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ALUMNAE ISSUE
STATE Vol. VIII.
TEACHERS
COLLEGE,
FAKMVILLE.
THE ROTUNDA, Thursday, March 15, 1928
VIRGINIA NO. 21
FARMVILLE DOWNS FREDERICKSBURG
STATE TEACHERS COLLEGE OBSERVES FOUNDERS DAY, MARCH TENTH
Last Game of Season Ends in Thirty-one to Nineteen Victory
FOUNDERS DAY DR. FITZGERALD MORNING PROGRAM, FLOURNOY SPEAKS
Once again the fates were kind to Miss Pauline Camper Makes a Talks on Place nf Educated Talk.—Classes Interpret us and the Purple and Gold of FredWoman of /lie South Spirit of S. T. C. ericksburg met defeat by the Blue of Today and White of Farmville in a fast At ten o'clock on Saturday mornbattle at Fredericksburg, Friday, Dr. Fitzgerald Flournoy of Washing the whole student body all dressed ington nn«l Lee University was the March 9. in white with the exception of the evening ipeaker at the celebration of The pame started off with a bang, Seniors who wore their caps and the forty-fourth anniversary of the each team realizing that this was its gowns, assembled outside the auditori- founding of our college. We feel that last chance. Although both teams um and marched in singing the Alma we had a great opportunity presentfought a hard battle the end of the Mater song. Miss Camper began the ed us by having Dr. Flournoy here first half gave Farmville a score of program by making a short but inter to speak to Ul. He seemed to know 14—10. eating talk on the history of our what interested college women of toRealizing that the score was just school, and the spirit of Founders day. His talk showed clear thinking a little too close for comfort the Blue Day. Her talk gave all of us some- and a just criticism of the South. His and White sextette redoubled its efthing to think about, not only con- manner of presentation was quite atforts and by excellent playing managcerning the actual beginnings of our tractive." ed to roll up a larger score. schools but also the spirit with which The topic of Dr. Flournoy's talk Although Fredericksburg played a it was begun and which has grown was the place of the educated Southtine game she was unable to defeat I with the school. ern woman in the affairs of the modthe Farmville team, and the final The classes then gave very beau- ern world. He brought out many inwhistle gave a score 31—19 in FarmItiful interpretations of the spirit of teresting facts concerning the place ville's favor. lour Alma Mater. The Freshmen, of the South in the United States. The line-up: ] Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors, "All Southerners realize that the Fredericksburg Farmville worked together in showing, in a very South has given many great authors E. Short forward L. M. Smith effective way, that loyalty, faith, to the world, but the rest of the world Williams forward L. N. Smith love and service made up this spirit. Perry s. center J. Jones Dr. Jarman was then presented thinks of these men as natives of the Vaughan j. center DR. J. L. JARMAN Gurley with gifts of love from the whole stu- part of the country in which their Phillips guard Coleman dent body. great triumph comes to them." Dr. Broaddus guard Erdman A NEW photograph of Dr. J .L. Jarman, President of State The Alumnae Chapter roll was call- Flournoy stated that we recognized Teachers College, Farmville Substitutes: Fredericksburg—Dreyed and the representatives from each these great men, but we did not urge fus Shant. Farmville—Hardy for L. gave greetings and a gift to Dr. them on. He gave as the major faults PETERSBURG ROTARY M. Smith, Wilkinson for L. N. Smith; VIRGINIA REGISTRARS Jarman for the Student Building. The of the southern people: indifference, TO MEET HERE MARCH 17 CLUB GIVES MINSTREL Clements for Gurley, Atwater for faculty and the Woman's Club very self-satisfaction, and lack of self-criJones. ticism. It seems to Dr. Flournoy that On Friday night, March 9, the Pe- generously contributed also. The Association of Virginia RegisReferee—Lehr. this lack of a self-criticising spirit is After the presentattion of gifts Dr. trars, a branch of the American As- tersburg Rotary Club gave a minstrel Umpire—Crenshaw. the reason that we get more than our Jarman made a speech of thanks not sociation of Collegiate Registrars, will in the auditorium at eight o'clock. Scorers—Stewart-Putney. only for the gifts but also for the share of outside criticism. "This crimeet at our Teachers College on the This minstrel was composed of 150 Timekeeprs—Costine-Hutchinson. spirit of love which went with them. ticism," says Dr. Flournoy, "is a very afternoon and evening of Saturday, people and was the beste entertainement of that type held in the After his talk the program ended with good thing, but it is not as good as March 17. DUAL DEBATE WITH auditorium this year. The Rotary Club the singing of "Carry Me Back to Old self criticism. We hear criticism and The officers of the association are still do nothing." gave the entire proceeds to the hos- Virginny." BRIDGEWATER COLLEGE as follows: He stated that the South had not pital. It has been the custom of the President, Miss Jennie M. Tabb, S. Rotary Club of Petersburg to give an only given great literary men to the S. T. C. Wins One and Loses T. C, Farmville; secretary, Mr. E. S. entertainment in different towns each CONCERT GIVEN AS world, but also great political scienLYCEUM NUMBER tists—Jefferson, Madison, Calhoun. Mattingly, Washington and Lee Uni- year to create a better feeling beOne versity; treasurer, Mr. W. M. Black, tween the towns of this vicinity. We We also were the leaders In education, Tuesday night in the auditorium, for we had the first free or public On the night of March 9, 1928 two Randolph-Macon Woman's College. feel sure they are accomplishing their In addition to the officers, the fol- purpose and Farmville regrets that one of the most beautiful concerts of' schools and librarys. Considering the of our debating teams met teams from Bridgewater College. These meetings lowing are expected to be present: she cannot come in for an entertain- the year was given by Henry Clancy, j situation as it now stands Dr. Flourtook place at Blackstone and Bridge- Miss Grace B. Lewis, Sweet Briar ment next year. tenor; Elise Sorelle, harpist; and noy said that the teacher was