Finlandia University - Yearbook (Hancock, MI)

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was The Gregg Writer . Delighted, We eagerly read through the entire copy. The most interesting thing in it was a picture under which were the Words, Miss Mayme Nori, Cham- pion Typist of the World, 155 Words a minute with- out a mistake. Time, 1 hour? Our chief point of in- terest and our real desti- Q nation in the Copper Country was our Alma Mater, Suomi College. W Upon arriving in Hancock H We found gigantic strides had been taken in its de- velopment. The student- body numbered about 500, instructed by half a hun- dred teachers. Among the faculty we found Misses Helmi Heikkinen and Lil- lian Tapper, holding very prominent places. Having visited to our hearts' content, We decided to return to Georgia by Way of the Pacific Ocean and the Panama Canal. We traveled toward the West on the Northern Pacific stopping at intervals at points of interest. During our entire journey thru the West all conversation of the passengers seemed to be centered on one man, a detective. Aroused by curiosity, We inquired into the matter and foundgout that this popular detective Was George Pulkas. One night We stopped at a little village in Montana to visit with some relatives. While going from the station, We were attracted by a large crowd huddled around a little boy, who had been injured by an automobile. Call for Dr. George Lehto , someone shouted. Soon a short, stubby man Was approaching the scene, Whom We at once recognized. He was a man of actions not Words, as We had already learned at school. From Montana We proceeded to Washington. While Wait- ing at Spokane to make our connections We saw the Presi- dent of the Y. W. C. A. at the station, together with her private secretary, Margaret Martimo. What a glad surprise! We talked as long as possible, but soon We had to take our train to Portland, Ore., from whence We took a steamer, 58

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which was to take us back to Dixie . Surely this trip would serve as a source of inspiration for many years to come. It would at all times remind us, that although our friends had risen in the world of fame, and were scattered to the four winds, they had not forgotten us, so with hearts full of pleasant memories, we could say - Should auld acquaintance be forgot And never brought to mind, Should auld acquaintance be forgot And days of Auld Lang Syne. For auld lang syne, my dear, For auld lang syne, We'll take a cup o' kindness yet, For Auld Lang Syne . A. M. S. 59