Bryan College - Commoner Yearbook (Dayton, TN)

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DOROTHY ELIZABETH WHITE Gunnison, Colorado The secret of success is constancy of purpose. Thesis: The Times of the Gentiles. Activities — (Transferred from Western State College, Gun- nison, Colo., 1938) Class, Treasurer, 3, 4 Choir, 3 Forensic Union, 3, 4 Women ' s Council, President, 4 Lay Ambassadors, 3, 4 Last Will and Testament With full realization that the busy paths of life will leave us no time for the use of these talents, and recognizing the inherent possibilities of our suc- cessors, we, the class of ' 40, jointly begueath and devise these cherished possessions, to wit: Mabel ' s desk and typewriter to Grace Levengood Ruth D. ' s candid click-ability to Charles Shirley Alvin ' s romantic voice to Mitchell West Joyce ' s bedside manner to Eileen Hartschuh Lillian ' s low-voiced lullabies to Martha Mailander Howard ' s magic touch to Lola Goehring Glenn ' s sober thoughts to Neil Benfer ' Mildred ' s to Becky ' s editorealities to Dean Geary Connie ' s faithfulness to Hazel Waller Jack ' s snappy dressing to Wilbert Rahiser Ruth T. ' s palette and oils to Kathryn Hirschy Dorothy ' s culinary art to Leona Wilson Ben ' s soothing silence to Lyle Hollopeter ' MiJdred re uses to part with her Indians. 15

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RUTH BERNICE TOLIVER Dayton, Tennessee Can one desire too much of a good thing? Thesis: The Life and Works of Alexander Pope. Activities — Class, Vice President, 1; President, 2, 3 Baptist Student Union, 1 Commoner Staff, Art Editor, 4 Dramatic Club, 2, 3 Forensic Union, 3 Music Choir, 3, 4 Girls ' Sextette, 1, 2 Girls ' Quartette, 3, 4 Newsette Staff, 2, 3, 4 BENJAMIN STUART WHITE Gunnison, Colorado Nothing is more useful than silence. Thesis: Faith Activities — (Transferred from Western State College, Gun- nison, Colo., 1938) Choir, 3 Christian Service Student Pastors ' Fellowship, Secretary, 3, 4 Men ' s Student Council, Secretary, 4 14

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OUR MELLOWED FOUR YEARS Cumberland Springs Hike Octet of Freshmen makes debut Debaters gain victories over upper classmen. Pres. Ruth Toliver V. Pres. Edward Paul Sec.-Treas. Mabel Arnold Advisor Miss R. Iona Lyster Pres. Willis Davenport V. Pres. Ruth Toliver Sec. Mabel Arnold Tieas. Lillian Hummel Advisor Miss R. Iona Lyster Entertained Frosh in Gulch hike in rain Frosh return compliment at Cumberland Spgs. Melodrama Presentation Girls ' quartette travels Stephen Foster Musical program Your Face is Familiar — drama Jr.-Sr. Banquet at Patten Hotel Sponsored Marionettes Pres. Ruth Toliver V. Pies. Connie Penick Sec. Ruth Dawson Treas. Dorothy White Advisor Mr. D. W. Ryther Pres. Howard Kee V. Pres. Connie Penick Sec. Rebecca Peck Treas. Dorothy White Advisor Mr. Lloyd E. Fish Entertained by Mrs. Mc- Smith Cinderella , comic opera May 22 — Thesis deadline Senior Sneak — You Guess? Commencement — Largest Class!! J