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26 DO YOU REMEMBER WHEN . . . By Louise Johnson ... A Spelman boarder could have callers only twice a month and never one caller in succession? If you do, you are older than the members of the senior class oI 1950. —we experienced our first snow at Spelman ? —Maurice disliked Marcus? —we first presented “The Lamp Went Out”. —the English teachers carried the freshmen to the library for the first time? —Catherine Southerland had to pay $15.95 lab fee due to generosity? —the F. B. L.s and the S. K.’s were rivals? —your bed was “Frenched” the first time? —Clarice wasn’t with Anna? —Dot Collins, the biologist, used to run from one end of Morgan to the other from grasshoppers? —Velma Graham wore the same hair style for three years? —Janet Bond received the only “P" over “P” from the mighty Johnstone? —Eunice Goss weighed around 105 pounds? —Hester ate Ruthie’s fish? —Dot Mickelbury wasn't making coffee? Grace and Kitty went into hysterics in “South?” —Verna Turner agreed with anyone? Perhaps you will remember well known phrases: Margaret Grant: “Feed me.” Violet Higginbotham: “I am so tired.” Dolores Jones: “Girls, please step hack one space.” Catherine Southerland: “Two ‘No- Dozes’ and a cup of coffee.” Uilma Anderson: “Girls, you should he ashamed of yourselves.” Lillian Carter: “I will not let you see who has paid her dues.” Virginia Moreland: “It’s a “tumble” thing.” Georgie Stroud: “1 am just plain sleepy.” Eddye Champion: “I am sorry it is 7:06 and seconds are being served.” Jeralyn Young: “I really and truly don't want to do that but . . .” Anna Maxwell: “Gracious, Miss Read has just given me 20 posters to print.” Grace Diggs: “Mr. James, 1 just couldn’t get here any sooner.” Dorothy Zellner: "Dear, dear”’ CAMPUS MlRR0R _ MemorieA . . . FOUNDER’S DAY ’50 'Twas the half-century calendar year. Twas a half-century plus ten and nine years since the founding of Spelman College. Twas a Tuesday, the eleventh of April. Events had been, were still, and would be occurring in honor of this 69th Founders’ Day celebration. On Sunday, April 9, 1950 at 10:00 p.m. the Spelman College Founders’ Day broadcast was heard over Station WGST. This broadcast was sponsored by the Atlanta Spelman Club. Music was furnished by the Spelman College Glee Club under the direction of W. L. James. President Read gave the address of the evening. The broadcast was a success. Monday, April 10, 1950 was quite a busy day at Spelman College. For the first time in the history of Spelman College there was a joint dinner given. Those present included administration, faculty, day students, and campus stu dents. At six in the evening the Spelman Community gathered in the student din ing hall. After the meal there were speeches made. The class presidents gave challenges to their sisters. There were greetings of the day from Presi dent Read. Miss Louise Johnson, student President was the mistress of ceremonies. After the dinner the movie “Les Miser- ables” and also campus scenes were sponsored by the Y.W.C.A. The day ended leaving all with beautiful thoughts. The next day, Tuesday, April 11, 1950, was the day set for the campus outdoor exercises and rally. The out door exercises went well until the rains came. The gymnastics and dances had to he postponed until a later date. The rally was held in Howe Memorial Hall. There was much showing of enthusi asm as the contributions were made. There was also an atmosphere of pomp and ceremony as the tribute to the founders was made by the Granddaugh ters Club. The rest of the day was spent in silent meditation. The dances and gymnastics were held on Saturday morning, April 16, 1950. Each group gave beautiful performances. The exercises were enjoyed by all pres ent. Sunday, April 17, 1950 arrived and with it the formal Founders’ Day exer cise. The exercise was held in Sisters Chapel at 3:00 P. M. Mr. William Stev enson was the speaker of the occasion. The dedication of Harkness Hall and the unveiling of the portrait of Dean A LIGHT’ I NK) OUR PATHS . . . \ TRIBl TE We all desire the attainment of knowl- ege; yet the long, hard road we must travel, and the little that our anxious minds can glean from the vast store of learning set before us are often a hit discouraging. We begin with honest intentions, hut too often end up like the students who, when confronted with the problem of choice, said: “Let us flip a coin—heads, we go to the movies; tails, we head for the game room; hut if the coin comes down on edge, we study.” It is a fact that for some of us, self-application has not been so hard— we have really made the coin come down on edge. We have been so inspired, and so effectively motivated that we have plunged full-speed into the learning operation, and now we begin to see effects. And we are proud to say that behind this effort, at the root of this motivation, the source of this inspiration have been the dynamic personalities and unselfish services of our peerless faculty. They have been as a light unto our paths; and we have tried to follow. Mere words are inadequate for expres sion of our heartfelt appreciation. To them, by whose gifts and services we have been so richly provided, we proffer a tribute from the hearts of every senior. May they long continue in their un paralleled propagation of wisdom. —CLASS OF THE HALF CENTURY — Sage immediately followed the exercise. The latter were held on the steps of the Administration Building, now Harkness Hall. This day will be long remembered. It was April, 1950, half century plus ten and nine years since the founding of Spelman College. It was the half- century calendar year. Once again we had paid tributes to our founders, the Misses Harriet E. Giles and Sophia B. Packard.