Rotunda vol 8, no 21 march 15, 1928

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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.


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