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Volume VII LaGrange. Georgia, October, 1927 Number 1

THE QUADANGLE STAFF NEEDS

CO-OPERATION (Pep Meeting For The

"QiBdrangle")

A meeting was heid Saturday night, September 24, in the Prayer Hall for the purpose of arousing interest in and enthus- iasm for the 1928 "Quadrangle." If any student of LaGrange Col- had been asked, "Do you want an annual, and is LaGrange Collegel

going to have one this year?", before this meeting she would probably have answered, "Of coure we want an annual, and I think we are going to have one. The staff was elected last spring."

The purpose of this meeting was to show the student body that the staff can't get out an annual by itself, that the co-operation of organization and each individual student is needed to make the "Quadrangle" a success. The following talks were given:

"Why LaGrange Needs An An- nual" Lucile Cass'els, advertising manager.

"What an Annual Will Mean to You As An Individual," Lura Lifsey, Club and Feature editor.

"How We Can Have An An- nual Successfully," Mary Hays, business manager.

"The Challenge for Co-operation." Claire Hill, literary editor.

All the talks were good and straight from the heart. Mary Hays used the name of Our An- nual, "The Quadrangle," is giving ten traits we should all have to make the annual a success: Q— quickness in response, U—unity of aim, A—apt co-operation, D— duty, Pi—reliability, A—ability, N—never dying interest, G— grit, L—loyalty, E—encourage- ment.

We hope that after hearing these splendid talks if any La- Grange College student is asked

above question that is: "Do yOU want an annual, and is La- Grange College going to have one this year?", she will answer with a ring in her voice, "You bet we want an annual, and we are cer- tainly going to have one, and one that we can all be proud of! The staff is going to put its best into the 1928 "Quadrangle," and we

ceady to aid the staff at any- time! We are beginning work right away!"

If every student shows that spirit, the L928 'l.aadrangle" will go over the top with a bang! Come on girls, lets give three rahs for the L928 -Quadrangle"! Rah! Rah! Rahl Q-U-A-D- R-A-N-G-L-E.

Sally Roberts: "Do you know anything about the sun's mo- tions?"

Betty Steed: "Sure. I stayed awake one entire night trying to figure it out, and finally the whole thing dawned on me.'"

ART EXHIBIT AT THE COLLEGE

A number of fine oil paintings from the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts are being exhibited here. The pictures were pro- cured through the assistance of the Federation of Fine Federa- tion of Fine Arts of which Miss Roberta Black, art instructor of the college, is a member. The Pennsylvania Academy is the oldest Art school in America and perhaps the best and the college is indeed fortunate in obtaining this number of it's paintings for exhibition.

Two New Members Added To Faculty There have been only two new

additions to the faculty of La- Grange College this year. Miss Frances Creighton comes to have charge of the Education Depart- ment and Miss Marguerite cousins, Director of Expression and Physical Education.

Miss Creighton is from South Carolina, and has an A. B. De-

from ' >ps College, Rock Hill, S. C. 4er's De-

nsity of South Carolina, O . bia, S. C, and is a graduate abody Col- lege and Colur.;< niversity. She has also cor ted nine hours >ctor's De- gree.

om Decatur, Ga., and has an A. B. Degree from Agnes Scott College, De- catur, Ga., and is a graduate of Columbia University, New York.

A few other faculty members were studying this summer. Miss Rita Victoria Brenan studied in Paris and Miss Alberta Ross studied at the University of Chi- cago.

The old members of the faculty who are with us again this year are: W. E. Thompson, A. B., President; E. A. Bailey, A. B., A. M„ Professor of Mathematics and Dean and Registrar; Roberta Ross, Ph. B., A. M., Profess< History; Maidee Smith, A. B., Professor of Bible and Religious Education; Hallie Claire Smith, A. B., A. M., Professor of Latin; Maude Helen Duncan, A. B., A. M., Professor of French and Spanish; Helen Hariett Sails, A. M., Professor of English; Vera Millsaps, B. S., A. M., Professor of Science; Roberta Black, Direc- tor of Art; Cornelia Brownlee, Dirctor of Music and Teacher of Piano; Rosa Muller, Teacher of Piano; Rita Victoria Brenan, Teacher of Voice; Beva McMillan, Teacher of Violin; Carrie Fall Benson, Librarian; ;Ora Martyn Abbott, A. B., Secretary; Valena J. Youngblood, Dietitian; Julia Simms, Infirmarian; and Carmel Glass, Manager of Book Shop and PostOoff ice.

