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Show EDITORIAL STAFF Editor Philo Farnsworth Vilate Roundy Juanita Asst. Editor Business Mgr. Karl Snow Davis Alumni Literary Letha Taylor Helena Graham " Gertrude McGregor Chas. McAllister Exchange Wise and Otherwise....Conrey Bryson Karl Winsor Calendar Ezra Tobler Special Reporters Verna Cox Vernon Church Pearl Christian Irma Nelson Lillian Atkin Conrey Bryson Society & Locals DREAMERS AND FOUNDERS Many of the practical people entertain an averse feeling toward their less practical fellows who engage in dreams. But have they ever stopped to think what the world owes to the dreamer? The present is the sum total of the dreams of past ages. Achievements of today are but the realized visions of In fact, you cannot days. think of a single present-da- y reality or accomplishment that is not the product of a dream, plus hard work and persistent endeavor. Far from being less piactical, the most practical person is he who can look ahead and see civilization as it might be, free from the hampering -- "'the limitations and superstitions with his It is he whoday. dreams fait' alid works congruent to making ' them realities. He is a founder, not a dreamer. by-go- - FOUNDERS When we speak of founders, we mean the class of men who are willing to take the initial steps in a new venture, to espouse a new cause that, as they see it, will result in good. Founders are the real builders in the worlds progress; they are the men lolling on the wheel of progress, lifting it, sometimes in the face of much opposition, into a new road, onto a higher path. Progress is not a thing that gradually increases. It must make a sudden expansion, though ever so small, to embrace something which was not embraced before. Human nature is often conservative unwilling to step out into the new and unknown. It is only the daring few, who, with vision and foresight always, are bold enough to venture forward. These are the builders of the destinies of nation; these are the shapers of world progress. Praise is justly theirs, and the saddest part of it is, that we often fail to realize their mission until so late that we can only heap our laurels on an unresponsive grave. The D. N. C. has had and still has its Founders. It is fitting that we should observe at least one day in the year in commemoration of their worthy effort. But we can best show our gratitude by each day living up to their hopes for us. PRESENT BUILDERS force. It is impossible to long endure on a past reputation. The Dixie Normal College has never in its history slacked in its course. Furthermore it is not enduring on a Each new need past reputatidn. finds willing hands and staunch supporters. The obstacles sink into oblivion when pressed by the progressive spirit of the present builders. those who possess that Among spirit of progression and desire for improvement are the founders before mentioned. It being impossible to differentiate between founders and present builders because of the nearness of the events. The general public, too, can always be depended upon for hearty support to worth while movements. President Joseph K. Nicholes and the other members of the faculty constitute a body of builders indispensable and invaluable to this school. Theirs is the immense task of tempering and shaping the attitude of the students. Precepts and examples for good being taught by them are daily being woven into the characters of their students. Their policies are not those of soft pedagogy but of definite and accepted standards. The Student Body Commission, headed by Cyril Bastian, stand resolutely upon a platform of profession much and improvement. Actio- in keeping---- , ueir declared inten-tion- r it, marking their term of, office. Then, too, fellow students, our part as present builders is not a silent one. It is to so order our lives that our actions will reflect only honor upon our school. Ours is the job to support all movement that makes for a better and more efficient institution. . -- POSSIBILITIES AS THE DAYS PASS Extract From Prize Tribute in the Office Register with your hands Shake friends. Debate about the courses. By Miss Mary J. Miles 12 More of the same thing. Sept. Knowledge and appreciation of the We dance. 15 Hand-shak- e homeland is essential to the cultured Sept. are all acquainted. person. It is an adaptation of the Sept. 18 The screws begin to tightscriptural phrase, Know thyself, O en. We want to change our man. courses. There is a valley in the south 0 More assignments: Sept. Set like a star amid the hills: teachers frighten the students The wealth of empires all about stiff. The mountains causing wondrous Sept 21 Class elections. Who are thrills. your officers? Land where the light of golden suns Sept. 22 Rumblings of campaign. The lads escort (?) the lasMellows the tender buds of spring. sies to the Student Body And summer long her season runs. dance. To steal the plumes from Winters Sept. 25 Student Body combat bewing. gins. Peps and Comrades Where mountains