Harpeth Hall School - Milestones Iris Yearbook (Nashville, TN)

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IN M E M O R I A M To have known Katie is to know that the first four years of Harpetli Hall ' s existence were made richer hy her living example. To have known Katie is to understand why our memories of her are indelible, abiding in our hearts as well as our lives. A soft smile floating into quiet laughter, sweeping away triv- ialities. A firm yet gentle hand on every shoulder, guiding some, following others. A spirit, courageous in the face of suffering, determined in the threat of defeat. A calmness so deep that it steadied those about her. A strength so strong that it taught others to accept life ' s failures and triumphs, to live life to the fullest even in anticipation of the loss of it. This was Katie — more to us tlian just a classmate or a friend.

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The study of Latin is a living experience at Harpetli Hall with Mrs. Ottarson to open our eyes to the beauties of its history and literature. Scholar, teacher, and friend, in her we find the understanding counselor, sharing in our successes and sympathizing in our failures. Mrs. Ottarson will find a special place in each of our hearts as we look back on our school days at Harpeth Hall. Some will remember her seated at the piano in the early morning, or watering her plants before the bell: the seniors will cherish her guidance and unfailing devotion to the class of ' 55; the Honor Society members will remember her as a constant source of inspiration. But we will all recall her little black Chevy oc- cupying its special place in the parking lot. the familiar plaid knitting bag swinging from her arm as she waves a friendly hello. So to Mrs. Ottarson, scholar, teacher, and friend, we dedicate with growing apprecia- tion the Milestones of 1955. Dedication