Memphis State University - DeSoto Yearbook (Memphis, TN)

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Ruth Burrus next of whom to brag As she is now a model of James Montgomer Flagg; Her pictures on canvas, and books covers galore What could we w ish for her more? Louise Bee, so seems to me. Has gained recognition in Gay Paree, As an architect of great renown; But now she has married and settled dow n. But H. B. Evans has not veered from the rule. And is now President of a Young Ladies school; Tliis position is of honor and — listen w ell ' Tis rumored he is to wed the village Belle. Tommy Ozment ' s fame now spreads As onward and upward fame ' s path w ay he treads As a Lyceum lecturer and orator, too Over the continents, both old and new . Music, music next floats to my ear As closer, yet closer into the future I peer I discern John Lax in his musical career As vocalist, violinist, and Professor, I hear. Next from the mist rises William Lancaster Now he walks beside instead of past Her , He ' s a U. S. Civil Engineer Achieving fame both far and near. Last from the shadow s a mirror seems to rise As I look, I greet a reflection of my ow n eyes, Let Lois be w hat this magic year brings But remember her as a true friend above all things. Thus ends our transient dreams Of visionary years so it seems; But let ' s mark each milestone as upw ard w e climb With good thoughts, kind words, brave deeds — for all time. —LOIS HAYS. 23

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(§m Utaian (SENIOR PROPHECY) As the Seniors on their way Go from Normal on Graduation Day A thought arises to bridge the sadness, Which perchance may turn to gladness. A question arises as to what our Seniors shall be As each sails onward o ' er life ' s turbulent sea; From the present w e shall ask no more But eagerly seek dame future ' s shore: — H. K. Grantham first greets our gaze As I discern him ' mid the maze; Grantham now as I behold Different, yet the same as of old. Grantham now graces as host The position of Ambassador to a foreign post. In the land of sunny Italy He now holds preeminent sw ay. Una Mai Adkins ' form comes into view As I pierce the darkness through She now, O wonderful to say. Is leading a parade as she comes this way. Preceded by martial band Closer draws — this first lady of the land; For Una Mai as thus you see Is our President ' s w ife — they tell me. Ada Branson now holds a seat In the U. S. Senate when-e ' er it meet Ada, too, is beloved by all As she hears the cry of politics call. Mildren Pyron next trips into sight ' Tis hard to distnguish her as I try my might, Oh yes, here she is — but by her side Is her brand new husband — Mr. McBride. And next w e find on fame ' s high scroll Our former classmate, Cecil Cole; A well-known writer beyond the seas The English public he strives to please. In the garden spot in far Japan Comes into view a tourist man; Rollin Wilson of aerial fame Who is an Ace in the International game. Andrew Ki ncannon now doth appear Accompanied by shouts far and near; Now the Governor of Tennessee By the last election of the year ' 53. 22

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lExtPttBtntt mxavs It is with a great deal of genuine pleasure and gratification that the West Tennessee State Normal School is enabled to award diplomas to a number of the splendid instructors in the High and Grade Schools of the City of Mem phis and Shelby County. The group which graduates with the Normal Sen- iors is composed of the very best teachers in the State and their connection w ith Normal has been most pleasant to everyone concerned. The school is proud to compliment these enterprising women who are attempting everything possible to further education in the State of Tennessee. 24