OPENING EVENTS AT LAGRANGE

(Arrival of Students, Opening Exercises)

I was one among the many excited spectators who met the train on the night of September 14 for the purpose of welcoming the college girls. Our excite- ment was growing and our curi- osity rising as we gathered at the station to await the train. "How many will come?" "What will they look like?" "Will Mary come back?" "I'll be so glad to see Sara!" were a few of the many exclamations heard.

What joy there was when the whistle of the approaching train was heard. In only a few seconds the train had sped around the curve nd was making its stop. Out stepped girls by two's by three's, and some by fours'. The sounds of laughter, chatter, and surprising exclamations filled the air. The old girls were busy hugging, kissing, and exchanging summer experiences with each other while the new girls, and

toed silently by gazing with awe upon the galla event and wondering what in this world it could all mean.

Old girls, and new girls, too, were soon put in cars and rushed up on the hill as if sent by "special delivery." The many things that happened that night would be impossible to list, but we may well know that all-night- conversations must have been carried on by former students, and many unavoidable tears shed by the new giiis, as well as settling thac qui jtion which had haunted then; all the summer, "What will ,nmate look like?"

The arranging of schedules, which in many cases is a very trying ordeal, unpacking of trunks, and the first trip down town, together with sighs caused from such dreadfully hot weath- er, made Thursday, the fifteenth, a full day.

On Fri g, September 16, the ninetv-sixth session of LaGrange College began. The opening exercises were held in the College Chapel and were at- tended by a large number of visitors as well as by students. President W. E. Thompson pre- sided and made a short talk. Miss Tommie Martin, of La- Grange, in behalf of the Alum- nae, gave the welcome to the students. In her address she told of the love and interest that the alumnae had in the LaGrange College students and extended to each one a mosty hearty welcome. Miss Mary Frances Wig- gins, president of Student Gov- ernment, also gave a welcome to the students. Ministers of the various churches in town were present for the opening; also other prominent visitors and friends were present.

During the rest of the day classes met.

Y. W. t. A. RECEPTION FOR FRESHMEN

The first of the student social affairs on the hill was the Y. W. C. A. reception, Saturday evening, the 17th. The members of the Cabinet received the guests in the college parlors.

Prom cards were distributed and ten proms were enjoyed. These served as valuable "get- acquainted" aids. During the proms punch and ice cream were served.

At the close of the evening everyone, having gained new friends, felt more at home. All declared the evening a success in every way, and the Y. W. delightful as hostess.

EPWORTH LEAGUE RECEPTION FOR

COLLEGE GIRLS

Welcome To The Freshmen to L C.

It is always a unique pleasure to welcome the freshmen to La- Grange College. We can never seem to wait to bcome acquainted with you and it is our greatest desire to make you feel welcome to your new home.

It is quite true s< up- times get busy and forget that we are due the freshmen at leas'; some of our time, you will please excuse our neglience, and just remember that we do love you and are interested in your welfare.

We want the freshmen to feel their importance, so to speak. You are important, and without you our college would not be complete.

Already the freshman class has shown ability. We love to see you happy and enthusiastic.

Don't get home sick and dis- couraged. Our family is too large for you to become lonesome and blue. Be happy with us and become one of us.

Speaking in behalf of the up- perclassmen— We are glad to welcome you freshmen, and we wish you a happy and successful year.

THE BIG CIRCUS PARADE

i One of the most delightful welcomes given to the L. C. girls this year, was the reception given by the Epworth League of the First Methodist church, Friday evening, September 16.

Under the direction of Miss Lola Liddell there was "something doing" every minute from the time the girls arrived to find a large number of young men assembled on the brightly light- ed church lawn until their de- parture.

