Mary Washington College - Battlefield Yearbook (Fredericksburg, VA)

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Class Song Tune: Carry Me Bad- to Old Vir[iin7iy We liold thee dear, our Alma Mater; Here ' s where we ' ve learned a life of ideals high to live, Here ' s where we ' ve grown into womanly virtvies, Here ' s where we ' ve vowed every life to service give, Here ' s where we ' ve started a life all unselfish, Filled with true love for the folk that are cast down ; Xo place on earth do we love more sincerely Than Alma Mater, of the old historic town. C ' hokus : We hold thee dear, our Alma Mater ; Here ' s where we ' ve learned a life of ideals high to live. Here ' s where we ' ve grown into womanly virtues, Here ' s where we ' ve vowed every life to service give. Give us, we beg, your earnest Godspeed ; ' Tis now we hear the call to battle ' gainst the wrong, And with glad hearts do we haste to our places ; When o ' er, we ' ll tell of our victory in song — Then shall we bring thee, our dear Alma Mater, Glory and pride in thy children, just renown. No place on earth shall we love more sincerely Than Alma Mater, of the old liistoric town. Ethel Johnson Smith.

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Class Poem AAltli hearts tliat beat with joy, and yet are sad, AVith footsteps hastening on to nntrod ways, With eyes tear tilled, 3 ' et looking far ahead Upon the future and its wealth of days, AVe come upon the beauteous days of June, A group of sisters bound with cords of love. Which, day by day and month by month, lia -e grown And drawn us close as side by side we strove. Not all of ease has been our pathway here. And yet our days were full of joy and song — Dear, busy days, work filled from morn till night. Until on wings flew by the hours long. And now with swiftness sure this day has come. Half dreaded has it been by each and all, And yet for it we ' ve looked with eager eye And listened closely as we heard its call. For call it must, and ever can and does, To those who thus upon life ' s threshold stand. To live pure lives of truth and nobleness As forth they go to join life ' s toiling band. AVe know not what the future holds Of joy or sorrow, peacefulness or strife ; And yet we know tliere can be naught of harm If the dear Father watches o ' er each life. And so, dear Class of Xineteen Seventeen, Although the time of parting gives us pain. With joy may each go forth to meet life ' s tasks. And steadfast, pure, and true may each remain. May God, who sees each life, who knows each heart, Mark out the path He wishes each to tread. And, trusting in His guidance and His strength. May each of us at length to Him be led. Mabgaket Irvine White. 12

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fflMHffi Abbie Ballard BEEEA, VA. Never idle a moment, bid thrifty and thoughtful of others. Al)bie is undoubtedly the most studious member of the Senior Class. She is never known to forget an as- signment, and therefore it is a very common thing to hear some one say, Oh, run down to Abbie ' s and get the assignment. She hasn ' t for- gotten it. Although she is studious she is never too busy to help some one else. Abbie, you are all right, the Seniors could never do without you. Anna Calphdrxia Bailey richmond, va. Callie, during her sojourn of five years at F. S. N. S., has become very dear to her friends. She is one of those people who never has the blues, and is always ready to cheer those who have ; for who can see Callie perform her Charlie Chaplin antics and not be com-, forted? Whenever we have heard immense cheering on the tennis court for the last five years we have found tliat Callie was winning laurels in the tennis tonrnnment. Daisy Emma Bakgamin portsmouth, va. In Emma is portrayed a most de- sired characteristic, that of modesty. Added to that she is possessed of a very unique art, she blushes most beautifully on the slightest provoca- tion. And here is a very interesting item which we feel should certainly go down in print. It is said by the head of the Departrnent of Eural Arts that there is not a lazy bone in Daisy Emma.