Mary Washington College - Battlefield Yearbook (Fredericksburg, VA)

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Elizabeth Bernard Finegan newport news, va. This little maid wandered into the Class of 1915 and remained one session incidental to getting a diploma. This process seemed too incumbent upon Betsy so she fell out of those ranks for a year, and came back last fall to resume her quest for knowledge. Although Betsy is shy and re- tiring in her manner, she never fails to come forward when class dis- cussions demand the force of her argument, and the cold, dull hand of tests grasps us. Leam Beatrice Snow Flippin catlettsburg, ky. Flip came to us from God ' s own land of the bluegrass, which translated for the under-classmen means Kentucky. She lias a big heart and has developed its large- ness through her ever-readiness to sacrifice both time and effort in be- ing our school accompanist. Flip ' s ability has found chan- nels for expression in so many phases of school life it can best be described as versatile. The honors heaped upon Flip never call forth any conceit, for in her own estima tion she is extremely tacky. Carrie Carlton Fox ashland, va. Although Carrie has been with us for only two years, we have all learned that there are no idle moments witli her. If not storing up knowledge for her o vn future use, she is faithfully unparting it to others. Along with her other good qualities, she is very modest and often becomes s-hocked by the slang from the less thoughtful of our number; and she is one of the few who, surrounded by such temp- tations, never yields. JU

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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

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Nannie Davis Goodman BEAVER dam, VA. Each night at ten-forty-five we see a very dignified young lady wearing specs locking the dining hall, in order to keep the robbers out. Espe- cially is she desirous of catching those thieves who occasionally relieve said hall of molasses jugs. Four years she has labored zealously to achieve the high position of teaching her hobby — geometry — which at last she has attained. She also shows quite an amount of power in housekeeping, although she is unable to mix the poor man ' s pudding. Elizabeth Claiborne W. Haile MINOR, VA. Liza came to the old dormitory when a Sophomore, but she moved to town this year. Evidently things were too quiet here for her, as we have since discovered that she has learned to dance and just loves it. She is a great reader. Give her a good novel and she is perfectly content. Not only does she like to read from the pens of others, but we hear that she herself is very fond of writing and has high aspirations in literature. Mary Rebecca Harwood saluda, va. Five years ago there came to us Sweet Miss Mary. Her loveli- ness of character, friendly disposi- tion, and stateliness soon made each one stop, look, and listen ; and we ' ve l)een looking and listening for all these years, and we haven ' t heard half she knows, nor all the big words. From the numl er and importance of the offices which she has held, in- cluding the President of Student Government and Editor-in-Chief of the Annual, it is evident that she can handle things, even the Fourth Grade at the Training School. 22