The first thing on the program was a "get acquainted game," which was played to the music of a splendid orchestra.

Impromptu stunts came next: "The Human Ford," presented by those having birthdays in the Spring and Fall, won first place. A mock wedding, a railroad comedy, and a "Honey-Moon Race," further addde to the fun.

During the course of the evening delicious punch and sand- w iches were served.

When the time came to sing "Good-night Ladies," every girl was eager to join in the chorus of "We've had a wonderlul time, Epworth Li '.nd then add with Mr. Jenkins, ''we didn't know there were r.any boys in LaGrange."

OPEN HOUSE

A lean,—a hop—a jump and fast running—a sound of the circus wagon—muffled shouts of excited children—glimpses of crowded uptown streets—at last the distance from college to town is covered! And the LaGrange girls find themselves there—in the 'midst of the white faced clowns, lazy slow-moving ele- phants, camels, caged lions, tigers, zebras, the big fat hand- master with his hand playing the popular "Circus-music," the In- dians and red balloons—At the circus parade. Yes, the college girls went to Mr. Sparks' Circus parade!

ening events of LaGrange Col- lege, but with one hundred boarding students and thirty- eight town girls the expectations are that dear old L. C. will have the most successful year in its

These are only part of the op-history.

On Thursday evening, Septem- ber 29, the young men of La- Grange, in a body, paid their annual visit to the girls on the hill.

The college parlors and the quadrangle, well fortified with lights were open to receive these young swains.

At the door ready to greet them, the young men found Car- olyn McLendon and Catherine In- Igram, who received their hats. I They then proceeded to the re- ceiving line, composed of Evelyn Powell, Margaret Edmondson, Elizabeth Holliday and Elizabeth Cheathem. These girls turned them over to the entertainment committee, Claire Hill, Lura Lif- sey, Eloise White, Lucile Cassels, Mildred Stipe and Elizabeth

j Dozier. On these girls rested the responsibility of introducing

!them to the college contingent of j the hill, who moved about attired !in dresses of the various colors | of the rainbow. Then there was chattering and more chattering interrupted only by trips to the punch bowls, which were pre- sided by, .Manita Hall, Sara King, Lilly Kvans, Louise Scoggins, Elizabeth Reeves and Rosalie Kamper.

During the evening a delightful musical program was render- ed after which ice cream and cakes were served. Miss Hallie, Miss Ross and Miss Cousins help- ed to pass the evening delight- fully and too soon the hour of de- parture came and it was "Good- bye until we meet again."

LaGrange College THE SCROLL October, 1927

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red at Postoffice at LaGrange, Ga., as second class mail matter Januarv 29, 1922, under the Act of March 3, 1879.

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EDITORIAL STAFF Mary easley Editor-in-Chief Frances Jackson Adv. Mgr. Willie Mac Mangham.Asst. Adv. Mgr. Mary Iiadford Bus. Mgr. Lucrete Adams Circulation Mgr. Carolyn McLendon Joke Editor Sarah Barett Proof Reader Catherine Chesnutt Ex. Editor Katherine Wheeler — Alumnae Editor Mary Frances Wiggins, Elizabeth Cheatham. Manita Hall, Louise Leslie, Claire Hill.

College Directory Class Presidents:— Senior Claire Hill Junior Elizabeth Halliday Sophomore Frances Jackson

Organizations Y. W. C. A. Frances Matthews Student Body _ Mary Frances Wiggins Athletic Ass'n Lucile Cassels Quill Drivers Mary Teasley ForumofDem. Elizabeth Cheatham

WELCOME! FRESHMEN

Although you have been offi- cially welcomed to LaGrange the Scroll wishes to say that we are glad to have you as students and associates. We congratulate you upon cloosing LaGrange for your Alma Mater.

Among your classmates you will find two extremes—The "bookworm" type of student, who ties herself to her books alone, gets no education, but soon becomes bookish, impractical, and unpopular. The purely "social" type is to be pitied, for the valuable time and golden oppor- tunities which she casts aside can never be regained.

