The Campus mirror. (Atlanta, Georgia) 1924-19??, May 01, 1944, Image 25

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C A M Pl S M IRROR 23 The Y. W. C. A. In Retrospect Evelyn Spann, '46 The Y.W.C.A. has experienced a most successful and eventful year during the school term of 1943-44. The many ac tivities have been entertaining yet edu cational. Following is a brief review of the major events: October 3 The initial meeting of the Y.W.C.A. was held in Howe Hall with the presi dent, Miss Mable Emanuel, in charge. This meeting helped acquaint the stu dents with the objectives and functions of the “V ". The cabinet members were introduced. October 17 The meeting was again held in Howe Hall. The address for the evening was made by Miss Mercy Cornelius, of Vel lore. India. She was a most fascinating speaker and will be long remembered by all who heard her speak. October 31 A candlelight service, for the purpose of installing officers, was presented by the membership committee. The service was quite impressive. November 11 Miss Lelabelle Freeman, of the Class of ’44. was the speaker at the Armistice Day Chapel Service sponsored by the organization. November 21 The junior and senior members of the Y.W.C.A. met with the members of the Morehouse Y.M.C.A. in their annual joint meeting at Morehouse College. Miss Mable Emanuel reported on the Berea Conference. November 27 The “Y” presented its first social event of the year in the form of a Victory Carnival which wa- most entertaining and well attended by students of More house as well as of Spelman. December 5 The story of “The Other \\ ise Man was read at the last meeting for the year 1941. Christmas Carols were sung and enjoyed by all. January 2 The first meeting in the New Year was held in the fire-side dining room with Miss Frances Perkins as speaker. After the talk by Miss Perkins, all joined in the excitement of toasting marshmallows in the open fireplace. January 16 The Student - Faculty Relationship committee was in charge of the meeting which was held in Morehouse North. Mrs. Marion Starling, speaker for the occasion, discussed “Our Little Worlds.” After the program refreshments were served by the social committee. January 30 Mrs. Grace Sloan Overton led discus sion and answered questions on per sonality and social adjustment problems at the informal meeting which was held in Howe Hall. February 13 A business meeting in Morgan Hall. The main feature was a report on the Interracial Intercollegiate Council meet ing by Miss Madeline Patterson. February 27 The “Y” held its joint meeting of the semester with members of the Morehouse Y.M.C.A. as guests. The highlights of the program were the reports made by Mr. Guy Darnell and Mr. Clayburn, of Morehouse. The meeting was ended with refreshments served by the social com mittee. March 12 The music committee, headed by Miss Lavada Stokes, presented “A Program of Music” in memory of R. Nathaniel Dett. March 18 The members of the cabinet were en tertained at a luncheon given in honor of Dr. Edwin C. Khow, representative for the World Student Service Fund, in the Fireside Dining room. March 26 The meeting was held in the Packard Hall Lounge wdth the Ministers’ Union of Morehouse College presenting the pro gram. “Christianity and the New World Order" was the topic of the round table discussion. April 9 Miss Margaret Aikens, president of the Clark College Y.W.C.A., reported on the “Y" Southern Regional Confer ence held at the Alabama State Teachers College on March 11 and 12. Main 6431 Since 1902 L. S. Henderson PHOTOGRAPHER 803 Marlin St., S. K. iTLANTA, c v.