the water, and our debating club wishes College; Miss Melva Chapman, VirThe troupe consisted of singers, and Dorothy Curtis, pianist. Each of these one to awaken both the South and theginia Polytechnic Institute; Miss May to express its appreciation to Blackdancers of all types, sizes and ages. | artists displayed unusual talent and whole United States to the place Scherer, Marion Junior College; Mr. which the South holds in the history stone for so kindly lending us their From the rose song contest to the | each number rendered was enjoyed. Ruskin Freer, Lynchburg College; of our country. auditorium for the evening. night club scene the audience was Often we have had one artist who At the beginning of the evening The subject under discussion was, Miss Molly Coates, S. T. C, Freder- entertained every minute. The whole icksburg; Mr. D. R. Carpenter, RoaMiss Elizabeth Taylor played the "Resolved: That the United States minstrel was peppy, humorous, and | received enthusiastic response but noke College; Miss Katherine B. Reed "Waltz Mignonne". After Dr. Flourshould not intervene by force in the was of a very high order. The dancing seldom have three proved so popular. noy's talk the Freshman Chorus sang affairs of the Latin American coun- Hampton Normal and Industrial In- was excellent, the songs new, and the "Polonaise" by MacDowell which "After the Rain." tries." At Bridgewater we upheld the stitute; Col. W. M. Couper, Virginia jokes humorous. Especial notice negative side of the question. Our Military Institute; Miss Lillian Skel- should be given to the children who Miss Curtis played was a familiar speakers being Miss Elizabeth Wood- ton, Blackstone College; Miss Fanona so gracefully and charmingly enter- number and appealed to many of the TO THE ALUMNAE audience. "She Rested By the Broken son and Miss Frances Morgan. The Knox, Hollins College; Mr. and Mrs tained the audience. decision rendered was 2 to 1 in fav- J. P. Whitt, S. T. C. East Radford; Brook", Coleridge-Taylor by Miss Sor- Dear Alumnae: Miss Virgilia I. Bugg, Miss Mollie B. or of the negative. Do any of these pictures bring back SENIORS ENTERTAIN elle and Mr. Clancy completed a promemories for you? We hope so beAt Blackstone our speakers, Miss Blanton, and Miss Rachel K. Hendergram which was varied and delightcause this Rotunda is being published Mary Wright and Miss Gladys Oliver, lite, S. T. C, Farmville. Last Saturday night the Senior ful. especially for you. We are sending upheld the affirmative side of the There will be a business meeting Class entertained all the alumnae who , question while the negative was up- in the afternoon, at the close of which were members of classes who sup- i The program coming as it did in copies to three thousand alumnae so held by Miss Naomi Miller and Miss the visiting registrars will be taken ported the red and white when they , the midst of exams was not heard by we hope that there is some section Ressie Showalter of Bridgewater Col- to Hampden-Sydney College and up- were in school. The food was nice, of as many of the girls as would have you will enjoy. We would love for you to keep us lege. The decision rendered was 3 to on their return will go over the build- course, but the thing that will remain I attended otherwise. However, the ones posted as to your progress. Why not 0 in favor of the nagative. Dr. W. M. ings of this College. They will be the in the memory of all present was the Gravolt, Mr. Freeman Epes and Judge guests of the College for dinner, after comradeship enjoyed while gathered i who did steal an hour from work felt write us sometimes? Sincerely, W. R Jones kindly acted as judges which the business session will be around the fire sining old songs and '■ vastly repaid because of soothed S. T. C. minds. for this debate. resumed. going over old experiences.
THE ROTUNDA, Thursday, March 16, 1928 much a part of her duty as keeping the rules of the school. It is your school and your student body and your offices and you GRAY'S DRUG STORE want the right girl to hold these offices. The right girl will not Member Southern Inter-Collegiate Newspaper Association Headquarters for hold these unless every student turns out to the polls and votes. So come out and vote on election day and do your duty to yourPublished Weekly by Students of the State Teachers College, selves, to your student body, and to your Alma Mater. Farmville, Virginia. 0—: HAS COLLEGE INTELLECTS A LI ZED YOU? Entered as 2nd class matter March 1st, 1921, at the Post Office of Come in And Get Acquainted Farmville, Virginia, under Act of March 3, 1879. Considering ourselves only from the intellectual point of Subscription, $1.50 per year view, some minds are grammar grade minds when they arrive at We're Glad to Have You! college; some remain that way. Some are graduated high ROTUNDA STAFF EVELYN V. DULANEY '28 school minds which advance with the opportunities received at Editor-in Chief PEARL ETHERIDGE, '29 college until, by the time they complete their college course, Associate Editor they enjoy good books, they appreciate a higher type of music, Board of Editors For the BEST plact Literary LOUISA CURRIE, '28 painting and other fine arts, they abhor the cheaper, more unSocial ' MARY DUNCAN, ':':> desirable forms of amusement. What a treasure they have to EAT and DRINK in Farmville Hum irons BEULAH JARVIS, '30 found for themselves as entertainment for after college leisure Sodas 10c Short Stirs 15c Athletic KATHERINB BULLY, "29 time. Hours of wholesome pleasure, hours in which to enjoy Current Events LOIS FRASER, '29 those more intellectual types of entertainment, which, prior to .-collegiate News EVELYN THOMPSON, '29 college life, was avoided. But, wait; how can we judge ourselves? That is simple. Reporters Probably Founders Day afforded a good test. Saturday night ALICE WILEY '28 EMELYN MILLS *2'.t THE JEWELER LUCY THOMPSON '30 MAYO BASS '80 did you attend the lecture or the movies? How long will the The Store with a MARY ELLEN CATO, '81 JULIA WILSON, '29 memory of the one you attended remain with you? How was MARY FRANCES SHEPHERD, '80 VIRGINIA PETTIGREW, '81 your minds improved? Little things are good tests sometimes, THOUSAND GIFT THOUGHTS LOUISE FOSTER, '29 CATHERINE BENTLEY, '2U aren't they?