Harken to your elders and choose the mean. Put your studies first; and that for three reasons: First, you will have a better time in college. Hard work is a necessary background for the enjoyment of everything else. Second, after the first three months you will stand better with your fellows. At first there will appear to be cheaper roads to distinction, but their cheapness is soon discovered. Third, your future career de- pends upon it. Your records will be consulted in years to come, but you are making a more per- manent record than that upon the college books. You are writ- ing in the nerve-cells and films of your brain habits—habits which will be beneficial or detri- mental.

Having put study first, college is a close second, for college is a world created for the express purpose of your- development and enjoyment. You little dream how rich and varied are its fruits. So plant your best seeds in this new world, cultivate them, carefully watch them, and in four years—1931—you will reap a rich and bountiful harvest.

LaGrange is a small college. You can gain from such colleges much that would not be obtained in a large one; for the safety of the future, the purity of learn- ing, and the efficiency of teaching are all intimately bound up with the small educational unit. So—Give to LaGrange the best you have and the best will come back to you.

we are all resolved to do our best —for the Y. W. C. A., the Stud- ent Government, the Forum of Democracy, the Quadrangle, the Scroll, and every other organization on the Hill.

THE JUNIOR CLASS

QUADRANGLE STAFF We Quill Drivers are willing

and ready to do our best and to help you put over an annual of which we shall be proud. We watch what you do with eager eyes—eyes of intense interest in the work you are undertaking. The Scroll, through us, is going to boost the annual in every issue by giving you all the space that you need in our monthly publica- tions.

'TIS EVER THUS

An editor sat in his easy chair In his easy chair sat he.

And all of the office smiled upon The sight of his industry.

The sight of his industry.

Now bring me my pipe, and bring men my pen,

And bring me my handy rule. I'll teach you to measure the Mss.

As taught by the modern school.

As taught by the modern school.

Did someone call us Sopho- mores? Well, we shall forgive you for such an error this time; but remember from now until next June—we are Juniors. It was a great delight to see the old girls again and to meet our freshmen sisters. Also we are glad to welcome the new Juniors into our

j class. They are Kate Smithwick, Sylvia Bond, Mary Lou Lynn, Ruby Hughes, and Virginia Smith. We miss our Senior sisters of last year, and we are sor- ry that all of our class did not re- turn to L. C. this fall.

At the first Junior meeting of- ficers were elected for this year: president, Eloise White of Chip- ley; vice president, Virginia Pugh, of Lumpkin; secretary and treasurer, Sara Barrett, of Win- der; representative on the athletic council, Rosalie Kamper, of Decatur; Scroll reporter, Ruth Hill, of Devereux. Miss Mar- guerite Cousins has agreed to be our sponsor, and we know that we have one of the best sponsors on the "Hill."

We are making plans to stand by the Quadrangle staff, and we are hoping to do many interest- ing things this year.

FOR WE ARE SENIORS!

laughed and laughed if you had seen them.

Monday afternoon the Sophs took the f reshies to town arrayed in the most poisonous costumes you have ever seen, my dear. Ac- tually, they were so comical! They had to perform various stunts before a huge crowd right out on the town square.

But my dear, the most pervert- ed thing of all! We had to stop before our alloted time was up and we didn't get to give them their proverbial spanking. I could gargle buttermilk, if you know what I mean. Actually!

VACATION"

This one is too long, and this is too short,

And this one is typed in blue. This has a new name, and this is

too old, Not one of the lot will do.

Not one of the lot will do.

No need to wade through them, nor weigh them with care,

Just give them a sweep of the eye

Then fold in a neat little not of regret.

And send to the sweet by and by.

And send to the sweet by and by.

But I've got to have something to fill up the page.

Just toss up the pile in the air. I'll grab as they come down, no

matter what comes, In that way I'll treat them all

fair. In that way I'll treat them

all fail. —Writer's Digest.

