eagerly heal- that it's going to be one of the out- entered into the spirit of everything at S. T. C. since they have standing performances of the year. Con- become part of us. gratulations on a swell show anyhow. Orchids to everyone who took part and to the director, Elizie 'Cording tO the calendar we'll be going Bragg. home tomorrow to Happy Kaster every* Sincerely, body. Three Juniors
Question ot the Week "H7«i/ do you uant ttie Easier liunny to briny you ->" Mildred Sadler; A red ford plus that driver! June Beck: Charles and a little thing like an orchid corsage. Ilssel Lewis: Vacation starting Wednesday. <Who doesn't?! .Mary E. Miles. A six-foot man. (She doesn't want much, does she?) Marjorie Burns: Sleep and food. Jesse Pickett: Peace of mind i Is that posslble?i Lucy ( 11.1pel: Home Sweet Home. Helen Arington: One hundred dollars to take a vacation. Dolores Duncan: Ah, my Tech man, I hope! Helen Wilson: Sam on another furlough before shipping. Jean Cecil: Sleep, calm and peaceful sleep! Joan Wilson: A longer vacation for the University boys. Ann Langbein: More clothes to catch that man. Nancy Meeteer: A man. Gris Boxley: Last week end over again at the U. of Richmond with that certain KA. Marion Fsry: That man of mine Jo Brlttingham: A surprise but not eggs.
Dot ('arter: A letter-or a corsage from Andrew Virginia (lay: A little love. Tillie Tillrtt: A big. chocolate bunny. Troxie Troxler: Five minutes more in the Rotunda on Sunday nights. Jean Hand: Jack1 'I wonder why'11
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Jaekir Robins: A ride m Hint certain pick-up. Jane Gray: A Buttermilk Sky". Ruth Kadogna: Billy in Purely Martha Gillum: Harry, of course. Lou Hurt: Johnny in Roanoke Anne Orgain: I want a man — to help me with my homework. I .on Ann Mears; A date every minute. Bias Bark Waters: An orchid from Joe Nancy Winders: Oodles to eat! Hetty Tilson: Definitely no more •pie-beds'' with notes saying •Greetings from the Easter Bunny." (huh Rarksdale: My annual Easter basket. Martha Ashby: Longer holiday. Connie Loving: Another report card. Kutliellen Mears: Jackie.
Infallible Spring Harbinger Means May Day Praetiees In Full Swing At last all the winter months have been ripped off the calendar, boids are a-choiping a merry song of Spring, and the one infallible harbinger of said gay season has arrived—the May pole has been hoisted in the gym. even though April is barely upon us. Practice for May Day is in full swing, and from where we sit. !t looks like this year's festival has all the earmarks of being the best yet. Now we aren't groping in the dark when we make this assumption, because there're several very valid reasons why all S. T. C. Is in a lather over May Day: and we're not referring to the dream dates everybody's lining up for the dance, though that is enough to make a cloud-walker out of every normal gal. The fact that Miss Kay has spent a period of two years brewing up the 1947 fete is enough to insure a knockout success, but we also happen to know that she has several Innovations tucked up her sleeve that will put a whipped cream topping on this May Day dish. If you were to scour S. T. C. with a fine-toothed comb, you'd have to be a veritable Holmes< as In Sherlock, that is) to find one member of the faculty or student body who Isn't contributing In some way or other his two cents' worth to the May Day program In the music department we find
Miss Clark who has composed an original May Day score to which the college choral group will give voice. That alone is enough to make us strut, but wait—the tale has just begun. Miss Wheeler has done us proud, too. by writing a i script for a choral speaking group which is, by the way, one of the innovations we mentioned awhile ,back. For weeks now. Miss Kay and Orchesis have been putting their heads together in long gruelling, session, composing and perfecting dances around which the whole pageant revolves. Modern dance classes have been working hard at the art of being a tree or the likes and gym classes have become authorities on the even more intricate art of untangling the streamers of the May pole. The Granddaughters Club have struck a pinkie in this pudding, too. and have come up with many of the period costumes which will be used in May Day. To mention all of the teachers and organizations who have put their shoulder to this great May Day wheel and have got it rolling on the road to perfection, would make this little discourse equivalent to one ul thQM little. documents, so popular around here, known as term paper Be It sufficient to say simply that May Continued tram Page 4
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THE ROTUNDA, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2. 1947
Class Softball Games Will Be Played May 12 Burchett States T" ., tt XT ~ZTa Tennis Tournament April 11 Named Date For Swimming Meet
