Chicora College for Women - Nods and Becks Yearbook (Columbia, SC)

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Mildred Lee Gunter, A. B., Bishopville, S. C. “ Where she falls short ' Tis nature ' s fault alone; Where she succeeds, The merit’s all her own . ” Nickname: “Bill.” Favorite saying: “Oh, I don’t want to!” “Bill” was handed down to us from C. F. W. in nineteen-sixteen. Looking upon this rare specimen of humanity as her fingers glide over the piano keys, we wonder if she isn’t a “musical demon, ” sure enough. Seriously, Mildred is a girl of many sterling qualities—absolutely sincere, wholly unselfish, and al¬ though reserved in manner, has no objections to “handing you a few as occa¬ sion demands. She shows a surprising power of absorbing efficiently the branches she has elected, yet always present is her chief aim—“to raise a pom¬ padour.”

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Isla Louise Gamble, B. S., Nesmith, S. C. “Here is a maid with flaxen hair, With mein and manner sweet and fair; And underneath this crown or gold And quiet face, all hearts she’ll hold. Nickname: “Isla.” Favorite saying: “1 don’t know. It has often been said that “the most precious things are tied up in small bundles,” which is certainly true in the case of Isla. By her bright sunny face and happy disposition, she has won a place in the hearts of all, and has at last, in spite of Sociology and Senior Ethics, won her B. S. degree. Member of Kratian Literary Society; Recording Secretary Society 19 I 5- ' I 6.

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Susan Gaston Howze, Expression, Bascomville, S. C. “There is none like her —none. Nickname: “Suzana. Favorite saying: Dr. Byrd, ! want to make an an¬ nouncement. You have heard, no doubt, of the marvelous achievements of our Susan. Well, this is Susan. Just glance below at her pedigree and see for yourself what a wonderful person she really is. To the Gamma Epsilon Gamma she has proved herself invaluable and “Aunt Alice appreciated this fact when she said, “Miss Susan sho do do things jes’ lak a sho nuff actor-lady. Brilliant and attractive in every respect, Susan occupies a tender spot in the heart of all and numbers her friends by her acquaintances. Member of Palladian Literary Society; Captain Basket Ball Team I 9 I 3-T Sub-Marshall Palladian Society second term 1913-14; Class President 1914-’! 3, 1915-16, 19 1 6-T 7; Assistant Editor-in-Chief Almacen 1914-’ 15; Corresponding Secretary Palladian Society, second term I914-T5; Treasurer Palladian Society, first term 1914-T5; Recording Secretary Palladian Society, first term, 19I5-T6; President Palladian Society 1916- 17; Member Y. W. C. A. Cabinet 1914- 15, 19 I 5- ' 1 6; Literary Editor of Palladian Staff 1915-16; Editor-in-Chief Hampton Chronicle 191 6-T 7; House President Hampton Hall 1 9 1 5-’ 1 6; President Gamma Epsilon Gamma I914-T5-T6; Recording Secretary of S. C. Press Association in Greenville, 1915.