Hargrave Military Academy - Cadence Yearbook (Chatham, VA)

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IN REMINISCENCE MISS ADA BOLANZ Instructress in Music, Hargrave Mlhtary Aca demy, 1925-27. MRS. MARY CREWS Matron, 1924--27. MRS. MINN IE Nurse, 1926-27. 13 CLANTON

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IN REMINISCENCE ttf at CAPT. JOHN CHESTER SWANSON B. A., University of Richmond, 1926, Assist- ant in Physics, Richmond College, Director of Allegany County High School Orchestra, 1921- 223 Director, University of Richmond Band, Male Quartet and Little Symphony Orchestra, 1922-26g Director of Music and lnstructor in Mathematics, Hargrave Military Academy, 1926-27. MRS. EDGAR ALLEN FLOYD Graduate, Chatham Episcopal Institute, Special Courses, University of Virginia and William and Mary Collegeg Instructress in Lower School, 1923- 27. MRS. SAMUEL PEERY GODFREY SPRATT Graduate, Blackstone College for Girls, In- structress, Chatham High Schoolg Instructress in Lower School, 1925-27. 12

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IN REMINISCENCE ,f M Word of Appreciation Lack of appreciation, or ingratitude, is said to be one of the most ethical blunders. Far be it from us to be classed in the category of such personsg hence this effort on our part to ex- press our heartiest appreciation to our Faculty for their interest, counsel, and guidance during the years we have spent at Hargrave Military Academy. Perhaps one of the greatest incentives to a young fellow, especially of high school age, is the interest of mature persons in him and his work. Such interest serves as a spur to further efforts when the way is seemingly blocked. Well may we say that our instructors have displayed a genuine interest in our well-being during the years we have had the privilege of learning under them. While some of us at times may have unfortunately misconstrued their interest, yet on the whole we have learned to regard their interest as a real, sincere desire to be of service to us, not only in our school work, but also in our individual lives. We know now, as never before, that the interest of our professors has been inspired because of their line, Christian ideals. lt has been truly said that a friend in need is a friend indeed. We have had the pleasant experience of receiving able counsel from any of our teachers in time of trouble. The best friend that a fellow can have is one who will give him frank, sincere advice when needed. We have always found our Faculty ready and willing to give us counsel, the value of which they have learned through their own experiences. We have been able to enjoy the benefit of their counsel not only in times of trouble but also in any ordinary problem that may have faced us. By their wise counsel we have been safely guided through the trying years of our lives. We can say with the utmost sincerity that never have we failed to receive guidance when we wished it. Not always have we reaped the benefit of guidance through well-spoken advice alone. It has been said that example is better than precept. It has ever been so with our advisers-they have set an example for us in many ways. We can have the pleasure of saying that in all our years of association with our counsellors, never have we been asked to do that which they would not do themselves. We should like to be permitted at this time to say a few words about the lady members of our Faculty. Some of us have had the pleasure of being taught by Mrs. E. A. Floyd and Mrs. S. P. G. Spratt. Those who have been so fortunate shall ever carry with thim pleasant memories of those years. The rest of us who have not been so fortunate can express our grateful appre- ciation for the splendid feeling they have always shown toward the students. It would indeed be amiss if we did not express our appreciation to our fine, Christian matron, Mrs. M. Crews. We shall ever bear in remembrance her motherly interest in us. While we have had the pleasure of knowing our nurse, Mrs. M. Clanton, for only one year, yet we are indeed grateful for the splendid spirit she has always displayed in her care of the sick. It is with a sincere feeling that we say that in our opinion our Faculty is composed of men and women who have seen the vision of service through the opportunity of instructing young men during the foundation years of their lives. There are, no doubt, those among our Faculty who could command better positions in other realms of service, but because they are true to their ideals, they have labored faithfully in an endeavor to carry out the motto of our beloved school, a ing en, o oney. M k' M N t M We have been ever encouraged by the earnest co-operation of our Faculty. and we want them to feel that their efforts shall not be in vaing that the training we have received here will stimulate us to strive for the highest and best life has to olierg that we shall indeed live to serve. As we depart from our beloved school and from the inspiring association with our Faculty. we express to them our sincere appreciation of their wonderful guidance during our years at Hargrave Military Acadenry. 14 .vs.v.v.v.v.v.v.v.v.v.v.mv.nv-v.v.v.v.v.v.v.v.v. . . .' I v.v.v.v.v.9.v.v.v.v-v.v.v.v.v.U.v.v.v.v.v.v.v.v.v.v.v.v.v. , I 14- 'GGQ' z