James Madison University - Bluestone Schoolmaam Yearbook (Harrisonburg, VA)

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SAMUEL I ' AGE DUKE, A.IV, A.M., I.L.I . I ' reside III . .B., Kaiiilcilpli-Macun College; A.M., Teachers College, Columl)ia Universit}- LL.n., Hampden-Sydney College; 1919— M AXY a girl has stood at the door of this office with fear in her heart and a suspicious knocking of the knees. This is perhaps easy to understand, for just the idea of being called to the office of the president of the college is rather an awesome experience. Once inside, however, the warm smile and genial personality of our president make every girl feel at home. Dr. Duke has devoted his time and energy unsparingly to any purpose which would bet- ter the college or the life of the student body. It is easy to see that the thing which ever lies nearest his heart is the welfare of Madi- son and its students. Most of us will remember him best from hearing him speak in chapel. The tall, spare, figure, with the soft drawl and the sharp, dry wit, perhaps taught us much more than we realize; Dr. Duke never speaks in chapel without an important purpose. Yet, his re- marks are usually so witty that the sting is softened. There really wasn ' t much sting to the announcement about Christmas holidays, cither. In short, we ' re proud of Dr. Duke for being an understanding person and a wise friend who will guide us through the four years we spend here and then launch us on our new life with a smile.

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Order M-99 nearly drove the Sciioolma ' am Staff, as well as Jackson and Ashby, mad with the scramble to get the copper from the old plates — with love from Madison to Tokyo ! — Senior Hall doesn ' t always look like this, but it ' s grand while it lasts. — It ' s no fun packing to leave for good ! — Our entries in the collegiate hall of fame, or the girls who made Who ' s Who in American Colleges and Universities — The pride of the Porpoise club, showing off in the indoor pool.

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WALTER JOHN GIFFORI) A.B., A.M.. PH rr Professor of l-.dii,alion Pciiii cf Ihc Cotlctjc A.R., Ohcrlin Colli-gi ' ; A.M.. I ' h.I).. Ci liii-:lii;i I ' liiviTsily ; 1919 — DOROTHY S. GARBER lis. I ' (•( ;( of I-ii ' .fliiiuii ;.S.. M:i.lisnn (-,,11, -r; 1922- AN IE BATLEY COOK U.S., A.M. Dean of Wo men B.S., Stale Teachers (olKgc, Haities- biirg; A.M., Teachers College, C ' ihimliia University ; 1919— TO these three members of the staff goes a great deal of the credit for making things run smoothly. Whenever we get in a jam, socially or academically, we in- stmctively turn to one of these three for help and guidance. Mrs. Cook and Mrs. Garber have the re- sponsibility for the running of affairs social on campus. It is to them we go for any special permissions we need or for any hel]i along these lines. They really have a job this year too, what with all these cute gals who are getting married . Dr. Gifford is the one who helps all the seniors get jobs and the other classes to get their required subjects in on their class cards. He and Mrs. Branch answer so many questions that we wonder if the Oracle at Delphi was so very good after all. He never seems cross, though, and always has that same friendly smile and ready laugh for all. In short, we respect and love these three for sharing themselves with us so generously and being so sincerely interested in our crises and problems both during our lives here and in the future.