University of Montevallo - Montage Technala Yearbook (Montevallo, AL)

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Thoughts at Sunset Slowly now the sun is setting O ' er the hilltops far away. Filling all the land with beauty. On this lovely autumn day. Red and redder glows the sunset; Bright and brighter grows the sky; But ere long ' twill all be faded, For a day must surely die. Let us watch this glorious sunset — Clouds of purple, red. and gold, Each one blended with another — ' Tis so lovely to behold! Let ' s enjoy it, for ' twill vanish — ' Tis not ours to question why — Fre the evening closes round us, Ere dark night pervades the sky. Even though we ' re only school-girls. Still, 1 hold, we ' re not so light Tliat we ' re dead to nature ' s beauty With its scenes so pure and bright. No, not dead — ' twill bear repeating — To the lovely things in life, To the things that tend to draw us From our toils and cares and strife. While we view this lovely sunset. Other sunsets come to mind — Sunsets that were just as lovely (Such ' tis a delight to find) — Other sunsets viewed with loved ones, Whom we now so long to see — All those dearly loved companions Such as other ne ' er can be. W ' hile we ' re thinking of these lo ed ones In our homes S(.) far away. And are wtmdering if they ' re thinking Of us at this close of day, Still the shades are growing thicker; Low and lower sinks the sun; Fast the evening shadows gather. For another dav is done. 12 M. C, ' 18.

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(J l)e 3 unior !! oat ON the seventh of September, 1915, a part ' uf Hardy young girls set out in the boat Junior Hail on the lake A. G. T. 1. in quest of Student Govern- ment. Emma wished to start at Knight but Annie Mae said it was nicer in the Day. Indeed, said Annie Merle, we could not find aFarrar time than today. No sooner had they started than Nan found something Amiss. The boat was not large enough for so large a number and what trouble followed! Addie suggested the help of the Dea)! and Miss Kirk. At length the boat owned by a few young gentlemen. Third Central, was found, it wasn ' t nearly so beautiful as the first one, Junior Hall, but the girls showed their true selves by stepping in as quickly as possible. In trying to get in, Jimmie ' s heart Bledsoe that there was some doubt about the trip ' s being a success. Student Government was a grand free thing, but hard to obtain in an honorable way. Urbis said it was Longshore to reach andLoviaLee wanted to turn back and Row{to)land. Carrie encouraged them by showing how much Head way they had made. Once they were frightened by a huge black object. Freshman Captain Ball team. Lorena said it was only a Bush: Elizabeth protested that it was a Roach while Clyde Smilie(d). There had never been a party on the lake A. G. T. I. without a feast. Maltie contributed two Nichols and Elizabeth was chief Cook. Jessie tried to kill a Partridge but Pearceid) Ruth ' s arm so badly that .Annie carried her to a Ward. Cordelia said Great Scott! and Helen said I know her arm Sniartt{s)l Katie Lee succeeded in killing three Robbins but one of them fell into the depths of a Poole. After the feast they danced the Virginia (C)reel with Leone as leader. Several of the gentlemen who owned Third Central came on deck. Marie danced with Henry, Mary Frances with Thomas, and Tillie Kate actually fell in lo e with Thompson. The party has its joys and sorrows, and the journey has not come to an end. Each one is sure that at the end a splendid Student governing body awaits them with Dr. Palmer ' s Weldon! H. L., ' 17. OUR CAMPUS This little grass-green campus Leads straight to progress land. Endowed with wondrous power By touch of a workman ' s hand. It brings to its possessor A hint of beauty ' s wealth. And in one-half is hidden A charm that works for health. Other things e.xist here That are beautiful, ' tis true. Which all together hold faith, honor and love Of the A. G. T. I. to vou. V. G., ' 19. 11

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oo6lan6 Scdm THE afternoon was one in mid-October, that time of the year when the woods are the most beautiful. The leaves had begun to change their hues of scarlet and gold. As I stood in the midst of a large wood, on this sunny after- noon, I could see in the distance a group of small hills. The green and autum.n gold of its trees blended, forming a rich garment for the mountains. At the foot of the hills ran a little brook, clear as crystal. As it ran along through the sunshine, it sang a lazy little song. Beautiful shadows lay in it. The blue of the sky and the gold of the leaves were reflected in it. Several leaves, which had fallen from the trees above, floated along as tiny boats upon the ocean. At the bottom of this little brook were many shiny, sleek pebbles, and as it ran through these, it darted in and out among the wild fern which had grown from the sides of its mossy banks. The trees nearest the brook were especially pretty. Gold was intermingled with crimson, and occasionally there could be seen a bit of green which had not yet put on its October color. Their huge branches extended far over the little brook, giving it and its surrounding ground a cool, shady appearance. Nothing could be heard, save the murmur of the brook and the sweet songs of the little birds in the trees. As 1 gazed around me, I could not help saying to myself — 0 sun and skies and clouds of June And flowers of June together. Ye cannot rival for one hour October ' s bright blue weather. I. M. C, ' 18. I5l)e! etter a THE tlrst year I attended school at A. G. T. I. I spent most of my time study- ing. Most of the time that was left for me to spend as I chose I spent in my room studying. As I think of it now, I know I was not studying all that time; I was only holding a book and thinking of other things. Thus, from experience, I learned that this was not the proper way to study. During the two following years here, I have learned a few helpful things about studying. I have a schedule for studying. 1 have my lessons scheduled so that I study the most difficult ones the early part of study period when I am freshest. By using this schedule I have about an hour to study each lesson. I have found that another main point is concentration. This is the most difficult part of all. It is easy to try to study a certain length of time but to put your mind on a thing and really study is different. 1 think it takes will power and practice to do it. Another thing which helps is to be as interested in what you are study- ing as possible. I do not think that 1 have carried out this plan of study by any means. 1 have profited by using it, and I intend to try more and more to study in this way. L. N., ' 16. 13