APPLIED TECHNIQUE

WELCOME! OLD GIRLS

.' It is hardly necessary to say that we are glad to see you back. We are always glad to greet old friends and classmates. We all had different reasons for coming back to LaGrange. but we are united in our aim to make this year the best: and, to do that,

Books on "structure" and on "technique,"

Best authorities on "plot," Found what was a proper "set-

ting," And found also what was not;

Then I wrote a brand-new story And i-e-touched it with care,

Putting in a lot of "color," (For the heroine's eyes and

hair); For "heart interest," I added

Sunshine and a purling stream, A red-blooded handsome hero,

Ideal of a maiden's dream, To give "action" then a villian,

Black-browed and sullen, as per Hoyle,

With deep-dyed and evil schem- ing,

Tangled matters in a coil; Came "suspense" and then our

hero "Climaxed" the rescue of the

maid, And the villain got his deserts

When "denouement" was made—

When "conclusion swift was writ- ten,

I sent (telling o'er my deeds) My story—after a fortnight—

"Thanks, but it does not meet our needs."

—Blanche Cason Naylor. —Writers Digest.

What do those people who are not fortunate enough to be Sen- iors have to live for anyhow ? Oh yes! They're just living for the day when they will be Seniors arent they? 'And you can take it from the twenty nine Seniors of '28 that its worth waiting for.

Just think, we've been Seniors fourteen whole days and nights —and just think of the thous- ands of minutes and seconds those days include—and each second holds a dignified thrill for each dignified member of our dignified class.

Does everybody know that Miss Hallie Smith is our Sponsor this year? But of coure thats just good proof of our wisdom. And with Claire Hill, president; Lura Lifsey, vice president; Wil- ma Hunter, secretary; and Mary Teasley, treasurer how in the world can we help being the best Senior class ever!

Wonder if all the other classes on the Hill are half as thrilled over our Annual as we are. We're going to put out the very best one yet, aren't we Freshman, Sophs, and Juniors? Our Stunt night efforts were for the Annual —as most all our efforts are—

—And we're not through yet either!—Just beginning — So we'll see you again 'fore long.

FRESHMAN INITIATION

Vacation! A word cherished in the heart of all girls in college beginning with the freshman year, and a word of such magic that its mere mention conjures up a multitude of cherished mem- ores that are priceless—even in later years.

Of course all L. C. girls had a perfectly glorious vacation: (by the way, they are all studious, hardworking, and conscientious thereby deserving one.) And the first week of school, in spite of being designated as one of reg- istration and readjustment, is in truth more or less of varying ac- counts of vacation. You hear such expressions as are custo- mary.

One girl comes with an account of the pei-fectly grand rush she had visiting a rich aunt; the blonde girl with oh! such soulful eyes, and what a perfect lover! So romantic that even the des- cription brought indiscriminate fiutterings of hearts, and perhaps just a little envy. After a lengthy account of the attentions of the blond one, of wonderful dances, moonlight boat rides, and other such thrilling scenes, and of how he vowed, swore, and declared he could not live without her—came the sad story that a week after they parted, she received an an- nouncement of his wedding!

But of such was not all the va- cations learned about.

The L. C. girls who went to Blue Ridge surely must have had the best time anybody ever had. And with all the pleasure they learned so many helpful interest- ing things that they stored away in their memories to share this fall with us who had not been so fortunate.

Of course every girl thinks that this vacation was for beyond anything she ever experienced in happiness and pleasure, and she is settling down willingly to work hard and help the time fly until another vacation just as wonderful.

other than that peculiar to Freshmen—homsickness.

Laugh not, oh, dignified Sen- ior, esteemed Junior and wise old "Soph" when you see a teary- eyed, indigo-blue. The girl pen- ning many a folder, which will go home to "them" or to "him; for there was a time—and not so far back that the weary-with-work and gray-with-age Senior is un- able to recollect—when you, too, increased the poor R. F. D. man's pack with your epistles and when you would have gladly taken the last penny out of the china pig bank to call mama over long distance.

Go to it, Freshmen, write your letters home, (a correspondence course is a good thing at college), cry hard that first rainy Sunday or two and then when you've squeezed out the last tear say, "I'm a full-fledged college girl," for thats the initiating step: long begging missives and a few salt tears blotting out a word here and there. Don't go off in the corner because you are afraid some one will see you weep; for there's not a girl who hasn't had the same experience. She can't say a word, unless its a sympa- thetic one.

