Memphis State University - DeSoto Yearbook (Memphis, TN)

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To Mr. Teuton, enough of those beautiful sweaters so that he may as graciously present all the student-body with one. To Mr. Scates, an innumerable supply of roses, pansies, and other tokens of Spring for his daily button-hole bouquet. To Mr. Vaughan, an infinite admixture of sunny disposition, hand ges- ticulation, and his own supply of jokes and chewing-gum. To Mr. Wilson, a few more horns to play; also a patent for springy walk. To Miss Bunch, a couple of self-duplicates to assist her during registration w eek. To Mr. Jordon, all the novels, cakes, pies, and candies together with a set of new chairs. Beg pardon, checkerboard. To Mr. Gardener, an everlasting memory of the many services rendered to the Seniors. To Mrs. Gardner, more of her ability to radiate joy and happiness. To Mrs. Mynders, more boys and girls to love. To Miss Lizzie, her ability as matron and house-keeper. To our dearly beloved Juniors, w e bequeath to you an example of un- blemished success which w e have at last accomplished. Remember, O Juniors, that failures are but stepping stones to success; this being the case, thou. Junior band, hast an infinitely large supply of the aforesaid to assist thee up the rungs of this ladder, which is so difficult to attain — yea, when attained, to climb, and yea, even more difficult to rase to the top w hich bears the golden word — Suc- cess. Profit, O my friends, by our example (if thou canst not reach it, try to at least gaze upon it). Remember the temptations that beset thy path, yea those bluffs, cuts, and stalls w hich are apt to cause thee heartaches galore. Remember, friends, the Faculty; they are Pow ers, thou know est them, w ho they be and w hat their eccentricities. Bew are of their frowns, gloat in theii smiles; remember alw ays to find the Achilles heel and advance tactfully. Why should w e continue this dissertation? To thee, O Juniors, w e leave the above advice. Also the following memoirs To Knox Crawford, the executive ability of H. K. Grantham. To Mary Wilkin, the position of Editor-in-chief of DeSota for ' 22, which position for ' 2 1 Una Mae Adkins holds. To Mr. Maddox, the ability of flirting such as Mr. Lancaster has exhib- ited. To Sam Summers, the love of a certain miss. To Barbara Christman, the meekness of Louise Bee. To H ilen Griffin, the oratorical success of Tommy Ozment. To Inez Lovelace, an innumerable supply of basket-ball emblems for her necklace. To La Vera Lovelace, the e ' er present interest in Uncle Sam ' s post-office. To Bernice Harris, a large collection of Lois Hays ' shoes. To Mrs. Harsson, John Lax ' psychological interest. To Anibel Yancey, the docile disposition and quiet voice of Mildred Pyron. To Terry Anderson, the Madonna beauty of Ruth Burrus. To Ellen Davies, the literary ability of Andrew Kincannon. 13

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ICast Will anh WtBUmtnt We, the Senior Class of the year 1921, after due consideration of the individual personalities, temperaments, moods, whims, foibles, and patented characteristics of each member of this illustrious class, together with equally close perusal of the aforementioned as applicable to the different factors of this great institution, the West Tennessee State Normal School do hereby will and bequeath to each of you a reminder of this Senior Class. To our worthy and esteemed Faculty we deem it an honor to leave to thee, O w orthy ones, the follow ing: — To Dr. Kincannon, a patent pusher for ushering tardy students into chapel. To Miss Augustus, more w ork as she has been extremely underworked this past term. To Miss Beckham, a dramatic monopoly of registered facial emotions as joy, excitement, and pep . To Miss Buquo, a handsomely engraved sign for the cafeteria bearing the inscription — Please Bring Trays Here ; along with this a blood hound to enforce this message. To Miss Cooper, four or five Episcopalian Preachers. To Miss McCormack, an interest in Doctors and in the Commercial Ap- peal score-board. To Miss Pritchett, a large fishing pond — location unknown. To Miss Proctor, the ability to manufacture historical costumes and to chaperon. To Mrs. Teuton, grace and charm, such as no other possesses, in pirouett- ing and executing other intricate terpsichorean steps. To Miss Thomas, a medicine-cabinet. To Miss Wilson, a patent for determining by some uncanny process just how many of her pupils have prepared their lessons, and for calling upon these self-same miserables to render (translate as you like it) the lesson. To Miss Wright, three cheers for her patience and her smile. To Mr. Austin, all know n subjects on which to digress during the lecture so admired by him. To Mr. Deen, that intangible, indescribable something which causes the unprepared pupil to pray for exemption. To Dr. Finley, more of that art of delivering lectures so logically that the pupils can take notes w ithout exercising their brains. To Mr. Hayden, an electric machine for telling students that no more books are to be charged. To Mr. Manning, a monopoly on all the names hereafter of John and Mary. To Mr. Poindexter, all the time required to check up records of applicants for certificates, diplomas, etc., with a guaranteed disposition to accompany same. To Miss Frost, many more opportunities for observation abroad. 12

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To Mc Henry, the handsomness of an AppoUo, such as RolHn Wilson possesses. To Charles Classcock, the ability to vamp userped form H. B. Evans. To a certain young lady, the sweet remembrance of Cecil Cole. To thee, Ole Normal, as we embark forth from thy embracing arm, we feel the chill of the world about us. To thee, alone, O our Alma Mater, can we look for strength, encouragement, and assent. Lead, O lead, our footsteps aright as onward we go to life ' s call. Sad parting steals into our hearts, thou alone canst purify our souls from weakness. Strength, honor, and love — both for our fellowman and for thee — do we carry away with us as we leave thy portals to view the glorious sunrise of a new day, a new life. New life, but such as can only be constructed upon just such a foundation as thou, O Nor- mal, has contributed. Scarcely could we draw away if thou didst not assure us, O Love, that thou wouldst ever be a guiding light unto our path, and wouldst ever welcome us again into thy ever-loving and tender arms. Not farewell, but adieu to thee, O Alma Mater. 14