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TO OUR ALUMNAE It was with great joy that we welcomed to our school many returning alumnae. We greeted them personally, we felt pride in their achievement and interest in their work as they told us of it. We told them good bye and we have turned again to our work. But "though the song is ended the melody lingers on". We feel their presence still with us. The accounts of work in the State which we have heard, the shining eyes as they told of the little children whom they teach or the older girls and boys whom they try to lead and inspire, seems to put our own goal a step nearer. They have come, have talked with us and have gone hack to their work. To you, sister Alumnae, who could not return to your Alma Mater for her annual Founders Day, we wish to send greetings. We feel a kindredship with you because we know you have not lost the spirit which daily leads us on. We have tried to give you in this issue of The Rotunda a word concerning your classmates and those whom you loved in school here who arc still with us, as well as the news of the present week which includes our Founders Day program. As the alumnae chapter roll was called there was much interest in the responses and greetings from the various representatives. We wished with Dr. Jarman that we could extend our personal thanks to each girl who had once composed our student body. So, because of the common tie which binds us, because of the spirit which will always linger with us and because we are trying to carry high the torch you gave into our keeping as you left our school, we the present student body send to every girl of the many former student bodies a word of greeting. o ELECTIONS—NOM IN A TIONS Election time is here! It is now time for us to nominate whom we want for the major offices of our school and this is a question for each individual to solve for herself. Do not nominate a girl because she is your friend or because you have heard her name mentioned for that office. Figure out for yourself whether she has the required traits of carrying responsibility honor, sympathy, and understanding for the students. Study the girl you have in mind and nominate the one you feel should hold the otlice and not the one you want because she is your friend or one you have heard talked of. It is every student's privilege and duty to vote. This is as
Australia now has its Lindbergh— it's flying hero, Bert Hinkler has just completed, alone, an air voyage of fifteen days—from London to Port Darwin, Australia. The flight covered 11,000 miles.
COLLEGE GLIMPSES An editorial in the "Wellesley College News" entitled "Is Wellesley a Day Nursery? shows that Wellesley students are dissatisfied with their existing regulations. The immediate cause for this editorial is a new regulation by which every night at ten o'clock the students are checked to make sure they are in their rooms. This rule has aroused much indignation at Wellesley. "And we maitain that parents should think," to quote from the editorial, "if a girl cannot be trusted to exhibit the germs of rationality she has no right to come to college."—The Sun Dial. We notice in "The Carolinean" that at N. C. C. W. the comic opera "Robin Hood" will be presented in the spring. This opera is expected to be one of the most enjoyable presentations of the year.
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Today, old diary, I received the biggest and best thrill of all! You remember what I told you about the contest in Miss Andrew's English class? Well it came off today and I— I, mind you got the prize. I have never been more surprised. Of course you know the object for the contest was a toast of four or more lines to our Alma Mater. The best one was to go in the annual so when the ole "Virginian" comes out you won't be proud of me at all—will you? I am happy and proud too, for you better than any know how much I love my Alma Mater and what high hopes and ideals I have for her. But I mustn't bore you old friend so I'll bid you a farewell because its in the wee sma' hours of the morningbut I'll leave with you my pride and •joy—the poem. "Come drink a toast to S. N. S. The dearest school, the best! Here's to her girls, the richest, the rarest! Through bonny Southland the fairest! Once more to her Colors, the White and Blue (Continued on last page)
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ALUMNAE NEWS
NEW YORK CELEBRATES FOUNDERS DA Y Alumnae and friends of Farmville S. T. C. in New York are sure that those in Farmville did not have a monopoly on the joy and pleasure of A£&. Founders Day. Anyone looking into the lovely South Parlor of Whittier THE DARK Hall between three-thirty and five- j thirty on the afternoon of March Grim black smoke tenth would have realized that the Riling through the fog true Farmville spirit is a vital thing, Outing gray shadows on the lonely enduring in spite of time and distance. wall There was delight in meeting old Dark night friends, appreciation of the opporMisty and dim— tunity to make new ones, and keen inAnd never a glimmer from a star at terest in everything connected with all. the College and town. The most recent arrivals were plied with questions The earth is dank about the Student Building, the perThe air is damp sonnel of the institution, all departThe raw wind biting and cold ments, the increase in number of stuThe fog lies thick— dents, improvement in buildings, the There's never a light— hospital and many other matters. It O God—I am weary and old. .W. "29 was enthusiastically voted to send a telegram of greetings to Dr. Jarman ' as an expression of abiding loyalty TO A FRIEND to Alma Mater. Along with the first arrivals came To you the world is good a box containing a dozen gorgeous For your own nobleness yellow roses, accompanied by this Is such message: That pettiness in others Dear Friends— Cannot touch you. Sorry not to be with you today, but And looking on your kindly face my heart is always with all those I am ashamed who are standing for our dear old Of all my own small worries. Farmville. Thus my soul, refreshed Sometimes, in the press of our lives By this brief contact we may seem not to be attentive, but Gains new faith to live under it all there lies a strain too And to believe. —M. B. B, deep and true to be lost. Please convey my love and best VEILED wishes to those present upon this happy occasion. Would I could see behind those eyes; Sincerely, Like crystals veiled by mists of grey ELLA TRENT TALIAFERO Would I could snatch that veil away, The following were present from And know the truth from smiling lies. the faculty: Dr. Fannie Wyche Dunn AFTER LIGHT BELL Miss Mary D. Pierce Miss Grace Mix I don't know what's the matter, Miss Florence Rohr Oh, I guess everything's all right, Mrs. Blanch M. Gerhart But for some reason or other The alumnae represented classes I can't go to sleep tonight. from 1896 to the present time: Martha Kennerly I don't see why the light bell Mary Warren Had to ring so soon! Helen Nichols Gee! I'm gonna get out of bed, Bess Rush Look what a beautiful moon. Kathleen Saville Mary Dinwiddie But it's cold here by the window, (Continued on last page) Do move over, please And let me get in bed with you, My feet are 'bout to freeze. Oh, something terrible has happened. Tomorrow a theme is due, And I haven't written a line, What in the world will I do?
