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

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VIVIAN BERGSTRESSER “And in the glances of her eyes Ever her heart’s good humor flies.” If you have seen “Diddie” and heard her laugh, you will never forget her. She is one of those sunny, joyful girls that make everyone happier wherever they go. If there is any- thing going on, she is sure to be right in the midst of it, and to do her full share either of work or play. A business life is her ambition, and we envy the man that gets her for a secretary. Secretary of Senior Class Pin and Ring Committee Senior Reception Committee Girls’ Vindex Get-together Party Committee Commercial Club EMILY BOGARDUS “ I have a heart with room for every joy.” Emily’s whole manner tells that to anyone at first glance. If you hear somebody chatting or humming busily in the hall, look around; and you will be sure to see her. For sev- eral weeks toward the end of this year, she has been forced to stay out of school owing to sickness, but we all hope that, in spite of this handicap, she will receive her long-desired diploma with us this June. The Class of 1920 can ill afford to have her name taken from its roll. Senior Reception Committee ANDREW BLASH “Much learning may make thee mad.” Perhaps “Andy” was familiar with this warning, and acted accordingly. However that may be, he has never been very crazy over the pursuit of knowledge, though he has always successfully weathered his exams, thanks to his amiable qualities and lots of good luck. Close shaves doubtless will come to “Andy” in the future, as well as to his patrons, but we feel sure that they, as well as he, will come through safe and sound. Senior Glee Club Get-together Party Dramatic Club GEORGE BOGART Quiet, calm deliberation disentangles every knot.” As George is the very embodiment of calm deliberation, it is very probable that that is the secret of his ability to pass examinations without apparent effort. He has never sought fame for himself, but is always willing to lend a helping hand to others, and consequently is universally recognized as a good scout. George is a big man in more ways than one, and his grip on the future will never lack strength or a clear brain to back it up. Senior Reception Committee Dramatic Club

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MILDRED ATWATER “A Smile is better by far than a frown.” “Smiling Mildred” is a name well applied to this good- natured “little” girl. Whenever and wherever seen, she is merry and happy, always looking on the bright side of things, and fond of any kind of fun or frolic. It is her intention to attend Elmira College next year, and we are sure she will be a constant delight to her classmates there, as she has been to us at E. F. A. Class Motto Committee Class Song Committee MILDRED BEACH “So brimful of this merry, vigorous life.” This certainly applies to “Beachy,” as she is known by her many friends, for “pep,” a happy disposition, and a ready smile are some of her characteristics. If you have the blues, just spend a few minutes chatting with “Millie,” and—presto! they are gone. Just a hint—her favorite topic of conversation is “life on the ocean wave.” Her accomplishments are many, but she is especially talented in music, and we predict a bril- liant career for her. Invitation Committee J. EARL BATEMAN “T’is work that makes the world go ’round.” Earl just eats work, but it doesn’t seem to wear on him to any extent, or wipe the cheerful grin from his face. In prac- tically every branch of school life, his name is enrolled. He believes in diong well what he sets out to do, and the results of his endeavors speak for themselves. President of Senior Class Varsity Track Student Council Senior Basketball Captain Forum, (2), (3), (4) “Blue and White” Board Senior Glee Club Athletic Council Dramatic Club ASA BEMENT “I studied the bill-boards daily With eyes dilated wide. I wanted to be an actor— The truth is not denied.” Asa whispered this to us confidentially when he first en- tered E. F. A., and his ambition has recently been realized. Acting, however, is not the only activity in which he has succeeded, as his record will testify. Always optimistic, a conscientious worker, and a good friend, Asa will certainly be missed when he leaves E. F. A. in June. Senior Class Play Class Song Committee Forum, (2), (3), (4) Senior Glee Club Senior Get-Together Committee Dramatic Club

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WALTER BOSLEY “The muscles strong, the temperate will, Endurance, foresight, strength and skill.” It is a combination of all those qualities that has made “Al” the star athlete of the Class of 1920. He shines in Basketball, Track, Football,—indeed, in every phase of ath- letic activity. That “Al” will make good in the future is cer- tain, for a strong body, an active mind, and a big heart have never been known to fail. Athletic Council, (3), Pres. (4) Varsity Basketball (2), (3), (4) Varsity Track (3), (4) Varsity Football (2), (3), (4) Student Council, (3), (4) Forum, (3) Senior Glee Club Inter-class Basketball Track Manager, (3) HELEN E. BOWER “’Tis good in every sense, you know, To have two strings unto her bow.” Helen is as well known for her love of fun as for her ability to get on the Honor Roll. It is the former that has made her such a favorite with her classmates, but the latter, needless to say, goes better with the Faculty. It is rumored that she desires to be a schoolmarm of “math” and doubtless, in a few years, we shall hear that she is at the Academy, “Denouncing dire reproach to luckless fools Unskilled to plod in mathematics rules.” Senior Circus Committee HELEN BOSWORTH “Thou hast no faults, Oh I no faults can spy.” Helen is one of that large number of girls that go through life minding their own business, bothering no one, and yet finding plenty of joy and pleasure in their own calm, quiet way. When called upon, she has always done her class duties effectively and well, has always passed her exams with a safe margin, and can graduate with a mind free from worry or care. Class Motto Committee ALICE BRETT “A friend as a friend should be— Loyal alike in praise and in blame-— Prone to be silent yet prompt to foresee Every call upon friendship’s name.” Alice is of the calm, serene, unruffled type, which makes her such a delightful chum. Nothing seems to bother her, except, perhaps, an especially hard American History lesson. She is as interested in her school work as in social affairs— a creditable point for any Senior. Alice’s vocation, we hear, is to be a stenographer, and we know she will have no diffi- culty in finding a fine position Senior Class Motto Committee Commercial Play Senior Announcement Committee Commercial Club