Practices for class softball :. C.'s class swimming meet | games will be held on Monday and Wednesday Rt 3:50 and Tues- will be held at 5 o'clock on Fri-j day and Thursday at 4:50 p. m. day. April 11, acordlng to an anThe class games will start May nouncement by Miss Dabney. 12. This will be a round robin swimming instructor, tournament and points will be All girls who wish to particiglven towards the color cup. pate In the meet must see Miss To become a member of a class Dabney at the pool for practice team, a girl must have eight prac-' on Tuesday. April 8. at 5 o'clock, tlces The first of the series of Each girl must have eight pracpractices began on Monday, uces before she can enter the March 31. meet. Mary Evelyn Miles, manager of Green and White swimmers are' softball. urges the girls to come needed, and everyone Is urged to] out for practices soon. support their class and colors. Ten points will be given to- , wards the color cup to the colors ■ „ • i r0Hec.tion Winning the softball tournament. I opeildl UUUCVUWU Betty Burchett. manager of ten- j Displayed In Library nls. has announced that the doub- P„ 0*II_OC Von RAMW les tennis tournament will start! r taiures i^tn E&U0UJ May 5. Girls must sign up by Mrs. Frank Blanton of FarmApril 28 on the AA bulletin board. ville started the shoe collection At the same time, girls should Sign up for the mixed doubles now on display in the S. T. C tournament between the co-eds Ubrary about ten_ years age.With and girls. Girls are a^ked to have one shoe that she found in an some co-ed in mind to play with antique shop. She now has over fifty shoes in her collection. They when they sign up. have come from various states
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Left Lead "^ "^ "^ '^ ^ ' The sun was shining brightly. the air was brisk, and Nickie. or Nicoti. as Betty Bibb calls him. was waiting along with the Filly for us. Not the slightest bit of persuasion was necessary for Mary W. and I were eager to begin our ride. With farewells to Miss Shields we started happily on our way. Butch, Miss Shields' "puppy", decided to accompany us Incidently. he's just about as much a puppy as Mr. Five by Five is a small boy. Riding out to the cemetery, we were having a marvelous time when suddenly Butch appeared with about five small dogs follow>ng him. They immediately started fighting, but our wise mounts cared not a bit and trotted along the road most unconcerned.
Barter Theater players, who presented their last play of this season in Farmville Saturday "^•wi'> have given 363 Performan «* d»rin* *£* tours when the company completes its fall winter ™c'spr,n" seaso" ln £■* Aftf e »' * "«ks vacal0«»"• lh''s v,™n'» State ™**** ™ " official name will resume its summer seasons °"erinRs at Ablngdon. Robert Porterfield. who founded the institution in 1932 to "barter plays for viltles." spent the week end in Farmville renewing old friendships; prior to his stage, screen and radio work, he attended Hampden-Sydney College. Porterfield, who still is director and leading spirit of the theatre. • said Sun(j are ^ ansnext to gjv<> fjw , .. plays jn in parm Farmville ,hpsp ^ » nQ "J * h Thls same scneduIinK wj„ be used
Clouds began to hide the sun. throughout the state. A tour, but the joy of our ride made us which will include Alabama, Misskeep on. Cantering over the issippi and Tennessee, is being smooth, broad shoulder of the arranged for mid-winter. 1948. Out road leading to H.-S. C, we left of state tours this year included the other dogs behind and told the Carolinas. Georgia and FloriButch that we thought he han- dadied the situation very well. Con- J During the season the Barter sideling—that is. j troupe has played in Virginia comWe slowed the horses to a walk munities of as few as 200 persons, and began to relate past experl- | when halls of sufficient size for and countries, and some of them ences of our various relations with production were available; as well are quite old. One shoe is made of horses. Ill never forget the time as in cities of several hundred glass known as "end of day glass." a "devil-horse" charged toward, thousand persons, This is because the glass blowers me with his paws apart showing Meanwhile, sucess of the Virginwere allowed to have all the scraps vicious teeth; then turned sudleft from the day's work to use as denly around and bucked and ia repertory thealre has been inthey wished, and it was from some kicked at me. That was one time SDiratlon for establishment of slmar theatre institutions in Callof these scraps that this shoe was I took out for the fence in A-l big,,1 ornla hurry. No one was able to catch ' Minnesota. Texas. Washmade. nR,on an ? Indiana. »"«£ hope There are several china shoes the beast, but. of course, I had to. to have similar state theatres styled for men in the collection try. Never again. These are especially hard to find About this time Dr. Brumfield within the coming year; other The smallest shoe, less than an drove past. We started to race states plan to follow Virginia's lead later. Inch lon*- on disPlav came from him but decided he was travelling ! too rapidly. Reaching the cutIn order to enable the Barter Mexico. Situated near the collection