Entrance to WHITE HOUSE HALL SISTERS OR DAUGHTERS OF ALUMNAE There are members of our alumnae that have such a strong affection for their Alma Mater that they have advised their sisters and daughters to come here to school. These are some of the sisters and daughters: Mary Will Vincent, Greenhow Parker, Bernice Jacobson, Sylvia Winer, Fannye Goodman, Jeannette Morris, Lucille Graves, Genevieve Grime?, Thelma Barrett, Florence Carmine, Rose Smith, Virginia Robertson, Alice B. Carter, Edna C. Terry, Margaret Finch, Lucy Yeoman, Mary Ellen Cato, Ethel Ames, Maggie Baker, Catherine Bentley, Harriet Booker, Miriam Bray, Mary Alice Bristow, Florence Cralle, Elizabeth Eichelberger, Virginia Goode, Anne Holladay. Emily Holladay Genevieve Holladay, Margaret Hubbard, Elizabeth Hutt, French Hutt, Jane Gray Irby, Allie Oliver, Gladys Oliver, Parke Leigh Orgain, Grigsby Peck, Virginia Pettigrew, Elia Putney, Bettie Randall, Margarette Richardson, Ethel Rowley, Mary Seaborn, Maude Seaborn, Virginia Sebrell, Julia Shackleton, Frances Stevenson, Virtley Stevenson, Catherine Stevens, Gladys Stevens, Eloise Warriner, Mary R. Wood, Alma Woodson, Elizabeth Woodson, Lois Fraser.
Mis? Janie Potter, Elisabeth Bargrave, Madeline Forestall and Prances Spindler took part in the Petersburg Rotary Revue given in the State Teachers College Auditorium Friday March 9 for the benefit of the Southj side Community Hospital. • • • The following members of the degree class of 1926 were entertained at lunch in the Tea Room on Saturday by Misses Jennie Tabb and Mary I Clay Hiner: Ann Smith, Ruth Jen; nings. Catherine Murdoch, Mamie Daniel, Bessie Gordon Jones, Mary Vaughan, Elizabeth Bugg, Martina j Willis. Mary Ruth Winn and Kate Trent. • • • Among the recent vistors to the college were Mrs. Joseph Denny of i Winchester and Mrs. S. Gardner Waller of Front Royal. They took advantage of a week-end while their husbands, who are members of the General Assembly, were in Richmond. It was a real pleasure to have both of these loyal alumnae back after an absence of so many years. • • • Mrs. Thos. K. Young, and her daughters, Helen Laingl and Mary Elizabeth, of Roanoke were guests of Miss Mary White Cox for the weekend. • • •
DR. FITZGERALD FLOURNOY, speaker for Founders Day.
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Born to Mr. and Mrs. Harold G. Brown of Culpeper, in January, a daughter, Helen Miller Brown. • • • Born to Mr. and Mrs. Edwin A. Cralle, Jr., of Norfolk, a son, Edwin A. Cralle, HI, on February 18. * e • Miss Jacqueline Venable, of RoaBorn to Mr. and Mrs. Henry L. noke, and Mrs. Lyttleton Waddell, of Cabell, Jr., of Richmond, a daughter, Charlottesville, were guests of their Mary Mebane, on March 1. mother, Mrs. W. P. Venable for the week-end. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Sydnor New• • • • man, on March 3, a daughter, MarMiss Elise Anderson, of Staunton garet Anne Newman. was the guest of her mother, Mrs. WEDDINGS W. E. Anderson for the week-end. • • • Miss Kathryn E. Landrum of Mrs. R. W. Cousar of Waynesboro Lynchburg and Carl William Smith of has been the guest of her sister, Mrs. Roanoke, were married at the home Fred Hanbury. of the bride's parents on Saturday, • • • February 25. Mr. and Mrs. Smith Mrs. E. C. Roundy and baby daugh- will make their home in Roanoke. ter of Waterville, Maine, are the Miss Annie Ward Fitzgerald and guests of her mother, Mrs. Henry Luten Inge were married on SaturLindsey. day, February 25 in Crewe, Virginia. Elections are coming. Think, but A quiet, but lovely wedding took don't gossip. Decide, but don't force place in the home of Dr. and Mrs. your opinions on others. D. F. Weaver of Orange, when their daughter, Virginia Henkel, became the bride of Mrs. William Swadley Kiwin. Mr. and Mrs. Hi win will make their home in Bristol, Term.
