Blackstone College - Acorn Yearbook (Blackstone, VA)

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EVADNYRJOYCE ARTHUR GLADYS, VA. Member of Y. W. C. A., 1919-20-21 ; French Club, 1921. In Joyce we find all of the qualities that go to make up a good Senior. She works hard and can always be depended on to do her share in any mis¬ chief. Her sole ambition seems to be to get A on English and to this end she strives earnestly. She has all the good wishes of the Senior Class for a bright and happy future. WILLIE GERTRUDE BEAUCHAMP RAINSWOOD, VA. Acorn Staff, Business Manager, 1921 ; Member of Y. W. C. A., 1920-21; Varsity Basket-Ball Team, 1921. This member of the Senior Class is indeed highly honored, for Miss NeVille has declared, “Mademoi¬ selle Beauchamp is never seen without a smile.” We all, without exception, heartily agree with Miss Ne¬ Ville. Gertrude is also noted for her speed in bas¬ ket-ball. If you don’t believe it just ask some of the “bloomin’ Acs” who saw her play on Thanksgiving day. Her greatest bugbear seems to be “Milton’s Cosmology.” None of us can blame her for that. In future years we are expecting to hear great things from Gertrude, for is she not a member of the Class of ’21? 25

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HONOR HAMILTON LOCUST DALE, VA. Secretary of Senior Class, 1921; Eta Bita Pie, 1919-20-21; Acorn Staff, Organization Manager, 1921; Y. W. C. A. Cabinet, 1921; Anglia Literary Society, 1921; French Club, 1921. Honor entered the Class of ’21 this session al¬ though she has been coming to Blackstone the last five years. She possesses a lovable disposition and when there’s work to be done, she can always be de¬ pended on. She has a host of friends who will miss her cheery smile and lively conversation when she leaves. LILIAN HERMOINE LONG CUMBERLAND, MD. Treasurer of Senior Class; Blackstonian Staff, Circulation Manager, 1921; Y. W. C. A., 1920-21; Anglia Literary Society, 1921 ; Expression Club, 1921; Tennis Club, 1921; Maryland Club, 1920-21. One of the Seniors called Lilian the “surprise girl” and that suits her perfectly, for she is always show¬ ing some new phase of her character. We have just discovered that she plays the piano well enough to “solo” at concert. Nearly every morning she can be seen playing tennis or taking a brisk walk. When we were needing typists the “surprise girl” came forth and typed page after page. Perhaps the great¬ est surprise of all, though, was when she prayed in prayer meeting. Who would have thought it? Lilian can always be counted on for good things and counted out when it comes to things that are apt to end before the Student Government Council. We wonder if she will teach in Hawaii next year as she plans. 24

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EVELYN E. COVINGTON BURGESS STORE, VA. President of Athletic Association, 1921; Manager of Volley Ball, 1920; Varsity Basket-Ball Team, 1920-21 ; Tennis Club, 1920-21 ; President Tidewater Club, 1921; Utopia Supper Club, 1920-21. For two years Evelyn has brought fame to her class by her splendid work in athletics. We must confess that her forte is not books. Not that she “flunks”—Oh, no. Lately we have noticed a decided change in our classmate. Studies have become her hobby and she is working hard on Pedagogy, French and English. Besides all of this she is making elab¬ orate plans for Field Day. Here’s luck to you, Eve¬ lyn, and may next year bring Blackstone another such athlete. MARY ELIZABETH ESKRIDGE MARLINTON, W. VA. President of Student Council, 1921; Acorn Staff, Literary Editor, 1920, Arrangement Editor, 1921 ; Y. W. C. A. Cabinet, 1921; Anglia Literary Society, 1920-21; French Club, 1921; Student Volunteer Del¬ egate to Des Moines, 1920; President of West Vir¬ ginia Club, 1920, Eta Bita Pie, 1920-21; Expression Class, 1920; Basket-Ball, 1920. Mary is undoubtedly one of the most prominent members of the Class. Besides being the President of the Student Council, she holds many offices of importance. Strange to say, she isn’t prissy. She is always ready for a good time and really isn’t very dignified except when she has to be. She possesses the greatest executive ability of any one in the Class and whenever we want anything to go through we put it in Mary’s capable hands. Moreover, every one is confident of her good judgment and common sense; and if she disapproves we may know there is something wrong. 26