Eight Graduate at Chowan College Commencement, June 19, 1924

Commencement Program Ended Tuesday, May 20. . . Eight Young Ladies Receive Diplomas; Dr. Poteat Makes Literary Address

The 76th annual commencement of Chowan College had a most auspicious beginning Saturday night, May 17, with the rendition of the Shakespearian play, “As You Like It,” presented by the Dramatic Department.

The baccalaureate sermon by Rev. John Arch McMillan of Wake Forest College was well attended. The seating capacity of the church was overtaxed exceedingly. The church, beautifully decorated with ferns and cut flowers, blended warmly with the music, made an effective setting for a most impressive service. Mr. McMillan also preached the missionary sermon in the college auditorium on Sunday night.

On Monday afternoon the Board of Trustees held their annual meeting and the Alumnae Association had a conference of which plans were made for some extensive and constructive work. The class of ’24 was admitted to the Association at this meeting. At 4 o’clock the Senior class gave a play, “What They Think.” The music department gave an operetta, “A Day in Roseland” on Monday night.

On Tuesday morning, May 20, the following were awarded diplomas: Mary Henry Lewis, Gladiola Parker, Camilla Manson, Christie Whitley, Mabel Jenkins Boyette, Jannie Ward, Willie Mae Horton, and Catherine Fleetwood.

Dr. Poteat spoke in the magnificent new auditorium on “Horizons.” Speaking to the graduating class, he advised them to be certain that they kept their contact with God all through the widening horizon; and not to allow the intellectual horizon to dim their sight of God.

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The following medals were awarded:

--The Annie S. Bailey Medal for the best essay, the subject being selected by the head of the English Department, given by Hon. J.W. Bailey to Margaret Aman.

--The Horne Medal for the best work in voice. Given by Mrs. Bessie Worthington Horn of New York to Evelyn White. --The Janie Hughes White Medal for the best work in pianoforte playing, including scales and exercises selected from Two and Three Part Invention by Bach. Given by Miss Mary E. White of Alabama to Thelma Peterson.

--The Rebecca Vann Lewis Medal for the most improvement in Art. Given by Mary Henry Lewis to Gertrude Snipes.

--The Mary DeLoatche Vinson, Class of 1867, Medal for the best piece of china painting. Given by Mrs. Virgie Vinson Wynn to Adalia Futrell.

--Jeanette Snead Daniel Medal to the student who has the most practice hours to her credit and who is most conscientious in her piano work. Given by Mrs. Walter E. Daniel to Thelma Peterson.

--Louise Turnley Parker Medal for the best work in expression. Given by Mrs. Anna Alley Turnley to Helen Jones. --Joyner Medal for highest average to Ella Mae Parker.

--Award for best all round student, $25 scholarship to Estelle Carleton.

--Lucalian Ring given for the best work done for the society, to Estelle Carleton.

--Alathenian Ring given for the best work done in that society, to Ella Mae Parker.

--Award--$5 gold piece, Voice Department for excellence in work to Ila Leary.

From The Chowanian, Chowan University student newspaper, Murfreesboro, N.C., June 19, 1924