DEATHS Bessie E. Sampson of South Richmond, class of 190S, died on February 7, 1928.
Oh, well, it's too late now, And things always come out all right But I don't know what's the matter . . I can't go to sleep tonight. —L. R. A.
Mamie Carwile, class of lit 17, died at her home in Pamplin on February 2:5, 1H2S.
IN THE VALLEY OF THE MOON IN ME MORI AM
Ah, the Valley of the Moon is very far away And no one can reach it in a year and a day; But on a summer's eve we will listen to the croon Of the birds in the Valley— In the Valley of the Moon. We will wander there together in the twilight—you and I— And listen to the breezes as they whisper—as they sigh And our hearts will be so happy we softly sing a tune In the Valley of the Moon— In the Valley of the Moon. —Julia E. Wilson '29
Mrs. Sallie Peck Booker, wife of Dr. .James Edward Booker, passed away after a long illness, at bat home at Hampden-S\ .In••>•, Virginia, late Thursday afternoon, February 2:5, aged 74 years. Mrs. Booker was for several years Head of the Home at 8 Teachers College. Her gracious presence hen is still held in grateful memory by the hundreds of students who knew and loved her.
JARMAN HALL, the student building for which the students and alumnae are constantly working. It bears the name of the man whose great faith made its construction possible, Dr. Joseph L. Jarman
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THE ROTUNDA, Thursday, March 15, 1928 THE MEANING OF FOUNDERS DAY One day in the year is set aside in honor of Alma Mater—her birthday; to celebrate her foundation and to do her honor. This a time when all are given an opportunity of expressing their feeling towards the college and Bhowing what loyalty they possess. A time when former students and alumnae come home and renew their contact with friends here. Those who have the right kind of love and loyalty for their Alma Mater are glad to do what they can to help her in every posisble way. The greatest problem she has on her hands at this time is the debt on our Student Building; therefore, students and alumnae take Founders Day as the special time at which they make an effort to reduce this debt and to thus lighten her burden as much as they can. The Student Building cost more » than two hundred thousand dollars, j The State appropriated only fifty thousand—so it will be readily seen what a tremendous burden Dr. Jarman assumed in order that it might be built by the students as soon as possible. If he had waited until the funds were in hand the building would FRONT ENTRANCE as we see it today. never have materialized, but he built on his faith in his students, alumnae, A BOSTON-VIRGINIA ALUMNAE WITH US and friends, an dit is upto them to BREAKFAST FOR FOUNDERS DAY measure up to that faith. They are doing it, and every Founders Day is You have heard of the Boston Tea Margare Cousins, Prince George a day of rejoicing, of good fellowship Party, that occurred during the outRosalind Harrell, South Norfolk. and of substantial help to our presiburst of the outraged Colonists in Elva Hedly De La Barre, S. Norfolk dent in his efforts for the building Boston's historic past. Let me tell you that means so much to the students. Betty Edmunds, Charlotte C. H. of a Boston Breakfast Party, partiJennie M. Tabb Elizabeth Evans, South Boston. cipated in by several Virginias at the Alice Turbeville, Danville. recent N. E. A. meeting in Boston. Dorothy Truitt, Newport News. Ellen Pegmm, Petersburg. One of your absent faculty memFrances Volk, Newport News Mildred Lohr, Orange bers had the good fortune of being Cornelia Dickinson, Charlottesville Ann Smith, Staunton. included in the list of guests, and Mabel Grossclose, Dinwiddie. Mildred Watts, Norfolk. was in turn, as a Virginian with the Jessie Bennett, Danville. Mamie Daniel, Roanoke Rapids, N. other Virginians, hostess to no less a Corinne Rucker, Lynchburg. C. person than "Lindy's"' mother. SitClara Anthony, Danville. Mary Ruth Winn, Turbeville. ting not far away from her at the Annie Lee Barksdale, Turbeville. Polly Riddle, Norfolk. table one had the opportunity withKate Trent, Fredericksburg. Frances S. Goodson, Portsmouth out discourteous staring, to look often Emily Johnson, Fredericksburg. Louise Poindexter, Portsmouth. at the modest, small blue-eyed woman, Alma Smith, Richmond. Sue Roper, Portsmouth. who in her own perfect poise and Amanda Gray, Newport News Thelma Williams, Danville. serenity seems naturally the person Dora Lee Gray Peebles, Newport Inez Talley, Buffalo Springs. who has given to the famous colonel News. Elsie Mason, Lynchburg some of his own desirable qualities. She looks at the world as he does— straightforward and unafraid, and yet as one who almost shrinks from the notoriety that attends her wherever she goes. Her brief speech as she received the flowers that were given to her was only this—"Good morning, and I thaink you," for she is not any fonder of making speeches than is her renowned son. Had there been with us some of S. T. C.'s renowned singers we might have saluted her with "Carry Me Back to Old Virginia." If you WWlt to hear mure about Lindbergh and his gracious mother in Boston ask Dr. Jarman to finish the tale.
