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

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 5511H52 • CANADESAGAN • DONALD VAN HORN As fast as they make them.” Do not misinterpret this, gentle reader, for Don ” is as steady and conservative a fellow as is to be found. We mean that Don is an exception on the track, rivalled only by Mercury. Also, he has a large, soft spot in his heart for occupation by the fair sex in general, although his affections are very much concentrated in one direction. Do not fear, Don; we won’t tell. Manager Track Team Pres. Student Council Arbor Day Exercises CAMILLA E. BRYAN A genius must be born and never can be taught.” Behold! the genius enters and a bashful maiden is she. Her middle name ought to be Tickle” because she uses it to such advantage. (You can’t guess that one!) One of the most pressing things of her existence is trying to decide which one is more attractive:—The Annapolis Wrestler” or Cornell’s Fairy Fey.” So far this question has balked even her agile mind, but here’s hoping that she may settle it satisfactorily some day. Her future ambition lies in the direction of Wellesley College, but we are still unable to realize that we are going to lose her. CANADESAGAN BOARD JOHN ALDEN VAN CAMPEN The more you ’ave know o’ the others, the less you will settle to one.” Here he is, fair ladies and gracious gentlemen, a distinguished member of the business staff of this book, who has worked hard and long to make it a success. Yes, he is quite good-looking—some say his picture doesn’t do him justice, so judge for yourselves. He never has spasms over getting his lessons but he most always passes, so why worry ? Alden, or Van”, (he has numerous nick-names) is a very enthusiastic dancer. He always takes in every dance going and we’ll have to hand it to him that he’s some dancer. He’s a fickle youth, though, —never gets smitten by one girl for very long. Our hero expects to enter Harvard—a profound wish of success comes from our very hearts. Senior Reception Committee CANADESAGAN BOARD FLORENCE WINNER And while you smile another smiles, And life’s worth while because you smile.” Non ” not only smiles (or grins) but she gig- gles, tee-hees, or anything else to express mirth. You know her anywhere by her absurd laugh. She is very accommodating though, as an appreciative audience, and is most encouraging to the aspiring wits. But really she does other things—O yes! She’s a piano player of some note, Sunday-school teacher, movie fiend, brilliant student, tennis play- er, skater, etc. She isn’t without experience as to crushes, and at present is pining away (?) for— —well, we’re afraid to say, but he’s in college, not Cornell. Next year she is to try her luck at Wellesley. May her good-nature continue. Vindex Board. Senior Party Committee Student Council

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 52HH52 •CANADESAGAN• JOSEPHINE FLYNN She has two eyes so soft and blue; Take care!” Jo” also knows how to use her eyes. We take it for granted no one needs an introduction to this coy lass. Just look by the wall in the space between the two doors of Miss Kellogg’s room, before school or after and there behold! you see her intensely talking to her faithful swain, also Joe. This case has lasted long and promises to continue for even a longer time. Especially since she in- tends to go to Buffalo to school, and, strange to say, he is thinking of it, too. JOE BRICKWEDDE I am here, but few know it.” Joe is a quiet fellow with a great deal of energy and a big heart—leastwise, that’s what the ladies say. He comes to school bright and early but not to study. There’s another reason, but we do not need to mention it. He surprised everyone with his baseball ability, and is a valuable asset to our nine. May he make as many friends in the future as he has in the past. Baseball FLORENCE M. WARNER What is more rare than a good disposition ? ” Yes! what is better than to be always good natured and to have a pleasant smile for everyone? Many friends are gained through the medium of a smile, and we wonder what the secret of such a good disposition is? We often hear Florence hum- ming Cornell songs and most of us are surprised that she knows so many. But listen! If we re- member rightly, she has a Cornell song book in her possession, but the question is Who gave her the book ? ” And she’s a wizard at dancing! She is well skilled in the Terpsichorean art and no dance is complete without her presence. E. F. A. Entertainment LAWRENCE O’CONNOR He surely cannot now thirst for another love.” Yep—he’s a great boy with the ladies. He loves ’em all and they love him. To be sure, in our Annual Entertainment he seemed a little uncertain what to do in the fussing scene, but surely this can- not be from lack of experience, — that is, if we are to believe what we hear. But he was just grand ” as the hero in the play, after all. (We wonder did a girl write this?) In school he goes along with- out much trouble, and always gives you a cheerful grin. And dance? He surely can make his feet go, if he is a long, lanky specimen. Heard most any time in a feminine voice : Don’t you adore to dance with Lawrence O’Connor ? He’s a wonder! ” So say we all. E. F. A. Entertainment Senior Party Committee

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 52HE53 - CANADESAGAN • MARY ELIZABETH VAN CAMPEN —we had a good talk.” Elizabeth, or Lizzie, as she is generally known, always is on hand with the latest news pertaining either to the war, desperate crushes, or other cur- rent events. Also she can laugh at a joke without seeing (literally) the point of it. Watch her eyes sometime when she laughs—or rather, try to find them as they are invisible. She never is greatly worried about studying and seems to get away with it quite well. Her great accomplishment is reading missives upside down. After graduation she goes to a finishing school near Philiadelphia. May she be finished ” in a satisfactory manner. HAZEL R. FEY Nature designed us to be of good cheer.” Tramp! Tramp! Tramp! Who is the little fairy we hear? Why Hazel of course! What's the news? Well, just listen to this--can you beat that?” Don't worry, we know Hazel too well to think that she will get angry at anything we say. Hazel sings in a choir and we have hopes that some day she will take her place among the noted sing- ers. She is thinking of becoming a nurse and we agree with her that nursing is a fine profession. It is our firm belief, also, that her cheery disposition alone will cure many a patient. DOROTHY D. LEAVITT Time, place, and action may with pains be wrought But genius must be born and never can be taught.” Dort sure is a genius—especially in Math. My word! she has taken everything in that line which this old school can offer and has been most success- ful, too. During her short time here she has made many friends. (You see, she has only been with us this last year.) But alas! the numerous(?) swains of Elmira fail to attract her in any way. She has remained true to her suitor from home.” She is planning to go to Elmira College next fall and con- tinue her remarkable standings. Our best wishes go with her. Senior Banquet Committee CLAYTON S. SHOEMAKER Wisdom unsurpassed.” Tate” is a very handsome, studious young man, with a great knack for absorbing knowledge. His marks will prove what a good student he is. He also is a social lion ”, doing to the best of his ability whatever he undertakes. Success will surely be his when he enters Lafayette next fall. Vindex Board Class Play Senior Party Committee