The Campus mirror. (Atlanta, Georgia) 1924-19??, December 15, 1933, Image 4

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4 The Campus Mirror Enduring Tributes to Lucy Hale Tapley Margaret Stewart, ’35 Someone has said, “To live in the hearts we leave behind, is not to die.” Miss Tap- ley could not with a lifetime of conscious effort have built more enduring monuments than those that were unveiled in the memorial service for her on Thanksgiving Day. Memorials built of stone Avill even tually become disfigured and crumble away; but one’s influence, that peculiar part of one’s self which gradually becomes in delibly impressed and woven into the life- patterns of others—this sort of memorial is time-proof. As one after the other of Miss Tapley s friends and associates rose to pay their tributes to her memory, it seemed that a curtain was being raised and a glimpse of the past afforded those of this younger generation who are benefiting by the stead fastness, perseverance, and the unswerv ing faith of those early teachers and stu dents who laid the foundation on which we now build. The present recedes for the moment, the curtain lifts and a line of some of those first students pass one of the buildings where a tall, slender lady stands outlined in the doorway. Their searching eyes find what seems to be an austere mien; but they are vividly impressed with a sense of the power of her impelling personality. The scene changes and a timid young girl is seen wandering uncertainly in the cor ridor of one of the class-room buildings. While she looks helplessly about, Miss Tap- ley appears and directs her to the right room. The girl later finds that this is characteristic of Miss Tapley the woman, just as her ability to untangle knotty prob lems is characteristic of Miss Tapley the teacher. Again the scene changes. Miss Tapley and one of the older members of the com munity go down the walk arm in arm, the student endeavoring to adjust her leisurely gait to that of the more active northerner. This is merely an outward expression of her more significant attempt to respond to Miss Tapley \s suggestive challenge to bring out her own innate sense of the fit ness of things. Such teaching is especially satisfactory; for it not only accomplishes its aim, but it leaves the learner his self- respect. Without a doubt, Miss Tapley s influence on those whom she served grew out of their confidence* in the genuineness of her regard for them. Here then, was a woman, a born leader, daughter of “sea-faring folk"; one who knew when and how to restrain or draw out; a teacher who practiced the principles which she taught; an administrator who, with all her business, had time to make herself understood by those with whom and for whom she worked, whose firmness was “shot through” with kindness; and all in one, a friend, who gave herself, fully and wholly. We who only hear of her, truly rejoice that it was Miss Tapley who came in answer to our people's need. The Campus At Christmas Blanche Robinson, ’37 Spelman College students witness a quick ening of spirit as the yuletide season ap proaches. Some of them are expecting to go home, and, of course, the students who are away from home their first time can hardly wait. But, the students who will spend their holidays on the campus need not be disappointed, because everything will be done to make their Christmas holidays happy ones. Usually, students who are planning to rest during the holidays find themselves taking part in the Christmas program and doing all in their power to make the spirit of 'Christmas prevail in every heart. Truly, Christmas carols are beautiful songs, but they are especially so when they are sung by Spelman College students. At the entrance of the campus, the tree is decorated with red, white, and blue lights. The students gather about this tree and sing Christmas carols. The colored lights shin ing through the darkness add to the sacred ness of this occasion. For the student who has not seen much of Atlanta, the observation trips prove most interesting. One cannot help but en joy viewing the Christmas decorations on some of the houses in certain sections of the city. The student who is thrilled by elaborate decorations cannot help becoming enthusiastic over the artistic talent dis played. Care is taken to provide enjoyment for students whose interests are varied. Ath letes may have their fling. Hikes and games form a part of the holiday program. The candle-light service is planned to interest those who find enjoyment in reading poems and literature. For those who enjoy giv ing and receiving Christmas gifts, a Christ mas tree is placed in each hall, and the students may place their gifts on the tree. On Christmas Eve night the gifts are dis tributed among the students. Although the gifts are not expensive, it is the spirit with which they are given that makes the receiver happy. If every student enters into the program for the Christmas holidays with the same spirit with which it is planned, there is no doubt that it will be one of the most en joyable holidays of the year.