THE TRAINING SCHOOL—Here practice teaching is ailorded from kindergarten through a four year accredited high school.. This is another mark of fame on Dr. Jarman's record as president. Mary Darden, Blackstone Virginia Jordan, Emporia Jeannette Johnston, Emporia Louise Diuguid, Lynchburg. Harriet Foster, Danville Margaret C. Johnston, Portsmouth Gretchen Mayo, Portsmouth Grace George, Portsmouth Catherine Murdoch, Chester Ruth Jennings, South Boston Elizabeth Hargrave, Petersburg Annie Lee Winston, Nelson Anna Scott, Amelia Mrs. Martha G. Woodson, Rustburg Freida Crockin, Portsmouth Elizabeth Truitt, Birds Nest Gertrude Batte, Hopewell Anna Glenn Perry, Chase City Belle Atkins, Chase City Mrs. G. F. Seaborn, Norfolk Mrs. J .M. Early, New Hope. Judith S. Morehead, Richmond Madeline Forestal, Petersburg. Muriel Thompson, Princeton, N. J. Pearle W. Showalter, Roanoke. Lucille Barnett, Salem. Katherine Dashield, Norfolk. Chester Hulfton, Hickory. Katherine Wilkinson, Dinwiddie Imogen Whitescarver, Salem Katherine Hatch, Wakefield.
MESSAGES TO S .T. C. FROM NEW YORK FRIENDS
For several years it has been a custom at S. T. C. for the classes and organizations to give money on Founders Day for the payment of the Student Building as a token of their love for their Alma Mater. The sum of the gifts given this year is pleas ing, the amounts given by each being: Amount received on Founders Day, $2,242.50. From Students Senior Class $100.00 Junior Class $125.00 Sophomore Class $.300.00 Freshman Class $343.00 Student Govt. Associatn $100.00 Dramatic Club $200.00 Debating Club (pledge) $10.00 Monogram Club $15.00 Shenandoah Valley Club $5.00 Eastern Shore Club $12.00 French Circle $12.00 Cunningham Lit. Society $5.00 "Chi" $5.00 $1232.00 From Faculty Cash payments on pledges From Alumnae Class of 1926 (Degree) Class of 1927 (Degree) Alumnae Chapters Farmville Petersburg Dinwiddie Roanoke Rapids, N. C. Winston-Salem, N. C. Prince William Norfolk Portsmouth Staunton Roanoke Hopewell Winchester
|169.00 $20.00 $25.00 $200.00 $25.00 $17.00 $40.00 $12.00 $16.00 $25.00 $50.00 125.00 062.60 $10.00 $30.00 $556.50
From the Town American Legion Auxiliary Woman's Club Cash
$25.00 $25.00 $25.00
$75.00 Cash, and payments on pledges since Alumnae letter was mailed February 20 $158.50 Total reported on Founders Day 1627 $03,123.78 Paid during 1828 $9,883.39
Greetings from a member of the class of February 1897. Martha Kennerly My best wishes to S. T. ('. Bess Rush, '22 All's lovely and the goose hangs high HeleiM Nichols Instead of teaching this year I have a nuracry school one pupil my daughter Margaret ESlolte, age 4 months. Julia Cave West A heart warming experience to get together here in New York with all of the Farmville-ites. We've all decided to come hack. Florence Rohr Have you some news of interest? Send it in to The Rotunda!
FOUNDERS DAY FINANCIAL REPORT
JOAN O F ARC who marks the center of our reception hall and one of the centers from which the spirit of our Alma Mater radiates.
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$73,307.17 $2,282.50
Grand total to date
976,601.67
Ovid said: "To wish is of little account; to succeed you must earnest l\ desire; and this desire must shorten thy sleep." This does not mean worry. As a matter of fact worry has the opposite effect from that desired.— The Salemite
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DR. J. L. J ARM AN when he first took over the office as president of the College. PI KAPPA OMEGA HAS BANQUET
Peggy Ewing of R. M. W. C. was Polly Riddle, Mildred Lohr, Cornelia the week-end guest of Billy Booth. Dickinson, Katherine Hatch, Mabel • • • Grossclose, Elva Hedly De La Barre, Katherine Rhodes was at her home and Rosalind Harrell returned for the in Cartcrsville for the week-end. Pi Kappa Omega Founders Day ban• • • quet held in the Tea Room Friday Anne Ferree, "Red" Foster and night. Ann DefFenbaugh attended a dance in The banquet room was unusually Petersburg Saturday night. beautiful, colors of the society being • • • carried out in the bowls of roses and Mrs. John Batte was the guest of rose tapers in silver candle sticks her daughter, Louise, last week-end. which composed the decorations. • • • The favors were shoulder corsages Kathleen Sanford had her mother of roses and sweet peas which added another note of color to the occasion. as guest over the week-end.
MISS JENNIE M. TABB, our registrar and secretary to the president. A beautiful personality, an inspiration and an example. FOR YOU
GIFT TO LIBRARY
Jennie M. Tabb
The library has recently received a copy of Mrs. A .D. Whithurst's "The Legend of the Skeleton of the Cavern" a modern ballad which has the same quality of vividness found in "Jean DuPuy's" other narrative and lyric verse. The students of the college will be the more interested in the book because it was written by an alumna, Mollie DuPuy, and illustrated by Julia Alexander, another former student.