So take heart, Freshmen! Sophomore week cant last for- ever, nor can your tears flow continuously. You may say now. "Ain't it a dog's life" but there's not a girl—and you'll not be an exception either—who does not cherish every one of those early college memories and who isn't proud to say, "I was a Freshman once."

CLAIRE HILL.

(With Apologies to Loyd Mayer) My dear, would you believe it!

We've been- having the most perfectly thrilling time lately. I mean there has actually been ex- citement here.. The whole college has been fairly creeping with intrigues and dark plots. We've been paviing the most lugubrious freshman initiation, if you know what I mean. Sun- day all the miserable little under- lings had to wear awful green dresses to church and they did look so fresh, if you get what I mean. And to see them sitting all together in church would have made you roll over and butter yourself with mirth.

And my dear, feature this if you can. Monday morning at day bust, as the poet would say, the Sophs aroused the little sil- lies and made them go places and do things. I mean they did everything from crawling to drinking a toast to the lordly Sophs. And you would have

ON THE HILL

Mildred Stipe went with Miss Cousins, through the country, to Decatur, Ga., where they spent the week-end.

Miss Fannie Belle Adams was the guest this week-end of her sister, Sylvia Adams.

Elizabeth Cheatham had as her guest for the week-end, her father, Mr. L. B. Cheatham.

Several parents visited their Freshmen daughters Sunday and Sunday afternoon.

THE HOMESICKFRESHMAN

Dr. W. W. Rutland

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I Where the College i

Girls Eat

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About this time of the year— along with hay fever and other fall sicknesses, the college hill usually has a distressing epidem- ic of nostalgia. We have noticed that this disease is particularly attracted to young, green, life. Speaking less in the terms of the biologist and Seniors, and more in terms which you and I will understand—this disease is none

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SENIOR STUNT NIGHT

Senior stunt night, the first of several programs to be given for the benefit of the Annual, began with a laugh, continued, and end- ed that way. The characters in the burlesque "The Lamp Went Out" acted their parts well. Miss Lura Lifsey read the story while the action went on silently. The dramatics personae were Miss Georgia Knox, the young lady; Miss Hattie McDougal, her mother; Miss Mary Hays, the rejected suitor; and Miss Violet Hamp- ton, the successful suitor.

The next stunt was a scene in a restaurant. A typically dress- ed young Englishman, handsome but dumb, carried on a lengthy conversation with the waitress who was beautiful and pert. Miss Elizabeth Halliday played the part of the Englishman, and Miss Evelyn Powell the part of the waitress.

The program closed with a view of a tourist coach. Many varied types of people were on this train: Mr. and Mrs. Hicks from Hickville, the bride and groom blissfully unaware of everyone else, the foreigners with their outlandish dress and language, the children who pes- tered everyone, the man who snored, the husband-hunter, the young man with whom babies are left, the conductor, the butcher- boy, and the Salvation Army las- sie who went through the train asking for money. Misses Wilma Coleman and Frances Doughman were Mr. and Mrs. Hicks; Misses Elizabeth Cheatham and Frances Matthews palyed the parts of the bride and groom; Misses Willie Mae Mangham and Sarah Leon- ard were the foreigners; Misses Carolyn McClendon and Cather- ine Ingram were the children; Miss Mary Teasley the man who snored; Miss Elizabeth Halliday, the man with whom babies are left; Miss Violet Hampton, the conductor; Miss Katherine Wheeler, the butcher-boy; Miss Mary Radford, the Salvation Army girl.

Y. W. C. A. CORNER

to personal association with others from many colleges and universities of the South and East. Mary Radford, Katherine Wheeler, Lucile Cassels, Frances Matthews, and Virginia Pugh were delegates to the Y. W. C. A. conference. The inspiration gained from contact with splendid leaders and other students is to be not only personal but is also to forward interest in the Y and its work on our Campus, as the "spirit of Blue Ridge" is spread by these in their infectious en- thusiasm and delightful memories of the conference.

