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

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Koofe FORD P. DECKER Up from the meadow, fresh with hay” Ford is the only honor student among the boys. He is apparently unsophisticated in everything except his studies. His recitations sometimes border on the supernatural. He possesses a conglomerated method of discourse which is sometimes exasperating. But all joking aside Ford has some fine qualities which are sure to make him prosperous in the time to come. ESTHER M. DEVLIN She has a high aim in life” Esther is one of the girls who comes from South- port and that is proof enough how much we owe to the schools across the river. Always sweet-tempered and ready to help you, Esther is one whom we will all remember. It is true she is rather quiet and retiring and always seems to be making up English IV briefs”, yet all like her and wish her the best of success. VIOLA A. DOUGLAS Her words flow on like water in a brook” Anyone needs only to glance at Viola’s face to know what kind of a girl she is. Her snapping black eyes and smiling countenance are evidence of a happy-go-lucky disposition. She took chemistry for a while and after considerable study was able to dis- tinguish H20 from NH4OH by the smell. CLARENCE A. DUNBAR A fellow of high degree” Scud” has the distinction of being the tallest fellow in school, which however is not his only mark of distinction. He is a great basketball player and high-jumper. The Class of 1915 is lucky to have one of his talent in its ranks. Scud” has his little peculiarities which are common to all men of genius. Clarence has not decided whether he will go to college next year or try his fortune in the cold, cold world. Entertainment, Basketball Team, Baseball Team Track Team

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JANE M. COTTON A being not among us” We know less about Jane than any other Senior. We had the hardest time of any getting her write-up done. She is very reserved and has many peculiarities. You can never tell what she is going to do next. As far as we know she is not interested in the male gen- der, but this must be impossible for those who know her say that she has a very pleasing manner. She is highly regarded and it is too bad she is not better acquainted with us. STELLA W. CRISPIN Fair with a sparkling glance” Here we have a little bright eyed miss who keeps us guessing. We know she is very well liked and admired but there is some mystery about her which we have been unable to solve. Perhaps it is because she lives near the cemetery. We do know however that she is quite an actress and may some day be in professional theatricals. Entertainment, Picnic Committee M. MADELEINE DALY A friendly sort of girl” Madeleine has many friends in E. F. A. and many are benefitted by her regard.S he is never too busy to help a person to the best of her ability. Her lessons are carefully prepared and the result is that she is on the honor roll every five weeks. Few of our Seniors can rival her in scholastic work. We do not know what Madeleine expects to do after graduation, but whatever it is we are certain she will succeed. Girl’s Vindex Board, Picnic Committee JAMES L. DAVIS A math book in breeches” In the person of this studious and extremely quiet young fellow we find one who might rightly be called a mathematical shark.” Math is his hobby and he is sorry that they don’t teach more of it in E. F. A. One thing to Jim’s credit is the fact that he is not afraid to impart his rare knowledge. If you are in need of help, just take a trip to Room 17 and you’ll find him always ready to aid.

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IRENE M. DUNNE A merry heart that laughs at care” There is a saying that a sense of humour is the most necessary of all possessions to help one thru life. If this is so Irene's life is sure to be one grand success. She is always ready to play the part of a friend and a right loyal one she makes too. We hear that she is studious and planning to be a teacher, at which she should be good. OLIVE G. EELLS Wee, modest and good” This is one of the girls with whom our class is not very well acquainted. You wouldn’t think to look at her picture that she is as jolly as she really is. Hut just get her in a crowd and see for yourself. She is one of our small seniors but in size only. We are glad to have her among us and wish her success. HELEN J. FAUSNAUGHT Quiet in a good degree” Another one of our quiet and retiring Seniors. She is so bashful that she is always late getting to school. Helen is one of our good students, the kind the teachers would like us all to be. She has also some musical ability and her friends say that she loses her bashfulness when outside of E. F. A. FLORENCE J. FERGUSON The secret of success is constancy of purpose” Florence has one great accomplishment, giggling, and those two that always go with it—pleasantness and cheerfulness. She is ready for fun at any time and usually enjoys herself. Her Friday night parties are said to be a great success. We hope that Florence will be as bright and sunshiny in future life as she has been in E. F. A. 11925