Kutztown University - Keystonia Yearbook (Kutztown, PA)

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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

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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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Harriet May Boyer, “Smiling Hattie,” the daughter of Charles A. and Emma Boyer, was born at Trcxlertown, Lehigh County, in 1892. She attended the public schools there until 1903, when her parents took her to Tatamy, Northampton County. Here she attended the public schools until she entered Keystone Normal, where she became a member of Keystone Society. Hattie is well known by all of the day students, and no matter how the weather is, she always has a smile for everybody. If more of us would let that be our motto, as Hattie does, the world would seem a great deal brighter. Hattie expects to teach next year, and we all know that she will win the children’s love, the first session; for, as she and others before her have said, “Laugh and the world laughs with you.” Edward Ambrose Brady, .... Edward Ambrose Brady claims Minersvillc, Schuylkill County, as his home since December 7, 1892. He was educated in his home town until during his sophomore year at High School, when he decided to continue his mental develop- ment at the Keystone State Normal School. At this place he was a member of the Keystone Literary Society. In the fall of his senior year Edward played a fine baseball game in center field, but the next spring he decided to drop base- ball on account of his other work. He wishes to enter University of Pennsylvania to finish his school education after leaving the Normal. “Ed” comes from among the coal regions, but he takes interest in the Berks County Field and Play Picnic founder’s daughter. He always thinks of “Rapp” when he knocks at the door while visiting. He is always welcome. 23