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CAMPUS MIRROR
Dots and Daslu»s From
Freshman Week
June V. Strong, ’43
Freshman Week at Spelman College,
September 11-18. 1939, was full of well-
planned activities designed to acquaint
approximately 128 freshmen and new
students with the ideals, traditions and
campus life of the College.
1 he officials, faculty members and
others in charge must have traveled the
road or else they could not have so
effectively diminished the difficulties of
the first few days. The expressions of
delight and satisfaction heard from pass
ing groups of freshmen were proof that
the plan to help the freshmen to adapt
themselves to a new' environment and
create an air of interest to prevent home
sickness was a success. The happy and
glowing countenances of the freshmen
were proof of their gratitude and enjoy
ment.
Devotions were held each morning at
9:00 A. M. in Howe Hall. They were
addressed the first morning by President
Read who in her smiling, gracious man
ner welcomed the new comers and
sought to direct their choices. Dean
Lyons also contributed words of wel
come and encouragement.
The folk •wing mornings were filled
with interesting lectures acquainting the
Freshmen with principles and ideals of
college life. On September 13 devotion
al services were led by President Rufus
E. Clement of Atlanta University who
pointed out the necessity of starting a
college career with a definite goal al
ways in view. On September 14 Dean
Brazeal of Morehouse College stressed
the inclusion of God in your curricu
lum. On September 15. Mrs. Jeffries,
Dean of Freshmen at Spelman. offered
guides on being your best self at all
times. Mrs. Poole gave many helpful
suggestions on "How To Study.”
In order that the Freshmen might
be well- rounded citizens of Spelman,
Mrs. Ludie Andrews efficiently explain
ed “How To Keep Well." The entire
corps of workers at Spelman seemed
ready, willing and able to assist the
Freshmen in absorbing all that Spelman
has to offer.
In addition to examinations, lectures,
rules and regulations, a round of social
activities was provided for the class.
While touring the campus, all those
who observed the wonderfully construct-
?d buildings, the lovely green foliage
and ethereal beauty seemed captivated
by the air of peace and contentment that
reigns over the campus. The groups for
tours were arranged so that questions
concerning the points of interest could
be asked and answered. Each of the
buildings has an interesting history. The
majority of them bear the names of the
school’s benefactors or founders.
At the Atlanta Spelman Club Tea.
Mrs. II. R. Butler to The
Class ol ’43
Lydia Brown, ’43
Emphasizing the traditions of Spel
man today and recalling the Spelman as
she knew it, Mrs. H. R. Butler received
a big ovation on Thursday, September
14, when she addressed the class of ’43
during Freshman Week. In her color
ful talk sh e gave a vivid description of
Spelman as it was many years ago, when
a nearby well was considered the height
of luxury to the girls who used wash
stands and wash bowls in their rooms.
Even though they had simple food and
wore plain clothing the girls were happy
and contented. They attended excellent
concerts and beautiful religious ser
vices; they received genuine pleasure
from their recreational activities. Mrs.
Butler told, too, of a Howe Hall, where
written on the wall opposite the entrance
in large letters, was the motto, “Our
\\ hole School for Christ.” The motto
was a guiding influence to the girls.
After she had told of the privations
and lack of certain conveniences in her
school days, Mrs. Butler compared them
with the modern schools and modern
conveniences of today. The class of ’43
was noting the rare person before them,
loyal and grateful to her Spelman.
Closing with the explanation of the
bond of sisterhood that encircles every
Spelman girl, Mrs. Butler left a memo
rable impression and increasing pride in
the heart of every girl for her choice of
Spelman as her college.
some of the Atlanta alumnae welcomed
their little sisters to the tune of ice-cold
punch and cookies. The Morehouse-Spel-
man social where they met some of the
folks from around the corner was an
other highlight. Becoming a more in
timate part of Spelman. the Freshmen
contributed to the fashion show sponsor
ed by the Y. W. C. A. and presented
a talent night built on the natural oc
currences in a dormitory room. The girls
gathered around and began exhibiting
their various talents. There were danc
ers, speakers, singers, musicians and
even a few comedians. Mrs. Maise and
Mrs. Brazeal directed them in this effort.
At the organ recital in Sisters Chapel
there were enraptured expressions on
the faces of the freshmen as they thrilled
to the strains of the mighty organ played
by Mr. Kemper Harreld. On another oc
casion a group of student leaders dis
cussed some of the activities and clubs
on the campus and the advisability of
Freshmen becoming a part of some of
them.
At 8:40 Sunday morning the freshmen
met Mrs. Jeffries and went with her to
chapel at Morehouse College. There Dr.
Hubert, acting president of Morehouse,
addressed the freshmen of Morehouse
and Spelman exhorting them to be calm
in facing new preplexities and suggested
Packard Plans a Program
Word was passed informally by the
house mother, Mrs. P. W. Taylor, to all
the student residents of Packard Hall
for a House Meeting in their new
lounge at 7:15 p. m. October 1. 1939,
to discuss plans for activities for the
year.
I he meeting was opened with a hymn
and prayer. Mrs. Taylor explained
briefly to the girls the purpose of the
meeting, stating that since Packard Hall
is the present home of these girls, they
should plan things to do and ways to
entertain themselves. From this point
on, the floor was open to the girls to
discuss their interests in this matter, with
Viola Lewis as secretary.
Mrs. 1 aylor entered into the enthusi
asm of the girls in the planning of their
activities and appointed a group, with
the approval of the girls, which would
be a head committee with administrative
direction of the activities. The following
group was heartily accepted by the girls:
Myrtle Bowers, Jennie Strickland, Emma
Elliott, and Viola Lewis.
On suggestions of different girls a
set of committees was planned for. In
order to keep up on current news and
interests, and to see that news reports
are ready at different meetings a news
committee was readily agreed upon.
A music committee is to see to having
suitable music ready for each meting
and for other occasions. Another com
mittee is to have the planning for and
serving of refreshments on some occa
sions that require such entertainment.
Other commitees can be arranged for if
there is need. Regular meetings will
probably be held once in two weeks,
with called meetings whenever occasion
arises.
that they take things as they find them.
Monday, September 18. dawned and
with it “Registration Day” for the fresh
men. After devotions Miss Jenson ex
plained “How To Register.” With youth
ful eagerness they then tripped over to
A. U. Library only to find that more
than a signature is required for college
registration. With fallen feathers, but
still with a determination to be real
Spelmanites and remember all that had
been so vividly explained about true
Spelman qualities, they staggered
through seeming hours of “course num
bers and “semester hours.” Cards final
ly signed and cards properly filed, the
relieved looks on their faces gave expres
sion to the thought Hallelujah ’tis Done.
And so, “Freshman Week” slowly faded
filling an interesting page in the an
nals of Freshman classes at Spelman.
A. S.: “Do you type?”
G. S.: A little. I use the Bible meth
od.”
A. S.: “What’s that?”
G. S.: “Seek and ye shall find.”