of through dirt road we moved slow-; Theatre to carry good dramatic slloes a,e books on "* hobbies ly forward taking in the beautiful entertainment to all areas of the 1 as nlkln S. collecting, writing, mu- view of distant meadows and for- state, the Virginia Conservation sic archery, radio, photography, j ests. All of a sudden we both de- Commission last year allocated P"PP*ts, and star gazing. Hobbies cided to gallop up the hill and $10,000 to the Institution, to pay magazine comes to the library dashed over the road with a ter- ' a part of its expense. Commission each month and Is available to rific burst of speed. It was won-1 members, as well as Director Porboth students and faculty. derful! People who never learn to terfield. hope for a direct approNational Hobby Week was cele- ride miss so much. It is a sport' prlatlon from the Oeneral Acs ;mbrated over the entire country of unlimited pleasures. Come out' bly at the 1948 session from March 17 to March 23, The and let yourself be shown the way | Hobby Guild of America gives free to enjoy an afternoon mounted '"formation on any phase of hob- on a dashing steed. bies to anyone who requests it. When we returned to the stable, snowflakes began to fall, but, luckily, we had finished our ride. Why don't you add riding to your We Are Serving Delicious schedule. Its fun!!! Home Made Pies Pegasus They Are Delicious
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You eager beavers in spoils should really make use (if this spring sunshine—old man weather has changed a lot lately, but maybe we can soon settle down to our sports. Tennis Tennis is fun so come on out and brush up on your form, make use of extra time! For those that haven't as much experience on the court as some, don't let that stop you. with a little experience in weilding the racket, sure foot movement, you could easily be on your way to becoming a first class player. Let's get out from behind the four walls of our dorm room, and give it a try. Softball Come on out gang, your team needs you, but you will need to practice and keep up your pitching and batting form. Soft ball rules are simple, and once you've learned to catch a ball and make the bat and ball connect, you're all set for an hour of good activity. Archery If you have not joined a class, find time in your day's extracurricular activities, and take some third periods in archery. To be a good archery player it takes skill and that can only come through practice. So long sport fans. Well see you after Easter.
Dean's List Continued twin Page 1 Also. Catherine Varner, Mary Prances Vaughan. Mrs. Myrnu Vest. Elizabeth Watts, Juanita Weeks, Charlotte West. Nancy Whltehead. Tucker Winn, Maiy Wyatt, Constance Voung, and Mary Young.
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Easier BonnetsWin Admiring (/lances in your Easter bonnet w-ith all tin- ribbons on It, you'll make that oic Bunny Ra,bbM lakc a ba()k MMI Than la no better proof that spring is really on the way than the bii".ht little hats that have appeared Feathera or ribbons. straw or f.-ii. they all have thai icy look i;, turning from the twenties ithe deep-crowned, head fitting cloche They lay if you keep your mothi r'a and grandmother'a hats. . ,ii , ,,IIP back in Style, This small fitted hat with its fine look oi miniature goea well with suits. Ad.i a nosegay of contrasting flowers, and ii lake- on a liltint:, spring-like sir 'hut will catch all These daya many bare the brow. :i new brims lift by mehes in limit and new crowns settle clown in back, A little brim curled back from the forehead and wider at the sldea takei a different kind of wearini i a level set of the head and a straightforward regard. Fo-. tin really daring, there's the little pillbox with a bustle back. Suit pastels of straw, felt, or .■\in a twirl of satin ribbon bedecked With flowers do surpnsinr. things to a costume. Second only in pastels and in sharp contrast ilic choice goea to brilliant kelley greens, scarlets, and yellows. Inspired by "The Yearling", i tawny -hade of sunlight which •HIS well with black, navy, brown, and many hi [h thl Use your heads! Select your hal on front of a full length mirror while wearing the rest of your costume. Choose a new bonnet winch accents the lines of your suit and your best lines
Harrison, Moore Chosen Presidents Ethel Harrison, Junior from Empona. and PeM«y Moore, junior from Norfolk were elected presidents of Pi Kappa Sigma and Alpha Sigma Tail sororities respectively. 'ither ofieers of Pi Kappa Sigma are Ruthellen Mears, vice-president. Helen Londeree, recording secretary: Virginia Sledd, corresponding secretary; Marjorie Miller treasurer; and Anne East, Panhellenic representative. ana Bailey was elected vicepresidenl of Alpha Sigma Tau; Mildred Davis, recording secretary; Katharine Ralney, correspondlng secretary; Jackie Bobbin. treasurer; Jane Fox, Panhciienic representative and Betty Tiison, Panhellenlc alternate. Gamma Tlieta sorority will elect their Officers after Easle: Ih' Rotunda is your papercontribute in ii.
