Mary Washington College - Battlefield Yearbook (Fredericksburg, VA)

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MARY SELDEN SNEAD t Tappahannock, Virginia In her young days, Mary ' s river friends knew her as Mother ' s angel child. When she arrived at the necessary point of proficiency, with many tears and sighs her wordly goods were packed, and she sailed away to Fredericksburg in time to answer to the roll-call on the opening day of the Normal School. We never have unde rstood why gentle, quiet, little Mary masquerades under the title of Crosspatch in the Mother Goose Club, because if this were true, she would not have the host of friends which she has, nor would she have been elected the President of her Class for 1911-12. Glee Club; Mother Goose Club; Down-the- River Club; Russell Literary Society; Battleground Camp Fire. CLARA LOUISE von HOFSTEN Richmond, Virginia A girl of many lands and many talents, who tried Wisconsin, Sweden and Illinois before she found the right place. Behind her laugh is a sturdiness of character which makes her friendship something to be prized. She is said to have once had a poetical inspiration as she was walking down Broad Street carrying her suit-case. From all we can learn however, it does not seem to have resulted in anything greater than the scattering of her wearing apparel all over the side-walk when she calmly bumped into a telephone pole. Vice- President Richmond Club, 1912-13; President Richmond Club, 1913-14; Glee Club; Woodrow Wilson Literary Society; Chairman Bible Study Committee Y. W. C. A. ; Editor of Clubs, Battlefield Staff. SUSAN DABNEY WALKER Lynchburg, Virginia Since coming to the Normal, Sue has strained her neck looking up telephone poles, and has developed a peculiar fond- ness for yellow writing paper and purple ink — which facts doubtless account for her large library on household arts. Her ability has been shown in the efficient service rendered in the many offices held during both years of her sojourn with us. Sue claims especial distinction by virtue of her constant cheerfulness and optimism. President Senior Class; Vice-President Junior Class; Secretary Y. W. C. A., 1913- 14; Woodrow Wilson Literary Society; Glee Club; Tennis Club; Mother Goose Club; Better-to-Sew, My Dear, Club; Anti-Crush Club; One of the Steady Regulars.

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Mr m ANNIE LOUISE SCOTT Cape Charles, Virginia To see Annie as she really is, one must picture her with a smile on her face and in her hand the daily letter from , Fredericksburg. There is a certain young man who uses the telephone so much in talking to her that serious thought has been taken of putting in a private line. (It may be necessary to have this line connect with the home of a certain member of the Town Club, also.) We fear that there is no chance of this one of our number ever falling into the good old profession of school teaching. Eastern Shore Club. KATHLEEN HOLT SCOTT 4 DuNNsviLLE, Virginia ' Tis said that every individual has a spark of the Divine in him; also, that Divinity is Love. Judged by these standards, Kathleen is almost all divine. She considers the most important events of her life: coming to the Normal School, knowing Miss White, and then meeting Junia. (Notice arrangement for climax.) What wiU the Dramatic Club do without its clown? She is nimble! She is quick! She jumps around like a jointed stick! Vice-President Glee Club, 1913-14; Treasurer Glee Club, 1912-13: Russell Literary Society; Dramatic Club; Cotillion Club; Krokay Klub; Mother Goose Club; Down-the-River Club; Happy Dozen Club; Battleground Camp Fire. 23 SARA TEMPLE SEGAR S.ALUDA, Virginia Stemple is a modest little girl from Middlesex. The keynote of her scholastic success lies in the fact that she gets so vexed when her fountain pen won ' t work, for she does not believe anyone knows how to study without notes. The Class now hopes that she will make known to the world her new patent — snow leggins. Also, we expect her to give to the world manuscript stories in her own hand- writing, which even the blind may read. Russell Literary Society; Mrs. Jack Sprat in Mother Goose Club; Soloist for the Nightingales; Happy Dozen Club; Down-the-River Club.

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Alma Mater Class ' 14 CATHARINE ELIZABETH WARE Tappahannock, Virginia It is reported that Catharine lives on the water and is able to like everything that comes out of it — even sailors. Her purpose in life is to write poetry, and, when she hasn ' t a weak spell, she has been known to write delightful love ballads to Mrs. Chandler. The Class expects soon to receive an autograph copy of her first Book of Song, bound in Orange and Brown. Chairman Intercollegiate Com- mittee Y. W. C. A.; Vice-President Happy Dozen Club ; Russell Literary Society ; Down-the-River Club; Glee Club; Old Mother Hubbard in Mother Goose Club; Krokay Klub; Class Poet. 1914; Shaw- ondassa Camp Fire. Dear AJma Mater! Class ' 14, Can we forget this lovely scene? Our hearts are throbbing with delight! This is our Graduating Night! Before the Future ' s door thrown wide. Ere we into the unknown glide, To all dear friends we love so true — We come to bid farewell to you. Teachers and friends we leave behind. Whose patient help was ever kind. To them we sincerely wish to prove In words of praise our gratitude. Our hearts with joy and hope beat high! But ah! with sadness as the time goes by For ere this happy scene is thru, Wc bid farewell to you. Upon the past our memory falls — Of lessons learned within these walls. The duties that wc did not shun. Of battles fought and victories won. And now that future duties call In great things, and alike in small. We ' ll ever strive to do our best And not upon these laurels rest. As wc go forth the world to face With brave d esire to win the race. If high ideals we aim to teach We ' ll strive to Practice what we preach. ' Our aim in life is to aspire For something grander, ever higher. To ourselves be always true. And face misfortune bravely, too. And when we hear the last roll-call By Piim who marfcsthe sparrow ' s fall — When all life ' s lessons have been learned. May not our efforts then be spurned; But may the Teacher say in love With tender mercy from above: Come higher, good and faithful few; Receive the prize that ' s saved for you. Catharine E. Ware.