Elmira Free Academy - Torch / Sagoyawatha Yearbook (Elmira, NY)

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HMfl FLORENCE HUGHES “She’s fair and industrious, too.” There’ not much to say about Florence except that she is a sister of Helen and the renowned Francis. She has very rosy cheeks, dark brown eyes and wavy hair, so there’s no wonder she is always “busy” Sunday night. Florence is a singer of note—but it’s not a very high note, so she may as well give up all hope of becoming a famous musical comedy star. E. F. A. Entertainment, Picnic Committee. HELEN E. HUGHES “Thou hast a mind that suits With this thy fair and outward character.” Helen means “light.” Is it because her name means “light” that Helen Hughes if so brilliant? We cannot answer that question, but we can say that a more clever girl does not exist. Be it in French or German or Vergil or any other subject Helen is always at the head of her class. Picnic Committee. MARIE ELIZABETH JESSEN “Of manner gentle, of affections mild ! ” That’s Marie ! She’s one of those quiet appearing girls, who looks as though she had never done an improper thing in her life. We don’t mean to say that she never laughs, Oh, No! You should see her in French class. However, we have her word for it that she doesn’t act so silly other places. We’d like her just the same, even if she did, of course, for she’s a perfectly fine girl. She does take some things very seriously once in a while, but perhaps she’ll outgrow that. At least we hope she’ll never be too serious. Arbor Day Exercises.

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NORMAN J. LEARNED. Norman is a funny boy And fussing is his greatest joy.” Norm” poses as a genuine sport and fashion plate. He also knows the kinks and curls of the ways of the girls and gets enviably in with them. As a bluffer, Norman has won much renown. He frequently rattles off a lengthy and polished discourse and asks very learned (notice his name) questions in history but---cheer up dear boy, we really do not think you half bad. E. F. A. Entertainment. FREDERICK PAIGE. If I shoot at the sun I may hit a star.” Have you ever noticed the fondness which Fred has for dreaming? Building those airy castles seems to be his favorite occupation. He rises from the turmoil and bustle of the class room, where that most difficult and embarrassing operation known as thinking is indulged in, to those far off regions where he views himself, the laurel crowned victor of a Marathon race, or the famous singer winning a burst of applause. These two situations are Fred’s twin ambitions and we wish him good luck toward their attainment. E. F. A. Entertainment. M. EDWIN LEVY. Common sense in an uncommon degree is what the world calls wisdom.” Here is one of our musical geniuses as you readily agree if you have ever heard the melody which Mike can bring from that little mandolin. His ability is shown not only in his individual performance, but also in his skillful leadership of the mandolin orchestra. Mike is one of the congenial spirits who hover about Miss Carr’s room and make life agreeable (?) for its fair inmate. Without doubt, the mando- lin is a useful instrument for serenading. Eh, Mike ? Arbor Day Exercises.

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RAYMOND H. LEWIS 'The child is father of the man.” If that is the case, Pete” will be a most remarkable man. He’s already made a record for himself in the Academy. He’s certainly a worker. He is one of the class that entered the academy in January, and he, too, finished in four years, and stood well up in his classes. It’s a mystery how he managed to do it, for he worked every minute, it seemed, out of school hours. He intends to go to Syracuse University and take a course in forestry, then get a government position. We hope he’ll succeed in his plans, for he deserves success. FLOYD L. MAY. What sweet delight a quiet life affords.” A youth who is so solemncholy” and reserved. We know that your gray matter is not lacking but we would like to ask you a question or two; does your heart ever trip faster when a young lady appears on the landscape ? did you really ever make any noise? You are so innocent that it would be a crime to sting you. Some day we hope to hear that you create a commotion as great as Vesuvius. HARRY MILLS. A singer of great note.” Ladies and gentlemen, attention ! You are now to have the pleasure of viewing the pride of the class - the second Caruso. This youth, whose silvery head has oft been mis- taken for a Mazda lamp, is the possessor of a voice which will in time place him on the back cover of the Cosmopolitan with all the other artists who sing exclusively for the Victor. We all wish you success, Harry.