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THE CAMPUS MIRROR
THE “EAGLES”—CLASS
OF ’30
By Lois D. Davenport
Towards close of the school year, 1927-28
our class president, Minnie E. Cureton, in
formed us that Dean Carpenter suggested
that we select a class emblem.
After much discussion and many sugges
tions of what would be the most suitable—
such as the lion, the tiger, and many other
kingly beasts, we finally decided on the eagle.
Although at that time we felt almost unde
serving of such a proud name—being low in
vitality and our poor brains racked with ex
citement and anxiety—after returning from
our pleasant vacation, well rested, and also
assured of the fact that we were entering as
full fledged college juniors, we now feel more
confident to claim unquestioned possession of
our name.
For three outstanding reasons we chose
this bird for our emblem. First, we know
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that from the most ancient times the eagle
has been regarded as the emblem of strength
and courage. We wish to cultivate these
qualities. Physical strength is very essential
in any undertaking; therefore, we emphasize
strength. We want strength of endurance,
too, that is, mental strength so that we can
succeed when our physical self fails us. We
want courage that will make us stick to the
end, courage that will push us on when doors
of opportunity seem to shut in our faces, and
courage that will make us fight harder when
knocked down. An old adage goes, “the
harder the fall, the higher the bounce.”
The eagle is also noted for its great power
of vision. It would be absurd and contrary
to the laws of nature for us to expect such
vision with our physical eyes, but with our
mental vision we can equal the eagle. We
mean the vision to see far enough into the
future to discover what is best or worst for
us, a vision whereby we may bring to pass
some of the things that are now in obscurity,
and not this “inch from the nose” sight.
Lastly, the eagle is known for the height
it soars into the air. This we compare to
our ideas and ideals. In mounting up we do
not expect to take the course of least resist
ance, but do hard work with continued effort
if need be. Then keeping our proper element,
whether walking or flying—whether drudging
at our daily tasks, or adventuring where our
eagle vision has led us, we shall have foun
dations, as well as fields for clear vision.
RACIAL PREJUDICE
DECRIED
Resolutions were adopted in Jerusalem,
April 7, decrying racial prejudices and ad
verse conditions arising from them. The
same w'ere adopted as a part of the program
of the International Missionary Council,
which declared that “all Christian forces
should strive to establish religious and edu
cational facilities designed to enable all to
enjoy the same social, political and economic
opportunities.’
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Y. W. C. A. COUNCIL
The council of Southern Division of Y. \\ .
C. A. met in Atlanta at the City Y. W. C. A.
on Auburn Avenue October 12-14.
Spelman was hostess to the Xegro group
and Agnes Scott hostess to the white group.
The secretary for Negro students is Miss
Susie Bailey. Miss Carrie Mears holds the
same position among white students.
THE DIRIGIBLE “LOS
ANGELES”
The U. S. Navy dirigible, “Los Angeles,”
passed over Atlanta Sunday morning, Octo
ber 7, on its way to New Orleans. Many
Sunday School classes held recess to watch
the big grey ship float by like some great
fish, now behind clouds, now into bright sun
light. The sight was in itself a beautiful
morning prayer.
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