Memphis State University - DeSoto Yearbook (Memphis, TN)

Page 16 text:

OIlaBa of ' 21 With earnestness, yet sadness we look forward to commencement w hich brings an end to our Senior Class, filled with life, enthusiasm and loyalty to our school. We have come from different sections, but our interests have always been the same — the advancement of the West Tennessee State Normal, the institu- tion which has meant so much to each of us in our days here and will inspire us, year after year, to strive to attain the better things in life. How times flies! It seems only yesterday that we first entered Normal, our very first days here are clearly remembered, and every day with its hard- ships has a pleasant memory to its history. We who have the privilege of attending the West Tennessee State Nor- mal, and coming in close contact w ith her culture, and splendid President and teachers, w ho have had so large a share in shaping our ideals of life, are proud of the fact that we have our part to add to the history of our school. When we look back over the years and see what we, the class of 1921 has accomplished, we have reason to be thankful and proud. Let us give our greatest praise to our president; Grantham who during his years as a student has met every responsibility as an opportunity for service, and through his spirit of co-operation lead his class in every undertaking. With the same spirit of leadership he w as captain of the basketball and foot- ball 1921. He has impressed his teachers w ith his efficiency and the honor af being one of the class representatives has been duly bestow ed upon him. Duty, the most sublime word in our language, has been the guiding star of Una Mae, who with sincerity of purpose and nobility of aim has upheld the honor of the school as president of the Student Government. Even with her joyous spirit winning for her the name Dimples Una Mae has won favor in sight of the faculty who chose her as the other representative of the Senior Class The love for deep subjects has won for Lois one of the greatest honors of our class — the scholarship of the West Tennessee State Normal. She has also participated in many student activities, her chief activity being as Editor-in-Chief of The Columns. Let X b the unknown quality and the result of John. We have never quite analyzed him, but w e recognized him by his interest in all things and his good nature. We also admire him for his patience and determination. Beneath Ada ' s dignity and seriousness as a member of the Siudent Government, Secretary of the Senior Class, and president of Kappa Lambda Sigma there lies a strain of humor that w ins for her many friends. Her greatest characteristic, w e have noticed, is her unusual interest in the Frank people. We are tempted to call Cole the lover of lovers — at least w e are conscious of his admiration for different types of girls — those w ith hair red, 10

Page 15 text:

Sf g»flto §laff UNA MAE ADKINS Editor-in-Chief ALLICE O ' DONNELL , Associate Editor-in-Chief BUSINESS MANAGEMENT H. K. GRANTHAM Business Manager CECIL H. COLE Advertising Manager LULA GRIGGS Assistant Advertising Manager ART STAFF ROLLIN WILSON Art Editor VERMONTA WILSON , a • . ttj-. V Associate traitors C. H. WILSON

Page 17 text:

brown, or black, and some have blue eyes, others dark brown. We recognize Cole as the most popular boy in school and admire him for his conscientious w ork as advertising manager of The DeSoto and manager of baseball. A penny for your thoughts, but Rollin seldom sells them. We are sure they are w orth more for he is a thinker. Independent and frank, faithful and loyal, Rollin has taken a leading part in our history. He has show n his skill as Staff Artist and never has shown a lack of enthusiasm and skill on our athletic field. Gifted in intellect and consecrated in spirit, Andrew has yielded an abid- ing influence for service during his short membership in our class. As the class of 1921 passes out, our school loses in Louise a faithful student. Though she says little about it we are impressed with the fact that hers is a life w ith a purpose. Lancaster, has followed his desire onward in gaining knowledge, and winning for himself an unquestionable record throughout his many years at Normal. Be true to yourself and to every other person you are true, tells in a nut shell the story of Ruth. The records of the Student Government reveal her frivolous nature, but her best friends find her serious thoughts as numer- ous if not as prominent as her happy-go-lucky-ones. Smile and the w orld smiles with you, seems to reveal the inner life of Mildred, showing her ability as joke editor. We shall always remember her as a member of the Student Government and as a member of the Y. W. C. A., but we shall remember her more by the smile she bestows upon every one. So w e end our history w ith a heart full of love for our West Tennessee State Normal, and w ith a desire to keep alw ays her image bright in our minds, and may her influence guide us in all our undertakings. If there is one in whom w e can place our trust as a real conscientious and energetic student, may it be said to the credit of Evans. ]]