stand in strength meet. and might s. 26 Steppy-stepper- s join As guardians of the wealth thats Sept. Stunts. here 27 A few (?) peppers sing. Whose wondrous tints at sunset Sept. Sept. 28Art display in front enbright, trance. Inspire our hearts with praise, sin- Sept. 2 9 Everybody vote. Peps cere. are victorious. Big campaign Land of the sturdy pioneers dance and drama in the gym. 2 Oct. Whose step across the desert way Melons and grapes ripen on Sugar Loaf. This consti- Winged high with hope, though wet -with tears tates debating celebration. Trod dowiv-'.h- e highiuou toward toFaculty wins baseball series. Oct. 13 Program presented by Studay! dent Body. Whose memory is a tale inurned Oct. 16 Rota Beta club stands Tn patriot hearts where ever glows for simplicity and crackers. Tribute to them whose valor turned Lester Parker acts as assistThe desert acres to the rose! ant teacher in Biology class. Land of a thousand peerless gifts Oct. 20 A treat to the Student Theme for an ages minstrelsy. Body; Selected readings by J. The voice of thy fond people lifts T. Woodbury, Sr. A song of patriot piaise to thee! Oct. 22 Lafe Terry found sleeping while studying an essay: May peace her olive branches leave On paths thy mounting steps must Women and War. 7 Oct. Bible lectures by J. T. tread, And the far winding years still weave Woodbury, Jr. Oct. 24 Edward Hunt has a hair Chaplets of laurel for they head. cut. College class wins basLet us be loyal to our dear, old ket ball series. Dixie. And appreciative of its clim- Oct. 30 Reading by Miss Mable ate, its wonderful educational instiJarvis, entitled Hagar. tution, its magnificent scenery, and Oct. 21 The Tale of the Tummy. its loyal, men and Dixie Dramatic Club organizwomen, who saw the possibilities of ed. the desert waste and responded to the Nov. 6 The amendments cussed glory of the mountains. And so tune and discussed by public our lives into some fe' ble echo of the class. marvelous works of God that sur- Nov. 7 speaking Better American Speech round us. Week begins. Pres. Snow urges proper use of the mothTRIBUTE TO GORDON RIDING er tongue. 8 Nov. Pianologue. Slangspeaks The Alumni of the D. N. C. feels to for itself. extend their sincerest sympathy to Nov. 9 An appeal for the relief of the relatives of Gordon Riding in this overworked words. hour of their great sorrow. Nov. 10 War literature and patriotGordon was one of the members of ic program. the first graduating class of the D. N. Nov. 11 We all celebrate Armistice C. While a student, he made many Day. friends friends who feel keenly the Nov. 13 Library Book-drivloss of such an associate. Nov. 16 Prof. LeRoy Cowles and Since leaving school, he has engagMr. Williamson visit the ed in electric work; and at the time school. of his death he was working for the Nov. 17 Founders Day Celebration. Dixie Power Co. He died as he lived in strict pursuance of duty. He was TELL THE EDITOR kind and affable, modest and unasMaybe you like this first venture suming. He was an efficient work- of ours into the newspaper field, and man and loyal to his employers. He you do not. Maybe you could maybe was one of whom we shall always be have done better. However, there is Proud- K. N. S. one thing that we can be mutually agreed upon. That is, our activities, men more Many time talk- movements and Instruments spend shall ing about where they came from, smack with the spirit of our school. than In thinking about where they If you have suggestions, tell the are going. h. N. C. itor. To Scenic Wonders of Dixie Sept. 11 19-2- Com-lade- 23-2- Some pessimistic folks say: Ev erything worth while has been done. The good jobs are all filled There is nothing left to do. The laurels have all been gathered. Now isnt that an encouraging outlook? If you have that narrowing atti- tude, do not, I beseech you, endure it longer. Either quickly get six feet under the sod or a different point of view. What folly to think there is no place for you when the crying need today is for them who believe in the divinity of their mission and who love their fellow men. It you would enjoy this world yourself, try making it a better place for the other fellow to live in. Then too, the big job will be ready for you as soon as you are big enough for the job. The future is full of unrealized possibilities. Fields broad and unexplored extend far beyond our present power of comprehension. All about us are opportunities to improve our associations. Problems are clamoring for solution. Ally yourself to some noble movement or cause. Pioneer the way, if need be, into the new fields of endeavor. By logical unfolding of yourself, proclaim an unfeigned love for your fellowmen and your God. Regardless of how well a thing is The reconstruction the rebuilding started, there comes a time when the the regeneration of the nations will momentum pf the start will carry it bring NEW tasks with NEW probno further. The upgrades of the lems and BIG prizes for those who present require renewed vigor and solve them. Maruen. e. |