The following review of Miss Tabb's volume of verse, published by The Stratford Company, Boston, Mass., is taken from "St Mary's Chimes", the monthly publication of St. Mary's College, Notre Dame, Indiana, and will be of interest to her many friends among the alumnae. "You open this little book of verse, "For You," with respect for the associations which the author's name arouses, and with eagerness to see how the writting of Miss Tabb may resemble that of her illustrious uncle, the Reverend John B. Tabb. And after an hour or so you close the book with a glow of friendliness and happiness in your heart. For Miss Tabb's poetry is best described by that word "friendly." The poems cover a variety of subjects—subjects old yet ever—new, like home and friendship and nature and love—and all of them marked by simplicity and by an appeal which cannot fail to strike a responsive chord in the heart of the reader. The promise held out in the title of the volume is fulfilled. The poems are "for you—and for you and for you."
The Jongleurs at Hampden-Sydney are busy practising for the play "Outward Bound" which will be presented March 30 in the S. T. C. auditorium. Get your dates early, girls! Remember it's leap year.
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DR. DIEHL ADDRESSES PI KAPPA OMEGA The members of Pi Kappa Omega and their friends had the opportunity of hearing a very beautiful talk by Dr. Frederick Diehl at their annual open meeting Friday night. Dr. Diehl pointed out the fact that while scholarship in a very worthy aim it is not the only aim that students with a well rounded life must have. Scholarship with service is the aim of the society and it is the aim which the speaker said would give one earthly immortality and complete happiness. Dr. Diehl is himself such a scholar as he described as the ideal and his talk was an inspiration to his audience.
WISDOM When I have ceased to break my wings Against the faultiness of things And learn that compromises wait Behind each hardly opened gate, When I can look life in the eyes, Grown calm and very coldly wise, Life will have given me the truth, And taken in exchange my youth. —Sara Teasdale
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"Together" Humptj and Jeannette "Dawn of Tomorrow" Exams "The Song is Ended but the Melody Lingers On" Mid-Winter Dances try" Christian Royall "Tin Pan Parade" Hush to Breakfast "So Tired" S. T. C. at 7:15 a. m. My Girl Friend" H. S. C. a "Lei a Smile lie Your Umbrella" Lucille Graves ".lust a Memory" Freshman Days "Honey Moon Lane" Rec. Steps "Among My Souvenirs" Mayo Hiss "When My Heart Stood Still"—The week grades go home. •'(.ii! of My Dreams" Maty Taliaferro "My Blue Heaven" S. T. C. Ann P.: "I've an offer to go in the movie." Barbara W.: "Good, then I can see you without hearing you!" Deffenbangh: "These shoes certainly do cry when I walk." Shoffner: "No wonder, look what you've got in them."
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GILLIAMS A PART of State Teachers College in ruins from the fire. ly mansions" have been built. DIARY OF 1902 Continued from page 2
The ashes upon which "more state-
SKATING CONTEST, FRESHMAN VOLLEY A BIG SUCCESS HALL TOURNAMENT On Thursday afternoon at 3:.'50 o'clock there were many skaters in front of the school, ranging from children in the grades to the college girls. The Ilampden-Sydney boys were expected to enter the contest, but evidently they did not care to exhibit their talents as skaters, because not one of them appeared in any event. The skaters showed unusual ability in racing. However, the most outstanding winner for the grade children was Margaret Farrar. Jane Cotten proved to be the college's best skater—winning in three events. Although the rolling chair and crutches from the Infirmary were prepared for any unfortunates, it was found that such preparedness was entirely unnecessary for the professional skaters.
Symbols of all that is loyal and true." January 20, 1902 Mary Fairer: "I've got a wonderful I think the nicest thing has happenscheme for making money fast." ed, old dairy. That is something—that Nancy Denit: "Going to let me in is going to be nice has started. Reon it?" member the last Y. W. C. A. party Mary: "Absolutely. All you've got and the Cunningham Literary Soto do, is to glue it to the floor." ciety social? Well I'll tell you. You know we don't have anywhere for Yancy Brooking says she saw a socials and parties and big sessions, Scotchman open his pocketbook and etc. except the main reception hall— three moths flew out. and of course we can't really "jubilate" there. '"Twas in a restaurant they met, Those parties I just told you about Young Romeo and Juliet. were perfectly lovely and well planned And there he first got into debt but they were so crowded. Why we For Rome-od what Juli-et!" could hardly move and as for playing any games why we wouldn't even Margaret H.: "Are you the barber think of that. who cut my hair last time?" Some one, Particia Merriwether, I corners and in numerous stores this Barber: "No. I've only been here think, suggested that all the girls morning, diary. We've actually startsix months." ought to get together and raise money ed working for our building. You to erect a building to house all of the know, I'm so proud of us. We're never Alice Wiley says, well anyway Cle- student activities. She said it in a fit going to lose our faith and vision and opatra made a Mark for herself. of provoked anger against present above all, diary, we're going to coconditions and everyone scoffed at her operate. Rock-a-bye, senior, on the tree top, at first. But the more we thought March 6. 