Elon University - Phi Psi Cli Yearbook (Elon, NC)

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Newman. Elon ' s greatest athlete, will, after a few years, relieve his father oi the responsible position as Dean of the College and will prove a blessing to his Alma Mater. Closing the book of knowledge, which once more took the form of a sword, the Holy Knight vanished as mysteriously as he came. Still I sat as one entranced until aroused by the child. It dawned upon me then that from association my mind was becoming as creative as that of the little, imaginative Sunshine. And its fruits should by all means be given to the public. Thus was written the prophecy of the Class ' 14.

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believe the energetic school-boy, ever surrounded with companions, to be the same as pictured later. He no longer stood erect, but with bowed head and drooped shoulders, he ever plodded his wear)- way. Revell had become a farmer and companionless, save for his dog. Poor fellow, unconsciously escaped me. I guess he is waiting for the missionary to return. Still more amazed I listened as he read, Viola and Grace Rollings will become so interested in the salvation of souls that they will join the Salvation Army and may be seen standing for hours on the street corners, begging alms for starving unfortunates, crowding the cities. Turning another page he continued : Elon ' s greatest talker and one of her best athletes has a bright future before him, because his energies will be turned from things of the world, and Jack Johnson will one day through his eloquence of speech become America ' s greatest revivalist. I listened, and lo ! could it be possible that I heard aright ? Had the quiet, pensive little Emma Sallie Holland really become a chorus girl and ballad dancer accompanied by Mr. J. F. Morgan, who when at Elon was a ministerial student, and thought to be a consecrated Christian. Again turning to the book of knowledge he read: Although Sallie Foster had a number of admirers, she will never marry, owing to the fact that not one of the young men chanced to be perfect; so she will go in training, and will do a great work in this sin-cursed world, as a trained nurse. Thus, on he read : The most pious and dignified of your class, Lillian Johnson, will become the leading society girl of Raleigh, tho, life there will soon grow monotonous and she will go to New York, where she will join the Suffra- gettes. Then all papers of interest will be filled with her speeches in their behalf. It was as one in a dream, I sat and listened as he read on: Mr. Rountree will marry as expected by all, and growing fond of a life of excitement, he will become a lecturer for moving pictures, while the pretty face of his wife mav be ever seen at the ticket window. Yet again he turned the leaves of knowledge, and from them read as follows : The studious, straightforward Nina Pinnix of all girls will be found to have deceived her classmates, in that throughout her course she had been engaged to Gilmer Holland. They were married a few weeks after their graduation, and the doctor of your class, as thought to be, will one day be a great singer and his wife one of the world ' s best accompanists. After a few years, millions will flock to the recitals given by Mr. and Mrs. Holland. Still again he turned and read: ' era Gay, instead of becoming a farmer ' s wife, as expected, will find that her attachments for Elon are so great that she will not be able to remain away, so she will become matron for the Christian Orphanage, and the greater part of her life will be .spent ministering to orphans ' needs. Slowl) ' my Knight turned the last leaf and continued, in almost a whisper: The last of your number will rise to be the man that is within him. L ' rquhart

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Senior Class Poem iritli apologies to the Muse On a sea of lore and knowledge We have sailed four years in college O Friend ! believe us, twas not serene, Not as rumor has it — a summer ' s dream. For in this tideless wave of life There ' s been to each, some struggle, some strife. Until today we ' ve bourne it together. Caring nought for storm, nor wind, ni r weather. Sixteen endeavorers have steered ardently to shore ; Each fibre pulsating a ceaseless roar ; But each must choose our paths at will, Not forgetting the voice that cries from the Still. Today in person we sever communion ; Yet we feel somewhere there ' s a grand reunion. For the friends and classmates that now are parting Have a goal to pursue, and must be starting. In the future our past must not dominate, Since our emoluments and achievements were gained by Fate. With ideals centered upon the word Success, A zeal to attain that and nothing less. Just a little beyond a sun-tipped horizon shall peep ; Just a little beyond shall beam our duty to meet. We plead for a guidance irrespective of toil. With a faith to surmount every turmoil. A debt immeasurable we owe our institution. For she has kept us in a state of evolution. To her we pledge our hearty co-operation, r.ecause her patient forbearance has aided our education. .And now to the Faculty and to all we leave behind. Your loyalty is safely anchored in our mind. Whatever good within this sphere we reap. Each and every laurel we ' ll send to you to keep.