Emerson College - Emersonian Yearbook (Boston, MA)

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Marriei C. Sleigh 1 Lilia Estelle Smith ' ' ‘Itr ' Elsie F . [Riddell Gertrude McQuesten

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JESSIE ELDRIDGE SOUTHWICK Voice Culture; Ethics; Shakespeare Grace n as in all her steps, heaven in her eye. Graduate of Department of Oratory, New England Conservatory; graduate of Monroe College of Oratory. Immediately upon her graduation she became a member of the faculty, where ever since she has been an inspiration to all who came into personal contact with her. In the classroom she guides us gently but effectively. Busy with innumerable activities, she always gives her best without reservation to her students. ELVIE BURNETT WILLARD Story Telling; Repertoire Earth has not anything to shorv more fair. Graduate of Emerson College, 1892; post graduate, 1893; reader in Lyceum and Concert work; appointed to the Emerson Eaculty in 1902. A spirit of graciousness in our midst moving to perform kind deeds for everyone. Many a pupil has been brought out of homesickness and discouragement by this little “Big Sister” of ours. Seeing her once we love her, and knowing her well we love her more. AGNES KNOX BLACK Literary Interpretation Duty by her is to pleasure turned.” Educated at Toronto Normal and Toronto University; lecturer at Government School of Pedagogy; became a member of the Emerson staff in 1903; holds Chair of Elocution at Boston University. She is a personal friend who brings us the inspiration of noble womanhood and an embodiment of her art in her life. Her personality and im- pressive teaching have awakened more than one girl to a realization of the deeper spiritual significance of life. MAUD GATCHELL HICKS Dramatic Art and Pantomime A fellorv feeling maizes one nmndrous l(ind.” Graduate of Chelsea High School; graduate and post graduate of Emerson Col- lege, 1893; teacher in Columbia College, Mo.; appointed to the Emerson Eaculty, 1900. This busy little woman has done much coaching for schools and clubs besides her regular teaching work. Her every minute is so full of work that we wonder how she does it all. As no one would think of missing her classes, what more could be said? 17

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HARRIEI C. SLEIGHT Physiology; Anatomy; Interpretation Thou n ert my guide, philosopher, friend.” Studied at Indiana State Normal School, Iowa University, Chautauqua School of Physical Education; graduate of Emerson College, 1907; post graduate, 1908; im- mediately became a member of the Emerson Eaculty. So practical, sympathetic and cheery that we all have a big corner in our hearts for this teacher who is such an embodi- ment of enthusiasm. The girls all turn naturally to her for advice and comfort. LILIA E. SMITH Pedagogy; History of Education; School Management “IVe meet thee lil(e a pleasant thought.” Graduate of Emerson College, 1889; post graduate, 1890; became a member of the Emerson Faculty in 1890; teacher in the Emerson Summer School. Miss Smith IS the spirit of helpfulness, always on the lookout for those who need her words of encouragement and cheer. She takes a real interest in the development of her pupils from the time they come to her as freshmen, an interest which does not end with their graduation. ELSIE RIDDELL Gymnasium; Dancing; Fencing “O! she dances such a n ay No sun upon an Easter Day Is half so fine a sight.” Studied at Toronto private schools, St. Margaret’s College and University of Toronto; graduate of Sargent’s School, Cambridge, 1910. Has taught in Emerson since 1910 and is in charge of the Corrective Department at Sargent School. Miss Riddell, while holding us strictly to the requirements of her work, has a grace and charm about her that wins the hearts of her pupils. GERTRUDE McQUESTEN Articulation; Technique of the Voice ”Nor knouiest thou U’hat argument Thy life to thy neighbor ' s creed hath lent.” Graduate of New Hampshire State Normal and of the Boston School of Oratory, where she taught upon her graduation; appointed to the Emerson Faculty in 1903. Miss McQuesten is always bubbling over with enthusiasm and vitality, so that we never have a dull second in her classes. She is a little body doing a great work. 19