Mary Washington College - Battlefield Yearbook (Fredericksburg, VA)

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Hermine Virginia Coghill bowling green, va. A modest, quaint, and dainty maiden is our Hermine. When she announced her intention of becom- ing a high-school teacher no one thought that this Old-Fashioned Girl would ever inculcate into her teaching the modern and up-to-date methods of pedagogy. Whenever we see Hermine we naturally think, Ethel is somewhere around. ' ' Hermine ' s one great desire is that she may be able to explain prol)lems in Second- Year Algelira so that ] Ir. Hamlet will find no need to make further explanation. KoBERTA Williams Cralle EXIMERTON, VA. Bert is a meri-y, lively, athletic girl, and when she is around some- thing is surely going to happen, for she can ' t be idle long. Her determination to win not only distinguishes her in athletics, l)ut in every-day life. With some clever piece of wit she relieves every situation, and is re- sponsible for a great deal of fun that has enlivened our school days. Although a lover of music her at- tention is not always directed toward the composition, but the performer instead. Margaret Virginia Dix irvington, va. As you turn to this page, kind reader, you behold one of the most sedate, retiring, and attractive mem- bers of the Senior Class of 191T. Margaret is one of the Seniors who has succeeded in learning a great deal and having a good time while doing it. On account of her shyness s ie is known only to her intimate friends, but their opinion of her is enough to convince one of her attractiveness. Her scholarly record has won for her the esteem of her classmates. 19

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Elizabeth Chauncey Carter fredericksburg, va. Elizabeth entered in the ranks of the Freslimen and has steadily climbed higher until now she has attained the heights. She is always faithful in her work and to her fellow-classmates. Although, at time, discourage- ment seizes her, Elizabeth always comes through well over that dreaded seventy-five, and passes on to the next problem serene and happy. Now, as she goes out from the pro- tection of her Alma Mater, there goes with her the hearty best wishes of the Senior Class. Huldah Ada Clark rhoadesville, va. Behold ! the cradle we have robbed ! We can but think this when we look upon Huldah. And when she speaks we are confirmed. She is a modest and conscientious little maid, ever faithful to her duty. When monitor on the hall we are assured that she is guided by the old proverb, Children should be seen and not heard. If she is as successful in everything as she is in executing the duties of monitor, for her future we do not fear. Mart Ball Connellee senora, va. Smooth runs the water where the Ijrook is deep. Surely this quotation applies to Mary. She never has much to say, but we know by her excellent grades that she is a deep thinker. No doubt when she sits down to study she says to herself, Come, pensive muse, devout and pure; sober, steadfast, and demure. ' To know her slightly one would hardly appreciate the fact that she is one of the wittiest of our members. She can utilize any class hour by skillful questions and discussion.

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Mtldred Imogen Ellis lloyds va. There is more owing her than is paid; and more shall be paid her than she ' ll demand. The most valuable asset of Imogen is lier dignity, yet she has been known to cast that aside occasionally and join the Happy Eaters. She has proven a prodigious stu- dent, and often awakens her neigh- bors early in the morning by a loud jingle of the alarm-clock. When asked to go walking, she will in- variably say, Indeed, I haven ' t time ; there is so much to be done. Lyda Monroe Ellis lloyds, va. Lyda was never known to show the least anxiety over her studies ; not even the Training School produced any perceptible change. While other Seniors are busy ex- changing ideas and fears of flunk- ing, Lyda comes into the schoolroom with that unconcerned air, teaches- her lessons, and comes out with dis- tinction. From this and other evi- dence we have been convinced that she is naturallv intelligent. Nancy Buckner Eubank millers tavern, va. In her two years with us Nancy has won the admiration of many ; her bright and jolly disposition has made her a favorite with her class- mates. While we rejoice with her in her good fortune, her under-classmen regret to think that she will not be with them the coming session. Besides being so full of fun, Nancy has won local fame for her dramatic ability. May the sunshine of her smile be appreciated the world o ' er even as far as Crete. 20