DRAMATIC CLUB

The stage is set. The curtain drawn. LaGrange College pre- sents "The Curtain-Raisers."

Cast Director — Miss Margarite

Cousins. President—Miss Lura Lifsey. Vice-President—Miss Frances

Doughman. Secretary—Miss Manita Hall. Treasurer—Miss Lois Parker. Reoprter for Scroll—Miss Mil-

dred Stipe.

The formal try-outs for new members will be held October 4, 1927 at 4:30 in College Audito- rium.

STUDENT GOVERNMENT

The Y. W. C. A. welcomes you, one and all, to a new year's work, fun, and happiness on the Hill. To the new girls an especial welcome is extended and former students are gladly welcomed again. May we have a most successful year together!

On Wednesday afternoon, Sep- tember 14, the Y. W. served punch on the Quadrangle to the stundents and faculty members who had arrived.

A reception was given to the students on the evening of Sep- tember 17th. Proms were enjoyed, during which punch and ice cream were served.

Miss Maidee led our first Sun- day night vesper service. Her talk was inspirational and thought provoking as to aims for the year, and life, in general.

Mr. Bailey spoke at the vesper service Sunday, the 25th, giving a challenging message in his usual earnest and direct manner.

During the week, September 26-October 1, Blue Ridge week was observed. Each evening at vespers some phase of the Blue Ridge activilites was presented | by one of our girls who went to' Blue Ridge this summer. The programs were varied, very in- teresting and instructive. We were fortunate indeed to have so large a delegation, this year. Ruth Hill and Mary Hays were members of the Blue Ridge work- ing staff, an experience leading

Student Government is not concerned solely with the conduct of students; it should be, proper- ly speaking, an organization aid- ing the proper development of students mentally and spiritually as well. The Y. W. C. A. and the Forum of Democracy are more or less specialized organizations for the purpose of the spiritual and mental development mentioned, though of course there is an overlapping of aim and achieve- ment. Student Government com- bines these purposes.

Noble thought should bear fruit in noble action—all the fac- ulties of the students must be alive to meet this challenge which is the guiding principle of Student Government. It requires intellect and judgment and a sense of fairness and regard for the "other fellow' to make a good citizen in the community of Stu- dent Self-Government. Rules there must be just as the United States has its Constitution, but as the Honor System grows in conception and practice, these rules will become more general.

And what is this Honor Sys- tem? "Honor," in its general sense, is hard to define exactly; it is a variable term and subject to much fluctuation. "But honor as simple, straightforward hon- esty, the refusal to do anything underhanded—not to lie, not to cheat, not to steal—" is a plain virtue that should be closely link- ed with that sentiment of fair play and the square deal. All students at the beginning of the year are requested to sign a pledge requiring certain things of them. This does not imply doubt in the student; it is a formal way of pledging one to the Honor System. In this pledge, students are required to report any infractions of rales that come to their knowledge. Around this provision center stormy dis- cussions. People are constantly raising objections to tale-bear- ing, or "squealing." Those words should be reserved to designate the reporting of a strictly personal or man-to-man affair. If, for example, a householder de- tects an incendiary in the act of setting fire to a building, surely there would be no moral turpi-

tude in his reporting the man to the proper authorities. But if the man is done some personal injury by another, he would be considered a coward if he did not show his disapproval or seek red- ress in some personal or private way, without calling in the aid of others. So it is in the smaller sphere of our university life. Just as the incendiary threatens the best interests of society, so the Student who cheats polutes the fair name of our college and threatens to undermine the very foundation upon which its student life is built. "Viewed in its complete context, student reporting of cases of dishonesty" or "violations of the pledge," so far from being condemned as an approbions act, is considered an absolute duty, and therefore a meritorious act."

A FRESHMAN'S FIRST IM- PRESSION OF LAGRANGE

COLLEGE

As the Seminole sped on to- ward LaGrange, my mind was filled with thoughts of college. Just what would it be like? I thought I knew. All the women I had ever known from LaGrange had just praised it to the sky. Would I love it as they do ?