1927 As long as you study your grades about it the more possible and probDear old diary, once more after all will not drop, able the idea seemed to be. Before we these years I am going to confide in But if you stop digging your stand- left the party we had actually put the you, I went back to old S. N. S., now ing will fall roof on the building and had planned State Teachers College!, for Founders And down will come senior, diploma the furnishings. Everyone was think- Day. The Student Building, a monuand all. ing of how we could raise money and [ ment of faith, vision and cooperation —Denison Flamingo the nicest ways were suggested. I'll is complete! Patricia and I were contell you more later. [ducted through it by Dr. Jarman himFrances Thornton: "What's an opFebruary 16, 1902 self. You don't know how far it came eretta?" Oh dear! I'm so excited. We've told above our highest hopes and fondest Elix. Turner: "Don't be dumb—it's our plan to Dr. Jarman and we are dreams. The lounge is lovely! and our a girl who works for the telephone phased that he favors it—in fact— Y. W. C. A. and Student Council company." he has had that particular bee in his rooms and sorority rooms are simply bonnet for some time and was only wonderful, so beautifully furnished, Judge: "What's your name?" waiting for an opportunity to spring ; and in such excellent taste. The Alum.Man: "Smith." it on us. That's one time we got nae are proud of it and equally proud Judge: "Your occupation?" ahead of "J. L. J." of the students there now because Han: "Locksmith." March 3, 1902 they show that same fine spirit of Judge: "Lock Smith up." "Ribbons—ribbons who'll buy our faith, love, vision and cooperation ribbons?" Oh yes we're really selling which, with Dr. Jarman's ceaseless 0 0 them to make money for our Student energy and great dreams, will make This space is dedicated to Building—"Why, haven't you heard |S. T. C. a truly outstanding college. Philip about?"—"If you want to help us 0 0 please buy one of these pretty red The glee club championship of the Jane Cotten: "Philip who?" ribbons to wear on your coat and you | South was won by Furman Univeristy Nelms: "Philip Space, silly!" can pay us anything from 10c up for'at the meet held at Greenville, S. C. it—Oh, thank you sir." (in a whisper The winners were judged the best Leonard: "This is an 'Among My aside) "Oh, Marge! he gave me a dol- from five different southern stale , Souvenirs' dinner." lar for that one!" and will go to New York to compete Archer "Whatdaya mean?" "Ribbons, ribbons!" All the above in the National intercollegiate glee Leonard: "There's nothing left for so-called conversation is one you club championship.— The Virginia me. would have heard on many street j Tech.
The Grays defeated the Golds last Tuesday afternoon bringing the Freshman volley ball tournament to an end. The Freshmen out for volleyball divided into eight teams at the beginning of the season and began running off a tournament so that each one might have better practices. Last week the tournament was narrowed down to a contest between the Grays and Golds and after a fast exciting game the Grays came out victorious. From these eight teams the Freshman Class team is to be chosen. The line-up is as follows: Grays Golds G. McCall (capt.) M. Seaborn (capt.) M. Steed E. Simpson D. Thornhill K. Forrest V. Whitfield E. Peak L. Beard V. Slegbeurse D. Roundtree B. Schuler M. March L. Duxter L. Wyatt M. Logarts W. Savage L. Norward Number of games won: Grey 1st place 13 Gold, 2nd place 10 White 9 Black 8 Orange 7 Brown 7 Yellow 7 Blue 5
NEW YORK CELEBRATES FOUNDERS DA Y Continued from page H Sue Brown Cook Ada Bierbower Carrie Brown Taliaferro Mrs. Agnes McLave Rackett Mrs. Julia Cave West Mrs. Julia Chamberlin Fowler Others besides Mrs. Taliaferro who regretted that they could not be present were: Flementine Pierce Lucy Warburton Henrietta King Mrs. Nellie Hurd Maynard Mrs. S. W. Blach (Miss Vickroy) Mrs. Robert Kerlin Miss Amelia McLester When the relentless clock brought the reunion to a close, the general sentiment was, "Let's do it again."
FOR EATS OF ALL KINDS
At the Eaco Theatre Week March 19—24. MON.—Mae Busch and Ward Crane in "The Beauty Shoppers." A highly amusing and entertaining comedy drama depicting in bold outline the ways and means employed by the fair sex to keep their slender figures and good looks for those who are ever seeking beauty. Also Pathe news and a comedy. Matinee at 4 o'clock. TUES.—Tim McCoy and Claire Windsor in "Foreign Devils," from the famous Peter B. Kune story. If good, honest thrills are what you're hungry for, here's your meat! Redblooded melodrama, charming romance, Tim McCoy as a riding, fighting, loving Yankee hero in the exciting days of the Boxer uprising. Also a new serial, "The Return of the Riddle Rider" starts. Comedy too. Matinee at 4 o'clock. WED. and THURS.—Ramon Novarro and Norma Shearer in the super Special production, "The Student Prince." Here is the most glorious romanec of the stage brought to the screen in a truly magnificent production. The brilliant, touching story of the Prince who loved a maid. The romantic sensation of years! This picture has been showing at $2.00 admission prices. With it we show a comedy and a one reel feature in beautiful colors. Matinees at 4 o'clock. FRI. and SAT.—Matinees only, we show Lew Cody and Aileen Pringle in "Wickedness Preferred." He was A writer of South Sea romances, but when he tried to make love according to his own formula, the results were disastrous and gorgeously comic. You'll roar every second of this matrimonial laugh special. Also comedy. FRI. and SAT.—Nights only, we show the Super Special production, "Beau Sabreur," the great sequel to "Beau Geste." A Paramount picture, enacted by a great cast. Bristling action. Flaming love. Roaring fun. Filmed on the same sweeping scale as "Beau Gesse." With this picture as an added attraction, we show "The Lady of Victories," starring Agnes Ayres, all done in beautiful colors. Also comedy. Admission to S. T. C. girls, Monday and Tuesday and Saturday Matinee, 25 cents; Wednesday, Thursday and Friday and Saturday, 36c.
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