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Coat Rules Rules have l>een set up and approved for the two days of Goat v.v. I; These rules are: 1. You must address all Cotillion members as Miss and you must know the last names of all members. 2. You must convene in front of the Colonnade before ind after lunch. 3. You must attend all meals in the dining hall. 4. You may get your mail after lunch, 5. Whenever you pass Joan of Air, you must do a May I'.iV curtsy 6. You must carry ma dies and chewing gum for Cotillion members. Also pencil and paper to makes notes for appointments.
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7. You must not wear make-up and you must wear a sign stating your name with Goat in front of it8. On the second day. vou must present a f'ifi to the chool before lunch. 9. First day—The first day is to be a music festival for the First Grade and all i;oats must dress accordingly. Also wear a big yellow bow and a big green bow in your hair. All conversations must be sung to the tune of ■Heartaches". 10. Second day—You must impersonate in dress and manner your favorite campus character and make up a four line jingle explaining who you are. You must wear one green stocking and oil" vellow stocking 11. All books must be carried in a green towel or a yellow towel. Cotillion Goats are all new members which have been taken into the club this year. New members are bid in the fall from old students and in the winter from freshmen and new students. The membership of the club is limited to 250 girls. Goats wil be expected to decorate for the spring formal dance which will be held in the gym Saturday night, April 12. They may attend this dance stag or take dates if they can get date tickets from old members. Veterans who reduced the amount of their National Service Life Insurance policies with Veterans Administration during 1946 chose an average of S3.432 as the amount they wished to carry.
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ma and beat Sahara. Although her demure Desden-iik in,I cloud of wavy dark hair would never betray it. Margaret ha- a yen to travel and hopes thai the coming year may find her in Honolulu. II SO, ■■ hope she won't discard her pel expn ion 'Yeh-h-h." drawn out real long. for a South Sea's dialect. One of her lavorite haunts is the Post Office from which we often see her emerge with a lengthy, brtlllantlj penned letter from a certain V. Va. medical man Don't tell, but he calls her In i til dark, an irical girl." We call her "our Mai Ideal S. T. C. girl who hai a very special place :M the la irt- of all who know her best
Day this year Will be for. and of S. T. C, and it shot that with such a won,I fful "The pen is mightier than the cast, it cant possibly fa,! to click sword" and it is with this small weapon plus her engaging personality that Margaret Wilson ha endeared herself to her classmates and friends. A loyal Colon nade staff member for three years. Margaret this year achlev ed the greater honor of bong editor-in-chief and has performed the numerous duties attached to this position with increasing per fection. Her original touch may nlso be detected eich week in the' pages of the Rotunda of which she has been feature editor. Because of her fine literary ability she was chosen as historian foi the senior class and made a member of the literary society. Beorc Eh Thorn. MARGAUKT WILSON
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Carter, and Mrs. Mabel McCoy. Also. Mary Lee Moyer and Doris Young from Phi chapter at Madison. Miss LucUe Jennings, advisor, and Mrs. Mabel McCoy, mother patroness, were chaperonea for the week end
Members of Tau chapter of Theta Sigma Upsilon celebraP-d Founders' Day with a house parly and banquet at Longwood March 22. i in I lor the occasion were I)r Th" Rotunda i four Lancaster, Dean Smith. Mis las Patroni/, it. advertl co. Miss Ruth Gleaves, Miss Alice
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