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THE CAMPUS MIRROR From left to right: Mary Brookins, Nannie Gadson, Lillie Sirmans, Ernestine Er- skine, Lillie Brown, Jeannette Hicks, Willie Reese, Folia Butler, Viola Branham, Doro thy Roberts, Ernestine Morrow. CLASS POEM By MARY OLIVIA BROOKINS, 1928 Four years ago we heard a call whose sound was loud and clear,— Come! was the call, we need your help, peril ous times are here! It is the workers who are brave for whom we call today; They must be soldiers strong and true, for they’re to lead the way! Wee children first we thought of who need us most of all, And motherhood with all its scope—can we refuse this call? The churches cry a challenge—do they not need us, too? Come forth, oh strong eleven, for there is work to do! Quick to the rescue, since they W'ait and need us even now! The call grows loud and ever clear and must be answered—How'? To reach them swiftly means the air—we must build planes and go! So come and let’s prepare ourselves by steady work though slow. Our four years spent in building planes by a lesson learned each day, Meant failures, errors, oft defeat, which seemed to block our way, But victory and then defeat were what have made us grow And against the harriers of the world, we’re strong and staunch to go! And so today we start our flight to answer any cry Nor shall we stop for winds of doubt or fear ’gainst which w r e fly; Beloved Spelman, as w r e go and you are hid from sight, The high ideals w’e’ve learned from you will steer our crafts aright. VISIONS I dipt into the future, as far as human eye could see—I saw’ visions of my class mates, but they couldn’t see me. “Nan" Gadson belongs to the commercial world, is quick as lightning to grasp an op portunity, and never fails to see the money making side of a scheme. Having served as Editor of News and as Editor-in-Chief of the Campus Mirror, she will wield a strong in fluence in the field of journalism. In politics and public life Ernestine Er- skine is positive, even dogmatic in her opin ions, and stands out strongly for party in terests. Her success is due to her manag ing ability, rather than to any fighting ele ment in her nature. Folia Butler and Lillie Sirmans in the le gal profession are fine reasoners, and spend much time on the elaboration of their briefs, no detail being too trifling for their atten tion. The}’ did with great skill the Brown ing and Roberts case—their verdict being that she should ask his hand. Dorothy Roberts has possibilities but usual ly requires a strong incentive to spur her to action. Her husband will put candles on her cakes to make them light, and then she will study her cook book. “Bill” Reese is an excellent designer, but she dislikes detail w’ork. She is aggressive and arbitrary in dealing with inferiors, and has much difficulty in retaining servants; on the other hand she will show the greatest self-sacrificing spirit w'ith those she loves— that is why she bought the engagement ring. Jeannette Hicks is careful and painstaking in her work, whatever it may be, and pays much attention to details. When compelled to leave anything unfinished, she becomes very irritable. She is a bright conversation alist and never bears malice although she sel dom forgets an injury—you wouldn’t either if you had been jilted. Mary Brookins is very faithful and de voted to her friends, but when her confi dence is abused, she is apt to become treach erous and cruel. She is extremely fond of society and public ceremonies, desiring always to appear to the best advantage. She is kind- hearted and affable to all, but prefers to make friends of those w T ho rank in social prominence; that is exactly wdiy she asso ciates w’ith the Willie Petersons. “Don’’ Browm’s mind is very active in her J old age. She directs the public good in the j South Sea Islands and is particularly well | adapted to building up new educational meth ods, to exploring new fields of action, to exploiting new theories. She has already suc ceeded in brushing away the cobwebs of an tiquated error from the minds of the sav ages who were content to “let well enough alone.’’ Dear little Earnestine Morrow’, not quite four feet high, has already served four years as Spelman’s Dean. Although she requires assistance from more projective minds and prefers to execute rather than to plan, there is nothing servile in her nature and she never allow’S herself to be trampled upon by those in powder even though they are taller than she. “Vi” Branham has realized her dream; it is “a cottage small by a water fall.” Be side her husband to care for, there are two bright, eager little faces constantly looking to her, their sunshine and joy. Her home is a haven of perfect love and peace. I dipt into the future, far as human eye could see—I saw visions of my classmates, but they didn’t see me. HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF 1928 Modestly speaking the class of 1928 is without doubt the greatest that has ever passed through the gates of Spelman. Nu- mercially speaking, it is the largest but its greatness lies in its rich profusion of tal ents and in its versatility. In September, 1924, 3,3 Freshman girls gathered at Spelman to begin their college “careers,” but some stopped to try a cot tage career instead. A bit timid and shy at (Continued on page 7) LAST WILL AND TESTA MENT OF THE CLASS OF 1928 By JEANNETTE HICKS We, the class of 1928 of Spelman College, being aw’are of the fact that we shall soon be atoms lost in the wide, wide world, do hereby declare this to be our last will and testament, revoking all wills and testamentary dispositions heretofore made by us. To this end we do hereby give, devise and bequeath in such manner as shall be here after provided, such articles as are to be mentioned anon : (Continued On Page 8) THE GROWING IVY Some spring day the ivy plant by a nat ural process pushes its way through mother earth and begins to climb up, reaching out its clinging fingers tou’ard some support. It sends its roots deep into the soil and into the crevices of its prop to make sure of a sufficient supply of nourishment for the branches and leaves. If the .roots are strong (Continued On Page 6) SENIORS’ ACTIVITIES Branham, Viola V. “Vi,” Chicago, .Ill. Editor of Jokes, 1925-26; Dramatic Club-, 4 1925-27; Glee Club, 1925-27; Wheatley*Eau- set Literary Society, 1925-28; Y. W. C. A., 1927-28; Spelman-Morehouse Chorus, 1927- 28. (Continued On Page 8)