Friends University - Talisman Yearbook (Wichita, KS)

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Class of Twenty-three IN the fall of 1919 a horde of Black Cats took possession of the halls of F. U. Wherever one might turn they were always underfoot. Many and various were the cats: there were nice little pussy cats, tough alley cats, aristocratic Angoras, Persian and tortoise, common calicoes, fierce tiger cats and great big bully tom cats, and great were the spittings and scratchings thereof. After some stern discipline from the Owls, who in view of their experience of the previous year, took it upon themselves to train the young kitties in the way that they should go, the kitties were calmed down sufficiently for their own good and learned to purr and mew in a nice pussylike manner. After four years of work and fun, through which all escaped with at least one of their proverbial nine lives intact, the kittens emerged into full Hedged cathood. Their numbers were markedly less for Dan Cupid had claimed many while not a few were lured away into business and to other schools, and some left for parts unknown. During their four years at F. U. the Black Cats were exceedingly busy. They par- took of many activities and gave their best to their school and the ideals for which it stands. When they left they took with them many of our foremost citizens. Shorty Smith with his lively wit was ever an addition to any gathering. A bad dent was made in the football squad with the loss of ten prominent letter men in football. Deak, a star in track, could not be outshown and was sent to the National meet in Pennsylvania, while Toad at tennis will never be forgotten. Merle VVight, another Tommy,was excellent at basket ball. True to their alley fence training, the black cats could hold their own in forensics easily. Dwight Pennington, Chiefu Macy, Ethelyn Fortesque and Blanche Mayo were prompt and decisive in debate. Charles Hinshaw, Ethelyn and Blanche were so eloquent that they carried off honors in oratory. The Black Cats of 1923 lay claim to the honor of editing the last annual l' of Friends University, and an excellent book it was. Throughout their four years at F. U., the Black Cats of 1923 were ever loyal to F. U. and its traditions. They gave of their best, and such was that which they gave that they were sorely missed when the doors of F. U. opened that fall. It is hoped that the new little kitties will be able to lessen the loss somewhat at least. Page Twenly-three

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I n .,.,,,., W. V ----kv v - Y -Y-Y 2 LOIS SUSANNE SCHUESSLER Major-Biology. love her lexsf, CHARLES BLAND SMITH Major-English Come along and talk to meg have a laugh and be earefreef' HOBART ALLEN SMITH' I Major-English. Speeeh ix the mirror of lhe soulg as a man speaks Jo is he. ERNEST BOVARD WEAVER Major-History. Man's lye is hui a jest, a dream, a Jhadow, babble, air, a vapor at the ben. HARLAND FELLOW WILEY Major-History. The manLv part is lo do with mighl and main what you can do. SISTER M. BERNARDINE Major-English. SISTER M. CLEMENTINE DOYLE SISTER M. TERESA MACKIN Page Twenly-two Were she perfert one would admire her more, but

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lass Song Class of ,23 is through Now welll say farewell to you. Four years fly so swiftly lmy At old F. U. Now has come the time for parting lfrom our college halls so dear VV6: are growing eager Out in life to steer Phantoms to the future beckoning, Memlries clinging to the past Though from Friends we're sailing VVe'll be loyal to the last. Here ofjoy we've had our shareg Sorrows too, and some of eareg VVe have worked, and sometimes shirked At Friends, so fair. To our lifeboats, then away VVe are leaving port today. Page Twenlyfour