Alabama State University Montgomery - Hornet Yearbook (Montgomery, AL)

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HORNET 1923'f' Class Hisfom The CSeniors J28 Giass Wistory 0n the bright and happy morning of September 21, 1926, seven high school graduates began a struggle toward the goal we now enjoy. Azalie Gloria Brown, William Taylor, Naomi Loretta Webb, Rufus Lewis, Mary Elizabeth Grant. LaFronza Bonner and Belle Elizabeth Grooms began the history with the sincerest hopes that those who were to follow would find some values. We Finish To Begin't was the motto. We began gathering new class- mates from schools all over the country. First from the Industrial High in Birmingham. Alabama; Stellena Avery, Joseph Daniels. Adella Pat- terson. William Wise Handy, Mildred Louise Hogan. Alva Julia Lindsey. Alberta Beatrice Griggs, Cordelia McCormick. Madge Averett Revere. Then came Louise Richards from Atlanta University, Ralnh Samuel Gar- ner from Pittsfield High School, Pittsfield, Mesa, and William Allison Jackson from Burrell Normal School. After finding already in the college department, William Burns An- derson, Robert Johnson and Edgar Moore. this group formed an organiza- tion with William Anderson. president. Being a class of student: frnm various parts of the country, we had to understand each other. Finally. we began to realize that 'tToqether we stand and divided We fan. With this fact in mind, each day brought us nearer our goal. The First quarter was soon over and we were ioined hv another group. Nesbit Brown Wesley came from A. 8L M. Institute. Normal. Ala- bama, and Frances Prowell and Myrtle Mae Sims from Industrial High. Brimngham, Ala. We passed a happy winter and spring added still others to our list: Alva James Coar and Thelma Newsome from Industrial High. Page twenty

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NAOMI 'WEBB. Mmttgomery. Ala. .H'vcrutnry 0f the Junior Unllogr Club; Ex- tonsiun C'lt-rk; Y. M. C. A. A manning personage. Sh? has arisen to H'HW nsihio. positicms uf tl'th't aml honor which will prove very fruitful in her making. NESBIT BROWN W'ESLEY. Chicago, 111. Vicu-Pregidant of the Providence Disci- plinv Liluh; Y. M. C. A.; Businew Manager ill. the Hornet Staff; A. : M. Institute Alumni. Hy him- great anticipations for mechani- ml achievements. FURDELLA MCCORMICK. Birmingham, Ala. State Normal Chair; Birmin'zhmn Indus? trial High School Alumni Club. Him is :1 vtnunch advocate of perfect diami- plinth FRANCIS PROWELL. Brimingham. A111. State Nnrmal Choir; Birmingham Inriusv trial High School Alumni Club. Rho is mm of the mosi ponular Irirls on lhc- campus. Look for her smiles. MYRTLE SIMS. Birmingham. Ala. Stems Normal Choir; Birmingham Indus- lria! High School Alumni Club. nHht- :lrlights in being nnnulm: expects mail every day; Funds little time for sea rinusness? LOUISE RICHARDS. Birmingham, Ala. Tuggle Institute Alumni. Sh? knows what she knows. but tolls much :t-ss A still tongue carries a wise 10nd. ALVA LINDSAY, Birmingham. Aha. Birmingham Inclutsrial High School Afumni Club. ' Wo shall always remember 1101' for her pretty dimplesv-the baby of the class. Page nineteen

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The '28 Seniors worked hard this spring and a few through the sum- mer. We were back in school that fall with new intentions, new ideas, for we were were nearer our goal than ever. It was in this quarter that the class began to realize they were leaving, very soon, their uAlma Mater. What were we going to leave behind us for remembrance? Before we note these. let us list the members who joined us at the lasteGertie Mae Johnson and Booker Trenholm Lindsey from Selma University, Kate Lois ngery from Spelman College, Anita T. Jackson from Central High School, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Haleyonee Williams from Chilton County Training School. Mrs. Lucile Caffey Pryor from our own High School, and Clara Belle Turner from Miles Memorial College. Our friends were many this year. We formed a friendly relationship with the Freshmen students, and also High School students. We tried in every way to leave in the hearts of these students that which can never be forgotten. We wan the love and affections of the faculty and showed our loyalty to our Alma Mater. Dear School: We have no song to give you No lark that pipe the skies so dark and gray, But one thing, Dear School, We must leave you The assurance that we will do noble deeds each day. In the words of the poet ttLorti God of Hosts be with us yet. Our Alma Mater, Lest we forget, lest we forget. Belle E, Crooms. Page twerttylawts