Kutztown University - Keystonia Yearbook (Kutztown, PA)

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Cocalico. Alfred Crouse Bennetcii, In the latter part of the year, in the month of December, in the famous year 1890, a most welcome addition came to the world. He received his first education in a district school near West Reading. After residing in Lebanon County for some time, he came back to Berks County again and continued his education in the Sinking Spring Grammar School. He grad- uated from the Spring Township High School in May, 1909. He then entered Keystone State Normal School, where he joined the Philomathean Literary Society and Y. M. C. A. Alfred “the Great” became popular in his literary society by his “evolution speeches,” and through his excel- lent work, became an orator at their anniversary. He was known by all his comrades through his “grocery business.” He passed a Civil Service examination, and once decided to go to the Philippines to teach under the protection of the “Stars and Stripes,” but he changed his mind. Pity “Poor Alfred.” He is afraid to leave his D— alone for three years. He is also an excellent heavy-weight man. Daniel Berger, Strausstown. This human being showed its first broad smile on a warm June day in 1891 while Benjamin Harrison was in the President’s chair. But quite likely Benjamin Harrison never knew that on that day was born a youngster who would in the future be in the Government’s service. Nevertheless, Daniel is here and doing things. Daniel is an earnest worker, and would never refuse you a smile, even though Virgil kept him hustling. The opposite sex never worried him, since they were not attractive enough to draw his attention. There is hope for Daniel, and we wish him all possible success. 21

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Euzabktii Bki.i,, Morrisvillc. Elizabeth Bell gave her first yell at Morris- ville, Pa., somewhere between sunrise and sunset —not early—that’s the Civil War. The reason that Elizabeth speaks English so well is due to the fact that her father was born in England. Elizabeth attended the public schools of this place, and on graduating from the High School entered Keystone State Normal in 1910. She was a studious girl while here, and her favorite sports were tennis and ball throwing with several of her “affinities”—but, Elizabeth, who are they? She was a member of Keystone Society. Mabi:i. Kith Bi-ntiki.d, Emails. Our charming May Belle” made her debut one stormy night, January 13, 1892. Up to the age of half-past five she was tramping around her mother’s feet. Her mother got tired of this, so her worthy parents decided to send her to school. She started, therefore, in the public schools of Upper Milford Township, where she remained until she was eight. Now, her parents thought it best to migrate to the neighboring town, Emaus, and have their little Mabel con- tinue her work in the public schools of that place. They did so, and Mabel graduated in 1909. Of course, Mabel must become a teacher because it seems to be an inborn instinct of the Benfield family. vShe therefore came to the Keystone Stale Normal School in all her charming beauty, in the fall of 1909. Mabel is such a bashful girl that she wouldn't think of talking or even looking at classmates of the opposite sex. But Mabel will change her mind after she gets out teaching. She will find out how lonely she would be if—well, think the rest. 20

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La Roy Cleveland Best, Neffs. This chap” made his first appearance in the year 1892 in Lehigh County, Pa. He grew up and advanced as boys will, although we know- very little of his boyhood. His later career becomes interesting more or less. In 1907 he got an idea that he’d like to have the experience of a High-Schooler,” and therefore entered the Whitehall Township High School. He was released from this school in 1909, carrying with him a sheepskin.” Later on he came to the Normal, where he identified himself with the class of 1911. He expects to make teaching his profession for several years and then settle in his cjuiet little home and live happy ever after- ward. Loretta Veronica Boyce, .... New Boston. Loretta made her appearance in this wide, wide world some time during the twentieth century. This young lady is, as we all know, a great reader. It was always a delight when she would respond when called on in Society, and, as a result, was one of the readers at the Keystone Literary anniversary. Loretta is a very studious girl; however, she is fond of writing letters. Careful, Loretta! It is not “Think before you speak, but look before you mail your letter.” Loretta, we think, will some day take up studies at a college, and we suppose it will be Medico- Chi. Why, Loretta! 22