At last we reached our destina- tion. I was met at the station by two girls who took me up to the college. As the car climbed the steep, circling drive-way, I had an indescribable sinking feel- ing but it soon disappeared as I saw the beautiful campus and stately old buildings. How wonderful everything was! E had never dreamed that it could be so pretty.

Scattered over the large, gras- sy campus were girls giggling, whispering and laughing. Any one could tell that they were re- lating experiences of a most romantic summer.

I had no trouble finding my room. Silently I put my hand on the knob, turned it, and softly pushed the door open. What a room! Yes, it was clean, but how large and empty! As I star- ed at it the walls seemed to stretch and I felt engulfed in space. How I longed to be at home with those who knew me and loved me. My heart sank. I suddenly realized that I knew no one. I was alone in a new world among strange people.

But I didn't feel that way long. Never have I seen such a friend- ly, enthusiastic, lovable crowd of girls. They are always ready to share your many joys and few sorrows, too. 1 find LaGrange to be a fulfillment of dreams—a place to learn girls and things. It stands for the best in everyone. I will always remember the last- ing friendships and hallowed as- sociations connected with our college.

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Nell Childs is teaching in Arl- ington, Ga.

Hettie Dunn is teaching His- tory and French in the high school at Chatsworth, Ga.

Mary Floyd has a position in the school at Trenton, Fla.

Grace Gibson is in the Pied- mont Sanitarium studying to be a dietition.

Josephine Glenn has the do- mestic science department in the high school at Fairfax, Ala.

Hortense Hughes is teaching in Bolton, Ga., her home town.

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Ruth Strain is teaching in one of the Grammar schools of her home town, Dalton, Ga.

Sara Swanson is teaching in Fairburn, Ga., her home town.

Frances Woodside is taking a business course at the Draughn Business College in Atlanta.

Margaret Yarbrough has a place in G. M. C. in Milledegville, Ga.

Annie Smith is teaching at Lithonia, Ga.

Polly Smith is music teacher in the High School at Warring- ton, Ga.

Isabelle Davis is at home in Rome, Ga.

Mabel White teaches music at Shawmut, Ala.

Elizabeth Hodges is at home in Cyrene, Ga.

ATHLETIC NEWS

"So Jack has been injured and is coming home from college ?"

"Yes, he sprained his ukulele finger."

Dorothy Neil: "I'm in love and I am loved."

Eleanor Simpson: "Then you must be perfectly happy."

Dorothy Neil: "But it isn't the same man!"

Cannibal mother, looking at fond offspring and then at empty kettle: "Naughty Baby! Ate up all the missionary."

Begin Mary had a wad of gum,

She chewed it long and slow, And everywhere that Mary went,

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Which was against the rule, The professor took the gum away

And chewed it after school. End.

THE SENIORS OF '27

Clara Arwood is teaching in Fort Mill, S. C, her former home.

Myrtle Cannon has the Ex-

The Athletic Association held its first meeting Wednesday night, September 20th. In or- der that the entire association could be familiar with the members of the Athletic Council, they were introduced as follows: Miss Margaurete Cousins, Athletic Di- rector ; Lucile Cassels, President;

Frances Doughman, Vice Presi- dent; Julia Teasley, Secretary; Wilma Coleman, Treasurer; Bar- bara Jones, Sophomore representative; Rosalie Kamper, Junior representative; Violet Hampton, Senior representative; and Ger- trude Mitchelle, Special representative.

The Athletic plan for the entire year was presented to the association so that every girl could plan for the athletic events in which she was especially interested. The Association voted to use the same Point System this year that was used last year, and many girls have already be- gun making points for L. C. letters and trophies. If a girl works hard enough it is possible for her to win a letter, for there are nine different ways in which points can be made. An L. C. letter is something to be proud of, and it is to be hoped that many girls will be presented with them next May.

The month of October holds many things in store for us. Any girl can make 75 points if she

; keeps the eight Hygiene Rules ! every day during the month of October. Points will be given to any girl who enters the Tennis Tournament in either singles or doubles.

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